tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768209.post815741284750635624..comments2024-03-18T05:32:15.515-07:00Comments on The Pan Galactic Blogger Blaster: On Mardi GrasNatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14704040638674512722noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768209.post-85254274502169358082015-02-19T09:56:25.331-08:002015-02-19T09:56:25.331-08:00I think Rod Stewart said it best.
And now, someth...I think Rod Stewart <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sY2WIFGQttE" rel="nofollow">said it best</a>.<br /><br />And now, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4Girrb66lY" rel="nofollow">something for the drummers</a>.WaterBoynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768209.post-37730924270695824832015-02-19T07:35:16.099-08:002015-02-19T07:35:16.099-08:00You two make a handsome couple. Glad you had a go...You two make a handsome couple. Glad you had a good time.Toothynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768209.post-85088062959730290692015-02-18T11:28:53.872-08:002015-02-18T11:28:53.872-08:00Did the band play any "molly Hatchet?"
...Did the band play any "molly Hatchet?"<br /><br />Gotta do some covers of Bounty hunter and Flirtin' with disaster, imo<br /><br />cheddarmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768209.post-67079316248226461912015-02-17T12:27:29.695-08:002015-02-17T12:27:29.695-08:00Looks like the theme was Beauty and the Beast? :)Looks like the theme was Beauty and the Beast? :)Porkynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768209.post-75415185129241345852015-02-17T07:58:58.131-08:002015-02-17T07:58:58.131-08:00I suspect that even though gros might be more corr...I suspect that even though gros might be more correct than gras, for PR purposes, gras sounds better to the non French speaking folks. <br /><br /> Gras is close to the word for that delectable French food foi gras, (Pate'). Which in and of itself is really fat.<br /> <br /> Gros sounds bad and not at all like something one would like to participate in. Too close to the word "gross".<br /><br />Sort of like the word Nova. Chevy couldn't sell their vehicles of this name in Mexico because Nova translates into "no go" and who wants to buy a car that means "no go"?<br /><br />While I think our versions of Mardi Gras are great, I believe SB is correct in saying that on a larger scale, Venice would be quite spectacular to witness.<br /><br />I saw a travel documentary on Brazil a couple of years ago. Your analogy is spot on. It looked in some cases, very savage.<br />Susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768209.post-73747418483219451872015-02-17T03:56:28.653-08:002015-02-17T03:56:28.653-08:00Well its "fat" not because its big...but...Well its "fat" not because its big...but because it was the last day of Carnival and they slaughtered the calf or something that day right?<br /><br />Regardless... Mobile as it is today was founded by French catholics who I will wager.. knew how to speak French.Natehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02962463170236658764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768209.post-84996684209428131922015-02-17T03:53:40.455-08:002015-02-17T03:53:40.455-08:00Oh, and I fully understand why it's called Mar...Oh, and I fully understand why it's called Mardi Gras - the Italian Carnavale celebrations have martedi grasso - which marks the last day of Carnavale as well as giovedi grasso (Fat Thursday) - giovedi grasso is usually the start of the long weekend of celebrations in most villages - parades, food, music, parties and whatnot.<br /><br />Spacebunny<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768209.post-61891347256266775412015-02-17T03:49:48.175-08:002015-02-17T03:49:48.175-08:00Um yeah, not always. Like Italian and Spanish the...Um yeah, not always. Like Italian and Spanish the placing the adjective depends on the noun in question. There are also the masculine and feminine aspects to be taken into consideration - gros/grosse for example. Depending on the dictionary, you will see gras as specific type of "fat". Gros/grosse are usually used in terms of big, not fat, except when it's not ;) There are other words for fat as well, but in the terms Americans usually think of "Fat Tuesday" gros would be more appropriate than gras. At any rate - as someone learning French from native French speakers it was interesting to me. - That being said - I thought you might enjoy this little tidbit I found<br /><br />"Mardi Gras originated In Mobile , Alabama In 1723, the capital of Louisiana was moved to New Orleans, founded in 1718. The first Mardi Gras parade held in New Orleans is recorded to have taken place in 1837. "<br /><br />SpacebunnyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768209.post-48127744843007464652015-02-16T19:02:45.578-08:002015-02-16T19:02:45.578-08:00Ok... research done.
This is purely a function...Ok... research done. <br /><br />This is purely a function of French Grammar. French puts the Noun before the Adjective.<br /><br />A blue car is not a blue car in french. Its a Car Blue.<br /><br />Thus.. it is Fat Tuesday in English... but Tuesday Fat in French.Natehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02962463170236658764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768209.post-69966203889779507402015-02-16T17:12:32.510-08:002015-02-16T17:12:32.510-08:00Ok... its not a mistake... the name Mardi Gras co...Ok... its not a mistake... the name Mardi Gras comes from the last day of the celebration of Carnivale... and it was brought here by frenchmen... and New Orleans claims they call it Mardi Gras there as well.<br /><br />So if its not a mistake it must be an inside joke or some weird function of french grammar that makes sense only to them.Natehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02962463170236658764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768209.post-21284021871007471602015-02-16T16:55:27.508-08:002015-02-16T16:55:27.508-08:00Nate,
You look great with Mrs. Nate.
