So the heading got your attention didn’t it?! Well, killing a human being is no joke and this is a whole another topic of discussion altogether however, I want to make it very clear that this article is on a lighter note of how our soldiers can and do respond when asked probably the most common question- “have you ever killed anyone?” Our soldiers guard our borders and our country day in and day out, such is the nature of their job. Now in doing so, it’s only natural that some terror causing and peace hating elements must be eliminated in order to ensure that the citizens of our country are safe and sound.
Some people who have a rudimentary understanding of how our Armed Forces work might just think and feel that all our soldiers do is to kill people, precisely the enemies. It is quite possible for a soldier to have a civilian friend or a neighbour or an extended family member. For such soldiers coming across this particular question is nothing new. The chances are almost next to nil that if a soldier and a civilian are sitting together, the soldier hasn’t been asked this question. It’s quite an awkward and a difficult moment for some soldiers, since they aren’t quite sure what to say. But let’s not forget that our soldiers have an amazing sense of humour and so some soldiers add their own pinch of sarcasm and answer these questions.
Following are some of the funny, sarcastic responses that the soldiers can and do give to this question:
- Not yet.
The soldier wants to maintain the mystery and the curiosity which this question carries. So when asked if he ever had to use the rifle, most of them say ‘yeah, well, not yet’. Some might even look you straight in the eye while answering with a smile on their faces and make you feel maybe you’re the first! Scared yet? - The crazy laughter.
So you decided to throw this question at a soldier, thinking you are probably the first one and you’ll get the correct response. Well genius you were wrong. He’s a soldier! This question is probably the most commonly asked to them so it’s possible that they are fed of being asked this time and time. Their response? Well they’ll just laugh it off, in a crazy way though. This is typically called the ‘nuclear option’. - Metaphorically.
As I said that the soldiers have a great sense of humour and know exactly how to tackle awkward situations, some just take a it to a whole another level and blow our minds. Imagine a soldier gazing hard at something and very seriously saying ‘metaphorically’. Like one could kill someone without actually killing them. Pretty intellectual isn’t it?! - Yes I killed someone, I was pretty hungry.
We know that soldiers survive in pretty tough conditions and places and some of these places are such where luxurious food is only a dream for them. Some soldiers use the ‘food’ card and it usually scares people away! They might say, “Oh yes I have killed people, I was pretty hungry then you know. Had to eat something.” Makes me wonder whether one should laugh or just run away after hearing this! - Superheroes don’t kill.
Soldiers are no less than superheroes for us. Some soldiers know it all a little too well. Their reaction to this question? “Superheroes do not kill”. Pretty awesome no?
If I tell you then I’ll have to kill you.
Didn’t see this coming did you? The question pretty much backfired. You ask the silly question, the soldier has the last laugh. Ha.
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