Nouriel Roubini, Professor of Economics and International Business at New York University's Stern School of Business | New York University's Stern School of Business
Nouriel Roubini, Professor of Economics and International Business at New York University's Stern School of Business | New York University's Stern School of Business
Arrrrr! "Talk Like a Pirate Day" on September 19 is an annual opportunity to incorporate swashbuckling phrases like "ahoy matey" and "shiver me timbers" into everyday speech. However, the origins of this so-called "pirate speak" raise questions about its historical accuracy.
Laurel MacKenzie, an associate professor of linguistics at New York University (NYU), specializes in dialectology, language change, and varieties of English. She provided insights into the origins of common pirate phrases and sounds, some dating back to the 1700s. According to MacKenzie, much of what is considered pirate speech today has been influenced by Hollywood portrayals rather than historical records.
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