My self image is fine, thank you. As to "conditioning in childhood" - I was taught to respect other peoples' religions and heritage. While I agree that sometimes the issue of politically correct can be taken too far, in this instance it was most offensive. There are many words that can be used to describe Italians that are humorous, Archie Black's term was NOT. They're called tank tops. As for Redd Foxx, I'll bet you never called him the "N" word because he'd have flattened you. If your views and those of Archie Black are respresentative of the club and this board, then maybe I've joined the wrong club and chosen to visit the wrong place. No, I am NOT laughing...