Why so many Italian people are named Tony... - GoFuckYourself.com

TheSpreader · 03-31-2006, 05:01 AM

When they immigrated to the U.S. they got stamps on their foreheads that said, "To New York" - shortened to T.O.N.Y. and it stuck.

That's my etymology lesson of the day.

Abithefiend · 03-31-2006, 05:12 AM

I hate Italians...especially ones called Tony!

AkiraSS · 03-31-2006, 05:15 AM

Once again, the miracle of lasagna saves the day

Violetta · 03-31-2006, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by AkiraSS

Once again, the miracle of lasagna saves the day

you just made me very hungry!

Eyes_Without_A_Face · 03-31-2006, 06:13 AM

Tony is a short name for Antonio, a common name in Italy

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