Seal joke

Sam the legendary OSC's legendary seal joke: Two seals are in a bathtub full of waaaaaaaaaaarm Crisco. One turns to the other and says, "Hey, could you pass the soap?" TO WHICH the other replies, "What do I look like, a TYPEWRITER?".

This is possibly one of the most amazing jokes EVER. Yes, it does make sense, but you'll have to figure it out for yourselves. No, it's not just funny because it doesn't make sense. It has a purpose in life. There are those who are unenlightened and will lead you astray by saying that it isn't supposed to make sense. If anyone ever says this to you, laugh, for they do not have the wisdom required to realize the meaning of the joke.

WARNING: Do not ask English Steve for the explanation. He will not tell you. Instead, he will complicate it even more by adding yet another joke of the same genre. It is as follows:

Two penguins are in a bathtub full of water. One turns to the other and says, "Hey, could you pass the soap?" TO WHICH the other replies, "What do I look like, a REFRIDGERATOR?"

This joke also makes sense. If you figure out the explanation for one, the other becomes somewhat obvious.