TIL that “G.I.” originally referred to objects made from galvanized iron from WWI on, before it was reinterpretated as "government issue ", and by WWII, applied to American soldiers.
TIL that “G.I.” originally referred to objects made from galvanized iron from WWI on, before it was reinterpretated as "government issue ", and by WWII, applied to American soldiers.
I always thought it was General Infantry but I don’t see that term referenced anywhere in the article. Gee, I…guess I was wrong.
Sir, this is the internet. You’re not allowed to admit you were wrong. You’re supposed to get arguementitive and beligerant.
I think the author of the article is so terribly wrong. They clearly didn’t serve in WWI or the sequel.
This was my understanding as well
So according to my understanding, all of those alternate interpretations are just that, (mis)interpretations of the original galvanized iron applied to people. So I’d say your specific interpretation is not more wrong than any of those mentioned.