I Ate the Four Fingers of Death MRE

[@garymathena2125]

I ate it when it first came out in Hawaii, how I prayed for c-rations again. If you tried feeding this to a dog, it would probably bite you, run from you and report you to the ASPCA. This was the early equivalent to the later mre vomit meal. Troops today do not know how good you have it.

[@MeAncient]

You know what you're talking about. TFW, Gary!

[@Tim2424]

@@garymathena2125 LOL brother LOL!

[@christopherleubner6633]

These look better than the current ones. They are mush and I can only wonder what is really used in them. 🤢💀💀💀

[@Activated_Complex]

Would you have taken a ham & lima beans C-rat over this?

[@christopherleubner6633]

@Activated_Complex never tried that but if it tastes anything like slow cooked lima beans with ham would definitely do so, but it it were ham with canned green lima beans 🤢

[@stephengrijalva8854]

I remember adding two match heads to your meal daily to keep the bugs and mosquitos away. Your sweat will put off a sulfur smell that they don’t like.

[@MeAncient]

Yeah, it's like blowing smoke at them. I probably won't be trying that any time soon. TFW, Stephen.

[@pleasureincontempt3645]

@@MeAncientWrong. It’s not the sulphur; It’s the Nicotine. Neonicotinoids were a popular insecticide after DDT became cancer. It is responsible for the huge decline in bees that pollinate every growable food now. No bees, no food. Period.

[@non-applicable3548]

No way! That's brilliant

[@aidenbronska915]

i never seen a channel care so much about the fans like you do the fact that you replied to every comment is awesome you deserve way more recognition!! thank you for all the vids cheers 🥂

[@MeAncient]

Aiden, thank you for your kind words. I'm excited to get to 100K subs. Should happen before the Spring next year. This whole KZbin/MRE thing has been fun for me, for sure. TFW!

[@prodesign8189]

Happy belated Veterans day sir.

[@MeAncient]

Thank you for that and TFW!

[@DukeHalliday-cv4fx]

Same

[@akoyash9964]

glaze

[@StaticOz_]

@@akoyash9964💀

[@evoliteeverstone41]

A friend of mine and I occasionally check up on your channel, we both have a love for learning about history. I have a hard time remembering to eat/mental problems that make it hard to keep up with 3 meals a day. I sometimes put on these videos to help encourage myself to get something to snack on at least. Today I got a Turkey Sandwich, tasted really good!

[@MeAncient]

I'll bet your Turkey sandwich was better than this MRE! TFW!

[@RemoWilliams1227]

Adhd causes that for me friendo. I'll flat out forget to eat until I'm like getting sick from not eating. Not deliberate at all, I feel you for sure. Just sharing so you know you're not alone.

[@Daquavious_Bingleton-III]

Here's another reminder to eat :)

[@kevinbonville]

I used eat those MREs like crazy . I was born Ft Sill lawton Oklahoma. Father served continuously for 40 year US Army passed away. 6 years ago from Neoglastomo brain tumor from his service in Vietnam. Not once did he claim the military for it. 300 people showed up for his service wasn't advertised. Thank you for you're service!

[@MeAncient]

Kevin, he sounds like he was a remarkable man. Must give you pride....it should. TFW!

[@KHRONOS2232]

your*

[@blacktion-blackplusactione2141]

🫡 grew up in Lawton too!

[@girlnextdoor0703]

Back in the late 80s, my stepdad (army) worked at the depot/outpost (place where rations and uniforms were stored) doing inventory. He didn’t make much, career army but somehow never managed to advance much because he was a mouthy asshole. We were dirt poor, I mean starving at times kind of poor. One day he brought home cases and cases of these MREs that I think were set to expire. My sister and I were kids so it was like Christmas for us, we didn’t think twice and dug in. Once a day we’d pick an MRE and sit together on the floor and make it always eating the sweet treat first. It took us months to eat through the boxes we had, but they were filling and fun for us to make. I don’t think he was supposed to dispose of them by bringing them home but I’m glad he did. Now I know they’re probably not the most healthy meal but when you’re a starving kid, those MREs taste like lobster and caviar.

[@JohnGBlackBelt53]

Great to see you back with another enjoyable mre video.

