We all liked the movie, though Randy and I thought it was a little slow and not quite what we thought it was going to be...but the kids loved it and have been quoting it ever since.
Upon walking over to the carnival (from our excellent parking space) we were assaulted by the noise of all the crazy cars driving Main Street. Apparently this is part of the "fun" of the carnival and is an official thing (complete with the street blocked off to regular traffic), but to me it was very obnoxious.
We suffered another assault on the eyes as soon as we joined the hordes on the carnival grounds. Where do all these people come from? We live in a small, mainly Mormon community and yet to see the crowds at the carnival you'd think we lived South of the border or in Skanksville U.S.A.!
I do enjoy the look of the carnival attractions, so taking pictures of them is one of my main reasons for going to the carnival.
Apparently our dusk-timing was before the lights on the booths came on dang it.
Pretty no?
Those flavor bottle-labels are a bit sketchy.
A posed shot while waiting for our funnel cakes.
Ahh, summer on a plate!
Really, white hot pants and heels to the carnival?We hustled out of there as soon as we got our funnel cakes because the smoke in the air (from cigarettes), the near nakedness of the scantily clad girls, and the thug-quotient was just too high for us...basically we fled!
Landon actually said, "The carnival was disgusting! I was plugging my nose and looking down!"
**Does the carnival crowd scare you too?
Do you love funnel cakes?
Did you see "Despicable Me"?**
Do you love funnel cakes?
Did you see "Despicable Me"?**
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22 comments:
I've noticed that carnivals seem to bring out that element.. as well as some amusement parks. It's interesting.
I have never had a funnel cake. I think I need to try one.
skank city....hahaha.
i do love carnival signs and some of the food but yes for the most part it is White Trash city.
those carmel apples looked awesome.
I love that you took photos of several carnival signs/shops (is that even the right term? Carts?)--but agree the lights would have been really cool to capture as well.
We have an annual carnival that I usually try to avoid because of the skank/hoodlum potential--i really think one year people will just show up naked--which is sad because I'd like for Annelise to enjoy the carnival--but not the extra sights. :)
Funnel cakes are perfection!
this post has brian & I laughing out loud!!
oh so good...
the white tight pants & heels-- holey moley - that is too funny! I am disturbingly happy you caught that photo- no description could do that justice. hahahahaa ha!
I feel this exact same way everytime we go to lagoon- which is once a year, maybe- for a work party. WHEre in the world do these people come from??
one year at lagoon- hoards of people were wearing t-shirts that said something about the evils of the modern world, satan & everyone going to hell? what??
hilarious-
thanks I needed a good laugh!
We went to the fair last year and it was the first time in years and years. We avoid it for those same skanksville and south of the border reasons.
Would you believe I don't care for funnel cake. I'm not a powdered sugar fan.
this reminds of the website peopleofwalmart.com. Seriously! Where do these people come from? Scary thought. Although I'm sure most are nice people, they are just strange.
Kelly goes by himself for funnel cake because I can NOT handle the crowds, the smoke or the sleeze.
This year I actually got a bite of his cake and have to admit- it is ALMOST worth the risk.
Sounds like the Calgary Stampede! I liked Landon's comment there at the end.
You're making me SOOOO glad we didn't go to the carnival. Yes, I think it brings ALL kinds out of the woodwork. Sounds like you got through unscathed... pretty much.
Ya I know you've seen DM movie because whitney came to my house armed with quotes. She is sharing them with the girls and now I can't get them out of my head. Funny thing, bella is quoting them like she's seen the movie. I'm bummed you thought it was slow...I was looking forward to it.
Those funnel cakes look delicious.
You're description of the carnival has cracking up! It is so TRUE!! What is it about carnival that attracts the skanks and weirdos??
I don't really like carnivals....even as a kid they kind of freaked me out a little!
forget the hot pants....what is up with that pony tail.....arghhhhh....never had a funnel cake...I think it is about time.....and you do live south of the border you did not know that???? jjejejjjeje
I am laughing out loud with this post! So funny and as sad as it is to say it is oh so true. I love the panty line on the white shorts girls to go with her skank outfit.
When payson has their onion days it is like this also. I don't enjoy going at all but it is a staple of jason's childhood. What do you do?
Now do you see what you've done?? Now I have to make funnel cake today. *sighs* Oh wait. No I don't. But my boyfriend will. Muahahahahaha Thank goodness I already have strawberries to top them with.
Yikes! That's all there is to say.
Would you email me Natasha E's mailing address? I want to send her a card and cannot find it. Poor Luci! I can't stop thinking about it.
My email is bmahalek@yahoo.com
Thanks!
Bridget
ahhhh funnel cakes are awesome if they are HOT.
It has been years since I have been to a carnival. We have a festival here in my hometown- no rides but they do have the food vendors. I NEVER eat from them though- not even a funnel cake. This year I worked the gate right beside the food booths- and the smell was a little too much to handle.
You need to do a "people of the carnival" or "Carnies" post much like my "Mingling with the Country Folk" post. I love that last couple. His long skinny pony tail is my favorite...skankville, USA indeed.
I love your pictures though--so worth the trip.
Seeing these pics brings back lots of childhood memories. My Grandma would buy so many tickets to Steel Days and I would get excited until I remembered how sick I would get on the rides.
Yes, I love Funnel Cakes...get 2-3 each time we go to Disney.
Yes, The Carnival Crowd/element makes me very uneasy.
Oh dear. I can't remember the last time I went to a carnival, and now I have plenty of reasons to avoid them in the future!
I hate crowds, smoke, blaring music, and sleaze. And yes, the labels on those snow-cone flavoring bottles are more than sketchy! I don't think I've ever had a funnel cake, but they look good to me.
p.s. It sure was good to actually talk to you today!
That's too bad. I don't know why the elements love a carnival, but they certainly do.
Sorry, but why does anyone like monster trucks? I mean, my nephew loves them, but he's five years old. That grown adults would block off streets just so ridiculous looking cars could drive by is funny to me.
Oh, that pony tail. Wow.
I have never had funnel cake and I can't stand to do any type of carnival, circus, etc. The smoke and smells bother me and all the people with tight clothes, missing teeth, unattended children . . . uggh, it's just not "me."
Love the carnival signs - disturbed by the heels and the long pony tail of her companion - not a carnival fan - funnel cake looks yummy.
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