Army humor highlights from WWII era Broadw ay show and camps
A humorous wartime column compiles anecdotes from the airsoldier cast at a Broadway hit, Camp Polk regiments, Camp Roberts veterans club, and various Army life quirks. It notes nicknames like Red Legs and Hitlers Hearses, jokes about K P, nurses as Snow whites, and the oddities of arms, checks, and uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Army
33Rd Armored
Camp Polk
Camp Roberts
Pearl Harbor
Camp Barkeley
Iff
Harry Morimoto
Army life lore and slang from Fort Benning to Camp Davis
A Gaiden advice column and survey of Army humor reveal private woes met with mourning cards and Pettiness to humor. Betty Lou signs jokes about love and service while common duties echo in slang and rules. The piece notes supply basics, discipline, and quirks from Camp Bowie to Fort Benjamin Harrison.
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Fort Riley
the Gaiden
Betty Lou
Sgt
K.p.st
Camp Bowie
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indiana
Over-Valuation on Billion Dollar Misconceptions
A witty note contrasts American and French usage of the term billion, explaining it equals 1,000,000,000 in the United States and France but is interpreted as a thousand million or a comical misnomer in other regions. The remark highlights language and measurement differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
France
Easy to Pronounce Rive Paper From Small Tree Pith
A brief note explains a paper made from the pith of a small tree, detailing its botanical name and ease of pronunciation for readers unfamiliar with rare plant terms.
English Taught in Brazil Dominates School Curricula
The article notes that English is the sole non Portuguese language taught in Brazilian schools, highlighting a shift in language education. It also mentions the term shade-tail from Greek skiouros and claims Rhode Island has the highest population density, challenging common assumptions about New York.
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Brazil
New York
Rhode Island
Eee
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