Unboxing Louisiana: What It's Like Living In Louisiana

[@NickJohnson]

Here is my entire Unboxing Series: kzbin.info/aero/PLq-_cmf3H6yqgM1vGG305six5T7dqGURF

[@christopherjohnson1212]

Wats the name of the song at the end?

[@brianc9374]

I was stationed at Polk. Every day I woke up, I hated life. I don't remember every having a good day in Louisiana lol. Thank God I got sent to Lewis

[@AmericanFYEChief]

I'm a Northern Louisiana girl who found her husband and soulmate in Pennsylvania! I cook Gumbo all of the time for nostalgia. I made it at work and one man didn't like okra. He said "it would have been good if you didn't put okra in it "...Sir: OKRA is the main ingredient, and yes I put tomatoes in my Gumbo too btw. My mother-in-law didn't like it period, especially the crayfish. I hated Northern Louisiana because it is in fact an extension of Arkansas which is a weird state to live in. Living in AR is what pushed me up North. If I move back to LA, we're moving to Mandeville!

[@AmericanFYEChief]

​@@brianc9374I contemplated self deletion often living in Northern LA. I totally get it.

[@theoryofpersonality1420]

As a citizen of Louisiana this is garbage.

[@smspirate]

I moved from my 35 year residence in San Francisco to Baton Rouge in 2020. I love it here. In fact, I severed my CA ties in December to sink myself into this new home. Feels like this place deserves loving attention that I can provide, and offers far more human benefits than CA has ever thought of. Here, we live in nature. There, they try to conquer, control and especially own it. That's why the stats don't tell the story - if you're measuring money and status, you're in CA. If you're measuring happiness and peace, you're in Louisiana.

[@christopheranderson1162]

I agree with you ..I grew up in sulphur Louisiana right next to lake Charles until I was about 16 years old and moved to northern California where the redwoods and coast line are the most beautiful places in California as far as I'm concerned...but I was raised in the country I'm small towns in Louisiana and I love the culture and food ...miss hunting and fishing there too ..my family was closer there than here ..more religious ...I love both states ..but if you want peace and happiness Louisiana is where it's at ...I'm looking to move to Montana or Wyoming next and see how it is there .... anyhow ..eat some crawfish for me when the season is open and enjoy

[@whoDATDreams]

Your in my hometown 😂

[@Bayoubebe]

Yes, yes and yes!! Welcome home❤

[@ladywithclasscarpenter1143]

@smspirate• Interesting hearing your take! I am from Hammond originally, I have lived in Oakland for over 55yrs ! California is home for me; my Daughter moved there met and married a man from there, she endures living there despite she’s a California Girl. I enjoy visiting my home State always , the Hospitality, Fantastic food that’s the extent of it.

[@darrinsiberia]

In CA. only the mountains and ocean are wilderness but even most of those are private land now... Anything else is terraformed asphalt suburbia, or gigantic corporate farms. Too many f ing ppl.

[@williamcross4379]

Sad how a state rich in history, culture, and natural resources is one of the poorest in the nation.

[@brettowen3249]

Thanks to our awesome local government!

[@elizabethmcnabb972]

Exploitation. Look at DR Congo! Many naturally resourceful lands are controlled by very greedy people, usually outsiders. Louisiana is our home but it was home to natives before and still. They are the true caretakers of the land. Many of the Europeans who emigrated or were exiled here farmed mono crops in the beginning and eventually turned our coastline and inland prairies into a massive oil well to be continuously drilled from. Don't forget nuclear and natural gas, as well as chemical plants galore. You'd think the people here could have learned from the other humans who were here how to take care of an ecosystem that was here before us, but that was never their goal.

[@littv1610]

most corrupt state in the U.S

[@defaultlogos2976]

Thank the beautiful politicians of our state.

[@superscoobsses5633]

Pain brings creativity edit: within the creativity part lol

[@dixiegeorge9665]

I grew up in St Tammeny Parish. When I moved north, nobody could understand a word I said 🤣

[@essential.technology]

probably you got em marbles in the mouth haha

[@buttcheeks985]

Also can't spell Tammany

[@BabySonicGT]

Lol

[@jamesreese7885]

wait you lived where i live now

[@dixiegeorge9665]

@@jamesreese7885 yes sir!!!! I took my husband there in 2000 when he retired. Boy did the area in Slidell change, it took me over an hour to find my house. 1107 Blanchard St. I miss Louisiana.

[@kylievincent1185]

As a lake Charles Cajun, this was the first “review” of the culture and community that actually looked at the living culture and not just the party culture. Thank you.

[@devintaylor8702]

Awesome 😃

[@RoccosVideos]

I used to live in Lake Charles. I went to McNeese and worked at Saint Patrick's Hospital. I miss it sometimes, especially this time of year.

[@shannonduplechain8553]

I am a 51 years old woman . I was born and raised in Louisiana. I live in Acadia Parish which is West of Lafayette Parish. My background is Creole which includes the combination of African and French.

[@SwampSquatch70]

Hi neighbor, I’m from Jeff Davis parish

[@Elestor5]

Hey Evangiline parish here ;)

[@davidblaskie8987]

Creole also includes those with some Spanish ancestry. In fact the word "Creole" is derived from a Spanish word "Criollio" (That is, if I'm spelling that latter word correctly) My maternal forebears lived in Louisiana for nearly two hundred years, relocating to other parts of the country in the 1940s.

[@shannonduplechain8553]

@@davidblaskie8987 , that is correct. There are people with Creole backgrounds with French and Spanish last names. I can trace my family history from the 1800s. My maternal grandparents have families that have owned land since the 1880s. This land is now owned by my mother and her siblings.

