The Ugly Canada Thread - Page 324

MolsonExport · #**6461** Posted **Jul 14, 2016, 4:17 PM**

written by Chavril, performed by Avril. — terrible. Soundtrack to a battle between Clockzilla-Missingsausage City Hall.

O-tacular · #**6462** Posted **Jul 14, 2016, 6:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by Kevin_foster

Sorry Edmonton. You've got lot's of great buildings, and lots of new ones too - you're really growing up! But, this one hurts:

Is the red brick or stucco? Who am I kidding this is in Edmonton, I think I know the answer. If it's brick then it's bland but passable. If that's 4 stories of red stucco then fail.

O-tacular · #**6463** Posted **Jul 14, 2016, 7:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by MolsonExport

365 degrees of ugliness, London-style. You can see why this city is world-famous for tourism.

https://www.google.ca/maps/@42.9582478,-...t3RmUt9kLJ0Sw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!5m1!1e1

I never want to visit London. Mississauga was bad enough.

O-tacular · #**6464** Posted **Jul 14, 2016, 7:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by MolsonExport

written by Chavril, performed by Avril. — terrible. Soundtrack to a battle between Clockzilla-Missingsausage City Hall.

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Avril's a decade late to the Japanese culture appropriation party. Gwen Stefani did it much better with her Harajuku girls in '05. The asian back up dancers here look bored and uncomfortable and can't dance. Very awkward.

Is it wrong that I actually kinda find Avril hot in this video?

HomeInMyShoes · #**6465** Posted **Jul 14, 2016, 7:07 PM**

^^You can find you a corner like that in probably every North American city > 50,000 people. Especially out of the core. It's the ugly stick that planners and corporations have been hitting our cities with for decades.

O-tacular · #**6466** Posted **Jul 14, 2016, 7:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by HomeInMyShoes

^^You can find you a corner like that in probably every North American city > 50,000 people. Especially out of the core. It's the ugly stick that planners and corporations have been hitting our cities with for decades.

True. But what does London offer a visitor that any of our other identical suburban cities doesn't? What feature makes it interesting or unique? I heard they have a Shakespeare festival or something but otherwise I plead complete ignorance about what there is to do or see there.

HomeInMyShoes · #**6467** Posted **Jul 14, 2016, 7:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by O-tacular

True. But what does London offer a visitor that any of our other identical suburban cities doesn't? What feature makes it interesting or unique? I heard they have a Shakespeare festival or something but otherwise I plead complete ignorance about what there is to do or see there.

Well it's no Kitchener.

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Originally Posted by KitchenerHighlights

Kitchener offers an endless amount of choice when it comes to filling your days with new, intriguing experiences.

For a touch of culture, catch a show at one of our many theatres or galleries; or immerse yourself in the action by attending one of our many festivals and special events. Most of them take place outdoors -- with plenty of amazing food and entertainment. Fun for the whole family!

Or, if you're looking for a more relaxed atmosphere, consider exploring our many parks, trails and natural areas - a combination of scenic and serene.

Kitchener is also home to many memorable attractions, offering a glimpse into our heritage -- as well as one-of-a-kind experiences you won't want to miss!

Our city will be the highlight of your holiday!

THEY'VE GOT A TUBE PARK!!! CHECK OUT THE WEB CAM!!!

kwoldtimer · #**6468** Posted **Jul 14, 2016, 8:20 PM**

It's not "ugly", but I think part of the reason that folks from London, K-W, Hamilton, and probably Guelph, don't spend much time in each other's cities is because they are fairly comparable in terms of the amenities they offer. I can count on the fingers of one hand the number of times in my life that I have been to London or Hamilton for something not family-related. Plus Toronto is in easy reach, if a bit more of a slog in London's case.

When I think of London, I think of the university, the Grand Theatre, and Storybook Gardens, in that order. I'm sure they have the regular complement of summer festivals (doesn't everyone these days?). Also an urban core that feels more like a "city" than either Downtown Kitchener or Uptown Waterloo.

stefanYEG · #**6469** Posted **Jul 15, 2016, 2:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by O-tacular

Is the red brick or stucco? Who am I kidding this is in Edmonton, I think I know the answer. If it's brick then it's bland but passable. If that's 4 stories of red stucco then fail.

It's brick.

O-tacular · #**6470** Posted **Jul 15, 2016, 2:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by stefanYEG

It's brick.

Still ugly but not as bad then. C+

O-tacular · #**6471** Posted **Jul 15, 2016, 3:21 PM**

That Edmonton building is sadly still better than this pile of poo that recently went up in Calgary.

https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Calgary...!8m2!3d51.0486151!4d-114.0708459!6m1!1e1

MolsonExport · #**6472** Posted **Jul 15, 2016, 3:42 PM**

yeah that is pretty pooey louie.

kwoldtimer · #**6473** Posted **Jul 15, 2016, 5:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by stefanYEG

It's brick.

Why has red brick become so unpopular? A red brick building can be ugly, as a building of any material can be ugly, but I actually like red brick as a building material.

WhipperSnapper · #**6474** Posted **Jul 15, 2016, 5:27 PM**

Unpopular?

maybe for Calgary forumers but, it's easy to understand why. It's main usage there is for creating heritage knockoffs.

O-tacular · #**6475** Posted **Jul 15, 2016, 6:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by WhipperSnapper

Unpopular?

maybe for Calgary forumers but, it's easy to understand why. It's main usage there is for creating heritage knockoffs.

Yes in these parts red or orange brick is synonymous with Stampetecture. Thankfully it seems to be less popular these days but the early 00's left a terrible legacy of modern condo towers plopped on top of fake red warehouse buildings and hokey pokey — like the BMO centre or Cowboys Casino.

SignalHillHiker · #**6476** Posted **Jul 16, 2016, 4:36 PM**

PAB town hall is... yikes.

O-tacular · #**6477** Posted **Jul 16, 2016, 4:39 PM**

That's so ugly it's almost interesting. Hits you in the gut kinda like Clockzilla but on a smaller scale.

vid · #**6478** Posted **Jul 17, 2016, 7:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by MolsonExport

The grey sky. Power pylons. Parking lot. Drab Clocktower. Soulless suburbia. The crappy rental signs.
Ugliness Incorporated.

You overlooked the best part: https://www.google.ca/maps/@43.4153253,-...ZyJ2qCIV_A07w!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!5m1!1e1

Loco101 · #**6479** Posted **Jul 18, 2016, 1:13 AM**

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Originally Posted by MolsonExport

365 degrees of ugliness, London-style. You can see why this city is world-famous for tourism.

https://www.google.ca/maps/@42.9582478,-...t3RmUt9kLJ0Sw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!5m1!1e1

I remember when the East Side Mario's across the road used to be an Olive Garden. Such a downgrade and East Side's made that building look terrible.

Loco101 · #**6480** Posted **Jul 18, 2016, 1:22 AM**

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Originally Posted by SignalHillHiker

PAB town hall is... yikes.

The crosswalk is simply ridiculous. Are we at a theme park? Traffic and pedestrian things shouldn't be changed like that for safety reasons.

The biggest shock is seeing that it's sunny in P-A-B!