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SEPTEMBER 19, 2008
Shiver me timbers!

Ahoy matey! Betcha didn't know it was International Talk Like a Pirate Day!

Don't feel bad, I didn't either until a few weeks ago. September 19th was declared 'Talk like a Pirate Day' by two regular guys, John Baur and Mark Summers (otherwise known as Cap'n Slappy and Ol' Chumbucket). Long story short, the day started as an inside joke between the two friends but gained national attention when it was written about in an article by nationally syndicated humor columnist Dave Barry. Read the article here: http://www.miamiherald.com/283/story/100129.html.

"Why do we need a day to talk like a pirate?" Most sane people might ask. According to John and Mark's website there is no real point, other then the sheer silliness of it. In fact they claim that “silliness is the holiday's best selling point.”

The two friends now run a website and sell merchandise related to the day: http://www.talklikeapirate.com/piratehome.html

Straight from the official website, here's a glossary of 5 essential phrases for you to use on this year's 'Talk Like a Pirate Day.'

Ahoy! - "Hello!"

Avast! - Stop and give attention. It can be used in a sense of surprise, "Whoa! Get a load of that!" which today makes it more of a "Check it out" or "No way!"

Aye! - "Why yes, I agree most heartily with everything you just said or did."

Aye aye! - "I'll get right on that sir, as soon as my break is over."

Arrr! - This one is often confused with arrrgh, which is of course the sound you make when you sit on a belaying pin. "Arrr!" can mean, variously, "yes," "I agree," "I'm happy," "I'm enjoying this meal," "My team is going to win it all," and "That was a clever remark you or I just made." And those are just a few of the myriad possibilities of Arrr!

I haven't been talking like a pirate yet, but I was inspired to do a pirate-themed Story Time today. And believe me, there is no shortage of pirate books and movies here at the library if you are in the mood for celebrating. Come on in and check out one of the items below:

Bubble Bath Pirates, by Jarrett Krosoczka

Pirates Don't Change Diapers, by Melinda Long

Pirates of the Caribbean DVD's

How to be a Pirate, by Hiccup Horrendous Haddock lll; translated from the Old Norse by Cressida Cowell

The Not-so-Jolly Roger, by Jon Scieszka

Treasure Planet DVD


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Mercedes said, on Sep. 23 at 6:46AM
I had no idea my birthday was such a fun holiday. I guess I'll have to incorporate talking like a pirate into next year's birthday. At least it will make the passing years more fun!

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