American Reacts to What Are Canadians REALLY Like?

[@peterzimmer9549]

Canadians don’t generally talk about Canadian politics, but we love talking about American politics which seem cartoon like to us. We are always amazed how America accomplished all the great things it has despite the people it elects and allows to speak publicly.

[@bdhesse]

Clearly you're not from Alberta. It's not so much that people "discuss" Canadian politics here as it is that they yell it. With a lot of expletives. And they put it on their lifted trucks, expletives and all.

[@Nikki7B]

​@BD Hesse same in Ontario...lol

[@ricksterallain]

@@bdhesse That pretty much just started with Harper though, didn't it? I never used to see stuff like that until Harper when those "F*ck Harper" signs started popping up everywhere. I'm on the east coast though, maybe wasn't much Harper hate in Alberta.

[@johnehrhardt02]

@@bdhesse Alberta adopted trumpism after some heavily right leaning activists came from the US to start shit. They made it much worse than it was before.

[@donnaogorman4935]

I have an Aunt and Uncle who moved to Calgary 58 years ago. They still haven't told anyone they are Liberal.

[@Crazykid949]

When I drove to Florida from Ontario, we stopped in at a Waffle House. It was an experience I'll never forget, not just because I tried grits for the first time in my life, but the Head Waitress in the establishment was too memorable to ever forget. When we first walked in you could tell this woman was in control of the floor with grace, poise, and positivity. She was a large African American woman with the demeanor of a loving grandmother happy to see her grandchildren. When she looked at the car we came out of and noticed the Canadian plates on it, she was all smiles. We confirmed her suspicions about our being Canadian, and she lit up when she asked us about our "loonie" And when we told her that there was a "toonie" as well she just about blew up with excitement when we showed her both the coins. The smile on her face just seeing them was priceless. She asked if she could buy a few off of us for her grandchildren for souvenirs. But we just left her enough as a tip for her wonderful service and the happy memory she gave us on our journey to Florida. Our bill was only about $13 USD, but I think we left about $17 in loonies and toonies for her as a tip. This trip we took happened in Nov. of 1999 and I still look back on that experience at the Waffle House in Georgia as a happy memory. Wherever that lady is now, I wish her all the happiness that life can offer her, as she creates so much joy and happiness wherever she goes. There are some wonderful people in the United States of America, the biggest problem is that they aren't the ones being showcased on television.

[@primary2630]

Sounds like a very nice time. I've wanted to go on a trip somewhere in the US and have a time like that lol I'm gonna make sure to bring a 5, 10 and 20 as well as a loonie and toonie.

[@Northerngirl15]

That’s funny, we had the exact same experience at a restaurant in Georgia in 1998, the waitress asked to see a loonie and was shocked when we showed her a toonie as well. Then the kitchen staff came out to see them too !! They said it looked like chocolate coins, I think the coins were still fairly new at the time, I couldn’t believe how excited they were over our money 😊

[@Crazykid949]

@@primary2630 Most of the Americans aren't interested in our bills, they call it Monopoly Money. But for some reason, they get transfixed on the loonies and toonies. Ever notice when you see an American visiting here and they get handed a loonie or toonie, they look at it like they were given chocolate for change.

[@buckw65]

Great story, thanks

[@benguillemette8176]

Good story, thanks for sharing

[@michaelmorris1224]

I'm a 73 year old Canadian. I clearly get a kick out of your videos. You are not just a typical, average, American. Rather you are a softly polished personality that should be hosting a talk show in Prime time.

[@LisaG442]

He’s selling what you want to hear. He’s too lazy to get a real job because he might get a callus on those Lilly soft girl hands. He reads the comments section and takes his cue from there how he should proceed to get the most subscribers. They all do this. Enjoy but don’t be fooled. They are con men

[@dwalker9066]

Agreed!

[@brendacawston9236]

I agree too 👍

[@HaleyMary]

I agree. Tyler is more intelligent than most Americans I watch on youtube.

[@Luport1]

So agree! I find you to be a very kind and open-minded person. You'd fit right in here in Canada LOL! No , seriously! And you are so likeable, you would do so well as a talk show host.

[@jamiesouliere2610]

I am Canadian born to a Canadian Armed Forces parents in Maine which makes me a dual citizen on paper. We moved back to Canada when I was 2 and stayed in Canada until grade 7, at which pointt we were stationed for a year and a half in Anaheim, 4 years in Panama City Fl., and a year in Colorado Springs. At which point I went back to Canada on my own to go to University. When I moved back to Canada I noticed a few big differences. Canadians are more patriotic. They are the only country iin the world whose Olimpians unfurreled their Nations flag during the closing ceremonies more than once. The maple leaf is everywhere. Companies use it in their logos all the time. People sew it on their back pack when they travel. If you told a Canadian you hated Canada and ment it Canadians would be way more upset than if you told an American you hated America. America is more rah rah but don't have deep reasons why they think America is great. Canadians have a deep pride in what they are trying to create. They believe in what they are trying to create . That being said there is a level of self doubt that maybe we are not doing things right. Canadians bitch about their government way more specifically than Americans. Where Americans came up with governmment for the people by the people, Canadians have a much higher expectation of the government to do their job. Canadians will turn on a political party and decimate that party if they feel they are not doing a good job. The federal Conservative party was completly destroyeed in one election many years back. In British Columbia the Social Credit Party was also completly destroyed in a single election. Also when you watch the news you expect to see a story about education, healthcare, or other government services that Canadians want improved. Canadians want results from their government more than Americans. Canadians know way more about the world. They are better educated on average. Their public schools give their students more personal freedoms than my experience in California and Florida. I found both Canadians and Americans to be very kind and welcoming.

[@primary2630]

I agree with you especially about our politics bro. I think most of the US's political bickering is because it's a two party system so people pick sides, but here when people decide they don't like a party/party leader they demolish em LOL. The Social Credit Party is a hilarious example and everyone hated them right off the bat because the party name sounds communist. I also think with travelers and the maple leaf that people take pride in being from Canada and like it to be known that they're Canadian.

