# Say U.N.C.L.E.

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-u-n-c-l-e/712453>\
**Category:** Cafe Society\
**Created:** [February 12, 2015, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-u-n-c-l-e/712453 "2015-02-12T05:20:01Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2015, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-u-n-c-l-e/712453/21 "2015-02-14T15:40:55Z")

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> [@terentii](#):
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> Yes, indeed. The United Network Command for Law and Enforcement was an international organization set up to combat threats like THRUSH:

And they were instrumental in getting the show on the air.

> [@TMFU credits](#):
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> We wish to thank the United Network Command for Law and Enforcement without whose assistance this program would not be possible.

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**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2015, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-u-n-c-l-e/712453/22 "2015-02-14T18:16:52Z")

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> [@lawoot](#):
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> Favorite _Man from U.N.C.L.E._ reference:
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> [from NCIS](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtQAkSH--7M&spfreload=10)

I think Abby once did a split screen or something that showed Ducky and Illya side-by-side.

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**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2015, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-u-n-c-l-e/712453/23 "2015-02-14T18:18:45Z")

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> [@Ranger\_Jeff](#):
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> That Solo usually boinked (implied, off screen, and after the villain was defeated). Napoleon was an even bigger horndog than Jim Kirk. I loved it when he got shot down by Illya.

Remember the episode with Barbara “99” Feldon? I always wondered if he eventually scored with her too. 🆒

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**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2015, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-u-n-c-l-e/712453/24 "2015-02-14T18:47:13Z")

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THRUSH had the neater weapons, though. Yeah, you could add all the stuff to the UNCLE pistol, but the rifle (carbine really)let you shoot someone in the dark!

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**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2015, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-u-n-c-l-e/712453/25 "2015-02-14T19:04:14Z")

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> [@silenus](#):
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> but the rifle (carbine really)let you shoot someone in the dark!

Spooks after my own heart!

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