Traveling abroad, I’ve come to find that Canadians generally do not like to be mistaken for US citizens. I’ve seen them travel wearing red and white sweatpants-sweatshirts with maple leaves and “Canada“ printed everywhere.
Something I just noticed. The American tourists are dressed pretty much just like Jon and Ellie but John’s colors and patterns are on the female and vice versa with Ellie’s clothes.
No we do not look different. But we make a point to NOT look “American”. Unfortunately, Americans have a reputation in other countries of being arrogant, rude, and constantly bragging about how Americans invented everything and did everything first (they didn’t ) lol
John and El are following their government training: 1) Dress like the locals 2) Eat the local cuisine 3) If you smoke only use the local tobaccos. This way you’re almost invisible and they can’t smell your difference. It also helps to pick up a few languages along the way. Viet-Muong was my first support language.
I think, in general American tourist are considered rude. They expect.. American standards in third world countries. Canadian tourist are more forgiving to less than perfect English, accomodations, transportation.. food.
I am very surprised and very disappointed in my fellow commentors with their racists comments about differences of Canadians and Amercians. We are all human beings not matter where we come from and deserve to be treated kindly.
One of my pet peeves, a Canadian is an American as much as a Mexican or person from the U.S.. Pretty much also holds true for people from Central and South America. Anyone from the British Islands are British, this includes the English, Scots and Welsh.
nixie224 about 2 months ago
Do know that “For Better or For Worse” is Canadian (THE top Canada import in newspaper comics history)
Asharah about 2 months ago
Do typical Canadian tourists look any different?
mnexplorer+ about 2 months ago
I guess it’s North American Tourists.
snsurone76 about 2 months ago
Look who’s talking!!
9thCapricorn about 2 months ago
Ummm…You don’t look any different from the American guy, John.
Lyrak about 2 months ago
Pot, meet kettle.
howtheduck about 2 months ago
Pattersons looking down their nose at other people. Hilarious.
French Persons Premium Member about 2 months ago
Traveling abroad, I’ve come to find that Canadians generally do not like to be mistaken for US citizens. I’ve seen them travel wearing red and white sweatpants-sweatshirts with maple leaves and “Canada“ printed everywhere.
Nighthawks Premium Member about 2 months ago
…especially from 2016-2020
Fetzee about 2 months ago
You should talk John now go play with your train set
Geophyzz about 2 months ago
There is more difference between folks from Texas, Georgia, or New Hampshire, than between a typical Canadian and American.
ro.boat about 2 months ago
Canada comprises a large portion of the North American continent, making Canadians (wait for it) Americans.
KageKat about 2 months ago
Eh, the clothes are typical because they’re comfortable!
BlitzMcD about 2 months ago
And yet so many from Ontario and Manitoba flock to a place called Florida, known to some as “Southern Michigan”………
paranormal about 2 months ago
That’s the pot calling the kettle black!!!
catsrule411 about 2 months ago
Something I just noticed. The American tourists are dressed pretty much just like Jon and Ellie but John’s colors and patterns are on the female and vice versa with Ellie’s clothes.
Watchdog about 2 months ago
priceless
DawnQuinn1 about 2 months ago
No we do not look different. But we make a point to NOT look “American”. Unfortunately, Americans have a reputation in other countries of being arrogant, rude, and constantly bragging about how Americans invented everything and did everything first (they didn’t ) lol
NRHAWK Premium Member about 2 months ago
John and El are following their government training: 1) Dress like the locals 2) Eat the local cuisine 3) If you smoke only use the local tobaccos. This way you’re almost invisible and they can’t smell your difference. It also helps to pick up a few languages along the way. Viet-Muong was my first support language.
Angry Indeed about 2 months ago
When I was in the Navy, my military haircut gave me away when I was in other countries. It didn’t matter what clothes I wore.
ladykat about 2 months ago
The two of you also look like American tourists.
WestNYC Premium Member about 2 months ago
People south of the border need to be reminded that there is a different country north of it, regularly.
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 2 months ago
All tourists look alike……okay let it roll!
Alberta Oil Premium Member about 2 months ago
American travelers abroad are encouraged not to look like Americans and will frequently adopt a Canadian emblem like flag on their garments.
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] about 2 months ago
The only difference between America and Canada is poutine; which I will never understand the reason for.
Linguist about 2 months ago
When I worked in the hospitality industry, we used to joke that the difference between a Canadian and a canoe was that one tipped!
Alberta Oil Premium Member about 2 months ago
I think, in general American tourist are considered rude. They expect.. American standards in third world countries. Canadian tourist are more forgiving to less than perfect English, accomodations, transportation.. food.
[Unnamed Reader - bddb15] about 2 months ago
No – however Canadian tourists sure behave better (as stated by an American that moved permanently to The Cayman Islands)
stamps about 2 months ago
Who uses regular cameras anymore?
phlash about 2 months ago
Can’t be real American tourists. The wife isn’t complaining…
jtburgess Premium Member about 2 months ago
Like looking in a mirror. Haha
Back to Big Mike about 2 months ago
I see no “Amuricun” flags, so they must be “Canuckistans”.
Ginny Premium Member about 2 months ago
This comic points out that we’re all similar, no matter where we live.
Ginny Premium Member about 2 months ago
Also, since when is a crude Canadian comment acceptable?
kathleenhicks62 about 2 months ago
He must live in a bubble.
Saurischia Premium Member about 2 months ago
John finishes with: "They look just like us!’
Saurischia Premium Member about 2 months ago
They are too slim and young to be American tourists. /s
g04922 about 2 months ago
LOL… hands John a mirror.
bobpierce about 2 months ago
What’s that thing hanging around their necks?
eced52 about 2 months ago
Does Jon’s shirt match the ladies shirt, and Ellie’s match the guy’s shirt?
Laurie Stoker Premium Member about 2 months ago
Yes! And they look exactly like you!
The Great_Black President about 2 months ago
My grandmother was a typical white person.
GirlGeek Premium Member about 2 months ago
Boo
Sambora1 about 2 months ago
I am very surprised and very disappointed in my fellow commentors with their racists comments about differences of Canadians and Amercians. We are all human beings not matter where we come from and deserve to be treated kindly.
Bryant Winterholer Premium Member about 2 months ago
One of my pet peeves, a Canadian is an American as much as a Mexican or person from the U.S.. Pretty much also holds true for people from Central and South America. Anyone from the British Islands are British, this includes the English, Scots and Welsh.