white man: i’m fascinated with history espe–
me: military history
white man: actually yes a–
me: world war two
white man: uh yea–
me: nazisMe: I’m a fan of history espe-
You: military history
Me:actually yes a-
You: world war 2
Me: shit no, try the Mongolian empire you presumptuous asshat.
Me: I’m a fan of history espe-
You: military history
Me:actually yes a-
You: world war 2
Me: no, bayonetting militia, you fool.
On a serious note, we really need to kill the idea that people liking history IMMEDIATELY means they like the Nazis.
Me: I’m a fan of history espe-
You: military history
Me:actually yes a-
You: world war 2
Me: No you ignorant simpleton, Ancient Egyptian Chariot Battles.
Me: I’m a fan of history espe-
You: military history
Me: actually yes a-
You: world war 2
Me: no you fucking Sunni infidel, Iranian tactics and weapons during the Iran-iraq war.
Me: I’m a fan of history espe-
You: military history
Me: actually yes a-
You: world war two
Me: uh, yea-
You: Nazis
Me: actually American and alliance fighter aircraft and weapons.
I have a gun that killed Nazis though…
Me: I’m a fan of history espe-
You: military history
Me: no.
You: …
Me: I’m more interested in the development, implementation, and use of technology, including smithing, stonework, leatherwork, brazing, tinsmithing, coin-minting…
*45 minutes later*
and that whole thing about how apparently we can’t make fabric like we used to which I call insanely suspicious because we have an unbroken tradition in loomery between today and-
You: I will literally pay you money to stop talking. Please. Please for the love of god.
Me: Oh, sorry. Also, military history is cool.
Me: I’m a fan of history espe-
You: military history
Me: actually yes a-
You: world war two
Me: No, you dishonorable coward! Everything before guns. Melee combat!
Me: I’m a fan of history, espe-
You: Military History.
Me: yes, actually…
You: World War Two.
Me: Yeah…
You: Nazis.
Me: Axis and Allies both created advancements in technological warfare that changed the world and are still used to this day or were just all around crazy. Like, Nazi Germany invented night vision goggles, revolutionized how army helmets were designed, and had amazing tanks.
You: Ha! I kne-
Me: And Japan used paper balloons to try to and fire bomb America, to which America replied by almost fire bombing Japan with live bats.
You: what….?
Me: Yeah, America almost beat Japan with not a Hydrogen Bomb, but with…