Janet CollinsSuccess and Blackbeard - Facial hair not a factor !
February 19th 2007 12:22
If Blackbeard were alive today, would he be famous? Was it an anger problem crossed with a love of blood and plunder that made Blackbeard so successful? Maybe, maybe... but what exactly turned him from a Respect through Fear tale to a legend of history? It couldn't have been the beard.. could it?
232 years later - the Gulf had become a smuggler's haven - a highway between Trinidad and the South American mainland. But in May, 1950 everyone had ceased use of the Gulf of Paria. Pirates had once again seized control.
Strangely, it was a Blackbeard copycat, who knew all too well the value of appearance. Boysie Singh, or Julius Mama, adorned himself with rings innumerable; a 10 galleon hat and a sharp-looking zoot suit. During World War II he, fittingly, owned a string of nightclubs.
From my in-depth, 10 minute research, it is unclear where Singh had a beard or not. Further studies must be conducted to remove any variables but for the time being, it appears that wealthy is as wealthy does..
From the island-dotted, almost landlocked Gulf of Paria, separating Trinidad from the coast of northeastern Venezuela, Pirate Edward Teach, the infamous Blackbeard, once sallied forth to ravage American ports as far north as Virginia.
The Times has that story.232 years later - the Gulf had become a smuggler's haven - a highway between Trinidad and the South American mainland. But in May, 1950 everyone had ceased use of the Gulf of Paria. Pirates had once again seized control.
Strangely, it was a Blackbeard copycat, who knew all too well the value of appearance. Boysie Singh, or Julius Mama, adorned himself with rings innumerable; a 10 galleon hat and a sharp-looking zoot suit. During World War II he, fittingly, owned a string of nightclubs.
From my in-depth, 10 minute research, it is unclear where Singh had a beard or not. Further studies must be conducted to remove any variables but for the time being, it appears that wealthy is as wealthy does..
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Comment by Nathan P. Mahney
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Comment by AnthonyB
Thanks for the comment N P M ( which could very well stand for No Problem Mate ) Hmm.. Perhaps you're operating under a pseudonym ? Let me know, bro!
- Anthony
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Comment by Wendi
Loving the shameless plug bit. Also a fan of the extensive 10 minute research.
W
Comment by AnthonyB
Geez, I've had more comments from you recently that I've had in a lifetime. Thanks heaps ! You can plug your work here too.
This isn't actually a blog, it's advertising space for other people's blogs.
Thanks again !
- Anthony
Comment by Wendi
No need for me to plug my work, it can plug itself. *bats eyelashes* - as the Geiko Gecco would say, "I'm here for you, Love, let's not delve into my personal life!"
I blame insomnia. That's my story and I'm stickin' to it.
W
Comment by AnthonyB
I honestly do not know who that Gecco (gecko?) guy is, but I'm sure he is European or Asian... or African... No, no... Asian. Yes, Asian... Yes ! European.
I hope you are not too insomnic tonight. That's my new word for hopeless tired. Do you like it? Bit of poetic license (thats my new word for licentious) going on here.
Thanks Wendy!!
Comment by Wendi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYYenpfrlRg
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- Anthony
Comment by AnthonyB
I LOVE THE GECKO !!
- Anthony
Comment by Wendi
Yes, the GECKO is king! You'd be amazed at how he evolved over the years, and even won an award for best advertising mascott!