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Thank you Mr. Santenello. Your videos have the power to transport the viewers to the places you visit, in a visual, cultural, and social way. I have enjoyed all your work. Thanks again.
As a Jamaican, the things shown about America in the media make America seem like a horrible place but it's the same thing the media does with every country. Peter shows that America have some wonderful people outside of the major cities. The people that live in the cities are far from nature and calmness.
Yes but the people in the cities are far more excepting because they have experience with many people from all over the world. You appreciate their culture and experiences. So you don’t have the ignorance that SOME small town people have Of course not all. 😊 I’m actually Canada’s but same diff and I’ve lived in the states. Parents were born and raised in the states so all my family are there. Other then parent and siblings. It’s the same. Kinda lol I grew up in both Toronto and in cottage country. Even an island And I found as a child/teen it’s way easier in the cities. Not too much time doing nothing lol. I mean but being out in the beautiful county which I love. But in the city you are too busy doing what you enjoy. :). Good and bad.
yea that's it, just gotta get out of the cities and you'll find some real folk going through some real stuff, makes you human, humble, everyone in a city is just looking for a reason to brag, no wonder its called the concrete jungle
The potato man. He’s a lovely old gentleman. What friendly people. It’s such a shame how folks are struggling now. The bread and ginger cake looked so good. Ricky is so nice and I hope his business goes on and on. I’ve never been to the USA but if I ever had the opportunity I’d prefer to visit places like this and not the big bustling cities. Real people. Thankyou for showing this 😊🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Awesome bakery! I love being a southerner and seeing other parts of the gulf coast. Hollywood lost out a major staring role in Slingblade to Billy Bob 😞
As a German, I am completely blown away by the people in this video. They are so open minded and friendly despite struggling with the challenges of today's world even more than we do over here. Stay strong, stay friendly and remain loving human beings, folks! Love from Germany!
Americans in general are exceptionally friendly to outsiders as compared to Europeans. One of few countries on the planet where strangers generally smile to one another.
also in Germany there are plenty of welcoming, extremely friendly and open minded people. I would invite you to travel through Germany like how Peter travels through the US. I am very sure that you would have plenty of nice encounters with lovely people.
@@MikeLikesChannel I am sorry but this is not true and a sad negative generalization. Been traveling a lot in my life - and in every country people were acting extremely friendly towards me without many exceptions. It's not a matter of the country nor the continent - plus I guess it also counts a lot how you yourself are acting towards others you are encountering along the way.
I am a 73 year old Englishman.I watch these videos with great delight. If I could fly to the US I would do so and take a road trip to these places that have been shown. To me, this is the REAL America, the ordinary hard working friendly people that are the back bone of your country. I cannot fly anywhere for more than three hours flight time due to health restrictions, and feel sad that were I 40 years younger, I would have loved to visit these places. BTW I would have got along fine with many folks as I speak French lol! Thank you for bringing the real United States to my home city of Nottingham.
Nope, this is NOT a portrayal of what it's like here in the USA. This video is seeking out the rustic, people living a bygone way. I'm 62, and I'm at a loss to tell you what the average American life is like. It's a very big country. A lot of people think the USA is chock full of carjackers and crime, but that's mostly confined to big MARXIST cities where anything goes. The rest of us live the good life, we mind our own business, commute to work, raise our kids, and pursue our occupations like fishing, hunting, sports, or trolling people on the internet. Life is really, really good here in the sane areas of America, which is most of America.
@@smiddywesson2703 I am pleased to read your comments. Basically you are confirming my own thoughts. Do you wish for America to return to the America you love?
This channel has restored my faith in everyday hard working Americans. They are really not well portrayed in the mainstream media. To see that there are still these down to earth folks who would tell a stranger "hey hop in the car, I'll show you around my little town" is just heartwarming.
@@rayjay5836 I'm 🇬🇧. Hello ✌️. What in earth is going in with yours Prime Minister? Is he a crook? Is he good? I see Jodan Peterson attacking and the opposition guy but how does your voting system work? Is Trudo popular is kept in place by lobbies are Prime Minister seems like a nice bloke but he just can’t make the change. It’s needed in our country. Please don’t think that I am trying to degrade Canada and anyway I just wanted to know what the actual truth is because for some reason RUclips sent me a lot of centre, right to write wing stuff and it’s good to see to see the left side and point of you otherwise you can’t work out or I can’t work out what the truth is and how people really feel. I hope you have a fantastic Easter and I use my microphone for this message so I’m sorry if the grammar spelling is weird all the best.🫡
Peter, the thing some people may not know is Cajuns in South Louisiana are taught very young to love our neighbor. We grow up seeing our parents and grandparents help others - it doesn't matter if you're a stranger or not. We are here to help one another. Acts of kindness are very important to us. We love you and see you as family. We know we need each other. Each person we meet, we meet for a reason. Yes, there are exceptions, but for the most part, Cajuns have big hearts. We have and will rescue you (in a boat usually) if you're stuck/flooded, give you dry clothes, and feed you a good meal. Nothing expected in return. Do good when you can - that's Cajun. Have gratitude for the small things - that's Cajun. Throw a big temper tantrum and yell a lot when you've been wronged - that's Cajun. Work hard, eat a good supper, and pray before you go to sleep - that's Cajun. Keep going - that's Cajun. Thank you, Peter, for showing parts of Louisiana to the world. PEACE & LOVE to you and your wife!
From one of Peter's previous videos I suspect that is because Cajuns have a deep Christian culture. So deep and authentic that they left Canada to live it.
I definitely felt some of what you're talking about here and I fully agree. Your culture is truly special. Thank you so much for your huge support to the channel!
I’m new to the deep south and I find that most everyone I meet do NOT care what color you are, or are not. Good neighbors, kind loving and caring people willing to help you. My friends still on the west coast think it’s just horrible in the south, they think I’m a bit nuts for thinking how wonderful it is - and that’s fine with me cuz they can just stay west and keep their w0ke crap.
I live in cut off, and it's true that we have the kindest people here. There's no crime, no stealing, you just trust everyone here. There may not be a lot to do, and there might not be a lot of food joints to choose from. But you're safe here, and everyone is very welcoming. I moved here a year ago from North Alabama, i didn't regret it one bit.
So happy to hear that the bakery is busy with orders. I ordered this past Monday. Received an email today that they are backed up on orders and it will be a couple weeks for delivery. That’s what happens when people come together to support others.
When it’s all said and done 99.9% of us just want to be able to be safe, provide for our families and feel loved regardless of where you live. Exposure is key,thanks for having us along Peter!
I'm German. In the 90s I did a five-week travel through the south of the USA in a RV from San Diego to Miami. To me, Louisiana was in fact the most beautiful part of that travel. I didn't come to Cut Off, but I remember driving through Erath.
I love the USA! I HATE how media tears us apart, I see nothing but lovely people from all sorts of walks of life ! God bless USA .. keep doing what you're doing Peter!
Gee, I love the USA too, and I agree there are lovely people from all walks of life but do you ever wonder if everyone is treated equally? I have seen many instances where this was not the case. Not from the media but with my own eyes. Hope people like you, who believe what you do make a change for the positive. Even when talking to someone from the other political party.
Yeah. All the idiots and criminals and drug users and entitled freakos is what are shown and take up media space, and so that’s what we all think of and assume overwhelm certain areas.
Well, I would offer that “the media” is really just a limited hangout of folks who love propaganda. WeThePeopleAreTheNews God bless you Peter for revealing the rich goodness of my birth and childhood state. If you get the chance you may enjoy chatting with a Louisiana lawyer about Napoleon Law-very interesting regarding family estates.
Agree totally! Want to take my own "road trip" to so many wonderful places Peter has visited. My father and took a trip acorss the midwest in the late eighties whenI was a teen...so many wonderful 'regular people" we met.
This is the side of America the world never gets to see.... untouched by urbanization & some very humble down to earth individuals!!!.... The Baker, the bus driver, the mechanic at cut out & of course the lovely couple..... just real people... Thank you Peter :)
Definitely not untouched by urbanization and deindustrialization because the population of these places have dwindled because of young folks going to live in the cities. But I get what you're saying
So true. The south gets a bad rap BUT it is a special region of the USA. Warm culture, even for us black folks. And not many places beat the land/nature/greenery. ❤
This is what true journalism without an agenda looks like. Peter just has open, honest discussions with everyday people and documents it for his viewers. Great content.
I'm starting to think the mainstream media don't care if anyone is watching. They'll still get their ad deals with the pharma companies and defense contractors. Why would a company want to pay for ads on a channel nobody watches, you might wonder. The ad deal is just a bribe to get positive coverage on the programs. But again, what's the point if nobody watches the programs? Well, people get their information online, and many online sources base their information on 'reputable consensus', which basically means 'what the mainstream media says is true'. Chomsky laid it all out in Manufacturing Consent, and while the model has changed to keep up with technology and Chomsky has become an establishment hack, the system he outlined is still going strong.
