FabSwingers.com forum: Walt (er Mitty)

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Had a few recently. Guys pretending to be in the Army... Just had another one! Unfortunately for him, hes picked the wrong one here! (18 years in military tends to give you some knowledge)

So, why do people do this??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

They think it will impress for some reason and make them seem more manly? Lying however is the least impressive trait in my opinion

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have encounted a couple of walts. Asking about their postings usually sorts them out. One was going on about South Armagh but didnt know what XMG BBK or FKL stood for. He must have a new local pub as i have not seen him since.

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By *uciyassMan
over a year ago

sheffield

They think they can blind side folks with their words. Little do the know that the majority of the ladies on here as smart as fuck when it comes to bull shit. More fool the guys as they will be quickly shot down. Cling wrapped and boiled

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

Been some brilliant Walter Mitty outings on here over the years. The chap who tried to pretend he was a Para to a real Para was hilarious.

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By *he Mac LassWoman
over a year ago

Hefty Hideaway

Yeah. There are a few hanging around. Ultimately they’re always found out. Sometimes too late though

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By *r.BlondeMan
over a year ago

Chester/Wirral

"Had a few recently. Guys pretending to be in the Army... Just had another one! Unfortunately for him, hes picked the wrong one here! (18 years in military tends to give you some knowledge)

So, why do people do this??"
To try impress obviously, it is stolen valor and they should be ashamed!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't think wr practice stolen valour here, but there are some sites that seek out and expose these walts. Some never served and some exaggerate their service, for different reasons. Entertaining though. .

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By *hatYorkLadMan
over a year ago

York

It's the ones who tip up on remembrance parades in SAS berets and a chest full of medals spanning conflicts over the last 100 years that make me laugh.

They never pretend to be RLC chefs or AGC clerks though do they?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have encounted a couple of walts. Asking about their postings usually sorts them out. One was going on about South Armagh but didnt know what XMG BBK or FKL stood for. He must have a new local pub as i have not seen him since."

Ah, there's a flaw in your intertogation technique, Captain, you've just divulged your questions!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"It's the ones who tip up on remembrance parades in SAS berets and a chest full of medals spanning conflicts over the last 100 years that make me laugh.

They never pretend to be RLC chefs or AGC clerks though do they?"

Hahaha I had this very same convo with an army dental tech friend of mine on Sunday... I seem to recall we said exactly the same! No stacker or dental walts about! And I don't think I've ever come across a crab walt either lol... Wassamatta? Are we embarrassing or summat?

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By *hatYorkLadMan
over a year ago

York

And don't get me started on the "I nearly joined the army but..." crowd

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"And don't get me started on the "I nearly joined the army but..." crowd

Yeah, I nearly won the lottery, but.....

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

Just start a thread about "selection" on here, the usual suspects will always show up.

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By *hatYorkLadMan
over a year ago

York

"And don't get me started on the "I nearly joined the army but..." crowd

Yeah, I nearly won the lottery, but.....

"I don't like being told what to do", so I guess when their boss in their civvy job gives them a task they just chin him off as well?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Had a few recently. Guys pretending to be in the Army... Just had another one! Unfortunately for him, hes picked the wrong one here! (18 years in military tends to give you some knowledge)

So, why do people do this??"

Cockwombles kat !!!

lets be frank Airforce is better lol

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By *rivateparts!Man
over a year ago

Walking down the only road I've ever known!

Cos they are walts.

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By *ryst In IsoldeWoman
over a year ago

your imagination

Because the assumption is that women will swoon over a man in uniform.

Personally I couldn't give a shit what a meet does for a living. It has no impact on my life.

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By *hatYorkLadMan
over a year ago

York

Nobody would swoon over a uniform if they caught a whiff of it when you come back off exercise

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I guess it's for the same reason they lie about their age, height, endowment etc. They just don't think they're going to get anywhere simply being who they are. It's a bit sad really.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Had a few recently. Guys pretending to be in the Army... Just had another one! Unfortunately for him, hes picked the wrong one here! (18 years in military tends to give you some knowledge)

So, why do people do this??

Cockwombles kat !!!

lets be frank Airforce is better lol"

Winner winner chicken dinner!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Nobody would swoon over a uniform if they caught a whiff of it when you come back off exercise

Hahaha that smell stays with you for the rest of your life!

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By *rivateparts!Man
over a year ago

Walking down the only road I've ever known!

"Nobody would swoon over a uniform if they caught a whiff of it when you come back off exercise

Hahaha that smell stays with you for the rest of your life!

It does eventually wash off.

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By *wingin CatMan
over a year ago

London

I've met some 'walts' in clubs over the years, and I don't just mean army service liars. There was one guy who periodically changed his first name, location, and job just to try and impress people. In six months, he was a barrister, airline pilot, and personal trainer - wow, such achievements! And he thought none of us could see through his lies! I mean, I hate liars, but I hate 'walts' even more.

They take the limelight off people like me who fought in the great war, killed twice, and am still here to tell the story.

