Fake Saints Fans and Why Northwest Louisiana Should Be Given to Texas
by AcquiredPanic on Aug 22, 2011 11:52 PM CDT
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PrintI have been mocked and laughed at for being a Saints fan since I was a kid growing up in northwest Louisiana. While most of the kids were rooting for the Cowboys or 49ers, I was sporting my black and gold. I couldn't even get a Saints jersey in north Louisiana because they didn't sell them anywhere. They have a Cowboys store in the mall for gods sake. I had my one and only Saints hat that my dad got me at some sports show and I wore it everywhere. I felt like soldier behind enemy lines in my own state. Most states represent and embrace their home team. Not up there. North Louisiana's veins, especially the western part are filled with Cowboy blood and I never understood why. I would ask people all the time "What part of Texas are you from?" or "If you love Dallas so much, why don't you just move there."It really angered me as a kid, as a teen, and even more now because a lot of these same traitors are now wearing Brees jerseys and screaming "Who Dat!" I couldn't even watch the Saints games on Sunday because the Cowboys would always get the television spot if they were playing at the same time. It is hard being a fan when you have to watch the game through sports highlights and newspaper articles but my black and gold blood runs deep.
I moved to Baton Rouge in my late teens and was shocked and surprised at what I saw. There were people walking around with Saints jerseys, Saints bumper stickers, and even Saints tattoos. I was in heaven. I got to meet other people that shared my passion and also my frustration with the team. I had never gotten to experience this before. Why wasn't I born in south Louisiana? I would have enjoyed my first 20 years so much more if i had. So I got to indulge in the proper Saints fan experience in the years following moving to Baton Rouge. Going to the dome, watching the game every week (my prayers were finally answered), talking Saints football in sports bars, and getting to celebrate wins (and pointing fingers during losses) with other fans. I was really nervous after Katrina hit with the talks about the team moving. I was even more uneasy when the Saints came to play at Tiger Stadium. I don't know how many tickets were sold but the stadium seemed to not even be 1/4 of its seating capacity. Then I started hearing the whispers from people saying that the team was a waste of time, they never win anything, or who cares if they leave. I care. I started having flashbacks of northwest Louisiana. But this is South Louisiana. I kept telling myself "This is Saints country." Why are people saying things like this?
You know the rest of the story, the team stayed, improved, and won a Super Bowl. This is where my childhood hatred came back and multiplied. My friends (Cowboys fans) who gave me a hard time when I was growing up are now....you guessed it.......Saints fans! Running around with their jerseys and chanting Who Dat. I was dumbfounded, utterly speechless. You cannot do that. What is wrong with you? They all would have some lame excuse of how they became Saints fans, which usually sounded like "I've always liked the Saints, I just never showed it." Yeah right, I know the truth and you know the truth. You realized that your army wasn't winning the war anymore and you wanted to be on the winning side. You are a poser, you make me sick, and are tainting something extremely important to me. A Cowboys fan in a Saints jersey just makes me sick to my stomach.
But it happened in Baton Rouge too. The same people who were calling for the Saints to leave the state are now riding around with their Saints hats on, and flying flags out their window. Just for another example, I worked with a guy who was a Tampa Bay fan. We would go at each other hard all week leading up to the TB vs NO games. I can't count how many times this guy talked trash about the Saints. Not light trash either, he talked horrible smelling, been out in the Louisiana sun for three weeks trash. I ran into this guy not too long after the Super Bowl. I smiled maliciously and was just getting ready to rub it in his face and then I looked at his arm. This poser had a Fleur De Lis tattooed on his upper bicep. I was like no, no, no, no.....wait a minute. I tried to explain to him the many reasons that he should cut that off of his arm and that I would be happy to help him. He proceeded with the lame excuse of how his grandfather was a Saints fan and he was being a Saints fan for him. Why weren't you a Saints fan then? Is it coincidence that they just won the Super Bowl? If Dallas starts winning again are you gonna put a star on the other arm or under the Fleur De Lis? I hope I'm not alone in this but this bandwagon fan base has really got under my skin. First thing I ask someone who claims to be a Saints fan is"are you pre Super Bowl or post Super Bowl?" Then I'll start talking about past disappointing games or plays just to gauge their facial reaction. A real Saints fan can tell if you are true fan or not. The Super Bowl has healed much of our pain but all the years of heartbreak is still scarred in our faces.
In closing, I like that the Saints have a stronger fan base than ever before. I am glad that they get the respect now that I always wanted them to have. I have no problem with new fans. I just want you new fans to know that you are apart of our army now. There is no retreat, there is no surrender, and you cannot switch sides. I want you posers to know that it doesn't matter how many items of black and gold merchandise you have, you are not a Saints fan! You are a mockery of what we represent. I do hate that I can't get cheap Saints tickets anymore. I haven't been to the dome in a couple years now. Which might be a good thing because I am notorious for picking fights with opposing fans, lol. I hear that northwest Louisiana gets to vote now online if they want to watch the Saints or Cowboys game. I'm guessing the Saints are winning that battle because my family seems to get to watch the game every week. I still think they should be annexed and given to Texas. There is nothing that properly represents the state of Louisiana there.(Especially the stupid Cowboys store in the mall if it is still there) It is like a colony of Texas. Am I wrong for feeling that way? No, it feels too right to be wrong.
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Welcome to CSC!!
I see this is your first post. Took me a long time to read it but it’s very well written article. For the record, bandwagon fans are “Fake” as you say. And they are a pain in the butt. I’ve met former cowboy fans who became Saints Fans recently. I have no respect for bandwagoners.
I’ve been a diehard committed Saints fan since 1979. That year when Archie Manning had a good year along with Chuck Muncie, Wes Chandler, Henry Childs, Tinker Owens and so on. My first game I watched was on Oct.14th in 79 when we trounced the Bucs 42-14. I got hooked real quick and have loved the Saints since then even through the worst of times. And there were plenty back then. We are a solid franchise now under Payton Brees and Co. And I’m enjoying every minute of it.
And I know Brees and Payton won’t be with us forever. Even when that time comes, I will still be a die hard committed Saints fan.
I will bleed Black and Gold till the day I die.
Thank you for the article! And thank you most for being a “True” Saints fan.
That's interesting. You know what makes me sad? YOU DO!!! Maybe we should chug on over to mambypandyland...or maybe we can find some self confidence for you YA JACKWAGON!!!!!!
(tears) Tissue?.....Crybaby.
Welcome to CSC!!!
Hell of an entrance. Nice post. Everyone else should take notice.
Dude with the fleur-de-lis tattoo is a poser.
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lol
does it make you a double poser if your “tattoo” washes off?
Now that we have a 2011 season let's win the Superbowl!
by skinnykinney on Aug 24, 2011 11:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Glad to be here
Thank you both for the greetings. I’ve followed CSC daily for a pretty good while now. I honestly don’t know why I never made an account. Sorry about the length. Wasn’t expecting it to be that long. Angry typing, I suppose, lol
Football+Beer+100 degree heat+80% humidity====Several broken TV remotes
Sorry about the length. Wasn’t expecting it to be that long. Angry typing, I suppose, lol
Definitely long lol. But it kept me interested and I was highly impressed. No need to be sorry all. You will find there is never a Dull moment here at CSC. We have all kinds of Characters and different Personalities here.
You are definitely on the best blog on SB Nation and the Best site Period!!
That's interesting. You know what makes me sad? YOU DO!!! Maybe we should chug on over to mambypandyland...or maybe we can find some self confidence for you YA JACKWAGON!!!!!!
(tears) Tissue?.....Crybaby.
Sorry about the length. Wasn’t expecting it to be that long.
In my experience, women are fine with this statement.
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Is that the new and improved version of TWSS?
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by Just 'Nother Day on Aug 24, 2011 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Welcome, is that a Bleeding Falcon with a head injury? Profile pic?
