2014 Italian Combat Food Ration 24 Hr MRE Review Module B Top Military Meal Tasting Test

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  • Опубліковано 26 лис 2016
  • This Italian 24 Hour Combat Ration weighs 5 1/2 pounds, contains a shot of cordial alcohol, contains over 4,000 calories, and is undoubtedly one of the finest Military Rations ever made.
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    And thank you everyone for watching & subscribing - hope
    you enjoyed this one, as I certainly did making it!
    -Steve
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    LET'S GET THIS OUT ONTO A TRAY, NICE™
    NICE HISS™
    I'LL BE COMING BACK AT YOU WITH SOMETHING NEW OR OLD, ALRIGHT COOL SEE YA™
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 7 тис.

  • @sigmundfreud7903
    @sigmundfreud7903 4 роки тому +5160

    One of these days. the lad is going to find some ancient Roman Legion MRE still preserved and review it.

    • @Skadoof
      @Skadoof 4 роки тому +537

      Hey guys, today we got some beef ash from a preserved legionnaire mre

    • @fortnight5677
      @fortnight5677 4 роки тому +65

      @A. Ceniza Thank you very cool

    • @Gameprojordan
      @Gameprojordan 4 роки тому +232

      hopefully there's some coffee instant type 2 or cigarettes in it

    • @shoddypeasant8762
      @shoddypeasant8762 4 роки тому +50

      They probably just threw spears at wild animals

    • @shoddypeasant8762
      @shoddypeasant8762 4 роки тому +8

      Where henry?

  • @hallquiche
    @hallquiche 4 роки тому +3936

    Even when there are missiles flying and buildings burning, the Italians have their priorities.

    • @95tekki
      @95tekki 4 роки тому +298

      Yup, Italian here under Coronavirus lockdown in Milan. there are certain items such penne lisce (type of pasta) that are so despised by Italians that pasta shelves would be emptied by panic buyers but still no one would touch them. We’ve got priorities, ah!

    • @giovannibastianelli6934
      @giovannibastianelli6934 4 роки тому +16

      @@95tekki bro come va da voi a Milano?

    • @95tekki
      @95tekki 4 роки тому +18

      @@giovannibastianelli6934A parte il numero molto deprimente di ambulanze che passano sotto casa a sirene spiegate, la situazione è bella tesa ma dubito sia molto diversa dal resto D'Italia. Tu da dove scrivi?

    • @goyda7391
      @goyda7391 4 роки тому

      COVID-19

    • @kingdd1957
      @kingdd1957 4 роки тому +1

      Hallquiche lol

  • @shmurdaboi3548
    @shmurdaboi3548 3 роки тому +3083

    Seeing a shot of alcohol in an Italian BREAKFAST MRE just made me so proud to be Italian lol

    • @HimMan.
      @HimMan. 3 роки тому +29

      Pure io

    • @datambor
      @datambor 3 роки тому +58

      Prima avevamo anche le bottigliette mignon distribuite dal sottufficiale addetto alla mensa...non so ora ma all'epoca l'alcool non mancava mai, ricordo anche dei mini cartoni di pessimo vino tavernello e a volte la birra forst quando eravamo accasermati o in postazioni campali stazionarie.

    • @HimMan.
      @HimMan. 3 роки тому +12

      @@datambor tutti i m.r.e dovrebbero avere dell'alcool

    • @iamcondescending
      @iamcondescending 3 роки тому +3

      Me too!!

    • @SusCalvin
      @SusCalvin 3 роки тому +2

      Do you pour it right up, or do you mix it with something?

  • @laserdiscisawesome1263
    @laserdiscisawesome1263 4 роки тому +499

    Italians in the trenches having a 3 course meal

    • @michelechiavon546
      @michelechiavon546 3 роки тому +52

      We are Italians, we have priorities 😅

    • @user-dd8vo7or2d
      @user-dd8vo7or2d 3 роки тому +12

      @@michelechiavon546 Apparently warfare isn't one of them lmao

    • @fnhatic6694
      @fnhatic6694 3 роки тому +6

      @@user-dd8vo7or2d lol that was what I was thinking of. What actual soldier would drag this enormous heavy piece of shit with them? Literally half the ration is utter garbage - once you get one stove, you're just throwing them out after that.

    • @miiathelamia5616
      @miiathelamia5616 3 роки тому +1

      @@fnhatic6694 apparently
      italian soldiers do

    • @leonardodibella953
      @leonardodibella953 3 роки тому

      @@user-dd8vo7or2d Pls tell me moar

  • @Fujtajblus
    @Fujtajblus 4 роки тому +6162

    This man could describe music to a deaf person

    • @tristurner8256
      @tristurner8256 4 роки тому +223

      Or color to a blind person

    • @dekadens
      @dekadens 4 роки тому +19

      bereal because the sun can't chill what

    • @savi9749
      @savi9749 4 роки тому +65

      He can teach english to a dog

    • @roguefortune3941
      @roguefortune3941 4 роки тому +2

      @@attractedtothemetallikemag9385 you're a fucking idiot

    • @TheNecropolis20
      @TheNecropolis20 4 роки тому +5

      i seen this before but im lost, i forgot where my favorite part is.... where does he say "Sodgier of fortune meets Life styles of the rich and famus" ??

  • @garse70
    @garse70 5 років тому +5143

    Italians. The only soldiers that came back from war heavier than when they started.

    • @bluerisk
      @bluerisk 5 років тому +511

      Liechtenstein manged it to come back with more soldiers then went out for war at the beginning.

    • @mikedawolf95
      @mikedawolf95 5 років тому +150

      Italian food is pretty heavy

    • @mueg
      @mueg 4 роки тому +77

      Americans...lose with vietcong, lol

    • @cosseybomb
      @cosseybomb 4 роки тому +29

      @@mueg Mussolini

    • @mueg
      @mueg 4 роки тому +34

      @@cosseybomb and?

  • @marybethwylie
    @marybethwylie 3 роки тому +778

    My daughter just asked me why I've been watching this channel all day. I don't have an answer but I can't stop. This is so interesting and addictive. Thank you!

    • @ChaplainPhantasm
      @ChaplainPhantasm 3 роки тому +14

      Just tell her this, next time:
      "Nothing, dear. I'm watching this for research."

    • @kimanthonydavid
      @kimanthonydavid 3 роки тому +18

      Just tell her Steve's videos are a lesson in history, culture, culinary art, and science, all in one UA-cam video.

