Talk Like a Pirate Day

Torrey · Joined: 11 Apr 2005 Posts: 957 Location: Hawthorne, NJ

Yes, I am curious, too...

Why can't you watch Hollywood movies? Not trying to pry, just curious, that's all...

I saw "The Illusionist" over the weekend...I really liked it--of course, I really like Edward Norton, too...I think he's a great actor! Smile

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cruelshoes · Joined: 23 Sep 2005 Posts: 2688 Location: Washington State

ostrich · Joined: 30 Mar 2006 Posts: 4294 Location: Nebraska

I've never heard of not watching movies due to religious beliefs. Most of the religious people I grew up with didn't watch R movies just because they were protective parents.

I love Veggie Tales too. I think it's an adorable way to get the message across to kids, even though it's a message I don't really agree with. My favorite songs are Pirates Who Don't Do Anything and Where is My Hairbrush. Smile

Must restrain self from buying V for Vendetta....
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isto · Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 12:21 pm Post subject:

Basically, we believe that God requires us to be in the world but not of the world. That means we have to live in the world, obviously, but we should not be jaded, tainted, or caught up with the things OF the world. Our family's eyes are to be on God and what He has for us. So in order to do that, we limit our exposure to things which could take our eyes off of our focus. Not watching movies fits this category because of the bad language, or sexual stuff in them. You know the old computer term GIGO (garbage in, garbage out). That is the same for our brains. If it goes in, it comes out.

That is a VERY basic explanation, but I don't think you were looking for anything very in depth.

And I'm not saying we never watch anything because that would not be true. But we are very careful and selective about what we watch. My children know who Roy Rogers and Trigger are, but they couldn't tell you what Spongebob was if it meant money. Actually, I couldn't either, but I've seen enough stuff while I'm shopping to identify the character.

Thanks for asking - I'm glad you were interested.

Danita

isto · Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 12:25 pm Post subject:

I'd like to add that I only wrote the above because I was asked why we do what we do. It was not meant to be preachy or judgmental. I don't want it to cause a big problem like some other threads have done. I am a firm believer in watching out for what I'm doing and not pointing fingers. Because if I pointed a finger at someone else, I still have 3 more pointing back at me. Very Happy

Blessings,
Danita

ostrich · Joined: 30 Mar 2006 Posts: 4294 Location: Nebraska

Hahaha, thanks Isto! I didn't think it was preachy at all. After all, I did ask the question. Smile

So let me make sure I understand you correctly: you basically keep your "eyes on the prize" (aka God), and don't want/need to be distracted by other worldly things? Is that about right? What do you normally watch? (This is probably redundant, but you'll definetly want to stay away from V for Vendetta.)
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aklap · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 8795 Location: WI, USA

They are starting early...

Right now, ABC's Wife Swap has one of the guys that started TLP day one...what a circus!!

http://www.talklikeapirate.com/
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aklap · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 8795 Location: WI, USA

Fidissimus · Joined: 17 Mar 2006 Posts: 1603 Location: Portland, OR.

Danita - ditto to what Al said!
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aklap · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 8795 Location: WI, USA

Arrr Maties...

Here's to a Pirate-ific day...
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ostrich · Joined: 30 Mar 2006 Posts: 4294 Location: Nebraska

Yar har! Well pluck me feathers and call me nekkid, happy Talk Like a Pirate day!

Yer friendly neighborhood Arrr-strich
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aklap · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 8795 Location: WI, USA

Cap'n Al and me wench Peg-Leg lifts our mugs of ale to ye nekkid Arrr-strich Shocked

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aklap · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 8795 Location: WI, USA

Avast...has one spied Cap'n Bonnie and her 1st Mate No-Beard C?

When ye do, give way, a terrible two-some they Arrrrrrrr
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aklap · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 8795 Location: WI, USA

Raise yer mugs to 3 Toed Island Pete!

He makes the finest rum ye ever guzzled. And don't be askin' of his 3 toes...
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gluten-free-mike · Joined: 07 Sep 2006 Posts: 349 Location: Cleveland, OH

Shiver me Timbers! It's finally here!
I had no idea it garnered so much attention until CNBC even had a spot about it this morning. arrrrrrr
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