http://www.wdhafm.com/Blog/Tarantella/home.aspxGina Tarantella Blog en-usCopyright 2012, WDHA-FMThu, 23 May 2013 20:44:39 GMTSun, 07 Oct 2012 17:02:20 GMT1http://emmisinteractive.comHappy Columbus Day, mi amici!! What a great frickin' day! For those of you who are not fortunate to be of Italian descent, Christopher Coloumbus' real name is Cristoforo Colombo. That sounds much better, doesn't it?? Madonne!! In case you're not aware, Italians rule. Bella gente!! So in honor of this magnificent holiday, we will celebrate with inspirational quotes from some extremely learned Italians. "You talkin' to me" --Robert DeNiro "2R Rossi...You're nothing but a whore....Get your own man." --Lorraine Bracco "Now ya's can't leave." --Chazz Palmentiri  "Go get your shinebox." --Billy Batts "Yo Adrian." –Stallone  "He hit my hair." --Tony Manero  "What am I a clown? Do I amuse you." --Joe Pesci  “My real name is Giovanni Caboto.” –John Cabot  "Oh yeah, you blend." --The great Marisa Tomei  "Hooo ahhhh!" --Al Pacino  “You know she likes the lights at night on a neon Broadway sign.” –Jon Francis Bongiovi “Where’s ...http://www.wdhafm.com/Blog/Tarantella/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10447280http://www.wdhafm.com/Blog/Tarantella/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10447280Sun, 07 Oct 2012 17:02:20 GMTThere's nothing in the world like the loyalty of a dog.  They're the best, except when they make a frickin' mess.  Sure, it's all fun and games until they're all jumping up and down on the sofa like it's some kind of frickin' canine trampoline.  Madonne!! That's why you should have the plastic covering on your sofa.  How many times do I have to tell you this?  Stunada!!  I gave you the number of  a good upholsterer, so use it!  What the hell are you waiting for??? Do you want your sofa to be covered in drool, dog hair, and Sambuca?? What's wrong with you? Let me make a long story short.  Dogs are beautiful and noble creatures.  They are always your best friend.  They always love you.  Even if you're the frickin' gavone who dropped a dish of mancotti all over my marble floor.  I can't stand the sight of ...http://www.wdhafm.com/Blog/Tarantella/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10443713http://www.wdhafm.com/Blog/Tarantella/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10443713Thu, 27 Sep 2012 22:40:36 GMTMadonne!! I'm sorry I haven't written in a long time. I've been frickin' busy putting together a team of Foxy Boxers for the 2016 Olympics. Why hasn't anyone done this? Do I have to frickin' think of everything?? Then there's all the stupid parties I have to go to.  Of course, everyone needs me to help with the food because I'm the best cook ever.  Can you believe my sister-in-law doesn't know what to do with broccoli rabe? Stunada! Disgraziata!! I threw a pot of risotto at her.  What a frickin' mess! My daughter Antonella cleaned up the cucina.  She's good.  Real good.  And she's a tough girl too.  She'll scrape your face off with a Brillo pad, so you don't want to mess with her.  I don't raise any candy asses. Isn't it great that the kids are back in school?? I love this time of year!  So much ...http://www.wdhafm.com/Blog/Tarantella/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10439714http://www.wdhafm.com/Blog/Tarantella/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10439714Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:28:31 GMTWell, the big day is almost here!!  It’s been called the frickin’ social event of the season.  And believe me, it is!!!  I’m talking about WDHA’s Rock the Park 2012 this Friday 8/24 at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel.  You would be wise not to miss this.  And here’s why: 1.  Adelita’s Way will melt your faccia!!  2.  Papa Roach...It’s hard to take your eyes off their remarkably energetic frontman Jacoby Shaddix. 3.   How about Staind??  What a voice on that Aaron Lewis! Bel canto! Bravo!  4. In addition to being an excellent singer, Aaron Lewis is also the balding, virile type.  Don’t you love that? 5.   Who doesn’t love Godsmack?? Such great musicians! 6.  Godsmack is from Boston. They probably like the Red Sox.  Everybody has their faults.  You’d be a better person to forgive this fault.  7.  I’ll bet Sully Erna loves gnocchi.  So it all ...http://www.wdhafm.com/Blog/Tarantella/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10418293http://www.wdhafm.com/Blog/Tarantella/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10418293Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:24:32 GMTPar Troy East is in Williamsport playing their hearts out in the Little League World Series.  This is some frickin’ big deal!  Madonne!! Despite putting up a fight, our Jersey boys of summer suffered a minor setback today losing to San Antonio 5-2.  Not to worry, though, in the immortal words of that crazy Southern broad Scarlett O’Hara…Tomorrow is another day. Don’t you worry your pretty little heads.  Remember the words of the legendary Yogi Berra:  “Baseball is ninety percent mental and the other half is physical.” He also said, “Even Napoleon had his Watergate.” Yogi is a wise man.  And don’t forget how the Yankee Clipper Joe DiMaggio loved his coffee.  Didn’t they call him Mr. Coffee? I prefer espresso. Put a little Sambuca in that and you have yourself a nice drink.  Phil Rizzuto, another sage of our national pastime, was a man who enjoyed cannoli and was ...http://www.wdhafm.com/Blog/Tarantella/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10417236http://www.wdhafm.com/Blog/Tarantella/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10417236Fri, 17 Aug 2012 23:40:18 GMTDon’t you love the Olympics? The glory, the grandeur, the historic location, the thrill of victory, the agony of defeat, competition of the most epic proportions,  and those divers wearing their skimpy banana hammocks.  