TORONTO -- A growing number of self-proclaimed âemotional support Canadiansâ are reaching out on social media to help Americans stressed by the U.S. election as the polls tighten.
The term âemotional support Canadiansâ was trending on Tuesday night as election results started to heat up and Canadians began offering help.
The offer appears to be have been started by Twitter user âCanadian Fletchy,â who said if voters âhave not yet received your Emotional Support Canadian, one will be assigned to you shortly.â
The tweet had amassed more than 13,600 retweets by Tuesday at 11:15 p.m.
Fletchy goes on to say that Americans hoping to become Canadian immigrants should stuff their pockets with Canadian Tire money to trick border officials into thinking that theyâre Canadian.
Twitter user Mark Piper said he was available to Americans, but that he âhad a couple ediblesâ and was drinking rye and water.
âJust know Iâm here for you,â he said.
Meanwhile an account for two dogs named Sadie and Sophie said they were offering ânothing but loveâ as emotional support Canadians.
Stressed-out Americans seemed to welcome the suggestion, as several said they needed support and asked where to find it.