That’s so funny. It never occurred to me to say ice hockey. I think NHL has now spread to places like Florida and Las Vegas, but I’m not sure they get that hockey has been a real every-mans sport in colder climates such as the northeast and northern Midwest for decades. We lived it like our Canadian cousins who introduced us to the awesome sport.
“I am Joe, and I am Canadian,” is iconic here. It really touched the soul of the nation and reminded us that we are just as patriotic as our neighbours, just a little more humble as a rule.
What, you don’t have a version of those people who say Murica!? 😂. I assume you guys know what this means up there, if not, it’s a bit of an American inside joke poking a little friendly fun at the overly enthusiastic and blindly patriotic. Anyway, I am Joe was brilliant.
"We are more humble." As a Canadian myself, I find it embarrassing to hear Canadians bragging about how humble they are without realizing how bloody ironic it is.
@@johnf-americanreacts1287 Yes, we know all about "Murica" and we say it ourselves. We also have South Park. Most of the content we consume is American.
@@johnf-americanreacts1287 The actor who plays Joe is Canadian, but the director is ironically, American. More on that ad here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Am_Canadian
I'm not gonna lie it has been a minute since ive seen it and it brought a tear to my eye, and all of a sudden i felt a little prideful again lmao. they got me with this one especially!
It may well be. At the time the suit jacket over the head one came out, I felt it was the best commercial ever haha but The My Name Is Joe And I Am Canadian is a fave and probably the best. Cheers from Ontario
My Dad was in the hospital when the winning game was playing, he took his radio with him. The nurse came in and shut it off and at first he said he would break her arm if she turned it off then he begged her to let him listen and she did as long as he kept the volume down.
Another Canadian institution, Red Green also believes duct tape will fix anything. If the women don't find you handsome, They should at least find you handy.
I haven’t seen good I Am Canadian ads in quite a while. I really miss them. As Canadians we are often self deprecating, but it is fun sometimes to pick on our southern neighbours 😉❤️🇨🇦
@@johnf-americanreacts1287; I'd like to know if you've seen Any of the Molson Beer fridge commercials. There's one to celebrate Canada's 150th Birthday, the fridge is placed in London England, you might find it interesting. There's also one with 10 --12 people who must say, " I'm a Canadian" in Their language to open the fridge. Thanks for this video, there are some other older Molson beer commercials, they were usually on Hockey Night in Canada.
Sensitive Americans? Are you kidding. These ads are hilarious. I grew up in Illinois and we had a neighborhood hockey rink at the corner. The games were usually put together by (who else) an ex-pat Canadian who lived next to the rink, but his name was Tom and he was Canadian!
Thankyou for the kindness for us Canadians eh ! A good laugh breaks down many borders ! And I’ve been asked if we live in igloos, all police in Canada ride horses , and does it snow all year round there ! I Am Canadian 🇨🇦 💖
😂. Thanks for your own little I Am Canadian commercial. Funny thing is, when I travel abroad or even to other states and people hear I’m from NY, some (not all) ask how many times I’ve been mugged (only once, in Paris France), how many guns do I own (never even held one), why don’t I talk like Tony Soprano (because I’m not a fake Hollywood gangster). 🤦♂️
Yes, love it. I got my father a sign that read, ' Beer, the reason I get up in the afternoon '. 😅. He makes his own beer, which over time, now rivals any beer out there.
They are old but I am Joe was the one commercial everyone knew and it made them feel proud to be Canadian. I don't have cable so I don't see commercials anymore, but I'm sure they are still making them.
I don't know if you can find them but they had a campaign both world wide and in Canada. One where they would place a locked fridge in the middle of a busy public are like trafalgar square, and the only way to open it was by scanning a Canadian passport. Kinda like a reminder of home while abroad. The one they did in Canada, was you had to speak, I am Canadian, in like 10 different languages then it would open. To show just how diverse we really are.
Thank you for the reminders and the laughs. "The Rant," the last commercial was and still is one of my favourite commercials . The stereotypes for the most part are real. When I lived in California, people asked me if I knew certain people. I was asked if we lived in igloos and what kind of clothing did we wear. Those days I was always amazed at the questions that were asked. That was in 2005.
I know there are people like that and I used to think they must be joking. But, my bother in law is from Ireland. He is also one of my best friends now, and I’ve been with him more than once when someone asked him if he knew Sean or Shannon from Ireland or does Ireland really have leprechauns? 🤦♂️It’s embarrassing. I think most of you up there know, or I hope you do, that out of a nation of 300 million there are all sorts here, from the incredibly ignorant to the incredibly well educated and some of the smartest people in the world and all types in between. I’m typical of the people I hang out with. Fairly well educated and intellectually curious, but just regular people otherwise.
I'll bet you've never heard of a man by the name of Izaak Walton Killam. Don't feel bad because most people outside of Nova Scotia and the hallowed halls of graduate schools here have never heard of him either. When he died in 1955 he was the richest man in Canada. His wife cintinued to build his assets and when she died in 1968 left approximately 300 million dollars. Numerous hospitals, universities in the form of endowments and scholarships have been granted and awarded over several decades. There is a management team that oversees the capital and its investment. The lasting legacy of Mr. Killam and his wife is truly remarkable. My mother's maiden name was Killam and her father was a second cousin.
The I am Canadian series, and especially the last one was a great advertising series but I think it was in the late 90's I wish they would bring it back. Still loved!
