Raf Katigbak’s suggestions for a new Canadian symbol

Moose
Nothing says Canada more than the moose. These creatures are huge, unwieldy and slow moving; if somehow they could be taught to divert federal money into their own pockets, they’d be a perfect symbol for the Canadian Parliament.

Cougars
While out in the open, they are mostly harmless. When in a tightly enclosed area, these creatures become vicious and relentless, going after prey much younger than themselves. Check out happy hour at Thursday’s bar on Crescent to see what I mean. The feline version is pretty scary, too.

Polar Bear
Sure, this beautiful Arctic creature’s habitat is getting so effed up that it’s starting to raid northern human settlements for their food and garbage. But really, what’s cooler than a polar bear? The answer: a polar bear with sunglasses. Maybe he’s drinking a Coke (possible sponsorship deal?). Just sayin’.

My cat Hercules
Hercules is majestic and friendly, just like this wonderful country of ours. But just as Canadians will only be pushed so far, Hercules will certainly give you what for if you rub his belly the wrong way. Yes, he was born with some affliction that makes his neck crooked, and we have to feed him special pills and rub him with ointments for his goobery eye, but the guy can play fetch and he looks like a croissant when he sleeps. And these are all things that we love about Canada.

Not that a country’s nation symbol means anything to me, but a beaver? C’mon, Canada…

(Source: montrealmirror.com)