Arrrgh, mateys! Grab ye faithful parrot and strap on yer best peg leg…it’s International Talk Like A Pirate Day. Lest ye take a dim view o’ this bit o’ frippery, best to tell ye upfront it’s been the rule of the realm for ten years now…best to raise yer grog and join the fun! Call it "writing dialogue" if ye must....
More info here,. including the history of the day, worldwide celebrations, and glossary. And you thought I was kidding!