ESTONIA’S Tommy Cash sparked uproar this evening as he once again performed his track Espresso Macchiato.
The song has been branded offensive by viewers as it references a number of Italian stereotypes and expressions – including ones about coffee, the Mafia and smoking.
Those watching at the at home were not impressed and took to X to complain about it.
One person commented: “I’m with the Italians . That was downright offensive from Estonia.”;;
Another wrote: “Arguably one of the most offensive things if your are Italian but brilliant by #Estonia espresso Machiatto!!”;;
While a third added: “Estonia song could definitely be described as racist and I’m not even Italian.”;;
Earlier in the week the vice president of the Italian Senate, Gian Marco Centinaio, expressed upset about the song,
He said: “He [Tommy Cash] should come to and see how decent people really work before daring to write such a stupid and stereotypical song.”;;
Tommy has been more optimistic about the reception and after rehearsals this week, he said: “Everyone coming to me is like ‘I’m from Italy, you’re a legend there and we’re so happy to have your song,’”;;
He commented that if was allowed to sing espresso then so could he.
“She should be singing about Big Gulps,”;; he said.
“The thing is, coffee is for the world. Everyone can drink coffee. Americans, Europeans, and this brings us together.”;;
