Do us Canadians on DU seem different?

[Swede]

Or to put it another way,can you spot a Canadian's post?

[SeveneightyWhoa]

1. Do Americans even know I'm Canadian?

;)

[Ladyhawk]

30. Where's Canadia? n/t

[ElsewheresDaughter]

2. heh?

[ScreamingMeemie]

3. Take off....

Hoser.

;) :hi:

[tuvor]

4. They should be able to spot us right away.

I consider myself something of a guest on DU, so I have something in my sig line that identifies me as Canadian.

And no one has made me feel unwelcome as a "foreigner" here. I know I've rubbed more than a few people the wrong way with my opinions, but no one's brought up my Canadian-ness when I've pissed them off.

American DUers are the best.

[ScreamingMeemie]

5. Hey you...You're just across the river from me, which makes you a

neighbor, not a foreigner! :hi:

[tuvor]

21. Huh? What river?

According to your profile you're in Massachusetts.

(Hi, yourself, neighbour! :hi:)

[ScreamingMeemie]

45. Nope...look again! Michigan...the Fabulous Detroit River.

:hi:

[Swede]

8. Oh, I meant this in a lighthearted way.

I like my fellow American DUers.

[tuvor]

17. Sorry, didn't mean to suggest that.

It just seemed to be an appropriate time to make the comment.

[enigmatic]

10. You just said that to get me to give my moonshine secrets..

Fess up, my friend:)

[tuvor]

18. LOL

If you're offerin', I'm not objectin'.

(Actually I'm looking forward to bottling some homemade strawberry hootch in the next few days.)

[GirlinContempt]

20. I've been made to feel unwelcome

as a Canadian... but fortunately not often

[tuvor]

24. Ah, you must venture into GD far more often than I do.

Am I right?

[GirlinContempt]

25. I think it was in LBN

but close enough ;)

[Redstone]

6. Wait a minute. "Swede?" Asking about "us Canadians?"

So what's your REAL agenda here, Mister? Trying to get more DUers hooked on your FISH, are you?

Well, you can't fool me.

Redstone

[Swede]

9. I keep hearing this "fish" thing.

I must've missed it.

[Redstone]

13. Send me a PM as a reminder, because I'm going to bed,

and I'll explain it.

Redstone

[tuvor]

14. Lutefisk IS the piece of cod which passeth all understanding.

Uff da!

[enigmatic]

7. I dn't know what to say in my own case..

I'm a US citizen who's been living up here for 4 years and just got my permanent resident papers; I can't figure out whether I've always been Canadian in soul or naturally.....hell, I don't know what I'm trying to say..

Time for another beer!

[lenidog]

11. I don't think so

there are a couple like Tuvor lower on this page that because of his avatar I know are Canadians but generally I can't tell a Canadian DUer from an American one unless the subject of the thread may be particular to Canada.

[ghostsofgiants]

12. I've pointed out my Canadianosity (yes, I just made up a word) a few times

But now I'm wondering...what if I hadn't...would they know?

[Redstone]

15. Only when you write about the

colours in your neighbourhood or something like that.

In conversation, the "zed" would give you away.

Redstone

[ghostsofgiants]

19. I've always fought the "zed"

The end of the song needs to rhyme too dammit!

[GirlinContempt]

22. Valour, Honour

:crazy:

[evlbstrd]

16. No more than you could

count the scars on my body.

[mzmolly]

23. No ey.

;)

[GirlinContempt]

27. EH!

:P hehe

[mzmolly]

31. When I visited Canada, I couldn't believe that people really said ey

ey? But, they did, alot ... ey.

K, now I'm overdoing it! But it's so fun. :crazy:

Hey, thinking of visiting Winnipeg, any recommendations? ;)

[GirlinContempt]

32. oooo probably a million

what are you in to?

[mzmolly]

34. I dunno ?

We like lakeside cabins? But I realize it's a city so?

I just don't want a motel/hotel type thing. :shrug: But then again if it's quaint, I'd consider anything.

We generally like a peaceful setting, but want to see the city as well.

[GirlinContempt]

35. Hmmm....

hmm hmm mmm

:shrug:

I can't really think of anything off the top of my head for non-hotel hotels

[mzmolly]

36. Well even a decent hotel might be fun?

Perhaps you can recommend the best parts of town to visit and I can research?

Thanky!

[GirlinContempt]

37. I love

the Fort Garry hotel, its lush.

If you're looking for history, check out the Exchange District (also lots of theater, neat shops, and drunks around), Osborne Village has a pretty good night life, hipsters and hipsterettes love Cordyon Ave for gelati and patio drinks, St Boniface has a really neat museum and also lots of french speakers, Assiniboine Park/Forest is amazing for walks plus theres an art gallery, sculpture garden, zoo and fancypants restaurant in there

If I think of any more I'll letcha know

[mzmolly]

40. Thanks so much!

:hi:

[GirlinContempt]

41. My pleasure

:)

[deadparrot]

26. Nope,

but I'm generally oblivious to that kind of stuff.

Unless it's something really obvious, like "I'm a Canadian, and...,"
I can't tell.

[baldguy]

28. Ever notice....

The further away from the border you get, the harder it is to use Canadian change?

[lady lib]

29. I think we're just envious of you guys.

Oh Canada...take me...take me!!!

[Jara sang]

33. Canada is easy to miss, all tucked away down there

:P

[Swede]

38. Crikey!

:)

[Jara sang]

42. That is a quote from Homer J.

[Neoma]

39. Everyones bought the same to me.

Because if they are American or not they are still DUers :P

[swag]

43. Yeah. Better some how.

Don't you agree?

[Zuni]

44. Honestly, not at all

I am so glad there are a lot of really cool people from around the world on this board. it makes it more interesting. I have learned a lot about other places and cultures just shooting the shit with a DUer from Germany or a DUer from the UK etc.

The only way I know a poster is canadian is usually if they have a Canadian flag or something Canadian in their name like BC Joe or Toronto Dave.

[Swede]

46. Cool,I know BC Joe and Toronto Dave.

:)