Boss: Who made the coffee this morning?
Underling, defensively: Why?
Navy Yard
Washington, DC
Archive for the ‘The Military’ Category
Hey, Don’t Stereotype Us Based on What We Put in Our Mouths
Seaman, next to air force guys: I love Dick’s! (pause) The restaurant, that is.
Airman: We always knew there was something about you seamen.
San Antonio, Texas
Overheard by: I like them too.
Especially You, Rico
Old drone: I’m not computer suave‑y like you all…
Navy Yard
Washington, DC
They Couldn’t Find Enough Four-Fingered Actors for the Live-Action Version
Coworker #1: How was The Simpsons Movie?
Coworker #2: Pretty good.
Coworker #1: It’s not the cartoon version, is it?
Coworker #2: Uhh… Yeah.
Navy Yard
Washington, DC
The “Don’t Ask? Do Tell!” Policy
Male naval officer (over speakerphone): Do you need me to come over there?
Male naval office #2 (two cubicles down): No, sir, I just got it up. Everything’s fine.
Male naval officer (over speakerphone): Well, let me know if you need help and I’ll send someone over.
Male naval office #2 (two cubicles down): Roger that, sir.
Pacific Fleet Headquarters
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Overheard by: Just a lowly contractor
Okay, People, You Are to Cease Using the Austin Powers Films in Management Training
Underling: Is that what you need?
Boss: I was asking for a shark with laser beams, and I got a manatee with flashlights? Thanks.
Kadena Air Base
Okinawa, Japan
Overheard by: R U Shittin’ Me
9AM Back to Work
Co-worker #1: Oh, I’m so glad you are here.
Co-worker #2: Why?
Co-worker #1: Because I got my hand stuck in the hole.
6 Campus Drive
Parsippany, New Jersey
11AM Installation
Soldier #1 is walking around slapping people on the ass with a length of stainless steel hydraulic line.
*swat!*
Soldier #1: You like that, dontcha bitch? You want some more?
Soldier #2: Oh yeah, give it to me papi!
*loud swat*
Soldier #2: OW!! [brief pause] Yeah, that was good…
Soldier #1: You want another one?
Soldier #2: Not yet, papi, I gotta go get the Crisco and rub it on my ass first.
Soldier #1: You have 5 minutes.
Bldg 2411‑B
Fortt Eustis, Virginia
Overheard by: Jason Grier
Let’s All Brush Up on Our Speakerphone Etiquette
IT guy on phone: Be ready when I get home.
(clicks it to speakerphone)
IT guy’s wife: Well, that is fine but I did not put the butt plug in the freezer yet.
IT guy: (clicks speaker phone off) Hey! Sorry, I know you hate the speakerphone…
Naval Base
Pensacola, Florida
My Career Is in Your Tiny Hands
Navy commander to his three-year old who’s locked herself in the connecting bathroom again: Susie*, open this door at once! I command you!
Visiting officer’s quarters, Tachikawa Air Force base
Tokyo
Japan
