March 27, 2026March 26, 2026 by zbicyclist Barking Orders? CIDU Carpe Diem, Niklas Eriksson 4 Comments Ian C sends this in: “I’ve Googled “the Admiral’s dog” but found nothing that would make this funny.” Related
I think the Admiral’s dog gets to stick his head out the window (or would that be port?) to enjoy the breeze, just like any dog gets to do in a car.
Thanks guero, that makes sense. I suppose I was overthinking it and looking for an allusion that was never there.
Then there’s the line from The Irish Rover: “The whole of the crew was just down to two: ‘twas meself and the Captain’s old dog.”
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I think the Admiral’s dog gets to stick his head out the window (or would that be port?) to enjoy the breeze, just like any dog gets to do in a car.
It’s a trope on “Dogs always stick their heads out the window”. On an Aircraft Carrier
Thanks guero, that makes sense. I suppose I was overthinking it and looking for an allusion that was never there.
Then there’s the line from The Irish Rover: “The whole of the crew was just down to two: ‘twas meself and the Captain’s old dog.”