Hate for Canada

[The Spectator]

And of course Denmark is the Scandinavian version of Canada. Thanks South Park!

 

[Casual Shinji]

And according to my Belgian friend Bert, you're theirs!

Yeah, but we made fun of them first, HA! And our jokes are funnier and, and...., and....

D'oh, my flat Dutch humor genes are taking over again.

 

[Agayek]

Why do people always make fun of Canada? It actually looks like a fine place to live, statistically speaking.

Because Canadia is America Junior!




And now that my ignorance quota has been met: It's because Canada is easy to make fun of, just like every other thing that people have no firsthand experience of. It's human nature to mock anything that's different, if for no other reason than to feel better about the familiar.

 

[JEBWrench]

You know, something funny about something I saw on youtube, apparently Healthcare = Communism (it was some big protest and someone had that written on a sign.) So I guess thats what's wrong with Canada. You know, no one ever informed me that Canada was communist, and I should know seeing as I live there...

Canada is a democratic socialist monarchy by definition.

They taught us that in that school system that was dreamed up by Karl Marx.

I disagree about the inventions.
Insulin? Yeah, Canadian.
Telephone? Made by Canadian Alexander Graham Bell.
The Canadarm on the Space Station and Space Shuttle? Oddly enough, Canadian.

As well, we are probably the United States' greatest trading partner.

You forgot the Peacekeepers. And the Wonderbra.

 

[Plazmatic]

Why do people always make fun of Canada? It actually looks like a fine place to live, statistically speaking.

I have been to Canada, I have seen its beauty, its a rather fine place to live, certainly better than a lot of the places in the US (and Yes I am american)

The reason people make fun of Canada is the reason people make fun of any country, for the fun of it. Don't get all pissy thinking that Canada is the only country mocked, it most certainly isn't, and your only bringing more attention and more potential mockery towards Canada if you post threads like this.

 

[rt052192]

its fun to hate on Canada simply because...well...its Canada...

 

[Sarmos]

*No real offense meant here*
Because they have almost NOTHING that makes them somewhat relevant to anyone?
They aren't a world power, they don't export anything in large amounts I.E. China/Mexico
They have no great inventions or discoveries.

In short, they are the weird chubby kid on the play ground that is the world, they are noticeable enough to get picked on, but not enough to be of any actual interest to anyone.... Plus they are Canadian, and be honest here, who DOESN'T like making fun of them?

Lets see...... The wondeful place that is Canada Has many accomplishments. A Canadian invented the telephone. A group of Canadians invented the space arm thats used on almost any space mission. At the end of WWII we had the worlds 4th largest Navy. In the mission to bring peace in the middle east we have the thrid most casulties behind the British then the Americans. Canada is also the worlds largest exporter of lumber. We are the US of A's biggest trading partner. More then 1 billion dollars worth is traded between USA and Canada EACH DAY.

I'm a history/political science major in study, so I could go on like this for hours. Plus I just passed in a paper on USA/Canada realtions.

Oh, and USA and Canada have the worlds longest undefended border. If that's not good relations between our two countries, I don't know what is.

 

[JEBWrench]

its fun to hate on Canada simply because...well...its Canada...

Hey, that's the same reason people give for hating on The Yankees. (*please note: comment made in jest*)

 

[JEBWrench]

*snip*

Lets see...... The wondeful place that is Canada Has many accomplishments.
*snip*

Don't forget that one of the most significant events in the history of communications happened at Signal Hill!

 

[Burningsok]

I don't really see much that's wrong with Canada it's a beautiful place to live, especially in British Colombia, the landscape is amazing. Only thing i don't like about Canada is their government. They have a bit too much control over things. But other then that, it's awesomez

 

[Lineoutt]

Its because one of my friends is an American who NEVER SHUTS UP about Canada. I learned to just listen to him and let him have his thunder.

 

[rt052192]

its fun to hate on Canada simply because...well...its Canada...

Hey, that's the same reason people give for hating on The Yankees. (*please note: comment made in jest*)

yes, but unlike Canada the Yankees are winners! 27 time champs and im lovin every minute of it. Fun Fact: i live in Boston

 

[JEBWrench]

yes, but unlike Canada the Yankees are winners! 27 time champs and im lovin every minute of it. Fun Fact: i live in Boston

Damn. You must physically have to fend off the hate waves every moment of your life.

Alas, the Canadiens only have 24 titles to their name.

 

[Sarmos]

*snip*

Lets see...... The wondeful place that is Canada Has many accomplishments.
*snip*

Don't forget that one of the most significant events in the history of communications happened at Signal Hill!

Oh yeah. That's a good one. Worlds first telegrah radio message to go across the atlantic. Was sent from....... You guessed it. CANADA. Also were a member of the G8. If that dosen't make us a world power, I don't know what dose.

All in all, Canada is like the unrepresented little brother. Where everybody's so focused on the great things the big brother is doing.

