International Pirate Day
“Palundra! All hands on deck!" "Thunder me!" Renowned Pulitzer Prize winner Dave Barry wrote about an activity among the small circle of people who celebrate Pirate Day. This idea was enthusiastically picked up and supported by journalists. And now September 19th is International Pirate Day! In the original, this day is called “Talk like a pirate!” The founders of this holiday are John Bowron and Mark Summerson, who at one time, as a joke, decided to use pirate slang at a party; it all started back in 1995 on September 19th.
Idea for a children's party
"Thousand devils! Piasters! Anchor in my bay! So, let's begin. Sea robbers and romantics, both rough and brave, traveling the seas in search of prey, earning their living by robbery and raiding. As you know, the sea is a harsh friend and being in captivity at sea leaves its mark on pirates. “And sailors remember God when the sea hugs them tightly.” Therefore, most pirate expressions and phrases are quite rude, as are the robbers themselves.
Bright and unusual pirate costumes, strong and sometimes very rude expressions complement their image. Why not have a party or birthday party for your child in the spirit of piracy? And some pirate phrases for children can simply be memorized and used in various competitions. And their encrypted or veiled meaning is easy to explain to children.
Jolly Roger
A whole set of pirate phrases is associated with the Jolly Roger. The list of versions of the origin of the name of the pirate flag is quite impressive - there are only five official ones. You can read about them on Wikipedia and see photos of various versions of the flag there. The “death’s” or “Adam’s head” (skull and crossbones) on a black background is a traditional symbol of sea robbers, which was first used by the notorious Vine, a French pirate of the 18th century.
“Raising the Jolly Roger” is the beginning of any fun, “Roger” was the name the pirates called the most cheerful of them, well, and “visiting the Jolly Roger” meant going to the latrine - this is the name of the latrine on the ship, located in the bow.
International Pirate Day
“Palundra! All hands on deck!" "Thunder me!" Renowned Pulitzer Prize winner Dave Barry wrote about an activity among the small circle of people who celebrate Pirate Day. This idea was enthusiastically picked up and supported by journalists. And now September 19th is International Pirate Day! In the original, this day is called “Talk like a pirate!” The founders of this holiday are John Bowron and Mark Summerson, who at one time, as a joke, decided to use pirate slang at a party; it all started back in 1995 on September 19th.
Examples of the most famous pirate expressions
Let's give examples and analyze the meaning of some pirate phrases.
"Swallow the black mark." This expression implies deep resentment, silence, and reluctance to talk.
"Fill the hold." The meaning of this phrase comes down to eating, eating a hearty meal.
"Moor in a quiet harbor." Pirates were also romantics and connoisseurs of female beauty. And that means... getting married! That's what!
"Wet your throat." In pirate slang it means to get drunk. "Create a storm in the hold." This expression also expresses the pirate's desire to drink something strong and intoxicating.
"Shaking the bones." This funny expression just means to dance.
"Friarship with the sea devil." The meaning of this pathetic expression comes down to the manifestation of anger, rage or discontent.
“Strumming gold or throwing piastres.” Buy something.
— Today you performed against the background of the ceremonies.
— Today you performed against the backdrop of a skull and crossbones in the background of the stage. What is this connected with? - I’ll explain. Let's return to the original value of this symbol. Not everyone probably noticed, but you can see this symbol in any church, at the base of the large cross - this is the skull of Adam. Under the same sign and symbol, the Templars went into battle, then the pirates “slammed” this sign from them. Let me delve a little deeper into the history of piracy to explain the exact meaning of this symbol. A black flag with a skull meant that no one would stand on ceremony; a red flag meant that everyone would be slaughtered.
Jack Sparrow. Capt. Jack Sparrow
Johnny Depp managed to create the image of a pirate wonderfully and unforgettably. His character turned out to be original, original and unlike anyone else. Jack Sparrow, sorry, Captain Jack Sparrow has significantly expanded the list of pirate phrases. Let us present some of them to your attention.
“No one can move! I lost my brains...” Or, for example: “You need to beware of honest people: you won’t even notice when they do something stupid.” “My hands are clean! Hmm... figuratively." Captain Jack Sparrow is a famous pirate who prefers to resolve issues mostly peacefully, using all his unique reserves of eloquence and wit. This quality sets him apart from the images of traditional pirates. He is also charming, sweet, cunning, cautious and only gets into fights when absolutely necessary.
Pirates of the Caribbean. Best Jack Sparrow Quotes
- So you were telling the truth! - I do this often. Does this surprise you?
-Can you live with this? Are you dooming another person to eternal chains, while you yourself will have fun, walk and drink? - Mmm, yes. That's for me.
- Life is so cruel, why should life after the grave be different?
- Okay, I'll cover your ass. - I'm more worried about the front.
“Elizabeth is already in prison for helping you!” - That's right, sooner or later you have to pay for your mistakes.
Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World's End
Ladies, please shut up...
- The pirates are waiting for us to lead them on the Black Pearl! And what will they see? A pathetic vessel filled with frightened rats. No! They will see free people and freedom, and the enemy will see the flashes of our volleys, hear the ringing of our steel blades and finally understand what we are capable of. We will find it through hard work and then! By the power given to us! Hearts with courage. Gentlemen, raise the flag!
Men believe that passion justifies their crimes.