[@shannonduplechain8553]

@@SwampSquatch70 , hello neighbor.

[@ColeTrainPhenomenalcrew]

As a Louisiana resident who’s been living down here my whole life this was a great video. Thank you, I live in the southern part of Louisiana.

[@lindaandrews2309]

I agree. I’m from Ruston.

[@NickJohnson]

I love your state

[@josh-sb1hj]

I live in shreveport

[@joshuaandrewvives9676]

Hello from St Tammany parish

[@joshuaandrewvives9676]

@kasDD hello New Orleans this is slidell here

[@nascarsam6161]

In Louisiana, you got the trio of Shreveport, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans which are all repeatedly on “Most Dangerous US Cities lists.”

[@ColeTrainPhenomenalcrew]

I know man smh

[@clockspacefilms3025]

Sadly, I started working in Baton Rouge and I hear all kinds of news that people are dying everyday in the city lmao

[@_Chronically_Dead]

Living in Baton Rouge, I've never been more scared to just go out. People here are ruthless and do not care about anyone else's well being. It sucks here.

[@bredwinnerclub5019]

I dont understand how Shreveport a happy city (Im from New Orleans so I can say its not)

[@wtftony9975]

Live in Shreveport

[@user-sv3tx9gm6u]

Louisiana is a better swamp than DC.

[@nascarsam6161]

Agreed, I rather live in Louisiana than D.C.

[@innotech]

@@nascarsam6161 my Uncle lived up in Fairfax and Chevy Chase and I agree. Its a rat race up there. Amazing asian supermarkets though

[@thekitchenvillain]

As someone watching this video in DC, I agree lmao.

[@butwhytho4858]

🤣🤣🤣

[@cathylandry7297]

Thank you for your comment. I love my Louisiana. Our swamps don’t need cleaning. Our swamps are beautiful and they have good things to eat.

[@tywynn1490]

I'm from New Orleans but living out of state now. I love my home state and missed it so much, especially the food! Yes, we have lots of issues in the state but our culture and food is unmatched. We have the best food in the entire country and one of the best in the world! No state can come close to our Cajun, Creole, and Southern style cooking. For a small state, our way of life, culture, food, and music influence the entire country. Including the Saints! I love my state! Geaux Saints and Geaux LSU!

[@im_saved_by_grace]

Imma BOSTONIAN I beg to diffAH 🙋 Best Food Best education Best medical BEST SPORTS TEAM'S BEST QUARTERBACKS 😂

[@brianapriser3115]

As a Louisiana native I’ve been waiting for this one.

[@nunyabailey]

Same, I’m from Destrehan!

[@charlenevanwinkle2943]

same! Im from Terrytown.

[@ColeTrainPhenomenalcrew]

Same here

[@tropicalstorm24]

Gray...well technically Houma😂

[@quiqui5793]

Lol I love how mappy's mouth was on fire. You will need plenty of water at our Mud Bug Festivals baby!! 😜 🔥🔥🔥🤣🤣🤣 But seriously, as a child, I knew I wouldn't stay in Louisiana. The main highlight is poverty and all that comes with it. Yes, the State is rich, but the citizens are poor. I love my home state but refuse to live there. I visit when I miss family and the food. 😍😘💖 p.s. so glad you didn't put Shreveport down bad. 😅

[@EvaristeWK]

Once you finish unboxing all the states, maybe you could unbox the cities (I'd love to see an unboxing New York City video)

[@Niko-ri4rs]

Go watch his unboxing the state of New York video. It’s pretty much only about the city.

[@albertsancho5909]

He should do Washington DC as well cause it's not a city nor a state.

[@klauskuster8599]

He could unbox Canadian provinces. There are many similarities to the US and would be nice to see the differences too.

[@Ninja_Xanz]

@@Niko-ri4rs yeah I was hoping he would redo NY, TX, FL when he finishes. It looks like he is doing seperate norcal and socal unboxing videos to accompany the California episode. He made NY, TX, FL when the page was still young so they didnt get too detailed. Also when the page picked up he started to get people from states he would showcase to help him out. If he were to redo those states I would help him with NY. I used to photograph and canvass the city. I made it to 400 neighborhoods back in 2009 for a full tour. I could also help him a lot with Long island and some of the Hudson Valley

[@vetbcrazy]

@@albertsancho5909 District of Crime.

[@txgt6523]

Louisiana is a whole different frame of mind

[@jlh505050]

Nick Johnson has gotten the take on Louisiana 100% right. I lived in Louisiana for 50 years (1966-2016, ages 4-54). Most social commenters over-generalize the vast regional/cultural differences or simply get it wrong and/or out of context. This video is a great crash course on the many faces of Louisiana. Hats off to Nick Johnson and his team for putting together an informative and accurate video. 👍👍

[@JBBrickman]

I mean he got North Louisiana pretty wrong. Spouting out crime statistics and stuff really doesn’t tell much of the story. As long as you avoid some of the bad neighborhoods Shreveport and a lot of the nearby cities are really great places to live, quite the sportsman paradise up there!

[@amberhavok870]

As someone born and raised in South Louisiana, Lafayette, and currently living in North Louisiana, just north of Shreveport, pretty spot on on how you get hit by culture shock. Even the food is different. Also thank you for pronouncing Lafayette right.

[@fiercephizz4662]

Right too bad he got Natchitoches wrong but he tried. I like to see people try and name some of the weird towns like Chataignier.

