Papou Insists Turks Invented Drone Warfare Due To Its Inherently Dishonourable Nature

ERROL PARKER | Editor-at-large | Contact

A Flight Path District grandfather has stunned his family at last night's dinner table by deploying a rare exception to his lifelong claim that Greeks invented most things enjoyed around the world, confirming that drone warfare must be Turkish due to its inherently dishonourable nature.

Yianni Pappas, a 76-year-old retired unlicensed builder, made the assessment while his sons discussed news coverage of recent drone incidents in Dubai, immediately identifying the tactical approach as inconsistent with Greek military tradition.

"Alexander the Great, he fight face to face, worldwide," explained Mr Pappas.

"Spartans, they fight face to face. Even in Cyprus in 74, we fight the Turk face to face."

"This thing?" he continued, pointing at the television in the adjacent lounge room.

"This is Turkish. Hiding behind machine, pressing button like video game. No honour."

The Cyprus veteran has spent his 50 years in Australia claiming Greek origins for everything from democracy to tax evasion to cricket, making his sudden attribution of a technology to Türkiye all the more notable.

"Greeks invent aeroplane, Greeks invent helicopter, Greeks even invent the jump jet," Mr Pappas explained to his real estate agent sons.

"But this drone coward business? Ottoman."

When one son noted that the US had pioneered modern drone technology, Mr Pappas closed his eyes in mock agoncy and shook his head.

"Americans just copy. But the idea of fighting without honour, without looking man in the eye? This is Turkish philosophy. Same people who invade Cyprus with tanks and rockets while we have a hunting rifle."

Mr Pappas went on to note that he is excited for ANZAC Day next month, as he feels its an important celebration of keeping the Turks accountable.

More to come.