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.
Five cannibals were employed by the Navy in World War II to be translators during one of the island campaigns in the Pacific.
When the Commanding Admiral of the task force welcomed the cannibals, he said, “You’re all part of our team now. We will compensate you well for your services, and you can eat any of the rations that the Sailors eat. So please don’t indulge yourselves by eating a Sailor.”
The cannibals looked at each other, then promised the Admiral.
Four weeks later, the Admiral returned and said, “You’re all working hard. I’m very satisfied with all of you.” The Admiral’s voice changed. “However, one of our Chiefs is missing. Do any of you know what happened to him?”
The cannibals all shook their heads, “No.”
After the Admiral left, the leader of the cannibals turned to the others and said, “Which of you idiots ate the Chief?”
A hand raised hesitantly, to which the leader of the cannibals angrily replied, “You fool! For four weeks we’ve been eating Ensigns, Lieutenants, Lieutenant Commanders, and even one Commander, and no one noticed anything.
“Then YOU had to go and eat a Chief.”