TIL that the Royal Navy has had 10 ships named HMS Beaver, and none of them sank

Okay, here’s my “Joke Poo” version, playing off the same comedic structure:

Joke Poo: The Compost Concern

TIL that my local community garden has designated 12 plots solely for growing zucchini and none of them have produced any vegetables.

This means that nobody in the community has given a zucchini about the zucchini.

Alright, let’s break down this joke and see what we can do with it.

Dissection:

• Core Concept: The joke revolves around a double entendre. It uses the name of a ship, HMS Beaver, and leverages the slang term “go down on,” to create a sexual innuendo.
• Humor Type: This is a classic example of wordplay and suggestive humor. The surprise comes from the unexpected shift in meaning.
• Key Elements:
  • HMS Beaver: A specific ship name (or series of ship names)
  • “Go Down On”: A common slang phrase with a literal and sexual meaning.
  • The Royal Navy: The institution involved.
  • The Statement “None of them sank”: Used to create the joke.

Enrichment & New Humor:

Given the information that “none of them sank,” and playing on the Royal Navy theme, here’s a ‘TIL’ (Today I Learned) and a related observation:

TIL: The Royal Navy has had 10 ships named HMS Beaver, and none of them sank. In fact, some served in crucial roles in wars and conflicts!

Observation: Given the Beaver’s unsinkable record, you’d think they’d use it as a recruitment slogan: “Join the Royal Navy, aboard the HMS Beaver! You’ll never go down… in flames.”
New Joke Idea

Why was the HMS Beaver the most popular ship in the Royal Navy during shore leave?

Because everyone wanted to explore her decks.

Another possible Observation:

It’s ironic that a ship named HMS Beaver would have a spotless reputation. Given the slang term, you’d expect some splashy scandals. Perhaps the Royal Navy implemented a “No ‘Going Down On’ the Beaver” policy to avoid any PR disasters.