Italian Grandmother’s Reaction to ‘Goo Goo’ Google Home Goes Viral


Watch as this nonna tries to figure out the Google hands-free smart speaker for the first time.

YouTube user Ben Actis uploaded a Christmas video of his 85-year-old Italian grandmother learning to use Google Home for the first time.

The video has been viewed more than one million times in four days as users have shared a laugh about the endearing reactions of this nonna to her new tech gift.

The woman finds the hands-free smart speaker confusing until someone suggests that she try saying “OK, Google.”

Instead of Google, the grandmother had been saying “Goo Goo.”

Join Sunday Supper, OrderISDA’s weekly e-newsletter, for the latest serving of all things Italian. 

Make the pledge and become a member of Italian Sons and Daughters of America today!

Share your favorite recipe, and we may feature it on our website.

Join the conversation, and share recipes, travel tips and stories.