September 19th is International Talk Like a Pirate Day. A fun holiday they set aside for people to Talk Like a Pirate. This holiday was created in 1995 by John Baur (Ol’ Chumbucket) and Mark Summers (Cap’n Slappy) of Albany, Oregon. Not to mention, this holiday started off a joke between two friends.1
It is also Meow like a Pirate Day too. Our kitty babies wanted everyone to know for their cat fur babies to meow like pirates. They way they can join in on the festivities.
“Avast ye, me hearties! Jesus be the treasure map, the true north, and the heart o’ the matter. Without ‘im, ye be lost at sea.”
Cap’n ChristianBlogR
Not only can you talk like a pirate, maybe you and the family can Dress up and have some fun, taking the family on an adventure. Get your pirate lingo and have a great time with the family. Plus share some Bible Stories of the Sea!
Be creative!
Ideas of where to go dressed up for Talk like a Pirate Day
Maybe you can take the family to a seafood restaurant dressed like pirates, like Long John Silvers as they have some free booty, read on for more details.
Maybe going on a riverboat trip or something like that dress like pirates. Or maybe take a tour of the Chattanooga Duck.
“Arrr! I’ll fly me Christian flag high and proud on me ship. Jesus be me treasure, me greatest find, and I’ll share Him with all who’ll hear!”
Cap’n ChristianBlogR
Shiver my timbers ye seafaring mateys can land some free yummy booty. Looks like lunch or dinner and dessert! See a list below.
Free Donut(s) at Krispy Kreme
Did you know that it’s Krispy Kreme usually either give you one free donut if you talk like a pirate or will give you a free dozen donuts if you’re dressed like a pirate! I dressed up one year like a pirate it was on Wednesday. On that day, I believe I went to three or four different Krispy Kreme locations. I took the donuts I got and took them to the church for the snack for that day for Team Kid. The Pigeon Forge Location no longer honors this free donut on this day, I have read. But the area Knoxville locations will.
Costume requirements for Krispy Kreme
Qualifying pirate costumes must include three pirate items. Such as an eye patch or bandana.2
Free Fish Or Chicken at Long John Silvers
Updated for 2024: Join us on September 19 and give us yer best pirate impression, and ye shall be rewarded with a FREE pieceof Batter-Dipped Fish or Chicken!
If ye be a true pirate at heart, don yer finest pirate garb and swagger in, and we’ll grant ye a FREE Batter-Dipped Fish or Chicken Basket! Participating locations only.
Pirate code of dressin’ for Long John Silvers
Be sure to follow the pirate code of dressin’, or walk the plank. To qualify as “dressed like a pirate”, you must wear at least 3 pirate items:3
However this year, 2017, they are giving you a free Deep Fried Twinkie. I am not sure if that would be good or not, wonder if it might be fishy tasting?
Other places?
Does anyone know other places offering free food or admission if you talk or dress up like a pirate on International Talk Like A Pirate Day?
I am sure with both places, it is based on availability and not all places will participate.
“Aye, ye scurvy dogs! Don’t bury yer treasure on this mortal island where worms and rust will eat it up, and thieves can steal it. Instead, hide yer treasure in the treasure chest of Heaven, where nothin’ can touch it.”
You could also use this day for your family to dress up and hand out the Gospel Tracts or Gospel of John’s and witness to people.
The back of my newly designed costume reads … This pirate is a follower of Jesus Christ. Remember not all pirates are bad. You just may come across a saved pirate.
I started my pirate costume in 2013, you can see the changes in my costume since then. I also dress for Trunk or Treats at church as well. Below is a picture of how my costume first looked.
How Christian Pirate Steve, umm Cap’n ChristianBlogR costume first looked like.
Also if you have any Christian-type buttons that I can have to add to my costume, please contact me. I would love to have some more Christian buttons to add to my costume.
Check out this Road Side Mascot I got to talk to one day, he was dressed up like a pirate.
1. WikiPedia 2. Krispy Kreme 3. John John Silvers First published September 19, 2014. Last Republished on September 10, 2024. #ITLAPD2024 #TalkLikeAPirateDay #PirateDay #TalkLikeAPirateDa #LJPirateDay #KKPirateDay #ITLAPD #Pirate #PirateChest
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