throw me somethin', mista!
The traditional Mardi Gras shout to a float rider — toss me some beads.
Definitions
The official call of Carnival. You yell it up at the masked riders on the floats and they're supposed to chuck you beads, cups, doubloons, stuffed animals, whatever they've got. Kids learn it before they can spell it. Cheating it with a sign that just says the phrase is a time-honored move.
throw me somethin', mista! In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
New Orleans Mardi Gras parade tradition, traced to at least the early 20th century; immortalized in countless songs, postcards and local press.
People Also Ask
What does "throw me somethin', mista!" mean?
It's the traditional Mardi Gras shout to a float rider, asking them to toss down some beads.
How do you use "throw me somethin', mista!" in a sentence?
"She waved at the float yelling, 'Throw me somethin', mista!'"
Where does "throw me somethin', mista!" come from?
It's a longstanding call from New Orleans Mardi Gras parades, shouted at float riders for beads and trinkets.
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