1976 French Air Force Survival Ration Vintage 24 Hour MRE Review Meal Ready to Eat Tasting Test

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  • Опубликовано: 30 окт 2020
  • A double feature, first ration from 1976, the second from 1979 ( at 24:31 ). Join me on this long and arduous journey for an edible morsel of food.
    This transitional survival ration led to more efficient (albeit less exciting) survival rations only a decade later. This survival ration was a real throwback, and nothing like this has been produced for some time now. What an experience!
    For correspondence, or to send a Military Ration for review, my mailing information is:
    Steve1989
    3616 Harden Blvd
    360
    Lakeland, FL 33803
    www.patreon.com/user?u=282133...
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  • @papotamorquio
    @papotamorquio 3 года назад +1576

    "I'll touch it with the tip of my tongue, just the tip"
    *chewing noises*

    • @elkabong662
      @elkabong662 3 года назад +112

      Lucas Aguirre whenever the phrase ”just the tip” is involved something bad is about to happen.

    • @sleeepybae1459
      @sleeepybae1459 3 года назад +36

      steve is a freaking hoot

    • @oscarlove4394
      @oscarlove4394 3 года назад +139

      "that is not edible"
      grabs a second crumb and eats it
      "not at all"
      "lets take a bite out of the gomez"
      grabs cookie
      "uhg, no i'm not going to"
      cookie waving in and out of screen
      "trust me, if you could smell this"
      cookie appears with bite taken out of it.

    • @themango9644
      @themango9644 3 года назад +6

      @@oscarlove4394 lmfao

    • @spacewizard69
      @spacewizard69 3 года назад +1

      that's what he said 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 yum yum yum yum yum yum yum

  • @akbub6751
    @akbub6751 3 года назад +3007

    The only thing stronger than Steve's curiosity is his gut bacteria.

    • @sonnyrue6100
      @sonnyrue6100 3 года назад +50

      Steve = gut bacteria

    • @Harshhaze
      @Harshhaze 3 года назад +151

      All those crayons formed a protective layer in his stomach

    • @roadshoprick
      @roadshoprick 3 года назад +6

      You win, sir!

    • @laffey.chan_
      @laffey.chan_ 3 года назад +12

      Immunity 100+

    • @buttieboy666
      @buttieboy666 3 года назад +2

      Now I'm excited for this!

  • @PassTheSnails
    @PassTheSnails 3 года назад +1130

    “This is NOT safe to eat” imminent chewing heard not 5 seconds later

  • @jonboino7239
    @jonboino7239 3 года назад +464

    "Babe coffee's done."
    "What'd you make?"
    "Cafe Soluble, dark roast. Spray dried."

    • @karenmattson6750
      @karenmattson6750 3 года назад +1

      Lol!

    • @thedramallama69
      @thedramallama69 3 года назад +5

      Nice!

    • @hollowtrappedinaelevator320
      @hollowtrappedinaelevator320 2 года назад

      I only understand one if those terms

    • @OneEdgyAngerSniper
      @OneEdgyAngerSniper 2 года назад +6

      I actually got to try one of these old military MRE coffees once, during an opening tour of an old military base. This stuff beats any coffee you can make today in my opinion, it’s damn good.

    • @christinemahon4217
      @christinemahon4217 2 года назад

      This absolutely cracked me up LOLOLOLOL

  • @typhoonzebra
    @typhoonzebra 3 года назад +1733

    "Oh, it smells _terrible._ We'll just try a little bite."
    This is why I'm here.

    • @tampahomeinvestorsllc7559
      @tampahomeinvestorsllc7559 3 года назад +35

      Lol I knew he was going to "try a bite".

    • @GehtRektSon
      @GehtRektSon 3 года назад +11

      I love it 😂

    • @tampahomeinvestorsllc7559
      @tampahomeinvestorsllc7559 3 года назад +31

      @@GehtRektSon I love to watch him struggle with making the decision for a second, knowing damn well he can't help himself and he's about to eat it. lol Classic Steve.

    • @matthewmcardle4930
      @matthewmcardle4930 3 года назад +7

      Exactly why we are here

    • @D4n1t0o
      @D4n1t0o 3 года назад +22

      Given the things Steve's consumed and survived, I suspect his DNA is the missing ingredient of the Covid Vaccine.

  • @Steve1989MRE
    @Steve1989MRE  3 года назад +2555

    Howdy folks, hope you're all doing well! I'm back from a couple weeks off and have 3 new videos ready. Not doing my usual double release as 2 of the 3 videos are pretty long. See ya next week and Happy Halloween!

  • @RDJKR
    @RDJKR 3 года назад +148

    "These are definitely not edible anymore"
    *takes a bite*
    What a legend

  • @ProjectILT
    @ProjectILT 3 года назад +286

    "let's take a bite out of a gomez biscuit. Oh naw I'm not going to... I'm telling you if you can smell this..."
    _puts it back with a bite missing_

    • @Tony-112
      @Tony-112 3 года назад +11

      Good ol Steve 😂

    • @liquidlinda2708
      @liquidlinda2708 2 года назад +5

      Right?? He actually TOOK A BITE!! I can see Steve out in the field gathering up everyones unwanted ration items and feeling like a very rich man!!🤣🤣🤣👍🏼💜🇺🇸

    • @sweettina2
      @sweettina2 2 года назад +1

      🤣😆 I noticed that!

  • @Gotmilk0112
    @Gotmilk0112 3 года назад +716

    "Aww, it smells TERRIBLE!"
    "hold on let's just try out a little bite"

    • @TimG594
      @TimG594 3 года назад +17

      Yep, right here. Its where I lost it.

