23: Ghosted pt.2: Ahoy! | Well, I Laughed

Ghosted pt.2: Ahoy!

In this episode, Grant and Maia will take you to an exciting Caribbean adventure, where you will be able to discover the original art of ghosting from one's own life by diving into the thrilling world of pirates and learn more about the history of notorious figures like Blackbeard, Anne "Andy" Bonny, and many more.

This one is a must-watch for anyone who is looking to hear a fascinating light-hearted tale!

Key Highlights

Life's Quirky Moments: The episode highlights how small, humorous moments and unexpected experiences can make life more enjoyable, even when facing challenges like senioritis and confusing breakfast choices.

Origin Of Piracy: The hosts share their knowledge on piracy during the Golden Age which was not only characterised by swashbuckling adventures but also by social disruption, which pushed people from various backgrounds to turn to piracy as a means to gain control of their lives. Pirates embraced diversity and fluidity in gender identity and sexual orientation, in stark contrast to the British royal Navy, which strictly regulated such matters. The pirate code allowed for a wide range of identities and behaviours, making it a surprisingly inclusive and accepting subculture in the midst of turbulent times.

Types Of Pirates: The episode contains a thorough discussion on the various categories of pirates, including corsairs, buccaneers, and privateers, and their historical backgrounds.

Key Quotes

"Girl math is I know how much I want to spend at dinner tonight and how much you want to spend at lunch, and that's how I'm going to fall everything. Boy math is we have 15 minutes to do the 13-minute walk to the train station that we're about to miss."
"One of our freshmen had walked in at the time, so he looked at me in a joking way and goes, 'Dang Mr. Did you get in a fight with your boyfriend or something? What kind of mood are you in right now?' And I'm like, 'Oh my God, just sit down and do the thing I ask you to do.' One of the freshmen, who I think we had all forgotten was in the room, looks at me and goes, 'Wait, you're gay? No, no, no. Wait, you're gay? I just thought you were acting that way to be funny.' Oh, oh, my entire personality, to say the funniest and meanest thing at the same time a child has ever said to me.
“I feel like social disruption, influenced by events like the 100 Years War, famine, and religious turmoil, led people to seek new paths. Instead of enduring the chaos, they migrated. But job opportunities didn't pan out as expected, so they turned to mastering guns and boarding ships."
"It's been great to prove to myself that I can do it. You know, it's nice when you're not trying to impress anyone but yourself."

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Photos:


Stede Bonnet "The Gentleman Pirate" - The Smithsonian	Edward Teach "Blackbeard" - Britannica


Anne Bonny - thewayofpirates.com	"Calico" Jack Rackham - Benerson Life


Mary Read - Britannica	Example of Calico - House Beautiful