Sick of Lafayette Attitude

By Proud Ruritanian
Published/Last Modified on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 5:14 AM CDT

OK, people, I can just hear some of you licking your lips in anticipation of rebutting me, but I can't take this any longer. When I mentioned to a friend in Lafayette that I was going out for sushi, she said incredulously, "Y'all have a SUSHI restaurant???" Jesus God, people, cross the parish line once in a while. Have you ever met anyone who is actually from Lafayette? NO. It's always some jumped-up small-towners who got a halfway decent education and decided to haul it to the "big city"; now they are spending a fortune on this plastic Lafayette lifestyle and filling their yards with gargantuan terra cotta urns and non-native palm trees that have to be replaced every year because they were never meant to live here. Don't tell me you're from Lafayette when we all know you're from Cankton or Meaux or Ebenezer or wherever, and please lose the posture that everything outside of Lafayette is pitiful. Have you ever tried New Orleans, or even Baton Rouge? I wonder what will happen to all of the River Raunch people when the next new "in" subdivision crops up? They'll be stuck in these styrofoam stucco houses with twenty-four roof peaks and no resale value, going "What the heck happened?" And for the record, I am not miserable, I don't need you to pray for me, I'm not jealous, and I know that there are much more important things in life, so I need to lighten up. Have I relieved any of you of the urge to respond? I hope so.

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A Rodrigue wrote on Apr 28, 2010 5:07 PM:

" I have lived in both New Iberia and Lafayette, the only reason people ask questions in regards to restaurants or other places is because New Iberia is a small town compared to Lafayette...Quick taking things as insults and explain that New Iberia is growing. "

Bill Dance wrote on Apr 27, 2010 8:49 PM:

" Bill Dance loves fishing, and I sure saw a lot of fish on this topic... "

NI - Lay Flat Citizens wrote on Apr 26, 2010 9:19 PM:

" Move to TX., it's only a big "COUNTRY" "

Citizen of LA.. wrote on Apr 26, 2010 9:16 PM:

" This is too funny!!! "

In New Iberia wrote on Apr 26, 2010 9:16 PM:

" After reading my previous post I realize how old I am.

I miss the Franklin I grew up in. Unfortunately city leaders and elites have not kept up with times in attracting new business. There are people to be commended like SMI (Centerville), Duck Contruction, and I hear a boat builder is relocating near Franklin.

When I think of all the good companies and businesses that are gone it does sadden me. Even KFRA, do you remember Tradio?

When Hanson and St John close it will be truly a sad day.

With that I bid farewell. "

You dont get it do you wrote on Apr 26, 2010 5:38 PM:

" First of all, the word is "jealousy", not "jealosy"; secondly, yes, I am SO jealous of Lafayette. I am pining away, just wishing I could drive 45 minutes to travese 3 miles. I want so bad to have a house just like everyone else's on my block. I want to own 23 monogrammed polka-dotted tote bags and giraffe-print purses. People like you are the reason some of us don't leave towns like Franklin; I sure wish you would and make yourself and the rest of us happy. "

In New Iberia wrote on Apr 26, 2010 10:42 AM:

" Franklin does have its own character. Main Street is one of a kind. I still own a home in the Historic District.

It is Saturday morning, I want to start a home project. Do I go to Kuhlman-Becnel, St. Mary Hardware, or Morris Lumber and spend my paycheck from St. Mary Iron, Oaklawn Sugar, and Caffery Mill.

The point is the sad truth is Franklin is dying. It is tough for the businesses to survive, the major ones that are gone were not replaced.

