The Sopranos - Silvio Is Acting Boss

[@sergiomendoza4850]

I like how Silvio unlike all the other characters knows his strengths and weaknesses. He knows outright he’s not boss material, but he can advise, he’s got good strategy, and generally tries to keep the peace as much as he possibly can. Extremely self aware.

[@cavemanzach9475]

I feel like the main reason Sil stepped up was because there wasn't anyone else even remotely capable of doing the job. Bobby doesn't have the experience, Paulie's a hotheaded dumbass, Vito's greedy, Chris just shouldn't be anything other than a made enforcer, there really weren't even any other options

[@willesco5211]

So true

[@joseph4043]

@@cavemanzach9475 well he’s the underboss for this specific reason tony trusted him the most

[@Candy-sm5yl]

Silvio had the makings of a varsity mob boss

[@mapsgoonthewall5396]

That's why he was excellent at his role.

[@stoneharper7038]

Love that they casted his actual wife for this role, gives them an instant chemistry that others don’t have! Love this scene, love that look Silvio gave himself in the mirror!

[@superyid2010]

I didn't know that she is his actual wife. Thanks, you learn something new every day.

[@smartify8259]

Wow didn't know the fact.

[@Asilentlearner43]

@@superyid2010 It's his wife of 40 years.

[@superyid2010]

@@Asilentlearner43 I've watched the show over and over again and only now I'm finding this out.

[@EssexAggiegrad2011]

That was Miami Steve's doing

[@NEWDOR1A]

Sil is what Tony admires so much ...the strong silent type.

[@adamwilliams6108]

After all, Silvio is loyal to the end. Him being Tony's Consigliere not only is it his duty he represents how professional any Crime family should be as far as business and professionalism goes. But what do I know. Its just my personal opinion

[@tempo1889]

Unlike Tony Sil has the makings of a varsity athlete.

[@jackedkerouac4414]

Until cheese crumbs are swept from his feet

[@Morgenstern505]

He was gay, Silvio Dante?

[@StuUngar]

Who the fuck are you kidding? The only thing on his mind is blackjack!

[@marxismfeminismmaoism9408]

The most non toxic relationship in the sopranos, silvio and his wife.

[@KikoJonesUSA]

His real life wife, as it turns out.

[@goopooable]

I’d argue it was Bobby and his first wife

[@ash7324]

Johnny and Ginny Sack had an adorable relationship too

[@benjamin5263]

@@goopooable You want me to heat up Karen's ziti tonight ?

[@sonofshoenice8010]

Doesn’t Silvio often cheat on his wife?

[@rjn8001]

If there were any characters whose life I'd like to have, it's Sil's. Loyal wife, success, a good head on his shoulders, and a spot-on Pacino impression.

[@eric5906]

and spending most of your working hours at a strip joint. Not bad.

[@dreray4077]

Ryan JN Dont forget a serial murderer..

[@justinlecroy6143]

Dre Ray Even better man.

[@rjn8001]

Dre Ray We all have our faults.

[@slothfromthegoonies8201]

Ryan JN Yeah, but we ain't all murdering sociopaths.

[@christoferprestipino7433]

The way he walks into the hospital is incredible. “Get some coffee over to Carmelas house” this is true leadership.

[@jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj178]

Benny was no doubt, "Yeh, I'll get right on that."

[@ilovebeingalive-yb3bm]

these guys must eat a lot of ziti

[@Mikemikeswehomenow]

Yeah, like her $6 million mansion wouldn’t have a coffee maker

[@Mikemikeswehomenow]

or a Hispanic, made that already thought of it

[@slide4180]

Sil demonstrates the indisputable wisdom of talking a slurp of coffee before making a decision.