[@MeAncient]

John, it feels good to have posted another video, for sure. TFW

[@vin2716]

Please dont ever stop making these videos, i watch these during my free time every day lol. Thank you so much for your service in the military and your service for providing me amazing content 😄

[@MeAncient]

I'm happy to hear you enjoy the content as well as my ramblings.......TFW

[@StephenKierzewski]

I fondly (yes sarcasm) remember the franks and beans MRE, and yes, had lots of dehydrated catsup. Like another commenter noted, pork patty was the absolute worst. Was in the first Gulf war and when we deployed to Saudi, lived off of MREs for two meals a day for the first month+. Chicken-al-a-king was the best one and the best condiment was the cheese spread. Unfortunately due to the heat (Saudi in August/September) they discovered that the cheese spread and anything else with dairy in it was spoiling, so we had to go through and get rid of it. Any way, thank you for these videos, brings back lots of memories, Semper Fi.

[@MeAncient]

Semper Fi, Stephen. Thanks for your service, Devil Dog. What was your MOS in the Corps? TFW!

[@michaelbenjmitchell1]

They still haven't come up with a substitute for the Cheese even to this day Stuff still turns brown and solid. At least the Peanut Butter was still good in the MRE's that I ate.

[@ironmann16]

Man, some of the MREs from the early 2000's were like fine dining when you're really hungry. I personally loved the five cheese tortellini, the ham and shrimp jambalaya, and the red beans with rice. They do get old when you eat em all the time, but by that same token, if you were hungry enough, and were lucky enough to get one that you actually liked, it turned into a real treat. I fear I'd have starved on this one haha. I salute your bravery sir 😂

[@ilfarmboy]

ketchup got solidified / had my younger brother serve in the marines in the early '80s thanks for your service sir

[@MeAncient]

Tell your brother, "Semper Fin," from a fellow Devil Dog. TFW

[@akoyash9964]

glazer

[@ACasualNPC]

What a fantastic video. It's so refreshing to see things on KZbin that's not hyper energy and loud. I'm going to binge watch these. this meal looks like my awful cooking. and I love how he actually eats it. I've seen some "taste testing old MRE videos" and they always spit it all out, barely taste it. I'm impressed. he's got an iron stomach.

[@MeAncient]

Cast Iron Stomach, my friend. Welcome aboard and TFW!

[@SuperSushidog]

That's from the time I was in too. I remember when the MREs first came in, replacing the box of canned C-rats we used in the 70's. Peanut butter was my favorite, both in C-rats and MREs. The difference between the two was you always got OD green paint from the can lid in your C-rat peanut butter. That little p-38 that came with the rats was hard for me to use, so I got the larger P-51s from the PX that had a spoon on the back for leverage and to spread your peanut butter with. I still have one on my keychain today. I guess old habits are hard to break. Thank you for your service, sir.

[@MeAncient]

Remember how fast we got with the John Waynes (P-38s)? I can't work one as fast as I used to, but I'm out of practice, I guess. TFW

[@warrmalaski8570]

I have a larger commercially made p-38 on my keys too.

[@russelljackson8153]

I was Army 82-86 so that packaging brings back memories. I brought some home for my dad to take hunting. He was underwhelmed.

[@scottleidenberger4401]

A MRE at 42 years old I am surprised you attempted to eat that ! Great video. Looking forward to more.

[@jeromethiel4323]

Really depends a lot on how the individual MRE is stored. If it was frozen at production and kept frozen, it could still be edible today. If it were freeze dried, i would try it at 42 years, especially if it was kept frozen. Freeze dried foods can last 25 years unrefridgerated. Frozen slows down even the very slow decay that can happen in shelf stable meals.

[@MeAncient]

Scott, you shouldn't have to wait quite so long for the next one. Stay tuned and TFW

[@chillchica9626]

There are some MRE channels that try MREs from WWII. Or at least that time periods equivalent. Or at least, they try the bits that are still okay to eat.

[@tatecheddar]

The first MRE tasting channel I ever seen and probably the the first ever was "SteveMRE" The oldest thing I watched him taste, or at least try to, was rations form the Civil War.

[@kristi7690]

Happy Belated Veterans Day! Thank you for your service!

[@MeAncient]

My pleasure! Tks for the well wishes. Are you a Vet?

[@kristi7690]

@@MeAncient No. I work in a deli in a grocery store in Tulsa,Oklahoma and every year on Veterans Day we serve a free lunch to Veterans as long as they have their Veterans ID.

