Friday, September 11, 2009

International Talk Like a Pirate Day 2009


Why not? Ye land lubbing bilge rats have sumpin’ agin’ pirates?

Who hasn’t imagined themselves at the wheel of the Black Pearl with their best parrot at their side sailing the Spanish Main in search of booty…, er , bounty?

What began almost a decade ago as a challenge between two friends has grown to see if they could make their friends talk like pirates, has become an international phenomenon.

Can you think of a better way to celebrate an ex-wife’s birthday?

You don’t need a wooden leg, or an eye patch, just a few key phrases. End a sentence with “Arrr!” every now and then and you’re on your way.

Pirates are very social—they are always happy to meet others and share in the romance of the high seas—so be a pirate, seize the day and make all your prisoners talk like pirates!

--Kristen Frame, Compeer Coordinator, has been learning how to tell bilge rats from scurvy dogs

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