Do cartoons stereotype Canadians?

[batboy2001]

I mean there have been a lot of cartoons that make it look like Canadians and people who live up north (like me) are hickish and almost stupid. Another thing they do is have Canadians say eh after every sentence.:confused: Well maybe I am making a big deal out of nothing.

[Leaping Larry Jojo]

Originally posted by batboy2001
I mean there have been a lot of cartoons that make it look like Canadians and people who live up north (like me) are hickish and almost stupid. Another thing they do is have Canadians say eh after every sentence.:confused: Well maybe I am making a big deal out of nothing.

Probably.

Americans stereotype Americans too. Heck, ethnic stereotypes abound in American television and film.

[Vigo Sprax]

I don't know what you're talking about bub, maybe you've been in one too many hockey fights, eh? Anyways...Say, how is it you get these cartoons in your igloo?

J/K ;)

[Psycho Fox]

Originally posted by Vigo Sprax
I don't know what you're talking about bub, maybe you've been in one too many hockey fights, eh? Anyways...Say, how is it you get these cartoons in your igloo?

J/K ;) That is the sterotypes were talking about don't you know were all huge lumber jacks and live in log cabins :D

[Nightflower]

Originally posted by Psycho Fox
That is the sterotypes were talking about don't you know were all huge lumber jacks and live in log cabins :D

Maybe it's because Americans take out other Canadian references except for the ones that make us look stupid. In "Ned the Newt" (I think that's what it's called), they take out this scene where there's a Canada flag flapping, and they take out various Canadian references out of ReBoot (Like the YTV robot but, well, that's kind of expected). I wouldn't know.

Canadians stereotype Canadians too. The Molson commercial this year has lumberjacks, and hockey and stuff, even though their commercial last year had Joe Canadian politely proclaim that he is NOT a Canadian.

And, to be sure, there are all sorts of American stereotypes.

[don Jaime]

They show Canadians in cartoons?!

Y'know, based on cartoons, all Canadians are either Mounties or people running away from Mounties. That, or they're in the RCKY, which is much the same thing.

[James Harvey]

I think when America stereotypes us and portrays us lumberjacks or whatever, it just shows how much Americans don't know about us Canucks. When we make fun of ourselves, we're just spoofing ourselves. But everyone stereotypes and spoofs themselves. I don't mind, but if we're spoofed - it better be funny. Also, you'd be suprise dhow many animated shows are from Canada, but they mostly suck. (KONG, RESCUE HEROES, etc...)

[Psycho Fox]

Originally posted by DickGrayson
I think when America stereotypes us and portrays us lumberjacks or whatever, it just shows how much Americans don't know about us Canucks. When we make fun of ourselves, we're just spoofing ourselves. But everyone stereotypes and spoofs themselves. I don't mind, but if we're spoofed - it better be funny. Also, you'd be suprise dhow many animated shows are from Canada, but they mostly suck. (KONG, RESCUE HEROES, etc...) I agree with what you said about sterotypes and that I agree we do have crap shows but so do other countries and we also have good shows like: Racoons,Sam&Max, most of mainframes stuff, and others.

[James Harvey]

Sam & Max is Canadian? SCORE! Speaking of which, I saw 3 SAM & MAX VHS compilations at Jumbo Video. Just a little FYI.

[Psycho Fox]

Originally posted by DickGrayson
Sam & Max is Canadian? SCORE! Speaking of which, I saw 3 SAM & MAX VHS compilations at Jumbo Video. Just a little FYI. Well kinda yes kinda no... Steve Purcel is a Yank from the west coast and that is where the comics come from so Sam&Max orginated in the US but the cartoon was done in Canada. Oh I have those 3 tapes they are cool

[James Harvey]

Alot fo animation is done up here. The animation for show slike Reboot and Beast Wars is done up here. Hell, all the comic books are printed up here!

[Vigo Sprax]

The animated version of Clerks portrayed Canadians as cave men who: wore maple leaves over their privates, traded all their land for the deadly plague, and are afraid of rain and attempt to "kill" it.

[James Harvey]

Here's a neat FYI. Kevin Smith is a huge fan of the Canadian Television series DEGRASSI HIGH. Banky even mentions it in CHASING AMY. Anyways, he'll be appearing in a new episode of the new DEGRASSI HIGH series when it starts a new run this fall.

