A stereotype that bothers me is the idea that people from certain backgrounds are less intelligent or capable. It ignores the potential and hard work many individuals show, regardless of their circumstances.
Blacks, at least used to, have this stereo type that they carry around with them on their shoulder blasting loud music. They’re called boom boxes, and I hate how many batteries they take.
The idea that every pit bull is a vicious child killer. Haven’t met one of those yet, personally. And all of mine have been lazy marshmallows who just want belly rubs.
That women are the natural caregivers. This allows society to exploit women with the responsibility of continuing the species and all labor associated with that task has no commercial value, unless someone other than that woman is hired to handle any of it. But if she does it, it’s free.
As someone who has a severe stutter; the stereotype that people who stutter are stupid. I have a IQ of 147. You would NOT BELIEVE the amount of people including family, that said I was stupid and couldn’t do anything for myself because I can’t say what I want. This stereotype is so bad, that I was in “special” Ed because of it. I also would have to go to the principals almost everyday because my first grade teacher HATED my stutter and LITERALLY THOUGHT I was faking it. (EVEN THE PRINCIPAL THOUGHT I WAS FAKING.) She would get so mad at me, that one time she physically grabbed me out of my chair by my arms and shirt and dragged me on the floor to the “special” needs class because they had sister doors at the time. I WAS THE QUIETEST MOST WELL BEHAVED KID IN HER CLASS, and she fucking did that because she didn’t like my stutter. Granted it does take a few minutes to say one word, but really? I was SEVEN.
People liking IPAs being snobby weirdos. I just like the taste of hops, ok? Drink whatever you want. Bitch about your favorite brewery not making enough non IPAs all you want (they do it because IPAs make the most money but if it makes you feel better, you do you).
So-called super clean people, you don’t use this product to clean your floor. what, you don’t clean your fridge every 2 days. Sometimes you wear an item of clothing from the day before!!! But it’s really disgusting! These people believe that they escape all microbes and bacteria because they know THE technique, which 95% of the time has been indoctrinated to them by TV and advertising.
that africans live in huts, don’t have water or electricity. BITCH AFRICA ISNT A COUNTRY BE SPECIFIC AND HOW COULD I BE TEXTING YOU IF I DONT HAVE INTERNET
All tomboys are lesbians or bisexual and all gay men are effeminate and clean to the point of being neat freaks. I’m a tomboy who’s into men. My best friend of 12 years is a masculine gay man.
Mental health doesn’t apply to men. False. Many men don’t seek counselling or help due to this misconception. Mental health is real for all men, straight, gay, single, married etc.
That all furries are LGBT. I’m straight and during pride month the place I work put a picture of me on the cover of our weekly news letter advertising gay pride , I knew they were putting me on the cover but they neglected to tell me it was for that, I thought it was just a stupid stock image kinda thing and it would be fun, but no, and it was so awkward explaining to everyone who read it Im not gay
That being religious / having a faith (any faith) means you’re automatically anti-intellectual, anti-health care, anti-science, etc. Historically, people associated with faiths around the world have been pioneers in academics.
For example: the early Islamic period was one of the greatest eras of mathematic pioneering in our history, not to mention astronomy. Gregor Mendel, the father of genetics, was a Catholic Augustinian Friar. There are plenty of people in the world who have a faith or religion and are proponents and supporters of science, medicine, and academics.
Britain having bad food because some yank sees beans on toast and misunderstands it. It’s a dirt cheap, quick but filling meal to have before going to work or before college because it takes like 3 minutes to make.
Britain doesn’t have the great fancy food the way France does. But, it has good affordable and simple food–pies, different roasts etc. You don’t want a coq au vin for every meal, sometimes you just want a good old simple leek and potato pie or gammon of chips. And that’s where British food excels.
Same as cakes and biscuits. If you’ve got a mug of tea, you don’t want some amaretti to dip in it, you want a nice simple custard cream or a bourbon.
