1976 French Air Force Survival Ration Vintage 24 Hour MRE Review Meal Ready to Eat Tasting Test

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  • A double feature, first ration from 1976, the second from 1979 ( at 24:31 ). Join me on this long and arduous journey for an edible morsel of food.
    This transitional survival ration led to more efficient (albeit less exciting) survival rations only a decade later. This survival ration was a real throwback, and nothing like this has been produced for some time now. What an experience!
    For correspondence, or to send a Military Ration for review, my mailing information is:
    Steve1989
    3616 Harden Blvd
    360
    Lakeland, FL 33803
    www.patreon.com/user?u=282133...
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  • @typhoonzebra
    @typhoonzebra 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1742

    "Oh, it smells _terrible._ We'll just try a little bite."
    This is why I'm here.

    • @tampahomeinvestorsllc7559
      @tampahomeinvestorsllc7559 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Lol I knew he was going to "try a bite".

    • @GehtRektSon
      @GehtRektSon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I love it 😂

    • @tampahomeinvestorsllc7559
      @tampahomeinvestorsllc7559 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@GehtRektSon I love to watch him struggle with making the decision for a second, knowing damn well he can't help himself and he's about to eat it. lol Classic Steve.

    • @matthewmcardle4930
      @matthewmcardle4930 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Exactly why we are here

    • @D4n1t0o
      @D4n1t0o 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Given the things Steve's consumed and survived, I suspect his DNA is the missing ingredient of the Covid Vaccine.

  • @the_real_Kurt_Yarish
    @the_real_Kurt_Yarish 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1828

    He says "Ah geeze, is that a windmill?" like that's the deal breaker for him. Not it's age, nor the "onion soup body odor". The windmill. Absolutely phenomenal, Steve.

    • @danielyoung7534
      @danielyoung7534 3 ปีที่แล้ว +103

      What can I say, he's a man of standards

    • @stompchunkman4248
      @stompchunkman4248 3 ปีที่แล้ว +108

      His ancestor must be Don Quixote.

    • @randymagnum143
      @randymagnum143 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      They might be giants.

    • @phantomstriker7996
      @phantomstriker7996 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      It's not a deal breaker that it's 44 years old.

    • @KrikZ32
      @KrikZ32 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      He's a comedic genius

  • @PassTheSnails
    @PassTheSnails 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1139

    “This is NOT safe to eat” imminent chewing heard not 5 seconds later

    • @dylanburns8759
      @dylanburns8759 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      Just the tip😏

    • @Darkstar-rg8ze
      @Darkstar-rg8ze 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @@dylanburns8759 that's what I said. 2 kids later lmao🤔🙄😆

    • @anti-ethniccleansing465
      @anti-ethniccleansing465 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Darkstar-rg8ze
      👍🏻

    • @darkfox4100
      @darkfox4100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That had me rolling

    • @ginosko_
      @ginosko_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's not funny

  • @jonboino7239
    @jonboino7239 3 ปีที่แล้ว +465

    "Babe coffee's done."
    "What'd you make?"
    "Cafe Soluble, dark roast. Spray dried."

    • @karenmattson6750
      @karenmattson6750 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol!

    • @thedramallama69
      @thedramallama69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Nice!

    • @hollowtrappedinaelevator320
      @hollowtrappedinaelevator320 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I only understand one if those terms

    • @OneEdgyAngerSniper
      @OneEdgyAngerSniper 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I actually got to try one of these old military MRE coffees once, during an opening tour of an old military base. This stuff beats any coffee you can make today in my opinion, it’s damn good.

    • @christinemahon4217
      @christinemahon4217 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This absolutely cracked me up LOLOLOLOL

  • @Steve1989MRE
    @Steve1989MRE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2559

    Howdy folks, hope you're all doing well! I'm back from a couple weeks off and have 3 new videos ready. Not doing my usual double release as 2 of the 3 videos are pretty long. See ya next week and Happy Halloween!

  • @papotamorquio
    @papotamorquio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1580

    "I'll touch it with the tip of my tongue, just the tip"
    *chewing noises*

    • @elkabong662
      @elkabong662 3 ปีที่แล้ว +113

      Lucas Aguirre whenever the phrase ”just the tip” is involved something bad is about to happen.

    • @sleeepybae1459
      @sleeepybae1459 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      steve is a freaking hoot

    • @oscarlove4394
      @oscarlove4394 3 ปีที่แล้ว +139

      "that is not edible"
      grabs a second crumb and eats it
      "not at all"
      "lets take a bite out of the gomez"
      grabs cookie
      "uhg, no i'm not going to"
      cookie waving in and out of screen
      "trust me, if you could smell this"
      cookie appears with bite taken out of it.

    • @themango9644
      @themango9644 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@oscarlove4394 lmfao

    • @spacewizard69
      @spacewizard69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      that's what he said 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 yum yum yum yum yum yum yum

  • @danepotmo2513
    @danepotmo2513 3 ปีที่แล้ว +294

    8:32 "oh geez, is that a windmill?" was a classic. That old, gross, spoiled, chocolate bar might have been okay if it had not debased itself with a windmill design.

