Canadian flag on the backback myth
I was just wondering, is it really true that most Canadian's believe the
myth that people in the rest of the world will treat them better if they know they are Canadian. I've had some people tell me this and I can't believe that intelligent Canadians fall for that bunk. I've traveled a lot and most of the world sees one rich foreigner as pretty much the same as another rich foreigner. One Canadian woman in Turkey told me Canadian flags ensured better treatment, and I noticed Turkish men were in the habit of coming up to her and grabbing her tits in the street (she wore 2 Canadian flags), and a guy in Beijing who was being threatened by a cab driver who wanted $50 US for a 10 minute cab ride (he had a big plastic Canadian flag on his back). Whenever I ask a Canadian about this every one has held that it is true. One English teacher said there was some famous Canadian comedian that Chinese knew. I pointed out that the most popular person on Earth was an American. He repeated with total conviction that anywhere in China average people will treat you better if they know you are Canadian. Is this some kind of Canadian folk legend and if so is it true that most people believe it. Where does this strange belief (that a rich foreigner who is Canadian is more your friend then an American) come from? Is it a little misplaced nationalism (entirely harmless) or is it from a deeper desire to make up for Canadian inferiority? |
Canadian flag on the backback myth
Xomicron wrote in news:G%Ouc.4190$1L4.1364@okepread02:
I was just wondering, is it really true that most Canadian's believe the myth that people in the rest of the world will treat them better if they know they are Canadian. There may have been a time (10 or 20 years ago) when Canadians were less likely to be targets of terrorist attacks than US citizens. Today, terrorism is a lot less discriminate. |
Canadian flag on the backback myth
To be honest I kind of got that impression from the number of Americans who took
refuge behind a Cdn flag on their packs etc. I myself served in the Canadian military and spent the best part of my life wondering around Europe and I always found that we were very well received everywhere and I am particularly "in love" with the wonderful manner with which we were treated by the Dutch. Had something to do with what our fathers did. (o: Xomicron wrote: I was just wondering, is it really true that most Canadian's believe the myth that people in the rest of the world will treat them better if they know they are Canadian. I've had some people tell me this and I can't believe that intelligent Canadians fall for that bunk. I've traveled a lot and most of the world sees one rich foreigner as pretty much the same as another rich foreigner. One Canadian woman in Turkey told me Canadian flags ensured better treatment, and I noticed Turkish men were in the habit of coming up to her and grabbing her tits in the street (she wore 2 Canadian flags), and a guy in Beijing who was being threatened by a cab driver who wanted $50 US for a 10 minute cab ride (he had a big plastic Canadian flag on his back). Whenever I ask a Canadian about this every one has held that it is true. One English teacher said there was some famous Canadian comedian that Chinese knew. I pointed out that the most popular person on Earth was an American. He repeated with total conviction that anywhere in China average people will treat you better if they know you are Canadian. Is this some kind of Canadian folk legend and if so is it true that most people believe it. Where does this strange belief (that a rich foreigner who is Canadian is more your friend then an American) come from? Is it a little misplaced nationalism (entirely harmless) or is it from a deeper desire to make up for Canadian inferiority? |
Canadian flag on the backback myth
On Mon, 31 May 2004 23:14:46 GMT, Xomicron wrote:
I was just wondering, is it really true that most Canadian's believe the myth that people in the rest of the world will treat them better if they know they are Canadian. I've had some people tell me this and I can't believe that intelligent Canadians fall for that bunk. I've traveled a lot and most of the world sees one rich foreigner as pretty much the same as another rich foreigner. One Canadian woman in Turkey told me Canadian flags ensured better treatment, and I noticed Turkish men were in the habit of coming up to her and grabbing her tits in the street (she wore 2 Canadian flags), and a guy in Beijing who was being threatened by a cab driver who wanted $50 US for a 10 minute cab ride (he had a big plastic Canadian flag on his back). Whenever I ask a Canadian about this every one has held that it is true. One English teacher said there was some famous Canadian comedian that Chinese knew. I pointed out that the most popular person on Earth was an American. He repeated with total conviction that anywhere in China average people will treat you better if they know you are Canadian. Is this some kind of Canadian folk legend and if so is it true that most people believe it. Where does this strange belief (that a rich foreigner who is Canadian is more your friend then an American) come from? Is it a little misplaced nationalism (entirely harmless) or is it from a deeper desire to make up for Canadian inferiority? I have heard lots of stories of American's wearing Maple Leaf pins so they won't get dissed for being American. Is this true? You are one crappy troll. |
Canadian flag on the backback myth
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Canadian flag on the backback myth
Xomicron writes:
Is this some kind of Canadian folk legend and if so is it true that most people believe it. It's wishful thinking. Most people in the world wouldn't even recognize a Canadian flag, much less accord its wearer any special kindnesses. Is it a little misplaced nationalism (entirely harmless) or is it from a deeper desire to make up for Canadian inferiority? Probably both. -- Transpose hotmail and mxsmanic in my e-mail address to reach me directly. |
