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Mike Harrison M&M

Joined: 03 Nov 2007 Posts: 2029 Location: Equidistant from New York City and Philadelphia, along the NJ Shore
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Posted: Tue May 17, 2016 12:10 pm Post subject: What are some Italian expressions of frustration? |
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This is for a character in an audition script who becomes severely frustrated; something that might accompany a face palm.
What would an Italian person say? _________________ Mike
Male Voice Over Talent
I have taken leave of my sensors.
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paulstefano Backstage Pass

Joined: 22 Sep 2015 Posts: 411 Location: Baltimore, MD
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Posted: Tue May 17, 2016 12:18 pm Post subject: |
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I can give you the dirty version.
Madone- It's short for Madonna, the mother of god, and is the Italian equivalent of saying "dammit".
Stoonad, is another popular one. It means "stupid" and is yelled a lot by Italian Mothers either at their kids, or in frustration.
For other gems, see this site.
http://ask.metafilter.com/141411/Spell-my-mothers-frustration _________________ http://www.paulstefano.com |
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chrisvoco Club 300

Joined: 14 Mar 2014 Posts: 380 Location: Local
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Posted: Tue May 17, 2016 10:02 pm Post subject: |
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I only know the Italian hand and arm gestures. _________________ Finally, Ford stops starting to say things and starts. |
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Bruce Boardmeister

Joined: 06 Jun 2005 Posts: 7977 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Wed May 18, 2016 7:19 am Post subject: |
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My favorites include:
No mi rompere le palle = Don't bust my ***
Mangia me = Eat me
B _________________ VO-BB Member #31 Enlisted June, 2005
I'm not a Zoo, but over the years I've played one on radio/TV. . |
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Gregory Best The Gates of Troy

Joined: 04 Aug 2005 Posts: 1853 Location: San Diego area (east of Connie and south and east of Bailey)
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Posted: Wed May 18, 2016 9:20 am Post subject: |
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My ex is Italian. Most of the words I learned in frustration (with hand gestures) were curse words. I was on the receiving end. One of the reasons....
"You $#€£¡...." _________________ Gregory Best
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