From funny sayings to unique cuisine, Louisiana is a special place. If you grew up in Louisiana, or even just spent a few years here, chances are you’ll recognize some of these “Louisiana-isms”.

1. Spelling words with "eaux" is normal to you.
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Geaux Tigers!
2. When you ask for a coke, you’ll be asked what kind.
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Coke, sprite, diet coke… They’re all referred to as coke down here.
3. You "make groceries."
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Or if you haven't gone yet, then you're "fixin' to make groceries."
4. You know you’re hurricane evacuation route by heart.
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Including all the backroads to avoid traffic.

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5. This sign doesn’t phase you.
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Just means you keep an eye out....
6. Instead of winter, spring, summer and fall, you have Mardi Gras, Crawfish, Snoball, and Football season.
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Which one is your favorite?
7. Tabasco, Tony’s, and Zatarain’s are are always on deck in your house.
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And you have a very strong preference to Cajun seasoning.
8. You can pronounce: Opelousas, Natchitoches, Atchafalaya, and Tchoupitoulas with ease.
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Bonus points if you can spell them too.

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