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Where does the joke ‘What is the shape of Italy’ come from?

A meme about the shape of Italy is going viral right now, making some people laugh and leaving others majorly confused. (If you’re in that second camp, you’ve come to the right place.)

Allegedly , the meme comes from a gaming joke that started over a decade ago. Apparently, it’s used when a group of players is on Xbox, PlayStation , Nintendo or another similar gaming platform, and one of them gets on everyone else’s nerves.

At some point during the game, one of the players might ask the annoying person, “What is the shape of Italy?” The annoying player likely replies with the word “boot.” (After all, it’s common knowledge that Italy is, in fact, shaped like a boot.)

But in the gaming world, to “boot” someone also refers to kicking a player out of a game — whether because they’re unwanted, irritating or just plain bad at gameplay.

In other words, it’s definitely not something you want to hear if you’re playing a game with other people, and can actually be a real bummer.

Recently, the not-so-nice gaming prank has made its way onto TikTok , where it’s been referenced in countless memes.

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Whether you grew up with an Italian family, or just went to Olive Garden once in your life, here are some hilarious memes all about the country of Italy. 

Growing up Italian has all sorts of traditions and values that come along with it. And of course, Italian food is front and center. The stereotypical examples are pizza, spaghetti, cannolis, and lots of cheese. Check out these delightful memes below. Then, read up on the most mildly infuriating moments of the week. 

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Who doesn’t love a good travel meme?

Whether you’ve just come back from vacation and are in need of some joy to brighten your dank day, or you’re in search of lols to pass a long journey – here are 50 awesome travel memes chosen by travel bloggers to inspire your next trip.

Make sure you check out this post too, travel quotes to inspire you to hit the road.

Going on Vacation Memes

When you just booked a trip.

Sets countdown timer to take off.

Only One More Day!

Tick tock. Tick tock. How many seconds are there in a day again?

The Excitement, The Ecstasy

I love this meme because it’s the way I always feel when I’m about to embark on a trip, or even sometimes when I’ve just booked the flights or made a decision to actually go!

Like running around shouting “I’m going on an adventure!”.

It comes from the The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey movie which is also filmed in my home country of New Zealand, and I visited the exact location of this shot recently so now I love it even more!

Sonja, Migrating Miss , Instagram

My Vacation Starts NOW

Don’t call. Don’t email. The fun starts now.

Me Leaving For Work The Day Before Vacation

See you suckers.

When You Leave Work to Start Your Vacation

Boom shackalaka boom.

We So Excited!

And we just can’t hide it.

That Smug Holiday Feeling

Rather me than you. #sorrynotsorry

Freedom, Sweet Freedom

The reward for hard work and perseverance is vacation.

Strollin’ Straight Outta Work Like

Sayonara B*tches, It’s Vacay Time

*tries to look sad but just can’t*

Funny Travel Memes That Obsessive Travellers Can Relate To

When people hassle you for travelling too much (as if that’s a thing).

My lovely family often blames me for travelling too much.

They always keep telling me why do I need to travel so much.

And when will I do all the normal things that ‘normal’ girls of my age do (Earlier it was marriage, now that I am already married, it has come down to having kids!).

Now both mine and my husband’s side of the family thinks I am obsessed with travelling. And whenever they tell me this, I roll my eyes and reply that I could have been a serial killer or drug addict.

And the irony is that I had started travelling as a kid with my parents and extended family of uncles and aunts!

Amrita, Tale of 2 Backpackers , Instagram

When You Love to Travel but your Bank Account is Cryin’ For Help

I picked this meme because not only is always appropriate to include High School Musical references, but also because it rings true as an ever-present struggle for many keen travellers.

Jetting off to new and exciting places can be expensive at the best of times, so when you’re constantly prowling Skyscanner for the next best deal your bank account is the first to suffer!

The play-off between the need to see the world and the need to sustain a living is a tough one, but as anyone who loves travel will tell you, you make it work somehow!

Suzy, Suzy Stories , Twitter

Babies or Travel? Travel.

What do we say to having babies? Not today!

This meme describes me in so many ways! I caught myself staring at my world map with the same interest my girl friends look at baby photos.

Okay, I’m closer to the 30s than to the 20s, but still…look at this map again.

