Yall from Toronto Ontario? What state that in?"

[Canuck_2005]

Well, I was at a best buy down in Lexington Kentucky trying to get a sirius radio tuner for my deck. The guy from the car audio section was quick enough to pick up from mine and my girfriends accent that we wernt from around there so he asked us, and we told him to which he replied "Yall from Toronto Ontario? What state that in?"

At first i was angry, but then remebered how sheltered and un-informed most americans are

[v00d00]

ok

[Iron Chef Ajax]

and

[aquariaguy]

Isn't Kentucky in the south? One of those un-educated Bush states with gun-toting trailer trash KKK members?

[north77]

"Yall from Toronto Ontario? What state that in?"

At first i was angry, but then remebered how sheltered and un-informed most americans are

LMAO-

You should have quipped California! They have Ontario, California. That makes Toronto a subberb. :D

[Agent_J]

Isn't Kentucky in the south? One of those un-educated Bush states with gun-toting trailer trash KKK members?
Kentucky is in the north/mid east of USA, about a 9 hour drive from Toronto

[me!]

Kentucky is in the north east of the USA, about a 9 hour drive from Toronto
isn't that the state where animal bestiality and inter-family marriages are permitted?

[Byrns]

I wouldn't be able to pick out Kentucky on the map. They must've missed the note about Toronto being the center of the universe. :lol:

[15-20_God]

isn't that the state where animal bestiality and inter-family marriages are permitted?

yes, as long as the animal and/or marriage is not of the same sex.

[gman]

Well, I was at a best buy down in Lexington Kentucky trying to get a sirius radio tuner for my deck. The guy from the car audio section was quick enough to pick up from mine and my girfriends accent that we wernt from around there so he asked us, and we told him to which he replied "Yall from Toronto Ontario? What state that in?"

At first i was angry, but then remebered how sheltered and un-informed most americans are

There are a few Toronto in US and a few Ontario down there too. Yes, they are in different States. In other words, that was not exactly a wrong question to ask.

Just like when somebody tells you he is from London, London England may not be your first thought.

[Byrns]

Isn't Kentucky in the south? One of those un-educated Bush states with gun-toting trailer trash KKK members?

You must be a sheltered uninformed Canadian they've heard of.

[neilson]

NO; KY is a Border State.

Btw, I'm in Alabama and I KNOW A HELL OF A LOT ABOUT CANADA!

[me!]

yes, as long as the animal and/or marriage is not of the same sex.
that would be South Carolina

[v00d00]

I would suspect had you said Toronto, Canada the person might have known where you were from.

Toronto Ontario could be anywhere for a person not familiar with Canadian cities + provinces.

Why would you be angry that someone from a place far away didn't know where you were from? I'm pretty geographically adept, but I've still met plenty of people who were from places I've never heard of.

[v00d00]

Btw, I'm in Alabama and I KNOW A HELL OF A LOT ABOUT CANADA!
Good because you are on a Canadian website full of Canadians often talking about Canadian things in Canadian locations... EH!

[aquariaguy]

NO; KY is a Border State.

Btw, I'm in Alabama and I KNOW A HELL OF A LOT ABOUT CANADA!

That's because you regret it in Alabama, and you want that "feeling" of being Canadian. Hence, you're on this board.

[GangStarr]

well FYI

Theres a Toronto, in Kentucky, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Mississouri, South Dakota, and even a Toronto, Texas.

but your right very ignorant statment.

[NG]

NO; KY is a Border State.

Btw, I'm in Alabama and I KNOW A HELL OF A LOT ABOUT CANADA!

Wait a sec...if you're in ALabama and an American (since you state you know alot of Canada which isn't a statement a Canadian would say since it would be assumed) why would you be posting on RedFlagDeals?

[neilson]

Wait a sec...if you're in ALabama and an American (since you state you know alot of Canada which isn't a statement a Canadian would say since it would be assumed) why would you be posting on RedFlagDeals?

