Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 19-9-2026 — International Talk Like a Pirate Day

19th September, 2026: Talk Like A Pirate Day.

Right: it’s Saturday!

And?

It’s Talk Like A Pirate Day!

Which means, of course, I’m going to encourage you to talk like a pirate.

Which could be fun … !

~≈🏴‍☠️≈~

I’m also going to discourage you from something.

I’m going to discourage you from downloading and installing TorBrowser.

And discourage you from downloading and installing Transmission, or something like it.

If — if — you install the pair, I’m going to discourage you from visit sites like Pirate Bay, then using the files you find there with Transmission, to illegally download movies and TV shows.

Doing so can get you in trouble*.

~≈🏴‍☠️≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 19-9-2023 — Talk Like A Pirate Day.

19th September, 2023: Talk Like A Pirate Day.

Hm … 

It’s Tuesday: you’d noticed, hadn’t you … ?

So?

Well, I’ve got my nephew, this afternoon: videos may well be made.

But it’s also the day after my weight management group.

I’ve lost some weight: which is all to the good.

Especially as I’d gained, in previous weeks.

That’s something good, I think.

~≈Â≈~

I’m on Twitter.

Or X, as it now is.

And … ?

Noticed a piece in the news that tells us Elon Musk is planning to introduces a charge for those of us who have a free account.

Frankly?

I hope it doesn’t: that’s money I can ill afford.

But just so you know?

I’m on Mastodon, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram, in case you’re wondering!

~≈Â≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 19-9-2022 — Talk Like A Pirate Day

19th September, 2022.

It’s the 19th September, 2022.

And?

And it’s Talk Like A Pirate Day.

A day that’s incredibly light hearted.

At least, it’s meant to be.

As ever, I’ve got the radio on and tuned to BBC Radio Four.

And am listening to the coverage of Elizabeth 2nd’s funeral.

The Today* show’s doing it’s usually good job, I should add.

Including present a very nice piece from Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau: who first met the Queen when he was seven, during his father’s term as PM.

At any rate … ?

This year’s Talk Like A Pirate Day is going to be a sad one.

It’s the only time I’ve had to include a message about a State Funeral to the relevant Teaser video … 

~≈👑≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 19-9-2021: Talk Like A Pirate

19th September, 2021.

Right … It’s day whatever it is of self-isolation … 

And … ?

With a little bit of help, I’ve done some online shopper … that’s not on Amazon.

Forty quid’s worth of bits and bobs, for the most part.

Including a loaf, and some milk.

Oh, and some carrots.

Somehow, my version of goulash needs carrots …

~≈🥕≈~

Oh, FINALLY … !

I saw a film on Friday.

The 2021 version of Candyman: which is quite something.

I could carry on raving about it.

But … ?

I’ll play you the soundtrack … and show you my video review … 

~≈🐝≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 19-9-2020: Talk Like a Pirate Day.

19th September, 2020.

Right … 

I know that introductory video’s fairly subdued: but today is Talk Like a Pirate Day.

Just in case you didn’t know?

It’s a minor Pastafarian holiday.

Apparently?   The decline in Golden Age Pirates is responsible for global warming: therefore, talking like one will make the world cooler.

Much — I’d assume — like the Fonz.

Hey ho!

~≈¥≈~

I mentioned news, as well, didn’t I … ?

According to this piece from the BBC, a woman in a German hospital has apparently died … as a result of a ransomware attack on the hospital she was in.

She died in an ambulance on a way to another hospital: after being moved, as a result of the attack.

From what I understand, if shown that her death was a result of the attack?

It’s be a world first.

William Gibson once said “The future is already here — it’s just not very evenly distributed.”

I can only hope events like this don’t get more distribution … 

~≈¥≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 19-9-2019: Talk Like A Pirate Day

19th September, 2019.

Yes: I know it’s Talk Like a Pirate Day … 

But, sadly?

It’s also veteran Today presenter, John Humphrys, last showª.

That’s rather sad.

The man’s been scaring politicians for the past thirty-two years.

That’s a much needed function.

If nothing else?

He’s savaged former PM, David Cameron, about the referendum.

That’s a good thing, from where I’m sitting.

It’s just a shame Boris Johnson’s refused to appear on today’s show.

Say no more … 

~≈ß≈~

JUST as a quick thought … ?

I’m a Dr Who fan: you knew that, didn’t you?

So the fact that one or two sites are reporting Stephen Fry* is rumoured is shooting for the next series of the show?

Is interesting … 

But I’ll believe when I see him in an episode.

~≈ß≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 19-9-2018: Talk Like A Pirate Day

19th September, 2018: ye lubbers!

Yeah, blow doing that for a long time!

