The following video is just that -- a parody made by a Canadian improv team known as the Royal Canadian Air Farce. Although this skit was originally made in 2001, recent events were directly related to the issue discussed: the lyrics of "O Canada". For those either not Canadian or unaware of news broadcasts last week, the main issue was the 'genderdized' line "in all thy sons command." For some reason, the federal government decided to raise the issue during its recent throne speech citing that that line may be sexist and that they were considering altering it to something more 'gender neutral'.
Enjoy the video! For those not familiar with the lines in the Canadian national anthem, I've listed the lyrics below....
O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
Luckily, such nonsense is not being pursued, as the government decided to drop the issue as of Friday afternoon. The question remains, why was it even raised in the first place? There are a few opinions on that topic, including one found here.
Hope everyone had a fantastic weekend! Have a great work week =)
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hee hee, funny video! Glad that it isn't being pursued, we can get ridiculous trying to be politically correct.
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