Yeah, I've noticed that independent creators who don't have a checklist of topics or narratives to push, who just give their perspective and have free-form conversations with people wind up getting lots of views and attention. They also seem to get attacked a lot with lawsuits, DMCA claims, etc.
As an European visiting the states I would certainly search for these kind of traditional family bakeries or other food stores, to get something decent. I hope they are not too rare
@@Blackadder75are you visiting now or planning a visit? The small businesses are not rare, you just have to know what you are looking for. Also the old restaurant's, what we would call a "greasy spoon", or run down looking, ramshackle places, sometimes even the term "restaurant" is a stretch, but they have the best food! Ask the locals. In the town I grew up, there was this place that looked like they were struggling, but they had real authentic Mexican food, way up in the north. You just never know. ❤ I hope you have a wonderful trip when you do visit!
Believe it or not, this is the America that I love. Off the beaten track and real salt of the earth people. As a kid growing up in Jamaica, we thought that America’s streets were literally paved with gold, there was no poverty, no dirt, no crime, etc. In other words it was presented to us as Utopia. But when I moved here decades ago and realized it was just like everywhere else, I wasn’t disappointed. It made me love this country even more. Wish I was able to travel everywhere throughout this beautiful land.
This area has really declined over the last 20 years. As businesses and industries disappear poverty increases and so does crime. It's sad to see how fast these towns fade away. I grew up in New Iberia. When I was a kid the old people still spoke cajun French. The buildings were kept up. Most of the businesses and industries were still around. Poverty was still a thing but not like today. People are really struggling. But there are still really good people around and even if they don't have much they'll still share, try to help, say hello or invite you in.
52 years married... and they're still in love. What a great way to end the video. Thanks for another look into a part of America I've never seen. Amazing people.
We are from South Louisiana and have never been there but we are going to be taking a road trip to get us some bread and ginger cakes 😋 Thanks for finding this place and sharing your videos Peter!!
-Noted 100th like. Hey Siri, set a reminder to check Peter Santenello’s video titled, “solo road trip through the forgotten south”. Check comments for, “The gentleman who owns the bakery” and see how many likes it’s at 1 month from now. Hey Siri, edit comment. Make guess 373 likes.
I am addicted to these journeys It restores my faith in the normal people who are hard-working and kind. Lots of good souls in this great nation. Hopefully we can keep it. Thanks Peter
Hi Peter! I just discovered you and your channel yesterday, and I'm hooked. Thank you for showing the unique and beautiful people that make up these United States of America. With our country being so divided right now, you have helped restore my faith in humanity. You capture what makes families, cultures, communities, and our country strong. The coming together of people. Thank you for going off the beaten path to find the little corners of the world where tradition and values still mean something. Stay safe and know that you have my sincere appreciation for every person you meet, place you go, and for sharing it all! Oh, to be in your passenger seat, what a treat that would be. Happy trails, Peter.
Writing this from Russia. Our media for decades has been trying to concrete the stereotypes about how bad the opposite people are. But in fact you see that regular people from outside the big cities are all the same: hard-workers, definitely seeing their own struggles, but keep being optimistic and so open to the strangers. And in the end of the day this is the people who carrying the whole country on their backs - and, as usually, don’t get enough recognition for that. Thanks for a trip, man. There’s been a lot of channels, but the atmosphere in your videos is so calm & pleasant! God bless 🙏🏼
Agreed. But they elect a state government designed to keep them poor and their infrastructure near falling apart. They get the services they deserve. Thank God for the North. Stay ignorant down there, folks.😅
Peter deserves to have 10 million, 20 million followers. His channel is Top 5 of any genre on social media. Long form videos like this give him time to tell the stories and showcase and preserve these wonderful Americans and their stories, towns and cities. I’ve seen Titus, the Amish family, the Orthodox Jewish community, the West Virginia video and many more. I’ll eventually get to them all. This is important work you’re doing, Peter!
Peter, this is my first ever comment on RUclips. I would like to truly appreciate the depth and authenticity of your videos. Every time I see one of your videos about rural America, it fills me with nostalgia and emotions for a place I have never even been to. About communities and towns lost to urbanization. I am not even American, but I would happily take out a year of my life to follow your across the country on your travels. It motivates me to do the same with my country, India - which like the US, is often portrayed to foreigners as urban monoculture and stereotypes. There is so much authenticity outside the cities and it is sadly dying. God bless you for documenting it for us and the future generations to see and feel.
As a Scotsman this is the real America I’ve always been fascinated about and wanted to visit. Having met so many Americans in their homeland on my travels they are warm, friendly and accepting, nothing like the media portrays. Thank you Peter, if only I had the time to visit all these wonderful places. 🙏 Take care friend.
Western MARYLANDER here ! I love the seafood from Louisiana! It is a lot like MARYLAND seafood! Spicy in both states! We love Old Bay Spice! Steamed Blue crabs, oysters , Rock fish here in MD! Shrimp too! 😊😊😊
@@juliegoldman411 Overwhelmingly not the case, sorry. I am non American so I can speak for only my own experience but when it comes to true, genuine hospitality I find Americans from the South and smaller towns to be much more polite and welcoming and genuine. Americans from the cities in general are awful and they bring their toxic politics everywhere making their psychological conditioning apparent. Sure maybe there are a few nice shiny diamonds in the gutter but they are rare, I'd hardly call it equal. Small town America is where you find the soul of the nation. New York is where I want to go if I want to be pushed off the subway platform to my death. Never coming there!
I'm from Europe and i enjoy your videos. It's showing me the USA i know nothing about, the USA i know about from the movies and shows sucks compared to what you are filming. You are showing the real America.
anytime you would like to visit, come to Charlotte and I will take you for a tour. I need some of this myself. 100 miles to the mountains west, 200 miles to low country SC, 100 miles to GA mountains, 100 miles to TN mountains. Revolutionary war sites scattered all around here within 20 miles. graves of British soldiers, etc. I do a loop every few years to humble and ground myself. it is the truest truest therapy!
Thank you, Ricky LeJeune and family, for keeping your bakery's legacy alive, right down to the hog lard. Ricky, it was so special for us to have a peek at those historic properties, thank you for trusting Peter with this! ❤
@@raloufen4292 Hello! Marine here. This was an interesting question so I did a little research. John A. Lejeune was born in Point Coupee, LA (2 hours from the bakery). 1 in every 3000 people in France have the last name Lejeune (today) making it one of the most common last names. Based on this little information and nothing else, I'd guess that General Lejeune was not associated with the Lejeunes of Jeanerette, LA. But, this is just my hypothesis.
That last couple inviting you and your wife to stay with them brought tears to my eyes. This is so inspiring what you're doing Peter. All of your series should be on television in prime time so people can see the true world we live in. May God bless and keep you and keep you safe. You're a true treasure. An ol' lady from Texas.
Don't let the media contort your mind into thinking people in this world don't want to say hello, to talk, to share a smile and their stories, and say 'have a nice day'. Ask questions, reach out to someone, and don't be afraid. There is bad in this world, but a majority of it is beautiful and full of equally wonderful people. This video is just one example of that. Thank you, Peter.
Hollywood is the man. I run a bakery in San Francisco, and I get up at 2am every day; even on my days off. Support local businesses, folks! We appreciate it! Oh yeah, and also support independent musicians! 🐰🙏❤️🎸🎶✌️
The beautiful lady who is the bus driver is amazing. I'm a teacher and ...I hope she reads this...what you do and HOW you do it matters!!! Respecting others. Love your series...just beautiful. Thank you !
You misspelled black. She sounds pretty woke to me, excessively concerned about possibly embarrassing a misbehaving child. If walking on eggshells like that is a part of the job description, no wonder they can't find enough bus drivers.
@@SanchoPanza-m8mBy woke do you mean she is too compassionate??? Retired Spevial education teacher here 37 years Special Education ! If that is what you mean ,I am very happy that I am WOKE! 😊😊😊😊Maryland YANKEE/ Appalachian mountain area!
I moved from NY to this area 28 years ago. I lived in 3 northern states and here. This is by far my favorite place! I love Cajun country. The food is amazing. The people are beyond friendly. It’s a whole new world down here. I will never leave.
How very nice of this man to take the time and show this traveler features of their area. I’ve never been in the South and I have learned quite a bit about this beautiful area. This 18th century plantation is Smithsonian quality for all to enjoy but it proudly stands where it should be. Thank you for the education.
I am from Africa and I like watching this channel simply because it shows the difference side of America that we don’t watch out here. Not the arrogant so called woke, materialistic, war mongering, greedy cooperative people. But just simple human beings who go through the same struggles as anybody else all over the world.
It's just my opinion, but I've been to 41 states and in my experience, the people highlighted in Peter's videos represent 99.98% of the American population. I hope you can come visit someday, we'd love to have you.
@@mattywandersyep I agree. I live right outside a mid sized city in NC. 100k pop. Still people are pretty much like this everywhere still in the city too. Just stay away from the major metro cities and we are all like this.
