Louisiana is unique, that’s for sure. The food, the music, and the people all are a part of what makes Louisiana so special. If you grew up here, chances are you have memories that are unique to those that grew up here. How many do you remember?
- Getting put in one of these:
Infrogmation/Flickr Try explaining these things to anyone outside of Louisiana — you’ll sound crazy.
- Crawfish Races
Linda MacPhee-Cobb/Flickr Before the boil, you and your friends probably snuck a few of the live ones to have crawfish races with.
- Holding your first gator
Dave R./Trip Advisor Not as slimy as you think it would be!
- Mardi Gras parades with your family
Aaron Fellmeth Photography/Flickr And getting pelted with beads when someone you knew was on a passing float.
- Getting a snoball after school
Kerry T./Yelp And you probably remember your order. Mine was chocolate with condensed milk.
- The first fish you caught
Ned Haight/Flickr Everyone remembers their first fish. Mine was a croaker, and it terrified me when it made that noise.
- Spending time on ‘da bayou
Louisiana River Adventures/Facebook Being out on the boat, tubing on a river or kayaking down the bayou… Growing up in Louisiana means you’re probably a bit of a river rat.
- Cheering for your team on the weekends
Erik Larson/Flickr Whether it was a high school team, college team or pro team, football season is a big deal around here.
- Someone bringing a king cake to school
Infrogmation/Flickr And hoping you got the baby.
Can you think of any to add to the list? Add them in the comments!
Infrogmation/Flickr
Try explaining these things to anyone outside of Louisiana — you’ll sound crazy.
Linda MacPhee-Cobb/Flickr
Before the boil, you and your friends probably snuck a few of the live ones to have crawfish races with.
Dave R./Trip Advisor
Not as slimy as you think it would be!
Aaron Fellmeth Photography/Flickr
And getting pelted with beads when someone you knew was on a passing float.
Kerry T./Yelp
And you probably remember your order. Mine was chocolate with condensed milk.
Ned Haight/Flickr
Everyone remembers their first fish. Mine was a croaker, and it terrified me when it made that noise.
Louisiana River Adventures/Facebook
Being out on the boat, tubing on a river or kayaking down the bayou… Growing up in Louisiana means you’re probably a bit of a river rat.
Erik Larson/Flickr
Whether it was a high school team, college team or pro team, football season is a big deal around here.
And hoping you got the baby.
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