[@ehor1981]

Wow, Great videos! Myself and family met you on Okaloosa pier back in September, you showed our 3 girls the sucker fish that swim on the sharks! You took the time to be informative and taught us something! We thank you and wish you good luck!

[@candacedolan4857]

Happy to see a video again. Thank you for youtr service and belated best wishes to you and your family for a happy Veteren's Day..

[@MeAncient]

Candace, thank you for those well wishes. TFW

[@cabincreekzeke6257]

Sir, thank you for this video. My grandfather was a Vietnam veteran, and we would go to deer camp in the 80s, and he would bring along a variety of MRE's. We would comb through all of them for the best out of each pack. It was a wonderful time. I lost him earlier this year after a battle with different illnesses and a touch of alzheimer's. He was truly a fighter tougher than woodpecker lips. This video reminded me of him a lot. In his fatigues doing a taste test. Thank you again for triggering some great memories.

[@DavidDavis-fishing]

Gooooood evening from central Florida! Hope everyone has a great night! Always a pleasure seeing you have posted a new video.

[@MeAncient]

David, everything is just as it should be on this fine evening. I trust you are doing well. Happy to have finally been able to take the time to put another one together. TFW

[@DavidDavis-fishing]

@MeAncient I thank you kind sir!

[@X862go]

Did he just say this is from 1982?

[@Jamesssssssssssssss]

That meal is older than I am, by over a decade. Still very entertaining and educational. Happy holidays to you are yours.

[@misterx6851]

I haven't seen you for a long time, dude! It's great that you're back!

[@MeAncient]

Great to be back. Should have another one out soon. Stay tuned. TFW

[@FinkDaMushyCat]

Vintage wine jelly is the reason why I'm subbing to this channel now :)

[@RemoWilliams1227]

My brother was in from 87-07, next time he visits I will be sharing this channel with him. Fun stuff.

[@MeAncient]

I appreciate that. Always good to have new folks join in the fun. I'm happy to hear you are enjoying the channel. TFW!

[@FuzeTheWholeTeam]

what an absolutely lovely video. enjoyed the war time story, keep up the good work.

[@difficultylevelnoob6095]

The Four Fingers of *Doom* (what I have always known it as) were remarkable for their time. They would later be renamed to quick clot and saved many lives.

[@MeAncient]

Not familiar with 'quick clot.' TFW

[@tomjones6202]

A nice blast from the past! I remember eating these when I was stationed in Korea and with a bit of work they were not to bad (there were worse MRE's in my opinion *cough pork patty cough*). I used to add the ketchup to the beans to give the beans a bit more flavor which helped if you didn't have any Tabasco sauce available. The franks could ether be eaten separate, or... cut into chunks and mixed into the beans. Of course having the ability to heat them up was always an improvement. Always enjoy your videos. Happy Veterans Day and thank you for your service.

[@MeAncient]

Tom, that's crazy 'cause I really liked the dehydrated pork patty. That was my favorite. I could always trade for those because most other Marines didn't care for them either. Happy Veterans Day!

[@Widderic]

@@MeAncient That's the equivalent of being that one person that likes the banana runts haha. Another man's trash as they say!

[@Mrwoodywoodpecker22]

it’s been a while welcome back

[@MeAncient]

Call me Mr. Kotter. (Probably too old of a reference for you, Woody.) TFW.

[@spoosh13x13x13]

I remember eating these in 1996 and boy were they bad back then can't even begin to think how they taste now .. This and the Vomlet were the worst.. but at least in the vomlet you got a cookie browny .. as for the cats up they had them in these and I never used them.. all ways tased like bad bbq sauce.. Anyways just wanted to say Happy belated Vets day and thank you for creating and sharing this with us..

[@MeAncient]

I appreciate your memories and kind words and Happy belated Vets day to you as well. TFW

[@michaelbenjmitchell1]

96 these would have been in the juice. Back in 82 these were freeze dried in a clear pouch that you tossed into hot water and they rehydrated in the pouch. My dad brought several cases home after he got back from the gulf in 91.

[@JomasterTheSecond]

The entire population of Frankfurt is probably weeping at the sight of these.

[@ninademci1500]

Me Ancient, Happy late Veterans Day. Thank you for serving. Thank you for posting this - very educational and informative.

[@KomaaGod28]

I’ve been watching Ace for a while and never really looked at your own channel but I love seeing you and him out there living life and having fun, This was an interesting video so I think I’ll subscribe

[@MeAncient]

Welcome aboard! I hope you enjoy some of the other videos I have uploaded. TFW

[@denny720]

Yes! I’ve been patiently waiting for you to post I absolutely love this channel.

