British army ligthweight trouser

[wingstoo]

# Rupert, current British Military slang for an over-educated but worthless officer, a sterotypical 'Upper-Class twit', whose time is spent at 'gentlemanly pursuits' rather than Soldiery. Possibly because of the codename of the Paradummy, A slightly more useful comrade.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rupert

Glad I don't fit into that criteria...

LS

 

[Goose]

Don't forget to pronounce it "Woopert!" and what about Wodneys too?

 

[Butchd]

A Rupert is more specifically a Lieutenant, I forget what Captain and up are called.

 

[Dougster]

Anyone suggest a reputable online supplier?

Rich

Here mate:

http://www.the-outdoor.co.uk/ishop/853/shopscr42.html

Best price I found for new, but the P&P is hefty. I will email you - I have had an idea!

 

[Bob]

Ahh - much clearer now! Many thanks!

Bob

 

[Mikey P]

A Rupert is more specifically a Lieutenant, I forget what Captain and up are called.

How about, 'Sir'?

It might be 'Rodney'...I'm the wrong service to know with any authority.

 

[Greg]

How about, 'Sir'?

It might be 'Rodney'...I'm the wrong service to know with any authority.

They are all Ruperts or Rodneys what ever the service - the best example for a Rupert / Rodney (whichever you prefer) is Captain Darling in Blackadder IV.

Don't get me wrong, you do get the occasional Officer who is decent and doesn't look down the end of his/her nose at you, but they are far and few between.
In the 12yrs I spent in the Army - I think I can only count the number of really decent officers on one hand that I met!
The worst one was a Royal Signals Radio Tech Corporal that we all new as one of the lads.
He applied for a commision and was accepted then came back as our Troop Commander, and thought that he was the best thing since sliced bread and we were his subjects.
Needless to say any respect he had before evaporated the first day he took the troop inspection!

Ooops going on a bit, sorry!

 

[PJMCBear]

Here mate:

http://www.the-outdoor.co.uk/ishop/853/shopscr42.html

Best price I found for new, but the P&P is hefty. I will email you - I have had an idea!

Good god! :Wow: £7.50 to post a pair of lightweights? Having checked it's still pretty cheap, but not by much.

 

[Mikey P]

Good god! :Wow: £7.50 to post a pair of lightweights? Having checked it's still pretty cheap, but not by much.

Nearly 8 quid! I thought they were supposed to be lightweight?

 

[Phil562]

I got mine form here , postage a lot cheaper

Two pairs for a tenner

 

[richardnhunt]

Thanks one & all - will check out the options