[@Meshuggapeth]

slide4180 or strolling, pausing, turning around and strolling back like with the Richie decision

[@ddave7026]

slide4180 wasn't that Carmine who patent that? 🍵

[@lxfalcon8466]

Hahaha very funny

[@x-1584]

Hes not only a alleged loving husban, silvio definitely shows also a business negotiations trade union skill level it seems by managing the bada bings front ops by being tonys under boss, & also I,e. "The American Gangster Union" shop stewart type of personality imo, next to being a focused hardened killer as one of his occupational skills too... I sense also, that he dont have the back stabbing drive, that some underbosses have to remove fat tony covertly, without the rest of tonys crew & the NY's bosses knowledge, just to simply take over that jersey op, that was tonys. or lets say a silent coup on tonys jersey control by silvio, unless tony really had a & unexpected death sentence by hands other than silvio, but silvios seems very loyal to tony & they're money making jersey ops, & seems to work great together as team managers imo. ☝️😎

[@Blazimirus]

He did play them both into a corner. One guy claims it's 5 stacks, the other 3. He gives it to the guy who claims it has more profit in it, but he has to kick up points to the other guy so they police themselves instead of him wasting time on it.

[@kenworthNH]

He's got himself a damn good woman.

[@BrandonCassaday]

She's the actor's wife in real life too

[@JH-su9vl]

Love her outfit she’s hot

[@-BuddyGuy]

She looks like the plastic surgeon crashed his Cadillac into her face

[@shangtsung1362]

Smart and still having a good figure for her age.

[@mikeprevost8650]

@@BrandonCassaday for 37 years now.

[@thesharmat9956]

Sil would be a good boss, just not on columbus day

[@Bklyn93]

+CyborgSword Or during a poker game. LEAVE THE GODDAMN FUCKING CHEESE WHERE IT IS

[@markus4698]

He was gay, Gary Cooper?

[@robertcamacho3370]

Lord DIO lmao that's good

[@LuDimezofKush]

Or during a Soccer game

[@lordchancellorhatton1910]

he was gonna take action there..

[@jeandomeniconagereitano7016]

Silvio has one thing that Tony never had. Someone that has his back. Carmella was a enabler with a case of moral high ground.

[@thedarkkontroller8160]

Camella was a great wife lol

[@martincurran6432]

Think it was shown when Tony was in the coma that Carmela loved and cared for him

[@dmm119]

@@thedarkkontroller8160 idk if I'd say she was great. What about that whole priest thing

[@dogleg]

Sil makes every scene better.

[@Erectoralporicy]

As soon as I think I'm out... THEY PULL ME BACK IN. Is it it true? MICHAEL

[@suat365]

He was the best character in The Sopranos

[@thegreatestman851]

The best character!

[@KRS2000]

"Our true enemy has yet to reveal himself"

[@GooblyWoobly69]

I love how wholesome they are with each other. Legitimately taking her words into mind. She isn’t in denial of what Sil does and supports him either way. Complete opposite of Tony and Carmella. Casting his wife was genius

[@dewilew2137]

You think if his wife knew he’d killed people that she’d still be supportive? And you think that’s admirable? You’re literally insane. In this scene, he flat out says, “I NEVER TALK TO YOU ABOUT MY WORK”. She has NO IDEA what he does. She has no idea he’s a violent sociopath. If she did, she’d either be conflicted, she’d leave, or she’d stay and be in denial. Just like Carmela, whom you hate so much. 🙄

[@BookshelfQBattler]

I wish they'd had more time to do more with Gabby. I bet she was the total anti-Carmela. Totally knew and understood her husband was a scumbag and was fine with it. Pushed him to be scummier even to keep the money rolling in. Probably was the brains behind the scumminess.

[@Idalg87]

2:21 I'm going to start walking like that lol

[@TheDutchMitchell]

I know right...this guy is a boss

[@Trose3]

I thought the same thing. Mafia Dracula walk

[@gustavscelmins428]

idalgleish87 I do whenever I wear a suit lol

[@HYDRAKOMIKS]

Craig Christ hahahahaahahaha

[@levipendleton5985]

idalgleish87 e

[@5616steph]

Silvio Dante always kept it G just dont sweep no cheese by his fuckin feet

[@kieranquay2379]

That walk...that fucking walk.