    • @23Lucasf
      @23Lucasf 3 роки тому

      Hell yeah

    • @archaicamusement3871
      @archaicamusement3871 3 роки тому +1

      Me too. Must be the unpacking. Jaajajs. Is like surprise every pack

    • @rickyray2794
      @rickyray2794 2 роки тому +9

      I wish my 3 year old little girl just ASKED me. Instead she demands "Daddy play Donald Duck!" and to her AC/DC is Donald Duck(yeah), she loves the song Thunderstruck oh and I have to loop it over and over

  • @shantih19
    @shantih19 3 роки тому +671

    I'm Italian and never had seen an Italian ration, it's amazing seeing how much it fits with our normal meals xD

    • @matteopisanello7787
      @matteopisanello7787 3 роки тому +19

      Si minchia, mi sento pieno solo a vedere il video 😂

    • @massimopalomba5009
      @massimopalomba5009 2 роки тому +19

      @@matteopisanello7787 Il problema è il peso. La MRE italiana è stata giudicata la migliore sotto il profilo nutrizionale e dell'appetibilità, ma portarsi sulla schiena, oltre al resto, cinque o sei barattoli metallici ha il suo lato negativo. Infatti è prevista una nuova formula più leggera (anche se sicuramente meno invitante (tipo zuppe in busta chimica autoriscaldante) .

    • @demoniack81
      @demoniack81 Рік тому +3

      @@massimopalomba5009 Infatti, la roba in scatola è pesantissima. L'altro giorno siamo andati in montagna, io ho portato un MRE americano, un pacco di arachidi e 4 barrette proteiche, un mio amico ha portato tutta una serie di robe in scatola... Il suo cibo per metà delle calorie pesava il triplo del mio. Ok la simmenthal è buona, per carità, ma a 60kcal per 100g ora che sono arrivato in cima ho speso più calorie per portarmela appresso che quelle che mi fornisce mangiandola...

    • @zyoninkiro
      @zyoninkiro Рік тому +5

      Yup, small breakfast (mine is usually a brioche and caffé), big lunch and medium sized dinner. I chuckled when I saw the cappuccino as I have bought that out of vending machines. The breakfast bar I often buy at the local supermarket. It's the same brand but the packaging is a bit more colorful.

    • @SpecialJay
      @SpecialJay Рік тому

      It looks like barely edible nonsense food so I'd really hope not

  • @BenjaminMaggi
    @BenjaminMaggi 7 років тому +9129

    Why is this channel so addictive ?

    • @Avannior
      @Avannior 7 років тому +273

      Benjamin Maggi quality content (?)

    • @Zfan247
      @Zfan247 7 років тому +236

      Benjamin Maggi I personally love his editing style.

    • @Avannior
      @Avannior 7 років тому +329

      snoboardrz the way he talks and comment on every mre is simply brilliant as well

    • @phoenix4267
      @phoenix4267 7 років тому +92

      Food

    • @RandomAssaultPodcast
      @RandomAssaultPodcast 7 років тому +264

      i only really watch these to hear him say 'nice' lol

  • @zipp4everyone263
    @zipp4everyone263 4 роки тому +1536

    "Its a little bit broken up"
    *Pours out sand*

  • @Jay-we2ek
    @Jay-we2ek 3 роки тому +82

    Saving the alcohol shot for someone you know because you've had one and they're rare, I dunno I just thought it was cool asf.

  • @K5KTM
    @K5KTM 2 роки тому +217

    I worked with some Italian engineers in Namibia. The cordial was often added to coffee to make it “cafe correcto” grappa most frequently. Got to love those guys.

    • @coletrickle4955
      @coletrickle4955 2 роки тому +25

      THANK YOU!!! as someone that used this rations... those cordiale shots are shit, it's just caramel plastic and alcohol... you HAVE to add it to your coffee to make it "caffe' corretto"!!!!!

    • @GeatanoLeone
      @GeatanoLeone 8 місяців тому +2

      "Caffè corretto", we also use to take the shot of grappa after the coffee, we call it "ammazzacaffè" (coffee killer)

  • @TURNAROUNDJIMME
    @TURNAROUNDJIMME 7 років тому +1792

    The SteveMRE vocabulary: "Nice!", "Decadent", "Undertone".

  • @Hamnnaton
    @Hamnnaton 4 роки тому +2392

    Fire: -pop-
    Steve: “HOLY SHI-“

  • @juanherran6452
    @juanherran6452 3 роки тому +414

    When we were deployed we did some joint ops with the Italians, we would trade our MREs for theirs but they would always take out the booze 🥺 really cool dudes though

    • @peterclarke7240
      @peterclarke7240 Рік тому +12

      Are you mad?!
      No Italian would trade their alcohol ration. How would they make their coffee?!

    • @Spingerex
      @Spingerex Рік тому

      Lol

    • @sushmitriyanbasuli6889
      @sushmitriyanbasuli6889 11 місяців тому +6

      If you are commenting here, I bet you didn't give them that MRE pizza. There's no way you are walking out of that situation alive.

  • @itscinfull240
    @itscinfull240 3 роки тому +70

    Surgeon removing organs :
    "Alright let's get this out onto a tray"

  • @LoryLovesSK8
    @LoryLovesSK8 4 роки тому +1942

    10:04 my friend, those are crusca tablets. It's particularly useful to soldiers who struggle to take a dump without one. So full of fiber it sends you behind the bushes faster than a gunshot!

    • @MrCh0o
      @MrCh0o 4 роки тому +516

      You mean, he just ate a bunch of laxatives?

    • @bearthatrun
      @bearthatrun 4 роки тому +497

      @@MrCh0o with vitamins

    • @andreasxy862
      @andreasxy862 4 роки тому +60

      @@bearthatrun muhaha

    • @jaysclub1885
      @jaysclub1885 4 роки тому +53

      Its bran tablets like oats

    • @ex3221
      @ex3221 4 роки тому +5

      MrCh0o yep

  • @fuzzydunlop7928
    @fuzzydunlop7928 6 років тому +2892

    A British officer who was captured by the Italians (not an infrequent occurrence during the early part of the war, and vice versa) during the Second World War wrote this in his diary - "Wonderful meal in T. [Taranto] Steak-eggs-cherries-macaroni-white wine-macaroni-and Marsala. We should never have fought these people."

    • @Juanchoo187
      @Juanchoo187 5 років тому +54

      Oh wow

    • @minhtrungle9117
      @minhtrungle9117 5 років тому +394

      Sounds like I would end up being a POW for the Italian army and still get better food than I had at my college hall for the last 3 years.

    • @frankryan2505
      @frankryan2505 5 років тому +108

      The Italians were probably thinking the same thing.

