There are so many wonderful things about New Orleans, it’s hard not to brag. Luckily, people in New Orleans aren’t much into putting on airs. As it turns out, that’s something that we’re pretty proud of. Here are some of the other things we like to ruffle our feathers about.

1) Having the best gumbo.
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When you live in New Orleans, this is a huge point of pride, along with all of your cooking.
2) And how well your mom cooks gumbo...
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The only thing that you may brag about more than your own gumbo, is your mom’s.
3) The neighborhood you grew up in.
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If you’re from this city, then bragging about where you grew up comes naturally.
4) Being from New Orleans.
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Let’s face it: being from here is cool. You don’t really have to brag, you just have to say it.
5) The history of your family.
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The longer you can trace your bloodline back to New Orleanian roots, the more bragging rights you have.

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6) Having the best flag for Jazz Fest.
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This is how you represent when you’re in the huge crowd.
7) Where you went to high school.
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This is something that we take pride in from the beginning…and never really stop.
8) How cool your porch is.
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You will quickly become one of the most popular people in your friend group.
9) Going to all the parades during Mardi Gras.
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If anyone you know has achieved this, then you know they have really done something special.
10) How good you look in your outfit.
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No matter what the occasion, people from New Orleans show up gorgeous.
11) Knowing how to jam.
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If you’ve got some musical talent, you have definitely come to the right place.

What are you proud of being from New Orleans? What do you like to brag about? Let us know in the comments below! We love to hear your ideas and feedback.

 

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