Poll: Canadia

[Redlin5_v1legacy]

Redlin and Marter.

The point of this thread is to argue for the continued existence of the Red Menace, not against it.

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OT: Saskatoon berries. A berry so delicious that yanks are actually trying to change its name to 'juneberry' because it's too hard to pronounce or spell down South. [http://globalnews.ca/news/1526393/saskatoon-berry-found-under-different-name-in-usa/] They do make delicious pies and crumbles but come on... Saskatoon isn't even the hardest Canadian thing to pronounce correctly...

 

[Catfood220]

You forgot to include Devin Townsend therefore your poll is irrelevant. Devin Townsend is the one and only reason Canada's musical output is not 100% awful.

 

[Pete Oddly]

You forgot to include Devin Townsend therefore your poll is irrelevant. Devin Townsend is the one and only reason Canada's musical output is not 100% awful.

Beat me to the damn punch. Hevy Devy rocks all.

 

[ZZoMBiE13]

I've always been quite a fan of our neighbors to the north. As a boy I would stay up late to watch SCTV and from then on, I was a pretty big fan of all things Canadian. Plus, Bret Hart.

But if anyone is thinking of voting for anything other than William Shatner in the poll, allow me to share this with you. I think it will definitively prove that he is the greatest thing ever.

 

[Rabbitboy]

They kicked the Germans out of most of my country in 1945. But they did give the world Justin Bieber and they club baby seals to death so it all evens out.

 

[lacktheknack]

People here are massively underestimating the perfection that is good poutine. Why is it not leading the polls with a 40%+ margin?

Also, seal furs.

 

[Thaluikhain]

They kicked the Germans out of most of my country in 1945. But they did give the world Justin Bieber and they club baby seals to death so it all evens out.

You give them flowers, they give you Bieber...harsh...

 

[lacktheknack]

OT: Saskatoon berries. A berry so delicious that yanks are actually trying to change its name to 'juneberry' because it's too hard to pronounce or spell down South. [http://globalnews.ca/news/1526393/saskatoon-berry-found-under-different-name-in-usa/] They do make delicious pies and crumbles but come on... Saskatoon isn't even the hardest Canadian thing to pronounce correctly...

Seriously? FFS, "Saskatoon" is a city in Saskatchewan. And "saskatoon" is too hard to say? Maybe I can use this as trolling material.

 

[Random Argument Man]

They keep our heads warm, so that's something.

At least, we're covered with you guys.

 

[Redlin5_v1legacy]

OT: Saskatoon berries. A berry so delicious that yanks are actually trying to change its name to 'juneberry' because it's too hard to pronounce or spell down South. [http://globalnews.ca/news/1526393/saskatoon-berry-found-under-different-name-in-usa/] They do make delicious pies and crumbles but come on... Saskatoon isn't even the hardest Canadian thing to pronounce correctly...

Seriously? FFS, "Saskatoon" is a city in Saskatchewan. And "saskatoon" is too hard to say? Maybe I can use this as trolling material.

I thought it was a joke article until I saw it was Global.

 

[Twintix]

Maple syrup.

My sweet tooth beckons. Maple syrup is love. Maple syrup is life.

WHY IS IT SO EXPENSIVE OVER HERE?! WHY CAN'T I HAVE IT MORE OFTEN?! *wailing*

 

[GoodOmens]

People are forgetting the disporportionate number of awesome Canadian pro wrestlers. Bret Hart was mentioned earlier, but Lance Storm, Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho, Edge, Christian, Owen Hart and Roddy Piper, not to mention Trish Stratus and Nattie Neidhart...that legacy speaks for itself.

 

[StriderShinryu]

As a Canadian myself I'm not sure exactly what Canada has given to American culture but, since it's the most logical choice, I have to say Rush. I mean, Rush is pretty much the best totally year round long lasting thing Canada could provide to any other country.

 

[Souplex]

Devin Townsend is the one and only reason Canada's musical output is not 100% awful.

That statement is full of hateful lies!

Spoiler: The greatest of the Red Menace's musical output:

 

[cleric of the order]

Oh Canada, borders my home and native land. You've done some terrible things in the past, like burning down the White House (Yes, really, look it up)

Hey, that was the British. We just held off the Americans poorly thought out invasions. Then, the English troops who burned Washington didn't get the message that the war was over and wandered down to New Orleans.

