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LChoy · 02-26-2009, 10:33 AM

The Japanese seem to know where Calgary is. As the closest international airport to Banff, there seems to be an endless supply of Japanese people that arrive in Calgary to see Banff

Hack&Lube · 02-26-2009, 10:33 AM

Mods please create a poll

Hack&Lube · 02-26-2009, 10:44 AM

I don't know why the stampede has 'international renown'...it's just sort of a small country festival with rodeos and carnival rides and hick sideshows in a run-down and shabby park that is 40 years out of date.

I still remember vividly when Ewan MacGregor and that show he had where he and his friend biked around the world...came to Calgary and visited the stampede. I cringed a little. They weren't impressed and certainly, I never have in all my years here.

Sainters7 · 02-26-2009, 10:59 AM

I'd have to say no. Alot of Americans - especially out West - seem to know who we are, mostly due to the Stampede or the '88 Olympics(and in some cases the Flames). But when you travel overseas, when you say you're from Canada the main responses I noticed are: "Are you from Toronto?...Vancouver?...Montreal?" You have to explain where Calgary is. TO, Van and Mtl are the only international cities IMO in the country. But Calgary's first in the next list down.

Igottago · 02-26-2009, 11:00 AM

I once went to a run down pub in a rough part of London (UK), and my friend introduced me to a local thug...this guy looked like a major gangster who wouldn't hesitate to kill you if you looked at him wrong. Anyways, I told him I was from Calgary and he went off about the Calgary Stampede. He seemed to think everyone in Calgary carries around guns. It was pretty funny actually.

4X4 · 02-26-2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Hack&Lube

I don't know why the stampede has 'international renown'...it's just sort of a small country festival with rodeos and carnival rides and hick sideshows in a run-down and shabby park that is 40 years out of date.

I still remember vividly when Ewan MacGregor and that show he had where he and his friend biked around the world...came to Calgary and visited the stampede. I cringed a little. They weren't impressed and certainly, I never have in all my years here.

That's quite the negative opinion about the Stampede... Your hate for Calgary is showing, bro. I'm not sure what you want out of the Stampede but it is indeed internationally reknowned. And a 10 day party that hosts over a million guests is no "small town country festival".
And hick sideshows? I've seen some pretty damn good bands at the Stampede. Both at the Coke stage and in the 'dome during stampede (saw Bon Jovi there last year)...

The buildings are 40 years out of date? They just built the new round up center. Did you think that they would just bulldoze the entire park and rebuild it in time for the following year's stampede?

Anyway, I'm not a big fan of the stampede myself, but that's kinda because I've been there, done that. The novelty has worn off for me (I think it wore off at the age of 14). But I sure love the air around the city during stampede. And visitors tend to as well. Maybe Ewan McGregor had a so-so experience, but lots of people do. Lots of people have great experiences as well and return many times for the stampede.

So I have one question for you: what festival do you think the stampede should emulate to change your opinion of it?

Yeah_Baby · 02-26-2009, 12:05 PM

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So I have one question for you: what festival do you think the stampede should emulate to change your opinion of it?

One of Edmonton's many festivals. They're the Festival City don't you know.

flamesdyehard · 02-26-2009, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Hack&Lube

I don't know why the stampede has 'international renown'...it's just sort of a small country festival with rodeos and carnival rides and hick sideshows in a run-down and shabby park that is 40 years out of date.

I still remember vividly when Ewan MacGregor and that show he had where he and his friend biked around the world...came to Calgary and visited the stampede. I cringed a little. They weren't impressed and certainly, I never have in all my years here.

Well, because Ewan MacGregor said so...... You mean the same Stampede that 1 million+ visit absolutely every year? Bring millions of dollars to the City and Province every year? They are spending a lot of money to update and expand Stampede park. It's not something that is easily done. Maybe you are not a big fan of western culture, but as much as you say it is a hick show, it's western culture. IMO hick is kind of a racial slur. You are aware that this is a culture and way of life for many people?

DESS · 02-26-2009, 12:47 PM

It would be nice to see the Stampede take more of a Christian angle, as most Calgarians are Christian. It would also be nice to see some limits on alcohol consumption and educate people on the dangers of promiscuous sex, which seems to run rampant in Calgary when the Stampede is running. I think this would go far to clean up the image of this festival and refocus on cowboy sports.

Oh and there should be those little donuts stands on every street corner, not just in the park gates. lol

flamesdyehard · 02-26-2009, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DESS

It would be nice to see the Stampede take more of a Christian angle, as most Calgarians are Christian. It would also be nice to see some limits on alcohol consumption and educate people on the dangers of promiscuous sex, which seems to run rampant in Calgary when the Stampede is running. I think this would go far to clean up the image of this festival and refocus on cowboy sports.

Oh and there should be those little donuts stands on every street corner, not just in the park gates. lol

I will agree that the Stampede could definitely become more family friendly. However, more of the money is made from the sinners, would you agree?

4X4 · 02-26-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DESS

It would be nice to see the Stampede take more of a Christian angle, as most Calgarians are Christian. It would also be nice to see some limits on alcohol consumption and educate people on the dangers of promiscuous sex, which seems to run rampant in Calgary when the Stampede is running. I think this would go far to clean up the image of this festival and refocus on cowboy sports.

