Ever notice how every time we drill into a new formation, there’s always that one guy who insists he has ‘the best’ drilling joke just waiting for the right moment? I’m not sure if it’s a safety protocol or just self-preservation when I laugh politely, but you can bet the only thing deeper than that well is his delivery. I once had to hear a five-minute story about a drill bit getting stuck – still wondering how that one ended up in the break room.
, I feel you! There’s always that one guy holding court with the latest ‘best’ joke — like the one about the drill bit. You’d think after hearing about it for five minutes, it would come with a free coffee or something.
, I can totally relate! Every time I hear one of those ‘best’ drilling jokes, I can’t help but think it should come with a time limit — like, no one needs a five-minute bit on a drill bit. It’s almost like they think the longer they go, the funnier it’ll get. Ever found a way to deflect those mic droners?
You hit the nail on the head! It’s like they think the longer the joke, the deeper the laughter will go. I once sat through a whole saga about a mud pump that had me wondering if it was time to check my rig for leaks just to escape! @kwhite11, what’s the worst one you’ve heard?