Last week, the weather in Ontario was +553 degrees (note that it was probably closer to 35 degrees celcuis but you get my drift) and this week it was -100 (see previous note and insert 10 degrees instead). Bottom line, the weather is all over the board. There’s a saying that if you don’t like the weather in Canada, wait 5 minutes and it will completely change.
This week was like that. One day I had the air conditioning blasting the whole day and the next I turned on the heat. Yes, I turned on the heat in the Summer. If you live in Canada then you’re shaking your head in the affirmative right now. It’s just the way things are around here.
I thought that it would be fun to see what everyone else had to say so I posted the statement “You Know You Live in Canada When… ” on my Facebook Page and asked for people to share their thoughts.
The comments were so funny and true that I couldn’t just leave it at that and I thought you would appreciate them too. Here they are in all their truth and hilarity (You can go here to see the actual post).
You Know You Live in Canada When…
- You plan your kid’s Halloween costumes to fit over a snow suit… Or is that just a Saskatchewan thing? ~ Shayna M. from Mommy Outside the Box
- When you say “I’m going to Timmies” and people don’t ask “Timmy who? ~ Amanda B.
- “eh” says it all ~ Kathie L.
- One part of Canada is apparently turning on their heat when I’ve got my air conditioning full blast ~ Heather H.
- You know you live in Canada when you talk about both of our seasons, Winter & Construction ~ Heather S.
- You know you live in Canada when people where shorts when it’s 10C and raining ~ Debbie S.
- Only in Canada will you use your air conditioner and put the heat on all in one day ~ Tracy D.
- McDonald’s has maple bacon poutine on the menu ~ Michelle K.
- You get confused when you see money that’s all the same colour ~ Iulia Z.
- You have a drawer full of Canadian Tire Money ~ Shayna M.
- The last letter of the English alphabet is pronounced “Zed” Steph B.
- Someone lets you in front of them in the grocery line because you only have one item ~ Salexis
- You know you’re from Canada when you can get snow in July, eh? Tricia H.
- When visitors ask for direction and they don’t know the Timmies landmarks on the corners ~ Bailey D.
- You say bacon when you really mean back bacon ~ Paresh P.
- You know you live in Canada when it’s a sunny Friday, and Vancouverites are on the patio; with blankets! ~ Sara L.
- You know you’re Canadian when you’re told that you say “aboot” rather than “about!” ~ Lindsey E.
- You know you live in Canada when everyone on the street says SORRY for walking in front of you ~ Al J.
This last one reminds me of a joke I know… A man will win a prize if he can determine which of the three people in the room is a Canadian. He walks up to each of them and steps on their foot. The person that says sorry to HIM is the Canadian.
There were various other comments talking about how they’ve had to turn on their car seat warmers, put on slippers and turn on the heat also.
Have Any of Your Own to Add?
You Know You Live in Canada When… #humor @zoojourneys http://t.co/QZD9CDxDyM
— Journeys of The Zoo (@zoojourneys) September 18, 2015
Note that if anyone would like their comment removed, please leave a comment below letting me know. I assumed that since you posted it in a public forum (a.k.a. Facebook) that you wouldn’t mind me using it for a blog post with credit given. When I originally posted the question, I had no idea that it would turn into a blog post but the comments were just too good to pass up. Thanks to everyone for contributing.
You know you live in Canada when you say eh??!!
Dear Cheryl,
What’s that you say eh?
Besos Sarah.
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This is too funny! And so true!
I met some people from Australia and Switzerland, and I said sorry when they joked about me!
You know you’re Canadian when you’re told that you say ‘aboot’ rather than ‘about!’
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Dear Lindsey,
For the record, it’s the Americans that say it wrong 😉 Added yours to the list. Thanks for stopping by and sharing.
Besos Sarah.
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What a brilliant collection, loved reading this. Your posts are always good for a laugh Sarah. 🙂
Dear Elizabeth,
So happy to hear that you find joy in my (sometimes) twisted sense of humour.
Besos Sarah.
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I have never seen back bacon in Canada, or should I say Newfoundland and I miss it
Dear Vesper,
I’ve traveled all over the world but I’ve never been to Newfoundland or Nunavut and the’re both on my bucket list.
Besos Sarah
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I can’t believe you didn’t mention the drawer full of Canadian Tire money!
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Dear Shayna,
You’re on a roll today! Keep them coming.
Besos Sarah
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those are spot on
Still shaking my head in agreeance.
I am a proud Canadian. LOL
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Dear Freda,
The weather related ones make me particularly sad. I turned on the heat last night (September 20, 2015). Sigh.
Besos Sarah.
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When I moved from Ontario to BC everyone here thought it weird that I said aboot rather than about. They thought I said Out and House weird too so I just started to say about the outhouse for people when they wanted to hear my “accent”..
Dear Tara,
It’s everyone else that says it wrong.
Besos Sarah.
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I laughed at all of these, especially the first one. So true!
Dear Heidi,
Snowsuits are the reason why a large proportion of Canadian kids dress up as; Marshmellow People, Pumpkins, Cotton Balls and other “bulky” characters for Halloween.
Besos Sarah
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so great! thanks!
Yes I agree, us Canadians are forever apologizing, saying sorry for everything, even if it’s not our fault! And we also say thanks for everything, even if we don’t need to.
Dear Krista,
Through my travels, people worldwide \have definitely identified Canadians as a “polite” people. I prefer this to the alternative.
Besos Sarah.
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You know you live in Canada when Vancouverites are tanning in bathing suits in May; it’s not NEARLY hot enough, but sunshine! Look, the sun! 🙂 We have to get out in it.
Dear Sara,
May!? We get those crazies in MARCH around here in Ontario. Maybe they’re just visiting from Vancouver 😉
Besos Sarah
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You know you live in Canada when you buy those good winter gloves like in September, because you don’t want to miss out on selection, or have to go hunting when you need them that cold morning. Last year I couldn’t find kids mitts anywhere in this town.
Dear Debbie,
I think we could say that “You know you’re Canadian if you even know what mitts are” as I think other people use gloves because it doesn’t get so cold. Thanks for my morning smile.
Besos Sarah.
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……when you like maple bacon 🙂
Dear Cheryl,
Everyone doesn’t love maple bacon? Huh.
Besos Sarah.
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Someone lets you in front of them in the grocery line because you only have one item!
Dear Salexis.
Totally. Added it to the list. Thanks for contributing.
Besos Sarah.
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you are obsessed with timmies!
Great list. So true. Proud to be Canadian!
Good list. Made me chuckle. You Know You Live in Canada When… McDonald’s has maple bacon poutine on the menu.
Dear Michelle,
The same could be said for Eastern Canada and their McLobster! Added yours to the list.
Besos Sarah.
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Great post eh. Still laughing!
Hi, I don’t live in Canada. i love this list though. I know i live in the Southern United States because only in October is the humidity so high my hair friezes. Thanks for stopping by Literacy Musing Mondays. We have a great linkup going on this week too at: http://maryanderingcreatively.com/literacy-musing-mondays-reading-seasons/
Be sure to link this up. My readers will find it educational and fun. 😉
Meant frizzes. LOL
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My money friend lives in Canada so let’s see…she rants about how her sales tax at 13% and spray cheese in a can is illegal? Haha!
Dear Lily,
Good to know that Canadians make good money friends!
My sales tax is 13% too but I try and avoid it wherever possible by buying items used and shopping at our local charity thrift store (they don’t charge any taxes!).
Looking forward to finding out more ways to save on your blog. Maybe your Canadian friend wants to do a guest post and share all her solutions for getting around her financial pet peeves. I’d be interested!
Besos Sarah.
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