A+ for creativity. This is a great site, quite a melting pot of Saint fans. Stay tuned for fun.
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Yes, but I'm not the one who killed it....unfortunately
I’m sure it is gonna go over well with Falcons fans
Football+Beer+100 degree heat+80% humidity====Several broken TV remotes
I wish I would have thought of that profile pic I would visit the falcohalic atleast once a day to say hello
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by mississippisaintsfan on Aug 25, 2011 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree I lived in Monroe, LA during my college years. I grew up in New Orleans.
Talk about a culture shock. I remember trying to catch a Saint’s preseason game and the local channels in Monroe were playing stinking Cowboy games. Luckily during the regular season they played the Saints, I believe the NFL mandates this, but I could be wrong. Anyway, since I did not have any family or friends up there beside my wife, I really got hooked on the Saints. I can say living up in North Louisiana started my obession with the Saints 16 years ago. I always thought they should annex the I-20 corridor to Texas. Most people in North Louisiana don’t even know how to boil crawfish They sprinkle the seasoning on top just like those Texans. The best thing that came out of living in North Louisiana is both my wife received our college degrees and my overall love for the Saints.
I went to LSMSA in Natchitoches on Northwestern’s campus my Jr. year. A meat-pie isn’t cajun, and it sucks. Try putting a little Tony’s on it or something. Also, dirty rice doesn’t hold a candle to rice dressing. Just sayin.
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by Preston J. Gary, Jr. on Aug 27, 2011 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Try putting a little Tony’s on it or something.
Some people I know think you have to put Tony’s on corn flakes to make them taste right.
My point is that it is not close to being considered “cajun”, despite those who’ll think a dish native to Louisiana = cajun. You’ll find a few gas stations down here that serve them, but they taste just the same as in Nachitoches— which is basically almost bland because the meats lack much seasoning, onions, bell pepper, ect.. (not saying it’s not there, but you almost don’t taste it) Same with the sausge. Do they not have “homemade” type smoked sausage in Northern LA, and do yall not cook rice n gravy? What’s the name of the place where Dolly Pardon ate them at? I forget.
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by Preston J. Gary, Jr. on Aug 29, 2011 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Lasyone’s. Much better than the one’s in gas stations. Not sure anyone said they were cajun though. It’s more creole than cajun in this part of the state.
Although there are exceptions, a pretty good rule of thumb is to avoid anything cooked in a gas station. Get a Snickers instead.
Around the Lafayette area, plenty of gas stations have meat pies, stuffed bread, boudin balls, stuffed pistollettes, boudin, ect.
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by Preston J. Gary, Jr. on Aug 30, 2011 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Louisiana gas stations would make up the largest amount of exceptions to my Gas Station Dining Rule.
Once when I was driving from Houston to San Antonio, I stopped at a gas station I had been told had great bar-b-que. I got a chopped beef sandwich. I wasn’t right for two days.
I'd go as far as to say it's more concentrated in the triangle known as Acadiana
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by Preston J. Gary, Jr. on Aug 31, 2011 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, that's the place...
I’ve eaten there maybe 10 times during my year in Nachitoches, and still have to say it would be better with more seasoning, onions, ect. And if they would taste rice dressing, they’d forget about dirty rice.
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by Preston J. Gary, Jr. on Aug 30, 2011 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions
A meat-pie isn’t cajun, and it sucks.
Your point appeared to be that Natchitoches Meat Pies weren’t good simply because they weren’t Cajun. As much as I love good Cajun (and Creole) food, there’s a ton of great food that doesn’t belong to either classification.
I’ve only had meat pies a couple of times in my life when visiting friends in Natchitoches. I thought they were very good although I agree they could have been a little spicier. But, I’m partial to any meat wrapped in pastry. I don’t think anyone other than a visitor from Utah would mistake them for Cajun though. In fact, I didn’t know anyone sold them outside of Natchitoches.
Good Cajun food is about as good as it gets, but a lot of mediocre “Cajun” chefs mask their culinary shortcomings simply by adding more Tony’s or hot sauce. I admit doing it myself when a dish didn’t turn out the way I was hoping.
“they could have been a little spicier.”
You didn’t have the ones I get. (see above for location)
“I didn’t know anyone sold them outside of Natchitoches.”
They are HUGE in Jamaica and England, and they are sold all over the US world… they have different names and come with differnet spices/meats inside, but it’s not at all purely local Natchitoches thing.
"It ain't about how hard you hit, it is about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward, how much can you take and KEEP MOVING FORWARD. That's how winning is done!" - Rocky
but it’s not at all purely local Natchitoches thing.
Correct. I have had them in gas stations all over the country.
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When I went to Kingston Jamaica, that’s all I ate (that and Pizza Hut) because the rest of there food was… not to my liking (let’s just leave it at that).
"It ain't about how hard you hit, it is about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward, how much can you take and KEEP MOVING FORWARD. That's how winning is done!" - Rocky
You’re not a fan of Jerk chicken? When I was in Cuba my favorite meal was a Jerk combo with pork, chicken and a Ting.
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Do I want to know what a “Ting” is?
"It ain't about how hard you hit, it is about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward, how much can you take and KEEP MOVING FORWARD. That's how winning is done!" - Rocky
You went to Jamaica and you dont know what a Ting is. Its a very flavorful citrus drink. I have craved one since the day they told me to leave Cuba. You can google it if you dare.
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"It ain't about how hard you hit, it is about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward, how much can you take and KEEP MOVING FORWARD. That's how winning is done!" - Rocky
He could tell you, but then he’d have to kill all of us.
"It ain't about how hard you hit, it is about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward, how much can you take and KEEP MOVING FORWARD. That's how winning is done!" - Rocky
I was stationed at GTMO. Since it was my first hardship duty station I was only there for one year. I left Cuba for Cold Weather Training in September of 2000.
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I wish I could have stayed in Cuba.
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I wish I could have stayed in Cuba.
As opposed to Cold Weather Training, right? Not for the rest of your life, right? (I’m trying desperately to help you out)
coldpizza already warned you about your “WTC” comment and now this Cuba thing. If you’re not careful, you should be getting that knock at your door right about…..NOW!!!!
Or, they’ll just come get you in the middle of the night, never to be heard from again. But…come to think of it…maybe they already came and got you.
That explains all the football talk!! GAAAAA!!!!!
I've got two words for ya.....Whit Bissell
HAHAHAHAHA! You crack me up, B-dog. Truthfully if I could bring my g/f down there I would love to stay there forever, but yes I meant instead of Cold Weather Training. When digging a hole 4ft into the snow is the only place you can go for a little warmth life sucks.
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B-dog???
@$%& Hans!!!!
He said on Saturday that he was “Stirring things up” with that nickname. If I ever see him on the street, I’ll leave him where I find him!! (I have absolutely no @$%& idea how I’ll recognize him but I’ll figure that out later)
Listen Sprinkles, I am definitely feeling the love whenever you call me “Dog” but you and Hans both know that I was feenin’ for my meds and my woobie the ONLY time I ever used that name to describe myself.
Please, cut an ole’ dog some slack, huh?
I've got two words for ya.....Whit Bissell
I have absolutely no @$%& idea how I’ll recognize him
I thought that was him and his wife in his profile pic.
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Are you talking about that picture of Bum and Wade Phillips? Oh no, Sprink….even if you’re joking, no jokes about Bum….EVAH!!
As to that “Pops” business in your reply above, I’ll send JND a couple of round trip tickets and we’ll both leave you where we find you!!! AFTER, we jack you for your purple drank, of course. That way, NOPD treats it as a drug related crime and the case NEVER gets solved
I've got two words for ya.....Whit Bissell
Oh no, Sprink….even if you’re joking, no jokes about Bum….EVAH!!
Lesson learned.
That way, NOPD treats it as a drug related crime and the case NEVER gets solvedHA! You really are from here.
