(Observer.com ) On the 20th local time, British Prime Minister Tras announced his resignation, becoming the shortest-time Prime Minister in the country's history. At the same time, the cover of a magazine designed based on Trass by the well-known British media "The Economist" ignited the anger of the Italians.
" Guardian " reported on the 20th that in the picture, Tras was painted as the image of "Centurion" (the captain of the Centurion in the ancient Roman army), holding a fork in his left hand and holding a pizza shield with a missing piece in his right hand. The corresponding article on the cover of
also stated that after Brexit, Britain became increasingly similar to Italy, which had political turmoil and sluggish economic growth, and even compiled a new "country" name - "Britaly" (composed by "Britain" and "Italy").
Although "The Economist" is talking about the dilemma faced by the UK, in the eyes of many Italian netizens, this British media is inexplicably "striking" Italy, and its description of Italy is full of offensive stereotypes. The official Twitter of the Italian Embassy in the UK also released an open letter to express dissatisfaction.
Just a few hours before Tras resigned, the famous British weekly magazine "The Economist" released the latest issue. Just looking at the cover, it almost made Italy's popularity come true.
I saw Tras in the outfit that looked like a "Ancient Roman Warrior", but the "weapon" in his hand was changed to a fork with pasta rolled up and a pizza with the British "m-shaped flag ". After a closer look, there was a piece of pizza missing, and the helmet was also covered with a noodle. The reason why
draws such a cover is because the corresponding article content believes that "the UK is becoming Italian."
The article compares three aspects: political instability, slow economic growth, and blindly following the bond market. It says that more than two years after the official Brexit, the United Kingdom is becoming more and more like Italy, which is the weakest link in the EU.
The Economist also specifically mentioned that in 2012, Tras and former British Chancellor Kwoten wrote the book "Britannia Unchained", which regarded Italy and other southern European countries with bloated government departments, stagnant economic development and inefficient production as "the negative textbook".
article believes that the UK has now become "Britaly", and the political and economic problems faced by the two are almost the same.
But this article about the dilemma of the UK makes Italian netizens puzzled: Analyzing the current situation in the UK, where are you talking about Italy?
Especially this "Centurion Tras" angered many Italians. Everyone angrily criticized the cover of this issue as full of stereotyped prejudice against Italy, and criticized the Economist for being arrogant and rude.
"Why do you compare Britain with Italy? Why do you insult another country at will? Not that I have any expectations for a group of gangsters who isolate themselves on the island, but why don't you think about your shortest-term Prime Minister in history?"
"The whole world can see you deceiving yourself. Trying to hide behind Italy is not working, it can only reveal who you really are."
"It's better to honestly admit that all your failures are due to Brexit. Tras is just the 'last straw'. She should have a muffin in her head, not a Roman helmet, and the other hand should have beer."
Someone else has turned on the mutual confrontation mode: "Please, if you change the Prime Minister in the UK just like me (frequently)" and "Brother, at this point, you Britain is a unique nation, and we in Italy can't compare with each other."
Massimo Banzi, co-founder of Arduino, the world's largest maker platform, directly scolded: This is your own "shit show", don't be beaten by me!
, an Italian economist, was appointed as the interim prime minister for three days and an Italian economist, also expressed tactful dissatisfaction in the comment section.
He said, "The Economist takes Italy as an example of an unstable country...it's not very good. What happened after Brexit should let this famous weekly start from itself to find problems. Let us wish the British to recover from the madness as soon as possible. ”
This incident also "alarmed" the Italian Embassy in the UK. Later on the 20th, the embassy's official Twitter released an open letter from Italian Ambassador to the UK Inigo Lambertini to the editorial department of the Economist.
This letter is a sarcastic MAX. First, thanked the Economist for its continued attention to Italy, and then brought another wave of sarcasm. The letter stated, "The cover of your latest issue reflects the oldest stereotype. Although pasta and pizza are best sold around the world, Italy is also the second largest manufacturer in Europe in addition. It is recommended that when you design the cover next time you can refer to our aerospace industry, biotechnology industry, automobile industry and pharmaceutical industry. Choosing any of them can more accurately reflect the appearance of Italy. "The end of the letter
also added a slander: Anyway, the "Economist" of "appreciation" of Italy's economic model is no secret. If you want to praise Italy in the future, you can click directly.
However, "Economist", which aroused public anger, did not respond or modify it. Instead, on the 21st, it published another article comparing the economic and fiscal situation of the UK with Italy.
article stated that now economists no longer believe that the UK is the same economic camp as the United States, France or Germany, but compare it with Italy, which is famous for its continuous political farce, stagnation of economic growth and tense bond markets, but there is actually a huge difference between the two.
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