I am the eggman, We are the eggmen, I am the Walrus! Goo goo g'joob!

I know about the culture thing. I lived in Japan for 3 years, it was lots of fun. Ah, don't worry about us weirdo Americans! I bet you get all the McDonalds & Disney & other sleaze typical of America. Really we're not that bad. Come and see us if ye want to get the real experience. My great-grandparents from Naples obviously found it to their liking!

As for budinella, it's one of those Italian phrases or family has that no Italian dictionaries seem to have. Must be Southern Italy slang...it basically means "little potato". Usually used as a term of endearment to small children and cute girls! HA HA!

--Mbo