Tulane's Viral Mardi Gras Uniforms are Subtle Troll of Opponent
Summary
Tulane University football team revealed new Mardi Gras-themed uniforms to honor New Orleans' tradition and also to challenge their rival, South Alabama, over the claim of being the true home of Mardi Gras. The rivalry between the two schools reflects a long history between their cities, New Orleans and Mobile, which both celebrate Mardi Gras.Key Facts
- Tulane’s new football uniforms celebrate Mardi Gras with traditional colors and symbols like beads and king cakes.
- The uniforms were timed to wear in a game against South Alabama, their rival.
- New Orleans (home to Tulane) claims to have perfected Mardi Gras, while Mobile (home to South Alabama) was actually the first U.S. city to celebrate it.
- The rivalry traces back to the 18th century founding of both cities by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville.
- South Alabama previously put "home of Mardi Gras" on their helmets, but those helmets were not used in games.
- Tulane’s statement says no one may ever settle where Mardi Gras started, but it implies New Orleans is the superior Mardi Gras city.
- The rivalry combines sports competition with a historical and cultural debate about Mardi Gras origins.
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