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I may be a proud Texan, but I love Canadian history. These are some reasons why Canada rocks:

1. It has the second-largest land area in the world, after Russia.
2. While the United States may have won the American Revolution against Britain, Canada won the American Revolution against the United States.
3. It's a commonwealth country without the Union Jack in the canton (now, anyway).
4. 'Eh?' sounds cooler than 'huh?', 'what?', 'right?', or 'is that not so?'
5. No one can pinpoint exactly when it became a country*.
6. Its national anthem specifically invokes God to keep it free and glorious. It also uses the word 'O' without the letter 'h', which is cool.
7. Its national anthem actually has their country's name in it.
8. The first verse of its national anthem has more than three sentences to it, and it's not a cumbersome mess.
9. Its national anthem doesn't badger us with nonsensical questions.
10. Canadians use the metric system, but they drive on the right side of the road and deal in dollars. Perfect!
11. It still has continental territories, with cool native names like 'Yellowknife' and 'White Horse'.
12. Homeland of the labrador retriever: the best dog ever.
13. Its provinces are nice and linear; not jumbled together.
14. If you travel far enough west, one of their provinces actually goes back in time to the era before Christ*.
15. Vinegar.
16. Canada also won the War of 1812. Impervious to U.S. invasion*.
17. The name of one of its most famous prime ministers happens to also be the name of one of its most infamous traitors.
18. Its hard currency conjures up images of Bugs Bunny.
19. No one's really sure what language 'Canada' was initially.
20. 'Montréal' is an Italian name. Somehow.
21. Canada independently coordinated, attacked, and won the Battle of Vimy Ridge against firmly entrenched German forces on 9 April 1917; just three days after the U.S. declared war on Germany and more than a year before the first significant U.S. forces arrived in Europe.
22. Brett "The Hitman" Hart.
23. Despite popular belief, the Dudley Do-right movie with Brendan Frasier is terrific.
24. The concept of maple syrup has actually become part of its national iconography.
25. At some point, it managed to convince a colony of Frenchmen to pledge their loyalty to the British Empire, and their ancestors still do so today*.
26. Inter-city public transportation exists.
27. Has the prettier half of Niagra Falls.
28. Its capital city isn't too good to be in a real province.
29. Raided Dieppe on.... ::coughcough:: nevermind.

Okay, I guess I'm done now. I do have several problems with Canada, but those all have to do with current political events. Everything else is cool.

*indicates statement is a quasi-jest

How refreshing, a positive thread!!!

However, I sadly have to say that the first fact is incorrect. It's the third largest landmass after Russia and China.

Nice thread though. I went to Canada once. Nice doughnuts. :D

However, I sadly have to say that the first fact is incorrect. It's the third largest landmass after Russia and China.

Nice thread though. I went to Canada once. Nice doughnuts. :D

He said land area in the original post. In that, Passivocalia is correct. Canada is bigger than China.


I loved #10. That pretty much sums up why I like living in Canada. :)

And dude, if you're going to mention the Dieppe fiasco, you should also mention that Canada hit one of the five D-Day beaches, and we were the only ones who met our first-day objectives. Go us!

However, I sadly have to say that the first fact is incorrect. It's the third largest landmass after Russia and China.

Nice thread though. I went to Canada once. Nice doughnuts. :D

Sorry, but it is you that is incorrect, Canada IS the second largest country in landmass.
And HOORAY FOR TIM HORTON'S! Alot better than Krispy Kreme or as I call it Krunchy Kreme!

Interestingly enough, while Canada rocks, one of its provinces basically IS rocks.

However, I sadly have to say that the first fact is incorrect. It's the third largest landmass after Russia and China.

Nice thread though. I went to Canada once. Nice doughnuts. :D
However, I sadly have to inform you that you are incorrect and that the first fact is indeed correct.

However, I sadly have to inform you that you are incorrect and that the first fact is indeed correct.

Why is everyone so sad? This is a happy, CANADIAN thread!! :D

Why is everyone so sad? This is a happy, CANADIAN thread!! :D

Because we're so polite and it saddens us to have to bluntly correct someone. :p

A really nice girl lives there :)

Because the government protects the rights of fishermen to beat baby seals.

15. Vinegar.


Eh? :confused:

Oh, two more I just remembered:

29. Was the ultimate goal for slaves on the Underground Railroad, though Mexico was only a few steps away.

30. Cannot be replicated on nationstates because it HAS NO TITLE. The U.S. is 'The United States of America'. The U.K. is 'The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland'. Australia is 'The Commonwealth of Australia'. France translates to 'The Republic of France', etc...

Canada is 'Canada'.

