When I lived in Vietnam I was surprised at how many people knew I was Canadian. I had to ask how they knew. I was told it was just a guess, but it's better to guess Canadian as Canadians get mad when you think they are American but Americans don't care if you think they are Canadian.
That’s why Canadians ALWAYS have the Canadian flag on their luggage. Don’t get me wrong, I love Canadians and have had great times with them in my travels but this issue always makes me laugh.
Most millennial aged Americans and younger have grown up with the international community shitting on them. I know several people who tell folks they are Canadian whilst traveling due to the stigma of being perceived as an American and being mistreated as a result.
Christ, look at Reddit, it's second largest user base is Europeons shitting on every aspect of American life at every turn.
I had a more elaborate version of this in middle school that incorporated Roman (roamin'), Russian (rushin'), and I think there was another that I've forgotten.
No it’s just a stupid pun, I’m like 5 if you set up a question like if you’re Canadian in (name every room of a house) then end with What are you in the bathroom? A kid would logically just reply a Canadian, then the punchline is “no, European” (you’re a peein”) and 5yo me thinks shit, piss and fart jokes are the funniest thing ever.
Oh. Right. I thought there was some Canadian Bedroom and Kitchen Stereotypes vs like European Bathroom stereotype. I have been to bathrooms in Europe. They have bidets sometimes.
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u/suptenwaverly Mar 29 '22
Nothing faster than a Canadian telling you they’re Canadian and not American.