Edge: Mardi Gras

The below video is of "Desert Odyssey," a Middle Eastern belly dancing troupe out of Springfield, MA.

I've never seen "real" belly dancers perform before. Not bad. But what is it with the folks walking up and throwing money at the girls? I don't give up that much green to the ladies at the Mardi Gras (gentlemen's club), who, by the way, I would have to give the nod to - if only by a halter top.