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@BluEyesWiteDragon

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you both! Your videos are such a bright and happy part of my day❤

@areasquirrel

5 жыл бұрын

I don't like tea or coffee! How about that? 🤯

@johnguy1781

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Joel I'm surprised to find out your part gypsy I am also part gypsy on my mom's side I was born and raised in America so are my parents but my grandparents came from Machu and they also taught me some of the language yes I do speak a little gypsy LOL who knows maybe we're related

@rachelleh5237

5 жыл бұрын

Want a shirt so bad, and totally understand why they cost a lot for a t-shirt bc it is a small business. But oh my $30 for a T-shirt. I could tell you our woes on why I can't afford it, but I truly doubt anyone really cares. My one wish is to one day get your merch. But just dreaming until then. I do understand, not hate comments, just sad comments. 😕

@xxTheMouseThatRoaredxx

5 жыл бұрын

I have a great American vs England (possibly all UK) in England I understand you receive your mail at your house each day but if you want to send mail you have to take it and post it, correct? Here in America, we have a little flag on our mailboxes that if you put it up, it tells the postman to stop af there is mail inside the mailbox for him to pickup. (That way if he doesn't have mail to deliver he still stops.) I only thought of this because we had a guy come work for us from Ireland and he asked me to send the mail out for him. I walked it out to the road at our jobsite and put it in the box and when I came back he asked me what I did with the mail... he was so confused. I hope I'm not mistaken. Anyway, love your channel! I'm a new subscriber and love watching your videos.

okay so i’m italian and: -i don’t like coffee. lia your dad says it right. “nero” means black -we do say “mamma mia”.. it’s like “oh my gosh” -we really use our hands a lot and we find it weird if someone doesn’t -vespa is absolutely a little treat but it’s so hard to find nowadays and it’s expensive. we love it tho -italian families are really big but generally that only happens in the south.. northerner families are smaller -italian people are not skinny AT ALL haha trust me. italian teenagers have so many insecurities about weight, literally everyone. -it is really true that we let our emotions out. life would be pretty shit just not being really out there tbh hahah ♥️

@Teeleesom5

5 жыл бұрын

Mamma mia literal translation though is my mamma.

@navasgames277

5 жыл бұрын

drawing dreams I smell bs

@Alex-ef7mu

5 жыл бұрын

Navas Games did you just smell yourself hun?

@navasgames277

5 жыл бұрын

drawing dreams defo your comment

@Alex-ef7mu

5 жыл бұрын

Navas Games ohh you thought you did something there didn’t you

I’m Italian and my entire family has a coffee obsession. yes, Italians are incredibly animated with hand movements. My family is massive. Traveled to Italy for a reunion of sorts and it was a bit overwhelming.

Everyone loves Italian food. I’ve never known someone who doesn’t like Italian food.

@ThoseTwoBrits1

5 жыл бұрын

I know right!

@kianmills4170

5 жыл бұрын

Holy Jesus! You responded! I love your videos sooo much!

@daddams100

5 жыл бұрын

I'm really not a fan of Italian food...I do like pizza and spaghetti with meat sauce though...that's about it. Not a cheese fan either.

@moiczyk

5 жыл бұрын

Kian Mills I like pizza but really dislike pasta :/

@dajnova1148

5 жыл бұрын

I have a friend who doesn’t like cheese (trust me I’m reevaluating this relationship every day, but she’s too awesome to quit lol) She’s also very VERY picky about veggies so she’s not really into Italian cuisine..

This type of video is what we fell in love with. Do more please. My paternal grandmother is from the Italian Alps.

@Ladystardragon

5 жыл бұрын

Do you mean maternal or paternal (mother's side or father's side)? Fraternal is you brother's grandmother....??

@paulboy9101

5 жыл бұрын

Rebecca Petrovic - I’m from the south, my brother is my father, so.....

@mariauva9139

3 жыл бұрын

Fratelli d’italia, non c’ho sbatti di cantareh~

"We have become stupidly politically correct which is the death of comedy" - Mel Brooks 💙

OMG THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO. I got so pumped when I saw the notification. 1. Nero means black, and not everybody loves coffee. 2. HAHAHAHAHA MAMMA MIA GOT ME. I say it quite a lot bc in my dialect is a bit like “oh my god”, but in standard Italian is less common. Mamma mia means “My Mum”. The possessive is said after the noun to put emphasis ;) 3. We speak with every part of our body lmao 4. Vespa is like an old thing, not so famous anymore 5. Idk about being gorgeous, but tysm lol. Glad u like Italian Accent better :) 6. In the past it used to be a thing to have lots of kids, but nowadays like three/two is ENOUGH lmao 7. Family is v v v important. 8. U may not believe it, but all of my friends are on a diet (THATS THE SECRET LOL) I LOVED THIS.

@FROG_PUSH

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, even though I live in America. I agree with everything you said. I don't like coffee, well maybe two times a year. Sign language is in each language. I ALS. I had a teach and a professor tell me to sit on my hand then talk. It was the only way to shut me up, 😂😂😂😂😂😂, I use my hands even when not signing.