[@the_one9801]

Yes it is.. I’m in Lake Charles but I was born and raised in Shreveport.. culture shock is a word!! It’s hard for me to adjust in South Louisiana.. too slow but the food is ok!! Not home style soul food but it’s not bad at all! I actually love Mardi Gras better here!

[@user-hi2rh5jr1b]

I was also born in Lafayette.but I moved Out of La back in 1981 And moved to Boston ma.

[@michaelburford8889]

As a Louisiana native, I’d say that this was a pretty good video. Although I would say you could have spent more time on southern Louisiana and I’m from the north part.

[@NickJohnson]

Sorry everyone

[@innotech]

To be fair, that could take an entire video and still not cover all of it. Lafayette/Acadiana alone could be a whole video

[@Chevyspeed337]

@@innotech your right about that South Louisiana and North Louisiana are to different states

[@the_one9801]

@@Chevyspeed337 yes and I love love love North Louisiana!! Nothing like it

[@nollieheel214aim]

Southern Louisiana is like a country of its own. I remember when I had the privilege of coming to Louisiana for the first time. The CULTURE oh the CULTURE, French, creole, Haitian, African, Vietnamese ! THE FOOD, some of the best in the world. Just amazing mash up of cultures where the people just get along, party together and live for live music. Man, if you can get a boat ride at the bottom of the boot in Louisiana, it is literally heaven on earth. One of the most beautiful places in this country hands down. Not to mention the people of Louisiana are tough as nails.

[@NickJohnson]

🥵 🦟

[@glennmcgee1729]

Some of the best couple of years in my life were in Lafayette. Good friendly people, great food and a unique vibe I've never experienced elsewhere. Too bad the politicians ruined the film industry down there. I really loved being in movies.

[@NickJohnson]

Are you a movie ⭐️ ???

[@brianmatthews4149]

Is that why they film so much in Georgia now.i here they even have studios there now.

[@glennmcgee1729]

@@NickJohnson Hardly, mostly extra work but in scenes right next to the real stars like John Malkovich, Kate Hudson and Nicholas Cage.

[@elizabethmcnabb972]

@@brianmatthews4149 yes precisely.

[@jacobblache9284]

They’ve been filming a lot more in tangipahoa parish now

[@butterbeanqueen8148]

Nothing is like Louisiana! One of the last melting pots of so many cultures. Left Louisiana went to NW Florida where my daughter was born. She went to school in Louisiana and said she met the friendliest people and she truly enjoyed it. She said she understands me better now. It’s something you can’t explain.

[@jeremygill2409]

This was very well done. Louisiana is one of my favorite states. The food and people are just awesome! Thank you!

[@im_saved_by_grace]

FOOD? you obviously haven't been to Boston Massachusetts 😅

[@jcoolguy1548]

@@im_saved_by_grace the food is great in Louisiana too. It's not like they said it was the best, they just said it was awesome. Have you been to Louisiana?

[@im_saved_by_grace]

@@jcoolguy1548 yes UNFORTUNATELY it's greasy 🤢 gross and by the LOOKS of residence UNHEALTHY must be way it's called FAT TUESDAY should be OBESE Tuesday 😬 Boston FOOD IMPECCABLE like education medical sports NO COMPARISON!

[@albertsancho5909]

Nice video but you forgot to mention most of New Orleans is below sea level and Louisiana has the tallest state capital building at 450ft. The cost of living in New Orleans is going up and not so cheap anymore. Also the Mississippi River reaches its deepest point there at 200ft.

[@kftc1980]

Those stats are for Geography King, he’s staying in his lane.

[@darrenl5302]

The state capital building is absolutely filthy on the outside. It needs to be cleaned the the state doesn't have the money to do it.

[@terwinogatis9903]

Despite the hurricanes, homelessness, crimes all the negative things, LA is my second favorite state. It's a whole very different country than the rest of the 49. love u LA ⚜🐊

[@Bayoubebe]

We love you too!!❤

[@nickybramlet9063]

Moved to Scott Louisiana 7 months ago from Oklahoma! Was very overwhelming at first but everyone made me feel like I’m at home and now it’s my forever home. I absolutely love it here. #337

[@donaldotrump3685]

Congrats👍

[@reins981]

Drive too fast and they jail you for life. Good luck there

[@donaldotrump3685]

@@reins981 nice one speedy kzalez

[@jennd.5605]

Welcome to Scott! It's my hometown and I still live here. Great people here!

[@mikekarlin3320]

I lived in Scott for 6 years by the baseball field and loved it there sadly I had to move back to CA to take care of my dad and miss the hell out of Louisiana

[@lynnehall7770]

Have lived in Shreveport for almost 7 years coming from Ohio & I love it here !! Like anywhere else it depends on the neighborhood you live in!

[@MamaBe1963]

Welcome to my hometown

[@quasiscorner2589]

Exactly, the bad neighborhoods are really bad but most areas are safe. Spouting out stats doesn't show the whole picture.

[@JBBrickman]

So true, and as long as you use a little caution downtown is a great place to go nowadays, it’s really making a comeback. I will be excited when the pandemic is over because of all the cool stuff planned to open downtown and the stuff that was already cool. We have such a unique downtown I’m glad we are revitalizing it!

[@karma3]

You been to the highland Naborhood

[@einsteinlopez439]

Hi!ill be living in shreveport soon.can you recommend a safe place/neighborhood to rent near christus health?thankssss

[@LeveyHere]

I love the Unboxing videos. So interesting.

[@NickJohnson]

Glad you like them!