    • @TammoKorsai
      @TammoKorsai 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Clearly the Dutch are to blame for this compromised ration.

    • @liquidlinda2708
      @liquidlinda2708 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@TammoKorsai 🤣🤣🤣👍🏼

    • @jeromewagschal9485
      @jeromewagschal9485 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TammoKorsai 😄😄😄

    • @planescaped
      @planescaped ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh man... shame about that windmill.

    • @seronymus
      @seronymus ปีที่แล้ว

      Steve hates the Dutch. He hates Ongezellig.

  • @RDJKR
    @RDJKR 3 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    "These are definitely not edible anymore"
    *takes a bite*
    What a legend

  • @spaceforce5580
    @spaceforce5580 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1820

    We love you steve

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +870

      I love you all too Space Force

    • @classicwhitebread
      @classicwhitebread 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @@Steve1989MRE 💪🏼

    • @eldermartins3220
      @eldermartins3220 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@Steve1989MRE You bet we do.

    • @jimc.goodfellas226
      @jimc.goodfellas226 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Yeah Steve has the best timing for when his videos come out.
      We're all gonna make it guys

    • @rusteshackleferd8115
      @rusteshackleferd8115 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@Steve1989MRE I love your videos because you explain things as thoroughly as I obsess over (mostly powers/abilities) also you sound like you love food like me.

  • @MekoUnknown
    @MekoUnknown 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1968

    Everytime I see a Steve video, my first thought is "Glad to see what he ate last vid didn't kill him...."

    • @DavidPerez-db4df
      @DavidPerez-db4df 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I don't think he's going die from eating it is an MRE there's a small chance you can get food poisoning from an MRE

    • @duolingoowl8207
      @duolingoowl8207 3 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      He’s immune to expired food at this point

    • @marcelo497
      @marcelo497 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      @@duolingoowl8207 It´s more likely that the bacterias fear his stomach

    • @dragonmaster909
      @dragonmaster909 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same

    • @alexanderh.5814
      @alexanderh.5814 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It has been 3 months since his last video 😬

  • @ProjectILT
    @ProjectILT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +289

    "let's take a bite out of a gomez biscuit. Oh naw I'm not going to... I'm telling you if you can smell this..."
    _puts it back with a bite missing_

    • @Tony-112
      @Tony-112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Good ol Steve 😂

    • @liquidlinda2708
      @liquidlinda2708 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Right?? He actually TOOK A BITE!! I can see Steve out in the field gathering up everyones unwanted ration items and feeling like a very rich man!!🤣🤣🤣👍🏼💜🇺🇸

    • @sweettina2
      @sweettina2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤣😆 I noticed that!

  • @darkphoenix3433
    @darkphoenix3433 2 ปีที่แล้ว +289

    Steve: that smells HORRIBLE!
    Also Steve: hold on, lemme take a bite.
    You never fail to make me laugh bro.

    • @zornhed100
      @zornhed100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Just the tip :p

    • @gavcar7036
      @gavcar7036 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He’s seriously addicted to MRE’s lmfao

    • @travisnorton9288
      @travisnorton9288 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      Followed by the “that’s really not so… oh”

    • @memoryvice398
      @memoryvice398 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I also completely lost it right there. He didn't miss a beat between the two sentences.

    • @memoryvice398
      @memoryvice398 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@zornhed100 Yeah, best line from this video. 😆

  • @TheFinalMapler
    @TheFinalMapler 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1949

    My man just spent 700 bucks on 40+ year old food, and said "Worth every penny"
    Never change Steve, never change.

    • @finn_in_the_bin5263
      @finn_in_the_bin5263 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      deadass that food is two years older than my mom

    • @spacewizard69
      @spacewizard69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      that's about 360$ not 700 but still is expensive (yea was two of them)

    • @spacewizard69
      @spacewizard69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @ he got two of them

    • @shawndaly2267
      @shawndaly2267 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Ha! .... welcome to 2020. :-) Whatever he spent on it, I bet you he made it back and more from youtube via idiots like me an you and everyone else watching it. The man is a genius in my opinion. He found a niche way to capture an audience, did , and I'm sure is doing well now. Keep on rocking Steve.

    • @spacewizard69
      @spacewizard69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@shawndaly2267 no they don't if you know how to stop all advertising on youtube

  • @akbub6751
    @akbub6751 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3016

    The only thing stronger than Steve's curiosity is his gut bacteria.

    • @sonnyrue6100
      @sonnyrue6100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      Steve = gut bacteria

    • @Harshhaze
      @Harshhaze 3 ปีที่แล้ว +151

      All those crayons formed a protective layer in his stomach

    • @roadshoprick
      @roadshoprick 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You win, sir!

    • @laffey.chan_
      @laffey.chan_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Immunity 100+

    • @buttieboy666
      @buttieboy666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Now I'm excited for this!

  • @Irishman42
    @Irishman42 3 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    When Steve speeds up the opening of the can - it's not actually sped up he's just excited to open up that damn can

    • @dave_sic1365
      @dave_sic1365 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      That's where he got his arms from

    • @liquidlinda2708
      @liquidlinda2708 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @burteriksson did you just call Steve weak? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @hairlab_dc4417
    @hairlab_dc4417 3 ปีที่แล้ว +137

    My absolute favorite thing about Steve's vids--and I mean this with zero sarcasm--is that he seems genuinely disappointed when food several decades older than him ends up being spoiled. Great channel!

