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Title: canadian tire is all a lie
Post by: jhocking on 07 Aug 2009, 16:13
I just learned what kind of store this is:
http://www.canadiantire.ca/home.jsp?site=WebStore

wtf canada you're supposed to give things names that make sense
Title: Re: canadian tire is all a lie
Post by: bicostp on 07 Aug 2009, 16:42
:roll: http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/4/Auto/1/TiresRims.jsp

Don't knock a company that will trade you 66 old dehumidifiers for a 2002 Dodge Caravan.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LApY3cTP0Y4

(Well, actually, 66 dehumidifiers becomes 66 $25 Canadian Tire gift cards, which were turned into cash by buying car parts for repair clients, which went to an auction house that had the van up for bid. :lol: Yeah if you've ever seen that guy's videos, that entire building on his farm is full of old dehumidifiers and ACs.)
Title: Re: canadian tire is all a lie
Post by: Johnny C on 07 Aug 2009, 16:58
yeah dude i was gonna point out that the tire section is outrageous
Title: Re: canadian tire is all a lie
Post by: Drill King on 07 Aug 2009, 17:23
I love Canadian tire.
Title: Re: canadian tire is all a lie
Post by: Slick on 07 Aug 2009, 17:42
Fuck you, americans. First you start talking shit on our healthcare system, then you start talking shit on our hardware stores.
Title: Re: canadian tire is all a lie
Post by: Durb Durb Durb on 07 Aug 2009, 19:47
We will send the creepy guy from the commercials after you. There will be no survivors.
Title: Re: canadian tire is all a lie
Post by: allison on 07 Aug 2009, 20:27
My mom got sandals there for 99 cents. I got a laundry hamper. It's a good place.
Title: Re: canadian tire is all a lie
Post by: calenlass on 07 Aug 2009, 23:40
I agree with those wondering why an auto-parts store sells laundry hampers and shoes and furniture if none of the above is specifically designed to become part of your car.
Title: Re: canadian tire is all a lie
Post by: Durb Durb Durb on 09 Aug 2009, 19:04
Because it's a hardware store. They simply got their start in tiredom.
Title: Re: canadian tire is all a lie
Post by: Zingoleb on 09 Aug 2009, 19:20
I agree with those wondering why an auto-parts store sells laundry hampers and shoes and furniture if none of the above is specifically designed to become part of your car.

Have you ever watched Pimp My Ride?
Title: Re: canadian tire is all a lie
Post by: orangepeas on 09 Aug 2009, 19:48
I once was in a gas station in Buffalo and I accidentally pulled out Canadian Tire money, the person at the counter gave me this "wtf" look. :(
*sighs*
Title: Re: canadian tire is all a lie
Post by: Durb Durb Durb on 09 Aug 2009, 19:49
When that happens, you tell them that the guy on the cover is our Prime Minister.
Title: Re: canadian tire is all a lie
Post by: orangepeas on 09 Aug 2009, 19:51
that guy's mustache rocks!
Title: Re: canadian tire is all a lie
Post by: calenlass on 09 Aug 2009, 20:05
I agree with those wondering why an auto-parts store sells laundry hampers and shoes and furniture if none of the above is specifically designed to become part of your car.

Have you ever watched Pimp My Ride?


No, not actually. But I do like cars.
Title: Re: canadian tire is all a lie
Post by: Slick on 09 Aug 2009, 20:36
So, it started out as an auto store, and still is, but they started selling tools and accessories and everything and became a big chain across the country and whereas the niche was under-exploited they just became a massive sort of department store across Canada. Think of them as a cross between a hardware store and a department store, maybe? Plus a bunch of outdoorsy stuff.
If you asked me for the first three things I think of canadian tire selling, I would say camping supplies, bicycles, and auto parts. I mean, sure, the name might be a bit weird to people who don't live here but everyone who lives here knows what Canadian tire is about, and you don't just rename and throw away the massive brand presence they've got because you can get kitchenwares and toilet seats there.
Title: Re: canadian tire is all a lie
Post by: Zingoleb on 09 Aug 2009, 21:27
Pimp My Ride is basically where this dude takes junky cars and fixes them up to look like they belong to Oompa Loompas. From what few things I've seen them put into cars, I wouldn't be at all surprised if they put a laundry hamper and a computer desk in there.
Title: Re: canadian tire is all a lie
Post by: David_Dovey on 10 Aug 2009, 05:20
Xzibit is sad that you choose to refer to him as "this dude"

(http://blogs.bet.com/entertainment/spotlight/bet-blog/assets/2009/02/xzibit.jpg)
Title: Re: canadian tire is all a lie
Post by: amok on 10 Aug 2009, 07:10
unless you are referring to the UK version of Pimp My Ride, in which case Tim Westwood is just sad full-stop.

