Poo-Poo Broussard

[RCAJUN90]

Ok, we can all agree that James' character is a bit exagerated. That being said, I also think we can all agree that NO ONE believes that people this far behind the times exists! This is the very first time that this conversation has even come up concerning James. People from around here enjoy this stuff because either A) they know someone who fits the description or B) they have older family members, and have heard these sayings before. Who cares what the "rest of the country" says?! Are you inbred swine? Are you an ignorant man with huge teeth? Obviously not, so I don't see the problem. Everybody is so quick to get offended over politically incorrectness.

And as far as being called a Cajun and "them being fighting words", as you so eliquantly put it, I have never heard or seen of anyone from around here get offended by that. Maybe being called a coonass, but never a cajun.

I wouldn’t call it politically incorrect. I would call it ethnic suicide. We have all heard Boudreaux and Thibodeaux jokes and chuckled. Many times they are outwitting others are it just shows two good natured souls that have not caught up to the times. Perhaps that is what your friend was trying to do with this but boy at least from where I’m sitting he has taken it a whole different level. I might be a lot older than you because calling someone a Cajun in the late 60’s and 70’s were fighting words. Nobody even those that were wanted to be associated with the word Cajun because it meant you were ignorant and country. In the late 70’s there was a renaissance and appreciation for the Cajun culture. They were indeed fighting words. Coonass was particularly offensive but in the Cajun nature it has become a badge of honor as you can see them proudly proclaiming it on the bumper stickers and windows of their cars and trucks. I don’t think that to many educated Cajuns would find those videos funny. It really doesn’t belong on an UL board open to public because they wouldn’t have a clue. But then again the guy that posted it isn’t a grad.

[ManAboutTown]

_ I wouldn’t call it politically incorrect. I would call it ethnic suicide. We have all heard Boudreaux and Thibodeaux jokes and chuckled. Many times they are outwitting others are it just shows two good natured souls that have not caught up to the times. Perhaps that is what your friend was trying to do with this but boy at least from where I’m sitting he has taken it a whole different level. I might be a lot older than you because calling someone a Cajun in the late 60’s and 70’s were fighting words. Nobody even those that were wanted to be associated with the word Cajun because it meant you were ignorant and country. In the late 70’s there was a renaissance and appreciation for the Cajun culture. They were indeed fighting words. Coonass was particularly offensive but in the Cajun nature it has become a badge of honor as you can see them proudly proclaiming it on the bumper stickers and windows of their cars and trucks. I don’t think that to many educated Cajuns would find those videos funny. It really doesn’t belong on an UL board open to public because they wouldn’t have a clue. But then again the guy that posted it isn’t a grad. _

Look, I see your point. I honestly do. But like you said, the appreciation for cajun culture as at an all-time high. The accomplishments of people from this state and its colleges are being recognized more than ever before. In my opinion, we as Louisianians have shed that stereotypical "cajun" skin, and have come into our own. Thats why I really don't see these videos as "ethnic suicide".

You made the comment that intelligent cajun grads wouldn't find this stuff funny. Well, look around dude. Go ahead and google "poo poo broussard" and see what happens. Its everywhere, from ages 13 - 60, people (from around the world - might I add) love this guy. If you ask me, its an accomplishment.

[Cajuns1]

Well, I can say, as a UL grad (and with a few friends who are also UL grads) that we think the video is funny. We actually had a discussion about this in one of my classes. I think one of the problems in this country today is that everything is now "offensive" (or politcally incorrect).

One of the unique characteristics about the cajun culture is the ability for Cajuns to not take themselves too seriously (in other words, have a sense of humor.) My 64 year old mother constantly laughs at herself for not being able to pronounce english words correctly. Dave Petitjean, Ralph Begnaud, Murray Conque, etc. are just a few examples of this. No one has ever sued any of these men for telling jokes about Cajun people (well, as far as I know.) It's just not in our nature.

And if outsiders really think "The Waterboy" is true and Cajun people actually ride lawnmowers to school and have a pet donkey in their house, then they are the ones who the joke is on.

And yes, I am Cajun.

[RCAJUN90]

Look, I see your point. I honestly do. But like you said, the appreciation for cajun culture as at an all-time high. The accomplishments of people from this state and its colleges are being recognized more than ever before. In my opinion, we as Louisianians have shed that stereotypical "cajun" skin, and have come into our own. Thats why I really don't see these videos as "ethnic suicide".

You made the comment that intelligent cajun grads wouldn't find this stuff funny. Well, look around dude. Go ahead and google "poo poo broussard" and see what happens. Its everywhere, from ages 13 - 60, people (from around the world - might I add) love this guy. If you ask me, its an accomplishment.

