To Americans: How much do you know about Canada? Vice Versa?
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And remember NEVER to drop a tim bit on the ground or else the next day you'll have yourself a Tim Hortons...damn things spread like wild fire.Jacklin said:Well I'll throw out some honest remarks about my country:
90% of all males love hockey
I say "eh" a bit, but not as excessive as what the stereotype shows (btw, it better then saying huh?)
Almost all of us are fluent, or know a lot of French (Si vous lisez ce que vous savez ce que je veux dire)
Kraft dinner, maple syrup and pea soup are not the main elegant dishes from Canada
And if there was a zombie apocalypse, a hockey stick would be more valuable than a chainsaw, baseball bat or gun
HELL YEAH
I most likely know most than the average American, judging from the fact that the latest 100 comments on any Canadian MySpace page I've visited and at least five on any LoadingReadyRun video I've seen seem to be the stereotypical dribble of beavers, lumberjacks, syrup and the phrase 'Eh' used as a sentence ending. That said, I myself know very little, simply that it used to be a British territory before the Canadian people revolted, it was originally discovered by Vikings who called the island they landed on (Modern day Newfoundland) 'Vinland' or 'Vineland' because of it's supple and delicious grapes, and a few trivia facts I learned from a LoadingReadyRun video that pointed out the flaws in the Canadian national anthem.
But that's not funny, so let's have some Birr-istory! *ahem* Canada was discovered by the French in 1337. The French were amazed to find that Canada was home to a magical race of rats they called 'beavers', which translated meant 'rat of the eskimos'. The beavers were capable of turning ocean water into maple syrup, a precious commodity in France at that time. Then, in 1600 Britain came within 1500 kilometers meaning that France surrendered most of it, but kept a bit in the east. In 1776, the Americans revolted, giving them their own patch of land on a continent controlled mainly by France, Spain and Britain. France lost a lot of money in Spainish owned Las Vegas, so to pay their gambling debts they sold their share of the North American continent to America. In 1812, America and Britain had another war. By all accounts, Britain should have won, having superior military, in technology, resources and numbers. And they did, because they attacked from Canada! That gave them a +2 because of high ground, and a +3 because of flank attack! All that plus the previous bonuses meant the fight was over in a moment, because if Britain had used even a d4, any roll would still have meant win. Then, Canada, using all the resources they have secretley been stealing from Britain and the ones won from the conquering of the U.S., they revolted themselves, taking Canada and Great Britain in the process. They went on to conquer the world. And that, children, is the history on the Canadian World Empire.
But that's not funny, so let's have some Birr-istory! *ahem* Canada was discovered by the French in 1337. The French were amazed to find that Canada was home to a magical race of rats they called 'beavers', which translated meant 'rat of the eskimos'. The beavers were capable of turning ocean water into maple syrup, a precious commodity in France at that time. Then, in 1600 Britain came within 1500 kilometers meaning that France surrendered most of it, but kept a bit in the east. In 1776, the Americans revolted, giving them their own patch of land on a continent controlled mainly by France, Spain and Britain. France lost a lot of money in Spainish owned Las Vegas, so to pay their gambling debts they sold their share of the North American continent to America. In 1812, America and Britain had another war. By all accounts, Britain should have won, having superior military, in technology, resources and numbers. And they did, because they attacked from Canada! That gave them a +2 because of high ground, and a +3 because of flank attack! All that plus the previous bonuses meant the fight was over in a moment, because if Britain had used even a d4, any roll would still have meant win. Then, Canada, using all the resources they have secretley been stealing from Britain and the ones won from the conquering of the U.S., they revolted themselves, taking Canada and Great Britain in the process. They went on to conquer the world. And that, children, is the history on the Canadian World Empire.
Let me list the teachings that American society has instilled upon me about Canadians, and in some cases, the French:
--They're just a bunch of pussies
--They're unpatriotic, and they suck
--You can never understand what they're talkin' aboot
--America could kick they're asses in a war
--Go fuck off back to your free healthcare *****!
Hmm... Is it just me, or is America perpetrating more than just a little bit of anti-Canadian bias on their people?
--They're just a bunch of pussies
--They're unpatriotic, and they suck
--You can never understand what they're talkin' aboot
--America could kick they're asses in a war
--Go fuck off back to your free healthcare *****!
Hmm... Is it just me, or is America perpetrating more than just a little bit of anti-Canadian bias on their people?
Psssssh we still have wood and hydro and fish and....awwwww bugger....ummmmm maple syrup and rednecks...how bout snow, can we export snow for money?
