As a Canadian in his 40's, I have never heard of this term used anywhere in Canada. Annoyingly, it is used by Huffington Post Canada frequently. It is, indeed an Americanism apparently made famous by an American comedy writing team in a movie called, "Super Troopers" (2001). I find it amusing that Americans are so ignorant of cultures outside of their borders that they create a fictitious culture about a country that is right next door. It's not even a stereotype. Same as "Canadian Bacon". This is purely an American term and cut of meat that is not used / eaten in Canada. "Back Bacon" is what Canadians eat and it is an entirely different cut of meat.
Canadians (along with many others in the world) like to make fun of American's ignorance about other cultures, because we see this ignorance all of the time.
William Wright - 10 years ago
I have never considered Denim in the same league as formal wear! In fact, to even classify it as formal wear shows how some folks do not even know what a great looking tuxedo should look like. To that I say read Peter Marshall's book "The Black Tie Guide" and you will then understand.
Denim is and always shall be considered work wear for the lowest of chores around one's house. It will be considered proper for labor positions especially those involved with working in construction or landscaping. What it is not is dress wear, even if you do wear it with a dress shirt and tie. It is strictly casual in all ways.
I feel like Elvis did and that was that it makes you look poor. So, my reasonable thinking is: save the denim for working around your house and when going out wear slacks and dress shirt or better yet, put on a dress shirt and tie; if really inclined put on a proper tuxedo (no long ties!) and thoroughly enjoy yourself!
As a Canadian in his 40's, I have never heard of this term used anywhere in Canada. Annoyingly, it is used by Huffington Post Canada frequently. It is, indeed an Americanism apparently made famous by an American comedy writing team in a movie called, "Super Troopers" (2001). I find it amusing that Americans are so ignorant of cultures outside of their borders that they create a fictitious culture about a country that is right next door. It's not even a stereotype. Same as "Canadian Bacon". This is purely an American term and cut of meat that is not used / eaten in Canada. "Back Bacon" is what Canadians eat and it is an entirely different cut of meat.
Canadians (along with many others in the world) like to make fun of American's ignorance about other cultures, because we see this ignorance all of the time.
I have never considered Denim in the same league as formal wear! In fact, to even classify it as formal wear shows how some folks do not even know what a great looking tuxedo should look like. To that I say read Peter Marshall's book "The Black Tie Guide" and you will then understand.
Denim is and always shall be considered work wear for the lowest of chores around one's house. It will be considered proper for labor positions especially those involved with working in construction or landscaping. What it is not is dress wear, even if you do wear it with a dress shirt and tie. It is strictly casual in all ways.
I feel like Elvis did and that was that it makes you look poor. So, my reasonable thinking is: save the denim for working around your house and when going out wear slacks and dress shirt or better yet, put on a dress shirt and tie; if really inclined put on a proper tuxedo (no long ties!) and thoroughly enjoy yourself!