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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
Six Word Saturday
(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?
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 mustard. It’s extra hot. FOWC with Fandango: Paste
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
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
Three zebras out in the streets. Three youngsters with shots for the public. Three town employees to oversee the frivolities. Thursday Trios