Post #508705 by JOHN-O on Wed, Feb 3, 2010 8:28 AM

Bigbro raises a good point, understanding the difference between pirates and traders/smugglers. I wish I understood this better a month ago. It would have prevented a very serious social faux pas.

I was invited to this party in Venice. The place was heavily decorated with a nautical theme and the host was dressed in what I assumed was pirate wear. At first I thought this was pretty weird but hey it was Venice.

After several beers, I jokingly asked the host where his parrot was. He responded "What do you mean parrot?" I said "Don't all pirates have parrots?". He then glared at me with looks to kill and responded:

"I am NOT a pirate. I sir, am a TRADER !!"

I was really confused since I thought he was saying "traitor".

At any rate he was pissed off for the rest of the evening which killed the party. Everyone was mad at me. :(

On a lighter note, Caribbean elements can mesh well with Tiki-style. Check out Tawnya serving up the Tropicals at Frankie's Tiki Room. I think she looks pretty hot in that "wench" outfit. :) (Technically that might be a Bavarian dress but I think you get my point.)

[ Edited by: JOHN-O 2010-02-03 08:39 ]