If you were a pirate

have a pet monkey

have a talking parrot

The monkey has a jacket. The parrot has a limited vocabulary.

Pirate Pets

Jan 22, 2012

VintageAnimals Fantasy

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have a pet monkey

A monkey is intelligent enough to be trained, carry items, and act as a genuine interactive companion
The novelty and cool factor of a monkey far exceeds a parrot's limited repertoire of repeated phrases
Monkeys can develop real social bonds with their owners in ways parrots simply cannot match

have a talking parrot

Monkeys can be dangerously aggressive and have been known to cause serious physical injury to owners
Unpredictable behavior and poor hygiene make a monkey a risky and demanding pet
A talking parrot provides verbal interaction and novelty without any threat of violence

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If you were a pirate

have a pet monkey

have a talking parrot