[@TuMalditaMadre]

2:22 Silvio's walk as acting boss was my favorite character. Wish they would've done more with him.

[@thescoobymike]

Looked like the Joker

[@marnixmaximus3053]

how germs walk to your sandwich on the ground

[@robertbelyea5767]

​@@marnixmaximus3053😂

[@TuMalditaMadre]

​@@marnixmaximus3053or up your shoelaces in your average men's shithouse

[@shigeolincolntaco]

I liked how Bobby was stepping up and holding his ground.

[@ajbahus]

shigeolincolntaco With Tony under along with Gene and Ray dying, it definitely emboldened Bobby to step up.

[@sebbyh9764]

Bobby was always one of my favourites

[@rocthaice]

Sebby H lifestyle took control

[@creggriley7247]

yeah i agree. I really liked bobby. And Sil. I guess I could go on about characters I liked. What a great show

[@MrSinthan]

Bobby was often shown as this goofy ass character in early seasons. But the thing is that he was made, even in his first appearance. So he must at least have done SOMETHING to prove himself before hand.

[@MJSpiritual]

Silvio was a truly unique individual in the game. He was not overly ambitious when it came to positions of power, he could've taken steps to ensure that Tony never came back to the big seat but he acted when he needed to act and stepped aside when the time was right, and was actually content with his fair share as consigliere.

[@lucifersapprentice]

Silvio shows not only that he has sum humility, but he has both a fierce loyalty to tony and a strong determination.

[@eijiniizuma6184]

@mcharleau Tony and Sil grew up together they are the original members of the their crew

[@Professor__S]

The orange juice Sil is drinking at the table for breakfast.. you guys reckon it says 'pulp' or 'some pulp'?😂

[@j.patrickboyce5513]

I like how Sil knows he’s not cut out for boss and consistently has the wherewithal to admit it. Humility is important!

[@StepUpMedia039]

A good woman mitigates our baser tendencies.

[@yannibjorlam536]

"What do you speak Norwegian" Sil foreshadowed his own show lmao.

[@arserobinson7118]

"you should have lost some weight on that nose and keep it out of everyone else's business" Paulie is hilarious.

[@raphaelabreu6057]

Arse Robinson my favorite character in the show is Paulie

[@Paradisio84]

Brutal

[@sherell273]

Is that an insult?

[@Agent1W]

@@sherell273 If beaks could kill, his certainly would! (laughs)

[@LittleMonstr16]

Silvio was the only one that wasn’t trying to make a power or cash grab while Tony was in the hospital. He truly respected him.

[@Account.for.Comment]

The official boss of the family was house arrest while he had Alzeimer. The new official boss of a New York crime family was just arrested. As Tony Soprano said, "who wanted to boss in this day and age". Mostly power-drunk idiots IMO.

[@Rluq]

I never saw myself as that kinda guy. I'm more behind the scenes, advice, strategy,.

[@nuckymancini7013]

"That kind@shinebox"...

[@darj617]

I think his says vice as in vice president, not advice.

[@prod6mill.512]

Camron costanza

[@coolguy02536]

Thought he said "vice" at first too.

[@ALB232]

With all due respect I ain’t cut out to be no ceo.

[@ghwatcher7403]

This scene is great especially because that's his actual wife!!!!

[@ichmaelyelik3750]

That is a good bit of soprano knowledge

[@reresimone4300]

really?

[@quinnrollen]

She's hot

[@AttitudeIndicator]

Dude stop yelling!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ceesmith]

@@AttitudeIndicator You stop!!!!!

[@hendrixman1996]

Look at the wardrobe in his house... I think this is steve van zandt's actual house lmaoooo

[@IPlayOneOnT.V.]

Van Zandt probably has a separate closet for his bandanas.

[@killerfrank8974]

Probably, 😂

[@Professor__S]

The orange juice Sil is drinking at the table for breakfast.. you guys reckon it says 'pulp' or 'some pulp'?😂

[@CursedLemon]

I like how Bobby and Vito were like "uh I'm not used to these negotiations ending amicably" lol

[@masterexploder9668]

Both didn't like the final ruling, so it was a good compromise. Also no screaming, heavy breathing and Tony getting in their faces.

