Louisiana is a special place to many. If you grew up here, then you’ve certainly picked up some interesting habits along the way that many consider unique to Louisiana. There’s a lot to be proud of if you grew up in ‘da bayou, and here are some signs that you grew up here.

1. You measure distance by time or bodies of water.
Andi Jetaime/Flickr
If you’re giving directions, you may say something like, "go up the road about 10 minutes." Instead of telling them to go up the road 5 miles. You've probably also given directions using words like "across the bayou" or "down the river".
2. You know the best places to stand on the parade routes during Mardi Gras
K-Man/Flickr
And you stake out that spot in advance.
3. You’ve kept in touch with that one friend who lives on the parade route.
Information of New Orleans/Flickr
Because having a home base (with a bathroom) is totally worth that friendship.
4. You get excited for snow.
Infrogmation of New Orleans/Flickr
It doesn’t happen often, but even if it’s just a slight dusting, you get as excited as a kid on Christmas Day
5. Saturdays are reserved for football.
Coffeespiral/Flickr
6. Every soda is a coke
Micke Jakobsson/Flickr
"Want a coke?"
"Sure."
"What kind?"
"Sprite"

Related Stories

Everyone In Louisiana Should Check Out These 8 Tourist Attractions, According To Locals

Everyone In Louisiana Should Check Out These 8 Tourist Attractions, According To Locals

 With Its Own Pizza Window, This Incredible Restaurant In Louisiana Is Perfect For Families

With Its Own Pizza Window, This Incredible Restaurant In Louisiana Is Perfect For Families

 Escape To The Countryside When You Stay At This Rural Airbnb In Louisiana

Escape To The Countryside When You Stay At This Rural Airbnb In Louisiana
7. Recipes are passed down in your family.
jc.winkler/Flickr
And no one makes a better jambalaya/red beans and rice/gumbo than you do.
8. You know what this picture smells like.
Barron Fujimoto/Flickr
...and now you want some.
9. You’ve known at least one person with the last name Boudreaux or Thibodeaux.
Beau/Flickr
10. You know what these are used for.
Christian M. Brady/Flickr
11. You can pronounce Bossier, Natchitoches, Opelousas, Pontchartrain, Ouachita, among many others.
Fred Baker/Flickr
Just rolls right off your tongue.
12. Flip flops are totally acceptable footwear year-round.
Joe Strupek/Flickr
13. You know what Mondays are reserved for.
Hungry Dudes/Flickr
Red beans & Rice Mondays are way better than Taco Tuesdays.

How many did you relate to? Got any to add? Let us know in the comments below!

OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Related Articles