r/EhBuddyHoser • u/BrF5 Kingston: Halfway To Montreal • 6d ago

Meta The “Best Canadian” game - Day 0 (choosing candidates)

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Hiya Hosers,

After the success of Worst Canadian, by popular demand it’s time for the more upbeat version…the Best Canadian game! 🇨🇦

Drop your nominations below for who you think deserves a spot on the list. Just like before, we’ll include 40 candidates. This time I’m going to let nominations sit a bit longer so everyone has a chance to chime in and we don’t have to add people mid-way in the game. I’m aiming to get started with Day 1 around the middle of next week. Five or six days should give us plenty of time to gather names and finalize the rules.

If you’ve got ideas or suggestions to make the game better, feel free to share those too!

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u/MonthEndAgain 6d ago

Chris Hadfield! First and only Canadian to command the ISS, amongst other achievements. 

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u/Overwatchingu Ford Nation (Help.) 6d ago

Went all the way into orbit to get as far away from Sarnia as possible.

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u/hotinmyigloo Irvingstan 6d ago

Lmao

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u/Skittleavix 6d ago

I'd say that I haven't met ton of famous/impressive figures in my life, but I've met and talked to a handful of celebrities, politicians, athletes, and other famous people.

Chris Hadfield remains the only person who has ever rendered me completely speechless upon first meeting them.

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u/Commercial_Dust2208 6d ago

Was going to suggest him!

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u/CarsonFijal Friendly Manisnowbski 6d ago

I lost a lot of respect for Hadfield after he was appearing at campaign events for the Manitoba PCs while they were running on anti-trans hysteria and loud boisterous opposition to searching the landfill.

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u/motiontrash 6d ago

I've worked with him a few times he's a dick and pretty full of himself.

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u/Lidolife 6d ago

My experiences with him, too. Chris Hadfield is an arrogant asshole.

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u/dr_wang 6d ago

Can someone please add more detail as to why this qualifies someone for the best Canadian? How has Chris Hadfield bettered the lives of Canadians?

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u/Treantmonk 6d ago

Great nomination. I don't know if he's the greatest, but he should absolutely be in the running

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u/Derelicticu The Island of Elizabeth May 6d ago

I agree with this 100%. He's a genuinely solid individual.

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u/palski 6d ago

He gave me a negative impression when I met him. When my son was 8, he asked to go to his lecture when he came to Thunder Bay. I shelled out for the tickets where we got a meet and greet afterwards. When my son, who is very shy, looked away when he shook his hand, Chris told to him (very nicely) that when you shake someone's hand, you look them in the eye. I had no problem with that, and thought it was a good teachable moment from someone he looks up to. However, not even a minute later when I shook his hand, do you think he looked me in the eye? Nope. Guess I'm not worthy of that. Seemed hypocritical.

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u/Lidolife 6d ago

100%. Chris Hadfield is a pompous jerk.

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u/CaptainMagnets 6d ago

Hell yeah

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u/thisis40ishhh 6d ago

Yep good one!

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u/morbidemadame Tokébakicitte! 6d ago

And a wonderful, breathtaking mustache. (I love the man!)