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will they bring their walkers?
Ugh. I thought the question was about the Saints. The Bucs were 10-6. Sorry about that.
You can toga party, but you can't toga fish.
by coldpizza on Aug 18, 2011 7:42 AM CDT
HA!! (Hilarious little @#$%)
You’re killing me, maybetoday.
Right now, I have a picture in my head of myself and JND rolling up on Sprink like those three blind, crippled, and crazy senior citizens from that Geto Boys video.
JND is carrying an old single-shot rifle from the Korean Conflict and I have the .38 that Sal Dimitri almost shot himelf in a**, which I described in my post about Reggie Sutton.
Aw, goodness!!
I am really gonna miss all of you guys once the regular season starts.
I've got two words for ya.....Whit Bissell
Why do you have to leave once the season starts? Who is going to make me spit coffee on my computer screen everyday? If all you have is one week left you better bring your A game and make me laugh,D O double G. What the hell do you know about the Ghetto Boys?
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You may not believe it but when I first joined CSC all I did was talk about football. When the lockout happened and people started getting a little off topic I ran with it. This is why I changed my sig line. I don’t want anyone getting the wrong impression of our beloved site.
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Wasn’t thinking about the GTMO connection. I was having visions of you swigging on a Ting while driving a ’56 Chevy convertable down Beach Blvd.
driving a ’56 Chevy convertable down Beach Blvd.
You were close. I drove an ’89 Ford down a fence line at 20mph twice a day. It was the most boring job I have ever had. The only good thing is it was the most beautiful place I have ever seen. The good out weighed the bad.
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what’s funny about that is you have to be over _ latitude for _ latitude for __ amount of days to get the ribbon, and they normally just move you below the latitude line a day before you reach it so they can avoid giving out ribbons— still cold as **** though.
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by Preston J. Gary, Jr. on Aug 30, 2011 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions
dude, jerk chicken is awesome. You can find a few brands of Carribean Jerk of Jamaican Jerk marinade at Albertsons. Good to make chicken fajitas with.
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by Preston J. Gary, Jr. on Aug 30, 2011 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree with your post here...
Just saying if I were to make a meat pie, it would taste about 10 times better. Of course, I’d mix a few different kinds of ground meat, throw in onions, bell pepper, garlic, seasoning, mushroom, and a few other things, but they’d knock your socks off. If Lasyone’s is the first and the best, I think they didn’t set the bar too high.
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by Preston J. Gary, Jr. on Aug 30, 2011 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions
You might be on to something regarding Cajun Meat Pies.
This is what I love about CSC. It’s probably the only site on SB Nation where you would ever find a debate about meat pies and the correct use of seasonings. If you ever make some, get in touch. I’ll bring the beer.
Hey! I thought I was bringing the beer. I’m definitly bringing some Bud heavy. Does anyone have a special request before I head to the package store?
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csc i need to get in contact with you in private.
e-mail or something?
Ugh. I thought the question was about the Saints. The Bucs were 10-6. Sorry about that.
You can toga party, but you can't toga fish.
by coldpizza on Aug 18, 2011 7:42 AM CDT
I still live your pain!
Saints fan from Natchitoches. It still pisses me off to have to vote to watch a Saints game. In Louisiana, after 40 years!!! I’ve called and bitched (mostly cursed) KMSS Fox Shreveport so many times, I’m afraid they have turned my number over to the FBI. Just don’t lump all of North Louisiana into one group. It’s been a long row to hoe. I remember back in the 70’s and early 80’s, the only way to see the Saints on TV was highlights (mostly lowlights) or when they played Dallas. Sad isn’t it. I think that’s the reason I hate the cowboys so much now. I had to watch them growing up. There are a few long time Saints fans up here, but the bangwagon fans do make them hard to find now. On the positive side, it does make getting Saints gear alot easier now. Whodat!
YUM!!
On my way to and from NOLA, I stop in Natchitoches to get me some from the same place. BUt the name escapes me… It’s next to a Wendy’s, and it’s a big, LSU-kinda themed gas station.
"It ain't about how hard you hit, it is about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward, how much can you take and KEEP MOVING FORWARD. That's how winning is done!" - Rocky
"It ain't about how hard you hit, it is about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward, how much can you take and KEEP MOVING FORWARD. That's how winning is done!" - Rocky
Pretty good, but if you ever have enough time to make it into downdown. Try Lasyone’s Meat Pie Restaurant (only open for lunch). It’s the original, all handmade version. Very good.
J1000
stop it guys. you are making me hungrier than a child in samalia
Ugh. I thought the question was about the Saints. The Bucs were 10-6. Sorry about that.
You can toga party, but you can't toga fish.
by coldpizza on Aug 18, 2011 7:42 AM CDT
I stopped there Thursday on the way to Center TX.
The regular ones are better than the spicy ones, and the crawfish ones leave much to be desired. I love the concept of meat pies, just not the execution of them. I still stand firm on the belief they can be much improved.
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by Preston J. Gary, Jr. on Sep 4, 2011 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions
You're not alone
I grew up in Vicksburg Mississippi and for me the Saints were always the home team for my area, although you do get a lot of Cowboys fans there too. I moved to Virginia Beach almost 3 years ago and was pretty much the only Saints fan for miles. It was mostly Redskin country, but being a military area you have a lot of transplants (meaning Cowboys and Steelers fans). But 2 years ago I started seeing every truck with a fleur-de-lis in the back window once it became the fashionable thing to do. Part of me is glad to see the fan base expanding, but its still easy to spot the fair weather fans.
"I want to hand this trophy to the MVP of the Super Bowl -- and the MVP of the entire league.''
-- Saints coach Sean Payton, handing the Vince Lombardi Trophy to Drew Brees after Super Bowl 44.
Not really
I worked with a N.O. native who kept a win-loss record for the Saints on her door every season but she moved to Baltimore a few months ago. I’d say there are more hardcore Steelers fans in the area than anything. Redskins fans are out there but they seem to be laying pretty low these past few years.
"I want to hand this trophy to the MVP of the Super Bowl -- and the MVP of the entire league.''
-- Saints coach Sean Payton, handing the Vince Lombardi Trophy to Drew Brees after Super Bowl 44.
by VAsaintsfan on Aug 23, 2011 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions
No kidding about the Steelers
but no one from PA…… I see next to a casual Saints fan. He’s not a bandwagon guy, just doesn’t care that much, which is totally acceptable in my book.
I don’t know if you’re interested, but I’d like to find somewhere to go for the games that won’t be on TV.(I’ve boycott DirecTV). Do you know anywhere other than the Buffalo Wild Wings, or Hooters that plays all the games?
None that I can think of. I usually come on here to find someone illegally streaming it on the internet.
"I want to hand this trophy to the MVP of the Super Bowl -- and the MVP of the entire league.''
-- Saints coach Sean Payton, handing the Vince Lombardi Trophy to Drew Brees after Super Bowl 44.
by VAsaintsfan on Aug 23, 2011 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I understand and even partly agree with your complaints about NW Louisiana.
I can not even begin to support your complaints about the people in Baton Rouge.
Look, when people are depressed, when they are scared to death that they are about to lose something they love dearly, when life has handed them a two-ton lemon truck and there’s no sugar in sight for dozens of miles (for making lemonade), people get surly and depressed and they say stuff they would never say otherwise. And as soon as their fears evaporated, 85+% of them completely forgot they ever said it. Because they didn’t mean it. They were just scared and mouthing off. Or they were depressed and not thinking straight. Or they were just trying to convince themselves of something they didn’t believe in the slightest, but were hoping that by saying it enough times they might start to believe it after all.
