Re: OT: A Canada Question

doob@xxxxxxxxx wrote:

I asked why the Montrál hockey team is spelled 'Canadiens', while the
habitants (intended) of Canada are spelled 'Canadians'?

'The UCLAN' said:

"Simple, really. A "Canadien" is a French Canadian."

No smiley...so I don't know if it's a joke or not.

You must be clear.

It was not a joke.
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