Living in New Orleans is certainly a unique experience. From the accents to the cuisine, you won’t find another city quite like it. While living here has its perks, there are some things, let’s call them guilty pleasures, that locals don’t always like to admit. Here are some of our favorites.

1. Bourbon Street
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Sure, it’s filled with tourists, but everyone’s had at least one—or more— memorable nights in the quarter.
2. Lucky Dogs
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It’s everyone’s favorite midnight (or 2am) snack.
3. Listening to tourists try to pronounce our street names
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Even the seemingly easy ones will throw you a curve ball.

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4. Asking where you went to school
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And possibly judging you based on whatever rivalry you shared.
5. The Saints
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Stay on the bandwagon guys, they need us!
6. Coming home
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Traveling is great, but coming home is even better. Nothing will renew your love for the Crescent City faster than spending time somewhere else.

Can you think of anything else New Orleanians love but would never admit? Add yours to the comments!

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