    • @eliirvin5576
      @eliirvin5576 3 года назад +13

      This is definitely not edible. *eats a small crumb*

    • @stephenandersen4625
      @stephenandersen4625 3 года назад +5

      "it used to be good"

    • @dopeshades4134
      @dopeshades4134 3 года назад +3

      What a roller coaster ride of woahs and noes.

    • @Wheelio
      @Wheelio 3 года назад

      Lmao

  • @spaceforce5580
    @spaceforce5580 3 года назад +1818

    We love you steve

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  3 года назад +868

      I love you all too Space Force

    • @classicwhitebread
      @classicwhitebread 3 года назад +37

      @@Steve1989MRE 💪🏼

    • @eldermartins3220
      @eldermartins3220 3 года назад +14

      @@Steve1989MRE You bet we do.

    • @jimc.goodfellas226
      @jimc.goodfellas226 3 года назад +26

      Yeah Steve has the best timing for when his videos come out.
      We're all gonna make it guys

    • @rusteshackleferd8115
      @rusteshackleferd8115 3 года назад +16

      @@Steve1989MRE I love your videos because you explain things as thoroughly as I obsess over (mostly powers/abilities) also you sound like you love food like me.

  • @danepotmo2513
    @danepotmo2513 3 года назад +292

    8:32 "oh geez, is that a windmill?" was a classic. That old, gross, spoiled, chocolate bar might have been okay if it had not debased itself with a windmill design.

    • @TammoKorsai
      @TammoKorsai 2 года назад +16

      Clearly the Dutch are to blame for this compromised ration.

    • @liquidlinda2708
      @liquidlinda2708 2 года назад +3

      @@TammoKorsai 🤣🤣🤣👍🏼

    • @jeromewagschal9485
      @jeromewagschal9485 2 года назад +1

      @@TammoKorsai 😄😄😄

    • @planescaped
      @planescaped Год назад +1

      Oh man... shame about that windmill.

    • @seronymus
      @seronymus Год назад

      Steve hates the Dutch. He hates Ongezellig.

  • @darkphoenix3433
    @darkphoenix3433 2 года назад +289

    Steve: that smells HORRIBLE!
    Also Steve: hold on, lemme take a bite.
    You never fail to make me laugh bro.

    • @zornhed100
      @zornhed100 2 года назад +6

      Just the tip :p

    • @gavcar7036
      @gavcar7036 Год назад +5

      He’s seriously addicted to MRE’s lmfao

    • @travisnorton9288
      @travisnorton9288 10 месяцев назад +14

      Followed by the “that’s really not so… oh”

    • @memoryvice398
      @memoryvice398 9 месяцев назад +1

      I also completely lost it right there. He didn't miss a beat between the two sentences.

    • @memoryvice398
      @memoryvice398 9 месяцев назад

      @@zornhed100 Yeah, best line from this video. 😆

  • @MekoUnknown
    @MekoUnknown 3 года назад +1961

    Everytime I see a Steve video, my first thought is "Glad to see what he ate last vid didn't kill him...."

    • @DavidPerez-db4df
      @DavidPerez-db4df 3 года назад +18

      I don't think he's going die from eating it is an MRE there's a small chance you can get food poisoning from an MRE

    • @duolingoowl8207
      @duolingoowl8207 3 года назад +75

      He’s immune to expired food at this point

    • @marcelo497
      @marcelo497 3 года назад +55

      @@duolingoowl8207 It´s more likely that the bacterias fear his stomach

    • @dragonmaster909
      @dragonmaster909 3 года назад

      Same

    • @alexanderh.5814
      @alexanderh.5814 3 года назад +9

      It has been 3 months since his last video 😬

  • @k0vert
    @k0vert 3 года назад +601

    "This is not edible. Not at all."
    *goes in for a bite*

    • @jamble7k
      @jamble7k 3 года назад +17

      he has to know

    • @Yantonio7
      @Yantonio7 3 года назад +2

      lool... so true x,D

    • @jinenjuce
      @jinenjuce 3 года назад +11

      Steve will never get COVID because his immune system is superhuman by now

  • @Irishman42
    @Irishman42 3 года назад +115

    When Steve speeds up the opening of the can - it's not actually sped up he's just excited to open up that damn can

    • @dave_sic1365
      @dave_sic1365 3 года назад +8

      That's where he got his arms from

    • @liquidlinda2708
      @liquidlinda2708 2 года назад

      @burteriksson did you just call Steve weak? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @hairlab_dc4417
    @hairlab_dc4417 3 года назад +136

    My absolute favorite thing about Steve's vids--and I mean this with zero sarcasm--is that he seems genuinely disappointed when food several decades older than him ends up being spoiled. Great channel!

  • @the_real_Kurt_Yarish
    @the_real_Kurt_Yarish 3 года назад +1825

    He says "Ah geeze, is that a windmill?" like that's the deal breaker for him. Not it's age, nor the "onion soup body odor". The windmill. Absolutely phenomenal, Steve.

  • @TheFinalMapler
    @TheFinalMapler 3 года назад +1947

    My man just spent 700 bucks on 40+ year old food, and said "Worth every penny"
    Never change Steve, never change.

    • @finn_in_the_bin5263
      @finn_in_the_bin5263 3 года назад +69

      deadass that food is two years older than my mom

    • @spacewizard69
      @spacewizard69 3 года назад +39

      that's about 360$ not 700 but still is expensive (yea was two of them)

    • @spacewizard69
      @spacewizard69 3 года назад +4

      @Shabby Cat he got two of them

    • @shawndaly2267
      @shawndaly2267 3 года назад +24

      Ha! .... welcome to 2020. :-) Whatever he spent on it, I bet you he made it back and more from youtube via idiots like me an you and everyone else watching it. The man is a genius in my opinion. He found a niche way to capture an audience, did , and I'm sure is doing well now. Keep on rocking Steve.

