You know you're becoming canadian when you...!
Apr 21st 2005, 12:43 am
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Re: You know you're becoming canadian when you...!
Originally Posted by Iginla
Hi,
What I meant was that although I'm proud to be Canadian I realise that I wasn't born there and still have my own cultural identities. I suppose in some ways I'm a plastic Canadian.
I love Canada but give me (e.g.) a sporting event between Canada and my homeland and Canada comes second.
Hope that makes sense.
What I meant was that although I'm proud to be Canadian I realise that I wasn't born there and still have my own cultural identities. I suppose in some ways I'm a plastic Canadian.
I love Canada but give me (e.g.) a sporting event between Canada and my homeland and Canada comes second.
Hope that makes sense.
Have to say though, I'd probably be rooting for the canucks 
(maybe summat to do with having been here a while now) From your name, it's safe to assume you're a Flames fan? We should have brought Stanley home in the last playoffs - and if the darned refs had done their job fairly we WOULD have
Apr 21st 2005, 12:59 am
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Re: You know you're becoming canadian when you...!
Originally Posted by Iginla
Hi,
What I meant was that although I'm proud to be Canadian I realise that I wasn't born there and still have my own cultural identities. I suppose in some ways I'm a plastic Canadian.
I love Canada but give me (e.g.) a sporting event between Canada and my homeland and Canada comes second.
Hope that makes sense.
What I meant was that although I'm proud to be Canadian I realise that I wasn't born there and still have my own cultural identities. I suppose in some ways I'm a plastic Canadian.
I love Canada but give me (e.g.) a sporting event between Canada and my homeland and Canada comes second.
Hope that makes sense.
shame on you!!!!! you know of course what one can do with plastic?
Apr 21st 2005, 6:30 am
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Re: You know you're becoming canadian when you...!
Originally Posted by Iginla
I suppose in some ways I'm a plastic Canadian.
Originally Posted by Iginla
I love Canada but give me (e.g.) a sporting event between Canada and my homeland and Canada comes second.
Apr 21st 2005, 9:22 am
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The hardest sporting event for me in recent years was watching the rowing final in the olympics. The Canadians and the Brits going neck and neck. I was routing for the Brits mostly, but then the Canadians too. My loyalties were severely tested.
As far as a Canadian's sense of humour, sometimes I have found it suspect, but the most part they get it and have a good sense of humour about themselves. (my experience anyway).
As far as a Canadian's sense of humour, sometimes I have found it suspect, but the most part they get it and have a good sense of humour about themselves. (my experience anyway).
Apr 21st 2005, 2:10 pm
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Originally Posted by scimdarren
Hi
This may be 'immigration paranoia' setting in and may sound silly but:
Would Canadians be offended by any of this? I thought some of the bits were so humerous that I pasted some of it to an email to our friends we met out there who I thought were very liberal- and they haven't responded- yet.
Is the Canadian sense of humour up to some of the piss taking from a British persective? I thought it was harmless as I see some Canadians have related to it in a big way without being offended.
Just curious.
D
This may be 'immigration paranoia' setting in and may sound silly but:
Would Canadians be offended by any of this? I thought some of the bits were so humerous that I pasted some of it to an email to our friends we met out there who I thought were very liberal- and they haven't responded- yet.
Is the Canadian sense of humour up to some of the piss taking from a British persective? I thought it was harmless as I see some Canadians have related to it in a big way without being offended.
Just curious.
D
I also felt this forum was strugling to have fun and laughter. Sometimes it was becoming far too serious.
I am more than open to the opposition! what about the things Canadians find themselves doing or saying in Britain?
i am sure there are a few more tales there!
I am glad that many people enjoyed this thread and are still finding time to join in the fun. We all struggle at times with the resettlement process and we need a release.
KEEP UP THE FUN GUYS!
GOOD LUCK TO ALL!
Apr 21st 2005, 4:19 pm
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Hey!
I too thought the thread was hilarious, but I got a bit concerned when I didnt get a reply from our Canadian friends after forwarding the best bits!
Which made me raise the question about whether Canadians dont mind having harmless fun poked at them?
We Brits are an odd breed and I was worried that I might have overstepped the mark by imposing our 'odd' sense of humour.
Like I said, probably paranoia, our friends might not have picked up there email recently. But the last thing I want to do is unintentionally upset someone who has shown such warmth and kindness to us, over a 'cultural misunderstanding'?
Cheers
D
I too thought the thread was hilarious, but I got a bit concerned when I didnt get a reply from our Canadian friends after forwarding the best bits!
Which made me raise the question about whether Canadians dont mind having harmless fun poked at them?
We Brits are an odd breed and I was worried that I might have overstepped the mark by imposing our 'odd' sense of humour.
Like I said, probably paranoia, our friends might not have picked up there email recently. But the last thing I want to do is unintentionally upset someone who has shown such warmth and kindness to us, over a 'cultural misunderstanding'?
Cheers
D
Originally Posted by babyblue
Honestly this was in no way intending to take the piss out of Canadians at all. I just set up the thread in order to discuss funny things that we find ourselves saying since we moved here. I have no intentions of offending anyone especially the open hearted canadians that i have met since i have been here. I think we also misunderstand the Canadian humour. In fact i did not know how to take some people when i first arrived. I guess thats becuase i am British(stiff uppper lip and all!).
I also felt this forum was strugling to have fun and laughter. Sometimes it was becoming far too serious.
