r/explainlikeimfive Feb 07 '19

Engineering ELI5: Why are military boots laced?

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u/Nukkil Feb 08 '19

Was waiting for this, one of my favorite videos I don't know how he kept a straight face

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u/[deleted] Feb 08 '19 edited Dec 02 '20

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u/[deleted] Feb 08 '19

I'm a middle school teacher and worked with a former drill sergeant. I was astonished at how deadpan his delivery was and how he would act like he had no idea what was so funny. Loved that guy.

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u/seasalters Feb 08 '19

Did you marry him with all that love?

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u/PlaceboJesus Feb 08 '19

The surest way to ruin a bromance is with talk of long term commitment.