Do you want to know how humble we really are? It took an American, Ralph Nader, to write a book about Canada's inventions and discoveries and he called it "Canada Firsts".
I worked for Ralph Nader in the 80s. He definitely does love Canadians and has hired a few (yes with work visas). I am Canadian. And my name is Jo. Really.
@@JoDee172 Thanks for info. I had/have a real respect for Mr Nader. He was a real iconoclast and a thorn in the side of a lot of companies back in the day. You were really fortunate to have had that opportunity. But I would guess you had a lot of smarts to get the job.
These were running many years ago. I loved them then and have a great appreciation for them. And it's funny because it's basically true, Exaggerated at times but still true. Canadians can laugh at themselves. It leads to a more laid back way of doing things.
I am a Canadian and had just subscribed to your channel a few days ago and fun fact when you mentioned liking New York Islanders, it made me smile because my uncle Al Arbour was the coach when they won the Stanley Cup 4 years in a row. We sure were proud of him and miss him dearly.
😮 Al Arbour was your uncle? Wow! Yeah, I was a kid during those glory days and I got to meet a lot of the players from that era because defenseman Ken Morrow lived in my hometown at the time and my friend’s older sister babysat for their kids. I got a lot of their autographs. Al was a great coach and member of the Islanders family for so long. I remember in the mid 2000s, the Islanders invited him out of retirement to coach one more game when he was in his 70s. It was so cool.
Great commercials and that very last one is probably the most well known Molson commercial which aired 22 years ago and it actually brought out a torrent of Canadian patriotism and the guy playing Joe is actually from my province of Nova Scotia, his name is actually Jeff Douglas. He was interviewed in 2020, the 20th anniversary of the commercial and if he could do an updated version now what would he do or change and all he said is he wouldn't get a white guy to do it now! That's Canada! ❤️
The character ofJoe Canada ( played by actor and now CBC Radio program host in Halifax, Jeff Douglas) is from my hometown of Truro, Nova Scotia. And he is truly a proud Canadian and Maritimer and great guy!
You have to be advised that Canadian beer has a 5% alcohol content. The stuff sold in the USA, with the same name as what is sold in Canada has an alcohol content of only 2-1/2% alcohol content. There are many oil industry workers from Texas and Oklahoma who learned that lesson the hard way. I lived in Alberta for many years and it was always hilarious when these cowboys from the states would come to the bar and tried to make a show. Chug-a-lugging is not a good idea when the beer in your glass has twice the alcohol content you are use to drinking. It was truly a spectator sport watching these guys calling it a night at 10pm!😀🇨🇦
Reeally? I suppose I’m not surprised that the cowboy types would only know Budweiser or Coors, and if this was many years ago, that would make sense too. But now, craft beer has become huge in the 20 years here. We have so many local brewers brewing some really good quality beers of all types on top of the fact that the big companies have now gotten on board so that most of the beers we drink that aren’t the Budweiser types have 6 percent and up ABV. This is especially true of IPAs and double or Imperial IPAs (can be 9 or 10 %) which are really popular now. I had a Molson not that long ago that was 6%, which I got here in NY. I can’t remember the exact name, it wasn’t the standard Molson Canadian, it was maybe Molson Cold Shot or something like that. I also remember back in my college days in the early to mid 1990s they had a beer called Molson Ice that had a higher ABV than usual for back then, and we knew if we were getting that to be careful.
Back in the 90’s I was part of a research group for some summer road trip commercials. Watched different commercials, commented on what it meant, the music…. Got a couple beers, some slices and a $100 for 2 hours time. Great work for a student on a Friday night.
Molson Canadian ads are definitely classic and part of our heritage. Because we've all been asked if we live in igloos or if we had a dog sled. Personally, I only take my dog sled to Toronto, roads are good dogs like it. Every guy loves if you've met a hockey player or dated one I don't know why. They weren't on the date with me?Thank you for appreciating our culture! Cheers ✌️♥️🇨🇦🥞🍺🍻
Molson commercials have always been hilarious. They were often aired during Hockey Night In Canada. As kids it was the only night we were allowed to stay up past our bedtime.
I remember the year Joe Canadian debuted. Besides the ton of parodies made of that commercial, he was so popular he attended Canada Day as an honoured guest. Not just 1. He started in Newfoundland and travelled across the country attending the ceremonies in every Canadian provincial capital. I am in Victoria BC where he finished the day. Good video, keep it up.
@@johnf-americanreacts1287 His name is Jeff Douglas and he spent many years on CBC National Radio cohosting the popular program 'As It Happens" Last I heard he had returned to his home province of Nova Scotia and is hosting a local CBC program in Halifax. He will always be remembered as Joe Canada Rant guy.
You seem to be about the same age as me, so I think there is something you will REALLY enjoy. At a "Just For Laughs" festival, William Shatner did a version of the "I Am Canadian" thing that Joe does... it cracks me up every time.
