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submitted 1 year ago by Lauchs@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

I'm a Canadian visiting in America, the question came up and the answers were fascinating and not at all what I expected.

Curious as to whom you folks think of!

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[-] OrganicMeatbag@sh.itjust.works 24 points 1 year ago

Ryan Reynolds, Catherine O'Hara

RIP Phil Hartman, John Candy, Alex Trebeck

So many great Canadians, so hard to choose.

[-] Redditgee@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago

Gosling, too. Jim Carrey repped us really well, more than most of them, though Mike Meyers is up there, also.

[-] Cyclist@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Oh man SCTV! Eugene Levy, Martin Short, Rick Moranis, just to add a few. Then there's the Kids In The Hall and The Trailer Park Boys.

[-] can@sh.itjust.works 17 points 1 year ago

Norm MacDonald

[-] Si1versmith@lemmy.world 15 points 1 year ago
[-] Lauchs@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Holy fucking shit, TIL! And I AM Canadian!

[-] Philo@lemm.ee 14 points 1 year ago

Anyone besides Jordan Peterson.

[-] NiiicePants@lemm.ee 14 points 1 year ago

Colin Mochrie.

[-] jongosi@feddit.nl 13 points 1 year ago

From here, astronaut Chris Hatfield was top of mind. And Shania Twain a close second.

[-] FordBeeblebrox@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago
[-] EbenezerScrew@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

That's a Texas sized 10-4.

[-] Lauchs@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Allright, let's take 10% off there bud.

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[-] resin85@lemmy.ca 11 points 1 year ago
[-] HR_Pufnstuf@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago

My wonderful and lovely wife.

[-] angstylittlecatboy@reddthat.com 11 points 1 year ago
[-] NuanceDemon@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago
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[-] pfaca@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago
[-] Lauchs@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Another one I didn't know was ours! Thank you!

[-] Xariphon@kbin.social 10 points 1 year ago

Tough call between Stan Rogers or Alex Trebek.

[-] beefbaby182@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago
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[-] PineapplePartisan@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago

Jessica. Because we got it on on a blanket under a warm starry night at summer camp.

You wouldn’t know her, she’s from Vancouver, eh?

Got that maple syrup flavoured pussy.

[-] PineapplePartisan@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Heh. I love the standard joke too. In my case I was an adult visiting the equivalent of a “dude ranch” during Stampede in Calgary. Maybe camp was the wrong term, as people probably envision Wet Hot American Summer style camp for kids.

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[-] DirigibleProtein@aussie.zone 9 points 1 year ago
[-] Redditgee@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

Just getting into his collection. What a gem.

[-] m4xie 8 points 1 year ago
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Mike from Canmore.

Probably no one you know, but I visited a bakery in port hardy (Vancouver Island), and the gut behind the counter was super sweet and welcoming. While she was serving me she got called from her boss and she excused herself with tears in her eyes „sorry, I have to response immediately, she is gonna yell at me again“.

I still want to hug her. Still want to show her how a professional boss would treat her. Give her a nice job and get her out of this worker’s hellhole.

The breakfast was great, though.

[-] Boozilla@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago
[-] OrganicMeatbag@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 year ago

I love all the Kids in the Hall members.

[-] Lammy@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago
[-] cathyk@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago
[-] honeybadger1417@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

Steve Yzerman

[-] VitaminDrink@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

There are many great Canadians. But I have to go with Bret Hart. He and his brother have been so influential to the wrestling scene. Without him, we would still only have big charismatic guys slapping each other. They brought something that wasn't seen in the mainstream before. From guys like Kurt Angle to Brian Danielson (also a great Canadian!) to Tag Teams like FTR and many, many more ... they have all been influenced by The Hitman and his technical skills.

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[-] timi@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

Catherine Ryan is pretty nice, but I saw someone remind me of Colin Mochrie.

[-] S491@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

John dunsworth rip

[-] graublau@feddit.de 4 points 1 year ago
[-] Twig@sopuli.xyz 4 points 1 year ago

Ryan George.

Super easy, barely an inconvenience.

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[-] jeanofthedead@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago
[-] negativenull@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Duke Caboom

Yes I Canada!

[-] slazer2au@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Graham Stark, Paul Saunders, and Alex Steacy. Just to throw some minor names out there.

[-] MargotRobbie@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Ryan Gosling is pretty cool!

[-] junkiesaysno@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Michelle Li (Canadian Badminton Player)

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