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ottopilot · 08-28-2007, 10:32 AM

When conversing with pirates, and if we wish to express agreement, acknowledgment, or general grumblings, should we say "ARRR" (pronounced like the letter "r") or "ARGH (with the "g" pronounced at the end)?

In literature, I believe it's generally spelled "argh" (adding a sufficient number of "r's" expressing the appropriate pirate connotation). However, while engaged in verbal pirate banter, would any self-respecting pirate actually say "argh" with the "g" pronounced? I don't think so! ...unless, of course, there is some special meaning intended when one is spending time in prison.

If the "g" must be pronounced at the end of the word "argh", must we also assume that Charlie Brown is (therefore) a pirate based on his consistent usage of the Pronounced "G" ARGH (PGA) upon his mid-air realization that Lucy has once again pulled the football away at the last minute? No, because we all know that pirates actually killed Charles Schulz for his defiant usage of the "PGA" for his Peanuts characters. He was warned!

There is also that whole question of when (or when not) to use "Aye" in place of "Argh". Mr. Krabs (Eugene) often mixes his usage of the "PGA". But he is a crab and this is a completely different topic.

My advice is to use common sense and caution when talking with pirates. There are some helpful "pirate speak" translators on the web. But be careful! You can only trust content on the web when it's verifiable. “Or ye will be in Davey Jones' locker soon... Arrr, like my ol' scalwag, Charles Schulz. Gar, Where can I find a bottle o'rum?!” ...or something like that. I'm too afraid to actually say anything to a pirate.

08-28-2007, 10:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
ottopilot let me be clear Location: Waddy Peytona	Should say "ARRR" or "ARGH" when talking like Pirates? When conversing with pirates, and if we wish to express agreement, acknowledgment, or general grumblings, should we say "ARRR" (pronounced like the letter "r") or "ARGH (with the "g" pronounced at the end)? In literature, I believe it's generally spelled "argh" (adding a sufficient number of "r's" expressing the appropriate pirate connotation). However, while engaged in verbal pirate banter, would any self-respecting pirate actually say "argh" with the "g" pronounced? I don't think so! ...unless, of course, there is some special meaning intended when one is spending time in prison. If the "g" must be pronounced at the end of the word "argh", must we also assume that Charlie Brown is (therefore) a pirate based on his consistent usage of the Pronounced "G" ARGH (PGA) upon his mid-air realization that Lucy has once again pulled the football away at the last minute? No, because we all know that pirates actually killed Charles Schulz for his defiant usage of the "PGA" for his Peanuts characters. He was warned! There is also that whole question of when (or when not) to use "Aye" in place of "Argh". Mr. Krabs (Eugene) often mixes his usage of the "PGA". But he is a crab and this is a completely different topic. My advice is to use common sense and caution when talking with pirates. There are some helpful "pirate speak" translators on the web. But be careful! You can only trust content on the web when it's verifiable. “Or ye will be in Davey Jones' locker soon... Arrr, like my ol' scalwag, Charles Schulz. Gar, Where can I find a bottle o'rum?!” ...or something like that. I'm too afraid to actually say anything to a pirate.