Hey John... I have not seen an I Am Canadian commercial in some time. I can tell you that the last one you showed (My Name Is Joe...) was the first of them. It was so impactful that the first day it aired, people were talking about it at work (yes... I am that old). In general it is referred to as "The Rant" and is truly famous, here. On a slightly different note... yes, Canadian's often take the piss from their American cousins. All of us, though, recognize the kinship. There are certain things that puzzle us, but we recognize the friendship. BTW - I have worked overseas with Americans (and am married to one - to my great joy). The perspective gained from an outside view is amazing. As a Canadian, having worked for several years outside of North America myself, I realize 1) how small my world view has been and 2) how close the U.S. and Canada are in history, culture, and perspective. Don't let Canadian ribbing of our American friends disturb you. After all, brothers can fight incessantly between themselves... but NO ONE ELSE is allowed!! Final comment - there is a book called Behind the Embassy Door, written by James J. Blanchard, former Ambassador to Canada during the Clinton Administration... it's a wonderful, insightful read that discusses U.S. and Canadian politics at a particularly stressful time for Canada as a nation. My best wishes.
I’m so glad you found the last commercial, it’s probably the most famous of all of them. Interesting fact, it was an American that wrote the last commercial because they wanted more of a patriotic feel to it. My brother went to Australia for a year just after high school and my parents both asked him if he could live without hockey for a year and he said he could. 2 months later he’s asking them to send over his equipment… LOL BTW, Australian ice is soft, so it’s interesting to skate on. :)
I’ll add a bit more to KittK’s comment about that last famous commercial. It went viral here in Canada, and many good-natured takes/spoofs were done on it by variety shows, as well references to it appearing in political and world event cartoons in newspapers across the country. It’s still referenced here despite being over two decades old. If you hear a Canadian over 30 saying I am Canadian they’re probably channeling Joe Canadian from the commercial. Incidentally, it was directed by an American, but written by a Canadian. The actor is Jeff Douglas and shortly after that he moved to the US to work. That was used against the government of the time (your policies are so bad our young people are leaving to find work in other countries). Jeff returned to Canada later and for a few years was one of the hosts on the CBC radio show, As It Happens (probably one of the best radio shows around-highly recommend it for informative educational and sometimes quirky news). In 2019 Jeff moved to host Mainstreet, a Nova Scotia afternoon radio show. We miss him on As It Happens. In the shows opening where they listed some of the stories they had, he was given some awful puns and dad jokes that related to some of the stories coming up. Just the light-hearted stories though, not the ones examining serious issues, tragedies, and startling events from around the world.
@@chrisconnors7418, thank you so much for the correction and additional information. I remember hearing at the time that because Canadians were too humble to be loudly patriotic they had to get an American to write it… LOL. I’m glad you set the record right :)
@@kittkatt2255 I'd heard the same as you, and thought an American had written it too. I only accidentally found out otherwise when I googled Jeff Douglas to see when he'd left As It Happens. One of the links had director and writer of The Rant.
Joe on stage was the original I am Canadian commercial. You should check out the Canadian vending machine commercials. There much more modern and don't have any comparison with USA.
Is your handle from The TPB? Also, lots of Ontarians descend from United Empire Loyalists who got tarred and feathered out of the 13 rebellious colonies, so there is common background.
As a proud Canadian, it warms me when I see Americans taking interest and time to learn about the greatest country on Earth. It is a shame that in America they do not teach about Canada to the American students. Keep up the interest and growing with knowledge.
I you enjoyed The Rant, the last ad you played, check out the similar rant made by Willian Shatner, whom, a lot of people don’t know, another proud Canadian. Your take on Canadian culture and sense of humour, (spelled with the “u” as is colour) is refreshing. I’ve found that quite common in the northern part of New York State. I’m only an hour’s drive north of the border. Carry on with your mission. You’re doing a wonderful job! 🇨🇦🖖🏻🇨🇦
Stephen Harper addressed Parliament when he was PM to ask Canadians to show their patriotism and said it was ok to cheer 😂 2010 for the Olympics, If you haven't seen footage of Canadians after the golden goal it's worth a look, Fans all over Canada especially Toronto met in the Streets and celebrated
My favourite American beer commercial is where two couples hear over the radio, that they're snowed in for three days... and one guys says ''That's okay, I brought the beer!'' and he produces a six pack of beer. Four people, three days, six beers...do the math.
EVERYONE remembers ‘I am Joe & I am Canadian’ .. we are EXTREMELY patriotic, we just don’t say it to non-Canadians .. wafer. It in our heart & soul. So Joe & his fabulous, eloquent rant … made everyone proud !! 👏🇨🇦❣️
That last one is iconic !! Pretty well known, at least to most people I know. Glad you picked some lighter subject matter to end the week, we also have to laugh , the more the better !! Your channel seems to be doing well, great to see !! Thanks for the videos, I really like your no hype approach !
I am NOT athletic. I am definitely a geeky girl, and even I played street hockey. Cannot be Canadian without it. Got all 3 kids street hockey kits and 2 boys and a girl were out in the cul de sac regularly. Fun! Grew up on these ads and the rant is a legendary anthem for most Canadians.
My dear friend John, I am true born and breaded blue eyed proud Canadian that will say the name of the great Wayne Gretzky #99. Edmonton Oilers will win the Stanley Cup this year in 2022-2023 season. Lots of love from Canada 🇨🇦
That really brought back some memories. Thanks. And I'm glad you enjoyed them. I wish they would bring them back. Greetings from Canada, keep up the good work.
Jeff Douglas is the actor in the my name is Joe commercial, and he worked in radio at CBC the same network I worked at for 36 years, and he is a very nice guy. I asked him once about that commercial, and he said I hope when my career is over that is not the only thing I am remembered for.
