It seems everyone wants to stake their claim to Snuggie history. There is something to be said in being first related to the Snuggie. Well, apparently a New Orleans Mardi Gras Snuggie reveler saw the post about NickNock in St. Louis, sporting their Snuggies and Beads. Allen sent in these pics, claiming that they are from February 20, 2009 - during the Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans.
[Photo not recovered: Allen wears his Snuggie backwards. Backward Snuggie Sighting at Mardi Gras - 2.20.09]Allen wears his Snuggie backwards. Backward Snuggie Sighting at Mardi Gras - 2.20.09
Allen wanted me to set the record straight, that he and his friend Eric, in the red Snuggie, were the originators of this idea a (and I quote): "full day before, on February 20, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisisana (his spelling). I have attached a few photos of our snug-stoumes (again, his spelling) from that night on Burbon (once again, his spelling). We would like the record corrected." (that must have been SOME party going down on Bourbon Street).
[Photo not recovered: Allen wearing the Snuggie backwards. His friends say nothing. Please see my first Public Service Announcement - Friends Don't Let Friends Wear the Snuggie Backwards.]Allen wearing the Snuggie backwards. His friends say nothing. Please see my first Public Service Announcement - Friends Don\'t Let Friends Wear the Snuggie Backwards.
[Photo not recovered: Snuggies and Beads. Mardi Gras 2.20.2009 - New Orleans...Allen and Eric]Snuggies and Beads. Mardi Gras 2.20.2009 - New Orleans...Allen and Eric
Congrats on making Mardi Gras history. I'm sure 2010 Mardi Gras is going to have a sea of Snuggies.