This "Pirates Of The Caribbean" Fan Theory Will Change The Way You See Jack Sparrow

This makes the movies so much better!

Remember this guy?

That's Captain Jack Sparrow, mate.

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There's a new Pirates of the Caribbean movie in the works, but it's already been years since the last installment.

Most fans will agree that the last couple movies in the franchise have gone off the rails a bit plot-wise, leaving little room for character development.

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But a Tumblr user posted this deleted scene along with a bit of fan theory, painting Jack Sparrow in a whole new light.

The scene, which is from Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World's End, explains that Jack was employed by the East India Trading Company when the villainous Cutler Beckett told him to transport 100 slaves on board his ship, the Wicked Wench. Jack refused, so Cutler burned his ship and branded him a pirate.

In order to get his ship back, Jack struck a deal with Davy Jones. Thus, the Black Pearl was born.

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17 Signs You Grew Up To Be A Cartoon Villain

Who knew villains could be so darn relatable?

This is you on nice days:

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11 Reasons Terry Pratchett Is A Literary Genius

“Fantasy is an exercise bicycle for the mind. It might not take you anywhere, but it tones up the muscles that can.”

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Many writers are excellent world builders; it's sort of a requirement in good fantasy literature. Terry Pratchett, however, ranks among the best. Discworld is engrossingly sprawling and feels real — just like in our world, there are laws governing Discworld that make it feel less like pure fantasy and more like a land we all missed out on being born in through sheer chance.

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Despite how complex and intricate Discworld is, the books are accessible to any new reader — because you can pick up any of them and dive right in. Imagine trying to do that with Game of Thrones or The Lord of the Rings (both excellent series that I adore).

If you like to have your chronology in order, some devoted readers have created a map that suggests starting points and reading order.

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21 Reasons You Should Love Gaming

#WhyILoveGaming

People were asked to complete the statement, "Everybody should love gaming because..."

It's a passionate hobby which connects you to other people.

"It can open doors to infinite possibilities."

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You meet tons of awesome new friends.

"You meet the coolest people doing the coolest shit!!!"

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Ian McKellen Went To Manchester Pride And Partied Like Only Ian McKellen Can

Thou shall not pass…without a big gay hug.

Sir Ian McKellen - Lord Of The Rings legend, gay rights activist, BFF of Sir Patrick Stewart, and potential Taylor Swift squad member - was the Grand Marshal at Manchester Pride over the Bank Holiday weekend.

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And, boy, did Sir Ian have fun, as he led some 2,500 people through the gay streets of Manchester.

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People should have curtsied/bent down on one knee as the 76-year-old passed, but we'll allow that slip in royal etiquette just this once.

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Just look at that car!

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19 Helpful Hints About How To Design Women In Video Games

“Bigger brains, not bigger boobs.”

This Link wanted heroines front and center.

"Boxart featuring female protagonists!"

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This Luigi thought video games should be less gender-normative.

"I think female video game characters don't need to be scantily clad nor in gender specific colors."

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Even when we do get a woman in charge, they're often white.

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