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LETTER: Carnival Costumes or Wardrobe Dares?
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Dear Editor,
I trust this letter reaches you fully clothed and out of harm’s way—unlike a few brave souls I encountered during Carnival Monday in St. John’s!
Now, I love Carnival. The music, the freedom, the spirit—pure magic. But somewhere between freedom of expression and fabric conservation, we seem to have lost the plot.
I found myself witnessing what can only be described as a bold experiment in structural engineering. One young lady appeared to have put her full faith in dental floss and prayer. The outfit—a shimmering illusion of a costume—was clinging on for dear life, seemingly held together by hope, sequins, and sheer willpower.
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Let me be clear: confidence is queen. But there’s a fine line between body positivity and a full-scale costume malfunction waiting to happen. If your shorts have vanished into the abyss and your top is performing a disappearing act of its own, perhaps it’s time to call a wardrobe timeout.
To our luscious ladies (and gents too): we adore your energy! But not all outfits need to come with a health warning. If your carnival costume needs GPS tracking to stay in place, it might be more of a hazard than haute couture.
Let’s save the acrobatics for the stage and bring back the kind of sexy that doesn’t require constant readjusting or double-sided tape. You can still turn heads without making the rest of us fear for your circulation.
So here’s a plea from one observer: flaunt it, yes—but maybe don’t let it flap in the breeze.
Carnival is a celebration of culture, beauty, and freedom. Let’s keep it fabulous—with just a touch more fabric and a lot less fear of slippage!
Yours in feathers and (reasonable) fashion,
A Slightly Startled Spectator
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I absolutely agree with the writer. As a big girl, some made me feel so ashamed. We have to do better.
hahaha those are modest in comparism to many that I have seen. All now my eye sprain
This is the unyielding spirit of Carnival. You lose a feather, you tie it back on. You lose a strap, you keep on dancing. The show must go on!
I want to say something but I might come out wrong. Lol. Some of the situations are messy to look at but its carnival. I guess nobody have sences in their drunk state of affairs
I agree but during carnival everybody takes their free pass to be naked in the streets. It’s such a shame.
Every year, bystanders look on, offering commentary and criticism about others’ appearance, behavior, and attire. Some may view themselves as morally superior to the revellers, but I am reminded of the historical roots of Carnival and its significance. Carnival is a symbol of liberation. It represents freedom from oppression and bondage, especially during the time of slavery.
When the self righteous and overly pious pass judgment, they unknowingly mirror the attitudes of the colonial elite who condemned African culture during slavery. You may not realize it, but your unsolicited opinions often reflect personal insecurity and discomfort with self-expression. Rather than embracing individuality, you cling to societal expectations out of fear of being judged yourself.
Live and let live. If Carnival is not for you, simply stay home. Do not watch just to criticize those who are embracing joy and celebrating life. This journey is short, and everyone deserves the chance to pursue happiness in their own way.
Pardon me! Is indecency on vacation during Carnival? Is morality no longer called by that name when it’s Carnival? SMH! No wonder our society is in the depraved state it is in! We turn the other way to ills, and when the society deteriorates we say something is wrong! DUH!!
let it hang down. Too much outside. Not attractive. Cover up
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