If you’ve grown up in New Orleans, or even if you have been here for a long time, there’s no doubt that you have seen some difficult things. New Orleans is one of the most dynamic and interesting places in the country—but not without its share of hardships. Here are some of the reasons why people from New Orleans are so tough.

1) No one knows how to celebrate longer or harder than us.
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We’ve got a unique ability to cherish all that is beautiful and fun in the world. Even when there are haters around.
2) We know what to do when disaster strikes.
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The Cajun Navy, who did heroic work helping Louisianians evacuate from the floods in Baton Rouge, are just one example of how quickly and beautifully people from New Orleans will spring to action when it’s needed.
3) We’ve had some of the most corrupt and dangerous politicians ever…and we survived!
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Having a difficult government is something we’ve all been through before.
4) We’re used to preserving our history and our culture.
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Even though the last decade or so has posed challenges that are truly like no other, people born and raised in New Orleans still work hard to keep all that makes New Orleans vibrant and beautiful maintained.

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5) When you grow up eating things like pig ears and oysters on the half shell, it’s hard to faze us.
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We’re pros at making anything delicious.
6) Have you ever driven on our roads?
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With so many potholes and mislabeled streets, you have to be tough to get where you are going.
7) We know what it’s like to go through the most destructive natural disasters that have ever struck the United States.
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Surviving hurricanes is in our lifeblood. We just know how to do it.
8) We don’t have the best infrastructure…but we know how to make it work.
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Neither the internet nor the electric grid are tip-top shape.

What do you think makes people from New Orleans tough? Do you feel that living in New Orleans has made you more tough? Let us know in the comments below. We love to hear your feedback and ideas.

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