[@MeAncient]

More to come (fairly) soon, Denny. TFW

[@nivekzorantinez8872]

Throwing a Like & Subscription, I love these MRE vids. Came across by watching from Readiness Rations and he mentioned about this channel!

[@MeAncient]

That's nice of him. Welcome aboard and TFW!

[@bighoss1592]

Salt is alkaline it levels out the acidity kinda like making your coffee with spring or well water which is usually naturally alkaline, or dipping an egg shell in your coffee. Thank you for your service and god bless 🫡

[@MeAncient]

You're welcome and thank you for your kind words and ideas. TFW, Hoss.

[@MichaelLynn-kk7po]

Thought you fell off the face of the earth. I have been checking for the last two weeks for video. Lol

[@MeAncient]

It seems like it on KZbin, for sure. Thank you for waiting and TFW!

[@dsweet64]

this is so cool to me i feel like a nerd🤣 i discovered what MREs were when i was 12, and i asked for international ones from france and russia for Christmas that year. im 20 now and still love watching☺️ i love watching you guys😭🥺 Happy thanksgiving to yall and stay safe 🤍

[@MeAncient]

Are you kidding me? If I could have gotten hold of one when I was a kid, I'd have paid big money for one. TFW!

[@Eriksmrereviewsandmore]

Wow great review , that is one brown bag MRe that I haven't tried yet... Maybe I'm a bit scared to . Thank You for sharing and for your service!!

[@MeAncient]

I'd try and get hold of a newer one, if they are out there. TFW

[@dadbodadventures_]

Thanks for the video chief hope you and all the family is well happy belated Veterans Day!! Ryan

[@MeAncient]

Thanks, Ryan! TFW.

[@professored7169]

This dudes funny and entertaining, i was suprised when i seen the video was 20 minutes, didnt feel like it at all.

[@hotwheelsgo]

Man I feel like i have been waiting for an ancient for Me Ancient to upload a new vid lol. I’m glad to see a new vid!! I’ve missed you!

[@MeAncient]

Shouldn't have to wait so long for the next one. Stay tuned, my friend. TFW

[@johngoss7636]

I got food poisoning off this MRE in AIT at Ft Gordon back in 89

[@Benzinilinguine]

Not in the military, never had an MRE, never going to have an MRE (hopefully) but am I going to watch this? Absolutely.

[@masaharumorimoto4761]

Perfect, been watching Vietnam documentaries all day, need something to watch while I eat my soup :)

[@MeAncient]

I hope you enjoyed the show! TFW

[@IHamDogg]

Iodized and Ionized sound similar but are not Lmfao. 🤣 I love this Channel. It's like watching that mean looking Drill Seargeant when his Family comes to visit.

[@djohnson3910]

My brother happy holidays to you and your family

[@MeAncient]

Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas to you!

[@YaBoiWiggles]

Great looking goatee sir. Thank you for this video and your service.

[@darkbeetlebot]

Catsup vs Ketchup is almost entirely a regional/dialect thing. Catsup is a much older pronunciation with roots in british cooking and old america, specifically the south. Ketchup is a more modern evolution. Some people say that Catsup is more liquidy in consistency, but it's hard to tell how common that is.

[@Gonefishing185]

If I remember correctly the frankfurters were marked “Not for pre flight use” As a communications guy we occasionally installed remote communications sites where we had time to get creative with MRE cooking. Basically cooking a stew in the canteen cup with your preferred MRE, and believe it or not the pork patty MRE was the best for this “stew” as it came with crackers AND cheese. I would get all of that going together in the canteen cup (with the hot sauce of course) and cook the “stew “ to the desired doneness. Admittedly it looked kind of gross, but it transformed what we all thought was the worst MRE, to the most desirable. The pork patty MRE was hands down the best if you happened to have the time and resources to cook it.

[@gforce7569]

I just love this channel :)

[@MeAncient]

You are very kind. TFW

[@thebordenasylum7726]

Bro, I can't believe you tried the hotdog 💀 90% chance of botulism and I can't believed you gambled on that one

[@MeAncient]

I spit it out.....I'm alright, BTW. TFW

[@HeathenTrucker]

Wooot you're back! And thank. You for your service and happy veterans day! (Late)

[@MeAncient]

Thank you for your well wishes.

