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Post by Destro on Dec 20, 2007 20:50:04 GMT -5
Christmas Italian Style Twas the night before Christmas, Da whole house was mella, Not a creature was stirrin', Cuz I had a gun unda da pilla. When up on da roof I heard somethin' pound, I sprung to da window, To scream, "YO! Keep it down!" When what to my Wanderin' eyes should appear, But da Don of all elfs, And eight friggin' reindeer! Wit' slicked back black hair, And a silk red suit, don Christopher wuz here, And he brought da loot! Wit' a slap to dare snouts, And a yank on dare manes, He cursed and he shouted, And he called dem by name. "Yo Tony, Yo Frankie, Yo Vinny, Yo Vito, Ay Joey, Ay Paulie, Ay Pepe, Ay Guido!" As I drew out my gun And hid by da bed, He flew troo da winda And slapped me 'side da head. "What da h*** you doin' Pullin' a gun on da Don? Now all you're gettin' is coal, You friggin' moron!" Den pointin' a fat finga Right unda my nose, He twisted his pinky ring, And up da chimney he rose. He sprang to his sleigh, Obscenities screamin', Away dey all flew, Before he troo dem a beatin'. Den I heard him yell out, What I did least expect, "Merry Friggin' Christmas to all, And yous better show some respect!" Merry Christmas you's guys!
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Post by CkRtech on Dec 20, 2007 22:14:10 GMT -5
I know you didn't mean anything by this Dev, but I find this offensive; such stereotypes aren't helping any one or any thing. There are many Arabs who wear these "towels" and are decent, law-abiding citizens; saying such things as this is akin to calling all cowboy hat-wearers inbred, ignorant rednecks. I know this was meant as a joke, but it just struck me the wrong way, I guess. ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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Post by Gunman_sr5 on Dec 20, 2007 23:17:44 GMT -5
Had me rolling. Good stuff.
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Post by Destro on Dec 21, 2007 0:52:52 GMT -5
I know you didn't mean anything by this Dev, but I find this offensive; such stereotypes aren't helping any one or any thing. There are many Arabs who wear these "towels" and are decent, law-abiding citizens; saying such things as this is akin to calling all cowboy hat-wearers inbred, ignorant rednecks. I know this was meant as a joke, but it just struck me the wrong way, I guess. ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) I thought of that ck, but I honestly don't think Italians are vilified the way Arabs are currently; plus the fact that I'm Italian gives me something of a "get out of jail free" card. ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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Post by CkRtech on Dec 21, 2007 1:03:41 GMT -5
Neither one of them (the arab joke or the Italian joke) offend me. I just don't believe in a double-standard as far as worrying about insulting a people group. Essentially I don't believe in favoring a certain group of people based on current events. This isn't anything personal on you, Destro. That's just me in general.
I don't mean to get off topic. We're all talking about Christmas here. We're talking about being in good spirits. I actually went back after I quoted you and said, "dang it. I better add a smiley face!"
Hope that's cool.
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Post by Destro on Dec 21, 2007 1:16:04 GMT -5
Neither one of them (the arab joke or the Italian joke) offend me. I just don't believe in a double-standard as far as worrying about insulting a people group. Essentially I don't believe in favoring a certain group of people based on current events. This isn't anything personal on you, Destro. That's just me in general. I don't mean to get off topic. We're all talking about Christmas here. We're talking about being in good spirits. I actually went back after I quoted you and said, "dang it. I better add a smiley face!" Hope that's cool. That's cool, and I agree; I guess my point was more that you're more likely going to see actual violence/real hatred towards Arabs stemming from such stereotypes than you are going to see them against Italians. And I guess to me, it's ok when you're taking a jab at yourself or your own "people", as I did.. ..but enough of that, Merry Christmas everybody!
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