[@user-hr5pc3rt2n]

If a political party wants oblivion just mention abortion. It has happened at least twice to the Torrie. Will they never learn the lesson. It is not a political issue. It is a medical one. That's why the recent disaster inches States horrified us.

[@shelleyhender8537]

You are obviously proud to be a CANUCK!☺ It’s great that you returned home! Have a great weekend! Cheers🇨🇦😊🇨🇦

[@landonbarretto4933]

50% of Canadians have a college degree. 25% of Americans do. As for Canada, it's a substantially better country than the USA.

[@erniescabin4256]

Canada takes an interest in the whole world not just the states

[@CanAtheist]

If you ever wonder why Canadians know so much about America but Americans take little notice to Canada, here is an exaggerated analogy. Imagine a family of four live upstairs to a Hells Angels club house. The family of four is going to be very aware of what's going on down stair but the the tenants downstairs are not likely to give much thought to their upstairs neighbour.

[@primary2630]

Pretty solid analogy haha

[@danceswithcritters]

lol. USA is Hells Angels.😂

[@alaintoutant4646]

Patriotism in Canada comes from pride in the country's culture and achievements. There is no indoctrination at a young age. It has to stem from fact/observation/assessments at an age when national/civic preoccupations start to be understood.

[@djdissi]

Very good point

[@primary2630]

I think there is a bit, like standing for the national anthem every morning in school but I agree 100%

[@djdissi]

@@primary2630 i think the standing up at school for the anthem is a relatively recent re-introduction into our school systems. In Quebec, even before the PQ win in 1976, there was none of that when I was an anglo student anywhere, nor was it a thing with my husband who did his schooling at the same time in Toronto, Ontario.

[@clovers2618]

Never had the anthem every morning in school. Only for assemblies.

[@jessiehogue.]

@@clovers2618 Never happened in our schools over here either. Nobody made me love Canada, it just happened over time as I lived in it. And I love the National Anthem even though nobody drilled it into my skull as a kid.

[@concernedcitizen3476]

Our beloved Newfies always show extreme hospitality to those that "come from away"

[@pattaccone]

I’m born and raised in Canada and I’ve travelled in 26 of the 50 US states , I’ve met great people everywhere ! super friendly It goes both ways

[@ricksterallain]

America honestly gets a bad rap in many cases. I've been there lots of times and they have always been extremely friendly. The patriotism is what makes it kinda weird there lol. America flags are literally everywhere. and I've heard people yell about how awesome America is at some historical sites. Little weird for a Canadian but harmless. Seems to me like it's some parts of some cities that are bad in America. The rest is beautiful.

[@nathanadrian7797]

@@ricksterallain As usual, one or two jerks give all their countrymen a bad name. We Canadians are just as bad, it only takes one jerk to ruin some ones otherwise great vacation.

[@KelleysQuiltsandCruises]

Canadians do well at minding our own business. That is part of why we are rather chill about people who are different than ourselves. People I see around speaking a different language and maybe have a different skin colour than I do. Do I go up an accost them and demand that they speak English? No. I mind my own business. Who my fellow Canadians marry and what they do in the privacy of their own homes is, again, not my business.

[@landonbarretto4933]

Yes, and that's why people don't wake up here looking to have culture wars.

[@earnesta.brooks7123]

Americans came into WW1 just a couple months before it ended. Even Hitler admired the Canadians, You must see the memorial to the Canadian army at vimy ridge in France. It was erected in 1936, and in WWII Hitler destroyed WW1 memorials, but he ordered the Canadian memorial at Vimy Ridge in 1940 to be untouched, whereas he had most of the others destroyed.

[@robbender4129]

The girl that was in newfoundland is right...they are sooo generous and will take any stranger into their house for a meal...almost scarey Haha...but on the most part...Canadians are very friendly and accomodating nation wide...love your videos...from northern Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 ✌️

[@marshabailey772]

People in Nfld take the subway?

[@primary2630]

@@marshabailey772 never been there, but from looking it up quick it seems like they only have a bus transit system

[@dougwilson4537]

@@marshabailey772 No... they hitchhike on passing whales, to get from bay to bay. 😁 Apologises to all Newfoundlanders. Love from NS.😊

[@Snoodles294]

@@marshabailey772 no there's no subways or trains here in Newfoundland. She must have been referring to another part of Canada when she said that :)

[@Snoodles294]

@@primary2630 that's correct

[@angelinashankle75]

One amazing thing about acceptance (as a parent of a child in the LGBTQ community) in Canada is that you can go into ANY community...even smaller rural communities, same sex couples can walk freely down the street holding hands and everyone minds their own business and it doesn't seem to bother anyone. I am sure there are a few random a******s that you can't avoid but for the most part no one is expected to "change" to be accepted as a Canadian. We accept new cultures and traditions with open arms. I myself, love learning about other cultures, and it is nice to exist in a world that is wider than our private homes

[@hunsbergermatt]

That's not entirely true but I appreciate your candor in willing the world to be better

[@badplay156]

I am in my late 60s. When I was growing up in high school there were 3 teachers that rumour said were gay. It also said that 2 of them lived together. No one cared. The three teachers, whose names I still remember, were 3 of the best and most popular teachers on the school. I never heard one bad thing said about them.

[@hunsbergermatt]

I'm glad you lived a positive life...but it wasn't so nice for som of us...yes generally a kind society but early 80s were not as you say all hunky dory...if you want a few not nice stories I can share them quietly

[@Chahlie]

I agree. While there is still the odd intolerant person, there are far more who really don't care what gender, colour, race, religion or sexual orientation anyone is as long as they are kind and polite and healthy and happy :)

[@wysetech2000]

@@hunsbergermatt We all know that Canada isn't some paradise where nothing is wrong. We certainly do have our problems and bad experiences. It's all in how we handle our problems.

[@schenier]

I think Canadians talk more about what is better here of how we're not Americans, not because we don't like the US, but because we've been compared to it too much, almost saying that we are Americans. That's some way of showing patriotism

[@real_lostinthefogofwar]

As a former Prime Minister said, "living next to America is like sleeping with an elephant, you notice every twitch and grunt"

[@leecox6241]

Not just any prime minister, but Justin's dad. 😄

[@real_lostinthefogofwar]

@@leecox6241 Justin is an insult to his father's legacy.