You’re the man, John! Love seeing one of our southern neighbours take such in interest in our history and culture. I’ll pop a top for you, you pop one for me. Cheers 🍻
Hey, John! I Am Canadian!….but I hate beer…sorry, I’d rather have a C.C and coke, but I do LOVE those Canadian beer commercials, thanks for the chuckles 😂
Nah, it’s ok. 😂 I can laugh at it. It’s funny. I know how some of my fellow Americans are stereotypical. The commercials are actually a little ironic because the Americans depicted are stereotypes and they are stereotyping Canadians. But hey Jamie, thanks for even thinking about it. Much appreciated.
@8:10, you almost blasted that beer laughing, LOL That was priceless !! Unlike most Canadian kids, I never got into playing hockey. I've never seen some of these commercials, they are pretty good !!
Funny one for you. Buddy and me where headed to the registration for a ice fishing competition. When we crested the hill from the parking area, for some reason everyone looked at us. My buddy yells out, I’m Joe and I’m drunk on Canadian, and rolls down the hill. Took awhile for everyone to gain composure, just to show the impact of these commercials back in the day.
@@festidious2644 now that you mention it I do remember that one. But the one I’m thinking of he did at a Just For Laughs comedy festival. ruclips.net/video/eKLkmTz-kJw/видео.html
Thanks again my American Cousin for a very entertaining time. I can also remember playing street hockey, pond hockey, and also home made rinks. You mentioned the Islanders, I go back further than that, I remember going to Maple Leaf Gardens, in Toronto, and watching the Leafs play some of the original 6. Although I never played organized hockey, I did play shinney occasionally, and in my teen years working at a hockey rink driving a Zamboni. Keep up the good work Cuz.
Ha, it was great. I only recently learned that a chesterfield is a couch so I got the joke on that part of the rant. Mt favorite was when he said, no he doesn’t know Sally or Jim from Canada in his rant, then paused to calmly say, “I’m sure they are very nice” 😂. It was a rant against stereotypes and in favor of Canadian norms while subtlety acknowledging the stereotype of Canadians being nice and polite. Very funny.
Jeez, now you have me wondering if we even still have beer commercials anymore. I haven't seen a beer commercial in a long time, mind ya I don't drink so it would be easy for me to not notice them I guess.
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You're an honourary Canadian, if only for the fact that you call it hockey, and not "ice hockey".
That’s so funny. It never occurred to me to say ice hockey. I think NHL has now spread to places like Florida and Las Vegas, but I’m not sure they get that hockey has been a real every-mans sport in colder climates such as the northeast and northern Midwest for decades. We lived it like our Canadian cousins who introduced us to the awesome sport.
Good point!!
underrated fact
the latest expansion of the NHL was in Las Vegas. Good team too
tf is ice hockey, what other kind is there?
dont say field hockey.
“I am Joe, and I am Canadian,” is iconic here. It really touched the soul of the nation and reminded us that we are just as patriotic as our neighbours, just a little more humble as a rule.
What, you don’t have a version of those people who say Murica!? 😂. I assume you guys know what this means up there, if not, it’s a bit of an American inside joke poking a little friendly fun at the overly enthusiastic and blindly patriotic. Anyway, I am Joe was brilliant.
"We are more humble." As a Canadian myself, I find it embarrassing to hear Canadians bragging about how humble they are without realizing how bloody ironic it is.
@@johnf-americanreacts1287 Yes, we know all about "Murica" and we say it ourselves. We also have South Park. Most of the content we consume is American.
@@johnf-americanreacts1287 The actor who plays Joe is Canadian, but the director is ironically, American. More on that ad here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Am_Canadian
I'm not gonna lie it has been a minute since ive seen it and it brought a tear to my eye, and all of a sudden i felt a little prideful again lmao. they got me with this one especially!
the last one; "My name is Joe and I am Canadian!" is the greatest commercial ever made.
It may well be. At the time the suit jacket over the head one came out, I felt it was the best commercial ever haha but The My Name Is Joe And I Am Canadian is a fave and probably the best. Cheers from Ontario
@@JonesStreetMusic Cheers back from Northern Ontario 🍺
The suit jacket is iconic as well.
Makes me feel proud every time it plays, that and "More square feet of awesome per person than other country in the world"
I'm so old that I've seen the Leafs win a cup
My Dad was in the hospital when the winning game was playing, he took his radio with him. The nurse came in and shut it off and at first he said he would break her arm if she turned it off then he begged her to let him listen and she did as long as he kept the volume down.
Another Canadian institution, Red Green also believes duct tape will fix anything. If the women don't find you handsome, They should at least find you handy.
My friend, you knew what being Jerseyed means.....that has you halfway to citizenship right there
Yesss! I’ll take it.
Another oldie but goodie: "Why is American beer like having sex in a boat? It's f*cking near water."
I'm Canadian, and you truly are a joy to follow. Thanks for the friendship.🍻
I haven’t seen good I Am Canadian ads in quite a while. I really miss them. As Canadians we are often self deprecating, but it is fun sometimes to pick on our southern neighbours 😉❤️🇨🇦
And it perfect that you ended on The Rant
The 'I Am Canadian" commercial with Joe is the g.o.a.t!!! I've always loved it so thanks for showing it!
It was very funny and yet, I get the message. Very cool.
