Nutria are really nasty creatures, like a mutant gerbil crossed with a subway rat. So it was only a matter of time before nutria fur became a fashion trend. But did you know it's the most "guilt-free" of all fur?

"I love the masculinity of it. It's sort of the bad-ass fur," said one fashionisto. "Tougher than mink," cooed another. The new 'it' fur is nutria, the 20-lb. river rat that headlines the "World's Biggest Rat" sideshow at Coney Island.

One of the biggest problems in Jefferson Parish is drinking and driving. So one would think the main responsibility of the police department would be to stop those DUIs. Not if there are rats in the canal that need shootin'!