Why do girls hang Mardi Gras beads on their rear view mirror?

Jul 15, 2009 by MovieKablooie | Posted in Other - Society & Culture

The day of my city has different parts of Mardi Gras, I'll see girls driving around with the ball hanging from their rearview mirror. Because most girls get the ball in a blink, they are not just advertising that they had acted a bit whore?

OMG You must have read my mind! I was just thinking about this like 2 days ago. There are girls everywhere I still have Mardi Gras beads hanging from their mirrors. And yeah, you're right ... They think it will probably attract the attention of boys and they will "like" them or something, but in reality it's just advertising that they were cowardly enough to flash.

Jul 15, 2009 | by La Cubana

OMG You must have read my mind! I was just thinking about this like 2 days ago. There are girls everywhere I still have Mardi Gras beads hanging from their mirrors. And yeah, you're right ... They think it will probably attract the attention of boys and they will "like" them or something, but in reality it's just advertising that they were cowardly enough to flash.
Jul 15, 2009 | by La Cubana



Does anyone know any websites that have craft ideas using mardi gras beads?

Dec 01, 2006 by msbeeautch2u | Posted in Hobbies & Crafts

I have tons of mardi gras beads, and love arts and crafts, but can not seem to come up with any ideas of what I can do with them. Has anyone ever come across any websites that might have some ideas...or does anyone out there have any ideas themself?

I saw some mosaics once that were made totally from very bright Mardi Gras beads... they were fabulous! Unfortunately, I can't find any photos of that woman's work now, but here are a few other people who do mosaics with Mardi Gras beads:
http://www.emenlevy.com/beadart.htm (click on the images to see better)
http://www.underconsideration.com/speaku p/archives/002801.html ???
http://www.gilamosaics.com/wst_page5.php ?idx=14&file=images/MQ_Pig.jpg&& amp;ID2=5Ph5Vv

And these are some melted beads made into lamp shades, etc.:
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/cr_home_accesso ries/article/0,,HGTV_3255_3280447,00.htm l
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/cr_beads/articl e/0,,HGTV_3229_3396557,00.html


Have fun!

Diane B.

Dec 01, 2006 | by Diane B.

I found this one for you: http://www.folkart.com/home/mardigras.ht m

Hopefully, it will inspire you!

Good luck!
Dec 01, 2006 | by Amy K



Mardi Gras 2010 - How to get beads on Bourbon Street

Crystal, Dani and Shannon walk down Bourbon Street in New Orleans and get some beads! Follow Dani's Yellow feathers! -The camera was wobbly ...



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Mardi Gras Beads - News

Mardi Gras Party Planning
Jan 01, 1970 - WALA-TV FOX10
Mardi Gras Party Planning Mississippi Press (blog)If you have Mardi Gras beads lying around and some different size vases you can create a beautiful tablescape. Grab some different sized clear vases and fill them with Mardi Gras Beads, ornaments and any other gold, purple and green objects you find.Jackson County's 2012 Mardi Gras parade season starts SaturdayDemopolis' French celebrationIt'd be a krime not to go - -all 58 news articles »

SEE: Mosaic Made From Mardi Gras Beads
Jan 01, 1970 - Earth911.com
SEE: Mosaic Made From Mardi Gras Beads World Records AcademyThe work – entitled “Sanctuary of Algeria” – is 8 feet tall by 30 feet wide and contains more than 1 million recycled Mardi Gras beads. The self-taught artist said he hopes his work will raise awareness of the thousands of tons of Mardi Gras beads Largest Bead Mosaic: Stephan Wanger sets world record (Video)all 2 news articles »

Mardi Gras Gala set for Saturday
Jan 01, 1970 - Troy Messenger
Mardi Gras Gala set for Saturday NOLA.comParty people all around the county and beyond are pulling out their masquerade masks, feather boas, colorful beads, capes and doubloons and other “costume de rigor” for the Mardi Gras Gala and Ball at Cattleman Park Saturday night.Bead Man Selling Mardi Gras Beads For Cheap At His Bead HouseMardi Gras reimagined by two local jewelry artistsMardi Gras coming in two weeks - -all 19 news articles »

Living Small, Decorating Large
Jan 01, 1970 - New York Times
Living Small, Decorating Large Mardi Gras beads dangled from the headboard and African masks stared balefully from his walls. (His older brother, who went on to become a professional fisherman, outfitted his room with the stuffed remains of the turkeys, deer, ducks and bobcat he had and more »

Mardi Gras dinner for 50th year
Jan 01, 1970 - The Ranger
Beads will be given out to accentuate the Mardi Gras flavor. Purple, green and gold clothing is encouraged but not required. Tickets to the event are still available for $30 at the department. Mortuary science Chair Felix Gonzales will present OC