American vs. Canadian Self-isolation…WHO’s Better Prepared?
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- Now that my American Friend and I are banished from seeing each other because we can’t cross the border, we decided to go remote and compare what our lives have turned into now in self-isolation, as well as what Canada and the Unites States are doing about the pandemic. Really though, this was just a way to pass the time, and we hope you can use this to do the same!
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What a crazy world…What else do you think we should do for a video while in isolation?? And what have you been doing during this time!? I know I’ve never been busier in my life (It’s the kid, somethings gotta be done about your kids! 😂
I’ve been playing nonstop animal crossing lmao
American Netflix vs Canadian Netflix!
@@S.Parrow BRILLIANT!
I've been watching TH-cam videos, lol. How about an American Vs. Canadian Isolation Hobbies? or what about American Vs. Canadian toys? (You both have little versions of you so maybe you can compare the hot trends!) :D
LaCrossian we all know American Netflix is a billion times better. That’s why Canadians love their VPN lol
Best bromance content on TH-cam, hands down!!
Legit
Refreshing to see friendship with our American neighbors without a hint of politics. BTW on the west coast, we gave up on milk in bags years and years ago.
We also have never spelled neighbour with no u.
Lol, smarty pants!
This. I'm on the West Coast of Canada, and I'm 46. I do remember bagged milk from when I was a kid, but I haven't seen it in decades. Too bad plant-milks aren't sold in bags out East.
One advantage of bagged milk during times like this is that you can easily freeze bagged milk if you need to bulk buy it.
iv had bag milk as tiny kid but i didnt know about the freezing it. and its still good after it?
I always freeze bagged milk. Never had any issues.
As far as i know bag milk is an Ontario thing i cant seem to find it here in SK they have the 4l plastic jugs here and I don’t advise freezing them. The 4l bag milk freezes well, I always did that when i lived in Barrie, & when it thaws shake well before opening its fine after that.
@@Consiglori25 for the jugs, I've heard you have to take a cup of milk out before you freeze it
My Mum always froze the milk. Tasted fine.
First of all, your daughter has a very serious case of the adorables!!! Thank you for sharing this light hearted look at our two cultures. I really appreciate what you two are doing to support and bring us together (with appropriate social distancing).
We do the bagged milk in a pitcher thing in Colombia as well.
I was born in canada and never seen bagged milk till I moved to Toronto, seems like the most ridiculous concept to me
The midwest has some areas that do bag milk too.
I see some bagged milk but I mostly see milk in cartons and I’m used to the cartons so I personally think that bagged milk is weird but only because I’m used to cartons instead of bags
Used to have bagged milk in BC and yeah, even the pros spill it.
Its not a Canadian thing. It is an Ontario thing.
When using bagged milk, it's important to remember to cut a 2nd (smaller) hole in the opposite top corner to allow proper milk flow.
robofthewest really?!? I’va always cutted only one corner 😂😦
30 years of bagged milk and I’ve never heard of this life changing tip before. What the hell! Thank you.
This is not true. It is not a metal juice tin that requires airflow. The bag does not require a second hole as it is a bag and can change its shape without requiring extra air inside it. After the pour when you stand it back up air can then flow in.
@@JosephD There is a bit of slop when the bag is full but if you make the hole in the bag smaller and pinch the back of the top of the bag with you thumb and index finger and the other fingers around the handle when pouring, it won't slop over. I can easily pour it with one hand.
@@0tterbox360 Lets just agree to disagree on this one. Grew up on bagged milk. had the kind of spill you saw on the video (generally usually happens when the bag is full). After adding that 2nd cut, NO SPILLS. Experience bud, that's the ticket. Peace.
Border Patrol may not appreciate it, but you guys should play a game of frisbee across the Niagara river! Stay safe guys, and keep washing those hands!
😎 No, Border Patrol most certainly would NOT appreciate it, and probably press charges. BUT... a VIRTUAL version (green screens et al) would be VERY funny! 😉
I love this show! My wife thinks I am crazy. But I am the guy who shops up in Canada every time we visit for the Canadian versions that are better up there.
