text: That so called "modesty" comes from not having much to brag about in the sporting world or just about any other department, really.
  
  "infographic: the u.s. should be ashamed, but canada has little to brag about"
  
  http://www.wmtc.ca/2011/10/infographic-us-should-be-ashamed-but.html
  
  Sums it up nicely