On this, Canada Day, I feel that I have to say thanks to our great Northern neighbor for all the wonderful gifts she's bestowed upon us. Sure, the general sterotypes allow us to think that all Canadians do is drink beer while watching hockey and end every comment with the word, Eh but that's not true. They're aboot so much more than that. (That one wrote itself, I swear.) The truth of the matter is that you may not know some of that some of the greatest influences in Hollywood are from the Great White North. Let's take a look at some of the best Canadians in the TV industry.
Alex Trebek: On SNL, Will Ferrell deadpanned as the Jeopardy host, putting up with jabs from Sean Connery calling him a Canadian ponce, but we're willing to wager that the TV game show industry wouldn't be the same without this Ontario native.
Jim Carrey: If anyone ever doubts that Canadians are funny, just look to Ontario's own James Eugene Carrey. Whether he's wearing a tutu while shouting football plays in Ace Ventura or letting the world know the importance of fire prevention as Fire Marshall Bill on In Living Color, he gives his country a great sense of humor.
Eugene Levy: Another hilarious Canadian hailing from Hamilton, Ontario, where would we be without Jim's Dad's awkward speeches to his son in American Pie? In addition to comedy, Levy also served as an acclaimed writer on such titles as For Your Consideration and Best in Show.
Hart Hanson: The writer and showrunner of Bones holds his MFA from the University of British Columbia proving that Canada only produces intelligent and witty success stories. In addition to serving as a consulting producer on Joan of Arcadia, he's also held the title of Executive Producer on the hit Judging Amy and enjoys Sunday morning coffee with fellow Canadian Dave Thomas.
Alanis Morissette: Best known for her music, Ottawa native Morrisette has delved into acting with guest roles on hits such as House and Weeds. While her single You Outta Know (written about fellow Canadian Dave Coulier) serves as the ultimate angry female anthem, she's found happiness with another Canadian: Ryan Renolds.
Just think of how different life would be without these wonderful individuals. So cheers to you Canada, on this wonderful Canada Day! Don't ever thing that we here at Motivators don't appreciate you and all your wonderful contributions to society. Oh, and we're sorry about perpetuating the stereotype with this hat:
But not really, because this hat is awesome.
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