@FROG_PUSH

5 жыл бұрын

It's our lovely Olive Tone skin, and I'm Native American. My bucket list is to visit Italy & UK

@aluw5603

5 жыл бұрын

Do IT about pl

@norael1495

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly ahahahaha

@rikyrossi9518

5 жыл бұрын

Hahahahah sei un grande

I'm so glad you posted this video. I needed some cheering up today. Thank you so much! By the way, I'm a greek/italian american and I talk with my hands, love food and I'm a tea drinker.

Caffè Nero" is Italian for "black coffee". (Wikipedia)

@sammyyosemite2629

5 жыл бұрын

"Caffè Nero" is Italian for "Tickle the balls" lol

@eestiqaatsi

5 жыл бұрын

It means coffee without milk, cream, foam or anything else. Just coffee

@rosertaavakin2638

4 жыл бұрын

@@sammyyosemite2629 ma che cazzo dice sto qua

@matteocastagni5957

4 жыл бұрын

@@rosertaavakin2638 appunto

@francescamagri4977

3 жыл бұрын

@@rosertaavakin2638 penso sia ironica

My Italian friends that watch your channel are loving it! Been texting with them and they are just cracking up! So much fun!! BTW: love the new video staging. Lia's place looks lovely. Go Lia!

Guys: That was really fun!! My mother was 100% (Southern) Italian though born in New York. My maternal family is stereo-typically Italian. We are incredibly family-oriented, passionate about food and loud when we are together. There is nothing more fun than an Italian family celebrating something together! And Joel: To me, you have a Northern Italian look about you. The head shape and the skin tone! You look like a Lombard.

@bernardvonsimson5109

5 жыл бұрын

stereotypically is one word

@andreadimartino3369

4 жыл бұрын

amico, con le tue affermazioni uccidi i veri italiani, se siete nati in america siete AMERICANI, non italiani, essere italiani è un'arte, se mi rispondi in inglese significa che ho fatto centro

@mumble3hunna603

3 жыл бұрын

@@andreadimartino3369 questa crede di essere italiana... Dice che il video fa ridere, invece fa schifo ar kaiser

Hey guys! That was so fun! These sort of videos are what attracted me to you because I have learned SO MUCH about other cultures and am embarrassed that I had misconceptions. I like your vlogs too but prefer these. Keep up the good work! You too are infectious ❤️

@ThoseTwoBrits1

5 жыл бұрын

Aw thanks so much!! We will definitely keep doing these!

These are the videos I love. the two of you are so much fun. Thank you.

@ThoseTwoBrits1

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

You guys should do 23 and me, I would love see a you do a collab with them. And it sounds like you need a trip to Italy! There is a large population of Italian-Americans in the US, my great grandfather was from Sicily. And even though I have more English heritage than Italian, I have only visited England once, but have been to Italy multiple times. Where else can you get that amazing combination of great food, wine, architecture, history, culture, art, gorgeous scenery and friendly people?

@joec0914

5 жыл бұрын

This is a great idea. 23 and me could even sponsor the video(s). It's such a natural tie-in.

Y'all make me laugh. And it's good to see things from another's view. Keep on keeping on! Thanks for being hilarious!

I've waited for this video so long, you guys are fantastic :) skinny legendssssss

My Mom's side is Italian & My Dad's is German (and a couple more, not sure), but I was Raised predominantly Italian. My Mother's Grandfather moved the Family from Sicily to America through Boston (I only know that he wanted to raise his Family away from the Mobster type setting so they would have Every Opportunity for a Happy Life), several years later they all settled in Lexington Kentucky & have been there since, which is where my Mother met my Father & thus my 2 Sisters & I were born & raised. I moved to South Carolina in 2000 at the age of 35, but most are still in Lexington, which is Beautiful & a Great place to raise a Family. My Mother's Sister met an Italian Man from Abrutsi (not sure of spelling, sorry) & they fell in Love & got married, then had 9 Children, but the last one passed away when he was an infant. They really wanted a "Baker's Dozen", yes that's what they said & they have been Wonderful Parents (even to us 3 girls), he was deeply Devoted to Family! He worked 3 jobs, played Soccer & was a Soccer Coach, ran 10 miles Every Morning (rain or shine), up til the day he died. Even though he was a bit Hot Headed (like most Italians are, due to being very passionate about Everything), they are Wonderful & Proud Grandparents & now Great Grandparents (well, my Uncle passed away a few years ago & he is sooo missed). We grew up with a very close Connection with All of them & we all still get together to this day & Love Every Second of it! We Love them like our own Parents & Siblings. Italians are Very Family Devoted! Yes, they do use their hands alot when talking, Yes, they are Very Passionate People. I don't know what Mama Mia means, but I have heard my Uncle say it many times out of Disgust & Aggrivation. He would always cuss in Italian so others wouldn't know what he was saying. My Uncle's last name was Pezzi & it's pronounced (petzi, not PEZzi, the same with Abrutsi - AbrutZ). He was a Short, Darker Olive Skin, Jet Black Head Full of Beautiful, Shiney Hair & his entire body was 1 Big Muscle (lean but Strong) & he was our Big Ole Teddy Bear that ALWAYS smelled like a Fresh Cup of Coffee with Cream, oh Man I Love Uncle Nicky sooo Much! My Aunt made all her Pastas from Scratch! She is Extremely Loved by US as well. They were Literally 2nd Parents to us 3 Girls & I am Thankful for that! So Yes, Italians are Wonderful People in Every Way! Sorry it is so long, but you asked & I wanted to Answer in the most Genuine way that I could. Thank You

