There’s nothing like New Orleans. No other city can compare to our unique culture, food, or overall atmosphere. There’s something special about being a true New Orleanian, and living in such a unique city can come with some unique quirks that you probably don’t bat an eyelash at, but they’re certainly specific to New Orleans. Here are 10 things only true New Orleanians will admit to.

1. When you’re traveling, you forget that bars in other cities close at 2 a.m.
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Or earlier. What?
2. When leaving said bar, you’ve tried to take your drink with you.
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Only to be stopped by security. Awkward...
3. You have a stash of plastic beads in your closet
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You keep them around just in case you’ll ever ride in another parade, or maybe even start that nifty DIY project you’ve been meaning to get to.
4. You also have several jazzed up shoes.
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On display, because someone worked incredibly hard to make that shoe and now it’s a focal piece in your living room.
5. Using the phrase, "where y’at?"
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…instead of "where are you?"

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6. You’ve danced in the street because the music just was too good not too.
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New Orleans is filled with so many talented musicians, you never know when an impromptu dance party will start.
7. You’ve spent all day making one meal.
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Sometimes it feels like making a roux takes an eternity.
8. You own more than one costume and/or wig.
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Because you never know when you’ll need a costume for the next party.
9. Asking where you went to school.
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And referring to high school.
10. Not having it any other way.
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There's no other city like it and you wouldn't want to live anywhere else.

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