Why is Texas culture so much lamer than Louisiana culture?

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Nick Ã¢?Â

Lousiana culture does seem much more diverse. There are many cajuns still living in a subsistence economy based on hunting, fishing, and gardening. The cajun and creole cuisine is rarely found elsewhere, at least not in high quality. The above-ground cemeteries adds a touch of mystique along with the voodoo history. Louisiana's dark past as a slave-port and holding place for incoming slaves is a curious look at a gut-wrenching period of U.S. history. People from Lousiana seem to have learned a way to cook any part of any animal and make it a delicacy. Whether it's soft-shell crabs, or sucking the head out of a crawdad, or turtle soup, they don't miss much. The French, Carribean, and African influence on dialect and cuisine can't be missed. The greatest Creole restaurants in the world are in New Orleans, IMHO. Commander's Palace, Brennans, Arnauds, K-Paul's, Antoine's, just to name a few of my favorites. And Jackson Square with it's Cafe du Monde's beignets and chickory coffee are an interesting experience.

Texas was largely populated by Czechs, Poles, and Germans. They seemed to assimilate into a homogenized Texan culture much more completely. The main cultural interest in Texas now seems Hispanic. Tex-Mex food and BBQ seems to be the bulk of the Texan cuisine. The best steaks are still in Kansas City. I love visiting Texas to be sure. They are a proud and patriotic people. But their cutural heritage is not so rich and diverse as it is in Louisiana. Texas is wealthier, more modern, with more malls, high-rises, extravagant modern hotels, etc. While New Orleans has more boutique hotels with very attentive staff that take great pride in using your name at every encounter. Louisiana, on the other hand, even before Katrina, was a city largely forgotten when it comes to building standards, and remaining eyesores of buildings that plainly need serious structural improvements for safety and many half-demolished buidings.

Each state has its plusses and minuses, but Lousiana culture remains richer and more diverse in my opinion.

devildog75

Don't be mad because all of our women have all of their teeth, and for your information the reason texas is becoming lame to you is because all you crazy coon @zzes keep coming over claiming that you need help from TEXANS, and now ya'll have invaided our space, I say get the hell out and go back to your crappy place and make your state look bad again.

I guess because we are more worried about helping others than those from Louisiana. We could just go on welfare, get high and wait for handouts. Oh by the way, America is a free country you don't have to ever be in Texas for any reason.

Silent J

Cause you need to expand your mind... Your probably used to a way of living already, with this change your downing just about everything cause it's not like it used to be. Just be open minded and give things a chance. Texas isn't bad at all...

txhypnotist

Only a coon-a.s.s. would say that!

If you don't like Texas, we ask you get out, before the shooting starts.

Only an uneducated person would say Louisiana has any culture. It was all washed away. I never met so many crime driven people until Katrina struck La. I am amazed that most of the Texans helped so many ungrateful people from La.

I only met 2 people who moved to Houston area from New Orleans who were worth a dam, all the rest belonged in the back of Houston Police cars, and most were.

Are you mad because your stupid gov. check did not come on time or you did not get a free hand out.

luhist02

explain please. what in particular has bothered you?

HeyLady

It's the food.

mattinhoustontx

Do you mean the culture of corruption that has plagued La politics since the beginning? Do you mean the culture of criminals that came to Texas after Katrina? You must be referring to the culture of the bayou dwellers who can hardly speak English and who eat giant swamp rats. Is that the 'culture' you were asking about? LOL!

Tao Barbie

It wasn't until all the Katrina refugees came here.
Texans actually work to pay for their food and housing.

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Restless Heart

If you don't like it, go back to Louisiana! Are you a Katrina transplant?

*~Hooker~*

Im from Texas living in Louisiana (for the time being) and I feel like I moved into the 40's. These people think its acceptable to beat their wives. Whats up with that? I mean come on people!! Texas is a big state and has a lot more to offer than Louisiana.