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[–] can@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 day ago (7 children)
[–] Ceedoestrees@lemmy.world 13 points 1 day ago (6 children)

Here's another article that doesn't require a sign-in.

Long story short: People in Saskatchewan call hoodies "bunny hugs" and no one knows why.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/good-question-bunny-hug-1.7125965

[–] cobwoms@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

re: "no one knows why" i've heard it was like department store catalogue regional marketing copy. i know that doesn't fully explain "why" but it's at least a bit of an explanation.

[–] Ceedoestrees@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I've heard so many explanations I'm pretty sure Saskatchewan is like the Joker, coming up with a different lie every time someone asks.

[–] DeltaWingDragon@sh.itjust.works 1 points 12 hours ago

Also like the Joker, Saskatchewan is fictional

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