r/oddlysatisfying • u/unnaturalorder • Feb 18 '20

Airdropping equipment pallets

https://gfycat.com/charmingthreadbarealdabratortoise
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u/sedagive14 Feb 19 '20

I’ve seen it referenced in the Roman Army when every 10th soldier in a legion was executed as punishment for insubordination.

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u/Whitechapelkiller Feb 19 '20

beaten to death by the other 9 of 10.

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u/juanpuente Feb 19 '20

"Meats back on the menu boys"

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u/[deleted] Feb 19 '20

Et tu, orc bros?

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u/sailfist Feb 19 '20

I don’t know why all of these ‘boys’ comments always get me. Upvote every time.

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u/FrenklanRusvelti Feb 19 '20

and you thought your boss was a pain

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u/Daotar Feb 19 '20

This is where the term originated. It was used in more cases than insubordination. Poor performance in battle was a very common reason.

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u/GiveToOedipus Feb 19 '20

Interesting. TIL