The Italian pride thread

[caz]

Our Father fought against the Italians plus the Germans and Vichy French in North Africa in WW2.

The Italians had a habit of surrendering which annoyed the Germans no end,

craig salvatori would be thrilled with this comment. not to mention that surrendering when you've got a shit leader and are allied to nazis seems sensible to me.

it was albo's dad who was italian, but the point still stands.
my favourite home cooked meal is pasta and pesto. simple but never boring

[King Salvo]

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craig salvatori would be thrilled with this comment. not to mention that surrendering when you've got a shit leader and are allied to nazis seems sensible to me.

it was albo's dad who was italian, but the point still stands.
my favourite home cooked meal is pasta and pesto. simple but never boring


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Our Father then fought against the Japanese in PNG, Borneo and Burma and they were not the surrendering type. - He had a Japanese sword I recall and kept it all those years until when he went to Japan as part of an RSL commemorative event and was able to hand it over to the relatives of the Japanese Army Officer who it belonged too - Even had a German Paratroopers fold up bicycle he brought back to Australia.

Commandeered a Ducati Motor Bike as well from a captured Italian POW but a British Officer took it off him - be hard to get it back to Australia though.

[ism22]

Mr Know It All telling me what I meant to say when that's not what I meant to say at all.

Oh, my bad—didn’t realize we were playing charades. Next time, try using words that actually mean what you meant.

[Bates]

Just want to give a massive shoutout to some Italian-Australians who are absolutely smashing it across different fields—proof that our community continues to shape the fabric of modern Australia in powerful ways.

Starting at the top—Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Son of an Italian single mother who raised him in public housing, Albo’s story is one of resilience, hard work, and belief in the Aussie fair go. He’s never forgotten where he came from, and that grit and humility are straight from his Italian roots.

In rugby league, the Italian-Australian impact is legendary. James Tedesco and Anthony Minichiello—two icons of the game—both starred for the Roosters, NSW, and the Kangaroos, and both proudly represented Italy on the international stage. Tough, talented, and humble—they represent the best of what we bring to the sport.

And let’s talk about Mark Nawaqanitawase—Fijian-Italian and one of the most exciting young players in rugby league right now. Fast, fearless, and unpredictable, he’s a glimpse of where the game’s heading—and we’re right there in the mix.

Whether it’s politics, sport, culture, or community—Italian Australians continue to lead, inspire, and contribute in ways big and small. We’ve come a long way from being called “New Australians”—now we’re just essential Australians.

Forza!

You know I was just winding you up about the BBQ and Tomato sauce. Worcesterchire could potentially work better

Nonnas on Netflix is awesome. It was released toady. I think you'll love it!

[ism22]

Good thread to celebrate Mark N's try. Might as well give him some ballet shoes (another fine Italian invention).