Questo è divertente! Teknekon qui! Sì, parliamo con le mani, mangiamo troppa pasta e ci godiamo la vita. oh prosecco è una parola italiana. Translation: This is hilarious! Teknekon here! Yes, we talk with our hands, eat too much pasta, and enjoy life. And prosecco is an Italian word. Ciao! Great job mates! Love and cheers! 👍💟😘🇬🇧🇮🇹

@kyliegrace281

5 жыл бұрын

teknekon I’m so proud of myself that I understood that I’m in my second year of Italian at my school and it’s such a beautiful language

@kyliegrace281

5 жыл бұрын

Ricky 2019 uh ok then

@Ricky-fo1yr

5 жыл бұрын

@@kyliegrace281 COLGIONE

@kyliegrace281

5 жыл бұрын

Ricky 2019 stop calling me and asshole 😭

@rosertaavakin2638

4 жыл бұрын

Ma scusa ma quando cazzo mangiamo troppa pasta almeno diglielo che ci sono altri tipi di pasta

Great video :) Love it when people talk with their hands, lol!!

Loved having you ask about Italians instead of someplace in America. Good change of pace! Sending love from Sioux Falls, SD

I subscribed for the hand gestures.

@ThoseTwoBrits1

5 жыл бұрын

hahahha!

yaaasss. I've been waiting for this video forever!!!!!!!

@ThoseTwoBrits1

5 жыл бұрын

Again, a great vid. You two are crazy fun to watch!

I’m from the US and my mom was born & raised in Italy. I LOVE being Italian, the food is amazing and big/loyal families are definitely super important. Joel and Lia, this is great!

YAS i’ve been waiting for this🇮🇹

I am Italian. I am thinking about making a video replying to these questions :D

@VerbaleMondo

5 жыл бұрын

Go for it then, I'd love to watch it!

@gabrielearcangeli4712

5 жыл бұрын

Sorella mia lasciali perde sti duee😂😂

@mariauva9139

3 жыл бұрын

Grande

@sofiafalcone5695

3 жыл бұрын

Im italian too

@sofiafalcone5695

3 жыл бұрын

Ya sono ita

I love these videos!!! You guys are hilarious, hand gestures are very necessary 😂

Love the video!! It was great looking at some comments for the answers!! Americans have the same stereotypes of Italians so loved learning the answers!! Love you guys so much!! British and French accents are the sexiest to me!! Much love!!❤❤

Hi Joel & Lia - I so love your videos! Im American but no Italian in me. I'm interested in the coffee question too. I like coffee but only w/cream & sugar. In America not everyone drinks coffee or tea but coffee is mostly a morning or 'breakfast' drink altho many drink it anytime they want. Thanks for making such fun & interesting videos! 😁

I've been waiting for this for soo long haha Soo 1) nope, not every Italian likes coffee. Also "nero" in Italian means black 2,3) Mamma mia literally means my mother and yes, we really use it! You can use it in different situations for example "Mamma mia! It's so hot today" basically it's like "oh my god"in english or something like that. And yes we use our hands a lot haha 3) Umh.. yes there are a lot of people that use Vespas to go around the city. That's because they are the fast, cheap and you don't get stuck in traffic with them. 5) No, not every italian family is huge haha that's totally a stereotype. For example, I have just one sister. I guess we like spending time with our relatives, that most of the times are considered part of the household and maybe this confuses people (if that makes any sense to you haha) 6) It depends. I feel like here in the South family values are very important but, as I said before, it depends on the family and the people. In my family they're totally important tho 7) I really don't know what's the answer to this question haha we do eat a lot of carbs and I don't even know how our bellies haven't exploded yet but not everyone is skinny here haha Also we don't eat pizza everyday and we have different kind of pasta 8) Nope, we aren't all passionate haha that's another false stereotype Hope I've answered all your questions and I'm sorry if I've messed up my English, I'm still learning :) anyway great video!

@jennifercress5520

5 жыл бұрын

Giulia Vergaro you did great with your English! Thank you for your comments...I’m American so I found this to be very informative ✌🏻

@giuliavergaro7500

5 жыл бұрын

Jennifer Cress thanks! 😊

@tracywoods3575

5 жыл бұрын

Giulia Vergaro Thank you for answering the questions. I am American and your English is very good. When I visited Rome I could not speak Italian but everyone that helped me spoke English. I am trying to learn Italian now so when I return to Italy I will be able to Communicate properly.

