UK’s Dirtiest Old Man Turns 112
Henry Allingham, one of the three survivors of World War I still alive in Britain, has just had his 112th birthday. A founding member of the RAF and a veteran of the battles of Jutland, the Somme, and Ypres, Mr. Allingham’s longevity is, by his own admission, the product of years of “cigarettes, whisky and wild women”.
The Commentator salutes Mr. Allingham as an example for us all.
This man is an official Ol’ Polecat.
I take offense to calling my Grandfather the “dirtiest old man”. With all of his accomplishments, I think you could have found a better headline. What he said was in jest and not meant to be taken literally.
Don’t worry Jill, “dirtiest old man” is a compliment. His age is merely overwhelming proof of the anti-aging effects of living like a true man.
Somebody get this guy a Sudsy T-shirt.
Cigarettes do make you live longer… I knew it.
Yeah Carly you’re going to live forever.
My great grandpa smoked cigars until he was 100 and lived to be 106.
“My great grandpa smoked cigars until he was 100 and lived to be 106.”
So clearly you have a six-year life expectancy after you quit. Light up!
boys club
I will live forever, ciggy in mouth.
Ain’t no one complaining.
DAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
you rock dad! keep smoking!
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