Summary: Time And Pop Culture

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While over the past few centuries, new pirate perceptions have been introduced, some have managed to withstand time and Pop Culture. The infamous Jolly Roger flag that is seen accompanying pirate ships, known for the intimidating skulls and weapons on a black flag used to be a red flag used by privateers for the same reason during the 1600’s and eventually developed into a black flag (Konstam). Initially, for the same use this is a prime example of how a traditional concept from pirates can stay over time and is rooted in truth. The first Pirates of the Caribbean film describes a pirate code which dates back centuries (Shultz). The pirate code originated with a confederation of pirates, whose concepts such as “no prey, no pay” for fairness

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