Maskers on float in 2011 Krewe of Muses parade
Zulus from South Africa performing in the 2006 Zulu Mardi Gras parade

Junkie

You know who you are, Mardi Gras smarty-pants. Take this test so the world can see… whether you’re a TRUE connoisseur of king cakes and krewes … or just another aspiring wannabe.

Endymion float riders having a blast throwing goodies

Advanced

You bleed purple, green and gold, you say, and you’re oh-so-deep into the wisdom of fools. But without a passing grade here, my festive friend, you might just be… a Mardi Gras tool.

Fat Tuesday revelers, one of whom is brandishing a hair dryer, got up in camo as the "U.S. Hair Force"

Intermediate

Of course, you wanna be the jester’s pet. So go ahead and polish those coconuts, and let’s see where y’at — and what score you get.

Members of the Divine Protectors of Endangered Pleasures, aka Divas, got up as sno balls in various flavors

Virgin

In your dreams you wear the golden crown, but let it be decreed: You are not worthy until you show you know… the difference between… a throw and a flambeau.

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