He says, eyeballing the Teaser video … … 

At any rate?

It’s Talk Like A Pirate Day.

So if you haven’t recorded a silly video and posted it somewhere … ?

Complete with a certain amount of corpsing?

I’ll be disappointed … 

~≈§≈~

If you’re in the UK, you’ll possibly know that the British Board of Film Classification is the body that gives films a certificate: one that will permit it to play in cinemas across the country.

Something that can be changed by local councils.

And something that’s been done by a few councils: for a film called A Northern Soul.   Most of the councils concerned have given it a milder classification than the BBFC.

All well and good.

I’ll be frank, though.

It’s the first time I’ve heard of it happening in a while.

~≈§≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 19th September, 2017: Talk Like A Pirate Day.

Avast, ye lubbers.

Ahoy … !   Yo-ho-ho!

Yes, that’s quite enough of that, for the minute!

I’m actually now — metaphorically — back at work.

Or, at least, back at work, today.

Which is nice.

But has me thinking I should, you know … 

Have booked off more days off!

It would’ve meant more chance to see Coven.

Ho … Hum … !

~≈Ω≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 19-9-2016: Talk Like A Pirate Day … !

Ahoy!   Arrrrrr … !   Jim Lad!   Splice The Main Brace!

Right … that’s the obligatory bit, done … 

Obviously, you’ll be able to guess what the theme of today’s Teaser.

I mean … 

The poster’s a clue … 

~≈Ê≈~

But, at any rate … ?

At any rate, I’ve got the first batch of interviews done with.

Depressingly?

I’ve got no-where with them.

After the interview I’ve got, tomorrow?

And my meeting at the Job-Centre, today?

And, having handed out my CV to as many people in Brentwood, Romford and Shenfield as possible?

I’ve got the hard drag of online hunting.

Mostly looking at various job-sites, to see what I can find.

Most of them … ?   Are easy enough to use.

About my one problem?

I put in an online application to Sainsburys, the other day: for a checkout operator.

Which, with my employment history, I’d be good at.

Apparently?   I didn’t get the score needed, in the online test.

That’s annoying.

And leaves me wondering if there’s a site that can walk you through these things.

~≈Ê≈~

The Daily Teaser — 19-9-2015: Talk Like A Pirate Day

Well, it’s official. 

It’s a Saturday.

And it’d one of those rare ones that I have off.

I’m not complaining: I’ve a day off, a little shopping to do, some cash to burn … 

And the opening episode of Dr Who to look forward too, tonight.

Oh … And quite possibly a visit from my nephew, as well.

Look’s like I’ve an interesting day ahead … 

~≈◊≈~

The Daily Teaser — 19-9-2014: International Talk Like A Pirate Day

Right at the moment … ?

I’m thinking phew: after what has to be the most divisive referendum in British political history.

Scotland has voted ‘No’.

I’m glad: it means my country doesn’t get broken up.

I’m also disappointed.   Dig back a couple of generations, and there’s traces of Scottish blood lurking in my family gene pool.   And there’s enough of a romantic in me to think that Scottish independence could’ve been something to see.

~≈®≈~

The Daily Teaser — 19-9-2013: Talk Like A Pirate Day …

OK, this will sound daft, but I’ve got a documentary on in the background.

OK, that’s not the daft bit.

What’s strange … ?   Is that it’s a potted history of knitting, as fashion.

Or as fashion item, I should say.

Which also includes the ‘Art Sweater’, I should add.

Amazing to see what David Hockney could do with some acrylic, I know that.

Hmmm … 

Let’s get a move on, shall we?   I have to be in Basildon, today … !

~≈Â≈~

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi* putting in her answers: along with letting us know she thought yesterday’s song — Jimi Hendrix’s Burning of the Midnight Lamp — was a great tune, she also bagged six out of six.

Let’s see how she — and you — do with today’s International Talk Like A Pirate Day questions, shall we?

Here they are, along with the ‘How To,’ License and video … 

Q1) 19th September is International Talk Like a Pirate Day: which has now become a holiday for members of which unorthodox church … ?

Q2) Members of that church are known as what … ?

Q3) The church has been compared to Russell’s Teapot: an idea first broached by which British philosopher … ?

Q4) Back to piracy: which composers wrote The Pirates Of Penzance … ?

Q5) Cook, Line and Captain Sinker are all characters in which piratical CBeebies show … ?

Q6) Talking of piratical children’s shows, which one featured Barnabas, Tom the Cabin Boy and Willy … ?

Q7) What name was given to the state sponsored pirates — or privateers — sponsored by France … ?

Q8) Barbary pirates come from the Barbary Coast.   Where is the Barbary Coast: North Africa, South America or East Europe … ?