    • @spacewizard69
      @spacewizard69 3 года назад +3

      @@shawndaly2267 no they don't if you know how to stop all advertising on youtube

  • @VPB1218
    @VPB1218 3 года назад +123

    No one can replace Steve. I love his genuine excitement and I swear he could describe a painting to a man without sight. I envy his positivity.

    • @Floris_VI
      @Floris_VI 11 месяцев назад

      That is such a good way to say it

  • @RebelRenegade76
    @RebelRenegade76 3 года назад +125

    If Steve ever saw combat, I’d imagine a piece of dialogue like this:
    “I’ve got a tango in my sight, just gonna take ‘em out of the fray .”
    *he fires his gun, body flops to the floor*
    “Nice.”

  • @ShitStainedBallSack
    @ShitStainedBallSack 3 года назад +707

    Steve: awwh it smells terrible
    Also Steve: let me just have a little bite

    • @donvoltonus8898
      @donvoltonus8898 3 года назад +19

      It's like onions and BO! Let's dig in.

    • @hansmueller3029
      @hansmueller3029 3 года назад

      I can relate because bo smells like canned vegetable soup. To me. No not really I just made that up.
      ~slinks away with great shame sniffing armpits~

    • @huntersweapons2175
      @huntersweapons2175 3 года назад

      machinen kanone vegetable soup

    • @ConsoleFreaked
      @ConsoleFreaked 3 года назад

      Little bite
      But is actually a big bite

    • @schiiiei
      @schiiiei 3 года назад +1

      thats why we all are here

  • @kikkirow
    @kikkirow 3 года назад +699

    Smells food “Ugh this is horrible.” Proceeds to eat food.

    • @bambibooza4921
      @bambibooza4921 3 года назад +18

      Pretty much Steve in a nutshell, also happy noises mean bad things usually

    • @gelbadayah.sneach579
      @gelbadayah.sneach579 3 года назад +9

      Yeah, no way I'm eating that! Well...

    • @ijaneo22
      @ijaneo22 3 года назад +2

      Thats the point of this channel..

    • @bambibooza4921
      @bambibooza4921 3 года назад +5

      @@ijaneo22 Seems like its just to take a glimpse into the past, or present, and see what kind of food soldiers have eaten over the past century or so. Point isn't to eat crappy food, that just comes with the territory.

    • @wgooetrik
      @wgooetrik 3 года назад

      Says every youtuber on Steves comments section.

  • @romyantic
    @romyantic 3 года назад +65

    I always forget the meditative qualities of these videos but am always naturally drawn to watch them before bed. Instant rush of tranquility and serotonin. Sure the MREs can seem repetitive but I will literally never tire of watching Steve review them... my fave channel tbh

    • @Kevakazii
      @Kevakazii 3 года назад +6

      It also helps he has a soft soothing voice. He could read a telephone book and I would listen.

  • @mayoactual2065
    @mayoactual2065 3 года назад +51

    Can: *says to open from top*
    Steve, the absolute gigachad: “We’re gonna open it from the bottom”

    • @Flashygrrl
      @Flashygrrl 3 года назад +1

      And then wonders why it's harder to open. The top probably would have been easier.

    • @theparadisesnare
      @theparadisesnare 3 года назад +4

      Well he said he was doing it to preserve it for display, so

  • @marcomcdowell8861
    @marcomcdowell8861 3 года назад +378

    How did Jacques die? He didn't eject. No, he starved because he couldn't get the tin open.

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  3 года назад +211

      Nice!

    • @threeme2189
      @threeme2189 3 года назад +21

      @@Steve1989MRE m'kay

    • @thomassmith5548
      @thomassmith5548 3 года назад +7

      On the tray

    • @Rose.Of.Hizaki
      @Rose.Of.Hizaki 3 года назад +10

      I mean logically, you could say, when you crash a Mirage fighter the whole thing turns into a can opener anyway.

  • @krazykyfan
    @krazykyfan 3 года назад +437

    Woman hitting on Steve at a bar - "Hey there! How'd you get those nice arms?"
    Steve - "From opening hundreds of rations with a P-38."

    • @FotoFFX
      @FotoFFX 3 года назад +3

      Go Big Blue! We need help this year!

    • @krazykyfan
      @krazykyfan 3 года назад +3

      @@FotoFFX you are right about that man. I just got through watching the Alabama game and I have no words. We had several chances to take home a win and, well...I don't have to tell you the end result. I'm sure you're aware.

    • @thechef2682
      @thechef2682 3 года назад +3

      @@krazykyfan yooo, I used to live in morehead lol

    • @krazykyfan
      @krazykyfan 3 года назад +3

      @@thechef2682 that's cool man I used to live down in London/Corbin. Miss living in eastern KY. You were right near WV up in the hills lol

    • @thechef2682
      @thechef2682 3 года назад

      @@krazykyfan yes indeed, I loved it there so much

  • @IdleSummer
    @IdleSummer 3 года назад +146

    I swear, the 70's MREs have deteriorated the worst.

    • @randomatheist1039
      @randomatheist1039 3 года назад +28

      That's the 70s all over.

    • @jasoninthehood9726
      @jasoninthehood9726 3 года назад +5

      @@randomatheist1039 bullshit. The music still aged like a fine wine compared to anything from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s.

