_20110411075913_320_240.JPG "Johnny Depp, left, and Penelope Cruz are shown in a scene from, \"Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides\"")
In this film publicity image released by Disney, Johnny Depp, left, and Penelope Cruz are shown in a scene from, "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides." (AP Photo/Disney, Peter Mountain)
Add some water, a little sugar, and lots of lemons. What do you…
Updated: Thursday, 20 Sep 2012, 6:36 AM EDT
Published : Wednesday, 19 Sep 2012, 4:59 PM EDT
It started back in 1995 as a joke between friends while playing racquetball. They'd encourage each other by using pirate jargon.
They were soon discovered by a nationally syndicated columnist, who loved the idea and decided to feature them in a column. Since then "National Talk like a Pirate Day" has mushroomed into what it is today.
Here's some basic terminology,
-Ahoy-hello
-Avast-stop and give attention
-aye-yes
-Aaaarrrrrr! - which can mean everything from "I'm happy" to I just sat on a safety pin.
If you've ever wanted to find out what your pirate name is, click here.
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