Why is Canada A Little Boring? (rentals, gated communities, clubs)

[Zoisite]

Originally Posted by Dry Heat

In order to make the Country less boring (it is not, but let’s assume for the sake of argument that it is), I think it would be a sound move for Canadian English to get rid of the Latin alphabet with all its accompanying spelling variations and adopt instead the awesome Inuktitut writing system.

Nunavut would be in favour, I suppose, and maybe some provinces (Quebec? ) as well

Interesting idea but I think probably some woke people would have a fit of the screaming meemies and would jump on the cultural appropriation band wagon and have a protest through the streets about it.

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[Natnasci]

Originally Posted by Zoisite

Interesting idea but I think probably some woke people would have a fit of the screaming meemies and would jump on the cultural appropriation band wagon and have a protest through the streets about it.

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If they did you could throw this at them

"Inuktitut uses a writing system called syllabics, created originally for the Cree language, which represent combinations of consonants and vowels. The language is also written in the Roman alphabet, and this is the exclusive writing system used in Labrador and parts of Western Nunavut."

https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia....icle/inuktitut

It was created for the Cree by

"Reverend James Evans
Reverend James Evans, a Methodist missionary, has often been credited with developing the first Indigenous syllabic script in 1839 or 1840 at Norway House in what is now Manitoba. "

https://thediscoverblog.com/2015/06/...labic-scripts/

[Pineapple674]

Originally Posted by f1000

I've been to Canada a few times. Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary all have a very different vibe from their US counterparts.

I find the people in general not that friendly, not rude but a little boring and lack charisma. Polite but not at all charming. Those in Vancouver need to get off their high horse & get a reality check!

The news reporting is so boring. I have never heard such monotonous news anchors in my entire life!

I know Canadians feel smug that their country is not hit with problems that other countries deal with, yes I think it is far safer than most other parts of the world, but I'm just saying I dont find the country particularly 'charming'

(Also I have even been to the Canada Maritimes and found it an extremely backwards and close-minded absolutely boring place)

If you want to spice up your Canadian experiences, here are my three favourite Canadian songs: Congratulations by Simple Plan, The Antidote by Simple Plan and Letoile by Celine Dion

[jbgusa]

Originally Posted by f1000

I've been to Canada a few times. Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary all have a very different vibe from their US counterparts.

I find the people in general not that friendly, not rude but a little boring and lack charisma. Polite but not at all charming. Those in Vancouver need to get off their high horse & get a reality check!

The news reporting is so boring. I have never heard such monotonous news anchors in my entire life!

I know Canadians feel smug that their country is not hit with problems that other countries deal with, yes I think it is far safer than most other parts of the world, but I'm just saying I dont find the country particularly 'charming'

(Also I have even been to the Canada Maritimes and found it an extremely backwards and close-minded absolutely boring place)

I don't agree at all. See my disagreement with the OP in The warmer the climate, the warmer the people. Suffice to say my experiences have been quite good. It does help, however, to get to know something about the country.

Originally Posted by Pineapple674

If you want to spice up your Canadian experiences, here are my three favourite Canadian songs: Congratulations by Simple Plan, The Antidote by Simple Plan and Letoile by Celine Dion

I would add almost anything by Blue Rodeo, Great Big Sea or Arrogant Worms. If you want funny, try The Arrogant Worms' song The Toronto Song. For Blue Rodeo try "Five Days in May", "Cynthia", "What Am I Doing Here" (my ringtone for my job), or numerous other songs. Older stuff includes the Guess Who's "Share the Land" or "American Woman."

[fusion2]

In a nutshell, this is a useless thread that should never have been rehashed or even created really. Why am I typing in it? Man I have no idea, i'm just passing the time cooking my steaks on the grill I guess lol - I know boring house life but, beer and steak in the backyard in the summer as the sun sets - does it get much better really - meh i'm getting old

[BruSan]

Originally Posted by fusion2

In a nutshell, this is a useless thread that should never have been rehashed or even created really. Why am I typing in it? Man I have no idea, i'm just passing the time cooking my steaks on the grill I guess lol - I know boring house life but, beer and steak in the backyard in the summer as the sun sets - does it get much better really - meh i'm getting old

Pardon the pun fusion but, I would opine that rather then "getting old", you're just spending more time dealing with your "prime" motivations .

[fusion2]

Originally Posted by BruSan

Pardon the pun fusion but, I would opine that rather then "getting old", you're just spending more time dealing with your "prime" motivations .

i'll go with that BRU

[chacho_keva]

Originally Posted by f1000

I've been to Canada a few times. Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary all have a very different vibe from their US counterparts.

I find the people in general not that friendly, not rude but a little boring and lack charisma. Polite but not at all charming. Those in Vancouver need to get off their high horse & get a reality check!

The news reporting is so boring. I have never heard such monotonous news anchors in my entire life!

I know Canadians feel smug that their country is not hit with problems that other countries deal with, yes I think it is far safer than most other parts of the world, but I'm just saying I dont find the country particularly 'charming'

(Also I have even been to the Canada Maritimes and found it an extremely backwards and close-minded absolutely boring place)

I beg to differ. Although I've only visited Canada once (BC), it was thrilling to visit a country filled with polite folks who were not interested in how much money I made, my zip code, the type of vehicle I drove, etc. as tends to be the case where I reside. The laid-back culture of Canada is appealing. I look forward to my next trip north.

[pete98146]

Originally Posted by chacho_keva

I beg to differ. Although I've only visited Canada once (BC), it was thrilling to visit a country filled with polite folks who were not interested in how much money I made, my zip code, the type of vehicle I drove, etc. as tends to be the case where I reside. The laid-back culture of Canada is appealing. I look forward to my next trip north.

Ditto! I’m from Seattle and have been visiting Vancouver for years. We always enjoy the Canadian locals and their friendliness. Seattle has a major problem with our Seattle Freeze…too many quirky, woolier than thou attitudes for my liking. It’s nice to escape the Freeze and most Canadians are delightful!

[pdw]

Can’t speak for Vancouver but I can see Toronto being “a little boring”. It’s become a very materialistic, antisocial sort of place since the late 90s/early 00s. Kind of the same snooty attitude associated with places like Paris but without the fun stuff. Bylaws are very strict and there’s definitely a NIMBY attitude towards young people having fun. Montreal and Winnipeg on the other hand I found to be very friendly, fun places. Montreal especially has amazing nightlife and culture that’s sadly been sort of lost in Toronto with the financialization of the economy