But yeah I'm in Quebec, lived in the most French Quebec area of Quebec for years and rest assured tourists, not all of us hate you anglos, just generally the ones around Western Montreal for a few reasons which I won't explain as I'd rather not bore you to tears
As for our money...You can't hate it! It's like super gay pride cash man
Oh and for whoever mentionned the territories, they're territories and not provinces because the rest of Canada came to the conclusion that we don't love them enough to give them the powers of a province XD
But yeah I'm in Quebec, lived in the most French Quebec area of Quebec for years and rest assured tourists, not all of us hate you anglos, just generally the ones around Western Montreal for a few reasons which I won't explain as I'd rather not bore you to tears
As for our money...You can't hate it! It's like super gay pride cash man
Oh and for whoever mentionned the territories, they're territories and not provinces because the rest of Canada came to the conclusion that we don't love them enough to give them the powers of a province XD
Canada was first settled by French colonists (who found the beavers and spazzed out--and now beavers have an honorary place on coins and stamps and World War II posters and such)--they arrived first, not the British. (Well, if you don't count all those Natives that the Canadians had.) After the Seven Years War--massive exchanges of land took place. France was given the choice between retaining Canada or getting back a couple sugar islands. France chose the sugar islands, writing Canada off as too expensive.
So Great Britain took over Canada--but had a hands-off policy towards it--they let them retain their French ways so long as they didn't get too uppity. Canada wasn't too interested in declaring independence from England, like big brother America--but in the War of 1812---America declared war on England for not taking him seriously enough. England was currently busy with Napoleon so couldn't be bothered too much about America's trade demands. Canada's own people defended the border from American fist-shaking and then burned down the Presidential Mansion. Ecetera, ecetera--Canada gained some confidence after basically fending off America by himself.
In 1837, Canada went to England and politely asked for independence--eventually, England agreed but the process was slow--and wasn't really completed until 1982--as it was done in stages.
During the first World War, Canada did spectacular at the Battle of Vimy Ridge and pretty well over all. Flying Aces, hell yeah! (At this point, Canada was still with England--so when England goes to war, Canada goes along for the ride.)
During the second World War, England declared war first--and really, Canada was technically already along, but Canada made it a point to declare war about a week later, I think. Just to assert a bit of independence. Canada quickly whipped into shape and fought at Normandy and participated in Operation Husky when the Allies invaded Southern Italy. Canada established friendly relations with the Netherlands.
After the war, came social welfare and NATO and a pretty awesome guy called Trudeau, who told the US to suck it when we asked them to come with us to Vietnam. This guy also slid down the banisters of staircases. Which makes him more awesome. (Otherwise, I have to admit, I don't know much about him.)
I'm an American--but I do like our brother-country Canada. So. I think this is all mostly correct. Or something.
Oh yeah. Hockey. Canada invented it.
So Great Britain took over Canada--but had a hands-off policy towards it--they let them retain their French ways so long as they didn't get too uppity. Canada wasn't too interested in declaring independence from England, like big brother America--but in the War of 1812---America declared war on England for not taking him seriously enough. England was currently busy with Napoleon so couldn't be bothered too much about America's trade demands. Canada's own people defended the border from American fist-shaking and then burned down the Presidential Mansion. Ecetera, ecetera--Canada gained some confidence after basically fending off America by himself.
In 1837, Canada went to England and politely asked for independence--eventually, England agreed but the process was slow--and wasn't really completed until 1982--as it was done in stages.
During the first World War, Canada did spectacular at the Battle of Vimy Ridge and pretty well over all. Flying Aces, hell yeah! (At this point, Canada was still with England--so when England goes to war, Canada goes along for the ride.)
During the second World War, England declared war first--and really, Canada was technically already along, but Canada made it a point to declare war about a week later, I think. Just to assert a bit of independence. Canada quickly whipped into shape and fought at Normandy and participated in Operation Husky when the Allies invaded Southern Italy. Canada established friendly relations with the Netherlands.
After the war, came social welfare and NATO and a pretty awesome guy called Trudeau, who told the US to suck it when we asked them to come with us to Vietnam. This guy also slid down the banisters of staircases. Which makes him more awesome. (Otherwise, I have to admit, I don't know much about him.)
I'm an American--but I do like our brother-country Canada. So. I think this is all mostly correct. Or something.
Oh yeah. Hockey. Canada invented it.
Quiet nerds burp only near school.
Quebec, New Brunswick, Ontario, Nova Scotia. Some Canadian provinces.
Quebec, New Brunswick, Ontario, Nova Scotia. Some Canadian provinces.
Ahh! That sir is a toony/toonie or however you spell it. Go Canada lingo. Also, I know that some canadians pronounce mountains as Moon-tins, which is a riot. Your tax year/financial year? is jan-dec rather than the june-july we have in Aus. You dont have flappy heads. Jon Dore is the greatest.-Seraph- said:And don't forget what I mentioned later, washers with pennies jammed in the middle:
Isn't there maple syrup and free healthcare there?
I also heard Candlejack lives there. How is h
I also heard Candlejack lives there. How is h