Italian-American Groups 'Outraged' at 'Jersey Shore' Move
The cast of MTV's 'The Jersey Shore' is reportedly ditching Seaside Heights for Italy next season, and Italian-American groups are fuming, according to
FOX News.
MTV has begun scouting locations in
Italy for the hit reality show's fourth season, according to reports, and the move has upset Italian-American groups, who have previously denounced the show for its portrayal of young Italian-Americans.
Joseph Del Raso, president of the National Italian American Foundation, had some choice words about the show.
"We are disappointed that this irresponsible programming will be brought to Italy because it affects the image of all Americans, not only Italian-Americans," Del Raso told FOX News.
"There is a perverse curiosity in wanting to watch the show, and the Italian audience, like the American audience, may be attracted to the show out of curiosity, " he continued. "But we know that the Italians' good taste will immediately recognize this genre of programming for what it's worth."
Del Raso isn't the only one speaking out about the show.
"Whether filmed in Italy or on the moon, the characters of 'Jersey Shore' do not reflect a realistic image of the Italian-American community," said Richard Pellegrino, president of the Italian American Political Coalition.
This isn't the first time the oft-criticized show has made headlines. Italian-American groups
protested the show and the image it portrays when it debuted in 2009.
According to
Hollywood Life, the new season of 'Jersey Shore' will begin filming in May.
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First off, half the cast is not even Italian..and as an 100% Italian American myself, I could care less, I have been to Italy, and the Italians over there, really did not care, when I told them I was an Italian American.
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It would be nice if Italian officials banned them from entering the country. Send them to Snookie's summer house in Camden.
Wonder what would happen if this were a 'black' show? Sharpton & Jackson would be screaming racism.
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Whatever!! Did you get lost on your way to this link? Black folks have nothing to do with this articlem, and black folks could care less about Jersey Shore!!
Glad to see them go. Now we only need to ship out the N.Y giants.
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Sorry there Snowstorm!!! Giants are here to stay. Go Big Blue !!!!
Just remember, all American-Italians are exactly like the cast of Jersey Shore.
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No they are not....exactly where are you getting that info????
Yeah and So?
You're as ignorant as they are. When they get to Italy make sure they see the treasures of Rome, the art of Florence, the magnificent food (not all spaghetti and meatballs), the Amalfi, etc.
In other words educate these morons and maybe they (and you) will learn that Italians are not gaffone
(social misfits, ignorant slobs). Only low lives live like they do.
No they are not like that phony show. You soon will be sleeping with the fishes.
Where the hell do you get off saying something so stupid as that? I'm 100% Italian-American and could not be more proud of it. Somebody like you should go crawl under a rock and stay there. IGNORANT PIECE OF S***!
Tell that to Rudy Juliani. I guess the Italians you are referring to would only hang out with someone like you.
..esatto! And don't let me mention about the Italians over here in Italy..forget about it! Real burini and cafoni...
Glad to see them go -- only wish they would stay there and their show with them. What a terrible waste of time and space. They give a black eye to Italian Americans, People of New Jersey, America and people in general.
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The jersey shore cast must be from sicily, which is like saying your a hillbilly from kentucky in american lingo. The Italian version of Jerry Springer.
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obviousley you have never been there.
Wow you tryin ta big time me. Dont take me down yonder ta wack me partner.
WELL SAID!!!!!!!!!!!!
MINCHEA!!! WHAT A BUNCH OF GOOMBAS!!!!
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