Ha...we do the opposite.
I do that every visit home to Buffalo! Diet Pepsi is way cheaper and comes in better-sized 6-packs.
I'm so glad I found this channel . I love the humor you two have 😂
As someone who lives near Buffalo and works in both the USA and Canada, I love these videos. They are entertaining! Keep em coming! As a side note I also love the Bills and Sabres gear!
I cant tell... but for bagged milk my mom always made a big cut for pouring and a smaller cut on the other side so air could get in, and prevent the milk from sloshing everywhere....
Bagged milk must be an Ontario thing. I haven’t seen milk in bags in BC in at least 30 years.
Agree. I am in Alberta. Haven't seen it since the 80's maybe 90's.
Yes, I moved to Ontario 13 years ago and I m still not use to it. Lol I miss cartons and jugs.
Québec Also have bagged milk I grew up with bagged milk when I moved to Alberta I was shocked 😂
Heard that Nova Scotia does too so it must be an Easter Canada/Maritimes things.
Canadians are accustomed to long dark cold winters indoors Win .
Ya except now spring is here and the sun is starting to shine making this a little more difficult
Ray Morin you are crazy I love the warmth. I am tired of winter ❄️
Ahh I live 90 minutes from the border, not in in the Arctic.
Not in BC hardly ever snows!!! Ever been to Vancouver...
justa trailer Too funny, I am lucky and live in the Okanagan Valley in BC.
I used to complain about my grandmother storing bagged milk in the freezer chest and serving us freezer burnt milk. Now I'm thinking, maybe it's good to have some extra in the there lol
Did she boil it on the stove? Most put it in the microwave for a min or let it defrost in the fridge.
Imho, milk isn't the best calorie to volume choice for freezing. But I have a small freezer.
I have a few relatives that live in apartments or condos. Life now is a little tougher for them without the easy access to safe, outdoor space like a backyard. I've spring cleaned the backyard, set up the all the patio furniture, and enjoy a little sun on the rare occasion we get any (lots of rain lately).
The population density is lower in the suburbs, and I can take the dog out twice a day and not get close to others. As well, my wife always has a honey-do list to keep me occupied.
Stay safe everyone.
I looove that gas is so low as I am an essential worker. It's at 0.80$/L here in Montreal when it's usually at 1.25$/L
Gas here in Burlington Ont last night 63.9 and 59.9 @Costco..that's scary
Yup! The Ultramar next to the 40 @ Cavendish
@@coldturkeygirl5075 whoa :o
I’ve had something in my eye for four days 😂😂 Loved this video! Great to see you guys working it out. Please keep them coming. We need humor now more than ever.
Trust an American to have giant flag indoors 😂
The only thing more American would be a gun-locker in the shot. LOL
There you go making it political and hateful. You suck!!!
@@barefootanimist reaching maybe... you've taken all the fun out if this....you're a weasel
Sorry Canuck here and I don't see anything wrong with having your countries flag where ever you want. I carry mine in my heart everywhere. And my three gun lockers are secured in my basement. Nothing wrong with those either.
And what exactly is the problem with being patriotic?
Honestly, I am really loving being at home and isolated. I love being home. l am a total hermit. I HATE parties and stress out when I have to go to them. I hate bars, dance clubs etc.. I hate dancing, loud music, crowds. I am a nervous wreck at concerts or any large event. I do not like people touching me. It drives me nuts when people "close talk" or touch me or lean on me. I have a coworker that does not understand personal space and I cringe when I see her. I don't want to insult her by telling her to back off because she is VERY sensitive but I literally cringe when she hangs on me. I don't mind hugging my family or anything, that is different, but other people... I'm just not into it at all. It's not a germy thing, I just don't like it. I bought the Coffee Crisps online for my husband and he liked them. I thought they were ok. They seemed very dry? Maybe they were old? I didn't check the dates on them.