I do understand your jealosy of Lafayette. "

Proud Ruritanian wrote on Apr 25, 2010 9:06 PM:

" Excuse you, "In New Iberia", I never named a town in my original post, and for your information, when I want to go to the movies, I go to Broussard or Lafayette because the unruly and ungovernable young people of New Iberia have turned every one of my attempts to see a movie there into an excercise in futility because of their incessant cell phone calls, texting, roaming from theater to theater and overall boorish behavior. And unlike New Iberia, which is trying to be another Lafayette, Franklin has its own character, so we don't need a Sonic! "

In New Iberia wrote on Apr 25, 2010 7:27 AM:

" I cannot figure out if you are trying to be funny or you are just smug.
“Don't tell me you're from Lafayette when we all know you're from Cankton” Well then do not tell me you have sushi in Franklin when it is in Charenton. So let’s examine a few facts. Sushi? A TacoBellKFC could not survive in Franklin. How is the Sonic doing? Thankfully you do have the Forest. How about enjoying a movie at the theater, will you go to the to the Teche or the Center? I do pity the people that stayed. "

Funnyusaythat wrote on Apr 24, 2010 11:02 AM:

" Louisiana is funny like that..oh wait so is New York and the rest of the world, just ignore the snobs and keep your treasure hidden well...they don't know what they are missing we are the ones living the good life... "

Former Franklin Resident wrote on Apr 23, 2010 11:52 AM:

" This is typical of Franklin people. Or small town people in general. "

Amused wrote on Apr 22, 2010 3:45 PM:

" I don't really agree nor disagree. I just thought it was truly a hilarious post. Thanks for sharing. You gotta admit it's funny whether it offended you or not. "

Franklinite wrote on Apr 22, 2010 1:53 PM:

" PR, I come from Franklin, or Centerville actually. I spend as much time as possible in Lafayette, I just stear clear of anything stucco. You're going to have ignorant people where ever you go, but so long as you can still appreciate what acadiana has to offer, I can deal with them just fine. "

Harry Connicks wrote on Apr 21, 2010 4:45 PM:

" Mule...what exactly does Breaux Bridge "rule"? Pont Breaux is nice, sure, but compared to what? Cecelia? "

KiYaw wrote on Apr 21, 2010 4:42 PM:

" I was tanking up in Lafayette and somebody actually smiled at me and then said "Good Morning!" Blew me away. Then I drove south and ended up in Franklinton. I parked and got out to get a snowball and some kid sat on my car so his momma could tie his shoe...snowball juice all over my car. Didn't say thank you or excuse me or anything. I guess it's hard to talk when you're smoking a cigarette and concentrating on tying a shoe. My snowball was good, though. "

mule wrote on Apr 20, 2010 2:30 PM:

" BREAUX BRIDGE RULES!! "

lacijolet wrote on Apr 20, 2010 1:16 AM:

" south louisiana is heaven on earth. where else in the US can you wake up to mimosas and jazz in NOLA, tailgates and football in BR, good food and hot crawfish in Lafayette, and fisherman's paradise in Vermillion Bay?? there are snots in every parish from lake charles to lydia...don't surround yourself with them! enjoy the sushi...however, i'm not sure how that became the focus here. lol. and, i must agree with the river ranch comment. c'est bon! "

Proud Ruritanian wrote on Apr 19, 2010 8:36 PM:

" You're just not getting it, are you? I said I was from Franklin; I couldn't care less if New Iberia dropped off of the face of the earth. My post was not about New Iberia/Lafayette. It was about the fact that some people can't see beyond their own noses. And to tbecki: before you try to put me in check, get yourself together. I think the word you are grasping for is "populace" , not "populous", and 69 replies to my post is a lot more than 10 or 12. Hmmm. "

To Poor Language Skills wrote on Apr 19, 2010 2:16 PM:

" This is for all those who just have to use the "suck" word. Completely inappropriate to describe any city in LA. Suggestion, use the thesaurus next time you write. It will make you sound more intelligent.

P. S. I know the "s" word is not taught in any NI school. SO DON'T USE IT!!!!!!!!!! "

Gus wrote on Apr 19, 2010 2:09 PM:

" New Iberia is fine. Lafayette is fine...to me. Spent first 32 of my 52 years in NI and have no regrets. My very best friends are ALL from New Iberia but some live in Lafayette and other places.

