Ront53 Loc: Maryland

This may have been around before...




You just have to appreciate this one. Young people forget that we old people had a career before we retired...


Charley, a new retiree-greeter at Wal-Mart, just couldn't seem to get to work on time. Every day he was 5, 10, 15 minutes late. But he was a good worker, really tidy, clean-shaven, sharp-minded and a real credit to the company and obviously demonstrating their "Older Person Friendly" policies.

One day the boss called him into the office for a talk.

"Charley, I have to tell you, I like your work ethic, you do a bang-up job when you finally get here; but your being late so often is quite bothersome."

Yes, I know boss, and I am working on it."

"Well good, you are a team player. That's what I like to hear”.

"Yes sir, I understand your concern and I will try harder”.

Seeming puzzled, the manager went on to comment, “I know you're retired from the Armed Forces. What did they say to you there if you showed up in the morning late so often?"

The old man looked down at the floor, then smiled. He chuckled quietly, then said with a grin,

"They usually saluted and said, Good morning, Admiral, can I get your coffee, sir”?




One of my favorite stories, ever!

JAW Loc: LA

Wasn't expecting that.

tlbuljac Loc: Oklahoma

that's a good one...I like it :thumbup: :thumbup:

Croce Loc: Earth

I'm not quite certain why but that story brings a tear to my eye. Makes me want to give Charley a hug.

EdJ0307 Loc: out west someplace

Like I said the last time I saw this one, I don't think a retired Navy Admiral would take a job as a Walmart greeter. Actually, I know he wouldn't. So the joke loses something right there. Do you know how much a retired Admiral's pension is? I don't know either, but you can be sure it's a bunch. He could buy and sell Walmart greeters. That's my take, anyway.

DougW Loc: SoCal

Sometimes the outflow is greater than inflow,
Than sometimes you just need something to do around people.

DennisK Loc: Pickle City,Illinois

You must be a young person (did you even read the first sentence of this post?) You wouldn't get it,so just keep your uninformed opinions to yourself please.

EdJ0307 Loc: out west someplace

No I'm definitely am not a young person (and yes I did read the first sentence). Sorry I screwed up your joke and I didn't think it was funny. But I did think it was stupid. If this is "One of my favorite stories, ever!" then I don't think that is saying too much about you.

jjwright71 Loc: Lubbock,Tx

yep my 10%rs are at work ,HAR!

Ront53 Loc: Maryland

The only thing stupid here is you, for not realizing it is a JOKE presented as a true funny story.

DennisK Loc: Pickle City,Illinois

I didn't post any of what you accuse me of.I just think it has meaning,and if you don't know what that is,then it would be sad to be you.
Also,I didn't see it as a joke.

Ront53 Loc: Maryland

You are exactly correct. A joke may be too strong of a word. Humerous situation and the surprise on the supervisor is worth a laugh and what he would have said next.

PrairieSeasons Loc: Red River of the North

I actually thought it was quite funny. I've met more than one senior officer who thought quite highly of himself and quite condescendingly of others. This story made me smile thinking of them.

DennisK Loc: Pickle City,Illinois

ummmm I think you missed something. He didn't offer these quotes until his super asked him the pertinent question.

EdJ0307 Loc: out west someplace

I see the error or my ways. After re-reading the joke, I mean humorous situation, I now see that it is very, very funny. Ha, ha, ha. Has to be the greatest joke of all time. Can you imagine walking into Walmart and seeing Dwight Eisenhower, Douglas MacArthur, Bull Halsey or Norman Schwarzkopf greeting you at the door making $7.00 per hour. Funn-nny. Ha, ha, ha. Forget generals and admirals, what about the Commander In Chief. Can't you just see Obama as a greeter, or Reagan, Eisenhower (again), FDR. Yes, sir, best joke ever. Ha, ha, ha. Can't stop laughing now that I see the humor in it. Ha, ha, ha.
P.S. I don't remember accusing you of anything. I do recall you calling me stupid, however.
DennisK wrote: "The only thing stupid here is you. . ."
I may have said the joke was stupid but I didn't say you were.