Some people are unable to manage themselves in the free space of Carnival and allow their baser emotions to drive their behaviours, often aided and abetted by the sumptuous consumption of alcohol. What may have begun as a blissful experience becomes one of a mental blur and the loss of self-control accompanied by lewd and vulgar behaviour, with some engaging in a public simulation of the sexual act. Some people are public exhibitionists who gravitate to wherever there is a camera. Hence the televised production of mas in its unscripted form may not be a true representation of the mas itself. Likewise there are a few calypsonians, soca artistes, chutney singers and mas makers that are downright crude and vulgar in their songs and portrayals. These are some of the folks who bring an otherwise beautiful and wonderful experience into disrepute through their abuse of the free space of Carnival. But it is important to remember that the irresponsible behaviour we see during Carnival simply reflects the state of morality in the society and it is not just a consequence of Carnival. It just becomes move visible in the free space of Carnival and is driven by people's insecurity and a lack of a true sense of self. In the relative quietness of the post-Carnival season my hope is that all of us would reflect on our behaviours and personally commit to becoming better role models for the nation's children who are always watching.