Muff Millen Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Subject: ORIGIN OF THE WORD "AVIATOR" This explains it all. Aviators come from a long line of a secret society, formed around one thousand years ago. They are warriors, and here is the proof! Ground pounders can read it and weep! A little known fact is the origin of the word, "Aviator." In the immortal words of Johnny Carson: "I did not know that." Phu Khen (pronounced Foo Ken) 1169-? is considered by some to be the most under-recognized military officer in history. Many have never heard of his contributions to modern military warfare. The mission of this secret society is to bring honor to the name of Phu Khen. A 'Khen' was a subordinate to a 'Khan' (pronounced 'konn') in the military structure of the Mongol hordes. Khan is Turkish for leader. Most know of the great Genghis Khan, but little has been written of his chain of command. Khen is also of Turkish origin, although there is not a word in English that adequately conveys the meaning. Roughly translated, it means, "One who will do the impossible, while appearing unprepared and complaining constantly." Phu Khen was one of ten Khens that headed the divisions, or groups of hordes, as they were known, of the Mongol Army serving under Genghis Khan. His abilities came to light during the Mongols' raids on the Turkistan city of Bohicaroo. Bohicans were fierce warriors and the city was well fortified. The entire city was protected by huge walls and the hordes were at a standoff with the Bohicans. Bohicaroo was well-stocked and it would be difficult to wait them out. Genghis Khan assembled his Khens and ordered each of them to develop a plan for penetrating the defenses of Bohicaroo. Operation Achieve Victory (AV) was born. All 10 divisions of Khens submitted their plan. After reviewing AV plans 1 thru 7 and finding them all unworkable or ridiculous, Genghis Khan was understandably upset. It was with much perspiration that Phu Khen submitted his idea, which came to be known as AV 8. Upon seeing AV 8, Genghis was convinced this was the perfect plan and gave his immediate approval. The plan was beautifully simple. Phu Khen would arm his hordes to the teeth, load them into catapults, and hurl them over the wall. The losses were expected to be high, but hey, hordes were cheap! Those that survived the flight would engage the enemy in combat. Those that did not? Well, surely their flailing bodies would cause some damage. The plan worked and the Bohicans were defeated. From that day on, whenever the Mongol Army encountered an insurmountable enemy, Genghis Khan would give the order, "Send some of the Phu Khen AV 8-ers." This is believed, though not by anyone outside our secret society, to be the true origin of the word "Aviator (AV 8-er)". Phu Khen's AV 8-ers were understandably an unruly mob, not likely to be socially acceptable. Many were heavy drinkers and insomniacs. But when nothing else would do, you could always count on an AV 8-er. A Phu Khen Aviator. Denied, perhaps rightfully so, his place in history, Phu Khen has been, nonetheless, immortalized in prose. As the great poet Norman Lear never once said: "There once was a man named Phu Khen, Whose breakfast was whiskey and gin. When e'er he'd fly, he'd give a mighty war cry: Bend over, here it comes again." Consider it an honor to be a Phu Khen Aviator. Wear the mantle proudly, but speak of it cautiously. It is not always popular to be one of us. You hear mystical references, often hushed whispers, to 'those Phu Khen Aviators.' Do not let these things bother you. As with any secret society, we go largely misunderstood, prohibited by our apathy from explaining ourselves. You are expected to always live down to the reputation of the Phu Khen Aviator... a reputation cultivated for centuries, undaunted by scorn or ridicule, unhindered by progress. So drink up, be crude, sleep late, urinate in public, and get the job done. When others are offended, you can revel in the knowledge that YOU are a PHU KHEN AVIATOR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowyday Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 (edited) Bad,Bad,Bad Edited March 29, 2011 by snowyday Bad bad bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3_Super_Bee Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 That is just plain stupid. Very poor attempt at comedy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jansen Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Agree this is stupid, and in the wrong forum too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbsoto Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 (edited) While you may disagree with the content, I find it improper for anyone to call Mr. Millen's post stupid. I for one thought it was interesting and slightly funny. If you didn't like the post you could have simply not responded or responded by saying it could have been posted elsewhere in this site. (i.e. Humor Forum):-(( Edited March 28, 2011 by bbsoto Additional comment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC10FE Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 While you may disagree with the content, I find it improper for anyone to call Mr. Millen's post stupid. I for one thought it was interesting and slightly funny. If you didn't like the post you could have simply not responded or responded by saying it could have been posted elsewhere in this site. (i.e. Humor Forum):-(( I agree, Bruce. Muff is one of the more respected members of this forum. Just saying nothing at all about his post would have been much more appropriate. In fact, that "story" was posted many years ago on the old C-130 web site. No one made any negative comments then. My, how times change! Don R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3_Super_Bee Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I agree, Bruce. Muff is one of the more respected members of this forum. Just saying nothing at all about his post would have been much more appropriate. In fact, that "story" was posted many years ago on the old C-130 web site. No one made any negative comments then. My, how times change! Don R. So we are all supposed to drink the kool aid? It doesn't matter WHO posted it. You could have posted it. I STILL would have said it was stupid and a lame attempt at comedy. It's MY OPINION. I think you should have keep quiet if you didn't like what I said, or others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 " I think you should have keep quiet if you didn't like what I said, or others." Perhaps you could listen to your own advice once in a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdaley Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I don't think it was "stupid" I thought it was very funny. It may have been in the wrong forum, so I moved it, but there is no need for insulting remarks. "A Professional Forum" Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NATOPS1 Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 PHU KHEN AVIATORS? You guys/girls are fighting more like little girls.....It is stupidly funny does that make it better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jansen Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 While you may disagree with the content, I find it improper for anyone to call Mr. Millen's post stupid. I for one thought it was interesting and slightly funny. If you didn't like the post you could have simply not responded or responded by saying it could have been posted elsewhere in this site. (i.e. Humor Forum):-(( Hey, I didn't call Muff stupid, I said it was a stupid joke. I have no problems with Muff at all. You can't be military and not have a thick skin. If you post something publicly in a forum you have to expect comments, whether positive or negative. Everybody is entitled to their opinion, and to express it freely (unless it is racist or something). Now yes, I am Asian, and it might be interpreted as a racist joke, but I'm not saying anything about that. If I heard this joke in the mess or a locker room I would still say it was a stupid joke and move on. On the one hand, I am glad to see everyone jump to Muff's defense, but in this case it is unnecessary. There was no personal attack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbsoto Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I did not say that you called Muff stupid, I simply said that it was improper to state the post was stupid. I guess you are right though, we are entitled to our own opinion. Sorry if I stirred up a hornets nest. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff Millen Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 Wow....the PC folks are out in mass....I got a big kick out of the stupid remarks about my post. I must appoligize as I was not aware that there was a "humor" forum. I'm Phu Kin Stupd for not knowing that. OBTW...as for being racist....you speak in jest....My wife of fourty years is Chinese. Lighten up folks world is much more fun if you all laugh now and then. Muff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mt.crewchief Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Wow....the PC folks are out in mass....I got a big kick out of the stupid remarks about my post. I must appoligize as I was not aware that there was a "humor" forum. I'm Phu Kin Stupd for not knowing that. OBTW...as for being racist....you speak in jest....My wife of fourty years is Chinese. Lighten up folks world is much more fun if you all laugh now and then. Muff Well said Muff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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