Posted on Sep 19, 2011 Updated on Jun 3, 2021, 2:42 am CDT
Internet memes aren’t usually known for their fortitude. However, Talk Like a Pirate Day returns to the collective memory every September 19 without fail. It’s so prevalent, in fact, that even the least pro-Pirate businesses have joined.
Lauren Rae Orsini is a web culture reporter who specializes in anime and the business of fandom. Her work has been published by Forbes and Business Insider.