[The Dork Knight]

On The Critic they had a scene in which Jay thinks he'll be a Canadian Hero. In it we see some Canadians drinking beer. Saying "VIVA JAY SHERMAN!". Then Hockey players come in shouting it too. Then A lumberjack comes in shouting it too. Then a mountie is on a moose holding a flag with him as a beaver. Then they are all shouting "VIVA JAY SHERMAN!".
And let's not forget thes South Park movie kids!:D ;)

[Kylewayne]

It's funny how Americans know little about Canadians :rolleyes: they usually prtray us either being slow, stupid and primitive who wear plaid colors! Good grief!...we don't!

Especially if you live in the province of Quebec...American tourist in my city think that winter is hell here. Since I worked in tourism. I found Americans funny with their accents especially the ones from Missouri (funny people and very nice...they had me laughing all the time and couldn't do my job!).

I got used to the accent now but before I found it weird :D

Gotta love are American neighbors:D

[Inque]

There are also way too many Asian stereotypes out there.

[James Harvey]

So, I guess we can agree that basically everyone is stereotyped -- ? :)

[The Dork Knight]

Mostly fat people like me. Fat people are always thought of that they eat all the time.

[Leaping Larry Jojo]

I'm Canadian and I hate hockey. Basketball's more my thing.

[James Harvey]

Ditto. I'm more into Football, Rugby, soccer and Basketball than Hockey. I'm also not that good of a skater, either. Then again the thought of getting smashing into th eboards repeatedly doesn't appeal to me that much, either. But hey...whatever floats yer boat.

[Calhoun07]

My fav Canadian joke is in Dude, Where's My Car where they are going to that place where their car is, and the owner of the property has all those forebodding do not trespass signs up and tall iron fence and stuff, and one of them says, "I dunno, there's something Canadian about this place!" heheheheee.

[Vigo Sprax]

Anyone read IGN's DVD section? When they posted that Australian press release and said they had translated it to English for us? Boy did those Australians get pissed...

I'd actually rather watch a Hockey game than a footbal or basketball game...Ack!...I hope I haven't been infected!

[Calhoun07]

Originally posted by Vigo Sprax
Anyone read IGN's DVD section? When they posted that Australian press release and said they had translated it to English for us? Boy did those Australians get pissed...

I'd actually rather watch a Hockey game than a footbal or basketball game...Ack!...I hope I haven't been infected!

Hockey was my favorite sport to play in school. Actually, it was the only sport I liked to play!

[James Harvey]

The SOUTH PARK movie did the best job at spoofing Canada, i think. I thought it was hilarious. "We apologized for Brian Adams on many occasions" was one of my favorite lines of the movie.

[Calhoun07]

Another favorite Canadian joke I thought of was from the Daily Show, where they are in some small town in northern Minnesota interviewing some guy who has some obscure collection of what I cannot remember, and they ask the towns people to make sure nobody else like Celine Dion gets across the boarder. I loved that segment!

[James Harvey]

I rmemeber the Daily Show sent Stephen to Canada to track the ellusive Big Foot but he got stuck in a snow storm and froze to the point of near death. They ended the segment just as he was crawling in a huge bank of snow crying.

[Kylewayne]

Hey guys, remember this commercial add...

I AM CANADIAN
(clears Thoat)
(the canadian one is actually a commercial and is all true!)

Hey...
I'm not a lumberjack, or a fur trader...
and I don't live in an igloo, or eat blubber, or own a dogsled...
and I don't know Jimmy, Sally or Suzy from Canada,
although I'm certain they're really, really nice.

I have a Prime Minister, not a President.
I speak English & French, NOT American.
and I pronounce it 'ABOUT', NOT 'A BOOT'.

I can proudly sew my country's flag on my backpack.
I believe in peace keeping, NOT policing.
DIVERSITY, NOT assimilation,
AND THAT THE BEAVER IS A TRULY PROUD AND NOBLE ANIMAL.

A TOQUE IS A HAT, A CHESTERFIELD IS A COUCH,
AND IT IS PRONOUNCED 'ZED' NOT 'ZEE', 'ZED'!!!
CANADA IS THE SECOND LARGEST LANDMASS!
THE FIRST NATION OF HOCKEY! AND THE BEST PART OF NORTH AMERICA!

MY NAME IS JOE!! AND I AM CANADIAN!!!!!!!!


