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Old Jun 9th 2006 | 12:07 pm
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Will Canadians follow the Scots example and cheer on every team that plays the USA (as opposed to England.) or will they adopt the view of supporting their near neighbours?
 
Old Jun 9th 2006 | 12:26 pm
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Will Canadians follow the Scots example and cheer on every team that plays the USA (as opposed to England.) or will they adopt the view of supporting their near neighbours?
What is the World Cup and who is playing?
 
Old Jun 9th 2006 | 12:30 pm
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Will Canadians follow the Scots example and cheer on every team that plays the USA (as opposed to England.) or will they adopt the view of supporting their near neighbours?
I doubt it.

I can say that I know what team I'll be supporting here... http://rugbycanada.ca/canadausa2006/
 
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What is the World Cup and who is playing?

Well some team from North America will be playing another team from North America in a competition which only North American teams can play in!


I know lets call it the World Soccer Series instead.
 
Old Jun 9th 2006 | 12:34 pm
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Well some team from North America will be playing another team from North America in a competition which only North American teams can play in!


I know lets call it the World Soccer Series instead.
You must be referring to the NHL then right?
 
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You must be referring to the NHL then right?
I am not sure if I am referring to Hockey, Baseball or American Football, but you should get the drift.
 
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I am not sure if I am referring to Hockey, Baseball or American Football, but you should get the drift.

..if you watch CNN you will realise that in their opinion the USA is the world, not much of worth exists outside it?!
 
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Will Canadians follow the Scots example and cheer on every team that plays the USA (as opposed to England.) or will they adopt the view of supporting their near neighbours?
You really don't understand Canadians yet, do you mate.
 
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I am not sure if I am referring to Hockey, Baseball or American Football, but you should get the drift.
Mate American Football is played south of the Border!! Up here its CANADIAN Football
 
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well, the title did it all for me
 
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What is the World Cup and who is playing?
hello mate. your logo seems to have turned green there
 
Old Jun 10th 2006 | 6:19 am
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Originally Posted by Novocastrian
You really don't understand Canadians yet, do you mate.


mmmm....does one ever really understand canadians (even a born and raised canadian)?
 
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mmmm....does one ever really understand canadians (even a born and raised canadian)?

Are you a typical Canuck?

If yes, the answer is no...

 
Old Jun 10th 2006 | 8:40 am
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Originally Posted by Novocastrian
You really don't understand Canadians yet, do you mate.
No, which is why I asked the question, and I am still unsure as no one has answered the question yet.
 
Old Jun 10th 2006 | 8:43 am
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Originally Posted by Elvira
Are you a typical Canuck?

If yes, the answer is no...


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