There was a splendid little get together at the White House last night, and boy does it sound like it was a great time. Members of Congress stopped by the South Lawn for a little New Orleans themed Bar-be-Q, complete with famous NOLA Chef Paul Prudhomme and music by also famous New Orleans jazz band Kermit Ruffins and the Barbeque Swingers. Everyone was having a wonderful time, I am told, until the President decided to have a little chuckle:

South Lawn
June 19, 2007
8:10 P.M. EDT

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all for coming. Laura and I welcome you to the South Lawn. This is an opportunity to thank the members of Congress and their families for serving the United States.

First, I want to recognize the Speaker. […]

I want to thank our Chef, Paul Prudhomme, from New Orleans, Louisiana — one of the great chefs in America. Thanks for coming, Paul. (Applause.) I thank Tony Snow and his bunch of, well, mediocre musicians — (laughter) — no, great musicians. Beats Workin, thanks for coming. (Applause.) Kermit, come up here. Kermit, we’re proud to have you.

MR. RUFFINS: Well, thanks for having us.

THE PRESIDENT: Kermit Ruffins and the Barbeque Swingers, right out of New Orleans, Louisiana. (Applause.)

MR. RUFFINS: Thank you. Thanks for having us. We’re glad to be here.

THE PRESIDENT: Proud you’re here. Thanks for coming. You all enjoy yourself. Make sure you pick up all the trash after it’s over. […]

END 8:12 P.M. EDT

Yup. Just like New Orleans. Good Job, POTUS, you certainly nailed THAT Katrina reference.