NYU 2010 Forum

[Jericwithers]

In!!!!! Also got the envelope today, postmarked 12/4. On the West Coast. 180/3.78

You've had good luck today, but I wouldn't expect anything less from stats that impressive.

[PrincessAJ]

In...I also got my envelope today, and I live relatively close to NYC (in PA). The mail can be so weird sometimes.

Congrats to everyone!

[wackjickham]

Wait... is my google search right? Are you all talking about gossip girls?

::throw up smiley::

[gahthelaw]

Can we talk about Jersey Shore instead? You know, tv actually worth watching. Besides, its the final challenge of TEH RUINS tonight.

not to be a brat about it, but that jersey shore show is the most racist, awful thing i've ever seen. no one would ever dream of putting a show on mtv called 'ghetto people of west philadelphia,' but when it's italians everyone just laughs at the dumb guidos.

[gahthelaw]

Seriously, what is the deal with Tripp? He's so dull, I can't understand why he would have two women fighting over him like that?

Also, I can't wait to see where this whole thing with Chuck's mom is going to go.

you ARE watching!

[MC Southstar]

Can we talk about Jersey Shore instead? You know, tv actually worth watching. Besides, its the final challenge of TEH RUINS tonight.

not to be a brat about it, but that jersey shore show is the most racist, awful thing i've ever seen. no one would ever dream of putting a show on mtv called 'ghetto people of west philadelphia,' but when it's italians everyone just laughs at the dumb guidos.

If they weren't so annoying, someone might find it offensive.

[LaurenGayle]

Seriously, what is the deal with Tripp? He's so dull, I can't understand why he would have two women fighting over him like that?

Also, I can't wait to see where this whole thing with Chuck's mom is going to go.

you ARE watching!

Maureen's power hungry and Serena's an idiot. Easy enough.

Also, I can't watch Jersey Shore because I grew up going to Seaside Heights and I don't want to ruin all of my childhood memories.

[Helmholtz]

Seriously, what is the deal with Tripp? He's so dull, I can't understand why he would have two women fighting over him like that?

Also, I can't wait to see where this whole thing with Chuck's mom is going to go.

you ARE watching!

Maureen's power hungry and Serena's an idiot. Easy enough.

Also, I can't watch Jersey Shore because I grew up going to Seaside Heights and I don't want to ruin all of my childhood memories.

Are you as much in favor of Serena and Nate as I am?

[kittenmittons]

Can we talk about Jersey Shore instead? You know, tv actually worth watching. Besides, its the final challenge of TEH RUINS tonight.

not to be a brat about it, but that jersey shore show is the most racist, awful thing i've ever seen. no one would ever dream of putting a show on mtv called 'ghetto people of west philadelphia,' but when it's italians everyone just laughs at the dumb guidos.

LOL @ it being racist. It's a lifestyle choice

[wackjickham]

no one would ever dream of putting a show on mtv called 'ghetto people of west philadelphia,

IIIIIn West Philadelphia born and raised!

[gahthelaw]

Can we talk about Jersey Shore instead? You know, tv actually worth watching. Besides, its the final challenge of TEH RUINS tonight.

not to be a brat about it, but that jersey shore show is the most racist, awful thing i've ever seen. no one would ever dream of putting a show on mtv called 'ghetto people of west philadelphia,' but when it's italians everyone just laughs at the dumb guidos.

If they weren't so annoying, someone might find it offensive.

but of course there are going to be unlikeable people who belong to any ethnic group who are willing to play up negative stereotypes about their culture to get on TV. that doesn't make it unoffensive. it's a shame that for lots of italian-americans that's what they assume their culture to be. educated italian-americans have distanced themselves from italian and italian-american culture to such a large degree because of the negative stereotypes associated with it. it's hurt the community as a whole and it just sucks that mtv would perpetuate it and that a few dumb 20 year olds don't realize what they're doing to their culture just to be on tv.

[gahthelaw]

Can we talk about Jersey Shore instead? You know, tv actually worth watching. Besides, its the final challenge of TEH RUINS tonight.

not to be a brat about it, but that jersey shore show is the most racist, awful thing i've ever seen. no one would ever dream of putting a show on mtv called 'ghetto people of west philadelphia,' but when it's italians everyone just laughs at the dumb guidos.

LOL @ it being racist. It's a lifestyle choice

walking around acting like you're in a gang is a lifestyle choice too, but people don't make fun of that. instead we talk about ways to help members of that community.

obviously italian americans arent in gangs or dealing drugs to a large degree, but that doesn't mean that they aren't taught to not value education etc and that the resulting behavior is something to just make fun of.

[FeuerFrei]

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[gahthelaw]

but of course there are going to be unlikeable people who belong to any ethnic group who are willing to play up negative stereotypes about their culture to get on TV. that doesn't make it unoffensive. it's a shame that for lots of italian-americans that's what they assume their culture to be. educated italian-americans have distanced themselves from italian and italian-american culture to such a large degree because of the negative stereotypes associated with it. it's hurt the community as a whole and it just sucks that mtv would perpetuate it and that a few dumb 20 year olds don't realize what they're doing to their culture just to be on tv.

I read only one of those guys is actually from Jersey...6 douchebags from NY and 1 from RI

WTF

exactly. this isn't about making fun of people from new jersey, it's about making fun of italian americans.

[gahthelaw]

Seriously, what is the deal with Tripp? He's so dull, I can't understand why he would have two women fighting over him like that?

Also, I can't wait to see where this whole thing with Chuck's mom is going to go.

to get back on topic (because GG is on topic), yea wtf tripp. it must be the power thing.

[GlobeTrotter]

but of course there are going to be unlikeable people who belong to any ethnic group who are willing to play up negative stereotypes about their culture to get on TV. that doesn't make it unoffensive. it's a shame that for lots of italian-americans that's what they assume their culture to be. educated italian-americans have distanced themselves from italian and italian-american culture to such a large degree because of the negative stereotypes associated with it. it's hurt the community as a whole and it just sucks that mtv would perpetuate it and that a few dumb 20 year olds don't realize what they're doing to their culture just to be on tv.

I read only one of those guys is actually from Jersey...6 douchebags from NY and 1 from RI

WTF

exactly. this isn't about making fun of people from new jersey, it's about making fun of italian americans.

Are YOU an Italian American? I detect a slight blowout in your avatar.

[Amelie]

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[gahthelaw]

but of course there are going to be unlikeable people who belong to any ethnic group who are willing to play up negative stereotypes about their culture to get on TV. that doesn't make it unoffensive. it's a shame that for lots of italian-americans that's what they assume their culture to be. educated italian-americans have distanced themselves from italian and italian-american culture to such a large degree because of the negative stereotypes associated with it. it's hurt the community as a whole and it just sucks that mtv would perpetuate it and that a few dumb 20 year olds don't realize what they're doing to their culture just to be on tv.

I read only one of those guys is actually from Jersey...6 douchebags from NY and 1 from RI

WTF

exactly. this isn't about making fun of people from new jersey, it's about making fun of italian americans.

Are YOU an Italian American? I detect a slight blowout in your avatar.

i don't think i could get this righteously indignant about the jersey shore show if i weren't.

[Helmholtz]

Seriously, what is the deal with Tripp? He's so dull, I can't understand why he would have two women fighting over him like that?

Also, I can't wait to see where this whole thing with Chuck's mom is going to go.

to get back on topic (because GG is on topic), yea wtf tripp. it must be the power thing.

What was up with the wolves? Twilight shoutout maybe?

[kittenmittons]

exactly. this isn't about making fun of people from new jersey, it's about making fun of italian americans.

It's about making fun people who choose a guido lifestyle, a preponderance of which happen to be italian-americans. The Hills is about making fun of people who choose the lifestyle of trust-fund babies on the west coast, a preponderance of which happen to be WASPs.

[GlobeTrotter]

i don't think i could get this righteously indignant about the jersey shore show if i weren't.

and smart? hot hot hot

[gahthelaw]

Can we talk about Jersey Shore instead? You know, tv actually worth watching. Besides, its the final challenge of TEH RUINS tonight.

I was all for some Jersey Shore discussion... but not so much now I guess.

sorry to burst everyone's bubble. if you want to make a thread just for it i'll leave it alone. hating on italian americans is the only thing i ever get up in arms about.

[Amelie]

exactly. this isn't about making fun of people from new jersey, it's about making fun of italian americans.

It's about making fun people who choose a guido lifestyle, a preponderance of which happen to be italian-americans. The Hills is about making fun of people who choose the lifestyle of trust-fund babies on the west coast, a preponderance of which happen to be WASPs.

Exactly what i was thinking. There's also the Real Housewives show, which could be seen as making fun of WASPS (OC) or AAs (Atlanta). Reality TV makes fun of people of all races.

[rockchalk86]

Since when has exploiting stereotypes for entertainment purposes ever been a problem? Look at all the "in the hood" movies or Chapelle Show. They use stereotypes to generate revenue. It is entertainment and nothing else. If people are ignorant enough to take these shows and movies and think and apply those values to everyone of that race, ethnicity, or persuasion than maybe we should do a show about those people. Ignorant Housewives of the South!

[LaurenGayle]

Seriously, what is the deal with Tripp? He's so dull, I can't understand why he would have two women fighting over him like that?

Also, I can't wait to see where this whole thing with Chuck's mom is going to go.

to get back on topic (because GG is on topic), yea wtf tripp. it must be the power thing.

Yeah, I'm way over that storyline. And I was a little weirded out by Chuck seeing/conversing with his dad this week. But the scene in the hospital? Give that man an emmy

And TLS has officially transitioned into NY Mag.