The Scent of Freedom

[stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafe]

The Scent of Freedom

A rubber keychain shaped like a foot, a Piaggio Zip, and the sweet, terrifying taste of independence.

https://my-notes.dragas.net/2026/03/02/the-scent-of-freedom/

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[peterkotrcka@mastodon.bsd.cafe]

@stefano What a nice story.. and so italian, with all those motorcycles.

I think for a lot of italians, it is really the very first sign of independence. And for many years, also probably the last one. Me, not being an expert on Italy, yet still knowing that many youngsters are staying at parent's house for a bit longer than needed because of the financial situation and lack of opportunities.

So they're dependent on their parents for very long and their Vespa or similar transportation device is the only thing that gives them a bit of the freedom, like they can do and go anywhere they want to.

[stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafe]

@peterkotrcka for some generations (like mine), it has been. Now things are different. Young people rely much less on motorcycles and cars. Which is somehow (probably) good.

[peterkotrcka@mastodon.bsd.cafe]

@stefano you're right, I also tend to link it to people of my generation and I'm not young anymore... 😅😅

Maybe the equivalent for the current generation would be an iphone and unlimited data 😂😂😂😂