HIH Rerun: Talk Like a Pirate Day
Written by Suzanne on September 16, 2009
September 19th is International Talk Like a Pirate Day, and many of you may not be feeling too piratey yet. No worries! Here are 5 piratical things to help get you in the mood.
1. Pirate Attire
Some of you might want to wear your best Captain hat, while others want to go “modern day pirate” by adding just a wee bit of pirate flair. From belt buckles to pirate inspired swimwear, you can find lots of options at piratemerch.com
2. Pirate Ringtones
Nothing says I’ve changed me life for the day like a new ringtone. Check out these pirate ringtones for your cell, or midi files for your computer by clicking here.
3. Pirate Music
If you’re looking for pirate music, no need to look further than The Pirates Charles. They call themselves pirate rock specialists and I couldn’t agree more. I’ve seen these minstrels live and in person, they really rocked the ship with their pirate presence. Here’s a fan video of The Pirates Charles. If this doesn’t make you kick up yer heels and raise your whiskey high, then you haven’t an ounce of pirate soul.
4. Pirate Drinks
Pirates love to have a bottle in hand while they Arrr and Aye-Five their other mates.
From the popular Captain Morgan fans to the “grog” enthusiasts out there looking for a micro style rum, check out this pirate favorite aptly titled Pirate’s Choice Rum.
For those of you that drink, please drink responsibly. Don’t drink, and board your ship unless a designated driver is behind the helm.
5. Pirate Lingo Lessons
Of course you need some pirate lessons so you can Talk Like a Pirate without being thrown overboard. Take a lesson or two from Cap’n Slappy and Ol Chumbucket, the creators of this international event by going to talklikeapirate.com .
In true Hollywood style we’ll end with these two mates, singing their own pirate tune Savvy! Savvy?
September 17th, 2009 at 9:28 pm
perfect! we are having a cultural day next Friday where this will really come in handy!
September 17th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
Those are great ideas to get everyone in the “pirate spirit” on TLAPD!!!!!
September 24th, 2009 at 9:20 am
Did you see that episode of Wife Swap, or was it Trading Spouses, with the pirate family?? They lived Pirate Day on a daily basis. It was a little over the top but kind of funny. The dad kind of looks like the guy in the lingo video and I wondered if that was him. ?
September 24th, 2009 at 9:22 am
I just researched it and YES it is the same guy!!!! LMAO!
September 24th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
@Mel you beat me to posting back but I see your research served you well. I watched that Wife Swap episode online last year when I stumbled across that info. ;)