Put Those Pants On
Bay St. Louis Mayor's Shorts Wearing Out Residents

by Keith Burton - GCN  6/30/08

Since hurricane Katrina Bay St. Louis Mayor Eddie Farve has has worn burmuda shorts as a reminder to the world of the devastation his city received from the hurricane. But Farve's shorts are wearing thin on many of the city's residents. (Photo below left: Mayor Eddie Farve and his bermuda's)

They feel that it is time for his honor to "Put Those Pants On," and quit subjecting the world to his bony knees. To that end, a website has been created on My Space to encourage other residents to get Farve into some decent clothes.

The website is at: http://www.myspace.com/putthepantson

According to the MySpace website's author:

"I say, "Put on your pants, and act like an elected official." I feel it's a bit naive to think that by wearing short knickers people will remember how badly Bay St. Louis needs help. I say, invest in a suit, perhaps with a vest, and go out and speak intelligently. Stop the pity pot and make a move toward progress."

Farve has traveled often to speak about his city. In every venue, his shorts are part of the message, he actually testified in Washington D.C. while wearing them.