Before the digital era reporters used to hit the streets to ask people their opinions on all kinds of topics. The journalism jargon for that was “streeters.”
Now, however, with just the click of a mouse journalists can scour social media to learn what people are saying about most issues.
With that in mind, SASKTODAY.ca hit various Saskatchewan social media groups and pages to discover what people are talking about - and what they’re saying.
It’s rather interesting, entertaining, and sometimes unnerving. At least we thought so and we’re hoping you will too as we share a snapshot of the mood of the province on current topics.
When dinner has six legs – or perhaps eight
Saskatchewan residents didn’t hold back any chirp shots after someone posted a photo listing the ingredients for cheddar puffs that included cricket protein.
“Them crickets puff up nice.” – Dave.
“Gross. I think I’m gonna puke.” – Kimberly.
“If you read the rest of the ingredients, ‘organic cricket flour.’ Wt [bleep] is organic cricket flour?” – Robert.
Where’s the beef
Residents devoured an online meme that read, “Cows eat grass. Therefore, steak is plant-based meat.”
“Anyone know what crickets eat?” – Marianne.
“Less cricket in my burger please.” – Randy.
“I’m guessing when we have an abundance of grasshoppers, they will say grasshoppers are great protein!” – Heidi.
Moe money
Premier Scott Moe announced that we would be getting a $500 Saskatchewan Affordability Tax Credit cheque in the mail and many don't think it makes cents.
“Here’s your money, shut up, eat bugs!” – Janet
“It’s a joke. Money to distract everyone and appease us.” – Stacey.
“They’re getting people buttered up to go on the global government teat. No independent businesses or income sources allowed.” – Jillian.
Mask a silly question
Are Saskatchewan residents willing to mask back up this fall as Dr. Saqib Shahab recommends? The answer could be right under your nose.
“He’s still at it!!!! Really!!!!” – Camille.
“Are you kidding.” – Sherry.
“Shut the [bleep] up already; hang your head in utter disgrace.” – Trish.
No laughing matter
Saskatchewanians reaction to a story saying Health Canada approved boosters for 5-11-year-olds should have politicians and health officials shaking in their booster seats.
“Health Canada is a joke.” – Li.
“Health Canada isn’t the parent!” – Cam.
“We are going to see a lot of angry people in the years to come. This needs to stop now!” – Heather.
No keys to the city
When Chrystia Freeland visited Saskatoon, some residents wanted to change the locks rather than give her the keys to the city.
“Just show her the train station instead.” – Darlene.
“Typical that she comes when it’s harvest time and farmers are too busy to be able to go to protest.” – Barb.
“Ironic that her name has ‘Free’ in it!” – Georgina.
Bad altitude
A video posted by what appeared to be a Canadian Border Security Agency Officer speaking out against the ArriveCan app calling it nonsensical went viral with travellers revelling in his bad altitude.
“Enjoy unemployment.” – Grace.
“There still any honest judges?” – Sharon.
“Run Trudeau and all of you who participated in this.” – Gregory.
No trespassing: Violators will be shot. Survivors will be shot again.
The Saskatchewan Government accused the federal government of trespassing on farmers’ land and warned them there may be legal consequences with charges of trespassing. Saskatchewan residents, however, were quick to shoot out their ideas on how to deal with the feds.
“Nothing like buckshot.” – Lynn.
“Arrest them on site, hold without bail for unreasonable amount of time!” – Lee.
“Don’t just threaten them really do it.” – Bruce.
“Do it now!” – Heather.
Trigger warning
Good-natured, friendly, rural Saskatchewan folk aren’t as trigger happy in real life as they are online.
