- ISBN13: 9781553653110
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
Being Canadian can be a chore, says Will Ferguson, but it can be a lot of fun, too. For this follow-up to his runaway bestseller Why I Hate Canadians, Ferguson, a Canuck himself, recruited his brother Ian to create this ultimate guide to the country’s cultural quirks, from diet and sex to sports and politics. The result is a nonstop comic ride through such topics as “Canadian Cuisine—and How to Avoid It,” “Regional Harmony (Who to Hate and Why),” and “How to Make … More >>
#1 by island bobkat on April 15, 2010 - 1:54 pm
A couple of chuckles. Most was very limp humor that you can see on late night comedy channels…………..yes,even comedians on CBC are better than this humor. It is one thing to poke fun at your country or fellow citizens…….I love George Bush jokes…..but there was not even an element of satire. It was very “canned” humor that even as one who lives very close to my northern neighbors, it was not humorous.
For a buyer, save your $$$$$. Watch a good CBC comedy special and get a few laughs. For the authors, I am glad they have a “day job.”
From only a few miles south of the border……
Rating: 1 / 5
#2 by Amazon.com Fan! on April 15, 2010 - 2:33 pm
It is indeed funny. I was hoping to get a book that was a little more serious in nature, but had a fun time reading this one.
Rating: 3 / 5
#3 by Kelsey on April 15, 2010 - 2:56 pm
When my best friend turned 14, she had a big party and invited all of our closest friends. The funny one who enjoys buying presents at the very last minute (Catherine NOT YOU Nicki!), was looking through the humour section at Chapters and came across this book. Unknowingly (that is, of how funny this book really is)she quickly bought it and rushed over to the party. When my friend opened her presents How To Be A Canadian was grabbed by a bunch of us and we made our way over to the table where we read aloud parts of the book. We couldn’t stop laughing, at all. We probably don’t fully understand the humour, as we were only 13 then, with a minor exception of the birthday girl and two others, but we couldn’t stop! When my mom picked me up I announced I was going to use my Chapters Gift Certificate to buy this book. For my birthday a week after, my mom gave it to me, and despite my relatives, I read it. As quick as I could. I needed to read it because I was going on my first trip to Ottawa the week after. The part about Jan Wong made me cry, and I don’t even know who she is! But I can tell you one thing, if I ever have an interview with her, (and as I’m told, every canadian does once in their lifetime), I AM SO GOING TO FOLLOW THE ADVICE! Oh yes, Masked Avenger costume anyone? I laughed at so many parts, and I’m currently reading it a second time. But the best part was when I was in Ottawa, I searched for “the capital of Canada” (apparently it’s Bay Street) and laughed when the darned Quebecois talked amongst themselves, joual style,in the elevator up to the top of the Peace Tower mocking us, (i.e Il est un rebelle, to the kid in my class who has ADHD) while we laughed and then agreed with them, in French, scaring them out of their sugar!All in all great book!
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by defatbroad on April 15, 2010 - 5:44 pm
Poorly written. Boring. Perfect lining for the birdcage.
Rating: 1 / 5
#5 by Melissa on April 15, 2010 - 6:58 pm
This was hillarious. Reading it I was constantly saying to myself…”Wow, I do that, I say that, Jeans, wool socks and flannel shirts are really great”. I’ve recommended this book as a must read for everyone. Canadian or not.
Rating: 5 / 5