I wasn’t one of those people. I haven’t lived in Louisiana since 2002. The Saints were my first team, my primary team, and always will be. But I fully understand people saying stuff when they are depressed. I’ve had rough moments in my life when I wondered what the hell was going on, and couldn’t figure out why I even bothered to try anymore. I’ll guarantee you that for at least 50% — probably 80% or more — of those people you complain about in Baton Rouge, this was their “why the hell am I trying?” moment.
by FriarBob on Aug 23, 2011 9:17 AM CDT reply actions 4 recs
Brilliant. Recommended.
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by Joseph William Stern on Aug 23, 2011 9:47 AM CDT up reply actions
^^This
I couldn’t have said it better. I’ve seen this exact thing happen with friends and even within my own family years ago when we were going through the lean times.
"It's about time that something good like this happened." - Drew Brees
by SaintsFanMD on Aug 23, 2011 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions
I can completely support his complaints about the people in Baton Rouge.
The vast majority of them didn’t care about the Saints one iota in 2005, when their home games were being played in Tiger Stadium. In fact, at the Saints-Dolphins game that season, there was a rather large group of people parading around in half LSU, half Miami jerseys in support of Nick Saban. Most Louisiana residents b**** and moan when state taxes are used to patch up New Orleans streets, which are typically in worse shape due to sinkage. They were against renovating the Superdome with state funds. Against guaranteed money for suites, etc. Of course, they have no problem holding their hand out, when it comes to tourism revenue. The City of New Orleans would be better off seceding from the state, imo. Most states embrace their largest metropolitan area as their life blood. Louisiana turns its nose up at New Orleans. It’s been going on for years and any objective local can attest to that.
You can toga party, but you can't toga fish.
by coldpizza on Aug 29, 2011 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Rec'd
I was at the Miami game at Tiger Stadium. You are right about the support of Nick Saban. The whole event was treated like an unofficial homecoming to Nick Saban returning to Death Valley more than supporting the Saints and giving them home support away from the superdome. From what I saw on TV, the games played in Oklahoma more resembled a home game than the ones played in Baton Rouge.
As far as FriarBob’s statement defending the “fans” that weren’t supporting the team during this time. I didn’t go out and burn my jerseys, put on steel toe boots, and give the team a good swift kick out the state. If your loyalty breaks down that quickly then I question your fanhood altogether. All your points CP on state taxes is correct and that was the general consensus I got from most people in Baton Rouge in 2005. I almost felt like they wanted to just bulldoze New Orleans and not even think about rebuilding. Everybody talked like it was a lost cause. Idk if FriarBob was talking about the people being “depressed” over the team leaving or just by the hurricane in general. Alot of these people didn’t show support for the team to begin with so they didn’t have anything to be “depressed” about. And as far as the hurricane, Baton Rouge did not suffer from Katrina at all. Minor to moderate wind damage at the most. The biggest effect Katrina had on BR was a major increase in traffic for months and BR residents and NO residents talking s__t about each other.
You must lose everything in order to gain anything.-Tyler Durden
by AcquiredPanic on Aug 29, 2011 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
From what I saw on TV, the games played in Oklahoma more resembled a home game than the ones played in Baton Rouge.
I’m assuming you mean San Antonio. The Hornets played their home games in Oklahoma City. And you’re on the money, as far as the general animosity towards New Orleans goes. It’s still one of the bigget tourist destinations in America, yet the rest of the state continues to take the “you scratch our back, we’ll reluctantly acknowledge yours” approach to the vast majority of issues involving the city.
You can toga party, but you can't toga fish.
Thanks for the correction CP
I was thinking about the Hornets.
You must lose everything in order to gain anything.-Tyler Durden
by AcquiredPanic on Aug 30, 2011 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
No kidding on this
Most Louisiana residents b**** and moan when state taxes are used to patch up New Orleans streets, which are typically in worse shape due to sinkage.
The streets of NO are by far the worst I’ve ever been on. My friend (whose car I was in) blew a tire driving on those awful, awful streets.
13.
Grossman: Sup, you insulin needing bitch! The sex cannon has arrived! Now get the hell out of my locker room, you chinless mother fucker!
Rec’d it.
A Cowboys fan in a Saints jersey just makes me sick to my stomach.We should find these people and make fun of their mothers.
There's a fine line between love and hate.
I lost a bet
My Fiancee is a huge Cowboys fan, as I have made well aware, and when the Saints lost to the Cowboys in 2009, we had a bet that if the Saints won she would pose in a Saints Jersey and if the Cowboys won, I would have to pose in a ‘Boys jersey. I still haven’t taken a picture in it yet and it is a year and a half later. It is on my “to do” list but I haven’t gotten around to it yet.
The key to life isn't doing what you are told not to do, it is knowing what is worth doing when told not to do it.
by SaintsFanInIraq on Aug 23, 2011 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions
It is on my "to do" list but I haven’t gotten around to it yet.
Don’t do it !! Thats what photoshop is for
You must lose everything in order to gain anything.-Tyler Durden
by AcquiredPanic on Aug 23, 2011 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions
I still haven’t gotten over that loss
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Aug 24, 2011 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions
My version is much simpler
A Cowboys fan in a Saints jersey just makes me sick to my stomach.
I think I am, therefore I am... I think
by alcoholic_insight on Aug 25, 2011 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Look, I would never begrudge anyone having love for the Saints...
As long as they remember who was there first, I don’t care if they want to share a seat in the dome, hell, I’ll even give them a ride. Being a fan of the Saints shouldn’t be exclusive. We’re not some boutique team where people come to be seen at games rather than watch them. We’re an open and free team that welcomes anyone with love for the Saints, and I think that mentality is most congruent with the mentality of the entire city of New Orleans. We don’t care where you came from or how you got here! Have a drink, sit with us, and tell us your story! We all know the joy (and pain) that comes from being a Who Dat. Why would you want to deny dat from anyone?
If you're not sure what to do with the ball, just pop it in the net and we'll discuss your options afterwards. - WS, OBE
by Joseph William Stern on Aug 23, 2011 9:45 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Why would you want to deny dat from anyone?
I agree with you. I wouldn’t want to deny that to anyone . I have no problem with new fans. It gives me more people to talk to. I have several friends and family that didn’t follow the team until the 09 playoff run. My problem is the people that have thrown the team under the bus for years and now all of the sudden love them because they are a winning team.
You must lose everything in order to gain anything.-Tyler Durden
by AcquiredPanic on Aug 23, 2011 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions
John Fourcade
I use him as guideline when determining a Saints fan or not. It’s not 100% accurate, but it serves as a decent starting point. hahahaha. I watched my dad suffer through disappointment after disapointment. Then we moved to FL around the same time Jacksonville came into the leauge, he jumped ship. But I was so attached to the notion of the Saints doing well with a ‘happy home’, that I could never shake the crappy feeling I got when I would see them lose.
I guess that’s the real test. A lot of people are happy when they win, I’m cool with that. That’s OK, and welcome aboard. But I don’t believe you are a true fan unless you are upset when they lose.
But I don’t believe you are a true fan unless you are upset when they lose.
Love that quote and it is very true
You must lose everything in order to gain anything.-Tyler Durden
by AcquiredPanic on Aug 23, 2011 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions
Yep, I finally found my signature line.
Thanks for the inspiration.
"I don’t believe you are a true fan unless you are upset when they lose." -Me
Rec for your post
and I’m glad that you decided to set up an account. I hope we’ll be seeing more from you now that you have joined our CSC family!
"It's about time that something good like this happened." - Drew Brees
Since we are all family does anyone have twenty bucks I can borrow till I straighten out. I’m as broke as a screen door in the projects.
There's a fine line between love and hate.
can y'all make that $25
so he can buy me a Bud heavy.
INGRAMANIA equals LOMBARDI 2012
by cajuncommando58 on Aug 23, 2011 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions
Why’d ya think I needed the $20. I didn’t forget about you.
There's a fine line between love and hate.
shh
then we can get some nachos
INGRAMANIA equals LOMBARDI 2012
by cajuncommando58 on Aug 23, 2011 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Great article.
