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*background noise of helicopter rotor sounds*
"Yes, Shelly, we're now passing over their heads, so we can get a good look."
"So what can you see?"
"Well, it looks like the Nordstroms folks have finally got underway. Their float's driving a bit too slowly, but you can't really blame them after they accidentally blew through half of the Elks Club, most of whom were already on their last legs. Besides, the pacing fits nicely."
"Any notable new entries?"
"There does seem to be a group of what look like...folk musicians...in science fiction garb. What do they call those guys? Felchers? Bilkers? Something like that. Don't ask me how they play the guitar without their fingers falling off."
"Must be nylon strings rather than steel."
"Or maybe they use picks."
"Well, in any case it's better than the Navy band was last year. I mean, the brass players' lips sticking to the mouthpieces...ech. Horrible tone quality, too. I think the Navy organizers made a good call in going back to the choir, although I think Gregorian chants would sound better given the vocalists they have to work with."
"What about the Haitian contingent?"
"Well, you know, they're traditionalists. They don't really believe that all this public display is appropriate, but they feel like they have to make an appearance. You can just barely see them up near the front, right after Gay Zombies for Jesus."
"Okay, thanks, Jack. We'll be back with Jack for more on the Zombie Jamboree right after this word from our sponsor: Arm and Hammer."
"Yes, Shelly, we're now passing over their heads, so we can get a good look."
"So what can you see?"
"Well, it looks like the Nordstroms folks have finally got underway. Their float's driving a bit too slowly, but you can't really blame them after they accidentally blew through half of the Elks Club, most of whom were already on their last legs. Besides, the pacing fits nicely."
"Any notable new entries?"
"There does seem to be a group of what look like...folk musicians...in science fiction garb. What do they call those guys? Felchers? Bilkers? Something like that. Don't ask me how they play the guitar without their fingers falling off."
"Must be nylon strings rather than steel."
"Or maybe they use picks."
"Well, in any case it's better than the Navy band was last year. I mean, the brass players' lips sticking to the mouthpieces...ech. Horrible tone quality, too. I think the Navy organizers made a good call in going back to the choir, although I think Gregorian chants would sound better given the vocalists they have to work with."
"What about the Haitian contingent?"
"Well, you know, they're traditionalists. They don't really believe that all this public display is appropriate, but they feel like they have to make an appearance. You can just barely see them up near the front, right after Gay Zombies for Jesus."
"Okay, thanks, Jack. We'll be back with Jack for more on the Zombie Jamboree right after this word from our sponsor: Arm and Hammer."
