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re: What do Louisiana baws think about Justin Wilson?

Posted on 12/2/20 at 10:44 am to
Posted by lsu13lsu
Member since Jan 2008
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Posted on 12/2/20 at 10:44 am to
Agree there. Plus, as you say he has a base to work off of being from that area. It was very memorable to me though that his family wasn't talking the same way.
This post was edited on 12/2/20 at 10:46 am
Posted by Auburntiger
BTR area
Member since Mar 2005
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Posted on 12/2/20 at 10:49 am to
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Was he even from Louisiana? If so, what part?



Tangipahoa Parish
Posted by redstick13
Lower Saxony
Member since Feb 2007
39760 posts
Posted on 12/2/20 at 10:49 am to
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Was he even from Louisiana? If so, what part?



Tangipahoa parish so just barely. He wasn't from a part of Louisiana known for authentic Cajun cooking. He was a mustard greens and cornbread guy.
Posted by SpotCheckBilly
Member since May 2020
7493 posts
Posted on 12/2/20 at 10:56 am to
He was entertaining and colorful and I thought he gave people a positive impression of Louisiana.
Posted by mindbreaker
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2011
7754 posts
Posted on 12/2/20 at 11:00 am to
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Tangipahoa Parish


He was italian?
Posted by La Place Mike
West Florida Republic
Member since Jan 2004
30158 posts
Posted on 12/2/20 at 11:01 am to
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He was entertaining and colorful and I thought he gave people a positive impression of Louisiana.


I knew his nephew. He was a really sweet nice guy. Justin wasn't a real Cajun but he was a good Ambassador for Louisiana. He had a pretty good run as a stand up comedian using his Cajun schtick back in the 70s and 80s.

RIP Edward and Justin.
Posted by High C
viewing the fall....
Member since Nov 2012
57333 posts
Posted on 12/2/20 at 11:03 am to
He’s right there with Vernon Roger.
Posted by Goat Rider
Boulder, CO
Member since Feb 2018
947 posts
Posted on 12/2/20 at 11:05 am to
I used to hate when he would measure a tablespoon of salt, or any seasoning, by pouring it into his hand. Like it was some kind of magic trick.
This post was edited on 12/2/20 at 11:45 am
Posted by nes2010
Member since Jun 2014
7132 posts
Posted on 12/2/20 at 11:17 am to
And a little wine for the cook.
Posted by skinny domino
sebr
Member since Feb 2007
14431 posts
Posted on 12/2/20 at 11:26 am to
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Was he even from Louisiana? If so, what part?
Amite...was big buddies with our current governor's daddy.
Posted by TreeDawg
Central, La.
Member since Jan 2005
27134 posts
Posted on 12/2/20 at 11:43 am to
I first heard of Justin as a comedian. I own several of his albums from the 60's. He was a funny guy and a great story teller. His persona was never perceived to be "fake", except for those coon asses from SW La. He was a good cook, not a chef, he was from La., not a coon arse and his cooking shows were very popular. I love me some JW and still use his greeting when entering a room: "How Y'all Are"...…..
Posted by oleheat
Sportsman's Paradise
Member since Mar 2007
14141 posts
Posted on 12/2/20 at 11:55 am to
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Was he even from Louisiana? If so, what part?


Pretty sure he was originally from Tangipahoa Parish around Amite. Someone in here from that area can verify that, I gar-ron-tee. :rimshot:
Posted by GusMcRae
Deep in the heart...
Member since Oct 2008
3543 posts
Posted on 12/2/20 at 11:58 am to
I mean... this was made in the era of Hee Haw, sooo...
Posted by rrboy
USA
Member since Jan 2005
5444 posts
Posted on 12/2/20 at 12:04 pm to
I believe he was born in Illinois
Posted by High C
viewing the fall....
Member since Nov 2012
57333 posts
Posted on 12/2/20 at 12:09 pm to
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Tangipahoa Parish

He was italian?


That’s Amite and south, but you’re absolutely right about that half of the parish.
Posted by In The Know
City of St George, La
Member since Jan 2005
5839 posts
Posted on 12/2/20 at 12:11 pm to
Cajun Spice Ruffles

These chips were the GOAT
Posted by RougeDawg
Member since Jul 2016
6806 posts
Posted on 12/2/20 at 12:16 pm to
He was buried next to the Popeyes in Port Vincent.

Popeyes is more Cajun.
Posted by drdoct
Atlanta, GA
Member since Oct 2015
1609 posts
Posted on 12/2/20 at 12:33 pm to
Growing up, I seem to recall him having a home in Denham. Only people outside of LA think all Louisiana people are Cajun. Funny thing is that most aren't Cajun at all. Doesn't mean he wasn't entertaining and bringing attention to the stories and traditions from S. LA.
Posted by LSUisKING
Edgard
Member since Dec 2007
2993 posts
Posted on 12/2/20 at 12:33 pm to
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Justin Wilson


National Treasure
Posted by Lugnut
Wesson
Member since Nov 2016
1483 posts
Posted on 12/2/20 at 12:36 pm to
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He wasn't a Cajun. He even admitted it. He was a cook with bad acting skills, but some simple minds found him humorous.


Oh that’s just great! I guess next your gonna tell me Bill Dance isn’t really from Tennessee!


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