Why You Should Own a Pirate T-Shirt

It seems that lately, pirates are everywhere. From jewelry to tattoos to well…t-shirts, pirates are a fun way to display your tough, yet silly side. Pirates have gone from being a golden age boyhood fantasy to a pop culture phenomenon. This comes from the assistance of blockbuster movies, celebrities donning pirate accessories and even commercials featuring hard partying captains. So do you really need to own a pirate t-shirt? Yes. Read on to find out why.

Pirates in Movies and Television

Many of us have seen at least one or two movies in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise, starring Johnny Depp. This billion dollar franchise almost singlehandedly brought on our current pirate craze. Following the success of the “POTC” movies, pirates were everywhere. From rum commercials to pet costumes, it soon became hard to escape these swashbuckling marauders.

The popular television show “Mythbusters” even devoted a series of episodes to debunking some of the most prevalent myths about pirates. The shows featured the cast coming up with unique ways to find out whether popular fables such as “walking the plank” and Davy Jones’ locker could have been based in historical fact.

Our Own Spin

As we all do so well in this day and age, we put our own spin on a favorite childhood fable. Many of these fun and outrageous creations stem from blending the familiar qualities of old childhood fantasies with pieces of pop culture. Pertinent examples include ninja pirates and liquor loving marauders of the sea.

One facet of this pop culture trend that has proven popular with young people are clothing lines devoted to pirates. The looks range from whimsical to dark and tough, a look you would normally associate with the pirates of old.

Three Places You Where Pirate Shirts Should Not Be Allowed

Yes, pirate shirts are a great item to have in your closet. However, they should stay where they are when one of the following occasions come up:

• Your wedding-Your future spouse loves you and all your faults, with the exception of your tendency to wear pirate shirts at inappropriate events. Yes, the day you pledge your love to one person for the rest of your life is one of those times.

• Job interviews-The only exception is if you’re interviewing to be a rum drinking pirate.

• Your court trial-Unless you think living in a jail cell for the next twenty years will be like Davy Jones’ locker, stick with the suit and tie look.

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