I was born, baptized, and confirmed in NI but was married in Lafayette
, and now have 4 children all born in Lafayette. Two great places...one awesome culture. "

FUI wrote on Apr 18, 2010 7:23 PM:

" It seems that the close minded, person writing this post is obviously furious with themself. I lived in New Iberia for 42 years and recently moved to Lafayete. Though I do understand the frustration of the post. I do want to ask why such a public display of idiocy? It is because of people like you that New Iberia does not grow! New Iberia had the same chance as Lafayette to prosper, but failed because of the small town political arena.They decided on their own not to! As far as I can tell it is still prevalant today! "

Portage psychoanalyst wrote on Apr 18, 2010 7:06 PM:

" LOL Delusions of grandeur much? "

tbecki wrote on Apr 18, 2010 3:29 PM:

" To Proud Ruritanian : please be advised, when I moved to NI 50 some years ago I knew that I was in Louisiana's Eden. But that is neither here nor there. If you think 10 or 12 posts is a produced "firestorm of controversy" you have yet to see a real firestorm. If you can only see "short-sightedness" then again you have yet to see farsightedness. If you really want to spoon up the populous, study your subject. Otherwise, good subject, poor presentation. "

Proud Ruritanian wrote on Apr 17, 2010 5:15 PM:

" It sounds to me like my post hit a little too close to home for some of you. If what I wrote makes you uncomfortable, then you're the person I'm talking about. I couldn't care less about New Iberia OR Lafayette; my point was the short-sightedness of SOME people. Once again, the firestorm of controversy that my posts ignite only serves to strengthen my point. Thanks to my unwitting accomplices! "

GET A LIFE wrote on Apr 17, 2010 2:11 PM:

" WOW!!!! Lafayette is the 'BIG CITY"???? (Blank Stare) Please cross the parish line at some point in your life "

Past Coteau wrote on Apr 17, 2010 12:35 AM:

" Bill Dance, years ago I went past Coteau. Then I fell off the edge of the earth. I landed near Dallas, which is in a far and distant land called Texas.

Take my advice, stay in New Iberia! "

Maria wrote on Apr 16, 2010 9:06 PM:

" A town is a town. There are special
things about each one. If you take a good
look Lafayette and New Iberia are
almost joined. The business communities
are getting closer everyday. "

Rick in Houston wrote on Apr 16, 2010 6:01 PM:

" Oh my. Sounds like someone should consider a switch to decaf.

Seriously, are any of you that insecure (or bored) in your (apparently) adult lives to the point where you actually give a rat's rear end what other people think?

Think. Evolve. "

RJDanson wrote on Apr 16, 2010 8:38 AM:

" The comments of the writer reek of insecurity. I'm one of those small town folks, actually from Loreauville, who got a decent education in Iberia Parish and moved to Lafayette ---- (40 years ago)I still love Iberia Parish and think Main Street NI is a tribute to the vision of the fine folks from there.
Having many business and personal relationships in both cities I can say with certainty that there are snobby folks in both communities. I deal in high-end building products so I know.
I wish peace and "joie de vivre" to the writer. "

BIll Dance wrote on Apr 16, 2010 5:41 AM:

" I'm really scared to leave New Iberia. I hear there are vast areas of land past Coteau, but will I fall off the edge of the earth??? "

whatever wrote on Apr 15, 2010 11:54 PM:

" you people have entirely too much time on your hands. find a hobby that may allow you to accomplish something great...like feed the homeless...of which there are some in both Lafayette and New Iberia. "

EX NIer wrote on Apr 15, 2010 3:30 PM:

" I used to live in New Iberia, but moved to Lafayette 30 yrs ago...too many narrow minded people. I've always said that if God was to give the world an enema, he would insert the probe right about Hopkins and Dale St. "

johnny B good wrote on Apr 15, 2010 2:42 PM:

" I'm from Lafayette, graduated lafayette high 02. went to ULL and all that jazz. moved to new iberia to be closer to wifes family.....I will regret it for the rest of my life....first 2 years was spent trying to get a baber shop out of my backyard.. so Yeah sorry, lafayette rules. "

Wow wrote on Apr 15, 2010 12:42 PM:

" Actually, Vermillion Parish and Lafayette Parish used to be one parish, called Vermillion Parish, and Vermillionville (Lafayette) used to be the parish seat. They split in 1844. Just FYi for all the uneducated people out there. "

