Cajun humorist and chef Justin Wilson, host of 'Cookin' Cajun' and other shows, dead at 87

AP | September 6, 2001

[razorback-bert]

I had the pleasure of his company and food on a couple of occasions.

[EastTexAnn]

I used to get chest pains watching how much oil and butter and salt he used in his recipes. But hell he may it to 87 that's a good life.

I had a Great-uncle that lived a long, full life. When his doctor retired, a young MD took over the office. As part of the initial interview, Uncle was asked to describe his usual diet. The 89 year of man told of bacon, eggs, and biscuits every mornining.

Why, Mr. Chaney, what would you do if I told you must stop eating that high fat and cholesteral breakfast!

Well, young man. I'd be looking for me a new doctor.

That youngster looked up from his clipboard. "You just keep on doing whatever has gotten you to this point.

We fianlly lost him at the age of 94.

[Orbiter]

Fo' true? Fo' play? Ol' Justin gone an' died? Guar-un-teeed! Y'all res' well, ma fren, wit yo' saw-tern cookin' wine!

[dtel]

Coon-ass: Term affectionately used to identify SOUTHERN Louisiana natives. I do not know the origins of the word, a little help from a native coon-ass, might be in order.
Caution, NOT ro be used north of Alexandria LA., these folks prefer cajun.

There is a difference in attitude and lifestyle between the people of north and south Louisiana, the differences being too great to list in this post. Let's just say the whole state parties, but the south does it a lot better.

Another Ju-stan joke.

What do you call a south Louisiana man who's this tall?
Hand about 4'6" above floor.
A full-grown coon-ass.

[thathamiltonwoman]

Rest in peace Justin. I loved his show. When I was a teenager I'd get up early on Saturdays to watch.

[Joe 6-pack]

When I first came to Louisiana last winter, I was quickly befriended at work by a Billadeaux and a Duhon. I was quickly advised that I-10 is the dividing line, south of which the term "Coon-ass," is a term of endearment, north of which, use of the term may get you whooped. Both gentlemen have sponsored my RCA (resident coon-ass) application, and I should be eligible for that status in about a year...

GOD bless ya' Mister Wilson...you've brought happiness to countless numbers of your fellow humans. I'm pretty sure GOD will have been pleased by the life you also seemed to enjoy.

[dtel]

I, too, was granted an RCA license back in '93, from the Nawlins division. The initiation was hell on wheels, but I am a better person for the experience

I am now back in east TX and even, egad, north of I-20.
Does not matter, once an RCA, always an RCA, call me coon-ass anytime.

Can't help myself, excuse me one indescretion fellow Texans.

What's the difference between a coon-ass and a dumb-ass?
The Sabine River.

[Joe 6-pack]

"...egad, north of I-20."

That's waaaaaaaaaaaaay up north, but, as a graduate of Gettysburg College in PA, I dare not use the, "Y," word.

[dtel]

One last coon-ass bump.

Good bye, Ju-stan.