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Post by js on Feb 8, 2015 3:06:47 GMT -5
What are the beads all about?
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Post by js on Feb 8, 2015 3:18:56 GMT -5
Okay, so if you give beads to a chick she has to show boobs, right? So why are they giving him beads? smiley-devil02 What's he supposed to show? Or do they just want him to give the beads back so they can show him their boobs? Which picture came first? n one he only has a few strands, then in another he has like a dozen around his neck. He certainly seems to be out on the town enjoying himself. I'm surprised he doesn't have someone watching him in such a dangerous, flirtatious time and place. getsmiley I wondered what the beads were for so after reading your post I did a search and it appears that bearing your breast is not the custom. Here is what I found: Question: I've heard that it's a tradition on Bourbon Street for women to bare their breasts to the crowd for beads. Can someone explain this? Where did this tradition come from?
Answer: As a fifth-generation New Orleanian, let me say this was never and is still not a tradition. Saying it is "tradition" is like saying that people who get drunk and pass out on Bourbon Street are following tradition as well.
Thankfully, this does not occur everywhere in New Orleans during Mardi Gras, but just in the Bourbon Street area of the French Quarter. That's also an area known for its strip joints, where those interested in this sort of thing can see it year-round. Let me explain why you may have heard this rumor:
Within the last 10 or so years, a few spring break-aged tourists visiting our city have started getting drunk after the parades on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter, causing them to lose their inhibitions. This has drawn a lot of onlookers. The end result is that certain types of individuals are now attracted to the French Quarter in the evenings after the parades.
Throughout the year, the beautiful balconies in the French Quarter are noted for being a wonderful place to enjoy the history, atmosphere, and culture of the city as the sounds of jazz drift by after a fantastic meal. During Mardi Gras, many think of them as a place to get away from the crowd surges below. (Bourbon Street balconies during Mardi Gras are now sold to news media, large corporations, or long-term customers up to five years in advance.)
Sadly, many bystanders caught in this crowd will never return to Mardi Gras, because they don't realize they did not experience the "real" Mardi Gras. The flashing for beads and related behavior does not occur in other areas of the city. The Mardi Gras that locals grew up with, enjoyed and love is occurring in every other part of New Orleans and the surrounding suburbs - not in the French Quarter.
The large, traditional Mardi Gras krewes who bring you the "Greatest Free Show on Earth" do not even parade through the Quarter because there is a size restriction on floats in that area. There are some small foot-parades through the French Quarter, but nothing like what you see in photos and videos, or that you would normally think of when you hear the word "parade." That is why you never see a large parade with floats filmed from a balcony in the Quarter - only the crowds after the parades.
The result: If you're a woman, be warned. If you go into the French Quarter at night after a parade, many men are there just to see the sleazy stuff they saw on the news or the Internet, and often assume every woman there wants to be part of the frenzy.
We look forward to the day people will again understand, appreciate and experience the magic of Mardi Gras!
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Post by secret on Feb 8, 2015 3:25:20 GMT -5
Josh Winik @joshwinik Gerard Butler has a 20 pound dog that he walks himself Well it can't be MB if it only weighs 20 lbs. smiley-laughing025 smiley-laughing025
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Post by secret on Feb 8, 2015 3:42:09 GMT -5
that girl next to right side of him is so beautiful smiley-dance001 smiley-angelic008 smiley-hug003
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Post by anonimus on Feb 8, 2015 4:06:14 GMT -5
I love all these photos!!! getsmiley
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2015 7:15:02 GMT -5
Michael Shannon is a good friend of Gerry's
Check out @kynliemichelle's Tweet:
Gerard Butler is at the One Eyed Jack's gig.....oh my god. I could have touched him. He wore a beautiful scarf.
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Post by So on Feb 8, 2015 15:58:39 GMT -5
Okay so the bead and boob exchange is only in a specific location during Mardi Gras. What are the odds that GB would accidently find himself on that street? Either way Fat Tuesday is not my style but the whole party flavor sees right up his alley.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2015 16:47:43 GMT -5
Okay so the bead and boob exchange is only in a specific location during Mardi Gras. What are the odds that GB would accidently find himself on that street? Either way Fat Tuesday is not my style but the whole party flavor sees right up his alley. Apparently, you've to "earn your beads"
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2015 2:52:50 GMT -5
Check out @aanaevasich's Tweet: My sister-in-law met #GerardButler yesterday @ a Mardi Gras party in NOLA... I am sooooo jealous. Now I cannot wait to get there even more? ?
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Post by secret on Feb 9, 2015 9:19:16 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2015 11:43:01 GMT -5
smiley-laughing025 is it the lighting, or is the feathered scarf pink? smiley-laughing025
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2015 11:46:04 GMT -5
smiley-laughing025 oh no, I've just noticed it's not a scarf, it's pink bunny ears which the lady in front of him is wearing! smiley-laughing025
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Post by hellogirls on Feb 9, 2015 11:46:19 GMT -5
smiley-laughing025 is it the lighting, or is the feathered scarf pink? smiley-laughing025 It is not his scarf Daisyc.......I think that the girl in front of him has pink rabbit ears on her head....... smiley-laughing025
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2015 11:49:29 GMT -5
smiley-laughing025 is it the lighting, or is the feathered scarf pink? smiley-laughing025 It is not his scarf Daisyc.......I think that the girl in front of him has pink rabbit ears on her head....... smiley-laughing025 smiley-laughing025 yeah, I realised that after I had posted it smiley-laughing025
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Post by beautifuladdiction on Feb 9, 2015 11:55:56 GMT -5
I thought the same at first glance daisyc ! And even though its not his, it would be considered pretty tame for mardi gras smiley-laughing024 Has there been any pics with the shopped costume maybe ?? Hope we get some of those as well !! smiley-dance001
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Post by embla on Feb 9, 2015 12:15:16 GMT -5
smiley-laughing025 oh no, I've just noticed it's not a scarf, it's pink bunny ears which the lady in front of him is wearing! smiley-laughing025 smiley-laughing025 Thougt at first it looked like some kind of boah ( or whatever it's called) too. Perfect for some burlesque! smiley-hug003 smiley-laughing024 But it's nice seeing him enjoying himself, having a good time out and about in New Orleans. And love all those new pics. He's looking really good!
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Post by secret on Feb 9, 2015 15:05:17 GMT -5
smiley-laughing025 oh no, I've just noticed it's not a scarf, it's pink bunny ears which the lady in front of him is wearing! smiley-laughing025 you are not the one. I was thinking that it's his scraf smiley-laughing025 am I blind smiley-laughing024
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2015 17:11:51 GMT -5
So good to see him being himself. You can't keep a good man down. He loves this type of interaction and it shows on his face. Glad to see him smiling again. He knows the thrill the fans get from meeting him it always shows by the gleam in their eyes and the ear to ear smiles. Bless you my big brute.
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Post by autumn on Feb 9, 2015 20:48:07 GMT -5
Boy he looks like he's "laissez les bon temps rouler" - way to go Gerry! Have some fun in Nawlins! Which I was there - Mardi Gras is so much fun!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2015 15:04:24 GMT -5
Check out @nediv_uhh's Tweet:
gerard butler is in town
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