Canada-U.S. temperature conversion chart:

  • Thread starter Thread starter davenn
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Temperature
Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The forum discussion centers around a humorous temperature conversion chart comparing reactions of Canadians and Americans at various Fahrenheit temperatures. Key points include that at 50°F (10°C), Californians feel cold while Canadians garden, and at 0°F (-17.8°C), New York City landlords activate heating systems, contrasting with Canadians enjoying their last cookout. The chart humorously illustrates cultural differences in temperature perception, with extreme temperatures eliciting exaggerated responses from both groups.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature scales
  • Familiarity with cultural stereotypes related to weather
  • Basic knowledge of gardening and seasonal activities in North America
  • Awareness of sports culture, specifically the NHL and the Stanley Cup
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the impact of temperature on gardening practices in different regions
  • Explore cultural differences in climate adaptation between Canadians and Americans
  • Learn about the history and significance of the Stanley Cup in Canadian sports
  • Investigate the physics of temperature scales and their historical development
USEFUL FOR

This discussion is beneficial for cultural anthropologists, meteorologists, sports enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the humorous aspects of regional weather perceptions in North America.

davenn
Science Advisor
Gold Member
Messages
9,715
Reaction score
11,710
50 Fahrenheit (10 C)

• Californians shiver uncontrollably.

• Canadians plant gardens.

35 Fahrenheit (1.6 C)

• Italian Cars won’t start

• Canadians drive with the windows down

32 Fahrenheit (0 C)

• American water freezes

• Canadian water gets thicker.

0 Fahrenheit (-17..9 C)

• New York City landlords finally turn on the heat.

• Canadians have the last cookout of the season.

-60 Fahrenheit (-51 C)

• Santa Claus abandons the North Pole.

• Canadian Girl Guides sell cookies door-to-door.

-109.9 Fahrenheit (-78.5 C)

• Carbon dioxide freezes makes dry ice.

• Canadians pull down their earflaps.

-173 Fahrenheit (-114 C)

• Ethyl alcohol freezes.

• Canadians get frustrated when they can’t thaw the keg

-459.67 Fahrenheit (-273.15 C)

• Absolute zero; all atomic motion stops.

• Canadians start saying “cold, eh?”

-500 Fahrenheit (-295 C)

• Hell freezes over.

• The Toronto Maple Leafs win the Stanley Cup.
 
Physics news on Phys.org
I think the last line should be, The Sabres win the cup, their drought is from the beginning of their franchise, but they are not a Canadian team, but about as close as they can be, dont' you know...
 
I come from neither the USA nor Canada
When I originally posted this, I had to google the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Stanley Cup
just to find out what sport was being referred to :smile:

Dave
 
Supposed to have Alaskans in there as well. Something about how at -100C, Alaskans close the bathroom window.