Stereotypes
What is that?
A stereotype is a thought that may be adopted about specific types of individuals or certain ways of doing things, but that belief may or may not accurately reflect reality. So basically stereotypes are statements based on one example which became widely accepted. Mostly they are not true or just particularly, yet everybody knows them and judge based on them.
Examples
Do you know any?
We have collected some stereotypes, mostly funny (there are some which are quiet insulting, we tried to avoid them). Hopefully no one will take offense :)
Racial:
This song is made up from several stereotypes. Although there are some harsh ones, it is still enjoyable.
Some other stereotypes:
The laws of physics do not apply to the Chinese.
It is a common belief in America that all other countries don't really exist.
French people make up their language as they go along.
People live in Canada.
Australians are very disagreeable, while the people of New Zealand are mostly "yes" men.
South Africans think the Pope's hat looks silly.
The Azerbaijani people cannot pronounce the name of their country.
A Latvian man once swallowed a small Basset Hound whole. He is praised as a national hero.
Broken bones of Bolivian people heal at twice the normal rate, but only if that person is wearing blue.
If you're ever lost in Madagascar, you can ask a local to direct you to the nearest Stop 'n' Shop. Their society forbids that they refuse to help you.
Sri Lanka has the world's smallest population of people who have heard of Sri Lanka.
Hungary invented the robot. The dance – not the machine.
Western Sahara is the only place in the world to get fresh, authentic Western Sahara sand.
Icelandic people laugh in the face of danger, but only if that danger is clown-related.
White People Don’t Have Rhythm.
All Italians are stylish and sophisticated. They are usually painters, sculptors or fashion designers.
All blond women are dumb.
Christians are homophobic. They are blinded by God and will recruit you if you go near them.
If I wear Goth clothing I'm a part of a rock band, depressed, or do drugs.
Girls are only concerned about physical appearance.
Guys are messy and unclean.
All librarians are women who are old, wear glasses, tie a high bun, and have a perpetual frown on their face.
All teenagers are rebels.
All Asians are geniuses.
All Canadians are exceptionally polite.
French are romantic.
Italians are good lovers.
Women take 2 hours to shower.
Women do not drive well.
Women actually use only 5% of what's in their purse. Everything else is junk.
Men take 2 seconds to shower.
Men wear whatever is clean.
Men always lose all arguments against girls.
Surfing on the Internet, we have come across a very interesting and funny website, called Mapping stereotypes. Here are some of the best (and less offensive):
The laws of physics do not apply to the Chinese.
It is a common belief in America that all other countries don't really exist.
French people make up their language as they go along.
People live in Canada.
Australians are very disagreeable, while the people of New Zealand are mostly "yes" men.
South Africans think the Pope's hat looks silly.
The Azerbaijani people cannot pronounce the name of their country.
A Latvian man once swallowed a small Basset Hound whole. He is praised as a national hero.
Broken bones of Bolivian people heal at twice the normal rate, but only if that person is wearing blue.
If you're ever lost in Madagascar, you can ask a local to direct you to the nearest Stop 'n' Shop. Their society forbids that they refuse to help you.
Sri Lanka has the world's smallest population of people who have heard of Sri Lanka.
Hungary invented the robot. The dance – not the machine.
Western Sahara is the only place in the world to get fresh, authentic Western Sahara sand.
Icelandic people laugh in the face of danger, but only if that danger is clown-related.
White People Don’t Have Rhythm.
All Italians are stylish and sophisticated. They are usually painters, sculptors or fashion designers.
All blond women are dumb.
Christians are homophobic. They are blinded by God and will recruit you if you go near them.
If I wear Goth clothing I'm a part of a rock band, depressed, or do drugs.
Girls are only concerned about physical appearance.
Guys are messy and unclean.
All librarians are women who are old, wear glasses, tie a high bun, and have a perpetual frown on their face.
All teenagers are rebels.
All Asians are geniuses.
All Canadians are exceptionally polite.
French are romantic.
Italians are good lovers.
Women take 2 hours to shower.
Women do not drive well.
Women actually use only 5% of what's in their purse. Everything else is junk.
Men take 2 seconds to shower.
Men wear whatever is clean.
Men always lose all arguments against girls.
Surfing on the Internet, we have come across a very interesting and funny website, called Mapping stereotypes. Here are some of the best (and less offensive):
Source: Mapping Stereotypes