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guiseppewv

10-24-2005, 05:40 PM

From netscape's main page:

In Love With an Italian Man? Beware!

Here is fair warning to any woman who falls in love with an Italian man: Marry him and don't expect much help around the house, including taking care of the children.

That's the word from a new international study conducted by Italy's statistics office, Istat. Why are Italian men such duds at home? Two reasons were cited:

1. Late bloomers: Italian men become first-time fathers much later in life than men in other countries. The average age for Italians to become dads is 33, compared with younger than 31 for men in Spain, France and Finland. On average, Italian women have their first baby at age 27, six months before women in Finland.

2. Blame it on their mothers: As many as 40 percent of Italian men ages 30 to 34 still live with their parents, far longer than anywhere else in the world. When they eventually become fathers, they do little to help their wives since they are so accustomed to being waited on by their mothers.

gwilks98

10-24-2005, 05:44 PM

From netscape's main page:

I say....what manner of name is "guiseppe?"

:heh:

nickel

10-24-2005, 06:18 PM

there are more reasons to BEWARE than that.

but still....i have it bad for Italian men. :2far:

ufcrusher

10-24-2005, 06:44 PM

there are more reasons to BEWARE than that.

but still....i have it bad for Italian men. :2far:

You just like that spicy sausage! :naughty: :hihi:

oblongmelon

10-24-2005, 08:48 PM

Kevster

10-24-2005, 11:04 PM

Actually Obby, it's not horsesh|t. 60 Minutes had a whole report on Reason #2. They went to ITALY and talked to REAL Italians, not Italian-Americans. No offense, but is that what you were thinking?

To show I am not making this up, the segment titled 'Mammoni' was aired on March 4, 2001.

Summary:
Mammoni: So many Italian men are opting for the comfortable life their mothers provide, instead of leaving home to marry, that the birth rates are declining. Italian society has labeled them mammoni, or "mama's boys." Lesley Stahl reports.

http://www.lib.unc.edu/house/mrc/films/full.php?film_id=7279

guiseppewv

10-25-2005, 06:57 AM

Yeh perhaps they should poll some REAL Italians instead of going by myths...that report is total horsesh|t. I hate stuff like that. I'll have to send an email off to my 412 cousins in Italy and see if they agree...

Sorry, Obby, I posted this because I thought it was funny.....not because I thought there was any validity to the story.

guiseppewv

10-25-2005, 06:57 AM

cheapie

10-25-2005, 07:18 AM

During breakfast my mom said just b/c the always correct 60 minutes did a story on it doesn't mean that it is true.

:heh:

guiseppewv

10-25-2005, 07:32 AM

:heh: smart arse!!!! :heh:

Just b/c I still live with my mom doesn't mean that you can make fun of me. :P :heh:

nickel

10-25-2005, 08:07 AM

MikeD

10-25-2005, 08:09 AM

:heh: smart arse!!!! :heh:

Just b/c I still live with my mom doesn't mean that you can make fun of me. :P :heh:

Heh heh...:hehehmm:

Cheapie strikes again...

oblongmelon

10-25-2005, 08:33 AM

Yes because 60 minutes is SOOO correct on everything they produce..:rolleyes:
The sad part is-in that piece, they tried to project an image of Italian men that simply cannot be associated with all Italian men..absolutely no way..the majority of the "mammoni" (and I know this from personal experience with various cousins and friends who STILL live in Italy)are from very wealthy families who can support their deadbeat sons till the end of days because the guys are too cheap to leave and live off their own bankroll instead of Papa's..(and mamma's). Tell 60 minutes to head into some small towns where the girls are married off at 16 to 18 year old boys so they can start families and get their own farms going who don't live with momma and poppa till they are 34 or whatever they said....and yes it still happens. More frequent than not. And yes I'm talking about ITALIAN ITALIANS, not AMERICAN ITALIANS..60 minutes..pfffft.

brainsmile

10-25-2005, 10:33 AM

every ethnic sect has mamma's boys.

Look at Bobby Boucher

esme

10-25-2005, 11:29 AM

every ethnic sect has mamma's boys.