[@MIGHTYBOOSCH198]

In his short time, he proved to be a good boss with moments like calmly saying 'my time is limited' he's effective and straight to the point. Sadly, he couldn't handle the stress but to be fair, he never wanted it. Look how unhappy Tony is, Sil was always very calm, he just wanted to earn a good living, have some fun and raise a family. Being boss was a level of stress that he didn't want nor need, in fact he was usually just sat there calmly gluing broken things together or eating a snack watching TV awhile the other guys argued.

[@StepUpMedia039]

Tony warned Johnny and also mentioned to Silvio and a few others how being boss is not good. It makes you financially rich but you basically lose everything else that is important in life.

[@TheClosetGamer]

Silvio is the most stand up guy in this show. It's hard not to respect him.

[@Joe-uw5rv]

TheClosetGamer Except for all the murdering, stealing, extorting, cheating, violent acts, exploitation of women...besides all those things he was a stand up guy.

[@Flammiedrum]

@@Joe-uw5rv Stand up in perspective to everyone else; he wasn't a psychopath nor sadist, in a way he was the most normal of any of them.

[@codyvandal2860]

Joe Melch Comments like these always make me laugh. You are describing basic male behavior from 10,000 BC up until very recently. It’s pathologizing the whole history of our species.

[@Joe-uw5rv]

Cody Vandal If it is pathological then it's not basic behavior. Pick one, otherwise you are contradicting yourself.

[@KentuckyWaterfall13]

I’d say Bobby was he seemed like a nice guy, he never killed people or cheated on his wife. Johnny Sac never did either.

[@rustykuntz94]

That right there is a great wife, total keeper. Stands by her man no matter what & is always there w encouragement.

[@cockoffgewgle4993]

She just wants more money and status.

[@RichWeigel]

@@cockoffgewgle4993 who gives a flying cock what she wants she is a stand-up woman.

[@tylerinnes3178]

unlike. carmella

[@JAZZSTARish]

Wait till she gets snatched.

[@josecarranza7555]

Hard to find women like that.

[@AdamRodriguezGamez]

Sil was a better number 2

[@rmggng]

No...he was the BEST #2.

[@AndyCigars]

@@rmggng Borko - "If *SopranosFan57* hadn't gotten sick, none of this woulda happened."

[@rmggng]

@@AndyCigars I can't say I disagree. 🤔

[@markkruda3834]

He never had the necessary shinebox kit to be a varsity athlete

[@CA-mb4jb]

I loved Sil as Number 2

[@chrisrose790]

Most likeable character of the series.

[@WilliamJosma]

It's funny how Sil did end up learning how to speak Norwegian... In Lilyhammer. ;-)

[@RB2331]

+William Josma Great line will....and I think Sil should've ruled in favor to Vito because Gene was doing the collecting for 3 yrs and Jun was irrelevant !

[@34672rr]

+RB2331 Yeah, that was a weak plot point. Booby getting Junior's old piece? Sil should have said just wait the till tony is dead or alive. They were just trying to show Sil isn't cut out for it, though, so maybe it was intentional.

[@RB2331]

I think the writers were showing he was a good 'capable' leader but it wasn't an easy decision either way but like I said ..jun was nothing and gene is dead and it was his route now it goes to vito. Not to mention Bobby doesn't compare to vito and his money making deals ..so fuck Bobby ..I would've given it to Vito and no '20% to fat bobby either !

[@Joe-et2ti]

right?!!!!

[@SldOnEmWithDa45]

Yeah he testified against all them and disappeared to Norway and made a new series Lilyhammer...

[@PTS156]

“You know me… All I ever wanted was to carve out a little piece…. And enjoy some grandkids” -Silvio

[@juniorxeastny8169]

Silvio is the introvert type- (Dick Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld, Benjamin Disreali, Thomas Moore) behind the scenes, providing advise and strategy. Who wants to be the King, when you can work in the shadows, and then disappear when there's a coup d'etat?

