I've always wanted to go but have never been able to make it. Now, I really hate crowds and would probably have a miserable time, but I still want to experience once. Anyone here ever been there, and what stories do you have to share?
Originally Posted by GoldenKitty45
Nope - we have no desire to go there or to Las Vegas either
Yup, it's because after Mardi Gras, lent starts so people try to eat as much fattening foods as possible for the last time...Originally Posted by nekkiddoglady
Never been..
Did you know that Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday"?
My French teacher told us that in France, its customary to eat alot that day, expecially fattening foods. She seemed to think that waffles and pancakes with all kinds of toppings were the favorite thing.. so every year in French Class, she'd bring some waffle irons, and various toppings like whipped cream and chocolate syrup, and we had waffles for class and celebrate Mardi Gras.