Which should I play first? Fallout 3 or Fallout: New Vegas?

I bought both (regular FO3 and all DLC pack for FONV, cheap thanks to summer sale)
But which one should I play first? I hear FO3 is good but it's FONV I want to play, but do I need FO3 for context?

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Allelse · 36-40, M

New Vegas is alot harder but I enjoyed New Vegas a hell of alot more.

TetrisGuy · 26-30, M

@Allelse To be honest I literally never cared for the game and only bought it because of Yes Man. He's super cute and I want to write more accurate fanfiction about him. Fucking hate writing fanfiction without knowing in depth lore LOL

Allelse · 36-40, M

@TetrisGuy I went with Yes Man during my play through.

TetrisGuy · 26-30, M

@Allelse I certainly will because holy fuck he's cute.