Apparently, among some circles today is some sort of holiday. Its virus has apparently infected some of my fellow ScienceBloggers.
I do not understand this holiday.
I never really have. I tend to doubt that I ever will.
Consequently, there'll be no "arrrrr" here today, nor, most probably, on any future September 19. Consider me a conscientious apathetic objector to the whole weird thing. Either that, or a buzz killer.
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We'll skittle ye to the brisket!
I don't get it either.
How about Act Like a Pilate Day? Maundy Thursday every year?
You mean buzz killarrrrrrrrrr.
Darrrrrrrrrrn it, Warren! I was going to say that! ;)
I did some volunteer work at the local library a couple years ago. They had a special program on pirates for kids on this holiday.
So, they took the kids on a tour and introduced me. The tourmeister asked "Can these children ask you for help finding books?" I replied "AAARRR THEY CAN!" Some of them started crying, others ran away (a few have yet to be found).
I think, if you are going to celebrate this holiday- you need to be a bit sensitive about it.
Well, Instead one could look to the more serious presidential (don't throw tomatoes) proclamation to show respect on POW/MIA recognition day!! (Also today!)
What be better than Talk Like A Pirate Day? Nothing! Except maybe a fresh cabin boy. Arghhh. Orac, me thinks yer hearrrt be in the wrong place.
Just consider yourself lucky that the Skeptic's Circle isn't today.