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Just a reminder. Tomorrow is Talk Like a Pirate Day (Original Post) Wolf Frankula Sep 2022 OP
Thank you! I like to prepare. Scrivener7 Sep 2022 #1
I'll call for a vote to see what we do about this underpants Sep 2022 #2
Reminds me of Al Frankens old radio show mucifer Sep 2022 #3
Aye Matey! skylucy Sep 2022 #4
Shiver me timbers, I forgot! Rum! Timeflyer Sep 2022 #5
Blow me down. n/t Harker Sep 2022 #6
Only if Tampa Bay wins....😜☠️ argggghh...nt mitch96 Sep 2022 #7
Arrr you going to comply?? Disaffected Sep 2022 #8
Tomorrow is Talk Like a Pirate Day!! Doc_Technical Sep 2022 #9

underpants

(182,584 posts)
2. I'll call for a vote to see what we do about this
Sun Sep 18, 2022, 02:39 PM
Sep 2022

Pirate ships were very democratic. Group decisions on attacking or going to shore were the norm. Once action started the captain took over but other than that it was decided by a vote.

mucifer

(23,466 posts)
3. Reminds me of Al Frankens old radio show
Sun Sep 18, 2022, 02:39 PM
Sep 2022

He loves talk like a pirate day. His political pundit guests were often a bit confused.

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