Laf. contd. wrote on Apr 15, 2010 9:22 AM:

" New Iberia store owner gunned down and killed (murdered) by two young thugs and another innocent driver killed by yet another young punk that was running from the gas station that he had just stole from. Yeah, New Iberia sounds just so idyllic - NOT!!!!! Get a grip on your crime problem and thugs out of control situation before you start complaining about the people and places in Lafayette. People in glass houses, shouldn't, well you know...Then again, you're from The Berry, so you obviously don't! "

Oh Well.... wrote on Apr 13, 2010 10:40 AM:

" This got left out of my statement so I'll try again to set this straight... no offense to Vermillion or Lafayette...

My bad on the Laf./Vermillion thing... and I know this but Vermillion parish has always been the same as Laf. parish to me...I've always grouped them together for what-ever reason...no-offense... "

oldman41192 wrote on Apr 12, 2010 5:27 PM:

" I think a whole lot of folks need to get their geography figured out. Lafayette parish has never had any connection to Delcambre. I don't know where certain people find Delcambre was ever in Lafayette parish. Everyone needs to get a better education "

gg wrote on Apr 12, 2010 6:18 AM:

" I'm scared to ask what you think about breaux bridge... "

ch0kez wrote on Apr 12, 2010 12:06 AM:

" Lmfao at the people in lafayette acting like the northside doesnt exist. acting like there isnt poverty...have u been on the northside lately or do you not count that as part of lafayette. lmfao at STM buyin students...but thats another story it kills me how people type big behind computers. anyway like keith frank says sweep around your door before you sweep around mines "

bugsy wrote on Apr 11, 2010 10:21 PM:

" Oh, my. I grew up in Cade and now live in Lafayette. Get over it, folks! Haters know no boundaries! It doesn't matter where you live as long as it is HOME. "

Ur So Funny wrote on Apr 11, 2010 10:21 PM:

" This post REEKS of Jealousy! Glad I don't have your affliction! "

Bill Dance wrote on Apr 11, 2010 9:39 PM:

" Uh, Jules is correct. The map I learned from at NISH had Vermilion and Iberia splitting Delcambre. But hey, keep coming to Lafayette. I know they appreciate the sales taxes... "

To Welfare State wrote on Apr 11, 2010 5:58 PM:

" ...and I still say that Lafayette pays for Lafayette, they don't offer neither are they asked to give to NI. The tax percentage is higher in NI...a simple way to know this is to buy at a NI Wal-Mart and return it to a Lafayette Wal-Mart...you come up short because of taxes....and they will tell you that they WON'T pay back the-difference-on tax rate of NI...flat out refuse. "

Just No Comparison wrote on Apr 11, 2010 12:45 PM:

" Back in the day the first sign of a city having clout was one that had a Mall in it. Around these parts that Mall happened to be the North Gate Mall. That Mall moved South due to crime on the North Side. Now the North Side of Lafayette has another semi-Mall right off of the I-10 corridor. That would mean Lafayette has a lot of clout now if judging by that standard. Can anyone tell me where New Iberia's Mall is? Wal Mart doesn't count as a Mall. Sorry no comparison between Lafayette/NewIberia. "

policital activist wrote on Apr 11, 2010 12:11 PM:

" I am also tired of that Lafayette attitude, which has been around since the 1960's, also River Ranch is just a over inflated neighbor with over inflated real estate prices as well as over inflated merchandise and food prices, one day either the bottom will fall out or the people will realize that they are living in a plastic inflated world, not the real world "

love lafayette wrote on Apr 11, 2010 11:57 AM:

" As one of the many who fled new iberia for the great city of lafayette. Save your pennies and one day you can live in a great city, instead of NI. That sucking noise you hear is you town going down the drain. "

Welfare State wrote on Apr 10, 2010 11:01 PM:

" "I beg to differ...Lafayette pays for Lafayette."

