George was a pirate, but he wasn’t a very good pirate.
He was sloppy and forgetful.
He even let his membership in the Pirate Union expire.
“I thought the ship handled that stuff for employees,” said George.
“No,” said the captain. “You’re more like an independent contractor, You know, like cab drivers.”
George had to retake all of the piracy exams, and he did poorly.
Until he passed the exams, he could only call himself a brigand, buccaneer, or sailor.
Eventually, George got fed up, and held the examiners for ransom.
“Pass,” they said, and George was a pirate again.