Bead Whores! All of 'Em!
What Men Do for a Cheap LIttle Baubble...
It begins with a simple strand of pearls, and by evening's end, it looks like a walking clearance sale at the dollar store. What possesses such manly men to seek tawdry adornment? 
(Above, left) Renegade John won't take "Stop, mister, those are my little sister's beads!" for an answer. (Above, right) Many "oooows and aaaahs" from the Skulls as the big-tongued float passes by.
(Above, left) The hidious, orange serpent tongue of the Pharaoh's mighty... no, wait, that's just Renegade Shon, licking his shoe. (Above, right) Fire fighters arrive to extingush the flaming crowd.
Can One Ever Get Enough? 
(Above, left) New Renegade Jimmy has a "one way" sign implanted into his skull as a unique way to attract beads. (Above, right) Results! Now, everyone will want one.
(Above) Ordinarily, if someone told you they'd seen a 15 foot tall elephant wearing cat eye glasses, you'd edge toward the door.
(Below, Left) Your webmaster dons a flimsy latex nose thrown from a float, then launches into his shadow puppet routine. So... predictable. (Below, right) New Renegades Jeff and Jimmy scan the parade for additional latex items. Behind them, Rafael contemplates corn dogs.
A Pre-Parade Cocktail...
(Above) Renegade Jimmy hold's Jeff's beverage as he demonstrates how to shield your eyes from Mari Gras throws. This works well, unless you are holding a beverage... (Right) Future Renegades who should know better.
A Post Parade Cocktail...
(Above) A stop at Visions "Twist" to celebrate a successful night of "beading"...
...and then, Dinner for 12
(Above) Dining at Wintzells. "We'll have the beer platter."
(Below, left) "Oh, yes... and some bread. Beer and Bread." (Below, right) Shon, just moments before the Heimlich.