I would hav...Nate,<br /><br />You look great with Mrs. Nate.<br /><br />I would have expected you to wear formal attire more along the lines of a Southern Cavalry Officer dress uniform, complete with functioning period pistol, the Mrs dressed as a Southern bell with period attire. And we have gotta see you with the hat and Ostrich feather in the hat.<br /><br />I saw blister in the sun performed live by the Violent Femmes at the Newport music hall near OSU back in early 1990's. Damn, i am gettin' old!<br /><br /> cheddarmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768209.post-71819954004739626212015-02-16T16:53:36.880-08:002015-02-16T16:53:36.880-08:00ok... so far one old timer says everyone knows its...ok... so far one old timer says everyone knows its wrong and no one cares. He said they all thought Gros Mardi sounded dumb so they switched it Mardi Gras.<br /><br />That's just one old man's tale. We'll see what else comes up.Natehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02962463170236658764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768209.post-2917357706600796702015-02-16T16:47:12.885-08:002015-02-16T16:47:12.885-08:00ok... no you're right... fat tuesday transla...ok... no you're right... fat tuesday translates to Gros Mardi.<br /><br />Now I have a research project.<br /><br />I'll get back with you.Natehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02962463170236658764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768209.post-91877510723714252082015-02-16T16:42:54.609-08:002015-02-16T16:42:54.609-08:00As for Carnivale... Please... I am unimpressed w...As for Carnivale... Please... I am unimpressed with the behavior of the savages that were so recently eating each other.Natehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02962463170236658764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768209.post-83771523762495857132015-02-16T16:42:05.184-08:002015-02-16T16:42:05.184-08:00again... it was not started by Creoles. It was st...again... it was not started by Creoles. It was started by French Catholics in Mobile AL.<br /><br />And every online translator I can find says Mardi is "Of Tuesday" or "on Tuesday" and "Gras" is fat.Natehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02962463170236658764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768209.post-90903178954460678252015-02-16T10:26:59.930-08:002015-02-16T10:26:59.930-08:00Pfft - get back to me when you've been to Veni...Pfft - get back to me when you've been to Venice for Carnavale - you know, the original Mardi Gras.;-) <br /><br />Dr. Who looks awesome, that dress is fabulous. <br /><br />Point of fact- Mardi Gras does not translate to Fat Tuesday from the French, it translates to Shrove Tuesday. Fat Tuesday would be Gros Mardi. I wonder if it's more Creole than proper French or just a mistake everyone makes? <br /><br />SpacebunnyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768209.post-64090587323207969282015-02-16T10:00:35.369-08:002015-02-16T10:00:35.369-08:00I remember watching the old b&w movie Jezebel,...I remember watching the old b&w movie Jezebel, set in New Orleans. Their debutantes had to wear white to the Olympus ball or they were ruined. When I say ruined, I mean no decent man of their social status would have a thing to do with them, much less marry them.<br /><br />Does this mean that once you are on the books of a tux rental place that they can now keep track of your requirements and all you have to do is just call and let them know you need a tux? <br /><br /> You really did look fantastic Nate. There is something about a guy who puts on a tux that makes something in most intelligent women respond favorably.Susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768209.post-71374222145232259172015-02-16T09:51:43.550-08:002015-02-16T09:51:43.550-08:00it is very rigid Susan... the tux rental places he...it is very rigid Susan... the tux rental places here all keep track of the events.. the dates... and the dress code for each so they can avoid issues.Natehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02962463170236658764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768209.post-77691794049088946872015-02-16T08:09:07.595-08:002015-02-16T08:09:07.595-08:00Nate, you and Dr. Who outdid yourselves in your at...Nate, you and Dr. Who outdid yourselves in your attire. That gown of your good lady wife is stunning.<br /><br />If you two intend on participating in more events like this one, clothing is very rigidly controlled. <br /><br />As for weaponry, I think Res's suggestions are on the mark. Going formal? You should have a formal, but very deadly weapon. Pearl anything is never out of style Nate.<br /><br />Tampa has their own celebratory style. Their theme every year is Pirates. My friend who lives there used to volunteer for crew duty on one of the floats every year.Susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768209.post-90677792465095859412015-02-16T06:50:41.622-08:002015-02-16T06:50:41.622-08:00For your wife, she definitely needs a derringer in...For your wife, she definitely needs a derringer in a thigh holster.Raggededgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09375462708282223914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768209.post-5327814602929897552015-02-16T05:03:55.060-08:002015-02-16T05:03:55.060-08:00Good call Res. Scrolled up Wheel gun would be a ...Good call Res. Scrolled up Wheel gun would be a good formal wear option too.Natehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02962463170236658764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768209.post-38670411727085010632015-02-15T21:25:12.399-08:002015-02-15T21:25:12.399-08:00PPK
But if you had a ivory handled commander with...PPK<br /><br />But if you had a ivory handled commander with a lot of fancy scrolling in a deep dark blue, I think it would get the nod.Res Ipsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16433725505878267643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768209.post-36807202784782397092015-02-15T18:22:12.301-08:002015-02-15T18:22:12.301-08:00hehehe... Indeed sir.hehehe... Indeed sir.Natehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02962463170236658764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768209.post-64027705878814736492015-02-15T17:13:51.468-08:002015-02-15T17:13:51.468-08:00Your wife's gorgeous. You over-achieved.Your wife's gorgeous. You over-achieved.Vulturehttp://thelurkingvulture.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768209.post-62986658595644905562015-02-15T14:15:51.688-08:002015-02-15T14:15:51.688-08:00Excellent. Firearms for formal attire seems like ...Excellent. Firearms for formal attire seems like it could be a contentious topic...Natehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02962463170236658764noreply@blogger.com