AUBREEVISION - Observations from the far side of the dial

Good morning, Mindsay, and Happy Almost Canada Day! In honour of the occasion, here's a sampling of images that result from a Google Images search on "Canada" (after I weeded out all the Mounties and polar bear crap):





From Toothpaste for Dinner; for those stymied by the "Hey Moose" bit, it's straight from the Alanis-starring classic Canadian TV show You Can't Do That On Television

Okay, just because it's so disturbing -- one Mountie image:



Note the "International Happy Policeman" label on the box. Visit Gasoline Alley Antiques to make it yours!



A selection of chocolate products in limited or non-availability south of the (Canadian) border. I was aware that most of the above were Canadian/European exclusives but Caramilk caught me by surprise. I believe Kit Kat is available in some parts of the US (American Mindsayers feel free to confirm) but not in certain Canadian variations (e.g. strawberry, peanut butter). Canada has nothing on Japan, though, which, as I learned through Wikipedia, offers Kit Kat in apple, banana, pineapple, lemon cheesecake and green tea flavours. Britain even offered a limited Christmas Pudding edition. Eeek!

Long story short ("is a phrase whose origins are long and rambling..." -- Grandpa Simpson), Happy (Almost -- it's actually tomorrow) Canada Day to Canadians, Canadian expats and aspiring Canadians everywhere. Crank up the Celine Dion (on second thought -- don't), serve up some poutine and apply for your gay marriage license. Vive le Canada!