I find this funny :D

My friend also sent me a funny "I am American" stereotype monologue too, but I do not know if you americans can handle it :D

[Leaping Larry Jojo]

On the other hand, I don't feel a great need to establish my identity as a Canadian. What I like about Canada is the relative freedom to be what you want, arguably even moreso than in America.

Therefore, I don't feel particularly insulted by stereotypes since I'm not very patriotic. I have never waved a flag in my life and I probably never will. If you ever watch a Canadian sports event on TV and everyone is waving their miniature maple leaf flags, I'll be the one who's waving the sign, "Leap Larry Jojo kicks *****~!!"

[Maxie Zeus]

Originally posted by kylewayne
Hey guys, remember this commercial...

Then there was the "Destroying Canada" song they did on a "Mystery Science Theater 3000":

"Oh, I wish were blowing up Prince Edward Island,
And then go on to bomb Ontario.
The destruction of Canada and all of its culture
Is by far my favorite scenario."

[James Harvey]

I agree. It seems that people are more tolerable here, whatever your sexuality, race, etc...and it's cool. University, suprisingly, is less 'clique'less than highschool.

[Kylewayne]

Leap Larry Jojo

On the other hand, I don't feel a great need to establish my identity as a Canadian. What I like about Canada is the relative freedom to be what you want, arguably even moreso than in America.

Nicely said :) Although American are also open minded to different cultures... ¨^_^;

[Maxie Zeus]

Originally posted by kylewayne
Although American are also open minded to different cultures...

Hmmm. I think it's more like we can't be bothered to pay attention to different cultures, so we just mostly let 'em alone.

[James Harvey]

Actually, one of the American steretypes we have up here is based on New York. One Canadian show I watched had a Canadian going to NY, only to get mugged, beat up, run over, and put in jail in under 25 minutes of his arriving.

[Maxie Zeus]

Originally posted by DickGrayson
Actually, one of the American steretypes we have up here is based on New York. One Canadian show I watched had a Canadian going to NY, only to get mugged, beat up, run over, and put in jail in under 25 minutes of his arriving.

Yeah, down here in New Mexico we have the same stereotype of New Yorkers. . . . ;)

[James Harvey]

I'm a bit curious on how NY got the bad rep. Then again, it is sorta easy to see how it did. The crime rate (which has been falling) and the intimidation of the place. NY is one of the biggest cities of the world, so it's easy to see it as an intimdating and daunting place.

[Leaping Larry Jojo]

Originally posted by DickGrayson
Actually, one of the American steretypes we have up here is based on New York. One Canadian show I watched had a Canadian going to NY, only to get mugged, beat up, run over, and put in jail in under 25 minutes of his arriving.

You can do that in Toronto. Apparently, New York is now a cleaner and better organized city than Toronto. Not having been to New York in over 5 years, I can't say if it's true, but I wouldn't be surprised. Toronto is in pathetic shape right now.

[Kylewayne]

originally posted by Leap Larry Jojo

You can do that in Toronto. Apparently, New York is now a cleaner and better organized city than Toronto. Not having been to New York in over 5 years, I can't say if it's true, but I wouldn't be surprised. Toronto is in pathetic shape right now.

Wow! That is the first time I hear a Torontian say that. And to think, I was going to go to TO in August for a week. My friends from TO tell me that the city is pretty nice and lots of action that I wouldn't get bored...I wonder now what kind of action they were talking about :confused: One question, everybody tells me that Toronto is more like an American city compared to Montreal which is more european. Having never been to TO, I would like to know if this is true...

[Salvor]

It's not just Canadians. French people are also stereotyped. Just look at Godzilla's depiction of the French... god... :(

[Vigo Sprax]

The French-Canadians have those whacky laws...liek requiring signs in both english & french. Don't they also want to break away and create their own Canada?

[James Harvey]

Some provinces require signs in both English & French becuase we're a bilingual country -- bilingual meaning we have 2 official languages. And, the French Majority province Quebec already tried to seperate, but was denied.

[Jedi Knight]

Originally posted by Leap Larry Jojo


You can do that in Toronto. Apparently, New York is now a cleaner and better organized city than Toronto.

I'm not from Toronto, but I find it extremely hard to believe that Toronto is a "dump". It has become kind of like an American metropolis, but it is still like many other beautiful Canadian cities. I live out in Vancouver, and I love this city.

