The Mummer's: Can It Be Stopped?

This is starting to become an annual tradition. I wrote about the gayity of the Philadelphia Mummer's Parade last January and will probably complain about it next January. What a bunch of losers. I know this is Philly's version of Brazil's Carnival and has been a tradition for years but some traditions are meant to die. Lord, please let this be one of them. My hope is that our generation will help eradicate a number of societal norms like the mummers. My top 5 are:

1) The coolness of smoking cigarettes (although I fear the South and LA are lost causes)
2) Elk Lodges, Moose Lodges, Italian Social Clubs
3) Retire at 65, move to Florida, play bingo; early-bird specials
4) Pull-cart use on the golf course
5) Grumpy old men spouting off about 'Nam

Seriously, look at these goofballs.