Italia, senza aglio?

Italy, without garlic? I'm perhaps a bit late to read this story. Have any of you read it? Personally, I love garlic, as long as it's cooked. The smell doesn't bother me, but I have a lot of friends who won't eat much of it.
But could you imagine your favorite Italian dishes without garlic? Granted, not all Italian food contains garlic, but many dishes do.