Louisiana is number one where it counts — happiness
Louisianians always knew we were happy. It’s just that nobody would believe us. “You’re riddled with crime, poverty, obesity, corruption, hurricanes and mosquitoes,” scolded those know-it-all New Yorkers. “You can’t be happy.”
It took a study, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and some number crunching by a pair of economists to deduce that the home of Mardi Gras, oyster poboys and Dixie beer is the happiest place in the U.S.
Other states ranked in the high quality of life quotient are Hawaii, Florida, Tennessee and Arizona. At the bottom of the list — New York.
The validation of our sunny attitude is published today in the journal Science.
... written by Plumpy , December 18, 2009 - 07:16 pm
Hmmmm...If Louisianians are happy..I hate to see what the people in a un-happy state are like...
... written by Max Weber , December 18, 2009 - 07:21 pm
In a word, we know why unhappiness reigns in New York--Hillary.
... written by queenbee , December 18, 2009 - 11:39 pm
I agree with Plumpy..I hate it here.............UGH!!
... written by Walter Pierce, Managing Editor , December 18, 2009 - 11:51 pm
You're dragging down the index, queenbee! Buck up!
... written by Conventional Bohemian , December 19, 2009 - 02:35 pm
Well, queenbee, the good thing about the good old USA is you can move.
... written by an ex-pat in NY , December 19, 2009 - 09:15 pm
Ignorance is bliss? Perhaps all those with critical thinking skills have left during what Jindal dubbed the brain-drain...ticket-takers rejoice!
... written by Elated! , December 20, 2009 - 08:43 pm
We are fat, dumb and happy, just the way we like it and just the way we are portrayed. Proud to be known as illiterate, uninformed and caring less. Making sure that we take our government back and keeping the Feds out of our Medicare and VA health care. Yes, we are content and proudly, Christian too...too busy to vote if it is hunting season or otherwise.
... written by Morrow , December 20, 2009 - 09:36 pm
The traffic and the road conditions is this state are enough reason to leave! Then mix in the absurd cost of housing and the fact that your kids can go to school 12 yrs and still be morons!!! All I can say is that the oilfield is keeping us afloat, and that is dwindling fast. As soon as Governor Raj starts cutting state budgets and thus, services, the state won't be so happy!
... written by SmoothSayer , December 20, 2009 - 09:39 pm
I love it, Elated! "... keeping the Feds out of our Medicare and VA health care." That's rich!
... written by NORTHSIDIAN SHOTGUN , December 21, 2009 - 02:00 am
SNIFF,SNIFF WHO DAT SAY DEY HAPPY, SNIFF SNIFF............
... written by JP , December 21, 2009 - 02:49 pm
I pity the folks who can't be happy because they live in a world of political make-believe crafted by cable infotainment "news" and talk radio that perpetrate division, hatred, and scorn.
... written by Malcolm Xmas , December 21, 2009 - 08:27 pm
Morrow "The traffic and the road conditions is this state are enough reason to leave!
OK. Take I-10, go east or west, or I-49 north, have a nice life!
... written by NORTHSIDIAN SHOTGUN : , December 21, 2009 - 10:15 pm
QUEENIE! HAUL YA PERMIT ASS OUTTA HEAH............
... written by Malcolm Xmas , December 22, 2009 - 02:59 pm
written by JP , I pity the folks who can't be happy . . . because. . . cable infotainment "news" and talk radio that perpetrate division, hatred, and scorn.
TV and radio (newspapers too)pay royalties to politicians who hold the patent on division, hatred, and scorn.
... written by NORTHSIDIAN SHOTGUN : , December 22, 2009 - 06:31 pm
Jesus Malcolm Xmas, ya grinchy, altruistic, senescent, confucianist!
FELIZE NAVIDAD, ALLONS ROCK $ ROLL, WID DA FAT MAN .................
... written by NORTHSIDIAN SHOTGUN : , December 22, 2009 - 06:34 pm
MALCOLM XMAS, DEY ALL WANT TO GO TO HEAVEN, "BUT THEY DON'T WANT TO PRAY ................. MERRY XMAS, DAWG.
... written by Peacesign , December 24, 2009 - 04:05 am
Your all a bunch of downer's!! Selfish, ignorant talking is all I hear! If you don't like it here, then leave!!!!!!!!!!! You think it's better else where? I'm sure the complainer's have never lived anywhere else. The housing is a lot cheaper then most places I've lived. Actually, it's the cheapest! Appreciate what you have and don't take anything for granted! For non-cajuns, go out and smell the roses. For the cajun's, go for a few rounds of tequila shots and smile!
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