1968 C Ration unboxing - Spaghetti w/Ground Meat

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  • Опубликовано: 20 окт 2024

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  • @billkinard9570
    @billkinard9570 3 года назад +38

    Bad day at work, but this made everything better!

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +11

      Glad we could make your day a bit better, Bill. TFW

    • @matthewsteagall7836
      @matthewsteagall7836 3 года назад

      @@MeAncient my grandfather allways talked about them Marlboro that came in 4 in a pack he died back in October and I've been having a hard time with his death 😢 I would like to know were u found them at cause I would like to put on his gravestone thanks for your videos it really helped me today cause I've been really having a hard time

    • @matthewsteagall7836
      @matthewsteagall7836 3 года назад

      @@MeAncient you remind me of him so much sir thanks so much for your video agin

  • @hookngrill
    @hookngrill 3 года назад +9

    Thanks to your boys for inspiring me to start my own Catch&Cook channel right here in Cape Town,South Africa 💪🏼🎣🎣🎣

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      That's cool, Hook & Grill. I'll take a look. TFW

    • @hookngrill
      @hookngrill 3 года назад

      @@MeAncient great!! I appreciate it. Keep the awesome content coming🙏🏽

  • @dougheffner2592
    @dougheffner2592 3 года назад +6

    These never get old!!! The videos I mean🤣🤣🤣

    • @spoonclemons761
      @spoonclemons761 3 года назад

      We started at 98 and graduate with 42

    • @spoonclemons761
      @spoonclemons761 3 года назад

      Let's do this together you And your son

    • @spoonclemons761
      @spoonclemons761 3 года назад

      And we can try the gum

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      I'm glad you are enjoying them, Doug. TFW

  • @ShadowFoxDemoness
    @ShadowFoxDemoness 3 года назад +1

    I know I say it every video but thank you. Your videos are great and make my day every time I see one posted. Thank you for sharing your stories.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      So nice of you. More to come, for sure. TFW, Kara!

  • @tash.0t242
    @tash.0t242 3 года назад +2

    So exciting :D ! Love all your videos ❤ Thank u for making content for us all 😊 hope you an your family are having an amazing start to the week :)

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      Thank you so much!! We ARE having an amazing week. We always told our kids, "Every day's a holiday and every meal's a feast!" They took it to heart. TFW

  • @DJ_Mimsey
    @DJ_Mimsey 3 года назад +1

    You’re a legend! I enjoy hearing all of your stories.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      Glad you like them! I've always said I was a legend in my own mind........TFW, DJ!

  • @hisokamorow-_-
    @hisokamorow-_- 3 года назад +2

    Wait- were only watching him because of the stories and the jokes. We all know he’s probably not going to eat anything except the gum, but I still get hooked to every video. Mad props man, it’s hard to make a 20-30 minute video entertaining, but you do it every single time.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      The next one will be a video where I am able to eat the MRE. Stay tuned, Hisoka and TFW!

  • @royandrews7423
    @royandrews7423 Год назад +2

    When I was a kid ,I would hunt for C Rats, at the post dump@ ft. Polk, Loved the pound cake.

    • @screamingbaboon664
      @screamingbaboon664 Год назад

      you got them out of the DUMP? dude, you are one tough kid, scrounging at the dump then eating rancid, spoiled cakes. TOUGH 😎😎

  • @tjlawrence2326
    @tjlawrence2326 3 года назад

    As always , fascinating to hear the stories you remember and share. Your a fascinating person and love exploring with you have a marvelous day

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed it. I have more stories that I've written down so I don't forget them and I'll relay them in future videos. TFW, Tj.

  • @LorettaPena75
    @LorettaPena75 3 года назад +2

    Love love love your videos! Single mom of 3 and when I know you uploaded I sing a little tune while I wash the dishes knowing I'll be able to relax later watching your videos! I love Ace and Hiiiigh. adventure Videos also! Fav 3 RUclipsrs ❤️

    • @grimace4257
      @grimace4257 3 года назад +1

      Way too go Ma, if they don’t appreciate ya know that old Grimace does 😂

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      Lynn, that is very sweet. I'm glad we are able to make your day a little better. TFW!!

  • @silvara670
    @silvara670 3 года назад +1

    Keep em coming! Thanks for sharing! Love the Stories too!

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      Hopefully another one this week. TFW!

  • @normanalbertsen752
    @normanalbertsen752 4 месяца назад +1

    That was a good C Rat back in 1968. I had that in basic training in 1970. We called it Cat Gut. I loved it.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  4 месяца назад

      I like that name for it. TFW, Norman.

  • @Johancr6
    @Johancr6 3 года назад

    It makes me very happy everytime I have a notification from a new video pops ! Thank you for your time, I really enjoy your content!

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      Johan, I enjoy putting them together and sharing my experiences with y'all. TFW

  • @macy12347
    @macy12347 3 года назад

    That was one of the most interesting things I’ve seen in a while. I was curious to see what all of that looked like inside after 53years! That’s pretty cool.
    I am subscriber to both Ace and Micah’s channels and am now a subscriber to your channel. I didn’t know that you had your own channel. Glad I found it!
    Also, I just want to say thank you for your service, sir! I have the utmost respect to you and any one else who has served in our military. God bless our men and women of our great country!

  • @anthonygiarrusso4312
    @anthonygiarrusso4312 3 года назад

    I love your videos man when id see you in your sons videos i always said to myself their dad needs a channel of his own.. i was very glad to discover you do! keep it up me ancient you're a great story teller and i admire your relationship with your sons it warms my heart

  • @fishybusiness-nj6617
    @fishybusiness-nj6617 3 года назад

    I really do look forward to these videos and I love the story. Ty for sharing.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      More stories and MREs coming soon! TFW

  • @adamgasper6752
    @adamgasper6752 3 года назад +1

    I had a dream last night and all I remember is, "I'm off to see the wizard" lol. Keep up the great work!

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      Oops! Sorry about that, Adam. :-) TFW!

  • @jbmusic661
    @jbmusic661 3 года назад

    LOVE the stories , cant wait to see more! thanks for posting!

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      More coming soon! Hopefully this week. TFW

  • @angelrodriguez9309
    @angelrodriguez9309 3 года назад +2

    A major inspiration!! I hope to be a good Father like “Mi Ancient!”

    • @grimace4257
      @grimace4257 3 года назад

      Thats all we can pray for my brother

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      That's what you can choose to do, Angel! Be sure you are hanging around with good people. We all tend to become like who we hang around with. TFW!

  • @JohnJohnson-im6rz
    @JohnJohnson-im6rz 3 года назад

    You deserve way more subscribers sir thank you for your service and thank you and your boys for all the amazing wholesome video that entertain me after work godbless

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      Much appreciated, John. More subscribers will come. Thanks for spreading the word and your expressed sentiments. More videos to come and TFW!

  • @justing9528
    @justing9528 3 года назад

    You have so many cool story. Thank for sharing.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching! More to come, Justin.

  • @dyna_zero0385
    @dyna_zero0385 2 года назад +1

    My father was a Marine from 56 - 61 back in the 70’s as a little kid and thru the 80’s ( my teens & early 20’s ) I can remember him pulling out a C Ration from WWII and opening the box , his favorite was potted meat or Vienna sausage or Spam on a C Rat cracker. I can close my eyes and see him spreading the potted meat on a C Rat cracker and chowing down with a big old smile on his face and the look of disgust on my moms face 😂😂 and then he’d open a desert. I can remember the boxes of Camel filter less cigarettes and the Chiclets gum. Unfortunately he passed away back in January of 2020 but I can tell you one thing I know for sure if there truly is a heaven dad is eating C Rat potted meat , Vienna sausage or Spam on a cracker and smoking one of them Camel cigarettes on a river bank.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  2 года назад +1

      Great memories, Dyna. I loved the eggs and ham in a can, myself.

  • @jamesjohnson6924
    @jamesjohnson6924 3 года назад

    A great video as always, please keep 'em coming!

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      Will do, James. Should be one more this week. Stay tuned and TFW.

  • @michaelvenice2251
    @michaelvenice2251 3 года назад

    Videos looking good keep up the good work. Missed you last week its always so relaxing thanks.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      Missed last week. I plan on doubling up this week. TFW, Michael.

  • @eltenda
    @eltenda 3 года назад +1

    Damn now I'm hungry 😆
    Another great video!

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      Hungry?!? Wait till you see the next one. Better watch it while getting ready to eat supper or something. TFW!

    • @eltenda
      @eltenda 3 года назад

      @@MeAncient oooooooh boy

  • @jessicaford300
    @jessicaford300 3 года назад

    Gald to see you back! Hope the break was good to you. I love seeing your videos every week. Have a good one!

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      Yes. Hoping to double down on videos and stories in the weeks to come. I should be receiving my new computer next week which will make the editing quicker and give me the chance to get more videos out to y'all in time frames. TFW, Jessica.

    • @jessicaford300
      @jessicaford300 3 года назад

      Absolutely! If I find any interesting MRE menus around here, maybe I can get a few out to you for review.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      @@jessicaford300 That would be great. I do have some already in store for future videos, just to let you know. Tks, Jessica!

  • @jacobgonzalez6445
    @jacobgonzalez6445 3 года назад +1

    im so glad you have your own channel now

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      Me too. I'm having fun. TFW, Jacob. More coming soon!

  • @Gina-G
    @Gina-G 3 года назад +1

    Been watching Ace for quite a while (also a member on subscribe star). Some of my favorites are you and him fishing! This is great too!

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      Thank you, Gina! I appreciate that you are watching.

  • @jeffwilcher3333
    @jeffwilcher3333 3 года назад

    What a picture that story created.. :-))
    Great video and content …
    Onward and Upward is the watchword.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed it! Jeff, more stories to come with more recent and edible MREs. TFW

  • @melonyrichards937
    @melonyrichards937 3 года назад

    Another awesome video. Thank you

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      Melony, I appreciate those kind words. TFW!

  • @galenhof3371
    @galenhof3371 2 года назад +1

    Took basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood Missouri in August of 1974....the C-rats we were issued during field training still had cigarettes in them

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  2 года назад

      Oh yeah! I have about 9 more C Rats with cigarettes in them that I haven't opened yet. Have to get to them one of these days. TFW, Galen!

  • @mikejames4985
    @mikejames4985 3 года назад +2

    Love these !!!!

  • @taylorstanton5058
    @taylorstanton5058 3 года назад

    17:28 they both said gum at the same time like it was rehearsed😂love these videos keep them coming please

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      Nothing rehearsed on these videos. What you see is what you get, Taylor. TFW!

  • @darrylriech7722
    @darrylriech7722 2 года назад

    Great video. That spaghetti and meat sauce was incredible 🤣, God bless.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  2 года назад

      Yes it was, back in the day. TFW, Darryl!

  • @therealbp554
    @therealbp554 3 года назад

    Dang wish you better luck on finding a good one def love the content thanks for doing these

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      Good one is coming. Hopefully this week. TFW

  • @vvtli808
    @vvtli808 3 года назад

    Thank you for the great stories. I’ve always hoped to come across some cigarettes from an old mre like this. I’ve heard that they were much better quality (& no better for your health!) and even though I quit smoking I would give one of these packs a try.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      I smoked while in the Corps myself. Mostly to stay awake when driving. No more, though. TFW

  • @christinevenner183
    @christinevenner183 3 года назад

    So great to hear the stories, even if the the meal was long past it's best.
    Great vid :)

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @kendall6024
    @kendall6024 3 года назад +1

    Would love to see some MRE’s that you can eat and aren’t bad if possible. Love watching you!

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      Kendall, next video I will eat the whole thing. (Rumor has it that I will also heat up the food that should be heated.) TFW!

  • @brianhancock6720
    @brianhancock6720 3 года назад

    From cincinnati ohio salute brother and another great video.... keep em coming

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      Aye, Aye, sir! TFW, Brian.

  • @johncox7070
    @johncox7070 3 года назад +2

    I was in the Army from 83-87 when the MRE's were making there way in. 2 of the nastiest were the dehydrated pork patty and the dehydrated beef patty

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      Hopefully I have one or two of those. Stay tuned. TFW, John

  • @jimmydavidson932
    @jimmydavidson932 3 года назад +1

    How hard would it be sir to get pack of the smokes ..my dad was in the 585th engineering in veitnam he pulled to tours over in veitnam...thank u for videos and God bless every time I watch u I think of dad and we lost him in 2005 ..thank u for your service sir!!!

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      Jimmy, I'm saving the smokes for something, although I don't know what, exactly. TFW

    • @jimmydavidson932
      @jimmydavidson932 3 года назад

      @@MeAncient got ya bud..I don't smoke was just wanting some to put with my dad's veitnam stuff of his to keep ..the videos are awesome keep them up ..thank u sir..

  • @1life1batle
    @1life1batle 3 года назад

    I just realized that your dad still has military reflexes! Hahhaha! Referring to the matches igniting in total! Once a soldier, always a soldier!

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      Get away or make it get away. I'm too old to get up and run, so.......

    • @1life1batle
      @1life1batle 3 года назад

      @@MeAncient lmfao!!! Good one!

  • @mori4281
    @mori4281 3 года назад

    I really enjoy these videos. It's very interesting

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      Glad you like them! More to come!

  • @jaec6986
    @jaec6986 3 года назад

    Love all your videos me ancient, Ace and Micah brought me here

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      Jae, TFW and I tell them thanks for boosting me whenever I see them.

  • @noahnelson3349
    @noahnelson3349 3 года назад +1

    Love to see the videos keep it up!

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      More to come! Stay tuned, Noah and TFW!

  • @bigdaddysfishin9689
    @bigdaddysfishin9689 3 года назад

    Thank you for your service

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      You are welcome. I appreciate you watching.

  • @TheRainstormer
    @TheRainstormer 3 года назад

    Amazing video as always! what i take from these videos mainly is that chicklet gums are pretty much immortals :D

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      That's true! I'll try the coffee on the next one once it gets a little chillier. TFW, Alexander.

  • @nathanclay9694
    @nathanclay9694 3 года назад

    Iove your stories! Thank you so much for your service.
    Can you get some current MRE’s? Curious what they are feeding our heroes today!

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      Nathan, I will be opening some current MREs and heating them up, etc. You are welcome, too. TFW

  • @stormielee4756
    @stormielee4756 3 года назад

    Awesome video! Glad to see another one

  • @shimonsieskel4482
    @shimonsieskel4482 3 года назад

    Great video. I wondered at the beginning if anything would be edible. Interesting story. I have friends who were very hairy. They looked like they were wearing shirts, even at the beach. ( Front and back.). This was when we were in our late teens. So its possible that your buddy was eighteen.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      Interesting! You know, now that you mention it, I had a buddy like that in high school. He was able to grow a mustache when we were in 8th grade. I'd forgotten about him until you mentioned your friend. Thanks for that, Shimon and tfw.

  • @donhermance6173
    @donhermance6173 3 года назад

    Another entertaining video. Keep it up. Be safe and blessed

  • @parkerwier7567
    @parkerwier7567 3 года назад

    That baby powder story was hilarious 😂

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      It was a true one. I believe he got a Section 8 discharge. TFW, Parker.

  • @theh.p.lovecraftlunaticasy5186
    @theh.p.lovecraftlunaticasy5186 3 года назад

    Storytime! That guy sounds like Bill Murray in Stripes. Great story!

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for listening!

  • @Andresdos
    @Andresdos 3 года назад +1

    Do you have more of the MRE's that you enjoyed while you were in? It's cool seeing your excitement/nostalgia spike when opening the packages. Also looking forward to hearing more of your stories, they really are interesting.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      Yes I do! Both MREs and stories. Old and new MREs. One coming Friday! TFW, Andrew.

  • @MikeJBlues
    @MikeJBlues 2 года назад +1

    Mystery meat, this was my favorite one

  • @vipergtsmre
    @vipergtsmre 3 года назад

    Sounds like that dude got his section 8🤣 Even though your C rat was toast, it was fun to see. Thanks for the vid.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed. TFW, as always, Viper.

  • @ButcherBird-FW190D
    @ButcherBird-FW190D 2 года назад

    Gads, I remember these as a kid. My uncle was a chopper pilot for the Army back in the 70's. Going back to, let's say mid-70's.... Gads, I'd have been 10 or 12. My WWII-era step-dad said they were quite similar to the C-Rations of WWII/Korea; just a few extra options for the most part. Anyway; first thing always. We had to hand over the cigarettes. My uncle barely smoked; but he gave them to his friends and wanted to keep them from us kids. We really, really liked the spaghetti and for the most part; the canned beans and sliced hot dogs. The lima beans were most decidedly NOT good. We were allowed to use the stove; and the cooked chunks of quasi-meat/spam were not bad at all cooked, especially with eggs over easy and tabasco. The cinnamon cake was average; but the chocolate cake was always a hit. I recall disliking the coffee; but I was 10-12, so not yet a coffee drinker. My 'ol Step-Pappy said it was "Fairly Middling', but D*** good if you don't have anything else, especially when you're cold and it's hot." Wow.... Memories. RE: The Spaghetti ? It was our favorite by far.

  • @gamingcaveman8014
    @gamingcaveman8014 3 года назад

    Another awesome video

  • @abbydesouza4933
    @abbydesouza4933 3 года назад

    That story was hilarious 😆

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      We were incredulous at the time. But it has gotten funnier as time goes by. All of us other recruits were worried that the Drill Instructor might punish all of us for his weirdness. Fortunately, it didn't happen with him. TFW, Abilgail

  • @MrCrisTheRo
    @MrCrisTheRo 3 года назад

    Wow.1968 sounds old, but my grandfather fought in the Pacific campaign. Greatest generation. As old as it sounds, he had a story about people throwing out hardtack and after a few days, they'd grow huge. PFC thought that the Japanese had put mines outside their camp in Leyte.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      Wow! I trust you were able to listen to some of his stories. TFW, Cris.

  • @markmcauliff3893
    @markmcauliff3893 3 года назад +1

    Just ur channel name got a subscribe... U actually like the food!

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      My sons gave me the name of, "Me Ancient," years ago. It's what one of the main characters in Charles Dickens', PICKWICK PAPERS, calls his father. The boys assure me it's a term of endearment. I'm going with that. It makes me feel good. TFW, Mark.

  • @lemonbrain1
    @lemonbrain1 3 года назад

    Another awesome video, keep it up

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      Lemon, will do and TFW!

  • @outatime77
    @outatime77 3 года назад +1

    the acid from the tomatoes really did a little extra number on that one.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      Oh boy! The can didn't stand a chance. TFW

  • @chriswalls6667
    @chriswalls6667 3 года назад +2

    Actually the spaghetti was one of the better C rations, but I was still smoking in 71 and I remember getting Lucky Strikes had were so dry the tobacco just fell out of the
    wrapper. I wonder with today’s technology if canned rations would actually be better.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      I think if they would have been kept cool, they would have had a much better chance, for sure. TFW, Chris.

  • @johnwright8703
    @johnwright8703 3 года назад

    My dad brought sea rats home many times. I liked the Hash and the chili. There was a treat, I think the number was A-1 but we are talking 1973 or so, it was kind of like a nestle crunch bar that I liked.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      That's cool you have that memory of your father, John. TFW

  • @simonartsrecords
    @simonartsrecords 3 года назад

    One of the best mre reviewers with steve1989!

  • @nyki5756
    @nyki5756 2 года назад

    I’d love the Marlboros. Those would be coo to have in a collection. As most of the stuff from that time period

  • @gearupsurvival3144
    @gearupsurvival3144 3 года назад

    Love the boot camp story. My question is if Acea willing to except defeat when it comes to a boxing match or a catch clean and cook face off with me. 🥊🌊

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      Gear Up, I think we need to see you two in the cage for a little MMA time.

  • @azdiscgolfer
    @azdiscgolfer 3 года назад +1

    These videos are hilarious and very entertaining. You should go up year by year until you find at what year are these things actually edible again?

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      That's a good idea. I'm afraid the C Rations, that were good when I was in 40 years ago, would all be bad as they were canned. But we'll see. I have a few more to open. TFW

  • @silverfox47
    @silverfox47 3 года назад

    i realize there are other channels that test and talk about the modern freeze dried products but you might want to consider featuring some of these new products if you run out of "old" mre and c rats , i think people enjoy your style of presentation and your stories from your time in the corp. My self Air Force 1966 to 1970 Viet Nam 1968

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      Mike, thank you for your service. I am exploring all kinds of ideas right now. I hope you stay tuned and continue to enjoy the stories. I've got lots of 'em! TFW

  • @bobbyhill7948
    @bobbyhill7948 3 года назад

    Excellent gum review

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      Thank you kindly. That was the best smelling thing out of that whole meal. No real surprises. Next one is edible and boy, do I eat! TFW, Bobby.