There are so many places out there to explore! So, nope, not today.

Bruna, Maps ‘N Bags –   Facebook

Things I Like As Much as Travelling

I’m obsessed with travelling? Don’t know what you mean.

How I Choose My Next Travel Destination

If Traveling Was Free…

You’d never see me again. Joking!*

*not joking.

The Vacation You Want Vs. The One You Get

I’m totally OK with it. No, really.

The Beach is Calling

And I must go. My mother taught me good manners.

Vacation Mode. Check!

Turn on the happiness. Turn off the emails.

Did Someone Say Vacation? One Second…

OK, I’m ready.

Travelling is My Favourite!

I’d be a lot richer if that wasn’t true.

Funny Vacation Memes

When you’ve planned everything and your partner throws a curveball.

I love planning trips.  I find it fun, rewarding, and relaxing.  

I have all the hallmarks of a Type-A personality, however my husband loves chaos and ruining our travel plans.  

I still love planning, but he definitely loves to laugh a bit too evilly whenever he puts a kink into my perfectly planned road trips.

Karen, Wanderlusting K – Facebook

Throw A Pin on the Map? Maybe Not….

I found this meme on Pinterest years ago and have kept it in my “Humor” board ever since.

While I love the idea of just winging it and throwing a dart anywhere at a map, it’s also ironic because 70% of our world is covered by water.

So this meme just puts it into perspective how much we take the ocean and travel for granted. It also makes me laugh every time I see it and show it to people!

Natasha, The World Pursuit , Facebook

When It Turns Out to Be More of a Challenge than you Expected

This cycling meme particularly appeals to me, because I do a lot of my travel by bicycle.

I can’t mention how many times someone said the next section of road would be flat, and I ended up faced with this!

I think the beauty of this travel meme though, is that it is symbolic of any type of travel or even your journey through life.

Dave, Dave’s Travel Pages , Facebook

Escape Them All!

Just me, myself and I.

It’s Not My Problem Because… Vacation

Didn’t you get the memo? I’ll switch into give a sh*t mode in exactly two weeks.

Hi, My Name is…. And I’m an Overpacker

Well, you never know what might happen right!

Stop. Taking. Pictures. Dammit.

You said a holiday, not a fashion shoot.

Work? What’s Work?

Is it a Mimosa? No. Well I’m Not Interested Then.

Best Vacation Ever Memes

We are going to have so much fun.

As if our lives depended on it.

When You Maybe Shared Too Much on Social…

Oh, I mean, I thought I only put up a couple. Too many?

When You Are Having the Best Vacation And Your Heart is Filled With Generosity Instead of The Standard Lead

I feel alive! Is this what happiness feels like? Here, have some. 

Long Haul Flight Memes + Airport Travel Memes

The joy of getting a row to yourself.

Travel can be so stressful and flights are certainly no fun fair with security lines, all that waiting around and the thought of spending hours in a cramped seat with total strangers sitting just a bit too close.

But what if some magic meant you had a spare seat on the plane or even better two!

This meme perfectly sums up the mix of happiness and relief of a full row to yourself on an aeroplane.  

After all the stress of the airport, that extra leg space or perhaps nap space will definitely result in the happy seal face!

Kirstin, The Tinberry Travels , Instagram

The Ridiculous Overweight Baggage Charade

I find this travel meme hilarious in the way it states the obvious.

Having to unpack and repack my stuff into a different bag that goes on the same plane just doesn’t add up, does it?

I love it when some airlines aren’t really that strict about checking the weight of your carry-on, but the ones that insist on doing so and then making people unpack and repack – it’s a hassle that travellers could do without.

I like how this meme puts across this issue that most travellers face at some point.

Namita, Radically Ever After , Instagram

Weird Thoughts From 36,000 Ft

If you have been on a plane before, you know that it can be a frustrating and exhausting experience.

You don’t really realize how much time you spend aimlessly scrolling through newsfeeds and texting your friends.

If this meme doesn’t speak to you on a spiritual level, I don’t know what does!

I always find myself counting the seats on a plane or tapping incessantly when the boredom hits while on a long haul flight.

This meme reminds me that I am not the only flier who thinks about some, well, interesting things while they fly.