:agree:

brainsmile

10-25-2005, 01:03 PM

that's some high quality H2O

ooBaKeep

10-25-2005, 06:00 PM

Marry a rich Italian. Get a maid, a nanny and a boy toy, you'll be happy! :)

Oh yes... Mike is correct a good deodrant is a must!

oblongmelon

10-25-2005, 09:19 PM

Oh yes... Mike is correct a good deodrant is a must!
What are you and Mike insinuating here? That Italians smell bad? I SERIOUSLY hope not because if you are you are bordering on some serious racist issues as far as I'm concerned..and that is one place you do not want to go with me. TRUST ME..don't go there.

cheapie

10-25-2005, 09:28 PM

i'm guessing he's talking about the guys in italy.

oblongmelon

10-25-2005, 10:08 PM

i'm guessing he's talking about the guys in italy.
yeh I know who they are talking about.

It's rude. plain and simple, and completely unfounded. And did I say RUDE? Perhaps they should stop talking smack about Italians (here OR abroad) before they have their facts right..I take my heritage very seriously. Again..a post that the CSJ would love to read.

Perhaps Mike and ooBaKeep (whoever the heck they are) are in need of an awakening.
http://www.nyscsj-osia.org/

cheapie

10-25-2005, 10:19 PM

obby...no offense but you're over reacting. guiseppewv is italian so ease up. and europeans are def more "stinky" than americans. having never been to italy i can't speak about them but in the event the shoe fits :shrug:

on occasion some stereotypes are true. you've reinforced my belief that italian women are fiesty and take pride in feeding their family. ;)

Grimm

10-25-2005, 11:23 PM

Again..a post that the CSJ would love to read.

Oblong, why do you work so hard to portray the CSJ as arm breaking mobsters? You wield them like a club. I'm afraid I am going to have to report you to them for enforcing such a horrible stereotype.:disa:

It's just wrong to portray Italian Americans in such a manner.

hapoo

10-26-2005, 12:13 AM

I have no problem saying that a good number of men in Iran are like that. Its normal to live with your parents until you marry. Even then you might just bring your wife home instead of moving out.

riskykougra

10-26-2005, 05:39 AM

I'm not Italian but from what I have heard about European men especially is that they do not consider it a bad odor but they say they smell like men and there are alot of people who would prefer that to the perfumed deodorants "most" of us use...so to each his own.:shrug:

oblongmelon

10-26-2005, 06:00 AM

Oblong, why do you work so hard to portray the CSJ as arm breaking mobsters? You wield them like a club. I'm afraid I am going to have to report you to them for enforcing such a horrible stereotype.:disa:

It's just wrong to portray Italian Americans in such a manner.

Oh trust me, the CSJ is far from being arm breaking mobsters. I happen to be a member of the CSJ and let me tell you something Grimm, it has taken YEARS for Italians to try and over come the filthy demeaning stereotypes that have been heaped upon them for years.
They haven't done it with any "arm breaking" as you suggest-which once again-is reinforcing the negativity that has been shown to Italians, Jews, Blacks and many other ethnic and religious groups since they came to this country...Your attitude plainly sucks, and while you think you are being so obviously witty, sarcastic remarks such as the one you made that are the reason that groups like the CSJ have been created.
So..what? You think you can make a comment such as what you said that and it's going to hurt my feelings..hardly..it just makes it more apparent that you don't have the balls to take a stand against racial stereotyping yourself..
I can assure you I take this matter very seriously. And I am requesting that you stay out of this particular issue of which you have no knowledge or involvement unless you have something positive to say. On the other hand,
Your wit astounds me-seriously-get a clue. And in the meantime, perhaps you and your bad self should take a look at the CSJ websight or OSIA.ORG, OR UNICO.ORG and become a more informed citizen.
Instead of adding fuel to the fire, do something to put it out.

And Cheapie...yes, I know guisseppe is Italian, which is what makes this post even more sorry than it already is, and I will direct my comments to him privately.
As far as me overreacting-I have to disagree with you.
Comments like the ones that Mike, OoBaKeep, and Grimm made were simply childish, and disrespectful, irresponsible, and completely unneccessary, not only to me, but to anyone of Italian heritage who may be passing over these boards. I am a member in good standing of CSJ, and I also hold an office in NYOSIA,and am a member of the board of directors of the ACA (American Civic Association)in my area. I spend alot of my free time making sure that comments like this DO not happen-and it's done by using community education and service, and the ability to become part of the solution, not the problem.. I'm doing my part to stop the madness..what are you doing?

guiseppewv

10-26-2005, 06:39 AM

they also need a very good deodorant!!!

