Just some observations about Mash this year. Part 2

Second part of my Mash Observation Post.

Fourthly, The Gays were out. If nothing else, the queer people of this land also came out in full support of this Mash. I guess many of them were probably scouting or recruiting and they made their presence known in the vulgar Mash spirit as well. While I have no objection to them enjoying themselves and sleeping with whoever they choose, just like women though some of their behavior was also totally disgraceful. There was this particular group along the Lamaha embankment in the vicinity of Vlissengen road that was back-balling and carrying on without a care in the world. It was a spectacle to behold and behold is just what people did, along with the taunts and insults that usually accompany them. It’s because of behavior like this that gays find it hard to gain acceptance into society and for the most part, all of them are then branded with the same derogatory term “Antiman”. Free enjoyment for all but again, have some freaking decency.

Finally, the Kids. I was probably most disappointed about this group. These are the babies of society but yesterday these ‘babies’ could have been seen in tight revealing clothing, showing off what they obviously don’t yet have. Some of these lil children (under the age of 10) were even wearing make-up and this totally pissed me off, what the fuck is wrong with some Guyanese mothers that they would dress or allow their kids to dress in this manner. The answer for that is beyond my comprehension, they’re probably still on the cheap crack that they’re still using or maybe and this is sad, probably grooming to kids to follow after mommy and daddy and work the streets. I tell you some people should not be allowed to have responsibility for a rabbit much less a child. At about 10pm last night, walking along Vlissengen road in the vicinity of Dowding street, in front of a stereo system, there was this half dressed little girl, no older than 10, wining and dancing very vulgarly while men just stood around staring and ogling over here. It was despicable. The police and public health officers were on patrol yesterday but what I saw yesterday had me thinking that the Social/Welfare officers should also be working on Mash day.

All of yesterday, just reaffirmed the belief that Mash is one big, vulgar experience and with every passing year Guyana is denigrating into a deeper state of lawlessness. A quick survey would reveal that many of the revelers have no idea what they were celebrating. For them, like Main Street Lime, it is another government sponsored event to wear skimpy clothing, drink rum, and behave with abundant vulgarity.

Just some observations about Mash this year. Part 1

Mash has come and gone but allow me to some casual observations about this year festivities.

First of all, the biggest difference was the absence of some of the usual big time participants from previous years. The global financial crisis must surely now be eating into the pockets of the local companies. The end result was a toned down float parade but with the never-say-die spirit that Guyanese possesses, they still turned out in droves to celebrate this day.

Secondly, the clothing or rather lack of. It would appear as though the reason for Mash, especially to the women is to get as close to naked as possible. Honestly, some of the sights on the road yesterday were quite alluring while some felt acid being spewed on my eyes. Decency was completely thrown away with our woman kind who seemed determined to show as much as possible and gyrate as provocatively and vulgarly as possible, you had to wonder where parental guidance was, but then, what happens when parental guidance descends into lawlessness as well? Yesterday I saw some things that I did not care to see at all. With sagging ‘bobbies’, ropey arms, scrawny legs and Botox immune wrinkled faces you had to wonder what these ‘grand dames’ were trying to prove. Have they no self respect? I would be so ashamed to see my grandmother or mother parading around with a galvanized peacock.

Thirdly, the Rum. If there was star on Mash day, it was this man. DDL recently launched a campaign to reduce underage drinking and the Minister of Health was encouraging persons to consume less alcohol. I can safely say that those messages are falling on deaf ears. The beers, rums and spirits certainly made their presence felt and I for one would be very interested to know if the Guyana Police Force administered any breathalyzer test last night because there is no one that can honestly tell me that some persons who drank weren’t driving afterwards.

A Glimpse of Mash '09

Hey friends, got a few photos of Mashramani 2009 to share. Check them out HERE. They're not alot but for those who missed it, they should give you some insight on how it went. Enjoy!

39th Republic Anniversary

Tomorrow marks 39 years since we became a republic nation.  A time to truly reflect on what we have accomplished as a country.  Let's all celebrate this occasion and do something --  have a cook-out, view the float parade in person, or just give a friend a call and remind them of the 39 years.  Just do something.  At least you can say that you did.