TOP 10 REASONS FOR BEING ITALIAN :

1. In-depth knowledge of bizarre pasta shapes

2. Unembarrassed to wear fur.

3. No need to worry about tax returns

4. Glorious military history... well, till about 400 a.d.

5. Can wear sunglasses inside

6. Political stability

7. Flexible working hours

8. Live near the Pope

9. Can spend hours braiding girlfriend's armpit hair

10. Sweating tenors