Saturday, September 19, 2020

September 19 - National Talk Like A Pirate Day

 

Happy International Talk Like A Pirate Day! Alright ye cowardly swabs, Aaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrgh


As you are out and about on September 19, don’t be surprised if you hear people saying, “Ahoy, matey,” “Avast,” “Aye, Aye Capt’n,” “Land ho!” and many other pirate-like phrases. 


When ordering your coffee in the drive-thru, ask if they have change for a gold doubloon. Try testing your pirate language out at the library when asking for the location of Treasure Island.  


The pirate language always fares well in rough seas. Settle a debate with “I’m right or I’ll walk the plank!” It's a far better solution than resorting to swashbuckling...or keelhauling. 


When the boss gives you a new project, “Aye, aye, Capt’n,” is the correct response. However, beware calling the boss any frothy names, such as a "rapscallion" or "lily-livered bilge rat". 


The goal of the day is not to lose your job and have it be lost to Davy Jones locker. 


To polish your pirate persona, practice the swagger, limp or squint of a scurvy buccaneer. Long days on the high seas give pirates unique qualities. 


HOW TO OBSERVE 


Yo ho ho and anchor’s away! Fly the the Jolly Roger! Any and all landlubbers, find your sea legs and a barrel o’ rum. Feel free to join in anytime with your own version of piratical slang.  


Master it, and you can face today with a smile on your face and a parrot on your shoulder...if that’s your thing. Learn more on how to talk like a pirate by visiting the website below: 


Use #TalkLikeAPirateDay to share on social media. 


Educators, visit the National Day Calendar® Classroom for projects all year long – including talking like a pirate! 


HISTORY 


Americans John Baur and Mark Summers (aka Ol’ Chumbucket and Cap’n Slappy) of Albany, Oregon created this international day on June 6, 1995. 


Visit the link below for the entire story! 


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