[@Sleazy28.]

The fact that you prayed over your food I'm subscribing

[@1973Washu]

The cursed ration , they disintegrate if you look at them funny

[@CardboardSliver]

I once tried my home country's rations, and an American MRE. You boys are built different.

[@mattwenner4244]

Happy belated Veterans Day thank you sir for serving our country and I wanted to let you know your vids keep me going I own a canteen cup dated 1917 wwi

[@MeAncient]

That is an awesome canteen cup! You should share a picture of it if you can. TFW, Matt.

[@jimlahey3919]

My grandfather was in the A.S.A during the Korean War and showed me some of the old RCI’s that they ate during the 50’s. Your MRE looks like fine dining compared to what those guys ate. I actually enjoy a modern mre from time to time

[@iffyfox9749]

I learned the salt in bitter coffee trick from an old stoner lady that lived near me. I would often go over in the morning to chat and have some coffee, and one day it was particularly bitter. Put a few shakes in and it did improve. It doesnt ouright take away the bitterness, but it kinda tones it down

[@travismiles5885]

I was in the Army from 1993 until 2000. We had the brown bag MREs and then when I deployed to Bosnia in 1996 there were a couple Air Force forward observer guys on a cargo flight who had the brand new MREs in the tan bag and they gave me a couple of those.

[@nickspangler5508]

There's just something about MRE reviews that I like. I have seen several of your vids as well as Steve1989. Have you seen his videos? Steve has eaten insanely old food. It's crazy that he has had literally every war in his mouth from an 1863 hardtack cracker, to meat from the Boer War in the 1890's, to pre WW1 rations, WW2 rations, the Korean War, Vietnam & everything else in between, old & new & from several different countries. It would be cool if both of you could get together & do a review. He's from Florida. Thanks for your service & may God bless.

[@MeAncient]

Nick, welcome aboard and I'm happy to hear you are enjoying my content and perspective. TFW

[@AnimeAlliance11]

Thanks for the content and the stories! If it were me and the chocolate wasn't the best id try it with the cocoa. If I could make it hot I'd think it'd make for a richer hot cocoa than just the powder mix. I would've just given people my beans haha. Take care and have fun

[@MrMegaManFan]

"They smell strangely... ODD" sums up the experience.

[@coreyactor]

Happy belated Veterans Day me ancient and thank you for your videos as well. I hope to see a ace or Micah collab video in the near future as those are always the best besides watching you try quite literally ancient MREs

[@MeAncient]

That would be fun to do, for sure, Corey. TFW, as always.

[@Smartrior]

I waited a whole month for the new video!!! Im sooo happy! :D

[@MeAncient]

Hopefully you won't have to wait quite so long on the next one. Stay tuned and TFW

[@Mid-iala]

This is a very long shot in the dark, and maybe you've never heard of him- My dad absolutely looked up to a man back in his service days, he was Navy, went by a moniker of Silver Fox/ Grey Fox (I'm inclined to say it was Silver though)- DD974, Comte De Grasse- He was definitely a higher rank, but I don't know personally what that was- There's footage of the Comte De Grasse here on youtube, and you can actually see him there during an interview (where one of the newbies was seen doing the ultra important job of"catching the mail", lol. If you, or anybody who sees this comment may have a lead on Silver Fox was, or knew him, please give a shout. And @Me Ancient, you're precisely the kind of guy I wish my pops could make friends with.

[@gregbaca539]

Brave man for trying such an old meal

[@jonathanhughes380]

Thank you for your service, Sir.

[@MeAncient]

Jonathan, you are welcome and it was my pleasure (although at the time it wasn't always a pleasure). TFW

[@gort400]

I took my buddy to the VA Clinic in Pensacola last week. Right next to it was NAS Corey Station. I told him about you going there in your early Marine career. I got very interested in the base so I studied it when I got home. AMAZING. I wanted to enlist that night! If I was a young man I would choose to enter the NAVY and go to one of the A schools at Corey Station!

[@MeAncient]

It was a GREAT first duty station, for sure. I ended up breaking my wrist so I couldn't do the job I was training for. That extended my stay in Pensacola by about 3 months. Oh well........TFW

[@kurtwinter4422]

When I was a kid in Boy Scouts, we loved getring these for weekend hikes, they packed very well. Throw a few MREs in your hiking bag and you're good to go. And none of the kids wanted franks either, because of the weird preservative gel between the dogs was weird.

