Posted in Louisiana August 16, 2015 by

11 Thoughts Everyone In Louisiana Had Growing Up

Anyone who grew up in Louisiana knows there are some special things about being a Louisiana native. Here are some highlights from a Louisiana childhood.

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1) When the Saints lost on Sunday…
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I can’t be happy today. Drew Brees threw 2 interceptions last night.
2) Every parade you went to…
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Throw me something mister! Pllleeeaaaassseee.
3) When your mom takes you out for a treat….
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I’d like a rainbow snowball please ☺.
4) When your favorite song came on the radio…
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Let’s dance!
5) When your parents had better costumes than you…
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That’s not fair!
6) When your mom wakes you up on Sunday for church…
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Can’t we just go tomorrow?
7) When you went out to eat in other states…
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They call this a shrimp sandwich? Mom I want a po-boy!
8) When you found out not everyone had Mardi Gras off from school…
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Don’t they know it’s Mardi Gras?
9) When your teacher asked you about a blizzard…
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You knew the answer---a blizzard is something you buy from Dairy Queen.
10) When you went outside to play and didn’t come back till dark….
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My legs are soooo itchy!
11) When you found out that most people think Santa Claus has reindeer...
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I could have sworn it was alligators!

Do you remember having these thoughts? Do you have more you’d like to share? Please let us know in the comments below!