Monday 19 September 2011

Why are pirates called pirates?

As today is International speak like a pirate day I thought I would give some tips on how to be a pirate.

Of course these have all been plundered and plagerised from elsewhere; well I would be no good as pirate if I didn't....

Ye want ta be a true pirate do ye matey? Well, it be more then just talkin funny and wearin' a parot on yer shoulder, yar! Lets be coverin' the most important bits o piracy, so ye may pillage and plunder like a true scoundrel..

A pirate must always wear boots, except for those with peg legs, in which case one boot is acceptable. Flip-flops are totaly inappropriate.

Three-cornered hats, headbands and bandanas are the only acceptable form of headwear allowed. Fedoras, bowler derbies, beanies, baseball caps, cowboy hats, du-rags, Santa hats, mickey ears, ski masks, bike helmets, sombreros, ear muffs, or anything with lace or flowers is not permitted.

Dental hygiene is not a priority. However, should there be occasion, strong rum or saltwater may be used as mouthwash. Anything “minty fresh” is strictly forbidden.

A pirate shall never wear lipstick, nail polish, or three quarter length shorts

Of course, ye need t' sound like a pirate too. After all, if ye talk like toff, ye ain`t a shipmate! Before ye call yersef a seafarin' hearty, memorize these basic pirate phrases:

Ahoy! - This be 'hello'. However, why waste yer time greetin' swabbies when ye ortin' ta be fightin' them?

Aye o' Arrr - "Yes"

Aye aye - A more respectful form o' `aye`, used when addressin' a captain, fer instance. Directly translates t' `yes sir!`

Avast - "Look here, mate!" Used t' get attention.

Landlubber - An insult used to describe a land lover, arrrr.

Shiver me timbers - Originally meant `scary`, as in `that shivers me timbers`, but now can mean almost anythin', me lad.

Because they AAAAAARR !!!! 

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