Bissonet Civic Association
Box 73521, Metairie, LA 70033-3521
info@bissonet.org
Mrs. Greenthumb's
Gardening Help
Mrs. Iris Greenthumb's
Helpful Hint to Catch Throws:
- Yell "Throw me something, Mister!" Or, "Throw me something, Lady!" Some people use bullhorns!
- Carry a fish net or upside-down umbrella to snag everything around. Can make you unpopular with the crowd, especially when you stick it in someone's eye.
- Wear tacky headwear, or a cap with an out-of-town insignia on it.
- Hold aloft a giant sign with someone's name on it as if you know a "John" or "Sue" who will be on board the float.
- Hold aloft a sign that says "We came all the way from Australia," even though you're from Houston. The more exotic the location, the better.
- Point to the cute kid next to you like you only want to give her whatever you catch (hah!).
- Bag your loot as you catch it. Many riders won't throw to someone whose neck bulges with fancy long beads.
- Put a friend on your shoulders. Works best if your friend is smaller than you. And neither of you is drunk.
- Get a ladder - this one has become an entire local industry in itself. Newly popular in recent years are folding footstools for adults.
- DO make friends with people who live on parade routes and might open a bathroom to you.
- DON'T ever bend over to pick up a doubloon or strand of beads. You'll get your hand stomped.
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