By finocchio - 04/03/2011 06:08 - Italy

Today, after seven months studying in Italy, I understood that the "Finocchio" nickname that my Italian friends gave to me really means "Queer". FML
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Tripartita 44
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Welp, it looks like it's time to buy some white out and hit up the children's section of the library. I've got my eyes on you, Pinocchio.

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oliviaaaa7 13
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He most likely never thought anything of it.

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Tripartita 44
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Welp, it looks like it's time to buy some white out and hit up the children's section of the library. I've got my eyes on you, Pinocchio.

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Redgy22 26
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It took 7 mos to translate that? My phone can do it in seconds. But it still sucks for you OP. Sorry

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oliviaaaa7 13
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He most likely never thought anything of it.

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metalcrazed 21
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But do they mean gay or odd? There is more than one meaning,either way it's rude.

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theFickleFinger 24
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I believe the translation is closer to "sissy". The Godfather calls Johnny Fontaine that slur when he starts crying.

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Chiara92_fml 32
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Actually the correct translation is "queer" meaning "gay". I apologize to the OP for their rudeness - being Italian I kinda feel that I have to!

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tomvertigo 17
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It cant mean queer, as in odd, as originally defined #7?

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spinda 22
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No, it's a disrespectful way of calling someone gay.

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sohigh10 34

And universities wonder why international students don't stay...

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Siehnados 17
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I hope you never met someone new and said "Ciao, sono Finocchio"

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sirdannyboy1 20
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May I ask why that is your username, then?

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HoofHeartedBro 14
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If the shoe fits...wear it.

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sighlifeman 12
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well if they dont speak english give them a similar name in english & call them that

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norpedo 16
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Actually a lot of European countries speak English as a second language. Its required in almost all schools so they would most likely know English as well :)

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lexos 16
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Why did you never bother to find out what it means?

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spinda 22
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Probably because he thought it simply meant "fennel".

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Stella_Veneta 2
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Oh, I apologize in the name of all Italians! That really is rude. And yes: It means gay, homosexual, queer...

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