442 Pub Milan - New Banner
Down at my favourite watering hole there is a curious new flag with ‘Four Four Two, Milan’ on it. Although this flag, which can been seen on Facebook, appears to be English - red cross on a white background, not the Union Jack, interestingly enough, it is the flag of Milan.
I have no idea why the England and Milan flags are exactly the same, but I have to say that it is very appropriate for a sport pub in Milan. If anyone out there knows anything about the origins of the Milan flag, then please let me know.
I have used said flag as the basis of the new banner ad on this blog, and you will see it down on the left hand side. If you click on said banner, you will be taken to the official 442 pub site, but much better than a virtual visit is a real one. And shortly all you rugby fans will be able to see all the rugby down at the pub - but get there before the matches start, otherwise you will find it is standing room only. The atmosphere will be great though, sitting or standing.
Oh, and the ‘two beers for the price of one’ offer is still on. Yet another excuse for checking the place out.
Sayings and phrases
Being infinitely curious, as I am, I find this site eternally interesting: Sayings and Phrases. You might too.
Brioni
You will know the names Versace, Armani and D&G, but I wonder how many know of Brioni. The company has been around since 1945.
If you have never heard of this brand, fear not, for neither had I. This is not much of a surprise seeing as very few English teachers can afford suits that cost upwards of 2000 Euros. Although from what I have heard you can spend over 20000 Euros on articles of Brioni clothing.
If you had not guessed already, Brioni creates clothes for people who never ask the price. Think Richard Gere and Kofe Annan. Oh, and James Bond has worn Brioni suits.
Brioni took some of its inspiration from Saville Row, learning Saville Row techniques and improving on them. This is not too much of a surprise when you know that the classic English style of dress is greatly appreciated here.
I suppose the point I’m trying to make is that comparing yourself with others outside of your country is not always a bad thing. With the WWW and cheap telephone calls Italians are becoming more aware of what is not working in their country, only there’s not yet enough pressure to stir anyone into any real action.
Someone I know here was involved in politics, but he gave up because he considered that the existing bunch were so well entrenched and so well paid that they would fight tooth and nail against anyone who tried to take over. He is by no means alone in thinking this. This means it would be difficult to really set Italy down the road to change. Yes, there are many things that need to be altered, but not so much as to ruin all that is good here - although one could argue that what is good and what is bad come from the same origins, so by eliminating the bad, you risk damaging the good and possibly changing Italy for the worse. This would be a shame.
Then again you could use the Brioni model - take something good from abroad and make it even better - it’s worked for them.
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