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Lalwendë · 09-01-2005, 04:12 PM

Canadian 'Downers! I have a Question that's been bothering me today...

There was a guy (a Yorkshireman) walking round my office today with a t-shirt on which said "Eh!" in huge letters on the front and on the back it said "Canada!" and had a maple leaf emblem. What's that all about?

Glirdan · 09-01-2005, 04:18 PM

I think it was just a shirt he got here when he came here. Everyone who isn't Canadian thinks we say "Eh" when we say "Hey" It's probably because of our accents. And as you should know, the maple leaf is Canada's flag. Now if any other Candians have suggestions as to why, such as Gil and Wilwa (they could probably come up with a better reason), go ahead. That's not what I really think. I don't really know, just (as said above) that he probably got on vacation here or he was a former Canadian and he's showing his true colors to everyone.

09-01-2005, 04:21 PM

Balroggie is Norwegian.

mormegil · 09-01-2005, 04:56 PM

I have been a resident of the greater Salt Lake City region in Utah all but 2 years of my life. So a bit further west than most people.

Kath · 09-01-2005, 05:42 PM

I live down in the Garden of England, which is Kent for all you non-British people, in a little town by the name of Faversham. Near enough to Dover, Ashford and London for travel and entertainment to be never more than 2 hours away it is a great place to live! The town itself is famous for being the stopping point between 2 important cities and also for it's incredible amount of pubs, I think we have 40 odd.

I spend some of the year up near Aman and Hookbill though, as my mums family comes from Lancashire and we go to visit quite often.

The Perky Ent · 09-01-2005, 05:54 PM

I'm from New Orleans.

yeah, i know

Lalwendë · 09-02-2005, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glirdan

I think it was just a shirt he got here when he came here. Everyone who isn't Canadian thinks we say "Eh" when we say "Hey" It's probably because of our accents. And as you should know, the maple leaf is Canada's flag. Now if any other Candians have suggestions as to why, such as Gil and Wilwa (they could probably come up with a better reason), go ahead. That's not what I really think. I don't really know, just (as said above) that he probably got on vacation here or he was a former Canadian and he's showing his true colors to everyone.

Cheers Glirdan! It was the "Eh!" bit that puzzled me. I thought what's the slogan "Eh!" got to do with Canada. So I suppose it would be like someone from Canada going to Yorkshire on holiday and returning with a shirt that had the slogan "Ey Up!" on it?!

09-01-2005, 04:12 PM	#1
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	Canadian 'Downers! I have a Question that's been bothering me today... There was a guy (a Yorkshireman) walking round my office today with a t-shirt on which said "Eh!" in huge letters on the front and on the back it said "Canada!" and had a maple leaf emblem. What's that all about? __________________ Gordon's alive!

09-01-2005, 04:18 PM	#2
Glirdan Energetic Essence Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where Lark Nor Eagle Ever Flew Posts: 3,285	I think it was just a shirt he got here when he came here. Everyone who isn't Canadian thinks we say "Eh" when we say "Hey" It's probably because of our accents. And as you should know, the maple leaf is Canada's flag. Now if any other Candians have suggestions as to why, such as Gil and Wilwa (they could probably come up with a better reason), go ahead. That's not what I really think. I don't really know, just (as said above) that he probably got on vacation here or he was a former Canadian and he's showing his true colors to everyone. __________________ *I'm going to buy you a kitty, I'm going to let you fall in love with the kitty, and one cold, winter night, I'm going to steal into your house and punch you in the face!* Fenris Wolf

09-01-2005, 04:56 PM	#4
mormegil Maundering Mage Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,651	I have been a resident of the greater Salt Lake City region in Utah all but 2 years of my life. So a bit further west than most people. __________________ “I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”

09-01-2005, 05:42 PM	#5
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	I live down in the Garden of England, which is Kent for all you non-British people, in a little town by the name of Faversham. Near enough to Dover, Ashford and London for travel and entertainment to be never more than 2 hours away it is a great place to live! The town itself is famous for being the stopping point between 2 important cities and also for it's incredible amount of pubs, I think we have 40 odd. I spend some of the year up near Aman and Hookbill though, as my mums family comes from Lancashire and we go to visit quite often. __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

09-01-2005, 05:54 PM	#6
The Perky Ent Maniacal Mage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Setting sail for Umbar, with Firefoot at my side! Posts: 3,297	I'm from New Orleans. yeah, i know __________________ 'But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.'

09-01-2005, 04:21 PM	#3
Balroggie Guest Posts: n/a	Balroggie is Norwegian.

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