OK – the first thing I am going to point out here is that this little blog of information is not going to be about the “sins” of Mardi Gras. Study that on your own and come up with your own conclusions.
Now, on to the ranting. People get ugly over $1 plastic beads. I mean, you would think the people riding on the floats are throwing real money. Tonight I witnessed several adults (maybe I should say people over 21) taking things from children. You see, the people on the floats (P.O.F’s) have a few coveted throws that include stuffed footballs with the parade logo, stuffed animals, and “fancy” beads ($2). The POF’s do their best to toss these precious (?) items into the outstretched arms and hands of excited children. Unfortunately, the “adults” snatch them away over 75% of the time.
We went to a parade in Baton Rouge tonight and I was shocked (I don’t know why) by how rude people are. I was shocked (again, don’t know why) at the amount of children I could see that were more than an arm’s reach away from their parents. As a matter of fact, I could not even tell you if their parents were there. We sat for about an hour and a half in the little spot we “staked out” and as the parade rolled in to view, we were suddenly joined by a large group of people who decided they could fit in front of us. Now, I have to tell you, I could not care any less than I do about the $1 beads. I can come home empty handed and be fine. I like the lights, I like some of the music, I like the marching bands (I’m a geek, I know). I like to see the King and Queen of the parade because they look outrageous (not in a good way). All of that being said, DO NOT step in front of my baby after she has been waiting an hour and a half for her $1 beads. That is just unacceptable.
I have so many other parade things to comment on as this post grows long and boring. I will try to be brief.
- Marching bands aren’t what they used to be. There was no formation, no one was in step, the uniforms were either half on or half off. Some people even wore sweatshirts over their uniforms. Being the self professed band geek that I am, the bands made me cringe.
- Apparently there is no weight limit for dancers or high school “show girls” these days. Before you go all crazy on me, I’m happy for these girls if they get their moment to shine, but their parents should care about them enough to buy uniforms that fit and the proper undergarments to go with them. I am of the opinion that 16 year old girls’ breasts do not need to be overflowing their uniforms. We don’t need to see it and they don’t need to show it.
- A truck and empty trailer with a sign advertising a trailer company does not a float make. Throw me something, mister!
- Only one clown in this parade. That’s odd.
- The woman who stood next to me has a little girl who gave up soccer for girl scouts. Yikes!
- We cannot go anywhere in this town without seeing someone that my husband knows! *grin*
After all was said and done, Chelsea said thank you to Scotty. She also said she had fun but wished her Aunt Lauri could have been there.
A better title for this post would have been : Why People Disappoint Me. I do have enough sense to know people will always disappoint. Thank God for grace. I know I disappoint people with my words and actions too.
