Why did the British wear "Red Coats" ?

[SS]Blitz · 07-18-2005

"... We should remember the origins, history and tradition of the uniforms worn with pride by militaries around the world.

For example, a long time ago, Britain and France were at war. During one battle, the French captured an English colonel. Taking him to their headquarters, the French general began to question him. Finally, as an afterthought, the French general asked, "Why do you English officers all wear red coats? Don't you know the red material makes you easier targets for us to shoot at?"

In his bland English way, the colonel informed the general that the reason English officers wear red coats are so that if they are shot, the blood won't show and the men they are leading won't panic.

And that is why, from that day to this, all French Army officers wear brown pants."

[SS]Chief · 07-18-2005

That was good! I will have to send that one around work....lol. Thanks!

[SS]Steve-O · 07-18-2005

Yeah that is good.

07-19-2005

So what do Canadians wear?

[SS]Chief · 07-19-2005

Yellow Pants.....

TWINKIE' · 07-19-2005

2 funny

Lost_Angel · 07-19-2005

im offend by this joke blitz. seeing how im half french, im taking you too court, i hope you have a good laywer im not leaving you with a cent, i think ive been tramatised for the rest of my lifebigcry2

07-18-2005	#1
[SS]Blitz I'm the alpha male Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere near you Posts: 869	Why did the British wear "Red Coats" ? "... We should remember the origins, history and tradition of the uniforms worn with pride by militaries around the world. For example, a long time ago, Britain and France were at war. During one battle, the French captured an English colonel. Taking him to their headquarters, the French general began to question him. Finally, as an afterthought, the French general asked, "Why do you English officers all wear red coats? Don't you know the red material makes you easier targets for us to shoot at?" In his bland English way, the colonel informed the general that the reason English officers wear red coats are so that if they are shot, the blood won't show and the men they are leading won't panic. And that is why, from that day to this, all French Army officers wear brown pants." My idea of a fair fight is clubbing a baby seal over the head. ~Staff Sergeant Jack Coughlin U.S.M.C. Sniper

07-18-2005	#2
[SS]Chief Brew Master Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Desert Posts: 7,070	That was good! I will have to send that one around work....lol. Thanks! "Give a man a beer, he'll waste an afternoon. But teach a man to brew, and he'll waste a lifetime!"

07-19-2005	#5
[SS]Chief Brew Master Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Desert Posts: 7,070	Yellow Pants..... "Give a man a beer, he'll waste an afternoon. But teach a man to brew, and he'll waste a lifetime!"

07-19-2005	#7
Lost_Angel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ajax,Ontairio Canada Posts: 96	im offend by this joke blitz. seeing how im half french, im taking you too court, i hope you have a good laywer im not leaving you with a cent, i think ive been tramatised for the rest of my lifebigcry2 SMOKE!!...... Are Your Smoking Yet?

07-18-2005	#3
[SS]Steve-O Presidente Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: third house from the corner Posts: 3,100	Yeah that is good.

07-19-2005	#6
TWINKIE' PIMP Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: walnut,calif Posts: 165	2 funny

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