MTV to go easy on ‘guidos’ in new ‘Jersey Shore’?

Associated Press

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J.

The head of an Italian-American group says the producers of MTV’s “Jersey Shore” reality show plan to go easier on Italian references in the show’s second season, which premieres on MTV on July 29.

Andre DiMino, national president of UNICO, said he met with officials of MTV’s parent company, Viacom Inc., and they promised to cut down on references to Italians, shots of the Italian flag and the use of terms such as guido, which some Italian-Americans find offensive.

MTV listened to everything DiMino said and “made some adjustments,” spokeswoman Ariana Urbont said.

Cast member Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi has no problem using the G-word. She said her fans in New Jersey miss her and she’s looking forward to getting back to Seaside Heights when filming resumes next month on the show, which focuses on the escapades of a group of 20-something Italian-Americans at a shore house.

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