Maquillage et Motocyclette, editor in chief Chantel Dubois from her Paris office tells CBC This and That reporter that we failed miserably
She says that beauty is divided into 3 categories and explains how Canadians fall short
Physical appearance
“your face is scrunched, you look like a very scared people”
Beauty/style
“you dress like you are ashamed of your waist. You wear a lot of sweatpants. And shouldn’t.
Mannerism/spirit
“You are often saying sorry. You are a broken, apologetic people. You act desperate. Like the boyfriend who keeps calling you every day and won’t go away.”
This and That is CBC ‘s satirical show- so if you are offended, don’t be, remember we know how to laugh? But the story did remind me of how one Italian friend said “Do Canadians really think plasitc bags are suitable handbags?” I personally think everyone could try a little harder- the last flight I took the woman beside me was wearing pajama pants and what appeared to be her husband’s high school sweatshirt from 30 years ago.
Wendy says
I’m wearing sweatpants right now. But I am at the arena. I’m also scrunching my face because I can’t see the puck. Sorry!
Tracey says
Heh. Funneh.
Amanda says
Hilarious! We are regular listeners to This is That and laughed extra hard at this one! I love when she said, “You are like the boyfriend who is always calling you, wanting to kiss you. Makes you feel yucky.”
Ha!!!
Nancy says
ok folks, love to see the feistiness come out! I guess when I said SATIRICAL I thought you would get that it is for fun only!
I dont feel scrunchy either except when I am confused. I can’t wear sweat pants because they remind me of the freshman 15 I gained many years ago from too much pizza and beer and I just love love love that you wore an animal print to the circus. When people make a funny face, stick your tongue out at them. No one ever died regretting CHUTZPAH. Promise.
Sarah says
Wow, I would have some words for her if I were to ever meet that woman. I do not have a scrunchy face, yes I wear sweatpants sometimes and don’t expose my body very much but why would I want to? So I can get the title of being a whore? There are so many young girls out there who think they have to expose themselfs because of people like that and I think it’s discusting. That woman the most ignorant, self absorbed bitch and guess what? I’m NOT sorry for saying it.
Nan says
Hmm… last week I went to Cirque du Soleil and decided to wear a dress. I’ve been looking for an excuse to wear this dress – it was a tiger print. I figure if I can’t wear a tiger print to the circus, I can’t wear it anywhere! Was I ever surprised to find out how casually everyone was dressed! Jeans, sweats, extreme slumpy casual dressing. My date noticed that people were looking at me very judgmentally.. and so did I. C’mon people! I understand wanting to be comfortable… but why look so schlumpy when going out? I hope the looks I got were looks of admiration… but it seemed more like looks of judgment.
Sonya says
Well, she sure is opinionated! Quite an overview but not the Canada I see. Scrunchy faces?…cause we work hard and don’t toot our own horns. Beauty? clearly she’s never been everywhere. Apologetic? probably…but that’s part of our charm.