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[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I had no idea what you were talking about but JFC what a cringy bunch of freaks. The Wikipedia article had photos that turned my stomach.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

It's a longstanding Philadelphia tradition with a problematic history of casual and overt racism.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

It’s problematic just because of the stupid shit they’re wearing. WTF?!?!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

Some of the costumes are rather intricate and impressive. And then sometimes they're racist. People who defend the Mummers try to pretend the bigots have been removed and prohibited frim returning, but this year some bigots attacked the crowd while waving MAGA flag.

The musical acts are good, though. Lotta fun for the kids.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

I’m sure the kids love a spectacle but the aesthetic of it all makes feel physically ill.