This is absolutely priceless:
An American T-shirt company says its “Go Canadian” package is the perfect solution for U.S. travellers weary of dealing with questions on politics while on vacation. It includes a T-shirt showing the flag and the words “O Canada,” a flag lapel pin and sticker, and a maple leaf patch for luggage or backpacks.
It also comes with a quick reference guide called “How to Speak Canadian, Eh?!” to help people answer any questions about Canada while travelling.
All that Canadian goodness for only $24.95 USD. Check it out at T-ShirtKing.com. All kidding aside, it’s probably a good idea for traveling Americans. I remember back to 2000 when I went to Australia. Even then Canadians were more warmly welcomed than Americans. I can’t imagine what it would be like now!
Read: CBC News
That’s pretty interesting. But one has to wonder if a whole bunch of Americans start wearing those shirts and stuff, won’t the other people figure it out sooner or later, and then the questions about politics arise again? I mean, it’s a good idea, but I think it needs a bit of work…
However, I do agree that we (Canadians) get a better reception overseas than Americans do.
apparently, this is just a story I heard
that there’s this hotel in Australia that does not like people with Canadian flags plastered all over their backpacks and whatnot, if they know you’re Canadian (i.e. passport, ID), and you don’t have the stickers, they’ll let you stay for free, but they have a thing against people trying to scam "Canadian reputation" overseas
just a story I heard
I believe that, but you don’t have to be all crazy and overt about it to exude your canadian-ness. just say "eh" a lot.
I particularly like the, "Now when someone asks you about American politics, you can say, ‘I’m on vacation, I don’t want to talk aboot it.’" bit. If you’re a true Canadian, of course you want to talk Americans politics! You have eight humdred complaints to make, and a few of Dub’ya’s best lines to throw into the mix.
I’M FROM THE N.W. WE’RE ALMOST CANADIAN. OREGON, WASHINGTON, AND B.C. SHOULD BECOME THEIR OWN COUNTRY. ECOTOPIA ANYONE? CHECK OUT THIS SITE…
http://gospelaccordingtoluke.blogspot.com/