Stereotypes that are completely wrong
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The thing about stereotypes is that they are a broad spectrum generalization that covers an entire group of people. To say that all of a particular group is a certain way is wrong.
Potentially no, but since you pointed this out my money is on the fact that you wear all black all the time and would rather have people think you're goth than Abe Lincoln or a racist representation of a childrens daytime television superhero.person427 said:
well my trip to California has revealed far less mociestars and thousands of beutiful people than shown to me,
also canadians CAN handle heat, I took in Nevada just fine
also canadians CAN handle heat, I took in Nevada just fine
I'm Irish, and don't have any desire to drink beer, or whisky, or anything like that. I like tasting the finer stuff, such as wine and ameretto. If you ever visit South Dakota, I highly recommed stopping by Prarie Berry Winery
http://www.prairieberry.com/
http://www.prairieberry.com/
That every single gay guy in the world is either a fruity, lisping, fairy that dances around wearing skanky clothing or a big, bear of a man that wears lots of extremely tight leather. I am neither of those things. DX The only time I've ever had a lisp was after I had gotten a wisdom tooth removed. Local numbing agent, yaaay! But other than that the only thing "gay" about me is that I like men. Oh and I seem to have a knack for furniture arrangement.
I'm Cuban myself and except for the expectation to speak Spanish, I wasn't aware of the stereotype that we all rolled Cigars, and were great swimmers. The only ones I've encountered previously all revolved some weird static about Cuban Mechanics. Apparently, it's supposed to be a racial trait (like Dwarves and mining, Elves and song, Halflings and...having furry feet?) Some people in Miami still look at me funny when I tell them that I don't know how to fix cars.Kuchinawa212 said:
Actually, stereotypes are prejudiced thoughts based on the majority of publicity. For instance, since gamers have only ever been on the news when there's a murder or an addiction, people think gamers are violent, anti-social psychos who can't look away from their television sets. Stereotypes aren't necessarily wrong, simply misjudged: often they do describe the majority of their target group.Mezzamine said:
I'd have to say one very wrong stereotype is Christians. It seems that people think they're intolerant, ignorant idiots who simply believe what they are told, never question it, and try to "recruit" people into their group. But I've seen very, very different from Christians: if they truly follow the Bible, they are kind and loving, and regardless of their opinion of certain issues, they don't hate anyone. They live in a society that is completely set against them, which means they have to go through a lot to keep their faith: their beliefs are more tested than anyone else in our society, yet they still keep it. And they tell others because they care, not because they are trying to reach a certain number of "recruits." I personally find it sickening that people preach about tolerance while looking down at Christians so much.
Now I'm sure you're not, but I was recently in Ireland (June 9th to July 6th) and man, you guys have a shit ton of pubs, they're EVERYWHERE ... I loved it =DSky Captanio said:
It made it difficult to drive cross-country in Ireland when we would pass a pub and all my friends would say "omg we need to stop for a whiskey/beer!". I miss Ireland ...
Everybody thinks that I'm a rodeoing, tobacco chewing, beer drinking, redneck just because I grew up on a cattle ranch in Western Nebraska. The truth is that I never have enjoyed going to rodeos and have never participated in one as a contestant. I'd rather play video games. I can't throw a lasso to save my life. I can ride a horse okay but not nearly as well as most people think I 'should' be able to. I never chew tobacco nor smoke (can't even stand the smell of that stuff). I like the occasional beer but never drink to excess. I also hate American style beers like Coors and Budweiser. Give me a really dark German or Irish style beer instead. I do sunburn easily so my neck will get red if I don't wear enough sunscreen but that's about as close to being a redneck as I get. I really didn't fit in very well in my home town.
O.K I'm differing fractions of English Welsh Scottish and Irish. In my opinion I have all the good parts I can hold my drink like the irish, I dont take shit from anybody and although not hugely powerful muscle wise (I don't lift weights or anything) I can kick the shit outta most people my age. I have a dignified way about me when it comes to adults and I am still playful with other people my age. Apparently I have an 'anger problem' I call it a magnet for total fuckers!
Stereotypes are a collection of the worst traits of the most visible sub-category of any minority.
how about the one that all girls that play games are perfect vixens who are not the best players ever can still whoop ass but are of course beautiful easily excited and love attention?(even though that perfectly describes me).
