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[PatrickDion22]

Hey everyone! I wanted to see people's thoughts about this new study that was released in Canada. The study basically states that most Canadians can identify entertainment icons like Celine (88% of the population), athelete and cancer activist Terry Fox (89%), and Las Vegas legend Wayne Gretzky (77%). Canadians as a whole however, couldn't identify key political and important figures in their nation's history. The inventor of insulin, Sir Frederick Banting, only got 8% of the nation's population who could identify him in a photo and only 41% of Canadians could identify Canada's first Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald. I would appreciate it if anyone had any thoughts on the study, especially Canadian citizens. I'm from the United States, but I love Canada and it's culture, (hence Celine).

Here is the link to the study:

http://toronto.ctv.c...=TorontoNewHome

[drove all night]

PatrickDion22, on Jun 29 2009, 12:56 PM, said:

Hey everyone! I wanted to see people's thoughts about this new study that was released in Canada. The study basically states that most Canadians can identify entertainment icons like Celine (88% of the population), athelete and cancer activist Terry Fox (89%), and Las Vegas legend Wayne Gretzky (77%). Canadians as a whole however, couldn't identify key political and important figures in their nation's history. The inventor of insulin, Sir Frederick Banting, only got 8% of the nation's population who could identify him in a photo and only 41% of Canadians could identify Canada's first Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald. I would appreciate it if anyone had any thoughts on the study, especially Canadian citizens. I'm from the United States, but I love Canada and it's culture, (hence Celine).

Here is the link to the study:

http://toronto.ctv.c...=TorontoNewHome

Boy?!?! Don't the Canadians have other problems?!?!    
But thanx PatrickDion22 anyway for the information!

[angelil78]

ofcourse!! yay cool

[Lou555]

PatrickDion22, on Jun 29 2009, 01:56 PM, said:

Hey everyone! I wanted to see people's thoughts about this new study that was released in Canada. The study basically states that most Canadians can identify entertainment icons like Celine (88% of the population), athelete and cancer activist Terry Fox (89%), and Las Vegas legend Wayne Gretzky (77%). Canadians as a whole however, couldn't identify key political and important figures in their nation's history. The inventor of insulin, Sir Frederick Banting, only got 8% of the nation's population who could identify him in a photo and only 41% of Canadians could identify Canada's first Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald. I would appreciate it if anyone had any thoughts on the study, especially Canadian citizens. I'm from the United States, but I love Canada and it's culture, (hence Celine).

Here is the link to the study:

http://toronto.ctv.c...=TorontoNewHome

I don't have a particular interest in that kind of study but If it's of interest to you Wayne Gretzky is not a Las Vegas legend exactly but a hockey legend that ended his career playing in Los Angeles.  He's considered by many as one of the greatest ever in hockey history.  He's always been called "The Great One".  Apparently you're not a hockey fan.

As for Céline, it doesn't surprise me at all that she's recognized by 88% of the population.

Edited by Lou555, 29 June 2009 - 12:20 PM.

[PatrickDion22]

Lou555, on Jun 29 2009, 02:17 PM, said:

PatrickDion22, on Jun 29 2009, 01:56 PM, said:

Hey everyone! I wanted to see people's thoughts about this new study that was released in Canada. The study basically states that most Canadians can identify entertainment icons like Celine (88% of the population), athelete and cancer activist Terry Fox (89%), and Las Vegas legend Wayne Gretzky (77%). Canadians as a whole however, couldn't identify key political and important figures in their nation's history. The inventor of insulin, Sir Frederick Banting, only got 8% of the nation's population who could identify him in a photo and only 41% of Canadians could identify Canada's first Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald. I would appreciate it if anyone had any thoughts on the study, especially Canadian citizens. I'm from the United States, but I love Canada and it's culture, (hence Celine).

Here is the link to the study:

http://toronto.ctv.c...=TorontoNewHome

Wayne Gretzky is not a Las Vegas legend exactly but a hockey legend that ended his career playing in Los Angeles.  He's considered by many as one of the greatest ever in hockey history.  He's always been called "The Great One".  Apparently you're not a hockey fan.

As for Céline, it doesn't surprise me at all that she's recognized by 88% of the population.

Haha, sorry I was thinking of Wayne Newton!!  

[SensationalCeline]

Haha, I think that is amazing! that 88% can identify her.  That is an "of course" reply but still.  Is this including French and English Canada?

[celine_rox]

THAT IS AWESOME

[VintageCeline]

Sazzlepop and I are always saying how, if we use a picture of Celine, how many people here in the UK would know who she was?

I highly doubt where we come from, that anyone would recognise her from a recent photograph!

Cool thread though!

[PatrickDion22]

SensationalCeline, on Jun 29 2009, 02:25 PM, said:

Haha, I think that is amazing! that 88% can identify her.  That is an "of course" reply but still.  Is this including French and English Canada?