@@johnf-americanreacts1287; I'd like to know if you've seen Any of the Molson Beer fridge commercials. There's one to celebrate Canada's 150th Birthday, the fridge is placed in London England, you might find it interesting. There's also one with 10 --12 people who must say, " I'm a Canadian" in Their language to open the fridge. Thanks for this video, there are some other older Molson beer commercials, they were usually on Hockey Night in Canada.
Sensitive Americans? Are you kidding. These ads are hilarious. I grew up in Illinois and we had a neighborhood hockey rink at the corner. The games were usually put together by (who else) an ex-pat Canadian who lived next to the rink, but his name was Tom and he was Canadian!
Thankyou for the kindness for us Canadians eh ! A good laugh breaks down many borders ! And I’ve been asked if we live in igloos, all police in Canada ride horses , and does it snow all year round there ! I Am Canadian 🇨🇦 💖
😂. Thanks for your own little I Am Canadian commercial. Funny thing is, when I travel abroad or even to other states and people hear I’m from NY, some (not all) ask how many times I’ve been mugged (only once, in Paris France), how many guns do I own (never even held one), why don’t I talk like Tony Soprano (because I’m not a fake Hollywood gangster). 🤦♂️
'Proudly serving what ever you bring'... lol.
lol, you noticed that?
Yes, love it. I got my father a sign that read, ' Beer, the reason I get up in the afternoon '. 😅. He makes his own beer, which over time, now rivals any beer out there.
They are old but I am Joe was the one commercial everyone knew and it made them feel proud to be Canadian. I don't have cable so I don't see commercials anymore, but I'm sure they are still making them.
I don't know if you can find them but they had a campaign both world wide and in Canada. One where they would place a locked fridge in the middle of a busy public are like trafalgar square, and the only way to open it was by scanning a Canadian passport. Kinda like a reminder of home while abroad. The one they did in Canada, was you had to speak, I am Canadian, in like 10 different languages then it would open. To show just how diverse we really are.
Thank you for the reminders and the laughs. "The Rant," the last commercial was and still is one of my favourite commercials . The stereotypes for the most part are real. When I lived in California, people asked me if I knew certain people. I was asked if we lived in igloos and what kind of clothing did we wear. Those days I was always amazed at the questions that were asked. That was in 2005.
I know there are people like that and I used to think they must be joking. But, my bother in law is from Ireland. He is also one of my best friends now, and I’ve been with him more than once when someone asked him if he knew Sean or Shannon from Ireland or does Ireland really have leprechauns? 🤦♂️It’s embarrassing. I think most of you up there know, or I hope you do, that out of a nation of 300 million there are all sorts here, from the incredibly ignorant to the incredibly well educated and some of the smartest people in the world and all types in between. I’m typical of the people I hang out with. Fairly well educated and intellectually curious, but just regular people otherwise.
I'll bet you've never heard of a man by the name of Izaak Walton Killam. Don't feel bad because most people outside of Nova Scotia and the hallowed halls of graduate schools here have never heard of him either. When he died in 1955 he was the richest man in Canada. His wife cintinued to build his assets and when she died in 1968 left approximately 300 million dollars. Numerous hospitals, universities in the form of endowments and scholarships have been granted and awarded over several decades. There is a management team that oversees the capital and its investment. The lasting legacy of Mr. Killam and his wife is truly remarkable. My mother's maiden name was Killam and her father was a second cousin.
The I am Canadian series, and especially the last one was a great advertising series but I think it was in the late 90's I wish they would bring it back. Still loved!
That last one is legendary to us.
Love that you saw it, absolute legend. 🇨🇦
I speak English, French, and American.
Je suis d'origine Canadien.
Actress Pam Anderson got her start as a model for Labbatts Blue beer advertising posters. Labbatts is another Canadian beer
Canadians are patriotic but low key. We aren't all in your face about it like the yanks.
Do you want to know how humble we really are? It took an American, Ralph Nader, to write a book about Canada's inventions and discoveries and he called it "Canada Firsts".
I worked for Ralph Nader in the 80s. He definitely does love Canadians and has hired a few (yes with work visas).
I am Canadian. And my name is Jo. Really.
@@JoDee172 Thanks for info. I had/have a real respect for Mr Nader. He was a real iconoclast and a thorn in the side of a lot of companies back in the day. You were really fortunate to have had that opportunity. But I would guess you had a lot of smarts to get the job.
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The Molson Canadian "Pet Beaver" commercial was one of my favorites from when I was in college as well as "The molson Bubba keg"
These were running many years ago. I loved them then and have a great appreciation for them. And it's funny because it's basically true, Exaggerated at times but still true.
Canadians can laugh at themselves. It leads to a more laid back way of doing things.
Last one was the biggest success as I recall. Summed up pretty much what we all were thinkin' ;-) 0.
Nothing more wholesome than watching Canadian beer ads on a Saturday night.
I'm not sure if you've watched any, but your duct tape comment reminded me of the Red Green show. You should watch it if you haven't already.
I am a Canadian and had just subscribed to your channel a few days ago and fun fact when you mentioned liking New York Islanders, it made me smile because my uncle Al Arbour was the coach when they won the Stanley Cup 4 years in a row. We sure were proud of him and miss him dearly.
