The Italian father is a unique breed. He's part protective lion, king of the jungle and part teddy bear, cub of mamma. One of the characteristics that most Italian fathers have is their willingness to say whatever is on their mind, often without consideration for the consequences. We say, "All the better." These outbursts bring us laughter and usually make our Italian fathers all the more charming. Here is a list of stuff our Italian fathers say:

I have a guy

This guy

Let me tell you the deal

Don't touch the sauce! Don't stick your finger in your mothers sauce *(he says as he dunks the bread into the sauce to taste it)

Your not going out dressed like that

Your not going out with them

NO BOYS

OHHHH or EHHHH

Listen to your mother

This doesn't happen in Italy

Not at the dinner table

OHH open your eyes!

Watch for this guy

Ok you call me when you get there

Did you see my tomatoes

Back in the old country

Where you think your going

If you don't call me Im gonna come to their house and bang down the door and you won't be happy

Shut your mouth

The godfather is very educational pay close attention, take notes.

Do your homework or I'll break your face

No dating until your 30 and married

You better stop complaining or I'm gonna give you something to complain about

You hungry? Me to, go make something

I love youse never forget that