Dude thank you for seeing my point. If someone from USC stumbled upon this board and saw that video what would they think? I caught a bit of SNL the other night and they had a Southerner with a confederate uniform with a mostly drunk six pack of Bud and he was hooting and a hurling and firing off a shotgun at every chance. We that live here know that is not the norm for a Southerner. Those that don't say well there you are. It doesn't belong on a UL board. As far as Poo Boudreaux I would encourage them to tricking Yankees for more money that want a true Cajun experience. Poo could take them duck hunting and let them shoot a bunch of decoys etc.... You seem like a good guy so I'm going to leave with make sure people are laughing with you and not at you.

[Membertou]

_ Dude thank you for seeing my point. If someone from USC stumbled upon this board and saw that video what would they think? I caught a bit of SNL the other night and they had a Southerner with a confederate uniform with a mostly drunk six pack of Bud and he was hooting and a hurling and firing off a shotgun at every chance. We that live here know that is not the norm for a Southerner. Those that don't say well there you are. It doesn't belong on a UL board. As far as Poo Boudreaux I would encourage them to tricking Yankees for more money that want a true Cajun experience. Poo could take them duck hunting and let them shoot a bunch of decoys etc.... You seem like a good guy so I'm going to leave with make sure people are laughing with you and not at you. _

Well, I grew up between Ossun and Vatican, and my views on this are closer to yours, RCajun. I just don't find this stuff the least bit funny. I'm not offended by it. It is just very lame and does not portray Cajuns positively.

[RCAJUN90]

Well, I can say, as a UL grad (and with a few friends who are also UL grads) that we think the video is funny. We actually had a discussion about this in one of my classes. I think one of the problems in this country today is that everything is now "offensive" (or politcally incorrect).

One of the unique characteristics about the cajun culture is the ability for Cajuns to not take themselves too seriously (in other words, have a sense of humor.) My 64 year old mother constantly laughs at herself for not being able to pronounce english words correctly. Dave Petitjean, Ralph Begnaud, Murray Conque, etc. are just a few examples of this. No one has ever sued any of these men for telling jokes about Cajun people (well, as far as I know.) It's just not in our nature.

And if outsiders really think "The Waterboy" is true and Cajun people actually ride lawnmowers to school and have a pet donkey in their house, then they are the ones who the joke is on.

And yes, I am Cajun.

Do you want us to be a regional or national university? YOu may find it funny but I don't. If I was a student from California and was deciding on Tech or UL that video would makeup my mind real quick. Zeebart never graduate from anyplace so he wouldn't know it doesn't belong here.

[old catcher]

_ Well, I grew up between Ossun and Vatican, and my views on this are closer to yours, RCajun. I just don't find this stuff the least bit funny. I'm not offended by it. It is just very lame and does not portray Cajuns positively. _

Hey everyone check out the real cajun on the front page of the advertiser today ,maybe we can get him to come out of the swamp every now and then to be our mascot-------I wonder what he is smoking in that pipe.

[Clutch0364]

_ Do you want us to be a regional or national university? YOu may find it funny but I don't. If I was a student from California and was deciding on Tech or UL that video would makeup my mind real quick. Zeebart never graduate from anyplace so he wouldn't know it doesn't belong here. _

Why are so many people in this country so damn sensitive. You can't say this because it will offend these people, you can't say that because it will offend these people. Until people stop being so sensitive with everything that is said and done nothing in this country will change.

I don't find the video's funny at all but do they make me mad that they are making fun of my culture, NO!!! These are jokes take them for what they are and move on. There are things done every day that some people will find offensive that others won't, it's part of life, don't take everything so serious and life will be much better.

[ManAboutTown]

_ Well, I grew up between Ossun and Vatican, and my views on this are closer to yours, RCajun. I just don't find this stuff the least bit funny. I'm not offended by it. It is just very lame and does not portray Cajuns positively. _

Well, I actually attended Ossun Elem and know plenty of people that live East and West of HWY 93 that think this is just good ole', good time cajun humor.

And since when did anyone ever suggest that James' videos "represent" UL? Because its on our forum it automically reflects our education, atheletic department, students, and staff? Thats ridiculous. I'm a member of many forums and just because I post an image or video, it doesnt mean it reflects my familys views, or my schools views; ITS MY VIEW! If its funny to Z, then its funny to him; not neccessarily the entire forum. It just so happens that about 95% of us also think its funny.

[RCAJUN90]

Well, I grew up between Ossun and Vatican, and my views on this are closer to yours, RCajun. I just don't find this stuff the least bit funny. I'm not offended by it. It is just very lame and does not portray Cajuns positively.

Thank You! Some crazy hillbilly yelling my lips or chapped? I refuse to call him a Cajun because I yet meet a Cajun like that. Zeebart that posted this crap is not a graduate of any college. It doesn't belong here even if you find it funny. What if a coach or player saw this?