Q9) Which African country is a notorious home to many pirates: the Seychelles, Somalia or Senegal … ?

Q10) Finally … what’s the earliest year someone violating copyright was called a pirate: 1601, 1603 or 1605 … ?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 18th September, 1970, saw the death of guitarist, Jimi Hendrix.   What was the name of his first hit UK album … ?

A1) Are You Experienced.

Q2) More to the point, what was the name of his (then) band … ?

A2) The Jimi Hendrix Experience.

Q3) What was his first UK hit single … ?

A3) Hey Joe.

Q4) The Blue Plaque granted to Hendrix by English Heritage — the first awarded to a pop star — is at 23, Brook Street: in which English city?

A4) London.

Q5) More to the point, that plaque is two doors away from the one commemorating which German born composer?

A5) Georg Frideric Handel.

Q6) Finally … what was Jimi Hendrix’s only UK №1 … ?

A6) Voodoo Chile (Slight Return).

Enjoy those.

I’ll leave you with this thought from Blackbeard …

“Damnation seize my soul if I give your quarters or take any from you”

Edward ‘Blackbeard’ Teach.

And with this slightly folky tune … 

Enjoy the day … 

*        I can only hope today’s goes down as well, Debbi … !   It’s a bit … um … folky … 

The Talk Like A Pirate Day — 19-09-2012

AHHHHAAAAAAAAAA … !

AHOY, THERE, YE DECK-SWABBING LANDLUBBERS … !

Yes, that’s QUITE enough, there, I think … 

But today is International Talk Like A Pirate Day, which means — obviously — that opening with the odd phrase seemed appropriate.

Along with confessing I’ve thought of at least three more questions, since I actually wrote today’s Teaser.

Isn’t that ALWAYS the way … ?

At any rate, let’s get moving on, shall we?

