pirates

Photo by Aidan Brooks

Went to New Orleans with Nic, Aidan, and Kate. At one bar—pirate themed—pirates kept showing up. There were two pirates there when we arrived, but as we drank several more arrived. By the time there were a half-dozen pirates, we had to ask. Turns out it's the international pirate convention. One pirate showed off a trophy for "3rd most sexy pirate," while another explained at length just how uncomfortable pirate boots can be, along with other disadvantages of the pirate lifestyle. On the way home, we debated whether pirateness qualifies as an eccentric hobby or a fetish.