Lafayette's taxes are many times what New Iberia pays because of the larger population and better economy. There is simply more money there. Consequently, the percentage of people on welfare in Lafayette is lower than in New Iberia because there is much more poverty in New Iberia. "

Jules wrote on Apr 10, 2010 12:31 PM:

" The town of Delcambre is in, Iberia And Vermillion Parish. Ric Raks is in Baldwin. So if your in Franklin, YALL still do not have a Sushi Bar. But hey you have one McDonalds. "

To Welfare State wrote on Apr 9, 2010 5:36 PM:

" I beg to differ...Lafayette pays for Lafayette.
Half of Delcambre is in Lafayette parish and half in Iberia...The school is on the Lafayette half but New Iberia has always supplied it. But when money was coming in for the school Lafayette had their hand out. New Iberia has her short comings but so does Lafayette. Pros and cons, I choose New Iberia for her beautiful giving people...and Lafayette has a beautiful culture all her own. The people are night and day different and both have their unscrupulous crowd, but over all they're both incredible…and…I…enjoy…both…for…their…own…beauty. "

Welfare State wrote on Apr 9, 2010 11:39 AM:

" The people of Lafayette are the ones paying the taxes that our community receives through government assistance. It's always funny to hear New Iberia residents complaining about their taxes going to welfare, when their taxes can't even feed their own community.

Lafayette is Acadiana's pinnacle. Population, economy, education, standard of living, wages, jobs, roads, utilities - by nearly every standard, it's the best our people have. They're our relatives and they've done well for themselves. I'm happy for them and appreciate that they do make our whole community better. "

ScooBud wrote on Apr 9, 2010 8:54 AM:

" There are MANY people in Lafayette who are NOT LSU wanna be's. We are VERY proud of our university and VERY proud to be RAGIN' CAJUNS! "

Wowee wrote on Apr 8, 2010 9:13 PM:

" I was unaware that New Iberia had so many sushi conoisseurs. "

cajuninexile wrote on Apr 8, 2010 8:30 PM:

" hysterical. i was home for a funeral a couple of weeks ago and i noticed the dead palm trees everywhere, and thought, what's up with THAT??

very funny and thanks for a laugh today. "

spanishlake wrote on Apr 8, 2010 7:11 PM:

" All I ever wanted in life, was to live in a place where it takes 45 minutes to make a 4 mile trip to work. Lafayette sucks. "

Well said wrote on Apr 8, 2010 5:32 PM:

" EXACTLY!!! What a load of swell-heads! Everywhere else, it's a bayou, but in Lafayette it has to be the Vermilion RIVER. USL was not good enough, I guess, now it has to be UL, trying desperately to be the premier university in the state. All of these big-city manques (look it up) are just too pitiful. Please remember that if the Salooms had not sold all of that property for development, you would still be trying to pretend that the Oil Center was au courant! "

Guess What wrote on Apr 8, 2010 4:58 PM:

" This is a New Iberia newspaper and you just sound like you have a problem in general.
You didn't say you live in Franklin and that this was about RikRak.
BE NICE!!!! "

Sushi Guru wrote on Apr 8, 2010 4:54 PM:

" When Bogangles buys real serving dishes rather than plastic or what ever it's called, they can join the sushi conversation. "

Exurbian ForEVAH wrote on Apr 8, 2010 4:07 PM:

" This is, hands down, the BEST letter I've ever read in this forum....bravo, Proud Rurarian!

I am 100% certain that I will never find anything to be so spot-on and hysterical as your taking to task the owners of "gargantuan terra cotta urns and non-native palm trees."

Again, BRAVO for your wit, snark, and truth! Now, if ya'll will excuse me, I've gotta go show a plate of Chinese food just who's in charge around here. "

Proud Ruritanian wrote on Apr 7, 2010 6:49 PM:

" A few salient points from the author is this post: first, I live in Franklin, so I was not even referring to New Iberia, or Bojangles; I was talking about RikRak at the casino. And my point was the shortsightedness of SOME people, not the entire town of Lafayette. I'm so glad you all let me know that there is attitude everywhere; I had NO IDEA. I still feel that if the state of Louisiana got an enema, Lafayette is where they would stick it. "

Stand Firm wrote on Apr 7, 2010 6:27 PM:

