If you have not heard
by now, Hasbro was going to release a set of Mardi Gras
fashions in 1988. Jem, the Holograms and the Misfits,
with the except for Stormer, are wearing the costumes
in the episode of the same name.
This page is not for those fashions,
but the architecture of New Orleans and the party like
atmosphere. The idea of having a kids show during Mardi
Gras was not a good idea ... could promote partying,
drinking, etc. But if those beautiful fashions could
have been produced, it would have been well worth it.
The History and Culture of New Orleans
is rich and vibrant. It is one of the oldest cities
in the US, and has a French influence. Those stories
of pirates, ghost, witches and vampires are more then
stories. This once was a city filled with pirates, and
has been know for its witchcraft and voodoo. If vampires
did exist they would be there too, just like an Anne
Rice novel. If you believe in ghosts, New Orleans is
also full of ghost stories. Besides the macob, there
is also entertainment and superb food galore. And music,
music and music ... but it is the birth place of Jazz.
The following images are from my second
trip to New Orleans. It was Southern Decadence 2004...
holiday I would not normally celebrate, but it was a
fun time. We where just getting a way for a quite weekend
and ended up in the second best party of New Orleans.
More pictures may be added from Aug of 2001.
Absinthe a cool old building
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar ... Maybe the
treasure is really hidden here
Side shot ... the oldest structure in the US to cantain
a bar
Out the doors of Lafitte's
I thought this was just too cool. a Cross
in the middle of Bourbon street
Where's the party?
A cemetery outside of the French Quarter
It's not the river, but there could be secret
passages here too.
Entrance to a home in the Garden District
Typical home of the Garden District
Need to tie our horse up?
Typical Bourbon Street
and the Party begins
Pretty in Purple??
Kinetic fashion
I wondered what ever happen to the Stingers
Maybe she was going to be the new Misfit for
1989.
Lady Bugs may not always be female, but they
always act like a lady.
