If you live in New Orleans or anywhere near it, you've probably run into these harpies. FYI, the Krewe of Muses was founded by an attorney from Pittsburgh. It is not a New Orleans organization, nor is it a New Orleans tradition. Rather, it's an example of outsiders appropriating aspects of local culture that they found "cute," and then using them for their own profit. I avoid Muses and its activities entirely, and suggest you do the same.
Bring back Reed V. "Pie" TurkPalmer Eustachy.