What kind of crap is this?

Marry a rich Italian. Get a maid, a nanny and a boy toy, you'll be happy! :)

Oh yes... Mike is correct a good deodrant is a must!

What nationality are you? How would you like it if I said this same crap about your nationalities?

guiseppewv

10-26-2005, 06:48 AM

And Cheapie...yes, I know guisseppe is Italian, which is what makes this post even more sorry than it already is, and I will direct my comments to him privately.

Obby,

I orginally posted this b/c I thought it was so off base that it was funny.

Sorry if I offended you.

Butch

10-26-2005, 07:08 AM

What kind of crap is this?

What nationality are you? How would you like it if I said this same crap about your nationalities?

Hmmm . . . Search String: Guiseppewv and French (http://www.gotapex.com/forums/search.php?searchid=413233)

Lots of rather crappy comments . . . not too cool, is it?

Luc :wavey2:

guiseppewv

10-26-2005, 08:24 AM

Hmmm . . . Search String: Guiseppewv and French (http://www.gotapex.com/forums/search.php?searchid=413233)

Lots of rather crappy comments . . . not too cool, is it?

Luc :wavey2:

No arguement there. I guess what is good for the goose is good for the gander. I'd just like to know what their nationalities are so I can return the favor.

nickel

10-26-2005, 08:33 AM

No arguement there. I guess what is good for the goose is good for the gander. I'd just like to know what their nationalities are so I can return the favor.
stereotypin' war!

it's on! :laugh:

i guess it's the venue of stereotyping that make a difference too.
an Italian comedian could crack on his own nationality and get laughs, but it may not be as humourous for someone else to do it.

btw, guiseppewv, cheapie tells me you smell mighty fine. in fact he also said... well... i'll stop there. :blush:

oblongmelon

10-26-2005, 10:09 AM

it's on! :laugh:

i guess it's the venue of stereotyping that make a difference too.
an Italian comedian could crack on his own nationality and get laughs, but it may not be as humourous for someone else to do it.

:blush:

Ever hear of Pat Cooper..one of the most Famous Comedians ever..all based on his Italian Heritage, but not in a negative way. Then it's ok. But not when it's degrading.

nickel

10-26-2005, 10:16 AM

Ever hear of Pat Cooper..one of the most Famous Comedians ever..all based on his Italian Heritage, but not in a negative way. Then it's ok. But not when it's degrading.
nope, haven't heard of him. :shrug:

but the point i was trying to make, and maybe i should've used another nationality, is that they seem to be allowed to crack on their own.
i'll use George Lopez for an example. he says some things in his act about his race that i wouldn't say because it does seem offensive.
but then, he's laughing at himself also i suppose.

Kevster

10-26-2005, 12:32 PM

While we're on national stereotypes, everyone should know that God created whiskey so the Irish would never rule the world.

cheapie

10-26-2005, 01:05 PM

wth is csj?

Grimm

10-26-2005, 01:47 PM

Oh trust me, the CSJ is far from being arm breaking mobsters. I happen to be a member of the CSJ and let me tell you something Grimm, it has taken YEARS for Italians to try and over come the filthy demeaning stereotypes that have been heaped upon them for years.
They haven't done it with any "arm breaking" as you suggest-which once again-is reinforcing the negativity that has been shown to Italians, Jews, Blacks and many other ethnic and religious groups since they came to this country...Your attitude plainly sucks, and while you think you are being so obviously witty, sarcastic remarks such as the one you made that are the reason that groups like the CSJ have been created.
So..what? You think you can make a comment such as what you said that and it's going to hurt my feelings..hardly..it just makes it more apparent that you don't have the balls to take a stand against racial stereotyping yourself..
I can assure you I take this matter very seriously. And I am requesting that you stay out of this particular issue of which you have no knowledge or involvement unless you have something positive to say. On the other hand,
Your wit astounds me-seriously-get a clue. And in the meantime, perhaps you and your bad self should take a look at the CSJ websight or OSIA.ORG, OR UNICO.ORG and become a more informed citizen.
Instead of adding fuel to the fire, do something to put it out.

