Is New Orleans the most unique city in the South? (compare, America)

[Chilly Gentilly]

Originally Posted by i'm not a cookie

I would argue that New Orleans is the most unique city in the USA, not just the south.

In both good and bad ways...but I agree

[annie_himself]

Originally Posted by Gunion Powder

Wouldn't make any sense to "doubt" an opinion, which is all I can give in regards to how a place feels to me or what it reminds me of. You and annie are entitled to your opinion, but my points are valid.

Annie, I've never been to Jamaica, but being quite familiar with the culture, I don't see the strong connection to New Orleans at all. Had you say Haiti I would've understood your point, but you lost me with "Jamaica".

New Orleans owes much of it's culture to those islands, that's where the connection comes from.

Never been to Haiti, only Jamaica and Nassau. Can't imagine the difference is significant though..

[tylerlightman]

I've seen many coconut palms in New Orleans. There is also huge royal palms too, even in north New Orleans. We can even get the Areca palms in New Orleans.

[Iconographer]

Originally Posted by tylerlightman

I've seen many coconut palms in New Orleans. There is also huge royal palms too, even in north New Orleans. We can even get the Areca palms in New Orleans.

Then you must be prone to hallucinations.

[mrfoe]

Originally Posted by tylerlightman

i've seen many coconut palms in new orleans. There is also huge royal palms too, even in north new orleans. We can even get the areca palms in new orleans.

:d

[Aceter]

Originally Posted by iMarvin

It didn't feel any different than any other part of the South, so no. Although in theory, I guess it should be. But it's not.

While comparisons between the people and culture of New Orleans vs the people and culture of any other part the South, and between the dialect of New Orleans vs the dialect of any other part of the South are among it's several distinct features, New Orleans' " Southerness " can't be denied when Confederate Monuments weren't removed until this year.

[Shakeesha]

Originally Posted by PortCity

I've followed the NOLA vs Rich thread when it firdt was posted but maybe I missed the mark I've been to Rich 3 times and NOLA several times of course. I don't lnow I just don't see it.

I don't see it either. New Orleans is larger and more urban, and the dialect and culture are very different from Richmond. I also disagree with the poster that said it was like anywhere else in the south. I'm really not following how El Paso, Louisville, and Wilmington have more in common with New Orleans.

[Iconographer]

Originally Posted by Shakeesha

I don't see it either. New Orleans is larger and more urban, and the dialect and culture are very different from Richmond. I also disagree with the poster that said it was like anywhere else in the south. I'm really not following how El Paso, Louisville, and Wilmington have more in common with New Orleans.

Nor am I. Anyone that pooh-poohs NOLA's uniqueness isn't playing with a full deck.

[Arcenal813]

Didn't read through the whole thread, but I am a bit surprised that people would mention Miami as being unique. To me, all major cities in Florida look similar, with Miami simply being a bigger, coastal version of Orlando for instance; a bigger Orlando with a beach.

[Spade]

Originally Posted by Arcenal352

Didn't read through the whole thread, but I am a bit surprised that people would mention Miami as being unique. To me, all major cities in Florida look similar, with Miami simply being a bigger, coastal version of Orlando for instance; a bigger Orlando with a beach.

Intersying.