[@concernedcitizen3476]

"Living next to you is in some ways like sleeping with an elephant. No matter how friendly and even-tempered is the beast, if I can call it that, one is affected by every twitch and grunt."

[@lysem4392]

Someone else wrote that living in Canada is like living in a really nice apartment upstairs from a meth lab. That was during the Trump presidency and proven on January 6 of 2021, but I for one remain nervous about what's going on downstairs.

[@lacteur1]

@@lysem4392 That was actually from Robin Williams back in a 2013 interview, well before the Trump presidency.

[@shelleyhender8537]

Hi Tyler ~ Newfoundland is VERY different than the rest of Canada! I love my entire country, but the beautiful hearts of Newfoundlanders are extraordinary! I would recommend you watch the video about GANDER, and how the community gave up their homes to complete STRANGERS all because of 911…it reveals how special Newfoundland is! You will never starve, get lost, or be homeless in Newfoundland, because the people wouldn’t dare allow such unkindness to happen! YES - everyone plays hockey in Canada, and our Women’s team just won another Gold!!! LaCrosse is our summer official sport and is common here, but soccer is more popular. I’m guessing because it’s AWESOME - but also it’s a much cheaper sport than hockey when it comes to fees and equipment…not to mention hockey tournaments every weekend! Bauer and all the other companies making hockey gear make a “mint” on hockey equipment! Anyhow - have an awesome day!🇨🇦☺🇺🇸

[@6422022]

@@jetstream6389 yes my husband was first born Canadian in Nfld. Also, Newfoundlanders back then did not want to be Canadian, the rural areas didn't get the chance to vote as you had to go to St. Johns (I believe). Also, for the longest time the out ports in Nfld were pretty much enslaved to the Hudson Bay Company, people would do trade with them but they were given special monies to only use at their shops. also, healthcare in the outports was horrific with pretty much no real dr. until a dr from England came over and saw the need for proper care so he went around on a small ship to help out. My husband didn't have plumbing so everything went into the ditches. These conditions have changed tremendously but still not good enough healthcare for the outports. It could take you 4 hours to get to a dr/hospital or 6 hours to get prenatal care.

[@6422022]

@@stevevee8675 I feel Nfld is my home coming from Manitoba but I love the West Coast for better weather. Nfld get 3 weeks of too hot weather but in all fairness the newfies tend to love winter sports more than summer so can't wait for the snow.

[@Lickymaballs]

i would say as someone from western canada eastern canada from the manitoba ontario border is different from the rest of canada and the rest of us in the west would fit in very well with the americans except for the healthcare which we would want america to adopt the canadian style of healthcare and we could then leave you easterners and go join the usa

[@shelleyhender8537]

@@Lickymaballs Hi Ricky - I too live in the west - grew up in BC and moved to Edmonton recently. I love it out here, but I miss extraordinary people of “The Rock” (I was born there). We definitely are different in the west, but I think every place, including The NORTH has tremendous beauty, culture, food, etc. But, not for a second would I ever wish to be an American! I have family and friends in the US, and I have spent time there myself, so coming back to Canada was special, as I took our uniquely special country for granted. I feel blessed to live in such a multicultural society, with a rich Indigenous history, the free healthcare, including individual people/culture, and our breathtaking landscapes…the varying beauty from coast to coast to coast is precious and valuable! Have a great weekend!🇨🇦☺🇨🇦

[@shelleyhender8537]

@@stevevee8675 THANK YOU Steve - super kind of you to say! I definitely agree with you! Have a great weekend!🇨🇦☺🇨🇦

[@Nix936]

My favourite American story was I was visiting Nova Scotia, it was raining, so mom and I bought umbrellas. We bumped into some Americans who asked us if we were Canadians. We said yes and they then they happily asked us for our umbrellas. We turned them down saying sorry wrong Canadians, we are from Toronto, we are the mean ones. Had we been locals they would’ve gotten our umbrellas.

[@macgyveriii2818]

Wow, that's a strange one. lol Were they teenagers?

[@helent2578]

😄 What was their reaction?

[@dougwilson4537]

I'm from Halifax, and if that happened to me, I wouldn't have given them my umbrella either! Mind you, I probably would have asked them where they were going, and would offer to share my umbrella until we got to their destination.😁

[@LindaH69]

Lol

[@Luport1]

Hahahahaha! That was hysterical!

[@annemarie3140]

Any time I come across "newer" Canadians, I try to be very friendly and cheerful, sometimes helpful if needed. My motivation is that I am proud of my country and I just want them to feel happy here. That they are among friends. One thing I'll never forget is when I was in Ohio, my friends and I were in our car looking for the interstate. We parked in a random laneway where there were people sitting on their porch. I rolled down the window and asked the residents directions. They had mistrust in their eyes, and didn't even approach our car, staying on the porch and giving some vague info. In Canada, the people would walk right up to your car, giving the best directions they could with many arm motions lol. It felt rude and weird to me that the Ohio people didn't even move from their chairs on the porch to help us out.

[@annemarie5851]

Hey I like your name.

[@MK-fc2hn]

Are you "very friendly and cheerful" everyday of your life?? Isn't it possible those two were just having a bad day and didn't have the mental energy at the time you appeared?? I mean who really knows what anyone is going thru in life at any particular time. I'm always amazed how quick people are to judge and remember interactions like this while away from home, and to make conclusions that the entire people of a geographical area are represented by that one particular encounter.. those people are not just "the ohio people".. they are human beings first and foremost.. and having been to Ohio, I have met plenty of "the Ohio people" who would gladly assist me.. or others in need.. with as much friendliness as most Canadians would.

[@chadjmoore]

@@MK-fc2hn you are correct we don't know what they were feeling in that moment. What strikes me is how they did communicate some info that clearly wasn't helpful. As a Canadian i can only speak for myself and my family. Even on my worst day I would have walked up to the car so as to have a polite and helpful conversation. I have American family and friends who are great but in general Americans are more self centered and less friendly to strangers.