Canadian flag on the backback myth
Cam Newton writes:
I have heard lots of stories of American's wearing Maple Leaf pins so they won't get dissed for being American. Is this true? There are more people wearing Canadian flags than I'd expect if they were all truly Canadian. There are probably Americans stupid enough to try this. -- Transpose hotmail and mxsmanic in my e-mail address to reach me directly. |
Canadian flag on the backback myth
On Mon, 31 May 2004 23:14:46 GMT, Xomicron wrote:
I was just wondering, is it really true that most Canadian's believe the myth that people in the rest of the world will treat them better if they know they are Canadian. I've had some people tell me this and I can't believe that intelligent Canadians fall for that bunk. I've traveled a lot and most of the world sees one rich foreigner as pretty much the same as another rich foreigner. One Canadian woman in Turkey told me Canadian flags ensured better treatment, and I noticed Turkish men were in the habit of coming up to her and grabbing her tits in the street (she wore 2 Canadian flags), and a guy in Beijing who was being threatened by a cab driver who wanted $50 US for a 10 minute cab ride (he had a big plastic Canadian flag on his back). Whenever I ask a Canadian about this every one has held that it is true. One English teacher said there was some famous Canadian comedian that Chinese knew. I pointed out that the most popular person on Earth was an American. He repeated with total conviction that anywhere in China average people will treat you better if they know you are Canadian. Is this some kind of Canadian folk legend and if so is it true that most people believe it. Where does this strange belief (that a rich foreigner who is Canadian is more your friend then an American) come from? Is it a little misplaced nationalism (entirely harmless) or is it from a deeper desire to make up for Canadian inferiority? Sure it works... but if you flash your wealth around and shoot your mouth off, people will assume that you're an American wearing a Canadian flag and grab your tits anyway. Sheesh. -=s |
Canadian flag on the backback myth
Scott Willing wrote in
: On Mon, 31 May 2004 23:14:46 GMT, Xomicron wrote: I was just wondering, is it really true that most Canadian's believe the myth that people in the rest of the world will treat them better if they know they are Canadian. I've had some people tell me this and I can't believe that intelligent Canadians fall for that bunk. I've traveled a lot and most of the world sees one rich foreigner as pretty much the same as another rich foreigner. One Canadian woman in Turkey told me Canadian flags ensured better treatment, and I noticed Turkish men were in the habit of coming up to her and grabbing her tits in the street (she wore 2 Canadian flags), and a guy in Beijing who was being threatened by a cab driver who wanted $50 US for a 10 minute cab ride (he had a big plastic Canadian flag on his back). Whenever I ask a Canadian about this every one has held that it is true. One English teacher said there was some famous Canadian comedian that Chinese knew. I pointed out that the most popular person on Earth was an American. He repeated with total conviction that anywhere in China average people will treat you better if they know you are Canadian. Is this some kind of Canadian folk legend and if so is it true that most people believe it. Where does this strange belief (that a rich foreigner who is Canadian is more your friend then an American) come from? Is it a little misplaced nationalism (entirely harmless) or is it from a deeper desire to make up for Canadian inferiority? Sure it works... but if you flash your wealth around and shoot your mouth off, people will assume that you're an American wearing a Canadian flag and grab your tits anyway. Are you one of those ignorant Canadians who thinks that Canadians burned the White House in the War of 1812? |
Canadian flag on the backback myth
Xomicron wrote:
I was just wondering, is it really true that most Canadian's believe the myth that people in the rest of the world will treat them better if they know they are Canadian. I've had some people tell me this and I can't believe that intelligent Canadians fall for that bunk. I've traveled a lot and most of the world sees one rich foreigner as pretty much the same as another rich foreigner. One Canadian woman in Turkey told me Canadian flags ensured better treatment, and I noticed Turkish men were in the habit of coming up to her and grabbing her tits in the street (she wore 2 Canadian flags), and a guy in Beijing who was being threatened by a cab driver who wanted $50 US for a 10 minute cab ride (he had a big plastic Canadian flag on his back). Whenever I ask a Canadian about this every one has held that it is true. One English teacher said there was some famous Canadian comedian that Chinese knew. I pointed out that the most popular person on Earth was an American. He repeated with total conviction that anywhere in China average people will treat you better if they know you are Canadian. Is this some kind of Canadian folk legend and if so is it true that most people believe it. Where does this strange belief (that a rich foreigner who is Canadian is more your friend then an American) come from? Is it a little misplaced nationalism (entirely harmless) or is it from a deeper desire to make up for Canadian inferiority? You ****ing lick ass as a troll you tool. Totally obvious only the most retarded dip**** would fall for this crap. Post something anti-american in alt.politics or something it's much easier. |
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