Weird things happen when you’re stuck in a metal tube with a million other people.

Bailey, The Gay Globetrotter – Facebook

Adulting the Sh*t Outta Life

I have a little bit of a reputation for being a hot mess.

Although I’ve made it to 30+ countries relatively unscathed, I usually do lose a passport, forget essentials like underwear or just plain miss the flight.

I connect with this meme practically on a spiritual level because, like success kid, I feel victories in the little things when it comes to travel.

That’s why I now pack two or three spare batteries instead of one!

Eileen from Pure Wander

What Happened Along the Way?

When I was a child, I was fascinated with planes. Flying and being pampered while in the air! Maybe it was as I was a kid, I was happy to get what I could .

With the increase in carriers over the years, I’ve realized how things have gone downhill!

Gone are the days where flying is only for professionals, the cheaper flying gets, the quality of services being provided falls further!

Lavinia, Continent Hop , Instagram  

Will Wake for Food

Don’t you dare wake me because you need to go to the loo. Emergencies and food only.  

Cheeky Babies Be Like..

My evil work is done for the day.

Comfort. What’s That?

It’s a good thing I actually love confined spaces.

Rolls Eyes and Thinks Bad Thoughts

Houston, we have a clapper. Send help.

Thoughtful Travel Memes

The only thing you buy that makes you richer.

Travel always had a positive effect on my life and I cherish the fact that I have been born to travel and I consider myself very fortunate to be able to travel.

‘Travel is the only thing you buy,that makes you richer’ is my favorite travel meme.

Everything in this world is temporary but the learnings,teachings that we gain from travelling stays with us.

It enriches your life as you come to know about other religions, people’s characters, their lifestyle and way of communicating.

I have gained a lot from traveling.

Somnath, Travel Crusade , Facebook

Travel Buddy Memes

When your friends bail on you and you’re left flying solo.

I chose this travel meme since this is one of the reasons I started traveling solo.

I was tired of friends cancelling and rescheduling travel plans. I realised that life is too short to be dependent on anyone else.

I would prefer doing something that I love on my own rather than waiting for people who may or may not join.

Soumya, Travel, Books and Food , Instagram

Sure, You’re Coming Travelling With Me (ROFL)

Oh this old charade again… why you lying for?

You, You’re PERFECT

I want you to travel with me everywhere all the time.

Digital Nomad Memes

Perception vs reality.

I love this meme about being a digital nomad.

Although many people think being a digital nomad is a glamorous lifestyle of lying by the beach during the day and partying at night, the reality is much different.

Most of us spend all of our time in front of our laptops working and, like the final picture shows, are often working so late that we crash out in front of it.  

James, Portugalist , Facebook

Moving Abroad Travel Memes

When i follow my heart i wake up in bali.

Bali is one place that has truly stolen my heart and I am at my happiest when I wake up in Bali.

The Balinese and their beautiful culture make me so appreciative of life. Their smiles and generosity  is something that Western society can learn a lot from.

Kate, Rolling Along with Kids – Facebook

And… When It’s All Over. Back to Work After Vacation Memes

My vacation is over tomorrow.

Can I pull a sickie?

The Worst Thing About Going on Holiday…

I always knew it was going to happen but I didn’t expect it to feel this bad.

I Don’t Want to go Back to Work!!!

Endless exclamation marks cannot emphasise this point enough.

Seventh Level of Hell

They’re one and the same really.

This One Time At Band Camp, Ahem In Europe

My trip changed me in so many ways. It was life-changing.

Everyone should live abroad at some point. You wouldn’t understand though. Nevermind. One day you will be as wise as me.

Back From Holiday. Sigh. Select All. Delete.

When you delete all your emails because you’re so raging about being back at work.

Boss Sees You Come Back From Holiday Like

Oh goody, the fun dementor is here to ruin my life.

So, there we are, 55 travel and vacation memes to inspire your next trip. Which was your fave?

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4 of italy’s best free hot springs and thermal baths.

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There are dozens of free spots for a swim across Italy.

Steamy natural thermal water simmers beneath the surface throughout almost the whole Italian peninsula. It bubbles up above the ground in the form of hot springs across the country, creating heavenly hot pools and balmy baths.