[@dougallen6978]

​@MK-fc2hn on a Canadians worst day we suck it up and go happily help the person.

[@MK-fc2hn]

@@chadjmoore I too would help a stranger.. but recently I had to politely say no to someone parked next to me in need of a boost on a street in montreal.. since I was running late for work, and my boss was waiting for me and couldn't leave to go home until I arrived due to a broken gate at my workplace. I felt bad, but that's how life goes sometimes. I'd hate to think that if it was a visitor from let's say Ohio, that the person would draw conclusions about canadians or quebecers or montrealers as being unfriendly or self centered based on one interaction that wasn't helpful to them. If they had your attitude or the OP's attitude I am certain that they would. What surprises me is just how quick some canadians are to buy into such generalizations.. I have asked for directions countless times while in the u.s. over the past 20 years that I've been a truck driver, and my experience has never been negative except once back in 2003 when a sikh guy at a gas station in new jersey refused to help me. I never concluded from that one interaction that sikh's in general or new jersey people in general aren't friendly or helpful. It was just one guy and I'm not into stereotyping people. As a rule, most people want to help others when they can.. this applies in the u.s. too.

[@peterzimmer9549]

Americans wanted independence so they fought a bloody revolution, whereas Canada just asked politely.😊

[@Wishes890]

And don't forget we apologized for it

[@johnnygood4831]

Right. What don't we apologize for? 😋

[@CanadianCrux]

Canadians consume a lot of their entertainment from America, such as, movies, TV shows, music, sports (NFL (although we do have CFL), MLB, NBA) and I believe that is a huge part of why Canadians are so familiar with America's culture, places and people.

[@SuperHonshu]

U you need to check out Murdoch mysteries

[@primary2630]

That's probably true. They also have a lot more of stuff like that given their huge population and being the hub for that kinda stuff in NA. Even with Canadian shows, a lot of people don't even know they're Canadian sometimes.

[@CanadianCrux]

@@SuperHonshu I’ve see it

[@B-A-L]

Kind of ironic that a lot of American shows are shot in Canada because it looks so similar and is cheaper to do so.

[@cheryl4549]

I have met many Americans that I too can say, Americans are really nice people.

[@artpreston7102]

there is an ad running currently that states " It's not how Canadian you are, it's who YOU are in Canada.". That's the basic foundational diff.

[@terryomalley1974]

Meaningless phrase.

[@donnaogorman4935]

Here in Toronto...probably all through Ontario..plastic bags are no longer available in large stores. Bring your own or buy the stores bags. Haven't had plactic straws for at least a year. Thick paper straws. Plastic utensils no longer available with take out...either wooden utensils or multi layer cardboard/ pressed cardboard. All work fine. Free home pickup of things such as batteries by the City. Blue bins for recycling, green bins for organic/kitchen scraps and yard waste bags...sure that is all over Canada. I worked in Metro Hall here in Toronto which was Bukit 30 years ago...each staff lounge/ kitchenette had a green bin with a lid on it. Housekeeping staff emptied that every evening. In the basement was a huge compost tower where the food waste went...worms added regularly and that compost was used in the gardens around the building. Very fascinating since we had a tour of everything before the bldg opened to the public. I expect alot of this is Canada wide practice....just becomes normal every day life. My parents always had a compost bin in the backyard for food waste except bones of course. Then there was the summer a tomato plant that came up in a big pot of geraniums. My Mom didn't flinch...just said it is happy there don't touch it. Also always had compost bins at the cottage...again used for potted plants etc. I don't know any other lifestyle.

[@noraelliott7304]

I remember a trip to Florida with our kids. We were in a restaurant and when the waiter discovered we were Canadian, insisted we speak French for him. Unfortunately, our family is like many Canadian with little to no French education. So when he insisted, I said "Sure if you talk in Spanish first.". He didn't ask again. 😄

[@terryomalley1974]

I'm a born and raised 7th generation Canadian. Some of us are good people, on the whole. But, some are not. We're basically the same as people everywhere. I really resent these blanket generalizations, such as "Canadians are all nice and so polite." Also, Canadians are as car-obsessed as Americans. Most people who do take mass transit on a regular basis do so for economic and practical reasons. To avoid traffic congestion and high parking rates. It's not done because Canadians are just so "noble".

[@heatheroliver3408]

I think, as an older Canadian, that just like in the U.S. or elsewhere there are racist, sexist, or elitist people who need to walk a mile in others shoes before they open their mouths. I think maybe our British political history has provided the example of a less "me" centric society. In Canada it seems to me that we have had the civic example that the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few. We value a civil society instead of individual rights. This doesn't mean that there aren't sh#t heads who don't care about anything but their own needs here too. I think that there are mostly good people who cross out the losers on the whole.

[@MK-fc2hn]

Canada doesn't care about the "needs of the many". If we did, we wouldn't be leaving entire generations of unborn citizens with crushing debt ( currently at one trillion, one hundred and eighty billion, five hundred million dollars at the federal level ) that they will never get out from under, due to the profligate spending of the last few decades. If anyone is a sh÷thed, it is the citizen who self righteously votes for all of this crap, while not assuming the actual cost of it all with a commensurate amount to their own personal tax burden. They should be demanding higher taxes from their elected mp's, rather than shafting the future citizens of this country. 🙄

[@primary2630]

Definitely a lot of racists popping up now-a-days. Someone is always ragging on about foreigners it seems

[@40shellyfish]

My friends and I (8 in all) took a ski trip to Montana for New Years. At midnight people started singing the Star Spangled Banner. We Canadians politely waited for them to finish, then stood on the benches at our table and belted out O Canada. At first there was an awkward silence, then a standing ovation. Forever changed my opinion of MOST Americans.😁

[@corinnemcleod1804]

Tyler you need to watch come from away, a documentary about A little town called Gander Newfoundland that took in thousands of people during the 911 attacks and how they opened their doors, fed and clothed those people, and even took care of the pets on board including 2 chimpanzees. Truckers from other provinces diverted food, even the one Walmart gave them new clothes

[@punkrocksmidge]

Can't wait for the vlog where Tyler goes to Canada.

