Do Canadians Like America?
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- Iggyboo
I ask this question because, I got an earful recently from a good friend from Canada. I thought we were more connected, clearly he didn't. I'd like to know from you Canadians out there the unbiased point of view of what Canadians think of America. Please don't turn this into a rant.
- Iggyboo0
connected as nations.
- Jaline0
unbiased?
ummm...
- AndyRoss0
Canadians are fine. A bit pale, but otherwise fine.
- Jaline0
Obviously, there are many similiarities. But, honestly, everyone I know likes being defined by how they are NOT American (as in: not like people of the U.S.A.). That's like the entire Canadian identity.
- neue75_bold0
oh my...
well, I can honestly say that until I left North America, I never met an American [other than on NT] that I didn't feel the urge to laugh at [or feel sorry for] after talking to them for more than 30 seconds...
- thats sadjonatne
- indeed, but I found loads of american friends overseas. they all couldn't stand it either, so they left too...neue75_bold
- fuck off, mike.mrdobolina
- it's true...neue75_bold
- next you'll be saying americans don't get irony.lukusW
- Jaline0
For example, take a look at this Youtube video. Everything described here is a direct jab at the United States:
(hopefully this is the "I Am Canadian" video. I can't see it at work)- i must re-think everything nowkona
- he is also still rocking the unbuttoned flannel shirt look.cramdesign
- unfortunately, Molson's was bought by an American co.t_rock
- that ad was like how long ago? 5 years maybe? although i would drink molson if i have other choice. good ad +1pango
- I loled.elektro
- the 2nd nation of hockeydrgss
- Iggyboo0
My appologies. United States.
- vague0
if some random canadian dude doesnt like you because youre a US citizen, who gives a fuck? 99% of people in the entire world are douchebags anyway, regardless of what nationality theyre from
- rtr0
judging by the way some us citizens drive i would say that americans don't like americans. can't we all just...
- Studiospooky0
I see very few similarities between the people of America and the people of Canada. Seems to me there's a simmering contempt under the surface in both directions. Americans think Canadians are one dimensional humourless plebs, Canadians think Americans are loud obnoxious bigots.
I think you're both right.
I'm just getting under my desk where it feels safe.
- Jaline0
By the way, I know that we will forever be tied to both the U.S. and Britain. Can't do much about that...
- Jaline0
I just realized that it looks like I hate people from the U.S. I don't. I just mainly hate the politics and policies.
- how very bipartisan of you...neue75_bold
- i think its an intereting stance to take, alot americans feel similar on many issues I bet.
Iggyboo
- Point50
strange. I never would have thought of this as being a real subject. but, really, everyone and every culture is hated by another, so it's to be expected I guess. but what i really want to know now, is not if canadians hate the U.S., but why? seriously... just like I don't understand why people in the U.S. say shit against Canadians, and I'm not just talking about humor-wise, but with malicious intent.
- thats why i started this as an open discussion with intelligent people. I wanted some clarity on the subject.
Iggyboo
- thats why i started this as an open discussion with intelligent people. I wanted some clarity on the subject.
- madirish0
there is one thing i know Jaline likes from amurika....
- lajj0
Im from montreal and I like americans. Particularly Tom Cruise because he knows shit.
- flashbender0
The last time I went to London the Vodaphone guy thought I was Canadian, and that made me happy.
- he was trying to compliment you because he wanted your money.vague
- haha!flashbender
- neue75_bold0
I equally hate Canadians who sport the fucking maple leaf everywhere... ffs...
- fucking expats FTWmadirish
- right. Maple leafs Sucks, go Habs golajj
- You know ppl from the U.S. do this when they travel overseas to have a better reputation, right?Jaline
- it's not the case, most europeans are way more interested in americans... they don't know much about canada...neue75_bold
- okay, well, I have heard otherwise from people who have traveled...
who knows...Jaline - nah, they say they don't like americans, but then they spend the rest of the night asking them questionsneue75_bold
- My collegue went to visit Yemen and all americans in the group had canadian flags on themlajj
- JKilla770
Most you individually are all right, as a whole though you're all a bunch of idiots. But then again who isn't?
F%@k patriotism let's all party!
- That's why I hate most people - regardless of country.flashbender
- "Most OF you" me is smartJKilla77