Albineaux Check-In, Update, & Question from CouillionCinema

Hey y'all! It's been a while since I've posted about our guy Tee Al. I wanted to give all the mascot supporters an update; as well as ask a strategy question.

Check-In: The reason I haven't posted as much is because I've been working on the Cinema than Couillion as of late. My short film "Évangéline" just premiered at the New Orleans Film Festival last month. It will also play in Lafayette this month, as well as, New Brunswick, Canada (the homeland of the Acadians) . That film is entirely in Cajun French, and was shot in a perfect recreation of an Acadian style home in SW Louisiana. I'm really proud to have created a narrative that shows Cajuns as more than swamp hillbillies. I've also been writing a new script in Louisiana Creole.

I bring all that up because since the beginning of Albineaux's campaign, people have questioned my motives and my credentials/ability to create a character that embodies the Ragin' Cajun spirit (since I am not ethnically Cajun & wasn't born in Lafayette). Some people have said I'm doing all the Albineaux stuff for attention. Anybody can look up my name. I don't need anymore attention. Some people have said I'm chasing after money. If I was a person that cared much about money, I wouldn't be an artist turned filmmaker lol.

What I hope my films demonstrate is that I am a guy that deeply, deeply cares about his community and showcasing Louisiana in ways that haven't been explored before. THAT is why I care about Albineaux so much. And why I refuse to go away, even though the administration (and quite a few fans) would much rather that I do.

If you have an Acadiana flag in your home, you should know that was made by an alum in 1965. He also deeply cared about his community. It took ten years for that flag to become official, but look at all the good it has done now. My goal is for Al to have the same effect.

Update: Things are happening as I thought they would. Most of you can see that attendance at games is still a problem. That's because UL has yet to address its in-game entertainment and marketing issue. A mascot can make great strides in both of those categories, which I'm sure most of you know. People are the most receptive to change when the clear need for change is most apparent. I think we are getting to that point.

My next presentation is going to focus primarily on in-game skits, tailgate interactions, child interactions, and team entrance. It's going to be a read focused document because I need people to READ about Albineaux. So many people don't make it past one image, when I'm not just pitching an image. This campaign is about a fully developed character that will entertain fans for generations.

Expect that to drop within the month.

Question: I've been trying to keep my face away from Albineaux as much as I can. I truly never wanted anyone to think I'm doing this for clout. But I think that might have been hurting my campaigning to the Facebook crowd. I find people in Acadiana are way more receptive to good hearted people who have ambition and work their tail off to achieve, than just concepts, pictures, or words. So I ask all of you (the Ragin Pagin community who has given me so much confidence to continue my pursuit) if I should insert my personal identity more into this project? Do you think it will move more fans into being supportive of Albineaux?

Thanks for reading y'all. Happy to be on this journey with you. Geaux Cajuns.

It really is a no brainer. Not sure why it didn’t get traction within the university.

I think it is important to insert yourself into the marketing of Albineaux. People need to make the connection between Al and what it means to you and how it can become an integral part of UL.

Yes, taking a more personal approach will help others relate to you as the artist of this passionate cause. You are doing a fantastic job! I believe it’s a matter of time before an alligator is our official mascot.

I am really impressed with your diligence and artistry. Wonderful concept. Your efforts to develop the character will undoubtedly add to its potential. I hope you do play a more visible role. It will make a difference.
Don’t let the varmints get you down. Some of our best cultural warriors had little in the way of blood line but big hearts. We’re all cousins if we’re UL supporters.

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Originally Posted by CouillonCinema

...should insert my personal identity more into this project?...

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A good spokesman or "face of the project" Never hurts.

From my past perusing of your work I think you would be great.

ps speaking of "face of the project" can you get Kim Kardashian a snout next time she endorses Albino for you?

Never let go. Identify yourself and be proud of what you have done. Not only Louisiana, but America needs more like you.

