Each military branch of the United States has its own cultures, language, and traditions. In the Navy, the Chief Petty Officer serves a dual role as both a technical expert and as a leader; emphasis being more on leadership. There is always a sense of humor that comes from this culture. For the Navy, I find the more ingenious humor typically involves a CPO.
Enjoy this Navy Friday Funny. “Apologies in advance” to my Marine veteran friends…
A retired, old, blind Navy Chief Petty Officer wanders into Marine bar by mistake.
He finds his way to a barstool and orders a shot of Jim Beam.
After sitting there for a bit, he yells out to the bartender, “Hey, Jack. You wanna hear a Marine joke?”
The bar immediately falls absolutely silent.
In a very deep, baritone voice, the man next to him says, “Before you tell that joke, I think it’s only fair, given that you’re blind, that you should know five things.”
The Chief perks up, but only a little.
“One, the bartender is a former Marine with a baseball bat.
“Two, the bouncer is a Marine, active duty.
“Three, I’m a 6-foot 4-inch tall, 225-pound Marine with a black belt in karate.
“Four, the man sitting next to me is a Marine and a professional weight lifter.
“And five, the man to your right is a Marine and a professional wrestler.
“Now, think about that seriously. Do you really wanna tell that Marine joke?”
The blind Navy Chief thinks for a second, shakes his head and mutters, “No… not if I’m gonna have to explain it five times.”