" Bojangles just as good as Tsunami? To each his own I guess. "

Bill Dance wrote on Apr 7, 2010 5:04 PM:

" Folks, there is a world out there past the end of your noses, regardless where you live right now. And last I checked, the sun does not rise and set on Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge... "

Resident Iberia Employee Lafayette wrote on Apr 7, 2010 3:36 PM:

" There isn't much of a difference between Lafayette people and New Iberia people it just depends on who you know. There's upper class and lower class in both places. Lafayette has traffic and crime just like New Iberia. Granted they have more shopping and restaurants, it's just more congested. Bojangles has sushi just as well as Tsunami, had both and their great.
I guess maybe it's just who you know that has turned you off from Lafayette folks. I work with Lafayette residents and I couldn’t ask for better.

. "

Awesome wrote on Apr 7, 2010 9:52 AM:

" Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!

You people are awesome. "

John wrote on Apr 7, 2010 8:58 AM:

" I grew up in New Iberia and live more than 1300 miles away and find this quite amusing. Please, Lafayette is a TOWN, New Iberia is a smaller TOWN..I guess it's all relative. There are snobby people everywhere, even in TOWNS. I recommend traveling and getting out of TOWN more, LOL. I have had sushi at Bojangles in NI and I was surprised at how good it was and I have had sushi from coast to coast. "

Ridiculous wrote on Apr 7, 2010 7:18 AM:

" This is the most ridiculous thing I ever read here. Are you people all over the age of 17? If you had any sense, you could care less about the attitudes of anyone, because you can't control them. Another post hit it on the head when they said that there's snobbery in New Iberia too...but I'm sure it's a more sincere kind of snobbery. You all need to get over yourselves and grow up. This "my town's better than your town" is high school stuff. "

popofka wrote on Apr 7, 2010 7:16 AM:

" To Lafayettes the BOMB: If you are so much in love with Lafayette what are you doing reading the New Iberia newspaper's website. Apparently you CAN come down to our level!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

Lafayettes The Bomb wrote on Apr 7, 2010 12:40 AM:

" I love Lafayette. Always have. Great people. Clearly a class or two above New Iberia without a doubt. New Iberia is a place I've always driven through to get to Lafayette. That is of course until the 4 lane hwy. was finally finished. Now I just go around. A way to prove the class level is to attend a movie in Lafayette and one in New Iberia. Even the young people in Lafayette or two classes above the young people in N.I. no disturbances at all in Lafayette. Hey it's just FACT. "

LovingGOPmeltdown wrote on Apr 7, 2010 12:18 AM:

" I actually like Lafayette and her citizens but I must say I was a bit annoyed when they used Shadows-on-the-Teche on one of their travel brochures and don't get me started on their aggressive campaign to lure companies away from New Iberia (golfballs.com and Iberiabank). "

WTF wrote on Apr 6, 2010 7:50 PM:

" Seems like someone is jealous. "

Jules wrote on Apr 6, 2010 7:00 PM:

" Why did you leave Scandianavia. We should be jealous of you. Heck, you have 4 McDonalds. The Sliman center holds what 60 people. The Cable Guy will never play there. You should lose the attitude and buy the house next to your friend so you could enjoy life. One more thing if you call that Sushi on Main Street, YOU need to cross the parish line. "

Stand Firm wrote on Apr 6, 2010 5:57 PM:

" I live in NI, but I must say I enjoy Lafayette as well and all Acadiana has to offer. I also love good food do you know how many good places are in Acadiana? Try living in another state for 5 yrs. The sushi in NI is second rate to some of the places in Laffy; sorry but ask most sushi lovers, they will agree. Also, Snobby people are everywhere; yes even a few are here in the Berry! If you want to live in Cypress Island, go for it brother. "

AD wrote on Apr 6, 2010 4:41 PM:

" Well said!!! I totally agree with your view on River Ranch. What a joke!!! That place is so cheaply put together. I will hate to see what happens when the next hurricane goes through there. "

The Flatts wrote on Apr 6, 2010 3:36 PM:

