Guido

Created by Unknown User (crk4), last modified by Unknown User (cmf9) on Nov 19, 2012

'’Noun’’ Italian-American stereotype, with slicked-back hair and gold chains; "Andrew Dice Clay depicts a typical ‘‘guido’’." Results: 95% of those surveyed knew this word but 92% of these people did not learn this word at Geneseo. Conclusion: This word has moderate usage and is not local to Geneseo. Source: Dictionary of Geneseo English, Spring 1999 - Kocher Results: 84% of those surveyed knew this word in 2006, and of those who recognized this word 0% believed it to be specific to Geneseo. Conclusion: This word is widely known but is not specific to Geneseo.-C Adam64% of students surveyed knew this word, and 7% of these students had learned the word at Geneseo. This word is not restricted to Geneseo nor to college campuses and is used widely as a derogative term for people of Italian descent.(Klein, E-H, 2008)As of 2012, 95% of students surveyed knew this word, 0% believe it is of local origin.(Felice, G-M, 2012)

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This was another term that was very widely accepted and known in college circles outside of Geneseo, as shown in a survey of non-Geneseo students. This is likely helped by such shows as the "Jersey Shore." (S. Fischer, November 20, 2012)

Posted by saf7 at Nov 20, 2012 17:25

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