Romano-tv
Romano-tv (previously Manne-tv)[1] is a twelve-episode sketch-show based on common stereotypes and misconceptions the Finns have of the domestic Romani minority.The show was propelled by the excitable performances of Santeri Ahlgren and Eeki Mantere (who died in April 2007, just before the shooting of the show) as well as through the support of the Finnish celebrity and musician Remu Aaltonen of Hurriganes (who himself is a member of the Finnish Romani community).The show's builds on the tradition of such extreme low-budget sketch-shows as Pulttibois and Kummeli by adding a comical effect through a more intentional approach.Some groups found the use of the term manne (a Finnish racial slur referring to Romani people) offensive or inappropriate despite the usage of the term in the show in a tongue-in-cheek connotation.Despite the controversy the show also enjoyed a slew of popular guest stars.