It wasn’t too long, you had to say what you wanted to say. I gave you a Rec. You are exactly right about these people. I lived in Louisiana all of my life and have been a Saints fan since 71. Since the Saints won the Super Bowl I see all sorts of people claiming to be fans when I know they barely watched football or never watched it at all before that. We won 1 Super Bowl and it was fantastic, but to me we need to win quite a few more to make up for all the pain I have incurred in watching all of those terrible seasons year after year.
One of the things I love is how Saints fans have taken me in with open arms
Yes a lot of people are posers and at some point they will leave but many of those people are converts. What if they realized they were wrong?
A fan is a fan. Just because some of us weren’t there in 1967 doesn’t mean we aren’t worthy of fan status.
With that said I can only imagine how angry it must make you when the people that talked sh*t are now on the train.
My biggest issue is girls who don’t even try to understand the game that run around with jerseys on saying they are diehard. This makes men assume I am the same. After talking to me I’ve had a few say wow you actually know things. So many have said “I guess Brees is your favorite player?” like they are testing me out. It’s weird. Don’t get me wrong I at the beginning stages of understanding plays and penalties but at least I try.
(and I worship the ground Vilma walks on BTW).
Tiger's blood!!
A fan is a fan. Just because some of us weren’t there in 1967 doesn’t mean we aren’t worthy of fan status.
I agree, being a fan is about passion and commitment of what you choose to represent. Not the length of your tenure as a fan.
You must lose everything in order to gain anything.-Tyler Durden
by AcquiredPanic on Aug 23, 2011 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Sarah, read my signature line, if it applies to you, welcome aboard.
"I don’t believe you are a true fan unless you are upset when they lose." -Me
I hope CSC
will accept me into the legion of Saints fans. I’m from Florida and I have never been able to find a team that fits my personality as a football fan. As a diehard Seminoles fan, the Florida teams have never really appealed to me and I wanted to find an NFL team with a passionate fanbase. I’ve always admired the Saints especially during their Super Bowl championship run two years ago, and Drew Brees is one of my favorite NFL players. I’m ready for the Saints to be my NFL team I can root passionately for.
"The helmet doesn't make you, you make the helmet"- Jimbo Fisher
by Matt Champion on Aug 25, 2011 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Welcome to Who Dat then nation my friend
There is no better team to be passionate about. You will find dedication within the Saints fan base like no other. Some people misunderstood my thread believing I was saying I was anti-new fan and that is not the case at all. None of us were born with a Fleur De Lis birthmark. (Although if anyone reading this has one, please post a picture) There was always a point when we became fans. So welcome to the black and gold, great decision.
You must lose everything in order to gain anything.-Tyler Durden
by AcquiredPanic on Aug 25, 2011 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Before someone point this out
Welcome to Who Dat then Nation my friend
Welcome to Who Dat Nation then my friend
You must lose everything in order to gain anything.-Tyler Durden
by AcquiredPanic on Aug 25, 2011 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh I get where
you’re coming from. Now that the Saints have sustained success, more and more people are becoming fans. I agree that if you become a fan of a team, you stick with them through the good and the bad. Heck, I suffered through the lost decade with FSU and now it feels great for them to be on the rise again. With that comes new fans, which like you I don’t mind but I defintely wouldn’t want them to switch to the Gators should Tim Tebow have another clone out there that comes to UF. Thank you for the kind comment, I believe I made the right choice. Another thing that sold me on the Saints is Drew Brees leading the team in a Who Dat chant. Fires me up every time I see that.
"The helmet doesn't make you, you make the helmet"- Jimbo Fisher
by Matt Champion on Aug 25, 2011 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Thank you man
looking forward to the season. Who Dat!
"The helmet doesn't make you, you make the helmet"- Jimbo Fisher
by Matt Champion on Aug 26, 2011 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions
Feel free to call me Sprinkles.
There's a fine line between love and hate.
by cscmember on Aug 26, 2011 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
HA! How did that get a rec?
There's a fine line between love and hate.
by cscmember on Aug 26, 2011 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
My biggest issue is girls who don’t even try to understand the game that run around with jerseys on saying they are diehard. This makes men assume I am the same.
This drives me nuts too, Sara. They wear the jerseys as a fashion accessory and go to games to be seen. When I’m watching a game, I’m actually watching, nobody better try to chit-chat with me. What’s happening on that field is important to me.
But I don’t believe you are a true fan unless you are upset when they lose
That certainly applies to me, since I’m still a upset over the loss to the Texans. And yes, I know it’s only pre-season.
"It's better to burn out than fade away."
by SaintsFan-KS on Aug 24, 2011 6:20 AM CDT up reply actions
I agree Sarah,
It doesn’t matter when you start being a Saints fan. But if someone starts being a Saints fan today for instance and we have an under .500 record for the next ten years in a row and you’re still a Saints fan, than I consider you a real WHO DAT fan. A real fan sticks through good and bad. You can’t just go from one winning team to another winning team and claim you’re a fan. That’s a good example about what this post is about. Dallas ain’t worth a crap right now so all those Dallas fans in N La. want to be a Saints fan. But don’t think they won’t go back to being a Dallas fan if they do better than the Saints this year, or any year. That’s what you call a fake.
Dallas, America’s team. Yeah right. Never was my team and I am a real american citizen.
And Sarah, It’s great that you try and understand the game and know what football is. I had a girlfriend that lived with me for three years and during that time she never watched one Saints game with me. She didn’t know anything about football and hated when I watched it. Since the Saints won the SB, you could swear that she is the Saints biggest fan the way she acts. Another fake.
I live in Dallas.
When I have anything Saints on people will yell “GO COWBOYS” at me in parking lots, from their car, wherever. I started telling them if all you have to use as an argument as to why the Cowgirls are better than the Saints RIGHT NOW is 5 championship rings – the last one won IN 1995 – then don’t talk to me about it. Total ahole fan base.
Also I can’t tell you how frustrating it is to come into a very complicated sport where you only know the basics and try to learn it in depth. Its like my interest level is so high but I am limited to how much I know to explain why and how things happened/will happen. Every year I am getting better but there isn’t anyone that can sit and say okay that was this type of formation or this is why this happened or this guy should have done that. I would seriously give anything for someone to come sit with me during a replay and help me understand.
Tiger's blood!!
The Cowboys fan base is running out of excuses of why they suck so they just live in the past
Building their theme park stadium was their newest attempt to be better than everyone else since their team obviously can no longer do it.
You must lose everything in order to gain anything.-Tyler Durden
by AcquiredPanic on Aug 27, 2011 1:48 AM CDT up reply actions
And that theme park is ridiculous
I personally don’t like being in fear I am going to fall to my death when I have to get up to use the restroom. Just WAY WAY WAY too much.
Tiger's blood!!
I was in there for the thanksgiving game last year- $11 beers? $20 margaritas? $35 pizzas?
They can keep their white elephant, give me a superdome bloody mary anytime!
by ungarsfragile on Aug 28, 2011 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
i knew a terrific guy from shreveport (dallas fan) that brought up the saints all the time
he would not shut up about having the saints move (right after katrina) because his mom who is an elementry teacher would get a one time payment of about $1,200.00. (money that would have earmarked for the saints if they had left)
i politely told him that if his she needed the money so badly, that there were easier ways for his mom to make money.
"As a Saint fan I watch ‘Gone with the Wind’ just to watch Atlanta burn" -Ralph Malbrough
by DrewBreesManCrush on Aug 23, 2011 2:45 PM CDT reply actions
Why should someone complain that our fan base has goten too large?
While there may possibly be bigger fans out there, it’s not possible to have been a Saints fan longer than I have. With that said, I don’t have a problem with new fans, even when they’re of the bandwagon variety.