It was Canadians on behalf of the British.

I'm pretty sure it was British Regulars. When the extent of the American threat was realized, the British Empire sent veteran troops from the Peninsular War to Canada to bolster the Canadian Militia and mount a counteroffensive into the States.

The British played up the value of Canadian militia men/volunteers and that helped shaped the nature of our country for years to come (those cowardly Americans did attack while the empire was stomping on a certain small french man and expect us Canadians to rebel for them, what bloody idiots). Also we can all love Brock but without laura secord there might not be an upper Canada left.

 

[CrazyBlaze]

They keep our heads warm, so that's something.

America keeps our chin warm and us looking kinda manly. Plus America is a better beard than we are a hat.

The poll lacks options for: Poutine, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, and blah. We also invented basketball, which to me is better than hockey.

Terribly sorry. Added a poll option for Poutine.
I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure we invented Basketball. Also I'm pretty sure George Washington Carver invented peanut butter.

Well the creation of Basketball is American (first game was in Springfield, Massachusetts) the creator James Naismith was in the province of Ontario.

Also the fact that we burned down the White House is a pretty good reason for Canada's continued existence. It means we can take you down whenever we want, and you continue to live only by our mercy. Also we are your biggest trading partner.

 

[Pete Oddly]

Devin Townsend is the one and only reason Canada's musical output is not 100% awful.

That statement is full of hateful lies!

Okay, let's put it to bed right now. A list of Canadian bands/musicians that people tend to like:

- 3 Inches of Blood
- Tommy Chong
- 54-40
- Alexisonfire
- Strapping Young Lad
- Annihilator
- Anvil
- Devin Townsend
- April Wine
- The Arrogant Worms
- Bachman-Turner Overdrive
- Tom Cochrane
- Barenaked Ladies
- Big Wreck
- Kim Mitchell
- Joni Mitchell
- Billy Talent
- Brian Adams
- Jann Arden
- The Guess Who
- Neil Young
- RUSH
- Finger Eleven
- Gob
- Great Big Sea
- The Watchmen
- Stutterfly
- Gordon Lightfoot
- Bif Naked

There you go. And this is a short list.

 

[Barbas]

Maple syrup.

My sweet tooth beckons. Maple syrup is love. Maple syrup is life.

WHY IS IT SO EXPENSIVE OVER HERE?! WHY CAN'T I HAVE IT MORE OFTEN?! *wailing*

It's like honey, only less filling, so it makes you think you're eating something healthier!

I used to love it with hotcakes at McDonald's.

Spoiler: Gotta get dat.

 

[cleric of the order]

My fiancée comes from Canada so that's pretty awesome.

However, since the thread has been generally positive so far, I feel the need to inject a dose of British negativity.

Canada has Caesars. I mean, wtf? They're the most disgusting thing I've ever tasted. Clamato is an abomination in itself. And poutine, maple syrup, Albertan Steak, all taste great but will lead to an early grave.

The heck is an Albertan steak refer to, do I live to far on the Atlantic coast or something to not know how it's prepare or is that like a mad cow disease joke.

And the cold. I don't know if Canada invented cold but it sure felt like it when I was in Edmonton for Christmas a couple of years back. What do you mean can I walk the dog? It's -40 out there!

No, the Russians invented it, we perfected it so no living man could best us in the arctic ring

Also, gay marriage (ish). How dare you get in there first(ish), making other countries look and feel bad for being so backwards. I thought you were supposed to be polite!

Don't worry Harper hates gays, maybe he will make lot of the world look good by trying to revoke gay rights ... until he's kicked out of office for being a dunce.

Yeah, so fuck Canada (hoping to move there next year).

Eh fuck you to buddy (hoping to see you here next year)

 

[cleric of the order]

Also the fact that we burned down the White House is a pretty good reason for Canada's continued existence. It means we can take you down whenever we want, and you continue to live only by our mercy. Also we are your biggest trading partner.

Saying that bugger the American import costs, it costs less to order minis from great bleeding Britain then for it to march up from new york.
Also book prices are kinda stupid, books printed in Canada, written by Canadians, published in Canada and often printed on Canadian soft wood lumber (thanks Chretien) costs up to 10 dollars more to purchase in Canada.