Pretend to be a Pirate

September 19 is coming. For those not in the know, it is the international day of pirate talk. You will need to look, talk and act like a pirate. Whether you are the one who wants to fake pirate or it’s one of your friends it not an impossible thing. By following the below steps, you can convince anyone that Captain Morgan can be resurrected.

For a beginner, you should dress like a pirate. Look for some rags and make them a little wet. If you cannot lay your hands on rags, just wear any clothing that resembles them. You will need a pirate hat and a bandanna to wear on your neck.

The next one will be a bit tricky for those who care about hygiene. You need to smell like a pirate. Put some smelling stuff on you and skip showers whenever you can. Brushing your teeth might also have to go. This will help you produce a foul smell reminiscent of a true pirate.

You also need to develop pirate talk. This is how pirates talk. Now that you look and act like a pirate, it is time to develop the pirate tongue. Memorize and learn to talk the o’ pirates words and phrases. A few ahoys and avast here and there will get you along the right track.

The next thing you will need to gather a crew. All pirates have crews. Your friends will only be more than willing to join you. I am assuming that they are fun guys and they are not afraid of some adventure. With a crew the next thing that comes to your mind should be a ship. Don’t forget the pirate flag as it declares territory. If you are not able to gain access to a real ship, just make do with a toy. Nobody promised you will always find ships for fun and games.

You will need pirate gear and props. For the props, a parrot to stand on your shoulder can do a perfect job. A telescope is also a good acquisition.

The next thing can be dangerous especially if you take it seriously. You can however use fake swords to fight with ‘enemies’ just for the sake of practicing on pillaging and stealing like a pirate. Don’t be too serious though. You don’t want to spoil things with excess violence. Pretense is all about having fun after all.

If you ever need a good pirate store, my friends recommended this one for all their Halloween stuff. You can buy real pirate stuff and never feel like a total clown.