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Friday, April 07, 2006
The Italians and us
Often when I'd watch Italian films as a kid -- Fellini's "Amarcord
" comes to mind immediately -- I'd find the similarities between Italians and Indians rather striking -- specifically in the endearing goofiness with which many of the characters behaved. Well, here's a sweet little flash presentation on why Italians are different from other Europeans. Seems familiar, doesn't it?
Frankly, there's something to be said for unrulyness and eccentricity -- how boring the world would be without them.
(Link via email from JAP.)
" comes to mind immediately -- I'd find the similarities between Italians and Indians rather striking -- specifically in the endearing goofiness with which many of the characters behaved. Well, here's a sweet little flash presentation on why Italians are different from other Europeans. Seems familiar, doesn't it?Frankly, there's something to be said for unrulyness and eccentricity -- how boring the world would be without them.
(Link via email from JAP.)
