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Coined by Lewis Carroll, this term combines two types of laughter to describe a joyful, snorting chuckle
What is chortle?
This conservative commentator is known for his provocative views, coining the popular term "facts don't care about your feelings"
Who is Ben Shaprio?
This Canadian Prime Minister, known for his sock collection and "charm", often makes critics joke that he's more interested in photo ops than actual policies
Who is Justin Trudeau?
This mountainous country, known for its picturesque fjords and Viking history, has the northernmost capital in the world
What is Iceland?
If you want the best butter chicken, you need to head to this city, not New Delhi
What is Toronto?
This hybrid film genre blends a comedic portrayal of fictional events with the format of a documentary, often using interviews and handheld cameras to satirize reality.
What is a mockumentary?
This popular animated television show features a family whose patriarch often shares conservative values and critiques modern societal issues (it also predicted 9/11)
What is The Simpsons?
In 1876, this indigenous policy was created, and while it aimed to integrate First Nations into Canadian society, it’s now seen as a textbook example of why “let's fix it later” is never a good idea
What are the residential schools?
This iconic landmark in India was built as a mausoleum by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal
What is the Taj Mahal?
Known for its high cost of living and real estate market that makes buying a house feel like winning the lottery, this city is often the punchline in jokes about being a "millionaire on paper"
What is BOTH
This term describes the act of spending resources frivolously, blending the notion of "scatter" with a word meaning to roam aimlessly
What is squander?
This bestselling book by Jordan Peterson argues against political correctness and advocates for individual responsibility and free speech
What is 12 Rules for Life?
This 1869 land purchase by the Canadian government from the Hudson's Bay Company is often humorously referred to as Canada’s biggest “garage sale,” where we acquired land and a whole lot of new neighbors
What is the purchase of Rupert's Land?
This region of France is famous for its lavender fields and is also known for its connection to the 19th-century artist Vincent van Gogh
What is Provence?
In this Bejng-wannabe, you can find dim sum faster than you can find a parking spot
What is Vancouver?
This term, combining the name of politician Elbridge Gerry with a creature known for its shape-shifting, refers to the manipulation of electoral district boundaries for political advantage
What is gerrymander?
This conservative podcaster is known for his outspoken views on gender issues, recently releasing a documentary questioning why society is confused about something most people have understood since birth (bathroom signs are a dead giveaway)
Who is Matt Walsh?
This notable Canadian figure’s decision to explore the Arctic was considered groundbreaking, but today might be critiqued for not checking the weather app first
Who is Sir John Franklin?
Once part of the Silk Road, this country is known for its historic city of Samarkand and its intricate tile work
What is Uzbekistan?
This city's first downtown area was originally named after a bar owner, leading many to joke that it was the first place in Canada to understand the value of a good pub name
What is Vancouver?
A psychological illness, supposedly brought on by affluence, this concept gained attention in the legal world when a defense team argued that a teen's lavish upbringing hindered his understanding of consequences
What is affluenza?
This British author often explores the notion that society is losing its grip on reality, suggesting that we might be better off calling it "The Gladness of Louds," if only common sense could break through the noise
Who is Douglas Murray?
In the 19th century, this act allowed settlers from various countries to claim land in Canada, leading to the humorous realization that Canada was basically one giant “welcome mat” for anyone with a shovel
What is the Dominion Lands Act?
This South American country is home to the Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on Earth, and is known for its copper mining industry
What is Chile?
In 1998, this city controversially declared a “war on the car,” a move that led to the stereotype that no one in this city can agree on whether cycling or driving is more impractical
What is Toronto?