[@trifln8434]

Spot on calling Louisiana a “boom or bust environment” couldn’t be more true. Either the best of the best or the worst of the worst in my state

[@lordthorby6199]

What's exactly is the best I'm your opinion? The food?

[@believeroftheword4627]

Yup. Best income I've ever had. Best neighbors I've ever had. I know what it means to life my best life, for sure. ❤

[@im_saved_by_grace]

That explains why Kenny warren the CAHPET CLEANAH stole 3 k outta my house in Henderson nv HE RAN BACK TO his go figure hometown Bastrop merrouge lousiana 😂🤭

[@im_saved_by_grace]

@@lordthorby6199 best FOOD IS IN BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS!

[@GPSniper1]

how is it now? oil prices are up

[@lisalmenard3828]

I am a lifelong resident of southern Louisiana (born and raised in New Iberia but have lived in Lafayette for 30 years). This is an accurate and a fair assessment of Louisiana. 👍🏼

[@69Jackjones69]

I could have sworn you were from Tennessee because you're the only 10 I see in this whole comment section 😉

[@Literalchutoy87]

Although I was born in Oregon (and currently live here), I grew up in Louisiana my entire childhood, and almost all of my family lives their and I miss Louisiana soooo much. Plus, it has the best food I've ever had.

[@lacombechristopher]

I’m a Louisiana’n who moved to Texas and I miss my dear old state daily. Theres nothing truly like it

[@barrygregory913]

Albert Belle

[@EDAYBABY]

@@barrygregory913 how’s Texas

[@montiscott5876]

I have been waiting so long for this and I'm glad its out

[@dc4life325]

Same!

[@ColeTrainPhenomenalcrew]

Same

[@jenniferfolse6697]

Same!

[@nicksantamaria2558]

So is most of the people

[@BexSlaughter]

Louisiana resident here and I got to say; BRAVO on the pronunciations.

[@NickJohnson]

I tried 😘 it's hard sometimes!

[@julliettesflowercards]

Agreed. Except, Bastrop. It’s pronounced like Bastrp. The “O” is silent. Really

[@kerrynight3271]

@@julliettesflowercards And Natchitoches. He called it Natchez. It's pronounced Nackitish.

[@susanstamper4580]

How did ya'll miss 'Loosiana'? Ask Aaron Neville, it's Looweseeana! I'm serious.

[@Liren1975]

@@susanstamper4580 A lot of people say 'Loosiana', though.

[@ashleyma840]

Born and raised Louisianian here, and you are SPOT on!! Loved your video. ("Does everybody in Louisiana drink all the time?") Um...we call it a party, and we party for EVERYTHING, and I do mean everything!

[@Bayoubebe]

You mean yes, yes we do😂

[@MzKey90]

I'm born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana. There is a lot of violence here. Many people move to Dallas for more opportunities.

[@KCFromTheIE]

I can’t wait to your Louisiana!! People from Louisiana look like they have sooo much fun & the state has sooo much culture! Sooo cool!

[@tudo8412]

LA is very suitable for me and I ❤️ LOUISIANA. 🍤🦪🍛🫕…🦞🦐🦀🐗🐊…⚜️🎡🚣🎭…💃🕺.

[@kayleeg1019]

Louisiana born and raised. You haven't eaten good food till you come here Cher! I absolutely love our state, there's no where else like it anywhere in the world.💜💛💜💛 Geaux Tigers!

[@victoriacoates2773]

I live in Benton, from Shreveport and have also lived in Bossier City and Haughton lol. The reason the insurance is high is because we have incredibly bad drivers 😂

[@seketricbarnes6157]

Insurance scams. Not bad drivers . We're broke

[@TheRokaphella]

You're being scamned

[@robmayeux1628]

I'm a Lafayette native. I'm really impressed how someone from outside of Louisiana could have done such an incredible job describing the state. Demographics could explain why Louisiana would be ranked worst in every category.

[@The_Hitlist]

It’s the worst state because companies pay 12$ to honest hard working people, and those honest hard working people turn to crime.. old greedy bastards that been rich that own all the companies still want slaves except today they don’t care if you’re white or black they just want that green dollar

[@gurmeetdardy4285]

Pretty accurate description. I lived in Louisiana for 15 years. Miss the food, culture and the hospitality. Cajun food is delicious.

[@laurentrichter3519]

Nick- you are my new hero! Thank you for making me belly laugh! You inspire me to do comedy. Not only were you funny, I thought you were extremely informative, thorough, detailed, forthcoming with “real” moments describing poverty, wealth, and weather. The Wolf Brand Chili is priceless!! Thank you!

[@woneymalian]

Poor Mappy on fire!!! I love this Unboxing series, you go out of the way not to show only the big famous cities, but the general feel of the whole state! Thanks, Nick!

[@jenniferfolse6697]

Louisiana resident here! I appreciate this video!

[@butwhytho4858]

If most of us on LA are honest, we aren’t excited about crawfish season anymore. It’s become rich ppl food. Which is so odd cause it used to be a poor man’s delicacy lol

[@coastalhillbilly3419]

Decades ago at a mid to low price Japanese restaurant for lunch, the waiter had a good laugh when I asked for Yakisoba, “sorry, we don’t have that, it’s known as the workman lunch” Same with all ‘poor people food’ talipa, cat fish, Pho, street tacos, ect. Good thing we like to cook and eat at home

[@butwhytho4858]

@@coastalhillbilly3419 exactly. We used to boil crawfish at home in a giant boiling pot with its own burner outside. That was cause cooked was a little too expensive. Now though, the boiling pot is collecting dust lol I think I I heard lobster used to be “poor man’s food” as well haha

[@Pk-io6xe]

​@@butwhytho4858 Poor man creates, rich man takes

[@ReGReTzZNoTHiNG]

I live in the part labeled "snobs" on your map.. LOL. But yes it is true, those of us who work in NOLA and can afford to live across the lake will do so, it is a MUCH different culture on the northshore than when we cross the bridge..

