The Greatest Canadian

madden player · 11-30-2004, 02:07 PM

http://www.cbc.ca/greatest/

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Tommy Douglas, the former Saskatchewan premier who is credited with being the founding father of Canada's health-care system, was named Monday night as the winner in the CBC's Greatest Canadian contest.

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The socialist politician was chosen by CBC viewers as the Canadian who has had the most profound impact on the country's history.

2. Terry Fox
3. Pierre Trudeau
4. Frederick Banting
5. David Suzuki
6. Lester Pearson
7. Don Cherry
8. John A. Macdonald
9. Alexander Graham Bell
10. Wayne Gretzky

Crono1000 · 11-30-2004, 07:20 PM

IT should be on that list

Vieope · 11-30-2004, 07:21 PM

I should be on that list. I am not Canadian but I am that good.

Chain Link · 11-30-2004, 07:42 PM

1. Atherjen
2. Terry Fox
3. Pierre Trudeau
4. Frederick Banting
5. David Suzuki
6. Lester Pearson
7. Don Cherry
8. John A. Macdonald
9. Alexander Graham Bell
10. Wayne Gretzky
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32,092,109. Irontime

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maniclion · 11-30-2004, 07:53 PM

I only know 4,9 and 10. Mike Myers should be the Greatest.

Rich46yo · 11-30-2004, 09:22 PM

Well...................I heard of Gretksy.................Rich

Cold Iron · 11-30-2004, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich46yo

Well...................I heard of Gretksy.................Rich

Rich46yo · 11-30-2004, 09:43 PM

Tell you the truth I cant remember ANY Canuck that didnt chase a focking little puck around a ring you know........................eh?.......you got that right eh?

........................................Focking great anthem tho........eh?............"Oh Ca-na-da........................" I focking forgot the rest of that too you know..................Geez.............I cant remember a focking thing about the place you know..........................eh?

................Rich..............

Crono1000 · 11-30-2004, 09:47 PM

collin from Who's Line, and whoever from that show is Canadian

**Dale Mabry** · 11-30-2004, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich46yo

Tell you the truth I cant remember ANY Canuck that didnt chase a focking little puck around a ring you know........................eh?.......you got that right eh?

........................................Focking great anthem tho........eh?............"Oh Ca-na-da........................" I focking forgot the rest of that too you know..................Geez.............I cant remember a focking thing about the place you know..........................eh?

................Rich..............

I know the whole anthem, but that's from playing too much NHL2005 on the ole playstation.

Rich, I would think you would know Alexander Graham Bell. He and Gretzky were the only two I knew.

Hey, how the hell did the Strange Brew brothers not make that list?

Rich46yo · 11-30-2004, 10:06 PM

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Rich, I would think you would know Alexander Graham Bell. He and Gretzky were the only two I knew.""""""""

Ya...hey dere.......thats right yaknow..............eh?............Focking place has great moose tho yaknow and despite the current troubles what Yank doesnt have a soft spot in their heart for the focking canucks? They just have a hard time understanding that we dont give a shit what they think.................................Rich

madden player · 11-30-2004, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dale Mabry

Hey, how the hell did the Strange Brew brothers not make that list?

11. Bob McKenzie
12. Doug McKenzie

madden player · 11-30-2004, 11:00 PM

Rich46yo you are a TROLL.

madden player · 11-30-2004, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Vieope

I should be on that list. I am not Canadian but I am that good.

11. Bob McKenzie
12. Doug McKenzie
13. Vieope

cappo5150 · 11-30-2004, 11:12 PM

John Candy

**IainDaniel** · 12-01-2004, 08:14 AM

This poll by the CBC is rediculous.

The fact that Don Cherry is up there is obsurd. Alexander Graham Bell should be number 1 he has had a profound affect on the world. Our health Care system is ok at best, there are many faults that need to be improved.

**I Are Baboon** · 12-01-2004, 08:41 AM

I think it's funny that two hockey personalities are on the list. Not knowing too much about Canadian history, seeing Wayne Gretzky make the list does not surprise me.

I would not expect to see any sports personalities on a list of the 10 greatest Americans.

ponyboy · 12-01-2004, 09:25 AM

That list is garbage - how did they do the voting? Did everyone in Saskatchewan vote for their person so that he won? They would have had to vote 10 times each just to get 1,000 votes...

MaxMirkin · 12-01-2004, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by I Are Baboon

I would not expect to see any sports personalities on a list of the 10 greatest Americans.

Bet you $10 Jordan, Ali, or Ruth would've made it.

Newt · 12-01-2004, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Dale Mabry

I know the whole anthem, but that's from playing too much NHL2005 on the ole playstation.

Rich, I would think you would know Alexander Graham Bell. He and Gretzky were the only two I knew.