And Cheapie...yes, I know guisseppe is Italian, which is what makes this post even more sorry than it already is, and I will direct my comments to him privately.
As far as me overreacting-I have to disagree with you.
Comments like the ones that Mike, OoBaKeep, and Grimm made were simply childish, and disrespectful, irresponsible, and completely unneccessary, not only to me, but to anyone of Italian heritage who may be passing over these boards. I am a member in good standing of CSJ, and I also hold an office in NYOSIA,and am a member of the board of directors of the ACA (American Civic Association)in my area. I spend alot of my free time making sure that comments like this DO not happen-and it's done by using community education and service, and the ability to become part of the solution, not the problem.. I'm doing my part to stop the madness..what are you doing?
Sorry to interfere with your persecution complex there Oby, but my "stereotype" of Italian-Americans has been one of generally family oriented hard working Americans. Your perception of my reality is not my reality.
You are perfectly happy to reinforce stereotypes of Italian Americans when is has a positive bias. I don't exactly see you as a credible source when discussing the matter.
Your constant talking down to me and carefully crafted insults don't help either.
I do not accept your veiled assertion that Italian Americans are better than the rest of us. That they only have good aspects and none of the bad are true. Your threats of siccing various organizations on the people who disagree with you is juvenile and totally unbecoming a person of your maturity.
If you want to celibrate your heritage that's fine, but don't rub it in my face. If you want to be Italian go live in Italy. If you want to be American stay here, America benifits greatly from the contributions provided by it's immigrants from Italy and their decendants. It's a melting pot, if nobody melts you have a pot with a bunch of hot seperate ingredients, which is a disaster.

MikeD

10-26-2005, 01:58 PM

George Bush doesn't care about Ital...err, wait a sec.

Kanye West doesn't care about Italians. Yeah, that's it!

Actually...nah, that's not it either.

:)

Hey, just trying to lighten up what is a seriously heavy thread.

esme

10-26-2005, 02:09 PM

no matter what nationality you are WE ALL have our good and bad .....nobody is perfect and i think that's what makes this world so great! ......i have overcome all the "stereotypes" and am proud of myself but that doesn't mean that there aren't any sour apples that are of my nationality! .....stereotypes do fit some people, let's just admit it!!

those who want to achieve will ....those who don't, well ....TOO BAD FOR THEM!! but you can't say that NOBODY of your nationality fits a stereotype ......get real

oblongmelon

10-26-2005, 03:34 PM

Sorry to interfere with your persecution complex there Oby, but my "stereotype" of Italian-Americans has been one of generally family oriented hard working Americans. Your perception of my reality is not my reality.
You are perfectly happy to reinforce stereotypes of Italian Americans when is has a positive bias. I don't exactly see you as a credible source when discussing the matter.
Your constant talking down to me and carefully crafted insults don't help either.
I do not accept your veiled assertion that Italian Americans are better than the rest of us. That they only have good aspects and none of the bad are true. Your threats of siccing various organizations on the people who disagree with you is juvenile and totally unbecoming a person of your maturity.
If you want to celibrate your heritage that's fine, but don't rub it in my face. If you want to be Italian go live in Italy. If you want to be American stay here, America benifits greatly from the contributions provided by it's immigrants from Italy and their decendants. It's a melting pot, if nobody melts you have a pot with a bunch of hot seperate ingredients, which is a disaster.

blah blah blah..no one told you to even get involved with this thread-and when you did that left the door open to rub EVERYTHING Italian in your face. Perhaps you have to disagree with what I have to say because you don't have a clue what you are talking about here-and I do..I can sight organizations because I happen to be A MEMBER of them..which is more justification for my response in this thread..You just like to hear yourself belittle people with your nasty little snippets because it gives you some kind of thrill..go for it if it will make you feel good about yourself. Do me a favor and put me on ignore so you don't ever have to trouble your little ol' bigoted self to read anything I have to say..as far as me being a credible source ..yeh, I can pretty much assure you I am, and I really don't need to go into detail as far as you are concerned..and for the record, I have never stated one ethnic class to be better than another-that is simply your attempt at twisting nuts and putting ideas in peoples heads, again. And yes, I reinforce the positive aspect of being Italian. Why not? Why should I, and those around me, and in the various Civic organizations that I happen to be a member of have to put up with the constant stream of negativity directed towards everyone of Italian heritage..why should "I" (and all the rest) have to go live in Italy to promote our heritage? because people like you say we have to? RIGHT. Keep droning on about "melting pots" and whatever other psuedo-intelligent theories you may have..someday you may actually have a clue what you are talking about.

