Louisiana is unique, sure, but so are its residents. Maybe you’ve grown up here, or maybe you’ve just spent many years living in this great state, but if you’re lucky enough to call yourself a Louisianian, you’d probably never catch yourself doing these nine things.

1. Say "you guys" instead of "y’all"
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Y’all > you guys
2. Buy frozen seafood
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We have access to some of the best, freshest seafood in the country. Why buy frozen?
3. Root for Alabama
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There’s really never a good reason.
4. Mistreat their cast iron skillet
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It’s the most important thing in your kitchen. Treat it well.

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5. Make a po’boy without using Leidenheimer bread
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Can you even call it a po’boy?
6. Not eating crawfish
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Crawfish boils with friends and family are the absolute best!
7. Miss Mardi Gras
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Sure, the traffic can get a bit annoying, but you have to go to at least one parade during Mardi Gras season.
8. Pronounce it "New Orleenz"
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It’s "New Orlinz"
9. Ignore one of these signs
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They’re not a joke.

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