Do most folks in the U.S.A. hate Canadians as much as CNN, Fox et al would lead us to believe?
Just wondering.
Not a troll:)
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Coffeeguy
I’ve never seen a study on it, but my guess is that most Americans not only like Canadians, but they’re only dimly aware that Canada is a separate country. I’m sure there are some out there that might worry about Canadians possibly competing for Americans jobs if they immigrated here, but I’ve never met one.
Do you have a cite for CNN, Fox and so on bashing Canada? Most people I know (Americans) practically consider Canada a 51st state. I for one love Canada and its citizens and I think you’d find most Americans agree. At worst you’d find some Americans to be disinterested at worst towards Canada. I have yet to run into a single person in America who hates Canadians.
Of course, making fun of Canadians is a whole other matter and a pasttime unto itself in some quarters. Still, it’s not as if making fun of Americans isn’t likewise done in Canada. All in good fun though.
Probably more of an IMHO thing. It is not my impression that there’s appreciable animosity on the part of most U.S. citizens towards Canadians. A lot of us have Canadian family.
I hear way too much Canada bashing around my way. Too much of the classic “blame Canada” and making fun of canadian accents.
I’m half Canadian myself and I think Canada is a great place. A lot less assholes, a lot less dirty, and a lot less likely to be nuked by disgruntled muslim fanatics.
Is there any better way to start your fisrt thread?
(If I may: ) “Welcome to the Boards, Coffeguy”
As for the question, I don’t know. I hope not.
http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=146473
(I know we only have the OP’s word for it, but I saw the promo myself and can confirm that his description is accurate.)
And no, most Americans don’t hate Canadians.
I just asked my nieghbor, Paul, if he hates Canadians. He said “Huh?” I would say that’s probably the average Americans feeling about it.
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mangeorge
Well we’ve got a few angry americans because we get some shows before they do. But other than that Canadians and Americans get along fine. CNN is just trying to start something for the sake of ratings.
This may be what the OP is talking aboot.
Americans dislike Canadians only to the extent that Canadians disagree with America and its policies. Just like every other country in the world.
Other than that I think its just good natured ribbing…
We poke fun at Canada, but most of us like it.
Seriously, how many Americans would mind Canada becoming the 51st state? POLL! Maybe in IMHO or somesuch.
Most everyone hear in Michigan likes Canada and Canadians. I second the theory that CNN is just trolling you guys.
I can’t give you specific air-dates etc., but I can tell you that I’ve heard the likes of CNN & Fox call Canada “Soviet Canuckistan”, a “Failed country”, “Less of a friend than Saudi Arabia”, “pinko”, “whiney”, “undeserving” and some other things that verge on uncomplimentary. I think the “whiney” comment pertained to Canada’s complaining about those four soldiers that were killed by U.S. fighter jets.
These sorts of views seem to be expressed every time I flick on the tube.
Besides, it’s the Dominion of Soviet Canuckistan. Geez.
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Coffeeguy
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Well, color me skeptical, but I don’t recall ever hearing any anti-Canadian tripe on TV. Of course, I don’t watch very much TV any more. Personally, I think most Americans view Canada as a staunch ally and a friend. I certainly do.
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Hey, cool, I can deal with the concept that it’s just the rightist media fanning the ratings flames. I just wondered if the views were actually held by normal folks.
I guess, IMHO, that when you hear Pat Buchanan call a country “the spoiled brats of the new world order,” you can take it with a huge dollop of salt.
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Coffeeguy
I am not aware of US’ers hatred for Canadians
Canada’s a fine country, as are its people.
I wouldn’t waste perfectly good salt on the likes of Pat Buchanan.
Whatever our respective media and politicians may or may not say, I don’t think your average United States citizen harbors any particular prejudice against Canadians. Of course Canadians are the butt of a lot of jokes, but most of them are well-intentioned I think . . . I sure hope I’m right.
I recently found out my mom was from Canada.