Scorsese was being ironic. And at the same time, showing the hypocrisy that most people are capable of (especially in the xenophobic world of the New York mob back then). I'm certain it was deliberate. Scorsese can subtly teach you something without preaching about it. That's a gift that can't be taught.
Paulie:I don't like
these people.
Rocky : You don't like em'? Well maybe they don't like you either Paulie.
Paulie:
What'd I ever do to them?Scorcese and Stallone should never be mentioned in the same paragraph, but I thought this little exchange between Rocky and Pauliie had a similar effect.From Rocky 3, when they go back to Apollo's old gym
