Americans and Canadians culture Q&A Thread.

[Buzz Rules]

Also, do Canadian MPs and PMs have term limits?

 

[bcla]

True, prior to 1995 I had no idea that Toronto had such a problem with wild velociraptors. If it would help I'm sure we could work out a Chris Pratt loan arrangement to assist our friends in Toronto.

Nah. Nobody told them what a raptor really is.

 

[FigmentSpark]

Shopping mall staples here as well - Cinnabon everywhere.. Auntie Ann’s was definitely in the food court at the Toronto Eaton Centre for a long time - not sure if it’s still there.

Just saw both in Square One today. Tempted me, but, no. I made it successfully past both.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

Also, do Canadian MPs and PMs have term limits?

No term limits.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

Just saw both in Square One today. Tempted me, but, no. I made it successfully past both.

I can pass up pretzels.. but mini Cins call me from clear across the mall! lol

 

[prairie_girl]

Yep

Cracker Barrell is in Canada.
https://menusprice.com/cafe/state

It's been addressed several times already, but I also wanted to chime in to say you are wrong. Sometimes, it's good to listen to those of us who actually know.

It's not a genetic heritage.
If you have never lived here you are not Canadian. My grandmother was American - can I claim to be one quarter American?

I get the point you are trying to make, but in your scenario, I would say yes, claim it. My younger brothers have never lived in Australia, but they consider themselves half Australian because my dad is. They don't live the Australian lifestyle though, because that would be pushing it. They are weird and don't even like Vegemite, so they may be adopted LOL

 

[Frozen Canuck]

Ok, so, what is the best American fast food(ish) joint? My family takes a road trip yearly from Ontario to Florida and it is a tradition to stop at American only chains. As ridiculous as it sounds, this is a serious debate in my house and we PLAN it. I have teen boys though so...LMAO Any recommendations? We've had strong reactions to Cracker Barrell( I hate it, they love it) and Krystal (does anyone find this edible? WTH?)

Well, Popeye's chicken sandwiches were making the news back in 2019 and selling out everywhere. Just had one for the second time and they are quite good. They might be worth a try. There is one in RI, but I haven't checked other locations.

Our family enjoys Chipotle (and hate Moe's and are indifferent to Qdobo). I know there are a few Chipotles in Canada now, but they were originally an American institution.

Blaze Pizza ranks high on our list of fast food places to eat. It is a place where you go down a line, similar to Subway or Chipotle and pick out the sauce and toppings you want on your pizza. Your individual pie is then baked in a wood-fired oven and ready to eat within about 5 minutes. I would also recommend Krispy Kreme donuts (not a meal place, but the donuts are so good). I second the suggestion to stop at Chick-fil-a, but would also add a sub place like Jersey Mike's and maybe a burger stop at Five Guys Burgers and Fries. There could be other great places, but there are a number that I have heard of that aren't in our area, so I haven't tried them, like Culver's and Schlotzky's Deli (definitely not the east coast, but I ate there when we lived on the west coast).

Now I'm hungry again, which is ridiculous after just finishing a Popeye's Chicken Sandwich and Cajun Fries.

 

[Buzz Rules]

Yep



It's been addressed several times already, but I also wanted to chime in to say you are wrong. Sometimes, it's good to listen to those of us who actually know.



I get the point you are trying to make, but in your scenario, I would say yes, claim it. My younger brothers have never lived in Australia, but they consider themselves half Australian because my dad is. They don't live the Australian lifestyle though, because that would be pushing it. They are weird and don't even like Vegemite, so they may be adopted LOL

None of my friends can tolerate Vegemite. I guess it’s an acquired taste?

 

[Buzz Rules]

Well, Popeye's chicken sandwiches were making the news back in 2019 and selling out everywhere. Just had one for the second time and they are quite good. They might be worth a try. There is one in RI, but I haven't checked other locations.

Our family enjoys Chipotle (and hate Moe's and are indifferent to Qdobo). I know there are a few Chipotles in Canada now, but they were originally an American institution.

Blaze Pizza ranks high on our list of fast food places to eat. It is a place where you go down a line, similar to Subway or Chipotle and pick out the sauce and toppings you want on your pizza. Your individual pie is then baked in a wood-fired oven and ready to eat within about 5 minutes. I would also recommend Krispy Kreme donuts (not a meal place, but the donuts are so good). I second the suggestion to stop at Chick-fil-a, but would also add a sub place like Jersey Mike's and maybe a burger stop at Five Guys Burgers and Fries. There could be other great places, but there are a number that I have heard of that aren't in our area, so I haven't tried them, like Culver's and Schlotzky's Deli (definitely not the east coast, but I ate there when we lived on the west coast).

Now I'm hungry again, which is ridiculous after just finishing a Popeye's Chicken Sandwich and Cajun Fries.