[@jakep1979]

yeah the only difference is that eventually others figure out that you are the brains behind the operation and take you out first.

[@gherbihicham8506]

That almost never happens, or if it actually does happen and they find out about you they'll offer you a position if they're smart, plus strategy guys always have an exit strategy, the best position to be in is definitely the behind the scenes guy.

[@juniorxeastny8169]

ha ha, very true Gherbi Hicham! But the Extroverted/Leader Type does not see it that way. They are born LEADERS, out in front. They want to INSPIRE others and wear the crown, not just have power. But an Introvert just wants to "pull the strings"!

[@Retro-Future-Land]

Not always that good, you don't get the glory or the prestige, plus some don't or won't abandon their leader either.

[@gherbihicham8506]

Watch Ryder Once you're at a greater intellectual level, things like glory/prestige and all the things common people dream about become irrelevant to you.

[@528491Inception]

Best entrances in history: 5. A wizard is never late nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to. Gandalf 4. Hello there. - Ben Kenobi 3. Good Morning. - Hannibal Lecter 2. I admire your courage Miss? French. Silva French. I admire your luck, Mr? Bond. James Bond. 1. And then there's 2:21

[@Aivottaja]

What does he say? I can't make it out.

6. 2:39

[@Blondie727]

@ 😂 😂 😂 Good one!

[@rodrigomunoz9217]

LMAOOO!!!!😂😂😂😂😂

[@sweengeppetto1915]

​@@Aivottaja no change with tony

[@JohnLoCicero]

Georgie from the club should have been acting boss.

[@justinlecroy6143]

LOL!!!

[@RichWeigel]

JohnLoCicero "the ice cubes they water down the drinks..."

[@onelove1897]

"especially scotch"

[@shanebrennan8250]

JohnLoCicero word is he still doesn’t know how the phones at the Bing work in the year of our Lord 2017.

[@sabre22b]

LOL. Nice one.

[@videowatcher495]

Sil's wife is a wonderful, supportive wife. Every man's dream.

[@AndyCigars]

...and understands a man having a goomar. God bless em.

[@samanthalake5011]

He still felt the need for a goomah. He's still🗑️

[@bobcostas5094]

Funny how Sil says "what are you speaking Norwegian?' They he stars in Lillyhammer.

[@newyork1222]

Ah, that David Chase foreshadow xD Gotta love it

[@jackhamilton1882]

Yeah I thought that was interesting too.

[@patrikpatriksson]

Probably not a coincidence. Van Zandt already, since many years, had a connection with Norway since he owned/owns a house there.

[@kfedyanks]

Im glad somebody else caught that

[@dranzerjetli5126]

Thats when he realised he will one day go to lilliehammer and become a Norwegian gangster.

[@gherbihicham8506]

If Tony was the President type guy, Silvio would be the guy who should run The Federal Reserve, always planning behind the scenes makes decision based on logic and away from the public eye, and gets to control everybody else's faith.

[@lifenane1624]

Gherbi Hicham the federal reserve is its own mafia.

[@ThaiZeo]

Lilyjhammer is basically what if Tony never woke up.

[@danielbarragan8992]

+Murder Motion Pictures I think Lilyhammer it's just Silvio's dream after he got shot, there's a scene in Lilyhammer were an old crazy fuck calls him Silvio by saying it's just a dream.

[@huskerhammer6325]

Lilyhammer is a great series. Sopranos meets Norway.

[@Hoesnatcher]

+Daniel Barragán that's pretty crazy to think about. makes fucking sense

[@secondcomingofbast9908]

@@danielbarragan8992 No shit? Damn, now I'm wanting to watch that fucking series

[@pretzelstick320]

Second Coming Of Bast it’s good but unfortunately there’s just three seasons and the last one is iffy. The problem w the show is he establishes himself too early. It like house of cards where the build up to the presidency is what makes it exciting, once you get to the top the show gets boring.

