First things first Canada. It’s BATHROOM. Not WASHROOM. Restroom is also accepted, but no more WASHROOM. Unless you say warshroom.
Second, you can see my nipples through my hooded sweatshirt, if that’s not sexy. Well then… You’re dumb.
First full day of work, like the people out here. Very friendly, just talk a little bit funny. During lunch I walked over to a Hero Certified Burgers because if was the first thing that tickled my fancy as I walked down Yonge. Let’s just say, Canadians can actually make hamburgers, even though I’m pretty sure that no cows could survive in this weather. Holy bageezus. It’s all free range 100% angus beef. Personally, I couldn’t give a shit less about if the cow I’m eating is a hippy or not, but it tasted damn good. They also put pickle relish on burgers out here, which is also hippy, but actually pretty damn good. Their fries (real potatoes) were delicious and I totally felt guilty for eating them but stopped halfway through.
Normally, red meat isn’t on my diet, but I had to try a burger out here in good ol’ Canadia. If I had to compare Hero to a chain back in the states, I’d have to go with Carl’s Junior. I actually like Carl’s Junior I’m not trying to be an ass. The main difference is you don’t feel as guilty and it’s not nearly as messy when eating it…
That’s what she said.
Just now I got back from Golden Thai, which from the outside looks like a fru fru hippy dress up Thai place, but was actually decently priced. Plus I didn’t get weird looks when I walked in wearing a green Volcom sweatshirt with pink and baby blue accents. I had the Calamari as an appetizer. Pretty good, could have been a little bit crispier, but still good. And for an entree I had the Pad Thai. Which to no suprise to everyone who knows me, is what I order whenever I got to a Thai restaurant. Or Pei Wei. The dish was a little sweeter than expected, and they had an orange slice and lemon slice with it. Must be a Canadian thing, because in American we use LIMES. COMMIES.
Now I think I’m going to go put on a jacket over my hoody, so I don’t poke anyone’s eye out, and wander around in the great white north.
12 responses so far ↓
E // Dec 6, 2007 at 12:36 am
I have lived in Toronto all my life and never heard of this Hero’s burger place. If you want a Canadian hamburger, go to Harvey’s!! (THEY HAVE POUTINE.)
There is a Harvey’s at the airport, I think. Get on that. :)
KiKi // Dec 6, 2007 at 9:42 am
Normally Toronto doesn’t get that much snow, we’ve just been having weird weather patterns this year all across Canada.
Mel // Dec 6, 2007 at 12:18 pm
that’s what she said LMFAO I’m dying over here!
Nonlinear FC // Dec 6, 2007 at 1:14 pm
You also need to be careful asking for a napkin. Might’ve changed, but back in the day asking for a napkin was like asking for a pad… like, for the vagine.
Dana // Dec 6, 2007 at 1:20 pm
asking for a napkin is okay. we’ve evolved.
Amy // Dec 6, 2007 at 1:23 pm
A Bathroom has a bath tub in it. A Washroom just has a sick. They are two totally different things.
Nonlinear FC // Dec 6, 2007 at 1:57 pm
Oh, and the KFC’s up there are on a completely different level. Seriously.
The other thing that cracks me up is pronouncing “z” as “zed”… “Dude, your Iroc-Zed is awesome!”
Sarcastic Mom // Dec 6, 2007 at 3:28 pm
I read “calamari” and my crotch got all warm.
It’s been so long since I’ve had good calamari.
*sigh*
E // Dec 6, 2007 at 7:37 pm
Re: the napkin thing.
Yes, we say ’serviette’ for what you call a napkin, but most Canadians use “napkin” and “serviette” interchangeably. You won’t be handed a pad, ever, after asking for a napkin. Pads are referred to as pads, unless you are eighty years old. Some old women do call them “sanitary napkins”, but that’s the same in the U.S. and Canada, not a weird Canadian thing…trust me.
And yes, it’s washroom, unless there’s a bathtub. Obviously.
E // Dec 6, 2007 at 7:42 pm
And also, you won’t ever get looked at strangely for wearing a hoodie and jeans in Toronto, of all places, regardless of the colour…it’s a very elcectic place…full of students and artists, and very multicultural. You can wear pajamas or a snowsuit or a burlap sack or a dress and people are going to be chill with it.
Karen // Dec 10, 2007 at 10:06 pm
because i’m lazy i’m copying my twitter to you:
trollbaby @gboone - you DICK! You were in Canada? I have cold beer and a warm house - you shoulda come by and babysat for me.
We BBQ in the winter dude and totally woulda charred up some beef for you.
kate // Dec 11, 2007 at 11:23 am
okay I swear I tried to post this comment a few days ago but evidently it didn’t go through.
I said something to the effect of… thank you for posting this because I’m looking at Toronto for grad school. I can totally deal with the cold, especially if there are awesome restaurants nearby. :)
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