You guys are hilarious! I've got such a good time watching you!

I am half Italian. My grandfather migrated to America from Italy. MANY Americans are of Italian descent and are so proud of it. We simply love our heritage and dream of visiting our "native" land.

Joel, if you already talk with your hands, you will be a natural at sign language! Absolutely do that for your next skill share. Deaf people are very friendly & patient, they will appreciate even a novice trying to communicate. Signing is different for each language, but some signs are "universal" enough that you can get the gist of the conversation.

@ThoseTwoBrits1

5 жыл бұрын

I definitely will!

@spiffyspits3605

5 жыл бұрын

There IS one sign that is pretty much universal...

@amandas.6500

5 жыл бұрын

Tee hee, that one comes in handy while driving!

@thomasrichards6245

5 жыл бұрын

@@spiffyspits3605 Dana says- Joel could have shown his family *that* hand gesture when they were poking fun at him. Hahaha

Great video🤗..and most of those italian stereotypes are more tipical for south Italy (and are kind of true🤣) Also mamma mia literaly means my mom, but it is used as “oh dear” or “oh god!” Great content guys😁

Love you guys. You simultaneously annoy and entertain me so THANKYOU. As an American, your accent of us is hilarious when you do it. I find myself triggered by this whole video and The closest thing to Italy I am is having been arrested for Greenpeace there a few years ago. I found most of these points spot on lol.

Very entertaining guys you rocked the internet with this one, im guilty with hand talky....lol

I'm so triggered!!1!1 How do you guys not know what "nero" means?! Unsubscribed!😡 (Just kidding haha) Anyway... -Is it true that all italians love coffee? I think it is true in general... I'm not really your typical italian person, I actually prefer tea but still drink coffee everyday because it helps me stay awake😂 (there are obviously some people who don't drink it at all but I think that's pretty rare) Oh and, "nero" means "black" and the "e" is pronounced like in "bed". -Is "Mamma mia" a phrase you guys say? Yes haha Literally, it means "Oh (my) mum!" but it's like "Oh God!" (Which would literally be translated in "Oddio!/Oh mio Dio!", and we say these two too) -Do you all live on pasta and pizza? Pizza is something we generally eat to celebrate something (not something important as Christmas but something like the weekend?) And pasta is an almost-daily dish... -How do you stay so thin? I don't know haha We aren't all thin... But I think that our food is healthy, like it might even be full of calories sometimes but the ingredients are all good and fresh (I don't know if that makes sense haha) -Is the vespa the most popular form of transport in Italy? It was really used in the past but now it's a bit old-fashioned and not so common. -Are italian families huge? Not at all haha To be honest, we're told you guys have more kids :') I'm an only child, People usually have like 2 kids and when you have 3 is considered a lot haha -Are you guys really passionate? I don't know really... Maybe that's more a quality of people from the south... Personally, I don't use my hands so much when talking, I LOVE a nice cup of tea (with milk), I'm shy and clumsy, I'm pale and I apologise 1000 times a day (also, I once thanked a waiter who had just served my friend, not me)... I think I should move to England haha😂 You're my favourite skinny legends, lots of love from Italy💛 (come to Romeee!❤)

@rikyrossi9518

5 жыл бұрын

Hahahahah (non sono un dietologo) ma forse siamo così “magri e belli” per la nostra dieta mediterranea...bo dimmi tu

@nichoalsnastari8335

4 жыл бұрын

Proud_Fangirl worng I dint like coffee that munch but pizza with worms it’s my jam

@angelaortenzi-maccoll2917

4 жыл бұрын

I'm Scottish and was married to an Italian and lived in Rome from 96 to 2001. Some people were wonderful but I sadly found people to be incredibly rude about my weight UK size 12-14, including strangers! Ive always talked with my hands and been very expressive so fit right in there. People were very beautiful but beauty seemed to be everything to many, not all. Oh and they were shocked that I came from a HUGE family of four!!! So yeah, not so many kids in Rome. Overall my experience of Italians wasnt grt but that was also the bad marriage. When heavily pregnant I never got offered a seat on a bus or underground. When I came home to Scotland and had a door held open for me I cried. But I did meet some great people

@hoodiebruv9051

3 жыл бұрын

Ma quanto hai scritto un romanzo

Yes they do. Especially those of us of Italian descent here in the USA, my father's parents were born there. We love coffee, those of us that live in the New England area.

My third time in Italy next month, and I really like it to say the least. I found most of the Italian people very nice, depending where you are. I found that learning some simple Italian helped me a lot and the locals respected that. I also loved that most of the Italian people are down to Earth, and that is the most important thing ever in my opinion. Grazie Mille.

I was born in New Jersey. My family came to America 100 years ago from Sicily, Naples, & Calabria. There are a lot of people with Italian heritage living in the NY/NJ/Philadelphia area. You guys are so funny! Love the videos.

Italian American here, momma Mia means “My mother” and is used in like “oh my gosh” sort of thing..

Italy 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹Man that's Christmasy.

Too funny ! Lia's glances and facial expressions are brilliant. And then Joel said tacko! Im DEAD. A dead legend.

Top-notch vlog. I'm many years older than you two and I still ask those kinds of questions. *stares over the top of glasses* Joel - there's a difference between Vienna and Venice.

Today is a rough one for this chronically ill Legend. Big thanks to you two authenticity funny Legends for making me smile! 😊 And thanks to the Italian people here who clarified things. I learned a lot! I definitely watch you both solely for the hand gestures. Jk. Lol. 😄 Don’t let your family change you, Joel! Lia, you’re so cute. Sign Language is, of course, different across the globe. I just saw someone post the other day that when people ask her why signing is different in so many countries, her reply is, “Do you speak Esperanto?” 😂 Good comeback, right? I took five semesters of ASL and don’t remember a bit. I’m too much of an auditory learner. I bet you two could pick up BSL well! Joel, you’re making me hungry for sourdough pizza! I wish you two could come to my little town in America for some amazing, fire-baked sourdough pizza. That would be a dream come true for me!

@OkayIn2024

5 жыл бұрын

Lynda Bond How kind of you! I was just going to sleep and saw this. Your words warm my heart. We all have challenges in our lives, and I often gain perspective from listening to what others go through as well. Thank you for your sweet words. You bet I’ll keep up the good fight! God bless you as well. 💜

@OkayIn2024

5 жыл бұрын

Lynda Bond I’m sorry to hear you’re dealing with health challenges too. Sending prayers for healing! I’m glad we have our Legends to keep us smiling through it all.

Hahaha I'm English but genuinely am a quarter Italian - my Nan was and my grandparents lived there. My opinion on the things in this video as someone who is only a bit Italian but spends loads of time there: 1. Extremely true - Nero means black, not water! Water is acqua! 2 True. 3. True. 4. I don't see vespas as much as I did when I was young but I'd say they're still quite popular. 5. It depends - mine is average but I know huge ones. 6. I'd say the main reason is because they don't eat fast food - american chains like McDonalds are pretty much non existent in Italy. They eat at home more than out in general. 7. Yes they're passionate in my experience! Love your videos guys!

keep up the good work you two. I always like seeing how brits, irish, korean and other cultures experience things about the us from the BBQ to Walmart, also Lia, that was not icecream near the paintball guns, that was fishing bait, worms, crickets, ect.

So random, but that's why we enjoy you guys so much!

I'm not Italian, but I really enjoyed the video and I'm loving the answers in comments. I agree that Italians are super sexy and have great accents. I've also heard that the way of life in Italy is alot more laid back than the US or UK, so they aren't all rushing around and working themselves sick, and they actually have perfected a good balance between work and personal life. Is that true? If so, that sounds wonderful.

@zx_fra

4 жыл бұрын

I'm italian and I can confirm everything! 😂 What do you mean with "Italians are super sexy"? 😅

Joel, the English 🇬🇧 accent is the sexiest

@ThoseTwoBrits1

5 жыл бұрын

haha glad you think so!

I'm an American who's part English/Scottish on my mom's side and Italian on my Dad's side - so I grew up in a very interesting household! 😀 I am basically british in personality, but I love to hug everyone and HAVE to use my hands when I talk! Great video - I sure learn a lot from you both!

Love you, even when I am not crazy about the episode-----but I loved this one. "but we can be on instagram".....I, literally, laughed out loud!

So I had my DNA tested a few years ago, and as the science becomes more advanced, they continue to update your ethnicity estimates. I went to check exactly how Italian I am (10%), my Great Britain estimate has increased to 41%!!! It was originally like 20%. I'm basically your long lost cousin in my mind now 😂😂😂

Hello to all the early Legends!😊 I'm so excited to watch this video! Love to you all💖💞💞

@ThoseTwoBrits1

5 жыл бұрын

Well done Nina!! SO early!

@queenofspades85

5 жыл бұрын

Loved this video! I'm so curious to see what those who currently live in Italy answer.😊 great video idea!

“Mmm mmm” “are you a cartoon?” I dieeedddddd😂 you guys crack me up every video I love it 😂 but yes I’m American and I am like a quarter Italian. I have relatives who came here from Italy.

Hello Joel & Lia. I’m from Brazil and I love your channel! Could you do a video like this but for brazilians? It will be amazing! Thank you

OK, 1-Caffe Nero literally means Black Coffee. Nero =Black 2-The hand gestures ...I guess we are so passionate when we talk than all this gesturing is used to intensifying what we are saying. 3- Mamma mia literally means My mom but it is an exclamation like saying "oh man!" 4-Yes, Vespa is a thing but in general, people go around driving in cars. Also, in Rome, traffic jams are something dangerous. Totally insane! 5-Family values are important but society is changing towards something more modern and individualistic. But bear in mind the church... 6-Food is a an obsession. Personally, I made my home craft pizza at home and my fettuccini etc. 7-Yes, we are passionate. Intense but we value friendship a lot. Let's say we meet, it goes without saying that I will cook something good for you or I will host you if you need a place to stay. We are generous. Also never say to an Italian grandma that you haven't eaten yet. She is going to cook you so many things. Italian moms also ask all the time this question "Hai mangiato?" which means "Have you eaten?" and if you say no...is like "Oh no! That's a tragedy my poor baby is starving" no matter if you just ate a giant panini. Another topic could be Italian weddings where you are going to eat until you basically faint. 8 We are skinny because of the Mediterranean diet :D I can make a video but I dunno where to post it :D I hope it helped! Ciao!

I'm 2nd generation Italian-American. All my grandparents were Italian immigrants who emigrated around 1910-1920. And yes, there are very sizable Italian-American populations in the US, especially in the Northeast. In fact, Rhode Island (19%), Connecticut (18.6%), New Jersey (17.9%), and New York (14.4%) have the highest percentages of Italian-Americans in the country.

Love this kind of videos! Do this for Spanish please! 😀❤️

My kitten loves watching you guys because of the hand movements

Sign language can't be universal because our alphabets are different. Hawaiian language only has 13 letters but American English has 26...

@Jeff_Lichtman

5 жыл бұрын

Most signs are words, not letters. You do have a good point about the differing alphabets, though.

@daddams100

5 жыл бұрын

Instead of American English...should just be English...since those that speak that language use the language of England...same alphabet.

@Jack_Stafford

5 жыл бұрын

It can still be Universal by having the same words in different countries, but not when you're doing letter-by-letter sign language because of course it would vary from language to language. Maybe four the majority of us that use the Latin alphabet, you could spell things out . But for objects, it absolutely should be Universal, and I bet they are similar for love, drink, sun and things of that sort.

People don't subscribe for sign gestures, except for the thrice weekly one obviously 😜

@ThoseTwoBrits1

5 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah we forgot that one. Thats the most important J&L sign!

Ooo! I wish KZread was in 3D!When you were talking about us not watching for your hand signs, you were doing karate chops that practically came through the screen! It would have such a shock in 3-D! Ha!

@elaineturcotte1043

5 жыл бұрын

...would have been...

I am Italian and food is definitely sacred in our culture. Especially the older generation. Whenever I have company my grandmas first question is " are you hungry" "do you want something to eat ". I love you two and the energy you guys put into your videos make my day! If you guys ever are in Brooklyn go to Carmine's for some great Italian food. Much love to both of you guys =]

I think we all need to stop worrying about whether or not we're being offencive. We need to pull back the reins on the sensitivity just a bit! #triggered

@daddams100

5 жыл бұрын

America is a "melting pot", so many cultures overlapping especially if one's family has been in the States for a century or two. There was a great immigration of Italians in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

@jcstewart1861

5 жыл бұрын

Diane Smiley-Addams I live in the US, but I spent a lot of time in London and in Clilworth, which is in Southampton. I can tell you England represents many cultures like we do, and they are very much a melting pot.

@Leon-wz1js

5 жыл бұрын

For the most part, I agree with Jon Stewart, as people need to calm down about worrying about being offensive. However, I will also strongly agree with Diane Smiley-Addams on one aspect. America is a greater "melting pot" than England. Why? Because the only true natives of America are the American Indians, and as their numbers are so insignificant by comparison to the number of "immigrants" to America, I believe it's fair to say, the immigrants have outnumbered the natives, which most if not all European/Asian, and African countries cannot claim. The only countries that can make the same claim are (South American), and Australia. Yes, while any country can say they are a "melting pot" for having immigrants, since America is comprised almost completely of immigrants (and statically larger percentages than anywhere else (Outside of Africa, America has the largest Black population. Outside of Israel, America has the largest Jewish population. Outside of Ireland, America has the largest Irish population. Etc, etc. (the only exception is Spanish, which America is third to South American countries)), it is much more of a melting pot.

@clarkebutterfield7884

5 жыл бұрын

@John Stewart - TRUMP SUPPORTER!

@jcstewart1861

5 жыл бұрын

@@clarkebutterfield7884 #triggered

I'm a visual learner as well! As a teacher, I try to include visuals to help those types of learners as much as possible!

@ThoseTwoBrits1

5 жыл бұрын

It's definitely helpful!!

Loved this video!

@gdhaney136

5 жыл бұрын

And yes, born Gianna D'Alessandro into a big Italian family in Rhode Island (DAD) and English family (MOM), but I've never been to Italy.

I started dying laughing when you guys were using hand gestures purposely. I always use hand gestures and I can tell when someone’s trying to use hand gestures, so I found that super funny idk abut anyone else but I did.

Def part Italian and guilty of saying “...the Italian in me...”, lol (from US)

I’m italian and: I love coffe but I prefer tea, I know many people who don’t like coffe: my brother hates it. It’s Caffè NEro and Nero (as Lia’s dad says it) in Italian means black. Mamma mia is a phrase we use to emphasize many concepts: it can be use to express fear or to say like “oh my god” or “I really can’t, like I’m done” or “I really can’t stand you anymore, please stop” Yes we do use our hands a lot while talking about everything really, as Mamma Mia we use pur hands to emphasize what we are saying; we have peculiar hand gestures that have a universal meaning: doesn’t matter which part of Italy you’re from you understands hands gestures of anyone coming from any part of the country. Vespa is not something everybody has, is a Cinematographic cliché like pizza pasta e mandolino. I’m blonde and I have blue green eyes, and I can ASSURE you I’m not sexy, but I’m glad you identify Italian people as gorgeous and sexy. Can’t tell u about big family but yes family values and gastronomic culture are very strong and very heartfelt Sorry Italian but not skinny nor fit, so can’t really clarify this either, anyway a tipical italian meal always involves pasta or bread or carbs

@MegaTechno2000

5 жыл бұрын

He said it meant water.

@simonachionna9109

5 жыл бұрын

MegaTechno2000 I’m italian and I can assure you it does not mean water, with the sentence “as Lia’s dad says it” i meant to say “the way Lia’s Father pronounces it” which is correct in Italian and means black in the aforementioned language

@MegaTechno2000

5 жыл бұрын

@@simonachionna9109 Ok, thanks.

Oh and food and cooking is HUGE for us! Can’t party without it!

Joel, I'm with you on the talking with the hands. My family has made fun of me my whole life for it. They always said that I wouldn't be able to talk with my hand tied. It's all in good fun, though. :)

Like and support from London! 💗

@ThoseTwoBrits1

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

#SexyLegends. Personally I love the British accent the most

Great video 😊! I am fluent in ASL (was an interpreter for deaf clients at college, Dr.’s offices, etc.) so if you get stuck Joel, I’m sure I could help you. The only recommendation I would make for you when you decide to learn BSL is to immerse yourself in a local deaf club because if you do not use your skills regularly, you will forget. Best of luck Mate! You’ll do Awesome! 😊🐝💕

Omg...I'm married to half Italian and half English. He ALWAYS talks with his hands. Just like Joe's family, I'm grinning and snickering the whole time he's "talking" to me! Teeeeheeeeehèeeèe. : ) love it!

We do love coffee. Generally. Not everyone of course, but most Italians love espresso or cappuccino. "Nero" means "black" in Italian (it was "negro" in the past, but modern Italian lost the "g" along the way). It's in Greek that it means "water". The stress is on the "e", so Joel: 1 - Lia's dad: 0. "Nero" was also the Latin name of the Roman emperor who burnt Rome (that's where the "Nero - burning ROM" software name comes from), but he's called "Nerone" in modern Italian. "Mamma mia" is roughly the equivalent to "oh my gosh" or something like that. It can sound slightly over-polite. It literally means "my mum", but in the wrong order: we'd say "mia mamma" to literally mean that. We prefer to use blasphemy anyway, especially in some regions: much funnier. Hand gestures. Yes, we do that quite a lot I suppose, and we have several hand gestures with special meaning. Vespa. Not really. Vespa is (was) an iconic Italian product so maybe it's a bit more popular here than everywhere else, but it's probably no more popular than Honda or whatever. Huge families. In the past, especially in southern regions, but not anymore. Now the Italian population is getting older on average because we don't have enough children. In fact, we need young immigrants or we'll have more old people than the rest of the population can sustain. Family values are important for two reasons: we have a f****** Pope that keeps hammering us about family (as he'd know what he's talking about), and the state is not always there where you're in your time of need so the family is regarded as your first social safety net. Food. Oh, we love food! We can easily talk about dinner while having lunch! If small talk with a Brit is about weather, you can't go wrong talking about food with an Italian. We aren't all fit, but we have (generally, compared with other countries) a good diet. Carbs are not bad: that's a myth and it's been debunked by several researches. Junk food, eating too much and not moving enough are bad. Passionate. Maybe. There's a lot of variety in general attitude from place to place. Vienna is in Austria!

@remhenshaw4313

5 жыл бұрын

A diet heavy in carbs makes the candida grow in your body. Not always a problem but can lead to health issues in some people.

My AncestryDNA shows 71% England, Wales and northwestern Europe, and 29% Ireland and Scotland. No Italian noted. I think here in the USA we all seem to have a little Irish too.

Even though it's not your merch, Joel, that's a fabulous shirt...almost seems a little shiny.

