riddler 0 #1 April 24, 2003 I was going to make this a poll, but I realized there was more than just a handful of reasons to choose from OK - I admit that I don't actually hate Canadians. Most of the ones I've met are freaks, and I like freaks a lot, so I get along with them OK. They are generally good people. But I'll tell you one thing I hate about Canadians. Every time I talk to them about Canada, the first thing they say is always "it's like the US, only better." Then they proceed to go on about how their socialized medicine is better. Or that their two cultures (French and English) is way better than the hundreds that are in the US. Or that their hockey players that all play in the US are not originally from the US. Every time I hear a Canadian talk about how much better they are, I just want to scream "get oot of my hoose!" Now, I ask you - does anyone from the US say "it's like Egypt, only better", or "it's like Japan, only better"? No. Why would we? If you're comparing yourself to anyone, it implies you have some feeling that they are better, so just admit it and move on. Hope I'm not getting anyone too riled up. It's all in good fun Please feel free to post with what you hate most about Canadians, and let's all try to remember the "no personal attacks" rule. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #3 April 24, 2003 Yeah ... and now they even want you to have a passport at the border... just like a foreign country Amazon Wearing Nomex USAF Flight suit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #4 April 24, 2003 Can't we all get along? Oops ... who am I kidding here on Talk Back. There are many things that make Canada better than the USA just as there are many things that make the USA better. Ultimately we're talking about two societies which are extremely similar (probably more than any two other countries in the world). Now let's go skydive (which is better in the USA). Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #5 April 24, 2003 Yeah, that team from Toranto sure knows how to play Hockey...oh, wait, they loss BAD. Forgot about that, I mean, LOTS of teams loose in the playoffs 1-6... --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #6 April 24, 2003 QuoteNow let's go skydive (which is better in the USA). Canuck - have you been to any Canadian DZs? I don't think I heard about that - you'll have to tell me about it.Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schroeder 0 #7 April 24, 2003 haha yes, we have 2 'cultures' here. French, and English. Everyone else, chinese, east indian, european, south american, or otherwise foreign are promptly put in the back of trucks upon arrival, and (under the cover of night) smuggled in and deposited in your country. Here, we're all about 'naturalization' (what a word...), so it's either assimilate, or al-see-ya-later. I personally, quite like the health care, no problems with it, they treat me when I need it, haven't let me down so far. Do I think it's better than the american system, as a guy with limited education on the way you folks do it down there, well, I dunno. Oh, and "implies you have some feeling that they are better", really, I don't think so buddy sounds like a developing inferiority complex there.... If I ventured in the slipstream; Between the via-ducts of your dreams.......could you find me? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rocketfeuille 0 #8 April 24, 2003 QuoteNow, I ask you - does anyone from the US say "it's like Egypt, only better", or "it's like Japan, only better"? No. Why would we? If you're comparing yourself to anyone, it implies you have some feeling that they are better, so just admit it and move on. Right on, Riddler. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #9 April 24, 2003 I actually visited Pacific Skydivers in Vancouver back in October of 2002 and met with riggerrob (not sure if he remembers me). But I didn't get to jump because Mother Nature had other plans that day. My comments about the jumping being better in the USA are in reference to the much longer season. I mean look at us here in CO, so far I've jumped every month in the nine short months I've been in the sport. There's no way I could have racked up my current jump numbers if I was still up north. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #10 April 24, 2003 Quote There's no way I could have racked up my current jump numbers if I was still up north. Sure you could, just have to wear more clothing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schroeder 0 #11 April 24, 2003 WHOOOOOO just kicked the Blue's asses? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakydiver 0 #12 April 24, 2003 I am so sad about the Avalanche I think I am going jumping. -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." -- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #13 April 24, 2003 Quote There's no way I could have racked up my current jump numbers if I was still up north. There's no way I could have racked up your jump numbers in Colorado! I think you must pack a heck of a lot quicker than me Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #14 April 24, 2003 Quote There's no way I could have racked up your jump numbers in Colorado! I think you must pack a heck of a lot quicker than me Not only that, but there were days this year that I was jumping while you were sitting next to the fire staying warm. Of course I'd jump in even colder weather if I could (I guess growing up in Canada has a way of freezing the brain and the senses), but I've learned that loads won't be going up when the temperatures drop below freezing here in CO. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #15 April 24, 2003 OK - I admit I'm a pussy when it comes to cold. People don't seem to realize that Colorado really isn't that cold. Hello - it's a *dry* cold Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #16 April 24, 2003 Because they're plague ridden. Although the Iraqi Information Minister did say it was safe to visit Toronto. The exact quote is, "Let me be clear. If it's safe to live in Toronto, it's safe to come to Toronto. I dare them to be here tomorrow,". Actually that was the mayor of Toronto, but sure sounds like something our old buddy would say Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dterrick 0 #17 April 24, 2003 Dave have you ever even SEEN ice??? ...and we know hockey isn't a sport anymore ... just a business with a bunch of whiny-assed millionaires who, as kids, were not daring enough to jump off their roofs into waiting snowbanks . Quote Yeah, that team from Toranto sure knows how to play Hockey...oh, wait, they loss BAD. Forgot about that, I mean, LOTS of teams loose in the playoffs 1-6... Dave PS: it's spelled Toronto unless you were attempting a correct phonetic spelling in which case it's Tuh-rann-ah ... and yes they think they're the Centre of the Universe Life is very short and there's no time for fussing and fighting my friend (Lennon/McCartney) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #18 April 24, 2003 How should we spell Ottawa when Philly whips their collective asses? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dterrick 0 #19 April 24, 2003 "otta - waaaah" ???Hockey doesn't matter much to me anymore. We lost the Jets and since then I've paid little attention. Of course, even when we DID have the Jets I was a bit of a fairweather supporter. Dave Life is very short and there's no time for fussing and fighting my friend (Lennon/McCartney) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #20 April 24, 2003 Quote Hockey doesn't matter much to me And you call yourself a Canadian? Geez??? I was born with a stick and my skates. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craichead 0 #21 April 24, 2003 Quote Or that their two cultures (French and English) is way better than the hundreds that are in the US. Having just returned from Toronto, I was absolutely amazed at all the different cultures and colours that I saw walking through downtown. I live in Chicago where mostly everyone I see is pasty midwesterner white (AND I grew up in East Tennessee, I was one of three Asian students in my entire school). It was quite refreshing to see so many different skin tones (especially Asian faces--my people! ) there. Toronto is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world--over a 4 day weekend, I went to Chinatown (I'm SARS-free), Little Italy, Little Portugal, Greektown, and a bunch of other ethnic areas. Yeah, we have those in Chicago, too, but not to the extent that Toronto has them. Here's an interesting editorial from the Toronto Star on Canadian values: "We do have distinctive values" I think Canadians have a lot to be proud of, and I don't really mind when they say, "It's like the US, only better"...I tend to agree with them. -P__ "Scared of love, love and aeroplanes...falling out, I said takes no brains." -- Andy Partridge (XTC) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #22 April 24, 2003 Was Joe Namath on that Hockey team??? He is so cool pantyhose on a hockey player imagine that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #23 April 25, 2003 It's wrong to hate all Canadians. Hate those even the other Candians hate. Spend your time railing on all the Newfies, eh? "Keep yer stick on the ice, hoser!" My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #24 April 25, 2003 Quote Hate those even the other Candians hate. You mean the Quebeçois?So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magistr8 0 #25 April 25, 2003 I thought it was mandatory for all skydiving canadians to be born with a beer in hand and a hockey helmet on? As for the Jets, they were never very good but come playoff time. Let me just say that I have never seen any city more supportive of their teams. "Impossible is a word to be found only in the dictionary of fools." Napoleon Bonaparte Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