    • @Johntend0
      @Johntend0 4 роки тому +3

      That whine

    • @The_Custos
      @The_Custos 4 роки тому +54

      Fascists in Italy are still making nice wines and food. Some funny designs on what they sell to tourists.

  • @vermillionvideography1148
    @vermillionvideography1148 3 роки тому +35

    Steve passing the shot off to another reviewer is one of the best examples of MRE review etiquette I've ever seen

  • @kaseyemd8504
    @kaseyemd8504 3 роки тому +249

    It's pretty respectable that Steve puts the links to other ration reviewers but I just can't bring myself to even try anyone else's channel out!!

    • @koceilamehalaine6328
      @koceilamehalaine6328 3 роки тому +4

      U R Wright. He does the best MRE reviews. Excellent content. Description. Analysis

    • @mehchocolate1257
      @mehchocolate1257 2 роки тому +2

      @@koceilamehalaine6328 its too bad they dont put in a couple of calzones

    • @anitagordon7688
      @anitagordon7688 2 роки тому +7

      I have trust me Steve's channel is the best...

    • @VBunplugged757
      @VBunplugged757 2 роки тому +6

      Go check them out. They all have good videos. Steve was just the first MRE review channel i watched

    • @Sniperboy5551
      @Sniperboy5551 25 днів тому

      Try “Me Ancient.”

  • @MrOEFVeteran
    @MrOEFVeteran 5 років тому +1666

    I lived with an italian mountain warfare team in afghanistan... They always wanted to trade their mres for ours... We ate like kings with them on post.

    • @marcomenabue7717
      @marcomenabue7717 5 років тому +178

      Such luck! Thank u for ur service

    • @061Hitachi
      @061Hitachi 4 роки тому +255

      I guess grass is greener on the other side.

    • @Cheeki_breeki6
      @Cheeki_breeki6 4 роки тому +70

      Did they sneak wine rations like the Spaniards would?

    • @jgkitarel
      @jgkitarel 4 роки тому +336

      You get that with multinational teams. You would trade your MREs for theirs and they would happily do so simply because it's different.

    • @bakonax7080
      @bakonax7080 4 роки тому +25

      @@engasal lmao right on

  • @thefirsted
    @thefirsted 7 років тому +1098

    This is the most satisfying food channel somehow. I don't know why, but like an insect drawn to light I keep coming back over and over.

    • @GarganoGambino
      @GarganoGambino 7 років тому +7

      Rot Bear .....it's lyk food ASMR! 💯😂👌🏻

    • @tendersheep667
      @tendersheep667 7 років тому +10

      Rot Bear same here. binge watching for 2 days. I've never seen MRE's before they are so neat.

    • @kolindunn6194
      @kolindunn6194 7 років тому +9

      it's called the excitement of anticipation - it's like when you're about to go down on your girlfriend or boyfriend

    • @CashIsKing_UseItOrLoseIt
      @CashIsKing_UseItOrLoseIt 7 років тому +2

      Rot Bear ; try eating even 1 identical item from one of these rations while watching that section of the video or a try a bucket list level event of getting an identical vintage ration that steve reveiwed and eating the whole thing along with the video.
      True Tasteavision, Smellavision and Touchavision all in one :-)

    • @KingOfChaos213
      @KingOfChaos213 7 років тому +5

      @Kolin Dunn Steve has a word for that moment right here 13:33

  • @The1badgolfer
    @The1badgolfer 3 роки тому +471

    Sargent: "you see that unidentified dead soldier over there", he's Italian". Private: "How do you know that?". Sargent: "look! his teeth are sparkling white".

    • @alyxl4mb904
      @alyxl4mb904 3 роки тому +26

      It's sergeant I think

    • @The1badgolfer
      @The1badgolfer 3 роки тому +16

      @@alyxl4mb904 so it is... Thank You for the correction.

    • @adamk7717
      @adamk7717 2 роки тому

      Ma vaff

    • @heli-crewhgs5285
      @heli-crewhgs5285 Рік тому

      A poor taste remark, that wasn’t very funny.

  • @jpmangen
    @jpmangen 2 роки тому +28

    When I was stationed in Italy in the 80’s we could trade an MRE for their rations once and then the Italians learned there lesson and never traded ration one for one again.

  • @notliterallyme
    @notliterallyme 7 років тому +1089

    "Holy sh--", (cut). That made me laugh way more than it should have

    • @rabbitything
      @rabbitything 7 років тому +24

      just got to that part, cracked me up good.

    • @cuckerinokripperino4216
      @cuckerinokripperino4216 7 років тому +16

      Wonder what sparked?

    • @rabbitything
      @rabbitything 7 років тому +25

      Cuckerino, just a bit of the fuel poping

    • @kikeveli305
      @kikeveli305 7 років тому +80

      Me too! An honorable mention is at 21:32. When he finishes by saying "...if we get that out onto a tray, it would be looking pretty *cut* NIce!"

    • @comfuzzle
      @comfuzzle 7 років тому +27

      I was hoping someone commented about this😂

  • @adamxue6096
    @adamxue6096 6 років тому +1614

    I am, sitting here, watching a goddamn military ration showcase video, at 2o'clock in the night.
    I am completely insane.
    This is completely addictive.
    I swear this guy has magics.

    • @shaneabel4098
      @shaneabel4098 5 років тому +6

      Same

    • @freshohh31
      @freshohh31 5 років тому +5

      Its almost 1am here
      Its cool 😛

    • @Evilmonkey7270
      @Evilmonkey7270 5 років тому +5

      1:30 for me...

    • @MaxwellBenson80
      @MaxwellBenson80 5 років тому +10

      It's unreal. I've watched 30 videos thus far. It's like watching antiques roadshow, you never know what he's going to pull out of the ration.

    • @ThisBeMayheM
      @ThisBeMayheM 5 років тому +3

      @@MaxwellBenson80 its the lootbox mentality

  • @dorianphilotheates3769
    @dorianphilotheates3769 4 роки тому +353

    The Italians always had good rations. My grandfather and great-uncles tell me that Italian field rations fed practically the entire Greek Army in 1940.

    • @gabrielboi3465
      @gabrielboi3465 3 роки тому +40

      Dorian Philotheates My great grandpa fought it the Italian Royal Army in the italo Greek war and he had like many other to starve and eat rats to survive. Italian logistics were shit

    • @thesupreme8062
      @thesupreme8062 2 роки тому +6

      @@gabrielboi3465 italy army was bad solely because of the higher ups

    • @limonman1716
      @limonman1716 2 роки тому +21

      @@gabrielboi3465 You should contextualize why the logistics sucked. we had emerged from a catastrophe during the 1st world war, and we did not even want to enter 2nd, precisely because we had to recover economically.Hitler guaranteed that he would not invade anyone. In the blink of an eye we too found ourselves in the middle we were on the African front (north and south), in Greece and in support of the Germans. let's say it's more than justified. then obviously we must take into account that the military generals in order to make themselves a good impression also lied about how things were going on the front and the condition of the soldiers.

