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History of Who Dat Nation. Sports chant started in Baton Rouge?

02-08-10
Ann Dail, Broker/Realtor,ePRO, SRS, B.A.Chem
Ann Dail, Broker/Realtor,ePRO, SRS, B.A.Chem: Real Estate Agent in Baton Rouge, LA
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Last night began the parties around Louisiana that will continue well into Mardi Gras in cities like New Orleans and Baton Rouge and beyond celebrating the New Orleans Saints win at the Super Bowl last night. Those of us here often take for granted that everyone doesn't know the history behind how things get started. In one of my blog comments Gloria Todor shared that she googled "Who Dat Nation" and found an interesting overview in Wikipedia's Who Dat?. It gives the history from swamp music to comedy routines.

This chant originated in the 1800's and early 1900's. While there are several claims to the origin of the chant being used collectively by the 'Who Dat Nation", one claim comes right from my town of Baton Rouge. Some claim it began with Southern University fans in the late 1960's using the chant "Who dat say dey gonna beat dem Jags". Southern's nicknamed the Jaguars. Whatever the origin, it has now become a Louisiana wide song celebrating their Saints as SuperBown champians and the come back of the city of New Orleans as well as the state of Louisiana.

Governor Jindal shares that the Who Dat Nation is an example of the hope and perseverence thruout the State of Louisiana. Louisiana is strong and growing, from the capital city of Baton Rouge thru the Saints hometown of New Orleans.Origin of the Who Dat Nation

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02-08-10
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The Who dat nation Celebrates! Saints won the SuperBowl

02-07-10
Ann Dail, Broker/Realtor,ePRO, SRS, B.A.Chem
Ann Dail, Broker/Realtor,ePRO, SRS, B.A.Chem: Real Estate Agent in Baton Rouge, LA
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Who Dat Nation Celebrates! Saints Won the SuperBowl

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Mardi Gras in Baton Rouge 2010

01-31-10
Ann Dail, Broker/Realtor,ePRO, SRS, B.A.Chem
Ann Dail, Broker/Realtor,ePRO, SRS, B.A.Chem: Real Estate Agent in Baton Rouge, LA
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Baton Rouge Mardi Gras 2010CAAWS Krewe of Mutts Baton RougeThis weekend the parades begin in Baton Rouge. Here many of these are family friendly compared to some in New Orleans. For parade lovers here's this year's agenda:

Sat. Jan.30, 2010 at 3pm Krewe of Denham Springs.

Sat. Jan 30, 2010 at 6pm Krewe of Jupiter Downtown Baton Rouge

Sun. Jan.31 at 1:30 CAAWS Mustic Krewe of Mutts. "Downtown Baton Rouge Bark in the Park: 10am-3:30pm

Fri. Feb. 5, 2010 at 7pm Krewe of Artemis (An all female parade) Downtown Baton Rouge.

Sat. Feb. 6 2010 at noon Krewe of Diversion boat parade in Head of Island.

Sat.Feb.6. 12:30pm Krewe of St. Amant Boat Mardi Gras Parade. In St. Amant.

Sat.Feb. 6, at 2pm Krewe Mystique de la Capitale in downtown Baton Rouge

Sat. Feb. 6, at 2pm Krewe of Romany in downtown Baton Rouge. New subset of Krewe Mystique.

Sun. Feb.7 Addis Volunteer Fire Department Mardi Gras parade

Fri.Feb.12 7pm Krewe of Southdowns

Sat. Feb.13 noon Spanish Town Mardi Gras Parade in downtown Baton Rouge

Sat. Feb.13 4pm Krewe of Poseidon Gras in downtown. This is a new parade.

Sun.Feb.14 at 1pm. Krewe of the Good Friends of the Oaks in Port Allen, West Baton Rouge.

Tues. Feb.16 at 11am New Roads Annual Community Center carnival Club Mardi Gras

Tues. Feb.16 at 1:30pm New Roads Lions Carnival Parade

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Keller Williams RED STICK PARTNERS ... Red Stick?

01-13-10
Sallie Williams, MBA, Baton Rouge REALTOR
Sallie Williams, MBA, Baton Rouge REALTOR: Real Estate Agent in Baton Rouge, LA
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red cypress tree

What's a Red Stick? Have you ever wondered about that moniker?

RED STICK is the English translation of the French words ... Rouge Baton.

And there you have it ... a nickname for the city called Baton Rouge.

The city was named back in 1699 when French explorers saw a red cypress tree marking the boundary between two tribal hunting grounds. The tree was called "le baton rouge."

While I expect that most people living around this area will be familiar with this little bit of history, I thought it could be fun to explain how our Keller Williams Realty office came by our franchise name. Our Zachary, LA, office is Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Plus.

Red Stick is a prevalent title for all types of ventures in the city:

  • Red Stick Sports shop
  • Red Stick Refinishing
  • Red Stick Farmers' Market
  • Red Stick Animation Festival
  • Red Stick Fly Fishers

For more information about "RED STICK" properties for sale, you can contact me at:

sallie@SallieWilliams.com

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