This was a Big Deal because New Orleans doesn't have too much by way of decent ethnic cuisine (except Vietnamese, natch).
New Orleans has a large Vietnamese population? I didn't know that. Why would that be?
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Polter-Cow - Dec 04, 2010 9:59:42 am PST #8986 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
meara - Dec 04, 2010 10:04:18 am PST #8987 of 30001
New Orleans has a large Vietnamese population? I didn't know that. Why would that be?
I think it's because of the fishing.
(Hmm, some website says teh following:
"Why New Orleans of all places? For one, the sub-tropical climate and proximity to water appealed to the refugees who felt most comfortable moving to an environment that reminded them of home. Also, many of those fleeing were Catholic, and both New Orleans and national Catholic charities were spearheading efforts to help newcomers find jobs and housing in the city. Word got out among Vietnamese refugees that family and friends were settling in New Orleans, making it an even more enticing destination."
Strix - Dec 04, 2010 10:06:46 am PST #8988 of 30001
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
Also, maybe because it IS a port city. A lot if Vietnamese refugees used sea travel, rather than plane.
Hil R. - Dec 04, 2010 10:10:29 am PST #8989 of 30001
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
I saw an article a few months ago that the valedictorian at the high school in some Louisiana town (I can't remember where) was the daughter of Vietnamese immigrants, and at the end of her speech, she said something like, "Thank you for supporting me and helping achieve this" in Vietnamese to her parents and grandparents, who don't speak English too well. In response, some politician proposed a law that all public school graduation speeches must be in English only.
Tom Scola - Dec 04, 2010 10:11:00 am PST #8990 of 30001
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
I'm standing in line to get my book signed by Lynda Barry. This guy pushes to the front of the line to say something to her. It was Matt Groening.
Dana - Dec 04, 2010 10:13:57 am PST #8991 of 30001
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
The Vietnamese community in New Orleans is so tight-knit that they recovered pretty quickly from Katrina, even though many of them live in New Orleans East, which was hit hard.
Nora Deirdre - Dec 04, 2010 10:29:32 am PST #8992 of 30001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
In response, some politician proposed a law that all public school graduation speeches must be in English only.
OK, see, this is why I don't like to go to other parts of Louisiana.
Nora Deirdre - Dec 04, 2010 10:43:54 am PST #8993 of 30001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
Also, I would like to get to Dong Phuong Oriental Bakery for a bahn mi and pho and some pastries.
DavidS - Dec 04, 2010 10:51:17 am PST #8994 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I'm standing in line to get my book signed by Lynda Barry. This guy pushes to the front of the line to say something to her. It was Matt Groening.
Cool! Please tell Lynda she's awesome for me. "My friend David says to tell you that you're awesome."
Zenkitty - Dec 04, 2010 11:44:09 am PST #8995 of 30001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Thank you, msbelle!
Also, I learn SO MUCH from Buffistas. IJS.