Ask around ;-).

[v00d00]

Ask around ;-).
Umm I think he just did..

[bfurtado]

Hey Neilson, the company I work for - their head office is in Dothan Alabama and over the course of a couple of years I have found the Alabama people that I have spoken to to be very nice and polite. There is something to be said about Southern Hospitality. I love the accent! Also get a few customers from Alabama and Kentucky that come up to work at Heinz for the summer (they repair and replace the machinery). Again, very polite and great personalities. I was taken aback at first when a kindly older gentlemen of 50 something called me Sir. :)

Brian

[GangStarr]

nothing wrong with the south, I spent some time in texas. I was pretty bored so I walked my friends dog and while bending over to tie my shoe the dog took off because something spooked it. He started running fast (really young and stupid) and dangerously close to traffic, the dog also didnt know me too well so that didnt help either.

3 different people stopped and helped me catch the dog, some real friendly people out there.

Dont think that every american is ignorant. US politics is a little out rageous but there still perfecatly normal people. Some are educated, some arn't.

Do you know all the state capitals? Could you even name all the states?

[TinyTank]

Ask around ;-).

Really though. Why r u a member of RFD?

[NG]

Btw, I'm in Alabama and I KNOW A HELL OF A LOT ABOUT CANADA!

Wait a sec...if you're in ALabama and an American (since you state you know alot of Canada which isn't a statement a Canadian would say since it would be assumed) why would you be posting on RedFlagDeals?
Ask around ;-).
Umm I think he just did..
Really though. Why r u a member of RFD?

Yes I did just ask and I will again. Why are a member of RFD?

By your cryptic response it's just made a odd puzzle kinda creepy.

[Likestuff4free]

Hehe remind me of the first time I went to Texas, not 20 min after i left the airport some guy from Alabama told me we Canadians better watch our selves ( i had just made a joke about mad cow beef in a jack in the box) or they'll shut down the border. I told him that they better watch there beef or we will burn down the White House again and he didnt believe me that Canadians had once burn down the white house hehehe, then he wanted to fight me. Then he saw my glock 17.

[aquariaguy]

nothing wrong with the south, I spent some time in texas. I was pretty bored so I walked my friends dog and while bending over to tie my shoe the dog took off because something spooked it. He started running fast (really young and stupid) and dangerously close to traffic, the dog also didnt know me too well so that didnt help either.

3 different people stopped and helped me catch the dog, some real friendly people out there.

Dont think that every american is ignorant. US politics is a little out rageous but there still perfecatly normal people. Some are educated, some arn't.

Do you know all the state capitals? Could you even name all the states?

I'm pretty sure most of us know where their big cities are. I'm guessing the dog saw the shotguns they were carrying and shat in his pants.

[konfusion666]

You should have quipped California! They have Ontario, California. That makes Toronto a subberb. :D

culturally... we are *almost* a suburb of California.

[konfusion666]

Wait a sec...if you're in ALabama and an American (since you state you know alot of Canada which isn't a statement a Canadian would say since it would be assumed) why would you be posting on RedFlagDeals?

NG, we have all been trying to figure that one out since May 13th, 2004.

If you succeed, you win a prize.

[wanted]

LOL, I can't beleive they didn't know Toronto was in Quebec !!!!

[mbg]

Well, I was at a best buy down in Lexington Kentucky trying to get a sirius radio tuner for my deck. The guy from the car audio section was quick enough to pick up from mine and my girfriends accent that we wernt from around there so he asked us, and we told him to which he replied "Yall from Toronto Ontario? What state that in?"

At first i was angry, but then remebered how sheltered and un-informed most americans are

Toronto is not a world-class city. Someone could be forgiven for not knowing where it is. Canadians are not as wordly as you think, and would make the same mistakes about other countries...

Besides which, why should they care where Toronto is?

