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chris tinnin Sep 1st, 2001 10:48 PM

ANY RACIAL PROBLEMS LATELY?
 
A Hispanic couple and a Black couple are staying in Brindisi, Italy for a week. Will they experence any problems because of there skin color?

Nikki Sep 1st, 2001 11:57 PM

No, why should they? There are many Italians that have dark skin, hair & eyes. Many from Naples and Sicily, even have nappy hair. They could certainly pass for black. I see many Asians, Hispanics, Jews, & Blacks traveling throughout Europe. We are all very much the same.

Cory Sep 2nd, 2001 12:19 AM

I agree with nikki. I know a few italian people that look black. But they do not see themselves that way though. They still consider themselves white, and are very prejudice towards others, even if they are lighter skinned than they are. I think it is ridiculous. I see plenty of white, blue-eyed blondes, that are just plain ugly. And I see plenty of tanned color brunettes with dark eyes, that are quite beautiful.

red head Sep 2nd, 2001 04:33 AM

dark skinned italians are called "terroni" in italy, a derogatory term. <BR> <BR>'nuff said

blonde dude Sep 2nd, 2001 04:52 AM

http://big.clarence.com/bigalbum/gal...fontana015.jpg (federica fontana) <BR> <BR>http://big.clarence.com/bigalbum/gal...na/dona004.jpg (tamara donà) <BR> <BR>http://big.clarence.com/bigalbum/gal...rale/pb172.JPG (paola barale) <BR> <BR>http://big.clarence.com/bigalbum/gal...rvaglia046.jpg (maddalena corvaglia) <BR> <BR>Long live italian blondes


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