Pirates are an all time favorite among many. Tales of sailing the open seas and treasures are full of thrill and catch onto the ears and hearts of those who hear the stories. Some people love pirates so much they don’t only dress in pirate costumes every chance they get, they actually get pirate tattoos! Here are some of the most creative, colorful, and fun pirate tattoos we could find.

Pirate Ship Tattoo

Pin Up Pirate Girl Tattoo

Pirate Ship Tattoo on Arm

Full Back Pirate Scene Tattoo

Pirate Tattoo

Pirate Ship Tattoo on Chest

Redheaded Pin Up Pirate Tattoo

Sexy Pin Up Pirate Tattoo

Pirate Pin Up Girl Tattoo

Dark Pirate Tattoo

Abstract Pin Up Pirate Tattoo

Full Pirate Tattoo on Ribs

Full Sleeve Pirate Tattoo

Pirate Tattoo on Foot

Argh! Pirates are admired by many, especially by children. Dressing in pirate costumes for Halloween isn’t the only fun the kids can have fun with piracy. Pirate jokes are abundant, family friendly, and will have the crowds laughing as your little one does his stand up.

Tiny Pirate!

Here are some clean cut, funny, and witty one liner pirate jokes that your kids will love!

• Q: Have you heard about the new pirate movie?
  A: I don’t know if you can watch it, it’s rated Aaarrrrgghhh!
• Q: Why did the pirate go on vacation?
  A: He needed some Aaarrrggh and aarrrggh!
• Q: How much did the pirate pay for his peg leg and hook?
  A: An arm and a leg!
• Q: What do you call a pirate that skips class?
  A: Captain Hooky!
• Q: What’s a pirate always looking for even though it’s right behind him?
  A: His booty!
• Q: How did the pirate learn to read?
  A: “Hooked” on phonics, that’s how!
• Q: Why did the pirate go to the Apple store?
  A: To buy an iPatch (Eye Patch)!

Just some fun filled one liners to keep your kids laughing, or you laughing as they approach you in their pirate costume aarrgghhhing out all their jokes. Kids can’t get enough of laughter and dishing it out is also a quirky way for them to not only make more friends but become more social and talkative.

Get your kids into some good and clean fun with silly pirate jokes!

Pirate Comic

Funny Pirate Picture

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Replica of Old Pirate Ship

When you think about piracy, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Their ships!! Pirates wouldn’t be pirates without the vessels they commandeer and take for their own. Pirate ships were large, dark, and eerie. Upon the tall masts were buckets for the lookouts to spot other pirates, militia, and innocent sailors.

Today there are many replicas of the infamous ships and stories of their battles, along with their courageous yet evil captains. Everyone loves the tales of piracy and battle, treasure hunting, and the ships voyages around the world. Pirate ships all have a story and some of the most famous pirate ships of all time will never be thrown in the back of the history locker. As popular as pirates are, their ships, captains, and stories will always live.

Here are a few of the most famous pirate ships from centuries past!

Reenactment of Battle Upon Pirate Ship

Reenactments of battles upon pirate ships draw in large crowds. The captains that rule these vessels are dressed in pirate costumes to give the crowds a more realistic feeling of how the fighting all went down. Guests and enthusiasts also dress up occasionally to be a part of the piracy fun.

Pirate ships have many names, too many captains to count, and crews of thousands that came and went with a fight, unkind word to the captain, or accidents at sea. The ship is undoubtedly the most prized possession of a captain, and the name of each ship speaks for itself.

Masts of a Pirate Ship

Funny Dog Pirate Costume

Pirate costumes for dogs are a big hit as people start treating their pets more and more like children. Why shouldn’t they be able to dress up for the holidays too? Your little bow wow will be more than picture perfect in a mighty pirate costume. Dog pirate costumes come in many varieties and colors so your little girl or boy will have the perfect attire this Halloween. Sizes are also a big deal as many people dress their toy sized dogs up yet the larger dogs need a chance to play in costume as well.

