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The stereotype is usually considered derogatory or an [[ethnic slur]]; however, it is, in many cases, used as a term for an Italian criminal in the [[Mafia]] in areas where guido culture is common, much like the term "[[goombah]]." In fact, "goombah" and "guido" have often been interchangeable. However, in recent years, mostly during the summer at the [[Jersey Shore]], the term "guido" has been applied to a certain style rather than just a person of Italian ancestry. Due to the emergence of this term, some people have been referred to as "guido" despite the fact that they have no Italian ancestry. |
The stereotype is usually considered derogatory or an [[ethnic slur]]; however, it is, in many cases, used as a term for an Italian criminal in the [[Mafia]] in areas where guido culture is common, much like the term "[[goombah]]." In fact, "goombah" and "guido" have often been interchangeable. However, in recent years, mostly during the summer at the [[Jersey Shore]], the term "guido" has been applied to a certain style rather than just a person of Italian ancestry. Due to the emergence of this term, some people have been referred to as "guido" despite the fact that they have no Italian ancestry. |
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Clothing associated with the stereotype includes gold chains, [[Blue collar|working class]] clothing such as plain T-shirts, [[muscle shirt]]s, or "[[guinea t]] |
Clothing associated with the stereotype includes gold chains, [[Blue collar|working class]] clothing such as plain T-shirts, [[muscle shirt]]s, or "[[guinea t]]s" (derived from the term "guinea," an ethnic slur for Italians), [[leather jacket]]s, sweat or [[tracksuit]]s, [[scally cap]]s, unbuttoned dress shirts, and dress suits. Slicked-back hair or [[Pompadour (haircut)|pompadour]]s were a common stereotype. Recently, spiked has become a common hair stereotype. The hairstyle is commonly refered to as a Brooklyn Fade or a "Brook". |
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"Guido" (Gino in Canada) is a pejorative slang term for a young, lower class or working class, Italian-American or Italian-Canadian male from the urban Northeastern United States or urban Central Canada, most often New York and the surrounding area due to the large number of Italian-Americans living in the area. The guido stereotype is often portrayed as humorously and incorrigibly uncultured, with a thuggish and overtly macho attitude and an unyielding pride in his Italian ancestry.
The term is likely derived from the proper name Guido, and is used and recognized particularly around New York City, (especially Staten Island, Brooklyn, New Jersey, The Bronx, Queens, Long Island), Baltimore, South Philadelphia, Boston, and various other cities due to the large Italian-American populations within these regions.
The stereotype is usually considered derogatory or an ethnic slur; however, it is, in many cases, used as a term for an Italian criminal in the Mafia in areas where guido culture is common, much like the term "goombah." In fact, "goombah" and "guido" have often been interchangeable. However, in recent years, mostly during the summer at the Jersey Shore, the term "guido" has been applied to a certain style rather than just a person of Italian ancestry. Due to the emergence of this term, some people have been referred to as "guido" despite the fact that they have no Italian ancestry.
Clothing associated with the stereotype includes gold chains, working class clothing such as plain T-shirts, muscle shirts, or "guinea ts" (derived from the term "guinea," an ethnic slur for Italians), leather jackets, sweat or tracksuits, scally caps, unbuttoned dress shirts, and dress suits. Slicked-back hair or pompadours were a common stereotype. Recently, spiked has become a common hair stereotype. The hairstyle is commonly refered to as a Brooklyn Fade or a "Brook".