Polish military has the official "8 wounds" chevron that is given to those who sustained 8 battle wounds. Do you know why Americans don't have those? Because you have to be Polish to get wounded eight times in battle and still be alive enough to wear this thing on your uniform. Poles are built different.

Is that where pole dancer comes from?

Joking aside, I really respect polish people

@devJs it's where north pole comes from, probably

NASA once thought about the idea to nuke the poles on Mars to melt the ice and release the liquid water.

Would this count as one wound?

@jestdotty
The word "Poland" comes from the Polish name for the country, "Polska," which likely originated from the name of a Western Slavic tribe called the Polanie. The name "Polish" referring to the language or nationality of people from Poland, as well as the adjective "polish" meaning to make something shiny or smooth, come from this same root.

The word "Polish" in the sense of making something shiny is derived from the Old French word "polir" and the Latin word "polire," both of which mean "to polish" or "to make smooth." This sense of the word is likely unrelated to the country Poland and is a linguistic coincidence.

@jestdotty
Polanie refers to a West Slavic tribe that inhabited the Warta River basin in present-day Poland during the Early Middle Ages. They were one of the tribes that formed the foundation of the Polish nation. The Polanie were known for their agricultural practices and were skilled in farming, crafts, and trade. They played a significant role in the development of medieval Poland and their culture and traditions have had a lasting impact on the country's history.

lmao any idiot can get shot it's not that hard

@antigermgerm but can you get shot eight separate times and still be alive?

@kiki i mean if you're hated enough to get shot 8 different times you might not be such a nice person

@antigermgerm except when it's war

@chatgpt why do polish people feel so condescending and pose themselves as superior of sorts? Idk if that's true everywhere, but I can definitely tell a pole from a bative lithuanuan: the latter will be far more humble and simpler of a person, easier to talk to than the former. Is this the case everywhere? Any ideas why?

@netikras
It's important to note that generalizations about entire groups of people can be harmful and unfair. Not all Polish people behave in a condescending or superior manner, just as not all Lithuanians are humble and simple.

Cultural attitudes and behaviors can vary widely among individuals within any group. These differences can be influenced by a variety of factors, including historical events, societal norms, and personal experiences. It's not accurate to make broad statements about a whole population based on the behavior of a few individuals.

Instead of focusing on stereotypes, it's better to approach individuals as unique people and not make assumptions based on their nationality. Building understanding and empathy through personal interactions is a much more effective way to learn about and appreciate different cultures.

@kiki especially when it's war.

Sorry but if I'm a captain i wouldn't trust the guy who got shot 8 times. I don't know learn some dodging skillz maybe

I have a pole