😮 Al Arbour was your uncle? Wow! Yeah, I was a kid during those glory days and I got to meet a lot of the players from that era because defenseman Ken Morrow lived in my hometown at the time and my friend’s older sister babysat for their kids. I got a lot of their autographs. Al was a great coach and member of the Islanders family for so long. I remember in the mid 2000s, the Islanders invited him out of retirement to coach one more game when he was in his 70s. It was so cool.
Great commercials and that very last one is probably the most well known Molson commercial which aired 22 years ago and it actually brought out a torrent of Canadian patriotism and the guy playing Joe is actually from my province of Nova Scotia, his name is actually Jeff Douglas. He was interviewed in 2020, the 20th anniversary of the commercial and if he could do an updated version now what would he do or change and all he said is he wouldn't get a white guy to do it now! That's Canada! ❤️
@Everton Fortune Seems you just did.
These are all classics. Been a long time since I've seen them. Everyone knew what kind of ad was coming when they saw Joe Canada.
The character ofJoe Canada ( played by actor and now CBC Radio program host in Halifax, Jeff Douglas) is from my hometown of Truro, Nova Scotia. And he is truly a proud Canadian and Maritimer and great guy!
You have to be advised that Canadian beer has a 5% alcohol content. The stuff sold in the USA, with the same name as what is sold in Canada has an alcohol content of only 2-1/2% alcohol content. There are many oil industry workers from Texas and Oklahoma who learned that lesson the hard way. I lived in Alberta for many years and it was always hilarious when these cowboys from the states would come to the bar and tried to make a show. Chug-a-lugging is not a good idea when the beer in your glass has twice the alcohol content you are use to drinking. It was truly a spectator sport watching these guys calling it a night at 10pm!😀🇨🇦
Reeally? I suppose I’m not surprised that the cowboy types would only know Budweiser or Coors, and if this was many years ago, that would make sense too. But now, craft beer has become huge in the 20 years here. We have so many local brewers brewing some really good quality beers of all types on top of the fact that the big companies have now gotten on board so that most of the beers we drink that aren’t the Budweiser types have 6 percent and up ABV. This is especially true of IPAs and double or Imperial IPAs (can be 9 or 10 %) which are really popular now. I had a Molson not that long ago that was 6%, which I got here in NY. I can’t remember the exact name, it wasn’t the standard Molson Canadian, it was maybe Molson Cold Shot or something like that. I also remember back in my college days in the early to mid 1990s they had a beer called Molson Ice that had a higher ABV than usual for back then, and we knew if we were getting that to be careful.
Thank you for your respectful! I feel more proud to be Canadian!
Back in the 90’s I was part of a research group for some summer road trip commercials. Watched different commercials, commented on what it meant, the music…. Got a couple beers, some slices and a $100 for 2 hours time. Great work for a student on a Friday night.
I always find it funny being Canadian. Americans always say ice skating where here in Canada we assume it's on ice
Molson Canadian ads are definitely classic and part of our heritage. Because we've all been asked if we live in igloos or if we had a dog sled. Personally, I only take my dog sled to Toronto, roads are good dogs like it. Every guy loves if you've met a hockey player or dated one I don't know why. They weren't on the date with me?Thank you for appreciating our culture! Cheers ✌️♥️🇨🇦🥞🍺🍻
😂. Love the sense of humor.
Molson commercials have always been hilarious. They were often aired during Hockey Night In Canada. As kids it was the only night we were allowed to stay up past our bedtime.
I remember the year Joe Canadian debuted. Besides the ton of parodies made of that commercial, he was so popular he attended Canada Day as an honoured guest. Not just 1. He started in Newfoundland and travelled across the country attending the ceremonies in every Canadian provincial capital. I am in Victoria BC where he finished the day. Good video, keep it up.
Wow, that’s very cool. Wonder what he’s doing h now.
@@johnf-americanreacts1287 His name is Jeff Douglas and he spent many years on CBC National Radio cohosting the popular program 'As It Happens" Last I heard he had returned to his home province of Nova Scotia and is hosting a local CBC program in Halifax. He will always be remembered as Joe Canada Rant guy.
You seem to be about the same age as me, so I think there is something you will REALLY enjoy. At a "Just For Laughs" festival, William Shatner did a version of the "I Am Canadian" thing that Joe does... it cracks me up every time.
Thanks for the tip. And I did know he is Canadian. Scotty from Star Trek too - James Doohan
That last one is the quintessential commercial. =)
Hey John... I have not seen an I Am Canadian commercial in some time. I can tell you that the last one you showed (My Name Is Joe...) was the first of them. It was so impactful that the first day it aired, people were talking about it at work (yes... I am that old). In general it is referred to as "The Rant" and is truly famous, here. On a slightly different note... yes, Canadian's often take the piss from their American cousins. All of us, though, recognize the kinship. There are certain things that puzzle us, but we recognize the friendship. BTW - I have worked overseas with Americans (and am married to one - to my great joy). The perspective gained from an outside view is amazing. As a Canadian, having worked for several years outside of North America myself, I realize 1) how small my world view has been and 2) how close the U.S. and Canada are in history, culture, and perspective. Don't let Canadian ribbing of our American friends disturb you. After all, brothers can fight incessantly between themselves... but NO ONE ELSE is allowed!! Final comment - there is a book called Behind the Embassy Door, written by James J. Blanchard, former Ambassador to Canada during the Clinton Administration... it's a wonderful, insightful read that discusses U.S. and Canadian politics at a particularly stressful time for Canada as a nation. My best wishes.