[@Tim2424]

In during the 90 s ya worst MRE by far trained with the marine engineers for 10 weeks in AIT mad respect for you guys semper Fi! Happy veteran s day brother!

[@MeAncient]

Semper Fi, Tim! And Happy Vet's day to you as well. TFW

[@Tim2424]

@MeAncient glad to hear ur alright been following couple yrs u hadn't posted for a while! God bless you and your family!

[@roymcintyre579]

Guga reviewed the meals Solders ate over the past 100 years. This mre was one of them. A couple weeks back Readiness Rations did a review of this menu as well. Great video today.

[@MeAncient]

I appreciate your kind words. TFW

[@Djohnson3]

I Love This Video. I Love Watching Steve1989 doing Videos on MRE's and the 4 Fingers of Death one was an Interesting one to Watch. He will Eat anything new and Old whether it be a new MRE from Taiwan to Hardtack from the Civil War. He is such an Animal lol I Love Your Prayer over your Meal! It Humbled Me

[@Djohnson3]

And Thank You so Much for Your Service

[@michaelbenjmitchell1]

What Steve ate was the "Newer" 1996 version of the 4 fingers of death with the tomato sauce based baked beans.The old 82 4 fingers of death was freeze dried franks and the dessert was a nutcake or a fruitcake that was so dense that you could not bite into it without breaking teeth so you had to get a knife out to slice it before you ate it.

[@MeAncient]

Michael, the 4 fingers of death were not freeze dried when I was active duty. We had freeze dried Pork Patties and Burger Patties but not anything else as far as I can recall. TFW

[@Travis_Rivers]

Wow pops will try anything !! Impressive!! Great video Me Ancient love it !

[@MeAncient]

Not quite 'anything,' Travis. TFW

[@noneyobiz210]

I laughed so many times during this video...well done

[@trippinoutdoors]

Sour milk carmels sounds like Buttermilk Carmels. I bet you some grandpas in Minnesota would prefer such a exotic flavor 😂

[@MeAncient]

You know, that's true. I like butter milk. Maybe I should just chew one up and see. Good idea. TFW

[@eddyblaze343]

yeah I can't imagine a hard day on the field and having to rip out some basically vienna sausages for lunch served with jam and mushy beans lol. happy holidays brother.

[@MeAncient]

You hit the nail on the head, exactly. The beans in the newer MREs are better, for sure. TFW, Eddy.

[@josephmontanaro2350]

Happy late veterans fay, also love your channel name

[@MeAncient]

Joseph, do you know where that name came from? Ace has a video on it on his channel. Thank you for the well wishes and your kind words. TFW

[@kennithnieman9130]

Thanks for taking one for the team, I'm not sure I could have.

[@chrisshepherd6878]

Mate if a sausage is the worst thing you've eaten well I don't know what to say.

[@kennithnieman9130]

@@chrisshepherd6878 😂

[@MeAncient]

I ate the 42 year old fingers of death so you don't have to......TFW, Kennith.

[@kennithnieman9130]

@@MeAncient 😅

[@jimhibbard1546]

Thank you for your service,sir.🇺🇸

[@krisreddish3066]

I used to like them. I remember when they came out. They were just the same type you get from canned ones in a dollar store, with the same taste. The only three MREs I did not like were mixed in different eras: the mid-90s brown pack with Omelette with Ham and two tan packs circa the Iraqi Freedom era, the Country Captain Chicken, and the Black Bean and Rice burrito.

[@ninademci1500]

Me Ancient, the “Spit It Out When You’re In Doubt” method is excellent to live by.

[@arvinadventures]

You should do a video where Ace makes you try different brands of peanut butter or kinds of MRE butter and you guess them!

[@MeAncient]

I don't know various brands of P.B since my go to is Peter Pan. I have several jars of it in our pantry. But I will eat any P.B., for sure. TFW

[@arvinadventures]

Nice!

[@eerielconstantine5051]

Love that he’s not has these meals for decades and he still hopes they’re better than they are 😅

[@RedForeman]

“Your violent food poisoning is NOT service related”

[@srijankumarpant1172]

Thanks for another video and story, Me Ancient. Too bad that the MRE was mostly bad but I hope the next one will be better. Be blessed 🙂

[@MeAncient]

You and me both, Srijan. TFW

[@jerrylong1079]

Thanks for the entertaining video, and thank you for your service, sir.