(http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/8903/timwestwood.jpg)
Title: Re: canadian tire is all a lie
Post by: Jimor on 10 Aug 2009, 07:38
I mean, sure, the name might be a bit weird to people who don't live here but everyone who lives here knows what Canadian tire is about, and you don't just rename and throw away the massive brand presence they've got because you can get kitchenwares and toilet seats there.

Well they could just follow Radio Shack's example and just call it "The Tire"
Title: Re: canadian tire is all a lie
Post by: loco_banana on 10 Aug 2009, 09:46
I love Canadian tire.
I love David's Farm. Wow, 66 old dehumidifiers and air conditioners! It sounds like a tetanus shot's dream vacation.
Title: Re: canadian tire is all a lie
Post by: Drill King on 10 Aug 2009, 10:46
Canadian tire is actually pretty classy man, they know me there by name (they cut keys for 2.50, I lose keys)
Title: Re: canadian tire is all a lie
Post by: Slick on 10 Aug 2009, 10:53
Like the key to your heart?
Title: Re: canadian tire is all a lie
Post by: Sox on 10 Aug 2009, 12:31
anybody over 21 can legally purchase the key to andy's heart, dude.

 :angel:
Title: Re: canadian tire is all a lie
Post by: Johnny C on 10 Aug 2009, 12:45
she lives in canada, man
Title: Re: canadian tire is all a lie
Post by: Zingoleb on 10 Aug 2009, 12:55
So, anyone over the age of 18?
Title: Re: canadian tire is all a lie
Post by: Sox on 10 Aug 2009, 13:05
Nineteen.

No pa, she's my joke, I'll do it...

(http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/2195/oldyeller.jpg)
Title: Re: canadian tire is all a lie
Post by: Drill King on 10 Aug 2009, 13:07
Technically it was 14 back in my day.
Title: Re: canadian tire is all a lie
Post by: Johnny C on 10 Aug 2009, 13:32
damn the maritimes are all kinds of raw
Title: Re: canadian tire is all a lie
Post by: Drill King on 10 Aug 2009, 15:53
Dang, JC it was in your dirty oil suckin' part of the country too.
Title: Re: canadian tire is all a lie
Post by: Be My Head on 10 Aug 2009, 15:55
Crappy Tire is better than American Tire, oh wait, YOU DON'T HAVE ONE.
Title: Re: canadian tire is all a lie
Post by: Jace on 10 Aug 2009, 18:02
(http://lighthousepatriotjournal.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/walmart-supercenter.jpg)
Title: Re: canadian tire is all a lie
Post by: JD on 10 Aug 2009, 18:32
(http://www.sohe.wisc.edu/centers/cre/images/target400.jpg)
Title: Re: canadian tire is all a lie
Post by: Durb Durb Durb on 10 Aug 2009, 18:57
damn the maritimes are all kinds of raw

We are hard as fuck out here. Bustin' rhymes, Maritimes.
Title: Re: canadian tire is all a lie
Post by: calenlass on 10 Aug 2009, 21:33
Pimp My Ride is basically where this dude takes junky cars and fixes them up to look like they belong to Oompa Loompas. From what few things I've seen them put into cars, I wouldn't be at all surprised if they put a laundry hamper and a computer desk in there.

I know. What I meant is, I like cars:

(http://image-001.yo2cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/74/7487/2009/01/xzibit1.jpg)
Title: Re: canadian tire is all a lie
Post by: Zingoleb on 10 Aug 2009, 21:40
That picture scares and unnerves me make it stop doing so and I will be happier
Title: Re: canadian tire is all a lie
Post by: loco_banana on 11 Aug 2009, 11:36
That picture scares and unnerves me make it stop doing so and I will be happier
(http://www.yodawgyo.com/wp-content/uploads/971/X%20to%20the%20TERMINATE%20MELLAN.jpg)