Come for the politics, stay for the snark.

I’d hate to be the candidate who lost to this guy.

If you thought you’d already seen people saying the stupidest things possible on the internet, prepare yourselves.

Damn right I heard that as a threat.

It’s the corruption, stupid.

I really should read my own blog.

Ah, the different things are different argument.

“Joe Biden deserved better than he got from some folks in his own party.”

An unpunished coup is a training exercise.

The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand.

If you cannot answer whether trump lost the 2020 election, you are unfit for office.

“Let’s not pretend [Trump] wants to engage in high-minded discourse.”

Pessimism assures that nothing of any importance will change.

When your entire life is steeped in white supremacy, equality feels like discrimination.

That’s my take and I am available for criticism at this time.

Donald Jessica Trump found guilty as fuck – May 30, 2024!

JFC, are there no editors left at that goddamn rag?

The media handbook says “controversial” is the most negative description that can be used for a Republican.

“The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits.”

“But what about the lurkers?”

Come on, man.

The line between political reporting and fan fiction continues to blur.

You can’t love your country only when you win.

Only Democrats have agency, apparently.

Someone should tell Republicans that violence is the last refuge of the incompetent, or possibly the first.

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I spent part of Easter Sunday among the bonneted people of the city. Here are some of them:

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This couple (17s YT short) did one of my favorite things, they started dancing (12s YT short) in the streets of NYC.

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We had the traditional eggs and bunny outfits.

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And the really cool ones. (I realize it’s impractical but wouldn’t it be nice if people wore their Sunday best more often?)

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Another bunny.

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A My Fair Lady posing with spectators.

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This is a “Where’s Waldo” situation. You can barely spot the poor doggy among all the decorations. He did look pretty comfortable, though.

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And this mass of people shows you why this parade is poorly run. Decades ago, when there were maybe a few families showing up, parading up and down 5th Ave. was OK. Today, you need to keep the spectators on the sidewalk and allow the bonneted people to parade so that everybody can enjoy their outfits.

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More lovely outfits I wish people wore everyday.

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Love the coordinated butterflies.

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Last, but not least, more doggies in costumes.

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16Comments

  1. 1.

    SiubhanDuinne

    What fun! These are all delightful! We as a species need to indulge our silliness instincts far more frequently.

    (It took me a while to figure out what was meant by the cryptic “17s YT short” and “12s YT short,” but I persevered and prevailed.)

  2. 2.

    ema

    @SiubhanDuinne:

    Glad you liked them. (I started adding duration and origin to my links after some commenters mentioned they’d like to know what they’re clicking on.)

  4. 4.

    OzarkHillbilly

    @ema: (I realize it’s impractical but wouldn’t it be nice if people wore their Sunday best more often?)

    My Sunday best is a pair of jeans without holes in them.

  6. 6.

    O. Felix Culpa

    @OzarkHillbilly:  Hehe. Mine is hiking pants and a shirt that isn’t stained. Ain’t retirement grand?

    Thanks for the photos, ema! That parade looks like great fun.

  8. 8.

    pieceofpeace

    Love the outfits and festive vibe.  And  that being crazy, goofy, silly, outrageous or even being amidst others who are gives us good feelings and what’s not to like about that…

  9. 9.

    Miss Bianca

    @OzarkHillbilly:

    Sounds like what we used to call “Valley formal” when I lived on the Western Slope: “Jeans and a *clean* T-shirt”!

    Nonetheless, loving the spectacle of the fancy city dwellers in their fancy chapeaux!

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    arrieve

    I love these pictures! I did the Easter parade once–made hats for myself and a co-worker and strolled the Avenue. It was fun, but as you commented, insanely crowded. I’m not sure I would do it again–Covid has turned me permanently against crowds–but every year I do fantasize about the crazy bonnet I would make.

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    eclare

    I love the silliness!  Although the woman in the third photo has more of a regal look about her.  I’d hate to sit behind that hat at church!

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    A woman from anywhere (formerly Mohagan)

    @SiubhanDuinne: What does it mean

    I’ve come up with 12th street and 17th street young ?? so obviously I have no clue

    ETA: ah ha, clicked on a link and You Tube short showed up. So 12 second You Tube short?

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