American Italian

[littlebitca]

I have accepted the use of Torino during the Olympics, primarily because it is the name of the city as spoken by the inhabitants. That said, what is wrong with this sentence:

"After the break we will be returning to the Stadio Olimpico for more of the opening ceremonies"?

Are they speaking English? To an English speaking audience? Yes? Then I believe the English language has two perfectly good words to use here: Olympic and Stadium.

Comments

[atpolittlebit.livejournal.com]

Because they're saving the special segment on the Shroud for later?

[stratnav71.livejournal.com]

Perhaps it will be one of the centerpieces of the Closing Ceremony accompanied with some 80's New Wave music.

[midnightsjane.livejournal.com]

There was a piece in today's paper that said that the locals don't have any idea what tourists are talking about when they ask about the Shroud...'cause they have a different name for it!
Stadio Olimpico - I think the announcers are trying to be cool and worldly...see? I know how to say this in Italian!!
Weeee! Canada won a gold medal today!