It goes back some time it first started when the jays did play atlanta in the world series some were up set hat the canadian flag was up side down.Then the booing of the canadian antehm in new york then the american one in montreal this little battle went on for some time.The american women hockey team stomping on the canadian flag did not go over well with some.Its not a inferority complex issue its the lacks of respect shown and yes its goes both ways.This is not about compeition most welcome that its about respect that is the main issue and yes as i said it goes both ways.Yes some canadian fans are bad just as some american fans are bad don't act as this is all canada its not i aslo like other have said support booing of the anthem that is bad real bad.
Yup. Calling a spade a spade, in general, Canadians have felt minimized by their southern neighbours for as long as they can recall. Margaret Atwood's comment from some time in the '80s: For Canadians, economically, socially, culturally, etc., our relationship with the States is akin to being in bed with an elephant. The influences are immense, you "feel" every move. Many Canadians aren't appreciative for it.
Can't blame America for having been successful and THE world leader in most aspects. Not sure it's so much an "inferiority complex" in as much as a resentment - not always subtle or latent - for having had Americanism seemingly thrust upon us via our own media outlets et al.
Regardless, it's now stupid on both sides of the border - for every Canadian being disrespectful about America or booing the 'Banner, there's an American doing the same about the red maple leaf.
Not really sure where to begin here..
You hear a boo and you automatically chalk it up to Canadians being jealous? Yet you say that Canadians have an inferiority complex. News Flash: America is not always well liked by everyone, for various reasons. I don't think I need to remind an American that. It is wrong to boo an anthem but it's not the first time nor the last.
Next you say that it's childish to hate on and boo an anthem then you follow up by saying you now despise Canada. Doesn't that make you the same as the people you are chirping? Maybe take a lesson out of your own book and 'grow up' and turn the other cheek.
It's an unfortunate truth. The growth, power, and enormous cultural and international influence referenced in my above post have resulted in all sorts of negative spin offs. Bottom line is that politics draw into the sporting arena. It isn't in Olympic boycotts alone. No offense to Americans, but I'm surprised each time I read of a US citizen seemingly mystified when they're treated disrespectfully in an international sporting arena. It might not be "right", but it "is".
Inferiority complex. It's big north of the 54th parallel. Lots of American jokes. I actually respect you guys.
Again, I disagree with the term "inferiority complex", though there certainly have been plenty of reasons throughout generations for Canadians to feel "lesser than" to America and Americans. 'Dunno - we do a hell of a lot of things right and screw up our fair share. Ditto for those south of the dividing latitude.
Speaking of which, dunno what warped geography YOU learned, but it's the
49th you're talking about. Not the 54th.
Hate to point out the elephant in the room. But, USA just isn't liked, and I'm not talking about hockey. There are quite a few very valid reasons to boo the US anthem. I don't, I live in the US, too.
Hate the fact that politics seeps into our wonderful sport, but it does.
Yup. Don't shoot the messenger, but by in large, Americans are seen as boastful, as having a chronic - and often undeserved - sense of entitlement, are largely insular and inconsiderate to the impact of their actions on the rest of the world, and as not travelling well. That said, I'm not comfortable with the claim that there are "
valid reasons to boo the US anthem". That's crap.
But, if I'd heard John Gruden refer to the Saints as the "World Champions" one more time during MNF tonight, I was going to obtain his address and privilege him with a visit and a flaming bag of dog **** on his doorstep. C'mon... it doesn't take much to be the best at a sport that no one else plays - isn't the more accurate term "League Champions"? Certainly less antagonizing to others.
Again, when you're kicking ass and taking names - in a good way by means of economical and cultural growth - then you're liable to earn some enemies. People often envy the position that nation is in and become bitter.
D-oh! Maybe it's an inferiorty complex after all!!!
The Brits call it "Tall Poppy Syndrome", the process of wanting to undermine those who've done well. Alas, I shouldn't put it past Canadians in general to suffer from the occasional bout.
But fo sho, as many have already mentioned, much of the process has to do with the perception of equal competition. No one cheers for their greatest rival. That's what the Americans have become.