Calling all ye pirate-speakers

UnOrthodOx · #1 (**permalink**) 04-30-2008, 09:09 AM

As some of you know, my son (9) has been working a school project to sell some things in a "mini society".

He will be selling a bunch of skulls:

And a bunch of bracelets to appeal to the lasses, which I have no pics uploaded of.

We now need a name for the business.

He has decided he want's it piratically themed, as to include both facets of the sales.

Leaning towards "Shiver me Timbers" as a name.

But, we could use a hand with how to piratically pitch the pilferred products. I know there's a number of folks here that are pretty good with the pirate speak.

So, what are some good pirate-speakified sales pitches, or even naming suggestions?

ChrisW · #2 (**permalink**) 04-30-2008, 09:54 AM

Barterin' Barnacles?
Hoist the Sales?

Dr Morbius · #3 (**permalink**) 04-30-2008, 10:35 AM

Arrrr..Ye needs the aide of one CaptainJackSparrow...he be the biligerent bulge to whom a PM should be dispatched.

Spookilicious mama · #4 (**permalink**) 04-30-2008, 11:00 AM

Unorthodox, if you want pirate speak you need to go to the source. CaptnJackSparrow is the one you need to talk to. He has quite an extensive pirate vocabulary and has several phrases. Im sure he can put something together for you in a heart beat.

MHooch · #5 (**permalink**) 04-30-2008, 11:16 AM

Arrgghh matey...if I 'twas ye, I'd be askin' CaptnJackSparrow...the man's a fair genius with pirate-speak, 'e is!

Spookilicious mama · #6 (**permalink**) 04-30-2008, 05:17 PM

Mhooch, you're not so bad with the pirate speak yourself there matey

RookieSpooker · #7 (**permalink**) 04-30-2008, 06:36 PM

MHooch, is that you? I think you were possessed for a second.

How about "Davy Jones' Trinkets"

UnOrthodOx · #8 (**permalink**) 05-01-2008, 06:48 AM

*Sigh*

So. We've been being told that this was all for Kyle and everyone was doing their own thing. Well, apparantly him and his friend signed up to be partners. Well, the partner hasn't done a darn thing.

This wouldn't be such a bad thing if it wasn't for the fact Kyle has been lying to us telling us he didn't have a partner for the last 2 months. Even last night he lied right to our faces about it, even though we had been called by the partner's mom (who is none too happy her son hasn't helped on the project either).

This has been a rash of recent lying over incredibly stupid stuff like this. Like we would care he has a partner.

Don't know, just airing it out right now. Any parents that have been through this with any advice?

Herman Secret · #9 (**permalink**) 05-01-2008, 07:23 AM

Unorth...

How old is Kyle? I am sure you mentioned in a previous thread.

Anyhow, My wife and I had the same problem wife her son. From about the age of 9 we started experiencing the problem you are having.

For example on one occasion he was told not to go with the store with a friend, but later had some candy on him. When questioned he said he found the in the street. We guessed that he had bought them from the store, but first he got a lecture on picking up things from the street. We then approached the friend and found that they had both gone to the store. His grounding was doubled for both lying to us and not doing as told.

On another occasion he came home and said that a rat had run up and bit him when he was sitting around with his friends. We repeatedly questioned him on this and each time the story changed a little. My wife took him to the Doctors clinic for a Tetanus jab, and he kept to this story of the rat running up and biting him. When they got home, two of his friends came by to see how he was. When I asked what happened they said that he saw the rat and chased it, went to grab it and it bit him. ... grounded again for lying.

We found that we could easily spot when he was lying when he hesitated when telling us what happened, obviously trying to think up his cover story. Each time he did, he was questioned again, and quizzed on the story ... eventually the truth comes out.

Try not to lose your temper or get angry when questioning what you feel is a lie. Best give the impression that you are concerned. If the lie involves something with a friend, call his bluff and say you will ask the friend.

Think over the lies you have uncovered and see if there is a trend... lecture him on the importance of telling the truth. Befriend him and let him know that he can always come to you and tell you anything.

The most important thing is to make him aware that you are smarter and wiser than him, also remind him that you were once young and pulled the same tricks. He will soon wise up and realise that he will be found out if he lies.

For the last year I don't recall having to deal with any lies from him ... however he is now a tweenie and knows it all, which is an whole new kettle of fish !

I hope this helps some way with Kyle

CaptnJackSparrow · #10 (**permalink**) 05-01-2008, 08:44 AM

Arrg!! I kept feelin me name bantered about, good way this time

When thar be some scurvy scallywag swabbie(me own kids) nigh truthin', questionin' time an agin be bringin' out th' real truth!! 'twas on ABC or NBC-TV(wote'er TV be) weeks an' weeks ago 'bout "tells" tha' th' face goes thru when concoctin' a whale of a story.. so detectin' th' tall tale be easy, haltin' it be nigh so easy, 'mate.

Aye, when they be told tha' punishment fer lyin' be on top of punishment fer the deed, an' tha' we was scallywags too when we was lil pirates, so we already knowed oll the tricks befor they do, an' tha' wha' they tell us be indeed nigh truthful, then respect we've lost fer them and be naught easy ta gain it back.. With loss o' respect, come loss o' trust..

(translation).. We know the lies before they tell them, lies were thot of before they were born, theres nothing thats new to parents. Everything they say is already in the Parent Manual. The loss of respect and trust is a tough thing to gain back.

Me hopes tha' yer scurvy swab sees tha' more lies jus' get'im thrown o'er ta Davy Jones locker!

Capt. Jack Sparrow