Everybody in the Lower Mainland has felt the effects of the playoffs. Global News coined the term ``Canuckism`` yesterday before the big game. ``Canuckists`` are hungry for a win. They are beer drinking, fun-loving, supporting fans. Mainstream media like Global News shows fans wearing jerseys and cheering before the game. This pre-game media source is very different from the alternative media available during the game. @Vancitybuzz on Twitter is an alternative media source because it really personafies the true character of Canucks fans while giving real time updates of the game. Canucks fans can view those updates and feel closer to the game. @Vancitybuzz is a Canuck fan. The tweets are discourses that challenge anyone who is not a fan. There are inside jokes, like last nights tweet ``Now Cherry will talk about Lalongo and Bieska haha.`` The incorrect pronounciation of two Canuck team members names by Don Cherry allow Canucks fans to laugh. @Vancitybuzz also posted a video of the Canucks in 1994 scoring the 2nd OT goal to win the Western Finals. This statement says that the Canucks have been vindicated. They have a second chance and they will win the cup. This alternative media is good at making Canuck fans pleased. @Vancitybuzz as an alternative media is different from mainstream media because it is able to take an 'in your face' approach when commenting on all things Canucks. Mainstream media cannot have the attitude that alternative media has. If you are a Nashville Predators fan I suggest not following @Vancitybuzz on Twitter because the tweets will challenge your non-canuckist view of the world!
Here is the link tweeted by @Vancitybuzz last night that has video of the goal in 94 http://bit.ly/lhi30x
Written by: Heather Leong
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