Thursday, May 8, 2008

Mammoni: The Ultimate Mama's Boys

This Mother's Day, we present a classic "60 Minutes" story that explores the bond between mothers and sons. Lesley Stahl traveled to Italy to investigate the phenomena of the Mammoni, aka mama's boys. They may look like Romeos, Casanovas and Latin lovers, but these are Italian men in their 30s and 40s with jobs, girlfriends and disposable income who still live at home, and are waited on by their mothers.

Mammoni: The Ultimate Mama's Boys
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UNDERSTANDING MAMMONI

Correspondent Lesley Stahl gets a little envious >> See the story

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

Giorgio Boemo is now 47 and still single. He lives on his own, but goes to mama's for dinner almost every night.

Andrea Leofreddi, now 41, left the nest but has yet to marry. He and his British girlfriend Jude broke up.

Massimo Malerba sadly passed away from cancer in August 2005.

Davide Lucchini is now 38 and still unmarried. He lives in his own apartment, but often visits mama. She asked "60 Minutes" to please persuade him to get married.

Comments

Sound off on this segment. Here you'll see the comments in the order they were posted.

1
I'm 25 and I live with my parents, not because I can't stand on my own, but because while I'm single, they're the best companions I could have. Why would one separate himself with no good reason from the people who have loved him all his life? We help each other live life to the fullest. I wash my clothes, fix and clean my room and bathroom, and the only basic thing mama helps me with is food (and I know how to cook on my own).
Posted by apfsdg on Thu, May 8, 2008 10:31 PM ET
2
am 38 and am still live with my mama becoz i love her so much and cant without her she is thebest women in this world for me,,she know the best food ilike and she knows how to prepair it...will be with with her till i got married again lol================================================================
Posted by babsadams71 on Thu, May 8, 2008 10:46 PM ET
3
You know what. With dating being what it is, and the new economy we are all facing, I see no harm in living with your family. Survival is the new status symbol. I live on my own, my own car, good job...But it's becoming more, and more common thinking for me to just unplug. I don't want to be around you people, and listen to your problems, and demands anymore no matter how much I'm earning for it. You ass hats and your jamba juice, macaroni grill diets, type 2 diabetic weaklings and your me first attitude. I hate you all. Whatever gets you by...To hell with what anyone else thinks.
Posted by roomt3b on Thu, May 8, 2008 10:47 PM ET
4
Your a Big Wuss, What woman would look at you with Any respect. I teach my kids to take care of themselfs. You are Men , Right? you need to feel for testicals, to make sure. If they are there, then Be a Man! Mammoni Amercian Man
Posted by moparblooded@sbcglobal.net on Thu, May 8, 2008 11:00 PM ET
5
That is a great post by RoomT3B, I second it and will say even more emphatically, who are these people to determine mores, culture? We are not subject to positive morality here and if we are, then there needs to be a revolution.
Posted by adirondacksmts04 on Thu, May 8, 2008 11:05 PM ET
6
I do not believe in grown people, especially men, staying at home with their mothers. Give your mom a break.
Posted by onyx11_76 on Thu, May 8, 2008 11:29 PM ET
7
To each his own. Note to women who gripe at men for whatever reason: Love him or leave him, preferably before you marry him and decide you aren't happy then leave with the kids and half his @#$% . Nobody is holding a gun to these womens heads to stay with these Mama's boys. Heres a thought: leave him, be single (god forbid), and find someone you like...just quit the griping.
Posted by bdavisphoto on Thu, May 8, 2008 11:41 PM ET
8
I love my sons and when times got tough they both moved back home. I wouldn't have it any other way. Life is short and I treasure every day that I have with them. They help with finances, housework, grocery shopping and planning and cooking meals. We never get in eachothers way but know we can count on eachother when we need to. That is the true definition of a family. Most of my older friends also have sons and daughters that left and came back or have never left at all but still lead well-adjusted lives. I am a proud Mama of two wonderful sons.
Posted by jfetzik@sbcglobal.net on Thu, May 8, 2008 11:43 PM ET
9
you guys need to grow up and get out of the house.
Posted by jsnchrry on Fri, May 9, 2008 12:13 AM ET
10
well in my culture a person stay with his or her parents until they are married! It does not matter whether you are a male or female, my cousin of 42 just married for the first time and moved out of his parents home. It is not considered to be a wuss or less of a man to live at home it is considered as good morals and upbringing
Posted by redbaroness1313 on Fri, May 9, 2008 12:32 AM ET
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