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Posted: 9/6/2005 7:14:11 PM EDT
[#1]
I love the things. I used to have a picture of me eating one, lemme see if I can find it.......
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Posted: 9/6/2005 7:14:28 PM EDT
[#2]
How much for a few cases or ever how many?
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Posted: 9/6/2005 7:14:49 PM EDT
[#3]
Try eating the same damn 12 choices though for a month...it does get bland. But yes, they are quite good. They are also hell on your digestive tract. lol.
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Posted: 9/6/2005 7:15:41 PM EDT
[#4]
Agreed.. I think they are good.. I ate a Nut Roll from the Korean war ( dad gave it to me as a joke when I was 10 or 11) It was a real C ration...Came in a can.. Wasnt really that bad, just kinda dry... Ate the whole damn thing..
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Posted: 9/6/2005 7:17:33 PM EDT
[#5]
Bean and rice burrito meal.
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Posted: 9/6/2005 7:17:47 PM EDT
[#6]
C-rats got bland, too. |
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Posted: 9/6/2005 7:17:53 PM EDT
[#7]
whatever you do, dont eat the burrito
 Yes, they are pretty good, but like it has been said before, they are hell on your digestive system. I am partial to chili-mac and boneless pork chop myself. |
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Posted: 9/6/2005 7:19:00 PM EDT
[#8]
Me thinks that those who whole ditest school food or airplane food bitch the most about MREs. (Institution food is best term) I like (most) hospital/airplane/army/school food. Yum. |
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Posted: 9/6/2005 7:19:46 PM EDT
[#9]
Hahaha, you should've made a Dinner Pic out of that. |
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Posted: 9/6/2005 7:21:36 PM EDT
[#10]
it looks like did, but is just missing some elements - like a measuring device, stapler (if he is eating it for breakfast), and of course, a firearm of some kind. He does have the beverage, napkin, and eating utensils there though. |
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Posted: 9/6/2005 7:21:50 PM EDT
[#11]
Yep.. I love school food... Seriously.. The square pizza was one of the best.. |
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Posted: 9/6/2005 7:24:28 PM EDT
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Someone told me you could take the heater and make one hell of noise using a water bottle.
Ever heard of this??? Don't know if fully explaining this would violate COC?? |
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Posted: 9/6/2005 7:27:15 PM EDT
[#13]
Lived off that crap for about 6 months while deployed (GW1) back when there were only 12 selections (for those who remember; Chicken al King, Beef Stew, Pork Pattie
 , oatmeal bars chicken and ) and while they start out ok, they get old real fast. After awhile you can't put enough Tabasco on them to make em' taste any better. When theres nothing else to eat they are great but by no means will I go outta my way for them. The novelty wore off about the second week 
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Posted: 9/6/2005 7:27:39 PM EDT
[#14]
MREs are yummy... They will either A.) make you shit a lot...or B.) Stop you the fuck up to the point where you are begging to take a shit.... I mean like; "Honey, will you stick your finger up my ass and wiggle it around a bit."
Carry on, glad you are okay. |
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Posted: 9/6/2005 7:28:58 PM EDT
[#15]
yeah, tear up the pad, put the strips in a bottle of water with about an inch of water in it. makes a loud BOOM, doesnt hurt anyone or anything though.
the longest i lived off of MREs was 7 weeks straight. i think i went #2 6 times in that period. if you find yourself eating MREs long term i have 2 tips. 1. the first time you need to go #2 GO IMMEDIATELY. if you miss your "shit window" you'll have to wait a couple days 2. try and get the handicapped stall.... you're gonna need those hand-rails. |
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Posted: 9/6/2005 7:29:23 PM EDT
[#16]
oops slamfire
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Posted: 9/6/2005 7:29:29 PM EDT
[#17]
Hey! Save me about 10 cases. I'll even come get them!
