Sir Galahad Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 Canada also gave us Shania Twain & Celine Dion. My man loves Celine, especially when he's had a few drinks! lol Then the ipod will be out, volume raised on the system, & I have to suffer, for what feels like the 200th time the same songs over & over. Sigh. Maybe Canada should keep Celine. please, just for a while!
Former Member Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 lol nope we sent Celine to vegas to torture you americans. Yep we have Shania Twain love love love her i could tell hundreds of stories of me impersonating her lol. or just goofing off to her songs. Canada is a nice quiete little country, so i love it. (i live here so i have to love it). We get lots of snow thats the only thing i don't like as much. Hockey yep we learn to play hockey as soon as we can walk i swear. Yeah the otherday i was watching discovery channel and it said we only have 10 million people in Canada and like California has 30 Million people living there. I got this tshirt and it's like "i don't know Sue & Mark from Markham ontario but im sure they are nice people, the beaver is a proud and noble animal etc etc" then at the end it goes "I am Canadian" lol I like the 1 for Quebec the best it's got all kinds of french swears on it and is like "putting cheese and gravy on french fries is not crazy *insert french swears*" We're really culturally diverse and that, we got an interesting history, Oh and we got great tv like "Corner Gas" & "Just for laughs"
Sir Galahad Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 I'm not American! lol. But the other half wants to go see her in Vegas, maybe I'll treat him for his birthday.
Tiger Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 I have never been to Canada personally. I really want to visit Canada at some point in my life, especially Toronto and Montreal. Those two cities sound like so much fun. Also, there's plenty of wilderness that must be breathtaking. The one drawback as far as visiting would have to be the winters. I could never be in Canada (except maybe Vancouver) between October and April, because I'm just too much of a wuss when it comes to cold weather. It's 32 degrees F (or 0 C) at this time here in north Texas, and I would freeze my butt off if I went anywhere near Canada or the northern US right now. I think it's too cold here.
AFriendlyFace Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 (edited) Canada also gave us Shania Twain & Celine Dion.My man loves Celine, especially when he's had a few drinks! lol Then the ipod will be out, volume raised on the system, & I have to suffer, for what feels like the 200th time the same songs over & over. Sigh. Maybe Canada should keep Celine. please, just for a while! I think this is because she secretly only has one song that she pretends to sing in different ways I have never been to Canada personally. I really want to visit Canada at some point in my life, especially Toronto and Montreal. Those two cities sound like so much fun. Also, there's plenty of wilderness that must be breathtaking. The one drawback as far as visiting would have to be the winters. I could never be in Canada (except maybe Vancouver) between October and April, because I'm just too much of a wuss when it comes to cold weather. It's 32 degrees F (or 0 C) at this time here in north Texas, and I would freeze my butt off if I went anywhere near Canada or the northern US right now. I think it's too cold here. I know! What the hell is up with our crazy Texas weather?! I'm in sandals one minute and a hoodie the next :wacko: Edited March 1, 2009 by AFriendlyFace
Sir Galahad Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 I think this is because she secretly only has one song that she pretends to sing in different ways haha. That's what I keep telling him but get a dirty look for my trouble! Thing is, it's always the same bloody song people put on all the time. U know she's done like 8-9 albums or so, & still with this huge plethora of songs available, My Heart Will Go On is ALWAYS wailing out at me. Do you reckon we could get a legally binding gagging order, an International one, in the interests of humanity & taste?
David McLeod Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 Now David, quoting one's own story is pretentious, don't you think? We'll forgive you, though, since you brought up JasonDiggy's story. And we'll use the royal "we" so you're not the only one guilty of self-aggrandizement. We don't think so. We thank you for your forgiveness.
Mark M Posted March 2, 2009 Author Posted March 2, 2009 (edited) Well welll interesting topics, I don't really agree with our politics because we almost had a colition governement...i don't really get it but i'm just wonder it takes how long for something to pass for canada it's stupid. Weather weather weather, seriously i don't think i could live in the stats without air conditioning but visiting the ocean everyday would be awesome!! but yeah there is about 3 ft of snow everywhere, ski-doing, sking, and snowboarding is a Blast!!! Course having to plug in your car everynight is not the funnest at all, Montreal and Torondo, i'm not to pumped but only cuz i didn't learn french cuz it was taken out of my high school in grade 8, i know one phrase "Je Ne sais Pas Francis" or I don't know french. lol speling might be off with that. But yes alot of American shows are flimed up here cuz well Saskatchwan is a flat land, and well B.C has te beautiful mountains!! But i also know you guys arn't preped for extremem weather, we just had a cold snap of arctic air in january and i guess 4 states lost power to freezing rain so yeah lol pretty brutal. I'm not gona lie i hate our history there's so much racism between aboriginals and caucasions it's just reidickulas, why not do what obama was saying make people equal...meaning don't gve the aboriginals free land and free money to get a secondary education (which alot tend to use for alc anyway) and just make us all equal...lol wow it's dissapointing, that's why i don't like the father of the queen britian has now. Yeah but i love canada too, there's times when canada is just to awesome!!! lol Plus Celien dion had a concert in montreal and people sat outside two days before her concert so we love here but personally not a big fan lol. Edited March 2, 2009 by Mark M
Tipdin Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 Many members of my family hail from Canada. Can you say Ouellette? I've always been intrigued with Canada. Not just because of its mind-boggling beauty, or because I love a french accent, or because my family is from there, or because guys are not as quick to shave off their body hair, or because the architecture is so handsome, or because gays can marry, or because you DO use the metric system, but because there are so few roadside billboards. I hate those. They mar the natural beauty of the landscape. And politics is so, so... polite! (Usually)
Dion Posted April 6, 2009 Posted April 6, 2009 This topic is over a month old but I hope everyone forgives me for dredging it up again. I was reading through this thread and it would seem as though everyone from Canada has addressed the usual stereotypes (living in igloos, always cold, very polite) but there is one trend throughout this thread I've noticed that sort of amuses me: People tend to think 'French Canadian' first as opposed to simply 'Canadian'. I have absolutely no opinion either way on this matter. I just thought it was interesting, that's all. Carry on.
Jack Frost Posted April 12, 2009 Posted April 12, 2009 (edited) I live in Quebec. Need I say more? We've been causing major violent headaches to the rest of the country since 1759 and we're so damn proud of it! Canada also gave us Shania Twain & Celine Dion. We cannot f**king stand those ladies. We're very much happy having exported their sorry ass to the USA. I know! What the hell is up with our crazy Texas weather?! I'm in sandals one minute and a hoodie the next :wacko: Don't be a silly. Hoodies are what I wear when it's 32F. I wore flip-flops to go to the corner mini-market to get some cigarettes when it was 10F. Hell, I even shovelled snow off my sidewalk wearing flipflops. And just to take it further, I even smoked outside on the balcony shirtless when it's 0F. Quite a nip, but it felt so good to the skin once every while. You can say we Canadians are so made for winter... One Australian student described it so well: "Winter in Canada is mean, but in Montreal it's a bitch." Many members of my family hail from Canada. Can you say Ouellette? Oh you bet I can! One of the best parts of being Canadian that we apologize way way too much. Like for example, if someone steps on my toes... I say "sorry!" to him, then he says "sorry!" back, and then I say "sorry!" for making him apologize. So yeah... it's vicious... EH!!! Edited April 12, 2009 by Jack Frost
Sir Galahad Posted April 12, 2009 Posted April 12, 2009 We cannot f**king stand those ladies. We're very much happy having exported their sorry ass to the USA. I agree on Celine. But I love Shania. One of the best parts of being Canadian that we apologize way way too much. Like for example, if someone steps on my toes... I say "sorry!" to him, then he says "sorry!" back, and then I say "sorry!" for making him apologize. So yeah... it's vicious... I think you got that from the Brits! Maybe we should learn to be ruder to people like the Americans!
