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 Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 12:41 pm
I thought of making a stereotype topic since I got off topic in the pound/euro thread (I still don't understand either). Anyways, this is for talking about Stereotypes some can be funny and some can be hurtful. This isn't meant to hurt one another but just to talk about it. Another thing that sort of follows along with stereotypes a lot of times I hear the word "******" or "Negro" (directed at African Americans...or wait a lot of people in this guild aren't american...so I guess just Africans and forgive the language please I am directing this at nobody, just trying to make a statement), or beaner (directed at mexicans) and most of the time I am disgusted at the reactions. A lot of times I'll hear "Yo, wassup mah nigguh?" and they'll just reply with something like, "Oh dawg! what is in the hizzle fo shizzle?" (I can't stand that kind of slang if you like your head where it is don't say it around me please.).
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Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 12:43 pm
Here is my stereotype discussion from another thread: Operagirl13 quote="~Rainbow Coloured Starz~"] Le Aristocrat Operagirl13 Umm...this is another thread in which I am completely lost and confused because I do not live in Europe. This is my whole American view: What in the world is going on!? wouldn't it be easier if the world had the same currency? I have issues with currency changes...I ordered something off a British (no offense) website and to my own stupidity didn't bother to think about the currency change. I don't remember the prices exactly but I think it was like 30 pounds (Can't type the funny L shaped pound symbol not on my keyboard) and I ended up paying like $140 dollars (lotsa money). This is just my thought at the moment: What do British people think of when they think of Americans? If some one said the word British I would most likely think of a woman in a hoop-skirt, powdered wig, etc. or a man in breeches, a powdered wig, monocle, cravat, etc. and language like: "Ah! my dear isn't it simply a splendid evening whot whot?" and "Oh, Reginald it is simply marvelous! I do say, my butler said the funniest thing the other day when he was tending to the rose garden.' etc. etc. etc. I have never in my life hear anyone talk like that. I really don't want to offend anyone but I can guess that I'm not the only one with that image. Just curious... U.S.A! U.S.A.! YAY DOLLARS $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$!!! When I think of an American I think of a very fat man holding a burger in one hand and a flag in the other, dress in a giant T-shirt and trackies. But that's just my automatic image. However, if it is New York I will think of a woman in a tailored suit running down a street shouting at Taxis... No offense meant, and I know those stereotypes don't apply to the whole of America. But then again, neither does the "monocle and Earl Grey" stereotype mark out the British. Stereotypes can be funny. The British though is so untrue and has been for years. There are more fat people with burgers in Britain than Britains going around talking like that. We're the fattest country in Europe. America is the fattest in the world I think. The worring thing is, everyone in America either seems to be fat or a size 0! Where are the normal people? I'm deciding whether to be offended or not...I think I'm normal. And What about burgers now? I've heard a lot of America is the fattest country but I honestly don't know if it's true or not. I think the obese or anorexic Americans is another stereotype. I know plenty of people who are normal looking (they might not think so). i don't know where I'm going with this...oh well...
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Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 11:20 pm
Yes, stereotypes can be done in a humorous or derogatory manner. However, stereotypes usually points at the general public even if they only carry a sliver of truth, and there are always exceptions. There's no need to get offended by stereotypes unless they're directed at you in an insulting manner.
And I'm curious--any stereotypes for Canada? Go ahead and give me the bad and the good...I won't be offended, I promise. XD
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Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 10:53 am
Hmm... Canada.... When I think of it, I just pity you having to live in the shadow of America I suppose. I'd like to go to Canada, you have a very good health system. Maple syrup?
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Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 12:36 pm
I live in Michigan and I know tons of people in Canada. I don't think I know any specific stereotypes for Canadians but we'll see a sign on the highway for Canada and we'll usually say something like "Let's go to Canadia (pronounced Kan-aye-dee-uh) eh?" When I think of Canada I think of lumberjacks, mayple syrup, or France, I don't know why.
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Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 6:45 pm
Eh, to be honest, I rather dislike American influence on Canada...but there are its advantages too. :T
Maple syrup is one of the trademarks, yes. XD I don't eat it often though...not that I use syrup much in the first place, and maple syrup is a bit too sweet for my taste. It smells wonderful though!
France in relation to Quebec, I suppose. Quebec's the only province that's really French-dominant even though the country is supposed to be bilingual.
Lumberjacks...? Well, logging is one of our major industries, so I guess that makes sense. XD
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Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 11:30 am
Ha, Canadian stereotypes, I'm reminded of one South Park episode spoofing The Wizard Of Oz... Follow the only road!
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Posted: Sat May 26, 2007 12:15 pm
stereotyping dosnt really bother me, exept in a few cases where people will go all out, trying to become a "type" of person, wether it be chav, or tosspot.
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Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 3:30 pm
Stereotyping is only hilarious to me if it is on a television show like Scrubs.
I don't like implementations in the real world.
When I was in 6th grade, people stereotyped me (as a result of my love of learning) to be very nerdy and not really cool to hang out with.
Now, everyone who was forcing that on me has realized that I am not a stereotype. And I have tons of friends.
Stereotyping is funny, and society wants to do it. But if you are a victim of it, it sucks.
In some ways, stereotyping helps bigotry.
And also, think about this: our society forces stereotyping on us, and from that we jump to conclusions about people before we even meet them.
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