[@davidarias9538]

It’s hilarious how Paulie is in disbelief when Sil, the new acting boss, becomes flustered around flowers and starts using his inhaler. I missed that the first time around but this show’s comedic timing juxtaposed with the seriousness/drama was so top notch.

[@nybiggs]

20% kickup is huge. But damn, 3k a week. Easy 156k a year.

[@stuna91]

I was hearing its closer to 5.

[@ITzFlipper0k]

Stun Gun Stunna We'll see. That fat fuck Vito is a lying scumbag.

[@deenigeechte387]

What's with the accounting out there??

[@NEWDOR1A]

@@stuna91 You heard wrong!

[@merkloe2635]

When Silvio fixes his jacket and then proceeds to look at himself in the mirror, at that moment he realizes himself as the boss and accepts his position. Very strong scene

[@1940limited]

I love Sil and he didn't even have any acting experience when he got the part! Amazing!

[@dongibson8513]

g bridgman He had the look they wanted and they slapped that duck bill hair piece on him and walla, a thug!

[@denal132]

"walla"

[@MrStradia]

Springsteen never gave him an opportunity like that!

[@zulematovar6807]

Sil was a great character and Steven played it beautifully. Initially, he auditioned for the part of Tony Soprano, but HBO executives said they wanted an experienced actor for the part. They were right on the money on that one. Nobody could've played a better Tony than James Gandolfini.

[@jeffpotts2466]

Actually Little Steven prefers to stay in the background of the band. He’s said that multiple times

[@madkas14]

I would have died laughing if Sil would of said "Just when I thought I was out, they pulled me back in" when he and Gab where looking into the mirror. Lol

[@hockeyguy9974]

“My time is limited” lol. As if his calendar is filled with meetings with clients, managers, and the CEO

[@andreasul2608]

"What, do you I speak Norwegian?" Several years later he moves to lillyhammer and opens a bar.

[@MJ-bj5cu]

3:59 "what do I speak Norwegian? For now". Great little plug, Sil, for LillyHammer XD

[@Pewling]

"Speak Norwegian?" Ah I love it, especially when you think about him moving to Norway when he got his own show xD

[@patrikpatriksson]

Its not. Steven Van Zandt vacations often in Norway, hence the references in Sopranos and location of Lillyhammer.

[@patrikpatriksson]

boganus699 No. Im saying that van Zandt had some connections with Norway because he spent several vacations there. (Think he owns a house there but not sure if he did during the Sopranos).

[@GorillazGames]

2:22 Silvio walks in with his pimp hand in full effect, and a goon at his side. Fucking Silvio is awesome!

[@unknownsource4359]

@Mr. Man benny still a goon. Wont hesitate to put in mad work

[@faisalkamal4319]

Fucking Silvio ? Easy there comrade

[@GorillazGames]

@@faisalkamal4319 shit...8 years ago? I cant believe how quick time is going by.

[@sixtynicee]

It's funny how Sil says "What, do we speak Norwegian?" at 3:57 and later, Steven Van Zandt stars in Lilyhammer, a Norwegian TV Show about a mob boss in witness protection.

[@peterjo408]

He couldn't handle the pressure of being boss in the end it was all to much for him

[@JoseMartinez-ig4lx]

Yeah, you'd have to be half a nut to keep your composure

[@JustShotsForMeh]

You know what's funny? He knew he was alone in it all, ever since the start, that's the only difference between Sil and Tony.

[@sebbyh9764]

He never wanted it

[@DemonofLight80]

Sebby H She’s his queen.

[@thebaddog4104]

Too much to deal with almost and in the end your completely alone with it

[@EfficientTrout]

its amazing that sil's actor is a musician and vito's a professional chef before sopranos they acted like they had years of experience

[@adamamador1001]

At first i was bored with Silvio at the start of the show, but if you really watch his interactions & listen in on his input, he is easily the most intelligent & cunning mobster aside from Tony. He did handle business as acting boss & he'd make a great boss of the family. He runs the Bada Bing fairly well as a real money-maker. Not to mention i love seeing him read the newspapers while the strippers are dancing lol there is something very cool and old school gangster about it.

