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AverageOldGuy

(4,061 posts)
Mon Apr 6, 2026, 11:29 AM Apr 6

A South Louisiana cajun gentleman visits the White House

My family is from crossroads, cotton-picking south Mississippi. I am the oldest cousin and grandchild in the family.

In 1957 my mother’s younger sister married a boy from between New Orleans and Baton Rouge whose family is old-line South Louisiana Cajun Catholic church and money – a lot of money. They had six children all of whom each had a few kids and are now having grandchildren.

My daughter is a DC attorney who lives in her own Capitol Hill townhouse; she’s a single lady of a certain age.

Whenever the children or grandchildren of our Mississippi or Louisiana relatives come to DC, they usually stay with my daughter.

Last week over school spring break one of my Cajun cousins – a jolly, loveable guy who does not suffer fools – came with his daughter and her two teenagers to DC. They toured the White House.

After a few minutes of touring, and after examining the cheap, gold-spray-painted shit that Trump has affixed to every flat surface in the White House, my cousin exclaimed so everyone in the tour group could hear: “Who put this gold crap on the walls? This place looks like an old-time New Orleans whorehouse!!”

His wife and daughter were mortified. The kids and other visitors loved it.

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A South Louisiana cajun gentleman visits the White House (Original Post) AverageOldGuy Apr 6 OP
Bravo Blue Full Moon Apr 6 #1
That reminds me of an old joke. I'll make a small change, since this is a Democratic board. cloudbase Apr 6 #2
Oh, that is brilliant! 3catwoman3 Apr 6 #15
"Who put this gold crap on the walls? This place looks like an old-time New Orleans whorehouse!!" Ray Bruns Apr 6 #3
He hit the nail on the head! Bordello Chic! All that's missing is an enormous nude painting behind the bar. Martin68 Apr 6 #4
Trump family tradition. His grandfather ran a bordello wnylib Apr 6 #11
There are plenty of the First Lady to choose from. MLAA Apr 6 #21
I love your cousin! She made my day. Vinca Apr 6 #5
Trump feels more at home with the whorehouse motif. patphil Apr 6 #6
"The Rising Sun" Bo Zarts Apr 6 #7
I'm surprised he wasn't arrested and deported The Madcap Apr 6 #8
And the odor? usonian Apr 6 #9
ding. this . AllaN01Bear Apr 6 #10
Your cousin is awesome 😎 MustLoveBeagles Apr 6 #12
When someone is correct Attilatheblond Apr 6 #13
I love it, too! 3catwoman3 Apr 6 #14
love it. somaticexperiencing Apr 6 #16
Brilliant! debsy Apr 6 #17
I would have applauded! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Apr 6 #18
I thought the same thing... Trueblue Texan Apr 6 #19
I love it! blue-wave Apr 6 #20
Please kiss your cousin for me ! fierywoman Apr 6 #22
As a South Louisiana part Cajun myself, LA Blue Bengal Apr 7 #23
Now we know why Mierda47 loves those gold appliques, it reminds him of whorehouses. n/t aggiesal Apr 7 #24
I can't agree with the comparison. Although I've visited New Orleans, ... JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 7 #25
Classy guy! mdbl Apr 7 #26

cloudbase

(6,305 posts)
2. That reminds me of an old joke. I'll make a small change, since this is a Democratic board.
Mon Apr 6, 2026, 12:24 PM
Apr 6

Donald Trump and Barack Obama find themselves at the same barber shop. Trump gets the next empty chair, followed by Obama in a different chair shortly after.

The barber finishes with Trump, and asks if he'd like a splash of cologne. Trump says "I don't want Melania to think I've been frequenting a whorehouse."

The other barber finishes with Obama, and asks if he'd like a splash of cologne. Obama says "Sure, go ahead. Michelle doesn't know what a whorehouse smells like.

Martin68

(27,970 posts)
4. He hit the nail on the head! Bordello Chic! All that's missing is an enormous nude painting behind the bar.
Mon Apr 6, 2026, 12:30 PM
Apr 6

wnylib

(26,315 posts)
11. Trump family tradition. His grandfather ran a bordello
Mon Apr 6, 2026, 02:09 PM
Apr 6

during a gold rush in Alaska.

His son, Fred, and grandson, Donald, inherited his ethics and taste.

MLAA

(19,782 posts)
21. There are plenty of the First Lady to choose from.
Mon Apr 6, 2026, 07:41 PM
Apr 6

I don’t have an issue with nudity it’s the maga hypocrisy I’m disgusted with.
Edited to correct a typo.

Bo Zarts

(26,410 posts)
7. "The Rising Sun"
Mon Apr 6, 2026, 01:42 PM
Apr 6
There is a house in New Orleans
They call the Rising Sun
And it's been the ruin of many a poor boy
Dear God, I know I was one ..


Songwriters: Alan Price / Leo Leandros / Arno Flor

Trueblue Texan

(4,558 posts)
19. I thought the same thing...
Mon Apr 6, 2026, 07:12 PM
Apr 6

I picked up An American Tragedy to read the other day—I think that choice was inspired by something I read on DU. Early in the book a scene describes a Kansas City brothel and the description made me think of the crap in the White House, which I’ve seen only in photos. Still the description was apt.

JustABozoOnThisBus

(24,713 posts)
25. I can't agree with the comparison. Although I've visited New Orleans, ...
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 07:49 AM
Apr 7

... I never visited such an establishment. Especially not when I had a vew days liberty from the Fort Polk training area. If anyone saw me in such a place, that wasn't me. If my name is on a customer list, I hope it's redacted. That is all.

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