Ieshwar Posted April 12, 2009 Posted April 12, 2009 Ok, I'm jealous now. I LOVE Canada! Two countries that I absolutely love are Canada and Australia. I think the weather in Australia is more suitable for me. But both have such hot guys. Hehe Take care, Ieshwar
Jack Frost Posted April 12, 2009 Posted April 12, 2009 (edited) I think you got that from the Brits! Maybe we should learn to be ruder to people like the Americans! It has a spatter of Canadian niceness though. But it's obvious you haven't met us when we're behind the wheels. I heard stories about people keeping a bat in the trunk of the car. Ohhh nasty. Edited April 12, 2009 by Jack Frost
AFriendlyFace Posted May 9, 2009 Posted May 9, 2009 (edited) One of the best parts of being Canadian that we apologize way way too much. Like for example, if someone steps on my toes... I say "sorry!" to him, then he says "sorry!" back, and then I say "sorry!" for making him apologize. So yeah... it's vicious... I do that too. I mean it's only fair. Yes, the other person may have stepped on my foot, but it takes two to have this sort of 'accident' and I'm sure it wasn't pleasant for him/her either. So I do apologize for such things. In contrast, I can't stand it when people don't acknowledge their role in such an incident. Several years ago I rounded a corner and ran into this young woman. Naturally I smiled apologetically and said, "sorry about that." She only glared at me. That REALLY pissed me off. After I caught sight of her angry expression I just glared back and muttered "bitch." I mean geez it was as much her fault as mine and colliding with her wasn't exactly top of my "fun things to do" list. Similarly, I once witnessed an accident between a cyclist and a pedestrian. Nothing serious. Anyway, the cyclist immediately apologized to the other guy and asked if he was okay. The other guy got angry and growled something to the effect of "F***, you a*****." Instantly I lost all sympathy for the pedestrian and became sort of glad the cyclist had run the jerk over! I mean how rude! I agree on Celine. But I love Shania. I agree with this statement! Edited May 9, 2009 by AFriendlyFace
nms_sbmod Posted June 4, 2009 Posted June 4, 2009 Ah, man. I love Canada. I can't imagine living anywhere else, at least not full time. Last fall I flew to Vancouver and rented a 4 wheel drive that I then proceeded to drive to Calgary .. by way of Whitehorse. Best. Vacation. Ever. I think we can be forgiven for Celine Dion, right?
Cynical Romantic Posted June 9, 2009 Posted June 9, 2009 I'm from Quebec and I humbly request that you do *not* forgive us for Celine Dion. Seriously, inflicting her shrill shrieking voice on the world is an unforgivable sin, and I am ashamed of it and you should be, too. As atonement for this sin, we offer you: Arcade Fire, Cirque du Soleil, Denys Arcand, Sam Roberts, Leonard Cohen, Mordecai Richler, Oscar Peterson, Elisha Cuthbert (okay, debatable contribution there, but Sean Avery's comments about her were amusing)... and poutine.
Tipdin Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 My opinion of Canada? It's big. It's progressive. It's clean. It's better than the US in many ways. It doesn't erase its history like the US tends to do. But it's damn cold! But then I might be a bit biased; I'm a descendant of the founding Ouellette family...
Cynical Romantic Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 The only true founders are the First Nations. Other than that, you're either a colonial or an immigrant, just like the rest of us. Join the club.
Aeroplane Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 What do I think of Canada hmm. Well the pictures I've seen look pretty, it sounds like a nice place to live.. and I've never met a nasty Canadian. So I like it .
DragonFire Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 I'm from Quebec and I humbly request that you do *not* forgive us for Celine Dion. Seriously, inflicting her shrill shrieking voice on the world is an unforgivable sin, and I am ashamed of it and you should be, too. As atonement for this sin, we offer you: Arcade Fire, Cirque du Soleil, Denys Arcand, Sam Roberts, Leonard Cohen, Mordecai Richler, Oscar Peterson, Elisha Cuthbert (okay, debatable contribution there, but Sean Avery's comments about her were amusing)... and poutine. I think that sounds like a fair trade, but is there any chance you could keep her to yourselves from now on. Please.
thatboyChase Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 They have good herb and the people there are actually not bad looking. At least on a spectrum from that of the US where there are good looking people then really ugly ugly people. Canada has a happy medium, plus Quebec isn't sure if it wants to stick around, they have funny accents and their currency is named differently. So, basically the hat of the US. Easily worn out, easily replaced. Kisses Canucks.
Cynical Romantic Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 Our currency is the same. And no, we will not keep Celine to ourselves. In fact, Vegas can have her, and good riddance. As far as I'm concerned, she should stay there.
Mark Arbour Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 They have good herb and the people there are actually not bad looking. At least on a spectrum from that of the US where there are good looking people then really ugly ugly people. Canada has a happy medium, plus Quebec isn't sure if it wants to stick around, they have funny accents and their currency is named differently. So, basically the hat of the US. Easily worn out, easily replaced. Kisses Canucks. And the good herb is legal in Vancouver.
J_Ross Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 It's not all that different from here, so...*shrug* I got more of a culture shock visiting Georgia. As atonement for this sin, we offer you: Arcade Fire, Cirque du Soleil, Denys Arcand, Sam Roberts, Leonard Cohen, Mordecai Richler, Oscar Peterson, Elisha Cuthbert (okay, debatable contribution there, but Sean Avery's comments about her were amusing)... and poutine. Also, Marianas Trench? It's love.
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