Proverbs
Misery Loves this?
Company
This U.K. country gave us the game of golf - but watch out for the Loch Ness monster if you visit!
Scotland
This movie, released in the 1970s, made a lot of people afraid to go swimming in the ocean. It has a distinctive, two note score … “Dun Dun… Dun Dun…”
Jaws
“There'll be love and laughter
And peace ever after
Tomorrow
When the world is free
The shepherd will tend his sheep
The valley will bloom again
And Jimmy will go to sleep
In his own little room again”
The White Cliffs of Dover” written by Walter Kent and Nat Burton
This Canadian dish originates in Quebec and features cheese curds and gravy poured over fries.
Poutine
A _____ and his money are soon parted.
A Fool.
A typical dinner in this country might consist of borscht, cabbage rolls, and beef stroganoff. Hint: It’s the largest country in the world!
Russia
The bat of this Hall of Fame Baseball player sold for $156,000! Considered to be the greatest baseball player of all time, he was one of only two players to ever hit three home runs in a world series and set many world records through his career – many of which were only broken decades after his death.
Babe Ruth
“I see trees of green, red roses too
I see them bloom for me and you
And I think to myself…”
What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong
This dish is referred to in other parts of the world as “Canadian Bacon” – but we’re fond of the other kind too!
Peameal Bacon
A penny saved…
is a penny earned.
A typical dinner in this country might consist of borscht, cabbage rolls, and beef stroganoff. Hint: It’s the largest country in the world!
Germany
Which actor won the Oscar for Best Actor for his role in the 1962 film To Kill a Mockingbird? He also starred in Roman Holiday!
Gregory Peck
“Well they said you was high-classed
Well, that was just a lie
Yeah they said you was high-classed
Well, that was just a lie
Well, you ain't never caught a rabbit and you ain't no friend of mine”
“Hound Dog” by Elvis Presley
This hockey star founded a popular Canadian business that is now world famous. You might make a trip there for your morning cup of joe.
Tim Hortons
Too many cooks…
Spoil the Broth
You can ski in the Alps, eat your fill of chocolate, and bank very securely in this notably “neutral” country.
Switzerland
This American variety television show was known for showcasing all of the latest musicians and comedians and ran from 1948 to 1971. It was originally known as “Toast of the Town”, but was informally referred to, and then eventually retitled, by the name of its host.
Ed Sullivan Show
“Regrets, I've had a few
But then again, too few to mention
I did what I had to do
And saw it through without exemption”
“I planned each charted course
Each careful step along the byway
And more, much more than this
I did it _______”
“My Way” by Frank Sinatra
This famous Canadian story takes place on Prince Edward Island and features a young girl being “accidentally” adopted by a brother and sister farming duo. It was written by L.M. Montgomery.
Anne of Green Gables
A chain is only as strong…
As its weakest link.
Cricket and Bollywood movies are popular in this country, which is home to many diverse regions and to the Taj Mahal.
India
This animated TV show featured a rather “old fashioned” family living in Bedrock. Fred, Wilma, Barney and Betty star.
The Flintstones
“Like a river flows, surely to the sea, darling so it goes, some things… are… meant to be…”
“Wise men say… only fools rush in… but I can’t help…. Falling in love with you”
“Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis Presley
This river and seaway connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. A major trade connection, it’s sometimes referred to as “Highway H20”.
Saint Lawrence River