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20 Reasons You Should Never Visit Lafayette, Louisiana

Seriously, just stay away

Karley Nugent

Aug 23, 2016

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20 Reasons You Should Never Visit Lafayette, Louisiana

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At the age of 17, I found myself making one of the hardest choices a person can make in life: where do I want to go to college? I visited places here and there, and that was how I found myself in Lafayette. It was instantaneous when I found the culture of this place being thrown at me from every angle, and shoved down my throat. And after living here for four years, I felt it was time to send out a warning to all those considering visiting this insane city.

1. We’re quite lacking in culture.

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Because why would we have places to preserve the Cajuns' cultural and historic backgrounds?

2. Everyone here is way too polite.

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We are the ones who say "yes ma'am," and "no sir."

3. Wearing red on Fridays is kind of a big deal here.

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Basically, the worst color in the spectrum.

4. The food isn’t all that great.

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Can you believe the University of Louisiana at Lafayette forces their students to eat 10,000 pounds of this stuff every spring semester?

5. The college there isn’t too special.

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Is it ULL or just UL?

6. Seriously, who would want to visit this campus?

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We use our brand new student union and quad to distract you from the fact that we keep real live alligators in Cyprus Lake.

7. I mean, who’s ever even heard of the “Ragin’ Cajuns”?

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I think they won that NOLA Bowl thing a few times?

8. And who thought it was a good idea to give them their own beer?

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I guess you're considered important if you get your own ale.

9. Mardi Gras is totally not fun at all.

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Plot twist: New Orleans isn't the only city that celebrates Fat Tuesday.

10. If you’re looking for fun, outdoor places, this is not your town.

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I heard this place hosts a famers' and artists' market every weekend. Who wants to go to that?

11. Or interesting historic sites.

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Are things from the 1800's really all that important?

12. We put boudin in our king cake.

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Because regular king cake wasn't good enough for us.

13. Oh, and we have regular boudin, too.

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All the glory of boudin king cake, minus the king cake.

14. Football season isn’t too big of a deal here.

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"There are so many empty seats here at Cajun Field!!!" said no one, ever.

15. Nobody knows how to party.

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There's a reason we're called the "Ragin' Cajuns."

16. No one notable is from here.

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R.J. Mitte, who played Walt Jr. in that show, "Breaking Bad"? Wasn't that a thing?

17. And no one watched “The Office,” right?

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That show that everyone still talks about.

18. Festivals? We're not too known for those.

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Unless you count world-renowned Festival International de Louisiane, and the dozens of others that happen here throughout the year.

19. We’re not that into art here.

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Art walk is kinda a thing...and the statues around town.....and the multiple museums......yeah.

20. Everyone here is just way too happy for his or her own good.

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Fun fact: we were voted the happiest city in America.

So take it from a local. Please save yourself the trip, because it’s totally not worth it to come here. We're all too busy being genuinely happy people and living life to the fullest.

Happy exploring.

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20 Reasons You Should Never Visit Lafayette, Louisiana

Seriously, just stay away

1. We’re quite lacking in culture.

2. Everyone here is way too polite.

3. Wearing red on Fridays is kind of a big deal here.

4. The food isn’t all that great.

5. The college there isn’t too special.

6. Seriously, who would want to visit this campus?

7. I mean, who’s ever even heard of the “Ragin’ Cajuns”?

8. And who thought it was a good idea to give them their own beer?

9. Mardi Gras is totally not fun at all.

11. Or interesting historic sites.

12. We put boudin in our king cake.

15. Nobody knows how to party.

16. No one notable is from here.

17. And no one watched “The Office,” right?

18. Festivals? We're not too known for those.

19. We’re not that into art here.

20. Everyone here is just way too happy for his or her own good.

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Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.

1. You only ask things once.

2. Seriously, you only ask once.

3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until they’re in a good mood.

4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.

5. If you ever got “the eye,” you knew you were screwed.

6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.

7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.

8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.

9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.

10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.

11. "You’re not an adult until you turn 18! You can do whatever you want then!"

12. If plans change while you’re out, you better text or call.

13. Don’t talk back. Ever.

14. When you’re called by your full name, you’re in deep trouble.

15. Don’t make them call your name twice.

16. Sleepovers are not a thing.

17. Despite all of these things, you know your parents love you.

For better or for worse

1. Pets

2. Mornings

3. Mistakes

4. Cooking for yourself

5. Hosting

6. Taking care of yourself

7. Holidays

8. Roommates

9. Keeping focused and getting stuff done

10. Cleaning

11. Social life

No, really. I'm not mad. Just hungry.

1. You’re tired of people asking you if you know what “RBF” stands for every time you zone out.

2. You’re constantly using the excuse, “I’m just tired” when people ask you if you’re mad.

3. Or “I’m just thinking.”

4. In fact, you’re rarely ever actually mad.

5. But when you are, people usually can’t tell.

6. You find other people with RBF’s and have to convince yourself that you don’t look like them.

7. You constantly remind yourself, “At least I’m not a psycho.”

Some of your best ideas come through boredom.

1. If the professor is late by one minute, I'm leaving.

2. Oh crap, that's due TODAY?!

3. Can I nap in here?

4. I wonder what they're serving at the cafeteria.

5. How much does my teacher even get paid?

6. How much will I get paid?

7. This is the longest 50 minutes of my life.

8. Maybe if I call mom, she'll give me money.

9. How much do street performers make anyway?

10. Why am I here? I could be a street performer by now.

11. Oh right, I'm not talented.

because none of us actually do have it all together

1. Making yourself dinner

2. Wearing real clothes to class

3. Steering clear of procrastination

4. Doing your laundry

5. Keeping your notes organized

6. Cleaning your room

7. Going to the gym

8. Actually doing well in school

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