'Jersey Shore' reality star and 'guidette' Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi was born in upstate New York.She made headlines during the first season of the MTV show for being punched in the face at a bar over a drink.According to MTV, she is looking to meet the man of her dreams. When she goes to the gym, she wears all of her makeup, hoping to make an impression on the buff men. Her height has been as much of a strength as it has been an obstacle, and it will color her summer at the Shore in a big way.