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They're not all Piper Cubs
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2020 11:58 am
by RockyRaab
Just a long-standing annoyance of mine...
I read the MRE forum and see posts about all kinds of rations, none of which is an MRE. I see videos about MREs only to learn that the ration discussed is something else.
People: MRE is NOT a generic term for any and all rations. An MRE is one very specific ration type, just as a Piper Cub is one specific type of airplane. If you want to talk about an IRP or an LRP, or an MCW, or a CRM, a C-rat, or any other kind of military ration then call it that. And put it in the correct forum, PLEASE.
Re: They're not all Piper Cubs
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2020 12:06 pm
by Amelieee1
RockyRaab wrote: ↑Tue Jan 07, 2020 11:58 am
Just a long-standing annoyance of mine...
I read the MRE forum and see posts about all kinds of rations, none of which is an MRE. I see videos about MREs only to learn that the ration discussed is something else.
People: MRE is NOT a generic term for any and all rations. An MRE is one very specific ration type, just as a Piper Cub is one specific type of airplane. If you want to talk about an IRP or an LRP, or an MCW, or a CRM, a C-rat, or any other kind of military ration then call it that. And put it in the correct forum, PLEASE.
my dad does this and its so annoying lol
Re: They're not all Piper Cubs
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2020 1:16 pm
by Travelowl
Agreed!
And not all copy machines are Xerox.
Not all tissues are Kleenex.
I’m sure there’s more.
Re: They're not all Piper Cubs
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2020 4:39 pm
by Smitty
This has been bugging me a lot lately too. I try to mention it to people when I see it, but I literally can't keep up
Re: They're not all Piper Cubs
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 6:24 am
by housil
"MREs" became a synonym at general language use for any military ration like over here. Any camping food is called an "EPa".
But you are right
RockyRaab wrote: ↑Tue Jan 07, 2020 11:58 am
And put it in the correct forum
When I notice it, I move them usually. If I miss one, don´t hesitate to shoot me a PM about.
Re: They're not all Piper Cubs
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 8:47 am
by RockyRaab
I just looked at the MRE forum, and something like 11 of the first 12 posts are about something other than MREs.
Re: They're not all Piper Cubs
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 10:08 am
by kman
Good catch, Rocky. That's on us as the Moderators...we'll try to stay on top of moving the topics around to the right place!
Re: They're not all Piper Cubs
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 12:56 pm
by Smitty
RockyRaab wrote: ↑Wed Jan 08, 2020 8:47 am
I just looked at the MRE forum, and something like 11 of the first 12 posts are about something other than MREs.
To be fair, though, it does say MRE and other US rations. Though I see your point in that there are discussions other than US rations in there.
Re: They're not all Piper Cubs
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 8:46 pm
by RockyRaab
I'll be fair and acknowledge that.