budntequilla
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To be honest, we don't think about you. Sorry. |
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Proud to be an AMERICAN
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I like Canada. Very pretty. |
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EMUmonster
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I don't think that. You'd have to be a complete dumbass to think that about Canadians. I've never heard someone say that about Canada. Canada is pretty much the same as the USA, and im from Michigan, and I dont live in an igloo |
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mockingbird
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I'm Canadian, but I've lived in the States for 28 years. And I've never met a single American who was quite THAT ignorant about Canada. They may not know who the PM is or understand how the government works, or be able to name all the provinces, but they do tend to know that we live in houses, drive cars and eat burgers just like they do. |
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porthuronbilliam
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Well, I'm an American and live about a mile from the Canadian border. Where I'm from the border can be considered mostly to the East but also to the South, the West, and/or the North depending on how you look at it. We also have the stereotype that Canada is all forests and snow-filled mountains and "pristine," etc. In my "neck of the woods," you Canadians are polluting my area with YOUR heavy industry along the St. Clair River. Otherwise, as most have stated, many Americans really do leave a "sheltered" life. Sadly, many Americans really do know little about foreign places and cultures, these same people though also know very little about the rest of their own country, history, etc as well; in addition, they don't travel much or too far or travel outside the country in many cases. Just like elsewhere, we Americans get many of our misconceptions and stereotypes from what we hear from others and/or the media; those dang beer commercials (and others) sure do paint a simpler, more rustic picture of Canada you have to admit. Don't take it personally, Americans also have similar stereotypes of Americans living in other countries and even in other parts of the US; Mid-West vs South vs East Coast vs West Coast, etc. People living in other countries also have stereotypes of both Americans and Canadians as well because they also know little about foreign lands other than what is told to them by their media because they also travel very little, in many cases much less than us Americans and you Canadians, and I'm sure if you told me some things about Americans I could point out some stereotypes as well- I don't own a gun, never been the victim of a crime, etc., etc. |
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Church Music Girl
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Hate to tell ya, but most Californians I know don't really think much about Canada one way or the other. You guys are just our neighbors up north and you get colder winters than we do. (Granted, that's not hard to do.)
My Dad grew up in Michigan and used to play hockey in Canada all the time. He would jokingly tell me that all you needed to know about Canadians is "hockey, beer, and donuts, eh?" I'm now dating a wonderful French Canadian and while I do know better, you have to admit that it's funny. |
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jonesty1284
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Not all Americans think that. Some people simply don't have common sense. And why would Canadians live in igloos anyway?Its not Greenland. |
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ηιgнт ѕтαÑ
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My friend actually CONVINCED someone online that we took dog sleds to school and all our furniture was made of ice.
We live in Montreal. I know it gets cold - but JEEZ! |
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Slartibartfast
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Damn Nora R
I'm English and I thought all Americans ride horses and dress in western gear all of the time. All us Brits do.
However, I do know for a fact that Canadians don't live in igloos with snow all year round.
How can you live in an igloo with snow? There wouldn't be any room for you - silly!
Don't know about maple syrup or a snow mobile - but what's a touque? |
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Marcella S
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I've been an American my whole life and I have never met a single American who thinks that Canadians live in igloos. They're more likely to be believe that Canadians are exactly like Americans. |
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zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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Umm, we think that about Eskimos, not Canadians. We think that Canadians live in log cabins, drink stronger beer and play hockey on frozen lakes all year round, unless they are lumberjacks or mounties, in which case they are chopping down trees or "getting their man". You're getting our stereotypes confused. |
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nora r
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Lol, it's like the Japanese think all Americans ride horses and dress in western gear all of the time:) |
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B R
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Not all of us think you guys live in Igloos, and say eh. |
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colleen
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I have never heard of canadians living in igloos, Yea the inuet my but not canadians, I love maple syrup and have a snow mobile I live in upstate NY |
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vdubbchick
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Well I'm American and I've never thought that once in my life..I think you are misinformed my friend. I have met plenty of Canadians and the only difference I've noticed is that their accents are different and some of them are a bit more cocky....
And of course you all play hockey right?
Just like us Californians all Surf and live next door to movie stars...every place has its assumptions and stereotypes. |
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scubabob
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Well..even those Americans proffessing that they know we don't live in Igloos, don't know what country they're talking about, still.
Sorry people, but Canada doesn't have Eskimos (football team only), we have Inuit. Eskimos are generally regarded as Alaskan, but they too are actually Inuit. This, by the way, was decided at the Cricumpolar Conference, in 1977. |
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cranky_gut
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I'm an American and I have never heard anyone say any of those things. |
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boootifulone
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we dont think that-we think other stuff but not that |
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sarge927
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My mother was born in Canada (and no, she's NOT a hockey player). LOVE Canada and maple syrup. By the way, if you've never driven a snowmobile, you should give it a try. Can't beat it for fun in the winter snow. |
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The Wraith of God is coming
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I was at Niagara, lots of Canadian US history there, on the Canadian side I felt like the nationalist or Canadians were trying to rob me either as a tourist or well just criminal. Also the customer service was not to good it appeared they were not overally to friendly to this here American. |
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BEETLE
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thats because it is one of those nonsense stereotypes.
Every culture has them....
But for people who actually believe it well, you can only feel sorry for their ignorance. |
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alysinvunderland
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Americans are just jealous, because we have real beer, mostly real political figures, fantastic indie bands, and the best comedians..................... *Go Leafs Go* |
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tammy - whammy
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But I don't think that Canadians live in Igloos with snow all year roung! And, honestly, I've never known anyone that thought that either! I think that that's the sort of imagery you get when you talk about living in Alaska - even though I know that the people there don't live in Igloos. |
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san_mateo_guy
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We thing all Eskimos live in igloos and all Canadians love hockey. Typical stereotypes |
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tracy211968
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They don't? Now you've gone and blown it for me, I just knew yall lived in igloos. |
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ajatur
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i thought eskimos lived in igloos... |
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Jabberwock
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I didn't think they lived in igloos, but they do talk funny. |
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Sarah K
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the same reason americans think mexicans wear sombreros and mow lawns. |
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Kathy C
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Actually Americans don't think about Canadians all that much. We are too busy being a global super power. |
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b
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I THOUGHT THEY DID!!!!! |
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Ilya1725
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Because Americans, unfortunately, don't tend to travel much and outside of USA at all.
Just take it easy and try to explain to people when asked.
I'm from Russia and people think that there are 2 meters of snow all year around and bears walking on the streets. |
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