  • @Gotmilk0112
    @Gotmilk0112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +719

    "Aww, it smells TERRIBLE!"
    "hold on let's just try out a little bite"

    • @TimG594
      @TimG594 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Yep, right here. Its where I lost it.

    • @eliirvin5576
      @eliirvin5576 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      This is definitely not edible. *eats a small crumb*

    • @stephenandersen4625
      @stephenandersen4625 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      "it used to be good"

    • @dopeshades4134
      @dopeshades4134 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What a roller coaster ride of woahs and noes.

    • @Wheelio
      @Wheelio 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmao

  • @ShitStainedBallSack
    @ShitStainedBallSack 3 ปีที่แล้ว +706

    Steve: awwh it smells terrible
    Also Steve: let me just have a little bite

    • @donvoltonus8898
      @donvoltonus8898 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      It's like onions and BO! Let's dig in.

    • @hansmueller3029
      @hansmueller3029 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can relate because bo smells like canned vegetable soup. To me. No not really I just made that up.
      ~slinks away with great shame sniffing armpits~

    • @huntersweapons2175
      @huntersweapons2175 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      machinen kanone vegetable soup

    • @ConsoleFreaked
      @ConsoleFreaked 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Little bite
      But is actually a big bite

    • @schiiiei
      @schiiiei 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thats why we all are here

  • @VPB1218
    @VPB1218 3 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    No one can replace Steve. I love his genuine excitement and I swear he could describe a painting to a man without sight. I envy his positivity.

    • @Floris_VI
      @Floris_VI ปีที่แล้ว

      That is such a good way to say it

  • @RebelRenegade76
    @RebelRenegade76 3 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    If Steve ever saw combat, I’d imagine a piece of dialogue like this:
    “I’ve got a tango in my sight, just gonna take ‘em out of the fray .”
    *he fires his gun, body flops to the floor*
    “Nice.”

  • @k0vert
    @k0vert 3 ปีที่แล้ว +603

    "This is not edible. Not at all."
    *goes in for a bite*

    • @jamble7k
      @jamble7k 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      he has to know

    • @Yantonio7
      @Yantonio7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      lool... so true x,D

    • @jinenjuce
      @jinenjuce 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Steve will never get COVID because his immune system is superhuman by now

  • @marcomcdowell8861
    @marcomcdowell8861 3 ปีที่แล้ว +379

    How did Jacques die? He didn't eject. No, he starved because he couldn't get the tin open.

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +211

      Nice!

    • @threeme2189
      @threeme2189 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@Steve1989MRE m'kay

    • @thomassmith5548
      @thomassmith5548 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      On the tray

    • @Rose.Of.Hizaki
      @Rose.Of.Hizaki 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I mean logically, you could say, when you crash a Mirage fighter the whole thing turns into a can opener anyway.

  • @romyantic
    @romyantic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    I always forget the meditative qualities of these videos but am always naturally drawn to watch them before bed. Instant rush of tranquility and serotonin. Sure the MREs can seem repetitive but I will literally never tire of watching Steve review them... my fave channel tbh

    • @Kevakazii
      @Kevakazii 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It also helps he has a soft soothing voice. He could read a telephone book and I would listen.

  • @MrRobot151
    @MrRobot151 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Me in world war three: *clinging onto life, severe ptsd, in a damp foxhole, bullet wound in my leg, crying for my mother, grenades and shells bursting over my head. Looks over to sgt Steve eating an 80 yr old piece of meat, while recording and reviewing it and the same time killing the entire enemy battalion with an MRE spoon.*

  • @slimgrim4851
    @slimgrim4851 3 ปีที่แล้ว +722

    Whenever he tries something rancid it always goes something like this, “let’s try this out!” “Hey it’s not that bad!” “Wait... no... well... maybe... no that’s disgusting.”

    • @AbundantWealthx
      @AbundantWealthx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂

    • @1D991
      @1D991 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      "Yeah no that's definitely not edible
      ... maybe one more bite."

    • @dethklokicksbutt
      @dethklokicksbutt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Like trying to convince myself that I was actually attracted to my ex

    • @juandon870
      @juandon870 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dethklokicksbutt burn

    • @xc7525
      @xc7525 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      hahha dude thats spot on. Steve is the best!

  • @mellinghedd267
    @mellinghedd267 3 ปีที่แล้ว +214

    “This man is the lone survivor of the apocalypse. For twenty years he survived on old military rations in varying state of freshness. He has finally resorted to eating anything with carbon he can get his hands on.”

    • @Chocolate_dragon
      @Chocolate_dragon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Those twenty years were just prior to the apocalypse

    • @Mookaton
      @Mookaton 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      This man is the lone survivor of the 80's.

  • @IdleSummer
    @IdleSummer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    I swear, the 70's MREs have deteriorated the worst.

