Now for something completely Canadian.
If you have Canadian friends, you know it’s true.
Our friends to the north have watched us struggle through a rough election year. They can sense that Americans are divided and feeling blue.
So, just like you’d expect from a best friend, they’ve taken time today to send us a message:
#tellamericaitsgreat (sample from Twitter)
My fave thing about America? It's entrepreneurs! They have drive, motivation and spirit like no other! #tellamericanitsgreat
— Paulette Sopoci (@PauletteSopoci) October 18, 2016
Your declaration of independence is one of the most beautiful documents ever written. #tellamericaitsgreat
— SmallLady (@SmallLady0) October 15, 2016
Birthplace of the Internet, Mecca of film and television. Home to some of the most beautiful nature preserves. #TellAmericaItsGreat
— Olivia White (@TurbulentOlivia) October 15, 2016
Gatsby, Huck Fin, Moby Dick, Scarlet Letter, Grapes of Wrath, Mockingbird, Catcher in the Rye… got literature down #tellamericaitsgreat
— Michel Vaillancourt (@MichelV69) October 18, 2016
Us Canadians already think you’re amazing! You don’t have to make yourselves great again, you’re already there! #tellamericaitsgreat
— AmyAmerson (@GapingAmy) October 18, 2016
Your arts & culture, your optimism & hope, your diversity & ideals – all brilliant. Plus you have @FLOTUS #TellAmericaItsGreat
— Sarah Bessey (@sarahbessey) October 16, 2016
Nobody does road trips, baseball parks, tailgating, parades & fireworks better than the US. Amazing cities and people. #tellamericanitsgreat
— Meredith MacLeod (@meredithmacleod) October 18, 2016
Your INCREDIBLE national pride. Your desire to aid a world in crisis.Your drive to always lead the charge for change. #tellamericaitsgreat
— Marshal Burnham (@marshalburnham) October 18, 2016
America, you get straight Ehs from us here in Canada. You are great. #tellamericaitsgreat
— David Matlow (@DavidMatlow) October 17, 2016
#tellamericaitsgreat Y’all are great today! You invented baseball, kosher hot dogs and Prince. Stay great America! We love you!
— Michael Brennan (@miketbrennan) October 17, 2016
Hey, America. We Canadians think you are pretty great. You invented all the cool toys and cool cereals. So cheer up, eh #tellamericaitsgreat
— Andrew Dunn (@drewpdogg99) October 17, 2016
It would be hard to still be #Canada (as it is today) without the U.S. beside us – #tellamericaitsgreat
— Tony Meekes (@tmeekes) October 16, 2016
#TellAmericaItsGreat Your journalists often risk their lives to shine light on darkness – a beacon of hope for many people in the world.
— DiMy (@DiMy) October 16, 2016
A society always ready to pull together, a kaleidoscope of talents. As Tutu said: “you are such a wonderful people.” #tellamericaitsgreat
— Laure Paquette (@lpaquett) October 13, 2016
America, we love your enthusiasm and excitement – your energy is infectious! #TellAmericaItsGreat
— Joyfulone (@joyousjacc) October 16, 2016
Beyoncé, the food, (Omg! the food is to die for), innovation, music, parks, sports, hospitality, accents & diversity #tellamericaitsgreat ❤️
— Bryna Corcoran (@BrynaTweets) October 16, 2016
Always there to lend a helping hand #tellamericaitsgreat
— woozle (@woozle55) October 16, 2016
Americans are the most generous, curious, kind hearted people in the world. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. #tellamericaitsgreat
— Ancutza Bentze (@AnkaBentze) October 16, 2016
#tellamericaitsgreat USA–you were there4 my parents&grandparents from DP camps in WW2 &gave so many a chance2 contribute2 URgreatness ??❤️
— IsisWisdom (@IsisWisdom1) October 16, 2016
You inspire us to Dream Big & always believe that Best is yet to Come [proud Canuck, 8x entrepreneur] #AmericanDream #TellAmericaItsGreat pic.twitter.com/sro8mAjDNo
— Yung Wu (@YungWu) October 16, 2016
The earnestness of the campaign is as Canadian as maple syrup!
The social campaign notes that America has contributed to the world in music, movies, sports, science, technology, space travel, medicine, food, culture, shopping and social media.
“We know you’ve got some really big decisions to make,” one pep talker tells Americans in the video.
“You guys are going to get someone to Mars,” another booster adds.
Yet another fan tweeted: “America, you gave the world cherry Coke & the internet & the Golden Girls. Don’t let anyone tell you you’re not great.”
That’s a pretty good friend. Thanks Canada!