Machine Gun? Pizza Box?

[PhilFleischmann]

The FREd Errata says to "write in 'pizza box' where is says, 'machine gun'" on page 327. As far as I can tell, it doesn't say 'machine gun' anywhere on that page. What's the deal? I assume this is meant to be a joke. Could you explain it please? I don't get it.

[Steve Long]

This isn't a rules question, so I've moved it.

It's from the TV show M*A*S*H.

[KA.]

On M.A.S.H., Hawkeye is frustrated by having to wait days for the results of cultures that are sent off to Tokyo.

When he asks Henry Blake to request the Army to supply them with an incubator, they are informed by an officer named Sloan that it is not on their "basic equipment list", so it would be considered a "luxury".

(from "The Incubator")
Hawkeye: "We're not asking for a jukebox or...or a pizza oven."
Sloan: "Oh, those I can let you have."
Henry: "No kidding! Hey, those would be great on movie nights. Uh, you got any pizza requisition forms?"
Sloan: "Oh just use the standard S-1798 and write in 'pizza' where it says 'machine gun'."

KA

[Tim]

The shame of it for me is that I've always loved MASH then read that on the errata, go to the page, not find it. Then get reminded by Steve of the quote.
It was definitely a HOmer Moment.
I can actually see the entire scene in my mind since I was reminded and knew wheere to look.

[Patriot]

Dear God I rememeber that episode

I may be getting old

[DoctorItron]

Originally posted by Patriot
Dear God I rememeber that episode

I may be getting old

If you remember the first airing, rather than a rerun, then you're not getting old, you already are old.

John "there's one way to stop getting older, but I don't recommend it" Speroni

[BobGreenwade]

Originally posted by DoctorItron
If you remember the first airing, rather than a rerun, then you're not getting old, you already are old. Oh, gee... that's all I needed today.... :p

[keithcurtis]

Originally posted by DoctorItron
If you remember the first airing, rather than a rerun, then you're not getting old, you already are old.

John "there's one way to stop getting older, but I don't recommend it" Speroni

Hmph! I remember when the movie came out...

Keith "Older than dirt" Curtis

[Hugh Neilson]

Originally posted by DoctorItron
If you remember the first airing, rather than a rerun, then you're not getting old, you already are old.

Not on the Hero website! No matter when you enter your birthdate, you aren't born before 1969! NO THAT IS NOT OLD!!! :D

[prestidigitator]

Well, I just hope everyone took careful note of the ramifications of the Chucking Power introduced by the FAQ....

[Tech]

Judging by the posts, no one here is concerned about their age, right? Naah! :D