oblongmelon

10-26-2005, 03:35 PM

Grimm

10-26-2005, 03:54 PM

blah blah blah..no one told you to even get involved with this thread
I didn't see an engraved invitation for you either. My bad I thought this was a forum where we are supposed to express our ideas and thoughs, within certain limitations.
You accuse me of being a bigot, well I suppose we have a tendancy to see our own flaws in others.

I think you are just jealous because you can't make a 24 hour marinara as good as mine.

oblongmelon

10-26-2005, 04:50 PM

I didn't see an engraved invitation for you either. My bad I thought this was a forum where we are supposed to express our ideas and thoughs, within certain limitations.
You accuse me of being a bigot, well I suppose we have a tendancy to see our own flaws in others.

I think you are just jealous because you can't make a 24 hour marinara as good as mine.

Whatever..
If you think that you're right-then you keep on believing what ever makes your cynical little life happy.

Lolita

10-26-2005, 07:13 PM

obby...no offense but you're over reacting. guiseppewv is italian so ease up. and europeans are def more "stinky" than americans. having never been to italy i can't speak about them but in the event the shoe fits :shrug:

:stupid: having recently returned from a trip to Italy I can say that is pretty accurate. No not everybody "stinks" but there are plenty of people walking around with a very fragrant BO.

ArkiStan

10-26-2005, 07:57 PM

What would G|A be without these threads!! Viva gotapex!!

Houdini

10-26-2005, 09:15 PM

, and in the various Civic organizations that I happen to be a member of have to put up with the constant stream of negativity directed towards everyone of Italian heritage.....

Do you really feel that persecuted on a day-to-day basis for your heritage? I've rarely if ever heard anyone insult anyone of Italian descent simply for their heritage. It really sounds like you're overreacting here, Obby.

And on the "stinky" issue, in my experience, the French and the Italians in their respective countries tend to put less effort into not masking/preventing smells offensive to Americans. I've been there, seen it, and smelled it. I didn't let it ruin my trips, nor did I think less of the people or generalize it to any particular group in this country.

Grafalgar

10-27-2005, 05:45 PM

Ya know Obby .. if you want to make a difference in the world it's not going to happen by steamrolling over people. Calm discussion, without heated insults/flamebait/etc works tons in my experience. While you're fighting BO and 'Mammoni', I've had plenty opportunity letting people know that, no, I did not live in a mudhut nor did I have a giraffe for a pet and I didn't bury water-filled ostrich eggs in the ground during droughts. And managed to keep my friends too :P

:shrug:

Burzhui

10-27-2005, 08:47 PM

:stupid: having recently returned from a trip to Italy I can say that is pretty accurate. No not everybody "stinks" but there are plenty of people walking around with a very fragrant BO.

Yep my dear lolita is right. I mean spent like 8 years on the new york subway every day, and guess what maybe once a month, during the summer months you will get a hint of BO. But in Italy, boy oh bow is it rampant. Everywhere you turn it's either some guy or even a girl with very very fragrant BO

Kevster

10-28-2005, 02:40 PM

Here's a little something to maintain the international relations:

http://www.littleboyinc.com/uploader2/files/Kevster/311-heavenandhell.jpg

InfiniteNothing

10-28-2005, 03:29 PM

:stupid: having recently returned from a trip to Italy I can say that is pretty accurate. No not everybody "stinks" but there are plenty of people walking around with a very fragrant BO.

You think it's some sort of olfactory defect or is it a matter of taste.

Ya know Obby .. if you want to make a difference in the world it's not going to happen by steamrolling over people.