[@melodierose]

Ya, that's the one everyone's waiting for! 🤞

[@clovers2618]

He’s gonna have to take multiple trips!

[@aannddrryyaa]

Thanks so much Tyler for showing me the good stuff about our Country Canada. Lots of lovely Americans too...

[@fumblerooskie]

As a Canadian living in the U.S.for many years, I have experience a fairly large gamut of reactions from Americans, ranging from casual interest, amusement at my accent, and outright ignorance, particularly about Canada's participation in various wars. I don't have a lot of respect for people who mock smaller countries simply because they're smaller. Some Americans do that.

[@primary2630]

Yeah, that's always annoying when people bring up something they hardly know anything about and then downplay others achievements and participation efforts. Almost always they don't even really know what they're talking about either. I do always think it's amusing when I have visited the US and speak to people they almost always know I'm Canadian from my dialect. I do say eh pretty often in casual conversation too and they found it funny, which I liked

[@dixiechicken2643]

It really shocks me when I hear someone in the American military say (more than once) they never heard of Canadians helping in any conflicts/wars etc. It's unreal how Americans know next to nothing about other countries, yet have no problem mocking them.

[@Snoodles294]

@dixie chicken the ones that know least about certain situations though are usually the ones the have the most to say about stuff

[@Snoodles294]

@@dixiechicken2643 or so I find, anyhow

[@fumblerooskie]

@@dixiechicken2643 Lots of people in the US military are very wise and have trained with Canadians. They know the score.

[@bruce8321]

Tyler is is long past the time you need to really visit Canada. Allow three weeks to see most of it. I have travelled it all and the diversity is incredible. My brother once bet a guy in a bar that I could name all 50 states and their capitals. My brother won. We took geography obviously and I loved looking a maps. I have been to about 43 states and counting.

[@dixiechicken2643]

You mean three weeks to see some of it. lol

[@perrycomeau2627]

I'm Canadian and love my uncle. He's from New Jersey. I also knew this other man from down south who dodged the draft and showed me how to fix cars and get into CCR. We learn stuff while we're young with sensible adults. ☺

[@darcymartin7608]

2 places you should watch videos on and react to are the West Edmonton Mall and the Golden Horseshoe. I don't think you would be disappointed.

[@pjperdue1293]

As I commented elsewhere, we're reserved about our patriotism with the exception of Canada Day. I live in Victoria which is an Alaskan cruise ship port. When U.S. tourists happen to come here on July 1 they're shocked. All the locals have flags painted on their faces and are wearing red and white; huge crowds all waving flags, singing O Canada and a big festival happening. They never suspected, LOL. They always look so surprised.

[@barrylangille3523]

England and the monarchy don't have much influence on Canada. It's primarily symbolic and procedural. There are lots of people who would like to see a break, but it might be more more expensive and time consuming to achieve than leaving things as they are. There's also the possibility of Great Britain, Australia and Canada forming an alliance, which would go more smoothly with things as they are.

[@B-A-L]

Don't forget New Zealand, which is to Australia what Canada is to America!

[@djmac6088]

I wish that the stereo types in Canada included how much we love Terry Fox!!

[@fedodosto3162]

absolutely, I love Terry more then hockey and maple syrup.

[@cindynelson2889]

✌🙏I enjoy your reaction videos. I might have said this before however is 911 yellow ribbon Newfoundland and Labrador it really shows the level of kindness in Newfoundland.. I am 66 and by choice never had a drivers license and I grew up in a small town in Northern Ontario and neither of my parents drove. When we did our groceries we took a taxi cab to an other town to shop. and when I moved to Southern Ontario to a city I took buses. 🙏

[@stevegriffiths8906]

One of the first times I travelled into the USA, I was with my elderly father and we were visiting some of his friends in Maryland. The guy who's house we stayed at was a high school math teacher and I though to myself, "good, something in common", since i was a high school math teacher too Sadly, in my experience, Americans have very little curiosity about the world in general. This guy had no curiosity regarding a typical day for him vs a typical day for me. That absence of curiosity was like a brick in the head. I hate to generalize but, in my experience Americans demonstrated very little curiosity about anything beyond a 100 km radius of their house or, the far away country they are currently at war with. Maybe that's a predictable phenomenon; when you're the biggest kid on the block you don't really have a need to know, everyone else is trying to get into YOU. America has been on the pinacle of the world for 150 yr.

[@ronaldash795]

I SEND YOUR VIDS ON FACEBOOK EVERY DAY, TO SAY CANADIANS SEE THE THE US EVERY DAY . GOD BLESS.

[@schenier]

you'll get more of a strong reaction if someone talks against your hockey team than religion of politics

[@jamesheal8157]

must be a Leafs fan... Pfft :)

[@johnvermette9466]

Yeah... Especially in Montreal! When you visit , Do NOT try to trash the Montreal Canadiens : you'll be booed away quick! lol just kidding... Nahhh not really 🤣

[@primary2630]

I love when I go out to a game with my buddy, no matter what team another person is there, when we tell them we like the Habs they always go against us lol, then I tell them I like the Leafs too and they're like "buddy you're the worst" XD

[@nickknight5543]

The 2nd most popular hockey team in Montreal is the Boston Bruins...I love it!!!!

[@brianclabby8222]

It is difficult to explain such things as pride in our country, I really suppose it is no different than any other. I guess where it maybe considered different is like my daughter complained on a visit to Buffalo NY that every house flew an American flag out front and she didn't understand why. Here in Canada if one were to fly a flag it could be the Jamamican flag, flag of Scotland, the Union Jack and so on. We are one great nation of many countries and nations and we promote people to be proud of that and honour our diverse heritages. We also wear our pride as a badge of honour in our hearts and not on our sleeves. We are the silent partners of North America, silent but always there when needed. Peace!

[@kimjensen500]

Wow! I hadn't thought about that before! I'm from central Alberta and I love my home. Everyday I see things that make me realize how lucky and safe we are here in Canada. However, I realize, a great deal of that safe feeling, comes from being next door to USA. We call the U.S. big brother!😘

[@jacquespageot2400]

sooo true!

