If You Grew Up In New Orleans, You've Definitely Done These 9 Things

Growing up going to parades, learning how to eat crawfish, hanging out in the kitchen learning your family’s secret recipes… there’s something special about growing up in New Orleans that you just won’t experience anywhere else. If you grew up in New Orleans, you’ve definitely done these nine things.

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Usually right after you learn someone’s name.

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How’s ya mama and ‘dem?

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And you know exactly what color that is.

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Bonus points if you had a favorite animal to ride.

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I mean, when you’re inside Cinderella’s coach, it’s hard not to.

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We all know they’re the most coveted throw of them all. And since we missed out on this year’s cups, everyone’s stash is pretty weak right now.

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And rubbed the steering wheel, and maybe held your breath hoping a tire light doesn’t come on.

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Only in New Orleans would you put your most prized possession on the top of a ladder, stand behind it, and try to catch things flying at you.

And we wouldn’t have it any other way. If you’re from NOLA and recognize everything on this list, then you probably are familiar with the “can’t get it out of your head” jingle from the Rosenberg’s store. Check it out below from YouTube user Meglise (the jingle is in the first 10 seconds) :

And if THAT doesn’t say “classic NOLA,” we don’t know what will! If you know some other things you’d add to this list, shout them out in the comments!