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Username, I will gladly join you in the RoD thread! It's my favourite Canadian TV series. We can gush about Allan Hawco's hotness in a T-shirt (or out of it...). He did a guest appearance on Strombo a couple of years ago, and was trying to teach George how to speak Newf. It's hilarious - I'll see if I can find it on Youtube, and post the link.

I have a fondness for Eastern Ontario - my husband's parents live in Perth, and I lived in Ottawa in my formative years (i.e. my 20s :-) ).

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(Also, to Capricasix...you have my most favoritest username.  Every time I see a post from you, I think of Tricia Helfer!)

Yay! I only wish I looked like her - she's pretty hot! I loved BSG, so many years ago when I was casting about for a username, I thought of that one.

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Oh, gosh - I don't think anyone's offended! It just seems like some Americans think we all say "eh", and most of us don't. We don't really say "aboot" either; it just sounds that way to American ears. I'm sorry if you thought offence was taken.

I think the Canadian thread is a nice idea :) Oh, and many years ago, I used to work with the father of Munro Chambers, who plays Eli on Degrassi. And I will certainly visit the Canadian thread once there's something worth discussing that can't wait until the next day!

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Multiculty :D

My husband's parents live in small-town Eastern Ontario. When we visit them, we often remark at how odd it seems when everyone at Canadian Tire or the grocery store is Caucasian!

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Well, I think many Canadian TV shows are pretty good - Republic of Doyle, Flashpoint, Remedy, Rookie Blue, Orphan Black, to name only a few.

Pearlite, where do you teach? What subject? And I love butter tarts *drool*

[S07.E24: The Status Quo Combustion]

Stuart! He was so sad, I was almost in tears when he was cleaning up the ruins of his store in a desultory fashion. I am also glad that he found his niche with Howard's mom.

The train station scene made me a little misty also. Leonard really does care about Sheldon, despite everything.

[S01.E22: Beginning of the End]

If you like Patton Oswalt and you like Ratatouille, you'll need to check this out: 

YES! I agree with Billy (however, I liked Finding Nemo, too!).

[S01.E22: Beginning of the End]

The gun that Fury gives Coulson is the same type that Coulson used in Avengers - that is, until he got shanked by the Asgardian Mussolini.

I love Patton Oswalt, even though when I hear his voice, I can't help but think of Remy in Ratatouille :D

[S01.E20: Nothing Personal]

Adrian Pasdar = awesome.

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All right, Capricasix, sometimes I do pronounce that second "t." But, assuming I'm right in thinking somewhere between Mimico and Port Credit, I'd say the true test whether or not someone adds the second "g" that isn't there in Eglinton. I misspelled it for years, thinking the "g" was there...

A lot of friends watch and love Republic of Doyle--mea culpa, I tried, honest. But I can only get as far as the crappy Canadian versions of the cooking shows, like Masterchef Canada, and I think those are in the "love to hate" bin.

I think many Canadians don't realize that several popular shows (at least, judging by their Internet buzz) are Canadian - Lost Girl, Continuum, Haven, Orphan Black are a few that come to mind. I don't watch Orphan Black, but that's only because I don't have cable and thus don't get the Space channel, and also I have other shows, and a very long list of books to read, competing for my attention :D (not to mention my kids!)

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I'm another Canadian; I live just west of Toronto, in the land where Hurricane Hazel rules (GTA folks will understand that :)). I pronounce Toronto just like it's spelled, or maybe "Tronto", not "Trawna". The only people I knew who pronounced it "Trawna" were my grandparents, who were rural-Ontario born and bred.

I started watching Y&R in 1988, my first year of university, and continued to watch for maybe 10 years, until I was working full-time. Lost track of it for several years, and then started watching again two or three years ago. My mother-in-law has watched it from its beginning.

As far as Canadian TV shows, I must recommend Republic of Doyle. It's about a father-and-son private investigative team, and it takes place in St. John's, Newfoundland. It's a great show, lots of action car chases etc., and the scenery is simply stunning. And Allan Hawco, the star/writer/producer, is a hottie too ;) Oh, and Russell Crowe guest-starred on it a couple of years ago!

[S01.E18: Providence]

I want to have so much sex with Evil!Ward.

Aw yeah!