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How to Become a Pirate

By YouAreJelly

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Pirates are those great romanticized villains of the seas whose legends are filled with high adventure and terrible freedoms. Want to become a new modern pirate without actually committing any crimes? Here are a few steps to get you on your way.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

  • Fencing equipment
  • New pirate fashion
Step1
Decide on a name. You can either use one of the many internet quizzes or think of one yourself. Names sometimes focus on a physical attribute or use a nasty adjective (e.g., dirty, rotten). Read up on some of your favorite pirates for inspiration. Have fun with it.
Step2
Learn the colloquial sayings. September 19th is Talk Like a Pirate Day, and basic pirate language can be found and referenced on the site. Feel free to do research beyond what they have listed, but this is a good place to start. Learn a new word everyday. Learn a song or two.
Step3
Take a fencing class. Sword play is a staple of any pirate's life, so branch out and learn the basics of fencing. Not only will you learn some combat skills, but it is also a great work-out.
Step4
Learn how to sail. Take a sailing class or go sailing with a friend. Learn the vocabulary of the ship parts, directions and movements of the ocean.
Step5
Get acquainted with the sea. Visit the ocean and spend some time getting to know the sights and smells.
Step6
Decide on a wardrobe, hair style and weapon of choice. Research fashions of pirates in the past as well as the pirates in the movies. Take inspiration from them and create your own look.
Step7
Show off your new skills! Visit a Renaissance Faire or one of several pirate festivals held around the year across the country. St. Petersburg, Florida, and Ojai, California, are two of many cities that offer festivals year round. Can't find one near you? Organize your fellow pirate-lovers and have your own festival!

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piratebabe said

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on 12/1/2008 Ahoy, Thar me out, were be me booty
lol i think i got it

dantesting said

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on 11/5/2008 YARR forgot to mention to eat LJ's Yarrevery day!

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on 10/21/2008 Arrr! Sounds like great fun!

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