Comments on: Yo Ho, Yo Ho, a media critic’s life for me.

By: T

Tue, 12 Sep 2006 22:20:26 +0000

Derek,

In Merskin’s defense, I think she only meant to criticize the positive portrayal of so-called “Hentai Pirates” on now-defunct websites.

By: Derek Payne

Derek Payne — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 09:15:16 +0000

It’s rewriting history, and I won’t stand for it.

By: niedermeyer

niedermeyer — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 02:03:18 +0000

Someone call the Pirates Anti-Defamation League stat!

By: Dustin

Dustin — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 00:59:45 +0000

I for one am not convinced. When Disney puts something out they spend millions of dollars making sure that everything sticks to history, just look at Alladin if you want proof. I am appaled at the rampant piracism displayed by the weekly, pirates are people, noble, hardworking sea men and women, just trying to pass the time on this spinning rock. If you don’t like Oceanic Cruise Assailants (as they like to be called) then maybe you need to take a deep look within yourself and find out why you have to hate!!!!

By: Tseren

Tseren — Mon, 11 Sep 2006 21:23:05 +0000

Reminds me of overly sensitive Christians getting all hot and bothered over the “true” meaning of Halloween.

That’s what great about America: We take cultural and religious rites and practices and turn them into money-making events with different cultural mores and meanings.

The melting pot, just turns everything into stew. I love it.

By: Olly

Olly — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 02:12:48 +0000

Somewhere, Anne Bonny is spinning in her grave. And, by the way, anyone in whose piece “Keystone Kops” ends up as “keystone cops” deserves a free shot at her sub-editor with a cutlass.

Actually, the reason I’m writing this comment is to give Nathaniel Embry, of Eugene, a shout-out for his letter that reads, in its entirety:

Oh come on, lighten up! Pirates are cool.

Well played, sir.

By: Timbo

Timbo — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 01:15:49 +0000

I love pirates. I have several piratey hats. Obligatory plug: http://www.burningsea.com