Rayne, Louisiana styles itself "The Frog Capital of the World." And they have an amusing statue of a top-hatted frog:
Clearly, this is a place where Kermit would feel at home. After all, it isn't easy being green! There's even more; some neat statuary in front of stores:
Why did Rayne become so froggy? Well, it seems that a restauranteur from New York City tried some, liked them, and added them to the menu. They were a hit. And other restaurants started featuring frogs' legs. And eventually the town started shipping them to Paris and other places on the Continent. No, the French were referred to as 'frogs' much earlier, because of this dietary proclivity they already supposedly had. But that's another story.
It's not hard being green in Rayne, Louisiana.
10 comments:
Thanks for the education!
That is a sporty little frog statue!
That's got to be one noisy town at night.
too cute. makes me want to sing, 'hello my baby, hello my honey, hello my ragtime gal...' hope you get that reference from bugs bunny cartoons...
Toads demand equal coverage.
FABULOUS topic, handled deftly & amusingly! [per usual dear Angel] I wanna visit!
Frog Parking ONLY, Heidi. ALL others will be toad
It seems like a fun place!
Frogs and toads, not a favorite of mine. Kind of creepy critters.
Thanks for your comments, all!
I've passed by the Rayne exit many times driving on I-10 on my way from Houston to Tennessee or Florida. Might have stopped for gas a time or two and maybe searched for some boudin, but never saw any of the frog stuff. May have to look a little more closely next time I'm driving by.
Arlee Bird
Tossing It Out
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