Random note: When I hear the word "penetrate", especially in some manly british or australian accent, excites me somewhat. I mean, not excite in that way. I assure you I'm not gay.

Quite some time ago there was this documentary on Discovery channel called "The Ultimate Tank". Here are some quotes from the show:

"As we can see, for the piece of steel armor sloped at 30 degrees, the bullet was embedded in the armour. *pauses a while* But no penetration."

"However, the military has invented something that can even penetrate through sloping armour: the shaped charge." (The way he said "the shaped charge" was like how cool lah! Man I want a shaped charge.)

"He realised he was on his way to something big. The explosive reactive armour."

"The shaped charge has completely penetrated through all the layers of steel plates, whereas for the one with the explosive reactive armour, the last three plates are left intact. *pauses a while* No penetration." (Nvm I still want a shaped charge... explosive reactive armour is not exactly good for the health of infantry... even when used properly)

I think that episode used the word "penetrate" more than 10 times lah!

That word is one of a kind.

And I want a shaped charge.