A small town of about 2000
people in Southwestern Louisiana. One red light, a couple of gas stations, and the dollar store.
Local teens amuse themselves by "looping" Main Street (
3 whole blocks) and having casual sex with their peers. Girls are, in fact, known for their "hoeing" proclivities (see Hoberlin). Residents of Oberlin celebrate a very traditional Mardi Gras celebration, beginning with a chicken run in the early morning hours, continuing with a
long procession of vehicles and horses throughout the countryside, proceeding into a parade, and finally a gumbo-and-dance event at night...all done while wearing costumes and drinking large quantities of
alcohol.