They're the swashbuckling villains and heroes of so many great stories—like Wesley in The Princess Bride and the famous female pirate Anne Bonny who we JUST learned about in school. There's Blackbeard—he's scary!—and of course, there's me. Well, "comic me."
The Superman Duffy educational graphic novel SHIVER ME TIMBERS is ALL about pirates—and in the story, I am protecting my gold (canola gold, of course) from one BAD pirate as I deliver it to foreign markets. It's an adventure story PERFECT for Talk Like A Pirate Day—which is September 19! If you don't have a copy of SHIVER ME TIMBERS, be sure to order your copy from the Alberta Canola Producers' Commission today!
And in honour of Talk Like a Pirate Day, I thought I'd share some common pirate phrases, just in case you want to join in on the fun. Here are my top 15 pirate sayings:
Aye: Yes, yes! As in, "Aye, aye, Captain!"
Booty: A pirate's prize of any kind.Cap'n: Captain.
Doubloon: A gold coin, originally of Spanish origin but used as a general term for gold coins.
Fer: For. As in, "Superman Duffy, fer the win!"
Hearties: Friends. As in, "Ahoy me hearties!"
Jolly Rager: The infamous skull and crossbones flag, which was flown to warn "here there be pirates."
Kraken: A legendary sea monster.
Land lubber: A person who does not have much experience at seas or who cannot sail.
Lass or lassie: A child.
Mutiny: To revolt.
Sea Dog: A pirate, especially an experienced older one.
Skull and Crossbones: A human skull above two crossed bones, used on pirate flags and bottles of poison.
Swashbuckler: A daredevil.
Walk the plank: Walking the ship's plank until you plunged into the sea.
PLUS, we may select one lucky commenter for a chance to WIN a Superman Duffy booty — all 16 of the books in the series! Now THAT is a great prize pack, lads and lassies.
Gotta jet, me hearties. Have a great weekend!
~ Chase Superman Duffy
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