Oh and there should be those little donuts stands on every street corner, not just in the park gates. lol

Boo-urns. A more christian angle because most calgarians are christian? I very strongly disagree. If you want you some jesus, go to church.
Oh, and tapping hotties is fun. Give it a try! Or do you want to exterminate all beers?

Igottago · 02-26-2009, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DESS

It would be nice to see the Stampede take more of a Christian angle, as most Calgarians are Christian. It would also be nice to see some limits on alcohol consumption and educate people on the dangers of promiscuous sex, which seems to run rampant in Calgary when the Stampede is running. I think this would go far to clean up the image of this festival and refocus on cowboy sports.

Oh and there should be those little donuts stands on every street corner, not just in the park gates. lol

Are you serious?? You want the Stampede to become a religously toned event? Please tell me you forgot the green text.

flamesdyehard · 02-26-2009, 12:53 PM

People may know the dangers of promiscuous sex, they just don't care. Most people know the dangers, most people know they should always use all the protection they can. They just don't do it.

Joborule · 02-26-2009, 12:54 PM

Calgary is growing very fast and is progressing strongly towards being a world class city. It's not there yet, but it had potential to and is in the direction towards it. Calgary has come a long way in recognition in a short time, especially in the past decade since the Olympics. Calgary is still quite young as a city since it's only a little over 100 years. So while it's not world class, it has grown at a farily good rate I'll say.

MrMastodonFarm · 02-26-2009, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DESS

It would be nice to see the Stampede take more of a Christian angle, as most Calgarians are Christian. It would also be nice to see some limits on alcohol consumption and educate people on the dangers of promiscuous sex, which seems to run rampant in Calgary when the Stampede is running. I think this would go far to clean up the image of this festival and refocus on cowboy sports. l

This is horrible, this idea.

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Oh and there should be those little donuts stands on every street corner, not just in the park gates. lo

This ones better.

DESS · 02-26-2009, 01:08 PM

I didn't say I want the whole Stampede to take on a Christian tone, I just think it should have a Christian angle, which I view as lacking. If we want Calgary to be recognized as a global city, which is basically what this thread is about, grand-scale events like the Stampede should have a Christian bent, as that would truly reflect who we all are and serve as a starting point from which the event can grow and improve.

Look, without God we wouldn't even exist so I think it's appropriate to honour Him during any festival, particularly a high-profile festival like this. I know there are some people that aren't Christian, but I think we can all agree that without God nothing would exist at all, so it can't hurt to honour Him and respect Him by cutting out a lot of the shenanigans that reflect poorly on our city and our people.

MrMastodonFarm · 02-26-2009, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DESS

I didn't say I want the whole Stampede to take on a Christian tone, I just think it should have a Christian angle, which I view as lacking. If we want Calgary to be recognized as a global city, which is basically what this thread is about, grand-scale events like the Stampede should have a Christian bent, as that would truly reflect who we all are and serve as a starting point from which the event can grow and improve.

Look, without God we wouldn't even exist so I think it's appropriate to honour Him during any festival, particularly a high-profile festival like this. I know there are some people that aren't Christian, but I think we can all agree that without God nothing would exist at all, so it can't hurt to honour Him and respect Him by cutting out a lot of the shenanigans that reflect poorly on our city and our people.

Oh for crying out loud.

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I think we can all agree that without God nothing would exist at all,

LMAO... definitly...

RougeUnderoos · 02-26-2009, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DESS

I didn't say I want the whole Stampede to take on a Christian tone, I just think it should have a Christian angle, which I view as lacking. If we want Calgary to be recognized as a global city, which is basically what this thread is about, grand-scale events like the Stampede should have a Christian bent, as that would truly reflect who we all are and serve as a starting point from which the event can grow and improve.

Look, without God we wouldn't even exist so I think it's appropriate to honour Him during any festival, particularly a high-profile festival like this. I know there are some people that aren't Christian, but I think we can all agree that without God nothing would exist at all, so it can't hurt to honour Him and respect Him by cutting out a lot of the shenanigans that reflect poorly on our city and our people.

This ranks up there with the bear extermination program.

Ronald Pagan · 02-26-2009, 01:13 PM

Epic derailment.

4X4 · 02-26-2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DESS

I didn't say I want the whole Stampede to take on a Christian tone, I just think it should have a Christian angle, which I view as lacking. If we want Calgary to be recognized as a global city, which is basically what this thread is about, grand-scale events like the Stampede should have a Christian bent, as that would truly reflect who we all are and serve as a starting point from which the event can grow and improve.

Look, without God we wouldn't even exist so I think it's appropriate to honour Him during any festival, particularly a high-profile festival like this. I know there are some people that aren't Christian, but I think we can all agree that without God nothing would exist at all, so it can't hurt to honour Him and respect Him by cutting out a lot of the shenanigans that reflect poorly on our city and our people.

Again, if you wast to praise god, go to church. The Stampede is something that indeed reflect on our city and I think that it would be a backwards motion to re-integrate church and state, even if the Stampede is a private business.
I hear what you're saying but I just totally disagree. And if you look around our city, you'll see that probably less than 25% are christian. Maybe in your world they're the majority, but that's probably because birds of a feather flock together. We've got a large muslim community, and a very large athiest community. Not to mention natives and jews and a host of other systems of beliefs.
An international city accepts this.