The arrogance comes from the usual suspects: elected officials, the " educational" establishment, the unelected buerocracy, and legacy media. Most of whom live in a bubble.
Imagine living all of your life in San Fransisco or New York thinking that places like these should be treated with suspicion and avoidance. It amazes me how your videos can truly show the world the truth about rural America and in other cases deep urban America.
Suspicion and avoidance? What?😂 I'm from Natchitoches, LA. There's a lot of crime in New Orleans. Outside of New Orleans, every single town and all its people are just like the guy who sold him the potatoes. If you needed a place to stay we'd put you up. 😊
Southern hospitality is always the first thing I notice about the people, they literally go out of the way to make strangers feel comfortable, that plantation home was spectacular and a pure Gemstone of American history, great episode ✅
the key of your content is the kindness in your interactions, i'm amazed with your videos, you open up the world behind each person, cheers from Buenos Aires!
I want to thank you for these videos. At 71 years old, and a lifelong Cajun from the Eunice LA area, it is so refreshing to see someone come into our community and show the world the true heart and soul of this area, and its people. The reason I find it so refreshing (and is alluded to in the videos) is that for so many years the 'world' looked down on the Cajuns and the culture, because we spoke with strange accents, lived simple and unhurried lives, and most of us put God first and then family. Because of this (especially the accent) the 'world' viewed us as uneducated and unintelligent. Odd, right, since we spoke at least two languages when they usually only spoke one? My father, who became an educator and school principal, had a Master's Degree and his "30 hours plus" certification from LSU. He was one of those folks who literally had the culture "beat out of him" through the school system, yet he came back to that same system and worked with CODOFIL (Council for the Development of French in Louisiana) to help bring the culture back into the area. Once again thank you so very much for your videos. Not only of our area but all the many places you travel. I love learning about other cultures and you do an amazing job of exploring, explaining, and entertaining.
You are the only guy that promote the real hidden side of USA nowadays. I learned so many things that I can't effort to explore myself from your channel. Thanks you Pete!
At 2:50, you saw pure hearts communicating that melts your heart! This is what humanity is supposed to be, simplicity and invincibility. Thx for buying a sack of potatoes; means a lot to him! 👍🏾
Peter, as a native Louisianian, thank you so much for this wonderful channel. I love the respect you show to all the people you meet. Keep up the excellent work you are doing.
Dear Peter, not sure if you'll see this, but I just wanted to mention that I am a final year graduate student from India living in the Netherlands now, and I'm moving to the US (Illinois) starting next year for at least 3 years - and I'm using your videos to learn about the country rather than mainstream media. Your videos are awe inspiring and beautiful and I hope to travel across the country and discover it my own way, much like you do, during my stay there. :-)
Piece of advice: stay away from liberals. They are the most hypocritical, violent, confrontational lot with internalized racism. And Illinois has a lot of them. If you see flamboyant people with colored hair, piercings on their faces, heavily made-up faces, do not engage with them or even smile at them.
Louisiana DOES have the nicest, most friendliest people. They may not have much, but are truly grateful for their lives and feel blessed for their families & communities. They touched my soul during my brief visit as I felt their love and compassion.
Agreed. I tell anyone who will listen that Peter is (though he would resist the label) one of the most important documentarians of contemporary America.
@@MarvelousWestyjust because something is in stores. Doesn’t mean they don’t need a boost. Same with people that have many things or bigger homes. What you see is the outside. Not the inner workings of the business and banking ect ect. Many businesses have products out there. But when changes happen a your cards aren’t played right. It can all easily disappear. He could be completely making bank. Or to past records just afloat. I work for myself and have had to increase my prices along with the increase or product prices. An have a lot more people backing out of jobs due to inflation. I’m still going pretty decently and doing ok. But definitely not as good as it was a few years back. It’ll come back around. But you can’t judge things just the way things seem
Thanks for bringing Le Jeune's Bakery to light in this video. They truly do have the best French bread and other deliciousness hands down. We have the best tasting foods in the world.
I've lived in the same town in the UK for all of my 60 years and our church foundations date back to sometime before 1170. It's truly ancient and many of the graves are dated in the 1700s, yet I'm fascinated by the history of the American deep south. I think it's because those folks seem to have a real respect and connection to their ancestors and love sharing their stories. It makes history come alive.
Peter that Highway you drove on (Highway 90) was the main route east & west until the interstate was built. I grew up on Highway 90 at the Louisiana/ Mississippi border just outside of New Orleans. That Highway goes from east coast to west coast. When the French and Spanish first came here it was already a trail. Look at old Spanish maps. Side note one of my great grandmother's was Chittimacha . Thank you for doing these videos, Your calm respectful demeanor is unmatched on RUclips 🙏
As a native of Louisiana, born/raised/still here, I can attest that everyone you’ve highlighted in your series about Louisiana is exactly who we are as a community. No matter of cajun or not. You’re going to receive what you put in. If you show love and respect to us, you’ll get it right back 40 fold. It’s just who we are.
I appreciate your kind compliment! I grew up in Mississippi and have an accent that doesn't go away.😂 I don't live in the south anymore, but people can judge based on accents. People in the south have manners, are friendly, will give you the shirt off their back and boy can they cook!❤
Wow the bakery is so cool! 6 generations, oven from 1940, been around since 1880! great history. Getting huge Braithewaite manor red dead 2 vibes with that mansion
Peter if everybody was like that school bus driver what a wonderful world it would be. She’s teaching these kids respect for others. Scolding them but not shaming them. Thank God for her!
Peter, I know I have said it before but I think it needs to be said again. Your work is incredibly important. If we believe what is portrayed by the media we would believe that we are so divided by by race, gender, and geographical location, that we couldn’t possibly ever find common ground. What your work continues to show is that this wrong on every level. No matter where you have gone, you find the same salt of the earth Americans, who are all striving to leave a better place for their children. Doesn’t matter if our cultural practices differ, we are all Americans, and large melting pot of good hearted people. Keep up the fantastic work of showing real America, and crushing the fake stereotypes that have been promoted by a rich class to keep us divided.
Now u in my part of the world...i buy sweet potatos feom that same man a few times a month. And when he works on holidays I pay him for all the potatoes without taking the potatoes. Hes a hardworking man..
Hurricane Audrey-wasn’t that in the 1950’s? It was one of La’s deadliest b4 Katrina, so guess stuck in his mind? It is New Orleans-I believe the 9th ward could have still been recovering from Aundrey until Katrina almost flooded them off the map…
That bus driver was great, how nice she has the patience to deal with the kids. Sounds like she will make a difference in someone's life by the way she treats them.
I traveled around out country for about a year. Solo. I took my time & let people show me around. So much to see & people want to share. Take the time to listen. That's why I've subscribed. Keep on doing what you're doing.
That bakery dude made a great business decision whether he knew what he was doing at the time or not. Got 2.1 million people to see his bakery and set up a website to order bread. He’d have none of that if he wasn’t open and friendly towards Peter.
This is the good part of these electronic devices, many of us are relatively new (10yrs) to the internet. It can be evil but on the other hand it can be almost therapeutic. Peter is one in a million literally.
Peter! Sending love from the Chitimacha nation my friend. Best of luck to you on your journey to explore and understand the world we live in. Glad to give what insight i could on our culture. Safe travels and keep being curious!
You gave a balanced candid view of your community, as a simple viewer I really appreciated your insight! I think you excelently represented your community!
We just purchased a old farmhouse just outside a small Mississippi town stuck in time best decision we ever made our entire lives have changed for the better
Thank you Peter for showing the real America that we in the UK never get to see, bombarded as we are by celebrity rubbish and hollywood interpretation of the American Dream. By far one of the most interesting and cultirally relevant channels on this entire platform. My Saturdays are always enriched by your content.
Peter you deserve a lot more respect for your work. This is service to humanity and timeless content for generations to come. Keep doing the great work. .Love from India ,🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
I have met many loud obnoxious Americans that think the world revolves around them. And I have met just as many who are like the wonderful couple from Cutoff. This is a great series and fascinating viewing. A vast and diverse country with so many interesting places cultures and stories. Thanks Peter from across the pond!
I’m 36 and I’ve lived in Southeast Louisiana my whole life. I knew we had some Native American tribes, but I never knew we had a reservation! I’m so happy these people are keeping their culture alive and are growing!
