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I can't say I get the "boob flash in exchange for beads" tradition that has always been so popular down in New Orleans especially during Mardi Gras. Don't women understand: it's just a string of plastic beads?
Admittedly, I've never been on Bourbon Street for Fat Tuesday. But I did make it down for the Jazz Fest festivities one year. And, yes, I thought New Orleans was incredibly exciting and one of the most fun cities that I've ever visited. And, yes, some of my friends may have been unable to resist the temptation to expose their chests for a free necklace. But I never felt the urge to do the same, and I haven't regretted my decision even once.
So, please, explain it to me: What the heck is the allure of getting half-naked for beads?
(Oh, and according to Nola.com, the best way to get free beads is to attend the Mardi Gras parade because float-riders throw them out into the crowd. No flashing necessary. Just something to keep in mind.)
Would you show your boobs for beads?
Comments (14)
Though I'm more than sure that men would love to see my boobs since they're huge, I wouldn't flash them just for a hunk of plastic.
I don't get it. No, I wouldn't do it, particularly now that I'm married..
no I wouldn't. You can buy 8 of these necklaces at the dollar tree for $1.
I would never do it but I live here so I see it all the time. Well a lot of those women are drunk. If you've ever been to Mardi gras in New Orleans then you know that there are drunk women & men laying on the streets sleeping. Alcohol is powerful. Also it's not about the "plastic beads." It's about having fun and being a rebel. Tourist get to flash their breast and no one back home will ever know.
Would never do it....not sure why they do...it's beyond me!! Not enough alcohol in the free world to make me flash my boobs for some plastic beads.
I was just thinking about this when I watched an episode of cops. They were filming women flashing and I thought "All that for some beads? The men had them to so unless they were flashing their goodies, there obviously is another way to get them. Like walk into a store and buy them?! But I agree with others, blame it on the alcohol!!
I think the other women said it. It's all about being anonomys in a city where no one knows you and you can do something completely crazy! Would I do it? YEP!
No way, not my style at all.