# Failed Blockhead Buccaneers Unsuccessful Pirates of History by Lunchbreath By Harris Jay Rosenberg Alterman | Published 2012-01-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unsuccessful-pirates References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/unsuccessful-pirates-of-history/) & [lunchbreath](http://lunchbreath.com/cartoons/some-unsuccessful-pirates) These inadequate men have sailed the seas searching the for [adventure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-one-piece) and [buried treasure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naval-update), but sadly, they are nothing more than unsuccessful pirates. While the charming Jack Sparrow often acts stupid but always comes out on top, the same cannot be said for these swashbucklers. A pirate should be menacing and corrupt, but it’s hard to act like that when your name is Thad the Gluten-Free. While this bearded captain may sword fight and shoot muskets, he can’t have [bread or pasta](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-gondolas). Not exactly a scary man. Even worse than him is Social-Anxiety Disorder Jack, who can’t exactly be intimidating when he constantly falls victim to panic attacks. These unsuccessful pirates will not be featured in the newest Pirates of Caribbean installment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Unsuccessful Pirate Branding:** Creating a stronger pirate brand by avoiding naming that conflicts with pirate stereotypes. - **Psychological Evaluation in Leadership:** Incorporating psychological screening in evaluating leadership potential in high-risk environments. - **Inclusivity in Pirates:** Encouraging inclusivity in the pirate industry to create a positive and diverse pirate culture. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** Creating more engaging and memorable pirate fiction with the help of a diverse characters inclined to embody expected personas. - **Psychology:** Psychological screening and adjustments in the recruitment process and existing crew management. - **Diversity and Inclusion:** Promoting diversity and inclusion in high-risk, gender-stereotyped, and somewhat traditional industries to create a more positive environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Floating Escape Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-escape-room.md) - [Pirate-Inspired Business Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/run-a-tighter-ship.md) - [Collector Puzzle Pirate Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-icons-set.md) - [One-Star Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-star-cookbook.md) - [Puffed Pirate-Inspired Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greatwhite-cheddar-puffs.md) - [Vibrant Nautical-Themed Cartoon Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-x-spongebob-squarepants.md) - [Sailor Origin-Story Mangas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-lit-popeye.md) - [Crustacean Adventure Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/another-crabs-treasure.md) - [Film-Themed Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrounging-cookbook.md)