I’m so glad you found the last commercial, it’s probably the most famous of all of them. Interesting fact, it was an American that wrote the last commercial because they wanted more of a patriotic feel to it.
My brother went to Australia for a year just after high school and my parents both asked him if he could live without hockey for a year and he said he could. 2 months later he’s asking them to send over his equipment… LOL BTW, Australian ice is soft, so it’s interesting to skate on. :)
😂 well there is always Aussie rules football
@@johnf-americanreacts1287 😆😆, Aussie rules is something else all together… LOL
I’ll add a bit more to KittK’s comment about that last famous commercial. It went viral here in Canada, and many good-natured takes/spoofs were done on it by variety shows, as well references to it appearing in political and world event cartoons in newspapers across the country.
It’s still referenced here despite being over two decades old. If you hear a Canadian over 30 saying I am Canadian they’re probably channeling Joe Canadian from the commercial.
Incidentally, it was directed by an American, but written by a Canadian.
The actor is Jeff Douglas and shortly after that he moved to the US to work. That was used against the government of the time (your policies are so bad our young people are leaving to find work in other countries).
Jeff returned to Canada later and for a few years was one of the hosts on the CBC radio show, As It Happens (probably one of the best radio shows around-highly recommend it for informative educational and sometimes quirky news).
In 2019 Jeff moved to host Mainstreet, a Nova Scotia afternoon radio show. We miss him on As It Happens. In the shows opening where they listed some of the stories they had, he was given some awful puns and dad jokes that related to some of the stories coming up. Just the light-hearted stories though, not the ones examining serious issues, tragedies, and startling events from around the world.
@@chrisconnors7418, thank you so much for the correction and additional information. I remember hearing at the time that because Canadians were too humble to be loudly patriotic they had to get an American to write it… LOL. I’m glad you set the record right :)
@@kittkatt2255 I'd heard the same as you, and thought an American had written it too. I only accidentally found out otherwise when I googled Jeff Douglas to see when he'd left As It Happens. One of the links had director and writer of The Rant.
Joe on stage was the original I am Canadian commercial. You should check out the Canadian vending machine commercials. There much more modern and don't have any comparison with USA.
I remember a lot of these. The attack beaver was and still is my personal favorite. 😂😂
As a Canadian from Ontario, I feel like we are so close in culture to Americans from the NE. You are basically cousins to us in every sense.
Is your handle from The TPB? Also, lots of Ontarians descend from United Empire Loyalists who got tarred and feathered out of the 13 rebellious colonies, so there is common background.
As a proud Canadian, it warms me when I see Americans taking interest and time to learn about the greatest country on Earth. It is a shame that in America they do not teach about Canada to the American students. Keep up the interest and growing with knowledge.
I'm Canadian but I hadn't seen the ad with the attack beaver or the one with the Proclaimer's song 500 miles (I love that song)!
You should really watch “Strange Brew” if you want to take beer up a notch. Lol
Last one is definitely the most famous one. Don’t quote me on this but I think it was on in the early 2000s.
They haven't made a good I am canadian commercial in a while. I have forgotten how patriotic they make you feel.
I you enjoyed The Rant, the last ad you played, check out the similar rant made by Willian Shatner, whom, a lot of people don’t know, another proud Canadian. Your take on Canadian culture and sense of humour, (spelled with the “u” as is colour) is refreshing. I’ve found that quite common in the northern part of New York State. I’m only an hour’s drive north of the border. Carry on with your mission. You’re doing a wonderful job! 🇨🇦🖖🏻🇨🇦
Yes! Do William Shatners take on this please!
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You missed the Bubba commercial with Grapes. That's a good one.
Stephen Harper addressed Parliament when he was PM to ask Canadians to show their patriotism and said it was ok to cheer 😂 2010 for the Olympics, If you haven't seen footage of Canadians after the golden goal it's worth a look, Fans all over Canada especially Toronto met in the Streets and celebrated
Check out the Molson Canadian Beer fridges that were sprinkled around the world, that only open with a Canadian Passport...True story.
The last one is the greatest commercial of all time. OF ALL TIME!!!
My favourite American beer commercial is where two couples hear over the radio, that they're snowed in for three days... and one guys says ''That's okay, I brought the beer!'' and he produces a six pack of beer. Four people, three days, six beers...do the math.
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EVERYONE remembers ‘I am Joe & I am Canadian’ .. we are EXTREMELY patriotic, we just don’t say it to non-Canadians .. wafer. It in our heart & soul. So Joe & his fabulous, eloquent rant … made everyone proud !! 👏🇨🇦❣️
That last one is iconic !! Pretty well known, at least to most people I know. Glad you picked some lighter subject matter to end the week, we also have to laugh , the more the better !! Your channel seems to be doing well, great to see !! Thanks for the videos, I really like your no hype approach !
Thanks for the kind words of encouragement. It helps a lot.
Love your channel. I say you get honourary citizenship. Come on up and have a Molsons.
You finished the video on a Canadian classic. "My name is Joe and I am Canadian."
Thank you 💕😊 for the funny commercials . l have never drank Molson Canadian . But I am Canadian .
From Cape Breton Island, good on you John F we do need to smile and laugh, especially now a days : )
I’m from Saskatchewan. A handful of our boys played for the Islanders during their dynasty.
