WHAT do U AMERICANS THINK ABOUT CANADA?

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Frank R

We love Canada, yeahhh!

pepper

I never hear anyone say anything bad about Canada. Everyone loves Canada.

I don't watch cartoons, however. (Unless you're referring to South Park or Family Guy or the Simpsons, and they insult everyone.)

I would imagine the parody slings both ways!

surelynotme

Speaking for myself, I have nothing but good things to say about Canada and Canadians. Although Canada has its own problems, I think their government does a better job of most things than the US government and the people I came across there were far friendlier than around where I live in the US (but, to be fair, there are many parts of the US where the people are friendlier than where I live too). Canada is great. And beautiful.

snvffy

We Americans should always respect Canada and its residents. Never forget that in the 80s after the Shah of Iran was deposed, and the Iranians invaded the American Embassy and held hostages, it was the Canadian Embassy that gave asylum to some of the American workers who were not in the embassy at the time of the invasion.

For that, Canadians deserve our sincere thanks.

lexiann721

My husband and I have given serious thought to moving to Canada; I personally find your country to be lovely and very interesting. I apologize for any offense you may have found in American media's portrayal of your country.

I Bleed Black & Gold

I'm an American,and i think Canadians are o.k. i have been to your casinos and think overall it's a nice clean place.then cross the bridge to go through Detroit (yuk)as Allies we need to stick together.

justin case

cold
mellow
hockey
great healthcare
clean
courteous
mannerly
maple leaf
metric

what's not to like? (well, except for the metric thing...)

roots1528

Canada Rules!!!!!!!
because:
1)Cheap meds
2)Cuban cigars

Who Cares?

I think Canada is pretty cool and very intersting! cold tho. it's on my MUST- VISITE list! lol

leprechaun-high-heels

I love Canada!!! Who wouldn't?! And to the guy who said Canada is like "that wimpy, nerdy kid who sat in the front of the class in high school" when you want to put it like that then i have to say that the US is like that big dumb jock in high school who had way to big an ego. Anyways shaheensta, if Americans are pissing you off then maybe you should watch Rick Mercer talks to Americans. He's a very funny Canadian that shows you how much the Americans really know about Canada. He managed to convince some people that our Prime Minister is Tim Horton. I know not all Americans are like this but quite a few need a reality check..

ahab

Don't worry yourself. Most of us United States residents are jerks.

Stingo 34

Good question. I never really thought about it before. Personally, I have nothing against Canada, and I don't think many Americans really do either. Just somewhere along the way, Canada became a punch-line to a joke, and it never stopped. Most Americans feel that they live in the greatest country in the world, and as a result, kind of look down on other countries. When you think about it, its sort of wierd that we would make fun of a country that really isn't that different from our own.
Hey, if I couldn't live in the U.S.A., I'd want to live in Canada. And sorry about South Park. Its pretty rough on you guys.

Joseph

I'm also Canadian, and I have never heard Americans talking bad about Canada. If you see lot's of American flags, you must live near the border like me (I live in Southern Ontario, near Buffalo, NY). If you travel up to northern Quebec, or Newfoundland and other northern parts of the country, seeing an American flag is very rare. Since my town is only 1 1/2 hours from the border, most of the companies here are American, and a lot of people fly the two flags out of respect since we are so close.

When you cross the border into the US, you will also see lot's of Canadian and American flags. You won't see many Canadian flags in the southern US, just like you won't see many American flags in northern Canada. The farther away you get, the less knowledgeable/respectable people are of the other country. I'm not sure what hotel you stayed at in Disney, but the one we stayed at had a Canadian flag beside the US flag, and Florida state flag. Most hotels in Florida do that, because they get a lot of Canadian tourists.

To be honest, I notice that it's Canadians who are mean about Americans. Some Canadians call American dumb, rude, ignorant and rude. I have come across more friendly Americans, than friendly Canadians ... and I live in Canada.

turtle69

If you judge by what cartoons say, what does that say about you? A cartoon is just that a cartoon.

Dani

Hello from Texas !!!! Have never been so far north, but the Canadians I know (who now are here in Texas) get a kick out of us here , they make gentle fun of us and our accents and crazy traditions, , but they do so rock on and party on with us !!! Canada is top dog !!!! We love Canada !!! Come see us, ya' hear ???

Dotr

I don't know what cartoons u watch but I have never seen any that insult Canada???? I am an American of Canadian desent.I have also seen canada flag @ Disney and several other places here in Fla.

audreyjeromin

I Love Canada, they have a ton of cool History and facts.

I'm Canadian myself although I have travelled to the US on a number of occasions. In each of those trips, I found the American people to be polite, thoughtful and very warm-hearted overall.
Beware of forming impressions of an entire nation on the basis of some silly cartoons. As much as anyone hates to be lumped into a single derogatory category, I doubt the American people would appreciate being tarred with the same brush.
PS To anyone who says Canada is cold - yeah, it is, but the summers are just marvellous even though some places in Canada can get very hot and humid!

