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Analysis & Observation 12

A Trend

By Amanda @AmandaMBast · On August 8, 2011


When I was a wee one, I really liked this TV show. It was campy and distinctly Canadian. It was silly and fun and wholesome. It was everything I thought summer in Canada should be. I am of course talking about Camp Caribou. If you were not fortunate enough to experience this show for yourself, take a gander:

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FF38gMdGhYM]

This show had everything: songs, dances, funny voices, canoeing, and songs about ping pong balls. I still can recite the Cariboo Creedo:

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ru2DW3s7W-c]

Once the show had run its course, the shorter Camp Counselor became our local news station’s weekend weatherman. Every time I watched the weather update, I’d reminisce about the glory years in front of the tube. The years when my pre-kindergarten mornings were filled with canoe tips and cheesy jokes. Those were good days. When I was in university, I saw Tom the Keener turned Weatherman in the produce aisle. I was speechless. My five year old self nearly peed her pants reaching for a head of romaine. One of my childhood heros. Buying lettuce. I can’t describe my delight in words.

Fastforward to my preteen years. This delightful Canadian show quickly became a favourite:

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8i3l7Z53Xs]

Oh the hilarity of high schoolers drawing comic books.

May I direct your attention to Best Friend Chris, shown at approximately 0:26. Best Friend Chris is now our local news station’s weatherman. I couldn’t make that up if I tried. Another childhood TV star on the news, pointing on a green screen. I can barely fathom it.

What does it all mean, Amanda? I’m asking myself the same question. I’ve analyzed it. I’ve thought it over. And I have come to a conclusion. If this is a trend (and I’m quite certain after two unlikely events occur, it is a trend), then it can only mean one thing. I’m not sure whether to be excited or terrified.

Our next weatherman will be Mr. Twister:

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGnORxJXa1s]

And yes, he most certainly said BOOBIE.

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12 Comments

  • robshep says: August 8, 2011 at 7:31 am

    I’ve never heard of any of those shows. I did used to watch Salute Your Shorts. It had a camp theme and one of the stars went on to marry Ben Stiller.

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  • Ricky Anderson says: August 8, 2011 at 9:50 am

    HE WAS BUYING LETTUCE!?!

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    • Amanda says: August 13, 2011 at 1:18 pm

      I KNOW, RIGHT?!

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  • Chris says: August 8, 2011 at 1:31 pm

    Ahh, yes, Camp Caribou. Fun stuff. I think that’s where I learned my spoon-bending parlour trick.

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  • snickeringcorpses says: August 8, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    Apparently, according to the comments section of that last one, Mr. Twister is now a Grade 9 Drama Teacher. 🙂

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  • CJ Adams says: August 8, 2011 at 7:34 pm

    Why is “caribou” spelled wrong in “Camp Cariboo?” This really bothers me.

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    • Ricky Anderson says: August 8, 2011 at 7:35 pm

      I know!

      How could they pass up a chance to use an unnecessary ‘U’?!?

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    • Mandie Marie says: August 9, 2011 at 12:27 am

      It bothers me too. I can’t explain the wonders of local TV. It’s a mystery.

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  • Jenn says: August 12, 2011 at 1:45 pm

    Oh my I completely forgot about Camp Cariboo – jeez Canadian TV

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  • Larry Hehn says: August 13, 2011 at 10:41 am

    Holy doodle!
    The Keeners were always my favorite.
    Thanks for bringing back the memories, Mandie Marie!

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  • Morgan says: August 16, 2011 at 11:57 am

    I remember Camp Cariboo!!!!! AND Student Bodies! Man, that brings me back. The Student Bodies Opening Theme clip cut off the last sentence – “It’s High School!”

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    • Morgan says: August 16, 2011 at 12:00 pm

      Oh nevermind. I watched it again and it wasn’t cut off. Weird.
      One of the quick links afterward was to the intro for Radio Active – did you watch that show too??

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