Madonne!  There’s nothing like the Olympics. Let the frickin’ games begin! Never mind, they’ve begun.  And with that, your humble correspondent has a few observations. First, is anyone watching the equestrian events?  Personally, I have no interest in any equestrian event, unless Mr. Ed is involved. Secondly, imagine my horror when I heard that badminton teams are throwing matches! What about the eye of the tiger and the thrill of the fight, rising up to the challenge of your rival.  This story gives me agita! Where’s my frickin’ Brioschi???  Disgratziata!! Those are my only complaints about these London games though.  What a dramatic spectacle they’ve been!  And could those English people be any cuter? Tally ho.  ...http://www.wdhafm.com/Blog/Tarantella/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10413604http://www.wdhafm.com/Blog/Tarantella/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10413604Tue, 07 Aug 2012 16:11:34 GMTMany of you are familiar with my good friend and WDHA Morning Jolt’s executive producer Svetlana Perestroika.  I have received an inordinate amount of email from the menfolk regarding Svet’s relationship status and others want to know if she’s related to Maria Sharapova.  Let me take this opportunity to answer your inquiries: None of your business and no. Svetlana was born in the U.S.S.R.  Her parents were circus performers.  As a young girl, she trained as a gymnast.  Svet was a skilled athlete.  Svet was also a dreamer.  And she dreamed of coming to America.  From the moment she bought her first Ratt album on the black market, she knew that the United States would one day be her home.  What do think life in Moscow was easy for young Svetlana?  She trained tirelessly on the parallel bars and the balance beam, but as hard as she worked, she still ...http://www.wdhafm.com/Blog/Tarantella/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10407137http://www.wdhafm.com/Blog/Tarantella/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10407137Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:11:22 GMTFor every generation, there are events that shake the very foundation of society.  For us, quite possibly, one of those events came yesterday afternoon.  I’m sure someday we’ll all remember where we were when we found out Steven Tyler left American Idol.  It started out as a nice enough day.  I did my Brazilian Butt Lift workout, got a manicure, and I was out in my backyard working on my savage tan, when my phone rang.  It was my friend Ro calling from the correctional facility.  When you’re locked up, you don’t get to make too many calls, so I knew this was important.  I quickly turned down the volume on Slippery When Wet (my official tanning soundtrack) to listen carefully to Ro’s news.  By now, you must be wondering why Ro is incarcerated.  Well, listen and listen good:  It’s none of your frickin’ business.  Alright?  All you need to ...http://www.wdhafm.com/Blog/Tarantella/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10403719http://www.wdhafm.com/Blog/Tarantella/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10403719Fri, 13 Jul 2012 17:01:35 GMTIn life, mi amici, there are many unanswered questions.  So many puzzles to ponder and mysteries left uninvestigated.  Not the least among them is this one:  Who is the best looking rock star?  There are, indeed, a plethora of exquisite options to investigate. Allow me to be your guide, as we delve into this quandry and attempt to solve this timeless riddle.  No answer is definitive, except for mine.  Madonne!! Of course, there are the obvious choices, such as Jon Francis Bongiovi, Bruce Springsteen, and the divine Steven Tallarico. That’s Steven Tyler for those of you who don’t know your sfogliatelle from your sfinge.  From the west coast, there’s Eddie Vedder, Eddie Van Halen (Eddie is a cute name), David Lee Roth, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain, Jack Blades, Sammy Hagar, etc.  That freak on wheels WDHA Morning Jolt’s Kim Mulligan is partial to ye olde Englishmen:  Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton, ...http://www.wdhafm.com/Blog/Tarantella/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10402146http://www.wdhafm.com/Blog/Tarantella/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10402146Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:34:26 GMTOur generation is so lucky to have grown up when we did!!  Madonne! Of course, we were so fortunate to have experienced that golden age of American culture known as the hair band era!!  Prior to that, we learned the importance of perfect hair and a winning smile from the greatest teen idols in the history of mankind. I pity these poor kids today.  What a sorry bunch of teen idols they got stuck with! Is that sfacheem Justin Beiber really the cream of the teen idol crop nowadays?? Madonne!! Compare and contrast the modern teen idol to those of days gone by.  I’m sorry I just gave you agita...My apologies. Think about the influential dreamboats we had in the ‘70s. Could there have been a Jon Bon Jovi, if there had not been a Leif Garrett??  The hair, the smile, the moves!!! It all started with Leif.  Don’t believe me?? ...http://www.wdhafm.com/Blog/Tarantella/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10398911http://www.wdhafm.com/Blog/Tarantella/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10398911Wed, 27 Jun 2012 20:28:39 GMT