The pirates one might make more sense if you know that they've been kidnapped by pirates, and are discussing this whilst chained up in the bowels of a ship... :)

The team one was started for the Original Team Carnival of Squee, some months ago - I must finish it. I didn't know where it was going, but I'm thinking now that it doesn't actually matter where it's going, does it? It's just teamy goodness.

Thank you! I couldn't resist this meme.