[@innotech]

I visited up there in Mandeville. Its a lot like here. Really full of golf courses and strip malls

[@ReGReTzZNoTHiNG]

@@innotech Lol..yes.. where is "here" ?

[@innotech]

@@ReGReTzZNoTHiNG Lafayette

[@sheevirwin8399]

@@ReGReTzZNoTHiNG u from Covington?

[@ReGReTzZNoTHiNG]

@@sheevirwin8399 Yep

[@bobbythespaceghost9934]

I grew up in Metairie, LA. I moved to Arizona after the hurricane. I JUST visited my home back in February 2021. It's not the same. Metairie is actually dangerous these days. Food is still the same, but the New Orleans energy isn't the same anymore.

[@arthurgearheard4701]

Did you ever consider moving to Mandeville or Covington?

[@bobbythespaceghost9934]

@@arthurgearheard4701 Nah. I'm cool with it. I miss the culture out there, but it's not the same. I got closure when I went back home.

[@danielproulx7288]

Nick, how many daiquiris deep where you when you purchased that hat? It is a good look for you.

[@barrygregory913]

Albert Belle

[@sofiaannexochiquetzal8162]

And his ending song too 😅

[@deeleecourville]

State is rich off the backs of its people that it never trickles down to

[@JesusChrist2000BC]

Welcome to corporate conservatism.

[@djda99]

Based

[@user-sv3tx9gm6u]

@@JesusChrist2000BC like communism is any better

[@bigbone1369]

@@user-sv3tx9gm6u Crony capitalism is a form of communism. It's fascism, which is the marriage of state and corporate powers. Look how many of our tax paying dollars are going to these giant corporations that really don't need it. Leave it to Louisiana to be in first place for corporate welfare. Works well with our corrupt politicians. Just imagine how much better our roads could be if all the money our so called representatives gives to these multi billion dollar corporations if the money actually went towards the roads. There would be a new I-10 bridge built in Lake Charles already with no tolls. The political corruption is why we are always at the bottom of everything list.

[@nicholas104]

@@bigbone1369 Who's at the bottom of the list? I'm assuming your talking about Louisiana, because that's true, but I can't tell if you were bringing up the whole country or not, because the US is really in the top 15-5 of everything. Anyway. Yeah Louisiana has got some issues. I however don't think capitalism is a bad thing, but I do think that capitalism without some level of control on it can be dangerous. Same goes for too much control in a system. It's just that no one can decide how much or how little that a government should have control.

[@CapAnson12345]

Louisiana and West Virginia are the two states I've been in where I can't imagine living anywhere in the entire state. Everything is just poor, rundown, crime ridden and swampy. No to all of it.

[@rightwerk]

At least West Virginia is pretty, with lots of mountains and trails. Louisiana... unless you like swamps and mosquitos... mmm

[@CapAnson12345]

@@rightwerk Yes of the two I would pick WV.

[@NickJohnson]

Louisiana has way better folks I think

[@nunyabailey]

Louisiana has some of the richest culture in the country. Say all you want about us but that is undeniable. Where I live in St. Charles Parish in Louisiana, it is actually really nice. Search it up.

[@innotech]

Check out south Lafayette sometime and try not to hit all the Lamborghinis and Astons

[@Bayougirl78]

Denham Springs girl here. My little city hardly ever gets mentioned in videos about Louisiana, lol!

[@NickJohnson]

Yay you did it'

[@dejavu916]

I’m from Louisiana This state stays so poor because the politicians steal all the money They tax us to death but nothing ever gets done They want to tax us again to fix roads but they won’t fix them they will just steal the money I moved to Texas for a few years and cried when I had to move back to Louisiana. I love my home state it has a great culture and food and is a great place to party but not a great place to live. I live between Shreveport and Natchitoches in the country.

[@NickJohnson]

Aww I'm sorry! You're right about the money thing

[@pjjew3478]

That is so true they don't fix anything they pocket all the money and live in fine homes..

[@bobfangio4713]

I was born and raised in Baton Rouge it went from okay with warning signs of decay to the shabby crime ridden open cesspit it is today ( as is most of Louisiana) . I left Louisiana as soon as I got my ungergrad degree and will never move back.

[@butterbeanqueen8148]

Louisiana is a place you have to experience. It cannot be explained.

[@HeyBooHux]

St. Tammany Parish is the “Golden” parish! NOLA north shore! Plus so much more 🎉

[@Bambisgf77]

This is so accurate. Born, raised and lived all of over that interesting state. There really is no where like it for better or worse.. but I left in 2017 for SW Missouri and unlikely I will ever move back. I miss the culture & passion but not the heat & poverty.

[@arthurgearheard4701]

It's a small world! I'm originally from New Orleans and now live in Northwest Arkansas! Do you live in Joplin, MO?

[@fostexfan160]

I'm from the UK and Louisiana would be the first state I would choose to visit.

[@owenbackus8876]

Once Again Nick Johnson Nailed This one! Good Work Nick! I lived in Shreveport and Bossier city for four years. Some of the best people I have ever met and continue to be friends with come from north and south Louisiana. The state gets a bad wrap from the Media. Definitely visit Lafayette and Scott for awesome pork Cracklins and Boudan.

