# Why Can't I Own a Canadian? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [December 12, 2007, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-own-a-canadian/429771 "2007-12-12T19:31:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2007, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-own-a-canadian/429771/101 "2007-12-16T22:16:42Z")
[QUOTE=Mindfield] No. We go straight from “Well this is rather pleasant,” to “Lard tunner an’ Jesus, bye, I tink I just lost one o’ me testiclese!” There is no middle ground. [/QUOTE] I can honestly say I’ve never said this. I really never get cold at home, seriously. I think living in the Arctic conditioned me pretty well. Here, now, is another story. There’s _humidity_. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2007, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-own-a-canadian/429771/102 "2007-12-16T22:39:34Z")
[QUOTE=GingerOfTheNorth] I can honestly say I’ve never said this.\ [/quote] Well, you’re not a Newfie, are ya? 😃 > [@](#): > > I really never get cold at home, seriously. I think living in the Arctic conditioned me pretty well. Here, now, is another story. There’s _humidity_. Ah, the dreaded humidity. I’ve heard about humidity. ---
**Author:** ![Beware\_of\_Doug](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/278dde/32.png) [@Beware\_of\_Doug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beware_of_Doug)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2007, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-own-a-canadian/429771/103 "2007-12-16T22:50:08Z")
[QUOTE=Morgyn] I can just see the web site now: [collect-a-canadian.com](http://collect-a-canadian.com), with a weekly special on Canuks or a hardy northern type. Now me, I don’t really want to collect 'em, but I wouldn’t mind a nice display piece or, better yet, a cozy snuggle-up. Where do I go to order one? [/QUOTE] And do they still have [Jackie Meretsky](http://video.aol.com/video-detail/jackie-meretsky/1812971115)? ---
**Author:** ![Anastasaeon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/73ab20/32.png) [@Anastasaeon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anastasaeon)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2007, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-own-a-canadian/429771/104 "2007-12-16T23:02:40Z")
[QUOTE=Stauderhorse] If you’re going to get a Canadian, go all out and get a fancy _French_ Canadian. “There’s no Canada like French Canada, it’s the greatest Canada in the land…” [/QUOTE] [Which](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qu%C3%A9b%C3%A9cois) [type](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acadians)? ---
**Author:** ![Mindfield](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mindfield/32/19759_2.png) [@Mindfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mindfield)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2007, 5:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-own-a-canadian/429771/105 "2007-12-17T05:47:57Z")
[QUOTE=GingerOfTheNorth] I can honestly say I’ve never said this. [/quote] I would hope not – unless the noun you used was “chesticlese.” > [@GingerOfTheNorth](#): > > I really never get cold at home, seriously. I think living in the Arctic conditioned me pretty well. Here, now, is another story. There’s _humidity_. I couldn’t live in the arctic. There isn’t a Tim Horton’s anywhere in sight. ---
**Author:** ![Kuboydal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ecb155/32.png) [@Kuboydal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kuboydal)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2007, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-own-a-canadian/429771/106 "2007-12-17T14:13:59Z")
[QUOTE=Mindfield] I would hope not – unless the noun you used was “chesticlese.” I couldn’t live in the arctic. There isn’t a Tim Horton’s anywhere in sight. [/QUOTE] It is possible to brew one’s own coffee, you know. I’ve never understood this slavish dedication. I just bring a thermos to work. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2007, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-own-a-canadian/429771/107 "2007-12-17T14:15:37Z")
[QUOTE=Kuboydal] It is possible to brew one’s own coffee, you know. I’ve never understood this slavish dedication. I just bring a thermos to work. [/QUOTE] Again, throwing your Canadian cred into question. Quick, answer a question only a Canadian would know - how much was Lloyd Robertson’s deal with the devil to stop aging? ---
**Author:** ![Kuboydal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ecb155/32.png) [@Kuboydal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kuboydal)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2007, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-own-a-canadian/429771/108 "2007-12-17T14:20:24Z")
**slinks off into the corner behind the potted plants whistling the melody for 'take off’** ---
**Author:** ![Grey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b782af/32.png) [@Grey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grey)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2007, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-own-a-canadian/429771/109 "2007-12-17T14:49:08Z")
[QUOTE=featherlou] Again, throwing your Canadian cred into question. Quick, answer a question only a Canadian would know - how much was Lloyd Robertson’s deal with the devil to stop aging? [/QUOTE] Or even better…Does Mrs. Richard really like the Rocket with just a touch of grey? ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2007, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-own-a-canadian/429771/110 "2007-12-17T15:33:02Z")
