Xmas Message

[popeye107]

I’ve now seen the Xmas message from the top and am astounded at what they’ve done.
Is bullying so rife now that nobody could say that it wasn’t exactly the best idea to do what they did? Is there an atmosphere of fear that stopped ANYONE from ‘challenging’ them? If this is what people think motivates people, then they are badly mis-briefed.
I think the next CDS is likely to come from the Senior Service, as I don’t see a hoot of the ‘right stuff’ in this video.
Obviously my own thoughts, but there’s enough out there circulating to say this has brought an element of disbelief.

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I've been taking flak all day at work from ex-mil colleagues (RN, RM and AAC) and I just can't defend it.

It is the worst piece of cringeworthy PR I have ever seen.

I gather CASWO is actually a good chap so how they persuaded him to do this is beyond me.

Presumably this total embarrassment is the work of some PR firm who thought it made the RAF look caring - just makes CAS and CASWO look like they are having a bromance.

Utterly awful!

I hope some of the memes that are flying around now make their way to CAS's phone!

[trim it out]

And they thought Mediocre Gun was an embarrassment to the organisation? 😂

[LincsFM]

https://twitter.com/i/status/1328835895609487366

[Trumpet trousers]

Two words spring to mind, well, 3 actually:

Social distancing? Masks?

[PARALLEL TRACK]

Oh my goodness Wiggy what have you done! Tell me it is a spoof.

[sycamore]

Didn`t see any mistletoe...?

[WE Branch Fanatic]

You just need Young Mr Grace to add: You've all done very well.

[Ewan Whosearmy]

Are these the same people who are, if previous posts here are anything to go by, turning the RAF into a service of woke, uniformless, gender neutral safe spaces?

[LincsFM]

Are these the same people who are, if previous posts here are anything to go by, turning the RAF into a service of woke, uniformless, gender neutral safe spaces?
Yep far bigger issues to worry about but that does not bother CAS

[skua]

And I'm getting grief from my (khaki) son about this. Well it doesn't take much to get grief from him. But Wiggy seems to have dialled up the wokeness spectrum too far.

[NutLoose]

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/800x400/1605718382_8832f0f1c89c373145d6d9bcbe6dde54a42a7efe.jpeg

From same link

[salad-dodger]

And worse than anything else, it’s only mid-bloody-November!

[salad-dodger]

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/800x400/1605718382_8832f0f1c89c373145d6d9bcbe6dde54a42a7efe.jpeg

From same link

brilliant!

[PICKS135]

Is it wrong that I was awaiting the kiss at the end, as in all bromance videos - So the army keep telling me :8

[Fire and brimstone]

Didn`t see any mistletoe...?

You can only see them from the shoulder up .................

[popeye107]

Without any social skills I think the PM maybe should have given the role to Stu. Sometimes a warfighter that doesn't get people, is better than the unknown?

Just read on goat that disciplinary action is threatened against people circulating the vid or memes there of. What did the Service become, when it can't ridicule those that need it most?

Be very careful if you post from Dii, as they will be watching you now. Stay safe, but keep laughing.

[Door Slider]

Apparently this was filmed in the run up to last Christmas and was never released as an official message.

Someone has found it and put it into the public domain.... let the witch-hunt commence....

[NutLoose]

Without any social skills I think the PM maybe should have given the role to Stu. Sometimes a warfighter that doesn't get people, is better than the unknown?

Just read on goat that disciplinary action is threatened against people circulating the vid or memes there of. What did the Service become, when it can't ridicule those that need it most?

Be very careful if you post from Dii, as they will be watching you now. Stay safe, but keep laughing.

Well, that’s a red rag to a bull, do you think they will drag me back in to tell me I’m a bad bad boy..... it’s rather like the Paris Hilton, if you don’t want your tits spread across the internet then either don’t film them or wipe it afterwards, unfortunately this pair of them didn’t.

I wonder if he let him play with his pace stick?

[LincsFM]

https://twitter.com/i/status/1329141941884362753

[ex-fast-jets]

I prefer the "Kevin The Carrot" message............

By the way, does anyone know what happened to the Turkey??

Or must we wait until 25 Dec for the obvious????

[NutLoose]

Last I heard he was still sitting in the White House.... ExFastJets


Lincoln FM that is Brilliant

[On_The_Top_Bunk]

Is there a link to view? Can't seem to find one.

[cynicalint]

Seems to me that CASWO was having trouble reading the autocue, and CAS was so pleased that CASWO had managed without prompting!

[NutLoose]

Onto the bunk on post 4 that is blank click quote and you will see the link, copy and paste that into the address bar.

[PapaDolmio]

Oh Lord..

Please someone tell me this is a spoof.

[ShyTorque]

Looks like two spoofs.

[Could be the last?]

So, no one from within CAS’ inner circle said ‘you think this is a good idea ?’..... I think the loons have taken over the asylum!

