1. They Know All The Best Spots For A Romantic Stroll
With its historic architecture, rich cultural heritage, and intriguing voodoo lore, New Orleans is the perfect city for lovers on a date. Whether it’s the first or the 50th, your New Orleanian will have just the perfect spot in mind to sneak into and steal a smooch.
2. They Aren’t Afraid Of A Little Role Play
Every true New Orleanian—male or female—keeps their closet equipped with at least one or two stand-by costumes for when in a pinch, including wigs and a cape for good measure. Because, let’s face it, you never know when you might need to break out in costume.
3. Folks In New Orleans Just Can’t Wait To Wrap Their Lovin’ Arms Around You
New Orleanians are world-renowned huggers, big time! They hug complete strangers with reckless abandon so you know when they hug someone they actually know and like, it’s going to be the best one of your life.
4. You’ll Never Be Bored On A Friday Night Again
As they say, laissez les bons temps roulez. Never are more fun times had then in Nola. New Orleanians are a laid-back group—there’s no judgment here and the only requirement is that everyone has a good time.
That mantra definitely spills into the nightlife. You can expect a New Orleanian to take you out and show you a rollicking good time.
5. And After A Night On The Town, They Have The Cure For What Ails You
Every wicked hangover needs an equally wicked cure, and your New Orleanian will know the right prescription for what ails you. For most, this will be the pho at Pho Tau Bay in Gretna. Your New Orleanian will even know how to get there.
6. True Love Is A Partner Who Will Peel Your Crawfish For You
Wanna know how to tell if you’ve got a keeper? When they take the time to peel that perfectly plump, juicy crawfish—you know, the biggest one in the pile—and plop it in your mouth. That is selfless love and devotion, plain and simple.
7. They Might Even Be Famous
New Orleans hasn’t earned the moniker “Hollywood South” for nothing. A whole slew of A-Listers come here to film movies and end up falling in love with the city…and maybe even you, if you’re in the right place at the right time.
Among the single notables who live or have spent considerable time here: Tim Robbins, Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, Jason Segal, and Lenny Kravitz, to name just a few.
8. You’ll Geaux Everywhere Together
It’s true, your combined love and support for the New Orleans Saints will only strengthen the bond between you.
9. They Know How To Keep The Magic Alive
It may just be a superstitious ritual they perform before a Saints or Pelicans game, like wearing the same pair of underwear or not using their left hand. Or they may go as far as participating in a voodoo ritual to ward off hurricanes. Whatever it is, every New Orleanian has a little bit of voodoo in them, and don’t let them tell you otherwise.
10. A New Orleanian Will Always Have Your Back
Chalk it up to their dogged determinism and fierce pride, but a New Orleanian will have your back, come hell or high water, and the water can get pretty high down here. But would you want anything less by your side? Nah, us either.
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