Growing up seeing the Mummers’ Parade on TV, it just seemed like the most awfully boring bunch of wannabe drag queens in the world. And banjos? Who needs more than one banjo in a band?
But living in Philly and witnessing the drunken freak show up close made me love it. That part did not make it on TV. I haven’t lived there in a couple decades (never mind why!) and heard they’ve cleaned up their act.
Which is disappointing.
ETA: Just reread your comment. No shade meant on your uncle or his banjo.