There are a lot benefits that come with an increased fan base. It’s a large part of the reason we have 4-5 nationally televised games a year. It’s a large part of the reason we’ve played in the opening game of the season 3 of the past 5 seasons. It’s the reason the Saints get the biggest screen in Houston sports bars.
Just because there’s a lot more people on board, it doesn’t make my ride any less enjoyable. In fact, it may make it more so.
by Drew-Dat on Aug 23, 2011 6:00 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Agree. But that doesn’t mean I can’t make fun of the bandwagoners. Here’s the deal: the longer you’ve been a Saints fan, the more special that 2009 Superbowl win was to you.
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Aug 24, 2011 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I watched one of my closest guy friends that has been a Saints fan since he was little break down in tears when we won the NFC championship. Everywhere I looked in a giant room full of fans men were sobbing. I am so glad I was there to see it because it gave me a new found respect for the fans that have been there all along.
The only other thing I would say is don’t underestimate how much winning means to new fans (even though I totally understand what you mean). You never know what is going on in someone else’s life. That win could have come at a time of extreme sickness, pain or grief – it might have helped get them through something beyond our understanding.
Tiger's blood!!
You’re definitely right.
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Aug 27, 2011 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions
good point...
But it’s the “became a fan yesterday, already know it all” people that irritate me to no end. Just to be different, yet still support the team, I had a David Thomas jersey made. I had so many people in Texas tell me that “that’s not Pierre Thomas’ number” that I had a patch that says Baconator sewn over the Thomas. Good thing he re-signed, or I’d look mighty silly even sillier wearing it.
I think I am, therefore I am... I think
by alcoholic_insight on Aug 25, 2011 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions
All the people that wore bags on their heads were fake. That’s the difference between a real fan and a fake. I never did and never will do that. Fan since 71 and I always stuck with the Saints. Actually, I thought I’d be dead by the time the Saints won a superbowl, but I’m still here. Bless You Boys.
The idea of Bag Heads was started by Buddy Diliberto.
I would say the “fake fans” were the ones who owned the tickets of the empty seats surrounding the people who were there with bags on their heads.
It takes a true fan to spend the better part of the day getting to and attending a game that no one thinks you have a rat’s ass chance of winning. After 14 losses in a row, I don’t begrudge some of the fans throwing a little humor into an otherwise depressing situation. That’s one of the great things about the people of New Orleans. There were some very loyal Saint’s fans under those bags 30+ years ago.
by Drew-Dat on Aug 30, 2011 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 5 recs
I’ve defended the bags several times on this site. I wore one of the smaller liquor store sized ones to my first Saints game as a little kid. Good times.
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Aug 30, 2011 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions
life time
I have been a SAINTS fan since 67. I was a colt fan growing up, loved Johnny Unitas to John Macky, but when the SAINTS were born I was hooked, especially living in Biloxi. Since those days I have lived in 3 different NFL cities. Baltimore ( the colts were long gone to Indy), D.C., Houston, and now I live in Raleigh N.C., that’s right Steeler and Cowboy country. I guess there are a few Panther fans around, but they keep their heads down. My long winded point is, I have had to put up with hearing “YOU’RE AN AIN’TS FAN? I’M SORRY” so many times, it just made Super Bowl 44 that much sweeter. Like my old Daddy (who didn’t live to see us in Miami) always said. F&%$ em if they can’t take a joke.
A SAINT in Panther country
by carolinasaintsfan on Aug 27, 2011 10:23 AM CDT reply actions
My good friend’s neighbor claims to be a fan of both teams. He wore a dress on Super Bowl Sunday. Yet he has a few Cowboy’s jerseys in his closet— literally; I put the floors down in his house, so I KNOW.
I am FAITHFULLY married to the Saints, for better or worse, till death do us part. PERIOD. Semper Fidelis. What’s it mean? It means you are not allowed to root for the Cowboys, Falcons, 49’ers, Rams, Panthers, or Buccaneers. The ONLY exception is when a win by one of these teams helps the Saints get into the play-offs.
You are allowed soft spots in your heart for hard luck underdog teams, like Detroit. Kind of like hoping the ugly girl finds happiness. Yet if your energy or mojo for that ugly girl helps her win and causes your team to lose because you didn’t give your wife the full amount of attention she needs, you may need marriage counseling, because your priorities are screwed up.
So lets start— You can’t have one-night flings with other teams. You must root for the outcome that would benefit the Saints chances in the post-season.
If you are in another state, it is not acceptable to cheat on your team. Who’s gonna know? — you will and God will. You must remain faithful to your team and live with the long distance relationship, getting whatever climax you can over clips on tv or internet.
The purchase of any gear of any other NFL team than the Saints nullifies any ownership you have in Saints fanhood, for all time.
You are allowed to express negative feelings and be mad the next day. Beyond that, you better keep your mouth shut and pray for a better future. Your team needs your support when going through a rough patch- negativity doesn’t help the situation.
It is never acceptable to have “two” teams in the same conference. I won’t judge switch hitters (you hear me Jon) who have a secondary team in the AFC, but I will say it’s a little weird and hard to understand but acceptable when your commitment to the Saints isn’t in question (as is Jon’s).
Last, but not least, if you EVER wish for the success of any other over the Saints, you should be ex-communicated, permanently. No amount of flowers, poems, and candy (merchandise purchases, tatoo’s, and lip service) will ever redeem you. The family knows you’re just in it for the money and don’t love the bride.
Stop wearing a wishbone where your backbone ought to be. Would you be convicted in court of being a Christian? Happiness is shared, and comes from sharing.
by Preston J. Gary, Jr. on Aug 27, 2011 9:11 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
when your commitment to the Saints isn’t in question (as is Jon’s
Sorry if this looks funny. I mean to say in no way is Jon’s commitment to the Saints in question— he’s more commited than most.
I hate these poser fans as much as the OP, and I put on the same level the “fair-weather” fans.
I know not everyone makes the Saints their golden calf, so I forgive good hearted fans whose devotion is like a living arrangement that is there every Sunday but not as involved us the die-hards.
Stop wearing a wishbone where your backbone ought to be. Would you be convicted in court of being a Christian? Happiness is shared, and comes from sharing.
by Preston J. Gary, Jr. on Aug 27, 2011 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Well said.
This should be included under the CSC guidelines.
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Aug 28, 2011 7:47 AM CDT up reply actions
The one advantage of being here in the UK
There’s a generation gap for the most part between 90s and 00s in terms of fans (primarily jets and giants for the 90s, pats and chargers for the 00s) but once the bandwagon is joined it tends to be a permanent thing. With football being such a late night thing (only sunday and monday night football at 1am onwards) it’s only really those that are obsessed that keep in touch, and they tend to be loyal.
As someone that got hooked primarily on Deuce and by proxy the Saints I got away with missing the worst years, but then coming from a Toronto family, the years of Raptors/Leafs/Bluejays failure more than fills the failure void I feel.
Why do you have to leave once the season starts?
I have to go back to work, Sprink. I only work 5-6 months of the year (during football season).
What the hell do you know about the Ghetto Boys?
As to the Geto Boys (yes “Geto”, you’ve been audited), I’ve had a very diverse taste in music ever since my girlfriend (later my wife) turned me on to Sly and The Family Stone back in the late 60’s. Although Sly and his band weren’t actually an R&B act (why do people feel it’s necessary to lump every black artist in the R&B category) I eventually got deep into the music during the 70’s. With my R&B background, it was a natural transition over to Hip Hop because all early Hip Hop was nothing but heavily sampled R&B.
Actually, I didn’t care for Hip Hop at first. To me, they weren’t real artists and they were just “stealing” from R&B artists (I was in my 30’s by then, so of course I would feel that way). But, that changed when I started working for a sports entertainment company in the 80’s. The majority of my clients were young black athletes, Pro and College, and they always wanted to go out to the local clubs. I spent a lot of time in black nightclubs all across the south while recruiting athletes. It was in those clubs that I got a real flava for the music and I was hooked.