    • @blue_ex3852
      @blue_ex3852 3 года назад

      True dude

    • @MI_Prepper
      @MI_Prepper 3 года назад +2

      Kind of like the cars made then...

    • @pouncepounce7417
      @pouncepounce7417 2 года назад +5

      @@randomatheist1039 I think it is because they tried out new technology. And then how it was stored plays a big role too, if something sits in an warehouse with summer and winter temperatures going over it 30 years you end with an mess, no matter how it was packaged.

  • @MrRobot151
    @MrRobot151 3 года назад +55

    Me in world war three: *clinging onto life, severe ptsd, in a damp foxhole, bullet wound in my leg, crying for my mother, grenades and shells bursting over my head. Looks over to sgt Steve eating an 80 yr old piece of meat, while recording and reviewing it and the same time killing the entire enemy battalion with an MRE spoon.*

  • @rachelredden6682
    @rachelredden6682 3 года назад +430

    Steve encounters friendly alley cat:
    "NO HISS".

    • @Tony-112
      @Tony-112 3 года назад +3

      😂😂😂👍

    • @imLuve
      @imLuve 3 года назад +7

      The “no hiss” kills me everytime, like he’s so calm when he says it, its just so odd yet so funny sounding 😂😂

    • @bnsyphotography2104
      @bnsyphotography2104 3 года назад +14

      Can just imagine when his girlfriend moans during sex, he whispers in her ear “nice hiss”.

    • @hollowtrappedinaelevator320
      @hollowtrappedinaelevator320 2 года назад +1

      @@bnsyphotography2104 R/Cursedcomments

    • @ginosko_
      @ginosko_ 2 года назад

      @@bnsyphotography2104 that's disgusting man

  • @fnggaming89
    @fnggaming89 3 года назад +1116

    Got that Halloween Candy?
    Steve: nope,got that Halloween MRE

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  3 года назад +729

      nice

    • @DannyFedora
      @DannyFedora 3 года назад +42

      @@Steve1989MRE nice

    • @dbabbitt25
      @dbabbitt25 3 года назад +39

      @@Steve1989MRE hiss, let's get it out on to a tray
      (I love your vids and you're awesome but had to have fun)

    • @startedtech
      @startedtech 3 года назад +34

      @@Steve1989MRE do you hand out Instant Coffee packets, or 50 year old hard candy to trick or treaters?

    • @youtube.commentator
      @youtube.commentator 3 года назад +4

      @@Steve1989MRE nice

  • @EL-yh5vv
    @EL-yh5vv 3 года назад +25

    Hey Steve, as a French I can tell that Mont Blanc is a well known brand in France not making meat but canned dessert creams (vanilla, praliné and chocolate). They have specialised on this from the beginning and might perfectly fit MRE conditions as being canned dessert. Hope this helped you! And yes, we drink strong coffee in France ;)

    • @SusCalvin
      @SusCalvin 7 месяцев назад +1

      So it's some sort of dessert cream? That would probably have been nice to eat as a spread on the crackers, if both hadn't been a mess.
      Overall this looks really well-made for something as simple as a survival ration. Can't go without the coffee, boullion, sweet cream crackers and pemmican gruel for a whole day!

    • @EL-yh5vv
      @EL-yh5vv 7 месяцев назад

      @@SusCalvin Bonjour, yes, it is dessert cream and the brand still exists. You can find it in all French supermarkets. In daily life, we eat it without any side dish such as crackers. It is kind of sweet but tastes also really good.
      I can imagine that some soldiers would have eaten it with the crackers back in 1976 but it is intended to be eaten alone.

    • @SusCalvin
      @SusCalvin 7 месяцев назад

      @@EL-yh5vv I'm not sure why Steve is talking about "meat tube" here. It looks weird for a meat spread.
      MRE crackers can be dry to just chomp down on their own. When crackers are included, they're sometimes eaten with some other part of the meal.

  • @nok400
    @nok400 3 года назад +26

    *Eats a 45 year old chocolate
    "Hey that's not that bad"
    *0.5 of a a second passes
    "OH"

  • @slimgrim4851
    @slimgrim4851 3 года назад +721

    Whenever he tries something rancid it always goes something like this, “let’s try this out!” “Hey it’s not that bad!” “Wait... no... well... maybe... no that’s disgusting.”

    • @maika2943
      @maika2943 3 года назад

      😂

    • @1D991
      @1D991 3 года назад +57

      "Yeah no that's definitely not edible
      ... maybe one more bite."

    • @dethklokicksbutt
      @dethklokicksbutt 3 года назад +11

      Like trying to convince myself that I was actually attracted to my ex

    • @juandon870
      @juandon870 2 года назад

      @@dethklokicksbutt burn

    • @xc7525
      @xc7525 2 года назад

      hahha dude thats spot on. Steve is the best!

  • @mellinghedd267
    @mellinghedd267 3 года назад +213

    “This man is the lone survivor of the apocalypse. For twenty years he survived on old military rations in varying state of freshness. He has finally resorted to eating anything with carbon he can get his hands on.”

    • @Chocolate_dragon
      @Chocolate_dragon 3 года назад +12

      Those twenty years were just prior to the apocalypse

    • @Mookaton
      @Mookaton 3 года назад +3

      This man is the lone survivor of the 80's.

  • @TheRiddimselecta
    @TheRiddimselecta 3 года назад +15

    That little tune when you stir the coffee is epic

  • @Whitefright
    @Whitefright 3 года назад +30

    Every few months I come here and spend a couple hours to see a historical taste test from the pro himself. We appreciate you man.

