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Why Did Carlo....

posted 2 years ago by KingsRule (884)
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Repeatedly call Connie a "guinea brat" when he is whipping her after she half destroys their apartment? According to my research, Carlo's surname was "Rizzi". Isn't Carlo also a "guinea"?

[–] EdwardHaskell (122) 2 years ago

Carlo's mother was northern Italian. In the book he is described as having inherited her blond hair and blue eyes.

Epithets like "guinea" and "guinzo" are directed toward southern Italians.

[–] KingsRule (884) 2 years ago

Thanks. I did not know that.

[–] jpssteveshanahan (400) a year ago

He specifically called her a "spoiled guinea brat". So I naturally assumed that he was insulting her privileged upbringing. Not necessarily her racial background. But your explanation covers it better than I.

[–] DancingintheDark (1224) a year ago

Carlo was projecting, he married into wealth and contributes nothing of value to his and Connie’s financial stability. The family also denied his request to be brought in on business operations. Carlo is an entitled brat himself and as such wears his insecurities on his sleeve.

[–] MCguy (941) a year ago

I am watching it on Paramount now. The subtitles say "skinny". I guess they didn't want to offend anyone. Tho Wolyz said guinea earlier.

[–] roreyking (558) 9 months ago

You've never heard people of a particular demographic use a slur for that demographic to other members?

[–] Gd5150 (11016) 9 months ago

Shocking that members of a particular demographic would partake in such uncouth behavior. Fortunately the esteemed members of the hip hop community would never.

[–] roreyking (558) 9 months ago

LOL! Was Carlo an esteemed member of the hip hop community?

[–] Gd5150 (11016) 9 months ago

He was a member of the hip wop community.