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franznietzsche
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Well, its Mardi Gras weekend 2005, saturday night, I'm off to part-ake in the part-ay. See you all in the morning.
Mardi Gras Weekend 2005: Ready to Part-ay!
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the experiences and perceptions of Mardi Gras weekend in 2005, with participants sharing their plans, cultural impressions, and anecdotes related to the celebrations. The scope includes personal experiences, cultural commentary, and comparisons between different festive events.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- Some participants express excitement about participating in Mardi Gras festivities, highlighting the party atmosphere.
- Others question the nature of Mardi Gras, suggesting it is perceived as an "ultra-gay affair" in certain cultures, such as in Norway.
- A recurring theme is the notion that Mardi Gras is a holiday invented by American boys for socializing, with some participants making humorous remarks about the behavior associated with the celebrations.
- One participant clarifies that Mardi Gras has European origins, linking it to the carnival season and discussing its religious significance.
- There are mentions of other celebrations, such as Halloween, with participants comparing their experiences and expressing interest in attending different events.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express a mix of agreement and disagreement regarding the nature and cultural significance of Mardi Gras. While some share positive experiences, others challenge the perceptions and implications of the holiday, indicating that multiple competing views remain.
Contextual Notes
Some statements reflect personal experiences and cultural interpretations that may not be universally applicable. The discussion includes humor and subjective opinions, which may not align with broader cultural understandings of Mardi Gras.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals interested in cultural celebrations, social dynamics during festive events, or personal anecdotes related to Mardi Gras and similar holidays may find this discussion engaging.
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arildno
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Mardi Gras, isn't that an ultra-gay affair?
That's the impression here in Norway.
Have fun, though.
That's the impression here in Norway.
Have fun, though.
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franznietzsche said:
Yeah, right. We'll only see you in the morning if we run into you coming home while we're heading out for the day!
Have fun! Don't forget the beads!- #4
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American boys can't get laid, so they invented a special holiday when the girls all get really drunk and take off their clothes for 20 cent bead necklaces.arildno said:
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Sounds like a wholesome way of spending a week-endSmurf said:
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Smurf said:
That sounds amazing! Here is me, spending most of my waking hours slagging off the Americans, and you get to do that? I'm emigrating!
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Smurf said:
Funny, its not an american holiday. Its a european holiday, famed for huge celebrations in the most european part of the US (ar at least, the most french), New Orleans. But the holiday derives from the season of carnival, from the twelfth day after christmas through to ash wedenesday, first day of lent. The idea is to get out all the debauchery and depravity before let, when one would traditionally abstain. Yup, mardi gras, is a religious holiday.
So it seems, its those europeans that can't get laid.
And yeah it was a great night. And of course, I'm long accustomed to not sleeping, so that was no problem. Though, parts are bit fuzzy, let's just say my memory of the whole affair is not as good as i would like particularly with regards to the amount of alcohol i had, among other things...
Happy Mardi Gras!
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arildno said:
Ummm...ok then, you have that impression, while we have have crazy parties of great debauchery and depravity. Its was crazy out there.
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Hey franz, are you going to IV? It is right down the road from SLO! I know about the halloween celebration, I lived on Del Playa for a bit!
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polyb said:
Nah, mardi gras is all about here. Halloween there, Mardi Gras here. Prolly head down for halloween there next year though.
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franznietzsche said:
IV halloween is a riot! I never saw anything like that and I was right in the middle of it! 3 days and nights of nothing but insane college kids blowing off steam! Dont lose too many brain cells when you go!
If you ever get to the east coast goto New Orleans, now they know how to have Mardi Gras!
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polyb said:IV halloween is a riot! I never saw anything like that and I was right in the middle of it! 3 days and nights of nothing but insane college kids blowing off steam! Dont lose too many brain cells when you go!
I've heard stories, but didn't go this year. Thinking about next year though. I almost went to UCSB, it was between there and here for me.
polyb said:If you ever get to the east coast goto New Orleans, now they know how to have Mardi Gras!
If i needed to be told that, then i shouldn't be in college.