Top ten signs you might be Canadian

Dash wrote:Should have been 6. But oh well, the better and more deserving team one.

Cap'n Clutch wrote:10 - You know what a beavertail is and you enjoy eating one on the Canal.

9 - You identify yourself more as being NOT American as opposed to being Canadian.

8 - You chuckle when Hockey is referred to as Ice Hockey.

7 - You find it bizarre that people in the States don't have universal healthcare.

6 - You apologize when someone bumps into you when it was clearly their fault.

5 - When watching a Hockey game, live or at home, you can't help but yell at the officials and the players.

4 - You've always got time for Tim Hortons.

3 - You know what I mean when I mention the Brett Hull foot in the crease incident.

2 - There's a good chance you were (or are still ) a Leafs or Habs fan.

1 - You're upset that the Canadian World Juniors ONLY got a SILVER after winning 5 straight golds in the World Junior Championships.

Dash wrote:

Cap'n Clutch wrote:10 - You know what a beavertail is and you enjoy eating one on the Canal.

I do know what they are, and I do like them, but I have not had one in a long time, nor have I skated on the canal in years.

But did you enjoy eating it on the Canal?

9 - You identify yourself more as being NOT American as opposed to being Canadian.

I am proud of being Canadian for sure. I don't go out of my way to say I am NOT American.

Even when travelling?

8 - You chuckle when Hockey is referred to as Ice Hockey.

Not really - since we Canadians play it year round, ice or not.

Seriously? When you say your going to the Hockey game tonight do you call it the Ice Hockey game?

7 - You find it bizarre that people in the States don't have universal healthcare.

They are a capitalist country, so it makes sense. I think all of Canada might have to start doing what Alberta has done to ensure greater healthcare.

Capitalism isn't uniquely American. Why do they have government run Police and Fire fighters, Social Security and so on, if it makes sense to do it with healthcare?

6 - You apologize when someone bumps into you when it was clearly their fault.

Depends who it is, but I usually end up having to always dodge stupid people that walk erratically and walk 3 people across on sidewalks or in malls.

But you do still do it.

5 - When watching a Hockey game, live or at home, you can't help but yell at the officials and the players.

I'm pretty quiet watching games - My reactions have little to do with the outcome of the game.

You must be one of the people that watches from the 100 level at SBP when you come to games then?

4 - You've always got time for Tim Hortons.

I don't drink coffee, and don't have a lot of money, so I rarely indulge.

Way to ruin a perfectly placed joke

3 - You know what I mean when I mention the Brett Hull foot in the crease incident.

I do, but only from highlights.

A ha. You do know what I mean though.

2 - There's a good chance you were (or are still ) a Leafs or Habs fan.

I suppose I was a Hab fan, but only when I was young and naive and that was only because of one reason - Patrick Roy. I don't HATE the Leafs, but I DESPISE Montreal and the fans.

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1 - You're upset that the Canadian World Juniors ONLY got a SILVER after winning 5 straight golds in the World Junior Championships.

I would have liekd them to win gold again, but as I said, they didn't earn it. Great for Eberle to continue to be a clutch performer, but a little too late for Canada. Eberle will forever be remembered atleast as a WJ hero.

Good list though, I'm sure it would apply to most Canadians.

Will this be a regular thing? Maybe a weekly Letterman-like feature?

Cap'n Clutch wrote:

Dash wrote:

Cap'n Clutch wrote:10 - You know what a beavertail is and you enjoy eating one on the Canal.

I do know what they are, and I do like them, but I have not had one in a long time, nor have I skated on the canal in years.

But did you enjoy eating it on the Canal?

You got me there, thought it's been ages I can hardly remember.

9 - You identify yourself more as being NOT American as opposed to being Canadian.

I am proud of being Canadian for sure. I don't go out of my way to say I am NOT American.

Even when travelling?

Hmmm... well I did wear my Canadian jersey to Buffalo to see the Sens.

8 - You chuckle when Hockey is referred to as Ice Hockey.

Not really - since we Canadians play it year round, ice or not.

Seriously? When you say your going to the Hockey game tonight do you call it the Ice Hockey game?

No, but I am Canadian :D

7 - You find it bizarre that people in the States don't have universal healthcare.

They are a capitalist country, so it makes sense. I think all of Canada might have to start doing what Alberta has done to ensure greater healthcare.

Capitalism isn't uniquely American. Why do they have government run Police and Fire fighters, Social Security and so on, if it makes sense to do it with healthcare?

But Healthcare is privatized. It is a business. Doctors make buttloads of money. If they had free health care I think it would get taken advantage of and abused. I like my free healthcare though, don't get me wrong. IT's what seperates us from them. We care about our people.

6 - You apologize when someone bumps into you when it was clearly their fault.

Depends who it is, but I usually end up having to always dodge stupid people that walk erratically and walk 3 people across on sidewalks or in malls.

But you do still do it.

Meh, sometimes I feel the urge to plow over that obnoxious little brat that is runnign around, or that punk teenager that thinks he's tough.

5 - When watching a Hockey game, live or at home, you can't help but yell at the officials and the players.

I'm pretty quiet watching games - My reactions have little to do with the outcome of the game.

You must be one of the people that watches from the 100 level at SBP when you come to games then?

Nope, 300s for me... I am too cheap for 200s and 100s. I will cheer but I am not obnoxious.

4 - You've always got time for Tim Hortons.

I don't drink coffee, and don't have a lot of money, so I rarely indulge.

Way to ruin a perfectly placed joke

3 - You know what I mean when I mention the Brett Hull foot in the crease incident.

I do, but only from highlights.

A ha. You do know what I mean though.

2 - There's a good chance you were (or are still ) a Leafs or Habs fan.

I suppose I was a Hab fan, but only when I was young and naive and that was only because of one reason - Patrick Roy. I don't HATE the Leafs, but I DESPISE Montreal and the fans.

I knew it!
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.
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1 - You're upset that the Canadian World Juniors ONLY got a SILVER after winning 5 straight golds in the World Junior Championships.

I would have liekd them to win gold again, but as I said, they didn't earn it. Great for Eberle to continue to be a clutch performer, but a little too late for Canada. Eberle will forever be remembered atleast as a WJ hero.

Good list though, I'm sure it would apply to most Canadians.

Will this be a regular thing? Maybe a weekly Letterman-like feature?

Dash wrote:All I can say I guess is that police officers and firefighters have a civil duty to protect the citizens, as written in the constitution and governed by the laws (not so much firefighters, but police definitely). They all take oaths to serve and protect, but unfortunately doctors seem to be driven by the almighty dollar. I guess it can be attributed to the high cost and lengthy investment of time and money in becoming a doctor. The people then have a choice where they want to be treated - and unfortunately some people cannot afford it at all.

SeawaySensFan wrote:I'm pretty sure doctors in Canada are loaded.