Americans and Canadians culture Q&A Thread.

[Buzz Rules]

Ohhhhh ok. I thought you were saying there are redneck parts of P.E.I. too.

I know this is only a small part of the province, but they (Alberta) are often called the Texas of Canada…and not in a good way. Full transparency- Winnipeg's often called Murderville.

Texas is actually a cool place for the most part (I have cousins from there). Rednecks in the USA aren’t so much in TX but more likely in parts of LA, MS, swamp areas in FL, MI, and parts of TN. I don’t know what the perception of the South is in Canada but the redneck lifestyle is more of an outlier than the norm. Most don’t act like this:

 

[prairie_girl]

Texas is actually a cool place for the most part (I have cousins from there). Rednecks in the USA aren’t so much in TX but more likely in parts of LA, MS, swamp areas in FL, MI, and parts of TN. I don’t know what the perception of the South is in Canada but the redneck lifestyle is more of an outlier than the norm. Most don’t act like this:

I think it’s just the mentality. I can’t say anything else without risking points but a lot of our recent problems in Ottawa came from Alberta.

Changing subjects..hmm, I can’t think of anything new that hasn’t already been discussed lol

 

[declansdad]

What about P.E.I.?

NOPE!

 

[ronandannette]

I think it’s just the mentality. I can’t say anything else without risking points but a lot of our recent problems in Ottawa came from Alberta.

Changing subjects..hmm, I can’t think of anything new that hasn’t already been discussed lol

So does 16% of Canada’s entire GDP, compared to Manitoba’s 3% and New Brunswick's 1.5%, and 14.4% of all federal income tax revenue but let’s not dwell on that...

 

[prairie_girl]

So does 16% of Canada’s entire GDP, compared to Manitoba’s 3%, and 14.4% of all federal income tax revenue but let’s not dwell on that...

I’m sorry that I touched a nerve. My comments did say only a small part of the population and I said we are known as Murderville.

 

[Buzz Rules]

NOPE!

What small piece of Canada would you think be a fair trade for Point Roberts?

 

[declansdad]

What small piece of Canada would you think be a fair trade for Point Roberts?

St Croix Island

 

[Buzz Rules]

Changing subjects..hmm, I can’t think of anything new that hasn’t already been discussed lol

Define a Canadian breakfast vs an American breakfast? Exactly the same or very different? Like I hear American pancakes and waffles are different completely different compared to most countries.

 

[Buzz Rules]

St Croix Island

At first I thought you were talking about the USVIs, and I did a double take. LOL.

 

[Buzz Rules]

St Croix Island

That actually would be a fair trade that would make geographical sense.

 

[declansdad]

That actually would be a fair trade that would make geographical sense.

The historic display in Maine is much better than the Canadian site as it is, so why not.

I'm surprised the US has never asked for Campobello.

 

[declansdad]

Define a Canadian breakfast vs an American breakfast? Exactly the same or very different? Like I hear American pancakes and waffles are different completely different compared to most countries.

Pretty much the same I would say.

 

[Buzz Rules]

The historic display in Maine is much better than the Canadian site as it is, so why not.

I'm surprised the US has never asked for Campobello.

Maybe we should start a petition.

 

[Frozen Canuck]

Define a Canadian breakfast vs an American breakfast? Exactly the same or very different? Like I hear American pancakes and waffles are different completely different compared to most countries.

It isn't like Canada has a breakfast that it is known for, like when people hop across the pond and order a traditional Irish breakfast or English breakfast .From my experience, an everyday breakfast is pretty much the same in both of our countries, with most people just grabbing a bowl of cereal, a muffin, a granola bar, or whatever. I don't think Canadians sit down to one of those huge breakfasts that they show on TV all of the time (towering stacks of pancakes!) any more than the Americans do, which is practically never, unless it is a special occasion or you are eating at a buffet. Even if you go out to eat for breakfast, things look very similar, with eggs, toast, hashbrowns (or some kind of potatoes), choice of bacon or sausage, sometimes pancakes as an add-on. The one exception in the US/Canada comparison is the whole biscuits and gravy thing the US has going on in some areas. We haven't ventured down that path at all.

I would say that pancakes and waffles are the same in both Canada and the US, but can't speak to how they are made elsewhere in the world, unless you start looking at Swedish pancakes or French crepes. The difference is in the maple syrup you pour on top. When I go for breakfast in the US (rarely), I always seem to be given fake maple syrup for things. I have visited restaurants in Canada that use that as their standard, but you can at least order small bottles of real maple syrup with an upcharge. I like that it is as an option. (Again, limited sampling of breakfast experiences, so I'm sure there are some restaurants out there that offer it.)

 

[ronandannette]

Define a Canadian breakfast vs an American breakfast? Exactly the same or very different? Like I hear American pancakes and waffles are different completely different compared to most countries.

Most of us don't eat doughnuts for breakfast. Nor that weird, gluey white lumpy stuff you call "gravy". Those two things are almost always present at a breakfast buffet in the US.

 

[Buzz Rules]

It isn't like Canada has a breakfast that it is known for, like when people hop across the pond and order a traditional Irish breakfast or English breakfast .From my experience, an everyday breakfast is pretty much the same in both of our countries, with most people just grabbing a bowl of cereal, a muffin, a granola bar, or whatever. I don't think Canadians sit down to one of those huge breakfasts that they show on TV all of the time (towering stacks of pancakes!) any more than the Americans do, which is practically never, unless it is a special occasion or you are eating at a buffet. Even if you go out to eat for breakfast, things look very similar, with eggs, toast, hashbrowns (or some kind of potatoes), choice of bacon or sausage, sometimes pancakes as an add-on. The one exception in the US/Canada comparison is the whole biscuits and gravy thing the US has going on in some areas. We haven't ventured down that path at all.

I would say that pancakes and waffles are the same in both Canada and the US, but can't speak to how they are made elsewhere in the world, unless you start looking at Swedish pancakes or French crepes. The difference is in the maple syrup you pour on top. When I go for breakfast in the US (rarely), I always seem to be given fake maple syrup for things. I have visited restaurants in Canada that use that as their standard, but you can at least order small bottles of real maple syrup with an upcharge. I like that it is as an option. (Again, limited sampling of breakfast experiences, so I'm sure there are some restaurants out there that offer it.)

I will say that the traditional big American breakfast usually happens on Sundays in my experience. Whether that’s eating at IHOP/Perkins or at home depends on the area of the country.

 

[Buzz Rules]

Most of us don't eat doughnuts for breakfast. Nor that weird, gluey white lumpy stuff you call "gravy". Those two things are almost always present at a breakfast buffet in the US.

That gravy is a southern thing not in the north. We (well most of us) don’t eat it either.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

Also not on a Canadian breakfast buffet or menu - grits

 

[Buzz Rules]

Also not on a Canadian breakfast buffet or menu - grits

Also a southern thing.

 

[Buzz Rules]

(One tiny soccer comment, sorry in advance @prairie_girl) I just want to say Canada, I envy how great your national team kits look for the World Cup compared to the USA’s kits this year. Nike must really hate us.

@declansdad , do you think Canada will sellout of the kit given this being a historical moment for Canada?

Do any Canadian Disboarders plan on getting and gear for historical purposes?

This post is less about soccer and more about how driven will Canadians be about buying a cool Canada jersey given it’s historical meaning.

(I do ask you @prairie_girl to make an exception for this post, as it is meant to praise Canada )