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[–] BrokenGlepnir@lemmy.world 28 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

The argument that "I like immigrants, but don't let them change our culture" has been around for a long time. They'd say that about Italians, and now I can find a pizza place all over town. Seems like they can change it for the better to me.

[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 13 points 20 hours ago (3 children)

Tomato's aren't native to Italy

[–] BrokenGlepnir@lemmy.world 10 points 18 hours ago* (last edited 18 hours ago)

Correct. There was a back and forth movement of culture. Tomatoes were sent out, then they put them in pizza, then their immigrants came over with the pizzas. The world is a melting pot of cultures.

Edit: maybe "sent out" is too nice of a term though. The process is messy and complex. Ugly at times

[–] Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world 4 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

Wait... Are you saying tomatoes are an immigrant too?!

[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 2 points 16 hours ago

They should be put in prison

[–] Sp00kyB00k@lemmy.world 4 points 18 hours ago

And you really got the hang of them. I want to come back to Italy for the food and people. Mostly the food though.