I am more than open to the opposition! what about the things Canadians find themselves doing or saying in Britain?
i am sure there are a few more tales there!
I am glad that many people enjoyed this thread and are still finding time to join in the fun. We all struggle at times with the resettlement process and we need a release.
KEEP UP THE FUN GUYS!
GOOD LUCK TO ALL!
I also felt this forum was strugling to have fun and laughter. Sometimes it was becoming far too serious.
I am more than open to the opposition! what about the things Canadians find themselves doing or saying in Britain?
i am sure there are a few more tales there!
I am glad that many people enjoyed this thread and are still finding time to join in the fun. We all struggle at times with the resettlement process and we need a release.
KEEP UP THE FUN GUYS!
GOOD LUCK TO ALL!
Apr 21st 2005, 4:27 pm
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Re: You know you're becoming canadian when you...!
Originally Posted by scimdarren
Hey!
I too thought the thread was hilarious, but I got a bit concerned when I didnt get a reply from our Canadian friends after forwarding the best bits!
Which made me raise the question about whether Canadians dont mind having harmless fun poked at them?
We Brits are an odd breed and I was worried that I might have overstepped the mark by imposing our 'odd' sense of humour.
Like I said, probably paranoia, our friends might not have picked up there email recently. But the last thing I want to do is unintentionally upset someone who has shown such warmth and kindness to us, over a 'cultural misunderstanding'?
Cheers
D
I too thought the thread was hilarious, but I got a bit concerned when I didnt get a reply from our Canadian friends after forwarding the best bits!
Which made me raise the question about whether Canadians dont mind having harmless fun poked at them?
We Brits are an odd breed and I was worried that I might have overstepped the mark by imposing our 'odd' sense of humour.
Like I said, probably paranoia, our friends might not have picked up there email recently. But the last thing I want to do is unintentionally upset someone who has shown such warmth and kindness to us, over a 'cultural misunderstanding'?
Cheers
D
I'm canadian, and find this thread to be one of the funniest i've read in a very long time. i may not always catch the "english humour" on first go.....but eventually.....I do.....keep this thread going......it's hilarious!!!
Apr 21st 2005, 5:28 pm
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Re: You know you're becoming canadian when you...!
Originally Posted by scimdarren
Hey!
Like I said, probably paranoia, our friends might not have picked up there email recently. But the last thing I want to do is unintentionally upset someone who has shown such warmth and kindness to us, over a 'cultural misunderstanding'?
Cheers
D
Like I said, probably paranoia, our friends might not have picked up there email recently. But the last thing I want to do is unintentionally upset someone who has shown such warmth and kindness to us, over a 'cultural misunderstanding'?
Cheers
D
i am sure that they are probably laughing at us brits too. To them we say some strange things. I have had that paranoia myself at times but i think that is us brits!
I think the only way we could possibly upset our friendly Canadians is when we accidently say a british word that means something offensive to them.
I called my boyfriend a wally in fun the other day and he looked at me really startled! ooops! i think he thought i was being really nasty.
Apr 21st 2005, 5:30 pm
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That is great to hear!
Cheers mate!
or should i say!
right on!
Cheers mate!
or should i say!
right on!
Originally Posted by willmore
I'm canadian, and find this thread to be one of the funniest i've read in a very long time. i may not always catch the "english humour" on first go.....but eventually.....I do.....keep this thread going......it's hilarious!!!
Apr 21st 2005, 5:40 pm
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I have just thought of something else!
making a sandwich that resembles the CN tower! instead of bread, butter and a slice of tesco's sandwich meat!
having cheese in every sandwich or else it is not a sandwich!
watching the children that i care for suddenly talking with an english accent and the parents having to ask me to interperate what they are saying. That is funny EH?
making a sandwich that resembles the CN tower! instead of bread, butter and a slice of tesco's sandwich meat!
having cheese in every sandwich or else it is not a sandwich!
watching the children that i care for suddenly talking with an english accent and the parents having to ask me to interperate what they are saying. That is funny EH?
Apr 25th 2005, 11:34 am
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Originally Posted by babyblue
I have just thought of something else!
making a sandwich that resembles the CN tower! instead of bread, butter and a slice of tesco's sandwich meat!
having cheese in every sandwich or else it is not a sandwich!
watching the children that i care for suddenly talking with an english accent and the parents having to ask me to interperate what they are saying. That is funny EH?
making a sandwich that resembles the CN tower! instead of bread, butter and a slice of tesco's sandwich meat!
having cheese in every sandwich or else it is not a sandwich!
watching the children that i care for suddenly talking with an english accent and the parents having to ask me to interperate what they are saying. That is funny EH?
Apr 25th 2005, 11:40 am
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Originally Posted by carrieann
come on keep this thread going its been great to read
Keep it up guys!
YOU KNOW YOU'RE BECOMING CANADIAN WHEN?..........
Apr 28th 2005, 12:11 pm
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Originally Posted by carrieann
come on keep this thread going its been great to read
Apr 28th 2005, 3:00 pm
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Originally Posted by babyblue
thanks for the support but i think the thread died! Like you, I was actually enjoying the fun stories. maybe there are no more!
Apr 28th 2005, 3:17 pm
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I'm starting to like words like ASSHOLE rather too much for my own good. I also say "that sucks" fairly regularily. Blokes are becoming guys, Going out with someone is dating, and hooking up may become an option...