[@MeAncient]

My pleasure, appreciate that! TFW, Jerry!

[@bigrube420ify]

Let me thank you me ancient for your service. Happy Veterans day. And my grandpa Sgt Major William Franklin In heaven. You were a true inspiration. And thanks to all the men and women who protect our freedom. God bless America

[@MeAncient]

God Bless America, indeed! Semper Fi to your grandpa, Sgt Major Franklin. TFW

[@fdw29980202]

Hello from Russia. Your content is very nice and wholesome keep it up!

[@MeAncient]

Thank you for your kind words. TFW all the way from Russia!

[@fdw29980202]

@@MeAncient You are the best. I hope we gonna have peace. God bless.

[@alanhoofman1652]

Happy Veterans Day!! Appreciate your service!!

[@MeAncient]

Thank you! TFW, Alan.

[@BDM7]

I'm so glad you're cautious with this. If they made your bowels go back then I can only imagine what they'd do to you 42 years later!

[@dangwerebored9682]

Happy belated Veterans Day!!!! I'm not a huge fan of Vienna sausage either. You're a stronger man than me 😅. Love your videox!!

[@MeAncient]

Stronger or dumber.....TFW

[@katetomlinson1638]

Bless your heart, I’m afraid to even joke this but did you live to see another day after the quad dexters

[@MeAncient]

Kate, I'm doing just fine. Cast iron stomach. Thanks for asking and TFW.

[@katetomlinson1638]

@ so I hear! So you prove too, I’m excited for the next video, I’ve been thinking what happens when you try em all, just my goofy thoughts- anywho all the blessings to your family!!🙌🏽

[@godsowndrunk1118]

We transitioned from C rations to MRE's in 84 , while doing 40 days at the NTC at Ft. Erwin. The MRE's were a welcome change from the C Rats , but by the end of the 40 days, we wanted our C Rats back....

[@mattnobrega6621]

Ooorah devil dog. I was born in 83. I joined the corps in 2002. The MRE's we had weren't bad. The only one I didn't like was the minestrone soup😖. We had. I got that same metal field tray. After I watched my first video of yours, some years back, I went to a Military surplus store and got one new for $10 some years back. I still use it today. It's the only dish I use. Thank you, sir 🫡👍 Semper fi

[@MeAncient]

Matt, what was your MOS? I was a 2621. They don't even do what I did back in the day. TFW

[@mattnobrega6621]

@MeAncient I was a 3381(food service specialist) 😏👍

[@MeAncient]

@@mattnobrega6621 I never had a bad meal in a chow hall in the Corps. Some were better than others, but I always ate everything they put on my tray......Thanks for the good food you guys provided. Semper Fi, my brother.

[@mattnobrega6621]

@MeAncient Yea, same here. Food was currency in the field. It helped me a lot. Especially during tough situations. We paid in extra chow, and we got free haircuts in Afghanistan (only cost a case of chips). Good times. Oooorah and Semper fi brother 🫡

[@markrossnagel4680]

Happy birthday Marine! Well, at least you salvaged the gum!

[@MeAncient]

Mark, the gum and crackers/jelly were about it, for sure. TFW

[@nathanhall9177]

That gastronomic effect couldn’t have been any better after all those years 😂

[@MeAncient]

It wasn't. NO improvement. TFW

[@Crypto17OG]

ill be honest here, Steve would have already eaten half of this meal and commented on various taste and flavor and thats HALF the fun with these !!

[@MeAncient]

I'll be honest as well....I thought that I was the first one to come up with the idea of trying MREs on KZbin. I had to start getting comments about Steve before I realized I wasn't the first. All that to say, I haven't watched his videos as I want my reviews to be my own ideas and thoughts about the MRE. I won't eat something that I honestly believe will make me sick. Good luck to anyone who will eat one that's 'bad.' I'll live to eat another day........ TFW!

[@ytMFOS]

I was just wondering how many additives are in those frankfurters when they keep looking so good for 40 years. Volume conversions are your strong suit, so if I don't have a canteen cup, how much is 1/3 canteen cup in milliliters? 😛

[@MultiMagnum62]

You wish NOT to know friend, LOL. Peace.

[@MeAncient]

About 225 ml. TFW

[@ytMFOS]

@@MeAncient I'm sure you looked it up in a table somewhere.