Love the productions you are doing. As a LOUISIANA faithful, I grew up speaking both English and Cajun French. Having grown up on a farm in Maurice, Louisiana, where I saw my grandparents daily, I learned Cajun French simultaneously with English. When I was young, Cajun French was the language spoke at the family table on Sundays. I have two sisters, 10 years and 13 years younger than me. They never learned Cajun French, so at the Sunday table, they were just out . . . eating was their only participation.

Now, I am still pretty fluent in the Cajun French language but at times, because it is used so infrequently, I find myself reaching for words. Keep the good deed going with the Cajun French language and hopefully, in time, Louisiana will see both Albino as the mascot for all time and you for the truly selfless person that you are for sharing the concept with us.

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Originally Posted by CouillonCinema

Hey y'all! It's been a while since I've posted about our guy Tee Al. I wanted to give all the mascot supporters an update; as well as ask a strategy question.

Check-In: The reason I haven't posted as much is because I've been working on the Cinema than Couillion as of late. My short film "Évangéline" just premiered at the New Orleans Film Festival last month. It will also play in Lafayette this month, as well as, New Brunswick, Canada (the homeland of the Acadians) . That film is entirely in Cajun French, and was shot in a perfect recreation of an Acadian style home in SW Louisiana. I'm really proud to have created a narrative that shows Cajuns as more than swamp hillbillies. I've also been writing a new script in Louisiana Creole.

I bring all that up because since the beginning of Albineaux's campaign, people have questioned my motives and my credentials/ability to create a character that embodies the Ragin' Cajun spirit (since I am not ethnically Cajun & wasn't born in Lafayette). Some people have said I'm doing all the Albineaux stuff for attention. Anybody can look up my name. I don't need anymore attention. Some people have said I'm chasing after money. If I was a person that cared much about money, I wouldn't be an artist turned filmmaker lol.

What I hope my films demonstrate is that I am a guy that deeply, deeply cares about his community and showcasing Louisiana in ways that haven't been explored before. THAT is why I care about Albineaux so much. And why I refuse to go away, even though the administration (and quite a few fans) would much rather that I do.

If you have an Acadiana flag in your home, you should know that was made by an alum in 1965. He also deeply cared about his community. It took ten years for that flag to become official, but look at all the good it has done now. My goal is for Al to have the same effect.

Update: Things are happening as I thought they would. Most of you can see that attendance at games is still a problem. That's because UL has yet to address its in-game entertainment and marketing issue. A mascot can make great strides in both of those categories, which I'm sure most of you know. People are the most receptive to change when the clear need for change is most apparent. I think we are getting to that point.

My next presentation is going to focus primarily on in-game skits, tailgate interactions, child interactions, and team entrance. It's going to be a read focused document because I need people to READ about Albineaux. So many people don't make it past one image, when I'm not just pitching an image. This campaign is about a fully developed character that will entertain fans for generations.

Expect that to drop within the month.

Question: I've been trying to keep my face away from Albineaux as much as I can. I truly never wanted anyone to think I'm doing this for clout. But I think that might have been hurting my campaigning to the Facebook crowd. I find people in Acadiana are way more receptive to good hearted people who have ambition and work their tail off to achieve, than just concepts, pictures, or words. So I ask all of you (the Ragin Pagin community who has given me so much confidence to continue my pursuit) if I should insert my personal identity more into this project? Do you think it will move more fans into being supportive of Albineaux?

Thanks for reading y'all. Happy to be on this journey with you. Geaux Cajuns.

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Trust me, I don't create these images or suggest what needs to be done to get fans into Cajun Field for my benefit!

I do it because I want us to be successful and to see us transform into something like Louisville, TCU, Houston, and OSU. They were just like us at one time. That's what we need to become! That's why I am here! The administration needs to think differently. It's surely not for myself, but for what we all want.

Since the University is dragging its feet, it would be great if a mascot outfit was made and introduced at tailgating. This mascot obviously couldn't go into the games, but could go from tailgating spot to tailgating spot.