Hey, how the hell did the Strange Brew brothers not make that list?

I agree. Living in Texas keeps me a little far removed form all the greats of Canada! Although if I didn't at least know Bell and Gretzky I would consider myself to be a retard!

madden player · 12-01-2004, 10:34 AM

IainDaniel

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The fact that Don Cherry is up there is obsurd

Don Cherry is the only one on the list that I have a problem with also. How can someone with such wonderful things to say about the french and foreigners make the top ten list of Canadian greats. Carolyn Parish might as well be on the list. Maybe we (Canadians) have more in common with Don Cherry than we like to admit, obviously some of us voted for him.

Anyone see Carolyn Parish on CNN's Crossfire?? Funny stuff.

ponyboy

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Did everyone in Saskatchewan vote for their person so that he won? They would have had to vote 10 times each just to get 1,000 votes

MaxMirkin

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Bet you $10 Jordan, Ali, or Ruth would've made it.

I'll put $10 on Ali making the top ten list of the world's greatest human beings.

Newt

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Although if I didn't at least know Bell and Gretzky I would consider myself to be a retard!

Very true.

'Man, I got more trophies than Wayne Gretzky and the Pope combined.'

~Homer Simpson

cappo5150

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John Candy

I think John Candy counts as two Canadians.

**IainDaniel** · 12-01-2004, 11:10 AM

Dammit Pam Anderson was 51, what is this country coming to she should be in the top 5

perfectbody · 12-01-2004, 11:49 AM

don't hate Canadians...they never had any serious attacks.

**IainDaniel** · 12-01-2004, 11:50 AM

Whatchu talking about willis?

min0 lee · 12-01-2004, 11:56 AM

Isn't Johnny from Toronto?

**IainDaniel** · 12-01-2004, 12:25 PM

No, fuck off

min0 lee · 12-01-2004, 12:38 PM

But isn't Toronto in Canada therefore Johnny making Johnny Canadian?

I'm sorry if Johnny isn't in the top 10, then list is fake.

**IainDaniel** · 12-01-2004, 01:02 PM

He lives in Quebec and that isn't part of Canada

11-30-2004, 07:21 PM	#3
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Rich46yo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 861	Tell you the truth I cant remember ANY Canuck that didnt chase a focking little puck around a ring you know........................eh?.......you got that right eh? ........................................Focking great anthem tho........eh?............"Oh Ca-na-da........................" I focking forgot the rest of that too you know..................Geez.............I cant remember a focking thing about the place you know..........................eh? ................Rich..............
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Rich46yo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 861	""""" Rich, I would think you would know Alexander Graham Bell. He and Gretzky were the only two I knew."""""""" Ya...hey dere.......thats right yaknow..............eh?............Focking place has great moose tho yaknow and despite the current troubles what Yank doesnt have a soft spot in their heart for the focking canucks? They just have a hard time understanding that we dont give a shit what they think.................................Rich
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11-30-2004, 11:00 PM	#13
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11-30-2004, 07:20 PM	#2
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maniclion Catalyst Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hawaii, selling munitions for the war on EcoTerror Posts: 18,287 Photos: 10	I only know 4,9 and 10. Mike Myers should be the Greatest.

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Crono1000 Peelosopher Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5,831 Photos: 11	collin from Who's Line, and whoever from that show is Canadian

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IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 15,856	This poll by the CBC is rediculous. The fact that Don Cherry is up there is obsurd. Alexander Graham Bell should be number 1 he has had a profound affect on the world. Our health Care system is ok at best, there are many faults that need to be improved.
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I Are Baboon pedal pedal pedal Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Beerville Posts: 10,990 Photos: 10	I think it's funny that two hockey personalities are on the list. Not knowing too much about Canadian history, seeing Wayne Gretzky make the list does not surprise me. I would not expect to see any sports personalities on a list of the 10 greatest Americans.

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ponyboy Training Trainer Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Running around somewhere Posts: 2,608 Photos: 1	That list is garbage - how did they do the voting? Did everyone in Saskatchewan vote for their person so that he won? They would have had to vote 10 times each just to get 1,000 votes...
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IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 15,856	Dammit Pam Anderson was 51, what is this country coming to she should be in the top 5
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12-01-2004, 11:50 AM	#24
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 15,856	Whatchu talking about willis?
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IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 15,856	No, fuck off
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min0 lee Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Bronx, NYC Posts: 33,688 Blog Entries: 3 Photos: 542	But isn't Toronto in Canada therefore Johnny making Johnny Canadian? I'm sorry if Johnny isn't in the top 10, then list is fake.
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12-01-2004, 01:02 PM	#28
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 15,856	He lives in Quebec and that isn't part of Canada
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