11 Irrational Obsessions Only Louisianians Can Fully Appreciate
Louisiana is a delightfully unique state, there’s no doubt about it. No others can compare to our cuisine, our traditions, and our culture, and that’s what makes Louisiana so wonderful! Here are 11 irrational obsessions that only Louisianians can fully appreciate.

They call us "The Bayou State" for a reason! Each one is gorgeous, and so uniquely Louisiana.

Our support for high school and college football runs deep. Sometimes there’s a better turnout for a high school game than pro games!
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After meeting someone, this is typically one of the first questions you’ll ask of other Louisianians.
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The summers in Louisiana can be brutal, and one of the best ways to cool off is to float down a river with some of your friends.

We wait all year for crawfish season, and during this time of year our weekend quickly fills up with crawfish boil after crawfish boil.

A close second to crawfish season is king cake season.

I don’t know if any other state identifies with a shape more than Louisianians identify with the fleur de lis. Admit it, you have at least one in your home.

Ya gotta have some music at your fais do-do!
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To be honest, it’s a time saver. Everyone knows what it means, and I think every other state should adopt this ordering method.

Second nature to us, but it definitely gets out-of-towners to cock an eyebrow. Just geaux with the flow!

Everyone’s stocked up for the year since Mardi Gras just passed!
What are some other Louisiana-specific obsessions? Let us know in the comments below!
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