This is a really
random post, and I’m not exactly sure where it originated. I guess the post on eye patches got me
thinking about pirates, and I tend to think about pirates frequently anyway for
one reason or another, but I’m not quite sure why I’m even bringing this up.
Well, what I want to
know is this: what’s better, a spaceship, or a pirate ship?
I know, I know. Spaceships go into outer space! You can explore distant galaxies and have
space adventures and whatnot. You can
meet aliens! If you find a ship like the one in The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,
you can enable the Infinite
Improbability Drive!
Of course, there are
many downsides to spaceships. For one,
as of right now, the technology does not seem entirely foolproof. If this were science fiction, I’d say right
on, but real spaceships? Don’t get me
wrong; I’d still go into space, but I’d be much more leery.
Then there’s the whole
“no air in outer space” dilemma. I think
I’d feel awfully claustrophobic in that cramped space, not to mention the bulkiness
of the spacesuits and the whole bathroom situation.
Then again, I’d
imagine pirate ships have that problem, as well. The bathroom situation, that is. The thing about pirate ships, however, is that
while you may be stuck on the ship for an indefinite period of time, you still
experience open air and some sense of freedom of movement. It’s not such a great options for those who
get seasick easily, but I’ve never had that problem myself.
Another positive
aspect of pirate ships is the customary attire one gets to wear on the
ship. It’s pretty hard to top those big,
floppy hats and long jackets. Don’t even
get me started on the boots.
One con of pirate
ships? Definite hygiene issues all
around. Maybe if I could find a ship
where the crew took pride in their appearances and their teeth…and their body
odor. Alas, such are the stuff of
dreams.
Of course, there is a
third option, I suppose…
Space pirates!
Hmm…this will warrant
more thorough research and thought. For
now, I will leave these random thoughts and perhaps dream of Treasure Planet.
Happy Random Thought
Day,
Shannon
