George was a pirate, but he wasn’t a very good pirate.
The only hostage he ever took was the family dog.
And the truth was, he was taking it for a walk.
When the kids asked if they could have a dog, they said they’d care for it and walk it, but they didn’t.
“If I have to take this thing for a walk one more time, I’m taking it to the pound,” announced George.
The next day, George took the dog for a walk… to the pound.
Then he walked to the nearest pirate ship and joined the crew.