[@michaelh7527]

I got a job in New Orleans and lived there for 6 months. I lived a block over from Bourbon Street. I absolutely loved the city. It's crazy basically living on Bourbon Street. But the job didn't pay enough and my roommate moved out. I had to move over to south Alabama.

[@missdesireindependance5194]

Baton Rouge may be cheaper

[@Zackman217]

I’m really liking the Unboxing America series. I’m learning new things about every state that I’ve never learned before.

[@juggalomatt3072]

One thing I love about Louisiana is the Cajun style food I can't get enough of that stuff.

[@dennynisevic7848]

Me tooooo

[@HelloHello-lh5dr]

Nice to see Louisiana getting some attention! Its a state that is kinda forgotten😭

[@nunyabailey]

Texas and Florida overshadow us😞

[@node808]

And for good reason.

[@spid3rmike117]

When you live here, you really notice all the issues. It's impossible to get on social programs, roads are AWFUL, crime is bad, southern hospitality is nonexistent here. I've lived here most of my life and am amazed when I travel across the country and see how much better it is in well run states like Utah and Tennessee

[@littv1610]

@@spid3rmike117 exactly this is like 3rd world country compared to other states

[@lordthorby6199]

It's overshadowed because your state sucks bro lol

[@michaell1665]

Good job, from someone living near N.O. who grew up in the famous Ninth Ward (Hurricane Katrina fame)! I'm not crazy about all that Louisiana offers, however, I would say that you "stuck the landing"! I had to add this as I continued watching this video: Absolutely the best summary of Louisiana life I've ever seen - and "you ain't even from here!"

[@sandyflory2911]

Friendliest people in the nation💓💓💓💓

[@nicksantamaria2558]

And your cousin

[@ImHimEli]

That’s a big lie

[@MrItznotme]

Yeah, if you're straight, white, and religious.

[@30dollarnightvision14]

@@MrItznotme you would be supprised

[@charlesmartel777xx]

Ive lived here most of my life and i can tell the people here are some of the biggest assholes in the country, and I've been all over the US.

[@mgtowp.l.7756]

Joie de Vie In Louisiana Just Like The Joie de Vie In Quebec.. Did You Know Little Ricky On I Love Lucy Was From Louisiana ? His Real Name Is Keith Thibodeux...Now He Lives In Jackson, Mississippi With his wife..

[@NickJohnson]

No way!!!

[@rayluckman9324]

I moved to metairie about a year ago from NYC best choice i ever made hands down

[@LINX29X92]

Hell nah. I’m going back!

[@RochellB46]

I’m from Florida and I lived there for 3 months in Metairie I Absolutely hated it

[@sheevirwin8399]

It’s Metairie; can’t blame you.

[@TravelAdventureswithEricB]

Anyone else noticed he showed the Missouri Tigers running out as B Roll for the LSU Tigers 😂😂😂at first I was like when did LSU ever wear black helmets until I hit rewind.

[@cernejr]

Fun educational video, I get a real feel for a state from these videos. And with the states that I lived in (about 8) the videos match well with my experience. As far as inequality in Louisiana - one factor is that the energy industry is highly automated, it does not require many workers relative to the wealth produced. In contrast with for example healthcare (very labor intensive).

[@KathyStrickland-nh9vx]

I was raised in Florida but years ago I moved to Grand Isle, LA. After acclimating, which took some doing, I loved it. Raised my son there and he was treated like a Cajun. He lives in Slidell now. My heart will always be in LA.

[@andrewclay7791]

Hit the nail on the head when you said that many of the younger generation move to houston for jobs. I’m unfortunately one of those statistics. Throughout college, you always heard that Louisiana educated their youth, and then they move out of state, not replenishing the tax revenue. It is sad. Corruption is a b$&@$, and it’s rampant in my home state.

[@kachachacha]

Nick Johnson Just wrote and sang, The Louisiana Anthem! Hand to heart, that was beautiful, Nick, thank you! 🇺🇸

[@michaelpaul5682]

Thanks Nick, Interesting as usual and I've been there. Pretty interesting.

[@roadkillron]

As a resident with first hand knowledge, the place is corrupt!

[@thehaitianpersuasian]

Yeah louisiana has alot of corruption it scares me.

[@roadkillron]

@@thehaitianpersuasian I'm moving out of here, my local politicians are threatening me in retaliation for things they did - I am not safe here!

[@amorbarella6020]

Thanks again to your very good and informative blog I'm acquired again some additional knowledge about Louisiana... God bless always and keep safe to everyone... watching from Kuwait

[@NickJohnson]

You be safe over there!!!

[@davidblaskie8987]

Of course tourists have going to Mardi Gras on their bucket list but locals will tell you the Jazz Festival, held annually in early May is better, And Bourbon Street is their first destination upon arrival. As one who has been to New Orleans at least six times, Nearby Royal Street is more scenic.

[@rightisright5074]

Sadly most of the plants jobs are more "who" you know not "what" you know.

[@noensomserdegsoveomnattenp7732]

Louisiana is the birth-place of the legend David Duke, and the US-state where he did most of his activities. Such a marvel!

[@keithjrisk]

Hitler was born in Europe and that's also where he did most of his activities. Such a marvel!

[@chancewiese4872]

We also produced Huey P Long, the most progressive politician in U.S. history............

[@kerrynight3271]

@@chancewiese4872 back when I was a child in north Louisiana, we got free paper and pencils every six weeks in school, a tradition which was started by Huey. Wonder if they still do that.

