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Semantic discourse categories assigned by Claude Haiku — 14 DH-informed categories classifying how commenters frame their arguments.

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of 487,977 total
Coverage
9.1%
of eligible comments
Categories Active
14
of 14 discourse types
Avg Confidence
0.807
classifier confidence
Model
Claude Haiku
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Humor / Satire

4,434 comments
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But but but doctors and engineers.
But but but doctors and engineers.
Sarcastic reference to the common pro-immigration argument about doctors and engineers, mocking the claim.
595million9 Feb 18, 2026
Putin to DJT…..”implement the tariffs on Canada & Mexico or I will release the pee tapes.”
Putin to DJT…..”implement the tariffs on Canada & Mexico or I will release the pee tapes.”
Uses sarcastic joke format referencing alleged blackmail as political commentary.
@Black.Irishman Mar 4, 2025
It's so hard to understand him with his points presented in concise short sentences, him staying on one topic at a time, and him presenting i all in an organized and sequential manner.?
It's so hard to understand him with his points presented in concise short sentences, him staying on one topic at a time, and him presenting i all in an organized and sequential manner.?
Sarcastic criticism of the speaker's presentation style, ironically praising clarity while implying the opposite.
@leocatz Mar 4, 2025
WHAT A JOKE!
WHAT A JOKE!
Brief dismissive exclamation using humor/sarcasm to express disapproval of immigration policy or statistics presented.
The_Travelling_Tradesman Jan 1, 2026
So how close are we to real life Fallout?
So how close are we to real life Fallout?
Uses ironic reference to Fallout video game series to satirize current political/social conditions.
@davidduanes9574 Mar 4, 2025
Didn’t realise Canadian Bacon was a true story ? ?
Didn’t realise Canadian Bacon was a true story ? ?
Joking reference to the 1995 film 'Canadian Bacon' as if political events were fictional.
@jonathanvanderwesthuizen8089 Mar 4, 2025
What a shocker 😉
What a shocker 😉
Sarcastic winking emoji response suggesting ironic commentary on the video's content.
noobmaster_69_420 Oct 1, 2025
Trump is NOT a smart man. Bag of hammers have more intellgience and use than Diaper Don!
Trump is NOT a smart man. Bag of hammers have more intellgience and use than Diaper Don!
Uses insulting humor and nicknames ('Diaper Don') to mock Trump's intelligence in a sarcastic manner.
@TRISTAM-i7j Mar 4, 2025
I know where they are hiding, Tim Hortons Canada! Now they are no longer missing!
I know where they are hiding, Tim Hortons Canada! Now they are no longer missing!
Joking response using Tim Hortons as a punchline about missing people, clearly satirical commentary.
lazerathhome Sep 30, 2025
0:01 PEAK INDIAN REPRESENTATION 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
0:01 PEAK INDIAN REPRESENTATION 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Uses sarcasm and excessive emojis to mock representation, employing ironic commentary on diversity.
datpreto Feb 27, 2026
Make America Great Again.... ahem.
Make America Great Again.... ahem.
Ironic reference to Trump's campaign slogan with 'ahem,' suggesting skepticism through sarcasm.
@woooGazza Mar 4, 2025
I vote Trudeau for president. Oh, right…
I vote Trudeau for president. Oh, right…
Uses ironic humor by suggesting voting for Trudeau as US president, then acknowledging the impossibility.
@ellicooper2323 Mar 4, 2025
Saaaars vi ar CEO saaar
Saaaars vi ar CEO saaar
Mocking imitation of an accent or stereotypical speech pattern presented as comedic commentary.
PiersBendoo Jan 27, 2026
Dam it, no more Canadian bacon and syrup for a while.
Dam it, no more Canadian bacon and syrup for a while.
Lighthearted joke about trade tensions affecting Canadian exports, using humor to comment on the situation.
@John-jv1ij Mar 4, 2025
Once again I’m shocked… NOT!
Once again I’m shocked… NOT!
Uses sarcasm ('shocked… NOT!') to mock or express cynicism about the video's content.
Coleworldyeg Feb 18, 2026
You think your actually capable of hurting the United States of America!? Bwahahaha! It hurts laughing and that's it. Now go put your big boy pants on and try again 1:56
You think your actually capable of hurting the United States of America!? Bwahahaha! It hurts laughing and that's it. Now go put your big boy pants on and try again 1:56
Uses mocking laughter and sarcasm ('big boy pants') to ridicule what appears to be a threat or boast directed at the United States.
@YazzieMcGee Mar 4, 2025
@2:23 😂😂 I will go next year,,,,aaahhhbaba next month. He will never leave 😂
@2:23 😂😂 I will go next year,,,,aaahhhbaba next month. He will never leave 😂
Joking commentary with emojis about an immigrant's stated intention to leave versus actual behavior, using comedic timing and irony.
O.J-CFC-SW6 Jan 27, 2026
4:10 Man is savage 😂
4:10 Man is savage 😂
Uses laughing emoji and 'savage' slang to express amusement at a moment in the video, indicating humorous appreciation.
astonandrews4916 Feb 21, 2026
Mélanie Joly's mascara is much better than JD Vance's.
Mélanie Joly's mascara is much better than JD Vance's.
Joking comparison of appearance between Canadian and American political figures, unrelated to substantive policy.
@LeGuyLachance Mar 4, 2025
We are so scared of Canada… that was a Joke???????
We are so scared of Canada… that was a Joke???????
Uses sarcasm and irony to mock the idea that Canada poses a threat to the US, marked by the explicit 'that was a Joke' clarification.
@xJNYC Mar 4, 2025
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Identity Assertion
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RocaNews 467
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Solidarity
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JamCan 36
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Policy Critique
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Humor / Satire
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Tyler Oliveira 1,667
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CTV News 68
Fear / Threat
Tyler Oliveira 1,549
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RocaNews 321
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Toronto Sun 118
Meta-Commentary
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RocaNews 168
CTV News 81
JamCan 77
Unverified Claim
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RocaNews 203
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Moral Argument
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