Definitions by Levi W.
Bayou La Batre
Often referred to as the "Seafood Capital of Alabama", Bayou La Batre is a city in Mobile County, Alabama with a population of roughly 2,700.
Bayou La Batre's primary economic focus is fishing and includes a sea port and seafood processing harbor for fishing boats. The area is also known for large amounts of shipbuilding, specifically seafood-oriented vessels. In 2005, Disney Studios contracted the building of the ship the Black Pearl for use in Disney's The Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl.
Bayou La Batre was devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Hurricane Katrina caused extensive damage to the facilities used for seafood processing and other areas of fishing commerce, including the many boats of the area (the boats were damaged by being pushed ashore, often landing on buildings and in treetops).
Bayou La Batre is referenced in the movie Forrest Gump as being Forrest's Army friend's ("Bubba") hometown. When Forrest becomes a shrimp boat captain, Bayou La Batre becomes his hometown.
As a result of the seafood industry, the smell of Bayou La Batre's air is often unbearable. Mixed with the swampy terrain, Bayou La Batre holds a distinct, repulsive odor. (See Bayou Barking Spider.
Note on pronunciation: The locals (and those familiar with the area) pronounce "Bayou La Batre" as "Balla Batree". The correct pronunciation is the articulated "Bayou La Batree"; however, most refer to it as simply "The Bayou".
Bayou La Batre's primary economic focus is fishing and includes a sea port and seafood processing harbor for fishing boats. The area is also known for large amounts of shipbuilding, specifically seafood-oriented vessels. In 2005, Disney Studios contracted the building of the ship the Black Pearl for use in Disney's The Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl.
Bayou La Batre was devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Hurricane Katrina caused extensive damage to the facilities used for seafood processing and other areas of fishing commerce, including the many boats of the area (the boats were damaged by being pushed ashore, often landing on buildings and in treetops).
Bayou La Batre is referenced in the movie Forrest Gump as being Forrest's Army friend's ("Bubba") hometown. When Forrest becomes a shrimp boat captain, Bayou La Batre becomes his hometown.
As a result of the seafood industry, the smell of Bayou La Batre's air is often unbearable. Mixed with the swampy terrain, Bayou La Batre holds a distinct, repulsive odor. (See Bayou Barking Spider.
Note on pronunciation: The locals (and those familiar with the area) pronounce "Bayou La Batre" as "Balla Batree". The correct pronunciation is the articulated "Bayou La Batree"; however, most refer to it as simply "The Bayou".
Bayou La Batre by Levi W. June 23, 2008
Bayou Barking Spider
A loud, obnoxious, smelly fart. The name is a reference to the air quality of Bayou La Batre, Alabama.
Bayou Barking Spider by Levi W. June 23, 2008
Bayou Reboks
Refers to the white rubber boots worn by seafood (typically oyster) laborers in Bayou La Batre, Alabama. The boots are often very dirty, and worn with the pants tucked into them.
This is often a derogatory term used to jeer at those who are forced to wear them, mocking the "fashion" of the area.
This is often a derogatory term used to jeer at those who are forced to wear them, mocking the "fashion" of the area.
His Bayou Reboks were so clean, it was obvious that he hadn't been in the business for too long.
"I look fly AND keep seafood waste off my feet with my Bayou Reboks."
"I look fly AND keep seafood waste off my feet with my Bayou Reboks."
Bayou Reboks by Levi W. March 5, 2008
Grand Bay
Grand Bay is an unincorporated community in south Mobile County, Alabama. Grand Bay is roughly 8.7 square miles with a population of roughly 3,900 people (U.S. Census, 2000).
Grand Bay is often also considered a farming community, with a primary focus on watermelon, cotton, pecans, and cattle. Each year the Grand Bay Watermelon Festival is held at the local ballpark.
Grand Bay is often also considered a farming community, with a primary focus on watermelon, cotton, pecans, and cattle. Each year the Grand Bay Watermelon Festival is held at the local ballpark.
Grand Bay Watermelon Festival
(Often to referred to the locals as simply "the watermelon festival".)
Every July 4th Grand Bay holds a Watermelon Festival at the baseball park west of town. Much like a local fair, there are games and activities in addition to lots of free watermelon, provided by the farmers of the community.
Some of the most popular events are the "largest watermelon contest" and the watermelon seed spitting contest.
Every July 4th Grand Bay holds a Watermelon Festival at the baseball park west of town. Much like a local fair, there are games and activities in addition to lots of free watermelon, provided by the farmers of the community.
Some of the most popular events are the "largest watermelon contest" and the watermelon seed spitting contest.
"Are you guys going to the Grand Bay Watermelon Festival this year?"
"I don't know...it's always so hot..."
"Yeah, but there's plenty of free watermelon to cool you down!"
"I don't know...it's always so hot..."
"Yeah, but there's plenty of free watermelon to cool you down!"
Grand Bay Watermelon Festival by Levi W. March 5, 2008
pudding skins
The firm outer edge of a bowl of pudding that forms after leaving the container in a refrigerator (often uncovered) for several days.
pudding skins by Levi W. January 28, 2008
old school rap
Used when referring to early rap music, usually between 1970 and 1997-ish.
Primary focuses of old school rap are usually more docile than that of newer rap, focusing on simply hanging out, or looking for women, rather than glorifying crime and prostitution. The artists typically proclaim themselves 'drug free'.
Primary focuses of old school rap are usually more docile than that of newer rap, focusing on simply hanging out, or looking for women, rather than glorifying crime and prostitution. The artists typically proclaim themselves 'drug free'.
old school rap by Levi W. January 28, 2008