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15 Signs You Have Become A Louisianian

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15 Signs You Have Become A Louisianian

1. You Wear A Sweatshirt When The Temperature Falls Below 80 Degrees.

You are also scared to face the weather when you return home during Thanksgiving and Winter Break. Nothing can prepare you for a real winter.

2. You Know All The Words To Callin’ Baton Rouge By Garth Brooks.

You proudly belt out the words while in Tiger Stadium and driving alone in the car.

3. Your Saturday's Are For LSU Football.

And you spend more time preparing for game day than class.

4. You Now Understand Why People Are So Crazy About LSU Football.

It is a part of the culture and practically a religion.

5. You Know What A Parish Is And Even Use The Term Instead Of County.

When you first moved down here, you definitely gave people weird looks when they discussed parishes, but now you even use the term.

6. The Humidity No Longer Affects Your Hair Like It Used To When You Moved Down To The Bayou.

You save money now that you are not using so much hairspray.

7. You Know To Pronounce “Geaux” Correctly.

Do not lie; you know you definitely pronounced it wrong the first time you attempted to read the word.

8. Jambalaya Is One Of Your Favorite Foods.

And you know there is a difference between Pastalaya and Jambalaya.

9. Cane’s Is Staple In Your Diet.

There is nothing like a late night Cane’s run with your best friends after a long day.

10. Spontaneous Trips To New Orleans Are One Of Your Favorite Weekend Activities.

You have make sure to hit up the French Quarter and Café Du Monde every time you visit.

11. You Carry An Umbrella Or Rain Jacket With You At All Times.

The one time you got caught in the rain with neither scarred you so much you always have one or the other now.

12. You Know What A Real Beignet Tastes Like.

There’s no going back now.

13. You Know How To Correctly Pronounce Lafayette And New Orleans.

You slightly judge others when you hear them pronounce it wrong.

15. You Cannot Wait To Experience Your First Mardi Gras.

You are not sure what to expect, but you are very excited.

16. You Are Proud To Call Louisiana Your Home.

Louisiana is such a unique place and absolutely has your heart now.

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