The water is naturally rich in sulfur and other minerals said to have a myriad of health-giving properties. A dip in a thermal bath has the potential to treat skin conditions, improve circulation and lower blood pressure.

There are dozens of free spots for a swim across Italy. Some, like the spectacular natural terraces of Saturnia, have become well-known and overtouristed. Here are four of the best natural pools and thermal baths to visit in Italy, all of which are free to swim in and still relatively under the radar.

Get Glowing Skin At Lu Vurghe

The thermal spring of Lu Vurghe is found in a forest clearing near the town of Acquasanta Terme in the region of Le Marche. A rocky track leads to an oasis of manmade stone pools with crystalline water at a pleasant 30 degrees Celsius and with a pH of less than 8.

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The risk of losing big on gamestop and other meme stocks, netflix sets ‘that ‘90s show’ part 2 and 3 premiere dates, plunge into the terme di petriolo.

In the heart of Tuscany in the Valley of Ombrone, you can find the Terme di Petriolo in a forested river valley. The hot springs are said to have been in use since Roman times and were popular in the Renaissance with the illustrious Medici and Gonzaga families.

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At the free pools along the river Farma, the milky water bubbles up at a dreamy 43 degrees and is rich in sulfur and minerals. If you need a little break from the sun, you can lay a towel down in the shade of the overhanging chestnut and oak trees.

Feel The Heat At The Piscine Carletti

The area around Viterbo in Lazio is brimming with hot water springs and resorts. One of the lesser-visited is Piscine Carletti, a clutch of little natural pools in a grassy plain.

The basins have a variety of water temperatures, from 60 degrees near the source to 30 degrees, so you can swap between them in emulation of the ancient Roman practice of circulating around the caldarium, tepidarium and frigidarium in a bathhouse. There’s not much space here so even though it doesn’t attract big crowds, it’s still best to go early in the morning so you’re not jostling with other visitors.

Relax Like A Roman At Fordongianus

On the island of Sardinia, hot water lovers can visit the Fordongianus hot springs in the province of Oristano, part of a thermal water hotspot already popular in ancient Roman times—there are even remains of a Roman bath complex.

Ruins of Roman Baths in Fordongianus, Italy

Although you can’t swim inside the archaeological site, you can take a dip in natural pools in the nearby river valley. With temperatures of over 50 degrees Celsius and a mineral-rich composition, the water is said to help boost the immune system and circulation.

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San Diego apostille event, for certifying documents for international use, draws big crowds. It’s open again today.

The San Diego County Assessor’s Office is authenticating the documents Monday and Tuesday — a service that usually requires a trip to L.A.

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More than 300 people came to a downtown San Diego event Monday morning for a service that many people have likely never heard of.

The San Diego County Assessor’s Office is certifying documents for international use — called apostille — on Monday and Tuesday at the County Administration Center. The process usually involves a trip to Los Angeles, or even a flight to Sacramento, or costly legal services and sending documents through the mail.

Apostille is a process that you might not encounter until you get a job abroad, try to settle affairs of a relative who died in another country or prove you were legally married to a foreign citizen. It dates to the 1961 Hague Convention, an international treaty that sought to recognize documents across nations.

County Assessor Jordan Marks said some of the examples he had seen Monday morning were a service member getting a driver’s license certified for a deployment in Italy, several marriage certifications and international students getting diplomas verified before returning to home countries.

“San Diego is a very international city,” Marks said. “This cuts the red tape and saves San Diegans time and money.”

He said there is a need for the service because many military families get stationed in other nations, and thousands of international students and new families from across the world settle here. California Secretary of State Shirley Weber visited the San Diego site Monday, and Marks said this could be seen as the first step to allocating resources to make it a yearlong service.

Right now, the Secretary of State only offers the in-person apostille service in Los Angeles and Sacramento. However, it decided to experiment with “pop-up” locations in several spots throughout the year. Santa Ana will have an apostille pop-up at the end of this month and Riverside will have one in mid-June.

It is possible to do the apostille service by mail with the Secretary of State’s Sacramento office, but it can be nerve-racking to send documents by mail, and there’s a chance of not filling out documents correctly without a government worker to help. There’s also a four- to six-week wait time.

