Unless you survived Katrina, you cannot possibly grasp what the Super Bowl in the Superdome means to New Orleanians. It's an indescribable bittersweet mixture of sadness and pride - particularly for those who for many reasons could never return. It's an ache that comes back every time NOLA hits the news, like an old injury when the weather changes. There is no place like it. Its an indelible part of your identity and sticks in your heart always.
Anyone else hate football? Tune into NOLA's WWOZ instead for live volunteer DJs who love roots music and know their shit. I so appreciate their dedication and good vibes. Best? Black Mold's Music of Mass Distraction 7-10p Central.
I've done business in New Orleans for over 40 years. It is different than any other city. It is a city of trust and distrust. It wears its culture on its shoulder. Great Food! Great Jazz! Great place to visit!
Place a pin in the middle of that city, go thirty miles in any direction, and you are in a totally different world! New Orleans is a culture, a way of life, unto itself. Enter that environment with your eyes OPEN!
best Super Bowl EVER! 2 awesome teams. the energy was palpable. the city looked beautiful. fans were so energized. half time show w/Kendrick Lamar - beautiful in a rough and tumble way. very technical, impressive. best of all - EAGLES WON THE SUPERBOWL!!! we celebrate in Philly all frickin' week! TY
Thank you for everything that you have done for New Orleans, Mr. Landrieu. As a native of New Orleans, I survived Katrina (from Metairie) and more recently, Hurricane Ida (Carrolton neighborhood). I was in the Second Line as we rebounded from some of the worst natural and man-made disasters in U.S. history, not perfectly, but in a way that only New Orleans could lead. Sadly, my wife and I moved West recently to persue better professional opportunities but we always dream of returning home some day.
The tragedy is that the guy who literally hates Americans is coming to your town to watch the game. My condolences.
75,000 Anericans will have the opportunity to let someone know what they think of him when he walks into the Superdome.
Gimme an F!
Gimme a U! ..
Unless you survived Katrina, you cannot possibly grasp what the Super Bowl in the Superdome means to New Orleanians. It's an indescribable bittersweet mixture of sadness and pride - particularly for those who for many reasons could never return. It's an ache that comes back every time NOLA hits the news, like an old injury when the weather changes. There is no place like it. Its an indelible part of your identity and sticks in your heart always.
Like "Scrim" the wayward dog :)
The city of New Orleans did this: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/06/louisiana-unhoused-people-warehouse
I'm not going to "celebrate" New Orleans. Nor am I going to watch the Super Bowl, given both this abuse and removing "end racism" from the end zone.
I'm sure Trump will take care of those poor people. /s
Anyone else hate football? Tune into NOLA's WWOZ instead for live volunteer DJs who love roots music and know their shit. I so appreciate their dedication and good vibes. Best? Black Mold's Music of Mass Distraction 7-10p Central.
https://www.wwoz.org/listen/player/
I've done business in New Orleans for over 40 years. It is different than any other city. It is a city of trust and distrust. It wears its culture on its shoulder. Great Food! Great Jazz! Great place to visit!
Place a pin in the middle of that city, go thirty miles in any direction, and you are in a totally different world! New Orleans is a culture, a way of life, unto itself. Enter that environment with your eyes OPEN!
I wish New Orleans well but professional sports is a corrupt corporate boondoggle
Love these guest contributors. Really sets The Contrarian apart from other stacks. Big bang for the buck…from the Big Easy!
Isn’t it Super Bowl LIX?
Yes. Maybe Mitch needs an editor to catch that error
Nicely written and covered, especially for this non-football reader.
best Super Bowl EVER! 2 awesome teams. the energy was palpable. the city looked beautiful. fans were so energized. half time show w/Kendrick Lamar - beautiful in a rough and tumble way. very technical, impressive. best of all - EAGLES WON THE SUPERBOWL!!! we celebrate in Philly all frickin' week! TY
Thank you for everything that you have done for New Orleans, Mr. Landrieu. As a native of New Orleans, I survived Katrina (from Metairie) and more recently, Hurricane Ida (Carrolton neighborhood). I was in the Second Line as we rebounded from some of the worst natural and man-made disasters in U.S. history, not perfectly, but in a way that only New Orleans could lead. Sadly, my wife and I moved West recently to persue better professional opportunities but we always dream of returning home some day.
If there's one thing you haven't learned, it's which Super Bowl it is: LIX.
Did you mean to say Super Bowl LVIII? I thought this one is Super Bowl LIX?
Did you mean to say Super Bowl LVIII? I thought this one is Super Bowl LIX?
Yes but, https://thebaffler.com/latest/organized-abandonment-jaffe?utm_source=Baffler+Readers&utm_campaign=53c2d5329f-2052025_weekly&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-7b264bf4e9-46914088