    • @randomatheist1039
      @randomatheist1039 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      That's the 70s all over.

    • @jasoninthehood9726
      @jasoninthehood9726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@randomatheist1039 bullshit. The music still aged like a fine wine compared to anything from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s.

    • @blue_ex3852
      @blue_ex3852 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      True dude

    • @MI_Prepper
      @MI_Prepper 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Kind of like the cars made then...

    • @pouncepounce7417
      @pouncepounce7417 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@randomatheist1039 I think it is because they tried out new technology. And then how it was stored plays a big role too, if something sits in an warehouse with summer and winter temperatures going over it 30 years you end with an mess, no matter how it was packaged.

  • @mayoactual2065
    @mayoactual2065 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Can: *says to open from top*
    Steve, the absolute gigachad: “We’re gonna open it from the bottom”

    • @Flashygrrl
      @Flashygrrl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And then wonders why it's harder to open. The top probably would have been easier.

    • @theparadisesnare
      @theparadisesnare 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Well he said he was doing it to preserve it for display, so

  • @kikkirow
    @kikkirow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +700

    Smells food “Ugh this is horrible.” Proceeds to eat food.

    • @bambibooza4921
      @bambibooza4921 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Pretty much Steve in a nutshell, also happy noises mean bad things usually

    • @gelbadayah.sneach579
      @gelbadayah.sneach579 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yeah, no way I'm eating that! Well...

    • @ijaneo22
      @ijaneo22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thats the point of this channel..

    • @bambibooza4921
      @bambibooza4921 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@ijaneo22 Seems like its just to take a glimpse into the past, or present, and see what kind of food soldiers have eaten over the past century or so. Point isn't to eat crappy food, that just comes with the territory.

    • @wgooetrik
      @wgooetrik 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Says every youtuber on Steves comments section.

  • @krazykyfan
    @krazykyfan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +438

    Woman hitting on Steve at a bar - "Hey there! How'd you get those nice arms?"
    Steve - "From opening hundreds of rations with a P-38."

    • @FotoFFX
      @FotoFFX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Go Big Blue! We need help this year!

    • @krazykyfan
      @krazykyfan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@FotoFFX you are right about that man. I just got through watching the Alabama game and I have no words. We had several chances to take home a win and, well...I don't have to tell you the end result. I'm sure you're aware.

    • @thechef2682
      @thechef2682 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@krazykyfan yooo, I used to live in morehead lol

    • @krazykyfan
      @krazykyfan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@thechef2682 that's cool man I used to live down in London/Corbin. Miss living in eastern KY. You were right near WV up in the hills lol

    • @thechef2682
      @thechef2682 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@krazykyfan yes indeed, I loved it there so much

  • @TheRiddimselecta
    @TheRiddimselecta 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    That little tune when you stir the coffee is epic

  • @EL-yh5vv
    @EL-yh5vv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Hey Steve, as a French I can tell that Mont Blanc is a well known brand in France not making meat but canned dessert creams (vanilla, praliné and chocolate). They have specialised on this from the beginning and might perfectly fit MRE conditions as being canned dessert. Hope this helped you! And yes, we drink strong coffee in France ;)

    • @SusCalvin
      @SusCalvin 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      So it's some sort of dessert cream? That would probably have been nice to eat as a spread on the crackers, if both hadn't been a mess.
      Overall this looks really well-made for something as simple as a survival ration. Can't go without the coffee, boullion, sweet cream crackers and pemmican gruel for a whole day!

    • @EL-yh5vv
      @EL-yh5vv 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SusCalvin Bonjour, yes, it is dessert cream and the brand still exists. You can find it in all French supermarkets. In daily life, we eat it without any side dish such as crackers. It is kind of sweet but tastes also really good.
      I can imagine that some soldiers would have eaten it with the crackers back in 1976 but it is intended to be eaten alone.

    • @SusCalvin
      @SusCalvin 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@EL-yh5vv I'm not sure why Steve is talking about "meat tube" here. It looks weird for a meat spread.
      MRE crackers can be dry to just chomp down on their own. When crackers are included, they're sometimes eaten with some other part of the meal.

  • @AD-kv9kj
    @AD-kv9kj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +344

    I love how your videos just haven't changed over the years. No wacky intros, drone footage and desperate attempts to grab people's attention. Just simple, to the point and recognisable. When it comes to reviewing rancid old ration packs, nobody does it better. You still have the same cool trinkets in the background too - my favourites being the picture of Kyle Reese from The Terminator and the sports almanac from Back to the Future.

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +198

      Hey thanks so much Austin - tryin to keep it real here and not overdo it with all the bells & whistles. Got that Michael Beihn photo from T1 - it's even autographed! One of the prized items along with the Almanac gifted to me by an incredible friend from Croatia. Hope ya have a great evening!

    • @jonny9365
      @jonny9365 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@Steve1989MRE nothing can go wrong with that Okinawa poster and that old orange German round ration.

