My name is Jerry J. Bobb, and I am the Creator, Owner, and Operator of Super Taters located in Scott, Louisiana. Since 2014, I've been handcrafting the most delicious, award-winning, original recipe stuffed baked potatoes, hot sandwiches, wraps, burgers (including new Smash Burgers), quesadillas, salads, and soups—all homemade and handcrafted to order.
Super Taters is my original creation, and I work really hard to be not only great but authentic and original. I've experienced a lot of success, and for a while, it was all work and not much play. These last few years, I've realized that a proper work/life balance is just as important to business longevity, personal happiness, and overall well-being.
Balancing Work and Personal Joy
When you put in as much work as I do, it doesn't always leave as much downtime as I’d like, so I balance my time as best as I can. One thing I do is intentionally carve out moments to do the things that bring me joy—like participating in Mardi Gras festivities!
As a matter of fact, Mardi Gras is one of my favorite times of the year! Whether it's attending one of the many parades, fancy dress-up balls, or riding a float—jamming to the tunes of the float DJ's playlist, tossing trinkets and beads, and seeing people happy—there’s something about the loose, carefree feelings in the air that makes my soul happy as well.
The Meaning Behind Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras season, Carnival Time or Fat Tuesday, has roots in Christianity, and the exact start date varies each year. In its most basic form, Mardi Gras is the period (this year, January 6th, stretching to Fat Tuesday, March 4th) specifically dedicated to revelry and excess before Lent, when people normally become more subdued and rededicate themselves to their religious beliefs on Ash Wednesday, March 5th.
In many areas of the Southeast and Gulf Coast, there are Krewes (groups or membership clubs) that put on parades and exclusive, invite-only fancy dress-up balls in the weeks leading up to a day of exciting Fat Tuesday fun.
Mardi Gras: A Time for Celebration and Connection
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Imagine having a life and career full of nonstop demands (including those from entitled, spoiled clients), constant micromanagement, and public judgment. In my experience, Mardi Gras is one of those rare times when even the most uptight individuals seem to relax a bit, let loose, dance, and celebrate.
Mardi Gras creates a unique, vibrant, and joyful atmosphere where an entire culture seems to come together—even more than Christmas. People tend to be nicer and more open than usual.
Imagine befriending a complete stranger from another city or town while standing along the parade route. Imagine sharing your food, adult beverages, and even essentials like bathrooms, wet wipes, and hand sanitizer with people you've just met and may never see again. The irony? These same individuals might not be as friendly, generous, or welcoming on any other day outside of the purple, gold, and green celebration.
Mardi Gras Across the Gulf Coast
Mardi Gras can be a wild and unique experience, but ultimately, it’s a fun, totally FREE, huge street party for attendees from all over the world!
The best part? Mardi Gras celebrations aren’t just limited to one place. There are vibrant festivities all over the Gulf Coast, stretching from small towns to big cities—from Pensacola, Florida, to Mobile, Alabama (the birthplace of Mardi Gras), to Lafayette, Louisiana (known for its family-friendly atmosphere), and, of course, to New Orleans (affectionately known as “NOLA” or New Orleans, LA).
Each place has its own unique spin on the celebration, so you can cherry-pick how you want to celebrate. Whether you prefer big, small, or family-friendly festivities, you can plan your experience based on your locale, destination, budget, time, and curiosity.
My Mardi Gras Tradition
Me? You can catch me at many of my local small-town (but BIG fun) parades. But on Mardi Gras Day, my personal tradition is riding in The Krewe of Elks Parade in The Big Easy.
Basically, I'm usually all up and through as many Mardi Gras festivities as my budget, time, and energy will allow each Mardi Gras season!
Three cheers for the purple, gold, and green—and the inherent happy vibes of Carnival Time, better known as Mardi Gras, a.k.a. Fat Tuesday!
You can choose to participate (or not), but whatever you do, choose to enjoy it by being safe and vigilant! 💛💜💚
Overcoming Adversity Through Joy
Sometimes overcoming adversity means you consistently make it your mission to carve out time to do the non-work, non-demanding, less restrictive activities that bring your soul joy!
About Jerry J. Bobb & Super Taters
Jerry J. Bobb is an Author, Adventurer, and Founder/Owner/Operator of Super Taters and More in Scott, Louisiana.
Super Taters is a 100% independently owned and operated original concept restaurant, opened in 2014, specializing in original-recipe, made-to-order stuffed baked potatoes, burgers, wraps, salads, soups, quesadillas, and hot sandwiches.
The restaurant is a subsidiary of J-Bobbcatt Enterprises.
Under the J-Bobbcatt umbrella is also The Biz Bobbcatt, a business consulting firm started by Jerry in 2024, specializing in advising new, struggling, and evolving businesses on how to find (or rediscover) their footing in this post-pandemic business landscape.
Contact Information
📞 Phone: 337-889-5993
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🎭💜💛💚 Three cheers for Mardi Gras and the joy it brings!