Smiley Anders for August 2, 2008

• By SMILEY ANDERS
• Advocate columnist
• Published: Aug 2, 2008 - Page: 1B - UPDATED: 12:05 a.m.

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Dear Smiley: In June I traveled to China with a group of students.

We were in Xian at a massive Buddhist temple and were told to be very quiet. The day was blistering hot, and I was wearing my new LSU T-shirt.

As we started toward the front gate, I heard this voice shout out, “Oh my Gawd!”

This man was rushing toward me bellowing, “Are you from Louisiana? Are you from Baton Rouge?”

When I told him yes, he replied in a heavy Cajun accent (music to my ears), “I was born and raised in Louisiana and graduated from LSU. I live in Houston. Go, Tigers!”

As everyone looked at us, he joyfully asked, “Are you an LSU football fan?”

When I replied yes, he said, “OK, then prove it. Who is the greatest LSU football player to come out of Texas?”

I immediately responded, “Alan Faneca.”

He shouted, “Yes, that’s right! Oh my Gawd. Come here, Myrtle (his wife). I have found one here in the middle of China!”
Angie Edwards, teacher
Episcopal High School
Baton Rouge

Bad Behavior Dept.
Dear Smiley: I need some political interpretation.

I heard a discussion that referred to “sin tryst” politics.

Is this a reference to the “black book” scandals that have recently come to light involving politicians and escort services?
Walt Eldredge
Baton Rouge

A matter of priorities
Dear Smiley: The first day of LSU football ticket sales for grad students happened to fall on our son Chris’ wedding day (to beautiful Bonnie).