A new motto for the Nation's capital

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the search for a new motto for Ottawa, Canada, following criticism of the current motto "en Advance." Participants explore various suggestions and express their opinions on the city's branding and appeal.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest potential new mottos for Ottawa, including "Ottawa - it's the capital city of Canada," "Ottawa - your tax dollars at play," "Ottawa - no longer the world's coldest capital," and "What happens in Ottawa stays in Ottawa."
  • One participant expresses a negative reaction to the motto "What happens in Ottawa stays in Ottawa," indicating it makes them less inclined to visit the city.
  • Another participant humorously agrees with the sentiment of not wanting to visit, while also commenting on a personal detail about another user.
  • A different participant reflects on their past experience visiting Ottawa, likening it to a pilgrimage that every Canadian should undertake at least once.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion features a mix of lighthearted banter and differing opinions about the city's branding, with no clear consensus on a preferred motto or the appeal of Ottawa itself.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying levels of enthusiasm and skepticism regarding the proposed mottos, with some suggestions potentially reflecting broader sentiments about the city.

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No not Washington - this buggy humid city is the one north of the border.

Ottawa's current motto 'en Advance' sounds in these post credit-crunch times too much like begging for a pay-day loan so apparently they are looking for a new motto.
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/should+Ottawa+area+branded/2935582/story.html

Since these are the same people who given a choice of the Polar bear, Grizzly, Moose, Orca , Seals or the noble cod - chose a 40lb rat as the nations symbol - they are looking for public input.

So far suggestions include:
  • Ottawa - it's the capital city of Canada/Ottawa - c'est la ville capitale de Canada.
  • Ottawa - your tax dollars at play
  • Ottawa - no longer the worlds coldest capital
  • What happens in Ottawa stays in Ottawa
 
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mgb_phys said:
What happens in Ottawa stays in Ottawa

Oh s***. I don't fell like I want to go there then.
 
Borek said:
Oh s***. I don't fell like I want to go there then.

YEAH! Me neither! :biggrin:

Borek - glad to see your hair is green again.
 
Been there, took the tour, don't have to do it again.

It's like a trip to Mecca. Every Canadian should do it at least once in their life. :)