I’m American. I grew up with all the usual “ha ha France sucks” jokes, not directed at me though, NBD.
My grandfather was originally from New Brunswick, Canada; I have a very obviously French last name.
Canada has long been a punchline in America, but a good-natured “big brother-little brother” kind, not like “haha you ran like a bitch” kind of way.
But France has historically been a badass, and one defeat (even a huge one) out of many fights does not a wimp make.
French Canadians have a reputation for being kinda jerks, but mostly in Quebec - my grandad wasn’t from Quebec.
Also he moved to America, but in the decades since then America has changed a lot.
Modern America sucks. I kinda want to move to Canada, but have family obligations here.
A recent legal change in Canada says that grandchildren of Canadian citizens qualify and Canadian citizens (once you prove it and the paperwork is processed).
The family in question is very old, and America is getting worse, but I have an unfair advantage by being white and 3rd generation minimum by way my grandfather (more with other grandparents).
Out of curiosity it would be really neat to here them. no sarcasm. Or if I am prying let me know.
Okay I’ve never sorted it all out so why not.
So yeah, it’s a complicated bouquet of feelings.