What are some of the funniest royal marine stories you know?
In a military drill, a Royal Marine was supposed to be stealthily approaching an 'enemy' position. However, he didn't notice a small ditch and tumbled right into it, making a rather loud noise. His attempt to quickly get out and continue the mission in a stealthy way was so clumsy that it became a hilarious story shared among the troops.
What are some of the funniest marine stories you know?
There's a story of a mermaid statue in a harbor. Some seagulls thought it was a real mermaid and would perch on it all day. They seemed to be waiting for it to move or do something. It was really hilarious.
What are some of the funniest marine life stories you know?
I know a story about a manta ray that liked to follow boats. It would swim right under the boats and do flips, as if it was showing off. The passengers on the boat were always amused by its antics. Manta rays are usually so graceful, but this one had a real sense of playfulness that made it a really funny sight.
What are some of the funniest marine recruit stories you've heard?
Well, there was a recruit who was given the task of cleaning the rifles. He accidentally sprayed the cleaning solution all over himself instead of on the rifle. He smelled like a chemical factory for the rest of the day. It was quite a sight.
What are some of the funniest US Marine stories you've heard?
I heard about a Marine who was so tired during a long march that he started marching in his sleep. His buddies had to guide him to keep him from walking into bushes or tripping over things. It was hilarious to watch.
What are some of the funniest marine corps stories you've heard?
In a barracks, a marine decided to play a prank on his roommate. He put a fake snake in his bed. When the roommate saw it, he jumped so high and screamed. The whole barracks had a great time laughing about it later. Marines like to have some light - hearted fun among themselves. And this kind of prank is quite common. They know how to keep the mood lively even in the tough military environment.
Can you share some funny royal marine stories?
One funny story is about a Royal Marine who was doing a training exercise in a very muddy field. He slipped and ended up face - first in the mud right in front of his sergeant. Instead of getting scolded, the sergeant couldn't help but laugh at the comical sight of the marine covered head - to - toe in mud.
What are some of the funniest Royal Navy stories you've heard?
A Royal Navy ship was doing a routine inspection. One of the sailors was tasked with showing the inspector around the engine room. In his nervousness, he gave all the wrong names for the equipment. His blunders made the whole inspection a rather comical affair. Well, in the end, he learned all the correct names, but the story remained as a funny memory on the ship.
What are some of the funniest maritime stories you know?
There was a captain who had a parrot on his ship. The parrot would mimic the captain's orders. One day, when the captain shouted 'All hands on deck!', the parrot repeated it so many times that all the sailors were running around in circles not knowing which 'order' was the real one. It led to a lot of chaos and laughter on the ship.
What are some of the funniest dental stories you know?
A man went to the dentist with a toothache. When the dentist checked, he found a small piece of popcorn kernel stuck between his teeth for weeks. The man had no idea how it got there. It was really funny.
What are some of the funniest snowman stories you know?
I heard of a snowman that was built near a pond. A duck came along and thought the snowman was a new kind of strange 'creature'. The duck waddled around the snowman quacking in confusion, which was quite hilarious.