Italians Wearing Gold Chains

Q: Why do Italians wear gold chains?
A: So they know where to stop shaving!

Top Ten Reasons It's Good to be Italian.

10.  In-depth knowledge of bizarre pasta shapes.
9.  Not embarrassed to wear fur.
8.  No need to worry about tax returns.
7.  Glorious military history...
6.  ...well, until about 400 a.d.
5.  Can wear sunglasses inside.
4.  Political stability.
3.  Flexible working hours.
2. Live near the Pope.
1. Country run by Sicilian murderers.

Italian Organ Grinder

A bloke who was well known for his anti Italian sentiments, was walking down the street one day with a mate, when they came across a busking act, an Italian with an organ grinding monkey. Our incipient racist stunned his friend by throwing a couple of bucks into the hat. "I thought you hated Italians?" was the comment as the friend recovered. "Yeah, I do. But even I'll admit they're cute when they're little."