I just got this emailed to me and I think it is hilarious, remember it is meant as a joke
Anyone that has heard and enjoys Rick Mercer 's sense of humor, like me, will really like this quote.

Courtesy of Rick Mercer from This Hour Has 22 Minutes CBC Television:

On behalf of Canadians everywhere I'd like to offer an apology to the United States of America. We haven't been getting along very well recently and for that, I am truly sorry.

I'm sorry we called George Bush a moron. He is a moron but, it wasn't nice of us to point it out. If it's any consolation, the fact that he's a moron shouldn't reflect poorly on the people of America. After all it's not like you actually elected him.

I'm sorry about our softwood lumber. Just because we have more trees than you doesn't give us the right to sell you lumber that's cheaper and better than your own.

I'm sorry we beat you in Olympic hockey. In our defense I guess our excuse would be that our team was much, much, much, much better than yours.

I'm sorry we burnt down your white house during the war of 1812. I notice you've rebuilt it! It's Very Nice.

I'm sorry about your beer. I know we had nothing to do with your beer but, we Feel your Pain.

I'm sorry about our waffling on Iraq. I mean, when you're going up against a crazed dictator, you wanna have your friends by your side. I realize it took more than two years before you guys pitched in against Hitler, but that was different. Everyone knew he had weapons.

And finally on behalf of all Canadians, I'm sorry that we're constantly apologizing for things in a passive-aggressive way which is really thinly veiled criticism.

I sincerely hope that you're not upset over this.We've seen what you do to countries you get upset with.

Thank you

 

ok... that was just plain offensive to me. i think our beer in the US is just fine!!!!

i know its just a joke, but Bush has my approval.

oh did i mention that i think American beer is just fine?

 

On behalf of Canadians everywhere I'd like to offer an apology to the United States of America. We haven't been getting along very well recently and for that, I am truly sorry.


We are also sorry that you cut your defense budget and decided to have us carry you also. We thought you understood that it's getting lonely trying to do the right thing. Some day you might have to pick a side.

I'm sorry we called George Bush a moron. He is a moron but, it wasn't nice of us to point it out. If it's any consolation, the fact that he's a moron shouldn't reflect poorly on the people of America. After all it's not like you actually elected him.


Cute, and all this comes from a country that is attempting to take all the rights away from it's people. Heck, if you didn't want the right to bare arms you could have moved to Australia or some other penal colony.


I'm sorry about our softwood lumber. Just because we have more trees than you doesn't give us the right to sell you lumber that's cheaper and better than your own.


We realize that your country is unpopulated except for the thin strip along the USA border. I can't blame you for leaving the majority of your land wooded and un-managed. Is your wood more waterproof or something?]

I'm sorry we beat you in Olympic hockey. In our defense I guess our excuse would be that our team was much, much, much, much better than yours.


Now that hurt, Hockey isn't our national pastime but we should have been able to kick your butts. I thought we had to throw the game as part of the NAFTA deal the Democrats put in. You remember the loud sucking noise.

I'm sorry we burnt down your white house during the war of 1812. I notice you've rebuilt it! It's Very Nice.


You just noticed that we rebuilt it? You guys live in Myrtle Beach, SC all winter, look out your window the next time you go home.

I'm sorry about your beer. I know we had nothing to do with your beer but, we Feel your Pain.


When beer drinking makes you feel a pain, see a urologist. You most likely have something.


I'm sorry about our waffling on Iraq. I mean, when you're going up against a crazed dictator, you wanna have your friends by your side. I realize it took more than two years before you guys pitched in against Hitler, but that was different. Everyone knew he had weapons.


Hitler had to attack England with Buzz Bombs before you could make up your minds then and it might be the same this time huh? I thought you learned something. So you are saying that looking the other way isn't a good plan right?

And finally on behalf of all Canadians, I'm sorry that we're constantly apologizing for things in a passive-aggressive way which is really thinly veiled criticism.


If you have something to say, say it.


I sincerely hope that you're not upset over this.We've seen what you do to countries you get upset with.


Ya and we noticed that you needed help with the Falkland islands. Start small and work your way up.

Thank you

Your Welcome

 

Personally, I thought it was hilarious.

Obviously some others didn't appreciate Rick's witty satire. For those that don't know, he's the guy that does the "Talking to Americans" skits. He asks Americans basic questions about Canadian geography and politics, the responses can be hilarious (or really embarrasing, just as George Bush Jr.)

Ranger, you made a few points I disagree with (especially regarding NAFTA), but I don't think I want to get into yet another peeing contest on this board. All I can say is I hope your opinions don't necessarily reflect the opinion of the average American.

If you can't laugh at yourself.....

Waxy

 

Ranger 1997.

Rick mercer is a left wing Comedian that works for CBC Canada's Left Wing Government funded televison network.

The above was meant for humour purposes from a Left winger.


Please read

Who Is Rick Mercer

This Hour Has 22 Minutes

 

Ranger, I agree with you 100%.

I do consider myself an average American.
I don't usually criticize Canadians, but I don't appreciate any foreigner calling my President a "moron", or "Embarrassing", even if thinly veiled as a so-called joke.

You Canadians could use a leader with a little backbone, like our President Bush.

And as far as making fun of Americans not knowing much about Canadian geography or politics, maybe it's because we don't need to know these things.

After all, what has Canada got that we need?

It seems to me that many Canadians feel smugly superior to we Americans, however, what has Canada accomplished?