I'm from Poland and when I was growing up I had 2 very different ideas about America. On the one had I was exposed to what the media fed me - the pop-culture, the movies, what I've seen in the news. On the other had I had a very "romantic" idea of smaller-town America, mainly from books - like something Stephen King might describe - small communities where everyone knows everyone. What one is exposed to today about the US is mainly politics, issues affecting the society at large, bizarre turns the pop-culture took, drugs everywhere, homeless in big cities. But Peret's videos show that "romantic" side of America still exists, even if it is a bit decrepit at times.n
I grew up in Alaska and moved to SE Louisiana is 1990. My job brought me through almost every small town throughout Louisiana and literally every small town in SE Louisiana. At that time there were still a lot of people who depended on fishing for a living throughout towns like Cutoff or Chauvin, Golden Meadow, Dulac etc etc Towns like Golden Meadow literally have a bayou going through the middle of them and boats in back yards home after home. However as time went on in the 90s and then later, bringing new regulations and tougher conditions to make a dollar the younger generations were having to rely more on working in plants or shipyards, than commercial fishing like their father or grandfathers did. This tended to cause them to leave these bayous towns and move closer to work in Baton Rouge or New Orleans. So this is a part of history that has faded and is still fading even more. Very cool to see it captured on such an intimate level. Dulac was an interesting town back then. Very small but the population were unlike Chauvin just a few miles away. Dulac had Indians there I believe. I was told about a tribe whose island washed away many years ago and they ended up in Dulac. Never really knew much about it but did notice Dulac seemed like a different people entirely. I'm sure now thirty years later things have changed. Thanks for the great channel.
Peter, have you noticed yet...everyone you meet, they can feel how good of a person you are and how truly interested you are in what people have to say ! You are sharing important experiences, that all Americans and the world needs to watch !
I live in a home built in 1890 that has survived every Florida hurricane since. The N/S doors, high ceilings and hard pine floors...quality unlike anything built these days. We try to keep it "period" with decor and lighting. What a joy!
Prayers for the bakery; Six generations! That is amazing. I truly hope they are able to stay open during these economical times. The community would be blessed to keep that long standing business around.
You do an excellent job on these travels. I am 76 years of age and can no longer travel. You have given me once again the knowledge of places and people. The history and culture of the people is extremely interesting. Thank you again for the fine work.
I miss Frank Davis. He was such a big part of our culture, and our kids are really missing out. My mother went to the same high school as him in New Orleans, and she said he was the most popular kid in the school because he was so much fun to be around.
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Sweet. Sending to my mom!
Can't wait, the south is most interesting, so beautiful...💛
You should do coastal Mississippi. It's a whole different world from regular Mississippi
How far behind are your videos? Was this shot this year?
Thank you Mr. Santenello. Your videos have the power to transport the viewers to the places you visit, in a visual, cultural, and social way. I have enjoyed all your work. Thanks again.
That bus driver is a sweetheart. She’s got the right mind for driving the kids.
Heck yea! & She'd alao whip ya butt, & wen ya mom found out u get a 2nd whippin for embarrassin' ya momma😂 It's a beautiful place to grow up⚜️🐊🎭
She is the BEST ever seen when bus drivers are interviewed. She LOVES her kids.
As a Jamaican, the things shown about America in the media make America seem like a horrible place but it's the same thing the media does with every country. Peter shows that America have some wonderful people outside of the major cities. The people that live in the cities are far from nature and calmness.
“Far from nature and calmness” love that!
Yes but the people in the cities are far more excepting because they have experience with many people from all over the world. You appreciate their culture and experiences. So you don’t have the ignorance that SOME small town people have Of course not all. 😊
I’m actually Canada’s but same diff and I’ve lived in the states. Parents were born and raised in the states so all my family are there. Other then parent and siblings. It’s the same. Kinda lol I grew up in both Toronto and in cottage country. Even an island And I found as a child/teen it’s way easier in the cities. Not too much time doing nothing lol. I mean but being out in the beautiful county which I love. But in the city you are too busy doing what you enjoy. :). Good and bad.
yea that's it, just gotta get out of the cities and you'll find some real folk going through some real stuff, makes you human, humble, everyone in a city is just looking for a reason to brag, no wonder its called the concrete jungle
Do you want to come to America?
Key word: OUTSIDE of the cities.
The potato man. He’s a lovely old gentleman. What friendly people. It’s such a shame how folks are struggling now. The bread and ginger cake looked so good. Ricky is so nice and I hope his business goes on and on. I’ve never been to the USA but if I ever had the opportunity I’d prefer to visit places like this and not the big bustling cities. Real people. Thankyou for showing this 😊🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Cancel CNN, MSNBC, FOX, NBC, ABC etc. ...this channel is America.
Real people! We shows us real America!
@@kathleengegax I don't even consider Fox a real channel. Just lies. Before Reagan that channel would not be allowed.
Yeah this is the America that I know. The media has the world brainwashed into believing different
They can't cancel the brainwashing machine.
Yuuup - WAY better than any news media produces these days !!
I don't care if it's Cajuns, Appalachia or Amish --- Super, super series -- this is the story of America!!! Thanks Peter......
It's brilliant
True👍🏻
The best way you could possibly put it, there's no match like Peter! Hello from TX
I dont care about cajuns, appleanicents, amash either but I like Peter
Peter any voodoo witch doctors there? I want to resize my penis a bit so I can wear shorts in the summer for the first time…
The bakery owner needs his own show on the history channel. He’s amazing
Why do you want to destroy that little bakery?
@@DarkElfDiva ouch
He was so cool. The bread looked amazing as that house. He had a cool voice too!
I was impressed with the fact they use lard for making the bread over disgusting shortening
Awesome bakery! I love being a southerner and seeing other parts of the gulf coast. Hollywood lost out a major staring role in Slingblade to Billy Bob 😞
As a German, I am completely blown away by the people in this video. They are so open minded and friendly despite struggling with the challenges of today's world even more than we do over here. Stay strong, stay friendly and remain loving human beings, folks! Love from Germany!
Yes, it's a beautiful area with very friendly people. Would love to see the South one day. Hello from Nuremberg!
Americans in general are exceptionally friendly to outsiders as compared to Europeans. One of few countries on the planet where strangers generally smile to one another.
also in Germany there are plenty of welcoming, extremely friendly and open minded people. I would invite you to travel through Germany like how Peter travels through the US. I am very sure that you would have plenty of nice encounters with lovely people.
@@MikeLikesChannel I am sorry but this is not true and a sad negative generalization. Been traveling a lot in my life - and in every country people were acting extremely friendly towards me without many exceptions. It's not a matter of the country nor the continent - plus I guess it also counts a lot how you yourself are acting towards others you are encountering along the way.
@@juu2356 Germans aren’t outgoing from the start. They have to warm up to you. Particularly if you don’t speak their language.
I am a 73 year old Englishman.I watch these videos with great delight. If I could fly to the US I would do so and take a road trip to these places that have been shown. To me, this is the REAL America, the ordinary hard working friendly people that are the back bone of your country. I cannot fly anywhere for more than three hours flight time due to health restrictions, and feel sad that were I 40 years younger, I would have loved to visit these places. BTW I would have got along fine with many folks as I speak French lol! Thank you for bringing the real United States to my home city of Nottingham.
Nope, this is NOT a portrayal of what it's like here in the USA. This video is seeking out the rustic, people living a bygone way. I'm 62, and I'm at a loss to tell you what the average American life is like. It's a very big country. A lot of people think the USA is chock full of carjackers and crime, but that's mostly confined to big MARXIST cities where anything goes. The rest of us live the good life, we mind our own business, commute to work, raise our kids, and pursue our occupations like fishing, hunting, sports, or trolling people on the internet. Life is really, really good here in the sane areas of America, which is most of America.
America and Americans are best when we are talking rural
The best places are always off the beaten tracks.,
@@smiddywesson2703 I am pleased to read your comments. Basically you are confirming my own thoughts. Do you wish for America to return to the America you love?
I've been to cut off many times and this man shows how it is there. Family friends and have a good time with all of them.
This channel has restored my faith in everyday hard working Americans. They are really not well portrayed in the mainstream media. To see that there are still these down to earth folks who would tell a stranger "hey hop in the car, I'll show you around my little town" is just heartwarming.
No need for a car to be shown around Chitimacha Peter Santenello did that sightseeing tour for us.
You could just quit paying attention to „the media” and go outside.
Best advice: Stop watching mainstream news, it's fake 95%
I always see these comments and it's always funny how ignorant other countries are of America
Yes, 99% of the media and stand up comedians don't get it. All they want to do is virtue signal and put down real Americana.
Peter Santenello, opening hearts and minds one Saturday at a time. KEEP IT UP PETER!!!! the country NEEDS your work!!!!
❤
You sad it all.
So does Canada
@@rayjay5836 I'm 🇬🇧. Hello ✌️. What in earth is going in with yours Prime Minister? Is he a crook? Is he good? I see Jodan Peterson attacking and the opposition guy but how does your voting system work? Is Trudo popular is kept in place by lobbies are Prime Minister seems like a nice bloke but he just can’t make the change. It’s needed in our country. Please don’t think that I am trying to degrade Canada and anyway I just wanted to know what the actual truth is because for some reason RUclips sent me a lot of centre, right to write wing stuff and it’s good to see to see the left side and point of you otherwise you can’t work out or I can’t work out what the truth is and how people really feel. I hope you have a fantastic Easter and I use my microphone for this message so I’m sorry if the grammar spelling is weird all the best.🫡
Natalia and I thank you for this comment! We know we're on the right path when we see comments like this.