You never realize what you got until it's gone. If anyone has ever been to a third world country, it's just a totally different world. Man, now I'm just ranting, but you don't realize how awesome Canada (and all first world countries) are compared to the rest of the world.

By the way, Toronto was one of the highest ranked cities in the world in last years poll conducted by an international HR company. I believe this is what some of the common cities were ranked:

1(tie) - Vancouver, Canada
1(tie) - Zurich, Switzerland
12 - Montreal, Canada
19 - Toronto, Canada
31 - San Francisco, USA (highest American city)

I honestly can't remember most of the rest, but I'm positive of Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto. I believe Calgary was also int he top 20, I just can't remember where.

P.S. I do have a lot of Canadian flag-waving pride, I just don't show it, and I LOVE hockey!

[Psycho Fox]

Originally posted by kylewayne
Wow! That is the first time I hear a Torontian say that.Like Jedi Knight said Toronto is not a dump far from it the only complaint I have is the inadequate transit system
And to think, I was going to go to TO in August for a week. My friends from TO tell me that the city is pretty nice and lots of action that I wouldn't get bored...I wonder now what kind of action they were talking about :confused: all kinds:D oh you should see the Reg Hartt (http://www.toronto.com/E/V/TORON/0020/62/43/) LT fest if it is on when you arrive
One question, everybody tells me that Toronto is more like an American city compared to Montreal which is more european. Having never been to TO, I would like to know if this is true... Yhea it is except there are more parks then most major US cities.

[Kylewayne]

Psycho Fox

all kinds oh you should see the Reg Hartt LT fest if it is on when you arrive

Cool! I will check it out, sounds interesting. I will feel right at home in Toronto maybe swing by Danford street too :p (I hope that is how the street is called), Hmmm, do some clubbing, rollerblading ...whatever my little heart desires :D

[Leaping Larry Jojo]

Originally posted by Jedi Knight


I'm not from Toronto, but I find it extremely hard to believe that Toronto is a "dump". It has become kind of like an American metropolis, but it is still like many other beautiful Canadian cities. I live out in Vancouver, and I love this city.

You never realize what you got until it's gone. If anyone has ever been to a third world country, it's just a totally different world. Man, now I'm just ranting, but you don't realize how awesome Canada (and all first world countries) are compared to the rest of the world.

By the way, Toronto was one of the highest ranked cities in the world in last years poll conducted by an international HR company. I believe this is what some of the common cities were ranked:


I never said Toronto was a dump, but it's in pathetic shape if you compare it to 3-4 years ago. Too much needless spending on things that DON'T need spending. WHEN Toronto was spending a lot of money 3 years ago, it was great, but the consequences are starting to show now.

Still, the main district such as Queen St is still pretty cool.

[Leaping Larry Jojo]

Originally posted by Psycho Fox
[B]Like Jedi Knight said Toronto is not a dump far from it the only complaint I have is the inadequate transit system

Transit system fundamentally isn't much different from New York and such, though it's easier to find stray Taxis in New York. TTC fares are going up drastically, though.

Gridlock is a problem, but this is the case for most American cities as well. However, I think there are less carpoolers in Canada. One thing that is verifiable is Canadians are extremely wasteful.

One of the more noticeable physical defects is the apparent amount of gum in the sidewalks. Yes, those black spots on the sidewalks used to be gum, except baked and dirtied several times over. I think even New York is better in this aspect. (But the rat problem is still the biggest in New York) Didn't they spend a whole bunch of dollars cleaning up the gum recently? They are tough to get out. REALLY tough.

[batboy2001]

Boy we have gotten off topic here, eh. I live up north, not in Canada, close enough. Okay, when was the coldest day any one can remember, mine whould have to be the night it went down to 50 degrees below sero. No kidding.

[Calhoun07]

Originally posted by batboy2001
Boy we have gotten off topic here, eh. I live up north, not in Canada, close enough. Okay, when was the coldest day any one can remember, mine whould have to be the night it went down to 50 degrees below sero. No kidding.

When I lived in Minnesota, I remember one bad winter (aren't they all?) when it got to negative 80 for wind chills. It was horrible. I actually own a winter coat that is designed to withstand temperatures that go to negative 80. They don't have to sell those in Missouri!!!!

[batboy2001]

Missouri gets hot in summer time, my brother goes to college there.

