Bayonets... What are they for again?

I know he had to notice the loooong pause after asking this one..

IR was sprawled back there on his couch watching "We Were Soldiers" when...


IR - "Now, I know bayonet's were used for, ya know, close quarters, but ya think they were used to conserve ammo?"

Me - "........................................................................................................................................................
They were used when you were out of ammo or being overrun. How could you figure on them being used to conserve ammo?"

IR - "Oh.. Well... Ya know... I just thought they may, ya know, be used if you were running low."

Me - "Used for what? Throwing them at the enemy?"

IR - "HEHEHEHEHEHEHEHE-HURPHURPHURP"

Me - *shakes head and goes back to my bidness*