YARRR!

[preach]Well me hearties, today be the day for salubrious celebration in the name of saving our fair planet. For those of ye who don't know, global warming is directly attributed to the decline in the number of pirates, so it is, on this day each year, that thousands around the world join together to spend but one day as a pirate. (evidence)

Of course, this may not be the orignial reason for such a celebration, but it only adds to what is, quite frankly, an already awesome excuse for drinking and other merriment.

I be feelin' ye may be needing the backstory as to why 'Pirates are so much cooler than ninjas' so here it be. 'Tis rather long-winded and even a bit boring at times, but here it be nonetheless.