Any stereotype about a country that is built up on Instagram reels. It’s almost always about countries that aren’t predominantly white or where the culture is somewhat confusing to Americans/Europeans. The sad part is , no one is free from it. I had a conversation with a Mexican friend about a book set in the damp grey hills of Mexico. A lot of unfair criticism of the book was because the setting wasn’t in a stereotypical ‘Mexican’ setting.
White people are the only ones who are racist. Like racism is solely a white thing. In my experience, white people are the least racist out of the many ethnic groups I’ve been around.
I’m white, but the fried chicken and watermelon stereotype for black people was always stupid to me. Who doesn’t like fried chicken and watermelon? That’s just a human thing. Get more specific stereotypes. That’s lazy racism.
Birth order stereotypes. No, just because I’m the youngest doesn’t mean I’m the family favourite. My brother(the oldest is). I’m not mischievous or a social butterfly, I’m uptight, quiet and responsible. My brother is the charismatic extroverted one.
i don’t care much for it, but i still find it annoying when people assume im russian when literally the second sentence of my bio on, say, discord, says im ukrainian, because they think ukrainian is russian or see the russian language associated with me in any way
Not sure if stereotype but getting laughed at for mispronouncing a word in English while the ones laughing can’t speak 2 words of French used to and still aggravates me to no end. (To this day, the word ‘borrower’ is a pain to pronounce, now sure why 🤷) In 🇨🇦, we have 2 official languages English and French) 😳
That fat people are lazy, undisciplined, & have no respect for themselves
Like no, Keith. I work my ass off everyday & am a Biophysics PhD student. I also have an autoimmune disorder that jacks up how my body responds to things that go in it.
It’s just so exhausting hearing that. Especially since I know that I’m not the things they say
wives are nagging and a “ball and chain”. My husbands friends always blame me for him not going out with them when in reality I WANT him to go out but HE wants to stay in with ME!!! HE HAS FREE WILL, HE JUST LIKES ME BRO!!
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That people with autism lack empathy and all struggle with social cues.
People who “talk” to me in a ghetto accent just because I’m black. Like no, no thank you
“Democrats are poor and lazy” while red states sponge off of blue states
That most Mexicans are illegal immigrants.
Inaccurate and/or lazy ones
Samsung
That depression is a choice. That it is something we can control and can just will to snap out of.
That iPhones users are better than android users
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All penis stereotypes
Successful = smart
That all people who lean left don’t know their way around a firearm.
That bravado makes someone more manly.
That any minority in a prominent position is there because of DEI
A stereotype that bothers me is the idea that people from certain backgrounds are less intelligent or capable. It ignores the potential and hard work many individuals show, regardless of their circumstances.
That being emotionally attuned/sensitive is a sign of weakness
Blacks, at least used to, have this stereo type that they carry around with them on their shoulder blasting loud music. They’re called boom boxes, and I hate how many batteries they take.
The idea that every pit bull is a vicious child killer. Haven’t met one of those yet, personally. And all of mine have been lazy marshmallows who just want belly rubs.
This idea that white people are inherently evil
The ‘Angry Black Woman.’ Stereotype
Like all of them
“The dumb blonde”
…and I’m not even a blonde
That all white people are racist
Big hairy balls aren’t always “sweaty” they are sometimes just moist
That men do not have feelings
Sony, Pioneer JVC…
Onkyo
That Latina’s are crazy. I mean we are… but still. Can’t say that.
Sugar causes diabetes.
That women are the natural caregivers. This allows society to exploit women with the responsibility of continuing the species and all labor associated with that task has no commercial value, unless someone other than that woman is hired to handle any of it. But if she does it, it’s free.
I get annoyed when I see people reinforcing negative stereotypes. Like come on man, you’re helping nobody.
As someone who has a severe stutter; the stereotype that people who stutter are stupid. I have a IQ of 147. You would NOT BELIEVE the amount of people including family, that said I was stupid and couldn’t do anything for myself because I can’t say what I want. This stereotype is so bad, that I was in “special” Ed because of it. I also would have to go to the principals almost everyday because my first grade teacher HATED my stutter and LITERALLY THOUGHT I was faking it. (EVEN THE PRINCIPAL THOUGHT I WAS FAKING.) She would get so mad at me, that one time she physically grabbed me out of my chair by my arms and shirt and dragged me on the floor to the “special” needs class because they had sister doors at the time. I WAS THE QUIETEST MOST WELL BEHAVED KID IN HER CLASS, and she fucking did that because she didn’t like my stutter. Granted it does take a few minutes to say one word, but really? I was SEVEN.
