Last night, while covering the first night of Mardi Gras in Port Arthur, TX, we happened across a stage playing Tejano music.
Actually, "blasting" Tejano music is probably more like it.
Since we grew up in San Antonio, and have experienced many outdoor festivals chock full of Latino culture, loud Tejano music in a carnival atmosphere is something we welcome.
However, we almost lost it - seriously laughing in the streets until we cried - when a sizable African-American woman with both purple, green and yellow hair ringlets and finger nails shouted, "Oh Lordy! Can somebody PLEASE turn DOWN the Mexicans!"
Sorry honey. When it's a party, ain't nobody can turn them down.
Friday, February 20, 2009
'El volumen' at Mardi Gras
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Why did she dress like that, wear makeup and all, get in her car and go to the Mardi Gras festivities, (do they pay any entry?) and then expect peace and quiet? If you want peace and quiet, hang out at the cometary, for cryin' out loud.
What on earth has Port Arthur come to when people don't know how to boogie, get down and cumbia and spin a fast two step? Better yet, go home and watch it on TV with the sound turned off. In your bed. With a pillow over your head. And a Bible clutched in your sweaty hand. (Repent you partiers!)
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