>> The origin of "Canuck" as I understand it came from a little >> known (when it >> started) TV series called "SCTV". It was a series/sitcom that >> poked fun at >> Canadians & our culture. >> Many good comedians came out of that program & got their start >> there. (John >> Candy, RIP; Gilda Radner; G.<?> Levy; the fella from "Honey I Shrunk the >> Kids".. an on it goes). >> The point of the show was to lampoon our own culture & our take on the >> world. Out of that came the word Canuck, Canook (an Eastern/East >> Coast/Newfoundland pronounciation), Canuckian (one from >> Canuckland...) and >> a few other bizarre sayings like "You Hoser!" & the infamous "Eh!? You >> going aboot it right!?" :) >> >> The series is still syndicated. Often on comedy network late at >> night. If >> you care to see it that is.
Thank you. Rob
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