Oooo, you’re right, I believe that was a recurring character. I’ll have to double check on YouTube when I get home from work, but even then I think she’s only referenced as the queen of England... but I can’t say for sure.eabaker wrote:It came up a couple of times on The Kids in the Hall.KaijuCanuck wrote:I’ve never watched a Canadian tv show outside of the news where they brought up Elizabeth II in the context of being Queen of Canada.
Why is the Emperor never mentioned?
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There's one sketch I remember that involves Canada declaring its independence from the monarchy.KaijuCanuck wrote:Oooo, you’re right, I believe that was a recurring character. I’ll have to double check on YouTube when I get home from work, but even then I think she’s only referenced as the queen of England... but I can’t say for sure.eabaker wrote:It came up a couple of times on The Kids in the Hall.KaijuCanuck wrote:I’ve never watched a Canadian tv show outside of the news where they brought up Elizabeth II in the context of being Queen of Canada.
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Yup, you're right.eabaker wrote:There's one sketch I remember that involves Canada declaring its independence from the monarchy.KaijuCanuck wrote:Oooo, you’re right, I believe that was a recurring character. I’ll have to double check on YouTube when I get home from work, but even then I think she’s only referenced as the queen of England... but I can’t say for sure.eabaker wrote:
It came up a couple of times on The Kids in the Hall.
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Gwangi had no respect for churches either.
On topic, it makes sense the emperor is never mentioned when culture is considered. Besides, the emperor is a side issue for these films. They may focus on politics, but it's more militray men and women, scientists, and every day people who drive the stories. High ranking officials have their parts to play, but it's usually others who carry along the movie.
On topic, it makes sense the emperor is never mentioned when culture is considered. Besides, the emperor is a side issue for these films. They may focus on politics, but it's more militray men and women, scientists, and every day people who drive the stories. High ranking officials have their parts to play, but it's usually others who carry along the movie.
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In Japan, anything regarding the Emperor or his family is not just a subject you can bring up on a whim. It isn't socially acceptable to do so.
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Was this really necessary? Thank you for endowing us with your mighty knowledge about honorable Japan.LegendZilla wrote: ↑Tue May 25, 2021 3:31 pm In Japan, anything regarding the Emperor or his family is not just a subject you can bring up on a whim. It isn't socially acceptable to do so.