Dating is rough when you're a homebody, though...
Coffee Crisp has wafer inside. If you're not a fan of those super-cheap wafer cookies, a coating of milk-chocolate won't make much difference for you.
Many agree😀
Me too. Humans...bah...small doses only. People ask me how I'm doing with the social distancing and I just laugh and say I've been practicing all my life.
I'm with you. I hate when men do the full frontal hug. Like they are getting a freebie feel. If you have to hug, side hug only please.
So this old Canadian came across you pair of nut bars this morning and now I'm subscribed and rang the bell .
so now for some binge watching ,hahahhahahaaa!!!!
Found these guys today; love the chemistry between our countries; have been watching x 2 hours; and have subscribed.
Stay safe, guys.
We need some happy videos like yours.
Thank you so much.
Well done guys! When all this is over I'd love to see a Canadian let loose in a Trader Joe's. I'm living in Eastern Ontario now, but TJ's was my favourite store during my California and Texas years.
That Burlington sign caught my eye. Had to rewatch just to make sure I saw it correctly.
I love your guys’ friendship
The absolute joy in the gasp at the presentation of the Chalet Sauce was fantastic! Hahaha!
The bagged milk returns! Still have no idea why this is a thing. I live in western Canada and we had it here when I was a kid (not now as others have said). Our family always got cartons and jugs and I thought it was the strangest thing.
Thanks for the video. You guys are great, and I have to say that you got me at the start of the video.... I was sure Joseph was the one on the Green Screen.
So glad to see you guys can still bring us some smiles at this time. Stay safe and Wash your hands lololol
You can still do a American Vs Canadian Bacon episode!!! Can’t wait for that one....
In Canada our bacon is the same. What Americans call Canadian bacon, we call back bacon.
I've never met bacon that wasn't delicious.
In N.S. almost everything is closed except for food and medical services. Stores have waves of supplies then are emptied. Some cases have been disclosed including a transit bus garage worker. Buses running on holiday hours. Make some coffee, cook and wash your hands and stay away from most public places. Stay safe everyone!
Awe... your little girl is so sweet!! And adorable!! Can tell she gets lots of love, the kind of love every child deserves!
Greeting from Mississauga. While watching your video, I was just informed that America is #1 in number of confirmed COVID-19 cases. Stay safe everyone!
😕...THAT escalated quickly....
I have been home for three weeks now, I had strep and my doc asked me to self isolate for a week, then the department I work for told everybody to telework the second week, and I just finished week 3. The reality that this may last months does start to sink in after 3 weeks, I do look forward to seeing how you are after three weeks.
I to have been at it 3 weeks was traveling the Azores fishing came home had to self isolation and then my work shut down getting ready for week 4 a month of is a big hit for a factory worker in any country
The Scarborough Town Centre Walmart has the almond milk in the jug. I enjoyed seeing the kids and the cool editing effects.
To his question about where the tradition of shaking hands comes from...it was a way of showing you were unarmed
Whoooo Burlington!!! Lived there for 7 years! Such a beautiful city, I miss it!
Thank you Joseph and Jason for the laughs and for brightening our day, as always! Love the chemistry and relationship between you both, you guys are hilarious. Keep up the amazing work, always look forward to seeing new uploads. Please stay safe, sending
NICE! I'm in Burlington, ON myself - thought i saw the Judge and Jury earlier. I love the videos thanks a million for the entertainment esp now. xo
Burlington (south)here too lol. We should all get together for a beer at judge n jury when this is over lol. Love your videos❤❤
Straight up, 10 sec in and I laughed.
Your channel is the best thing that TH-cam has ever tried to recommend.
You should see who can get a Covid-19 test first.
Ontario vs. New York State? My money's on the former.
("Sorry.!", USA... There's just so _many_ of you, and your government seems uncoordinated. Canada's smaller population and simpler infrastructure will probably be her salvation in this case)
Figures indicated 34,000 had been swabbed for the pathogen across Canada, compared to 23,000 tests in the U.S., which has 10 times the population and number of COVID-19 cases...
nationalpost.com/health/canada-among-top-world-performers-in-testing-for-covid-19-despite-shortcomings
I would love to see this however please don't stress the system more, only go get a test if you suspect yourself having it.