[dctyke]

Their next announcement will be the all new annual assessment form. Starts at 9, then 9 1/4, 9 1/2, 9 3/4 then 10 and everyone gets a spec rec! Happy Christmas everyone 🥰 (hugs and kisses)

[MightyGem]

This is on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=370292520749644&notif_id=1605997232741044&notif_t=watch_follower_video&ref=notif

[popeye107]

It's drawn a lot of attention, but does anyone know what the real story is?

[NickB]

I thought it was a trailer for 'Brokeback Mountain 2'!!!

[Bob Viking]

It's drawn a lot of attention, but does anyone know what the real story is?

It was apparently answered several posts back but nobody seems to want to take any notice.

BV

[Countdown begins]

It was apparently answered several posts back but nobody seems to want to take any notice.

BV
Bob, there are conflicting stories, if you haven’t heard then you don’t know.

[Training Risky]

I used to work with Jake A when he was a steely-eyed dealer of Rock-flavoured death.

He's changed.

[Countdown begins]

Not seen it myself, and it’s probably in poor taste, but does anyone have. Link to the Isn’t half hot meme or vid? I’ve herd too much not to want to see it.
on a plus, is that video the final Xmas message this year?

[MightyGem]

Not seen it myself, and it’s probably in poor taste, but does anyone have. Link to the Isn’t half hot meme or vid? I’ve herd too much not to want to see it.
on a plus, is that video the final Xmas message this year?
Post #31 perhaps?

[Tankertrashnav]

A few of our older members may remember who I mean when I say that that whirring noise you can hear is former RAF Regiment Warrant Officer Danny Gourd spinning in his grave. I certainly don't remember any WO's like that when I was a Rockape!

[Tashengurt]

A few of our older members may remember who I mean when I say that that whirring noise you can hear is former RAF Regiment Warrant Officer Danny Gourd spinning in his grave. I certainly don't remember any WO's like that when I was a Rockape!

I think it's great that Rocks feel more comfortable showing their softer side which we all knew they had.
For too long they've been weighed down with a false macho image and ridiculous moustaches.

[Tankertrashnav]

I only grew a ridiculous moustache when I quit the Rockapes and became aircrew. Actually it only lasted until half way through my nav course, when the constant mockery convinced me I ought to shave it off. Now I have both a ridiculous beard and a moustache!

[Tashengurt]

I only grew a ridiculous moustache when I quit the Rockapes and became aircrew. Actually it only lasted until half way through my nav course, when the constant mockery convinced me I ought to shave it off. Now I have both a ridiculous beard and a moustache!

Me too, only because I look like Uncle Fester without it!

[diginagain]

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[OmegaV6]

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Now that IS worrying ...... :)

[pr00ne]

Now that IS worrying ...... :)


OmegaV6,

Why?

[Il Duce]

Of course it's worrying! Just look at the state of that tie!

[212man]

Of course it's worrying! Just look at the state of that tie!
Definitely a strap on

[Tashengurt]

No.1s with a bow tie just looks sh*t.
just looks like 'other ranks' trying to be posh and I say that as a committed 'other rank'.

[Tankertrashnav]

I think it's great that Rocks feel more comfortable showing their softer side which we all knew they had.

I take it you approve Tashengurt ;)

No.1s with a bow tie just looks sh*t. Just looks like 'other ranks' trying to be posh and I say that as a committed 'other rank'.


Agreed, When did that happen? I remember wearing "interim mess dress" (no 4 HD?) as an officer cadet but didn't know that ORs also wore it.

[The Oberon]

I remember as late as 1980, if you hadn't bought your own Mess Kit, people wore No.1s, white shirt and bow tie to formal Sgts Mess functions.

[Finningley Boy]

No.1s with a bow tie just looks sh*t.
just looks like 'other ranks' trying to be posh and I say that as a committed 'other rank'.

I think you can see Officer Cadets in this very ensemble in the film High Flight. Mind you they're a trifle more socially distanced in the old movie!

FB

[NutLoose]

Those two Regiment guys, I don’t think there is or there was an alternative mess dress for lower ranks, don’t stewards where something similar with a white shirt... as for the reaction, good on them, though those are some haircuts.

[popeye107]

Has there been an updated message released for Xmas yet?

[4everAD]

Has there been an updated message released for Xmas yet?
Yes there has and its much more traditional than the one put out earlier, however everyone in the RAF has had a warning about what they say on social media, so that's all I'm going to say!

[Haraka]

4everAD, I think you have said it all! :)

[Null Orifice]

But us veterans can say (almost) anything! - so feel free chaps.

[dctyke]

And a new passing out tune, quite catchy!

https://youtu.be/Uua_CkZVz_4

[NutLoose]

Well, that was a couple of minutes of my life I won’t get back, I think I preferred the Rock and the CAS having a lovin.

[Countdown begins]

Merry Xmas everyone. No video, no mick take, no kissing or hand holding- just a genuine message to all and especially those in harms way or away from their families in their duties.