There are times when I feel as if non-Louisiana natives, including members of the national media, truly believe some of the popular stereotypes about Cajun life.

Out struts Ed Orgeron, whose Cajun accent and energetic demeanor help many check the boxes of validation to their ill-conceived notions of Louisiana.

Orgeron was born and raised near Bayou Lafourche and was raised by parents who went by the nicknames of Be Be and Co Co. To some outside of the state, Orgeron is the epitome of Louisiana.

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