war baby Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 I was enthusiastic when this carnival was revived a few years ago, but sadly I agree. It’s a pathetic affair without a single float or costume that was anywhere near the standard of the original ones. Have a look at the efforts made in Notting Hill, Trinidad or Rio for a bit of inspiration, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merkin Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Few population stats to help with perspective:- London - 8,100,000 Trinidad - 1,300,000 Rio - 6,300,000 Isle of Man - 83,000 (mostly thickos, mouth breathers and moaners) Moving on........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 13 minutes ago, Merkin said: Few population stats to help with perspective:- London - 8,100,000 Trinidad - 1,300,000 Rio - 6,300,000 Isle of Man - 83,000 (mostly thickos, mouth breathers and moaners) Moving on........ Yeah maybe - but when we had 10K and 20K less population it was much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war baby Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 I am aware of the relevant population figures, but I am not sure the effort is proportional. Could try harder, as my teachers used to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dilligaf Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 4 hours ago, war baby said: I was enthusiastic when this carnival was revived a few years ago, but sadly I agree. It’s a pathetic affair without a single float or costume that was anywhere near the standard of the original ones. Have a look at the efforts made in Notting Hill, Trinidad or Rio for a bit of inspiration, please. No need to compare to them. Just compare what is presented now with what the REAL carnival was like until the majorettes killed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Down Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 When we were kids, we used to make the effort. Pubs would put floats in. They should have left it dead and buried Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dilligaf Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Neil Down said: When we were kids, we used to make the effort. Pubs would put floats in. They should have left it dead and buried What killed the carnival was the introduction of majorettes, fucking masses of them. Most people just gave up on principal and were disillusioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TheTeapot Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 12 minutes ago, dilligaf said: Such a shame we are where we are now. It's your fault! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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