What do Americans honestly think of Canadians and Canada.

booste · Apr 21, 2009, 07:35 PM

I'm just interested to know what Americans HONESTLY think of Canada.

I've talked to some people who think Canadians should all be excecuted (They were completely serious too o_o) and some people who wish they could move here.

I'm just interested what Americans actually think

And please, be brutally honest.

r.j.s · Apr 21, 2009, 07:42 PM

There is nothing wrong with Canada or Canadians, as a matter of fact, I'm wearing a Team Canada hockey shirt right now.

Keniff · Apr 21, 2009, 07:43 PM

After watching THIS, I'd ask "What do Canadians think of Americans?"

But I think I know the Answer*!

*NSFW

Mr. Giver '94 · Apr 21, 2009, 07:46 PM

Canadians are cool!

I think of Canadians as similar to Americans, but less obese and more tolerant of cold weather. I don't really know much about Canadian history other than the fact that it was settled by both the French and the British, hence the different languages and provinces.

The most common stereotypes associated with Canada in the US are Maple Syrup, Maple Leaves, Hockey, "Eh", "Aboot", and Mooses.

chrmjenkins · Apr 21, 2009, 07:47 PM

I like Colin Mockery, so I think Canada is ok in my book too.

Seriously, I think Canada is very similar to the US in a lot of ways, the biggest difference everyone points out being the healthcare system. I think they're just fine people

Kardashian · Apr 21, 2009, 07:48 PM

Sorry if I'm being rude chiming in on the thread (I live in the UK/Australia) but I'd just like to say one of my closest friends is Canadian, and I know an endless amount of Canadians I formed friendships with whilst travelling - and I can honestly say, every single Canadian person I've met has been lovely, well mannered, and respectful.

Everyone I've met has done your country very proud

A lovely nation, it seems.

dejo · Apr 21, 2009, 07:49 PM

I like Robin Williams' take, who said on Leno that: "Canada is like a nice family living above a biker bar."

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Originally Posted by Kardashian

...and I can honestly say, every single Canadian person I've met has been lovely, well mannered, and respectful.

Yeah, it's hard to imagine but there actually are Canadians who are **********. I think most of them become politicians though.

ziggyonice · Apr 21, 2009, 07:49 PM

I think of Canada's people to be just like the people of the U.S. I think their government is probably in a little better shape though!

Now Mexico on the other hand...

kastenbrust · Apr 21, 2009, 07:49 PM

Its interesting that most Americans think of Canada as being similar to the US, because from an outsiders point of view being in the UK we tend to think of Canada as being very very different from the US and the only similarity being an accent.

booste · Apr 21, 2009, 07:50 PM

Wow to be honest Im suprised lol... I thought most Americans thought down on Canada. Haha glad I'm wrong though.

99MustangGTman · Apr 21, 2009, 07:56 PM

A lot of people i've talked to make fun of and joke about Canada. I really don't understand why. My cousins are Canadian and i've visited at least 6-7 times and I thought everyone there(B.C. area) was really nice and very polite.

booste · Apr 21, 2009, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 99MustangGTman

A lot of people i've talked to make fun of and joke about Canada. I really don't understand why. My cousins are Canadian and i've visited at least 6-7 times and I thought everyone there(B.C. area) was really nice and very polite.

Yeah, I live in BC and most people are pretty laid back. But if you go to east vancouver you might not think so...

bruinsrme · Apr 21, 2009, 07:58 PM

How about watch when the American National anthem was played at the Bruins / Canadiens game last night and tell me

Hrududu · Apr 21, 2009, 07:58 PM

I've got several Canadian friends and my GF is also Canadian. I've never been up North, but the Canadians I have met are very nice people and I wouldn't mind going up for a visit someday. I'm also a huge hockey fan, so most of my favorite athletes are Canadian.

iJohnHenry · Apr 21, 2009, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dejo

Yeah, it's hard to imagine but there actually are Canadians who are **********. I think most of them become politicians though.

On the mark.

We are a great country, not because of our politicians, but in spite of them.

booste · Apr 21, 2009, 08:01 PM

Well I think about 90% of Canadians live in the lower 10% of the country (I think) So nobody really goes up north lol.

Kardashian · Apr 21, 2009, 08:03 PM

I bet if this thread was "What does the world think of the British" or on a smaller scale, "What does England think of Wales" this would be a much less nicer thread.

dejo · Apr 21, 2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bruinsrme

How about watch when the American National anthem was played at the Bruins / Canadiens game last night and tell me

The Quebecers are their own nation within Canada. It's hard to explain their actions sometimes.

booste · Apr 21, 2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dejo

The Quebecers are their own nation within Canada. It's hard to explain their actions sometimes.

I haven't heard of this and can't get on youtube right now, what happened?

And yeah Quebec is Quebec... Enough said.

iJohnHenry · Apr 21, 2009, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dejo

The Quebecers are their own nation within Canada. It's hard to explain their actions sometimes.

Ignorant comes to mind.

They are the wheel that will forever squeak, no matter how much "oil" ($$$$) is proffered.

