Tell Us if You’ve Tried These Weird American Things and We’ll Guess What Province You're From

By: Ashley Linkletter
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Tell Us if You’ve Tried These Weird American Things and We’ll Guess What Province You're From
Image: Pixabay by jameswheeler

About This Quiz

Despite the proximity between Canada and the United States, it would be an understatement to say that the two countries are wildly different from one another. For starters, Americans use the imperial system, and Canada (as well as almost every other country on Earth) uses the metric system. Depending on which side of the border you find yourself, post-secondary education can involve "Greek life" (or not), and you may or may not drink from a red SOLO cup at one point in your student career. 

Most Canadians are willing to try anything at least once — within reason, Jello salad might be pushing it — and your willingness to experiment will help us determine in which province we think you live. Certain regions of Canada share food and traditions with their neighbouring states — and some provinces mirror entire stateside coastlines (such as on the West and East coast.) Tell us honestly if you've tried the things mentioned in this quiz — or whether you've heard of them in the first place — and, if you have, whether they're of any interest to you. After answering these questions, you might find yourself craving a bowl of Flamin' Hot Cheetos or thinking about adding extra ice to your already cold glass of water!

Cowboy hat
Unsplash by Ani Kolleshi
Have you ever worn a cowboy hat as part of your regular, everyday look?
I do sometimes when I'm up in the mountains.
I tried it in the '90s (but only once.)
Yes
No way!

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funeral potatoes
Southern Living
Are funeral potatoes — or cheesy hash brown potatoes — in your recipe book?
Yes, I still have my mom's handwritten copy of the recipe.
Yes, but only at funerals
No, I eat a vegan diet.
Pfft! Carbs? Not a chance!

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Tailgate
University of the Fraser Valley via WikiCommons
Tailgating: Do you know what it is, and have you ever done it?
Once when I was visiting friends in Seattle
Like a horse tail?
Yes, definitely
No

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Jello salad
Foodielicious via YouTube
What are your thoughts on enjoying a bowl of Jello — salad, that is?
I have absolutely no interest in Jello salad.
Well, I love salad and I love Jello, so I would give it a try!
I've seen it in the grocery store before.
Heck, yes, I want some of that!

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Coca Cola
Unsplash by bradley pisney
Ice-cold Coke and salted peanuts are an American favourite. Is it a combination you've sampled during your lifetime?
No, ew
Yes, at a sports-themed restaurant
Yes, and I loved it.
I didn't realize this was a real thing people do.

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Florida beach
Pixabay by Mariamichelle
Spring Break! Whoo! How do you spend your time off during the springtime?
In the freezing cold
Somewhere warm
Florida!
Hanging out in a mild climate

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Jar of Pickles
Pixabay by PhotoMIX-Company
You see a jar of pickles in the fridge. Do you want to deep fry them?
No
Honestly? Yes
More than anything else in the world!
Hmm, I could be persuaded to try that.

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Beauty Pageant
Quinn Dombrowski via WikiCommons
Work it! Have you ever participated in a beauty pageant?
No
No, they're an antiquated concept.
Yes, many times
Yes, ever since I was a baby

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AMC Snacks
AMC Theatres
You ask for a large pop at the movies and you're given a 500 mL cup. What is your reaction?
That's it?
Wow, that's huge!
No, I mean a "large" large.
Ah, the perfect size!

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Smiling family having fun with a picture frame at home
BraunS/E+/Getty Images
You're getting a picture framed. How do you describe the measurements to the person working at the frame store?
In centimetres
Using metric measurements, obviously
In inches
I just ask them to measure the frame.

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Turkey leg
The Backyard BBQ Show - BBQFOOD4U via YouTube
Talk about epic serving sizes! Does a giant turkey leg sound like a delicious snack?
Not in the least
If I'm at Medieval Times then, yes, totally!
Yes, always
Maybe a chicken leg, instead

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Bald Eagle
Unsplash by Dulcey Lima
You're gifted a figurine of a bald eagle riding a motorcycle. Where is it going in your house?
In the bathroom
With the rest of my "joke figurine" collection
In the garbage
In the garage

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Red Solo cup
Unsplash by Giorgio Trovato
When you see a stack of red plastic cups, what's the next thought you have?
Sweet! No dishes!
Par-tay!
Time to party!
Those are terrible for the environment.