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Posted: 9/6/2005 7:30:54 PM EDT
[#18]
I like the oatmeal bars
I like the crakers and cheese too. Hey mcaswell, Enjoy your next bowel movement sometimes after the autumnal equinox! |
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Posted: 9/6/2005 7:31:01 PM EDT
[#19]
That is the absolute truth. Good tips. also, going #2 while eating MREs long term is a very painful experience |
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Posted: 9/6/2005 7:32:27 PM EDT
[#20]
I love MREs. Never had a trouble with BMs either, but then the most I've eaten was probably 2 in one day.
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Posted: 9/6/2005 7:35:11 PM EDT
[#21]
Would you include the old Beef Stew in that assessment? I fully understand where you're coming from, but I swear the old Beef Stew selection was as good as Denti Moore.
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Posted: 9/6/2005 7:35:47 PM EDT
[#22]
 Now that's funny.
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Posted: 9/6/2005 7:37:08 PM EDT
[#23]
Taking a dump is overrated.
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Posted: 9/6/2005 7:40:24 PM EDT
[#24]
My ribs hurt from laughing at that. |
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Posted: 9/6/2005 7:41:11 PM EDT
[#25]
Have you ever noticed that all MRE's have the same under smell/taste? I don't know if it's because of all the preservatives, but I can't stand the smell of MRE's after I've been eating them for a week straight.
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Posted: 9/6/2005 7:42:12 PM EDT
[#26]
Ugghhh...the burritos are turds coated in mucous.
When I was in Basic, I thought MREs were the shit. Then the novelty wore off. If I'm in a hurry, and I don't have time to heat it, I've found that mixing most everything together and scarfing it down with out looking is the easiest way to do it. Cold MRE "clam chowder" for breakfast makes me sad.
Yes. It can turn my stomach sometimes. Another strange thing, is that the rancid gas that comes after extended consumption, everyone's farts smell the same. Which is great, because you can blame it on others without drawing too much suspicion, if you play your cards right. MRE=Meals Rejected by Ethiopians |
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Posted: 9/6/2005 7:50:45 PM EDT
[#27]
With God as my witness, I got one of the Beef Stews once and when I spooned out a nice big pile, it looked like a Rats tail with the ass still attached, I was inside the M-577 FDC yelling out Fire Missions to the guns and I threw the freaking thing across the back of the ramp. The whole FDC, and all 3 gun crews saw it and they all agree that it was Rat. |
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Posted: 9/6/2005 7:50:53 PM EDT
[#28]
When it comes to a #2 after consuming an MRE or 6, here is some advice. Save the spoon when you have finished the meal, you're gonna need it.
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Posted: 9/6/2005 7:58:19 PM EDT
[#29]
Isn't it a little disturbing that everything in the MRE is easily cut with that plastic spoon?
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Posted: 9/6/2005 8:03:26 PM EDT
[#30]
I included it as an example. The beef stew was good and I was happy when I didn't get stuck with something less than desirable (i.e, +1 on the preservatives and calories. They are packed with both of them. And they serve a dual purpose: the calories kept you going while enduring strenuous activity and the preservatives kept them good for years and also kept the flies away. I don't the fuckin flies would even eat them. From what I hear, the selection (multiple menu's) has gotten better although I wouldn't bet on the taste. eta
Then you've never fucked with one of the aforementioned Pork Patties, have you? |
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Posted: 9/6/2005 8:09:58 PM EDT
[#31]
  Damn that is good! Mrs. Tanker can't figure out why I'm sitting here laughing my ass off.... Oh so true..... |
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Posted: 9/6/2005 8:12:08 PM EDT
[#32]
Beef stew, chicken breast, and the pasta options were my absolute favorites.
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Posted: 9/6/2005 8:26:25 PM EDT
[#33]
Well, I have had the pork thing. Keep in mind I've only experienced the newer MREs. |
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Posted: 9/6/2005 8:27:33 PM EDT
[#34]
are you thinking about menu #2 - boneless pork chop? |
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Posted: 9/6/2005 8:29:47 PM EDT
[#35]
I WANT PORK PATTY!!!!
