If you live in Lousiana .... you certainly have to understand!!! 

Once upon a time in the Kingdom of Heaven, God went missing for six days. 

Eventually, Michael the archangel found him, resting on the seventh day. 
He inquired of God, "Where have you been?" God sighed a deep sigh of 
satisfaction and proudly pointed downwards through the clouds, "Look 
Michael, look what I've made. It's a planet, and I've put LIFE on it. 
I'm going to call it Earth and it's going to be a great place of balance. 

Balance?" inquired Michael, still confused. God explained, Pointing to 
different parts of Earth, "For example, Northern Europe will be a place of 
great opportunity and wealth while Southern Europe is going to be poor; the 
Middle East over there will be a hot spot. Over there I've placed a 
continent of white people and over there is a continent of black people," 
Balance is the key Michael. 

God continued, pointing to different countries. "This one will be extremely 
hot and arid while this one will be very cold and covered in ice." 

The Archangel, impressed by God's work, then pointed to a beautiful piece of 
land, rich and fertile. "What's that one?" 

"Ah," said God. "That's Louisiana, the most glorious place on Earth There's 
beautiful lakes, rivers, and natural streams to the South, and acres upon 
acres of woodlands to the North. The people from Louisiana are going to be 
friendly, intelligent and humorous, and they're going to be the most 
spirited people in the world. They'll work hard when it's to be to work and play 
harder than anyone the world over. They will be known throughout the world 
for great food, and spectacular festivals. These people alone will discover 
the proper mix of religion, family, and work." 

Michael gasped in wonder and admiration but then proclaimed. "What about 
balance, God? You said there will be BALANCE!" 

God replied wisely. "Wait until you see the loudmouth morons I'm putting 
next to them in Texas." 
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