Nonny really does think Canadians are special. He appreciates how special people make up worlds to live in; it brings a sense of security and pride – albeit false security and misplaced pride. Nonny will have to teach you special people the truth, for only the truth brings true security and real pride. But you must allow Nonny time to discuss these myths in detail later. For now, though …
Canadian Myths:
1. Canadians burned down the White House during the War of 1812.
2. Canadians invented the light bulb, not the Americans.
3. Canadians invented Superman.*
4. Everybody likes Canadians.
5. Lots of American tourists wear Canadian flags on their backpacks to get treated better overseas.
6. Canadians invented baseball.
7. Canadians are nicer (than Americans).
8. Most Americans think Canadians live in igloos.
9. Canada's defining national values are unique – and radically different from
10. Canadians have a unique and definable national character.
* Like some myths, this is a myth containing a grain of truth. A Canadian did invent the Superman character, but where was he and where did he live when he invented it? The land of super heroes, that’s where. "Truth, justice, and the American way," indeed.
