Do american's dislike canadians?
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They're just like us to a point, so that's why they're the butt of many jokes. We don't hate them, we just make fun of them. Think of America and Canada as hatebuddies who enjoy joking about each others actions and stereotypes.
Alright, read most of this thread, big monster quote-fest coming up. I'm Canadian, btw, from Vancouver.
I also think it's funny how when Canadians are referring to a place in the US, they'll say "Oh, I went to Maine/California/Vegas/Orlando" etc., but when Americans refer to any place in Canada, it's just "we went to Canada". Come on, I know all 50 states and most big cities, and so do many people here. Try to keep up, Americans. We're the 2nd-biggest country in the world and although the middle 3 provinces (AB, SK, MB--bonus points if you're American and know what those abbreviations are) are pretty much just flatlands with nothing, the rest of the country is quite varied in culture, language, and geography.
Whenever I'm in the US (and I have been there a lot, considering part of my business is there and many relatives from there) I feel sort of... weird. I always feel slightly uneasy, as if I can feel the paranoia in the air that's always talked about on news networks about politics, guns, whatever. Sure, these things happen in Canada too, but I feel way more comfortable and at peace when I'm here again. And it's just the US, because I don't get that feeling when in Europe or Asia.
Also, milk in bags IS ONLY IN EASTERN CANADA. Namely Quebec. And as much as I hate how French Canadians consider themselves superior to Anglophones, I love what their culture does to infuse our country with a completely distinct and vibrant community. If you're American, travel to Calgary and then to Montreal, and tell me what was more interesting. (On a side note, I was pretty glad that the Bloc Quebecois just got pwned in the last election).
And as for police, well, for one, the RCMP isn't in every municipality; major cities usually have their own police forces, for example, the Vancouver Police Dept. And I don't get this stuff about Mounties. The only times RCMP ever wear the red uniform with that hat is for ceremonial purposes.
Anyway, yeah. I like most Americans, but it seems like a couple retarded ones start a trend and then people think it's funny to follow it. Meh.
Oh yeah, btw, EA's main offices are in Vancouver and Edmonton, and Ubisoft Montreal has churned out a few great games as well.
South Park, "Blame Canada". How is it that SO MANY American youths would base their view of a country off one song from a decent-tier cartoon? It's not even that great of a song. I guess I get the joke with those two singers that have weird heads, saying that we're backwards and whatnot, but still...KoalaKid said:
Hm. I used to have a girlfriend from WI. Her ex and his friends were so pissed that she dumped him for me that I got death-threats, not for dating her, but for being Canadian, lol. He said he would come to Canada and kill me... had quite a few lols at that.Imp Emissary said:
I also think it's funny how when Canadians are referring to a place in the US, they'll say "Oh, I went to Maine/California/Vegas/Orlando" etc., but when Americans refer to any place in Canada, it's just "we went to Canada". Come on, I know all 50 states and most big cities, and so do many people here. Try to keep up, Americans. We're the 2nd-biggest country in the world and although the middle 3 provinces (AB, SK, MB--bonus points if you're American and know what those abbreviations are) are pretty much just flatlands with nothing, the rest of the country is quite varied in culture, language, and geography.
I've actually always wondered why in the US, ham/back bacon is referred to as Canadian bacon. Up here, we call it ham, and we have regular bacon. If you want a good example of Canadians cooking with bacon, watch any Epic Meal Time episode.ProZack said:
Yeah, as mentioned before, never did get that.thiosk said:
I mean, I guess I get the joke, but I don't see what's funny aboot it. Yes, on a typical map, Canada is displayed north of the US. Maybe if I was to follow this logic, I could say that Canada is the "brain" of North America, while the US thinks with its stomach and Mexico thinks with its crotch?Jodah said:
I feel pretty much the same way. Canada, for its size, has contributed a great deal to Allied war efforts in the past, and is just now pulling out of the Middle East. In WW1, Canadians captured certain German fortifications that Britain/France couldn't; Canadian troops were then referred to as "Storm Troopers", which, yes, is where George Lucas got that name.Sightless Wisdom said:
Whenever I'm in the US (and I have been there a lot, considering part of my business is there and many relatives from there) I feel sort of... weird. I always feel slightly uneasy, as if I can feel the paranoia in the air that's always talked about on news networks about politics, guns, whatever. Sure, these things happen in Canada too, but I feel way more comfortable and at peace when I'm here again. And it's just the US, because I don't get that feeling when in Europe or Asia.
Also, milk in bags IS ONLY IN EASTERN CANADA. Namely Quebec. And as much as I hate how French Canadians consider themselves superior to Anglophones, I love what their culture does to infuse our country with a completely distinct and vibrant community. If you're American, travel to Calgary and then to Montreal, and tell me what was more interesting. (On a side note, I was pretty glad that the Bloc Quebecois just got pwned in the last election).
I agree, I've never heard anyone saying aboot except for Newfies or Americans mocking us. Plus, what's up with how nasally American newscasters speak? It's like they're always sick or something.Bobbety said:I bet other people have probably asked you this (even in this same thread), but where are the Canadians you've heard say "Abouoot" from? Because I've lived in B.C. all my life and never heard anyone say it in any way other than "Abowt"... that is aside from people doing impressions of Canadian accents.
I don't get the "cops that ride around on horses" idea. RCMP look like this:
They only use horses in riot situations which is the same thing as in the U.S.A..
And as for police, well, for one, the RCMP isn't in every municipality; major cities usually have their own police forces, for example, the Vancouver Police Dept. And I don't get this stuff about Mounties. The only times RCMP ever wear the red uniform with that hat is for ceremonial purposes.
Anyway, yeah. I like most Americans, but it seems like a couple retarded ones start a trend and then people think it's funny to follow it. Meh.
Oh yeah, btw, EA's main offices are in Vancouver and Edmonton, and Ubisoft Montreal has churned out a few great games as well.
I have no problem with Canadians. I have a problem with people who use apostrophies to pluralize things.
No, but we do hate unnecessary apostrophes. *twitch twitch*
On topic, no. I think we're mostly just jealous.
Edit: Now THAT'S what I call ninja'd!
On topic, no. I think we're mostly just jealous.
Edit: Now THAT'S what I call ninja'd!
I don't think I'm allowed to hate Canada, as they have given me my favorite band of all time: Rush. Even though they produced things like Nickelback, I can't hate them. Them being Canadians.
All I have to say is Canada has the BEST DAMN SANDWICH PICKLES EVER!!! When I was a kid my Dad go on yearly fishing trips and always bring back a few big jars...damn, it's been so long I forgot their name...now I'm depressed 
To my knowledge the KKK was established here in Wisconsin?Imp Emissary said:
OT: What? I've never met any people who HATE Canadians. I know more people who hate Southerners then people who hate Canadians.
Are you kidding me? I LOVE canadians! I dont care if you break into my car, if you are canadian i want to be your friend.
Ha ha, no. We often imagine them to a whimsical folk full of friendly lumberjacks and people wearing wool hats ending sentences with "eh?"
