Was not picking on you. People who are not from Louisiana or do not understand Cajuns really butcher how some things are pronounced and spelled. Get in discussion with Texans about several words, such as bayou. Glad you know how to spell Hebert - lot of Texans try to pronounce it He-bert. Drives me crazy.
My only point was that in a post telling people to EVACUATE NOW, it’s kind of important to get the name of the town right.
“... lot of Texans try to pronounce it He-bert. Drives me crazy.”
Your comment reminded me of the movie True Grit (with John Wayne) that was on last night. With him calling the Texas Ranger (Glenn Cambell) a “Texican” the entire time.
I’m in Washington state. 20+ years and I’m guessing I still don’t pronounce things properly, especially all of the Indian names right for the rivers and towns.
And I still have to catch myself, I grew up in the Midwest, but out here the town of Des Moines is pronounced with both “s” sounds. (I thought folks were making fun of it the first time I heard it!)
But, when in Paris....
Not in far SE Texas. :)
In somewhat related news, I saw that they may be closing I-10 at the LA/TX border. Can't remember that ever happening due to flood.
If that happens, every route between LA/TX in our parts will be closed (I-10, TX,-12 , & US 190). The Sabine River must be raging.