The Flickr Louisianaculture Image Generatr

St. Augustine High School Marching 100

This fine specimen, if you can believe it, is in a museum (the Louisiana Old Governor’s Mansion Museum). It’s in storage - but in a museum nonetheless.

R.I.P. K&B drug stores (1905-1997).

I think that's the legendary Abdul D. Tentmakur himself holding on to the post in the center of the frame, but I'm not sure. Here's a little about this beloved New Orleanian:

"Most New Orleans Saints super fans are visual sensations, expressing their passion through an arresting display of colorful costumes and black and gold face paint.

Al d'Aquin chose a different way to express his lifelong love of the Who Dats. He made his mark from a stage rather than the stands, distilling his super fandom through one of New Orleans' other cultural touchstones, music.

Unless you've been sequestered in a cave for the past two decades, you've undoubtedly heard one of d'Aquin's snappy Saints ditties at a game or on radio.

D'Aquin's alter ego, Abdul D. Tentmakur, ranks among the most famous Saints super fans thanks to his regular appearances on WWL-870. His character has become a perennial fan favorite and his songs have become popular rally cries before, during and after home games.

"It's always amazed me that something as simple as a football game could bring a city together like it did," said d'Aquin, 50. "We've always been that way about everything. Look at our food. Look at our culture. Our partying is far above anybody else's in the country. Our food is over the top. Anything we wrap our arms around we go above and beyond. It's the same with the Saints.""

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from:
Duncan, Jeff. (December 19, 2012). Meet New Orleans Saints super fan Al d'Aquin: Abdul D. Tentmakur. NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune (New Orleans).