  • @AD-kv9kj
    @AD-kv9kj 3 года назад +344

    I love how your videos just haven't changed over the years. No wacky intros, drone footage and desperate attempts to grab people's attention. Just simple, to the point and recognisable. When it comes to reviewing rancid old ration packs, nobody does it better. You still have the same cool trinkets in the background too - my favourites being the picture of Kyle Reese from The Terminator and the sports almanac from Back to the Future.

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  3 года назад +198

      Hey thanks so much Austin - tryin to keep it real here and not overdo it with all the bells & whistles. Got that Michael Beihn photo from T1 - it's even autographed! One of the prized items along with the Almanac gifted to me by an incredible friend from Croatia. Hope ya have a great evening!

    • @jonny9365
      @jonny9365 3 года назад +18

      @@Steve1989MRE nothing can go wrong with that Okinawa poster and that old orange German round ration.

    • @octaviussludberry9016
      @octaviussludberry9016 3 года назад +34

      It's one of my favourite elements of Steve's videos too. No still shot of his face in a stupid pose or with a daft expression. No bright yellow title, "I ate a 43 year old chocolate bar"; "I drank some beef broth from 1910".
      Just a picture of the ration, some obscure Zappa-esque ditty and the usual catchphrses.
      All of this go to prove that you don't need to shout or have ridiculous gimmicks or alter your style from day one, if you get it right to start with. He's just himself, delivering facts and a valued, experienced opinion.

    • @spoeny
      @spoeny 3 года назад +2

      Zappas Sheik Yerbouti got moved, he totally sold out! ;-)

    • @octaviussludberry9016
      @octaviussludberry9016 3 года назад +1

      @@spoeny
      It'll be replaced with some Beefheart.

  • @jaz-jy3jw
    @jaz-jy3jw 3 года назад +241

    I love how one of the most positive communities on youtube are a group of people watching a jesus looking guy eat mres.

    • @dethklokicksbutt
      @dethklokicksbutt 3 года назад +18

      This is where we all come to meditate, I eat while he eats personally

    • @nincal
      @nincal 3 года назад +8

      jesus looking guy eat mres lol... EPIC !!!

    • @drknapp4482
      @drknapp4482 3 года назад +3

      Well, truth is so damn near yet you don't realize that he is the lord!

    • @wavelesstime914
      @wavelesstime914 3 года назад +4

      i still wonder how did the last supper bread and wine taste
      jk

    • @aceman1126
      @aceman1126 3 года назад

      Haha I know right? Check out vintage radio on yt. Great music, cool video game pics, and super positive live chat 24/7

  • @wyndonpendergraft
    @wyndonpendergraft 3 года назад +24

    Me, about 15 times during a Steve video viewing: "Are you tast- no, don't. Wait, are you crazy? Don't taste that."

  • @zomkino
    @zomkino 3 года назад +29

    lol im joining the french army next week the 8th, after my classes if i can send you a fresh ration i'd be glad to do it, you always got the balls to eat old stuff but its also nice every now and then to see you eat good stuff

    • @phantomkate6
      @phantomkate6 2 года назад +2

      Do it do it do it

    •  2 года назад

      So, how is it going in the army ? Are the rations as good as their reputation say ?
      Thanks for your service !

    • @zomkino
      @zomkino 2 года назад +1

      @ Haha ^^ some really are living up to expectations, but its depends of anyone's taste (im not fan of our coffee i like it stronger and the "breakfast" in most rations are not great nor terrible, bland)
      Oh thank you for saying that my guy
      Dunno what you do in life but i wishes you all the best

  • @TokenChineseGuy
    @TokenChineseGuy 3 года назад +277

    “OH, IT SMELLS TERRIBLE!”
    “Hold on lemme just try out a little bite.”

  • @mymediapc9521
    @mymediapc9521 3 года назад +191

    "I'm not gonna try that, there's absolutely no way.... oh well... hold on..." *takes a bite*
    Hilarious :D You're awesome, Steve.

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  3 года назад +105

      Glad ya enjoyed that part man hehe I had too much fun on this one

  • @achtunger5528
    @achtunger5528 3 года назад +31

    The Mukbang that real men watch.

  • @NASkeywest
    @NASkeywest 3 года назад +20

    I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THAT “AMERICAN PSYCHO” SHIRT.

  • @ibanezleftyclub
    @ibanezleftyclub 3 года назад +292

    Best quote: “Oh man, that smells like onion soup body odor...no big deal”...

    • @Cxnvict
      @Cxnvict 3 года назад +1

      Ikr wtf ☠️😂

  • @RavenMae93
    @RavenMae93 3 года назад +181

    Steve-
    "Let's give it a look...
    No hiss. ):"
    Also Steve -
    "Just the tip."

  • @bluebird3670
    @bluebird3670 2 года назад +18

    Man U gotta appreciate the fact that he translates everything and the fact he’s extremely informative too. You can tell he’s passionate about this and does his homework 🤝

  • @em-jd4do
    @em-jd4do 3 года назад +25

    mont blanc is a sweet/sugary dessert with a cream texture, it generally comes in either vanilla or chocolate (it's kind of a french "staple" and comes in cans, i had it a lot as a child, it is similar to the british cream dessert made from powder, i think it's called custard)

    • @jeromewagschal9485
      @jeromewagschal9485 2 года назад +1

      Yes...I used to eat it a lot when I was a kid...Not the best though...

  • @A-Negative
    @A-Negative 3 года назад +179

    Steve giving us “just the tip” on Halloween. Nice.

  • @jasonl2095
    @jasonl2095 3 года назад +215

    "just the tip.... and ... Hum? ... that is NOT edible..."
    You're an artist Steve, thank you.

