How to Talk Like a Pirate
International Talk Like a Pirate Day!
Perhaps you've seen the Pirates of the Caribbean movies (rated PG-13). Maybe you've swashbuckled with your brother or sister. Possibly you've even worn the skull and crossbones on your t-shirts or back-to-school accessories. What more is there for a buccaneer to do? Celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day of course!
Yes, on September 19 each year, you, along with everyone around the world, can annoy entertain your friends by talking like a pirate all day. Are you ready to sail the seven seas? Or should you prepare to walk the plank? See if you can translate these popular pirate sayings.
What does it mean when a pirate says:
- Shiver me timbers!
- X marks the spot
- Ahoy, matey!
- All hands on deck.
- Prepare to walk the plank.
- Aye Aye!
- Yo, ho, blow the man down!
- Heave ho!
- Where’s the poop deck?
- Lily-livered landlubber!
Grab some Pirate Booty (er, the puffed corn treat that is!) and settle down to decipher the above. Remember, your answers don’t have to be exact. Just enough to get the gist of pirate lingo, so you’re prepared to talk like a pirate all day!
Leave your answers in the Comments, and check back next week for answers. Aarrr.
-- Ratha, Stacks Writer
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Comment #1 | Posted by: Hi on September 19, 2011 at 01:41 PM
That's so cool!!!
Comment #2 | Posted by: justaprincess on September 19, 2011 at 02:20 PM
Pretty much:
1. I'm scared! (maybe?)
2. Right here (for on a map)
3. Hello, friend!
4. Everyone gather up and help!
5. Prepare for your death.
6. Yes yes!
7. (don't know, but I think it was part of a song)
8. Pull hard! (or push--for anything heavy)
9. Where's the main deck of the ship?
10. Scaredy land-lover!
Comment #3 | Posted by: stonefairy on September 19, 2011 at 05:18 PM
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Comment #4 | Posted by: brandon on September 20, 2011 at 11:37 AM
so cool
Comment #5 | Posted by: bs on September 20, 2011 at 12:23 PM
that is so cool all the words that pirates mostly say!
Comment #6 | Posted by: pinkdog342 on September 20, 2011 at 08:05 PM
Lol! But where is the yaarrgh, aarrggghhhh!
Comment #7 | Posted by: cherry on September 21, 2011 at 12:33 PM
poop you matey
Comment #8 | Posted by: catcupcake23 on September 21, 2011 at 02:39 PM
this is so cool
Comment #9 | Posted by: calmblue24 on September 21, 2011 at 04:41 PM
ahoy mateys!thats my favourite11hahhahahahhahaha
Comment #10 | Posted by: trixie m on September 22, 2011 at 01:36 PM
i luv pirates of the caribbean!!!!! i have the movies 1 to 3!!!!! i have watched the 4 one and awesome!!!!!!
Comment #11 | Posted by: pegasusdog12 on September 24, 2011 at 09:07 PM
1- Didn't see that one coming
2- The treasure is under that big, red X
3- Hello, fellow friend
4- All people report to their stations!
5- That one is self-explainitory - walk the plank
6- Wassup?
7- Off with his head???
8- Push!
9- uh. . . poop deck... fire on the poop deck???
10- Oh! Im surprised, so i'll talk jibberish! landlubber lillian! land ahoy!
Comment #12 | Posted by: Shannon on September 25, 2011 at 03:44 PM
What weird sayings -shakes head-
Comment #13 | Posted by: Wolffangs24 on September 27, 2011 at 11:23 AM
Ahoy! Do you mateys need a friend?
If ya do then be friends with a mighty land lover like me!
"FIRE ON THE POOP DECK" Uhh Good bye
Comment #14 | Posted by: bluebagel22 on September 29, 2011 at 03:46 PM
i like this web site it is so so so cool.
Comment #15 | Posted by: breyana on September 30, 2011 at 07:43 PM
so cool i want to screem
Comment #16 | Posted by: breyana on September 30, 2011 at 07:45 PM
Shiver me timbers!
surpising comment- omg.
X marks the spot
the x on the map mark the place of destination
Ahoy, matey!
hello, freind- yes, mate
All hands on deck.
everyone help out with this
Prepare to walk the plank.
get ready to walk into the ocean.
Aye Aye!
yes- confirmation
Yo, ho, blow the man down!
fight!
Heave ho!
Where’s the poop deck?
Lily-livered landlubber!
Comment #17 | Posted by: kate on October 15, 2011 at 08:43 AM