Whether you’ve lived here all of your life or just a few years, you’ve probably picked up on a few things Louisiana does that not necessarily other states do. Louisiana is unique in so many ways (food, culture, people, the list could go on forever), that we put together a short list of some things Louisianians know to be true. You might find yourself saying “yep, I’ve done that.” more than once with this list. 🙂
- You tend to give directions in terms of time rather than distance
Steve Snodgrass/Flickr “Go up the road about five minutes and then turn left” instead of “go up the road a mile or so…”
- You’ve described a color as “K&B Purple”.
Wikimedia And they knew exactly what color you meant.
- You’ve started your day wearing a sweater only to end in a tank top.
Daniel R. Blume/Flickr All the seasons in one day!
- You’ve given up hope on your hair during high humidity days.
Shena Tschofen/Flickr There’s no winning this evil game.
- Who Dat is a call and response that’ll cheer anyone up.
Ipung_zan/Flickr Who dat dayin’ they gonna beat dem Saints?
- LSU fans are fierce.
Getmahesh/Flickr We bleed purple and gold.
- Anything ending in “eaux” is music to your ears.
Beau/Flickr Cajun names are the best.
- You probably grew up on the water.
Will Gurley/Flickr And loved every minute of it.
- Which means you’re familiar with all the critters.
Shawn Hawquail/Flickr Gators, snakes, nutria.. Just another day in the bayou!
- You never get used to the cockroaches.
Jo/Flickr Calling it a “palmetto bug” doesn’t make it any cuter.
- You remember when you learned that we are the only state to use parishes instead of counties.
Wikimedia And have to remember to say “counties” when talking about another state
- And you also remember when you realized Mardi Gras wasn’t a national holiday.
Gregory/Flickr And you felt sad for everyone else.
- Love Bug season is the worst.
Wikimedia It’s like they’re a magnet for your car. And they’re surprisingly difficult to clean off your bumper!
- We have some of the prettiest views ever.
J.C.Winkler/Flickr Louisiana, proud to call it home!
Steve Snodgrass/Flickr
“Go up the road about five minutes and then turn left” instead of “go up the road a mile or so…”
Wikimedia
And they knew exactly what color you meant.
Daniel R. Blume/Flickr
All the seasons in one day!
Shena Tschofen/Flickr
There’s no winning this evil game.
Ipung_zan/Flickr
Who dat dayin’ they gonna beat dem Saints?
Getmahesh/Flickr
We bleed purple and gold.
Beau/Flickr
Cajun names are the best.
Will Gurley/Flickr
And loved every minute of it.
Shawn Hawquail/Flickr
Gators, snakes, nutria.. Just another day in the bayou!
Jo/Flickr
Calling it a “palmetto bug” doesn’t make it any cuter.
And have to remember to say “counties” when talking about another state
Gregory/Flickr
And you felt sad for everyone else.
It’s like they’re a magnet for your car. And they’re surprisingly difficult to clean off your bumper!
J.C.Winkler/Flickr
Louisiana, proud to call it home!
What are some other things Louisianians know to be true? Add yours to the comments below!
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