Steamrolling? There you go just propagating stereotypes and lies.:hihi:

Jihforce

10-28-2005, 04:11 PM

Here's a little something to maintain the international relations:

http://www.littleboyinc.com/uploader2/files/Kevster/311-heavenandhell.jpg

That got me chuckling alright. :D

ialsohaveadream

10-29-2005, 03:28 PM

No arguement there. I guess what is good for the goose is good for the gander. I'd just like to know what their nationalities are so I can return the favor.
They're Moldavian. So feel free to let your Moldavian stereotype humor run wild! :)

By the way, since we somehow started talking about body odor...you know who REALLY smells? Canadians. I think we can all agree on that.

guiseppewv

10-29-2005, 04:40 PM

They're Moldavian. So feel free to let your Moldavian stereotype humor run wild! :)

That's cool, I'll ask a friend of mine who has been to Moldovia a few times what she thought of the Moldovians. :P

ArkiStan

10-29-2005, 07:43 PM

That got me chuckling alright. :D

Chucklin? Hell, that should get most anybody goin' to church!! :hug:

riskykougra

10-29-2005, 08:29 PM

By the way, since we somehow started talking about body odor...you know who REALLY smells? Canadians. I think we can all agree on that.[/QUOTE]
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And here I was all this time trying to be civil and not offend anyone with my own opinions...:bonk:

Burzhui

10-29-2005, 11:14 PM

nah canadians are cool

riskykougra

10-30-2005, 12:29 PM

nah canadians are cool

awww thanks...now I can take you off my list of houses Im gonna egg tonight...but see you later iahad ;)

Sweetpear

10-30-2005, 12:49 PM

They're Moldavian. So feel free to let your Moldavian stereotype humor run wild! :)

By the way, since we somehow started talking about body odor...you know who REALLY smells? Canadians. I think we can all agree on that.

WTF? Did you meet one smelly canadian and now you want to label us all as smelly? thats real nice.
I lived in california for 3 years and one of my roommates had the worst body odor EVER!
Boy , i cant believe how bad AMERICANS smell.... peeeewwwww :puke:

ialsohaveadream

10-30-2005, 12:52 PM

Jeez, touchy Canucks around this place.

riskykougra

10-30-2005, 12:58 PM

Sweetpear

10-30-2005, 01:09 PM

Jeez, touchy Canucks around this place.

Nah, not touchy... just remembering when i lived in california and ALL the ppl who asked if when i live in Canada, did i live in an Igloo.... I can imagine the questions when i go back..." so , is it true all you canadians are smelly igloo dwellers"? :shake:

nickel

10-30-2005, 01:46 PM

:nono: No not touchy we just try not to make stereotypical all encompassing remarks about people we dont know and I'm sure if I said all Americans were smelly I would get a few responses...but Im still coming with those eggs:heh:
no, not eggs. he meant bacon

Canadians smell like bacon :D

disclaimer: actually... i am Canadian by association so i am poking fun of myself... kinda....sorta :D

ialsohaveadream

10-30-2005, 02:49 PM

no, not eggs. he meant bacon

Canadians smell like bacon :D
Bacon and Molson, eh?

MikeD

10-30-2005, 03:00 PM

Bacon and Molson, eh?

No way you hoser...

http://www.realitybasednation.com/images/strange-brew.jpg

riskykougra

10-30-2005, 06:25 PM

Hey where did you get the pic of my uncles...Bob and Doug?:heh:
Oh and by the way....Molson tastes like moose pee....I'm a Bud girl....eh :thumbup:

zenbooty

10-30-2005, 10:08 PM

That's cool, I'll ask a friend of mine who has been to Moldovia a few times what she thought of the Moldovians. :PMy hair stylist is from Moldova. She's a sweetheart.

Jihforce

10-31-2005, 02:36 PM

Hey where did you get the pic of my uncles...Bob and Doug?:heh:
Oh and by the way....Molson tastes like moose pee....I'm a Bud girl....eh :thumbup:

Bud tastes like horse pee. Labatt is better :D

guiseppewv

10-31-2005, 02:44 PM

Bud tastes like horse pee. Labatt is better :D

I personally prefer Guinness. :)

Kevster

10-31-2005, 04:10 PM

I personally prefer Guinness. :)

:agree: :agree: :agree: :agree: :agree:

:cheers:

nickel

10-31-2005, 06:17 PM

Bud tastes like horse pee. Labatt is better :D
oh so true. :)
http://www.ontapsportscafe.com/images/2121/beer_labatts_blue.jpg

nickel

10-31-2005, 06:18 PM

I personally prefer Guinness. :)
can you drink Guinness all the live long day though? what i mean is it's such a dark hearty beer i couldn't sip it all day like i can a lighter beer.