  • @bethenecampbell6463
    @bethenecampbell6463 3 года назад +14

    "Well, it used to be good" made me laugh out loud.
    You're making me braver with best by dates. Some stuff lasts a pretty long time, but if it smells like onion soup body odor I'm not eating it...

  • @gabrielgabro6797
    @gabrielgabro6797 3 года назад +3

    His clips is like an ASMR without even beeing intended to be that way

  • @DTXMAX1
    @DTXMAX1 3 года назад +212

    A black cat walks up to Steve's door on Halloween
    Steve: NICE HISS

  • @guitarzombies2142
    @guitarzombies2142 3 года назад +123

    “I got a chocolate bar”. “I got a caramel apple”.
    I got a 1976 French Air Force ration.

  • @Warui88
    @Warui88 3 года назад +34

    I have friends who won't eat foods that have touched each other on a plate and Steve is eating 40 year old rancid food.

  • @rolandolopez8111
    @rolandolopez8111 3 года назад +6

    29:19 "im not gonna try that,, There's absolutely NO WAY " ... continues to try it anyways 😂 thank you for being so thorough Steve

  • @donaldwindland
    @donaldwindland 3 года назад +49

    Thank heavens there is new Steve to watch.

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  3 года назад +24

      Hey Donald, got a couple more ready too - see ya next week!

    • @donaldwindland
      @donaldwindland 3 года назад +7

      @@Steve1989MRE best content on RUclips. Hands down. Looking forward to the new videos.

  • @RichJMoneyTV
    @RichJMoneyTV 3 года назад +627

    Dude, thank you for these videos. Watching these videos is seriously one of the few things that can always calm me down when I'm feeling tense. Your passion and appreciation for the history is obvious and sharing these rations with the world rather than letting them sit unseen in some basement is truly amazing.

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  3 года назад +155

      Thanks so much Rich!

    • @maddi66515
      @maddi66515 3 года назад +22

      This is exactly how I feel!!! It’s so interesting and his passion is so enjoyable

    • @anti-ethniccleansing465
      @anti-ethniccleansing465 2 года назад +4

      I can’t even fathom having a $300 meal, much less it being possibly not even edible lol.

    • @ginosko_
      @ginosko_ 2 года назад

      Does it amaze you? Just sitting there in amazement? Having to stop the video because of how amazed you are ?

    • @XBX1MASTER
      @XBX1MASTER 2 года назад +3

      @@ginosko_ they same could be said about you jelly mood destroyer.

  • @carterucm
    @carterucm Месяц назад +1

    "Worth every cent" - and an attitude like that, is why Steve's so great.

  • @nemu3014
    @nemu3014 3 года назад +7

    "That is meat, and definetly not safe to eat."
    *Proceeds to raise it to his mouth*

  • @pennydreadful6525
    @pennydreadful6525 3 года назад +188

    The Gomez biscuits have Festered.

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  3 года назад +77

      Nicely done!

    • @ryandtibbetts2962
      @ryandtibbetts2962 3 года назад +23

      Now, if only he'd done this video on a Wednesday.

    • @pennydreadful6525
      @pennydreadful6525 3 года назад +54

      @@ryandtibbetts2962 They're leaky and they're gloopy.,
      Inedible and gooky.
      They're gonna make you pukey.
      French Air force ration packs!

    • @ryandtibbetts2962
      @ryandtibbetts2962 3 года назад +22

      @@pennydreadful6525 they belong in a museum.
      If ever you should eat 'em,
      Your asshole's gonna scree-um!
      French Air Force ration packs.

    • @pennydreadful6525
      @pennydreadful6525 3 года назад +29

      @@ryandtibbetts2962
      Eat (click-click),
      Excrete (click-click),
      Retreat (click-click),
      Defeat.

  • @hankhill3201
    @hankhill3201 3 года назад +76

    ”Ah geez is that a windmill”
    What every french pilot said when they where going to eat the chocolate

  • @wmonger
    @wmonger 3 года назад +10

    "That would be nice on a rainy day, but it stinks tho" LOL

  • @thesehandsart
    @thesehandsart 2 года назад +6

    This is like a horror program for food but while also learning about how and the history of how they are processed, what a rollercoaster of emotions lol! Love this, you are awesome.

  • @aleverettes2789
    @aleverettes2789 3 года назад +236

    If Steve said something like: "Its not safe to eat" or "It smells terrible"
    You then know what will happen next

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  3 года назад +186

      Can't go wrong

    • @CannibalChxrry
      @CannibalChxrry 3 года назад +14

      @@Steve1989MRE a little lickity lick never hurt anyone.... Unless it was the guy testing what was edible and what was toxic during the era of cavemen

    • @adriankingston4338
      @adriankingston4338 3 года назад +3

      Ya its getting eaten

    • @1jarhead100
      @1jarhead100 3 года назад +1

      Right when he took a bite I was waiting for his bleh yeah that’s spoiled then he was like you hmmm 😂

    • @NutjobGTO
      @NutjobGTO 3 года назад +5

      @@CannibalChxrry this is why, to this day, we speak the name of that first brave caveman every time we taste something that has gone bad.
      "Ugh."

  • @skyyalexander
    @skyyalexander 3 года назад +73

    I'm wearing my "Let's get this out onto a tray" shirt while I watch this.
    Nice.

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  3 года назад +54

      Nice!

    • @12201185234
      @12201185234 3 года назад +5

      Since we have to wear masks still here in LA, I got myself the "NICE!" mask... Which includes a picture of the tray.

    • @skyyalexander
      @skyyalexander 3 года назад +4

      @@12201185234 Nice!

