Results of Reader’s Poll on St. Louis’ Mardi Gras

Last week readers voted in the poll, indicating if they participated in Mardi Gras festivities:

Q: Did you participate in Mardi Gras festivities in Soulard on Saturday?

1. No, not my thing 54 [29.19%]
2. Yes, what a blast! 48 [25.95%]
3. No, used to go but not interested anymore 33 [17.84%]
4. No, don’t live in St. Louis – would be there if I did! 17 [9.19%]
5. Other answer… 15 [8.11%]
6. Yes, used to be more fun though 7 [3.78%]
7. Yes, not going back again 5 [2.7%]
8. No, don’t live in St. Louis – wouldn’t go even if I did! 3 [1.62%]
9. Who is this Marty person? 3 [1.62%]

The other answers were:

1. Not this year due to weather
2. Yes, live in the neighborhood, couldn’t leave our property, Good first time
3. i like boobs but not those nasty flap jacks
4. Not this year, but might go in the future.
5. No, I don’t want to hang out with violently drunk hoosiers from Arnold
6. No, but wanted to go. (out of town)
7. Yes. I live there and couldn’t help it
8. no but will in the future!!
9. No, just had a baby, but would’ve been there if I could.
10. busy with other stuff
11. Yes, but it was FREEZING. I worked a beer booth and then left.
12. No thanks. Drunken hoosiers aren’t my cup of tea.
13. Would like to go but just haven’t made it yet…weather keeps me away usual
14. No, too many drunk hoosiers with no attachment to the neighborhood/city.
15. No – I was working 🙁

Clearly I should have had more options in the poll.

– Steve Patterson