[@gawaineross7607]

What an interesting contribution, Nick. Very balanced presentation too.

[@NickJohnson]

Haha thanks Gawaine

[@narwhool]

It's amazing how happy people in Louisiana are

[@NickJohnson]

Why Christine?

[@jackwyatt3854]

Not us younger people this place sucks. Outside the food

[@atomicpunch8812]

As someone from the "snob" area of Louisiana (Slidell specifically) its not that we think we are better than New Orleans, it is that we cant afford to live there. A lot of people I know live in Slidell and will go to work in New Orleans because living in the what we call 'northshore' area is a lot cheaper from everything to food, gas, and homes.

[@janethoulette1802]

I lived in Slidell for 8 years and loved it there!

[@umb2692]

Does it flood there in Slidell? A Virginian here looking to move further down south either there or Lafayette

[@atomicpunch8812]

@@umb2692 take a look at floodzone maps in the area before making a move. in slidell alone some places would remain dry during the hurricane season, yet other areas would completely flood out from a heavy rainfall. I dont live in Slidell anymore myself however I definitely wouldnt put it as a bad place to live. also its close proximity to new orleans is good if you want to do some activities that Slidell doesnt offer itself.

[@sades775]

Honestly this was really accurate. My only critique is that Slidell doesn't really fit in with Mandaville and Covington etc. The shore from homes are filled with rich jerks and they're removed from the rest of Slidell by the i10 and their fancy golf and tennis courts. But where I live in Slidell it's swamp, pot holes, and heroine problems galore 🙃.

[@robertmoore2049]

We should have a Nick Johnson Festival! 😃

[@timlucasentertainment]

Nick Johnson for president !

[@NickJohnson]

Maybe a big zoom with all of us!

[@valeriefolse9452]

@@NickJohnson We even have a "Meat Pie Festival" lol in Natchitoches. And a Gumbo Festival in Chackbay ( near Thibodaux)

[@ahmednalayeh2656]

I love Louisiana. I lived there for 7 years from 1980 to 1987.

[@madeline9538]

So excited for this! My sister goes to LA Tech and yes Ruston is so cute. And the state really is so diverse!

[@NickJohnson]

Yay

[@danielleporter1829]

Great video Nick. I must admit that I am a born and raised Los Angeleno, a lot of the cities and suburbs in and around the pelican State I am familiar with in and outside of the New Orleans metro area. I got excited when you mentioned New Iberia because the area around New Iberia and Lake Charles I've always used as a reference point of where both of my grandfathers were born and raised. They weren't from either NI or Lake Charles, but my my maternal grandfather was from Abbeville and my paternal grandfather was from Franklin. I believe Abbeville is in Vermillion Parish. I used to get out my L volume encyclopedia ( remember those, they were our Wikipedia with peered reviewed information) and I knew once I found New Iberia all I had to do a but over to right in north central Louisiana and I'd see both cities. Fun fact, Tabasco sauce is manufactured in New Iberia, although it originated in the State of Tabasco in Mexico, hence the sauce's name. 😁 Next time you're in the hot sauce/Bbq sauce aisle at Piggly Wiggly or Kroger take a gander at the bottom of the back panel of the bottle. Fun fact number two: Ellen DeGengeres is from Meterie which is a 'burb of New Orleans. I know one of the fastest ways to get run out of the state of Louisiana is for anyone to say anything bad about The Saints ( Saints fans aka Who dat nation ) take their love for their team seriously like Dallas fans do for the the Cowboys. And to talk smack about LSU (LSU football is taken just as seriously as Texas A&M and UT fans take Aggie and Longhorn football. If anyone who's not either not from Austin or College Station or a fan of the opposing team that may be playing against the Aggies or Longhorns say anything out of the within earshot of a fan , they better be glad they're in the bible belt , because they'll be in need of prayer, lol

[@NickJohnson]

Danielle!!!! 😘my buddy! ❤️

[@jacobtx7060]

Born and raised in South Louisiana, you nailed it.

[@NickJohnson]

Hey Jake

[@danieltsuedo334]

I heard an economist call it reverse snobbery.., about hiding all that money. Don’t think the term ever caught on. but it’s good to see, that people still know to hide there wealth, probably by necessity in Louisiana to a degree

[@innotech]

nah they just spend the money on high end guns and outdoor gear, immaculate fishing boats, a high end pickup truck, and a nice RV instead of a nice car, jewelry, or a big house

[@Shivdotb]

Though I haven’t faced the pain of adverse poverty, I can say that I’d understand why lower socio-economic states would be happier... from observation there seems to be more value for relations and living, appreciating simple pleasures which can be lost while constantly ‘goal chasing’ in richer countries. I feel as though such things aren’t valued as much when success and fashion are at the forefront. Easy to lose your identity when success and fashion are the main theme; how can you ever be happy if you’re chasing empty and constantly fleeting things. Sometimes less is more ( excluding the comfort that comes with financial security).

[@littv1610]

You hit the nail on the head

[@stalkinghorse883]

17:50 "I got some heads I gotta suck". I'm sure that will wind up a clips channel somewhere.