You already know, a love for Hip Hop is NOT something you can fake. People try to fake it but they always end up looking like A**CLOWNS.
Of course, nowadays, I don’t care for it anymore. Not the new stuff anyway. These young kids really stink. First they killed R&B, then they kidnapped and murdered Hip Hop. I only listen to what’s in my collection.
So, young buck….that’s how I know about the Geto Boys
I've got two words for ya.....Whit Bissell
I have to go back to work, Sprink. I only work 5-6 months of the year (during football season).
Are you the guy in charge of getting Mr. Coach his juicy fruit? I totally agree with hating the stuff they call hip hop now a days. From what I can tell I am a few years younger than you. Most of the hip hop in my collection is from the early 90’s. I was never a fan of the Geto boys as you call them because Bushwack bill gave me nightmares. About 7 years ago I started dating a woman 9 years older than me and she rocked my music world. When I was a young kid and teenager I went to mostly black schools and was never really introduced to Rock, metal, alternative, country or the many other genres of music that are out there. My gf isn’t a big fan of hip hop but she has a huge collection of music that has won me over. Still when I’m by myself driving or attempting to help clean house I still throw in some Bone, Devin the dude, outkast, mystikal, eightball & mjg yada yada yada. You ever heard of yada yada yada? They are dope. I guess I only asked the question because most people I know over the age of 30 think hip hop is nothing but thugs and gangstas putting out garbage to brainwash little white kids into doing dope and going to jail. I’m gonna miss ya for the next few months but I’m sure I can find a way to amuse myself around here. You will have to send a shout out from time to time to keep me on my toes during the season. What do you do to keep yourself busy the 6 or 7 months of the year you dont work?
This comment was written by a reader and member of Canal Street Chronicles. It does not necessarily reflect the views of CSC and its staff or editors.
What do you do to keep yourself busy the 6 or 7 months of the year you dont work?
For three of those months, my wife and I travel every year. One month on the road in the U.S. and two months abroad.
During the first year after my wife and I got married, we took a Trailways bus out to San Francisco and we’ve been hooked on road travel ever since. We were just kids by the way, we got married right out of high school (been together 43 years). Years later, when I was working for the entertainment company and I would travel on the road recruiting athletes, she would come with me whenever she wasn’t working. We both have a thing for small towns…we love passing through them, meeting people, and soaking up the history.
We bought an RV a few years ago and we have been doing the “Americana On The Road” one month of the year ever since. We hire a driver for that month because neither one of us likes to drive long distances. Plus, it’s similar to our bus riding experiences back when we were kids when all we had to do was ride and not worry about driving (just the occasional serial killer disguised as a hippie sitting in the seat next to you).
The remaining 3-4 months we’re back at home enjoying ourselves and relaxing with the grandchildren (or threatening their lives whenever they get outta hand).
I've got two words for ya.....Whit Bissell
We both have a thing for small towns…we love passing through them, meeting people, and soaking up the history.
This is me to the T. I dont get to go on vacation often but when I do the g/f and I pack a few things, pull out the trusty map and hit the back roads. The only time that I can consistently go anywhere is when the town is being evacuated for a hurricane. I like to call that Evacationing. A few years ago when Gustav was headed this way we found a little town in north Arkansas called Eureeka Springs. It’s little switzerland on the side of a mountain. We loved it so much we almost didn’t come home. The morning we got there we found a little bar called Jack’s place and decided to go in for a drink. Jack the owner was the bartender that morning. We got to talking about everything under the sun. He begged us to come back that evening for a few drinks. Around 2am the next morning he offered us both jobs and a new place to live. To this day I’m kind of kicking myself in the ass for not taking him up on the offer. When I was in the Marines you couldn’t keep me on base. Every weekend or holliday I was on the road headed no where. Just trying to see as much of the country as I possibly could. Now I live week to week just doing what normal people do. When I grow up I hope I can buy an RV and travel right along with ya, Dog. Maybe next time you go on vacation I’ll do the driving. How many countries have you been to? Which one is your favorite.
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When you say “favorite” I take it you mean a place to go on a conventional vacation where people go to relax, check out the sights, and engage in all sorts of typical vacation activities. For that, I would have to say the most fun we ever had was in Santo Domingo.
But, when my wife and I travel abroad we go to investigate “unexplained phenomena” that can be found in various places around the world which traditional science either can’t explain or tries to pass off as natural occurrences. For example, the “pyramids” off the coast of Japan near JND’s neck of the woods, Okinawa.
I've got two words for ya.....Whit Bissell
(or threatening their lives whenever they get outta hand).
Don’t tell me you’re that old man yelling at all the kids to get off his lawn. Come to think of it that’s probably how you picked your screen name. Here little kiddy kiddy kiddy. Come see what brutus has for you today. WOOF WOOF WOOF…..
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Dinner for two at Ruth’s for you and your g/f if you can figure out why I chose the handle BewareofDog.
Hint: You already know enough about me to figure out.
I've got two words for ya.....Whit Bissell
I have thought about this for a few seconds and I am going to go with two words. Whit Bissell.
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Does that mean you’re stumped? I know why you chose cscmember.
I've got two words for ya.....Whit Bissell
Why do you think I chose cscmember?
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Because you were too @#$%& lazy to PICK A REAL SCREEN NAME!!!!!
I've got two words for ya.....Whit Bissell
That probably has some truth to it. I never planned on nor wanted to be a regular member. Blogs are one of many things I never wanted to be a part of. This is the first and only screen name I have ever had. A member made a comment that I just had to chime in on so I decided to let myself be known. I only had one problem. If that member responded to me would I be able to remember how to log back in. So I racked my brain for simple stupid names and they were all taken. Low and behold I try the simplest name I could think of. Voila, cscmember was born. Only bad thing is after my 24 hour waiting period I logged in said what I had to say and I never got a reply. So I chased this member around trying to piss him off enough to acknowledge me. Before I knew it that same member offered me an avatar and I decided to stick around. Can you guess which member I am speaking of?
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That’s a long @#$% story just to say you were drunk off your ass on purple drank when you picked your screen name.
(No, can’t guess which member)
I've got two words for ya.....Whit Bissell
HA! I dont drink during the day, on work days.
Hint: I still aggravate the hell out of this member.
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You call that a hint? You aggravate the hell out of a lotta folks.
(never me, though)
I've got two words for ya.....Whit Bissell
You aggravate the hell out of a lotta folks.
HA! I hope that isn’t true. When I wake up in the morning my one true goal everyday is to make people smile. This is a big reason why I still ride the bus everyday. I made so many friends I really dont want to go back to driving by myself listening to garbage on the radio. I have a group of friends on my morning ride and afternoon ride that look forward to seeing me and likewise I smile when I see them. If you saw us all together you wouldn’t think we have anything in common and thats the way I like it.
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This isn’t your typical “blog”.
This is MUCH more like a strealined, real-time forum… with extremely good content.
"It ain't about how hard you hit, it is about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward, how much can you take and KEEP MOVING FORWARD. That's how winning is done!" - Rocky
To call most SBNation’s sites a “blog” is a supreme insult.
(Even though they may even call themselves a “blog”, they are SO MUCH more than that.)
"It ain't about how hard you hit, it is about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward, how much can you take and KEEP MOVING FORWARD. That's how winning is done!" - Rocky
Dan!!!
Pal, glad you decided to drop in. You’ve been on those other threads today talking about the Saints and football in general.
WTH do you think this is? A blog about Saints football?
I've got two words for ya.....Whit Bissell
HA! Who does he think he is?
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lol... you two are too funny.
"It ain't about how hard you hit, it is about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward, how much can you take and KEEP MOVING FORWARD. That's how winning is done!" - Rocky
The dinner for two at Ruth’s for you and your g/f is a real offer (will send you a gift card) so take the 3 day weekend to study on it. Deadline is Tuesday by 12 noon.