[@macgyveriii2818]

And sometimes we say "OHHH Brother..."

[@kimjensen500]

@@macgyveriii2818 True also!🤣

[@heath7596]

I'm a Canadian who visits the states. Yanks are always so nice to me when they find out where I'm from. Ya'll are way better in real life than on the internet/TV.

[@judithshorthouse1799]

It is very hard to generalize about a nation of people. I live in a very small town and folks go out of their way to help. In the big cities, it can be pretty much every man for himself. There are those who are not so "multi-culturally-minded" and those who are accepting of all. The description of Newfoundland is spot on, though. I grew up in Australia and, when I visited there, it felt like "coming home".

[@carolmurphy7572]

As a Newfoundlander, I thank you for your lovely comment! What a beautiful way of saying how you felt! It touched me. 😊

[@dixiechicken2643]

I've always thought Australians and Canadians have more in common than Americans and Canadians.

[@brandondouglas2436]

In my experience travelling across Canada and living in multiple regions of the country, there is a huge difference from America in terms of conversations about politics and religion. Whereas such topics can end relationships and friendships with romantic partners and family members in the United States, such is not a common result in Canada. In Canada, a lot of people have these conversations, but there seems to be a mutual respect for each other's differences, so there isn't often tension among participants and their relationships continue seemingly unaffected. Of course, there can be situations where this is not the case, but those are much fewer and farther in between compared to America, where bringing up such topics is an almost guarantee for severe division and loss of relationships.

[@lenmaclean3815]

Issues in the Canadian off shore fishery lots of hair raised!

[@newtron1]

Here in 🇨🇦, we have our share of idiots. A big difference between 🇨🇦 and 🇺🇸 is that Canadians do not have to worry about Healthcare. That is a huge pressure relief. Also 🇨🇦 is not in a constant election mode. We have a 4 - 6 week election and move on until the next in 4 years.

[@primary2630]

yeah I'd say a lot people don't even care about the elections either to the point they don't even realize they happened

[@B-A-L]

All your idiots live together in Quebec so it's easier to keep an eye on them!

[@midnightburner]

Thank you for highlighting 🇨🇦 Fun to watch your enthusiasm

[@Games_By_Design]

It's really hard to grow up watching hockey and not want to play it, it's a super fun game that takes an extraordinary amount of skill to play well.

[@malenfant21m]

I'm in the Greater Toronto Area, while there is a very developed transit system in Toronto (TTC) and trains (GO) entering Toronto from the suburbs in all directions, many people still use personal vehicles to get to work or go about their business, especially when home or work aren't downtown/uptown.

[@primary2630]

It's funny cause it's to the point where anyone outside Toronto would rather use the GO train rather than drive into the city.

[@malenfant21m]

@@primary2630 That's what I did when I worked in the core. Changed my mind on that when I worked near Don Mills/York Mills. Now I get the old telecommute, so I may be mistaken. Last I checked Toronto has the worst traffic in NA, including Los Angeles and Mexico...

[@JoeIsOut2lunch]

As a Canadian, who is father in his 40s, I am literally living the stereotype. In the last year, I’ve used up at least three gas tanks of chainsaw. I currently have an igloo outside for my daughter and will be typing trees for maple syrup. How’s the weather gets warmer. Stereotype confirmed! 16:10

[@reneedoiron7560]

I stepped out of my house in a New Brunswick city yesterday and saw a few big blue buckets attached to the big maple in my young neighbour's' front yard. I drove out to the country to visit a friend on her woodlot, and her husband was boiling sap in the garage and watching the birds feed from the four or so feeders set up in their backyard. Then my friend told me about the apple trees and lavender plants she planned to plant in the front yard in the spring. You can live such a wholesome life in Canada if you want.

[@werelyve]

Using the Movie Idiocracy Cast Roles to describe the difference Between Canada and American education.... Canada - Luke Wilson America - Dax Shepard 🤣🤣🤣

[@SchnuffiJames]

Thanks for the video.

[@JC-cu4ek]

Hockey is a family tradition. Your grandfather played, your dad and uncles played, and your kid and nephews play. At school, you play field or ball hockey in gym class. At the park there are at least 2 rinks: one regular rink for skating and the other rink is boarded and netted up for hockey. Pond hockey is it's own thing because the ice is always different depending on how the wind blew - sometimes smooth like glass and other times it's like skating over moguls! Hockey season is it's own life. Winter Olympics Men's Hockey Finals stops society. No other gold medal matters like the Men's Hockey Olympic Gold Medal. No other game matters like that one!

[@daniellegammon967]

I think a lot of the reason we know a lot about American history and stuff is because we get your media and so the things your producers slip into shows to teach your kids teaches ours as well

[@gimenovax1]

I worked in West Virginia and Texas and people were very nice. Nobody invited us to their homes or really were very curious about Canada but very friendly.

[@_nauticaldisaster_]

"Going to the washroom" has always made perfect sense to me. "Bathroom doesn't work because not all facilities have a bath in there. Like at the mall, I'm not going to the bathroom because there's no bath. Then there's going to the "toilet"...but I might not even use the toilet and it's kinda vulgar and TMI. No one needs to know when I go to the toilet. So really washroom is the most sensible because whether at home or out at the mall there's going to be a sink where you can wash, so washroom.

[@SuperHonshu]

At least we don’t call them water closets any more

[@SARA-11-1]

Thank you Americans! Welcome! ✌

[@Kyle_Briggs]

Within Canada, Newfoundland and Manitoba are known as the friendly parts.

[@Xezbethnovitch]

There is 35 countries in America. Not only the U.S. 😑

[@kevinperron5767]

35?! How? I know there is more than one but 35😅? Thats a lot

[@kevinperron5767]

@@stevevee8675 hes speaking about the continent, not the usa

[@sirdavidoftor3413]

@@kevinperron5767 : penny is speaking about, not just one continent, both North and South America combined! Stay safe,stay sane, stay strong Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@kevinperron5767]

@@sirdavidoftor3413 yeah i know

[@grockreddeck4284]

​@@kevinperron5767 North America is 1continent, South America is another continent. 2 different continents!

