Isn’t it odd that the American lens filters the grime out of Rome but embraces it in NYC? I find it odd because I live in Como and find that same dichotomy of extremes which again is always filtered into Disneyland by the tourists - not all American, but I see their social media. But you can’t truly love Italy without also embracing or at least a acknowledging its dark side.
Totally! I think it's a way more nuanced portrayal when some of the reality of the situation is acknowledged. I get that that's not what "Emily in Paris" sets out to do, but at the same time, if we don't get any taste of what it's really like living here, it becomes hard to invest in the show at all. In all the Rome scenes, I kept thinking: is this the same Rome I live in?
I agree with you 100%! It’s not the same Rome. I think non-expat / European immigrants don’t want the nuanced version. They want the dream. Then they come here on holiday and still want the dream and to sit on the Spanish steps, etc. which just promotes bad behavior. How fun that the Vespa around the Colliseum is really that sense of wow. I haven’t seen the show yet. Should I watch it?
I think yes, if only for the chance to critique! It's obviously harmless fun and, compared to some of the things I've seen, doesn't dole out ALL of the usual Italian stereotypes.
Isn’t it odd that the American lens filters the grime out of Rome but embraces it in NYC? I find it odd because I live in Como and find that same dichotomy of extremes which again is always filtered into Disneyland by the tourists - not all American, but I see their social media. But you can’t truly love Italy without also embracing or at least a acknowledging its dark side.
Totally! I think it's a way more nuanced portrayal when some of the reality of the situation is acknowledged. I get that that's not what "Emily in Paris" sets out to do, but at the same time, if we don't get any taste of what it's really like living here, it becomes hard to invest in the show at all. In all the Rome scenes, I kept thinking: is this the same Rome I live in?
I agree with you 100%! It’s not the same Rome. I think non-expat / European immigrants don’t want the nuanced version. They want the dream. Then they come here on holiday and still want the dream and to sit on the Spanish steps, etc. which just promotes bad behavior. How fun that the Vespa around the Colliseum is really that sense of wow. I haven’t seen the show yet. Should I watch it?
I think yes, if only for the chance to critique! It's obviously harmless fun and, compared to some of the things I've seen, doesn't dole out ALL of the usual Italian stereotypes.
Ok, I’ll give it a try!