Today's Pictures: Get Fat on TuesdayMardi Gras and Carnival in general are fascinating holidays-- they're all about overturning social order for a brief period of time, breaking down norms and going wild. They even appoint a jester as King (Rex) with the freedom to rule the city. It's dedicated chaos aimed at keeping everything orderly for the rest of the year.
The history and spread of the festivals alone can keep you entertained for hours, but if you start searching Google images....
The Magnum photos from Slate are safe for work, but I'm not guaranteeing anything if you look further afield...
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