# Simplistic Swashbuckler Tutorials 'A Guide to Being a Pirate' Lets Everyday People Join Sea Gangs By Jason Soy | Published 2011-08-26 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-guide-to-being-a-pirate References: [urhajos.tumblr](http://urhajos.tumblr.com/post/9340399436/a-guide-to-being-a-pirate-by-dbl-dragon) & [society6](http://society6.com/dbldragon/A-Guide-To-Being-A-Pirate_Print) Becoming a privateer isn't as simple as getting one's license since there isn't a chartered path to accomplishing that goal, until this 'A Guide to Being a Pirate' infographic came along. Created by DBL DRAGON, the swashbuckling-made-easy chart describes the steps audiences need to take if they're to become the pirate they always wanted to be. For example, the A Guide To Being A Pirate infographic urges people to "gouge out eye and cover with patch" to emulate the common visual impairment endured while being a sea gangster. Other helpful tips await those that read on. **Implications** - Consumers are appreciative of [humorous content](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/absurd-content) because they serve as diversions from stresses brought about by living urbanite lifestyles. Corporations may consider using [humor in their promotional campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-rewards-program) in order to establish empathetic relationships between consumers and companies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Humorous Content:** Using humor in promotional campaigns to establish empathetic relationships with consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Marketing and Advertising:** Opportunity for companies to incorporate humor in promotional campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Concept Brand Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legitimate-you.md) - [Floating Escape Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-escape-room.md) - [Comedic Cruise Spots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/its-different-out-here.md) - [Creative Frustration Outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punch-your-client.md) - [Humorous Parenting Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-pray-cry.md) - [Halloween Juice Prank Editions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-trick-treat-pouches.md) - [Multimedia Treasure Hunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madoks-interactive-treasure-hunt.md) - [Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canva-spotlights.md) - [Creative Text-to-Infographic Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infographic-tools.md)