    • @octaviussludberry9016
      @octaviussludberry9016 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      It's one of my favourite elements of Steve's videos too. No still shot of his face in a stupid pose or with a daft expression. No bright yellow title, "I ate a 43 year old chocolate bar"; "I drank some beef broth from 1910".
      Just a picture of the ration, some obscure Zappa-esque ditty and the usual catchphrses.
      All of this go to prove that you don't need to shout or have ridiculous gimmicks or alter your style from day one, if you get it right to start with. He's just himself, delivering facts and a valued, experienced opinion.

    • @spoeny
      @spoeny 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Zappas Sheik Yerbouti got moved, he totally sold out! ;-)

    • @octaviussludberry9016
      @octaviussludberry9016 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@spoeny
      It'll be replaced with some Beefheart.

  • @fnggaming89
    @fnggaming89 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1116

    Got that Halloween Candy?
    Steve: nope,got that Halloween MRE

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +729

      nice

    • @DannyFedora
      @DannyFedora 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      @@Steve1989MRE nice

    • @dbabbitt25
      @dbabbitt25 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      @@Steve1989MRE hiss, let's get it out on to a tray
      (I love your vids and you're awesome but had to have fun)

    • @startedtech
      @startedtech 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @@Steve1989MRE do you hand out Instant Coffee packets, or 50 year old hard candy to trick or treaters?

    • @youtube.commentator
      @youtube.commentator 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Steve1989MRE nice

  • @Whitefright
    @Whitefright 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Every few months I come here and spend a couple hours to see a historical taste test from the pro himself. We appreciate you man.

  • @bluebird3670
    @bluebird3670 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Man U gotta appreciate the fact that he translates everything and the fact he’s extremely informative too. You can tell he’s passionate about this and does his homework 🤝

  • @RavenMae93
    @RavenMae93 3 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    Steve-
    "Let's give it a look...
    No hiss. ):"
    Also Steve -
    "Just the tip."

  • @mymediapc9521
    @mymediapc9521 3 ปีที่แล้ว +191

    "I'm not gonna try that, there's absolutely no way.... oh well... hold on..." *takes a bite*
    Hilarious :D You're awesome, Steve.

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +105

      Glad ya enjoyed that part man hehe I had too much fun on this one

  • @em-jd4do
    @em-jd4do 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    mont blanc is a sweet/sugary dessert with a cream texture, it generally comes in either vanilla or chocolate (it's kind of a french "staple" and comes in cans, i had it a lot as a child, it is similar to the british cream dessert made from powder, i think it's called custard)

    • @jeromewagschal9485
      @jeromewagschal9485 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes...I used to eat it a lot when I was a kid...Not the best though...

  • @zomkino
    @zomkino 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    lol im joining the french army next week the 8th, after my classes if i can send you a fresh ration i'd be glad to do it, you always got the balls to eat old stuff but its also nice every now and then to see you eat good stuff

    • @phantomkate6
      @phantomkate6 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Do it do it do it

    •  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      So, how is it going in the army ? Are the rations as good as their reputation say ?
      Thanks for your service !

    • @zomkino
      @zomkino 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @ Haha ^^ some really are living up to expectations, but its depends of anyone's taste (im not fan of our coffee i like it stronger and the "breakfast" in most rations are not great nor terrible, bland)
      Oh thank you for saying that my guy
      Dunno what you do in life but i wishes you all the best

  • @A-Negative
    @A-Negative 3 ปีที่แล้ว +179

    Steve giving us “just the tip” on Halloween. Nice.

  • @jasonl2095
    @jasonl2095 3 ปีที่แล้ว +215

    "just the tip.... and ... Hum? ... that is NOT edible..."
    You're an artist Steve, thank you.

  • @nok400
    @nok400 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    *Eats a 45 year old chocolate
    "Hey that's not that bad"
    *0.5 of a a second passes
    "OH"

  • @bethenecampbell6463
    @bethenecampbell6463 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    "Well, it used to be good" made me laugh out loud.
    You're making me braver with best by dates. Some stuff lasts a pretty long time, but if it smells like onion soup body odor I'm not eating it...

  • @RichJMoneyTV
    @RichJMoneyTV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +627

    Dude, thank you for these videos. Watching these videos is seriously one of the few things that can always calm me down when I'm feeling tense. Your passion and appreciation for the history is obvious and sharing these rations with the world rather than letting them sit unseen in some basement is truly amazing.

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +155

      Thanks so much Rich!

    • @maddi66515
      @maddi66515 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      This is exactly how I feel!!! It’s so interesting and his passion is so enjoyable

    • @anti-ethniccleansing465
      @anti-ethniccleansing465 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I can’t even fathom having a $300 meal, much less it being possibly not even edible lol.

    • @ginosko_
      @ginosko_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Does it amaze you? Just sitting there in amazement? Having to stop the video because of how amazed you are ?

    • @XBX1MASTER
      @XBX1MASTER 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ginosko_ they same could be said about you jelly mood destroyer.

  • @jaz-jy3jw
    @jaz-jy3jw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +241

    I love how one of the most positive communities on youtube are a group of people watching a jesus looking guy eat mres.

    • @dethklokicksbutt
      @dethklokicksbutt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      This is where we all come to meditate, I eat while he eats personally

    • @nincal
      @nincal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      jesus looking guy eat mres lol... EPIC !!!