[@crashstitches79]

He also put two in the head of Adriana, the classic tragic Italian beauty.

[@Retro-Future-Land]

@@crashstitches79 Better he do it that another I guess.

[@robertbelyea5767]

Runs the Bing with a 📣

[@dasaggropop1244]

man i miss this show. great cast, top writing....easily one of the best three shows ever made.

[@sgreen4]

Silvio's wife supports him. Unlike Tony's wife.

[@GenosGlory]

sgreen4 Bitch and moan, Bitch and moan thats Tony’s wife lol

[@realazduffman]

Tony's wife putters around the mansion thinking butter won't melt in her mouth

[@armenstaubach9276]

And Sil was the one with a strip joint...

[@AndyCigars]

@@realazduffman ...and fiddlin wit da air conditionin'.

[@SelfMadeBum]

Carmela gets trashed if she supports Tony's life and when she criticizes it. She can't win.

[@paulkersey1007]

Sil is my favorite character on the show. He's quiet, calm most of the time and intelligent. Even though he's behind the scene, he's who you want as a right hand man. Loyal till the end.

[@davedismantled]

Sil looking at himself in the mirror, with the lady on him is a money shot.... and temptation itself. Yet, he refrains.... brilliant and solid.

[@sammidizzle5599]

2:22 I CANNOT with the walk in🤣🤣🤣

[@Glitchfaction]

One thing I have learned from watching mafia movies and shows is that anytime someone says “God forbid” they are really say “Please God let it happen!”

[@raymark8424]

“I never talk to you about my work.” Sil always quoting The Godfather 😂

[@mrharvy100]

Silvio and his wife has a healthy relationship compared to Tony lol

[@dannythomas417]

The actors are married in real life too. That is a bit of a surprise to me. 'Cause we don't see many real life couples or relatives working together.

[@smellsuperb1]

"What do I speak Norwegian" is hilarious after Steve Van zandt ends up on Lillehammer 😅

[@DrBIeed]

I love Sil’s defining of “For the time being.” … “For Now.”

[@JohnLutherable]

what Vito says at 3:15 is "vaffannapule" with a Neapolitan inflexion, which is a slightly more polite version of "vaffanculo" , which means "go take it up your ass" - his version is "go take it up to Naples", which is nonsense used to avoid saying the word "culo", ass

[@Blipp619]

Gabriella Dante was the most well-equipped Mob wife on the entire show. She was all about it and all for it. Totally supportive knowing it was more than "waste management".

[@Baresi-Unico-Capitano]

02:07. The body wiggle when he says 'sssstradegeee' always cracks me up.

[@betterthanmost9549]

Silvio easily is the best dressed on the show. Always looks like a million bucks.

[@axattack82]

love how Paulie still has to walk funny because of the hit to the jewels

[@animalblundetto8440]

I could never be boss because I'd side with Bobby by default at every sit-down.

[@johnts1]

Sil loved hearing the word "skip". Couldn't steer a boat if his life depended on it. A much better number two.

[@doravee]

I think Sil is the sort who is capable of leading, but only to a certain extent. I think he did fine as a temp boss, but in the long term would have ended up like Robert Baratheon. He knew that. I like how he knows what he can/can’t/should/shouldn’t do. He knows he’s better as “the man behind the man”.

[@maylabrown4584]

That's a perfect comparison, I'd also use Stringer Bell as an example of a Good Temp Boss, but a Bad Perm Boss.

[@krooked613]

Surprised nobody caught the "what do you speak, Norwegian?" bit. BIG Lilyhammer reference..

[@alexgutierrez5056]

Silvio's wife is a type of wife we all should get us. 👏👏👏

[@matthewklokel6945]

"speaking Norwegian." Unintended foreshadowing, there

[@samb8996]

What a Perfect wife ! Knows the business and knows how to take care of her man. Beautiful and always beautifully dressed! Those boys know how to live !

[@jeffgillson]

Silvio would make a great boss. Smart, level headed, firm, and he commands respect.

[@randomjokers7185]

After watching Lillyhammer that "what do you speak, Norwegian?" quote is very interesting!

[@obediencemoos3187]

Silvio was my favourite character on the show. He had this flair about the way he did everything and his facial expressions had a script of their own.

[@benjamincox4211]

Silvio never had the makings of a varsity mob boss

[@entezami777]

Go get sil’s shine box

[@Paradisio84]

He definitely did...

[@jeroenkramer2286]

im so done wit these fk coments

[@eijiniizuma6184]

neither did Tony

[@davidmurphy8364]

"This fuckin guy" I love that expression.

[@StuUngar]

I can relate to Sil. Doing the actual work involved with being in charge is the easy part. It’s listening to peoples bitching and moaning and settling everyones issues that wears on you. I think a weakness of myself and Sil, is we try to come to a resolution where everyone is happy. Whereas Tony makes his rulings and doesn’t care if he pisses someone off. He’s an imposing figure, so even if they are unhappy with him, theyre too afraid to do anything about it.

[@SolidSnake55]

“you speak Norwegian?” Aaand he was in a Norwegian show after this lol

[@juannaym8488]

Behind every strong man, there's a strong woman. Sil and Gab are a wonderful example of this

[@FoodreviewsLife]

“What do ya speak, Norwegian?” Sil foreshadowing Lilyhammer.

[@jkvs4448]

"What am I speaking? Norwegian?" sooner than you think...

[@nekitamol1k242]

Silvio's character actually originally wasn't planned for the show. David Chase liked Steven Van Zandt so much he had him audition for multiple roles and then realized he should write a character specifically for him.

[@aidankeohane3370]

I always thought it was a little odd that Sil couldn’t handle being the boss. I mean yeah, it’s a lot of pressure, but he was already number 2, he handled most of the day to day stuff, and just about every major decision Tony made was bounced off of Sil first. Kinda figured he’d be a natural

[@Styles_Breez]

Eh, I can see it. Remember when Tony explained to him about being #1; how every decision & every facet of every little thing falls on you. Here he's finally experiencing it, by having to constantly deal w/ the guys nagging him about %s or disputes w/ other guys.

[@alastairbeaumont9578]

“What, you speak Norwegian?” You do in Lillyhammer, Sil.

[@dictiusgames5446]

Silvio was a good dude. He treated his wife with respect and was a respectable man who never lost control. Aside from having to execute Adriana (which was her and Chris's drug bullshit) he never really did anything unforgivable. Johnny Sack is another guy who treated his wife with 100% respect.

[@trevinswenson3985]

Totally agree, if you have a shift at the Bing and youre sick, you better be there.

[@moviejunkpodcast]

“What are we speaking Norwegian” Sil foreshadowing a move to Lilyhammer

[@RJRussoVids]

Sil at the end of the clip: “What do you speak Norwegian?” A bit of unintended foreshadowing perhaps? Steve Van Zandt went on to star in the show Lillyhammer in which his character is relocated to Norway via the witness protection program.

[@tristissimvshominvm8999]

1:51 I think is a reference to how Van Zandt was almost going play the protagonist, Tony Soprano. They eventually offered the role to Gandolfini because Van Zandt would be acting for the first time and they didn't have confidence in him as being Tony Soprano.

[@kennyzraht5804]

"what, you're speaking Norwegian?!" Lilyhammer right there....

[@rusudan9631]

just when he thought he was out

[@riverdaletales8457]

They pull him back in

[@AaronHungwell]

His ruling on the tasty freeze route was actually wise.

[@robyeone7976]

I like how Sil’s House matches his sort of “Showbiz” vibe. Gab’s fashion choice too.

[@ces4399]

I like this scene: a man who doesn’t want the #1 spot is doing a great job managing the crews.

[@gavinducco7915]

3:57 "What you speak in Norwegian?" But he did in his spinoff LILYHAMMER which is located in Norway