If the fans get involved and support the idea, they will put pressure on the University to make it happen. The only problem would be the cost of making the mascot uniform.

If Russel Heim had gone to the University admin and said, I have an idea. I'm going to dress up as a chicken and entertain the fans. The admin would have laughed at this man and have him escorted out. Instead, he started by presenting himself at tailgating before he was asked to be part of the games.

Same thing for Albineaux. Just my 2 cents.

And another question, who on board could help me change my avatar? Would love to change the Pepper to Albineaux.

Thanks,

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Originally Posted by CajunSaint08

And another question, who on board could help me change my avatar? Would love to change the Pepper to Albineaux.

Thanks,

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I had trouble go to settings then on the left hand side there is a bunch of tabs you can click on hit edit avatar!! Ill even give you a picture. I do it to maybe everyone needs to change there avatar maybe they would get a clue!!

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I had trouble go to settings then on the left hand side there is a bunch of tabs you can click on hit edit avatar!! Ill even give you a picture. I do it to maybe everyone needs to change there avatar maybe they would get a clue!!

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That's awesome!

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Originally Posted by HoustonCajun

That's awesome!

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Look back in the summer i actually looked into it to build that mascot we are looking at 20k, now we would need someone to faithfully put this on every home game and just go!! University coukd never stop you, but that what needs to be done!

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Originally Posted by Ragin9221

Look back in the summer i actually looked into it to build that mascot we are looking at 20k, now we would need someone to faithfully put this on every home game and just go!! University coukd never stop you, but that what needs to be done!

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All you you need is the spirit leader to wear the uniform of whatever sport is playing and the head. Maybe some gloves.

Head and gloves, how much $ ?

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Originally Posted by Turbine

All you you need is the spirit leader to wear the uniform of whatever sport is playing and the head. Maybe some gloves.

Head and gloves, how much $ ?

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Misquote the price it is 7500 so for 7500 investment you can become Albineaux the Gator!!

Thats the price for the mascot people qouted me if i could go to every game i would probably do it. Thats for what i have pictured on my avatar!

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Originally Posted by Ragin9221

Misquote the price it is 7500 so for 7500 investment you can become Albineaux the Gator!!

Thats the price for the mascot people qouted me if i could go to every game i would probably do it. Thats for what i have pictured on my avatar!

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Was that for a whole body outfit or just the head.

All we need is the head.
The rest is off the shelf gear.

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Originally Posted by Turbine

Was that for a whole body outfit or just the head.

All we need is the head.
The rest is off the shelf gear.

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Whole body ! Thats why i was a while back to set up a go fund me, but then i wouldnt be able to do it.

Need someone with some clout on this board to really set it up and find someone willing to do it!

University couldnt stop it what they would tell you to go home! Be pretty sad on there part.

http://www.mascotmakers.com is the website they have what they made in the past on there website

7500 was a rough estimate sure you would need 10k

I love what you’re doing. And doing it for free. Making effort that is being done as a fan. The university has work being done for them and they balk? Jesus Christ. Love what Cory is doing. I’ll put money to the go fund me.

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I love what you’re doing. And doing it for free. Making effort that is being done as a fan. The university has work being done for them and they balk? Jesus Christ. Love what Cory is doing. I’ll put money to the go fund me.

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i was thinking Turbine or Cory or any other moderator off this website, because he runs this website and probably could really get it done, but i hate to throw names out there because i hate to put an obligation out there when he already does so much!

I just think it would have to be a grassroots effort to get this done obviously administration doesnt want any part of it!

Plus its a gofundme someone needs to be an upstanding and moral person with high integrity that people trust who could really get this done.

I almost feel like it is Cory fight because he came up with all this stuff so i dont want to offer to suggest to steal someones idea or whatever.

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Originally Posted by CajunSaint08

Since the University is dragging its feet, it would be great if a mascot outfit was made and introduced at tailgating. This mascot obviously couldn't go into the games, but could go from tailgating spot to tailgating spot.