[me!]

all i can say is:

Talking to Americans (http://home.comcast.net/~wwwstephen/americans/)

[peterbrowne]

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109370/

[Cleveland612]

While working for my previous employer, I routinely ordered parts and supplies from US companies. Most of the people I spoke with were familiar with the various Canadian cities and provinces and often asked simple questions about Canada. Politics, weather etc.
However, I do remember one difficult discussion:

Me: Hello, I'd like to place an order
US Customer Service Rep: Can I have your business name and address please?
Me: ABC Manufacturing, 123 Main Street, Burlington, Ontario, Canada
US Customer Service Rep: What state are you in?
Me: I'm calling from Canada. I'm not in a state. I'm in the Province of Ontario
US Customer Service Rep: I don't need your province. I need your state.
Me: Canada does not have states only provinces.
US Customer Service Rep: Sir, I cannot process your order unless you cooperate and give me the correct state.

I decided that Iwas not going to get anywhere with this worldly woman and offered to call back at a later time when I had the correct information. When I did call back, I got someone who was familiar with Canadian customers.

[me!]

While working for my previous employer, I routinely ordered parts and supplies from US companies. Most of the people I spoke with were familiar with the various Canadian cities and provinces and often asked simple questions about Canada. Politics, weather etc.
However, I do remember one difficult discussion:

Me: Hello, I'd like to place an order
US Customer Service Rep: Can I have your business name and address please?
Me: ABC Manufacturing, 123 Main Street, Burlington, Ontario, Canada
US Customer Service Rep: What state are you in?
Me: I'm calling from Canada. I'm not in a state. I'm in the Province of Ontario
US Customer Service Rep: I don't need your province. I need your state.
Me: Canada does not have states only provinces.
US Customer Service Rep: Sir, I cannot process your order unless you cooperate and give me the correct state.

I decided that Iwas not going to get anywhere with this worldly woman and offered to call back at a later time when I had the correct information. When I did call back, I got someone who was familiar with Canadian customers.

you should have just told her you are in a state of confusion and see how far she takes the conversation.

[ephemera]

I find People from Toronto to be very rude and never smile and act all elitest,but people in the states tend to be very polite, which differs from what Torontonians think. Maybe they are just happier because they make more money and pay less taxes and own big homes and have a higher standard of living.

Nobody cares about Toronto, we have to get over that, who chares what the world thinks of us, we are just a speck on the world map.

[konfusion666]

I find People from Toronto to be very rude and never smile and act all elitest,but people in the states tend to be very polite, which differs from what Torontonians think. Maybe they are just happier because they make more money and pay less taxes and own big homes and have a higher standard of living.

Nobody cares about Toronto, we have to get over that, who chares what the world thinks of us, we are just a speck on the world map.

Dumbest. Post. Ever.

[v00d00]

I've been to places in States where they were not friendly and I've been to places that were very friendly..

I've also been to places in Canada that are very friendly and other places that aren't.

Now what's the friggin point?

[guest10586]

Dumbest. Post. Ever.

:arrowu: :rolleyes:

[konfusion666]

:arrowu: :rolleyes:

Thank-you for the seal of approval. BTW, what's Edmonton? Is that some sort of village somewhere? :D

[guest10586]

Thank-you for the seal of approval. BTW, what's Edmonton? Is that some sort of village somewhere? :D

:arrowu: :rolleyes:

[me!]

Thank-you for the seal of approval. BTW, what's Edmonton? Is that some sort of village somewhere? :D
nah it's just some town that won a few championships and stuff. Now they got a mall or something.

[kgeorge78]

There are a few Toronto in US and a few Ontario down there too. Yes, they are in different States. In other words, that was not exactly a wrong question to ask.

Just like when somebody tells you he is from London, London England may not be your first thought.

Not Quite

Kentucy is full of RedNecks who wouldn't be able to pick the majority of the states let alone Toronto, ON.

Don't get oversensitive and stick up for him - Bash those southerers!