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School band
Unsplash by Katrina Berban
Have you ever been a member of a university marching band?
No
Nope
My friend was (but in high school)
Yes

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US Cash
Pixabay by Brett_Hondow
You're visiting family in the United States, and you need to pay with cash. Did you count out the correct amount when you paid?
I hope I did!
I couldn't tell; the bills all look alike.
Yes, but it wasn't easy.
When I'm in the U.S., I only pay with a card.

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NASCAR
Pixabay by skeeze
NASCAR! Have you been, and did you like it?
No, I've never been (I don't even know what it is).
Yes — and it was fun!
Yes — I loved it.
No, I have no interest in racing cars.

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ranch and wings
Charlie Andrews via YouTube
Can you think of anything ranch dressing ISN'T good on?
Nope!
Yes, several things
Yes, all things (including salad)
French fries

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Black Friday
Unsplash by Markus Spiske
Do you look forward to Black Friday sales all year round?
Not all year round, but I take advantage of them!
Only if my juicer goes on sale!
I'm more a Cyber Monday type of person.
Yes, of course

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Corn dog
Unsplash by S O C I A L . C U T
Would you feel tempted if you were offered a piping hot corn dog?
Not on your life!
Yes ... yes, I would.
You bet!
I love a Pogo now and then.

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Margarine bread
Pixabay by PublicDomainPictures
You're always open to trying new things, but would you ever try pumpkin-spiced margarine?
Ugh, no
I could be persuaded to try it.
Yes
No, that sounds awful.

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Fried Chicken Dinner
Pixabay by Free-Photos
Does it seem personally insulting if you can't get at least three meals out of a single restaurant order?
Not really
Not at all
Yes, kind of
Yes — I love taking home a doggy bag.

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In-N-Out
Julianibarra via WikiCommons
Have you ever enjoyed a meal from In-N-Out Burger?
Yes
I did that one time I was in California
No, but it's on my bucket list.
No

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Cheese plate
Pixabay by congerdesign
You're making a cheese plate and someone asks if they can bring a can of spray cheese to add. What do you say to them?
"Are you out of your mind?"
"Sure!"
"Why not?"
"What on Earth?"

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Fireworks
Unsplash by Roven Images
Happy Canada Day! How about some fireworks?
Sure, but only public displays
Yes, please!
Yee-haw!
I mean, if someone else is buying!

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Frat House
Pixabay by 1778011
You just started university. Do fraternities and sororities sound appealing to you?
No, not at all
I hadn't really thought about it.
Yes
No, not in the slightest

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Bacon and mashed potatoes
Pixabay by mp1746
In your opinion, do you think sweet potatoes and mashed potatoes are a match made in heaven?
Good lord, no
Why not?
I've tried it, but it was terrible.
No, but we have our fair share of weird casseroles here.

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Two glasses of water
Unsplash by Jana Sabeth
Have you ever drank a glass a water — but without any ice?
Yes, many times
Isn't that how water is supposed to be?
Yes, every single day
Yes, but I prefer iced water.

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milk and cookies
Unsplash by Brian Suman
Do you consider a tall glass of milk an integral part of your evening meal?
No
Yes
Definitely
Only if you're someone who really likes milk!

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Chicken Fried Steak
Mr. Gray via WikiCommons
Chicken-fried steak: is it something you've tried before?
I've tried it before and it's good — but not the best.
My local diner makes a delicious version of chicken-fried steak.
I don't know what it is — and it sounds awful.
I've never heard of it before.

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Tater tots and tacos
Unsplash by Nate Johnston
You've gotta have your tots — unless you hate them. Are tater tots a regular part of your diet?
I've tried them before; they were pretty good.
No
Yes, tater tot waffles are awesome.
No, but I do enjoy them.

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