Houdini

10-31-2005, 10:05 PM

:agree: :agree: :agree: :agree: :agree:

:cheers:
:agree:

Guinness is good for you.

Jihforce

11-01-2005, 11:11 AM

I personally prefer Guinness. :)

Ah, Guinness, my favorite meal in a mug. :D

Labbatt is more like a snack, Guinness is like Steak and Potatoes. :)

nickel

11-01-2005, 11:28 AM

Ah, Guinness, my favorite meal in a mug. :D

Labbatt is more like a snack, Guinness is like Steak and Potatoes. :)
that's my point. how many platefuls of steak and potatoes can you have before you feel full?

Kevster

11-01-2005, 01:21 PM

Ah, Guinness, my favorite meal in a mug. :D

Labbatt is more like a snack, Guinness is like Steak and Potatoes. :)

Believe it or not, but Guinness (and most Stouts in general) has fewer calories per serving than most beers. People think it's a 'heavy' beer, but in reality it has roughly the same calorie content as skim milk.

guiseppewv

11-01-2005, 02:32 PM

guiseppewv

11-01-2005, 02:34 PM

can you drink Guinness all the live long day though? what i mean is it's such a dark hearty beer i couldn't sip it all day like i can a lighter beer.

I cannot chug or bong or shotgun Guinness but I can sit around and drink it for a few hours. It is yummy!!!!!

ialsohaveadream

11-01-2005, 02:40 PM

that's my point. how many platefuls of steak and potatoes can you have before you feel full?
Now THAT's a challenge I'd love to take! :drool:

esme

11-01-2005, 03:17 PM

everyone here at work drinks Guinness ....we always have some in the fridge BUT i've never had the pleasure :) .....maybe this friday will be the day .....

Airencracken

11-01-2005, 03:18 PM

I don't drink, but guiness made for some wicked beef stew back on the emerald isle.

Jihforce

11-01-2005, 07:06 PM

that's my point. how many platefuls of steak and potatoes can you have before you feel full?

Haha...i usually just eat all the steak and leave the potatoes...:P But yeah I know what you mean. :)

Jihforce

11-01-2005, 07:08 PM

Believe it or not, but Guinness (and most Stouts in general) has fewer calories per serving than most beers. People think it's a 'heavy' beer, but in reality it has roughly the same calorie content as skim milk.

I heard about that. I think the main thing about Guinness is the fact that its thick. like Chocolate milk. I think Guinness gets more bitter the more I sip it. The first gulp tho...its silky smooth. :drool: After that...bitterness sets in...

riskykougra

11-02-2005, 05:53 AM

Wow did this thread ever take some weird turns off topic...:hihi:

zero2dash

11-03-2005, 08:34 AM

I hate Guiness.
Tried it once and thought it was disgusting.
Ah well...to each his own. :hehehmm:

As for Italians/Italian-Americans -
I'm a 27 y/o Italian-American (50% at least, the other 45% is Irish with a 5% pinch of American Indian) and can safely say that my wife thinks I'm the best man on the planet because of how good I treat her and our daughter and how much I help around the house. In fact, the truth is - I do more house cleaning than my wife does. :naughty: I also get up with the baby on weekends so my wife can sleep in, and I also help her 50/50 with the duties of being a parent (washing bottles, feeding, changing, doing laundry, etc). Just call me "Mr. Mom". :laugh: As for moving out of the house or being codependent upon my mother...I was living on my own outside of my mothers reach at age 15, and we had Chloe last December (I was 26, my wife was 28).

nickel

11-03-2005, 10:04 AM

you sound like a catch :)

zero2dash

11-03-2005, 02:03 PM

(in his best Joey voice)
"Eh...how YOU doin'..." :laugh:
Thanks...like I told some friends a few days ago (when mentioning that we recently had our 1 yr wedding anniversary)...we both do pretty much the same ignorant stuff, so we tolerate each other well. :woohoo: