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Why soldiers are the funniest people

Jokes relieve stress, and soldiers have plenty of that

14 February 2015

9:00 AM

14 February 2015

9:00 AM

We were discussing wit. I uttered a self-evident truth which proved gratifyingly controversial. Of all the people I encounter, the soldiers are much the funniest. I took no prisoners among those who tried to disagree, merely telling them to get out more and find themselves in decent company.

Military humour is an abiding delight.

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