Television executives learned that violent shows attract more viewers, and pretty soon it was violence 'on parade' all day long.
They don't like having their personal problems 'paraded' in print for everyone to see.
We watched a 'parade of' cars go by our house on the way to the stadium for the game.
(..) People get it. By Odin's beard, this is good Chex mix. No, thanks. Peanuts. I can't afford to swell up in these tights. I'm confused. If there's no costume parade, what are we doing here? We're socializing, meeting new people. Telepathically? Oh, hey, when did you get here? Hi. (..)2007 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: The Middle Earth Paradigm Season: 1 Episode 6
(..) It's . Yes. Yes, it is. Okay. Well, um, come on in. So, what, are all the girls in the bathroom? Probably, but in their own homes. So, what time does the costume parade start? The parade? Yeah, so the judges can give out the prizes for best costume. You know, most frightening, most authentic, (..)2007 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: The Middle Earth Paradigm Season: 1 Episode 6