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An outsiders list - things I like about Canada I've never been to Cananda and I know it's the butt of a lot of jokes in South Park and that people tend to associate it with some dodgy rock bands (Bryan Adams, Nickelback - my own personal nemesis and plenty of other dodgy AOR) but I think it's time we started an appreciation list of GOOD things about Canada.
OK, I'll start it off:- * Tom Green Very, very funny * Godspeed You Black Emperor (and all the myriad spin-off bands) One of the most innovative and defiant rock bands in history. The film "28 Days Later" would not have been half as memorable if it hadn't used 'East Hastings' by GYBE for the scenes of an abandoned London. Also a mind-blowing live act. If you still don't know who they are then it's time you found out. * Neil Young Deserves a knighthood. Few people can reach that age and still seem so damn cool. There's probably only him, Bowie & Prince who've managed to make credible, enjoyable records in their middle age. * Manitoba Like the Beach Boys meets Mercury Rev with 2 drummers and St Vitus Dance! Real mavericks, dancable, joyful and a wild live act. If you've not heard them, take your dumb ass to Soulseek/Kazaa right this fucking instant. OK, I'm passing on the torch. It's not that I'm out of ideas, it's just that it's 12:47 and I really should go to bed. [This message was edited Thu Jan 8 0:55:28 PST 2004 by daned] "You know, you're the classic example of the inverse ratio between the size of the mouth and the size of the brain" | |
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i hate their fucking cigarettes and, even worse, the packaging. "oPS i HITTED THE CAPDLOCK" | |
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Ahem.
you're only as old as you feel..............so how old do i feel
Now that food has replaced sex in my life, I can't even get into my own pants. | |
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AaronAlmighty said: i hate their fucking cigarettes and, even worse, the packaging.
oh...i love their fucking cigarettes. you're only as old as you feel..............so how old do i feel
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Godspeed You Black Emperor are AWESOME!
I have 'Yanqui U*X*O*', which is really good, but I personally LOVE the 'Slow Riot for New Zero Kanada' EP which is stunning. What about that track with the guy reciting his painful memories of being done wrong by the justice system - and the vitriolic way he stands up 4 himself..? Their music can be SO powerful on so many levels. Artists like this are so overlooked 2day, but they will leave behind a legacy far more important than many bands who attain the heady heights of success ever will. I adore stuff like this*. They should be cherished. *see: Sigur Ros, Recoil, Aphex Twin, David Sylvian etc etc...ARTISTS...in the true sense of the word. | |
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i hope to move to one day... | |
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IAmTheTouch said: i hope to move to one day...
we would welcome you with open arms... you're only as old as you feel..............so how old do i feel
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lillith said: IAmTheTouch said: i hope to move to one day...
we would welcome you with open arms... i'd love to go and hang "oot" with you guys... you all crack me up!! if all goes well, we'll head up to Nova Scotia on vacation this summer! | |
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IAmTheTouch said: i'd love to go and hang "oot" with you guys...
I KNEW it wouldnt take long... | |
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IAmTheTouch said: lillith said: IAmTheTouch said: i hope to move to one day...
we would welcome you with open arms... i'd love to go and hang "oot" with you guys... you all crack me up!! if all goes well, we'll head up to Nova Scotia on vacation this summer! we'd love to see ya. lemme know if you are going to N.S. its not that far away...i can get a real cheap flight to Halifax. dammit...its not oot. its OUT!!! when i was in Hawaii i met a guy from Sacremento that i hung with for a few days () anyhoo...for 4 straight hours he razzed me about (again... not aboot) how i say out!!! funny...but it got old...real fast. so i had to shut him up...i f@#ked him. Just Jokin'! i'm in a strange mood tonight! you're only as old as you feel..............so how old do i feel
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I love their low crime rate, the fact that they trust their people enough to sell allergy medication (full prescription strength) over the counter and they have the BEST snack foods in the world!