[Psycho Fox]

Originally posted by Leap Larry Jojo
Transit system fundamentally isn't much different from New York and such,That is cute, how about the fact the NYC transit system never really slows down thus you can get anywhere at any hour....have you tried to get home from a pub at 1 in the morning via TTC? Or how about the delays I mean 1/4 to 1/2 hour delays are common but I don't complain cause I'm usally thankful it was that short, one time there was no train for 2 hours and they didn't have shuttle busses till my freind and I threatened the TTC guy to get shuttle busses soon or we'll ram his chair up his ass (we were kinda of tired and pissed) oh then there was the time that the computer was down for the RT single system so they didn't know what to do I told them why didn't they do it the old fasion way and contact the next station down the line and see if the train ahead went through. (supprise they did it that way, why did'nt they think of that). One time during a problem with the subway line they said it would be cleared soon but I didn't trust them, I desided to take the surface bus route that evenually ends up at the station I wanted to go to, when I arrive (and hour latter) over the crappy intercom they said they train was still dissabled but it will be cleared soon. Oh oh then there was the time I was on a street car and the route changed becouse of a problem but they didn't tell anybody so mass confusion followed. Oh and there the problem they have with slaming the doors on people then they yell at you for pulling the door open when you get you bag caught on the other side. One time I got my arm caught while I was on the inside I pulled the emergency door release since the train started to move then they chewed me out for pulling the alarm but then again one time an old women was getting mugged and she pulled the alarm and they chewed her out (wonder what the purpose of the stupid thing is for)

I truly love the Mississauga system, it is light years better their busses are actually on time, they are freindly and helpful (I've meet some real jerks at the TTC), the intercom at stations works and works well and they play music over them when they have nothing to say amazingly the intercom system is so good I can actully enjoy the music being played over it (it is not elevator music they just pipe in music from a radio station).

[Leaping Larry Jojo]

Originally posted by Psycho Fox
That is cute, how about the fact the NYC transit system never really slows down thus you can get anywhere at any hour....

NYC subways, at least in my experience, have had their problems. That was a couple of years ago, and maybe it's better (or it was just when I was there), but everyone ALWAYS thinks the grass is greener on the other side of the lawn.

Really, the TTC isn't much worse than other transit systems in my experience. And I've been to Hong Kong, Japan, and many parts of the U.S.

[Psycho Fox]

Originally posted by Leap Larry Jojo
NYC subways, at least in my experience, have had their problems. That was a couple of years ago, and maybe it's better (or it was just when I was there), but everyone ALWAYS thinks the grass is greener on the other side of the lawn.

Really, the TTC isn't much worse than other transit systems in my experience. And I've been to Hong Kong, Japan, and many parts of the U.S. Look I ride the TTC and Mississauga Transit alot and I am eger to leave the TTC and switch to Mississauge since my stress goes away I know I can count on busses to be there and when they are not they will tell me (through intercom systems that are actully clear) what to do to continue on my way ie today my bus departed earily but all I had to do was ask the info booth and they advised what bus to get on to get me there in roughtly the same time. (I tried doing that with TTC but I get "Check the schedule") Oh when when busses brake down on the Mississauga sytem them have busses in reserve while TTC doesn't. In all the time I rided on the Mississauga system the longest delay was only 1/2 an hour and they apologized over the intercom plus the driver did to with TTC I never had a driver apologized for being late only the generic recording over the intercom which I have a hard time hearing plus Mississauga refuded my money that time and I was able to continue on my way for free due to the inconvenience (TTC never does that even when I yell at them for being 3 hours late making me way way late for class, they just give me a "so")

[Leaping Larry Jojo]

Originally posted by Psycho Fox
Look I ride the TTC and Mississauga Transit alot and I am eger to leave the TTC and switch to Mississauge since my stress goes away I know I can count on busses to be there and when they are not they will tell me (through intercom systems that are actully clear) what to do to continue on my way ie today my bus departed earily but all I had to do was ask the info booth and they advised what bus to get on to get me there in roughtly the same time. (I tried doing that with TTC but I get "Check the schedule") Oh when when busses brake down on the Mississauga sytem them have busses in reserve while TTC doesn't. In all the time I rided on the Mississauga system the longest delay was only 1/2 an hour and they apologized over the intercom plus the driver did to with TTC I never had a driver apologized for being late only the generic recording over the intercom which I have a hard time hearing plus Mississauga refuded my money that time and I was able to continue on my way for free due to the inconvenience (TTC never does that even when I yell at them for being 3 hours late making me way way late for class, they just give me a "so")

Well, I ride the Go Train and then the TTC to go to school every day too (well, I finished in May, so I'm now working and on holidays). So I know the TTC as well as you do. Their impersonal attitude is something I'm used to from other transit systems in the world. In fact, I go from Go Train -- TTC Subway -- TTC Bus every day and reverse the formula when coming back home. Before you ask why, I don't stay on campus and since I pay for some of my schooling, it works out that commuting is still cheaper for me in the long run.