— The Dutchman must always have a captain. - Something already beyond incomprehensible... - And forever plow the seas... - I love the sea! — What about the port? - I love rum! Rum is better! — Calls to the port, where there will be rum and slutty girls. Once every ten years. - What did he say? - “Once every ten years.” - Ten years drags on for a long time...
“It’s an awfully long time if you don’t drink rum.”
- If you decide everything without me, how can I trust you? - No way…
Our souls are closely intertwined, but not united.'
To discover a place that cannot be found, you have to get lost! Otherwise everyone would know where it is.
The trick is not to live forever, Jackie, but to remain yourself... forever.
Do you know the danger of being the last of someone? Soon there will be no one left.
- You are crazy!!! - Oh, and thank God: a normal person wouldn’t do such a thing.
Even for all the most irresistible desires, sooner or later you have to pay...
- Oh, in our lifetime there has never been such a gathering! - Yeah, and I owe everyone money!
You bring a sweet touch of nightmare to any delirium.
Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides
- We have been sailing for 5 days, no less. — Did the smell of the sea tell you?
- The smell of sailors.
- Lost the Pearl?! - Yes, I defended her with all my might, but she went down.
“You didn’t have the honor to go down with her?!”
“The dagger will be of no more use than the rebellion you started.” — The rebellion was useful. I have been granted an audience with you.
- Every soul can be saved. - Is this true, priest?
- Yes. Although, your chances are slim.
-Have you been there? - Do I look like someone who has been to the fountain of youth?
- Depends on the lighting.
Your words are like fog - they make it difficult to see you.
- So you deceived me by telling the truth? - Yes.
— An original move. Need to remember.
You are found guilty of being innocent of not being Jack Sparrow.
You're so charming when you need something.
It’s better not to know when death will overtake you and to live reverently, admiring with all your soul the great mystery of existence..
Angelica: Admit it, Jack, you still love me. Jack: If you had a sister or a dog, I would choose the dog.
— How did you end up in the Spanish monastery? “I took it for a brothel.” Easy to confuse.
Do you know this feeling: you are standing on the edge of a cliff, and you want to jump down?.. I don’t have it.
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Pirate slang, black mark and much more
Pirates are a thing of the past, and even if individual ships appear today that declare themselves pirates, it will not be for long. Pirate slang has been preserved and acquired some comedy and simplicity. For example, here are some funny pirate phrases.
“Full sails and dry sailing!” Here we wish you a successful voyage, good luck and a bon voyage. "Captain's daughter". This phrase meant a whip with nine tails. Or this quote from the famous Jack Sparrow: “You are either a madman or a genius! Although these are two extremes of the same essence! “A woman on a ship means big trouble! If you don’t take it, it will be worse!”
In addition to pirate phrases, the concept of “black mark” is used. It served as a certain calling card for pirates, it was also a warning sign, and for its fellows it passed a death sentence. It was received by those pirates who did not comply with the code. Yes, everyone knows that pirates had a pirate code. It was a set of rules that every self-respecting pirate was obliged to honor.
Let's look at some more pirate phrases:
- “Throw out the white flag!”
- “Hey, elbow to elbow we’ll go for a couple kegs of rum!”
- "Anchor!"
- “Shut up and let me pass!”
- “Cowardly puppy. Port rat! Roll to Dave Jones! - that is, go to the dead man who remains in hell.
It is believed that piracy is the domain of stern, weather-beaten men, whose ships flew a black flag or the Jolly Roger, but among them there were also female pirates who, with their audacity, surpassed many robbers and participated in the most incredible adventures. One of these pirates was Alvilda, a Scandinavian princess.
Pirate phrases and maritime concepts that any self-respecting pirate should know
Coastal law - The right to appropriate the “fruits of the earth” - the remains of ships after a shipwreck that occurred due to a storm, strong wind, etc. It was widely practiced among coastal residents and was recognized even by officials.
Scourge of the Seven Seas is an incredibly evil pirate. Wow!
Hanging on a jib - (note - there is no such term in Russian, well, gallows and gallows - so I suggest this one, it’s too similar in shape) - a wooden frame on which the long-withered bodies of unlucky pirates hang in a neat row (sometimes in cages). Placed in prominent places for edification.
Swamp – in general, this is a more “poetic” version of the word calm, that is, complete calm.
A broadside is a more or less synchronized shot from all the guns on one side of the ship.
Beam is a transverse beam across the entire width of the deck, and at the same time a term denoting the width of a ship or boat. Well, or the width of something in general.
A firebrand is a ship filled with gunpowder and flammable substances, which is brought close to the enemy, grips tightly with him and explodes. As a rule, a fireship is a small ship.
Jolly Roger - pirate flag. In general, it is generally accepted that the “Jolly Roger” on the mast means nothing more than the phrase “guys, if you peacefully give up the contents of your holds, no one will touch you.”
Anchor! – sit down and rest accordingly when it comes to walking.
Landing on the island is a kind of pirate punishment. The offender is dropped off on a small uninhabited island, sometimes left with a pistol with a single bullet as a gesture of goodwill.
Soaking anchors means standing in port for a long time.
Tack - the ship's course relative to the wind. If the wind blows to the left side, the ship moves on a left tack; if it blows to the right side, then on a starboard tack.
Drift is the slow free motion of a vessel in the wind, a direct analogue of “with the tide”, usually with the sails retracted, or in calm conditions. Usually it happens because there is no wind, or the team decided to admire the sunset. The signal to “go drifting” is something like “pull to the side of the road”; for credibility, it is almost always duplicated by a shot from a cannon along the ship’s course
