It’s not a joke anymore “This is not a joke anymore,” and normal is not dead. Yet. (CBC): The man behind an iconic Canadian beer ad is back, 25 years later, with a new patriotic rallying cry. But this time, it’s not about selling drinks. Jeff Douglas, from Truro, N.S., became a national sensation after starring as flannel-wearing Joe Canadian in Molson Canadian’s 2000 ad “The Rant,” which was a huge success for the beer company and popularized the slogan, “I am Canadian!” On Wednesday, a new video appeared on YouTube featuring Douglas, back on stage in flannel, this time defending Canada from attacks by U.S. President Donald Trump, before launching into a similar string of boasts about his home country. After my post below, I needed this. You probably do too: For reference, here’s the original Molson ad from 2000. (h/t ER) * * * * * Have you fought the coup today?Choose DemocracyIndivisible: A Guide to Democracy on the BrinkYou Have PowerChop Wood, Carry Water