  • @MonkeyMikeOutdoors
    @MonkeyMikeOutdoors 2 года назад

    LMFAO Great story HAHA! Off to see the wizard!

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  2 года назад +1

      True story, my friend! TFW

  • @ot_urban
    @ot_urban 3 года назад

    Great video wanted to see the ciggys get opened I bet they would look mint

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      I'm keeping the smokes for something, although I haven't identified what, exactly as of yet. I did open the Marlboro pack on another video, Luke. TFW

  • @arsfox7873
    @arsfox7873 3 года назад +3

    Make sure to clean your pallet

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      Didn't really have to on this one. Nothing edible, except the gum. And the gum took the nasty smell/taste from the other 'food' out of my nose and mouth. TFW

  • @bbgothviolator8953
    @bbgothviolator8953 3 года назад

    Loved how they put cigarettes in with the classic mres. Gobble down yer mre and kickback with a nice smoke n coffee afterwards. For those guys out in nam, and ww2 that mustve been one of the best parts of their day

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      Yes indeed. In WW2, they were called K Rations. I'm not sure why the change in name. TFW

    • @bbgothviolator8953
      @bbgothviolator8953 3 года назад

      @@MeAncient Really, interesting, I didnt no that. Did you serve in a war? I am new to the channel so forgive me if you`ve mentioned that in past vids. Love the content btw, your one cool guy. The story in this vid was great about the baby powder guy lol. My great grandfather served in ww2 under Patton(rip to both) Used to love his stories.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      @@bbgothviolator8953 I was in the Corps when the first modern day terrorist attack happened. That was in Beirut, Lebanon and a truck bomb was set off in front of the U.S. Embassy in Beirut. The attack killed 63 souls, including 17 Americans. Later the same year (1983), a truck bomb was exploded inside the Marine Barracks by the airport. That explosion killed 241 Marines and Sailors (mostly medics who were taking care of sick Marines inside the sick bay in the building). A French barracks was bombed the same day. I was not in Lebanon when that attack happened.
      It has been reported that Osama Bin Laden watched that unfold and when the U.S. decided to pull out of Beirut after the attack he turned to his aides and said, "The United States is weak." He began planning the attacks that ultimately became 9/11 shortly after.
      Anyway, while in Beirut, we received rocket fire near one of the posts I manned. Nothing bad happened around me while I was there. I received an Expeditionary Medal for serving in Beirut, like everyone who served there at that time.

  • @chezsnailez
    @chezsnailez 3 года назад +1

    A year older than us... but way more edible...

  • @mikemathews9277
    @mikemathews9277 3 года назад +1

    I wonder if these C rations were kept properly in cold storage would they still be any good.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      Mike, I believe they would be. One guy who was in the AF back in the 60s said his unit was eating C Rats from the WW2 era when he was active duty.

  • @Stinger9516
    @Stinger9516 3 года назад +1

    With fall coming up you should really try to have a MRE with the FRH that you can actually use.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      Brian, it's coming soon......hopefully this week. TFW

  • @spoonclemons761
    @spoonclemons761 3 года назад +1

    SEMPER fi my brother from another

    • @spoonclemons761
      @spoonclemons761 3 года назад

      I know you are a pi but im a Hollywood

    • @spoonclemons761
      @spoonclemons761 3 года назад

      We need to hook up and do them different meals together if that's something you want to do let me know im down for it let's just do G2
      It for who we are brothers just let me know it would be fun

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      I won't hold that Hollywood thing against you.....ha ha ha. Semper Fi, Marine. What platoon and year did you graduate?

  • @rusman4463
    @rusman4463 3 года назад

    I’m 18 and I can’t work a John Wayne that fast, can definitely tell this guys military.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      Like anything else, keep working on it....Are you a fisherman? Your handle reminds me of bass lures. TFW

    • @rusman4463
      @rusman4463 3 года назад

      @@MeAncient yes I am, pretty avid bass fisherman. Been watching you and your sons for years love all of the content👍🏽👍🏽 glad you got your own channel!