A really nice girl lives there :)

It's me isn't it? Okay, maybe it's not me, but I do live in Canada and some people think I'm nice..lol :D

Eh? :confused:

Here in the States, the only fast food place with vinegar as a condiment is Subway. Well, not the ONLY one, but pretty close to it.

We're just starting to get those vinegar chips circulated down here...

Oh, that reminds me. Does Canada know the difference between a potato chip and a potato fry? If so, then that counts as another number. Such a shame about the bacon/ham confusion. :(

It's me isn't it? Okay, maybe it's not me, but I do live in Canada and some people think I'm nice..lol :D
:eek:

2 nice girls?!?

I want to move

Oh! And I almost forgot...

http://www.stephaniesworld.com/Canadarocks.gif

Does Canada know the difference between a potato chip and a potato fry? If so, then that counts as another number.

I can't speak for all of Canada...but I know the difference :)

2 nice girls?!?


Make that three ;)

However, I sadly have to say that the first fact is incorrect. It's the third largest landmass after Russia and China.

Nice thread though. I went to Canada once. Nice doughnuts. :D
Uhhh, have you bothered glancing at a world map recently? Not so recently? Ever? Have you lost your glasses?

See all those white blobs in the arctic? Yeah, thats part of Canada too. Okay, so most of my country is a frigid unlivable hell but it IS the 2nd biggest nation on earth.


J.G., The Impolite Canadian

I can't speak for all of Canada...but I know the difference :)

Can you enlighten me? If potato fries are something different than french fries, I've never heard of them before. :confused:

Oh, two more I just remembered:

29. Was the ultimate goal for slaves on the Underground Railroad, though Mexico was only a few steps away.

30. Cannot be replicated on nationstates because it HAS NO TITLE. The U.S. is 'The United States of America'. The U.K. is 'The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland'. Australia is 'The Commonwealth of Australia'. France translates to 'The Republic of France', etc...

Canada is 'Canada'.

Sorry, it's actually the Dominion of Canada. But nobody actually cares.

Oh, two more I just remembered:

29. Was the ultimate goal for slaves on the Underground Railroad, though Mexico was only a few steps away.

30. Cannot be replicated on nationstates because it HAS NO TITLE. The U.S. is 'The United States of America'. The U.K. is 'The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland'. Australia is 'The Commonwealth of Australia'. France translates to 'The Republic of France', etc...

Canada is 'Canada'.
I thought it was the Dominion of Canada?
edit:oh nevermind

Here in the States, the only fast food place with vinegar as a condiment is Subway. Well, not the ONLY one, but pretty close to it.

We're just starting to get those vinegar chips circulated down here...

Oh, that reminds me. Does Canada know the difference between a potato chip and a potato fry? If so, then that counts as another number. Such a shame about the bacon/ham confusion. :(

Vinegar is a condiment at Arthur Treachers (oddly, a chain that exists in the US). It is also a condiment at Foster's Grille, a chain of hamburger places with the best fries (chips) I've ever eaten.

Here in the States, the only fast food place with vinegar as a condiment is Subway. Well, not the ONLY one, but pretty close to it.

We're just starting to get those vinegar chips circulated down here...

Oh, that reminds me. Does Canada know the difference between a potato chip and a potato fry? If so, then that counts as another number. Such a shame about the bacon/ham confusion. :(

You mean the potato chips that come in a bag from the store, like Old Dutch? And potato fries you mean french fries or pommes frites?

Of course, we still call it fish and chips, but nobody gets confused. Honest.

I thought it was the Dominion of Canada?
Not anymore (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada%27s_name#Usage_of_Canada.2FDominion_of_Canada)

I have no issues worth mentioning with Canada. I like Canada and it's people just fine. I've had several enjoyable stays there. Thinking of planning another trip there with the kids.

#1 Reason Canada Rocks: SINUHUE LIVES THERE !

Of course Canada rocks. Almost half the landmass is comprised of the Canadian Shield.

It rocks because it's mostly wilderness and wasteland. If it had more people in it, countries around the world would think it was a bad place.

Not anymore (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada%27s_name#Usage_of_Canada.2FDominion_of_Canada)

Doh! That sucks. Dominion was such a cool title.

It rocks because it's mostly wilderness and wasteland. If it had more people in it, countries around the world would think it was a bad place.

31. It's mostly wilderness and wasteland, making it inoffensive to the global community.

Speaking of which. Kiwi-kiwi, which province is it that is composed of rocks? I don't know the geography THAT well.

Canada gave us Dakini, William Shatner, and the McKenzie Brothers.

In my book, that makes it the holy land.

Canada gave us Dakini, William Shatner, and the McKenzie Brothers.

In my book, that makes it the holy land.

:eek:

William Shatner!!!

