Never underestimate the ingenuity of the common infantryman šŖ
from PugJesus@piefed.social to starwarsmemes@lemmy.world on 05 Nov 21:25
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from PugJesus@piefed.social to starwarsmemes@lemmy.world on 05 Nov 21:25
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Explanation: The French MAS-36 rifle had a unique system for storing the bayonet, wherein the bayonet is simply reversed and inserted beneath the barrel and ālockedā in for storage. Efficient use of space!
However, a handful of goofing-off French infantrymen found out that the same system could be used to ālockā two rifles together, and that doing so blocked the release buttonā¦ making both rifles unusable without being disassembled.
Great work, GI Pierre! We salute your ingenuity in breaking guns designed to be impossible for any ordinary moron to break! o7
Relevant Forgotten Weapons Video
Thatās where I learned about this! Love me some Ian.
I have to admit, if I saw this design this is the first thing Iād think of trying
A common mistake when attempting to make something foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.
Especially bored infantry.
FTFY
Make it idiot proof, and the world will build a better idiot.
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Incredible deep cut meme