All right, I admit I’ve been derelict in my Bilgemunky duties of late. Life happened, and I’ve been pretty well immersed in non-piratey endeavors of late. But hey, look what just showed up at my doorstep! RUM!!! Nothing says, “wake the hell up and say something Bilgemunkyish” like an unexpected visit from rum.

Normally a white rum wouldn’t get me so excited, although there have certainly been exceptions. And this appears to be one of them. It’s called Caliche Rum, it’s aged up to four years, and it looks pretty awesome. Can’t wait to break it open (but I should at least wait until after lunch.)

Another masterpiece from Captain Dan and the Scurvy Crew! I almost felt sad for Leviathan on this one (such big eyes) but then I forgot all about it when the kitty went ballistic. Great stuff

Alestorm has a long history of pushing the limits of awesome beyond what conventional science had previously deemed possible, and they do so once again with this new music video:

Ninjas vs. Pirates is old news, and Pirates vs. My Little Pony never caught on quite like I’d hoped. But how about Leprechaun vs. Pirates? I say yes. And Warwick? If Johnny isn’t interested, give me a shout. I’ll fly with ya

BD Horror News – [ROFL] ‘Leprechaun’ Star Warwick Davis Pitches Johnny Depp ‘Lep vs. Pirates’!.

Happy Monday, and with the green tint you can also consider this a belated St. Patrick’s Day treat

Bodacious Space Pirates Opening HD – YouTube.

Wired just posted a brilliant article. Article writers often bogart the “pirate” label and hamfistedly steer it towards their own ends, but Mary H. K. Choi demonstrated a real love of the craft with this one. And by craft, am I referring to writing, freelancing, or the sweet trade? Well, all three, actually.

Mary H.K. Choi on Why Freelancers Are the New Pirates | Wired Magazine | Wired.com

OK, it doesn’t get much geekier than this:

Henry Martin and the Pirates inc. have seen fit to tout the benefits of Island Federal Credit Union – in musical prose, no less. Check it out and then get ready to transfer your life’s savings to a more piratey banking alternative!

Merry Xmas, ya blighters!