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By *hatYorkLadMan
over a year ago

York

"Nobody would swoon over a uniform if they caught a whiff of it when you come back off exercise

Hahaha that smell stays with you for the rest of your life!

I did a patrol competition a few years ago, it was one of the hardest things I've ever done and I had no idea feet could smell so bad till I took my boots off and peeled the zinc tape off

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's baffling to me. It just stinks of disrespect to those that do and and have served in the armed forces. I think I remember seeing something online about ex forces members in the United States exposing those that actually go as far as to falsely claim they were in the military publicly.

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By *rivateparts!Man
over a year ago

Walking down the only road I've ever known!

"It's baffling to me. It just stinks of disrespect to those that do and and have served in the armed forces. I think I remember seeing something online about ex forces members in the United States exposing those that actually go as far as to falsely claim they were in the military publicly. "

They come out in November then fade back into the background again.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well, ladies, I work in a back office administration function...

I can sense knickers falling all around the country .. not!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Well, ladies, I work in a back office administration function...

I can sense knickers falling all around the country .. not!

Do you have your own stapler?

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

Of course you also have the Bloated Cumpers who inflate their own service and don’t stop talking about it. Shoe horning it into every forum post they can.

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

"Well, ladies, I work in a back office administration function...

I can sense knickers falling all around the country .. not!

Not just knickers mate.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Of course you also have the Bloated Cumpers who inflate their own service and don’t stop talking about it. Shoe horning it into every forum post they can. "

Many service men and women are proud of their service and talking about it can be a show of pride I do feel a time and place to mention it and that's fine but why not show off our pride in what we have done

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Well, ladies, I work in a back office administration function...

I can sense knickers falling all around the country .. not!

Do you have your own stapler?"

And hole punch?

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

"Of course you also have the Bloated Cumpers who inflate their own service and don’t stop talking about it. Shoe horning it into every forum post they can.

I’m talking about trying to get laid.

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By *hatYorkLadMan
over a year ago

York

I do mention it but I'll freely admit I haven't been to war so not trying to big time it, it's just something I do and enjoy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It's the ones who tip up on remembrance parades in SAS berets and a chest full of medals spanning conflicts over the last 100 years that make me laugh.

They never pretend to be RLC chefs or AGC clerks though do they?

There’s one claiming he was a monkey doing the rounds

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I do mention it but I'll freely admit I haven't been to war so not trying to big time it, it's just something I do and enjoy. "

REMF!!

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

Disrespectful, dishonourable and a whole lot more - mind you the guy a few weeks back that had a pic of a soldier killed 12 years ago in Afghanistan on his profile plumbed new depths!! He also had one that was actually a friend of Prince Harry.

Mercifully they were both removed eventually but he still has other military pics to sell himself, the authenticity of which I shan't comment on.

To make matters worse this guy had several verifications, so he's obviously been able to dupe some people, which makes it even worse.

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

"Had a few recently. Guys pretending to be in the Army... Just had another one! Unfortunately for him, hes picked the wrong one here! (18 years in military tends to give you some knowledge)

So, why do people do this??"

I was a serving navy battalion flight officer copral thingy.

Special forces and that.

Fancy a shag?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Had a few recently. Guys pretending to be in the Army... Just had another one! Unfortunately for him, hes picked the wrong one here! (18 years in military tends to give you some knowledge)

So, why do people do this??

I was a serving navy battalion flight officer copral thingy.

Special forces and that.

Fancy a shag?"

Special?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've had several guys over the years I've been on here pretend to be firemen. I've been in the job for 25 years, I know when they're lying! Bit sad really.

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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago

Hereford

Having lived a while in the Salisbury area, I can safely say that not having been in the military has proved quite advantageous for me on this site.

Let them keep on with their game, I say.

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By *MP3Man
over a year ago

Between Scylla and Charybdis

I was just telling someone the other day that I'm the only astronaut on Fab...

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

"Had a few recently. Guys pretending to be in the Army... Just had another one! Unfortunately for him, hes picked the wrong one here! (18 years in military tends to give you some knowledge)

So, why do people do this??"

I thought you referring to Prince Andrew at the Remeberance day parade.

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By *harlie_m123Man
over a year ago

burton

Read the Walt thread on Arrse if you want a morale boost - there are some wonderful tales there of lanterns improperly swung.

Deep respect to the poster above who noted that they're largely seasonal and short-lived. Rather like some of my sub's intended meets lol.

Prepare to move...

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By *ortobello SionnachWoman
over a year ago

Dublin

Nearly as many lying about being in the forces as claim to be single! Its funny reading this thread and some going on about dishonesty.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Read the Walt thread on Arrse if you want a morale boost - there are some wonderful tales there of lanterns improperly swung.

Deep respect to the poster above who noted that they're largely seasonal and short-lived. Rather like some of my sub's intended meets lol.

Prepare to move..."

The search for a Walt star and search for an un-ally star threads are legendary

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By *udley hotwife86Couple
over a year ago

DUDLEY

Just come across another in recent photos. He's got American British and a few other random ones

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