Wanna shiver me timbers?
For approximately one 365th (and a quarter?) of the population, September 19th every year marks the anniversary of when other people give them presents, and something else that happened years ago that they can't remember. If they are lucky they also get presents around the end of december and depending on their paternal or maternal status; on another day. For those of us who aren't presently gifted (like that one?) September 19th still holds special appeal for another reason- well... with a little imagination and if you're that way inclined.
Sit down and read this next line slowly.
September 19th is International Talk Like a Pirate Day
No, you are probably not mistaken, that is what you just read. But just incase, take a deep breath, go back and read that last line again.
I probably won't need to spend time explaining the intricacies of the International Talk Like a Pirate Day concept so go straight to the print ready pdf of the British official talk like a pirate day poster.
Ok it's a pain writing out 'International Talk like a pirate day' so Im just just going to refer to the day as ITLAP.
If nothing else, you have to read the pirate pickup lines. " Avast, me proud beauty! Wanna know why my Roger be so Jolly? " - one in ten rule?
For those who think that buccaneer lingo is limited to alot of "arrr"s first stop should be the language page of the British ITLAP site. Of special note is the very useful cautionary advice on use of the word 'wench' which is not to be used "...around a lady who be stronger than ye." - word
For the more tragically hip amongst my three or four readers this maybe a good time of year to turn your trendy IPOD into a pirate radio station? Just think of it as your chance to educate the world with your superior knowledge of music that doesn't suck. Actually Ipods are cool and I would REALLY like one. Shameless plug... can some rich corporate fat cat please sponsor this site and give me one? Or can everyone just click on the fascinating links at the top and bottom of this page because after approximately 200 x 500 clicks on those ad things I might have the cash for one!?
Ok be honest, we've all taken one of those joke tests to work out your porn name, well now is your chance to work out your pirate name. Once you get over the fact that it is just another one of these quiz things (what else were you going to do with the next 5 minutes - work?) this one is actually entertaining. I especially like the question "Do others consider you charming?" to which I ticked answer "Phrases like "the pants off" have been known to apply." - actually this is all turning totally pants.
Now here comes the gravy. If my ramblings have somehow stired the dormant pirate afficionado in you, then you must read the official (four pages long) write-up on why pirates are cool. Ok I only skimmed the first page and gave up (I concentration not good) but there is at least a little chuckle factor in there?
so umm... "Ahoy ye squiffy scallywags, I'll see ye all at Glenn's birthday/preITLAP party for enough grog that we be loaded to the gunwales. I hope there is a fathom of lasses there and If ye don't go, ye be a son of a biscuit eater!"?
Sit down and read this next line slowly.
September 19th is International Talk Like a Pirate Day
No, you are probably not mistaken, that is what you just read. But just incase, take a deep breath, go back and read that last line again.
I probably won't need to spend time explaining the intricacies of the International Talk Like a Pirate Day concept so go straight to the print ready pdf of the British official talk like a pirate day poster.
Ok it's a pain writing out 'International Talk like a pirate day' so Im just just going to refer to the day as ITLAP.
If nothing else, you have to read the pirate pickup lines. " Avast, me proud beauty! Wanna know why my Roger be so Jolly? " - one in ten rule?
For those who think that buccaneer lingo is limited to alot of "arrr"s first stop should be the language page of the British ITLAP site. Of special note is the very useful cautionary advice on use of the word 'wench' which is not to be used "...around a lady who be stronger than ye." - word
For the more tragically hip amongst my three or four readers this maybe a good time of year to turn your trendy IPOD into a pirate radio station? Just think of it as your chance to educate the world with your superior knowledge of music that doesn't suck. Actually Ipods are cool and I would REALLY like one. Shameless plug... can some rich corporate fat cat please sponsor this site and give me one? Or can everyone just click on the fascinating links at the top and bottom of this page because after approximately 200 x 500 clicks on those ad things I might have the cash for one!?
Ok be honest, we've all taken one of those joke tests to work out your porn name, well now is your chance to work out your pirate name. Once you get over the fact that it is just another one of these quiz things (what else were you going to do with the next 5 minutes - work?) this one is actually entertaining. I especially like the question "Do others consider you charming?" to which I ticked answer "Phrases like "the pants off" have been known to apply." - actually this is all turning totally pants.
Now here comes the gravy. If my ramblings have somehow stired the dormant pirate afficionado in you, then you must read the official (four pages long) write-up on why pirates are cool. Ok I only skimmed the first page and gave up (I concentration not good) but there is at least a little chuckle factor in there?
so umm... "Ahoy ye squiffy scallywags, I'll see ye all at Glenn's birthday/preITLAP party for enough grog that we be loaded to the gunwales. I hope there is a fathom of lasses there and If ye don't go, ye be a son of a biscuit eater!"?
