As many of you know I was born in Canada some 22 years ago. I have lived the past month in Edmonton (the city of my birth) and I would like to spend a little time talking about the things that I have experienced.
Hockey - Hockey is ridiculously huge in Canada. Some people have argued that Hockey in Canada is no more of a big deal than football in the United States. That's like saying that Aids is just as popular in Africa as it is in England. Yeah, I'm comparing Hockey to Aids.
Tim Hortons - A "fastfood chain" that embodies the Canadian dream of having coffee served to you by brown people. Referred to as "Timmy's" by some, Tim Hortons isn't really a fastfood chain as much as it is a coffee and doughnut shop, they are everywhere and they are HUGELY popular.
Carnation Street - A British soap opera enjoyed by everyone over the age of 25 in Canada.
Marijuana - A psychoactive carcinogen enjoyed by everyone over the age of 16 in Canada. There are stores that sell marijuana paraphernalia everywhere, including my favorite; "2 Guys With Pipes" which operates out of the West Edmonton Mall.
Canadian Translation Guide:
Chesterfield - Couch
Garborator - Garbage Disposal
Napsack - Backpack
Pencil Crayons - Colored Pencils
Buns - Rolls
Tobogganing - Sledding
Toque - Beanie/Hat
Whang - To hit, "I whanged my foot on that desk"
Wicked - Very, "That movie was wicked sweet"
Shinny - Hockey
1 comments:
Oh Canada, I love thee. Wish I was there, I may be making a trip up to waterton this summer though! Woot.
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