[konfusion666]

if you diss Kentucky, they'll stop sending us their Fried Chicken. :mad:

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on second thought.... diss away!

[kgeorge78]

Toronto is not a world-class city. Someone could be forgiven for not knowing where it is. Canadians are not as wordly as you think, and would make the same mistakes about other countries...

Besides which, why should they care where Toronto is?


MAN!
This is frustrating - There are way too many oversensitive peops on this board.

Anyone who has ever seen a few hours any type of Media, read books, ....

Should know where Toronto is. Yes it is a World Class City. I think any european would know where a city is (especially with 4 mill people, especially a border country ,.....

I hate those "Leave them alone" posts.

[v00d00]

Actually I was just talking to my neighbour telling her (older lady prolly between 40-50) how we're going to Halifax for vacation and she asked if that was near B.C.

:rolleyes:

C'mon a friggin Canadian can't even get the right coast in their own country.. but you expect some southern american to know where "Toronto Ontario" is?

PSSSSSSSSSSH

[bluetroll]

hahahahahahah..... americans r funny..... i could totally picture that happenning too

[CSR]

Why did u get madd for?

[Audiogenic]

The leader of the Western world George W. Bush had only travelled outside of the US once before coming president.

The majority of Yankees VERY south of the border are completely isolated, obese and infatuated with bring American.

[gordholio]

Hehe remind me of the first time I went to Texas, not 20 min after i left the airport some guy from Alabama told me we Canadians better watch our selves ( i had just made a joke about mad cow beef in a jack in the box) or they'll shut down the border. I told him that they better watch there beef or we will burn down the White House again and he didnt believe me that Canadians had once burn down the white house hehehe, then he wanted to fight me. Then he saw my glock 17.
Canadians per se didn't burn down the White House, the British colonists did. The war was in 1912-1814 (or so) and there was no Canada until 1867. "Canada" was a colony before 1867.
As for Americans: whenver I've visited the US, I've found Americans to be very friendly and they take the initiative to help more than Canadians, who tend to sit back and wait. Americans tend to be more confident and bolder, whereas many Canadians have some sort of complex that they have to "find the definition of what a Canadian is" or something.
Whenever I've been in an American restaurant (no, I don't mean the crappy restaurants like McDonalds, but real ones, where you use a proper plate and real knives and forks and spoons), the waitresses have been excellent (moreso than most Canadian waitresses).
I'm not down on Canadians, just trying to balance things out from the experiences that I've had.
And...some Americans don't have a clue about other countries (same goes for some Canadians, but it "seems" to be more widespread in the States). There are Americans who don't know where Paris is for example, so don't feel slighted if they don't know where Toronto is. (Just watch The Tonight Show with Jay Leno when he asks people really simple questions. Some people don't have a clue about anything outside their little world, whether they are American, Canadian, British or whatever).

[Menace]

So what is the big deal the guy didn't know about? If I'm an American, should I know every city in this world? If I'm a Canadian, should I know everything about America or India or China? Hell no!

[purple_rabbit]

It is kinda sad to see how narrow-minded and ignorant Americans are (forget those rare American exceptions). I've been to over 20 countries around the world and I'm only 23. The reason why I'm saying it is sad for Americans is because many of them HAVE the means to explore the world and to discover how much this world really has to offer. Instead, they just stay in their cocoon until one day they hear a terrorist from country X flies a plane in one of their buildings. ONLY then, would the Americans really care to find out where this country is located.

If I don't now a country, I make an effort at least to read an atlas and to get to know the country's politcal and physical features. I am pretty sure I know the location of the 230 countries and their major cities. Especially due to the proximity of the U.S and our economic importance to them (We are their number 1 trading partner ,albeit not for long, and an important energy exporter), not knowing where Toronto, Ontario is horseshit, common tell me one Canadian who doen't know where New York, NY is?

