01-18-2009, 10:06 PM
Sinister Wrote:Too young for Vietnam... I believe I've heard the expression before, just never cared enough to question it though. I take it from your definition that it refers to seeing something immense and powerful that changes your life? Interesting phrase.The Afterbirth Wrote:Wait, he goes by "Saw"? I'm not quite sure I understand the Saw the elephant phrase... I know a biker that goes by Hacksaw. Scariest motherfucker I've ever met...and I served with some psycho's in Afghanistan.No, he goes by Wheels. Saw the elephant is soldier-speak for front line duty; seeing action up close and personal; killing many gooks. Vietnam veterans.
Look him up at 24HourForums.com and you'll get the drift.