Bulldog in a Dog Pirate Costume

Portraits of pets in costumes are priceless. Dressing yours up in a dog pirate costume will leave you with a ton of picture perfect memories that will have you laughing and smiling for years to come. The family dressed in pirate costumes with a pooch by their side in a family portrait will be one that all your friends and family will talk about with glee.

Dog pirate costumes with cute little eye patch accessories, hats, and even strap on guns and belts will leave you lying on the floor in laughter as your little one prances through the house in search of something to overtake!

Adorable Dog Pirate Costume

Pug in Dog Pirate Costume

Large Dog in Funny Pirate Costume

In order to be a pirate you have to look like a pirate and talk like a pirate. You can’t walk the walk if you can’t talk the talk! Show off your pirate talk in a fun pirate costume. Pirate costumes are fun and represent a historical time with fun fashions. The pirates had their own catch phrases; their own words. Not only is pirate talk fun, it is quiet comical. Represent the pirates and learn their lingo before you step foot on the prow.

Here are some popular pirate words and their definitions:

Pirate – A person who robs or commits illegal violence at sea or on the shores of the sea.

A’Hoy – Hello!

Pillage – To strip ruthlessly of money or goods by open violence, as in war; plunder.

Booty – Loot.

Buccaneer – any of the piratical adventurers who raided Spanish colonies and ships along the American coast in the second half of the 17th century. Also a general term for the Caribbean pirates.

Bucko – My friend.

Fair winds – Goodbye and good luck.

Doubloon – A Spanish gold coin. At different times, it was worth either 4 or 16 silver pesos, or “pieces of eight.”

Grub – Food.

Lad, lass, lassie – A way to address someone younger than you.

Me hearties – A typical way for the captain to address his crew.

Pillage – to strip ruthlessly of money or goods by open violence, as in war; plunder.

Sea dog – experienced sea men.

Shiver me timbers! – An expression of surprise or strong emotion.

Spyglass – telescope

If you’re trying to go all out and really pick up the lingo there are books to purchase and helpful sites online. Utilize all your resources so you can become the next Jack Sparrow.

Here’s a few good sites that I would use for some good pirate lingo:
Pirate talk, slang, lingo, and words
Pirate Phrases

I have tried to locate a valid top 5 popular pirate movie list and it seems that everyone has their own opinion on which pirate movies have successfully made it to the top, so I’m going to give my top 5 favs. Pirate movies have always intrigued us, a life at seas and the life of a pirate will suck us in. They have their own codes that they live by and their lingo is quiet astonishing. The adventure that the movies take you on is incredible; the love, lust, battle, and adventure will lure anyone in.

My top 5 pirate movies would be:

1. The Goonies
2. Pirates of the Caribbean
3. The Princess Bride
4. Hook
5. The Count of Monte Cristo

The Goonies is an all time movie classic. It is a movie that we all have grown up with and have fallen in love with. Our kids today are keeping this movie circulating, it’s a movie that will remain with us forever. The Goonies was released in 1985 and is about a group of kids trying to save their families’ homes from facing foreclosure. They go on an adventure, looking for the treasure of the One Eyed Willy; a legendary pirate from the 17th century. It’s a movie full of adventure and laughs. The Goonies is such a great movie, I think when I get off work I’m going to go home, pop that movie in my DVD player, kids by my side, and a big bowl of popcorn.

The Goonies

I’ve been asking around to get peoples opinions about their favorite and popular pirate movies. Everyone that I have asked said The Pirates of the Caribbean. The Pirates of the Caribbean has been a movie series craze that people of all ages adore. Jack Sparrow is a well known character in all the movies. His costumes are favored by all on Halloween. His lovely lady Elizabeth, who he grows found of throughout the movies, is adored by women all over. Her beauty is enough to make one go insane. The dream of Jack Sparrow is a little out there but he will stop at nothing in making his dreams into reality. Help Jack Sparrow find the Dead Mans Chest and help him gain control of the Black Pearl. Pirates of the Caribbean will take you on an adventure like no other.

