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Wild and Wilder
I was bewildered when I saw these guys at the carnival parade in February. Was blackface rearing its ugly head? Then I saw their parade float. They call themselves “Badass Monkeys” and dress up in gorilla suits (either traditionally black or neon green). And they … Continue reading Wild and Wilder
An Intriguing Selection of Carnival Costumes
Six Word Saturday
She’ll Be in Costume Today
(it’s carnival time)
This picture was done a few years ago with a website that was called simpsonizeus.xxx – I don’t know if it still exists.
Is it still illeism if I turn up pretending to be someone else?
A Little Man Is Standing in the Wood
He’s wearing a red cloak that looks like a hood. (inspired by a German children’t song) The woman, too, wears white and red gear. She seems to march and shout: I am here. Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Red plus one more colour
It’s not Toothpaste
It’s mustard. It’s extra hot. FOWC with Fandango: Paste
Clean up After the Merrymaking
The carnival parade is coming down the road. The attraction and fun is the costumes, the decorations, the music, the atmosphere and at least for the kids: the loot. They carry big bags to collect all the sweets, popcorn and pretzel bags. Despite the valiant … Continue reading Clean up After the Merrymaking
And Then It Is Over
Seems like they had a big party. Rosenmontag, Carnival, even Ash Wednesday has come an gone. And on Thursday the empty bottles get collected for recycling. I wanted to post this last Sunday but the photos had disappeared on my computer. Found them again! Cellpic … Continue reading And Then It Is Over
Trios of Carnival Fools
Three zebras out in the streets. Three youngsters with shots for the public. Three town employees to oversee the frivolities. Thursday Trios
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