The cast members of MTV’s reality show “Jersey Shore” are seen here. These self-proclaimed guidos and guidettes, who take over the popular New Jersey summer spot of Seaside Heights with their gelled hair and fist-pumping antics, have already angered a group of Italian-Americans who are calling for a boycott of the show.
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Mike, who affectionately calls his abs “The Situation,” is seen here with Nicole, aka Snooki. “The Situation” has already been the center of controversy in the house after just one episode, and Snooki has stirred the real-life pot after a promo clip of the housemate getting punched in the face by a New York City teacher went viral.
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Look no further than the boys of “Jersey Shore” for all of the protein-filled muscles, tattoos, hair product and bling that any self-respecting guido can ask for. From left to right: Pauly D, Mike “The Situation,” Ronnie and Vinny.
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Snooki, JWoww and Sammi Sweetheart are three of the four guidettes that have boys going crazy all over the “Jersey Shore.” Snooki, far left, claims she invented the “poof” hairstyle.
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The cast of the “Jersey Shore” posing on the beach. Already drama doesn’t look to be in short supply as Mike “The Situation,” Ronnie and Sammie Sweetheart find themselves in a love triangle, and Pauly D, a DJ by occupation, has tempted JWoww into nearly cheating on her boyfriend from back home.
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Mike “The Situation” and Pauly D flash peace signs while on the beach at the “Jersey Shore.” Pauly D has already proven to not “let the hair fool us,” as he punched a fellow guido in the face during the season premiere.
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The eight cast members of “Jersey Shore” embody a guido and guidette culture that flows through the clubs and bars at the New Jersey shore every summer.
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