Jack Sparrow, Pirates of the Caribbean

The Princess Bride, Hook, and Count of Monte Cristo are popular pirate movies with some comedy, romance, fantasy, and/or adventure. These movies will have you at the edge of your seat from all the thrill and action invloved or falling off your seat in laughter.

Pirate movies are some of the greatest movies you will ever watch. You may watch you pirate movies in style with the assistance of a pirate Halloween costume. Pirate costumes will make you want to act out some of the coolest sword fighting scenes or bring lust and desire into your heart when your Elizabeth walks by.

Pirate Halloween Costume

Pirate Voyage

Pirate themed birthday parties are favored by all the little lads. Pirate parties bring all the adventure into your home while making it a memorable day for the birthday kid and all their friends. Having a successful pirate party is very important, you don’t want to disappoint your little pirate on their special day.

It all starts with the invitations. Pirate party invitations are available online or at your local party supply store. If you have the time, it would be fun to sit down with your child and draw up the perfect invitations for their guests. Pirate themed invitations will have all the children excited and eager to attend.

Pirate Party Invitations

Pirate decorations are very important as well as many other things. Pirate decorations are easy to come by and are easy to make. Making pirate decorations is quality time well spent with your loved ones, also allowing your child to lend a helping hand; making them feel proud. Black and white balloons and gold streams are the perfect pirate decor. Have your child cut out some fish and hang them from the ceiling, for the feel of the ocean. Skeletons and beware signs will add an eerie pirate ambiance.

Food is always a party necessity! The young ones will be running around working up a hearty appetite. Pirate foods are easy to make and finger foods are always great. Online is the perfect resource for finding great pirate recipes and even the right concoction for the perfect pirate punch. Pigs in a blanket are easy to make and loved by all kids; also known as pirate fingers.

Pirate Party Food

Party Pirate Punch

A party can’t go on without the greatest cake of all time. Pirate cakes can be challenging, especially if you’re trying to make one homemade. If you’re handy with the icing tube and have a very creative take on food then making a pirate cake will be easy for you. There are many helpful tips online to easily guide you step by step on achieving your perfect pirate cake. For the one’s who aren’t so crafty, pirate cakes are easy to purchase at any one of your local bakeries. They are affordable with several different styles, options, and sizes to choose from.

Pirate Party Birthday Cake

Treasure hunts and treasure chests are the added bonus to any pirate party. A pirate party truly isn’t a party without a treasure chest. Treasure chests are easy and fun to make and can be purchased anywhere. The loot will always be on a good pirates mind. Let your children score big out of the golden treasure chest. The perfect ending to any pirate party. X marks the spot!

Pirate themed birthday parties are great and can be executed easily. Make your pirate party much more memorable in a pirate costume. Pirate costumes are the great combo for a pirate party. All the kids will love to come in costume and enjoy the life of a pirate. Hope you have an argh of a time at your next pirate party.

Pirate Kids

Pirate treasure hunts are a classic and have been around for many, many years. Children love treasure hunts, especially the ones that were inspired by the unforgettable pirates. Treasure hunts are fun to make and are a fun adventure to take. Have fun making your next treasure hunt with your loved ones.

Pirate Treasure Map

It all starts with a map! What’s a treasure hunt without a map? A map with 10 paces forward and 9 steps back, 2 to the right and 15 up ahead, through the house and around the tree, you’re on an adventure you see. Upon your arrival, you’ll get some incentives that will reward you for all your work this hunt has made you take. Treasure maps are fun allowing while allowing you to be creative. It takes you on an adventure, an adventure with a rewarding outcome.

Treasure Hunt in Progress

For a successful treasure hunt you must follow the directions accurately, you never know where you’ll end up if you veer of course. Pirate treasure hunts are a great group activity and something that you’re friends will be talking about for a while. Take on a treasure hunt in a fun pirate costume, it’ll make it seem much more real. You’ll be looking argh-tastic in a fun pirate costume. Eye patches and swords with big ole mustaches!

Pirate Found Her Loot

Treasure hunts are fun for the whole family, making it easy to get all the family members involved. Add a treasure hunt in your next childs party.

Kids Treasure Hunt Video

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