What do you think of the Canadians on PF?

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The discussion revolves around perceptions and stereotypes of Canadians and Americans, with participants expressing mixed feelings about Canadians. Some participants feel a mild animosity towards Canadians, while others argue that this sentiment stems from misunderstandings due to cultural differences and the predominance of American-centric discussions. The term "Asian-style" is debated, with one participant suggesting that certain behaviors among Canadians resemble those of Asian cultures. There are also discussions about the representation of Canadians in online forums, with some feeling that Canadians come off as condescending or overly critical of Americans. The conversation touches on the complexities of national identity, with participants acknowledging that stereotypes can be overly simplistic and do not reflect the diversity within each country. Ultimately, the thread highlights the challenges of cross-cultural communication and the importance of understanding different perspectives.

How do you feel about Canadians on PF

  • They're awsome

    Votes: 14 35.9%
  • They suck

    Votes: 7 17.9%
  • No strong opinion

    Votes: 8 20.5%
  • What's a Canadian?

    Votes: 10 25.6%

  • Total voters
    39
  • Poll closed .
  • #211
yomamma said:
Canada has to have the whimpiest flag ever. we have stars and stripes that represent our history. mexico has an eagle perched on a cactus with a snake from the aztec legends, but Canada has a leaf?! WTF?
Well, there ARE more trees than people.

I think they should go back to the Jack.

But then I also think the USA should have used vertical stripes on their flag so they look thinner. :biggrin:
 
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  • #212
Pengwuino said:
Me and evo are basically going to take over Microsoft and literally eliminate our competitors. No more of this open source alternative BS.
Ah. Well. I'm afraid I'm going to be fighting you all the way on that one. My soul's worth more than that.
 
  • #213
Smurf said:
Ah. Well. I'm afraid I'm going to be fighting you all the way on that one. My soul's worth more than that.

Your not invited!
 
  • #214
yomamma said:
say that word aloud. is there a 'u' sound in it? no. you guys can't spell flavor or check, so leave us alone :approve:

aaaaah, but the 'u' in colour compensates for the lack of an 'e' at the end that would be necessary to make the 'o' a hard 'o' sound. :-p
 
  • #215
rocketboy said:
aaaaah, but the 'u' in colour compensates for the lack of an 'e' at the end that would be necessary to make the 'o' a hard 'o' sound. :-p
what does the "e" in "u" have to do with what? :-p
 
  • #216
outsider said:
what does the "e" in "u" have to do with what? :-p

This is rocketboy calling all Canadians requesting immediate backup. :rolleyes:
 
  • #217
noslen said:
name one truly great Canadian scientist
How about:

Alexander Graham Bell
Gugliemo Marconi
Frederick Banting (Nobel Prize, Medicine, 1923)
Gerhard Herzberg, (Nobel Prize, Chemistry 1971)
John Polyani, (Nobel Prize Chemistry, 1986)
Michael Smith, molecular biologist (Nobel Prize, Chemistry 1993)
Bertram Brockhouse (Nobel Prize Physics 1994)
Henry Taube (Nobel Prize, Chemistry, 1983)
Richard Taylor (Nobel Prize, Physics, 1990)
Rudolf Marcus (Nobel Prize, Chemistry, 1992)
Sid Altman (Nobel Prize Biology, 1989)
David Hubel (Nobel Prize, Medicine 1981)
Louis Taillefer (superconductivity)
Ernst Rutherford (ok, he was from New Zealand, but he did his important work on atomic structure at McGill University in Montreal)

Not bad, eh. Now I'm going to have a beer and watch curling.

AM
 

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