Canadian superhunk, dachshund aficionado, and blogger extraordinaire, Ben from No Ordinary Rollercoaster invited his readers to ask him anything they wanted, which he’d answer by responding in a video blog (note that I refuse to say the word “vlog”).
Anything we wanted.
Anything.
Well, true to form, I went all wild and crazy and asked him about kinky Canadian sex, gypsy punk music, and if he was related to any of the Barenaked Ladies (what? They’re Canadian, right?).
Yeah, that’s not true, and wow – I’m really looking forward to the Google hits on this one.
Actually true to form, I instead geeked out and asked him about the social media scene and general vibe of the bustling Halifax metro. Ben responds, I giggle each time I hear him say “aboot,” and we all learn the apparent Canuck pronunciation of my Southern Belle name. (Note, here we say Donna-Ree. In Canada, as we learn, they say… Donna-Ray. All those E’s are tricky, I know.).
Thanks, Ben! I can’t wait to come visit Halifax and check out one a few all of those “most bars per capita” bars (never mind what the Newf says, I believe you and I’m so there). Great video!
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Ben is my hero. And I think you got it right- a definite Canadian superhunk. (Also, can we bring back the word 'hunk'? I'm enjoying it today.)
'Hunk' is officially brought back.
Loved this.I'm going to Halifax tomorrow!…mostly a lie.
Ben, I think The Newf is right. It's St. John's with the most bars per capita, no?
I have never been called a hunk before in my life. This is a big day for me.
Ben is my hero. And I think you got it right- a definite Canadian superhunk. (Also, can we bring back the word 'hunk'? I'm enjoying it today.)
Well, then St. John's it is!
'Hunk' is officially brought back.
I'm in awe of our power.
Loved this.I'm going to Halifax tomorrow!…mostly a lie.
Haha! I giggle when he says "aboot" too! It's so cute! Just like Ben! And yes, we do need to get together soon for some drinks. Definitely!
Ben, I think The Newf is right. It's St. John's with the most bars per capita, no?
I thought you would have gotten used to the E's by now with all the Canadians in your life. Keep up the good work on the site. Sake soon.
O snap, Doni, good question. I'm jealous of 2 things:1. That you were the one to ask Ben a question which has an answer I can actually use for MY job.2. That your Ben video has Ben in a rad jacket and sweater.
I know! Isn't that hunky? (Actually, I REALLY dig his style)
Apparently I am way too Canadian, because I never noticed "aboot" – hahaha, and I loved Joel Plaskett playing in the background!
Haha! I giggle when he says "aboot" too! It's so cute! Just like Ben! And yes, we do need to get together soon for some drinks. Definitely!
Well, then St. John's it is!
I'm in awe of our power.
O snap, Doni, good question. I'm jealous of 2 things:1. That you were the one to ask Ben a question which has an answer I can actually use for MY job.2. That your Ben video has Ben in a rad jacket and sweater.
I know! Isn't that hunky? (Actually, I REALLY dig his style)
Sake REAL soon. And you, my Canadian friend, pronounce my name right.
I think it was the sunglasses.
Mostly?Hope prevails!
He lives down the street from my folks
Apparently I am way too Canadian, because I never noticed “aboot” – hahaha, and I loved Joel Plaskett playing in the background!
You forgot to mention that social media led you to a great group of people that love getting together to get shitfaced on martinis and talk loudly about grossly inappropriate things! That's the best part of social media in Halifax!
these outdoor videos are making me realize how gorgeous halifax is!
HAHAHA "aboot". did he say that in purpose too now?
It's so like you to take his side.
Mostly?Hope prevails!
Sake REAL soon. And you, my Canadian friend, pronounce my name right.
I think it was the sunglasses.
Ha, I doubt it! Them Canadians speak all funny.
It's so like you to take his side.
He lives down the street from my folks
I know! I believe we should get up there. Tomorrow.
YES!
He left out the most important parts?! I am SO THERE.
You forgot to mention that social media led you to a great group of people that love getting together to get shitfaced on martinis and talk loudly about grossly inappropriate things! That's the best part of social media in Halifax!
these outdoor videos are making me realize how gorgeous halifax is!
HAHAHA “aboot”. did he say that in purpose too now?
Ha, I doubt it! Them Canadians speak all funny.
It's really beautiful when we're not balls deep in winter.
Okay now….I seriously 100% do not know what people are talking about when they say "aboot". If ANYTHING, we kind of sort of say "aboat".
I know! I believe we should get up there. Tomorrow.
YES!
He left out the most important parts?! I am SO THERE.
All excellent points. I just thought we operated on some sort of Fight Club rule after recent events. APPARENTLY NOT.
It's really beautiful when we're not balls deep in winter.
Okay now….I seriously 100% do not know what people are talking about when they say “aboot”. If ANYTHING, we kind of sort of say “aboat”.
All excellent points. I just thought we operated on some sort of Fight Club rule after recent events. APPARENTLY NOT.
Oh I love him.I was in Halifax for dinner last week, true story. I'll blog about that soonish.I would say it Donna-ray too, so it must be a Canadian thing, but I do NOT say "aboot", I think that's an east coast thing, they talk funny outside of Ontario.AND, that video is playing Joel Plaskett, who is my favourite singer from the east coast of Canada ever.
Oh I love him.I was in Halifax for dinner last week, true story. I'll blog about that soonish.I would say it Donna-ray too, so it must be a Canadian thing, but I do NOT say "aboot", I think that's an east coast thing, they talk funny outside of Ontario.AND, that video is playing Joel Plaskett, who is my favourite singer from the east coast of Canada ever.
Aww, cute! Ben really is a superhunk. And I've been loving all these videos he did!
Aww, cute! Ben really is a superhunk. And I've been loving all these videos he did!