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Not so Jolly Roger

No doubt ye know about the rash o’ pirate attacks in the last several months. They’ve been robbin’ an’ plunderin’ to their hearts’ content–except for when the U.S. Navy shoots them. In any case, these pirates be givin’ pirates a bad name, so says Cap’n Slappy, one o’ the founders o’ International Talk Like A Pirate Day.

He said that these pirates have little or nothin’ to do with the free-wheelin’, rebellious, swasbucklin’ pirates we all know and love. Instead they should be called terrorists or sea-thugs.

Now, technically, the Somali pirates be the real definition o’ pirates, but Cap’n Slappy has a point. Can ye imagine Jack Sparrow with an AK-47?

How To: Celebrate International Talk Like A Pirate Day

Avast, me hearties: tomorrow be International Talk Like A Pirate Day! Ye savvy?

If you didn’t understand the previous sentence, then you’re woefully unprepared for The Guys’ favorite day of the year. Every September 19th, the world takes a breather from the Queen’s English and says, “You know what? I’m tired of this whack modern inflection, yo. Let’s kick it old school, son–Elizabeth I-style!”

The last thing we’d want is for a SeriouslyGuys reader to look like a chump at work or school tomorrow, so we’ve put together this guide on how to celebrate International Talk Like A Pirate Day. Continue reading How To: Celebrate International Talk Like A Pirate Day