If the fans get involved and support the idea, they will put pressure on the University to make it happen. The only problem would be the cost of making the mascot uniform.

If Russel Heim had gone to the University admin and said, I have an idea. I'm going to dress up as a chicken and entertain the fans. The admin would have laughed at this man and have him escorted out. Instead, he started by presenting himself at tailgating before he was asked to be part of the games.

Same thing for Albineaux. Just my 2 cents.

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Why couldn't he go into the game?

I actually started a gofundme 10 months ago. Please do not donate!! I put it off but we are discussing it right now, i rather have cory approval or someone else within this Ragin Cajun Community to really talk to or get this done!! I am gonna post the link for yall to look at it. I started and never acted on it.

https://gofund.me/a4de3ca0


Its not my baby so i dont want to take someone else’s idea and run with it! This what needs to be done to actually get this done!!

I am a go go go and dont think bout the logistics i say lets just start but i know we need communication within the fan and this community.

I would want it design to be exactly like my avatar lol that thing would be legit

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Originally Posted by CajunVic

Never let go. Identify yourself and be proud of what you have done. Not only Louisiana, but America needs more like you.

Love the productions you are doing. As a LOUISIANA faithful, I grew up speaking both English and Cajun French. Having grown up on a farm in Maurice, Louisiana, where I saw my grandparents daily, I learned Cajun French simultaneously with English. When I was young, Cajun French was the language spoke at the family table on Sundays. I have two sisters, 10 years and 13 years younger than me. They never learned Cajun French, so at the Sunday table, they were just out . . . eating was their only participation.

Now, I am still pretty fluent in the Cajun French language but at times, because it is used so infrequently, I find myself reaching for words. Keep the good deed going with the Cajun French language and hopefully, in time, Louisiana will see both Albino as the mascot for all time and you for the truly selfless person that you are for sharing the concept with us.

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Thank you so much for sharing that memory with us. All Louisiana french dialects are important to work. I hate hearing the label "dying language" when that language has been a part of our state's identity for hundreds of years.

Hopefully what I'm doing in my work will inspire more creatives to explore how we can turn the something that is considered "dying" to having a renaissance.

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Originally Posted by 60swerethebest

I am really impressed with your diligence and artistry. Wonderful concept. Your efforts to develop the character will undoubtedly add to its potential. I hope you do play a more visible role. It will make a difference.
Don’t let the varmints get you down. Some of our best cultural warriors had little in the way of blood line but big hearts. We’re all cousins if we’re UL supporters.

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Thank you to all of you for the encouragement! Connecting with the Ragin Cajun' family has been the part of this journey. I just know we'll have one of the biggest parties in Acadiana the day we finally get a spirit leader.

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Originally Posted by CouillonCinema

Thank you so much for sharing that memory with us. All Louisiana french dialects are important to work. I hate hearing the label "dying language" when that language has been a part of our state's identity for hundreds of years.

Hopefully what I'm doing in my work will inspire more creatives to explore how we can turn the something that is considered "dying" to having a renaissance.

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Yeah, the sad thing is it's only through my and others' grandparents that are all passing away. I remember both of my grandparents spoke it; when they were arguing, they would speak Cajun French because none of the grandkids could understand what they were saying. They would substitute English words for ones they didn't know, like "television."

The bad thing is, they try to bring it back through the schools, but to use it fluently, you need to use it daily, and that's not going to happen.

In Quebec, they take great pride in their culture and their language. It’s ingrained in their society, and they take great pride in it—not like down here. We do, but we've been so Americanized.

That's one thing that's missing from this university. Our job for football games, any sporting events, or just in general needs to be to promote what little we have left! This should be the job of the university. We are the Ragin' Cajuns; it's time to start acting like it. Its that little bit we have left that we want to promote our area and region because we take such pride in it. It's partly what makes us unique, and we want to do something unique compared to other places.