    • @drknapp4482
      @drknapp4482 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well, truth is so damn near yet you don't realize that he is the lord!

    • @wavelesstime914
      @wavelesstime914 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      i still wonder how did the last supper bread and wine taste
      jk

    • @aceman1126
      @aceman1126 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha I know right? Check out vintage radio on yt. Great music, cool video game pics, and super positive live chat 24/7

  • @NASkeywest
    @NASkeywest 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THAT “AMERICAN PSYCHO” SHIRT.

  • @thesehandsart
    @thesehandsart 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is like a horror program for food but while also learning about how and the history of how they are processed, what a rollercoaster of emotions lol! Love this, you are awesome.

  • @rachelredden6682
    @rachelredden6682 3 ปีที่แล้ว +430

    Steve encounters friendly alley cat:
    "NO HISS".

    • @Tony-112
      @Tony-112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      😂😂😂👍

    • @imLuve
      @imLuve 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The “no hiss” kills me everytime, like he’s so calm when he says it, its just so odd yet so funny sounding 😂😂

    • @bnsyphotography2104
      @bnsyphotography2104 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Can just imagine when his girlfriend moans during sex, he whispers in her ear “nice hiss”.

    • @hollowtrappedinaelevator320
      @hollowtrappedinaelevator320 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bnsyphotography2104 R/Cursedcomments

    • @ginosko_
      @ginosko_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bnsyphotography2104 that's disgusting man

  • @TokenChineseGuy
    @TokenChineseGuy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +277

    “OH, IT SMELLS TERRIBLE!”
    “Hold on lemme just try out a little bite.”

  • @achtunger5528
    @achtunger5528 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    The Mukbang that real men watch.

  • @spagamoto
    @spagamoto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My first Steve video after years of just hearing about the legend. I love it when anyone this knowledgeable shares their passion. There truly is so much to learn everywhere you look. MRE technology... yeah, makes sense that it's a deep subject, never really thought about it till now!

  • @ibanezleftyclub
    @ibanezleftyclub 3 ปีที่แล้ว +292

    Best quote: “Oh man, that smells like onion soup body odor...no big deal”...

    • @Cxnvict
      @Cxnvict 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ikr wtf ☠️😂

  • @hankhill3201
    @hankhill3201 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    ”Ah geez is that a windmill”
    What every french pilot said when they where going to eat the chocolate

  • @rolandolopez8111
    @rolandolopez8111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    29:19 "im not gonna try that,, There's absolutely NO WAY " ... continues to try it anyways 😂 thank you for being so thorough Steve

  • @nateynate1235
    @nateynate1235 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Steve, I love your stuff. Mostly when you review a newer MRE/field ration, but I love this stuff, too. Please never stop what you're doing!

  • @donaldwindland
    @donaldwindland 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Thank heavens there is new Steve to watch.

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Hey Donald, got a couple more ready too - see ya next week!

    • @donaldwindland
      @donaldwindland 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@Steve1989MRE best content on TH-cam. Hands down. Looking forward to the new videos.

  • @MarkTheLeo
    @MarkTheLeo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    I love how he slaps that coffee packet.
    -eats chocolate- "That's not really s- Oh..." Famous last words.

  • @michelleoorburg
    @michelleoorburg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love your videos man please make more even if its army related or nonfood... Its interesting stepping back into time

  • @valgambino8292
    @valgambino8292 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just stumbled upon this channel now I'm addicted. I feel like I'm watching a professional food and beverage critic. This guy is awesome!! Steve, you need your own show on cable.

  • @pennydreadful6525
    @pennydreadful6525 3 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    The Gomez biscuits have Festered.

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      Nicely done!

    • @ryandtibbetts2962
      @ryandtibbetts2962 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Now, if only he'd done this video on a Wednesday.

    • @pennydreadful6525
      @pennydreadful6525 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      @@ryandtibbetts2962 They're leaky and they're gloopy.,
      Inedible and gooky.
      They're gonna make you pukey.
      French Air force ration packs!

    • @ryandtibbetts2962
      @ryandtibbetts2962 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@pennydreadful6525 they belong in a museum.
      If ever you should eat 'em,
      Your asshole's gonna scree-um!
      French Air Force ration packs.

    • @pennydreadful6525
      @pennydreadful6525 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@ryandtibbetts2962
      Eat (click-click),
      Excrete (click-click),
      Retreat (click-click),
      Defeat.

  • @skyyalexander
    @skyyalexander 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    I'm wearing my "Let's get this out onto a tray" shirt while I watch this.
    Nice.

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      Nice!

    • @12201185234
      @12201185234 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Since we have to wear masks still here in LA, I got myself the "NICE!" mask... Which includes a picture of the tray.

    • @skyyalexander
      @skyyalexander 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@12201185234 Nice!

  • @carterucm
    @carterucm 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    "Worth every cent" - and an attitude like that, is why Steve's so great.

