Canada-U.S. temperature conversion chart:

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The discussion revolves around a humorous temperature conversion chart comparing reactions to various temperatures in Fahrenheit and Celsius between Canadians and Americans, with some references to Alaskans. The scope includes cultural observations and light-hearted commentary rather than scientific analysis.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Post 1 presents a series of humorous observations about how Canadians and Americans react to different temperatures, highlighting cultural differences.
  • Post 2 suggests a modification to the final line of the chart, proposing that the Buffalo Sabres should be mentioned instead of the Toronto Maple Leafs, noting the Sabres' long championship drought.
  • Post 3 shares a personal perspective from someone unfamiliar with the referenced sports teams, indicating a lack of knowledge about the cultural context of the original post.
  • Post 4 adds a suggestion to include Alaskans in the chart, humorously noting a reaction at -100°C regarding bathroom windows.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing opinions on the content of the temperature chart, with no consensus reached on the proposed changes or inclusions. The discussion remains open-ended with multiple competing views.

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The discussion relies on cultural references that may not be universally understood, and some assumptions about regional behaviors and sports knowledge are present but not explicitly stated.

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Individuals interested in cultural humor, sports references, or temperature-related anecdotes may find this discussion engaging.

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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.
 
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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.