'Wish I had side-by-side televisions': How to take in debate night
1st leaders' debate airs the same night as the Republicans face off in the United States
As the first leaders' debate gets underway in Toronto Thursday evening, Canada's political powerhouses face some sure-to-be-good TV competition from the U.S. on the same night.
And in true social media fashion, people watching at home are tweeting how they plan to watch with a lot of decisions to make.
The Republican debate in Ohio features front-runner Donald Trump tonight while Comedy Central airs the final episode of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart at 11 p.m. ET.
The current events triple threat has left Twitter users contemplating what to watch, weighing the pros and cons of each.
Yay, the first leaders debate of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/elxn42?src=hash">#elxn42</a> and the republican debate on the same night! Informative vs entertaining. What to watch?
—@NucleonChickHaving to choose btwn <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GOPdebate?src=hash">#GOPdebate</a> / <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/macdebate?src=hash">#macdebate</a> is frustrating. Still not as bad as scheduling a the French debate during a Habs game. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/elxn42?src=hash">#elxn42</a>
—@scottalyoungIT'S DEBATE NIGHT IN NORTH AMERICA The Americans have the Repubs and we in Canada have a leaders debate. And I'm gonna be tweeting <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/elxn42?src=hash">#elxn42</a>
—@OwlPumpYardMe getting ready for Twitter during the first <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/elxn42?src=hash">#elxn42</a> debate. <a href="http://t.co/8xRgefcgP8">pic.twitter.com/8xRgefcgP8</a>
—@empathywarriorWorking on a plan of attack for tonight. Wish I had side-by-side televisions set up <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FirstWorldProblems?src=hash">#FirstWorldProblems</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GOPDebate?src=hash">#GOPDebate</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/elxn42?src=hash">#elxn42</a>
—@MelCaouettePast Canadian debates have been criticized for being boring. Some were hoping for a little more excitement this time, even if it meant providing it themselves.
Just over an hour til leaders debate gets underway. BRING IT ON. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/elxn42?src=hash">#elxn42</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/macdebate?src=hash">#macdebate</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/macdebatebingo?src=hash">#macdebatebingo</a> <a href="http://t.co/Ff6JVrRzTC">pic.twitter.com/Ff6JVrRzTC</a>
—@ziannlumPlease let there be a powerpoint of <a href="https://twitter.com/pmharper">@pmharper</a> memes during the National Leaders Debate, Drake style <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/macdebate?src=hash">#macdebate</a>
—@JennaLynAlbertThough the Canadian debate might not be as entertaining as the Republican debate to the south, many argued it is more important.
How many Canadians end up tuning in to the circus that is the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GOPDebate?src=hash">#GOPDebate</a>? Watch the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/macdebate?src=hash">#macdebate</a> people. It matters more. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cdnpoli?src=hash">#cdnpoli</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/elxn42?src=hash">#elxn42</a>
—@MMLive1847Others have been extensively detailing what they plan to drink to make it through the battle.
The bottle of rum that I bought will make tonight's debate palatable. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/elxn42?src=hash">#elxn42</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/macdebate?src=hash">#macdebate</a>
—@CedricRichardsDebate pizza on its way. Debate whiskey already arrived. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/macdebate?src=hash">#macdebate</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/elxn42?src=hash">#elxn42</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cdnpoli?src=hash">#cdnpoli</a>
—@metafinchRules for tonight's <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/macdebate?src=hash">#macdebate</a> - just keep drinking :( <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cdnpoli?src=hash">#cdnpoli</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/elxn42?src=hash">#elxn42</a> <a href="https://t.co/L8aqMfrn82">https://t.co/L8aqMfrn82</a>
—@psema4And even though the campaign has just begun, some just want it to be over already.
Is <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/elxn42?src=hash">#elxn42</a> over yet? Is it safe to read my twitter feed again?
—@PGrzesinaWhat are the Best noise cancelling headphones on the market? They Need to be comfortable enough to wear all the time until end of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Elxn42?src=hash">#Elxn42</a>
—@iBry83