I was sitting around a table with a bunch of fellow soldiers, shootin’ the breeze because we don’t actually ever do our jobs. I’m not sure what the topic at hand was (I suspect when I brought up the hypothetical scenario of packing up your entire life and moving to Mars if given the chance), but the group of us were having a lively conversation.
Now, if you’ve been around my site long enough, you’ve probably gathered I like to make jokes, although they’re rarely ever planned out, most just blurted out while in the moment. One of the younger soldiers had apparently taken quite a liking to my random and sporadic humor.
Younger soldier: You might be the wittiest person I have ever known
Me: Well then you know a bunch of dumbasses
The look on his face was a mixture of trying to figure out if he should laugh, while also evaluating the accuracy of the statement
Younger soldier: