the fleur-de-lis is ALSO the coat-of-arms of the french Bourbon monarcy. because of course it is!

Congratulations to a city with more hope, grit, determination, heart, [JAMBALAYA] and love than seems possible.  You are the best, and we are proud of you.

"After Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans, it was widely assumed that NFL free agents wouldn't want to sign with the city's NFL team. There was too much baggage, too much drama and too many question marks. [In SuperBowl XLIV,] the Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17."
- Drew Brees makes history en route to Saints SuperBowl win (02/07/10)