As far as the social security checks are concerned: I can't remember the exact wording in the episode.
Nat: This was in her pocket. Nick: What is it? Nat: It's her Social Security check.
I might be paraphrasing slightly, but she did definitely say Social Security. There was quite a bit of discussion about it at that time, as even many of us Yanks knew that didn't sound right!
The handwave of Norma being American is a nice option to have. Though a scenario in which that's the case and she was Miss Calgary Stampede is less likely. But not impossible. :-)
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Nat: This was in her pocket.
Nick: What is it?
Nat: It's her Social Security check.
I might be paraphrasing slightly, but she did definitely say
Social Security. There was quite a bit of discussion about it at that time, as even many of us Yanks knew that didn't sound right!
The handwave of Norma being American is a nice option to have. Though a scenario in which that's the case and she was Miss Calgary Stampede is less likely. But not impossible. :-)