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I’m Applying For Canadian Citizenship
Donald Trump and Monica from Silicon Valley made me do it
I’m binging HBO’s Silicon Valley.
It’s one of those shows where you see or hear something new every time you rewatch it.
At some point during season two, Monica and Laurie Bream were having a discussion in Laurie’s office.
During the conversation, I picked up on something when Monica used the word, “about.” It wasn’t the blatantly Canadian version of the word — “aboot.” But it was close. Monica slipped and let loose a blended about/aboot.
I asked myself — Is Monica Canadian?
Turns out, Monica, known as Amanda Crew in real life, is indeed Canadian. She’s from Langley, British Columbia.
Turns out I’m pretty good at picking a Canadian out of the crowd.
When I worked as a bartender, I could tell you within two minutes of every interaction if the guest in front of me was Canadian.
A BMO (Bank of Montreal) or RBC (Royal Bank of Canada) credit card — Canadian. A Calgary Flames hat — Canadian. That unmistakable way of…
