Military told to wear underpants

[lovuian]

http://feeds.bignewsnetwork.com/redir.php?jid=08f94c37120023a9&cat=c08dd24cec417021

Military told to wear underpants
From correspondents in London
May 30, 2005
BRITAIN'S servicemen and women have been ordered to remember to put underwear on when getting measured for new uniforms to avoid embarrassing their tailors, the Ministry of Defence said today.

A notice was issued to members of the army, navy and airforce in January after tailors complained about military personnel turning up to be fitted for their parade uniforms without wearing any underpants, a spokesman said.

"Some of the contractors complained about the embarrassment that causes, not surprisingly, so instructions were issued to all three services just reminding personnel to dress appropriately and modestly," the spokesman said.

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The comments came after The Sun newspaper, Britain's best-selling daily, revealed that the instructions were issued to sailors who kept on exposing themselves at measurings.

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A senior officer was quoted as saying he did not think sailors were flashing on purpose.

"It's always been the macho thing not to wear underpants," he said.

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I couldn't resist posting this for a Duer called Underpants!!!
If anybody sees him let him know he made front page news Hee Hee Hee!!!

[JohnyCanuck]

1. What about the Scottish Regiments who wear kilts?

I thought it was de rigueur that nothing be worn under the kilt. At least that's what the Scotsman told the American lady tourist when she asked if there was anything worn under his kilt. "Oh no lassie. It's all in verra, verra good condition."

[Zuni]

9. This will be the death knell for the Highland regiments

[xmas74]

2. I would make sure that my Brazilian had been

done just the day before and purposely go in w/o panties, just to make a point.
Don't want to go in looking untidy.

[Zerex71]

4. Tease. ;)

[xmas74]

5. Yes I am.

[Zerex71]

14. And I thank you for it.

At least I know I'm hamhandedly flirting with a fellow Dem. haha

[jayctravis]

7. ...ahem.

What's a Brazilian?

[xmas74]

11. A style of bikini waxing in which all of the

hair in the peri area is removed. That is the most polite way to explain it.

[jayctravis]

12. Thank you!

and ow...

If you're in the military, and terrified of someone's genitals nearby, there's something wrong.

[Placebo]

3. See what happens when you allow Gays in the military?

It's anarchy!

[neuvocat]

6. Its odd that this is news.

When I enlisted that was explicitly stated in my contract.

[skygazer]

8. So much for going commando

:shrug:

[Zuni]

10. at least they were wearing their own uniforms

[Parrcrow]

13. Wear it on the outside? So the generals can tell?

:patriot:

[billyskank]

15. As far as I can tell,

you could wear your underpants on your head and still comply with the rules...

[underpants]

16. Oh dearest me old chap please don't mind my danglies

:bounce: