Many people are disgusted at this guido lifestyle so they reject everything about it but they are looking at it from the “definition” perspective rather than a “lifestyle” perspective. There are multiple definitions of a guido but the one that these groups are looking at are derogatory ones such as

 A sad pathetic excuse for a male; not necessarily of Italian descent, but most likely; usually native to the New York/New Jersey Tri-State area. WARDROBE: tight zipper shirts, tracksuits, designer jeans, fuzzy kangol hats, tiny hoop earrings, fake gold chains, and related Euro-trash garb and tacky cheese-wear. NATURAL HABITAT: Known to frequent Tri-State area malls looking for club gear to waste their week's pay on (most likely spotted shopping at "Bang Bang" in Staten Island). During the day when not at their food delivery, telemarketting, or construction job, can be located at their local gym tanning or lifting weights. Can be found nightly at mainstream danceclubs they read about online (SF, Webster Hall, Etc.). Most notable for cruising the Jersey shore in an old car (Honda, Mustang, etc.) which has been tinted, painted and sports $1,000-$3,000 rims in a feeble attempt to look like new. Guido cars usually have a boomin' system through which cheesy music like freestyle, commercial club/trance and hip-hop (anything KTU plays) is loudly blasted. GENETIC LINKS: Directly related to modern day urban-guidos, A.K.A. "wiggers," A.K.A. "wegros;" urban-guidos are white males who once exhibited the traits referenced above, but have now instead opted to keep it unreal, with wardrobes consisting of clothes from labels like FUBU and Rocawear which they bought on sale at Macy's. These individuals still listen to the same music and drive the same type of car as their predecessor; (Urban dictionary).

This definition has caused many people to take rational actions. For example, Domino’s pizza was so upset that they pulled all of their ads from showing during these commercials. The women of the controversial talk show The View even discussed how upsetting it is to these people, video above. However, if you notice at 2:42 seconds, the woman asks a question as to if people really believe this is true or not. The answer to this is no because only Italians are offended by this and their strikes against it affect others, who now share the same opinion as them. Many people would say that the clips from the show contradict my statement because the actions prove the definition is true but they are only using the clips as support to what they are saying because it is available to them. Most people do not see the word 'guido' in a bad way. It is a word but the cast has shared it in terms of “'Guido' [becoming] the name of a lifestyle” (Brooks 1).

            The definition of ‘guido’ is flipped and turned into a meaning that can be embraced by the people because their pride toward toward their ethnicity shows they mean no harm. The Situation does not see why the issue surrounding the word ‘guido’ is a huge deal in the first place. He says ‘guido’ is “a good looking Italian guy” (Brooks 1). Clips from the show prove that they are proud to be Italian. The way they represent themselves is proof that they are prideful and embrace their ethnicity. For instance, take this picture of Pauly.

In the middle of his back, he has a tattoo of  the Italian flag and their colors. This tattoo was very symbolic for him because it signifies where he came from and how he grew up. He even mentions the guido lifestyle he lives in his song Beat dat beat (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0Gpt12psAA). Now, take a look at this video of Vinny from Jersey Shore, Season 2, Episode Three ( http://www.mtv.com/videos/jersey-shore-season-2-ep-3-creepin/1645578/playlist.jhtml). It shows Vinny and some of the other roommates working at the gelato shop, which is required in order to remain on the show. From 4:40-5:24, Vinny is talking to his boss about what he should be called. They agree on the name "Vincienzo" since this is normal for traditional Italians and it reminds Vinny of home. Not once do they ever say anything that would be derogatory to their own race. "Guido is a slur, but Italian kids have embraced it just as black kids have embraced the N word. In the same way that radical gays call themselves queer” (Brooks 1). This quote shows that they are trying to relieve Italians of this derogatory term so it will not seem this way anymore. The benefits this can have on the race in the future can be radical.

I realize many of you may still be wondering what the words “GTL!", "GFF!", “Grenade!” and "Juice Head!" mean. GTL is short for "Gym. Tan. Laundry", which is basically the motto for the boys of the house. "GFF" is equal to Grenade Free Foundation. This means no ugly girls are allowed back at the house. A "Grenade" is someone who is completely ugly that not even if you were drunk you would "hook up" with them. A "Juice Head" is a guy who is muscular and Italian, the perfect guy to a 'guidette'. These terms are now everywhere due to people like Snooki and The Situation. People have become so obsessed with these two people that their publicity has skyrocketed. However, The Situation is popular for positive activities other than Jersey Shore and Snooki is popular based off her negative actions that come from and outside the show. This makes The Situation popular to adults and teenagers unlike Snooki, who is only popular among teenagers. One thing they have in common is the guido lifestyle they live. This is controversial because many groups look at from the definition perspective when in reality, this is not how the cast presents it. Either way, Jersey Shore will always be discussed among people and therefore, society will be seeing them everywhere.

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