    • @Btester2
      @Btester2 7 місяців тому

      ​@@thesupreme8062that's true. They didn't have a strong enough economy to sustain a prolonged war and that hurt Italian troops the most. They weren't bad soldiers, they were, lions supported by donkeys.

  • @rosecroix77
    @rosecroix77 4 роки тому +29

    Italian here. I tried these a couple of time back in the late '80s. Very complete set. Now they are slightly different and there is more variety.

  • @Chriseh
    @Chriseh 6 років тому +2693

    I literally only watch these videos just to hear:
    "So lets get this out onto a tray"
    "Nice!"

    • @kurtiskaskowski5386
      @kurtiskaskowski5386 5 років тому +55

      Chriseh lol. That cracks me up every time.

    • @03Chris25
      @03Chris25 5 років тому +67

      Mmkay

    • @everlasting9292
      @everlasting9292 5 років тому +72

      He is consistent and dependable, no one can deny that.

    • @johnnynunez6771
      @johnnynunez6771 5 років тому +14

      Chriseh that's one reason for me, the other is food

    • @FactionLore
      @FactionLore 5 років тому +29

      nice little hiss

  • @tuko231
    @tuko231 6 років тому +523

    2012 I was in Afghanistan with the US Army we were out in the field for 12 days and had run out of American MRe's. We worked with the Italians and they were gracious enough to throw some of their food to us. Wow that had to have been the best meals I had ever eaten during that deployment. Yes I drank the cordial in the field.

    • @lorenhusky2717
      @lorenhusky2717 6 років тому +68

      That's awesome. Thanks for sharing and thanks for your service.

    • @JeagerGray
      @JeagerGray 6 років тому +136

      As a Frenchman who's been living in North America for a few years, American food is overall pure shit, no offense. France does have great food, but Italy has even greater food.

    • @mrgrapefruit7359
      @mrgrapefruit7359 6 років тому +54

      Paul American food is all processed while Italian is mostly fresh and organic it’s amazing

    • @MrHunglikemule
      @MrHunglikemule 5 років тому +18

      I believe any time you get cordial in your MRE, that meal is officially duty free =P

    • @joeking5679
      @joeking5679 5 років тому +34

      the only truly unique american food is southern style barbeque, ribs/brisket, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes and gravy and coleslaw on a plate, im even starting to see burgers and steak as the barbarian meals that they are. I say this as an american thats been out of the country for most of the past 5 years..

  • @Estenberg
    @Estenberg 2 роки тому +41

    Italians tend to drink their coffee very sweet. The reason I think that the instant cappuccino was unsweetened is because the cordial (which was most likely Frangelico [Hazelnut liqueur] or Amaretto [almond liqueur]) is meant to be put into the coffee as its sweetener. Both of them are delicious in coffee (and on vanilla ice cream also).

    • @antoniousai1989
      @antoniousai1989 2 роки тому +6

      Cordiale is 40% alcohol, it's not hazelnut liqueur, it's a type of grappa. It's produced directly from the pharmaceutical department of the Italian army, so it isn't a commercial product. You can buy it on their online shop though

    • @thesupreme8062
      @thesupreme8062 2 роки тому

      Depends but it's true I know alot of people who put a shitton of sugar in coffee

    • @MrWolf-xk8sl
      @MrWolf-xk8sl Рік тому +5

      Not really man, I'm Italian and the people I know take it without

    • @fabriziocoppola6519
      @fabriziocoppola6519 11 місяців тому

      Esatto

  • @bantamfedor
    @bantamfedor 3 роки тому +27

    "You know how I got these scars?" meme
    (Italian MRE spoon)

  • @applewolfx6472
    @applewolfx6472 5 років тому +900

    Watching this dude describe food is making me the most hungriest man on the planet

  • @Fujtajblus
    @Fujtajblus 4 роки тому +364

    21:27 I like how Steve becomes self-aware of his catch phrases with this cut

  • @lime9985
    @lime9985 3 роки тому +139

    as an italian im literally standing here reading comments like... what do yall eat NORMALLY

    • @AudieHolland
      @AudieHolland 3 роки тому +26

      When I was in Rome in a regular cheap tourist's bed-and-breakfast, it was amazing to find the evening meal was not all combined in a single dish but they had seperate courses. Courses.
      Some pasta.
      Some meat.
      A bit of fruit.
      And some other bits.
      All in all, a rather pleasant and relaxing experience.
      Me, who always eats everything on a single plate because time is precious.

    • @matteopisanello7787
      @matteopisanello7787 3 роки тому +19

      @@AudieHolland here in italy food is more important than time

    • @cajunrando2556
      @cajunrando2556 2 роки тому +6

      @@matteopisanello7787 as a Cajun, I can respect that.
      For us, the preparation of the meal is just as important as the meal itself.

    • @thesupreme8062
      @thesupreme8062 2 роки тому

      @@cajunrando2556 I had cajun, man that shit was so good

    • @Spaxcore
      @Spaxcore Рік тому +1

      I think it's more the comparison to other countries MREs.

  • @gentleeyes
    @gentleeyes 2 роки тому +61

    Bless the Italians. This makes me happy to see how much thought they obviously put into this and how much they enjoy life.

  • @batbawls
    @batbawls 5 років тому +2140

    Being Italian, I'm surprised there is no shoe polish.

    • @jaysuseffinkrist
      @jaysuseffinkrist 5 років тому +75

      Shoe polish? Try hair comb - and gel!

    • @EQOAnostalgia
      @EQOAnostalgia 5 років тому +185

      Yeah well... maybe it's because he forgot his FUCKIN SHINEBOX!

    • @iLLeag7e
      @iLLeag7e 5 років тому +89

      Little known fact that coffee instant type 1 makes great shoe polish

    • @wardeni9603
      @wardeni9603 5 років тому +84

      You can kind of tell that the Italian army isn't the most focused on what they're doing. I mean alcohol in a ration pack, lots of clanky metal cans, toothbrushes... Luxury items, but you don't really have time for any of that in actual combat situations. But I guess it's understandable given their track record in recent conflicts. (I mean, if you're losing you can always switch sides :D)

    • @rubenrembel
      @rubenrembel 5 років тому +10

      i'm surprised it had a can of Estonian turkey lol

  • @Qira.
    @Qira. 5 років тому +566

    7:45 - Italian MRE spoons double as a shiv, ensuring you're prepared for any hostility during breakfast.

