Desigol Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 CANADA GOOSED AS a stand against Canada's subsidising of seal slaughter, the charity Respect For Animals is urging us to boycott Canadian exports and not go there on holiday. Well, seeing as all they export is Shania Twain CDs and gormless tourists waddling around London under huge rucksacks - and that the place is about as high on a tourist agenda as western Sudan - I don't think they'll have too much trouble finding support. If my last brain-numbingly boring trip to Canada is anything to go by, rather than feel sorry for the clubbed seals, we should envy them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostman Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 quote:Originally posted by Desigol CANADA GOOSED AS a stand against Canada's subsidising of seal slaughter, the charity Respect For Animals is urging us to boycott Canadian exports and not go there on holiday. Well, seeing as all they export is Shania Twain CDs and gormless tourists waddling around London under huge rucksacks - and that the place is about as high on a tourist agenda as western Sudan - I don't think they'll have too much trouble finding support. If my last brain-numbingly boring trip to Canada is anything to go by, rather than feel sorry for the clubbed seals, we should envy them. I guess you never made it to Whisky a-go-go while you were here. And we don't need any more Irish Tourists, were still trying to digest the millions that actually moved here for a better life. But keep the Guinness comin! I love that sh*t! Oh, and the girls too, I like them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe05 Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 I think this was a columnist from England's view, and not Desi's, frostman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoyleG Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 SAVE THE MAD COW!!!! BUT GET HER PICTURE OFF OUR MONEY!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarnCherry Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Yes, knowing that Desmond had hopes of moving to Canada I'm sure thats not his view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runner Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 This is not a typical Brit view of Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostman Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 quote:Originally posted by Joe05 I think this was a columnist from England's view, and not Desi's, frostman. Oh, In that case I retract my comments. But Whiskey a-go-go is a really great place, and I do continue to want lots of Guinness and Irish women. Or, If you want, we'll keep the statement exactly the same, only replace Irish with English, Guinness with Boddington's, and keep the women. And don't get all flustered English people - I'm the son of Limey immigrants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amacpher Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 That Brit must have gone to Toronto. How would s/he like it if I went to Newcastle and thought that was typical of all of England? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desigol Posted August 12, 2004 Author Share Posted August 12, 2004 Here's the culprit. His name is Brian Reade. A Scouser. http://www.mirror.co.uk/columnists/brianreade/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 quote:Originally posted by amacpher That Brit must have gone to Toronto. How would s/he like it if I went to Newcastle and thought that was typical of all of England? It wouldn't be as bad as going to Ottawa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runner Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 I moved to Canada from the UK some 12 years ago and can honestly say i have never met any Brit with the views expressed by Mr Reade. Sure there are plenty who disagree with seal culling but never have I heard that Canada is brain numbingly boring, in fact most people i speak to in the UK who have been here rave on about how nice it is compared to the states. Bottom line the Daily Mirror is a crap rag that has not printed a decent story for years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostman Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 quote:Originally posted by amacpher That Brit must have gone to Toronto. How would s/he like it if I went to Newcastle and thought that was typical of all of England? Hey, take it easy on Torana. We know how to have a good time here. And the chicks are gorgeous! Regarding the Newcastle comment, I went to Birmingham for three weeks. Even English people make fun of Birmingham! I had a great time. This guy has the right heart (with the seal killing and all) but why does he have to trash Canada while proving his point? I guess by getting us all going with the trash talk, he is attempting to raise awareness of the seal killing. I didn't know we still did that. Who the hell still buys seal skin coats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarnCherry Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 quote:Who the hell still buys seal skin coats? Ogie Oglethorpe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former Champ Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 quote:Originally posted by Krammerhead Ogie Oglethorpe? HA HA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosehead Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Where did he go to Deadmonton. Ha Ha Ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former Champ Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 Cum on you guys, we can't get mad when people make fun of us. We do have a really strange culture. I remember a stat (?) that said the Average Canadian spends 90% of thier time indoors. A city alderman got in a lot of trouble latrly for saying that there is nothing to do in Calgary. There really is nothing to do in Calgary. One of the things I like the least here is that people actually think to believe Calgary is a big time city. It's big fish in a little pond syndrome, because outside of Edmonton, there in not another comparable city of any note for over 1,000 kms (Van, Port, Sea.), and even then there is a continental divide in the way. After that, its, Winnipeg, or Denver. I am sure you Torontonians can't even fathom that. The reason a lot of people bad mouth Toronto is because there is so much to do in Toronto. And even then, I know a guy who says he can drive from Toronto to New York in 45 mins. That's compared to almost any Canadian city but Montreal and also Van to a slightly less degree, but Torontonians are fickle about what they do, and they also don't go out a lot. Which makes the rest of us jealous. One of our favorite wrestling chants was 'F*** CANADA!!!' (re: South Park Movie)(The Highlander aka Hindgrinder was from Scotland and his schtick was that he hated Canada and we really liked him because he challenged my friend Chris to get in the ring with him once, and even with only one hand Chris did!!! and didn't get kicked out because the Hindgrinder talked to security.) AS much as I love Canada... really... F*** Canada... with all my heart... Heyyy!!! That could be our new tourist slogan, or Soccer chant. It was like a competition to be the first one to say it, but after that the correct response is "HEY F*** YOU BUDD-EH!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud Mouth Soup Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 He works for The Mirror. 'Nuf said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 quote:Originally posted by Current Champ I know a guy who says he can drive from Toronto to New York in 45 mins. Did I miss something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free kick Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 quote:Originally posted by frostman , he is attempting to raise awareness of the seal killing. I didn't know we still did that. Who the hell still buys seal skin coats? I don't think anybody buys seal skin coats. But from what I hear, seal meat is quite good and there is a small market for it. I think that the reason they re-instated the hunt was because of the over population of seals that have grown as a result of the ban and its devastating effects on the fish stocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former Champ Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 quote:Originally posted by Rudi Did I miss something? I dunno, but he isn;t the only one I heard it from (maybe New York State) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue and White Army Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 quote:Originally posted by Current Champ Cum on you guys... Keep it in your pants, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostman Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 It is New York State. It's about 115 km from Toronto to Niagra Falls, NY. Seal meat? It's gotta be more for some seal penis concoction that increases your virility or something. Torontonians don't go out? I didn't see my parents from the time I was 15 till I was 24 and I finally settled down with a girlfriend (even though I did live at home.) Calgary has nothing to do? If I ever get a divorce, I'm moving to Calgary where I will happily live out the rest of my nights at Cowboys nightclub. It's like being in a Pamela Anderson Bar movie where she has 10 twin sisters helping her bartend! And the freakin stampede is the best. It's like the Molson indie weekend with animals instead of cars. Chicks in cowboy hats are sexy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amacpher Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 quote:Originally posted by frostman Torontonians don't go out? I didn't see my parents from the time I was 15 till I was 24 Guess they were stuck in traffic for 9 years. [8)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former Champ Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 quote:Originally posted by Blue and White Army Keep it in your pants, please. Sassy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarnCherry Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 Better sassy than uppity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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