do not, I repeat, do not grab your nuts in Italy,......

most of you are aware of my obsession with all things European football. (I promise this won't be boring, but funny). I also devote a large amount of my time listening to ex-pats discuss the beautiful game 5 days a week on Word Soccer Daily. WSD is a 2 hr. radio show that airs from 1-3pm on Sirius and then is available as a free download from iTunes at about 3:15. On some days I actually plan other events around when I can get to my laptop and download it. It really gives me a sense of community. (refer to yesterdays posting for more on that matter). Anyways, on Thursday's show host Steven Cohen read a story, (i swear this is true) about how in Italy, it is now illegal for a man to grab his crotch in public. Now, before you dismiss this as another one of my jokes, be assured that at the end of this blog I will post a link to a credible news source that has the full story. (for those still in a state of dis-belief, try a google search of "crotch grabbing in Italy".) Crotch grabbing in Italy has some differences compared with how we view it here state side. Over here, it is usually associated with a derogatory gesture or insult. In the boot, superstitious Italian men will perform this act for good luck, (to ward off bad luck) or when passing a hearse. The National Court of Appeal has ruled it "an act contrary to the decorum and public decency." I suppose in the end this is just an FYI, when travelling abroad this summer, sons of America, do not, I repeat, do not grab your nuts! You might end up paying a huge fine. Laters
http://www.asylum.com/2008/02/28/public-crotch-grabbing-outlawed-in-italy/

listening to right now: Until I Die by Ben Kweller

jesse D