One of the most well-known global friendly rivalries has to be that between the USA and Canada. They’ve long been the butt of each other’s jokes, and when traveling they get deeply offended when mistaken for the other. The truth is, these two neighboring countries are close geographically, but they are not always so similar.
Here’s a list of the ways that North America and North-North America can be two sides of the same dollar coin (or “loonie”).
1) Money Money Money
One thing that Americans love to poke fun at Canadians aboot is their colourful Monopoly-esque money. Of course, Americans and their relationship to money can also be a little…extreme…
2) Speaking Of Monopoly Money
I feel like handling cash like this everyday would put you in such a good mood!
“Excuse me, do you have change for a green?”
“Sure, would you like two purples, or four blues?”
3) Somebody Lost Their Shoes In The US…
Athletic tennis shoes hanging from the line.
4) Meanwhile, In Canada…
How did those hockey skates get up there?
5) This Car Is More Patriotic Than Most!
How many things representing the US can you fit on one hood? Something tells me… whoever owns this car loves America…
6) Now That’s Shifting Gears!
Molson Canadian is a staple brew of Canadians all over the country. It’s not often you see a gear stick replaced with a beer tap handle.
7) In Canada, You’ve Gotta Make A Tan While The Sun Shines
It’s not always so warm in Canada, so when it is, you’ve got to be optimistic and get outside! Sometimes the difference between freezing cold, and not-freezing cold is only a few inches (or…a few more centimeters).
8) Who Needs To Chose Between Seasons?
Not Canadians! Four Seasons in one photo, that’s the perfect place for the more indecisive among us to live. Canada, you are wild, even when you’re not IN the wild.
9) Well, That’s… Something.
This is one heck of a fridge! The owner of said fridge is a little bit questionable, but he certainly does love his country if his garish shirt is to be believed.
10) Now That’s More Like It Canada!
Those look like some coooooold beers! Notice there aren’t a lot of vegetables or food items in this fridge, but maybe that’s what you need to get you through winter.
11) Skipping School…In School?
In The States it might be football, but in Canada hockey is king. So much the king, that you can get away with watching the game rather than going to class.
12) Canadians Are Maple Mad
I’ve heard of coconut water, but this is ridiculous! It must just taste like a drop of maple syrup in water. Not sure if that would be refreshing or not. I’m guessing not!
13) In The US, They’re Very Proud Of Their Monuments
We’ve seen them before, and it’s no wonder what lines the shelves of souvenirs in New York City. The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of immigration to the US, so one has to wonder what kind of souvenirs one can find in Canada…
14) It’s The Best They Can Doo-Doo
Well, it’s no Statue of Liberty, but it does have a certain charm. This is the kind of souvenir with a much more…let’s say humble theme.
15) It Wouldn’t Be Canada If They Didn’t Put Bacon In Everything!
And just in case you’re not convinced that this ketchup is from Canada, observe exhibit a) A Snoozing moose on the label. Is it just me who’s getting really hungry now?
16) Hungry Hungry Moose
On US freeways you may need to look out for the odd deer leaping across the road, but Canadians need to keep their eyes peeled for something a bit larger… and apparently hungry for cars?
17) Monuments In America
This is obviously the number one symbol of America, but it does have quite a presence. Towering high in New York City, this is a world-wide recognised monument.
18) In Canada, Monuments Can Be A Bit More Humble
It’s not quite a towering statue, but it has a certain charm. Now all they need is a gargantuan stack of paper to hold together. I wonder where the giant stapler is.
19) Oh Deer, At Least They Used The Crossing!
Well these are some very considerate deer! Most deer would rather jump in front of your moving vehicle, but these seem to have a slightly better grasp of the rules. They should give lessons to the rest of the woodland creatures.
20) Artpology
Without a doubt the most pervasive Canadian stereotype is that of being ultra-polite. Here’s a prime example of even an art-criminal having the wherewithal to apologize. I think he probably breaks even karmically.
21) American Discretion- Or Lack Thereof!
*Me to my young child: “No darling, that says, no-pan-ties. You know those ties we use to keep our pans together… just…eat your ice-cream and forget about it.”
22) It’s Hard To Disregard This As A Stereotype…
… When Canadians love joking about it so much themselves. You gotta hand it to the Canadians, they sure are good at laughing at themselves.
23) Apologetic Promotion
Ok, here’s yet another “Sorry” joke, but come on, this one is even placed on a red maple leaf! That’s a double score!
24) Canadians Know What Matters
According to the sign, the only segregation should be between the dark side and the light side of the force. So long as people a long time ago in a galaxy far far away wash their hands!
25) American Ice-Cream
What flavor exactly is Freedom? Maybe the teenager behind the counter finally got the opportunity to come up with his own flavor. In my experience that probably means that we could expect some sort of soy sauce, bacon and jelly bean combo. Think I’ll just stick with peanut butter thanks…
26) Elk Crossing Is A Flavor?
Not sure what this would taste like either… Here’s hoping it doesn’t taste like Elk…remnants…
27) A Helping Hand
I guess in Canada, the police see the overall safety of civilians as a priority. What a concept! This motorist was unfortunate that his tire burst, but lucky that there was a cop driving by who wanted to lend a hand.
28) When Life Gives You Lemons…
Looks like a slow day in Canada huh? Here’s hoping this is just a thirsty Ontario cop and not a major bust!
29) American News Can Be A Mixture Of Bleak And Hilarious
You just have to wonder who gets tasked with proofreading these headlines! Maybe it was somebody’s last day on the job and they decided they needed to go out with a hilarious bang.
30) A Much More Innocent Headline
This reporter also didn’t miss an opportunity to make a quick joke on the news, but I guess you could say that this particular joke is a lot less extreme.