[@donmaclean5443]

I have been in many states and I have met MANY nice Americans. I am outgoing and gregarious--just like many Americans--I am Canadian by the way. Love from Canada!!

[@chadjmoore]

Hey Tyler, my fellow Canadians in Newfoundland can correct me here, you don't pronounce it like New Found Land, the f and L are soft. Its more like Newfunland. Amazing people!

[@williamdemerchant7295]

Newfundland - I agree with the above, except I pronounce the d. (From a New Brunswicker.)

[@slake9727]

It has the same cadence as "understand"

[@smcb2202]

She was probably living in a big city like Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver. I live in a rural community and there are no buses or trains here. A few taxis. Everyone has a car and drives all the time. We had a presentation at our homeschool group, people who came from our recycling plant in town and they said that most items that go into our recycling plant don’t actually get recycled. It’s basically a sham. It was something like only 25% of items actually get recycled. It’s basically a large virtue signalling operation. Though Canada’s emissions are actually excellent… despite the fact that we are getting carbon taxed through the roof. We really do care about the environment.

[@djdissi]

That goes for anywhere in the world. Rural areas would not even be able to get the funding and subsidies for public transit, especially transit trains. Only cities have that kind of service

[@Lala61669]

Thanks Tyler for another great vid, keep them coming.

[@johnam1234]

I really enjoyed the video and comments

[@peterbroughton7111]

Hi Tyler. About the U.S. knowledge of Canada part,it is worse than you think. If you pick an American and a Canadian off the street.(just anybody at random). ask them Questions about The United States .There is a very high chance the Canadian will score better than the American.

[@matthewbergeron3641]

We definetly don't all bus, train, bike or use other public transport methods all the time. We have a huge car dependence in Canada, especially in smaller towns or in suburban areas. When you're in a city however, many of the cars driving around are people from outside the city, from suburbs driving into city, or delivery/service workers while many city dwellers take subways, streetcars, buses, trains, etc. While obviously many many people who live in the city have cars aswell, it's becoming a more and more accepted thing that if public transport gets better and better, then there really isn't a need to buy a car

[@djdissi]

True. I live in Toronto and I don't own a car. Not the only one i know either.

[@brianpavlovic2772]

Dude when you visiting Canada?

[@Silverity]

Every time I've gone to the 'States everyone has been so very welcoming to me :)

[@PatrickGriffin-p8l]

You are objective and intelligent. Refreshing.

[@johnt8636]

The kids in this video are all missionaries from whatever church they belong to in the states. There's a number of videos with different smiley happy young people in them.

[@bonitamacphee4313]

Newfie here, and I think I’m pretty friendly and get along with everyone. I just don’t like rude people . Watch you every day you are also very funny. Take care.

[@jeffcziranka6349]

You should check out “just for laughs gags” series to get a good sense of Canadian humour. You will definitely become addicted to it.

[@gentlejojofletcher4294]

These young women are clearly talking about their experiences on missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints. I am a Canadian and I am a member of this church. I think it speaks very highly of us Canadians that the missionary sisters found us good people and welcoming, because LDS missionaries face an enormous amount of built in prejudice and hatred just because of who they are and what they are doing with their lives. I generally think of Canadians as very secular people, but it is great to hear the these beautiful women found us accepting and friendly. Yeah Canada. And good on ya Newfound Landers. Love to hear that you are representing Canada with so much warmth.

[@kathyjames9250]

Thanks for making these videos! There are all kinds of people in Canada, but it is great that a lot of Canadians consider hospitality the right thing to do. I imagine since these are all young women, who themselves seem nice, they would generally get a good response, whereas a big guy with a crooked nose (for example) would possibly meet some hesitation. I especially noticed a wonderful welcome from other ethnic groups who have immigrated here.

[@mskatonic7240]

3:51 I would frame this as less a moral choice on Canadians' part and more of Canadians having the option to not drive. I'm sure a lot of Canadians are good people but so are a lot of Americans. It's just Canada is organised in a way that incentivises good choices, and the US... isn't.

[@djdissi]

@@stevevee8675 one of the reasons I relate to NYC so well. Always having lived in cities in Canada myself, I enjoy the liveliness, but also the transit and walking culture as well.

[@bootlegga69]

It really depends on where you live - in central Canada, there is generally better transit and train lines for commuters than there is in the Prairie provinces. Part of that, is because the cities are larger and have been established longer than many places in the West. Calgary became a city in 1894, while Edmonton didn't become a city until 1904. Meanwhile, Toronto and Montreal have been major cities in Canada for much longer.

[@primary2630]

Yeah and their geographic location helps a lot too like Toronto area all the way down the Horseshoe to Niagara are mostly port cities like Hamilton.

[@vivisector9999]

@obama potato I am thinking they were visiting Vancouver/Calgary/Edmonton/Toronto. There might be a few more cities with a decent train/monorail system. But for the most part Canadians drive just as much as Americans.

[@bootlegga69]

@jesust.dud8 The bigger cities have subway systems, although sometimes the network map is smaller than ideal. That I know of; Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal all have light rail systems (other cities may also have them, but I'm not sure).

[@tmaster3332]

4:16 as an example, my family doesn't even have a car, and we could probably afford one, but we get where we need to go via busses and walkng.

[@bobair2]

I live in Canada and have my entire life and in general we are not very high toned but if we are rubbed the wrong way can be rather vicious so it goes with people anywhere in the world. I think we put effort into being civil and as rule that reflects well for Canadians. I have been stateside a handful of times in my life and I found he average American to be quite decent and friendly when I engaged them.We Canadians and Americans can both be proud of the fact we have the longest undefended border in the world and have peaceably coexisted for most of our combined history.

[@garybizzo]

As a Canadian living in Vancouver I think we are so aware of the US and often feel sad US don’t know much about us. When in Fla. a guy asked me if I knew Joe in Toronto. I can tell you maybe 5 of ur 9 Scotus, all 50 states, the population of Butte, Montana, the temperature in Tempe,Arizona in January, the NBA, the transgressions of the 100 US senators, the timeline of Jan 6 and why Americans think ham and pineapple pizza is disgusting - yes we are aware of the world around us. Don’t get me going on US foreign policy or Roe v. Wade

[@pauletteraspberry2923]

Newfoundland is the friendliest province in Canada. I’m hoping to go there in August.

