re: WWL’s Tommy Tucker: LaToya Cantrell is UNnaturally N’Awlins

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How long has she been in charge and still says the name of the city like some out of towner?

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Tell me you’re from Kenner without telling me you’re from Kenner.

The “old money” crowd, both black and white, frequently pronounce Orleans with three syllables. Latoya is trying to fit in with high society by pronouncing it the way she does. It’s an affectation.