It might tickle you to know that Sea Daddy, though first known in English in 1899, was derived from a literal translation of the Dutch “zeevader”. The Dutch have used it for an old salt mentoring a new starter since at least 1672 and still used it in the 20th century.
Re: okay for a moment I thought it was JFJ and wheels are now turning
*in the wardroom* *2nd course* JFJ: So there I was, totally overpowered by these tiny men… FRMC: *dead-eyed stare* *thinking* Not this fucking story again…Jopson, hear my silent plea for more booze. *3 hours later* JFJ: Of course, in contrast, these particular fellows were massively tall… FRMC: *climbs into whiskey bottle*
*3 years later* JFJ: MISTER HICKEY, PRIVATE PILKINGTON UNTIE ME, YOU TINY, TINY MEN!
If you’re in trouble he will save the day He’s brave and he’s fearless come what may Without him the mission would go astray
He’s Arnold, Arnold, Arnold Rimmer Without him life would be much grimmer He’s handsome, trim, and no-one slimmer He will never need a Zimmer
Ask Arnold, Arnold, Arnold Rimmer More reliable than a garden strimmer He’s never been mistaken for Yul Brynner He’s not bald and his head doesn’t glimmer
Master of the wit and the repartee His command of space directives is uncanny How come he’s such a genius? Don’t ask me
Ask Arnold, Arnold, Arnold Rimmer He’s also a fantastic swimmer And if you play your cards right Then he just might come around for dinner
He’s Arnold, Arnold, Arnold Rimmer No rhymes left now apart from quimmer I hope they fade us out before we get to shlimmer Fade out you stupid brimmer
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