That elusive Saskatchewan humour

Yesterday I had a phone conversation with my good friend Ramona, during which we attempted to define Saskatchewan humour. I think we may have succeeded. Saskatchewan humour is dead-pan and quiet. It's usually self-deprecating, and about something that has an element of truth to it- like gender politics, or the poor economic state of Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan humour is accurately depicted on "Corner gas." For example, there was one scene last season in which one of the characters said, "You know, I really don't feel comfortable seeing a woman play pinball."

Origin of the word "freelancer"

In the 16th and 18th centuries, independent knights were recruited and hired to fight for various kingdoms.

Thus, they were "free lancers".