The United States’ good ol’ neighbor to the North is providing the land of the free with much-needed virtual hugs this election season.
Canadians across the internet have chimed in on the #TellAmericaItsGreat movement ― the most Canadian social media campaign ever ― which appears to be a riff off of Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” slogan.
“As their closest friends and neighbors, we thought it was important for us to do something to cut through the negativity and help remind them that no matter how bad things might seem, there are a lot of reasons to believe that America is still pretty great,” the agency, that also released a video about the campaign, wrote in a blog.
People tweeted and even recorded videos to show their support, because that’s what good neighbors do.
Some Canadians praised the U.S. for all the cool stuff the country has to offer.
@staygr8america Any society that created Star Trek and Firefly, is great in my books. #TellAmericaItsGreat
Your arts & culture, your optimism & hope, your diversity & ideals - all brilliant. Plus you have @FLOTUS #TellAmericaItsGreat
Others highlighted some standout U.S. accomplishments. And yeah, we should be proud:
You've virtually eradicated Polio, one of the most virulent diseases ever. Don't let anyone tell you you aren't great #tellamericaitsgreat
You created the Internet, Rock n Roll, and took a trip to the moon. Come on America--You're already great! #TellAmericaItsGreat
Your declaration of independence is one of the most beautiful documents ever written. #tellamericaitsgreat
Dear neighbours, just wanna #TellAmericaItsGreat, regardless of what some leathery orange stooge with a Pomeranian on his head says.
With an outpouring of love coming from the Great White North, Americans even joined the hashtag, expressing their gratitude for the much-needed words of encouragement.
You Canadians are just so freaking NICE.Thank you! It's been a little rough down here. #TellAmericaItsGreat
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/tell-america-its-great-election-2016_us_5804e415e4b0162c043cfe28?
Leave it to a Canadian ad campaign to deliver the most inspiring message of this U.S. election
Oh, Canada. You’re making us blush.
Our ever-friendly neighbors to the north have watched from afar a U.S. election cycle that has broken all norms for civility. It’s created tremendous stress and surfaced deep tensions within our society.
For many, it’s been disheartening and demoralizing to watch. But Canadians are here to offer a sympathetic message to lift Americans’ spirits.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/inspired-life/wp/2016/10/17/leave-it-to-canada-to-remind-america-that-its-still-a-great-country/
There's also another twitter hashtag, to thank Canada.. #TellCanadaThanks and #ThankYouCanada.