1/4 Italian on my Mom's side here. Love Italy, two of my favorite all time vacations have been to Italy. This summer we rented a castle outside Florence and it was amazing

Actually Nero was an emperor of Rome but "nero" means black. And Yes, we always drink coffee. Then no one says "mamma mia", wich means "my mum" (it's kind of an exclamation). The only true thing about us that you see in the movies is we use our hands a lot. Vespa: very few people drive them and, at least in northern Italy, everyone uses helmets. There are no big families anymore: I think we are the country with less births a year in the whole Europe. However I love your videos and I hope i've been useful😘

As far as "top" heavy. I am, so can't relate. I also skipped generation I have blue eyes mom Native American, brown eyes, dad Italian all brown eyes. But my grandmother mother has blue eyes and that's where I got mine. My cousins wife has blue and their kids all have beautiful blue eyes.

Oh "Mamma mia" (Oh "my Gosh" in English) Joel and Lia, you are so funny, thanks so much for your "talk" of Italians! Cheers from Italy!

Finally! I was waiting this video for a long time! “Mamma mia literally means. “My mum”, but in English it means: “oh my goodness”... Anyway you are a great hand speakers! Thank you guys! Best from Italy :)

Families used to be big years ago (like my grandparents are 80 and they have a lot of siblings) but not anymore because young people don't have enough money to start a family 😅

Y’all should do a video about Black Friday.

Omg. I love you both so much right now.

Mamma mia! it's like "Wow" and exactly like wow, you can use it with an exciting tone or with an annoyed one lol

I’m American and half Italian. And I live in North Carolina, the south, so I look Italian but have a thick southern accent. An odd combination!

If you are going to Oaxaca, Joel ...and you love pizza, you need to try a "Tlayuda". This dish has been in our culture for centuries. It is very similar to a pizza but the dough is made of corn. It is really delicious with a lot of nutritional value. You should try it ... It also has less calories than pizza !!!! Native mexicans have done this dish for centuries but it is not as well known as pizza. But it is quite delicious ...

@sie4431

5 жыл бұрын

I assume he meant he was going to "Wahaca" a Mexican restaurant chain we have here. The spelling is anglicised. He could be popping over to Mexico for dinner but I'm sceptical!

@remhenshaw4313

5 жыл бұрын

@@sie4431 😂🤣

@montserratramosaguilar5384

5 жыл бұрын

@@sie4431 I meant any time soon. 😂 of course you cannot arrive on time for dinner to México from London. I've tried food from wahaca... Not very good. Also....."sKeptical" sweetie.

@montserratramosaguilar5384

5 жыл бұрын

@Charlie Cross it is ... And Mexican food does wonders for celiacs . It really is amazing. If you visit México ... You should try it.

@sie4431

5 жыл бұрын

@@montserratramosaguilar5384 no, it's sceptical but it's a hard c so it's pronounced skeptical. An American decided that some of our words should be easier to spell so they published a dictionary with more phonetic spellings and it caught on, so maybe that's the version your familiar with.

well I've finished watching the video. Vienna is not in Italy but in Austria. you guys are lovely! I've subscribed for more. as an Italian who lived in London I adore English people, they make excellent friends and they are hilarious. if you ever come to Rome I'll give you a tour. prepare to walk 10 miles jumping from a sight to the other. Rome is a never ending discovery.

:). A great Sunday start with JL and the group. :).

Vienna is in Austria dahling 😚

@patricialevi3190

5 жыл бұрын

I’m thinking they probably meant Venice!

@ThoseTwoBrits1

5 жыл бұрын

Oh.... Venice??

@Siansonea

5 жыл бұрын

As soon as I heard "Nero" and "Vienna", I knew what I'd find in the comments. I sometimes wonder if J&L are trolling us. :D

@heidimarchant5438

5 жыл бұрын

I thought that was funny😂 I was pretty sure he ment Venice too.

@truella1305

5 жыл бұрын

@@ThoseTwoBrits1 No way, Venice is that mountain in Greece where all the Greek gods used to hang out: Nero, Napoleon, Stalin. And maybe Trump, but I'm not sure.

"¡Madre mía!" Equals "Mamma mia!"

I use my hands when I talk and my dad used to say if they taped my wrists together I’d couldn’t speak! 🤣🤣🤣 - it’s very hard not to do so keep doing it!!! This was a great video and I’m loving the answers!

I am Italian American. Loved this video!

Nero means BLACK!

@qwiglydee

5 жыл бұрын

should it be 'negro'?

@borgdylan

5 жыл бұрын

@@qwiglydee Negro refers to the skin complexion, not the colour itself. Caffe Nero just means "black coffee".

@xnonsuchx

5 жыл бұрын

@@qwiglydee And before anyone gets triggered, that's "NAY-grow"...not how many in the US would read it.

@qwiglydee

5 жыл бұрын

@@borgdylan I may be influenced by (not yet learnt) Spanish. But I believe I've heard it in some song by Celentano or Cutugno. (That's my only source of Italian)

@poisonIvy2288

5 жыл бұрын

@@qwiglydee @Dylan Borg negro is a pejorative term for black person. it's offensive and we never use it.

Random English pro tip: "..." is 'ellipsis' :)

“Becouse Nero means water” my heart stopped

Lia, you are sooo right, sign language Should be universal!!