Peter, the thing some people may not know is Cajuns in South Louisiana are taught very young to love our neighbor. We grow up seeing our parents and grandparents help others - it doesn't matter if you're a stranger or not. We are here to help one another. Acts of kindness are very important to us. We love you and see you as family. We know we need each other. Each person we meet, we meet for a reason.
Yes, there are exceptions, but for the most part, Cajuns have big hearts. We have and will rescue you (in a boat usually) if you're stuck/flooded, give you dry clothes, and feed you a good meal. Nothing expected in return.
Do good when you can - that's Cajun. Have gratitude for the small things - that's Cajun. Throw a big temper tantrum and yell a lot when you've been wronged - that's Cajun. Work hard, eat a good supper, and pray before you go to sleep - that's Cajun. Keep going - that's Cajun.
Thank you, Peter, for showing parts of Louisiana to the world. PEACE & LOVE to you and your wife!
From one of Peter's previous videos I suspect that is because Cajuns have a deep Christian culture. So deep and authentic that they left Canada to live it.
@@dannylgriffina lot of catholics as well
I definitely felt some of what you're talking about here and I fully agree. Your culture is truly special. Thank you so much for your huge support to the channel!
I’m new to the deep south and I find that most everyone I meet do NOT care what color you are, or are not. Good neighbors, kind loving and caring people willing to help you. My friends still on the west coast think it’s just horrible in the south, they think I’m a bit nuts for thinking how wonderful it is - and that’s fine with me cuz they can just stay west and keep their w0ke crap.
Guessv you're omitting Angola when you talk about Christian values. Ffs
I live in cut off, and it's true that we have the kindest people here. There's no crime, no stealing, you just trust everyone here. There may not be a lot to do, and there might not be a lot of food joints to choose from. But you're safe here, and everyone is very welcoming. I moved here a year ago from North Alabama, i didn't regret it one bit.
Live in Larose and never thought I would see one of our little DTB towns in one of these videos. So cool!
No Crime ? Don't be lying to these people. Ever since Katrina it's gotten worse year by year.
The tornados though
So happy to hear that the bakery is busy with orders. I ordered this past Monday. Received an email today that they are backed up on orders and it will be a couple weeks for delivery. That’s what happens when people come together to support others.
Can you give the name and number of the bakery ? I didn't catch up on the video. Thanks
WOW!! That's FANTASTIC! As a former small business owner, this makes me SO happy. 😊
@@tedawilliams Peter has the link to the bakery in the description.
Can you order online
Yes @@coryclark8986
You missed mentioning that spectacular spiral staircase that looks completely unsupported. That is real craftsmanship!
I noticed that right off....beautiful.
I stopped the video and just stared in wonderment, just beautiful!!
did it have a mural painted on it? couldnt quite see it properly
Yes, that was really something, I was hoping to see the upstairs also!
That home is truly a treasure. Leave it to Peter to have access from a random stranger of a house very few people have ever been inside.
When it’s all said and done 99.9% of us just want to be able to be safe, provide for our families and feel loved regardless of where you live. Exposure is key,thanks for having us along Peter!
Exactly why I vote Republican.
@@gunsandpoker7432 TRUMP 2024 from West Kentucky
@@gunsandpoker7432agree with this comment just want my kids to be safe & for their kids to be safe & so on
@@gunsandpoker7432 So you're okay with living in a dictatorship, and doing away with the constitution?
@@sheilacampbell2521
You just described the Biden regimen.
I'm German. In the 90s I did a five-week travel through the south of the USA in a RV from San Diego to Miami. To me, Louisiana was in fact the most beautiful part of that travel. I didn't come to Cut Off, but I remember driving through Erath.
Respect to that woman bus driver! Keep up the great work!
Lovely person, too
Yes...great attitude. Kids love and need boundaries...even if they are not always aware of that need.
Now THAT is a hard job
I love the USA! I HATE how media tears us apart, I see nothing but lovely people from all sorts of walks of life ! God bless USA .. keep doing what you're doing Peter!
Gee, I love the USA too, and I agree there are lovely people from all walks of life but do you ever wonder if everyone is treated equally? I have seen many instances where this was not the case. Not from the media but with my own eyes. Hope people like you, who believe what you do make a change for the positive. Even when talking to someone from the other political party.
Yeah I just came back from that area and southern Mississippi.
All pleasant people 💯
Yeah. All the idiots and criminals and drug users and entitled freakos is what are shown and take up media space, and so that’s what we all think of and assume overwhelm certain areas.
I agree, the Media and politicians are the very ones that divide us for their own benefit. Best to stop watching and listening to them.
Well, I would offer that “the media” is really just a limited hangout of folks who love propaganda.
WeThePeopleAreTheNews
God bless you Peter for revealing the rich goodness of my birth and childhood state. If you get the chance you may enjoy chatting with a Louisiana lawyer about Napoleon Law-very interesting regarding family estates.
How can you beat this kind of content? It's raw, authentic, boots on the ground, journalism.
And it's unbiased.
Agree totally! Want to take my own "road trip" to so many wonderful places Peter has visited. My father and took a trip acorss the midwest in the late eighties whenI was a teen...so many wonderful 'regular people" we met.
@@NicoleSanchez-so7by The most memorable experiences are best when shared. 🙂
bro is literally just renting a car and talking to people lol, you make it sound like he's a war hero, also you dont rule scotty
@@bgrelek6311 He's conducting first-hand interviews with the locals of the area. Boots on the ground type of journalism. It's quite fascinating.
This is the side of America the world never gets to see.... untouched by urbanization & some very humble down to earth individuals!!!.... The Baker, the bus driver, the mechanic at cut out & of course the lovely couple..... just real people... Thank you Peter :)
Definitely not untouched by urbanization and deindustrialization because the population of these places have dwindled because of young folks going to live in the cities. But I get what you're saying
So true. The south gets a bad rap BUT it is a special region of the USA. Warm culture, even for us black folks. And not many places beat the land/nature/greenery. ❤
This is what true journalism without an agenda looks like. Peter just has open, honest discussions with everyday people and documents it for his viewers. Great content.
Touche!
I'm starting to think the mainstream media don't care if anyone is watching. They'll still get their ad deals with the pharma companies and defense contractors. Why would a company want to pay for ads on a channel nobody watches, you might wonder. The ad deal is just a bribe to get positive coverage on the programs. But again, what's the point if nobody watches the programs? Well, people get their information online, and many online sources base their information on 'reputable consensus', which basically means 'what the mainstream media says is true'. Chomsky laid it all out in Manufacturing Consent, and while the model has changed to keep up with technology and Chomsky has become an establishment hack, the system he outlined is still going strong.
Amen 🙌 Peter and Natalia are a breath of fresh air. This is what the world needs.
AGREE !
Yeah, I've noticed that independent creators who don't have a checklist of topics or narratives to push, who just give their perspective and have free-form conversations with people wind up getting lots of views and attention. They also seem to get attacked a lot with lawsuits, DMCA claims, etc.
Man, I hope that guy’s bread and ginger cakes get a big boost from this video. Absolutely love that!
They are both amazing! I was born nearby and would eat them often. When I moved away, my family would still ship me those ginger cakes. Lol
I’m ordering some!! Gonna spread the joy in Georgia
As an European visiting the states I would certainly search for these kind of traditional family bakeries or other food stores, to get something decent. I hope they are not too rare
I’m on carb free diet but I will buy this guys French bread 🥖 by the dozen
@@Blackadder75are you visiting now or planning a visit? The small businesses are not rare, you just have to know what you are looking for. Also the old restaurant's, what we would call a "greasy spoon", or run down looking, ramshackle places, sometimes even the term "restaurant" is a stretch, but they have the best food! Ask the locals.
In the town I grew up, there was this place that looked like they were struggling, but they had real authentic Mexican food, way up in the north. You just never know. ❤ I hope you have a wonderful trip when you do visit!
Believe it or not, this is the America that I love. Off the beaten track and real salt of the earth people.
As a kid growing up in Jamaica, we thought that America’s streets were literally paved with gold, there was no poverty, no dirt, no crime, etc. In other words it was presented to us as Utopia. But when I moved here decades ago and realized it was just like everywhere else, I wasn’t disappointed. It made me love this country even more. Wish I was able to travel everywhere throughout this beautiful land.
This area has really declined over the last 20 years. As businesses and industries disappear poverty increases and so does crime. It's sad to see how fast these towns fade away. I grew up in New Iberia. When I was a kid the old people still spoke cajun French. The buildings were kept up. Most of the businesses and industries were still around. Poverty was still a thing but not like today. People are really struggling. But there are still really good people around and even if they don't have much they'll still share, try to help, say hello or invite you in.
@@Peppersfirst…👍🏾
The showing of the old sugar plantation was wicked cool and was the highlight of this episode for me .