    • @The_Custos
      @The_Custos 4 роки тому +37

      Protect the Turkey!

    • @aymaneyt8404
      @aymaneyt8404 4 роки тому +9

      @@The_Custos forza italia

    • @oxidiana93
      @oxidiana93 4 роки тому +50

      If little Gino wants to steal your jelly, you gotta defend yourself

    • @batstoast3560
      @batstoast3560 4 роки тому +21

      @@oxidiana93 I'm Going to hell for laughing at that.
      I hope you have a nice day.

    • @kickinbackinOC
      @kickinbackinOC 4 роки тому

      Lol!

  • @jamiemiller7316
    @jamiemiller7316 2 роки тому +1

    I don't know what it is about this channel but my husband discovered it about a year ago and it quickly became one of my favorite UA-cam channels. Honestly I think it's the way he says "Nice!" after putting everything out on his tray.

  • @rossewidge
    @rossewidge 2 роки тому +6

    The delight he takes in eating these things is truly uplifting

  • @HoHAGGIS
    @HoHAGGIS 6 років тому +1258

    *When you have a 40% Alc shot in your ration, you got to love the Italians taste for food* ... Keep you warm on a cold night !!!

    • @Steve211Ucdhihifvshi
      @Steve211Ucdhihifvshi 6 років тому +64

      despite the fact alcohol actually doesnt keep you warm at all. yeah

    • @stickinittotheman1
      @stickinittotheman1 6 років тому +136

      +fhhsvnggbh you do "feel" warmer though.

    • @Saminkio
      @Saminkio 6 років тому +107

      Gordon Hamilton ye, here in Italy that cordiale, or "cordialetto" as it's nicknamed by fellow soldiers, is used for many things, in the morning to wake yo up, at night to warm you up, but the majority just add it to their coffe to make a corretto, the tastiest way to start the day

    • @higherkite
      @higherkite 6 років тому +47

      May not "physiologically" affect your warmth, but there have been many-a-cold nights in the field where a swing of alcohol would have "mentally" warmed me up. Every little bit matters.. Including playing big spoon little spoon with your same gender mates.

    • @653j521
      @653j521 6 років тому +9

      Simple Man1 And lose heat faster. It's a false friend.

  • @TFPrime217
    @TFPrime217 5 років тому +2406

    I bursted our laughing when the fire popped and he broke character😂

  • @udp1073
    @udp1073 2 роки тому +8

    I served as a DI in the Italian Army in 1995.. the MRE changed very little.. one of the thing I loved the most (got them once a month when we took the recruit to the range for basic firearms familiarization)...

    • @udp1073
      @udp1073 2 роки тому +6

      ohh one thing I forgot: over the year Ristora, the company that provided some of the powdered component in the MRE became the largest vending machine supplier in Italy so, as of today, in almost 80% of italian workplaces, when you stop for a coffee break and you chose tea, cappuccino, coffee, what you are drinking is, basically, the same stuff you got into MRE..

  • @Ben89420
    @Ben89420 Рік тому +1

    Just revisiting the classics. Cant wait for your next video Steve! Love what you do brother!

  • @prouddegenerates9056
    @prouddegenerates9056 4 роки тому +256

    We all know that Italian moms operate as mobile kitchen paratroopers that are picked up by The Fulton Recovery System after each mission.

    • @doctordoom02
      @doctordoom02 4 роки тому +48

      And grandma would parachute behind enemy lines just to prepare me a good meal for when I get there.
      I pity the fools that would put themselves between an italian nephew and his grandma's meal!

    • @arielschant9841
      @arielschant9841 3 роки тому +8

      @Proud Degenerates
      As an Italian i must tell you that this is accurate, buuut in Italy it’s also normal for dads to cook for the family! So the mobile kitchen is actually composed of Italian moms and dads! Hahahaha

    • @MARKIEBANUNCE
      @MARKIEBANUNCE 2 роки тому

      Great comment

    • @MARKIEBANUNCE
      @MARKIEBANUNCE 2 роки тому +1

      @@doctordoom02 another great comment

    • @thesupreme8062
      @thesupreme8062 2 роки тому +2

      @@arielschant9841 my dad's a beast in the kitchen

  • @Shahalud
    @Shahalud 5 років тому +533

    13:33 actual emotion has leaked through his cool calm exterior.

  • @johnappleseed6422
    @johnappleseed6422 Рік тому +1

    Hey Steve I really love your content. You are relaxing and a wonderful commentator. You know how to keep it light and professional and I appreciate that.

  • @SusCalvin
    @SusCalvin 3 роки тому +21

    This is a couple of good examples of how gelatine can be used as a preserver with meat and other savory items. Gelatine forms a sort of seal around the meat and preserves flavor.

  • @piedontcryytrage2000
    @piedontcryytrage2000 5 років тому +863

    wtf is wrong with me? I've been watching this for 4 hours

    • @SunnyLovetts
      @SunnyLovetts 5 років тому +10

      Surprising Vogs that’s hardcore dude lol

    • @keanureeves2646
      @keanureeves2646 5 років тому +33

      Rookie numbers there

    • @anoisyshadow
      @anoisyshadow 5 років тому +17

      I've been watching his videos nonstop for a day and my mom is concerned

    • @TheFilipFonky
      @TheFilipFonky 5 років тому +14

      the vid's only 30 minutes, I think you were watching it in 0.25x speed bro

    • @SnakeBush
      @SnakeBush 5 років тому

      Get help

  • @albertohinojosa1842
    @albertohinojosa1842 7 років тому +151

    13:33 *crack*
    HOLY SH-

    • @_LivingTwice
      @_LivingTwice 7 років тому +5

      hahahahah

    • @_j_t_p_
      @_j_t_p_ 7 років тому +44

      i scrolled to make sure this was acknowledged

  • @alexandervallera4592
    @alexandervallera4592 3 роки тому +9

    Would love to see an update to this one, whatever the most recent Italian ration you can get your hands on. This was just really fun to watch on multiple occasions.

  • @alize0623
    @alize0623 3 роки тому +12

    I was so confused as to how a video from 4 years ago could have something from 2014 in it, then I realized that 2014 was 7 years ago...geez.

    • @Kevin-fj5oe
      @Kevin-fj5oe 2 роки тому

      Wait what?

