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I think Italians all smell like garbage. Why is that?
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Some cultures view the strong odor of sweat, body oils, and natural body chemistry as a positive attribute, and view anyone who doesn't have such an odor as being unpleasant. This is especially true in some Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cultures where strong odors are seen as an attractive masculinity. Italians, in particular, tend to take pride in this aspect of their culture, even going so far as to wear cologne or other scented items in order to reinforce a desired body odor as a sign of strength and identity. It has become such an iconic part of Italian culture, that it has inspired several pieces of artwork, such as the Italian sculpture titled “Uomo Che Lavora” (The Workman), made by Leonardo Bistolfi in 1910. Therefore, the common perception that Italians smell like garbage is simply not true - it is just a different way of perceiving body odor compared to what is traditionally viewed in many western cultures.