  • @nathanloboski7129
    @nathanloboski7129 3 года назад

    Great vid

  • @sirbowman3158
    @sirbowman3158 3 года назад

    You and Steve1989 would get along great 😂

  • @mrlynch52
    @mrlynch52 3 года назад

    👍 my favorite one!

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      Chris, I'm really glad you enjoyed it that much. More stories and meals to come and TFW!

  • @davidmunro1469
    @davidmunro1469 3 года назад

    Groundhog? LOL THANKS MAN.

  • @elifoust7664
    @elifoust7664 3 года назад +1

    Fruit cake was great ,chocolate patty too

  • @icefishinnut8517
    @icefishinnut8517 3 года назад

    Excellent video!!! I asked Ace, but got no answer, he is probably busy.... What make and model is the red boat?
    Please keep making the videos!!!!

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      It is a FishRite 22' Aluminum boat with an outboard jet intake engine. I bought it new in 2007. FishRite is no longer in business. TFW!

    • @icefishinnut8517
      @icefishinnut8517 3 года назад

      @@MeAncient Looks like it would be a perfect boat for fishing Lake St. Clair, the Saint Clair River, and lower Lake Huron, which is mainly where I fish.

  • @austinfarmer6256
    @austinfarmer6256 2 года назад

    @Me Ancient how could you not do the best part the 60 year old marbolo cigs?!?!? i wanted to know what they tasted like!

  • @MrCanuck1917
    @MrCanuck1917 3 года назад +1

    I would like to see fresh new MRE food review.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      Coming Friday! TFW

  • @Redfour5
    @Redfour5 Год назад

    LOL, the dreaded spagetti can. They were bad and blown up in the boxes within a couple of years of production. It was just say NO to be safe on those...

  • @raywhitehead730
    @raywhitehead730 Год назад

    Shelf life was 25 years, with proper storage. I think you went beyond that.

  • @kaylaversteeg7179
    @kaylaversteeg7179 3 года назад

    Love these videos! Are these all MREs that you have or are you getting them from other people?

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      Some I have from my active duty days, some I have purchased at yard sales or auctions, and a few have been sent to me. TFW, Kayla.

  • @ShawnGotBailed
    @ShawnGotBailed 3 года назад

    Was waiting for this lol

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      Shawn, I hope to put another one out this week. Stay tuned and TFW.

  • @jarheadshooter6452
    @jarheadshooter6452 3 года назад +2

    I remember eating this rat! Damn I'm old.

  • @patrickrandolph6345
    @patrickrandolph6345 3 года назад

    Out are a brave man for just blowing that gum off and chawin away

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      Brave or foolishly hopeful that nothing bad will happen? TFW, Patrick. I'm fine, by the way.

  • @marksanders6403
    @marksanders6403 3 года назад

    Ace can you do me a favor? Your First Cast seasoning is there a way to look up the nutritional information???

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      Do you mean ingredients? I think that's proprietary and I wouldn't have access to that. TFW, Mark.

    • @marksanders6403
      @marksanders6403 3 года назад

      Such as sodium, fat, sugar.....the reason I ask is because I love the First Cast seasoning but im dieting and trying to loose weight and have to keep a close watch on those things

  • @godhimself3208
    @godhimself3208 Год назад

    Hey. Until when were cigarettes included?

  • @MikeJBlues
    @MikeJBlues 2 года назад

    You should do up the coffee in those rations

  • @elkhunter76
    @elkhunter76 2 года назад

    Never heard the can opener called a John Wayne always a P38. C-Rats weren't bad back in the day other the the Ham and Mfers (beans)

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  2 года назад

      I heard them called John Wayne in boot camp. TFW!

  • @mattgarland1776
    @mattgarland1776 3 года назад

    Love the ol mre but gotta try testing the newer modern day and comparing the taste of new ones and memories(9f the old) from the old day kinda compare the difference.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      Newer ones on the way in the video/new release pipeline. TFW, Matt.

  • @gregwilson3371
    @gregwilson3371 3 года назад

    Jw is that an army style can opener u use to open the tins?

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      It is the can opener issued to me when I was in the Corps, 40 years ago. We called them a John Wayne when I was in. TFW, Greg.

    • @gregwilson3371
      @gregwilson3371 3 года назад

      @@MeAncient ok didn't know till i re-watched ur first vid. Thats pretty cool though