    • @alize0623
      @alize0623 2 роки тому

      @@Kevin-fj5oe I didn’t realize how far in the future we are and was caught off guard

    • @Kevin-fj5oe
      @Kevin-fj5oe 2 роки тому

      @@alize0623 same, these last 2 years also didn't help, i feel like it's still 2019 and we just stuck in longer holidays.

  • @jimhantzis4727
    @jimhantzis4727 6 років тому +937

    Italian soldiers be like; "Lemme brush my teeth real quick".

    • @ghoulbuster1
      @ghoulbuster1 5 років тому +118

      So when you are getting shot in the face while in combat, at least you have shiny teeth.

    • @omgaflyingmonkey
      @omgaflyingmonkey 5 років тому +24

      My shiny teeth that sparkle!

    • @karsyncocanower5653
      @karsyncocanower5653 5 років тому +13

      Samwise Ganja 😂 just like the stars in space

    • @detvisor7700
      @detvisor7700 5 років тому +11

      MacEleven Tactical toothpaste deployment!

    • @D0MIN0W4LKER
      @D0MIN0W4LKER 5 років тому +5

      Severely underrated comment

  • @rickitzi
    @rickitzi 5 років тому +621

    BTW u could cook the beef medallion so the jelly will melt and became like beef soup, just a tip

    • @valentinion6554
      @valentinion6554 4 роки тому +39

      Che cazzo dici

    • @dr.killson7355
      @dr.killson7355 4 роки тому +8

      Still looks good though I’d eat it like that

    • @giacomo3661
      @giacomo3661 4 роки тому +1

      Ma fra ma cosa ahaha

    • @yourinnerlawyer4035
      @yourinnerlawyer4035 3 роки тому +1

      That's exactly what I woulda done!

    • @VS-ro9qy
      @VS-ro9qy 3 роки тому +3

      ​ @valentin ion @@giacomo3661 ​ cazzo volete ha ragione

  • @deenomeeno
    @deenomeeno 2 роки тому

    I absolutely love this channel. I watch this more than anything.

  • @RGC-gn2nm
    @RGC-gn2nm 3 роки тому +20

    Italian mess hall, best and hardest to get into in Sarajevo.

  • @dudeskidude8376
    @dudeskidude8376 7 років тому +1330

    I like to fall asleep to these with auto play on.
    So soothing!

    • @Assimilator702
      @Assimilator702 6 років тому +32

      transcendence Try Shawn Woods. He does mouse traps. Similar type of soothing voice. His channel is growing like a weed.

    • @DrJackJeckyl
      @DrJackJeckyl 6 років тому +2

      Agreed. Also check out a dude called Isaac Arthur! :D

    • @milesledonne482
      @milesledonne482 6 років тому +3

      Look up mre asmr

    • @DrJackJeckyl
      @DrJackJeckyl 6 років тому +52

      Whispering dumb bitches aren't really nice to fall asleep to :/

    • @michaelvondrake7489
      @michaelvondrake7489 6 років тому +4

      ... NICE!

  • @discretecinema8451
    @discretecinema8451 5 років тому +3630

    Steve gets to see his girlfriend undressing, "Let's get this out onto a tray, NICE!"

    • @disk0__
      @disk0__ 5 років тому +160

      _oh wow_

    • @joondochang843
      @joondochang843 5 років тому +44

      good one there ... girlfriend worried he might die of mercury poisoning or some sort of poisoning

    • @emberlily7
      @emberlily7 5 років тому +106

      Nice hiss!

    • @airindiana
      @airindiana 5 років тому +45

      Decadent!

    • @tonikavorkias5296
      @tonikavorkias5296 5 років тому +41

      ​@@emberlily7 WTF...? Bruh, if that shit _hisses_ even a slight bit - I'm getting the fuck outta there... 🏃🏽🏃🏽🏃🏽😂🤣

  • @sarys73
    @sarys73 2 роки тому

    Dude your voice is so calming. I watch to listen mostly. Thanks for the good entertainment and info. Every time I watch these vids you make me want to breakinto my MREs. They are to packed with carbs though which is why I have never touched them. This one in front of me is labelled Dept. Of Defense, Menu 11 Veggie Crumbles with Pasta in Taco Style Sauce. Warfighter recommended tested and approved. No date on it, but it came as an extra with a box I have that's about 3 yrs olf. Plan to eat them after this hurricane season. If it weren't for the fact that they are 3 yrs old. I'd hold on to them til the end of next hurricane season 2022.

  • @danieljaramillo87
    @danieljaramillo87 2 роки тому +3

    Dang that Italian MRI made me hungry , your awesome keep up the good work Stevo

  • @jdj5959
    @jdj5959 4 роки тому +144

    This is my ol' reliable video for when I can't sleep.

    • @Blog4Justice
      @Blog4Justice 3 роки тому

      Same here. Check out Jerry on ChessNetwork too.

  • @thetman0068
    @thetman0068 7 років тому +245

    These Italians really know what they're doing with their rations.

    • @ultravioletreeper7630
      @ultravioletreeper7630 7 років тому +37

      the shot of alcohol is a cool touch. :)

    • @0minous187
      @0minous187 7 років тому +4

      not like there isnt enough in the other packs

    • @andreatomassini202
      @andreatomassini202 7 років тому +44

      You know, we italians love good food, so rations have to be at least decent, if they want to avoid mutiny hahaha

    • @knocknockify
      @knocknockify 7 років тому +14

      I liked this comment just because you've spelled "they're" and "their" correctly

    • @ColonelBragg
      @ColonelBragg 7 років тому +5

      the cans and the weight is the problem with it though

  • @AbitA05
    @AbitA05 3 роки тому +28

    "Okay, so we have a menu in here, wow. Am entire parmesan cheese wheel! A bottle of table wine. Canolis, a packet of meatballs and 8 types of different pastas. An entire pizza with a packet of olive tree seeds. Heh...wow."

  • @KLAUSKARES
    @KLAUSKARES 3 роки тому +1

    Addicted to this ...very informative and such a superb and in depth review

  • @neilsandwich7423
    @neilsandwich7423 5 років тому +138

    Wow Italy really keeps their boys going

    • @marcomenabue7717
      @marcomenabue7717 5 років тому +1

      Do u think that is a good idea adding alchool? Its a really Little dose so... Dunno. It helps the morale though

    • @marcomenabue7717
      @marcomenabue7717 5 років тому +6

      @but ton you see in Italy we use a shot of alcohol to producer a type of caffè also called corretto

  • @jnb894
    @jnb894 5 років тому +837

    "Treat it like Italian espresso" *pours all sugar in it*
    You monster!!!