Whilst encouraging each other to shock people, by getting as suddenly piratical as possible* … 

~~~~~

Yesterday’s teaser saw no-one putting in their answersº.

So let’s see who we can persuade to try today’s piratical questions, shall we?   Here they are, along with the ‘How To’, License and video … 

Q1) In the Pirates Of The Caribbean films, Captain Jack Sparrow is played by Johnny Depp.   Name either of the two series that feature Captain Jack Harkness … 

Q2) Who played Captain Jack, in those series … ?

Q3) Moving on … what was the real name of pirate, Calico Jack … ?

Q4) More to the point, who was Calico Jack’s famed lover … ?

Q5) Even more to the point, which iconic piratical item is Calico Jack supposed to have designed … ?

Q6) What name is given to the letters used to hire a privateer … ?

Q7) Notorious privateer, El Draque was better known how … ?

Q8) And finally … which Strait — near the South China Sea — sees a lot of modern day piracy … ?

And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 18th September, 1961, saw the death — in a plane crash — of Dag Hammarskjöld: which body was he the General Secretary of … ?   A1) The United Nations.

Q2) More to the point, Hammarskjöld was involved in peace talks in a civil war in which African country …    A2) The Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Q3) Moving on … 9 years later, 18th September, 1970, saw the death of rock legend, Jimi Hendrix: what was the name of his band’s first UK hit album … ?   A3) Are You Experienced.

Q4) More to the point, what was the name of the last album Hendrix completed, during his lifetime … ?   A4) Band of Gypsies.

Q5) Moving on … 18th September, 1739, saw the signing of the Treaty of Belgrade: which ceded Belgrade to which empire … ?   A5) The Ottoman Empire.

Q6) 18th September, 1851, saw the first publication of The New York Times: under what name … ?   A6) The New York Daily Times.

Q7) And finally … 18th September, 1972, saw refugees from where start to arrive in the UK … ?   A7) Uganda.

Enjoy those, everyone: I’ll leave you with this little tune from Captain Jack Sparrow … 

And this one from Adam and the Ants … 

Oh … and a bit of a folk tune …

And also leave you with this quote from Captain Kidd …

“My Lord, it is a very hard sentence. For my part, I am the innocentest person of them all, only I have been sworn against by perjured persons.”

Captain William Kidd, 1654-1701

*        On a more serious note, I’m also going to encourage people to check out this piece on the BBC’s news site: it seems there’s a newly discovered exploitable hole in Internet Explorer 9 — and earlier — that is as yet, unpatched.   Be warned.   (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-19636382)

º        We ok, there, Debbi … ?   I hope so!   I’m going to keep my fingers crossed …

The Talk Like A Pirate Day Teaser — 19-9-11

Hmmmm …

Well, that seems to drop the hint, doesn’t … ?

Did you know that today is International Talk Like A Pirate Day … ?

I did.

Have done for a while, actually.

Although I’m blowed if I know why the two chaps that started it, did so.

But I’ve always had the impression it’s got something to do with the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster.

But don’t quote me: I’m not actually a pastafarian.

Let’s get moving on, shall we … ?

»»·««

Yesterday’s Teaser saw both Nina and a welcomed back Debbi putting in their answers: it saw Nina bagging 5 out of 5, and Debbi bagging 4: must have been a heck of a conference, Debbi, I’ll be keeping me eyes open for a post!

Lets see how they — and you — do with today’s questions, shall we … ? Here they are, along with the How To, License and video …

Q1) 19th September is, obviously, International Talk Like A Pirate Day: which Essex town is hosting a International Talk Like A Pirate Day event?

Q2) Which notorious pirate once said “Damn ye, yellow-bellied sapsuckers, I’m a better man than all of ye milksops put together” … ?

Q3) Which actor is described as the patron saint of International Talk Like A Pirate Day?

Q4) Which Richard Curtis penned film was loosely based on the shipboard pirate radio stations of the 1960s?

Q5) The Orlando Pirates FC are based in which country … ?

Q6) Which notorious Swedish website allows for a LOT of online piracy?

Q7) And finally … Which English naval figure was considered a pirate by Spain: and also known as El Draque?

And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 18th September, 1928, saw Juan de la Cierva make the first crossing of the English Channel … by WHAT … ?

A1) Autogyro.

Q2) 18th September, 2009, saw the last episode of the world’s longest running soap opera broadcast: what was it called … ?

A2) Guiding Light.

Q3) 18th September, 1970, saw the death of guitarist, Jimi Hendrix: what was the name of the last album he released in the UK … during his lifetime?

A3) Band Of Gypsies.

Q4) 18th September, 1809, saw the opening of WHICH arty building in London … ?

A4) The Royal Opera House.

Q5) And FINALLY … 18th September, 324AD, saw who gain sole control of the Roman Empire, after winning the Battle of Chrysopolis.

A5) Emperor Constantine.

Enjoy those, everyone: I’ll catch you later …

After I’ll left you with a tune …

The Daily Teaser: Ye Olde Worlde Pirate Teaser

Did you know that … ?

Well, did you … ?

Seemingly, it’s International Talk Like a Pirate Day.

So, of course, that means I couldn’t doing something of a themed Teaser on the subject …

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But, of course, before I move on, I’d best tell you about yesterday’s Teaser, hadn’t I … ?

Which saw Trevor and Mr Strict going head to head, with Trevor bagging 5 out of 5 and Mr S scoring 4.

Let’s see how everyone does with today’s questions, shall we … ?

Here — along with the ‘How To’ and License — they Ahhh Haa*!

Q1) 19th September is, obviously, International Talk Like a Pirate Day: which English naval figure was a notorious privateer who — according to legend — famously insisted on finishing a game of Bowls … ?

Q2) What — in popular tradition — is the pirate flag … ?

Q3) On which Adam and the Ants album would you find the song, Jolly Roger … ?

Q4) Which pirates operated from the North African coast … ?

Q5) Which Swedish website — according to some sites — is the World’s 91st most popular?

Q6) What’s the name of the Johnny Depp character, in the Pirates of the Caribbean series of films … ?

Q7) As a final pirate question: what was the real name of Blackbeard … ?

Q8) Moving on … 19th September, 2006, saw a military coup in which Far-Eastern country?

Q9) 19th September, 1959, saw Nikita Khrushchev barred from where … ?

Q10) And finally … 19th September, 1796, saw a speech by whom published as an open letter to the people of the USA … ?

And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 18th September is the Feast day of Saint Joseph of Cupertino. He’s the Roman Catholic patron saint of what: astronauts, air travellers or aviators?


A1) All three. (I’m a Mac fan, and couldn’t resist it … )

Q2) 18th September, 1970, saw the death of Jimi Hendrix: what was his last UK Top 5 hit, during his lifetime?

A2) All Along the Watchtower. (Voodoo Chile(Slight Return) only got to number one when it was released after his death.)

Q3) 18th September, 1961, saw the birth of actor, James Gandolfini. He’s probably best known as Tony Soprano, but which of the Wild Things did he voice, in the recent film version of Where the Wild Things Are … ?

A3) Carol.

Q4) 18th September, 1759, saw British forces capture which Canadian city … ?

A4) Quebec City.

Q5) And finally … 18th September, 2009, saw the broadcast of the world’s longest running soap-opera: what was it’s name … ?

A5) Guiding Light.

Enjoy those, everyone …

Now, if you’ll excuse me … ?

Ah Ha,

Jim lad!

Hoist the mainbrace …

AHEM!!

* Talking like a pirate, remember … ?