Ten Things That Instantly Tell You A Person Isn’t From Acadiana
Not that it matters since we welcome everyone anyway, but here are 10 surefire ways you can tell someone's not from Acadiana.
We're laid back and welcoming here in South Louisiana, but the pride we take in our culture can make us sensitive to those who clearly aren't from here. Whether they're from another country or just another part of the USA (like anywhere north of I - 10), there are giveaways that someone isn't from Acadiana. Here are 10 of the most glaring.
- Brad Kemp
Brad Kemp 1They Say 'La Fye Ette'
This will immediately label you as from somewhere else.
- Crawfish 1 Greg Larnerd
Crawfish 1 Greg Larnerd 2They say 'crayfish'
They're tasty, not crazy.
- Bruce Mikels, Townsquare Media
Bruce Mikels, Townsquare Media 3They Say 'Boo Dan'
It's a good thing boudin tastes the same no matter how you say it.
- Fried Fish Photo by John Falcon
Fried Fish Photo by John Falcon 4They think all Cajun food is 'hot'
'Cajun' is not a pepper or a spice, it's a way of life!
- Chris Graythen/Getty Images
Chris Graythen/Getty Images 5They think Mardi Gras is celebrated all year
Epiphany to Fat Tuesday isn't a full year...
- Justin Sullivan/Getty Image
Justin Sullivan/Getty Image 6They think Mardi Gras is celebrated all over Louisiana like it is in New Orleans
It is possible to have a family - friendly Mardi Gras...
- Tim Graham/Getty Images
Tim Graham/Getty Images 7They think the swamp is only 10 minutes away from anywhere in Louisiana
Thanks for nothing, Swamp People.
- Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Kevin Winter/Getty Images 8They think Waterboy is a documentary about life in South Louisiana
Waterboy has some funny moments, but we may never shake the Bobby Boucher curse...
- Townsquare Media, Staff Photo
Townsquare Media, Staff Photo 10They say 'you guys' or 'you all' instead of 'y'all'
- photo by Debbie Ray
photo by Debbie Ray 11They think gumbo has tomatoes in it
They probably think kale belongs in gumbo, too.