If you grow up in Louisiana, you learn to speak in a certain way that can be quite different than it is for people who live in other places. That means you might have some trouble understanding one another—but we know we can figure it out soon enough. Here’s a guide for anyone who might be having some trouble understanding:

1. I’d like some pop, please.
Flickr.com / Oleg Sklyanchuk
Huh? You mean a coke? What kind? I don't get it when they call it pop.
2. This chayote squash casserole is delicious!
Flickr.com / Leslie Seaton
You mean mirliton?
3. Can you make it a little less spicy?
Flickr.com / Shreveport Bossier
I mean sure, I can, but why?
4. It’s game time! Woo-hoo!
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You mean---WHO DAT?
5. I’m gonna go down this outlet for a while, see you later!
Flickr.com / J E Theriot
What? I think you mean bayou.
6. Hey! Yous guys!
Flickr.com / Cristina Bejarano
What are you? I’m not a guy…Oh, you meant y'all. (I mean truly, this word should be put in the dictionary.)

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7. Excuse me ma’am, it’s going to be last call now.
Flickr.com / Lily Monster
I still don’t understand this concept.
8. I guess it’s time to go home.
Flickr.com / Mats Tornberg
I think you mean to say…laissez les bon temps roulez!
9. Can I have a hoagie?
Flickr.com / Thomas Hawk
So apparently, this is what some people call a po-boy.
10. I would like my grinder with lettuce, tomato, pickle, and mayonnaise, thanks.
Flickr.com / Wally Gobetz
Why don’t you just say dressed, it’s a lot easier.
11. Your godfather is a really special man.
Flickr.com / Aurimas
He’s my parraine!
12. There is no to-go cup.
Flickr.com / Anthony Easton
Huh? This is the law that makes sense to me!

What other words and phrases do you find incomprehensible living in Louisiana? Let us know what it’s like for you! And, if you want even more laughs, check out this video of people trying to pronounce Louisiana place names. When know you’ll love it!

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