31) In The US, I Guess You Can Go With a Pal
Looks like whoever built this toilet cubicle didn’t want to shell out for the dividing wall. Think of all the fun games you can play with your baño buddy! Rock, paper, scissors just got a whole lot more interesting!
32) In Canada However, There Are Other Concerns
A few questions:
First question: Is this actually any more hygienic?
Second question: Do they ever get washed.
33) Leaders In The US
Although much time has passed, many of us are still trying to figure out what covfefe means. This linguistic enigma has been a head scratcher, but not the only headscratcher.
34) Leaders In Canada
Justin Trudeau has been known for a few things, some favorable, others not so much. Globally, the two things he’s known for is that Canada maintains it’s healthcare system, and that he’s very attractive.
35) In Canada, Your Hair Stylist Is Free (-zing)
Why bother doing your hair when the whether will just do this with it? That’s the crispiest fringe I’ve ever seen!
36) A Canadian Roof Rack
Well this is a large cargo indeed! Do you think he knows it’s up there, or is he just driving along contently like it’s a normal day? Maybe this is a normal day for this guy?
37) Shopping In The US Be Like:
Black Friday is a particularly brutal shopping tradition in the US, but hey, a deal’s a deal!
38) Shopping In Canada Be Like
There may be other threats to store owners in Canada. Namely some tall fellas, with big ol’ antlers. I definitely want to know the story behind this picture. Was a particularly inquisitive moose sticking its head in the door?
39) Umm…Dog?
In Canada, who knows what’s going to be trotting through your back yard? I’ll tell you about something that is NOT afraid of the dog and that’s Bullwinkle over here.
40) AmeriCAN Cheese
While it is possible…wait let me start that again…While you CAN get spray cheese in Canada, they don’t have quite the appetite for it up North as they do in America.
41) Canadian Cheese Please
Canadians like their cheese in curd form, over fries with a tonne of gravy poured over in a dish called Poutine. If you’ve never had poutine, it is literally the best combination of these ingredients possible.
42) Even Milk Is A Little Different In The North
Before milk can even become cheese it’s sold in a rather strange format: bags. They’re not the only countries to do it, but it does seem rather strange to Americans.
43) How Cold Can A Parking Meter Get?
So what, do the parking machines just refuse to work if it’s too cold? Well they do look dashing anyway, so stylish in their adorable matching yellow parkas.
44) The Canadian Definition Of Shorts Weather
While Americans may have the upper hand for how to handle the heat, Canadians are the masters of the winter. No pants? No problem! This guy doesn’t even care enough to look up from his phone.
45) This Patriotic Pooch
This doggo is out there for ‘Murica. He’s obviously very obedient to keep those flags on his head. Most dogs I know would not stand for that.
46) Dogs In Canada Have Quite The Pull
Who needs to take your dogs for a walk when they can take you for a run? This has to be the best high-speed way to cover the snowy ground I can think of.
47) Canadians REALLY Like Their Maple Leaves
So much so that they even make their Cheetos in the shape of maple leaves. Thank goodness they’re not maple flovored though, that would be preeeetty gross.
48) American Signs
This sign is pretty brutal… funny though… I think…What does it say?
49) This Sign Is Also Funny, But Concerning Too…
While this sign does also make me laugh, it would make me a bit concerned to stay there. Also, who brings a PET bear? Who even HAS a pet bear?
50) Another Polite Canadian
Another stereotype-reinforcing picture. Why can’t everyone on the world be this polite? You do have to wonder how effective it can be in scenarios like this however…
51) A Different Type Of Street Gang
These are the thugs you see on the mean streets of Canada. Not exactly sure what gang this is or what they stand for though…maybe they just sell honey pot?
52) Another Makeshift Fridge
Once again, an example of Canadians having their priorities in order. Do you leave the house and join the world, or allow the barrier to chill your beers so you can keep chilling yourself? I think we can see what these thirsty Canadians chose.
53) Maybe Canadians Aren’t The Only Bacon Lovers
Although it looks like the Americans may have stepped it up a notch with chocolate covered bacon. Oh yeah, and the MONSTER TRUCK!
54) The Type Of Folk You See Outside A Drive-Thru In Canada VS…
Well this band of mounties sure is a different way to do a drive-thru. Does it count if it’s technically a ride-thru?
55) The Type Of Folk You’ll See In An American Drive-Thru
I don’t know if it’s the stars n’ stripes short-shorts, or the hand-fulls of flags, but this picture is LOUD! But what does it sound like? Electric guitars.
56) What The Truck?
While they say everything is bigger and better in The US, this truck is undeniably bigger but I can’t imagine it being better for driving around human sized streets.
57) I Guess The Stereotype Is Not Always True
If there has to be a warning sign then I guess it’s true; not all Canadians are super friendly! Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds could have been even scarier if it featured these greagarious geese.
58) Americans Don’t Do Patriotism By Half-Measures
While most Canadians tend to take a humble approach to patriotism, it is no secret that for Americans it often manifests in…whatever this is.
59) Canada’s Most Dangerous Prisons
Ok this probably isn’t one of them, but it is the world’s smallest prison. What is that big enough for, like two prisoners?
60) In America, Snow Angels Are A Little Different
Well I’ve seen piles of snow like this, but bullet shells? Look at his face, he’s having the time of his life, I wonder if they made a bullet-man?
Well there you have it! As you can see, America and Canada are vastly different countries with vastly different stereotypes. Sometimes they live up to them, and sometimes they defy them altogether. Obviously we need to take them with a grain of salt, but it’s always healthy to have a bit of a laugh at the things that make a place special.
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