Canada: Beaver vs. Polar Bear - Page 2

TarJak · 12-19-11, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

I didn't see no beaver in that lot.

TLAM Strike · 12-19-11, 01:31 AM

While we are on the subject of innuendo...

MothBalls · 12-19-11, 02:34 AM

I can't vote. I've never eaten polar bear.

TarJak · 12-19-11, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by MothBalls

I can't vote. I've never eaten polar bear.

Is that a hare between your teeth?

Penguin · 12-19-11, 06:27 AM

Polar bears survive in artic climate, this would be a point for them. On the other hand they are in danger of extinction, this sounds uncool for the creature and for a nation, like adapting the dodo.
Beavers however have a reputation of being smart, plus a much longer cultural history with the First Nations - but beaver fever is no fun.

The moose would also fit as the national symbol, however it's already taken by the Swedish.
Sea lions would also be cool, however discriminating agains the Canadians who don't live at the coast; Seals on the other hand are not a wise choice unless the clubbing stops.
Canada could also try to take back the Bald Eagle from their pesky neighbors, there are more of them in Canada than in the US anyway.

After long and deep consideration, I'd go with the fox: it lives in all regions, it's definitely a survivor with enough willpowerq - and it would be a great way to spite Canada's former fox-hunting overlords - plus it also worked as a symbol for a well-known browser.

Bilge_Rat · 12-19-11, 09:22 AM

The Beaver is more in keeping with the Canadian character, they are born engineers, work hard and are quiet and polite! We have some Beaver ponds around our cottage and Beavers do impressive work: functioning dams, reservoirs, Huts with protected entrances. You have to see one in real life to see how hard they work.

re: Loons. There is a separate poll to see if Canada should adopt a national bird. We have loons at our Lake and those are tough birds. Two weeks ago, I saw a pair diving and fishing in the lake in near freezing temperature, long after every other bird had gone down south. They get my vote.

Herr-Berbunch · 12-19-11, 09:37 AM

I'd say Polar Bear, if a nice country like Canananananada takes it on as it's emblem then maybe there'll be rethink on said country's ecological commitments and it's emissions. Maybe it'll also try to strong-arm it's neighbo(u)r to do the same. Then maybe the emblem can last for a few more generations, at least.

Edit: why has nobody linked what is surely the most famous beaver quote ever -

View Poll Results: Canada...
Beaver	10	66.67%
Polar Bear	5	33.33%
Voters: 15. You may not vote on this poll

12-19-11, 01:31 AM	#17
TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	While we are on the subject of innuendo... __________________

12-19-11, 09:22 AM	#21
Bilge_Rat Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: standing watch... Posts: 3,856 Downloads: 344 Uploads: 0	The Beaver is more in keeping with the Canadian character, they are born engineers, work hard and are quiet and polite! We have some Beaver ponds around our cottage and Beavers do impressive work: functioning dams, reservoirs, Huts with protected entrances. You have to see one in real life to see how hard they work. re: Loons. There is a separate poll to see if Canada should adopt a national bird. We have loons at our Lake and those are tough birds. Two weeks ago, I saw a pair diving and fishing in the lake in near freezing temperature, long after every other bird had gone down south. They get my vote. __________________

12-19-11, 09:37 AM	#22
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	I'd say Polar Bear, if a nice country like Canananananada takes it on as it's emblem then maybe there'll be rethink on said country's ecological commitments and it's emissions. Maybe it'll also try to strong-arm it's neighbo(u)r to do the same. Then maybe the emblem can last for a few more generations, at least. Edit: why has nobody linked what is surely the most famous beaver quote ever - __________________

12-19-11, 02:34 AM	#18
MothBalls Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,012 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	I can't vote. I've never eaten polar bear.

12-19-11, 06:27 AM	#20
Penguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rheinische Republik Posts: 3,322 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	Polar bears survive in artic climate, this would be a point for them. On the other hand they are in danger of extinction, this sounds uncool for the creature and for a nation, like adapting the dodo. Beavers however have a reputation of being smart, plus a much longer cultural history with the First Nations - but beaver fever is no fun. The moose would also fit as the national symbol, however it's already taken by the Swedish. Sea lions would also be cool, however discriminating agains the Canadians who don't live at the coast; Seals on the other hand are not a wise choice unless the clubbing stops. Canada could also try to take back the Bald Eagle from their pesky neighbors, there are more of them in Canada than in the US anyway. After long and deep consideration, I'd go with the fox: it lives in all regions, it's definitely a survivor with enough willpowerq - and it would be a great way to spite Canada's former fox-hunting overlords - plus it also worked as a symbol for a well-known browser.