Cute idea, but in all seriousness they shouldn't. Unless they NEED it, of course.
The milk pours better from the bag if you trim the other top corner too. Just a small trim. It shouldn’t be as big as the cut on the pouring side.
Glad to see you two still have your jobs!!! ;-) By the way, if the phone call at the beginning isn't staged, it's PRICELESS!!!
Robert Allard completely real. Not staged!
I sure miss President’s Choice brand. One of my local supermarkets carried it as their store brand for years. It was superior to any of the national brands. You guys are just adorable, by the way 😁
Thursdays Child it’s a good brand 😁
Yes please a cereal episode! 😃
Also, can you please do an episode on something along the lines of, 10 great things in or about Canada VS 10 great things in or about the US. That would be fascinating!😄
Feb 2021:
I didn't buy TP till August, and I did NOT panic buy anything. I typically buy extra when stuff is on sale and keep supplies on hand always. Some of my emergency supplies are lower than I like them to be, including gloves, baking soda, vinegar and parchment paper. A few items are harder to find so I do grab a bit extra when I see something I use.
We're still cooped up at home, to an extent. No change for me, since I'm pretty much an indoor kitty and it's the dead of Winter.
Bagged milk is a thing out east, we don’t have it in Alberta
I hopped over to Odgensburg, NY and I went to McDonald’s , had a chicken sandwich meal with two pies...total was $16.57 Canadian....I need to cut back on shopping in the U.S.....😷 stay safe everyone!
The look on JD face at about 2:41 lmaooooooo .. the first start of phone call... so funny.. I just can't..
I went to Seattle a few years ago and they looked her like she was nuts when she asked for Clamato juice and she asked every where we went.
Woah! The OG BaconStrips shirt! (HT edition) ❤️❤️❤️
YESS! Thanks Harley, you're the man! (If/when we do MTL part 2..we'd love to collab, or have you on remotely for an upcoming video... no pressure, stay safe!)
Was it not reasonable to have a duplicate care package so you could try them simultaneously?
I just realized that he lives in Burlington, I live closer to him than I thought
I love those mint girl guide cookies!
The Campbell's soup plant in Ontario was going to close. I think all of our canned Campbell's soup may be now American. Buying lots of every brand of tomato soup!
Best of luck!
Fun video! You could probably do something like TV commercials during the COVID-19 thing that is going on.
I work at a grocery store as a meat cutter....we have been plowing through product!! Can't keep the shelves stocked at all! ...and still NO toilet paper here either!! All the way down in Florida! Love the videos fellas!
Try getting to the grocery store early in the morning (as early as possible). That's pretty much the only way to get some in Texas.
My boyfriend of 3 and half years lives in Barrie, Ontario and I live in Indiana in the U.S. I love your videos. We always compare all things Canadian and American and we have a blast together. I'm missing him so much right now with the border closure. The video chat thing cracked me up. We had a similar experience last week! I love your channel. 🇨🇦🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇸❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Nicole Keenan aww I’m glad you can take some pleasure in these videos together!
Great editing man!
Erin Gauthier thanks Erin!
Somebody’s great at editing
He has 3 Emmy's for editing. Literally.
I love your video's and I 'm so happy you're still doing them. How about Canadian television shows vs. American television shows?
Robert S. I like it!
@@JosephD especially the camera treatment...why do American shows look brighter and more vivid?
First time watching this channel. Loved it! Made me laugh 😄. Thank you
Who else is watching this in early 2021, almost a year into the pandemic? The approach to public health and the respect for science was/is radically different between Canada and the US. Now, many months later, there enormous difference in all health measures, including infection, hospitalization, and death rates.
