Anyone interested in joining the french foreign legion?

Pate · 12 Jan 2011 at 13:17

Just out of curiosity, thought I'd ask.

Personally it seems a nice thing to "run away to", and the constant and relentless work would certainly take the mind of "outside" woes.

Maybe for when I'm older

ntg · 12 Jan 2011 at 13:19

Surely there are better ways to deal with your problems than running away from them?

Edrof · 12 Jan 2011 at 13:19

I think if you told that to the recruiter he'd strangle you with his Kepi Blanc!

Are they actually any good in actual wars?

Pate · 12 Jan 2011 at 13:20

kgi said:
Surely there are better ways to deal with your problems than running away from them?

I guess. Nice option to have though.

Forde said:
I think if you told that to the recruiter he'd strangle you with his Kepi Blanc!

Are they actually any good in actual wars?

haha, I'm sure he wouldn't

Stewy · 12 Jan 2011 at 13:21

Forde said:
Are they actually any good in actual wars?

French Foreign Legion

Sp00n · 12 Jan 2011 at 13:21

Contrary to belief they are actually pretty solid soldiers, unfortunately they are still french.

G-MAN2004 · 12 Jan 2011 at 13:21

Can't say that I am, although I wouldn't mind trying out the training military units have to go through at least once in my life.

Does this exist so that when the normal French Army surrender, they send in the foreigners?

Pate · 12 Jan 2011 at 13:22

Sp00n said:
Contrary to belief they are actually pretty solid soldiers, unfortunately they are still french.

Most of them are not. It's incredibly diverse.

Sp00n · 12 Jan 2011 at 13:23

kenmare said:
Most of them are not. It's incredibly diverse.

Maybe so, but it's still called the French Foreign Legion

ntg · 12 Jan 2011 at 13:23

kenmare said:
I guess. Nice option to have though.

What exactly is so appealing in being a soldier that works like a dog and being treated poorly while doing menial tasks just to deprive them of their free time? It's all nice and well talking about it but give it a try and see how different things are.

Focus on the problem you have and try to solve it, deflecting it by occupying yourself with something different is not going to make you feel better and you can bet those 'woes' will still bother you whatever you do.

Xordium · 12 Jan 2011 at 13:24

Forde said:
Are they actually any good in actual wars?

One of my closest friends used to be in legion for 5 years I think it was and I believe the fact they have never won a conflict is a matter of pride and importance! Well that and getting your jumps in so you get paid.

Sp00n · 12 Jan 2011 at 13:24

kgi said:
What exactly is so appealing in being a soldier that works like a dog and being treated poorly while doing menial tasks just to deprive them of their free time? It's all nice and well talking about it but give it a try and see how different things are.

Some people crave authority, others repel it.

You are right however, running away from your problems is not the best solution.

Badgi · 12 Jan 2011 at 13:30

Sp00n said:
Maybe so, but it's still called the French Foreign Legion

The clue is in the name French Foreign Legion.

It was/is actually a division created for Foreign Nationals.

Sp00n · 12 Jan 2011 at 13:31

But it still says french.

FTM · 12 Jan 2011 at 13:32

I think they prefer just to be called The Legion

and by all accounts they are hard as nails

can you still get a new identity when you join?

Pate · 12 Jan 2011 at 13:34

FTM said:
I think they prefer just to be called The Legion

and by all accounts they are hard as nails

can you still get a new identity when you join?

Indeed you can.

Infact for the first year its compulsory.

Badgi · 12 Jan 2011 at 13:40

Milkybk said:
I think you're missing the joke. Which is embarassing tbh.

I didn't miss the joke, it was pretty poor to be honest.

Stewy · 12 Jan 2011 at 13:42

Badgi said:
I didn't miss the joke, it was pretty poor to be honest.

Sense of humour fail?