Yes, I believe the study includes Quebec. I wouldn't be surprised that close to 100% of Quebecers would be able to identify her!  

[sazzlepop123]

Interesting you say that!

Today I was posting a package to my friend and I stuck a big picture of Celine on the back with a speech bubble and funny message (It was a picture of Celine on stage in the mini pink dress from the tour)  The lady laughed and said how it was lovely. I was like yehh I love her!
Then after a moment I said, wait, do you know who that is?! and she says ''ummmmm'' looks at it for a while, then the lady next to her looks to and they both go ummmmm......then the new lady said

''Is that Celine Dion???'' And I said YEP! She's amazing and they both said.. ''aw yes she IS GOOD!'' I was like YES YES SHE IS.

So, one lady out of two recognised her from a recent photo

[Acacia]

I'm not surprised. In my opinion, Celine has a very unique look. Course, I guess it depends on which picture they used. I think the reason people don't recognize political figures, especially past, is because you don't see their face on a regular basis like you do with celebrities. Plus, their personality doesn't come out as much as celebrities. You would learn who the first Prime Minister is through school and then later in life when you see his picture you'd probably question which political figure he is. With Gretzky, I'm sure when he played for Edmonton his face and name was on TV and the newspaper after every game. With Celine, well she's everywhere!

[Nando Férri]

Great! But I thought it would be 99,9% of them! uhauhauha

[celinerific]

LOL! I never knew we were so awesomely dorky.

[fabtasticfoo]

PatrickDion22, on Jun 29 2009, 05:42 PM, said:

Yes, I believe the study includes Quebec. I wouldn't be surprised that close to 100% of Quebecers would be able to identify her!  

The full report is here:
http://dominion.ca/n...an-icons-en.pdf

It includes a regional breakdown, showing that 96% of Quebecers can identify Celine.

Quelle surprise!

[canadachick]

I'd HOPE they'd recognize her! I thought it was funny this weekend because my boyfriend's great aunt was visiting from Canada and she was saying there were a lot of famous Canadians. She asked if I'd ever heard of Céline Dion and I said, uh yeah... I completely LOVE her!!!   Apparently the Canadians think we don't know one of their greatest gifts ever! It was cute and we had a looooong discussion. When Céline comes back I'm taking her to a concert because her husband won't take her. I can't wait! Ok, in reality, if Céline has another baby and is enjoying her time off, I cant wait. But I'll be happy if she decides to come back!  

[Lou555]

fabtasticfoo, on Jun 29 2009, 11:07 PM, said:

PatrickDion22, on Jun 29 2009, 05:42 PM, said:

Yes, I believe the study includes Quebec. I wouldn't be surprised that close to 100% of Quebecers would be able to identify her!  

The full report is here:
http://dominion.ca/n...an-icons-en.pdf

It includes a regional breakdown, showing that 96% of Quebecers can identify Celine.

Quelle surprise!

Very predictable you're right   and I would even say that René would not be far behind either in Québec.

And you know what? The funny thing is that whenever we travel anywhere in the world and they learn we come from Québec, they always say : "You must know Céline Dion then?".  Like we're all suppose to know her personnally or something...Cute isn't? We all know her but not personnally unfortunately!!!

Edited by Lou555, 29 June 2009 - 09:46 PM.

[anewdayhascome]

that's nice:)

[kimmy_0412]

Haha, that's funny.

I guess Celine plays a bigger role in their life?

[Bumble]

Only 88%? Are the 12% left in coma or toddlers?

[Lymon]

That's cool and all, but the fact that only 41% can identify the first Prime Minister shows that a lot of people have some issues.

Edited by Lymon, 30 June 2009 - 08:28 AM.

[CelineDionFan710]

that was amazing to read and so cool.

[ghazal]

fOR SURE ITIS COOL

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[Celinedionp]

That's cool!

What would happen if I use a picture of Celine, how many people here in Argentina would know who she is???

[ce-line]

Haha! Thanks for sharing!

[celinerific]

Bumble, on Jun 30 2009, 09:02 AM, said:

Only 88%? Are the 12% left in coma or toddlers?

I'm pretty sure the ther 12% is kids... But my 3 year-old niece can identify her. Show her a picture of Celine and asked her

"Mika, who's this?" in which she'll respond with "It's Celine!"

In fact, not only can she recognize Celine by her face, but also by her voice. When Celine comes on the radio, she'll be like
"It's Celine!"

It's cute.

Edited by celinerific, 30 June 2009 - 06:33 PM.

[hellmeister]

sazzlepop123, on Jun 29 2009, 04:46 PM, said:

Interesting you say that!