Any and all racial stereotypes
Being fat, being judged each time I’m at a McDonald’s although I only go once every few years.
That folks in wheelchairs arent smart
That atheists lack empathy or moral compass
People liking IPAs being snobby weirdos. I just like the taste of hops, ok? Drink whatever you want. Bitch about your favorite brewery not making enough non IPAs all you want (they do it because IPAs make the most money but if it makes you feel better, you do you).
that blondes are dumb
So-called super clean people, you don’t use this product to clean your floor. what, you don’t clean your fridge every 2 days. Sometimes you wear an item of clothing from the day before!!! But it’s really disgusting! These people believe that they escape all microbes and bacteria because they know THE technique, which 95% of the time has been indoctrinated to them by TV and advertising.
Gay men are all effeminate, limp-wristed prancers who listen to show-tunes and watch RuPaul’s Drag Race.
Source: I’m gay, masculine, love rap, rock/metal and other gritty genres, have never watched a single episode of Drag Race, and I enjoy sports.
That white people don’t shower & don’t know how to cook lmao
“The racist white guy”.
That dead cow has been milked so much it’s a pile of bones.
spicy latina.
Big bald guys with tattoos are rough. I’m big. I’m bald. I have tattoos. I wear black almost exclusively. I’m in I.T. and I love lilacs.
That Jews are the source of all evil in the world?
That you absolutely have to travel to discover yourself
Kenwood. I’ve always been a Sony man.
The stereotype that guys always have to be the ones to make the first move.
Also, if it’s a “hint” it’s too subtle. Stop dropping hints, grow a pair and, say something.
japan and Korea = perfection
That people who stereotype others are all judgmental.
Anything regarding dad’s actually being parents.
I’m not “babysitting” my son, I’m being his goddamn father.
that africans live in huts, don’t have water or electricity. BITCH AFRICA ISNT A COUNTRY BE SPECIFIC AND HOW COULD I BE TEXTING YOU IF I DONT HAVE INTERNET
All tomboys are lesbians or bisexual and all gay men are effeminate and clean to the point of being neat freaks. I’m a tomboy who’s into men. My best friend of 12 years is a masculine gay man.
Mental health doesn’t apply to men. False. Many men don’t seek counselling or help due to this misconception. Mental health is real for all men, straight, gay, single, married etc.
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How about all of them
Fat people dont work out
That all furries are LGBT. I’m straight and during pride month the place I work put a picture of me on the cover of our weekly news letter advertising gay pride , I knew they were putting me on the cover but they neglected to tell me it was for that, I thought it was just a stupid stock image kinda thing and it would be fun, but no, and it was so awkward explaining to everyone who read it Im not gay
That emos cut themselves
That Southerners are stupid (bc of our accents I guess, I’m not sure).
That white folks don’t use seasoning.
Nerds. I am one, but I’m also more than that. ( I hope)
The fact that gay guys MUST be attracted to all straight guys, including their friends
My friends regularly say the bestest shit to each other, but go quiet when I try to join in (I don’t even find them attractive! They know this!)
That being religious / having a faith (any faith) means you’re automatically anti-intellectual, anti-health care, anti-science, etc. Historically, people associated with faiths around the world have been pioneers in academics.
For example: the early Islamic period was one of the greatest eras of mathematic pioneering in our history, not to mention astronomy. Gregor Mendel, the father of genetics, was a Catholic Augustinian Friar. There are plenty of people in the world who have a faith or religion and are proponents and supporters of science, medicine, and academics.
Britain having bad food because some yank sees beans on toast and misunderstands it. It’s a dirt cheap, quick but filling meal to have before going to work or before college because it takes like 3 minutes to make.