Lol. “Don’t dip. Just drink.” This is the correct way to have Chalet sauce. 😁👍🏼
In Burlington too! Thanks for the videos :)
We really need a Maple Syrup battle.
Boo-Yeah!! Canada will win!
Since we've been on lockdown in Ontario I've been going out for a walk in my area. I don't really see a lot of people outside in Scarborough.
Frank's Red Hot is more sweet than spicy. I prefer spicy when it comes to hot sauce
Grimm Joww Do you know what lockdown mean ? It mean stay home and staying inside.
Lol, Morningside/kingston/Lawrence 24/7 party in that plaza. Everyone with a beer or coffee in their hands. Markham and Eglinton, Markham and Lawrence, pretty much the same thing. Actually pretty much any area in Scarborough where their is a Tim hortons or a beer store/LCBO... 🤦♂️
The messy hair looked great👍👍
Actually Joseph, there was a time when you could get bagged almond milk briefly in Metro. I haven't seen it for a while though lol.
Joanne Entwistle 🤯
Those milk jugs waste SO much plastic. Milk bags are better. They just are! Cheaper too. Get a good reusable jug, you won't have spills to worry about.
Shaking hands originated in the middle ages as a greeting showing peace since one had to put down their shield to greet the other person.
Love your videos ! You guys should do a cooking video but give each other ready mixed baking with metric vs. Imperial instructions. Or maybe compare US vs Can scratch tickets, Compare clothing sizing between US and Canada. Try Us vs.Canadian Domestic beer brands.,US tap water vs.Can tap water, US hotdogs vs.Canadian brand hotdogs. Just some ideas. Keep doing what you’re doing!
Shaking hands became a thing as a way to let people know you aren't armed.
sorry guys but your kids steal the show. thanks for bringing some humor to a difficult time.
Cut the other side of the bag so air can go in as your pouring you don’t have to cut it off just a small nick in the corner. The bag will never fold and do that
Nice video! I live in Buffalo too! Where does the attractive fellow live?
Marc Davies Burlington. 😄
Joey, youtube algorithm will not promote videos with the virus in the title, you might wanna revise. Stay safe guys! Brother Neil
Thanks Neil, changed it!
I got this recommended so it must be true!
You guys are great - please, never stop making these videos!
I live in Burlington too!
I just wish everyone was as friendly and accepting as you two guys are. it would make our lives much more enjoyable. keep on doing an awesome job. you guys are a blessing to us at this time. keep us laughing, we need that. from a Canadian at home in Tianjin, China. how I wish I had a real coffee crisp and some ketchup/dill pickle chips right now. oh has Jason ever had old dutch dill pickle chips before? if not a part of a future video is in order or even the whole one where you have plain chips with dill pickles to compare. and like I emailed you Joseph, the ketchup on chips of the two different ketchups from the two countries to see how they taste on the plain chips since they were very different at mcd's. stay safe guys and keep up the fantastic videos. I know I am not the only one enjoying them LOL
I love how you throw in Back to the Future references.
Does nobody else cut off both corners of bagged milk so it doesn’t collapse mid pour?
You guys gotta compare ice creams when this is all said and done.... if you have not had it Kawartha Dairy ice cream is amazing! Moose tracks is my favourite but its an Ontario Brand
mcintosh397 yes that’s great idea!
Hey Joseph, my question is who in their right mind would want to go to the US? ESPECIALLY right now!
Stay safe! 👏🇨🇦
A couple of ideas as it relates to self-isolation as it pertains to entertaining ourselves. #1 board games / card games popular with Americans / Canadians. For example I love Euchre and I have yet to meet an American who plays the game. Also do not know of any Americans who play cribbage. #2 re Netflix - the content differences between both countries.
American here! It's been a while, but I played a ton of Euchre in college.
The Netflix comparison would be so one sided. Americans have so much more then us. But would be still cool to see.
American Euchre player here, too! 🙋🏼♀️ Yup, learned in college, too. Grab a friend and we'll play Canadians v. Americans! 😉
Cribbage has been a staple of family get-togethers in my American family for ages! But, we do have many deep French Canadian roots! So I guess the Canadian influence won.
