There are patches out there that say thoughtful, insightful things. There are some that make jokes and are hilarious. At first glance, the Eh Patch might seem to be one of these funny patches. But in the hands of a Canadian, the patch becomes so much more. It becomes a national stereotype that is both funny and sometimes offensive to people. For those not from Canada, the patch is more like a one syllable expression of uncaring. 'Eh' isn't a yes or a no, isn't a commitment to anything, it's a nice way of saying you have no opinion at all.
One of the biggest stereotypes people have about Canadians is that they end every sentence with 'eh'. It almost makes every sentence a question. Really, it's a meaningless syllable that is similar to saying something like 'right' or 'don't you think', at the end of a sentence. Usually the speaker isn't really looking for an opinion. The question is rhetorical. While the belief is that all Canadians say 'eh' at the end of every sentence, the truth is that they don't use it that much at all. In fact, some of them don't say it at all, especially those who speak French as their primary language.
This patch is fairly small, it measures 2.5 inches wide by 1.5 inches tall. That means you can put it just about anywhere and on anything, it will easily fit on a canvas belt or wallet, for example, or in that little space on your jacket between other patches. The letters are embroidered and take up almost the whole patch, so they're very easy to read. This is a great patch for Canadians or anyone who is non-committal a lot.
