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Originally Posted by SaucepanMan
The nationality demographics on the Downs give some indication of this. Obviously, the majority of members are from the English-speaking world - primarily the US and the UK, and also Australia and New Zealand.
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And what of Canada? The second-largest-country in the world (not to mention the best one to live in)? There are more than a few of my fellow Canucks in these here parts, and contrary to world opinion, we will not meekly be overlooked.
So there!
To keep things on topic --
LotR is an extremely popular book in the Great White North, which is actually saying something as Canada is (I am proud to say) one of the most literate countries in the world. By which I mean, Canada has more public libraries (per capita) than any other nation, and Canadians buy more books (per capita) than any other populace.
We also see more movies than anyone else (even Indians!) and eat more potatoes (yes, we even out eat the Irish and the Dutch on that score).
And finally, we're the world's leading consumer of coffee! Oh! And we've never lost a war -- ever. Unlike our friends to the south, whom we happened to whup in the War of 1812. Burned the White House to the ground we did. . .sorry.
Which is why I think
LotR is so popular in Canada: we're all about the food and the creature comforts, and we're not much into war and adventure; but when the need arises, we can kick some serious keister.
Wish it weren't so cold though. . .