In the book "1000 Years of Annoying the French" by Stephen Clarke, the author highlights a peculiar aspect of French media that affects How Quebecois people are portrayed. When interviewed for French television, their speech is often subtitled in 'standard' French, suggesting that the regional dialects of Canada are so different that they may be incomprehensible to viewers in Paris. This practice implies a bias against Canadian French, as if it were an inferior version of the language.

This observation reflects deeper cultural tensions between Quebec and France. The subtitling indicates a lack of appreciation for the linguistic diversity that exists within the French language, particularly from a Parisian perspective. Moreover, it underscores how regional identities can be marginalized, leading to misunderstandings and reinforcing stereotypes about the Canadian variant of French. Clarke's commentary invites readers to reconsider their perceptions of linguistic authority and value within the French-speaking world.