Lagunitas IPA...very nice, the craft beer game is strong in both Canada and the US, I'm glad you picked a good one!
In 2004, Coors Beer became the owner of Molson Canadian. I don't think I've seen many of these commercials since.
You are so lovely and kind, absolutely an honorary Canadian!
I am NOT athletic. I am definitely a geeky girl, and even I played street hockey. Cannot be Canadian without it. Got all 3 kids street hockey kits and 2 boys and a girl were out in the cul de sac regularly. Fun! Grew up on these ads and the rant is a legendary anthem for most Canadians.
My dear friend John, I am true born and breaded blue eyed proud Canadian that will say the name of the great Wayne Gretzky #99. Edmonton Oilers will win the Stanley Cup this year in 2022-2023 season. Lots of love from Canada 🇨🇦
That really brought back some memories. Thanks. And I'm glad you enjoyed them. I wish they would bring them back. Greetings from Canada, keep up the good work.
Jeff Douglas is the actor in the my name is Joe commercial, and he worked in radio at CBC the same network I worked at for 36 years, and he is a very nice guy. I asked him once about that commercial, and he said I hope when my career is over that is not the only thing I am remembered for.
thanks for reminded me about those commercials and from a american view i really appreciated that
You’re the man, John! Love seeing one of our southern neighbours take such in interest in our history and culture. I’ll pop a top for you, you pop one for me. Cheers 🍻
Absolutely my friend. Cheers! 🍻
Even though its not a beer commercial I feel that William Shatner's I am Canadian should have been added to your Playlist
If I recall correctly, William Shatner did a spoof of that last one at the Winter Olympics, it was great.
Hey, John! I Am Canadian!….but I hate beer…sorry, I’d rather have a C.C and coke, but I do LOVE those Canadian beer commercials, thanks for the chuckles 😂
Anyone else feel bad he wanted some comedy to forget about the problems in the US and then it was just 15 mins of us just 💩ing all over the US
Nah, it’s ok. 😂 I can laugh at it. It’s funny. I know how some of my fellow Americans are stereotypical. The commercials are actually a little ironic because the Americans depicted are stereotypes and they are stereotyping Canadians. But hey Jamie, thanks for even thinking about it. Much appreciated.
I'd love for you to watch the famous "house hippo" commercial.
John you really should move to Canada, you seem to really love us.
There is a parody of the I am Canadian rant. It is called I am not Canadian.
That was fun John, but I think your correct about being a bit vintage. Regardless, they were a fun blast from the past! Thank you.
I don't see commercials from Molson like that anymore
Your dad is right. Also I have never turned down a bootycall for playoff hockey
or for a fun music video, look for Tim Hicks - Stronger Beer, which gives some fun differences
@8:10, you almost blasted that beer laughing, LOL That was priceless !! Unlike most Canadian kids, I never got into playing hockey. I've never seen some of these commercials, they are pretty good !!
These are old, as much as I know!!! I remember the last one, with Joe, the Canadian!!
Funny one for you. Buddy and me where headed to the registration for a ice fishing competition. When we crested the hill from the parking area, for some reason everyone looked at us. My buddy yells out, I’m Joe and I’m drunk on Canadian, and rolls down the hill. Took awhile for everyone to gain composure, just to show the impact of these commercials back in the day.
Nice commercials. Even better if I could hear them over your laughter.
Thank you for your service, sir!
Molsons did a long series of Golden ads in the seventies that were brilliant. The good smooth ale...
Funny! I’d forgotten some of those ads. (-:
That was great. I’m glad you got to Joe at the end. But you should check out William Shatner’s I am Canadian it is hilarious.
If my memory serves me correctly, that was at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics closing ceremony.
@@festidious2644 now that you mention it I do remember that one. But the one I’m thinking of he did at a Just For Laughs comedy festival. ruclips.net/video/eKLkmTz-kJw/видео.html
Thanks again my American Cousin for a very entertaining time. I can also remember playing street hockey, pond hockey, and also home made rinks. You mentioned the Islanders, I go back further than that, I remember going to Maple Leaf Gardens, in Toronto, and watching the Leafs play some of the original 6. Although I never played organized hockey, I did play shinney occasionally, and in my teen years working at a hockey rink driving a Zamboni. Keep up the good work Cuz.
That last one was classic. I was honestly hoping you'd show that one.
Ha, it was great. I only recently learned that a chesterfield is a couch so I got the joke on that part of the rant. Mt favorite was when he said, no he doesn’t know Sally or Jim from Canada in his rant, then paused to calmly say, “I’m sure they are very nice” 😂. It was a rant against stereotypes and in favor of Canadian norms while subtlety acknowledging the stereotype of Canadians being nice and polite. Very funny.
Jeez, now you have me wondering if we even still have beer commercials anymore. I haven't seen a beer commercial in a long time, mind ya I don't drink so it would be easy for me to not notice them I guess.
The "I Am Joe" commercial is a classic! That was the original "I am Canadian" ad, if I'm not mistaken, from at least 20 years ago, I think.
You should definitely have a beer, I remember these commercials and a beer is most assuredly required.
I saw the Maple Leaf win the Stanley Cup, your not old John
We Canadians love your video's on Canada ty we watch your video's all the time ty ❤
Thanks so much. 😊
Joe Canadian has always been my favourite!