A popular fight between two entirely different groups. Based on two different internet subcultures, Pirates and Ninjas, as two very different stereotypes battling out to death. May sometimes have robots, cowbows, or ghosts added to it. The phrase is also used as Ninjas vs Pirates.
One Piece Nerd: Pirates would totally win in a battle between Pirates vs Ninjas!

Naruto Nerd: No! Ninjas always win!
by SuperCowManTypePerson September 27, 2006
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an online "war" typically on facebook. an application which you pick a side, and recruit as needed. most likely used by faggs.
Joe- "hey bob!"
Bob- "hey joe!"
Joe- "are you ready for the pirates vs. ninjas party at toms house on saturday night?!"
Bob- "yeah! im so excited, can't wait to bring out the Guitar Hero!!"
Joe- "i'm actually more excited for the touch football..."
by K.T. Danske November 14, 2007
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An unanswerable question, like Sophie's Choice but harder.
Man A: I don't know what to do, it's pretty Pirate Vs Ninja Vs Cowboy at the moment you know??
Man B: You mean like Sophie's choice?
Man A: But wayyyyy harder.
by FishFlop2 February 6, 2009
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