If you haven't noticed, with less than a month left until the Presidential Election (and other important political elections), it's gotten a little stressful to be on social media. All sorts of people on Facebook and Twitter are actively trying to tell you exactly what to think, new outlets are hyperfocused on both candidates, and in general everyone is ready for November 8th to come and go. I think the whole world is too. Lucky for us, we seem to have some pretty cool neighbors to our north - Canada has launched the #TellAmericaItsGreat initiatve to encourage us Americans during the trial that is election season. This incredible movement was started by this video from The Garden North America:
The video's hashtag caused a movement on Twitter of support and encouragement radiating from our friendly Canadian neighbors. They've emphasized many amazing pieces of American history and current day pop culture. Here are some of the highlights of their fantastic movement:
1. Science Fiction series...
@staygr8america Any society that created Star Trek and Firefly, is great in my books. #TellAmericaItsGreat
— Mr. Sinister (@mrsinisterlefty) October 17, 2016
2. This hodgepodge of love (and food!)...
Beyoncé, the food, (Omg! the food is to die for), innovation, music, parks, sports, hospitality, accents & diversity #tellamericaitsgreat ❤️
— Bryna Corcoran (@BrynaTweets) October 16, 2016
3. Our medical advances...
You've virtually eradicated Polio, one of the most virulent diseases ever. Don't let anyone tell you you aren't great #tellamericaitsgreat
— Ramillies (@Diodorus_Cronus) October 13, 2016
4. Our Declaration of Independence...
Your declaration of independence is one of the most beautiful documents ever written. #tellamericaitsgreat
— SmallLady (@SmallLady0) October 15, 2016
5. Our American Literature...
Gatsby, Huck Fin, Moby Dick, Scarlet Letter, Grapes of Wrath, Mockingbird, Catcher in the Rye... got literature down #tellamericaitsgreat
— Michel Vaillancourt (@MichelV69) October 18, 2016
6. Our technology...
Apple. Google. Tesla. Amazon. #TellAmericaItsGreat
— Darcy Sabatino (@DarcySabatino) October 22, 2016
7. Our TV shows (and food!)...
You gave us Buffalo wings, @TheEllenShow, and @GilmoreGirls. Thank you neighbour. #TellAmericaItsGreat
— MaggieMLD (@wine_rescuer) October 19, 2016
8. NASA (and food!)...
Knew I loved America from my first bite of #CountChocula - cereal Canadian kids only dream of! @NASA's not bad either #TellAmericaItsGreat
— Sarah Polcz (@SarahPolcz) October 18, 2016
9. This self explanatory comic universe...
Also, Marvel.
Need I say more?#tellamericaitsgreat
— Bianca Sommerland (@BSommerland) October 18, 2016
10. Our sports and Disney (and food!)...
Some great things about the US: BBQ, my friendly neighbours during my 5 yrs in CT, the NFL, Star Wars, Disneyland. #TellAmericaItsGreat
— Steve McKoen (@Steve_McKoen) October 17, 2016
11. Our kick butt Parks and Recreation departments...
Do you know how amazing natural parks and public libraries u have?
Do you know u have nurtured talents for centuries?#TellAmericaItsGreat
— Kirtida Gautam (@KirtidaGautam) October 16, 2016
12. Our cities and FLOTUS...
#TellAmericaItsGreat Love NYC, Savannah, NASA space exploration, @MichelleObama, the people I met riding my bicycle from Wpg to Atlanta.
— Glen Murray (@Glen4ONT) October 16, 2016
Needless to say, we're a bit loved by our northern neighbors. From our natural landscapes to our incredible people to our taste in music and medical advances - Canada sees a lot to love about America. We were all a little misty eyed reading their compliments. If you want to see more of their amazing compliments, check out @staygr8america on Twitter! They also have a website that you can find here! I guess that all we have left to say is #TellCanadaThankYou!
When you realize Canada is the Samwise Gamgee to our Frodo Baggins. 😭💙#TellAmericaItsGreat #TellCanadaThankYou pic.twitter.com/lO2U530kec
— Chelsea Lindsay (@chelsealindsay) October 18, 2016
Canada started a hashtag called #tellamericaitsgreat. You guys, we almost don't deserve our neighbors to the north. 🇨🇦
— Katie Poole (@katiepoole912) October 15, 2016
Thanks Canada for the #tellamericaitsgreat love - we love you back! (Can we crash on your couch for a bit if things go wrong next month?) https://t.co/6EK8L6hdpH
— Sarah C (@harascrispy) October 15, 2016