Working for the weekend
I gotta make this quick because my computer will shut itself off in like, 2 minutes.
You might be interested in the part of the May edition of the school newsletter I wrote that I CUT OUT of the final edition. Canadiana!
Consider the expression ‘keep your stick on the ice’. Mostly unknown outside Canada, this turn of phrase gained widespread Canadian popularity from the TV show ‘Red Green’. In ice hockey a good tactic for most players is to place the blade of a hockey stick firmly against the ice surface to prevent any stray pass or puck deflection from going past. Although it is not a natural posture, keeping one’s stick on the ice shows alertness and is a practice of good form. Red Green, the eponymous host of his own TV show gives this piece of advice at the end of every episode. “Good night, and keep your stick on the ice.” While this would confuse most foreigners, even English speaking ones, Canadians understand that Red is wishing for them to practice good strategy in their daily lives. A basic knowledge of English, and a thorough knowledge of Canadian culture makes this colloquialism a sure-fire way for any English student to bring a smile to their Canadian overseers.
You might be interested in the part of the May edition of the school newsletter I wrote that I CUT OUT of the final edition. Canadiana!
Consider the expression ‘keep your stick on the ice’. Mostly unknown outside Canada, this turn of phrase gained widespread Canadian popularity from the TV show ‘Red Green’. In ice hockey a good tactic for most players is to place the blade of a hockey stick firmly against the ice surface to prevent any stray pass or puck deflection from going past. Although it is not a natural posture, keeping one’s stick on the ice shows alertness and is a practice of good form. Red Green, the eponymous host of his own TV show gives this piece of advice at the end of every episode. “Good night, and keep your stick on the ice.” While this would confuse most foreigners, even English speaking ones, Canadians understand that Red is wishing for them to practice good strategy in their daily lives. A basic knowledge of English, and a thorough knowledge of Canadian culture makes this colloquialism a sure-fire way for any English student to bring a smile to their Canadian overseers.
posted by Vivec at 2:40 a.m.
3 Comments:
No man could find that computer area comfortable.
Why doesn't he show us pictures of what's outside that window? Computer Shmooter.
Red Green?! bah... The origin of this phrase can be accredited to hockey coaching legend Howie Meeker.
It's hard always being right.
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