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[Syt]

[crazy canuck]

This happened some time ago but I just heard about this.  I blame Tim.

The most embarrassing interview Fox News has ever done?

It is very funny but also concerning anyone actually watches Fox News.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/andrewkaczynski/is-this-the-most-embarrassing-interview-fox-news-has-ever-do

[crazy canuck]

Only thing I could spot that was wrong is that a thick flannel jacket (usually in red and black) is called a Mac jacket. Nobody calls it a Lumber Jacket.

[Habbaku]

Kerfuffle is not unique to Canadians.

[crazy canuck]

Kerfuffle is not unique to Canadians.

Neither is Donair.  The first time I had one was in Berlin in the early 90s.

[Maximus]

A lot of that is probably regional. I've never heard anyone say "chesterfield" or "donair", and "hydro" is IME limited to those provinces with provincial power companies named Hydro.

Kraft dinner is something I picked up when I moved to the US rather than the opposite.

I can't say regarding the alcohol or hockey-related terms, otherwise the rest seems about right. Some, as Habs pointed out, may not be Canadian-specific.

[derspiess]

A lot of that is probably regional. I've never heard anyone say "chesterfield" or "donair", and "hydro" is IME limited to those provinces with provincial power companies named Hydro.

Kraft dinner is something I picked up when I moved to the US rather than the opposite.

I can't say regarding the alcohol or hockey-related terms, otherwise the rest seems about right. Some, as Habs pointed out, may not be Canadian-specific.

FWIW, Barenaked Ladies used the terms "chesterfield" and "Kraft dinner" in the same song.

[Malthus]

Only thing I could spot that was wrong is that a thick flannel jacket (usually in red and black) is called a Mac jacket. Nobody calls it a Lumber Jacket.

It's regional. "Lumberjacket" in Ontario. Never heard "had the biscuit" or "Giv'n'r" here.

[Maximus]

FWIW, Barenaked Ladies used the terms "chesterfield" and "Kraft dinner" in the same song.

Like I said, regional. They probably say 'eh?' at the end of their sentences too.

[Valmy]

I am pretty sure they also sang 'aboot' a few times as well.  Those Canadian bastards.

[Maximus]

I am pretty sure they also sang 'aboot' a few times as well.  Those Canadian bastards.

That's another one I've never heard

[crazy canuck]

A lot of that is probably regional. I've never heard anyone say "chesterfield" or "donair", and "hydro" is IME limited to those provinces with provincial power companies named Hydro.

Kraft dinner is something I picked up when I moved to the US rather than the opposite.

I can't say regarding the alcohol or hockey-related terms, otherwise the rest seems about right. Some, as Habs pointed out, may not be Canadian-specific.

Everyone I know says chesterfield.  We also use couch from time to time but everyone knows that is referring to a chesterfield.  I think you have been away from Canada too long if you dont know what a Donair is.  We have donair shops every few blocks here. 

[Maximus]

Everyone I know says chesterfield.  We also use couch from time to time but everyone knows that is referring to a chesterfield.  I think you have been away from Canada too long if you dont know what a Donair is.  We have donair shops every few blocks here.

All of which is not disputing anything I said, including the claim that many of these terms are regional.

[Valmy]

I demand to see a regional soft drink map for Canada.

[crazy canuck]

Everyone I know says chesterfield.  We also use couch from time to time but everyone knows that is referring to a chesterfield.  I think you have been away from Canada too long if you dont know what a Donair is.  We have donair shops every few blocks here.

All of which is not disputing anything I said, including the claim that many of these terms are regional.

True, my point is that the region you hail from is not that representative of common sayings in Canada.