  • @sreekarpradyumna
    @sreekarpradyumna 3 года назад +6

    When Steve says it's bad, the rest of us would need hazmat suits around that shit.

  • @jecejka
    @jecejka 3 года назад +8

    I can’t help but think that Steve liked playing with his food as a kid.

  • @jamesfarrell8908
    @jamesfarrell8908 3 года назад +56

    I’m so excited!!! My grandfather ( who is French) got so excited to see one of these again!!! Thank you so much Steve.

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  3 года назад +24

      That's awesome!! You're welcome and thank you too for sharing this comment

  • @MarkTheLeo
    @MarkTheLeo 3 года назад +66

    I love how he slaps that coffee packet.
    -eats chocolate- "That's not really s- Oh..." Famous last words.

  • @jonboino7239
    @jonboino7239 3 года назад +5

    8:46 "Oh, it smells terrible! Lemme just try a little bite."

  • @roxylalondevantas
    @roxylalondevantas 3 года назад +5

    "oh that's TERRIBLE! lemme just try a little bit -" never change, steve, never change

  • @stevegwisdalla805
    @stevegwisdalla805 3 года назад +69

    Now, every time I open a soda, my wife looks at me strangely when I say, "ooo...Nice hiss."

    • @hermsflerms2373
      @hermsflerms2373 3 года назад

      Why did you get married? Especially to someone like that..

  • @chrislaz2473
    @chrislaz2473 3 года назад +90

    "just the tip" has never been so dangerous.

  • @EmilyElizabethxox
    @EmilyElizabethxox 3 года назад +13

    You disappoint us with this one, 1970s French people.

    • @meuboui
      @meuboui 3 года назад

      Well... sorry. I guess :(

  • @AnthonyMonaghan
    @AnthonyMonaghan Год назад +2

    Winding down another day on Earth with Steve and some random survival rations. Life's good.

  • @lezardvaleth2304
    @lezardvaleth2304 3 года назад +252

    "It'll be a miracle if anything is consumable in this"
    Me: Oh, that's a pity, guess it'll be a short video, at least he won't put any of that horrid crap in his mouth
    _sees video duration : almost 3 quarters of an hour_
    *_Me: oh no_*

    • @alastairward2774
      @alastairward2774 3 года назад +16

      Steve's stomach; "Here we go again."

    • @lezardvaleth2304
      @lezardvaleth2304 3 года назад +3

      @@alastairward2774 This is the real Halloween scare movie

  • @Kastev30
    @Kastev30 3 года назад +49

    Steve I have you to thank for getting me into MRE's as a hobby now. 2 years ago the RUclips Algorithm just decided to recommend me your videos, and I had NEVER watched a recommended video before as they usually weren't what I was interested in. But through some strange twist of fate, I started watching and got hooked. It had reminded me of this fictional survival book I had read as a kid in 5th grade that had captivated me... I don't remember ANYTHING about that book except for this scene of a person trapped on top of this mountain with only a couple MRE's and how he had to wait for rescue while managing his supplies. I was in awe at how the MRE was described as having toilet paper, tabasco, hot cocoa, matches, chewing gum, crackers and all sorts of other things. I was just completely intrigued by how cool I thought that was at my young age but as the years went by I had forgotten about my passing interest in MRE's.
    Now, although I don't have the funds to "collect" MRE's on anywhere near a scale you do, I've thoroughly enjoyed sampling MRE's from a multitude of different nations and have even experimented with trying some late 80's/early 90's American MRE's as well as some WW2 canned peanut butter that was dated 1943! Everyone I talk to seems to be insane, including my uncle who's retired Air Force, but for some reason I just enjoy eating MRE's. They don't mess with my biological septic system like how they do to others, and of course there are some that taste like death itself had transformed himself into the food in question as a way of getting my soul. But, I've had far too many good times than bad times with the MRE's, especially the French RCIR 24 hour ones. That menu with Salmon and Chicken with Couscous is the kind of quality I'd pay at an actual restaurant for!
    I've also developed an addiction for those 90s era Cereal bars they put in the survival kits, or the older ones that used to go actually in the main MRE's. I had found a guy online who was willing to bulk sell me a ton of JUST the bars but I sure did eat them all up over the course of a few months. Now I just need to figure out how to get more of them...

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  3 года назад +46

      Jman thanks so much man for your awesome comment. This was the goal from day one, get new folks into the amazing MRE/Ration hobby. So glad YT recommended these vids to ya and you watched em, going down that proverbial rabbit hole. It is a limitless rabbit hole it seems - a lifetime's worth at least! Sounds like a super cool book too by the way - wish I knew what the title was!
      Man that's awesome I've never tried peanut butter that old yet - nice score. And yep.. folks will think you're crazy for loving this - but don't worry about all of that. It's a passion they aren't willing to understand but that's alright. More food for us! The French RCIR is indeed some quality chow - probably some of the best. Love that chicken & couscous as well!
      Hahah nice you scored big time on a lot of those old school oatmeal cookie bars - man those things are gold! Hopin ya find more - if you do and there are too many for ya to buy, lemme know I want in on the action! haaha!
      Alright cool, see ya! -steve

    • @davidchen6928
      @davidchen6928 3 года назад

      Jebus, how long did you spend on typing this.

    • @edrenajones5960
      @edrenajones5960 3 года назад

      I was scoffed at in the US Army in the 70’s for liking the ham ‘n eggs C ration. And we got smokes! So get killed one way or another.

  • @spagamoto
    @spagamoto 3 года назад +4

    My first Steve video after years of just hearing about the legend. I love it when anyone this knowledgeable shares their passion. There truly is so much to learn everywhere you look. MRE technology... yeah, makes sense that it's a deep subject, never really thought about it till now!

