Top 10 Facts People from New Orleans Want You to Know

Top 10 Facts People from New Orleans Want You to Know

When you’re heading to this great American city, remember to "Laissez les bons temps rouler!" or "Let the good times roll!". From their accent, to their local delicacies, to their unique sense of direction, these are some facts you should know before travelling to the Big Easy. WatchMojo counts down the Top 10 Facts People from New Orleans Want You to Know.

#10. The New Orleans Accent Is NOT What You've Heard in the Movies
#9. You Really Need to Try the Local Delicacies
#8. They Don't Give Directions Using North, South, East or West
#7. Even Locals Are Afraid of Driving into a Canal or Bayou
#6. Their Funeral & Burial Traditions Are...Unique
#5. You Can Probably Skip Bourbon Street
#4. New Orleans Is IN the South Geographically, But it Is NOT "the South"
#3, #2 & #1???

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[disneylandguy]

Two things I would add as a resident:
1. It is a STREETCAR, not a tram or a trolley
2. If you are wearing beads when there is not a parade going on, you are probably a tourist.

[mysterygroup]

As someone from New Orleans, i was so ready to be mad at this, but when they put Frenchmen over Bourbon i was sold
At the very least, the list is accurate.

[WithloveTrinize]

I’ve always said “there’s a big difference in being from Louisiana and being for New Orleans” this is all true!!!! Just made me miss my home...

[bhebert]

I live in New Orleans. Born in charity hospital still live here today and I’m surprised how much you guys got right. Great job!! One tip to tourists. NOONE SAYS NAWLINS🤬🤬🤬

[jamargrant]

I’m from New Orleans and y’all hit this right on the nail

[michaelmuller]

THANK GOD she said “Po-boy” instead of “poor-boy”!

[NuclearGrizzly]

How about nobody from New Orleans has ever referred to the city as The Big Easy.

[Mcfirefly]

My former neighbor from Chalmette wanted me to know that those girls who lift their shirts at Mardi Gras, are not local girls from New Orleans. She slso said locals have nothing to do with Bourbon St.

[deanarupe]

New Orleans has great food but your colon doesn't forgive you easily if you over due it.

[stephaniehenderson]

Don't you ever in life sa New Orleans accent sound like Brooklyn
but we love New York

[Riddickisawesome]

So you tell us how unique their accent is, then you cut to a guy talking in a regular American accent. Brilliant

[carmaninthehat]

Looking forward to the Crescent City Blues and Barbeque Festival this year. 3 years ago we went to the French Quarter Festival and had a great time. The people of New Orleans are wonderful, friendly and charming. Can’t wait to go back. Love you NOLA

[Tahia]

I’m French and I have always dreamed to go to New Orleans/Louisiana, can’t wait for that !

[antoinechairs]

I’m surprised they didn’t say nun about our bounce music

[itskirstiswani]

I want to travel to New Orleans. My dad been there and he says its amazing also I am a huge fan of The Originals which is based in New Orleans.

[melmacianmage]

That guy in #10 sounds nothing like someone from Nola...

[realreactions]

THIS was actually VERY accurate. I'm surprised y'all hit the correct facts. Also it's called s "secondline" not jazz funeral.

[orleanslouisian]

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Btw thanks watch mojo for showing love to my city 😆

[wardamnagle]

Pro tip from a local: those friendly guys in the french quarter are con artist. GASP. They can smell a tourist from 80 feet away. When they ask where you got your shoes, the answer is always "New Orleans." You're welcome.

[lawrencetaylorsr]

Born, raised and still living in New Orleans and I watched this video just to tell y'all wrong y'all were about this top ten, BUT y'all got it right! GOOD JOB!