What is Canadian Raising and How Does it Affect How Canadians Speak?

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The discussion celebrates Canada Day, highlighting various traditions and activities associated with the holiday. Participants share humorous takes on typical celebrations, such as playing hockey, drinking beer, and enjoying fireworks. The conversation touches on the differences between Canada Day and the U.S. Fourth of July, noting that Canadians often gather for fireworks and social events, though the scale may be less grand than American celebrations. There are playful exchanges about Canadian culture, including references to moose-tipping and chocolate elk, as well as discussions about the history of Canada Day and its previous name, Dominion Day. The thread also features light-hearted commentary on Canadian accents and cultural quirks, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie among participants.
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Happy Canada Day Everyone!

http://www.showmelines.com/Canada%20Flag.jpeg
Woohoo!

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And for those of you who don't know what Canada Day is, remember:
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Bah, you people!

Fine, I'll celebrate on my own.
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So what does one do on Canada Day? Play hockey, get drunk, go moose-tipping, wear funny hats (like the RCMP), and make fun of Yanks? :biggrin: Sounds swell.
 
Slurp up that maple syrup, boy, and remember, soon you'll get smarfed.
 
Smurf said:
Fine, I'll celebrate on my own.


You might have to, it looks like Danger and JasonRox are too busy dancing naked around the giant chocolate elk.
 
brewnog said:
You might have to, it looks like Danger and JasonRox are too busy dancing naked around the giant chocolate elk.
Drool, slaver, LOVE chocolate elks, yummy!
 
Ahhh... Canada Day. Time for the ceremonial exchanging of gifts and feats of strength competition...oh wait. That was Festivus. Never mind.
 
We had a GIANT fireworks display between Windsor and Detroit..and of course drank gallons of beer, and remined ourselfs to always be good neighbors...and then drank more beer.
 
hypatia said:
We had a GIANT fireworks display between Windsor and Detroit..and of course drank gallons of beer, and remined ourselfs to always be good neighbors...and then drank more beer.
Really? Usually no one does any fireworks until the evening of the 1st. (so, tonight). Keep another look out tonight because maybe there'll be another one.
 
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hypatia said:
We had a GIANT fireworks display between Windsor and Detroit..and of course drank gallons of beer, and remined ourselfs to always be good neighbors...and then drank more beer.
Yeah. Eminem came back to Detroit and did 1 song for a bunch of corporate hacks that paid $150 a plate for a fundraiser for the company that hosts the fireworks. Detroit is so friggin' screwed up.
 
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What, no moose-tipping? I thought you guys knew how to party.
 
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We love you, Canada! (Especially Manitoba!) Thank you for opening your borders long enough for some of us to escape!

XOXOX
 
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happy Canada's day...RIBFEST!
 
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Happy Canada Day Smurf! Chocolate Elk, YUMMM! :biggrin:
 
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Evo said:
Happy Canada Day Smurf! Chocolate Elk, YUMMM! :biggrin:
Sorry, no elk left for you.
 
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arildno said:
Sorry, no elk left for you.
:cry:

I'll bet Smurf saved me some...right Smurf? :frown:
 
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Yeah. Eminem came back to Detroit and did 1 song for a bunch of corporate hacks that paid $150 a plate for a fundraiser for the company that hosts the fireworks. Detroit is so friggin' screwed up.


2,500 people{not corp hacks, altho Ford's bought 125 tickets and donated them to the childrens hospital, and Saturn provided the transportation for the kids} paid $175.00 as a fund raiser for the Detroit Parade Company, which helps keep civic events in Detroits future. This city needs to maintain a sense of community.
The Parade Company is a not-for-profit organization with thousands of volunteers who work year-round to bring a wide variety of events to the city of Detroit each year.

The fireworks are jointly hosted by Windsor volunteers and Detroit volunteers, with Target corp.footing the majority of the bill. Eminem performed for free, and my son agreed, he only did one song, but that the song was 25 mins long.
 
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Evo said:
:cry:

I'll bet Smurf saved me some...right Smurf? :frown:
I saw Danger trying to hide behind a haunch he grabbed from me.
You're welcome to go after that haunch (or was that hunk? :confused:)
 
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Evo said:
:cry:

I'll bet Smurf saved me some...right Smurf? :frown:
Yeah.. Sure... http://www.only-in-canada.com/product_info.php?products_id=169

You know I'd never forget you Evo.
 
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I went looking for chocolate elk and got Chocolate Moose Doppings and Chocolate Elk Droppings instead. )o; Are you guys talking about chocolate elk antlers or something else? The antlers sound good.
 
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Careful! Prongs have a tendency to get stuck in your throat..
 
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arildno said:
Careful! Prongs have a tendency to get stuck in your throat..
Yes, and arildno knows what it's like to get a prick in the throat. Sorry.[/size]
 
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That was thorn speaking again. What a naughty twin you've got.
 
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Smurf said:
Yeah.. Sure... http://www.only-in-canada.com/product_info.php?products_id=169

You know I'd never forget you Evo.
Oh dear, not exactly what I had in mind. But it's the thought that counts. Wait...
 