I actually liked them. Reminded me of pork rinds. |
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Posted: 9/6/2005 8:30:31 PM EDT
[#36]
think he is talking about the dehydrated pork patty.there was also a beef patty. don't forget about the hot dogs and spaghetti. also the bread. |
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Posted: 9/6/2005 8:32:00 PM EDT
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Memories...... I liked the hash. Enough tobasco and it was tolerable. Maple Nut Crap. Remember that? I couldn't go for a week after one of those.  |
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Posted: 9/6/2005 8:35:30 PM EDT
[#38]
You will not, I repeat, will not shit for days after eating only a few consecutive MREs as actual meals. When you do shit, you're gonna swear that you're giving birth to a cinder block. You have been warned.
Bon appetit! |
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Posted: 9/6/2005 8:38:23 PM EDT
[#39]
They are for sale on Ebay for 50 a case is that a rip off?
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Posted: 9/6/2005 8:42:29 PM EDT
[#40]
Oh NO! I heard about the hash! Even the rat they named "Big Red" wouldn't come close to it! On another note, I figured heaters would be in the MRE that dumb woman who didn't like the "cold army food" obviously didn't/couldn't read the instructions! 
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Posted: 9/6/2005 8:44:28 PM EDT
[#41]
I used to get them for $35 a case at gun shows |
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Posted: 9/6/2005 8:48:29 PM EDT
[#42]
Yup. Pork rib. That's decent. The Elven Whey Bread on the other hand... |
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Posted: 9/6/2005 9:08:36 PM EDT
[#43]
The old Beef Stew was good, So was the Hash, Also like the Tuna Casserol and Turkey Noodles except for the occasional Bone. Pretty much all the older MRE's were OK esp Meatballs in BBQ. The Omelot was just downright nasty .
 The new ones, The variety is nice and the accesories are better, but they still get old fast. The Burrito/enchilada what ever it was meal is Nasty and Country Captain Chicken is Horrible !!!! 2x The Jalapeano Cheese spread Rocks ! |
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Posted: 9/6/2005 9:10:26 PM EDT
[#44]
Not no more - Clinton banned sale of MREs to civies - implements of war act. thank him later. 
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Posted: 9/6/2005 9:11:30 PM EDT
[#45]
Yea... but look at the sodium content of those packages.
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Posted: 9/6/2005 10:03:50 PM EDT
[#46]
I was talking to a guy who was in the AF about post-disaster survival and he mentioned that he receintly bought a few cases of MREs. He shook his head sadly and said, "When I was in the service they still had those friggen C-rations. These kids today don't know how good they have it."
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Posted: 9/6/2005 10:08:31 PM EDT
[#47]
My father gave me an old C-Rat can of cheese and crackers - That was in '88. I think the can was from the 70's
Ate it, crackers were suprisingly crisp, however I don't think the cheese was supposed to be powdery.
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Posted: 9/6/2005 10:19:41 PM EDT
[#48]
mcaswell:
Try the black bean & rice burrito MRE. I split one w/ my Dad back on the 4th of July, just for kicks for supper after a huge BBQ lunch. It was good, kinda tasted like one of those frozen Patio brand burritos. Came with a strawberry poptart, fruit cocktail, salsa, cheese spread, crackers, grape koolade powder. Followed, of course, by a Sekokot-S tablet. T'would be bad not to poop for a week, ya know. Hope your part of the state didn't get hit too hard and you and yours are OK. I'm really going to miss New Orleans, we had a pharmacy convention down there every few years and it was lots of fun to visit. I always tried to eat at Mother's (roast beef w/ "debris" over french bread...mmmmmm!) and stop by Bernard Passman's black coral place for my wife. The way the convention center was trashed I imagine it'll be years, and years......... 
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Posted: 9/6/2005 10:28:23 PM EDT
[#49]
I think you should author a Wikipedia entry for "shit window". |
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Posted: 9/6/2005 10:28:55 PM EDT
[#50]
Who says you have to be constipated to make that request? |
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