The second Mardi Gras since Hurricane Katrina is expected to attract a much larger crowd than last year's — so the availability of toilets during the celebration has once again become an issue.
The problem is one of simple biology and geography. Take about 1 million people; turn them loose on the streets with plenty of beer and few bathrooms.
Between Friday and Tuesday, 28 parades will roll in the metropolitan area. And the problem of where to pee is so prevalent that New Orleans singer Benny Grunch even wrote a song about it —Ain't No Place To Pee On Mardi Gras Day.
Author Julie Smith gave valuable advice." tape the mail slot closed," she said. "Our house was right on the street, but they had people peeing though the mail slot."
Ronnie Jones has witnessed the problem first hand. "You have big crowds taking in a lot of liquid, losing a lot of inhibitions, and very few readily available facilities," he said.
The problem is one of simple biology and geography. Take about 1 million people; turn them loose on the streets with plenty of beer and few bathrooms.
Between Friday and Tuesday, 28 parades will roll in the metropolitan area. And the problem of where to pee is so prevalent that New Orleans singer Benny Grunch even wrote a song about it —Ain't No Place To Pee On Mardi Gras Day.
Author Julie Smith gave valuable advice." tape the mail slot closed," she said. "Our house was right on the street, but they had people peeing though the mail slot."
Ronnie Jones has witnessed the problem first hand. "You have big crowds taking in a lot of liquid, losing a lot of inhibitions, and very few readily available facilities," he said.
I suggest Gatorade bottles, handy and recyclable - Cazart
2 comments:
I think this post illustrates the correct way to have a picture tell the story. Damn, Drew, nice placement.
The last time I was down in Nawlins, I saw a lot of "full beers" sitting on the sidewalks and curbs. Now that I've heard this story, it's all making sense.
A little trivia for ya
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