Misson Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 I was looking for something completely other when I came across this quiz on superstitions of the sea. I got 5 out of 10 right without cheating. "I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.” -Oscar Wilde "If we all worked on the assumption that what is accepted is really true, there would be little hope of advance." -Orville Wright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumba Rue Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 I got two right....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Brand Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 6 out of 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Handed Jill Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 6 out of 10. Me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyTarr Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 5 right I thought I would do better than that. Git up of your asses, set up those glasses I'm drinking this place dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastie04 Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 8/10 Although, I would dispute one of the answers (that I got right), as it could be misleading. Without giving the answer completely away, seeing rats could be considered good or bad luck, depending on the context. Coastie She was bigger and faster when under full sail With a gale on the beam and the seas o'er the rail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Syren Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 4 out of 10.. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/Dara286/trident01-11.png If you got a dream chase it, cause a dream won't chase you back...(Cody Johnson Till you Can't) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misson Posted May 12, 2008 Author Share Posted May 12, 2008 Although, I would dispute one of the answers (that I got right), as it could be misleading. Without giving the answer completely away, seeing rats could be considered good or bad luck, depending on the context. It would make more sense if it were snakes ("Snakes! Why'd it have to be snakes?") instead of rats ("He would have never made it past the rats. He hates rats, he's scared to death of them."). Snakes are biblically reviled and an astounding number of the sea myths come from the bible. Rats were an every day occurrence. According to one book I read, when a ship became becalmed and the food ran out, the rats were often caught and sold to the highest bidder. (Think about that one over dinner tonight...) "I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.” -Oscar Wilde "If we all worked on the assumption that what is accepted is really true, there would be little hope of advance." -Orville Wright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorian Lasseter Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 7/10 Truly, D. Lasseter Captain, The Lucy Propria Virtute Audax --- In Hoc Signo Vinces Ni Feidir An Dubh A Chur Ina Bhan Air "If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me." Deuteronomy 32:41 Envy and its evil twin - It crept in bed with slander - Idiots they gave advice - But Sloth it gave no answer - Anger kills the human soul - With butter tales of Lust - While Pavlov's Dogs keep chewin' - On the legs they never trust... The Seven Deadly Sins http://www.colonialnavy.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Seahawke Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 7/10 Lady Cassandra Seahawke Captain of SIREN'S RESURRECTION, Her fleet JAGUAR'S SPIRIT, ROARING LION , SEA WITCH AND RED VIXEN For she, her captains and their crews are.... ...Amazon by Blood... ...... Warrior by Nature...... ............Pirate by Trade............ If'n ye hear ta Trill ye sure to know tat yer end be near... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Dreadlocke Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 __ out of 10. (pleads fifth ammendment) PIRATES! Because ye can't do epic shyte wi' normal people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Cat Jenny Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Wow 6 out of 10. cool Some days even my lucky rocketship underpants won't help.... Her reputation was her livelihood. I'm a pirate, love. By nature and by choice! My inner voice sometimes has an accent! My wont? A delicious rip in time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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