Britain doesn’t have the great fancy food the way France does. But, it has good affordable and simple food–pies, different roasts etc. You don’t want a coq au vin for every meal, sometimes you just want a good old simple leek and potato pie or gammon of chips. And that’s where British food excels.
Same as cakes and biscuits. If you’ve got a mug of tea, you don’t want some amaretti to dip in it, you want a nice simple custard cream or a bourbon.
I’m 80 y o. People assume I’m senile.
Server to my son: “What would he like to order?”
gender stereotypes
All men this and All women that
Any stereotype about a country that is built up on Instagram reels. It’s almost always about countries that aren’t predominantly white or where the culture is somewhat confusing to Americans/Europeans. The sad part is , no one is free from it. I had a conversation with a Mexican friend about a book set in the damp grey hills of Mexico. A lot of unfair criticism of the book was because the setting wasn’t in a stereotypical ‘Mexican’ setting.
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I’m more of a monotype myself.
so many people think autistic people are basically monkeys with anger issues
As an Australian, none of them.
Asians are obedient
White people are the only ones who are racist. Like racism is solely a white thing. In my experience, white people are the least racist out of the many ethnic groups I’ve been around.
That introverts are boring 😔 I’m not boring just because I’m not showing interest in you because you’re making me uncomfortable.
That CS and CS-adjacent students are all antisocial freaks with bad hygiene. We’re not all Asian either.
I’m white, but the fried chicken and watermelon stereotype for black people was always stupid to me. Who doesn’t like fried chicken and watermelon? That’s just a human thing. Get more specific stereotypes. That’s lazy racism.
That Americans don’t know geography
That Indians are filthy
That the Chinese eat cats and dogs
That Russians are all pro war
That Australians are racist
That the French are ignorant
I could go on…
Birth order stereotypes. No, just because I’m the youngest doesn’t mean I’m the family favourite. My brother(the oldest is). I’m not mischievous or a social butterfly, I’m uptight, quiet and responsible. My brother is the charismatic extroverted one.
White folks don’t like spicy food.
i don’t care much for it, but i still find it annoying when people assume im russian when literally the second sentence of my bio on, say, discord, says im ukrainian, because they think ukrainian is russian or see the russian language associated with me in any way
Yes, I’m an IT guy, and no, I won’t fix your refrigerator, nor am I interested in your idea for an app.
Southern people are stupid
Not sure if stereotype but getting laughed at for mispronouncing a word in English while the ones laughing can’t speak 2 words of French used to and still aggravates me to no end. (To this day, the word ‘borrower’ is a pain to pronounce, now sure why 🤷) In 🇨🇦, we have 2 official languages English and French) 😳
Probably most of them, but in particular for me it’s all the stereotypes about trans women, or the stereotype that asexuals are frigid and unloving
That vegetarians/vegans are preachy and annoying.
A lot of meat eaters get real weird about it when they learn someone doesn’t eat meat.
That wrestling fans are dumb redneck hillbillies, we’re far more aligned with nerd/geek culture than anything else
Big dogs are all vicious
That fat people are lazy, undisciplined, & have no respect for themselves
Like no, Keith. I work my ass off everyday & am a Biophysics PhD student. I also have an autoimmune disorder that jacks up how my body responds to things that go in it.
It’s just so exhausting hearing that. Especially since I know that I’m not the things they say
“Nurses are the mean girls from high school”
I’m a nurse and I was bullied my whole childhood lol
That people think all ugly people somehow must be super smart/intelligent, rich, talented or funny as fuck lol
They just can’t accept that there are ugly people out there with no redeeming qualities…
All Trans guys being bottoms and all Black folk being thieves or stupid because it all isn’t true.
All about drama and obsessing over boys drive me crazy! Like, I’ve got my own goals and interests, can we move past that already?
wives are nagging and a “ball and chain”. My husbands friends always blame me for him not going out with them when in reality I WANT him to go out but HE wants to stay in with ME!!! HE HAS FREE WILL, HE JUST LIKES ME BRO!!
That all introverts are shy. Nah, we just recharge in peace—socializing is our cardio