What stereotypes annoy you most?

[so elektrikkxx]

Stereotypes ~ we're all familiar with them, but which ones annoy you most?

Gay stereotypes annoy me above all else. Gay and transvestite are NOT the same thing and most gay men are not sissified like society would have you believe, and most lesbians don't shave their heads and act like men. I wish people realized that the only reason it seems like the stereotypes are true here is because most gay/bi/lesbian people are indistinguishable from everyone else and can't be picked out of a crowd, so the ones who fit the stereotype are more recognizable. Since I grew out of my "emo" phase, as some would call it, nobody can ever tell looking at me that I'm not straight.

[Sharop]

Gay stereotypes also annoy me, as do stereotypes of religion and different countries/cultures.

[Hollow]

ahh, good thread.

i've got to say the emo stereotype annoys me to no end. not only are emos looked down on as worthless and stupid individuals, but it seems that anyone who has any traits of the stereotype is labeled an emo and endlessly made fun of. if someone says that they're suffering from a self-harm addiction, or even just a broken heart, some jackass will come in and say "HAHAHAHAHA U WHINY EMO GO ****IN KILL URSELF HAHAHHA!!!!11" it just boils my blood. i used to wonder why everyone hated them so much, so i googled "i hate emos", and the only reasons anyone gave was that they're whiny and don't have any serious issues. right, like there's no possible way that any of them could be suffering from trauma, abuse, or just a damn chemical imbalance. i'd love to see how these idiots would handle it if one of their friends or relatives got extremely depressed, or if they grew up with these beliefs and their children grew up to be depressed. something tells me they wouldn't be so damn judgmental.

[so elektrikkxx]

Originally Posted by safety pin

ahh, good thread.

i've got to say the emo stereotype annoys me to no end. not only are emos looked down on as worthless and stupid individuals, but it seems that anyone who has any traits of the stereotype is labeled an emo and endlessly made fun of. if someone says that they're suffering from a self-harm addiction, or even just a broken heart, some jackass will come in and say "HAHAHAHAHA U WHINY EMO GO ****IN KILL URSELF HAHAHHA!!!!11" it just boils my blood. i used to wonder why everyone hated them so much, so i googled "i hate emos", and the only reasons anyone gave was that they're whiny and don't have any serious issues. right, like there's no possible way that any of them could be suffering from trauma, abuse, or just a damn chemical imbalance. i'd love to see how these idiots would handle it if one of their friends or relatives got extremely depressed, or if they grew up with these beliefs and their children grew up to be depressed. something tells me they wouldn't be so damn judgmental.

i went through that phase myself but it was because i liked the clothes and wanted to express myself that way. i remember feeling so unique, and original, yet people would tell me i wasn't original because there "are a million emo kids out there and you all look exactly alike." i think that's what annoys people ~ people who are labeled "emo" often refer to how much they stand out and are different and being an individual, but really it's still following a trend and conforming to specific character traits. i always felt original and unique but now that i look back at my old pictures, i wasn't at all, especially since there is (in my opinion) more of a uniform "emo" look than any other label. and then there's also the argument that just because someone has depression, is suffering from trauma/abuse, doesn't mean they have to dress a specific way to express it.

but i'm not one to judge, so nothing in this post is judging, just giving my take on it. i think everyone should stop putting labels on eachother and let them live their lives.

[sunshinefizzy]

Stereotypes don't bug me. I like to joke about them. The people that seriously believe that's how certain people are than that just proves how ignorant they are.

[Courtnee]

I hate stereotypes about southerners. Not all of us are stupid or ignorant. Not all of us belong to the KKK or hate minorities. And not all of us support President Bush. I'm so sick of people thinking that because I have a southern accent I must be stupid and not know anything. I'm tired of being looked down upon because of it.

Look at Mark Twain, Robert Frost, Harry S. Truman, All from the south; all of them smart individuals.

/End rant.

[Hollow]

Originally Posted by sunshinefizzy

Stereotypes don't bug me. I like to joke about them. The people that seriously believe that's how certain people are than that just proves how ignorant they are.

i agree. i've never understood the problem with loosely labeling others as preppy, goth, jock, or whatever. it's only when people think that they can actually judge others based on characteristics of stereotypes that i get really annoyed. with teenagers, it seems that your taste in music and fashion has to be limited to that of one stereotype, or else you'll get called a "poser". retarded.

[Chocoholic]

One that's always bothered me in TV shows and movies is about intelligent people always being unattractive, unathletic weirdos. I think it sends a negative message to children that you can't be smart and beautiful, popular, and/or athletic at the same time.

[MonarC]

Originally Posted by sunshinefizzy

Stereotypes don't bug me. I like to joke about them. The people that seriously believe that's how certain people are than that just proves how ignorant they are.

[Hollow]

Originally Posted by ChesneyLady

One that's always bothered me in TV shows and movies is about intelligent people always being unattractive, unathletic weirdos. I think it sends a negative message to children that you can't be smart and beautiful, popular, and/or athletic at the same time.

that's a good one. some kids probably get the idea that doing well in school makes them uncool.

[MickeyMac]

Being black I say I have to admit I hate all the stereotypes about my race

We dont all eat watermelon(frankly I think watermelon is disgusting)
Not all black men are naturally gifted in sports(I dont even like sports)
Not all young black men are criminals, drug pushers or drug users, deadbeat dads, ignorant, and not every black man is dying to get his hands on a white female.

Not all black people speak slang(or ebinomics or whatever they calling it). I dont use a lot of those terms

Not all black people call each other the n word. I dont

Not all black people like rap music (I hate it)

Not all of us can dance

Also a lot of black people are not proud of living in the ghetto

There are several young black people who take school and studying very seriously.


You get my drift.

I suppose I broke the mold. How many black guys you know that are hot for Liz Montgomery?
How many black guys you know that when they were a teenager they would wear Metallica and Megadeth T shirts.
How many black guys you know are fanatics about TV shows made before 1969?

Told you I was different lol

Ok just wanted to get that off my chest

Thank you for letting me vent.

[Lee]

That all people from the south are dumb, stupid rednecks

[Number 9 Dream]

I hate the stereotype that all bisexual girls are easy and willing to do it with anyone (trying to keep it clean here...I'm sure you get my drift). It just pisses me off that anyone would assume I'd jump into bed with them (and their significant others!) just because I'm bi (/end rant). A lot of us are intelligent, sensitive people who love others because we're physically and emotionally attracted to them just like any other person--we're not doing it to please someone else or be a sex toy

[so elektrikkxx]

Originally Posted by Number 9 Dream

I hate the stereotype that all bisexual girls are easy and willing to do it with anyone (trying to keep it clean here...I'm sure you get my drift). It just pisses me off that anyone would assume I'd jump into bed with them (and their significant others!) just because I'm bi (/end rant). A lot of us are intelligent, sensitive people who love others because we're physically and emotionally attracted to them just like any other person--we're not doing it to please someone else or be a sex toy

Same for guys too. One of my former guy friends asked me to suck his dick when I was over his house last, and I asked why he'd think I'd do it and he said, "You're bi, don't you go for anyone?"

[EmoJoe]

i dunno if this is a "stereotype" persay but i really hate how people (mostly ones my age) assume how just because a guy isnt a manwhore he's gay. i can say im definitely not gay, but ive been called it because im always one of the few guys who isnt grinding every girl he sees at the dances...yeah sorry i have morals and respect for myself and dont try to do crap like that to look cool like the rest of you. it annoys me to no end.