Vernacular Culture: The Folklore Blog

This blog chronicles recent developments in folklore studies, in my very subjective style. I hope to review books, websites and blogs. It might also include much griping about folklore and fakelorists. In a word, it's folklotastic!

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March 05, 2006

Krewe du Vieux 2006 Flickr Slideshow

Krewe du Vieux is the parade in New Orleans that kicks off the mardi gras season. This year, as can be expected, saw many Katrina themes making its way into the usual folk raunch. Folk expression meets diaster meets politics.

My favorite signs and floats from this Flickr Slideshow include: "Michael Brown Grand Marshall: Out to Lunch," "Comatose Corps of Engineers," "Take Us Back Chirac," "C'est Levee" and (just because it's dirty) "Pizza Slut."

Also, it appears that the creator of Mister Bill was the real grand marshall, hence all of the Mister Bill photos.

This reminds me that a few years back the JAF ran a whole issue devoted to Mardi Gras, which I think would prove a fruitful re-evaluation post-Katrina.

4 Comments:

Blogger Christopher Franz said...

I should have credited Jonno D'Addario, who took and posted these awesome photos!

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