Last Hint: You’re on the right track with Whit Bissell, you just don’t know it.
I've got two words for ya.....Whit Bissell
I’m not interested in the gift card but this will give me something to think about over a long rainy weekend. My first Labor day weekend with no work in five years and there will be a tropical storm sitting over the city all three days. It would be who of you to buy some stock in budweiser because I will be indulging quite a bit this weekend.
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Are you out there, Dog? I’m an hour early but I would rather this than be late. I have to admit that I am stumped. Only thing I can think of is you are away from home so often that you have Beware of Dog signs all around your house. I did think that you may be Master P. Didn’t lil romeo have an album called Beware of Dog? I had too much time this weekend to think about this. I probably blew right past it. Get it? Because a tropical storm sat over the stinking city all weekend. It’s probably a good thing that I couldn’t think of much. I dont know if I could afford the tip at Ruth’s.
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I met the deadline. Where y’at, Dog? I hope you’re not already gone for the season.
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No, not yet.
My handle comes from a Native American character on the old show F-Troop whose name was “Beware of Dog”.
This SBNation user account originally belonged to the younger of my two oldest grandsons when he stayed with us briefly. He chose the name because of some stupid reason having to do with something I don’t hardly remember. After a few posts on different blogs, he abandoned it and I took it over. I deleted his posts but kept the name because of the “funny only to me” reference to the TV show.
I've got two words for ya.....Whit Bissell
How was I supposed to figure that out?
the younger of my two oldest grandsonsIs that even possible? Good to see you are still around, Dog. How much longer before you go back to work?
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(Heh)....poor, Sprink
I should have just stopped at “My handle comes from a Native American character on the old show F-Troop whose name was Beware of Dog” and left it at that. But, then I had to go and give you my own personal etymology of the handle/user account and got you all confused.
Just stick with the first sentence and forget everything else.
Remember your clue? Whit Bissell?
He was a character actor who appeared in hundreds of roles on television and films, mostly westerns. He was your key (albeit a small one) to figuring it out. He appeared in the F-Troop TV movie.
It’s like that Kevin Bacon game where you figure out who people are based on how far removed they are from appearing in a Kevin Bacon movie (yeah, I know…stupid f’n game).
Batman would have solved it. That’s why you need a Bat-Computer instead of purple drank.
I've got two words for ya.....Whit Bissell
(yeah, I know…stupid f’n game).
That happens to be one of my favorite drinking games.
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My dear fellow, it’s the “stupid f’n games” which make the BEST drinking games. Or else, why the hell would anyone want to drink to them in the first place?
I've got two words for ya.....Whit Bissell
How much longer before you go back to work?
I’m already doing my prep work for Kickoff Sunday. You won’t see much of me after that until the off-season. Except for the occasional cameo appearance just to keep you on your toes.
I've got two words for ya.....Whit Bissell
I only work 5-6 months of the year (during football season).
Coach Payton is that you? I’m your #1 fan ;)
by snowboard_kat on Sep 2, 2011 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
(throws a bucket of ice water on Kat)
Calm down girl. It’s me, your pal Dog.
I've got two words for ya.....Whit Bissell
ok coach Dog, wink wink…I’ll call you whatever you like…
by snowboard_kat on Sep 2, 2011 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
I’m getting the same feeling about dog as you, kat.
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you’ll be around for the wedding, right? when I marry coldpizza (just kidding cp, don’t get your boxers in a bunch)
by snowboard_kat on Sep 2, 2011 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions
In a bunch? When you talk like that his boxers become a tent.
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A tent? Being kinda generous aren’t you?
Unless of course you have first hand knowledge.
I've got two words for ya.....Whit Bissell
My much older sister told me a lot about pizza. She wasn’t impressed.
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and for the record I have no first hand knowledge of this.
by snowboard_kat on Sep 2, 2011 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions
The lady doth protest too much, methinks.
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Sep 2, 2011 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Which one are you in the new pic?
(either answer is correct)
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Sep 3, 2011 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL…me and my best gal-pal / soon to be ex-roomie…I’ll let you use your imagination.
by snowboard_kat on Sep 4, 2011 5:59 AM CDT up reply actions
Like I said, either answer will be accepted.
Pizza’s not going to be your new roomate, is he?
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Sep 4, 2011 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions
No…and I get the feeling he would prefer 2 female roomies over 1 anyway -
cp strikes me as needing variety ( a buffet if you will).
I think I gave you some bad info a while ago… Bruins are still in preseason when you’ll be in town. Still worth the effort if u can catch a home game.
by snowboard_kat on Sep 4, 2011 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions
(a buffet if you will)
hilarious!
Thanks, I’ll check in to the bruins game for that weekend.
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Sep 4, 2011 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Speaking of pizza I guess he is moving right about now. This place wont be the same w/o the two of you.
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He’s moving? Can someone tell me the deal with that? I only caught bits and pieces on different threads.
I've got two words for ya.....Whit Bissell
He got a new job up in Cinci so he could be closer to kat.
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Bengal fans just think they’re depressed. Wait till Pizza starts disecting their shortcomings.
by Drew-Dat on Sep 2, 2011 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
LOL.
We are going to have to link to some of those threads.
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Sep 2, 2011 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry about hijacking your post, AP. This is something that happens pretty often around here. You’ll get used to it.
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No prob
I like reading everybody’s comments, no matter what the topic. Seems like everyone always has something interesting to say.
You must lose everything in order to gain anything.-Tyler Durden
by AcquiredPanic on Sep 2, 2011 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Seems like everyone always has something interesting to say.
Poor guy….stick around, you’ll be cured of that kind of thinking.
I've got two words for ya.....Whit Bissell
I have a feeling more people read it than I ever thought. It’s funny sometimes when I get into a conversation with people here. I often forget that other people can see what I am typing.
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It’s probably just some of those same 11,237,422 people who claim to have been in Tulane stadium when John Gilliam returned that kick.
Those fake @#$% claim to have seen everything.
I've got two words for ya.....Whit Bissell
And then there are those other post.........
There are occasions when “blasphemy” is posted and I have to call a “help me” hotline to keep myself from cutting my own eyes out with a sharp object.
You must lose everything in order to gain anything.-Tyler Durden
by AcquiredPanic on Sep 2, 2011 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Why I feel like that? or Why I haven't succeeded yet? lol
Why I feel like that=Some words hit my eyes like sunlight after an all night boozer….I feel like just removing them would be the best conclusion to dull the pain.
Why haven’t succeeded=I haven’t succeeded due to “Sheila” at the “help me” hotline. She is a very good talker and makes you feel alot better. lol
You must lose everything in order to gain anything.-Tyler Durden
She is a very good talker and makes you feel alot better.
HA! No my question was about the B word that makes you want to cut out your eyes. I know what the word means I’m just not sure what your beef with the word is.
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Oh I got u. I guess I should have reworded it better
Its not a a hatred of the word “blasphemy”. Its some of the things people post which I consider blasphemy. Such as: Brees’s long slow decline. I really just hated typing that phrase.
You must lose everything in order to gain anything.-Tyler Durden
by AcquiredPanic on Sep 2, 2011 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
y'all remember?
I’m from Greenville Ms and been a Saints fan ever since I attended the University of Southwestern Louisianna in Lafayette-Go Rajun Cajuns! Y’all remember ol’ Bobby Herbert? Sam Mills? Vaughn Johnson? THE DOME PATROL! Man those were the days! The whole dorms would erupt in applause and ellation when the Saints would score. I am still a Saints fan, though most people around here just don’t understand, it was a personal thing to me. Real Saints fans are “genuine” people. Just went back to New Orleans this past March. I miss the people. I miss the team. One day I may move back there. Gotta try to retire first. See ya’ll then…Geaux Saints!
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