52 years married... and they're still in love. What a great way to end the video. Thanks for another look into a part of America I've never seen. Amazing people.
He said just 52 yrs!
The gentleman who owns the bakery has an amazing accent. I could listen to him all day. 😊
Yeah go to hell with him, he will definitely be there
Some of those Cajun accents are so soothing
I haven’t the faintest idea what they’re saying but I could sit n listen to it for an hr
@@YeshuaKingMessiah Makes you realise what a great job Michael Jeter did playing Del in The Green Mile.
We are from South Louisiana and have never been there but we are going to be taking a road trip to get us some bread and ginger cakes 😋 Thanks for finding this place and sharing your videos Peter!!
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100th like.
Hey Siri, set a reminder to check Peter Santenello’s video titled, “solo road trip through the forgotten south”. Check comments for, “The gentleman who owns the bakery” and see how many likes it’s at 1 month from now.
Hey Siri, edit comment. Make guess 373 likes.
I am addicted to these journeys It restores my faith in the normal people who are hard-working and kind. Lots of good souls in this great nation. Hopefully we can keep it. Thanks Peter
Unless you suffer delirium tremens between postings, you're not addicted, rather you're captivated or fascinated.
@@SanchoPanza-m8m👍
Hi Peter! I just discovered you and your channel yesterday, and I'm hooked. Thank you for showing the unique and beautiful people that make up these United States of America. With our country being so divided right now, you have helped restore my faith in humanity. You capture what makes families, cultures, communities, and our country strong. The coming together of people. Thank you for going off the beaten path to find the little corners of the world where tradition and values still mean something. Stay safe and know that you have my sincere appreciation for every person you meet, place you go, and for sharing it all! Oh, to be in your passenger seat, what a treat that would be. Happy trails, Peter.
Best series yet. My baby has me up at 3am in England and of course as usual I watch your vids as they’re so fascinating ❤ thank you x
Writing this from Russia.
Our media for decades has been trying to concrete the stereotypes about how bad the opposite people are.
But in fact you see that regular people from outside the big cities are all the same: hard-workers, definitely seeing their own struggles, but keep being optimistic and so open to the strangers. And in the end of the day this is the people who carrying the whole country on their backs - and, as usually, don’t get enough recognition for that.
Thanks for a trip, man. There’s been a lot of channels, but the atmosphere in your videos is so calm & pleasant! God bless 🙏🏼
100% ON POINT 👍🏻
As an emigrant to USA from Russian and German grandparents, I completely agree. God Bless you. Nobody does the reality better than Peter❤
i like seeing videos from russia too, america and russia have more in common than differences. god bless
Agreed. But they elect a state government designed to keep them poor and their infrastructure near falling apart. They get the services they deserve. Thank God for the North. Stay ignorant down there, folks.😅
IMO most people want the same things in life regardless of where you live .
Peter deserves to have 10 million, 20 million followers. His channel is Top 5 of any genre on social media. Long form videos like this give him time to tell the stories and showcase and preserve these wonderful Americans and their stories, towns and cities. I’ve seen Titus, the Amish family, the Orthodox Jewish community, the West Virginia video and many more. I’ll eventually get to them all. This is important work you’re doing, Peter!
Peter, this is my first ever comment on RUclips. I would like to truly appreciate the depth and authenticity of your videos. Every time I see one of your videos about rural America, it fills me with nostalgia and emotions for a place I have never even been to. About communities and towns lost to urbanization. I am not even American, but I would happily take out a year of my life to follow your across the country on your travels. It motivates me to do the same with my country, India - which like the US, is often portrayed to foreigners as urban monoculture and stereotypes. There is so much authenticity outside the cities and it is sadly dying. God bless you for documenting it for us and the future generations to see and feel.
FYI. I typically buy products from the small businesses you visit. Just ordered 3 loafs of bread! (& a Le Jeune t-shirt) 👍🏼
That’s fantastic!
If only more Americans would keep driving past the Walmarts, to get to the Mom & Pop owned small businesses.
Me too, just placed an order from Jejune’s for bread and that brown spice cake. Can’t wait till it comes!
What an admirable thing that is you do. Good on you
That's awesome 😊
Where can I order the bread from? Do they have a website?
As a Scotsman this is the real America I’ve always been fascinated about and wanted to visit. Having met so many Americans in their homeland on my travels they are warm, friendly and accepting, nothing like the media portrays. Thank you Peter, if only I had the time to visit all these wonderful places. 🙏 Take care friend.
Scotland is equally fantastic. Thoroughly enjoyed my visit there!
So true. Americans outside the cities tend to be some of the warmest and genuine people you can meet.
Western MARYLANDER here ! I love the seafood from Louisiana! It is a lot like MARYLAND seafood! Spicy in both states! We love Old Bay Spice! Steamed Blue crabs, oysters , Rock fish here in MD! Shrimp too! 😊😊😊
@@MaritimeSunset, I live in Brooklyn NY...it's a big city, but we are equally as hospitable and interesting.
@@juliegoldman411 Overwhelmingly not the case, sorry. I am non American so I can speak for only my own experience but when it comes to true, genuine hospitality I find Americans from the South and smaller towns to be much more polite and welcoming and genuine. Americans from the cities in general are awful and they bring their toxic politics everywhere making their psychological conditioning apparent. Sure maybe there are a few nice shiny diamonds in the gutter but they are rare, I'd hardly call it equal. Small town America is where you find the soul of the nation. New York is where I want to go if I want to be pushed off the subway platform to my death. Never coming there!
I'm from Europe and i enjoy your videos. It's showing me the USA i know nothing about, the USA i know about from the movies and shows sucks compared to what you are filming. You are showing the real America.
They only show us what they want us to see ! 😉 That goes for ALL countries nowadays!
anytime you would like to visit, come to Charlotte and I will take you for a tour. I need some of this myself. 100 miles to the mountains west, 200 miles to low country SC, 100 miles to GA mountains, 100 miles to TN mountains. Revolutionary war sites scattered all around here within 20 miles. graves of British soldiers, etc. I do a loop every few years to humble and ground myself. it is the truest truest therapy!
I love how peter just makes friends wherever he goes.
Thank you, Ricky LeJeune and family, for keeping your bakery's legacy alive, right down to the hog lard. Ricky, it was so special for us to have a peek at those historic properties, thank you for trusting Peter with this! ❤
Is the Marine base in North Carolina named after that family? Camp Lejeune?
Ricky is awesome and a great ambassador for our area!!
@@raloufen4292 Hello! Marine here. This was an interesting question so I did a little research. John A. Lejeune was born in Point Coupee, LA (2 hours from the bakery). 1 in every 3000 people in France have the last name Lejeune (today) making it one of the most common last names. Based on this little information and nothing else, I'd guess that General Lejeune was not associated with the Lejeunes of Jeanerette, LA. But, this is just my hypothesis.
Oh six generations of a slavery business and still kicking, the Lord will have a field day on the Frenchmen and all of ESAU!
That last couple inviting you and your wife to stay with them brought tears to my eyes. This is so inspiring what you're doing Peter. All of your series should be on television in prime time so people can see the true world we live in. May God bless and keep you and keep you safe. You're a true treasure. An ol' lady from Texas.
That elderly couple is exactly how I imagine the best things of Americans put together
Spot on Dorei
Keep it off the TV where the big media companies will ruin it. Right here on youtube is where this stuff belongs
Just a tip, the couple who invited you it to stay , they are Cannibals, this is the twilight zone
This is the kinda documentary I love.. no agenda just honest journalism allowing us to shape our own opinions. Refreshing.
kind of video that can unite our country
@@billmorehouse315nah most of you guys still believe what the media says about California and New York. .
Don't let the media contort your mind into thinking people in this world don't want to say hello, to talk, to share a smile and their stories, and say 'have a nice day'. Ask questions, reach out to someone, and don't be afraid. There is bad in this world, but a majority of it is beautiful and full of equally wonderful people. This video is just one example of that. Thank you, Peter.
Well said !
Hollywood is the man.
I run a bakery in San Francisco, and I get up at 2am every day; even on my days off.
Support local businesses, folks!
We appreciate it!
Oh yeah, and also support independent musicians! 🐰🙏❤️🎸🎶✌️
I'm French. Bakeries are everything for us ! We know how hard it is ! Keep up the good work and God bless you!
You are a super hero if you are a baker and a musician!! 💪💪
Amen
Well said. Stop buying Starbucks coffee!
The beautiful lady who is the bus driver is amazing. I'm a teacher and ...I hope she reads this...what you do and HOW you do it matters!!! Respecting others. Love your series...just beautiful. Thank you !
I agree, I am a bus driver in another parish in Louisiana. I love the way she speaks of her students and her job!
You misspelled black. She sounds pretty woke to me, excessively concerned about possibly embarrassing a misbehaving child. If walking on eggshells like that is a part of the job description, no wonder they can't find enough bus drivers.
