Key Takeaways:
- Canada has been struggling to find its sense of humor and confidence in the face of American dominance
- The country needs to reclaim its sense of humor and learn to laugh at itself and others
- Hockey players and other public figures should be using comedy to poke fun at America and Canadian institutions
- Canada’s inability to be funny and lighthearted is a national problem that needs to be addressed
- The country should focus on being good, vicious, and self-deprecating, rather than trying to be the best at everything
Introduction to the Problem
Canada has been getting slapped around by the United States on various fronts, and it’s time for the country to stop taking it stoically and start fighting back with humor. Instead of being upset and moping about tariffs and other issues, Canadians should be using comedy to mock America and its institutions. This is the only effective way to end the parasitic relationship between the two countries and make Canada seem less ridiculous for caring about what America thinks.
The Role of Hockey Players
Hockey players, in particular, should be using their platform to poke fun at America and Canadian institutions. However, they have been failing to do so, and instead, have been coming across as dull and uninteresting. The recent NBC commercial featuring actor Jon Hamm and American NHL players making fun of Canada is a perfect example of how humor can be used to make a point. The commercial is hilarious and gives a feeling that the American players might actually care about winning, which is a new concept for Canadians.
The Loss of Canadian Identity
Canada has lost its sense of identity and humor over the years, and it’s time for the country to reclaim it. The country used to be known for its free-firing, not-much-gets-to-us attitude, but now it’s become brittle, affectless, and perpetually annoyed. The recent meltdown of Wayne Gretzky at the World Cup draw is a perfect example of how Canadians should be using humor to poke fun at themselves and their institutions. Instead of seething and being hurt, Canadians should be shredding Gretzky and Canadian pieties, and having a good laugh about it.
The Importance of Comedy
Comedy is the key to reclaiming Canada’s sense of humor and confidence. If Canadians are not in it to win, then they must be in it for a laugh. The country should focus on being good, vicious, and self-deprecating, rather than trying to be the best at everything. Canadians should be mocking their friends and themselves, because they want to save the people they care about from the deprivations of self-congratulation. By using comedy, Canadians can make fun of themselves and others, and create a decent place to grow up.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Canada needs to reclaim its sense of humor and confidence in the face of American dominance. The country should focus on being funny, vicious, and self-deprecating, rather than trying to be the best at everything. Hockey players and other public figures should be using comedy to poke fun at America and Canadian institutions. By doing so, Canadians can create a decent place to grow up and make fun of themselves and others. The key to all of this is comedy, and if Canadians are not in it to win, then they must be in it for a laugh.
