Living in Louisiana means you’ll come across a few cultural speed bumps that you may not experience anywhere else. Some of these things are very near and dear to every Louisianan, and we will defend them fiercely. Here are some of the most controversial hills that all Louisianians are willing to die on.
- Everything is a “Coke”
Cristina Miranda Lafeurie/Flickr In other regions of the country, it’s pop or soda… but down here, everything is a Coke.
“Can I have a Coke?”
“Sure, what kind?”
“Sprite.”
- We measure distance in time rather than miles
Gary Brownell/Flickr And there’s a good chance there will be some kind of unique mile marker in the form of an old shed, a bizarre tree, or some other unusual landmark to be on the lookout for.
“Go down the road about 15 minutes and take the second left after the mailbox shaped like a bass.”
- Speaking of directions, it’s not uncommon for Louisianians to use water as a navigational tool
Arthur T. LaBar/Flickr This is especially true in the Greater New Orleans area.
“Heading towards the lake”
“Go towards the river”
- Crawfish season is the best season
Bart Everson/Flickr It obviously trumps hurricane season, and sno-ball season is a close second, but what really pushed crawfish season to the top spot is that it overlaps with king cake season.
- Since we’re talking about king cakes, everyone has both a favorite king cake dealer and also a king cake knife.
Tigrilla Gardenia/Flickr Everyone has a king cake knife that sits in the box until said king cake is eaten. At this point, it will be washed and then wait for a new king cake to arrive on the counter.
- Po’boys are better than subs, grinders, or hoagies
Paul Lowry/Flickr Dressed, of course. With a stack of napkins.
- The first cold snap means it’s gumbo weather
j.c. Winkler/Flickr And kitchens all across the Pelican State are starting their roux. The biggest divide here (other than seafood or chicken and sausage) is are you putting potato salad in yours? Or are you team rice?
- Football is life
Michel Marini/Google This is true no matter if it’s high school, college, or the pros. Who dat! (Also, beat ‘bama.)
- The marching band is just as important as the team playing
Coffeespiral/Flickr And the drum majors take their roles very seriously.
- Tony’s goes on everything
Tendenci Software/Flickr Sprinkle it on your eggs in the morning, your Bloody Mary at lunch, and on your gumbo at night. This spice blend just makes everything better.
What are some other quirky bits about living in Louisiana that just make sense? Are you team potato salad in gumbo? For more state pride, check out these fun facts about Louisiana you can use to impress your friends.
Cristina Miranda Lafeurie/Flickr
In other regions of the country, it’s pop or soda… but down here, everything is a Coke.
“Can I have a Coke?”
“Sure, what kind?”
“Sprite.”
Gary Brownell/Flickr
And there’s a good chance there will be some kind of unique mile marker in the form of an old shed, a bizarre tree, or some other unusual landmark to be on the lookout for.
“Go down the road about 15 minutes and take the second left after the mailbox shaped like a bass.”
Arthur T. LaBar/Flickr
This is especially true in the Greater New Orleans area.
“Heading towards the lake”
“Go towards the river”
Bart Everson/Flickr
It obviously trumps hurricane season, and sno-ball season is a close second, but what really pushed crawfish season to the top spot is that it overlaps with king cake season.
Tigrilla Gardenia/Flickr
Everyone has a king cake knife that sits in the box until said king cake is eaten. At this point, it will be washed and then wait for a new king cake to arrive on the counter.
Paul Lowry/Flickr
Dressed, of course. With a stack of napkins.
j.c. Winkler/Flickr
And kitchens all across the Pelican State are starting their roux. The biggest divide here (other than seafood or chicken and sausage) is are you putting potato salad in yours? Or are you team rice?
Michel Marini/Google
This is true no matter if it’s high school, college, or the pros. Who dat! (Also, beat ‘bama.)
Coffeespiral/Flickr
And the drum majors take their roles very seriously.
Tendenci Software/Flickr
Sprinkle it on your eggs in the morning, your Bloody Mary at lunch, and on your gumbo at night. This spice blend just makes everything better.
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