Translating irony into Arabic – who’s having the last laugh? Dubbing Monsters Inc.: Egyptian vernacular vs. modern standard Arabic

Deadstorm Pirates -

Blackjack chuckled. "Well, I do have a certain... reputation. And I'm always willing to share."

Blackjack's eyes narrowed. "Looks like we've got a problem. Rachel, it seems we've got a common enemy. What do you say we join forces and take her down?"

Captain Lee stood on the quarterdeck, her long black hair blowing in the wind. She was a tall, statuesque woman, with piercing green eyes that seemed to bore into Blackjack's very soul. deadstorm pirates

The two pirate ships sailed alongside each other, their crews eyeing each other warily. Blackjack and Captain Lee sat down to negotiate, their conversation hushed and intense.

The "Maverick's Revenge" changed course, heading straight for the "Black Swan". As they drew closer, Blackjack could see that the "Black Swan" was a formidable ship, with three masts and a hull bristling with cannons. Blackjack chuckled

But in the end, it was the pirates who emerged victorious. The British ship was badly damaged, its hull breached and its rigging tangled.

Blackjack grinned, his gold tooth glinting in the sunlight. "I say, let's do it. And let's call ourselves... the Deadstorm Pirates." And I'm always willing to share

Blackjack grinned, his gold tooth glinting in the sunlight. "Just thought I'd drop by and say hello, Rachel," he said. "I heard you were looking for a new partner."