Why does Jack Sparrow have a red mark on his chin?

In the Pirates of the Caribbean series (2003), Jack Sparrow has a red spot on this jaw. This red spot is a joke between Depp and the makeup department. The red spot is actually supposed to be syphilis, and it gets progressively more noticeable in each film.
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Why does Jack Sparrow have a cut on his chin?

There is a small scab on Jack Sparrow's jawline that gets bigger and bigger throughout the movie. The make-up artist and Johnny Depp did it on purpose as a prank.
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What disease does Jack Sparrow have?

It starts off barely noticeable but, slowly, throughout the first movie and its sequels, it gets more and more obvious. This is actually an in-joke between Johhny Depp and the film's makeup department, who theorize that this scab is actually because Jack has syphilis.
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Why does Jack Sparrow have a swallow tattoo?

For example, in nautical ink terminology (and for pirates in particular) the swallow tattoo that Jack boasts means a long distance covered (5000 nautical miles for pirates), and also implies the promised safety of reaching home.
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Why is Tia Dalma mouth black?

The teeth were prosthetic teeth that you just clip in and out. Oh, and I also had to fill my mouth with vegetable dye before each take.
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Why does Calypso turn into crabs?

In the days of myth and legend, the beautiful Calypso ruled the seas, and all sailors both loved and feared her, even though she too had mortal blood. As a heathen goddess, Calypso was able to take many forms, but since the crab was attributed as her symbol, she chose the form of a crab.
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Why is Davy Jones a squid?

But the pain of Calypso's betrayal caused him was too much to live with, so Davy Jones carved out his own heart and locked it away in the Dead Man's Chest. Abandoning his duty, Davy Jones turned into a hideous humanoid sea monster, with an octopus face, a tentacles beard, a claw of crab as a hand and a giant crab leg.
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What does Jack Sparrow tattoo mean?

Having a Jack Sparrow tattoo has meaning and connection to the pirate life and specifically to his personality traits. Some might even get this tattoo because they love the character but are looking to represent the pirate in Jack Sparrow. Pirates symbolize freedom, bravery, unity and loyalty.
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What do swallow tattoos mean?

Swallow tattoos symbolize travel and freedom, as well as returning home. Once used by sailors to show sailing prowess, swallow tattoos now come in all shapes and sizes with a variety of designs and colors.
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What does a sparrow tattoo mean?

The sparrow, while not the flashiest bird type, has become a popular choice for tattoos. Sparrow tattoos are usually associated with freedom, love, and commitment, but there are many other great meanings that can be attached to these designs. For decades, they have been used as a standard in animal tattoo imagery.
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Why did Jack have the black spot?

In the Disney feature film Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, Captain Jack Sparrow is presented with a "black spot" by Davy Jones as a marker that the Kraken can track; in the film, the black spot appears as a large black boil-like swelling on the palm of his hand.
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Does Jack Sparrow have a daughter?

Captain Jack Sparrow has a daughter. Birdie Sparrow has never met her father and her mother is dead, so she seeks to find her father.
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What is the black spot on Jack's hand?

The Black Spot was a mark given to an individual who owed their servitude to Davy Jones. Those marked with the Black Spot would be hunted across the Seven Seas by the Kraken.
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Why are the Pirates eyes yellow?

The likeliest cause of the yellow eyes is jaundice, a close cousin to scurvy; or, in the case of Barbossa and Chevalle, both ladies men, hepetitis.
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Why does Jack Sparrow have a jar of dirt?

The jar of dirt was a glass jar filled with dirt, given to Captain Jack Sparrow by Tia Dalma as a form of protection against Davy Jones during Sparrow's search for the Dead Man's Chest in an attempt to settle his debt with Jones.
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What does teardrop under the eye mean?

One of the most widely recognized prison tattoos, the teardrop's meaning varies geographically. In some places, the tattoo can mean a lengthy prison sentence, while in others it signifies that the wearer has committed murder. If the teardrop is just an outline, it can symbolize an attempted murder.
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What does 3 dots on your finger mean?

Three Dots Tattoo

Many have used this simplistic design to indicate a concept of continuance, an unfinished journey, or a slow change of idea or thought. Others use three dot symbolism within their tattoo to convey a deeper spiritual meaning, as three is considered a sacred number in many religions and belief systems.
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What is tattooed on Johnny Depp's hand?

Johnny Depp's right hand has a tattoo of a crow in flight, symbolizing protection, power and spiritual guidance. He used to have a tattoo of the word "SLIM" on his knuckles, from when he was married to Amber Heard (it was a nickname). He changed it after they got divorced, however.
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Will there be a 6 Pirates of the Caribbean?

A sixth Pirates of the Caribbean movie is in development and could star Margot Robbie. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer has revealed that two scripts are being written for Pirates of the Caribbean 6, one involving Robbie and the other without her.
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Did Johnny Depp get tattoos for Pirates of the Caribbean?

Some of Johnny Depp's tattoos are based on his film work

He got a sparrow, the sun, and the name of his son, Jack, tatted after filming the first "Pirates of the Caribbean." He also got a skull and crossbones tattoo to commemorate the iconic Disney pirate franchise.
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Did Johnny Depp get the Jack Sparrow tattoo?

Depp played one of his most iconic characters, Captain Jack Sparrow in the film series Pirates of the Carribean from 2003-2017. He got the ink done by Mark Mahoney in 2003 after the completion of shooting of the first film Pirates of the Carribean: the Curse of the Black Pearl.
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Why did Will Turner have barnacles?

Will's barnacles

So Davy Jones became ol' squidface specifically because he chose to take a few centuries of vacation time. TL;DR: Will has barnacles because of extended time in the ocean. Not because he didn't ferry around the dead people.
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Why can't Elizabeth go on the Flying Dutchman?

Why couldn't Elizabeth just join Will's crew on the Dutchman? Because she's not dead.
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Why did Lord Beckett not fire?

Becket didn't give orders to fire because he instantly realized what happened - that Davy Johns was gone and that it was done by the reason of William Turner being killed and revived as a new captain of a Dutchman (he knew well what was the only way it could happen), and that William's and Elisabeth's love have won ...
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