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"Guidos" & Jersey Shore LOLZ

The dude did get arrested and I think just recently went through the court system. And the guy that hit the chick wasn't a guido, more like a frat guy. And the frat guys were the ones making problems, not the guidos. So who's worse?
 
I think he may be a guido wanna be, who knows. I am pretty sure that he is a gym teacher and he was suspended after word got out that he was arrested for assault.
 
Skengman said:
I always thought guido was a derogatory term.
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It is.

Edit: Actually, allow me to elaborate.

As far as I understand it, the term "guido" is usually used as a derogatory comment toward an Italian American. However, not all "IA's" fall into the category. Those being called guidos are the ones that look like the idiot in the OP. So basically all guidos are Italian American but not all Italian Americans are guidos.
 
The one upside is that these guys are ALWAYS *******, working in nightclub security I can't tell you how many of these "tough guys" I've thrown out just to watch them break down in tears. . . and start swearing and threatening staff once they're a good 200 feet away. . . :rolleyes:
 
You know what's really scary?? Imagine some non-Americans who happen to catch a glimpse of the television for whatever reason and this horrific show happens to be on.

Now those images will forever be burned into those people's minds and they will think "Wow, is that what Americans are really like"??

I know the thought behind these "shows" is that its like a traffic accident. People always slow down to watch. But come on.

What's worse is that I'M from New Jersey and these morons are from Staten Island and elsewhere who come to the Jersey Shore and make asses out of themselves and give the state a bad name. Of course it already has a bad reputation because of all the political corruption, etc... but that's another story.

I stopped going to Seaside Heights back in the late 80's because of the influx of "city folk" who brought their bad mannerisms with them and I found a different beach to go to.

Think about the advent of "reality tv" for a moment: The first "Real World". It was groundbreaking. Fast forward to "Jersey Shore" or whatever they call it. What a tragedy. The producers of this show should not be allowed to work in the industry ever again. And the "talent" on the show should be immediately spayed or neutered so that they cannot replicate. :rolleyes:
 
leekohler said:
NO! These guys are cheesy straight guys!

Give us poor homos some credit! :D
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Yeah, gay dudes have way too much pride and fashion sense to come out dressed like that... unless it's on Halloween.

Skengman said:
I always thought guido was a derogatory term.
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It is, but it's currently a socially acceptable one unlike "wop" which I don't believe is socially acceptable anymore.


Lethal
 
Wild-Bill said:
What's worse is that I'M from New Jersey and these morons are from Staten Island and elsewhere who come to the Jersey Shore and make asses out of themselves and give the state a bad name. Of course it already has a bad reputation because of all the political corruption, etc... but that's another story.

I stopped going to Seaside Heights back in the late 80's because of the influx of "city folk" who brought their bad mannerisms with them and I found a different beach to go to.

Think about the advent of "reality tv" for a moment: The first "Real World". It was groundbreaking. Fast forward to "Jersey Shore" or whatever they call it. What a tragedy. The producers of this show should not be allowed to work in the industry ever again. And the "talent" on the show should be immediately spayed or neutered so that they cannot replicate. :rolleyes:
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Yes these people on this stupid show are from NY, but it doesn't change the fact that most Guidos are from Jersey. Go to Seaside Heights or Belmar anytime in the Summer and it's full of Guidos--75% from Jersey and 25% from New York.

In the Winter New York's nightclubs are overrun by Guidos.
 
Silencio said:
On the point about advertisers: a couple of them (Domino's, IIRC, and perhaps others) have actually pulled out of their time slots for Jersey Shore because of the "controversial" idiocy of its protagonists. Some Italian-American groups have protested the show, as well.

We Tivo'ed the first episode and, after watching it, we wanted to throw our television out the front window. I have to hand it to MTV, they obviously worked very hard to top themselves when it comes to making crappy reality shows.
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One of the groups is NIAF - The National Italian American Foundation.

lostprophet894 said:
It is.

Edit: Actually, allow me to elaborate.

As far as I understand it, the term "guido" is usually used as a derogatory comment toward an Italian American. However, not all "IA's" fall into the category. Those being called guidos are the ones that look like the idiot in the OP. So basically all guidos are Italian American but not all Italian Americans are guidos.
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No, bigots will use the term on anyone who is Italian.

LethalWolfe said:
Yeah, gay dudes have way too much pride and fashion sense to come out dressed like that... unless it's on Halloween.

It is, but it's currently a socially acceptable one unlike "wop" which I don't believe is socially acceptable anymore.

Lethal
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Niether is socially acceptable or ever was.

Let us suppose MTV came out with a new show called "Alabama Shore" and had a promo for the show with a voice over going "follow four ni****s while they [insert some racial stereotype here]". How long do you think it would take Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton to not only call for an advertiser ban, but to start a lawsuit?
 
lostprophet894 said:
Really? Because I've only ever seen this term used when displaying pictures bearing resemblance to those posted in this thread.
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I suppose when used on pictures, you need someone who obviously looks a certain way. But the term isn't used just when describing pictures. I've told people that my dad's family lives in Knightsville (a specific neighborhood in Cranston, RI) and have gotten back "yeah, there are a lot of you guidos there". To me, the use of "you" implies that I am part of that group and I assure you I look nothing like those in the pictures in this thread. The only way I can fit is if it is a derogatory term for ALL people who can be identified as Italians, be it by looks or by having an Italian sounding name or just by lucky guess.
 
jzuena said:
I suppose when used on pictures, you need someone who obviously looks a certain way. But the term isn't used just when describing pictures. I've told people that my dad's family lives in Knightsville (a specific neighborhood in Cranston, RI) and have gotten back "yeah, there are a lot of you guidos there". To me, the use of "you" implies that I am part of that group and I assure you I look nothing like those in the pictures in this thread. The only way I can fit is if it is a derogatory term for ALL people who can be identified as Italians, be it by looks or by having an Italian sounding name or just by lucky guess.
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I certainly wasn't questioning that it is used towards non-douchbag Italians. I was genuinely surprised, actually. I live in the DC area which, as anyone who lives in this area can attest, is probably one of the more diverse in the country and I've never heard the term used toward someone who didn't look like that. I just figured it was a name that came with the image.
 
jzuena said:
One of the groups is NIAF - The National Italian American Foundation.



No, bigots will use the term on anyone who is Italian.



Niether is socially acceptable or ever was.

Let us suppose MTV came out with a new show called "Alabama Shore" and had a promo for the show with a voice over going "follow four ni****s while they [insert some racial stereotype here]". How long do you think it would take Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton to not only call for an advertiser ban, but to start a lawsuit?
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This is the impression I had. It seems that there are some boundaries being pushed here, and it's worrying to think where it could lead you.
 
jzuena said:
Niether is socially acceptable or ever was.
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Being socially acceptable and being derogatory are independent of each other though. Go back 100 years and no one would bat an eye if a white dude referred to a black dude as a n******. Obviously that has changed.


Lethal
 
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