1.
1.
A recent survey found many Canadians think American TV leans heavily into clichés like funny accents, endless apologies, and hockey obsession. Which Canadian stereotype do you notice most often on American TV or movies?
Saying "aboot" or having an exaggerated accent
18%
•
142 votes
Being overly polite or apologizing constantly
34%
•
274 votes
Obsession with hockey
28%
•
225 votes
Loving maple syrup or Tim Hortons
23%
•
188 votes
Living in snow/cold weather all the time
33%
•
267 votes
I don't notice many Canadian stereotypes
22%
•
174 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
•
10 votes
Not Applicable
15%
•
125 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| eh? | 0.08% | 1 |
| As soon as you cross the border it is freezing cold year round. | 0.08% | 1 |
| We all eat poutine/ I m 68 and have neither seen it in a restaurant in BC nor tried it | 0.08% | 1 |
| Eh | 0.08% | 1 |
| all | 0.08% | 1 |
| Crime and trouble with getting justice" copycats" | 0.08% | 1 |
| If what I watch says those things, I don't notice. | 0.08% | 1 |
| Anything Canadian is rarely mentioned. | 0.08% | 1 |
| Mounties are always in red serge and flathat Stetson campaign hats. | 0.08% | 1 |
| 0.08% | 1 |
2.
2.
How do you feel when you see exaggerated Canadian stereotypes on TV? I find them funny
15%
•
120 votes
I don't mind them
20%
•
159 votes
They're overused and annoying
24%
•
198 votes
I rarely notice them
22%
•
175 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
•
11 votes
Not Applicable
18%
•
146 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.30% | 2 | |
| They just appear jealous of us so they mock us. (for whatever the reason) | 0.15% | 1 |
| Silly, uninformed | 0.15% | 1 |
| Kinda true | 0.15% | 1 |
| Don t care | 0.15% | 1 |
| I figure their writers are stupid. | 0.15% | 1 |
| Get upset | 0.15% | 1 |
| I love Canadians'politeness | 0.15% | 1 |
| Through back some American stereotypes | 0.15% | 1 |
| depends on contexy | 0.15% | 1 |
3.
3.
Do you think it's important for Canadian stories to be written and created by Canadians? Very important
43%
•
351 votes
Somewhat important
24%
•
193 votes
Not very important
5%
•
43 votes
Not important at all
3%
•
28 votes
I've never thought about it
24%
•
194 votes
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