cajun culture

We were surfing through one of our favorite websites BuzzFeed.com today when we came across a list of the 29 Most Austin Things That Ever Happened. That got us to thinking... what were the most Cajun things that ever happened? After some careful deliberation, we think we've got a pretty definitive list.

When you grow up in Acadiana, certain things we say and do become second nature. Almost like breathing, we might let out a random "Mais La" or a "Come see". I know it's hard to imagine, but people don't do these things in other parts of the country.

We're going to walk into a grocery store, say in Arkansas, and ask you where the "White Bread" or the "Guidry's" is. You'll justifiably have no clue what we're saying. To help you out, here's your "Translation Guide To Cajun Grocery Shopping" so you can understand what the heck we're asking for.

Brikki Robin and her father sat down for a hilarious cover of Adele's "Hello."

Hopefully, the odds will stay in their favor, as Louisiana has run away with this award ever since it's been around.

This video is great, and pretty much sums up what Acadina is all about. Do you know the man in this video?

It doesn't matter if you're born and raised here, or if you're a transplant, there are a few unwritten rules everyone abides by when it comes to living in Cajun country.

If you have friends and family outside of the Acadiana area, you might want to pass this along to them so they can sound like a local the next time they visit

Channing Tatum will be playing Gambit, the Cajun X-Man, and is looking for "THE GUY" to teach him the proper Cajun accent.

We just dance in the kitchen till the mornin' light!

Watch as we ask "Charlie Charlie Are You Cajun?" and the pencil started moving.

You probably know what the terms "Dilate" "Labor Pains" and "Protein" mean, but do you know them in the Cajun way?

So, are there any Cajun Commandments you know of that should be on this list? Let us know!

The 250th anniversary of the arrival of the Beasuoleil-led Acadians will be celebrated Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015 in the performance center at the Old US Mint on Esplanade Boulevard in New Orleans.

You'll see plenty of familiar faces in this video I'm sure, and might even see yourself!

Behold, the original "Cajun Name Generator"!

The higher ups at Avery Island's Tabasco plant are listening to what guests want! They will be building a bigger and better Tabasco visitor's center, and now offer an expansion of tours revolving around cajun culture.

The Acadiana flag, in my opinion, is awesome. I've always loved the way it looks. However, I've never really known what the colors and symbols on the flag actually stood for. I decided to do a lil research and find out!

This is exciting because it's part of our culture and history here in south Louisiana. I'm hoping they are able to find something!

America is fascinated with Cajun culture, but have you ever wondered what the rest of the country really thinks about Cajuns? Here's a few real questions people have actually asked on Yahoo Questions.