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[Facts] Burattino...
After a little thought I realised...Giuseppe:Giuseppe > Geppe > GeppettoGiuseppe > Giuseppino > Pino > Pinocchio (occhio is a medieval Italian diminutive form). The pine thing is probably a convenient pun. Effectively Pinocchio is just called 'junior'.:)
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This is a triumph, Merriment! Well done - you've enriched my little life.
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*feels glad* ;)n
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