Hurricane-relief Guardsmen tossed out of armory - for Victoria's Secret show

Submitted by Matt on Tue, 2012-11-06 02:41

Today I thought to myself: What kind of humorous pseudo-story could I come up with for some comedy relief on MANN, heading into tomorrow's debacle that will probably make 2000's pregnant-chad-a-thon look like a slam-dunk Wednesday-morning certainty in comparison? (I really hope I am wrong about this, but only a history that has yet to be made will show if it's true or not.)

So I thought and thought, then came up with this: National Guardsmen called in from wherever to assist with the many tasks needing attention right now in New York City are thrown out of their billet so some Victoria's Secret models could have a place to do their catwalk thing. Perfect! It'll make the guys laugh!

But before I had a chance to actually post it, PRESTO, it actually happened! Yes indeed, here in the modern day, which may in some ways be regarded as "Bizzaro-world", truth remains stranger than fiction. As much as I would like to be able to, I just can't make this stuff up. Suppose the same thing would occur if for example a lot of female soldiers were billeted in the same conditions and were ousted by, say, a troupe of Chippendale's dancers? Not in a million years. Excerpt:

'The Victoria’s Secret show must go on — even if it means kicking out hardworking men and women in uniform.

Dozens of National Guardsmen, and Army and Air Force personnel who have been sleeping at Manhattan’s Lexington Armory in between hurricane-relief shifts are being booted — to make room for Victoria’s Secret models in anticipation of Wednesday’s runway show.

About 300 uniformed personnel have been bunking down at the armory at various times since Sandy hit.

But their numbers will be reduced to 60 by Wednesday for the event, which is featuring Rihanna and Justin Bieber.

The military workers will be relocated to the Jacob Javits Center, Harlem Armory and hotels such as the Marriott East Side and Ramada East Side — where they’ll bunk five to 10 per room on the government’s dime, sources said.'

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Puhhleeze. Perhaps there are a few female soldiers there. Not to diminish at all their contribution, but really, the vast majority of such people are undoubtedly men. If the numbers were reversed I am pretty damn sure they'd get much-better consideration.

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Submitted by Matt on Tue, 2012-11-06 02:46