She is very pretty and beautiful inside and out
@@SanchoPanza-m8mBy woke do you mean she is too compassionate??? Retired Spevial education teacher here 37 years Special Education ! If that is what you mean ,I am very happy that I am WOKE! 😊😊😊😊Maryland YANKEE/ Appalachian mountain area!
Thank you so much. I'm happy to have seen your comment and you are very much appreciated as well ❤
I moved from NY to this area 28 years ago. I lived in 3 northern states and here. This is by far my favorite place! I love Cajun country. The food is amazing. The people are beyond friendly. It’s a whole new world down here. I will never leave.
There no other like it ❤
@qtcarmen7d896 It's the deep south, the grain bins, occasional Antebellum homes mixed with old shotgun cabins and homes. It's like a time warp
I love how you support the small businesses along the way and showcase the local residents!!! ❤❤
How very nice of this man to take the time and show this traveler features of their area. I’ve never been in the South and I have learned quite a bit about this beautiful area. This 18th century plantation is Smithsonian quality for all to enjoy but it proudly stands where it should be. Thank you for the education.
That house, Sugarfarm, built in the 1700s is absolutely beautiful !!!
It looks a lot like Monmouth in Natchez. I married my first wife at Monmouth.
Absolutely breathtaking! What a special treat to be able to see that!! 👍👏👏👏
@@keithwisdom1663what i thought
@@keithwisdom1663straight out the movie Django lol
@@keithwisdom1663That's EXACTLY what that is .A plantation house for a sugarcane farm. Imagine how many enslaved people worked on it.
I am from Africa and I like watching this channel simply because it shows the difference side of America that we don’t watch out here.
Not the arrogant so called woke, materialistic, war mongering, greedy cooperative people. But just simple human beings who go through the same struggles as anybody else all over the world.
It's just my opinion, but I've been to 41 states and in my experience, the people highlighted in Peter's videos represent 99.98% of the American population. I hope you can come visit someday, we'd love to have you.
Yea man, our media gives us a bad rap. We are generally good people. Like most people all over the world.
@@mattywandersyep I agree. I live right outside a mid sized city in NC. 100k pop. Still people are pretty much like this everywhere still in the city too. Just stay away from the major metro cities and we are all like this.
preach!
The arrogance comes from the usual suspects: elected officials, the " educational" establishment, the unelected buerocracy, and legacy media. Most of whom live in a bubble.
That sugar plantation house was incredible. Very fortunate that Rickey took us for a tour. Thank you.
Imagine living all of your life in San Fransisco or New York thinking that places like these should be treated with suspicion and avoidance. It amazes me how your videos can truly show the world the truth about rural America and in other cases deep urban America.
Talk to anyone from NYC and theyll act like its the greatest city ever and nothing else compares or worth living in.
Let's just hope they keep avoiding.
I was shocked when i visited nyc and saw they throw all their trash on the street for pickup. It's disgusting. Buy some cans or something 😂 @@GM6.7
Suspicion and avoidance? What?😂 I'm from Natchitoches, LA. There's a lot of crime in New Orleans. Outside of New Orleans, every single town and all its people are just like the guy who sold him the potatoes. If you needed a place to stay we'd put you up. 😊
Or worse that their opinion, votes and culture doesn't matter.
Southern hospitality is always the first thing I notice about the people, they literally go out of the way to make strangers feel comfortable, that plantation home was spectacular and a pure Gemstone of American history, great episode ✅
@davebryant8050 maybe you're just sensitive. 🤷♂️
Southern Hospitality and Midwest nice are two different things tho in my experience.
Amen! We treat folks like We expect to be treated.
It was built by slaves. Maybe you are insensitive. @@libertybutcherblocks
@@davebryant8050 i agree with you on this. either people act ignorant to the history or just out right deflect.
the key of your content is the kindness in your interactions, i'm amazed with your videos, you open up the world behind each person, cheers from Buenos Aires!
I want to thank you for these videos. At 71 years old, and a lifelong Cajun from the Eunice LA area, it is so refreshing to see someone come into our community and show the world the true heart and soul of this area, and its people. The reason I find it so refreshing (and is alluded to in the videos) is that for so many years the 'world' looked down on the Cajuns and the culture, because we spoke with strange accents, lived simple and unhurried lives, and most of us put God first and then family. Because of this (especially the accent) the 'world' viewed us as uneducated and unintelligent. Odd, right, since we spoke at least two languages when they usually only spoke one? My father, who became an educator and school principal, had a Master's Degree and his "30 hours plus" certification from LSU. He was one of those folks who literally had the culture "beat out of him" through the school system, yet he came back to that same system and worked with CODOFIL (Council for the Development of French in Louisiana) to help bring the culture back into the area. Once again thank you so very much for your videos. Not only of our area but all the many places you travel. I love learning about other cultures and you do an amazing job of exploring, explaining, and entertaining.
You are the only guy that promote the real hidden side of USA nowadays. I learned so many things that I can't effort to explore myself from your channel. Thanks you Pete!
At 2:50, you saw pure hearts communicating that melts your heart! This is what humanity is supposed to be, simplicity and invincibility. Thx for buying a sack of potatoes; means a lot to him! 👍🏾
Peter, as a native Louisianian, thank you so much for this wonderful channel. I love the respect you show to all the people you meet. Keep up the excellent work you are doing.
Bus Driver - Sweet lady in the pink shirt. Thank you very much for the job that you do keeping our children safe to and from school.
That bus driver seems like the sweetest person!
Yeah she's a really sweet black woman.
Yep. Like when she said I lay down the law 😅😅😅. Reminds me of when I was a substitute teacher, you must have patience in abundance .
@@SanchoPanza-m8m She's black?
Dear Peter, not sure if you'll see this, but I just wanted to mention that I am a final year graduate student from India living in the Netherlands now, and I'm moving to the US (Illinois) starting next year for at least 3 years - and I'm using your videos to learn about the country rather than mainstream media. Your videos are awe inspiring and beautiful and I hope to travel across the country and discover it my own way, much like you do, during my stay there. :-)
What part of Illinois? For school or work? Best wishes!
Urbana-Champaign, for studies :-) @@cosettelaplante699
Piece of advice: stay away from liberals. They are the most hypocritical, violent, confrontational lot with internalized racism. And Illinois has a lot of them. If you see flamboyant people with colored hair, piercings on their faces, heavily made-up faces, do not engage with them or even smile at them.
Louisiana DOES have the nicest, most friendliest people. They may not have much, but are truly grateful for their lives and feel blessed for their families & communities. They touched my soul during my brief visit as I felt their love and compassion.
I'm from Louisiana and we feel like we have it all. stay bless
The deep South
That couple at the end, so much fun together. Such good company!
💯👍🙏
The world needs more people like her. I bet she has helped more kids then she knows
Peter's videos/journalism/content deserves to be a part of the National Archives. It really is that good, and important.
Agree 💯
Agreed. I tell anyone who will listen that Peter is (though he would resist the label) one of the most important documentarians of contemporary America.
I really hope that bakery you visited is revitalized with business after your video, Peter. Great people, you did a good thing.
That bakery is already wildly popular! They have their baked goods in many stores!
You KNOW it will they will need people to help if they get online help !
I need some bread
@@MarvelousWestyjust because something is in stores. Doesn’t mean they don’t need a boost.
Same with people that have many things or bigger homes. What you see is the outside.
Not the inner workings of the business and banking ect ect.
Many businesses have products out there. But when changes happen a your cards aren’t played right. It can all easily disappear.
He could be completely making bank. Or to past records just afloat.
I work for myself and have had to increase my prices along with the increase or product prices.
An have a lot more people backing out of jobs due to inflation.
I’m still going pretty decently and doing ok. But definitely not as good as it was a few years back. It’ll come back around. But you can’t judge things just the way things seem
You can order online ❤
Thanks for bringing Le Jeune's Bakery to light in this video. They truly do have the best French bread and other deliciousness hands down.
We have the best tasting foods in the world.
I've lived in the same town in the UK for all of my 60 years and our church foundations date back to sometime before 1170. It's truly ancient and many of the graves are dated in the 1700s, yet I'm fascinated by the history of the American deep south. I think it's because those folks seem to have a real respect and connection to their ancestors and love sharing their stories. It makes history come alive.
And they don't have their nose down to the cell phone!
Agreed 👍
Those bakery guys that real southern hospitality.don’t get any better than that.
Peter that Highway you drove on (Highway 90) was the main route east & west until the interstate was built. I grew up on Highway 90 at the Louisiana/ Mississippi border just outside of New Orleans. That Highway goes from east coast to west coast. When the French and Spanish first came here it was already a trail. Look at old Spanish maps. Side note one of my great grandmother's was Chittimacha . Thank you for doing these videos, Your calm respectful demeanor is unmatched on RUclips 🙏
I grew up on that highway, too, only just east of Biloxi. We had lived south of Houma and had relatives in NO so we drove 90 until they built I10.😊
I remember being called “Bloody 90” back in the 70s
hey... then we might be related! My MawMaw was Chitimacha..