I look forward to and enjoy this series of videos of yours! Myself, I’m rounding the backside of a quarantine ( in Calgary ) and found this quite relatable and a nice bit of comic relief. Thank you for that ..... and if you can ...... keep em coming! Bringing people together during this time is a special ability to possess.
I love these videos....thanks guys!
You can get clamato anywhere in the usa , it's in every store in the Chicago area. It's used in a Mexican drink where you mix clamato with beer called a minchenlada. Look it up you have time lol also works well in bloody marys
www.allrecipes.com/recipe/241237/clamato-michelada-perfecta/
Michelada ! Make these on your show. Or have a bloody mary battle, virgin or not
To solve your Bag Milk problem - snip a smaller hole in the opposite corner - helps with airflow and therefore fluidflow (is that a word?). Can't drink that much milk anymore so I miss the bagged milk!
Our Canadian government and provincial government along with the country's top health officials has been helpful and straightforward with the facts during this pandemic. How is it going in the USA?
Love it .... you 2 rock , keeep em rollin 🤟🤟🤟🤟♨️♨️♨️♨️♨️💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
Just came across your channel for the first time. Shout out from Milton Ontario. Keep up the great videos
BC person here. We don’t have bagged milk.
Right! Thank goodness, never cared for the plastic milk 😏
we did in the 80's
We don't in Alberta either
Shows off his Timbits cereal. Let me show you MY Timbits cereal!!!
So you guys are " real " " normal " and " plays well with others " kinda people.......you got another subscriber, and I'm a Western Canadian .
This was genius! Just brilliant!!
Love the videos, glad you were able to do this one! Also your from Burlington! Ha. Ditto. I wasn't expecting that, would have figured closer to the border south of Stoney Creek.
I have a few episode suggestions when this is all over if you're interested. First you mentioned cereal.. what about 2 parts? Ep1 exclusive stuff that is only available in CAN vs US. Ep2 Comparing same brands cross border (Lucky Charms, Fruit Loops, etc). Final suggestion since you had them out.. Girl Scout vs Girl Guide cookies :)
In the meantime this was a great start. You could just get together digitally, talk about current events, historical stuff, whatever might be interesting! Right now i don't think any of us are overly picky.. we're all in the same isolated boat(s)!
Tom Green thanks Tom! Great suggestions!
Whoa..quite a few of us Burlington~ites here lol
When this is all over...compare the Judge and Jury to a US pub...I'm local and have been the J&J many times.
I don't think America has any A&Ws. Would be curious to see a video on that.
A&W Is American. First location was in Sacramento. Used to drive by it when I was a kid. I moved to Canada some odd years ago, but I think it was torn down.
@@bathedinshadow The Canadian A&W chain is entirely separate from the American chain, so technically the restaurants in Canada are unique to Canada.
There are still A&Ws in US. Just not as many.
@@AuraLeafstorm Interesting. A&W kicks the shit out of all fast food burgers in Canada IMO.
@aurablase For the purpose of Terance’s comment, A&W is American. You could do a comparison of food as they did with McDonald’s. But that’s not what Terance was suggesting.
@Chuck Fu Yes, I know. :) I just meant that the original one is gone. They still have an old school drive in version of it in Oregon. Or at least they did a few years ago when I drove down highway 1.
Bagged milk is an eastern Canadian thing. On the west coast of Canada we have our gardens coming into bloom, great to get out in the garden.
One point for America for Canada not having a flag up. Two points for Canada for American flag not hung up properly. 0 points for me because as a Canadian I know how to hang an American flag and not sure if my Canadian flag (also hung vertically) is right or not.
Hey Joseph! Really enjoying these videos a lot. You and Jason are like I said, the dark horses of TH-cam 😜
You should start doing Premiers for when you release a video. It’s a nice way when the fans gather and get in on a chat as the video is debuting :)
Good Supply Might do it!