*shutters*

31. It's mostly wilderness and wasteland, making it inoffensive to the global community.

Speaking of which. Kiwi-kiwi, which province is it that is composed of rocks? I don't know the geography THAT well.

Well, I don't suppose it's ALL rock, but Nova Scotia comes pretty damn close. Rocks and trees, that's what we have.

And Newfoundland is literally referred to as "The Rock". :D

Not anymore (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada%27s_name#Usage_of_Canada.2FDominion_of_Canada)

Well what do you know... I feel betrayed by my grade seven teacher.


(Not really, she was great.)

And Newfoundland is literally referred to as "The Rock". :D

Really? I thought that was reserved for Gibraltar. Or a movie about some prison. Or a professional wrestler. Or a black comedian.

I have my own reasons...

1. Montreal
2. Toronto
3. Vancouver
4. Hockey is HOCKEY in Canada, not "Ice Hockey"
5. And tell me... when was the last time you heard of a string of hurricanes hitting Canada's coast?

32. Hockey players have served in Parliament. (I think so, anyway...)

33. In the original Hebrew, it has no vowels. 'Canada' is merely a speculation of how it would be pronounced*.

34. Its currency has a remarkably high ratio of wildlife critters to national figures.

35. The Acadians in Canada were actually a major Mesopotamian power in ancient times*.

36. The Francophones in Canada don't..... no, I can't. It's too soon for a Louisiana joke. Maybe after Nouvelle Orléans is rebuilt.

I'm not too worried about the Louisiana jokes. I am in the military, cleaning up after all this mess made by Katrina, and now we are following Rita to wherever she goes. All I want is to go home... back to that state that doesn't really know whether it is American or Canadian... Maine. ;)

Canada rocks because,

We don't actually care if we rock or not. We're just fine being us.

1. Bryan Adams
2. Celine Dion
3. Anne Murray
4. Alanis Morissette

Er, I forgot where I was going with this...

Still love Canada though...or at least that's what I tell her to get her into bed.

Berkylvania - You love Canada because that is where Zeppistan and I live, just admit it..lol

Hey you :)

Where have you been hiding, it's good to see you back around these parts.

32. Hockey players have served in Parliament. (I think so, anyway...)

Ken Dryden, an NHL goalie, is currently serving in Parliment.

35. The Acadians in Canada were actually a major Mesopotamian power in ancient times*.

Wasn't that spelled Akkadians?

Though that reminds me of something I read once, that went something like this:

Egypt and Mesopotamia are similar because of the differences they have between them. For example, Egypt had Egyptians, while Mesopotamia had Sumerians, Babylonians and Canadians to name a few.

Oh, two more I just remembered:

29. Was the ultimate goal for slaves on the Underground Railroad, though Mexico was only a few steps away.

30. Cannot be replicated on nationstates because it HAS NO TITLE. The U.S. is 'The United States of America'. The U.K. is 'The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland'. Australia is 'The Commonwealth of Australia'. France translates to 'The Republic of France', etc...

Canada is 'Canada'.

Actually, we're technically the "Dominion of Canada", another word for kingdom, but we don't say it anymore. To tell you the truth, the government has never actually made it official that we drop the "dominion" suffix, but it seems to have been erased from everyone's minds by now. By the way, topic starter, if you're a Texan, how'd you get to learn so much about Canada, eh?

Ken Dryden, an NHL goalie, is currently serving in Parliment.

Ironically, I'll have to seriously consider bolting to the ol' C of A if I hear even the slightest mention of an NFL star on the Senate floor.

Wasn't that spelled Akkadians?

Well yeah. English spelling wasn't standardized until the 19th century. :D

Though that reminds me of something I read once, that went something like this:

Egypt and Mesopotamia are similar because of the differences they have between them. For example, Egypt had Egyptians, while Mesopotamia had Sumerians, Babylonians and Canadians to name a few.

I think I read that too... one of those books about answers that high school (or maybe college) students have actually put on history exams. Brilliant.

I think I read that too... one of those books about answers that high school (or maybe college) students have actually put on history exams. Brilliant.

It was college students. :D

That quote is up their with "Rasputin was a pheasant and it showed in his looks", "Mesopotamia was squigged between two rivers", "Many Greek ideas have noodled their way down through history and are still used today", and "Historians and other try to pin the tail on the reluctant monkey of change".

Make that three ;)
amazing

*drools*

Actually, we're technically the "Dominion of Canada", another word for kingdom, but we don't say it anymore. To tell you the truth, the government has never actually made it official that we drop the "dominion" suffix, but it seems to have been erased from everyone's minds by now.

Official, eh?

Sorry, I forget myself.

Official, huh? Doesn't the Queen officially still have some sort of veto power over the Prime Minister?

