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This video offers comments on Babe's political humor. And on politics. You might find it interesting, I do not know.
This video offers comments on Babe's political humor. And on politics. You might find it interesting, I do not know.
CANADIAN - AMERICAN HUMOR
State Visit by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Opening Ceremony - White House South Lawn
March 10, 2016
The United States and Canada agreed some time ago to be, for all intents and purposes, the same country.
In diplomacy, nations must deal with people they detest. In state visits, diplomats talk about forging a constructive partnership, and they add a line about "not wanting to gloss over differences." In the case of China, these include America's opposition to political and religious oppression and massive human rights violations in China, With the Canadians, there are no differences to gloss over. This is an old joke: "Who's beer is better?" is actually the subject of intense debate. But "who's better at hockey?" is not a valid question.
Obama, surprisingly, does not know this. When he asks, "Who's better at hockey?" and it seems as if he might be serious, Trudeau says--twice--"don't get me started." When Obama keeps going--"Is it in my hometown?"--you can see the Prime Minister is upset.
Here are the views of Canadians on beer and hockey:
(1) Canadians drink actual beer. American beer is yellow water.
(2) There is no such thing as American hockey. It does not exist. Sure, Americans skate around with sticks and a puck, but they do not know how to play hockey, which Canada invented. If there are American teams, it is because they have Canadian players. Therefore, the question "Who's better at hockey?" is incoherent. If the Stanley Cup is in Chicago, it is because Canadian hockey players are playing for the team in Chicago.
How could Obama make such a mistake? Trudeau must retaliate. Since he had to give a prepared speech immediately after Obama's insolence, everyone assumed the retaliation would come at the state dinner that night. But Trudeau is so upset he does not miss his opportunity at this opening ceremony.
Remember, there is no such thing as American hockey. Trudeau's retaliation is thus an ad-lib that begins, "Speaking of exports...."
In diplomacy, nations must deal with people they detest. In state visits, diplomats talk about forging a constructive partnership, and they add a line about "not wanting to gloss over differences." In the case of China, these include America's opposition to political and religious oppression and massive human rights violations in China, With the Canadians, there are no differences to gloss over. This is an old joke: "Who's beer is better?" is actually the subject of intense debate. But "who's better at hockey?" is not a valid question.
Obama, surprisingly, does not know this. When he asks, "Who's better at hockey?" and it seems as if he might be serious, Trudeau says--twice--"don't get me started." When Obama keeps going--"Is it in my hometown?"--you can see the Prime Minister is upset.
Here are the views of Canadians on beer and hockey:
(1) Canadians drink actual beer. American beer is yellow water.
(2) There is no such thing as American hockey. It does not exist. Sure, Americans skate around with sticks and a puck, but they do not know how to play hockey, which Canada invented. If there are American teams, it is because they have Canadian players. Therefore, the question "Who's better at hockey?" is incoherent. If the Stanley Cup is in Chicago, it is because Canadian hockey players are playing for the team in Chicago.
How could Obama make such a mistake? Trudeau must retaliate. Since he had to give a prepared speech immediately after Obama's insolence, everyone assumed the retaliation would come at the state dinner that night. But Trudeau is so upset he does not miss his opportunity at this opening ceremony.
Remember, there is no such thing as American hockey. Trudeau's retaliation is thus an ad-lib that begins, "Speaking of exports...."
Here is the prepared text (green) and the ad lib (red):
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As our leading trading partner and closest ally, the relationship between our two countries has always been vital. As an exporting nation, Canada is always eager to work closely to reduce trade barriers between our countries. And speaking of exports, we know with certainty that there’s a high demand for Canadian goods down here. A few that come to mind that President Obama just rightly recognized as being extraordinary contributors to the American success story is Jonathan Toews, Duncan Keith, and Patrick Sharp of the Chicago Blackhawks. (Applause.)
We’ve faced many challenges over the course of our shared history. And while we have agreed on many things and disagreed on a few others, we remain united in a common purpose – allies, partners, and friends as we tackle the world’s great challenges. Whether we’re charting a course for environmental protection, making key investments to grow our middle class….
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As our leading trading partner and closest ally, the relationship between our two countries has always been vital. As an exporting nation, Canada is always eager to work closely to reduce trade barriers between our countries. And speaking of exports, we know with certainty that there’s a high demand for Canadian goods down here. A few that come to mind that President Obama just rightly recognized as being extraordinary contributors to the American success story is Jonathan Toews, Duncan Keith, and Patrick Sharp of the Chicago Blackhawks. (Applause.)
We’ve faced many challenges over the course of our shared history. And while we have agreed on many things and disagreed on a few others, we remain united in a common purpose – allies, partners, and friends as we tackle the world’s great challenges. Whether we’re charting a course for environmental protection, making key investments to grow our middle class….
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There you go. Obama sounded like he was boasting about the Stanley Cup being in Chicago.
Trudeau turns Obama's boast into a statement of humility in which the President "right recognized" that the Stanley Cup is in the president's hometown because Canada exported to Chicago the people needed to play hockey, which people in Chicago cannot do.
Trudeau turns Obama's boast into a statement of humility in which the President "right recognized" that the Stanley Cup is in the president's hometown because Canada exported to Chicago the people needed to play hockey, which people in Chicago cannot do.