A stern old Sergeant Major attended a glamorous gala filled with beautiful young models.
As he stood quietly by himself, one of the women approached him with a friendly smile.
“Excuse me, Sergeant Major, why so serious? Is something bothering you?”
“Negative, ma’am,” he replied. “Just my nature.”
She noticed the impressive medals on his uniform.
“Wow! Looks like you’ve seen plenty of action!”
“Yes, ma’am. Quite a lot.”
Hoping to make him loosen up, she smiled flirtatiously.
“You know, you really should relax and enjoy life a little!”
The Sergeant Major simply nodded, maintaining his serious expression.
Finally, she leaned closer and whispered,
“Tell me something… when was the last time you had a little romantic fun?”
Without hesitation, he replied,
“1955.”
The woman gasped.
“1955?! Oh, you poor man! That’s far too long!”
Feeling sympathetic, she took his hand and led him to a private room.
A little while later, as they lay together, she smiled in amazement.
“Well, you sure haven’t forgotten anything since 1955!”
The Sergeant Major looked at her, confused.
“Well, I sure hope not…”
“It’s only 2130 now!”