If it were not for the American products and services that you all use, all you would have left is air, water, and trees!

 

Ranger, I agree with you 100%.

I do consider myself an average American.
I don't usually criticize Canadians, but I don't appreciate any foreigner calling my President a "moron", or "Embarrassing", even if thinly veiled as a so-called joke.

Either Do I, The Canadian Government in power is a HUGE joke to me, I have never voted for the liberals ever.

You Canadians could use a leader with a little backbone, like our President Bush.

You've got that right,instead we have a complete buffoon who can't speak either of Canada's official languages and a complete fool on the world stage.

And as far as making fun of Americans not knowing much about Canadian geography or politics, maybe it's because we don't need to know these things.

That would be Rick Mercer that does that.

After all, what has Canada got that we need?

Plenty of Water,Oil,Natural Gas, Electricty apparently!

It seems to me that many Canadians feel smugly superior to we Americans, however, what has Canada accomplished?

Some do, Some don't, I'm the latter.
Canada and its people have accomplished many things


If it were not for the American products and services that you all use, all you would have left is air, water, and trees!

We import from the U.S.,China,Taiwan,Britain, Australia, Germany,etc, etc,etc


Ya and we noticed that you needed help with the Falkland islands. Start small and work your way up.


I'm pretty sure you're thinking of England or Great Britain, it wasn't Canada that was involved in any way



Again, Rick Mercer is a Comedian on a RIGHT WING Television show..

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(The embarassing skit actually consisted of Mr. Mercer asking Bush point blank if he supported our newly elected leader Jean POUTINE. Bush repeatedly referred to our Prime Minister, Jean CHRETIEN as Jean Poutine throughout the brief interview. I'd say that's a little embarassing for him, and a bit of a slap at all Canadians, the difference is I can laugh it off.)

You can make all the wise cracks you want about our politicians, I won't take it personally.

So is it just because he's the president? What if I just call the average American a moron, is that OK? Or is it because I'm a foreigner? How many times has Jay Leno/David Letterman called Bush a moron? It was a national pastime for a while during and after the election, so get off your high horse.

Quote:

Canadians could use a leader with a little backbone, like our President Bush.

I agree we need a strong, conservative leader with a backbone, as for the rest, well....

Quote:

And far as making fun of Americans not knowing much about Canadian geography or politics, maybe it's because we don't need to know these things.

After all, what has Canada got that we need?

It seems to me that many Canadians feel smugly superior to we Americans, however, what has Canada accomplished?

If it were not for the American products and services that you all use, all you would have left is air, water, and trees!

As for the rest of your post, it shows blatant ignorance about Canada, and again, I hope this isn't the opinion of, or a reflection of, the average American.

Waxy

 

Hey thanks guys. You post some silliness and I reply with a tongue in cheek reply and I'm told it was just a joke? I graduated from high school too.

Well Duh, You can hand it out but not take it? Is that what it is?

I realize it was a joke, if you wanted to compare sports teams you wouldn't have picked the Hockey team. You are a frozen wasteland and we have states that are in the high 70's and 80's right now. They are driving around in convertibles, not sliding on ice.

Have you heard of the NFL or NBA? We are waiting for you. Maybe you could start small and field a NASCAR ride. Show us how to do it.

 

Them's fightin' words. If you don't want us to be upset, don't post stupid stuff like this. People like you are the reason we make fun of Canada.

 

The whole point of humor is it makes someone look bad. Hey, it was funny.

> You Canadians could use a leader with a little backbone,
> like our President Bush.

Or our Bill Clinton?

 

The original poster clearly stated that the post was just in fun, you did not, you assumed we'd understand you were just kidding.

I can't read your expressions or intent, through a computer screen.

Ranger, I haven't come to think of you as a guy who kids around, as a rule, if you say something, I take it seriously and at face value, so I apologize for jumping to conclusions about your post.

As for the others that replied, their intent clearly wasn't humour.

Waxy

 

NO THANKS! I'd rather have Bush.

Waxy

 

Cripes I thought it was funny
Sorry no one can seem to see the humor.
I scanned the this forum and there was stuff that was meant as a joke that was kinda not funny to me but shhessh I didnt go off the deep end.
Accept my heart felt apology to all that were offended by this.

PS do not watch any of those "American Late Night Shows", or who-boy will you get excited

PPS
"You are a frozen wasteland and we have states that are in the high 70's and 80's right now. They are driving around in convertibles, not sliding on ice. "

You also have States that are colder than Canada right now. In fact the part of the "Frozen North" I live in hasnt had snow this year and rarely does. It has been in the 50-60's range for the past month and raerly goes below the freezing point.

PPPS
Falkland Islands??????? That was Great Britian vs Argentina we kind of arent really part of Great Britian.

 

Superbru
I can relate to how u feel. That's why I never watch Jay leno anymore. The guy took it way to far. Every damn night he had to put down "our" president. The whole monologue was practically built around it. At least Letterman kept it to a minimum that didn't have actual skits about it. I still remember the day growing up, couldn't of been more than 15, we were watching Wild World of Sports on a Saturday and a news break came on about President Ford skiing and fell and I think hurt himself. He was labeled as being sooo clumbsy back then. I remember LMAO and saying what a dufuss he was. I got such a scolding from my mom for that. I think the humor got out of hand, we let our guard down and were paying for it now. U know I love humor just as much as the next guy, but not about "the man" and broadcast over national television night after night.