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My obsession with all things Canadian

Desmond79

Today is Thanksgiving in Canada. I celebrated by having poutine, Cheesy Chips with Gravy, for Lunch.

From Childhood, I was obsessed with all things Canadian. Possibly because of watching The Littlest Hobo as a kid, and finding out that Canada were in the Mexico World Cup in 1986. I even tried to play Ice Hockey, by myself, with a toy putter and a draughts piece.

Canada drew 0-0 in Jamaica - World Cup Qualifying - last night. Undefeated in the final round of qualifying, but one defeat might cause a Domino effect. Panama beating America has set the cat amongst the pigeons.

But, there's also Canadian Football; Three-Down game as opposed to the Four-Down NFL.

There's also The Cat Came Back, The Mr Hell Show and The Tragically Hip. Slight smile

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  • I love Canada, too, Desmond. It's a beautiful country, and Canadians are nice people too. I have zero interest in sport. I've spent time in Canada, and there is a wealth of wonderful cultural activities to take part  to do (including sport). But, to your point, I would say that in my experience of humans, Canadians have been the friendliest I've encountered thus far. They have a natural optimism, amiability and politeness in their national character. And their country is spotless. Their houses, their towns, cities are all super clean and bristling with cultural pride—in stark contrast to the dingy, dirty houses, towns and streets of the UK. It was actually a shock to the system to leave Vancouver airport and arrive at Heathrow. London was like a rubbish tip in comparison. Litter strewn everywhere, bins overflowing, and everyone walking with their heads down in a terrible state of gloom and mistrust.

  • in reply to ☕Tassimo ☕

    Canada now has the same issues with immigration as other countries. They're more of an open door than us. 

    It's tidier, true, but people there are put off by the potential fines. Belfast has fines for litter, but Belfast ones litter in defiance. 

    It's all a matter of perspective. 

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