    • @davideiselle8596
      @davideiselle8596 5 років тому +29

      I'm Italian, espresso can be eat without sugar and we call it caffè amaro

    • @Paul-gk9hc
      @Paul-gk9hc 4 роки тому +9

      Italian espresso typically is very sweet

    • @respectedmastermind
      @respectedmastermind 4 роки тому +8

      Im italian and depends on ppl taste... I have mine black

    • @YeenQueenTTV
      @YeenQueenTTV 4 роки тому

      *laughs in Cuban*

    • @marcomenabue7717
      @marcomenabue7717 4 роки тому +5

      @olaolapepsiman wtf? No

  • @danloani
    @danloani 2 роки тому +2

    "Lifestyles of the rich and famous MEETS Soldier of Fortune"...OUTSTANDING analysis and color commentary. As usual. Thanks.

  • @landonperkins260
    @landonperkins260 3 роки тому +11

    You know it's gonna be a satisfying ration when it's Italian

  • @shakes.dontknowwhatyergettin
    @shakes.dontknowwhatyergettin 4 роки тому +407

    Well, the Italians have always had the talent of living like a lord without needing money or time or effort - so it makes sense that their rations kick ass.

    • @fiorellafenati5395
      @fiorellafenati5395 4 роки тому +23

      the italians, french and spanish people no likes english breakfast

    • @EvilSimon94
      @EvilSimon94 4 роки тому +12

      @@fiorellafenati5395 a me piace

    • @bluesoul7163
      @bluesoul7163 4 роки тому +21

      @@fiorellafenati5395 potevi tenertelo per te....

    • @cognac8297
      @cognac8297 4 роки тому +1

      Legend has it there still filled

    • @lacyhart2043
      @lacyhart2043 4 роки тому +1

      Love it

  • @4andronicus
    @4andronicus 7 років тому +113

    This stuff is more interesting than most cooking shows.

    • @4andronicus
      @4andronicus 7 років тому +3

      With the exception of that English chap who swears a whole lot.

    • @emmanuel.c1888
      @emmanuel.c1888 7 років тому

      4andronicus do you like the Italian combat food??

    • @4andronicus
      @4andronicus 7 років тому +1

      It looks quite good. The alcoholic cordial is a nice touch.

    • @EndrCat
      @EndrCat 7 років тому +1

      Gordon Ramsay? He is scottish, but ok...

  • @ashimayed8013
    @ashimayed8013 Рік тому +4

    Nothing Beats watching his videos while having a meal, I swear his description even makes my meal own meal tastier!

    • @cougar2k720
      @cougar2k720 Рік тому

      I was going to have 1 instant noodle pack and call it a day. While watching this video, not only I have 2 pack of instant noodle, one wet and one dry, also had a bowl of rice, small plate of salami, one cup of Nestle instant coffee, one cup of root beer, and one tab of dark chocolate.
      Steve subconsciously make us eat more!

    • @coltm4a186
      @coltm4a186 Рік тому

      Eating something that would be in a ration like crackers is so good too.

  • @venkat7294
    @venkat7294 2 роки тому +9

    Best and most appetizing ration so far. Italians do know how to make their food it seems.

  • @greybeardnharg3992
    @greybeardnharg3992 4 роки тому +171

    I used some of these rations when I trained with the Italians back in the early 90's. At the time the lunch box had a small Grappa bottle in it.

    • @articxunodorseggnej8016
      @articxunodorseggnej8016 4 роки тому +7

      What’s a grappa bottle?

    • @itzFYEB
      @itzFYEB 3 роки тому +35

      @@articxunodorseggnej8016 grappa is a liquor made by distilling grapes after they the juice has been squeezed out (in order to make wine)

    • @alexv3548
      @alexv3548 3 роки тому +8

      The strong stuff? 😳

    • @fabriziorasore5353
      @fabriziorasore5353 3 роки тому +25

      @@alexv3548 strong is a euphemism

    • @cuh7573
      @cuh7573 3 роки тому +32

      @@alexv3548 bruh it burns your soul

  • @Psycho-Ssnake
    @Psycho-Ssnake 5 років тому +1259

    I like how he makes spaghetti0s seem like a gourmet soup.

    • @sicknickeroni
      @sicknickeroni 4 роки тому +20

      Because it is

    • @kellynolen498
      @kellynolen498 4 роки тому +57

      It really is imagine being hungry and the you get pre made shaped spaghetti in a can now that would impress people
      Note to self give alphabet soup to literate dark age people when/if time travel happens

    • @elscarface1
      @elscarface1 4 роки тому +7

      It is if you havent eaten all day trust me

    • @doctirdaddy4876
      @doctirdaddy4876 4 роки тому +31

      pasta fagoli is fucking delicious

    • @nobodyofconsequence9726
      @nobodyofconsequence9726 4 роки тому +5

      Well, compared to most MREs, it pretty much is.

  • @mcdougallittell7100
    @mcdougallittell7100 3 роки тому +2

    This one always makes me so hungry.. there’s something so satisfying about the heating the can of pasta and I bet it tastes great

  • @Michagan_outdoorsman_James
    @Michagan_outdoorsman_James 2 роки тому

    for some reason you video's are oddly satisfying and very addictive to watch. cheers brother

  • @ItsapaulGaming
    @ItsapaulGaming 4 роки тому +559

    "If we get that on a tray it'd be lookin pretty... nice!"
    God damn it XD

  • @justinreyez5561
    @justinreyez5561 6 років тому +79

    it's so much fun watching different countries approaches to feed there troops

  • @TK-UK
    @TK-UK 3 роки тому

    This is just amazing. I mean this whole getting rations from around the world and going through everything.

  • @mbon071
    @mbon071 2 роки тому +1

    You are the best presenter of MRE’s especially the Italian ones.

  • @Verlisify
    @Verlisify 5 років тому +2638

    Wait. Alcohol shot for BREAKFAST? Hardcore

    • @johnathanblackwell9960
      @johnathanblackwell9960 5 років тому +351

      That's nothing, during a joint forces exercise in the Balkans those crazy fucks concept of breakfast was vodka and pilaf.

    • @Diabl05564
      @Diabl05564 5 років тому +153

      Best way to start the day. Getting out of bed isn't so bad when you get a bit of free alcohol to start your day.

    • @sixzerozero3187
      @sixzerozero3187 5 років тому +30

      Gotta have the relief.

    • @amondemon8653
      @amondemon8653 5 років тому +10

      PILAU IS BOMB

    • @jai4481
      @jai4481 5 років тому +27

      are you a furry?