Many American towns/cities have family run BBQ/smoke houses. They all claim to be the best. I’m curious if Canadians have a favorite family run restaurant in the U.S.?

 

[OhDannyBoy]

Many American towns/cities have family run BBQ/smoke houses. They all claim to be the best. I’m curious if Canadians have a favorite family run restaurant in the U.S.?

Never eat BBQ at a place where all the chairs match.

 

[OhDannyBoy]

Do you guys have Hooters up there? That's a wonderful family treat the whole family, especially dad, can enjoy!!

 

[Judique]

Well, as someone who is technically half Canadian I disagree.

It's not a genetic heritage.
If you have never lived here you are not Canadian. My grandmother was American - can I claim to be one quarter American?

Tvguy by virtue of his mother being Canadian has the ability to claim Canadian citizenship, so he's all yours.

Having a grandmother who was an American does not guarantee you a right to American citizenship, such as having a mother who was American might. Gaining citizenship in both countries is an interesting process.

The bolded words above are an insult to many individuals. There are individuals from both countries who may not have lived in said country who can claim by virtue of their parentage (and a simply filed form) to be Canadian or American. You don't have the right to disenfranchise them.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

There are individuals from both countries who may not have lived in said country who can claim by virtue of their parentage (and a simply filed form) to be Canadian or American. You don't have the right to disenfranchise them.

Not to mention flies in the face of the earlier conversation about Canadians being very embracing as part of their culture.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Many American towns/cities have family run BBQ/smoke houses. They all claim to be the best. I’m curious if Canadians have a favorite family run restaurant in the U.S.?

Ahem hey now we do have the best (or have had the best multiple times) in the nation. See them fightin' words when you get going on BBQ talk

 

[prairie_girl]

None of my friends can tolerate Vegemite. I guess it’s an acquired taste?

It’s definitely an acquired taste. In my immediate family, my dad, sister, and I love it but my mom, and two brothers, do not.

 

[Buzz Rules]

Do Canadians take offense to Weird Al’s Canadian Idiot song or just laugh it off? Green Day’s American Idiot song mostly gets laughs from Americans.

 

[bcla]

My husband and I just didn't get the hype of this place. When he was stationed out in CA for 9 months in 2019 he went there out of obligation and curiosity and he came away saying "meh I mean it's really not that good" but of course I wanted to be able to say I've tried it as well so the first time I visited him we drove from the airport to the In & Out closest to his apartment and yeah I had to agree with him. It wasn't bad but nor was it that good either. It was certainly busy and stayed that way every time we passed so it's clearly well liked by those who go there.

It's a fast food burger and frankly one of the better ones. They have a certain philosophy of fresh ingredients and a limited menu. Used to be dirt cheap once upon a time, but the prices have tracked higher way more than inflation. The first time I ever went to one in the late 90s, it was maybe $1.20 for a burger and less than $1 for fries.

However, if I really want a burger, fast casual is usually a better experience. Red Robin has a better burger frankly, and I prefer their fries (with refills). Other burgers are better IMO too.

 

[CdnCarrie]

Tvguy by virtue of his mother being Canadian has the ability to claim Canadian citizenship, so he's all yours.

Having a grandmother who was an American does not guarantee you a right to American citizenship, such as having a mother who was American might. Gaining citizenship in both countries is an interesting process.

The bolded words above are an insult to many individuals. There are individuals from both countries who may not have lived in said country who can claim by virtue of their parentage (and a simply filed form) to be Canadian or American. You don't have the right to disenfranchise them.

If you have never lived somewhere you don't know the culture like the residents do. Visiting the USA doesn't make me an expert on the the USA. That was my point.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

“and maybe a burger stop at Five Guys Burgers and Fries.”

We have Five Guys up here

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

It's a fast food burger and frankly one of the better ones. They have a certain philosophy of fresh ingredients and a limited menu. Used to be dirt cheap once upon a time, but the prices have tracked higher way more than inflation. The first time I ever went to one in the late 90s, it was maybe $1.20 for a burger and less than $1 for fries.

However, if I really want a burger, fast casual is usually a better experience. Red Robin has a better burger frankly, and I prefer their fries (with refills). Other burgers are better IMO too.

Oh I know what they are they just weren't that good to us personally but since we have none in our region and they were talked about a lot we had to try them. Not knocking the place itself, it's like other places sometimes you really like the place sometimes you don't

We've had much better. Winsteads and Fritz's Railroad Restaurant (your food is delivered to you by a train on a track above you and lowered down to you and you call in your order with a phone at the booth) to name two but those are local companies. Freddy's a larger chain isn't bad either. I am looking forward to trying out Whataburger when they open here (they are having like 7 locations IIRC all of a sudden).