19 September is Say Like a Pirate Day - the 10 best pirate sayings
According to Wikipedia, John "Ol' Chumbucket" Baur and Mark "Cap'n Slappy" Summers launched the international Talk-Like-a-Pirate-Day in 1995. According to Galaxus, the whole thing must of course be celebrated properly. And I present to you the 10 coolest pirate sayings.
Pirates have fascinated me since I was a child: big ships, cannons and guns, treasure and freedom - oh, how I longed for such freedom even as a seven-year-old. Simply going to bed without brushing my teeth. Or eating dessert before the main course. Swearing up a storm. Wearing the same clothes for several weeks. For these reasons, I almost felt compelled to serve you my favourite pirate sayings on a silver platter.
Arrrrrrrrrrr!
Saying "hello" is so yesterday and out. What's more, nobody understands you anyway when the parrot on your shoulder is constantly shouting some stupid slogan at a bloodcurdling volume. "Arrrrrrrrrrr!" is also internationally understandable. All clear so far? Aye, aye, captain.
At the Klabautermann!
Have you heard it a thousand times, but have no idea what the Klabautermann really is or can do? Welcome to the club. The term is generally used to describe a ghost or goblin - invisible, of course - who warns the captain of the ship of obstacles and threats. But the emphasis here is clearly on "should". Pirates and all that... PS: Enjoy the video at your own risk.
Isn't there a "captain" missing somewhere?
These days, you can't help but think of Jack Sparrow when you hear the word "piratesque". Even when I hear Johnny Depp, Jack Sparrow immediately comes to mind. Yes, you're absolutely right, you die-hard cineaste. Chapeau, well done: The word "Captain" is actually missing somewhere.
Raises the flag!
Yes, and Pirates of the Carribean again. I'm very sorry. But without having heard this seafaring anthem, it would be a disgrace to call yourself a sailor. So fly your flag, put your hand on your heart and sing along fervently.
Tip one behind the eye patch
You can only read on here if you're over 18. Okay, let's say 16, depending on the spirit. Oh well, screw it: pirates don't know any laws. Well, for better or worse, it's part of being a pirate: Alcohol. Lots of alcohol, in raw quantities. That saved them a trip to the doctor back then. Or the psychiatrist. Or the divorce lawyer... you name it.
Whistles and fuses off!
A bad sign: If you hear this phrase from your boss today, it's high time you shut down YouTube, minimise WhatsApp Web and get back to work. Because with this sentence, the boss usually instructs his subjects quite firmly to stop all leisure activities immediately. Don't worry, you can finish reading this text for once. #pirates4life
I am a buccaneer and I want sweets!
Anyone who knows me personally knows that I always - and yes, I really mean always - have something sweet with me. Or can get it in no time at all. That's why I rewrote the original slogan slightly. Because it should actually be free beer. But hey, who wants free beer when there's sweets? Exactly, that's what I said.
Mutiny on the high seas
No, no and no again! It doesn't work like that. You can't just join forces with your comrades, undermine my authority and secretly start a rebellion against the highest rank. What? You can? Okay, then I guess I'll have to have you and all the other sailors keelhauled. [[image:8614363]]
Yo-ho-ho!
Makes absolutely no sense, but is super fun to say. And hey, that's what it's all about. Besides, this is one of my favourite so-called joker words: you can always use it when you're stuck. It doesn't help you much, but it gives you time to come up with something more clever. And you'll look a lot cooler.
Let's go and get the guns!
Okay, this line is actually a bit too crude to have a chance of making it into my top 10. So why is it here anyway? Quite simply: this is my wish... No, even an invitation to you: go out, you landlubber, and speak like a buccaneer. Go on a treasure hunt - you can go back to work tomorrow (if you haven't found the treasure)! And if you know any other great pirate sayings: Keep 'em coming, scrubber.
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Speak like a pirate: check! Why not dress like one too? Arm yourself in the same way? Or dine at the same table as your sailors? Show your colours? Stow your treasures in a piratesque pouch? The oceans are just waiting to be conquered by you. [[product:4659279,2444698,6432801]] [[product:3482186,6045945,2463478]] [[product:3486146,6398465,6168993]]
When I'm not stuffing my face with sweets, you'll catch me running around in the gym hall. I’m a passionate floorball player and coach. On rainy days, I tinker with my homebuilt PCs, robots or other gadgets. Music is always my trusted companion. I also enjoy tackling hilly terrain on my road bike and criss-crossing the country on my cross-country skis.