Like: Coffee Crisp and Ketchup, Dill Pickle and All Dressed flavored potato chips! Oh, and I love Toronto and Pointe Pelee (I just love Canada! ) http://www.canadianparks..../index.htm [This message was edited Wed Jan 7 17:25:32 PST 2004 by applekisses] | |
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It would help to spell Canada correctly! | |
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althom said: It would help to spell Canada correctly!
No...it still rocks! | |
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I've found Canadians to have a lot in common with Australians...we have the same sence of humour. | |
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althom said: I've found Canadians to have a lot in common with Australians...we have the same sence of humour.
In my Althom voice: "Wouldn't it help to spell sense correctly?" | |
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applekisses said: althom said: I've found Canadians to have a lot in common with Australians...we have the same sence of humour.
In my Althom voice: "Wouldn't it help to spell sense correctly?" | |
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althom said: I've found Canadians to have a lot in common with Australians...we have the same sence of humour.
I agree. heh | |
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2the9s said: althom said: I've found Canadians to have a lot in common with Australians...we have the same sence of humour.
I agree. heh No hablo espanol,no!
Pero hablo ingles..ssii muy muy bien... "Come into my world..." Missy Quote of da Month: "yeah, sure, that's cool...wait WHAT?! " | |
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I love Canadian bacon. :drrol: | |
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lilmissmissy said: 2the9s said: althom said: I've found Canadians to have a lot in common with Australians...we have the same sence of humour.
I agree. heh | |
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I got nothing against Canada cept the FREAKIN' frigid air that keeps comin down my way.
There are some remarkable women up there. | |
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I don't know why you didn't mention Alan Thicke.
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daned said: I've never been to Cananda and I know it's the butt of a lot of jokes in South Park and that people tend to associate it with some dodgy rock bands (Bryan Adams, Nickelback - my own personal nemesis and plenty of other dodgy AOR) but I think it's time we started an appreciation list of GOOD things about Canada.
OK, I'll start it off:- * Tom Green Very, very funny * Godspeed You Black Emperor (and all the myriad spin-off bands) One of the most innovative and defiant rock bands in history. The film "28 Days Later" would not have been half as memorable if it hadn't used 'East Hastings' by GYBE for the scenes of an abandoned London. Also a mind-blowing live act. If you still don't know who they are then it's time you found out. * Neil Young Deserves a knighthood. Few people can reach that age and still seem so damn cool. There's probably only him, Bowie & Prince who've managed to make credible, enjoyable records in their middle age. * Manitoba Like the Beach Boys meets Mercury Rev with 2 drummers and St Vitus Dance! Real mavericks, dancable, joyful and a wild live act. If you've not heard them, take your dumb ass to Soulseek/Kazaa right this fucking instant. OK, I'm passing on the torch. It's not that I'm out of ideas, it's just that it's 12:47 and I really should go to bed. If you're just thinking of entertainment contributions, then I have some notables to add. Dan Castellenetta (Homer Simpson) Lorne Michaels Kids in the Hall Jim Carrey John Candy Eugene Levy (well, the whole SCTV crew) Michael J Fox Mike Myers The Arrogant Worms! Trooper The Guess Who BTO Burton Cummings Hawksley Workman The Stampeders (Sweet City Woman, Hit the Road Jack) And... Canadian contributions we should all hate Alan Thicke Shania Twain Celine Dion Anne Murray Alanis Morisette And, I'd lastly like to add, I don't really consider South Park's Canada jokes to be insulting, and they slam most countries a lot worse than Canada. Who saw Christmas in Canada?? HAHAHAHAHAH! Classic. I'm a canuck Canada Rocks Go Canada Go Calgary Flames!! Woohoo! We might actually make playoffs this season! About freaking time! "Knowledge is preferable to ignorance. Better by far to embrace the hard truth than a reassuring faith. If we crave some cosmic purpose, then let us find ourselves a worthy goal" - Carl Sagan | |
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I love Canada! I have traveled all over including Newfoundland. Most beautiful people you would ever want to meet!
