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.
America, beautiful land, beautiful people, best neighbours in the world - we love you - #TellAmericaItsGreat
— Lenie Hokansson (@LenieHokansson)
The Garden, a Canadian creative agency that launched the campaign, said it was hoping to cheer up the U.S. during a particularly tough ― and sometimes discouraging ― election season.
“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
— Mr. Sinister (@mrsinisterlefty)
Your arts & culture, your optimism & hope, your diversity & ideals - all brilliant. Plus you have @FLOTUS #TellAmericaItsGreat
— Sarah Bessey (@sarahbessey)
Beyoncé, the food, (Omg! the food is to die for), innovation, music, parks, sports, hospitality, accents & diversity #tellamericaitsgreat ❤️
— Bryna Corcoran (@BrynaTweets)
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
— Ramillies (@Diodorus_Cronus)
You created the Internet, Rock n Roll, and took a trip to the moon. Come on America--You're already great! #TellAmericaItsGreat
— Olga Blaszkiewicz (@OB_ONE_)
Your declaration of independence is one of the most beautiful documents ever written. #tellamericaitsgreat
— SmallLady (@SmallLady0)
One person wisely advised Americans to ignore the haters.
Dear neighbours, just wanna #TellAmericaItsGreat, regardless of what some leathery orange stooge with a Pomeranian on his head says.
— Olivia White (@TurbulentOlivia)
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
— Paul Zelizer (@PaulZelizer)
Canada is that best friend who comes over on the worst day of your life to remind you why life's still worth living. #TellAmericaItsGreat pic.twitter.com/cM75rppYRB
— April Del Rario (@AprilDelRario)
#TellAmericaItsGreat Thanks, #Canada, we needed that! We've got 99 problems for sure, but you're not one of them.
— Darci Monet (@DarciMonet)
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repeatedly pledged to ban all Muslims — 1.6 billion members of an entire religion — from
entering the U.S.
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