  • @zethyeas1056
    @zethyeas1056 3 года назад +3

    "lets get this out onto a tray nice!" is what i wait for every video have never been disappointed feels good man thank you tray

  • @ihateyoufyad
    @ihateyoufyad 3 года назад +50

    The best part of the comment section is seeing Steve lovingly reply “nice” to the commenters.
    One of the few you tubers I look forward to new videos from, can’t believe I’ve been watching you so long and grow so much and still be so humble

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  3 года назад +63

      Hey Dio! Cookin some late night dinner over here and back at the laptop replyin to some of the folks here. Hope you had a fun & Happy Halloween and see ya next week! Got 2 more vids ready and spacing them out a bit this time. Alright cool, see ya!

    • @matthillfromcollege4109
      @matthillfromcollege4109 3 года назад +4

      What’s for dinner over there

    • @sehvehn7955
      @sehvehn7955 3 года назад +7

      Probably 1800's pizza MRE

    • @icantthinkofaname15
      @icantthinkofaname15 3 года назад

      @@sehvehn7955 I don't think they had pizza in the 1800s.....?

    • @ihateyoufyad
      @ihateyoufyad 3 года назад

      @@icantthinkofaname15 If they did, rest assured our guy Steve would have one for us to get out on a tray

  • @corzinejm
    @corzinejm 3 года назад +38

    i love him getting in front of the camera and sharing his knowledge and almost having a sudo conversation with us its new and made this video really interesting in my personal opinion. Steve you my friend are awesome

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  3 года назад +26

      Thanks so much Jason, I'm so glad you enjoyed that part. Hope ya have a great evening

  • @maxford2357
    @maxford2357 3 года назад +8

    "That is meat and definitely not safe to eat"
    Takes a bite

  • @FatherDinny
    @FatherDinny 3 года назад +3

    i love how you’re not scared to try the food, even with it being so old. I love seeing your reactions to the tastes of the different food

  • @yoser30
    @yoser30 3 года назад +33

    Nobody explains a testing like Steve. You almost feel like your tasting it with him. LEGEND.

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  3 года назад +30

      Tasting some of this stuff so you don't have to! Like those Gomez biscuits.. oof!

  • @jakobhansen6889
    @jakobhansen6889 3 года назад +108

    KIlled me when cut right before hitting the spoon on the glass.
    Why did you do that to me, Steve?! Why did you deprive us of your spoon/glass music?!

  • @nateynate1235
    @nateynate1235 3 года назад

    Steve, I love your stuff. Mostly when you review a newer MRE/field ration, but I love this stuff, too. Please never stop what you're doing!

  • @valgambino8292
    @valgambino8292 3 года назад +2

    I just stumbled upon this channel now I'm addicted. I feel like I'm watching a professional food and beverage critic. This guy is awesome!! Steve, you need your own show on cable.

  • @WhyDoBabiesStareAtMe
    @WhyDoBabiesStareAtMe 3 года назад +103

    "There is absolutely no way."
    Seconds later...

  • @ashmaybe9634
    @ashmaybe9634 3 года назад +44

    "You only live twice" RIP Sean Connery

    • @theadventuresofjavier8698
      @theadventuresofjavier8698 3 года назад +1

      😢

    • @RuralTowner
      @RuralTowner 3 года назад +3

      Technically he live 3x in the HIGHLANDER movies. 1st life. Then again as an immortal to die by the Kurgan. Then somehow came back only to give his life to help others escape a trap.
      But yeah just heard about him. Too bad.

  • @ServantOfBoron
    @ServantOfBoron 10 месяцев назад +1

    "Damn good coffee! And hot, too." - reminded me of that quote when you tried the coffee

  • @undeadweasel8181
    @undeadweasel8181 10 месяцев назад +1

    You’re videos will literally become part of history, thank you from 200 toward from now

  • @neikiv8843
    @neikiv8843 3 года назад +13

    That coffee sent him on a 10 min monologue. 😄 must be really good

  • @TalkingDeadGuy
    @TalkingDeadGuy 3 года назад +64

    Steve: “oooo, they look like cookies” most wholesome phrase of 2020 right there.

  • @rhyswoodman6781
    @rhyswoodman6781 2 года назад +1

    The world would be a better place with more Steve's.

  • @chadmisiewicz6799
    @chadmisiewicz6799 3 года назад

    I love your videos and please keep making then sir. You have tapped into history in such a unique way. I encourage you to do more because you have done something special.

  • @bara3858
    @bara3858 3 года назад +52

    Man you're just cool and chill,no music just talking like in a normal human interaction, you're awesome man keep it up

  • @leefromoakville3810
    @leefromoakville3810 3 года назад +42

    I don’t know why but I love when Steve slaps around his rations.

    • @skeetsmcgrew3282
      @skeetsmcgrew3282 3 года назад +11

      Aww yes MRE Daddy

    • @applegal3058
      @applegal3058 3 года назад

      @@skeetsmcgrew3282 Hahaha! OMG, too funny!

    • @1jarhead100
      @1jarhead100 3 года назад +1

      Just the tip😂😂👀

    • @applegal3058
      @applegal3058 3 года назад

      @@1jarhead100 I know, I heard that too lol

  • @vanessgerminaro8321
    @vanessgerminaro8321 3 года назад +16

    “Probably should’ve broken it up a little bit more,
    But,
    Y’know
    You only live twice” - Steve you never disappoint

  • @Mark-yb1sp
    @Mark-yb1sp 2 года назад

    Excellent narration as always.👍🏻