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Evo said:
Oh dear, not exactly what I had in mind. But it's the thought that counts. Wait...
Didn't you find the haunch Danger had scampered off with?
 
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arildno said:
Didn't you find the haunch Danger had scampered off with?
After reading about that 26 year old moose in his freezer, I don't know if I'd feel safe going after danger. :bugeye:
 
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:smile: :smile:
 
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"Chocolate Moose Doppings and Chocolate Elk Droppings"

I'm sorry is that prairie province talk?
 
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neurocomp2003 said:
"Chocolate Moose Doppings and Chocolate Elk Droppings"

I'm sorry is that prairie province talk?
They're chocolate-covered raisins and almonds. I don't want to know which is which or why. :rolleyes:
 
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Happy Canada Day to the Canadians! So, really, what do you do for the day? Do you do BBQs and fireworks and stuff like the folks in the US do on July 4?
 
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Happy 138th birthday Canada!

As for what people do, I don't really know. Definitely not as much as people in the states do for the 4th. Here most of the young people go down to the Inner Harbour where the fireworks are and drink and drink and drink. I remember a few years ago I went to a friend's block party and we played roller hockey and there was a big bbq and stuff. That was fun.

I don't think I'm doing anything inparticular. Last year I went down and watched the fireworks with my gf, but that relationship has long since ended and right now I'm single soooo...I don't think I'll be doing anything. I'm not much of a drinker so I'll probably sit at home and play poker.

:eek: :blushing: :cry:
 
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canada day, eh? couldn't think of a better name?


little do they know that '4th of july' is tomorrow[/size]
 
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Well we wanted to be original you know, so many people have already taken 'independance day' we felt we should shake things up a tad.
 
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you know what I don't get about Canada? their flag. mexico has a bird perched on a cactus eating a snake. some of our state flags have bears and 'dangerous' animals. yet Canada decided to show that they're the strongest byt putting a leaf smack-dab in the middle
 
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It's to show our good taste (oooh har har har! hysterical!)
 
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yomamma said:
canada day, eh? couldn't think of a better name?

Used to be called Dominion Day if I am not mistaken.

The country's official name is still "The Dominion of Canada".
 
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ek said:
Used to be called Dominion Day if I am not mistaken.
Untill 1982
The country's official name is still "The Dominion of Canada".
Canada was unofficially called 'Canada' until 1867 when the English officially named it 'The Dominion of Canada' and then we changed back to 'Canada' in 1982 in the same act we changed 'Dominion Day' in.
 
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Smurf said:
Canada was unofficially called 'Canada' until 1867 when the English officially named it 'The Dominion of Canada' and then we changed back to 'Canada' in 1982 in the same act we changed 'Dominion Day' in.

Link please?

I don't think that's accurate.

But I may be wrong. Maybe.
 
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Well, You can look at the http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/const/annex_e.html#VI yourself I guess. All official useage of the term 'dominion' ended in 1982.

According to wikipedia it's contested wether or not the name was officially changed or not though. *shrug*
 
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My older daughter will be going up around Vancouver later this year to visit her gaming partner. She thinks he talks funny. Last night I was playing with the two of them and she kept asking him to say "out and about". She never knew Canadians had such a strange accent. :-p

Anyone around Vancouver?
 
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Evo said:
She never knew Canadians had such a strange accent.
Wait 'til she meets a drunk Newfie. :eek:
 
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Evo said:
My older daughter will be going up around Vancouver later this year to visit her gaming partner. She thinks he talks funny. Last night I was playing with the two of them and she kept asking him to say "out and about". She never knew Canadians had such a strange accent. :-p

Anyone around Vancouver?

Your daughter. In Vancouver. So close. Yet so far. :bugeye: :-p o:)

As for the accent, I've never understood the whole "aboot" thing. If anything I tend to say "a-BOAT".
 
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ek said:
Your daughter. In Vancouver. So close. Yet so far. :bugeye: :-p o:)

As for the accent, I've never understood the whole "aboot" thing. If anything I tend to say "a-BOAT".
Actually, he did sound like he was saying a-boat. :-p
 
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ek said:
Happy 138th birthday Canada!

As for what people do, I don't really know. Definitely not as much as people in the states do for the 4th. Here most of the young people go down to the Inner Harbour where the fireworks are and drink and drink and drink.

well i went down to the inner harbour & saw only the end of the fireworks because i had just gotten off work. then i met up with some friends, we jumped into a strange guy's pickup & raced down govt st until we wondered when he was going to stop. we got him to stop then went to the closest club until it clodes @ 3am. then me & a buddy walked around downtown a bit more & bumped into a guy i work with who has a place near downtown & did some hemp. i think i got home at ~5am & had to work at 7:30. every other Canada day since i turned 19 has been spent at work. since i wasn't working late i thought i'd live it up.

yomamma said:
yet Canada decided to show that they're the strongest byt putting a leaf smack-dab in the middle
yeah i don't get that either. the birch tree has always been far more important than the maple. what else could have made the canoes that the settlers used? Canada is the way it is because of the fur trade, & it wouldn't have happened if it weren't for birch-bark canoes.

re: aboot/aboat it's called "canadian raising" aka how to speak Canadian
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_raising
 

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