Ask a Canadian!

[Saithis Bladewing]

Vancouver.

Amen. It rains a lot, but it's really quite mild in temperatures, much like the UK or the Northwestern U.S. Maybe slightly colder.

[Nomrom]

Only the military. We never know when the Americans are gonna snap and decide they need another state.

Don't worry. We've considered it, but we decided that having to redo the flag to accommodate 51st state would just be too much of a hassle. A territory, on the other hand. That one is still being debated. Watch your backs, that's all I'm saying.
I do have an actual question. Do Canadians actually watch curling? I've tried and it bores me to death. Give me hockey any day.

[Raven T.]

Actually, I liked curling the few times I got to see it during one Winter Olympics.

[Indurain]

I do have an actual question. Do Canadians actually watch curling? I've tried and it bores me to death. Give me hockey any day.

I love hockey. I watch as much as I can (though not on American TV, your announcers hurt me.) It is the greatest sport.

That said...every once in a while I do watch curling. During big events like the Scott tournament of Hearts, I can enjoy it. Though it may help that I've actually curled before so I can appreciate how hard it is (but incredibly fun).

[Rockphed]

I know this is not going to end well for me, but I have to say it anyways.
How does it feel knowing you have the privilege of sharing your southern border with the greatest country in the world?

You got it wrong! The greatest country in the world is NORTH of Canada.

[North]

As for a question: I do not like cold. I would like to visit, if not, move to Canada. How can I reconcile this?

Supplement your body heat with Tim Hortons Coffe. Its chemical composition will genetically modify your body to adapt

North, your sn reminds me of that Macauly Culkin movie North. They one where this kid goes on a journey across the world to pick new parents...

That was a funny movie. But it was Elijah Wood in it tho. Easy mistake.

EH?

[Raven T.]

Supplement your body heat with Tim Hortons Coffe. Its chemical composition will genetically modify your body to adapt

EH?

Coffee tends to be far too bitter without copious amounts of sugar.


Mmmm...now I want a S'mores cappuccino...

[North]

Don't worry. We've considered it, but we decided that having to redo the flag to accommodate 51st state would just be too much of a hassle. A territory, on the other hand. That one is still being debated. Watch your backs, that's all I'm saying.
I do have an actual question. Do Canadians actually watch curling? I've tried and it bores me to death. Give me hockey any day.

Ahem.

The last fracas between the U.S.A. and Canada was the war of 1812. Dont make us go there again. :D

Hockey is much preferred but curling is quite relaxing to watch as well.

EH?

[FdL]

Curling! I learned of this thanks to cable...

It's quite fascinating. Isn't it like a cross between bowling and mopping the floor?

[Eldritch Knight]

It's more Shuffleboard on Ice.

[Nomrom]

Ahem.

The last fracas between the U.S.A. and Canada was the war of 1812. Dont make us go there again. :D

Hockey is much preferred but curling is quite relaxing to watch as well.

EH?

Look, the War of 1812 was not a good time alright. Though we did get a spiffy new national anthem out of it. *Oh, say can you see...* Anyways. I think we could probably do better this time around. Also, Canadian hockey still erupts into violent fights, right? Cause, that's the best part of hockey.

[Indurain]

It's more Shuffleboard on Ice.

With brooms.

[zeratul]

Aren't you basically just shooting a heavy teapot with a broom?

[Indurain]

Look, the War of 1812 was not a good time alright. Though we did get a spiffy new national anthem out of it. *Oh, say can you see...* Anyways. I think we could probably do better this time around. Also, Canadian hockey still erupts into violent fights, right? Cause, that's the best part of hockey.

Fights? Never!

[Midnight Son]

Only the military. We never know when the Americans are gonna snap and decide they need another state.

If we need another state, we'll be sure to take one that's actually worth anything. You're quite safe.

Seriously though, why do you supose it is that we chose not to take Canada during our expansionist stage? I mean, we beat you soundly and everything, then just...gave it back?

Okay, technically we weren't a country yet, but it happened.

[zeratul]

ok question time.

How does it manage to be so freakin awesome?

[SDF]

I remember Elija, but I could have sworn his friend that turns into an evil business mogul was Macauly... shoot.

[zeratul]

Is it true that most of you gun related deaths are shooting accidents?

[Jack Squat]

yeah, I have a question...i this actually your national anthem as it claims?

[Eldritch Knight]

If we need another state, we'll be sure to take one that's actually worth anything. You're quite safe.

Seriously though, why do you supose it is that we chose not to take Canada during our expansionist stage? I mean, we beat you soundly and everything, then just...gave it back?

Okay, technically we weren't a country yet, but it happened.

???!? You're saying the US won the war of 1812?

Explain to me then, why the White House is white?

(Answer: It was burned TWICE during the war.)

(And yes, I am aware that it actually was painted white since it's construction. The fact remains, we did not start the war of 1812, but we certainly FINISHED it.)

[Nomrom]

Fights? Never!

I love hockey. And Metallica. Interesting fact, the featured article today on Wikipedia is fighting in ice hockey.

[zeratul]

You burned it down, but we won in the end. We also did some overkill at the battle of New Orleans.

[Raven T.]

Fights? Never!

But the real question is: who won?

[Eldritch Knight]

Need I also point out that the majority of british forces were engaged in battle with Napoleon at the time as well? As I recall, the US was using everything it could, while we used about a third of potential troops to fight the war. Historically, the war should be considered a stalemate because neither side gained nor lost any territory.

[zeratul]

we were weak back then? Want's to go to war with us now? What you've gotta ask yourself is, "do I feel lucky?". Well, do ya punk?

[North]

ok question time.

How does it manage to be so freakin awesome?

Beer. Lots of beer.

Its the universal lubricant of goodtimes.

Is it true that most of you gun related deaths are shooting accidents?

Statscan 2007 statistic.
45% of gunrelated deaths involved the gun being shot accidentally <98% had alcahol as a related factor>
38% were purposely fired
8% started with "I bet you cant light that on fire....."

yeah, I have a question...i this actually your national anthem as it claims?

Theres a grassroots movement currently underway to replace it.

[Eldritch Knight]

Bring it! Let me lay out a scenario for you.

Assume the United States declared war on Canada tommorow. How many countries would side with you against us? How many would side with us against you? You will find that Canada would likely find more allies the United States, so as a result, the majority of the world would do what the could to support Canada. Realistically, you'd do a fair amount of damage to our infrastructure and economy, at the cost of pretty much everything your nation has built up.

That's why our countries have good relations with each other, because if we didn't it would be mutually selfdestructive.

[Midnight Son]

???!? You're saying the US won the war of 1812?

Explain to me then, why the White House is white?

(Answer: It was burned TWICE during the war.)

(And yes, I am aware that it actually was painted white since it's construction. The fact remains, we did not start the war of 1812, but we certainly FINISHED it.)

Burning a building does not mean you won a war. We were so busy with the British that we decided to ignore the pesky little threat to the north till we finished with them. Then, when we had them beat, you all ran back to your borders and put up a just kidding sign.

Yes, I know that's not what really happened as Canada, at the time, was technically still part of Britain. The point is, we did win that war, just not the Canadian portion of it.

And to the point of the British not using their full strength, when did they ever. Part of the fall of their Empire was in spreading themselves too thin.

[zeratul]

We could just nuke you still there's no one to resist though .

[Eldritch Knight]

Exactly my point. As far as we canadians are concerned, we won the war of 1812 because we won the part we were involved with. Britain may not have been able to keep up the war, and signed the treaty, but the historical evidence clearly shows that the british troops on Canadian soil successful defended against an American invasion. So, essentially, Canada won the war, Britan did not.