Leareth · Apr 21, 2009, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by booste

Yeah, I live in BC and most people are pretty laid back. But if you go to east vancouver you might not think so...

depends which street you go on

some will be extremely laid back (Commercial Drive area)
some will be laid out on ground ( DTES )

Actually I found east Vancouver less snobby and pretentious than west side of Van. and people more willing to help out a stranger.

If you really want to see Canadian ********** come up on Welfare Wednesday (3rd wed of month) and go near a liquor store.

yg17 · Apr 21, 2009, 08:10 PM

Vancouver Canucks players and fans can go ****** themselves (sorry, lifelong Blues fan here!) but you other Canadians are cool

booste · Apr 21, 2009, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Leareth

depends which street you go on

some will be extremely laid back (Commercial Drive area)
some will be laid out on ground ( DTES )

Actually I found east Vancouver less snobby and pretentious than west side of Van. and people more willing to help out a stranger.

If you really want to see Canadian ********** come up on Welfare Wednesday (3rd wed of month) and go near a liquor store.

Yeah good point... SO many druggies around there =/ My mom works on commercial drive and they are always near her work.

I haven't actually gone into Vancouver for months now, I'd rather stay away

Frisco · Apr 21, 2009, 08:14 PM

I love Canadians and hope to be one myself one day!

booste · Apr 21, 2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by yg17

Vancouver Canucks players and fans can go ****** themselves (sorry, lifelong Blues fan here!) but you other Canadians are cool

Ouch, but we are doing great in the playoffs so far against the blues... Games on now and it's 1 - 0 us :P

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booste macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Canada, In an igloo obviously.	What do Americans honestly think of Canadians and Canada. I'm just interested to know what Americans HONESTLY think of Canada. I've talked to some people who think Canadians should all be excecuted (They were completely serious too o_o) and some people who wish they could move here. I'm just interested what Americans actually think And please, be brutally honest.
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Mr. Giver '94 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London	Canadians are cool! I think of Canadians as similar to Americans, but less obese and more tolerant of cold weather. I don't really know much about Canadian history other than the fact that it was settled by both the French and the British, hence the different languages and provinces. The most common stereotypes associated with Canada in the US are Maple Syrup, Maple Leaves, Hockey, "Eh", "Aboot", and Mooses. __________________ 3.06 GHz 500GB 24" Alu. iMac iPod Nano Red 16GB iPod 5.5G 30GB iPT 1G 8GB Beats by Dr Dre B&O Earset 3 iPhone 3G 16GB Black
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chrmjenkins macrumors 601 Join Date: Oct 2007	I like Colin Mockery, so I think Canada is ok in my book too. Seriously, I think Canada is very similar to the US in a lot of ways, the biggest difference everyone points out being the healthcare system. I think they're just fine people __________________ Twitter: @anexanhume
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Kardashian Banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Britain.	Sorry if I'm being rude chiming in on the thread (I live in the UK/Australia) but I'd just like to say one of my closest friends is Canadian, and I know an endless amount of Canadians I formed friendships with whilst travelling - and I can honestly say, every single Canadian person I've met has been lovely, well mannered, and respectful. Everyone I've met has done your country very proud A lovely nation, it seems.
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kastenbrust Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Korea	Its interesting that most Americans think of Canada as being similar to the US, because from an outsiders point of view being in the UK we tend to think of Canada as being very very different from the US and the only similarity being an accent.
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Apr 21, 2009, 07:50 PM	#10
booste Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Canada, In an igloo obviously.	Wow to be honest Im suprised lol... I thought most Americans thought down on Canada. Haha glad I'm wrong though.
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99MustangGTman macrumors 6502 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Germantown MD/ Columbus OH	A lot of people i've talked to make fun of and joke about Canada. I really don't understand why. My cousins are Canadian and i've visited at least 6-7 times and I thought everyone there(B.C. area) was really nice and very polite. __________________ Macbook Aluminum 2.4 GHz 4GB ram iPhone 4 Black 16GB Go Bucks!
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bruinsrme macrumors 68040 Join Date: Oct 2008	How about watch when the American National anthem was played at the Bruins / Canadiens game last night and tell me
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Hrududu macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wichita KS	I've got several Canadian friends and my GF is also Canadian. I've never been up North, but the Canadians I have met are very nice people and I wouldn't mind going up for a visit someday. I'm also a huge hockey fan, so most of my favorite athletes are Canadian. __________________ Quad 2.5 G5, MacBook Pro 2.16, Dual 2.0 G5 Powermac, 12" Powerbook G4 1.5, TiBooks 867 & 667, iMac G3 600, G4 Cube 500 & 450, B&W G3 450 & 350, iBook 300's & 366, Beige G3 350, Wallstreet 233
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Apr 21, 2009, 08:01 PM	#16
booste Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Canada, In an igloo obviously.	Well I think about 90% of Canadians live in the lower 10% of the country (I think) So nobody really goes up north lol.
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Kardashian Banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Britain.	I bet if this thread was "What does the world think of the British" or on a smaller scale, "What does England think of Wales" this would be a much less nicer thread.
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