  • @FatherDinny
    @FatherDinny 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i love how you’re not scared to try the food, even with it being so old. I love seeing your reactions to the tastes of the different food

  • @aleverettes2789
    @aleverettes2789 3 ปีที่แล้ว +236

    If Steve said something like: "Its not safe to eat" or "It smells terrible"
    You then know what will happen next

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +186

      Can't go wrong

    • @CannibalChxrry
      @CannibalChxrry 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@Steve1989MRE a little lickity lick never hurt anyone.... Unless it was the guy testing what was edible and what was toxic during the era of cavemen

    • @adriankingston4338
      @adriankingston4338 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ya its getting eaten

    • @1jarhead100
      @1jarhead100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right when he took a bite I was waiting for his bleh yeah that’s spoiled then he was like you hmmm 😂

    • @NutjobGTO
      @NutjobGTO 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@CannibalChxrry this is why, to this day, we speak the name of that first brave caveman every time we taste something that has gone bad.
      "Ugh."

  • @DTXMAX1
    @DTXMAX1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +212

    A black cat walks up to Steve's door on Halloween
    Steve: NICE HISS

  • @chadmisiewicz6799
    @chadmisiewicz6799 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your videos and please keep making then sir. You have tapped into history in such a unique way. I encourage you to do more because you have done something special.

  • @zethyeas1056
    @zethyeas1056 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "lets get this out onto a tray nice!" is what i wait for every video have never been disappointed feels good man thank you tray

  • @guitarzombies2142
    @guitarzombies2142 3 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    “I got a chocolate bar”. “I got a caramel apple”.
    I got a 1976 French Air Force ration.

  • @jamesfarrell8908
    @jamesfarrell8908 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    I’m so excited!!! My grandfather ( who is French) got so excited to see one of these again!!! Thank you so much Steve.

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      That's awesome!! You're welcome and thank you too for sharing this comment

  • @undeadweasel8181
    @undeadweasel8181 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You’re videos will literally become part of history, thank you from 200 toward from now

  • @brainnnnz
    @brainnnnz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can’t describe how much I love this video!

  • @chrislaz2473
    @chrislaz2473 3 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    "just the tip" has never been so dangerous.

  • @TalkingDeadGuy
    @TalkingDeadGuy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Steve: “oooo, they look like cookies” most wholesome phrase of 2020 right there.

  • @gabrielgabro6797
    @gabrielgabro6797 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    His clips is like an ASMR without even beeing intended to be that way

  • @AnthonyMonaghan
    @AnthonyMonaghan ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Winding down another day on Earth with Steve and some random survival rations. Life's good.

  • @stevegwisdalla805
    @stevegwisdalla805 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Now, every time I open a soda, my wife looks at me strangely when I say, "ooo...Nice hiss."

    • @hermsflerms2373
      @hermsflerms2373 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why did you get married? Especially to someone like that..

  • @bara3858
    @bara3858 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Man you're just cool and chill,no music just talking like in a normal human interaction, you're awesome man keep it up

  • @justinjohnson6699
    @justinjohnson6699 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos man, keep them coming!

  • @Mark-yb1sp
    @Mark-yb1sp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent narration as always.👍🏻

  • @Kastev30
    @Kastev30 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Steve I have you to thank for getting me into MRE's as a hobby now. 2 years ago the TH-cam Algorithm just decided to recommend me your videos, and I had NEVER watched a recommended video before as they usually weren't what I was interested in. But through some strange twist of fate, I started watching and got hooked. It had reminded me of this fictional survival book I had read as a kid in 5th grade that had captivated me... I don't remember ANYTHING about that book except for this scene of a person trapped on top of this mountain with only a couple MRE's and how he had to wait for rescue while managing his supplies. I was in awe at how the MRE was described as having toilet paper, tabasco, hot cocoa, matches, chewing gum, crackers and all sorts of other things. I was just completely intrigued by how cool I thought that was at my young age but as the years went by I had forgotten about my passing interest in MRE's.
    Now, although I don't have the funds to "collect" MRE's on anywhere near a scale you do, I've thoroughly enjoyed sampling MRE's from a multitude of different nations and have even experimented with trying some late 80's/early 90's American MRE's as well as some WW2 canned peanut butter that was dated 1943! Everyone I talk to seems to be insane, including my uncle who's retired Air Force, but for some reason I just enjoy eating MRE's. They don't mess with my biological septic system like how they do to others, and of course there are some that taste like death itself had transformed himself into the food in question as a way of getting my soul. But, I've had far too many good times than bad times with the MRE's, especially the French RCIR 24 hour ones. That menu with Salmon and Chicken with Couscous is the kind of quality I'd pay at an actual restaurant for!
    I've also developed an addiction for those 90s era Cereal bars they put in the survival kits, or the older ones that used to go actually in the main MRE's. I had found a guy online who was willing to bulk sell me a ton of JUST the bars but I sure did eat them all up over the course of a few months. Now I just need to figure out how to get more of them...