Omg... that's such an acadian accent.... from a french canadian... very wholesome people
As a native of Louisiana, born/raised/still here, I can attest that everyone you’ve highlighted in your series about Louisiana is exactly who we are as a community. No matter of cajun or not. You’re going to receive what you put in. If you show love and respect to us, you’ll get it right back 40 fold. It’s just who we are.
You are SO right!
Love the South and its rich cultural history, people, and best food ever!
Me to us presidents come from anywhere in USA especially Harrison
I appreciate your kind compliment! I grew up in Mississippi and have an accent that doesn't go away.😂 I don't live in the south anymore, but people can judge based on accents. People in the south have manners, are friendly, will give you the shirt off their back and boy can they cook!❤
Yup, love America small town and its people. Also love America outdoor & landscape..
@@paulalane8638 if I had a genuine southern accent I would play it up and mess with ignorant people that perceive me as dumb.
@ocirontariocryptidinvestig8010 great idea! I like the way you think. Thanks!
Wow the bakery is so cool! 6 generations, oven from 1940, been around since 1880! great history.
Getting huge Braithewaite manor red dead 2 vibes with that mansion
I've never wanted a Ginger Cake,more than today!!
When Peter said it was dense I busted out laughing. First time I ever bought a cake from them it felt like a brick.
1 small cake can feed 2-3 people
@@MarvelousWesty first time I got one was from Jamaican. He said he almost the whole pack. Those things are heavy thick and good
@@sinclairreed5367 they have them at Jamaican restaurants
My thoughts exactly, especially with those trees. Time to play some rdr2.
Peter if everybody was like that school bus driver what a wonderful world it would be. She’s teaching these kids respect for others. Scolding them but not shaming them. Thank God for her!
I’m glad the young native man recited his tribes pledge. It was a treat hearing their language.
Its so inspiring that any of the native's culture still remains after they were dominated and oppressed by the usa for so long
He wasn't Native
@@dt6822and who are you to determine he is not ..
@@lmfd7373 Someone with critical faculties.
@@lmfd7373 He's native to the Pontic Steppe of Eurasia.
Peter, I know I have said it before but I think it needs to be said again. Your work is incredibly important. If we believe what is portrayed by the media we would believe that we are so divided by by race, gender, and geographical location, that we couldn’t possibly ever find common ground. What your work continues to show is that this wrong on every level. No matter where you have gone, you find the same salt of the earth Americans, who are all striving to leave a better place for their children. Doesn’t matter if our cultural practices differ, we are all Americans, and large melting pot of good hearted people. Keep up the fantastic work of showing real America, and crushing the fake stereotypes that have been promoted by a rich class to keep us divided.
Now u in my part of the world...i buy sweet potatos feom that same man a few times a month. And when he works on holidays I pay him for all the potatoes without taking the potatoes. Hes a hardworking man..
How kind ! 🥔 💚
You cook them oven? Marshmallows or brown sugar ?
@@2needey1 yes ma'am. They good in seafood boils also..
Hurricane Audrey-wasn’t that in the 1950’s? It was one of La’s deadliest b4 Katrina, so guess stuck in his mind? It is New Orleans-I believe the 9th ward could have still been recovering from Aundrey until Katrina almost flooded them off the map…
@@buds8423 wrong side of the state.. new Orleans wasn't affected by hurricane Audrey like that
That bus driver was great, how nice she has the patience to deal with the kids. Sounds like she will make a difference in someone's life by the way she treats them.
I traveled around out country for about a year. Solo. I took my time & let people show me around. So much to see & people want to share. Take the time to listen. That's why I've subscribed. Keep on doing what you're doing.
I love seeing couples like the one at the end, it brings joy to my heart to see marriages like this
sitting together side by side....
That’s how a lot of the old couples are around here. The guys tease their wives with the same old stories and they have a laugh.
Until they are lgbt then your kind would be hateful
That bakery dude made a great business decision whether he knew what he was doing at the time or not. Got 2.1 million people to see his bakery and set up a website to order bread. He’d have none of that if he wasn’t open and friendly towards Peter.
We ordered some to be sure!
So, so true.
That couple at the end is BRILLIANT!!!
When I feel unsettled… Peter delivers hope!!!
This is the good part of these electronic devices, many of us are relatively new (10yrs) to the internet. It can be evil but on the other hand it can be almost therapeutic. Peter is one in a million literally.
Lmao the USA is so pathetic you need videos to feel hope😂?
This is one of the best channels on RUclips.
Peter! Sending love from the Chitimacha nation my friend. Best of luck to you on your journey to explore and understand the world we live in. Glad to give what insight i could on our culture. Safe travels and keep being curious!
Thank you! You were great and really gave us good insight. That was awesome :)
You gave a balanced candid view of your community, as a simple viewer I really appreciated your insight! I think you excelently represented your community!
We just purchased a old farmhouse just outside a small Mississippi town stuck in time best decision we ever made our entire lives have changed for the better
I’m a Cajun from Sorrento, Louisiana. Thank you for the respectful, honest way you’ve shown us to the public
Thank you Peter for showing the real America that we in the UK never get to see, bombarded as we are by celebrity rubbish and hollywood interpretation of the American Dream. By far one of the most interesting and cultirally relevant channels on this entire platform. My Saturdays are always enriched by your content.
To the bus driver lady- Good on you ma'am for holding the kids accountable, with love. God bless you.
Peter you deserve a lot more respect for your work. This is service to humanity and timeless content for generations to come. Keep doing the great work. .Love from India ,🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
I have met many loud obnoxious Americans that think the world revolves around them. And I have met just as many who are like the wonderful couple from Cutoff. This is a great series and fascinating viewing. A vast and diverse country with so many interesting places cultures and stories. Thanks Peter from across the pond!
I’m 36 and I’ve lived in Southeast Louisiana my whole life. I knew we had some Native American tribes, but I never knew we had a reservation! I’m so happy these people are keeping their culture alive and are growing!
That guy talking in his tribe’s language was cool !
There are reservations including the Choctaw and the Tunica tribes.
I'm from Poland and when I was growing up I had 2 very different ideas about America. On the one had I was exposed to what the media fed me - the pop-culture, the movies, what I've seen in the news. On the other had I had a very "romantic" idea of smaller-town America, mainly from books - like something Stephen King might describe - small communities where everyone knows everyone.
What one is exposed to today about the US is mainly politics, issues affecting the society at large, bizarre turns the pop-culture took, drugs everywhere, homeless in big cities. But Peret's videos show that "romantic" side of America still exists, even if it is a bit decrepit at times.n
I grew up in Alaska and moved to SE Louisiana is 1990. My job brought me through almost every small town throughout Louisiana and literally every small town in SE Louisiana. At that time there were still a lot of people who depended on fishing for a living throughout towns like Cutoff or Chauvin, Golden Meadow, Dulac etc etc Towns like Golden Meadow literally have a bayou going through the middle of them and boats in back yards home after home. However as time went on in the 90s and then later, bringing new regulations and tougher conditions to make a dollar the younger generations were having to rely more on working in plants or shipyards, than commercial fishing like their father or grandfathers did. This tended to cause them to leave these bayous towns and move closer to work in Baton Rouge or New Orleans. So this is a part of history that has faded and is still fading even more. Very cool to see it captured on such an intimate level. Dulac was an interesting town back then. Very small but the population were unlike Chauvin just a few miles away. Dulac had Indians there I believe. I was told about a tribe whose island washed away many years ago and they ended up in Dulac. Never really knew much about it but did notice Dulac seemed like a different people entirely. I'm sure now thirty years later things have changed. Thanks for the great channel.
Peter, have you noticed yet...everyone you meet, they can feel how good of a person you are and how truly interested you are in what people have to say ! You are sharing important experiences, that all Americans and the world needs to watch !
I live in a home built in 1890 that has survived every Florida hurricane since. The N/S doors, high ceilings and hard pine floors...quality unlike anything built these days. We try to keep it "period" with decor and lighting. What a joy!
Prayers for the bakery; Six generations! That is amazing. I truly hope they are able to stay open during these economical times. The community would be blessed to keep that long standing business around.
You do an excellent job on these travels. I am 76 years of age and can no longer travel. You have given me once again the knowledge of places and people. The history and culture of the people is extremely interesting. Thank you again for the fine work.
That southern Louisiana accent sounds so beautiful, a real gem among accents.
Agreed! It’s beautiful and lyrical
A real heavy Cajun accent is very difficult to understand.
We are Louisiana made Louisiana Proud!!! To Quote the late Frank Davis
I miss Frank Davis. He was such a big part of our culture, and our kids are really missing out. My mother went to the same high school as him in New Orleans, and she said he was the most popular kid in the school because he was so much fun to be around.
I live in Louisiana. On your worst days, you can still find a stranger to talk with like a friend. This is a wonderful series of videos.