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]

i hate their fucking cigarettes and, even worse, the packaging.

Ahem.

AaronAlmighty said:

oh...i love their fucking cigarettes.

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.

IAmTheTouch said:

we would welcome you with open arms...

lillith said:

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!

IAmTheTouch said:

I KNEW it wouldnt take long...

IAmTheTouch said:

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!

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]

It would help to spell Canada correctly!

althom said:

No...it still rocks!

I've found Canadians to have a lot in common with Australians...we have the same sence of humour.

althom said:

In my Althom voice: "Wouldn't it help to spell sense correctly?"

applekisses said:

althom said:

I agree.

heh

2the9s said:

I love Canadian bacon. :drrol:

lilmissmissy said:

I got nothing against Canada cept the FREAKIN' frigid air that keeps comin down my way.

There are some remarkable women up there.

I don't know why you didn't mention Alan Thicke.

daned said:

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!

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

Canada Rocks eh? Lots of hosers here. C-A-N-A-D-A we are loved around the world.

AaronAlmighty said:

I don't smoke so I don't give a shit.

althom said:

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.

althom said:

That's what is called "back bacon" eh?

origmnd said:

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

savoirfaire said:

My home team the Edmonton Oilers won. Calgary