By the way, topic starter, if you're a Texan, how'd you get to learn so much about Canada, eh?

-Looking up various national anthems and official titles in online encyclopedias
-Having been in Québec Province and Ottowa (There I learned that not a single Québecois uses his/her turning signal. Not a SINGLE one*!)
-An undergraduate class entitled "Canadian History and Culture"
-A television marathon, the title of which I forget.
-Reading the How Few Remain and Great War series by Harry Turtledove:

It's a counterfactual story in which the Confederate States wins the Civil War because a soldier happened to find Lee's lost plans in the cigar box before the Battle of Antietam, which never happens because McClellan's men never find that cigar box or learn Lee's plans. The Union has no victory to legitimize the Emancipation Proclamation, and England and France threaten to intervene, forcing a peace. That's just the introduction; the story takes place in 1914, when the United States is a Central Power and the Confederate States is in the Quadruple Entente. There's quite a bit of Canadian information when U.S. forces start invading north.

At one point in the book, a Canadian civilian named Laura Secord informs a couple of Union soldiers that she is named after a national hero, and they have no idea what she's talking about. I had to look her up.

Oh! And the movie Canadian Bacon.

The only Michael Moore movie I like!

Berkylvania - You love Canada because that is where Zeppistan and I live, just admit it..lol

Hey you :)

Where have you been hiding, it's good to see you back around these parts.

Oh, it's true. It's all so horribly, horribly true!

Hey you right back.

I haven't been hiding. Just tried really hard to get Kerry elected. When that didn't work out so well, THEN I went into hiding.

Fishermen?!? :confused:

That's what the animal rights activists tell us down here. That fishermen who are out of work when the water is frozen spend some brief time clubbing baby seals to death. We've also been told that it's reserved for First People, or alternatively for poor people who barely manage to eke out a living up there.

Whatever the story, the government of Canada protects the human right to beat seals to death. No question about that.

What would I rather do? Beat baby seals to death, or beat topics to death on NS? Hmmm...

Whatever the story, the government of Canada protects the human right to beat seals to death. No question about that.
Yes, but the United States government protects the human right to shoot other humans to death. Under the proper circumstances, of course. Please don't get snarky about seals, greater crimes have been commited by "better" people.

And yes, technically the Queen has veto power over the House of Commons and the Senate.

Yes, but the United States government protects the human right to shoot other humans to death. Under the proper circumstances, of course. Please don't get snarky about seals, greater crimes have been commited by "better" people.

And yes, technically the Queen has veto power over the House of Commons and the Senate.

As far as I'm concerned, beating baby seals to death is not a crime. It's called hunting. And there isn't enough of it going on to damage the seal population.

Canada seems to be full of hand wringing liberals, but they allow something that makes liberals down here protest in front of restaurants.

Oh, and if I had to say what's best about Canada, why, I vote for Nicholas Sennie, and the fact that he's still breathing air. No death penalty, you know.

As far as I'm concerned, beating baby seals to death is not a crime. It's called hunting.

Oh yeah ... those baby harp seals ... dangerous game, them!

:D

Not a very .... manly sport.

Not anymore (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada%27s_name#Usage_of_Canada.2FDominion_of_Canada)

Ummm that link doesn't say that it isn't offically the Dominion anymore, just that it's not commonly used anymore. So no one's wrong, you can call it Dominion if you want. Maybe we'll become the DOC hahaha.

However, I sadly have to say that the first fact is incorrect. It's the third largest landmass after Russia and China.

That's not the only problem. Another problem is number 2 in regards to the Revolutionary War. Canada wasn't a country during the time frame. They didn't become a country until 1867!

Nice thread though. I went to Canada once. Nice doughnuts. :D

It is a nice thread. For once a positive thread. Now if we can actually have positive threads on America then maybe this board won't reak so much.

I was born in Switzerland but I was raised in Canada - I consider myself a Canadian. If Miss Universe/Miss Canada considers herself Canadian after being born in Russia, then I do too.

The #1 reason; My GF and our unborn child lives there.

Other reasons;
Tim Hortons and other stores with giant cheap cups of great coffee.
My GF lives there.
Great roads and large enough budgets to maintain them (which of course is essential considering the climatic differences between winter and summer).
My GF lives there.
Great nature that makes me feel like home (which is in Norway).
My GF lives there.
Cheap cars and homes (compared to Norway anyway)
And lots more.

Oh, I almost forgot the best reason; My GF lives there ;)

Oh yeah ... those baby harp seals ... dangerous game, them!

:D

Not a very .... manly sport.
I think the world should just get over it. Canada doesn't give a phoque about baby seals.

I think the world should just get over it. Canada doesn't give a phoque about baby seals.
You rock!

And it's true. We don't.