RE: Ask an Italian
May 17, 2015 at 8:23 am
(This post was last modified: May 17, 2015 at 8:24 am by Lucanus.)
(May 16, 2015 at 8:59 pm)Saxmoof Wrote: It reassures me to know this, i'd hate to think that Italians are sensible, responsible people and Berlusconi is just an aberration - he's such a great comedic representation of Italy
Well, many Italians *are* sensible and responsible people. It's just that the majority are poorly educated and have no concept of common good. It's very, very complicated and it's hard for me to express my thoughts on the matter, especially in a language that is not my mother tongue.
(May 16, 2015 at 8:59 pm)Saxmoof Wrote: Second question, which only applies if you follow football, do you think Italy deserved to beat England at the recent World Cup (hint - the answer is no)
You've picked the only Italian who doesn't follow football lol
(May 16, 2015 at 9:09 pm)Exian Wrote: Are American Italians representative of Italian Italians?
Nope. We're cooler.
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Fact: Every time you eat a bite of cake, someone gets horsewhipped.
Facter: Every time two people kiss, an orphanage collapses.
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Vote "yes" on Proposition 1321. Think of some kids. Some kids."
Fact: Every time you eat a bite of cake, someone gets horsewhipped.
Facter: Every time two people kiss, an orphanage collapses.
Factest: Every time a baby is born, an innocent animal is severely mocked for its physical appearance. Don't be a pleasure hog. Your every smile is a dagger. Happiness is murder.
Vote "yes" on Proposition 1321. Think of some kids. Some kids."