Today I was posting a package to my friend and I stuck a big picture of Celine on the back with a speech bubble and funny message (It was a picture of Celine on stage in the mini pink dress from the tour)  The lady laughed and said how it was lovely. I was like yehh I love her!
Then after a moment I said, wait, do you know who that is?! and she says ''ummmmm'' looks at it for a while, then the lady next to her looks to and they both go ummmmm......then the new lady said

''Is that Celine Dion???'' And I said YEP! She's amazing and they both said.. ''aw yes she IS GOOD!'' I was like YES YES SHE IS.

So, one lady out of two recognised her from a recent photo

I love getting into random conversations about Celine!!   I once went to Starbucks and they ask you for your name so they can call it out when your drink is ready and I said "Celine" and the woman goes "Oh! like Celine Dion?" and I got into this long discussion about how great she is

[hellmeister]

celinerific, on Jun 30 2009, 07:30 PM, said:

Bumble, on Jun 30 2009, 09:02 AM, said:

Only 88%? Are the 12% left in coma or toddlers?

I'm pretty sure the ther 12% is kids... But my 3 year-old niece can identify her. Show her a picture of Celine and asked her

"Mika, who's this?" in which she'll respond with "It's Celine!"

In fact, not only can she recognize Celine by her face, but also by her voice. When Celine comes on the radio, she'll be like
"It's Celine!"

It's cute.

Chels and I have been training her little niece to identify Celine too, haha - - we get them while they are young
She say "Miss Celine"  SOooo cute!

[hellmeister]

Lou555, on Jun 29 2009, 10:27 PM, said:

fabtasticfoo, on Jun 29 2009, 11:07 PM, said:

PatrickDion22, on Jun 29 2009, 05:42 PM, said:

Yes, I believe the study includes Quebec. I wouldn't be surprised that close to 100% of Quebecers would be able to identify her!  

The full report is here:
http://dominion.ca/n...an-icons-en.pdf

It includes a regional breakdown, showing that 96% of Quebecers can identify Celine.

Quelle surprise!

Very predictable you're right   and I would even say that René would not be far behind either in Québec.

And you know what? The funny thing is that whenever we travel anywhere in the world and they learn we come from Québec, they always say : "You must know Céline Dion then?".  Like we're all suppose to know her personnally or something...Cute isn't? We all know her but not personnally unfortunately!!!

I am guilty of assuming Quebecians know Celine personally because when I was in NYC I heard a group say that they were from Quebec and I immediately asked if they knew Celine

[Koolan]

hellmeister, on Jun 30 2009, 11:46 PM, said:

sazzlepop123, on Jun 29 2009, 04:46 PM, said:

Interesting you say that!

Today I was posting a package to my friend and I stuck a big picture of Celine on the back with a speech bubble and funny message (It was a picture of Celine on stage in the mini pink dress from the tour)  The lady laughed and said how it was lovely. I was like yehh I love her!
Then after a moment I said, wait, do you know who that is?! and she says ''ummmmm'' looks at it for a while, then the lady next to her looks to and they both go ummmmm......then the new lady said

''Is that Celine Dion???'' And I said YEP! She's amazing and they both said.. ''aw yes she IS GOOD!'' I was like YES YES SHE IS.

So, one lady out of two recognised her from a recent photo

I love getting into random conversations about Celine!!   I once went to Starbucks and they ask you for your name so they can call it out when your drink is ready and I said "Celine" and the woman goes "Oh! like Celine Dion?" and I got into this long discussion about how great she is

[Raevaz]

Koolan, on Jun 30 2009, 11:08 PM, said:

hellmeister, on Jun 30 2009, 11:46 PM, said:

sazzlepop123, on Jun 29 2009, 04:46 PM, said:

Interesting you say that!

Today I was posting a package to my friend and I stuck a big picture of Celine on the back with a speech bubble and funny message (It was a picture of Celine on stage in the mini pink dress from the tour)  The lady laughed and said how it was lovely. I was like yehh I love her!
Then after a moment I said, wait, do you know who that is?! and she says ''ummmmm'' looks at it for a while, then the lady next to her looks to and they both go ummmmm......then the new lady said

''Is that Celine Dion???'' And I said YEP! She's amazing and they both said.. ''aw yes she IS GOOD!'' I was like YES YES SHE IS.

So, one lady out of two recognised her from a recent photo

I love getting into random conversations about Celine!!   I once went to Starbucks and they ask you for your name so they can call it out when your drink is ready and I said "Celine" and the woman goes "Oh! like Celine Dion?" and I got into this long discussion about how great she is

I love random Celine discussions too! Especially when they don't really know who she is so you talk about all her accomplishments, and how she sang with a sore throat, etc.

And I agree with the other 12% possibly being children because at my middle school not alot of kids know who she is let alone listen to her. I am the only actual Celine fanatic at school, but I don't care, and when I blurt out random facts about her they're like, you know more about her than she does!