[QUOTE=Grey] Or even better…Does Mrs. Richard really like the Rocket with just a touch of grey? [/QUOTE] “Hey, Richard! Two minutes for looking so good!” Okay, if that doesn’t establish my credibility as a Canadian, nothing does, eh? ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2007, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-own-a-canadian/429771/111 "2007-12-17T17:35:26Z")
[QUOTE=featherlou] Well, you’re not a Newfie, are ya? 😃 [/QUOTE] Might as well be, after eight years in Yellowknife. ---
**Author:** ![Mindfield](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mindfield/32/19759_2.png) [@Mindfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mindfield)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2007, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-own-a-canadian/429771/112 "2007-12-17T18:30:16Z")
[QUOTE=Kuboydal] It is possible to brew one’s own coffee, you know. I’ve never understood this slavish dedication. I just bring a thermos to work. [/QUOTE] Heretic! Just for that you are hereby sentenced to one year of drinking nothing but instant Caf-Lib. > [@Spoons](#): > > “Hey, Richard! Two minutes for looking so good!” Whoa. 80s commercial flashbacks. “Whatcha eatin’?” “Whatchamacallit.” "What do you call it? “Yeah. Whatchamacallit.” “La-lalala-la-laaa! La-lalala-la-laaaa! Robin hooooood!” “UUUuupset stooOOOOooomach!” Oh, my head hurts. ---
**Author:** ![Morgyn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/morgyn/32/3041_2.png) [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2007, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-own-a-canadian/429771/113 "2007-12-17T20:43:12Z")
[QUOTE=Beware of Doug] And do they still have [Jackie Meretsky](http://video.aol.com/video-detail/jackie-meretsky/1812971115)? [/QUOTE] Got an equivalent in the male gender? I’m close to a zero on the Kinsey scale so, pretty as she is, she doesn’t do anything for me. [ponders thoughts of cuddly male Canadians. mmmmmm!] ---
**Author:** ![Kuboydal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ecb155/32.png) [@Kuboydal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kuboydal)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2007, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-own-a-canadian/429771/114 "2007-12-17T21:34:37Z")
[QUOTE=Morgyn] [ponders thoughts of cuddly male Canadians. mmmmmm!] [/QUOTE] Nice to know yer thinking of me… ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2007, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-own-a-canadian/429771/115 "2007-12-17T21:42:11Z")
[QUOTE=featherlou] Again, throwing your Canadian cred into question. Quick, answer a question only a Canadian would know - how much was Lloyd Robertson’s deal with the devil to stop aging? [/QUOTE] There was no deal with the devil. Rather, it was a deal with the Sheridan College animation department to rebuild him as a digitally-enhanced three-dimensional computer-generated model running on a system of approximately 150 Linux computers. Lloyd has not actually been on television for over five years; instead, animators at Channel Nine manipulate his model and feed it his words every night. Sometimes, to save time, they plug the Environment Canada weather feed directly into the model’s speech processor and go out to the Tim Horton’s on McCowan Road to take a break. ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2007, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-own-a-canadian/429771/116 "2007-12-18T02:59:51Z")
[QUOTE=Mindfield] Whoa. 80s commercial flashbacks. [/QUOTE] “Barbara… Barbara? You up?” “I’m up now!” ---
**Author:** ![Manduck](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/manduck/32/256_2.png) [@Manduck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Manduck)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2007, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-own-a-canadian/429771/117 "2007-12-18T03:10:28Z")
Elvis Stojko goes for the big one and gets the jump on taste! ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2007, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-own-a-canadian/429771/118 "2007-12-18T03:14:23Z")
[QUOTE=Sunspace] There was no deal with the devil. Rather, it was a deal with the Sheridan College animation department to rebuild him as a digitally-enhanced three-dimensional computer-generated model running on a system of approximately 150 Linux computers. Lloyd has not actually been on television for over five years; instead, animators at Channel Nine manipulate his model and feed it his words every night. Sometimes, to save time, they plug the Environment Canada weather feed directly into the model’s speech processor and go out to the Tim Horton’s on McCowan Road to take a break. [/QUOTE] That explains a lot… Now, can you explain Sandie Renaldo’s complete lack of knowledge of how ridiculous she looks with her trendy dos? ( **Ginger** - eight years up north equals being born in Newfoundland? Interesting math. 😃 ) ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2007, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-own-a-canadian/429771/119 "2007-12-18T03:23:09Z")
Wow, look at all those obscure references. They got a culture, up there! Who knew? ---
**Author:** ![Ruby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/13edae/32.png) [@Ruby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruby)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2007, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-own-a-canadian/429771/120 "2007-12-18T03:55:55Z")
heh… those Canucks have their own version of 133t speak. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-own-a-canadian/429771.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-own-a-canadian/429771.md?page=7)