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Hoser or hose-head is a slang term originating in Canada that is used to reference or imitate Canadians. [1]The term "hoser" is a comedic label given to someone that gained popularity and notoriety from the comedic skits by Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas (playing the characters of Bob and Doug McKenzie) in SCTV's "The Great White North" segments. [2]
Slang words used widely in Canada. Subcategories. This category has only the following subcategory. N. Native American slang (5 P) Pages in category "Canadian slang"
The song "Take Off" (identified on the album as "the hit single section"), features guest vocalist Geddy Lee of Rush, an elementary schoolmate of Moranis.In it he utters the line, “Yeah, um, I, you know, ten bucks is ten bucks”, after a reminder of his deal with the brothers' lawyer. [9]
The CBC network heads asked the show's producers to add specifically identifiably Canadian content for those two minutes, in line with government broadcast regulations. Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas thought that this was a ridiculous request, given that the show had been taped in Canada, with a mostly Canadian cast and crew, for two years. [2]
The second-generation descendants of these immigrants significantly contributed to embedding Toronto's distinctive slang and accent into the city's culture. [19] Faced with limited economic opportunities within their communities, children of the initial immigrant influx turned to creative outlets such as rap music, fashion, and athletics for both expression and livelihood. [20]
Refers to the "Long Long Short Long" or "- - o -" Horn pattern used by US and Canadian railroads at grade crossings. The term "14L" is derived from Rule 14(l) in the Canadian Rail Operating Rules and Consolidated Code of Operating Rules.
"The Left Coast" – a name shared with the West Coast of the United States, referring to the region notably leaning politically left. [6]"British California" – a play on the initials of the province, referring to its similarities with California in terms of culture, geography (particularly in the Lower Mainland), politics, and demographics.
This is a list of nicknames and slogans of cities in Canada.Many Canadian cities and communities are known by various aliases, slogans, sobriquets, and other nicknames to the general population at either the local, regional, national, or international scales, often due to marketing campaigns and widespread usage in the media.