Things Canadians are proud of...

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Originally Posted by vespacat

I've actually followed them since 1990 (when they put out their first EP on tape with the hand drawn sandwich picture), though I haven't so much in the last few years.

The NDP are more left wing than the Democrats... I believe I mentioned Socialist which speaks for itself. The Canadian policital system is very different from that of the US, and when we vote, we usually have a list of about 5 to 7 different choices!
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Wow.....so left wing they're socialist.... I like BNL even more!!!
 
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Originally Posted by vespacat

- In the war of 1812, we pushed the Americans so far back... passed their 'White House', burned it...and most of Washington. We got bored because they ran away so we came home and partied. Go figure.
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The War of 1812 was a real test of not only the American Army, but the American Navy too. B/c of Oliver Hazard Perry and his fleet, The American Navy defeated the British in the Battle of Lake Erie. I am very proud of the fact that Perry's fleet was build and launched from the safty of Presque Ilse Bay in what is now Erie Pa, my hometown.
It was a victory for the United State was sealed by the Battle of New Orleans in 1814.
It wasn't the Candians who we were at war with it was the British. Candians may have been involved, but we declared war on England
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Like I said at the beginning, PLEASE take this with a grain of salt... this was posted for FUN.
Besides, most of the jokes are a poke at OUR own little idiosyncrasies.
Originally Posted by eburgess

The War of 1812 was a real test of not only the American Army, but the American Navy too. B/c of Oliver Hazard Perry and his fleet, The American Navy defeated the British in the Battle of Lake Erie. I am very proud of the fact that Perry's fleet was build and launched from the safty of Presque Ilse Bay in what is now Erie Pa, my hometown.
It was a victory for the United State was sealed by the Battle of New Orleans in 1814.
It wasn't the Candians who we were at war with it was the British. Candians may have been involved, but we declared war on England
timeline of 1812
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Oh yeah?
A number of Toronto ridings boast Communist Party of Canada supporters.
Originally Posted by ugaimes

Wow.....so left wing they're socialist.... I like BNL even more!!!
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Cruller... like that one!
Yes, curling does sound a lot like cruller... though I don't know if it was invented in Canada.

Actually, curling is such a big sport here, a cute fictitional movie has been made about Canadian curling culture. It's called "Men with Brooms".
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You forgot to mention that game that's played on a sheet of ice with rocks and brooms. They do it in the Olympics and I'm having a brain-drain moment and can't remember what it's called! I keep thinking of the word "cruller", but that's not it.
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One thing we're definitely known for is our ability to handle the bloody cold winters and yeah, we're all ABOOT the beer!


Also, half of our political parties are trying to get weed legalized, and our government has authorized pot grown legally for medicinal purposes.


Originally Posted by valanhb

Even as a proud American...I have to agree with at least 2 points:

Canadian Beer ROCKS! Lebatts Blue is the best!


Much Music does kick MTV's butt!

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Originally Posted by vespacat

One thing we're definitely known for is our ability to handle the bloody cold winters and yeah, we're all ABOOT the beer!
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Aboot?
I think that's an Ontario thing.
 
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Ryan, you're probably right... I've been in the province too long for my own good!
It's ABOOT time I take off and move up north for a while, eh?
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Aboot?
I think that's an Ontario thing.
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I love Canada. We thought about honeymooning there and will definately go sometime soon. Your post is very funny! I didn't realize Canadians drank so much!
 
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Meh... just all in good fun!


I've been all across this country (except the Maritimes - but planning on going soon) and I must say my favourite part of Canada are the Rockies - absolutely stunning.
People even drink loads out there! What can I say?!? We're a bunch of lushes, though Ryan may disagree with me ABOOT that one.
Originally Posted by esrgirl

I love Canada. We thought about honeymooning there and will definately go sometime soon. Your post is very funny! I didn't realize Canadians drank so much!
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The Trailer Park Boys!
Best show on Canadian television, and the actors are now national celebrities!


My favourite character is Bubbles, who goes around saving all the cats in the park.


Check out the website, the pics section has an awesome pic of Bubble with a kitten on each shoulder!
http://www.trailerparkboys.com/
 
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OMG, Mr. Dress up! I grew up in Washington State and we got CBC on cable as well as a couple other imported Canadian stuff. My brother loved watching that show. I forgot about it.
 
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I LOVE CANADA. I would move to British Columbia and live in Vancouver in a heartbeat or go inland to the interior a bit. Canadian's are just the friendliest, most no-nonsense people. Your country is truly wonderful and I have nothing but respect for our friends to the north.
 
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Originally Posted by esrgirl

I love Canada. We thought about honeymooning there and will definately go sometime soon. Your post is very funny! I didn't realize Canadians drank so much!
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"Antifreeze!"
'Course we don't have that excuse in Vancouver, but what the heck!


Y'all come visit! We'd love to see ya!
 
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Originally Posted by vespacat

Meh... just all in good fun!


I've been all across this country (except the Maritimes - but planning on going soon) and I must say my favourite part of Canada are the Rockies - absolutely stunning.
People even drink loads out there! What can I say?!? We're a bunch of lushes, though Ryan may disagree with me ABOOT that one.
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Oh yes we drink loads out here!


And yes ABOOT is in the EAST!!
We say ABOUT way over here in the west
 
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Originally Posted by ash_bct

Oh yes we drink loads out here!


And yes ABOOT is in the EAST!!
We say ABOUT way over here in the west
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Glad you agree. I had a friend that moved from Burlington when I was in high school. He said "aboot". That was one of the first things we noticed.
 
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Yeah... I definitely say "aboot".
I think it's time for me to go back to Alberta. Although Ontario pasttimes don't include "cow tipping" and "gopher shoots". Eh, Ash?
 
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