It all started with one woman's confession about poutine.
#ImABadCanadianBecause I don't like poutine.
Because of Krista's brave (but unforgivable) declaration, others felt free to unburden themselves of the shameful un-Canadian things they do, say, and feel.
Some admitted things that many Canadians know all too well.
#ImABadCanadianBecause i took french for seven years and i dont even know how to say a sentence
They shared potentially unpopular feelings about popular Canadians.
When I hear the music for Coach's Corner, I change the channel. #ImABadCanadianBecause
#ImABadCanadianBecause I think maple flavoured anything is gross, and Gretzky is a douchebag.
A lot of folks declared their disdain for Canadian staples such as Tim Hortons.
#ImABadCanadianBecause I think a double double is a waste of coffee. Scratch that, I think Tim Hortons is a waste of "coffee"
Over-apologizing.
#ImABadCanadianBecause I'm not sorry, and I'm not sorry that I'm not sorry
Winter.
#ImABadCanadianBecause I hate cold weather.
Hockey.
#ImABadCanadianBecause I don't give AF about hockey
It turns out Krista isn't the only poutine hater.
#ImABadCanadianBecause I don't like poutine and I never learned how to skate RS
Yes, that's Juno-winning singer/songwriter Ron Sexsmith. He never learned to skate! And he signs his tweets RS!
Some folks hate hockey and poutine.
#ImABadCanadianBecause I don't give a crap about hockey and poutine disgusts me.
Disgust is such a strong word...
Or even maple syrup!
#ImABadCanadianBecause I hate Maple Syrup that come from maple trees... I prefer Aunt Jemima
But this food one is totally acceptable.
#ImABadCanadianBecause I like regular bacon over Canadian bacon.
Some brave souls stood up for Nickelback.
#ImaBadCanadianBecause I think Nickelback is decent.
Others confessed their hate for some Canadian bands.
#ImABadCanadianBecause I think the Tragically Hip are overrated.
#ImABadCanadianBecause I don't like RUSH
Just FYI this cop wanted to confess that he doesn't own a parka.
#ImABadCanadianBecause I don't own a parka. Sorry.
Maybe he's more of a peacoat kind of guy?
But people are also using the hashtag to talk about serious issues that they feel many Canadians don't acknowledge.
I talk about stolen indigenous land. #ImABadCanadianBecause
#ImABadCanadianBecause I recognise that Canada is a white supremacist country & don't try to pretend this is some global utopia 😒💁🍁
More than a few folks wanted to confess what they've been telling Americans about life in Canada.
#ImABadCanadianBecause I told people from the U.S. that we live in igloos, have snow snakes and travel by dog sled team & they believed me
#ImABadCanadianBecause I once told an American friend about our eskimo president Nanook and our national dog sled team, and she believed it!
Hmmm... kinda seems like both of you deserve a time out for this one.
#ImABadCanadianBecause I told an American friend that we had trained attack beavers at the border, and to never leave the car at night.
An American also joined in.
#ImABadCanadianBecause I'm from Ohio
And then there was this:
#ImABadCanadianBecause I love @realDonaldTrump
TOO FAR JANET.