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Ahoy, mateys! It's time to break out your eye patch and get ready for Talk Like a Pirate Day on Sept. 19! This special day was created in 1995 by two friends who wanted to find a way to celebrate their favorite hobby: talking like pirates. Since then, it has grown into an international holiday celebrated around the world with pirate-themed activities and events.
Talk Like a Pirate Day was born in 1995, when two friends from Oregon jokingly created the holiday while playing racquetball. They celebrated it quietly for a few years, sharing the joke with a small group of friends. One day in 2002, they wrote to humor columnist Dave Barry asking him to be the spokesperson for National Talk Like a Pirate Day. Amused by the idea, Barry agreed. He wrote a column about the holiday, giving it national prominence and spawning a wave of Talk Like a Pirate Day events and celebrations across the country.
From Treasure Island to Pirates of the Caribbean, pirates continue to capture our imagination. Romanticized in literature and film as rugged outlaws, pirates have been around in one form or another for hundreds of years. First recorded in Asian seas after the collapse of the Chinese Han dynasty in the 2nd century, piracy grew across the world with the increase in maritime technology and ocean commerce that happened after the discovery of the New World.
When we think of pirates, we commonly picture the so-called Golden Age of Piracy as described in Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Treasure Island.” Published in 1883, the adventure novel was hugely influential in creating the pirate as a pop culture stereotype. “Treasure Island” gave us X-marked maps, shoulder-perched parrots, and buried treasure, motifs that continue to anchor any pirate-themed set.
Opened in 1967, Disneyland’s “Pirates of the Caribbean” ride remains one of the park’s most popular attractions. The last attraction Walt worked on before his death, “Pirates” immerses visitors in the richly detailed world of a Caribbean port falling victim to plunder.
Unfortunately, most of the fun phrases we attribute to pirates are pure fiction. But that doesn’t need to keep you from enjoying this good-humored holiday with your friends!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1995</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Pirate Lingo Inception</div><div class='timeline-text'>John Baur and Mark Summers, also known as Ol' Chumbucket and Cap'n Slappy, create Talk Like a Pirate Day as a fun, inside joke.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2002</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>With the help of nationally syndicated humor columnist Dave Barry who promoted the day in his column, Talk Like a Pirate Day starts gaining global popularity.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2004</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Pop Culture Embrace</div><div class='timeline-text'>Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" sparks fresh interest in pirate culture and amplifies the holiday.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Facebook Parley</div><div class='timeline-text'>Facebook adds options to switch the site language to "English (Pirate)" on Sept. 19, giving a major boost to Talk Like a Pirate Day.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Educational Incorporation</div><div class='timeline-text'>Schools and libraries begin incorporating Talk Like a Pirate Day into lesson plans to engage students in language arts and history.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Twentieth Anniversary</div><div class='timeline-text'>The holiday sees massive global celebration on its 20th anniversary, securing its place as a unique and fun cultural event.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Learn Pirate Slang</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Talk Like a Pirate Day isn't just about talking like a pirate, it's about speaking the language. Brush up on your pirate slang and impress your friends with words like "Scallywag" and "Ahoy Matey".</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Throw a Pirate Party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your family and friends over for some pirate fun! Decorate with pirate flags and black and white stripes, play music from pirates movies, and of course dress up like pirates. Serve up some rum punch and snacks fit for a buccaneer.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make Pirate Crafts</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get crafty! Make paper pirate hats, parrots out of paper plates, or even make an eye patch out of felt. Have fun getting creative with these diy projects.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch Pirated Movies</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Curl up on the couch with some popcorn and watch your favorite pirated movies like Pirates of the Caribbean or The Goonies. You can even go all out by making your own movie night concessions.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Play Pirate Games</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get competitive with some classic games like "Walk the Plank" or "Pin the Patch on the Pirate". You can also create a scavenger hunt with pirate themed clues or create an obstacle course to find buried treasure.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a fun and silly holiday</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Talk Like a Pirate Day is a chance to let loose and have some fun. It's a reminder to not take ourselves too seriously and to embrace our inner child. So put on your best pirate accent and let the silliness begin!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It brings people together</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>What better way to bond with your friends and family than by speaking in pirate jargon? It's a great way to break the ice and have a good laugh with loved ones. Plus, it's a unique and memorable experience that you can share together.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a chance to learn about pirate history</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Talk Like a Pirate Day also serves as a reminder of the interesting and sometimes brutal history of real-life pirates. It can be a great opportunity to learn more about their way of life and the impact they had on the world. Plus, it's always fun to incorporate some history into our daily lives!</p></div></div>
Talk Like a Pirate Day is celebrated on September 19 every year. In 2024 Talk Like a Pirate Day will occur on a Thursday.
Yes, but on a much smaller scale than in previous centuries. However, modern-day pirates still occasionally attack ships passing through international shipping channels.
No. Several famous women had successful careers as pirates, including Anne Bonney, Mary Read, and Ching Chih. At the height of her career, Ching Chih commanded a pirate fleet of over 100,000.
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