[neilson]

The leader of the Western world George W. Bush had only travelled outside of the US once before coming president.

The majority of Yankees VERY south of the border are completely isolated, obese and infatuated with bring American.

And what has Paul Martin done before becoming Finance Minister? We all know it was his daddy that got him into politics too, MY how funny you all seem to forget that part...........

[Byrns]

It is kinda sad to see how narrow-minded and ignorant Americans are (forget those rare American exceptions). I've been to over 20 countries around the world and I'm only 23. The reason why I'm saying it is sad for Americans is because many of them HAVE the means to explore the world and to discover how much this world really has to offer. Instead, they just stay in their cocoon until one day they hear a terrorist from country X flies a plane in one of their buildings. ONLY then, would the Americans really care to find out where this country is located.

If I don't now a country, I make an effort at least to read an atlas and to get to know the country's politcal and physical features. I am pretty sure I know the location of the 230 countries and their major cities. Especially due to the proximity of the U.S and our economic importance to them (We are their number 1 trading partner ,albeit not for long, and an important energy exporter), not knowing where Toronto, Ontario is horseshit, common tell me one Canadian who doen't know where New York, NY is?

Some people like to travel and some don't. I know lots of Canadians that haven't been anywhere. Are they just closet Americans?

Why should the average American care about Canada? I'm a proud Canadian too, but some of us need to realise that we're not the global players that the Molson commercials and politicians make us out to be.

Toronto isn't a world class city so comparing it to New York isn't applicable. Calgary has held the Olympics, but I don't expect anyone to know where it is.

[NG]

And what has Paul Martin done before becoming Finance Minister? We all know it was his daddy that got him into politics too, MY how funny you all seem to forget that part...........

Well Neilson? - you never answered our questions. Why would an American who doesn't live in Canada visit a Canadain deals site?

[canabiz]

Who here knows the capital of Kentucky without Googling ?

[sfu_lifer]

Well, I was at a best buy down in Lexington Kentucky trying to get a sirius radio tuner for my deck. The guy from the car audio section was quick enough to pick up from mine and my girfriends accent that we wernt from around there so he asked us, and we told him to which he replied "Yall from Toronto Ontario? What state that in?"

At first i was angry, but then remebered how sheltered and un-informed most americans are
Why should you be angry?
Ontario is quite far from Kentucky. If you just said Toronto, it may have clicked.

[sfu_lifer]

Who here knows the capital of Kentucky without Googling ?
Is it Louisville (well, at least that's the main sporting "town" there :))

[ephemera]

Dumbest. Post. Ever.

Dumbest. Reply. Ever.

[LoganKHR]

lol i used to date a girl in pensylvania hell they thought our money was called RUBELS or something hahahahahaha a relationship doomed from lack of knowledge

[neilson]

Well Neilson? - you never answered our questions. Why would an American who doesn't live in Canada visit a Canadain deals site?

To stop the Bush-Bashing, and to give you guys proof that there really are Americans out there educated about your nation.

Now your turn to answer.

[NG]

To stop the Bush-Bashing, and to give you guys proof that there really are Americans out there educated about your nation.

Now your turn to answer.

It would seem that a soverign nation would have the right to disagree with another nations views if we chose to do so aslong as we don't try to interfere with your country. No?

My turn to answer? First off I don't believe you asked a question.

[purple_rabbit]

Some people like to travel and some don't. I know lots of Canadians that haven't been anywhere. Are they just closet Americans?

Why should the average American care about Canada? I'm a proud Canadian too, but some of us need to realise that we're not the global players that the Molson commercials and politicians make us out to be.

Toronto isn't a world class city so comparing it to New York isn't applicable. Calgary has held the Olympics, but I don't expect anyone to know where it is.

Yeah you're right, we might not be a New York, or Paris or London, but we're not some small unidentifiable city either. You would be surprised how much Canadian content there is in the states. If people actually watched T.V and read the newspapers they SHOULD have some reasonable idea where Toronto is (nevermind its the 4th biggest sh*thole in North America).