  • @bigjohnf8991
    @bigjohnf8991 6 років тому +434

    If you had heated up the Turkey and gelatin, the gelatin would have melted down into a sauce. Same with the beef medallions.

    • @etheal478
      @etheal478 5 років тому +14

      BIG John F that’s what I was thinking

    • @udp1073
      @udp1073 5 років тому +55

      it work both way. that jelly is actually broth so you can heat it up and add a bit of water (very very little) and have an hot meal or eat it cold... I never ate the turkey one (i was coscript in from august 95 to July 96 in the Italian Army) but the beef version that we had was made by the same company that make it for the civillian market and I loved it (I still eat it today when I am in Italy)

    • @cindyhua3951
      @cindyhua3951 5 років тому +11

      thank you for your service.

    • @arx3516
      @arx3516 5 років тому +33

      @@cindyhua3951 thanks for what? It was a compulsory military service, all boys at 18 had to do it, and it was ultra-basic training.

    • @bentv7
      @bentv7 5 років тому +8

      And also heat up the rice next time, cold rice is terrible!

  • @luishenriquesilva1034
    @luishenriquesilva1034 3 роки тому

    Meu deus do céu eu simplesmente entrei num looping que NÃO CONSIGO PARAR DE VER ESSES VÍDEOS, mesmo não tendo sentido algum em vê-los.
    Steve, so thanks for all this content

  • @exerpachuau5486
    @exerpachuau5486 3 роки тому +1

    It's like something you'd never wanna eat,but it's like Steve advertises them so well you'd definetly wanna try it.! I know i do.

  • @shark471
    @shark471 6 років тому +175

    You are so consistently and relentlessly positive even when things aren't that great tasting. It's a nice change from all the misery that the news brings.

    • @glitteringdystop1a
      @glitteringdystop1a 5 років тому +3

      If you like this guy’s attitude you should also check out Emmymadeinjapan! She reviews MREs occasionally (she has dozens of MRE videos), and she’s as kind and charming as Steve!

    • @EQOAnostalgia
      @EQOAnostalgia 5 років тому +1

      The news brings misery on purpose my friend.

  • @Evangelos5647
    @Evangelos5647 7 років тому +156

    Can we get a directors cut where you don't censor yourself saying "Holy shit!"? That part gave me a good chuckle.

  • @SamuraiAxil
    @SamuraiAxil 3 роки тому

    dude, I just discovered your channel, and I'm just addicted to watching your videos while eating ♥ keep it up bro ♥

  • @luckyduckydrivingschool3615
    @luckyduckydrivingschool3615 Рік тому +3

    I love eating canned food and microwave meals while watching this channel... it turns everything into a gourmet experience.

  • @Jimbob2241
    @Jimbob2241 6 років тому +35

    "Let's get that onto a tray...Nice!" I feel like would be the best morale booster for any combatant.

  • @darcym3239
    @darcym3239 7 років тому +276

    Who else wants Steve1989 T-shirts?
    "Let's get this out on a tray....Nice!

    • @ChristmasCrustacean1
      @ChristmasCrustacean1 7 років тому +39

      on the front "Nice!"
      on the back "Alright, cool, seeya"

    • @asshole53445
      @asshole53445 7 років тому

      +Christmas Crustacean 😂

    • @Sarfiaholic
      @Sarfiaholic 7 років тому +17

      Need one that says "Nice hiss!"

    • @cerebralwolf666
      @cerebralwolf666 7 років тому +6

      hopefully steve sees your comment and considers lol, he's the best MRE reviewer ever IMO, I'd buy a "nice!" t any day

    • @joitacatalin
      @joitacatalin 7 років тому +4

      '' That's not looking too bad ''

  • @Marcus-rp8zz
    @Marcus-rp8zz 3 роки тому

    Hey, Steve, I love your videos. Keep it up, best wishes from Germany

  • @JeffLatimer
    @JeffLatimer 3 роки тому

    13:34 When the ESBIT stove kind of popped, your reaction made me LOL. 😂 🔥 💥

  • @blorp7948
    @blorp7948 4 роки тому +113

    Tbh when he said the tablets expand i thought he was eating those expandable towels

  • @PeterMasalski93
    @PeterMasalski93 4 роки тому +827

    Your average Italian Military Ration:
    - Mint Cigarettes
    - 2 mini bottles of red wine.
    - An all purpose glass wine.
    - 2 Pizzas and minestroni soup
    - Cafe Late Machiatto with whipped cream.
    - A slice of Tiramisu

  • @johnhawks5035
    @johnhawks5035 Рік тому

    These videos are truly fascinating.

  • @seeyal6361
    @seeyal6361 3 роки тому +7

    I just love when he says “nice!”after putting everything on the tray. I swear it’s the little things, quirks and whatnot that separates the really good content creators from the ones that r just trying to make a buck.

  • @Loujr2250
    @Loujr2250 7 років тому +116

    anyone else likes it whenever he lays the items on a tray and says "nice."

    • @milkmanman
      @milkmanman 6 років тому +2

      Svt. Junior and directly after its usually mmmmkay

    • @Macemack
      @Macemack 6 років тому +8

      I just started watching today and I laugh every time. Especially when he did the dinner
      “Why don’t we get this on a tray and it’ll look
      *Cut*
      Nice!”

    • @nevercomment73
      @nevercomment73 6 років тому +3

      Svt. Junior everybody likes it

    • @wiseviper5403
      @wiseviper5403 6 років тому

      "Nice mmkay"

    • @mtthwlacroix
      @mtthwlacroix 6 років тому

      Its my favorite part

  • @osoeduardo
    @osoeduardo 5 років тому +148

    You must heat that meats on a can, that gelatin is the gravy

  • @justinr9784
    @justinr9784 3 роки тому +11

    Fuck I love the Italians. Trust them to give actually decent food to their troops. Great video by the way, love your content. I'd never have seen this kind of thing otherwise.

  • @ClaudeMagicbox
    @ClaudeMagicbox Рік тому +8

    Interesting enough it's 90% the same Razione-K (Italian name for field MRE) we had when I served in the early '90s...
    II/V DOA - Brg. SanMarco Sc92
    Edit:
    FUN FACT, when guys where on sentry or guard duty in the winter we had a whole box of those Cordiale pouches (40 proof sort of flavored grappa), some commanding officals would actually ration those (2 x guard x 4 hour shift) but others didn't care... so some guys especially from Northern Italy (cold mountain regions where the locals drink a lot) would just grab a big handfull and stuff their camo pant pocket.
    Saw some fully armed dudes get pretty damn drunk 🤭