April 24, 2003
Clueless In Canada
Thanks to the NHL Center Ice package, I've been able to indulge my passion for playoff hockey more or less nightly over the past two weeks -- normally taking in 2-3 games a night. But along with the entertainment has come an unexpected cultural bonus. You see, most of the games broadcast on the digital cable package originate in Canada on the Canadian Broadcasting Company (CBC) or TSN, Canada's equivalent of ESPN.
One the one hand, it's great to be able to watch Ron McLean and Don Cherry on Hockey Night In Canada -- the only broadcast I've ever seen that tackles the game with the passion it deserves.
On the other hand, you get to watch Canadian commericals -- something which gives you a great insight into the Canadian mindset -- at least over at the news division of the CBC. A prime example was a promo I saw for the program CBC Newsworld. The following script ran underneath identical text. It was cut with video highlights of a certain Iraqi dictator:
The Americans remove Saddam Hussein. What will be his legacy?
A. Murderous Tyrant
B. Petty Troublemaker
C. Martyr
Watch.
Then decide.
CBC News World. Trusted. Connected. Canadian.
How about clueless? Gotta love how this is posed as an open question, or even the subject of honest debate. But keeping in the spirit of things, I've come up with a few quiz of my own. Feel free to play along at home:
Chairman Mao created the modern Chinese state. What will be his legacy?
A. Authoring the murder, torture and imprisonment of millions during the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution
B. Fashion trend-setter
C. Bestselling author
There's all sorts of possibilities available here. Feel free to email me your best efforts.
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Robert Mugabe is President of Zimbabwe. What will be his legacy?
A. Leader of a genocidal thugocracy
B. Bold land reformist
C. Close personal friend of Jacques Chirac
D. All of the above
Posted by:
at April 25, 2003 12:24 PM
Fidel Castro is lider maximo de Cuba. What will be his legacy?
1) Oppressor of millions
2) Hero to the useful idiot left
3) Jimmy Carter's pen pal
4) All of the above
Posted by:
at April 27, 2003 07:44 PM
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