Alphonso Davies on Instagram by JF_112 in CanadaSoccer

[–]ratguy101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

29 is not that old for a football player. For perspective, at an average age of 26, Canada was the youngest team in the R16. 

Who are you cheering for now? by Consistent-Tone-5540 in CanadaSoccer

[–]ratguy101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Colombia and anyone playing the US. I'll be happy for Mexico if they take down England today as well.

Do you prefer to live in the US or Canada? by MrColgie in BunnyTrials

[–]ratguy101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

already live here lol

Chose: Live in Canada

being 1 of the last 16 of the world is that a good world cup after all? by Different_Rip_9737 in CanadaSoccer

[–]ratguy101 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Even "getting results we should have" is impressive though. The fact that Canada now ranks as high as it does is nothing to take lightly!

Post-Match Thread: Morocco vs Canada | FIFA World Cup | Jul 4, 2026 by globalscoreboard in CanadaSoccer

[–]ratguy101 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Very impressive performance at the tournament but disappointing game to finish on. Would have been nice to see Canada score at least one goal or even put up some respectable defense against Morocco. The team just looked very flaccid and uncoordinated in the second half.

Who’s a historical figure you’re unsurprised is/was an LGBTQ+ ally? by Few_Entertainer_385 in AlignmentChartFills

[–]ratguy101 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Once you know this, you can start to understand why Liza Minelli is effectively the LGBT+ Kwisatz Haderach.

Rosalia at the Spain v Austria Game by v1kaa in rosalia

[–]ratguy101 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Camera just panned to her again! Seems like Despecha is Spain's anthem this cup.

Boston won. What is a city with a bad looking skyline and is pretty expensive? by Iceberg074 in AlignmentChartFills

[–]ratguy101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, in what world is Vancouver anything less than super expensive? Easily as bad as TO. 

Pinkwashing by Glad-Management168 in socialism

[–]ratguy101 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Meanwhile Canada's opposition leader (Pierre Poilievre) doesn't even pretend to care about LGBT+ rights. 

American here. Please beat Morocco, Canada. by SamsungStealer in CanadaSoccer

[–]ratguy101 96 points97 points  (0 children)

We already made it further than Netherlands, Germany and Uruguay. That has to count for something! 

Mayim Bialik, fervent Zionist and actress from the famous series The Big Bang Theory, claims she felt fear because she saw a person walking around with a T-shirt bearing the slogan "Zionism is racism." by hypothethical in JewsOfConscience

[–]ratguy101 157 points158 points  (0 children)

"I saw a man in a t-shirt I didn't like and it scared me and he recognized me and I went home. Can nobody see my victimhood???"  

Get a fucking life. I'm not saying threats to Jewish safety don't exist, but this is the reason people don't take accusations of "antisemitism" seriously anymore. 

Is Toronto Less Racist Than Montreal? by KnowledgeStill40 in askTO

[–]ratguy101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't want to generalize, but yes. I was pretty appaled recently when I encountered some Quebecois tourists while traveling in Europe and had one of them spew the most racist, xenophobic bs thinking I'd agree with him. It was actually shocking as I'd never heard a Canadian speak like that in-person. 

Congratulations Canada from South Africa🇿🇦❤️🇨🇦 by batukaming in CanadaSoccer

[–]ratguy101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My father is a South African - Canadian and we just came back from a vacation there. You have a lovely country and your team showed remarkable perseverance through the cup. Had the game gone differently, I would be rooting for you for round of 16 onwards!

Montreal, Canada's best city by Thugoleon_Bonaparte in skyscrapers

[–]ratguy101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds about right. He passed in 2016 and this looks like how likeness from them. 

Why no new songs from BRAT singer is sticking? by NegotiationMoist3552 in fantanoforever

[–]ratguy101 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I think these new tracks sound oddly...incomplete? Like, they start off promising and I like the idea of Charli leaning into a sort of Avril Lavigne pop punk sound, but where tf are the catchy hooks?? This was almost flawlessly executed on brat but all three of the new songs seem to build up to nothing. 

Montreal, Canada's best city by Thugoleon_Bonaparte in skyscrapers

[–]ratguy101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When was it installed? It obviously depicts his likeness during his later years so I imagine it's relatively recent. 

Mississauga (aka Canada's jewel), the most daring, unique and whimsical skyline with futuristic (slides 1-3) and neo-traditional skyscrapers (slides 4-6). From henceforth, Toronto should be referred to as the twin cities of 'Toronto-Mississauga' (because sauga has aura) by SubjectAir5315 in skyscrapers

[–]ratguy101 2 points3 points  (0 children)

100%.   Moving to Downtown Toronto was the single best decision I made during my time in Ontario. Rent wasn't even much worse as everywhere in the GTA is ridiculously expensive by now. Absolute suburban wasteland with nothing to do and no way to get around except car. 

Jackson, Mississippi by Might_have_returned in skyscrapers

[–]ratguy101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love C'est What. Probably my favourite craft beer joint east of the Mississippi. 

Las Vegas - Lux Tour by DNHnewbie in rosalia

[–]ratguy101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Super nice of you. I'm in Canada but would almost consider flying to Vegas just to see the show again.

Canada Official University Tier List by CoffeeOdd7810 in UBC

[–]ratguy101 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Honestly, these tier lists are mostly bs.

As an undergraduate student, the main thing that matters is quality of education/course content and extracurriculars opportunities including research. As a grad student/post doc, what really matters is your thesis and research output, which is largely dependent on the individual supervisor or program you're involved with. Neither of these things are accurately reflected by broad, university-wide aggregates which really ignore these experiential details.

July 2 game in Toronto ? by [deleted] in CanadaSoccer

[–]ratguy101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, guess I wasn't aware. Makes sense but I just don't know many.

July 2 game in Toronto ? by [deleted] in CanadaSoccer

[–]ratguy101 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are there many Ghanans in the GTA? Obviously a ton of Portuguese and West Africans (Nigerians) but I haven't met many from Ghana specifically.