To make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible, the San Diego County Assessor’s Office has instructions on what to bring to the appointment on its website, sdarcc.gov . In general, the visitor needs to bring an original document (not a photocopy), a cover sheet — that is downloadable on the website — and a non-cash form of payment, such as credit card, check or money order.

Fees charged by the Secretary of State include $20 for processing each apostille document, plus a $6 special handling fee for each public official’s authentication signature. Some documents might need an additional notary signature, which is also offered on-site for $15 from the clerk of the San Diego County Supervisors.

There is free underground parking available at the Assessor’s Office at the County Administration Center, 1600 Pacific Highway, Suite 273. If that fills up, there is metered parking around the center.

The office is offering the service from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. There is no appointment needed. Marks said the line started forming Monday before they opened.

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Why bitcoin hasn't joined the latest meme stock craze this week

By tanaya macheel,cnbc • published 31 mins ago • updated 12 mins ago.

Bitcoin isn't running alongside meme stocks as it did three years ago, although this week's stock market action might indicate a big crypto rally is on its way.

GameStop and fellow meme stock AMC Entertainment are each up more than 160% over the past two days. Meanwhile, bitcoin is little changed, down just 0.1% in the same period, according Coin Metrics. In 2021, by contrast, GameStop and AMC rallied 821% and 373%, respectively, from January through April. Bitcoin's gains in that time, though more modest, still came to 96%.

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"This isn't 2021 when the world was locked down and awash with liquidity," said Antoni Trenchev, cofounder of crypto exchange Nexo. "It's worth remembering GameStop mania peaked in January 2021, well before bitcoin's more than $60,000 highs in April and November that year. If you want to read into events of the past 24 hours you could suggest GameStop may be acting as a leading indicator ahead of the next leg of bitcoin's post-halving run."

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"Today's stronger than estimated U.S. producer price data is a reminder that the macro[economic] and inflationary backdrop isn't conducive for a bitcoin rally, and it's likely to stay rangebound after an explosive opening to 2024," he added.

To be sure, there's a world of cryptocurrencies beyond bitcoin that includes meme coins. Still, they haven't joined the party in the same way. Dogecoin and Shiba Inu coins have risen about 3% each in the past two days, according to Coin Metrics.

Bitcoin is widely considered in a class of its own within the crypto world, driven by macro factors when there aren't specific catalysts to consider, such as the launch of U.S. bitcoin exchange-trade funds or the Bitcoin halving that takes place every four years.

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Noelle Acheson, economist and author of the "Crypto is Macro Now" newsletter, added that the meme stock run was "more of a revving of engines than a full take-off" and that macro issues are still pressuring bitcoin.

"Tomorrow's inflation data may boost spirits if it comes in better than expected, but uncertainty is high," she said. 

This year, the U.S. permitted the introduction of the first bitcoin ETFs, pushed largely by BlackRock, the largest asset manager in the world. The funds are expected to attract new types of investors, steady flows of new cash, all while reducing volatility. Plus, the 2023 regional banking crisis in the U.S. that kicked off the current bitcoin cycle alterted many people to cryptocurrency's potential as an alternative financial system and hedge against uncertainty.

"Bitcoin is no longer seen as a pure speculation asset," Acheson said. "Its store of value narrative is more deeply entrenched, its holder base is much broader and it has become to some extent institutionalized."

Sylvia Jablonski, CEO and chief investment officer at Defiance ETFs, added that although bitcoin was "lumped into the meme stock category" in 2021, the market is starting to show signs of being taken more seriously now.

"There has been a shift towards credibility in longevity of holding bitcoin," she said. "Bitcoin became more commercial in its ETF wrapper, and both retail and institutional investors tend to hold both bitcoin and ether, versus day trade it like meme stocks."

With bitcoin rallying so far in the first quarter of the year, briefly approaching $73,000 , it's more recently been pulling back in what many investors describe as a healthy move. With few catalysts and challenged by macroeconomic headwinds, these investors also warn that the lull in bitcoin's price could last several more months , and maybe pull prices lower still.

"These periods of consolidation can last a long time and are intensely dull," Trenchev said. "The bitcoin narrative tap has run dry … and I wouldn't expect the revival of the meme-stock frenzy to be a catalyst for bitcoin's next move."

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