Stats Canada Satire On A National Scale
Stats Canada Satire On A National Scale by Stats Canada, published by Penguin Canada on October 29, 2013, is a humorous exploration of Canadian culture through satire. This edition, written in English and spanning 320 pages, presents a collection of outrageous yet entertaining “facts” that reflect the quirks and idiosyncrasies of Canadians. The book draws inspiration from the popular Twitter account @stats_canada, which has garnered a significant following for its comedic take on various aspects of Canadian life.
Readers will find a diverse range of topics covered, including history, language, sports, and politics, all delivered with a comedic twist. The book features original illustrations, graphs, and maps, enhancing the satirical commentary on everyday Canadian experiences. With its unique blend of humor and parody, this work aims to entertain while providing insights into the cultural fabric of Canada, making it a distinctive addition to the realm of political and social satire.
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Canada ’s funniest online sensation
Canadians everywhere have been deeply confused by the irresponsible and wildly inaccurate data tweeted by Stats Canada since July 2012. While outrageously false, these hilarious “facts” unearth deep truths about Canadians and their culture.
For the over 200,000 people already following on Twitter, @stats_canada is a daily source of the funniest Canadian parody. Now, in their first book, Stats Canada satirizes everything from history, culture, and language to sports, entertainment, politics, weather, and much more.
With all-new features, graphs, maps, and other illustrations, Stats Canada has all the laughter you’ve come to expect, with only 10% recycled content!
35% of advice given in any Home Hardware does not come from an actual employee
67% of Canadians own summer snow pants
32% of Canadians can’t spell “tuque” but own at least four
56% of Manitobans are convinced they’ve travelled to the future when visiting other provinces
79% of Canadian teens don’t want to wear their winter coat, it’s not even that cold out
100% of Canadian hockey players give it 110% every game
65% of Canadian Instagram accounts include an artsy photo of a Tim Hortons cup
Disclaimer: The official Statistics Canada has taken no issue with the content of this book. They were too polite to object.
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