LuluBelle

Well I dont really understand the question about the flag thing?

We have a lot of Canadian flags, but just not every where. It's usually on the Government buildings.
I don't think Americans hate Canadians, I consider Canada almost a part of America...as dumb as that sounds, but then again I live near the Canadian border.

rassberry

Canada is a great country! especaily with all the pine forests.

sirdufus69

What part of Canada is florida located in? I am thinking it was the canadian flag's day to go to laundry the day you visited disney...but I'm just guessing.

my .02 watts

coldplay freak

Many Americans may say that they like Canada.. but really what do they know about it... i know many Americans and all of them just seem to know less about the world and for sure less about Canada then people from other places...

crazy freak

CANADA SO ROXS no bush haha

Mad Roy

I am from Oklahoma, and I have no particular gripe about or with Canada. I am told it is a beautiful country. I am sure I would find the winters a problem (long and very cold). I regret that there is friction between some Americans and some Canadiens. I am sure I would get along just fine with most of you.

sel_bos

I am both Canadian and American. I love Canada.
Canada's only porblem is lack of job opportunity.

Mari76

I've never been to Canada so I won't judge. I have met a lot of nice Canadians though. You shouldn't worry too much about what you see on television....they may talk bad about Canada, but trust me, they talk a lot worse about us Americans.

Savalatte

First off I hope you don't get too overworked about American cartoons and actually consider them as a good example of "bad media." If so, you're in for a hard time in this world. Since you brought up Florida I remember when I went to the Disney Epcot Center back in the nineties one of the few countries represented was Canada and I would consider that pretty honourable given Canada is not the most exotic (different) countries from an American point of view but they did a good job from what little I remember.

I think most Americans have a pretty good impression of Canada. It's hard not too since they're usually careful not to do anything that's likely to cause offence. Generally Canada is thought of in terms of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the maple leaf, snow, good beer, hockey, etc. I'm a Southerner but in all honesty they are sort of thought of as Yankees in some ways. Well, only they're quieter and don't emigrate in packs. In fact many of them pretend to be Canadian when they go abroad and you know they say imitation is the purest form of flattery. Also the expression "Don't shoot I'm a Canadian comes to mind."

P.S. Where I'm from Florida is boring, Canada (esp. the snow) is beautiful

Rob P

We Like Canada, Aee!

I've visited many areas of Canada, and still not made it to the parts I really really wish to visit.

I've been to Montreal on 3 week long visits...and despite the somewhat rude or curt manner of some of the folks from there...I still enjoyed myself... I guess everywhere has rude people...but rude folks perhaps shouldnt work in tourist related jobs :P Beautiful architecture there.

I visited Ontario City each of those times as well, and it was extremely nice! The atmosphere was festive and the city quite beautiful to look at.

Visited Vancouver Island, ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT.... But I really wish to see the wilderness...the northern territories and such!

Yeah...I like Canada!

I think that not happening to see a Canadian Flag in FL was just happen-chance. Though Florida is substantially removed, so I dont think that it was a big deal...if you go to NYC however, where I grew up, you'll see loads of Canadian representation. The fact that NY is a neighboring state probably has a little to do with that.

On the subject of the negative humor and such, I think that people around the world have a tendancy to do that with any culture. Take the negative and blow it out of proportion and use that as the brunt of jokes. You wont likely hear anyone around the world making jokes that sound something like...

"hey did you hear the one about the Canadian that held the door for me, was extremely pleasant, and wished me a nice day. Wow What a winner he was. Hahaha."

Nope...it wont be funny. So, people tend to think funny is many times making fun of someone...and in order to make fun of someone you have to find a trait that you can pick on. >shrug< its no big deal in most cases. Although I do have to admit, it can be a big deal in some cases. Because, sometimes these quirks that get made fun of can become a false reality...for example...

I've grown up in NYC...people all over the country and around the world have this image of a person that is rude and can barely speak fairly proper english. Thats is hardly the typical NY'er...

But there are people I meet in my travels...and I do travel a lot (or well I used to before I became a dad)...and when or if we have enough conversation that they get around to asking where I am from they are shocked...because in their mind the image of a New Yorker was so strong, they thought it was real. And when the meet the real New Yorker, they just can barely believe it and so they say... OH But youre just different. LOL

Oh well...chalk up another on for human nature :)

Rock Girl

Are u kidding ??? I love Canada ( Canada ROCKS ) Three Days Grace is a band from Canada and I love them .....The most people I know are crazy about Canada.....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HO HO HO HIC

i think i have to agree on the flag thing i have traveled all over the us and the only place i have ever seen a canadain flag was at mount rushmore and they have every country there. they did have a canadain flag at the race track but only if there was canadain racers. and i should put out a cartoon about the americans that come up here in the summer 80 outside and here they come parkas skies and snowmachines standing in front of the beer store wondering where the snow is and why we dont sell american beer here at 6am

san76dy

i like canada i have relatives that still live up there there are some very nice people there and also very rude but i travel to canada 10-15 times a year and i only live 40 mins. away it is a beautiful country

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