Canada from Eh to Zed

[wicked woman]

So, what's really the deal with apologizing, if somebody bumps into you? Is it just a running joke or does it really happen in Canada?

Because I know that at least I apologize each and every time some bumps into me and I hadn't even realized I do it, until I started seeing it being mentioned here regularly. Actually my go-to reaction in those situations is something like "I'm sorry, it's ok", just in case the other person apologizes as well, which, by the way, doesn't always happen.

Actually not even 15 minutes ago, somebody stepped on my toes, when the bus changed lanes rather unexpectedly, and even then I apologized. They just smiled sort of apologetically.

I might have a slight problem with excessive apologizing, but admitting the problem is the first step.

Canadians have a reputation for being very polite...among other things. And example of this is apologizing when someone bumps into you. I know I do this (and I'm Canadian) though like everything, not everyone does.

I agree with Sir Winston that you might have been Canadian in a previous life...you're certainly exhibiting one of the signs.


btw I hate poutine and so far no ones run me out of the country.

 

[Diablo_Canadien]

Canadians have a reputation for being very polite...among other things. And example of this is apologizing when someone bumps into you. I know I do this (and I'm Canadian) though like everything, not everyone does.

I agree with Sir Winston that you might have been Canadian in a previous life...you're certainly exhibiting one of the signs.


btw I hate poutine and so far no ones run me out of the country.

You've never had poutine and pulled pork then

 

[Dianthus]

You've never had poutine and pulled pork then

I've had both but not together....where do you get that?

 

[Diablo_Canadien]

I've had both but not together....where do you get that?

Local pub did it up. But we actually have a poutine restaurant around here that will pretty much put whatever you want on it. Haven't had a chance to go, but it sounds like a tasty, and fattening, place

 

[Dianthus]

Local pub did it up. But we actually have a poutine restaurant around here that will pretty much put whatever you want on it. Haven't had a chance to go, but it sounds like a tasty, and fattening, place

I had it with bacon once and that was tasty but a bit salty. Fattening goes without saying.

Aren't all the good things in life somewhat bad for you?

 

[midwestyankee]

I had it with bacon once and that was tasty but a bit salty. Fattening goes without saying.

Aren't all the good things in life somewhat bad for you?

Not really. A brisk walk on a sunny day after snow has fallen is great for your health, both physical and mental.

Poutine covered with pulled pork, though, sounds perfect for the kind of night when you want to cram in as many regretful things as possible so you can deal with them all in one long ugly morning after.

 

[Dianthus]

Not really. A brisk walk on a sunny day after snow has fallen is great for your health, both physical and mental.

Poutine covered with pulled pork, though, sounds perfect for the kind of night when you want to cram in as many regretful things as possible so you can deal with them all in one long ugly morning after.

Likewise, a walk on the beach has similar properties.

I can think of better things to regret than pulled pork, though, if I put my mind to it.

 

[Diablo_Canadien]

I had it with bacon once and that was tasty but a bit salty. Fattening goes without saying.

Aren't all the good things in life somewhat bad for you?

Well duh...of course it's fattening...that's what makes it so tasty

Things wouldn't be as good if they weren't just a little bad for you. The guilt adds to the flavor

 

[sfla]

Well duh...of course it's fattening...that's what makes it so tasty

Things wouldn't be as good if they weren't just a little bad for you. The guilt adds to the flavor

They should just make a seasoning call Guilt™

 

[Diablo_Canadien]

They should just make a seasoning call Guilt™

*steals that and copy writes it*

 

[Sir_Winston54]

They should just make a seasoning call Guilt™

*steals that and copy writes it*

sfla already trademarked it. See the little "TM" next to it? You're too late.

 

[sfla]

sfla already trademarked it. See the little "TM" next to it? You're too late.

I was going to thank you, then I read your disclaimer...

 

[Diablo_Canadien]

sfla already trademarked it. See the little "TM" next to it? You're too late.

Damn it!!!

 

[sfla]

Damn it!!!

 

[midwestyankee]

 

[sfla]

Poor kitty!

 

[Diablo_Canadien]

Pft, it's not that bad...bunch of Americans...lol

 

[Velvet Bubbles]

I LOVE the poem/photo! I snitched a copy so I can show it to my friends out in western Washington who are currently complaining about the snow.

 

[Keroin]

HA!!!

(It snowed 30cm last night...and it's still snowing. Waaaaaaaaaaaa!)

 

[Keroin]

Two boys are playing hockey on a pond in a park in Toronto, when one is attacked by a rabid Rottweiler. Thinking quickly, the other boy takes his stick, wedges it down the dog's collar and twists, breaking the dog's neck. A reporter who was strolling by sees the incident, and rushes over to interview the boy.

"Young Leafs Fan Saves Friend From Vicious Animal," he starts writing in his notebook.

"But I'm not a Leafs fan," the little hero replied.

"Sorry, since we are in Toronto, I just assumed you were." said the reporter and starts again. "Little Jays Fan Rescues Friend From Horrific Attack" he continued writing in his notebook.

"I'm not a Jays fan either," the boy said.

"I assumed everyone in Toronto was either a Leafs or Jays fan. What team, do you root for?" the reporter asked.

"I'm a Montreal Canadiens fan," the child said.

The reporter starts a new sheet in his notebook and writes, "Little French Bastard from Montreal Kills Beloved Family Pet."

 

[sfla]

Two boys are playing hockey on a pond in a park in Toronto, when one is attacked by a rabid Rottweiler. Thinking quickly, the other boy takes his stick, wedges it down the dog's collar and twists, breaking the dog's neck. A reporter who was strolling by sees the incident, and rushes over to interview the boy.

"Young Leafs Fan Saves Friend From Vicious Animal," he starts writing in his notebook.

"But I'm not a Leafs fan," the little hero replied.

"Sorry, since we are in Toronto, I just assumed you were." said the reporter and starts again. "Little Jays Fan Rescues Friend From Horrific Attack" he continued writing in his notebook.

"I'm not a Jays fan either," the boy said.

"I assumed everyone in Toronto was either a Leafs or Jays fan. What team, do you root for?" the reporter asked.

"I'm a Montreal Canadiens fan," the child said.

The reporter starts a new sheet in his notebook and writes, "Little French Bastard from Montreal Kills Beloved Family Pet."

LOL funny, except 1/2 of Montreal moved to Toronto in the 70s, so there are more Habs fans in TO than MTL!

 

[Keroin]

 

[Felix_Jones]

Ruling

An Ontario Superior Court judge recently ruled that a mandatory minimum sentence of three years for a defendant charged with a gun crime was cruel and unusual punishment. You know, the Charter defense.
The guy was just being stupid, posing for a Facebook pic with a loaded gun.
I was pretty proud of being a Canadian (and an Ontarian) when I heard that. No matter what harsh legislation fascist politicians want to impose on our citizens, it's nice to know that there are still compassionate people in positions of power, like this judge.

Here's an article from the Globe and Mail, just so you don't think I'm making this up.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news...mum-sentence-unconstitutional/article2336816/

 

[Curious_in_Cali]

Hehe!

 

[midwestyankee]

First Iceland...then the WORLD!

Iceland wants to go Loony.