" And you all thought "The Berry" was short for New Iberia. Say hey to Aunt Bea for me , ya' hear. Looky over there , it's Ernest T. Bass! "

Andrew wrote on Apr 6, 2010 3:05 PM:

" I feel that Lafayette is a small town that wants to become the so-called Hub city of, Acadiana of which there is no Acadiana. I feel that Lafayette is a parasite that sucks the blood of surrounding communities for it's own existance. "

Farrow wrote on Apr 6, 2010 1:07 PM:

" Well, I was born and reared in Lafayette, tho' now I live in New Iberia; and I think your criticism only applies to a small percentage of Lafayette residents. There are shallow people everywhere, after all, and I'm sure there are people in Lydia or Jeanerette who unfortunately think we New Iberians are snobbish in our own way. Incidentally, I agree with your criticism of River Ranch, but perhaps for different reasons. "

avid reader wrote on Apr 6, 2010 1:01 PM:

" I wish I was over in Lafayette on one of those styrofoam house!! "

3 School Mom wrote on Apr 6, 2010 12:56 PM:

" My husband was born and raised in Lafayette, I in New Iberia, and we live in New Iberia. Believe me - New Iberia has plenty of attitude!! Pulling onto De LaSalle to enter Catholic High on Monday I got a bit of it myself. I allowed a truck to pull in front of me - and of course - no acknowledgement, no waive thank you, nothing. Like it was their right to go ahead of me. I can't stand it when people think they are entitled... "

Charlie-1 wrote on Apr 6, 2010 12:21 PM:

" ? "

popofka wrote on Apr 6, 2010 11:41 AM:

" To Proud Ruitanian: Shorts ARE too tight-bought in Lafayette. Should have bought locally. Things are looser here if you know what I mean. "

Moco wrote on Apr 6, 2010 11:19 AM:

" Hate Lafayette. Hate New Iberia. I'll stay here in Cypress Island where things move at a much better pace. We're not Bull Island. That's where the University of Slow Learners moved. Would hate to rent in Jeanertte. Loreaville is a real bore. St. Martinville is for the over the hill folks. Coteaux I wish was no-mo. Youngsville doesn't have enough roads. Guess I'll go-a-fishen there is no perfect place. "

Say What wrote on Apr 6, 2010 9:55 AM:

" *yawn* "

Amy wrote on Apr 6, 2010 9:13 AM:

" I couldn't have said it better myself! "

MeMeG wrote on Apr 6, 2010 9:08 AM:

" That is soooo true!!!! I thank god that I am from a REAL big city and have lived all over the world. I'm still disgusted at the prices people have to pay here for housing. Where do they think we are? Lafayette is the country. To me its still a town. "

new to NI wrote on Apr 6, 2010 8:30 AM:

" I LOVE IT!!!! I'm from a small town and moved to New Iberia a few years ago. My wife and I just had our first child and we love New Iberia. Its a far cry from perfect but no place is. We do need more restruants and we need Center Street and Lewis Street to be "cleaned up" but its a nice community. I'll take it over the conjested Lafayette anyday. If we had more food options, we would be so much better. "

TEACHER wrote on Apr 6, 2010 8:07 AM:

" Made my morning....haha....I am all too familiar with the type!!!!! "

To Proud Ruritanian wrote on Apr 6, 2010 7:06 AM:

" Shorts too tight? "

popofka wrote on Apr 6, 2010 6:05 AM:

" I had a dear old friend who had a saying for these "lafayette" people-he thinks what he sits on is not kin to his face!!!!!!!!! Lafayette nothing more than a wanna be "big" city. SLI/USL is known as ULL NOT UL. Used to be known as University Slow Learners. Now U La La. LSU wanna be's. And the infamous River Raunch-- Nawlins wanna be's to the max. Settled in RR because can't find way to Nawlins! Section 8 in the making. Future projects for Obama people. "

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The Daily Iberian
P.O. Box 9290
New Iberia, LA
70562-9290

Street Address:
926 East Main St.
New Iberia, LA 70560

Phone:
(337) 365-6773

Fax:
(337)-367-9640

Inside Louisiana:
800-365-6773