[@snidecommenter7117]

Here is an story of an event that I recounted for someone. Here it is. About 40yrs ago I heard this story. A young American couple was on a road trip in an old beater sedan. Suddenly a nasty *clunk* *clunk* *clunk* came from the underside of their car, so they pulled over. A few minutes later a local pulled over and asked, "Are you having trouble?" "Yeah. Our car started making a terrible noise so we pulled over." "Hmmm... Let me have a look." He lay down and looked under the car. "Ah, stay here, I'll be right back." About 20min later he came back with a toolbox and a few filthy cardboard boxes. He opened the boxes and there were some nice shiney new parts. He crawled under the car, banged around for a few minutes, crawled out and said, "You'll be fine. I just replaced your U-Joints." And he left. They were stunned. They continued on their journey and soon decided to gas up at this little station. They pulled in, and the guy who came out, was the fellow who had fixed their car. "Don't you want us to pay you?" "Nah. I had those parts on the shelf for years and was happy to get rid of them. Have a good journey." After I had heard this story, I forgot to mention where the event happened. "Oh, that would be Fort Fraser, BC." "How did you know?" "They are Hutterites. They will give you the shirt off their backs."

[@darrellc.symonds9339]

Tyler...Tyler...Tyler, lol, your pronunciation of Newfoundland is so funny, it should sound like: noo-fuhnd-luhnd

[@macgyveriii2818]

Emphasis on the noo, right? (I'm not a newfie, correct me if I'm wrong)

[@aced33]

We have the Toronto raptors - basket Ball, also GSP - mma, and the rest is Hockey

[@livingthedashoflife]

Love the way you said New"Found"land ... We usually say NewFunland...❤️

[@Platinumdose420]

I've seen all your videos so far. Your background sure doesn't change. Hah

[@sadp9013]

Exaple of canadien kindness.some people say rural quebec is racist. So some black dude test it by knocking on door and ask for clothing because he id cold. The first house gave him gloves scarf tuque ect

[@bdhesse]

I'm pretty sure only an American would say Canadians that Canadians "take trains and buses to work rather than drive." Canada has a car culture that is very similar to the US. Our transit systems really are not very good. I'm sure in places like Toronto and Vancover, people really do take buses and trains to work, although I'm sure that's more because it's cheaper than anything to do with environmental concerns. But were I live, you only take transit to work if you work downtown (because parking is crazy expensive) or you have no other choice.

[@charlesmclaughlin3578]

Check out the 401 at rush hour 🥃😎

[@dougwilson4537]

One difference in Canada is that most major cities have a pretty good bus transit system. Halifax has always been pretty good with that, and when the city annexed my part of the county, a bus route was part of the deal. Before I was driving (and even after), me and my mates would often take the bus into, and around town. Most US cities have horrible transit systems. With routes that often don't connect well with each other. Even in the larger US cities, with bigger transit systems, those systems don't really extend far out into the suburbs, like in Canadian cities. I posted this to another reply, but I thought I should put it here also.

[@scruffymisanthropeislander939]

At least the third missus said Newfoundland properly..thats something at least..also..it had EVERYTHING to do with the experience she had.

[@TomHenry-g9s]

I'd say the vast majority of us do drive to work & like anyplace else lots ride buses & the subway, but the car is #1.

[@NicolSD]

"We're concerned with American problems, our problems... we're not looking to other nations around the world for inspiration. We think "we're the best, we've got everything figured out, we're the leaders, we're the global leaders of all these things". That's exactly what Canadians do not like about Americans, why we do not like being told we're like Americans. We look down at the American way of expressing national pride, singing the national anthem with a hand on the heart. One can be proud of one's nation without shouting it from every roof top.

[@Kwolf1]

I’ve met American missionaries and they were really nice people

[@PatrickGriffin-p8l]

I am not sure why your channel doesnt"t get many, many more likes then it does.

[@aquamarine9568]

Until fairly recently public schools in Newfoundland were either Protestant or Catholic. I believe it is a throwback to the Irish roots of many Newfoundlanders. This would explain the traditionalism and following of generations before religious upbringing and followings. Newfoundlanders tend to be much, much more open, friendly and quick to invite you in for a visit as well.

[@patrisha3]

James Naismith 1891 was a Canadian teacher WHO INVENTED BASKETBALL 🏀

[@rdjftw2531]

Yep, but after he had MOVED TO MASSACHUSETTS.

[@tamibenz6626]

Love your content. The 1st lady must have been in a major city cause where I’m from buses and trains are sparse and very expensive if you can find 1?! We need vehicles lol!! Hockey!! Every parent thinks their son is going to be the next Wayne Gretzky!! It’s insane! You could do a whole video on the insanity of hockey parents!! Omg!! It’s ridiculous

[@pinky2245]

I am Canadian, and I've always been SOOOOO grateful that my two sons never showed an interest in hockey, or any sport whatsoever!! The eldest son became a musician, the youngest is a computer/technology geek! The insane fascination with sports just makes me cringe!

[@christophersmith3867]

I live in rural Saskatchewan. We don't take trains or buses here cause it's a long ways between bus stops.

[@ryandvernychuk7033]

Only one day a year were on the street loud n patriotic… and that’s July 1st 😂🎉🎉

[@deemiedreamy7076]

As a Canadian, I love your videos on Canada. Why don't you just move here, at that point? You'd do great :) P.S; Not alot of people here actually care about the Queen. However, in honor of her passing, we got some special black toonies. They're really neat

[@mikesdead365]

We had a popular TV show on our national broadcaster called "Little Mosque on the prairie" - that's pretty accepting

[@craigestey489]

Most rural Canadians drive. Many would use public transit but it’s so poor that it actually costs you more in time lost than is worth it.

[@djdissi]

In the actual city, it usually takes longer to drive through the traffic than taking the transit train to your destination point