We might not be the global player as we wanna be, but it doesn't hurt to try.

[Montague]

To stop the Bush-Bashing
Really no need for that.

You got enough of your OWN citizens doing that. ;)

[neilson]

To stop the Bush-Bashing, and to give you guys proof that there really are Americans out there educated about your nation.

Now your turn to answer.

And what has Paul Martin done before becoming Finance Minister? We all know it was his daddy that got him into politics too, MY how funny you all seem to forget that part...........

Name 5 things that make Martin a Good PM. NOt how others are BAD, but how he is good.

[Montague]

We all know it was his daddy that got him into politics too, MY how funny you all seem to forget that part...........
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Certainly no worse than one certain person down in your country who got HIS daddy to pull some strings so junior did NOT have to fight in Vietnam.

[neilson]

Certainly no worse than one certain person down in your country who got HIS daddy to pull some strings so junior did NOT have to fight in Vietnam.

I KNOW THAT. Why do you think I capitalized the MY in my statement. I'm just saying it's not a double standard between 41 and 43 to Paul Sr. and Junior. Now, on with answering the question please.


Name 5 things that make Martin a Good PM. NOt how others are BAD, but how he is good.

[gman]

I KNOW THAT. Why do you think I capitalized the MY in my statement. I'm just saying it's not a double standard between 41 and 43 to Paul Sr. and Junior. Now, on with answering the question please.


Name 5 things that make Martin a Good PM. NOt how others are BAD, but how he is good.

1. He does not kiss Bush's back end like Harper.
2. He is smarter than Harper in political arena.
3. He got things done. i.e. passing the bills.
4. He is not as cocky as Harper.
5. He looks like a PM comparing with Harper.

[neilson]

1. He does not kiss Bush's back end like Harper.
2. He is smarter than Harper in political arena.
3. He got things done. i.e. passing the bills.
4. He is not as cocky as Harper.
5. He looks like a PM comparing with Harper.

Ok; w ithout the NOTS. I want to know 5 accomplishments to Martin's name while PM.

[gman]

Ok; w ithout the NOTS. I want to know 5 accomplishments to Martin's name while PM.
1. In the fall of 2004, Martin met with the provincial premiers and struck a deal with increased fundraising for healthcare
2. That same fall, Martin introduced changes to the equalization program, under which the federal government transfers money to provinces that have less ability to raise revenues through taxation than wealthier provinces. This was hailed in the "have not" provinces as a great accomplishment.
3. Same-sex marriage has proven to be a defining issue of Martin's mandate. His government proposed a bill to legalize same-sex marriage across Canada.(okay, depends on which side you are in).
4. On February 24, 2005, Martin dispatched Foreign Affairs Minister Pierre Pettigrew to the House of Commons to announce that Canada would not participate in the American National Missile Defense Program.
5. Get the budget pass.

[neilson]

Thank you. Was that so hard to do?

[gman]

Thank you. Was that so hard to do?
No, I answered what you asked. It is your question not clear what you want.

"Name 5 things that make Martin a Good PM."
I provided 5 things that I think make him a good PM.

"I want to know 5 accomplishments to Martin's name while PM."
I provided 5 "accomplishments".

The 2nd answer cannot replace the first one because his "accomplishments" does not necessary make him a good PM.

[NG]

Thank you. Was that so hard to do?

Since you saw fit to ride gman's ass I'd like 5 things good Bush has done in his years in office.

[gordholio]

Who really cares if someone from another country doesn't know where Toronto is. There are Canadians too who don't know a lot about other countries as well.

[NG]

Who really cares if someone from another country doesn't know where Toronto is. There are Canadians too who don't know a lot about other countries as well.

It's just symbolic of how many Americans disregard and ignore Canada.

Mad cow, softwood lumber and the list goes on...