intoronto Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 Title is self explanatory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soaring Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 Not me. Sorry. Why did you feel the need to start a new thread on Toronto, when there is already one active? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Rols Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 I'm in favour - but only if we don't have so many threads about them! How many Toronto threads for a bid that may or may not happen, for a year still to be determined, do we need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 I really think Canada had a good chance to shine with Vancouver, one of it's most beautiful cities, and they had nice competition for the most part. I'm less interested in Toronto, but one day I'm sure they may host. I was under the imprecation this was a Canadian forum...is that wrong? So I imagine a lot here would like to see Toronto host. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 This sort of question is completely banal without context. If they were up against Abuja, it's a no-brainer, if they're up against Paris I'd probably go for the French bid and nip across the water for a short holiday! So my answer: Yes someday, sure, but I'd like to see a lot of cities host. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted December 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 Not me. Sorry. Why did you feel the need to start a new thread on Toronto, when there is already one active? Well this is sort of like a poll that is discussing the bid and if its possible, this is if you want to see it or no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexjc Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Yeah...Don't waste bandwidth on the obvious... Of course we'd wanna see Toronto bid- What would be better is an all out slugfest tween it and Vancouver. To be Canada's bid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stir.ts Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Well this is sort of like a poll that is discussing the bid and if its possible, this is if you want to see it or no. That's not what the title to the thread says. I agree there are enough threads about Toronto. I'm not interested in Toronto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenadian Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 I would someday in my lifetime experience the Summer Games in Canada (being 2 years old for the Montreal Games doesn't really count). And while that means Toronto (I don't think any other Canadian city will be in position to challenge them for years and years and years) I think the timing of things means that it is something to look to as a long term target. The focus now is on the cycle for 2020. And there's been discussion of a Toronto Olympics since 1988. Since WWII, only three countries have repeated as Summer Olympic host - The USA, Australia, and the UK - and the IOC currently has a flair for the big, bold and exotic. So for Toronto to win would require the right elements of timing and competitors. I'm not holding my breath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringleader Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 I'd like to see Toronto host an Olympics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted December 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 That's not what the title to the thread says. I agree there are enough threads about Toronto. I'm not interested in Toronto. Then I guess you don't know how to read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gangwon Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 I'd like Toronto but for me, it'll happen when it happens. I'd like the US to host 2022 despite that probably pushing Toronto back. My urge to see NHL involvement in Pyeongchang is stronger than my urge to see Toronto host as fast as possible. A Denver or Reno Games in 2022 will almost ensure the NHL goes to Pyeongchang in 2018. I see Toronto as one of thsoe cities that's bound to host at some point during my lifetime, and I'm going to enjoy the ride in other parts of the world until that happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattygs Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 I'd like to see Toronto host the Games one day, but not yet. As it stands, I feel Canada has had more than their fair share of Olympics. A 2024 hosting would be 4 in the space of just under 50 years (an epic amount for any country really). So, I'd favour a raft of other cities and nations host both for the first time, and for a repeat hosting - before Canada hosts again. But one day, further into the 2030's or 2040s, then I'd welcome it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stark Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Toronto could deliver very amzaing games, i wird really like to see some day. But Vancouver will be also a great election, both are the same type of cities, the most American cities in Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenadian Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 The most American cities in Canada? What does that mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deawebo Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 The most American cities in Canada? What does that mean? Probably he means the Toronto Blue Jays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted December 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Probably he means the Toronto Blue Jays Elaborate. Its concerning that other people consider Canadian cities as American. Sure they have similar skylines, landscapes etc. But they are truly unique from any other city in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soaring Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Elaborate. Its concerning that other people consider Canadian cities as American. Sure they have similar skylines, landscapes etc. But they are truly unique from any other city in the world. When I see TV shows that take place in Toronto, it is usually hard for me to figure out it is not American unless they blatantly say or show where it is. The accents are not always apparent to me either, especially since I have a lot of family from the upper Midwest. I am still surprised when I find out a famous actor/actress is Canadian. I don't think there are two English speaking countries that are any more similar. Don't get me wrong, there are still a number of differences, but on the surface, things are much more similar between the us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gangwon Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 When I see TV shows that take place in Toronto, it is usually hard for me to figure out it is not American unless they blatantly say or show where it is. The accents are not always apparent to me either, especially since I have a lot of family from the upper Midwest. I always enjoy noticing the subtle hints that a movie was filmed in Toronto. Like in Boondock Saints, which is supposed to take place fully in Boston. There's a scene that shows a faded blue newspaper box in the background, along with a store with a red/white/blue banner. Anyone from Toronto would recognize that newspaper box as belonging to the Toronto Star newspaper, and the store as the I.D.A pharmacy. Other than that, a movie filmed in Toronto might as well take place in NY/Chicago/Boston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted December 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 When I see TV shows that take place in Toronto, it is usually hard for me to figure out it is not American unless they blatantly say or show where it is. The accents are not always apparent to me either, especially since I have a lot of family from the upper Midwest. I am still surprised when I find out a famous actor/actress is Canadian. I don't think there are two English speaking countries that are any more similar. Don't get me wrong, there are still a number of differences, but on the surface, things are much more similar between the us. Yea I understand where your coming from and it will always be like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deawebo Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 What happens is that Toronto is a multi-cultural city, in fact i tgink the most multi-cultural city in the world. As i said, the Toronto Blue Jays play in the MLB so many people confuse it with a ver American City jk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted December 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 What happens is that Toronto is a multi-cultural city, in fact i tgink the most multi-cultural city in the world. As i said, the Toronto Blue Jays play in the MLB so many people confuse it with a ver American City jk. Its hard to measure that but you could say something along the lines of that. Jays? Because its baseball? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deawebo Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Its hard to measure that but you could say something along the lines of that. Jays? Because its baseball? Well, i have a friend and some day we were watching baseball and he told me: Toronto is in Illinois? Isnt it? X_x :lol: hahaha! that's why i think many people counfuse that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted December 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Well, i have a friend and some day we were watching baseball and he told me: Toronto is in Illinois? Isnt it? X_x :lol: hahaha! that's why i think many people counfuse that. LMAO there is a Toronto in Illinois! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deawebo Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 LMAO there is a Toronto in Illinois! for reals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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