i doubt it, Ric Mercer was referring to our previous prime minister as Jean Poutine when he was talking to Bush (the real name is Jean Chretien). Same goes for the governors he was speaking with. I dont think they would purposely make themselves look like an ass on national television.
because he would tell them, probably something like this "how about congratulating Canada on their [insert phrase here]" I grant you maybe some thought it was a joke and just played along but i probably would have said something to indicate that i knew it wasnt true.