Blackhorse beer Moose The Cig packaging | |
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Moderator | Canada Rocks eh? Lots of hosers here. C-A-N-A-D-A we are loved around the world. Ohh purple joy oh purple bliss oh purple rapture! REAL MUSIC by REAL MUSICIANS - Prince "I kind of wish there was a reason for Prince to make the site crash more" ~~ Ben |
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Moderator | AaronAlmighty said: i hate their fucking cigarettes and, even worse, the packaging.
I don't smoke so I don't give a shit. Ohh purple joy oh purple bliss oh purple rapture! REAL MUSIC by REAL MUSICIANS - Prince "I kind of wish there was a reason for Prince to make the site crash more" ~~ Ben |
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Moderator | althom said: It would help to spell Canada correctly!
Hi Althom , thanks for that. Now every one say after me C-A-N-A-D-A. Very Good!!! Home of Molson Canadian :beer: 5% alcohol content. Ohh purple joy oh purple bliss oh purple rapture! REAL MUSIC by REAL MUSICIANS - Prince "I kind of wish there was a reason for Prince to make the site crash more" ~~ Ben |
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Moderator | althom said: I love Canadian bacon. :drrol:
That's what is called "back bacon" eh? Ohh purple joy oh purple bliss oh purple rapture! REAL MUSIC by REAL MUSICIANS - Prince "I kind of wish there was a reason for Prince to make the site crash more" ~~ Ben |
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Moderator | origmnd said: I got nothing against Canada cept the FREAKIN' frigid air that keeps comin down my way.
There are some remarkable women up there. That frigid air? It's winter time get out that shovel. As for the women - gee thanks . I will show you around West Edmonton Mall www.westedmontonmall.com Ohh purple joy oh purple bliss oh purple rapture! REAL MUSIC by REAL MUSICIANS - Prince "I kind of wish there was a reason for Prince to make the site crash more" ~~ Ben |
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Moderator | savoirfaire said: daned said: I've never been to Cananda and I know it's the butt of a lot of jokes in South Park and that people tend to associate it with some dodgy rock bands (Bryan Adams, Nickelback - my own personal nemesis and plenty of other dodgy AOR) but I think it's time we started an appreciation list of GOOD things about Canada.
OK, I'll start it off:- * Tom Green Very, very funny * Godspeed You Black Emperor (and all the myriad spin-off bands) One of the most innovative and defiant rock bands in history. The film "28 Days Later" would not have been half as memorable if it hadn't used 'East Hastings' by GYBE for the scenes of an abandoned London. Also a mind-blowing live act. If you still don't know who they are then it's time you found out. * Neil Young Deserves a knighthood. Few people can reach that age and still seem so damn cool. There's probably only him, Bowie & Prince who've managed to make credible, enjoyable records in their middle age. * Manitoba Like the Beach Boys meets Mercury Rev with 2 drummers and St Vitus Dance! Real mavericks, dancable, joyful and a wild live act. If you've not heard them, take your dumb ass to Soulseek/Kazaa right this fucking instant. OK, I'm passing on the torch. It's not that I'm out of ideas, it's just that it's 12:47 and I really should go to bed. If you're just thinking of entertainment contributions, then I have some notables to add. Dan Castellenetta (Homer Simpson) Lorne Michaels Kids in the Hall Jim Carrey John Candy Eugene Levy (well, the whole SCTV crew) Michael J Fox Mike Myers The Arrogant Worms! Trooper The Guess Who BTO Burton Cummings Hawksley Workman The Stampeders (Sweet City Woman, Hit the Road Jack) And... Canadian contributions we should all hate Alan Thicke Shania Twain Celine Dion Anne Murray Alanis Morisette And, I'd lastly like to add, I don't really consider South Park's Canada jokes to be insulting, and they slam most countries a lot worse than Canada. Who saw Christmas in Canada?? HAHAHAHAHAH! Classic. I'm a canuck Canada Rocks Go Canada Go Calgary Flames!! Woohoo! We might actually make playoffs this season! About freaking time! My home team the Edmonton Oilers won. Calgary Ohh purple joy oh purple bliss oh purple rapture! REAL MUSIC by REAL MUSICIANS - Prince "I kind of wish there was a reason for Prince to make the site crash more" ~~ Ben |
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