The misread headline that launched a thousand fanfics...

Well, together with today's, now you know two! Tied my record.

Apologies. My memory was rusty and I was going by Wikipedia, which cites you as the sole donor. I forgot about the campaign. The fact it was the whole country just makes the ending to that story even more Canadian. :)

Oh, the Friendly Giant and Mr. Dressup! The kinder, lower budget alternative to Captain Kangaroo. Did you ever get to see Hammy Hamster? THAT was the real treat.

Ha ha, I forgot about that! Thanks for reminding. Great ad.

Awesome! Well done!!

A simple "that's what she said" would have sufficed.

I just find her too soft-spoken, especially in comparison with Jack Sasseville. I had to turn up the TV this morning to hear her call the race. She's okay, just not what I'd call a natural.

If only!

No, you! (SA)

Oh sorry, I misread the earlier comment. Anyway the Norwegian origin makes a lot more sense. I knew my notion held no water. I'm still pretty iffy on the whole rich people sport explanation, but I appreciate how hard you are working to make it fit :)

Yes, I heard that! She referred to him as "the Canadian". I think she was being humble, or something. No way she didn't know - her co-anchor pointed it out right away.

Best explanation yet.

Get off of deadspin during the day if you don't want spoilers. Jesus.

Oh my god. I first read that headline as "peeing on Putin's face".

Oh, you are a terrible person!

Yeah, I did posit upthread that different sporting federations are responsible for the designation. The difference between biathlon and the rest of skiing is weird though. Maybe it wasn't always governed by the ISF? Totally outta my ass, but biathlon seems like it would fall under rich people sport - shooting seems…

I didn't hear that story about Le Guellec. Heartbreaker of a race for him.

Nah, it's totally arbitrary. Go to the Sochi official site and scroll through the official titles for the events. There is no rhyme or reason. Half and half it seems.

Whoops, sorry about that. My bad assumption.