 

[Matt_LRR]

I don't really see much that's wrong with Canada it's a beautiful place to live, especially in British Colombia, the landscape is amazing. Only thing i don't like about Canada is their government. They have a bit too much control over things. But other then that, it's awesomez

LOL.

Sorry, I don't even know why I'm laughing per se, but I, in all honesty, did.

It's probably the dig at the government, and mostly because of the irony of claiming that the government has too much control, when the government in power is right-wing (or at least right wing on the canadian spectrum).

Canada's awesome, and the lot of you yanks would be privaledged to live here. Srsly.

-m

 

[Connor Lonske]

Maybe it's because we all live in igloos and eat whale blubber. I mean, who wants to do that?

I've had whale meat, best sea food in the world. [/sarcasm end here]

Anyways, I like Canada. I have a lot of friend from their.

 

[Asturiel]

I have no opinion on the country, you helped us out in WW2 and there aren't a lot of Canadian immigrants in England. Your ok with me!

Commonwealth is pretty awesome ain't it?

People don't like the accent. The whole "aboot" vs "about" debacle. I don't mind Canada.

Funny thing is theres likely 1 person in all of Canada who actually says "aboot" not in a joking manner.

*No real offense meant here*
Because they have almost NOTHING that makes them somewhat relevant to anyone?
They aren't a world power, they don't export anything in large amounts I.E. China/Mexico
They have no great inventions or discoveries.

In short, they are the weird chubby kid on the play ground that is the world, they are noticeable enough to get picked on, but not enough to be of any actual interest to anyone.... Plus they are Canadian, and be honest here, who DOESN'T like making fun of them?

Hey, liking all of those natural resources, like water and lumber? Loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooots of water and lumber.

This is an awesome place to live! In fact why are you not here?

I totally am!

Lived here my entire life, love it here. Only once did I ever talk to someone who really didn't like Canada. I worked at a call centre that was employed by an American cable company.

Got a caller once, asked where I was, I told him "eastern Canada". Lets just say that he decided that he was going to rant for a half hour about how Canada was a horrible place to be and how southern texas was such a better place to live and how we didn't have eletricity, or summer, or blah blah blah blah. I just said "At least we got health care. Although to get a doctor where I live, it's half an hour of dogsled ridding. It's better if I just ride my polar bear to the closest hospital."

He replied "What the hell you talking about? You don't even have hospital's up there! god dam beaver lover!"

Then he hung up. Best phone conversation I've ever had at that call centre.

Thats actually pretty epic. Love it when I can get gullible people to believe I live in an igloo.

I personally don't mind Canada at all. They seem to be nice enough even though America has tried invading them like 4 times.

...what? I think you tried once, and we burned down your pink house.

Your welcome

Although in all seriousness that was the natives and the loyalists who would go on to form Upper and Lower Canada, who then would form the provinces of Ontario and Quebec, who would sign a constitution with Nova Scotia and...fuck the eastern provinces blend into one. Fuck....NEW BRUNSWICK, thats it.

LOL.

Sorry, I don't even know why I'm laughing per se, but I, in all honesty, did.

It's probably the dig at the government, and mostly because of the irony of claiming that the government has too much control, when the government in power is right-wing (or at least right wing on the canadian spectrum).

Canada's awesome, and the lot of you yanks would be privaledged to live here. Srsly.

-m

Funny since were quite the Liberal country, it's not that hard but Ignatieff is failing at one of the easiest jobs in the world.

Being better than Steven Harpor.

 

[Locko96]

Because they killed my children and murdered my wife and now i must eradicate them from the earth.

OT: I don't know. They seem awesome! It seems like a better America.

 

[PumpItUp]

I think I can illuminate a few of the (rational) reasons behind the (irrational) hatred of Canada.

1. Politically, we operate on social democratic principles, meaning that the government's job is to take care of its citizens (within reason). This is done through public health care, the welfare state, etc. That means that every American knee-jerk right-winger and his dog calls us socialist commies for no other reason then uninformed dickishness.

2. Sealing is an important part of the economy for the northern and eastern provinces. Which means (American) pro-animal nuts like PeTA stalk and harass our politicians, for the sake of the cute, widdle sealies.

3. Our comedians are funnier. You know its true.

4. Canada has been dragging its feet as far as the environment goes. The rage here is valid, we're just as pissed off at our politicians as you (Americans) are.

5. Canadians think we're better than Americans. Really, it's a national identity. Don't believe me? "Vancouver Winter Olympics Men's Hockey." "Rick Mercer's Talking to Americans." Look either up.


However, there is a greater evil in the Great White North/America's Hat. It is the monster that resides within Prime Minister Stephen Harper's sweater. Seriously, Google "Harper's Sweater" it's good for a laugh.

Edit: Was briefly considering posting a counter-thread "Hate for America" but...the last thing we need is for the Escapist servers to go boom.