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BlueWavePsych

(3,170 posts) Fri Sep 19, 2025, 05:49 AM Sep 19

Some American travelers are 'flag jacking' and Canadians are livid

When the American team scored a goal, Metzger’s lone, “Woo, USA,” did not go down well.

“A Canadian couple screamed at me, saying that America is selfish, and ruining everything for Canada and the world,” Metzger told CNN. “The girl started crying, and said, ‘I don’t think Americans realize that what’s going on is really affecting us here.’”

Metzger tried to defend herself, explaining that she didn’t vote for Trump. But tempers flared under the influence of alcohol. Eventually, the situation de-escalated and the couple returned to apologize with a flight of shots.

While trying to flag down a taxi during the same trip, a local driver mistook them for Canadians until she corrected him. Instead of picking them up, he offered a curt, “OK, have a good day,” and drove off.

https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/18/travel/american-travelers-canadian-flag-jacking

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Some American travelers are 'flag jacking' and Canadians are livid (Original Post) BlueWavePsych Sep 19 OP

I was frequently mistaken for a Canadian when I traveled in the UK Siwsan Sep 19 #1

We'll all cheer together when dump croaks wolfie001 Sep 19 #2

Just make sure the person at the border shows up. carpetbagger Sep 20 #3

They're going door-to-door wolfie001 Sep 20 #4

Siwsan

(27,730 posts)

1. I was frequently mistaken for a Canadian when I traveled in the UK

Reply to BlueWavePsych (Original post)

Fri Sep 19, 2025, 07:05 AM

Sep 19

I don't know why. Maybe it was my demeanor and the fact that, back then, I knew the words to 'God Save The Queen'. Now I know the words to 'God Save The King'. It was an easy transition.

They'd ask me what part of Canada I was from and I'd respond 'Outside of Windsor'. Well, that's true. I also could have said Sarnia since both are relatively close to Flint, MI.

AND I always took it as a compliment.

Side fact: I also know the words to Oh, Canada.

wolfie001

(6,234 posts)

2. We'll all cheer together when dump croaks

Reply to BlueWavePsych (Original post)

Fri Sep 19, 2025, 08:28 AM

Sep 19

Can't wait. People are posting vintage bottles of bourbon on Reddit for the "Big Day!" No one has to say why they've submitted their photos. The mods would take them down STAT. Pretty hilarious. Almost 50,000 likes is WOW!!! Gonna be a big celebration!

*It's a blend of old barreled whiskeys.

carpetbagger

(5,373 posts)

3. Just make sure the person at the border shows up.

Reply to wolfie001 (Reply #2)

Sat Sep 20, 2025, 12:51 PM

Sep 20

My trans son has instructions from me to immediately, upon learning of Dear Leader buying the farm, to head to Canada before the transvestigstions and Rwandas start. He's 2 hr from Montreal.

wolfie001

(6,234 posts)

4. They're going door-to-door

Reply to carpetbagger (Reply #3)

Sat Sep 20, 2025, 06:06 PM

Sep 20

Nutbag rePUKES. I'm happy your trans son has a great parent! Cheers

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