Ten points for best answer: Fill in the blank: "As Canadian as ____________________

[VanessaofBC]

Ten points for best answer: Fill in the blank: "As Canadian as ____________________

From the CBC


Fill in the blank: "As Canadian as ____________________."


In 1972, Peter Gzowski decided that Canada needed a national simile, an answer to "As American as apple pie." So, he ran a contest on the radio: Complete the phrase "As Canadian as..."

Some 40 years later, it's your turn. From now until Canada Day CBC is running a contest.

NEED INSPIRATION?????

I <3 Canadiana!!!

 

[Ray]

As Canadian as Maple Syrup.

 

[dipsett]

as a canoe full of maple doughnuts made by beavers ?

 

[wilde]

As Canadian as the Canadiens.

 

[furball8]

as Canadian as a wet beaver

 

[VanessaofBC]

as Canadian as a wet beaver

I can help with that....nooooooo, not THAT way....

 

[furball8]

Good one Vanessa, but do you have a pic of a wet shaved beaver?

 

[furball8]

I could only find one posing somewhat suggestively

 

[perbal rain]

As Canadian as shitty publicly funded comedy programs.

 

[HankQuinlan]

"As Canadian as possible under the circumstances" was the winner originally. I don't see how that perfect response can be beaten.

 

[PlayfulAlex]

"As Canadian as possible under the circumstances" was the winner originally. I don't see how that perfect response can be beaten.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/comm...ossible-under-the-circumstances/article725129

 

[VanessaofBC]

As Canadian as Saskatoon pie.

EDIT:

I heard it was a free session with VBC ... might be wrong though

IDK Guys, the points are leaning in Erica's direction, as she has put in the most thoughtful response!

Some other popular internet replies today:

As Canadian as trying to identify ourselves in the context of Americans (LOL)
...back bacon
....poutine



...a good toque

 

[VanessaofBC]

I could only find one posing somewhat suggestively

Just fixed that for you....

P.S. That says "American Beaver" sorry, you have been disqualified

 

[Daytime Owl]

the obvious one...
As Canadian as the Maple Leaf. :nod:

or

As Canadian as Donald S. Cherry.
Love him of hate him, he is a proud Canadian! Thumbs up.

 

[manni]

Wayne Gretzky

 

[Nathalie Rose]

Sorry, what was the question again? Sorry, didn't mean to make you repeat yourself.

 

[VanessaofBC]

Sorry, what was the question again? Sorry, didn't mean to make you repeat yourself.

I noticed in a different thread you said you were on your first glass of wine, is the bottle empty now, Natalie!!!!

"As Canadian as __________"


Some ideas: excessive cellular rates
David Suzuki
dill pickle chips


xox

edit: Natalie.... you are witty. "Sorry...I missed that...sorry...."

Okay, you're in the running!!!!!ound:

Badger got it!!!

 

[Notlurker123]

As Canadian as... a topless handjob (the Canadian special)

NL123

 

[AA_Train]

...... A hockey stick made of bacon

 

[Dr. H]

We're doing better of late internationally, but until recently I would have said: As Canadian as... finishing just outside the medals i.e., 4th place, AKA the "Canadian bronze" :canada: