Louisiana has some of the best people in the country–and we know it. That’s why most people who are born and raised here stick around—they can’t stand being around any other type of person! Here’s 10 reasons why:

1) In Louisiana, the point of life isn’t to be the most famous or the most powerful. The point is to enjoy it.
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Laissez-les bon temps roulez!
2) And when bad stuff happens, you band together--but still remember the good times.
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There’s never a reason to cancel Mardi Gras.
3) Eating a meal is never something you just do on the side.
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In fact, you plan out your day according to your meals.
4) And there is always plenty of food for a guest.
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In some places, they might offer you a drink when you come over. In Louisiana, you’ll be offered an entire meal.
5) People from Louisiana are always there to help you out.
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From moving to offering you a job at their uncle’s bar, connections are everything in Louisiana because people are eager to take care of anyone they consider part of their community.
6) Native Louisiana people know how to make lemonade.
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When life gives you lemons—make a hurricane.
7) People from Louisiana are fearless.
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Nearly everyone in this state has been through a lot at one point or another. It makes it a lot easier to just do whatever you want to do. And yes, that is a man swimming with alligators in Louisiana.
8) People from Louisiana are at home in the water.
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From fishing to boating to hunting to skiing, there’s always a good reason to be out on the open water appreciating nature.
9) If your party is getting boring, call someone from Louisiana.
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We might not get down as hard as this woman…but it will be something like that.
10) And if you need someone to talk to, call someone from Louisiana.
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People from Louisiana are always there for each other with an open ear and a kind word!

And yes that really was a man swimming with alligators! Do you agree with this list? What would you add? Let us know in the comments below!

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