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Jman thanks so much man for your awesome comment. This was the goal from day one, get new folks into the amazing MRE/Ration hobby. So glad YT recommended these vids to ya and you watched em, going down that proverbial rabbit hole. It is a limitless rabbit hole it seems - a lifetime's worth at least! Sounds like a super cool book too by the way - wish I knew what the title was!
      Man that's awesome I've never tried peanut butter that old yet - nice score. And yep.. folks will think you're crazy for loving this - but don't worry about all of that. It's a passion they aren't willing to understand but that's alright. More food for us! The French RCIR is indeed some quality chow - probably some of the best. Love that chicken & couscous as well!
      Hahah nice you scored big time on a lot of those old school oatmeal cookie bars - man those things are gold! Hopin ya find more - if you do and there are too many for ya to buy, lemme know I want in on the action! haaha!
      Alright cool, see ya! -steve

    • @davidchen6928
      @davidchen6928 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jebus, how long did you spend on typing this.

    • @edrenajones5960
      @edrenajones5960 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was scoffed at in the US Army in the 70’s for liking the ham ‘n eggs C ration. And we got smokes! So get killed one way or another.

  • @lezardvaleth2304
    @lezardvaleth2304 3 ปีที่แล้ว +252

    "It'll be a miracle if anything is consumable in this"
    Me: Oh, that's a pity, guess it'll be a short video, at least he won't put any of that horrid crap in his mouth
    _sees video duration : almost 3 quarters of an hour_
    *_Me: oh no_*

    • @alastairward2774
      @alastairward2774 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Steve's stomach; "Here we go again."

    • @lezardvaleth2304
      @lezardvaleth2304 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@alastairward2774 This is the real Halloween scare movie

  • @davidmarshall7752
    @davidmarshall7752 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of your finest presentations ever, particularly the on-camera monologues.

  • @jay9384
    @jay9384 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Steves vids and winter camping videos bring me peace.

  • @corzinejm
    @corzinejm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    i love him getting in front of the camera and sharing his knowledge and almost having a sudo conversation with us its new and made this video really interesting in my personal opinion. Steve you my friend are awesome

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Thanks so much Jason, I'm so glad you enjoyed that part. Hope ya have a great evening

  • @jakobhansen6889
    @jakobhansen6889 3 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    KIlled me when cut right before hitting the spoon on the glass.
    Why did you do that to me, Steve?! Why did you deprive us of your spoon/glass music?!

  • @carmelomedina9923
    @carmelomedina9923 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep them coming I always enjoy the videos 🤘

  • @barrymantelli8011
    @barrymantelli8011 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    the Grand Finale was an absolutely perfect metaphor for the ration. wonderful video. ❤

  • @WhyDoBabiesStareAtMe
    @WhyDoBabiesStareAtMe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    "There is absolutely no way."
    Seconds later...

  • @yoser30
    @yoser30 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Nobody explains a testing like Steve. You almost feel like your tasting it with him. LEGEND.

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Tasting some of this stuff so you don't have to! Like those Gomez biscuits.. oof!

  • @attilarza2488
    @attilarza2488 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fukin love this channel man, opening box of history, a weird nostalgic feel to it

  • @qvx91977
    @qvx91977 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep up the good work. Love these videos

  • @ihateyoufyad
    @ihateyoufyad 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    The best part of the comment section is seeing Steve lovingly reply “nice” to the commenters.
    One of the few you tubers I look forward to new videos from, can’t believe I’ve been watching you so long and grow so much and still be so humble

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      Hey Dio! Cookin some late night dinner over here and back at the laptop replyin to some of the folks here. Hope you had a fun & Happy Halloween and see ya next week! Got 2 more vids ready and spacing them out a bit this time. Alright cool, see ya!

    • @matthillfromcollege4109
      @matthillfromcollege4109 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      What’s for dinner over there

    • @sehvehn7955
      @sehvehn7955 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Probably 1800's pizza MRE

    • @icantthinkofaname15
      @icantthinkofaname15 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sehvehn7955 I don't think they had pizza in the 1800s.....?

    • @ihateyoufyad
      @ihateyoufyad 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@icantthinkofaname15 If they did, rest assured our guy Steve would have one for us to get out on a tray

  • @oldesertguy9616
    @oldesertguy9616 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Don't ever change, Steve. And please don't get botulism for our sake.

  • @Warui88
    @Warui88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I have friends who won't eat foods that have touched each other on a plate and Steve is eating 40 year old rancid food.

  • @vanessgerminaro8321
    @vanessgerminaro8321 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    “Probably should’ve broken it up a little bit more,
    But,
    Y’know
    You only live twice” - Steve you never disappoint

  • @leefromoakville3810
    @leefromoakville3810 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I don’t know why but I love when Steve slaps around his rations.

    • @skeetsmcgrew3282
      @skeetsmcgrew3282 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Aww yes MRE Daddy

    • @applegal3058
      @applegal3058 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@skeetsmcgrew3282 Hahaha! OMG, too funny!

    • @1jarhead100
      @1jarhead100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just the tip😂😂👀

    • @applegal3058
      @applegal3058 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@1jarhead100 I know, I heard that too lol

  • @neikiv8843
    @neikiv8843 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    That coffee sent him on a 10 min monologue. 😄 must be really good

  • @jecejka
    @jecejka 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I can’t help but think that Steve liked playing with his food as a kid.

  • @roxylalondevantas
    @roxylalondevantas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "oh that's TERRIBLE! lemme just try a little bit -" never change, steve, never change