[Psycho Fox]

Originally posted by Leap Larry Jojo
Well, I ride the Go Train and then the TTC to go to school every day too (well, I finished in May, so I'm now working and on holidays). So I know the TTC as well as you do. Their impersonal attitude is something I'm used to from other transit systems in the world. In fact, I go from Go Train -- TTC Subway -- TTC Bus every day and reverse the formula when coming back home. Before you ask why, I don't stay on campus and since I pay for some of my schooling, it works out that commuting is still cheaper for me in the long run. Yhea but I would like it if they where nice like Mississauga Trans I mean one time I asked them how long will the delay be they said about 2 hours I said "just give me a refund and I can get someone to pick me up "they said it is aginst pollicy I said "give me my money or I'll take it from you, you saw me come in this station just awhile ago you jerk" he did after I pounded the glass for awhile but see that is the problem, with Mississauga trans they are more willing to give you your money back if they system is having problems hell they will give your money back even if you just changed you mind (as long as you didn't go that far).

[KidBlob]

Mostly fat people like me. Fat people are always thought of that they eat all the time.
.....Well....oh man...not to be mean or anything, but fat people sure didn't get that way by exercising :sweat:

[Czar Gato]

Um... wow. This thread is over three years old.

[DarthGonzo]

You know, I'm starting to think newbies should be forced to read a mandatory e-mail telling them not to bump incredibly old threads before they join.

It's one thing to bump a thread if you have something important to say, but...jeez!!

[TimTwoFace]

Wow, it IS an old thread. But hey, it's still relevant.

Is Canada stereotyped? Yeah, pretty much any locale around the world that isn't "Anywhere, USA" is stereotyped in pop culture movies and TV. In order to appear original and give the show/movie some flavour, the writers like to beat you over the head with where they're located.

If it's in Canada, you're gonna see flags, hockey players, Mounties, and snow everywhere.

If you're in France, particularly Paris, you can't walk two blocks without seeing the Eiffel Tower in the background.

If you're in Britain, there's always Big Ben and a double-decker bus present in virtually any street scene.

Hell, even in specific American locations, landmarks and stereotypes are always brought in to signify (at least in the early going of a movie) where they are. A shot of the Golden Gate Bridge, St. Louis Arch, Hollywood Sign, Twin Towers, Space Needle, Sears Tower, the New Orleans French Quarter, the White House...they're all there just to point out where the heck you are.

I know on some shows the stereotypes are there for a laugh, but honestly, they get real old real quick. I know plenty of Canadians have it ingrained in their brains to be proud and excited to merely be mentioned on an American TV program. When the Simpsons went to Toronto a few years back, the local newspapers had full-page stories covering what turned out to be just a 6 minute segment of an average episode. (To the writers' credit, there were a lot of Canadian jokes in there that only Canadians would fully get, but still, it was treated like the second coming of Christ or something.)

-Tim

[MonkeyFunk]

If you're in Britain, there's always Big Ben and a double-decker bus present in virtually any street scene.

And I can't help but notice how many of us are the bad guys :D

[TimTwoFace]

And I can't help but notice how many of us are the bad guys :D
Yes, but always with very proper, sophisticated accents and dialects. :)

-Tim

[Cartman]

This stereotype is unique to the TV program, but in "South Park," all the Canadians are shown with flapping heads.

[TWinPA]

Most of what I know about Canada, I learned from this site. Apparently they have this thing called a "No Confidence Vote" which somehow manages to bring to Canadian Government all the flaws that the Electoral College brings to U.S. government (except Gorge W. Bush, of course), AND somehow manages to find room to put a few more in there.

[Kurtman]

I don't think ALL cartoons make fun of Canadians.

[Dudley]

I don't think ALL cartoons make fun of Canadians.
Not all cartoons have Canadians in them.