[@innotech]

the main thing in the head is seasoned fat. thats what we are after! a better technique is to put your pinky fingernail in there and scoop it out

[@lukepeita7026]

Grab a pack of popeyes chicken and take a road trip 😁

[@valeriefolse9452]

When I moved to California, I felt kinda dumb, but i recovered quickly when i learned i could still have popeyes in my life lol

[@eustatic3832]

Another item is that State Legislators only make $8/hour. So, as an elected official, you basically have to take bribes to eat, or be an oil executive, an oil attorney, or an oil employee

[@JohnDaker_singer]

About 20 years ago and I made my first trip to Louisiana. I had my young wife and a pocket full of cash. We wanted to experience New Orleans and the Louisiana lifestyle. We were walking in the French quarter and a couple of dark skinned men approached us. They were very large guys and asked us “I bet I can tell you where you got your shoes“. Me being the naive guy I was thought that these guys were locals who cared about the tourism industry and were there to entertain us. When I took them up on the bet and they said “On your feet!”, my young bride and I laughed and continued on. They grabbed me and said I owed them $40. I thought it was a small price to pay for a lesson learned and no mugging. When I took out my wallet, they grabbed it, took all the cash out and ran. In summation, naivety is no justification for victimization. It turns out that all of the police were on strike and no one was anywhere in the city to keep these criminals in check. I’ve vowed to never ever return to Louisiana and give them my tourist dollars and I haven’t to this day. Fuck Louisiana.

[@NickJohnson]

You need a channel John

[@brianmatthews4149]

What a way to vacation.

[@keithjrisk]

Must have been your first time in ANY big city.

[@keithjrisk]

@@Steven-rp8zo Because there are ignorant people everywhere!

[@shoogerkane]

If I were the retaliatory type, I'd just say F you right back. Or did I actually just do that? A New Orleans experience does not equal experiencing the whole state. And for that matter, very few New Orleans experiences result in your unfortunate experience.

[@moddtolaison4066]

I live in Louisiana, and I'm watching all of your unboxing states' videos. I've lived in several other states (for work), but I've always ended up back in Louisiana. Im considering moving to either Utah or Nebraska. I can't wait to move.

[@Emmsays]

North Louisiana is beautiful.

[@larrymcclain8874]

Some of the prettiest bayous empty into the Ouachita, many unspoiled.

[@angiev1840]

This was a really accurate video. You left some stuff out about the Lafayette area but I'm biased. It was really nice to hear someone understand how different each section of the state is right down to the accents. Well done.

[@innotech]

Lafayette could be a whole video really

[@feliciasampson8032]

Had the best time in New Orleans back in '93. The music! Fai Do Do at Tipitina! The food! The Daqueris! Love that town!

[@NickJohnson]

Haha it's changed a lot since then

[@dontcarebear3227]

you drove through my town!! lol one of the daiquiris shops you filmed is my old job 🤣

[@NickJohnson]

Yay! 🍸 🥤 🥤 🥤 Sara that's crazy

[@elizabethshaw734]

My parents were millionaires and they dressed in jeans and Cape cod sweatshirts and drove cars like Pontiac Grand Prix and Grand am's and lived in a three bedroom Cape cod that they had built themselves for them and my mother would not leave for a big house on the ocean. You wouldn't know that they were above middle class except for me because I had tons of private lessons in everything and became a ballerina.

[@spambamkeija634]

How old are you?

[@finchman1]

My mother was from Houma in southern Louisiana, supposedly one of the happiest cities in the country. “Born on a bayou.”

[@nola305]

A couple of years ago, I saw a review of 5 "happiest" cities in America and ALL of them was in Louisiana, but surprisingly, New Orleans DIDN'T even make the list, go figure! 🤔 ⚜️⚜️⚜️

[@defaultlogos2976]

@@nola305 Probably due to Covid and just New Orleans in general. I love New Orleans, seeing the old and modern architectures blend together and all the colored houses are great too. Don't even get me start on the Market. However, New Orleans has horrible roads and the wealth inequality of neighborhoods are abundantly apparent. Plus, there are a bunch of assholes who have this fetish with spray painting every single damn building.

[@spambamkeija634]

From Houma💀not happy rn

[@defaultlogos2976]

@@spambamkeija634 Oof, I share your feelings right now in Avondale. Haven't been to Houma yet

[@spambamkeija634]

@@defaultlogos2976 If you come, come during Mardi Gras Well, then again, there are probably more exciting areas during Mardi Gras season😂

[@dtrahan2530]

The accuracy about New Iberia and Opelousas.....😂

[@hawkins5236]

Lol I'm from Op 😳

[@innotech]

opelousas is fine along 182 on the south end

[@DeltaLou]

How many states have you covered from this series? I am buying the box set when it comes out on VHS!

[@kevinagain0722]

What's a VHS?

[@vetbcrazy]

I’m waiting for beta max.

[@Tony-5000]

VHS🤯. Bwahahahaha 😅

[@nicksantamaria2558]

Yea his reel came unwond

[@504RoadTrips]

Podcast on 8-Track.

[@tichneck]

Hi Nick. You, along with the World According to Briggs, have the best channel when it comes to describing living in areas of the US. I live in Orange County, California myself, and your unboxing southern California episode is spot-on. Do you have plans to do a video unboxing Central California and Northern California?

[@NickJohnson]

eventually.

[@tichneck]

@@NickJohnson Awesome. I've got a buddy who moved from socal to the Monterey Bay area. He really liked your video on unboxing California. If you ever need to speak to someone to do research, I'd by happy to hook you up.

[@Moon_Crescent2341OO]

I watch world according to briggs

[@keithjrisk]

@@Moon_Crescent2341OO Smart people who like entertaining information watch channels like this one and WATB

[@coolguy-eu1uk]

I think shrek lives there.

[@LeveyHere]

Nah I think that's Mississippi. Somewhere near Pascagoula I think.