It is common here on Whidbey to talk about "going to America" when taking the ferry to the mainland. (also "across the pond" or "creek" ) A friend commented, "If we cannot be in Canada (3 hours north), at least we are on Whidbey. Different attitudes.....

I never saw the same latitude of differences in diverse parts of Canada. When my son did his year abroad, he was quite clear about being Canadian so people would have a good first impression. "The Ugly American" was rampant and detested. (1983)

This thread is amusing in its silliness. Everyone is having so much fun.