I think the Canadian stereotypes are misleading. I've met lots of Canadians, and none of them have the stereotypical accent, nor say, "eh". All the Canadians I've met have American or French accents.

Still, the stereotypes are kinda funny.

[Good Ol' Batmanuel!]

If you really wanna see some stereotyping of Canadians in cartoons, check out the animated version of Bob and Doug McKenzie on the Strange Brew DVD. ;)

Seriously, though, it's like others have said: each culture has certain things that make them...unique...and it's the job of cartoonists to make those differences/stereotypes go way over the top. So, you get Italian mobsters galore, dumb redneck southerners, Canadian characters saying "eh" every 10 seconds, etc...

I remember the episode of The Simpsons where Bart gets put in a class for slow learners, and one kid, named Gordie (no doubt a reference to Gordie Howe), says "I'm from Canada and they think I'm slow, eh?" The thing is, though, a lot of the writers on the show are Canadian themselves and love to put things like that in there.

As for the "eh" thing, to be totally honest, I hear that word as much on American television as I do in real life. I've only known two people in my lifetime who actually had a problem with saying "eh" too much. :p

[Baltofan]

Which dialect do Rutt & Tuke from Brother Bear use, and is it the first time hat the McKenzie Brothers star in an animated movie?

[Mew Guy]

no doubt a reference to Gordie HoweI thought it was a stereotypical name for a Canadian guy, like how Nigel is a stereotypical name for an English guy.

[Good Ol' Batmanuel!]

Which dialect do Rutt & Tuke from Brother Bear use, and is it the first time hat the McKenzie Brothers star in an animated movie?
The dialect that Rutt & Tuke use is um...uh...I dunno! :shrug: To be honest, I don't know where the stereotypical "dumb Canadian" dialect comes from. It's the McKenzies that made it famous, but I don't know what it's based on. I certainly haven't known anyone that actually uses it, other than for a joke. :p I have Dave Thomas' (he played Doug McKenzie) book on SCTV (TV show where the McKenzies come from) and there is a lot written on the brothers, but he doesn't get into the dialect.

I've found that there are many Canadians, mostly from the older generation, who have a sort of quasi-Southern drawl, but they don't sound dumb like Bob and Doug, just different. They may pronounce some words differently from the average citizen, but it mostly has to do with how their parents spoke, and a lot of that depends on where the families came from and what accents were mixed in from different languages.

I think maybe the McKenzie's way of speaking is like a combination of a lot of different dialects, including those found in Newfoundland. They're in a world of their own! ;) (no offense intended, of course) Their accents/dialects also get overdone in comedy.

[Nick Biped]

I'm kind of unsure how I feel about Canadian stereotypes in cartoons. If I see one, I partly feel flattered that our country was even noticed by another country. I might also feel a bit insulted that we're looked on in a (usually) not too flattering and cliched manner (igloos, us saying "Eh" a lot, etc.). I also can find them a bit amusing too.

But the nature of cartoons is to exaggerate, so I expect such stereotypes of Canada to occur. And generally, I see it as more in good fun than anything else.

[Chris Wood]

Canadian stereotypes? What would those be? I suppose watching Kids in the Hall might leave one with the impression that most Canadians are gay or insane, but that's about it.

But mostly we just see Canadians as the beer-guzzling hockey fans that they are, eh? Beauty.

[Alex Toon]

Not all cartoons have Canadians in them.

I think the Canadian stereotypes are misleading. I've met lots of Canadians, and none of them have the stereotypical accent, nor say, "eh". All the Canadians I've met have American or French accents.

Still, the stereotypes are kinda funny.I think Medabots had an episode with a Canadian medafighter in it.Ironically ,Medabee called him a Canuck (The VAs are mostly Canadian.)

[nosaj56]

let's go watch some hockey, eh? :rolleyes:

[StarScream64]

Eh, I don't know what you mean, eh. eh? What's that, eh?
OK, OK, that joke is now officially dead. No one ever bring it up again.

Seriously, though, there are tons of stereotypes out there that you just shouldn't take seriously. i.e., I was born and raised in Boston, MA and I don't have any problems "pawking the ka in the haavad yad". :p

And it's just pure agony watching those guys trying to speak with a New England "accent" in those Stephen King movies.
So I at least feel your pain with the pronounciation dept.

.......eh?