We’ve ignored it long enough.
It’s time to confront the entertainment industry’s pathological hatred of Italians. It’s one of those things that’s always been there in the background, but I never saw it for what it was until tonight.
Things have a way of becoming very clear at 2:30 am on Wednesday, when it’s just you, Captain Morgan, and Nick at Nite.
These producers and directors have systematically picked the dumbest oafs ever to represent Italians on TV. Maybe you could accept Joey Tribbiani and Fabio were a coincidence… but CHACHI? And are we to believe that John Travolta and his chin were just cast at random?
Obviously this is a well-thought-out campaign, purposely designed to incite hatred toward a whole ethnicity of people. What did Italy ever do to you, Hollywood?
Well, I’m not ashamed to say it, I love Italians. They’ve given us spaghetti, Leonardo da Vinci, and Armani. If that means we also have to accept Jersey Shore, then so be it. It’s still a good trade.
Only one exception – Tony Danza – rises from the heap of Hollywood stereotypes. I’m sure you agree that Tony Danza is absolutely faultless, with the exception of his catchphrase (“Aaay-oh. Oh-aaay!”). But is that any reason to condemn him to a 27-season love affair with Angela Bower?
That's my main love interest on Who's the Boss? Tell me the casting director doesn't hate Italians.
Hollywood Owes Italians an Apology
(Still need evidence? See photo of the Fonz jumping the shark… in jean shorts)
Whoa! How did I forget Lou Ferrigno?! Also I didn’t realize Nicolas Cage is Italian. He’s just awful in any language.
This made me lmfao! I LOVE it – and it’s so true. Seems like there’s an evil plot against Italians for sure. I mean, have you seen any of the sh*t that Nicolas Cage’s been in? And don’t get me started on Lou “The Hulk” Ferrigno!!!