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Stereotypes

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  1. GlamKat

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    Do any of you fit a particular stereotype (not necessarily about your sexual orientation) ?

    For instance, I've heard that Canadians ALWAYS say sorry, and that's so me. Even if it's not my fault, I'll say sorry. In fact, I was snowboarding in the Alpes, someone RAN INTO ME and I said sorry; totally wasn't my fault he hit me, I wasn't even in the way! He must have TRIED to hit me! Honestly...

    Also, I will admit I can be a dumb blond. Although in school I have excellent marks, outside of school I am as dumb as a brick. For instance, once I wanted to melt some butter so I put it in the microwave.... still wrapped in the tinfoil packaging... When the fire started I just stood there and yelled, "DAAAAAAAAAAAAAD! I started a fire!" It took me a few moments before I realised I should probably put it out. :/
     
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    I've done the butter thing on accident, too, and I'm not blonde. Thankfully, I'm not the only one. xD

    I don't really fit the stereotypical gay man. :l Other than maybe gossiping about boys.
     
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    Yes. I don't like sport, except for swimming but due to a condition I can't swim in public. :lol:

    Also, as an Asian, I like computer and tech stuffs, especially programming (which now I don't have time for).

    And the stereotype about the peepee lol.
     
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    There's a stereotype about us New Englanders that we're asocial and avoid talking to strangers in public (when people talk about being "alone in a crowd", I'm pretty sure they're talking about New England). And I totally fit that. If a stranger initiates the conversation, then it feels like I have no control over it, and that just makes me uncomfortable. Conversely, I like having my own space when I'm walking from point A to point B, my own time to think, reflect, listen to music, etc. And I don't like people interrupting that.

    As for gay stereotypes, I'm a total diva worshiper. My divas aren't the traditional ones by any means, but I'm definitely way more likely to revere, admire, and want to emulate a strong, confident woman than a strong, confident man. Some of the women I "worship" most are Otep Shamaya, Janelle Monáe, and Lindsay "Nostalgia Chick" Ellis.
     
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    Its dumb but i love cheese so everyone has to point out that I'm from Wisconsin so I'm born to love it with a passion lol...GO CHEESE(!)(Should be a dancing cow :roflmao:slight_smile:
     
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    I'm the worst farmer ever.
     
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    First time I heard the stereotype that Canadians say "sorry" often. I always thought that was just a normal sign of good manners (and I say sorry very often myself). Usually the stereotype is that we Canadians say "eh" at the end of every sentences (ironically I've met a woman who did just that).

    As far as other stereotype, I don't think I fit many, or at least that I'm aware of. I guess I somewhat fit the stereotype of an INTJ-type personality with the "death glare", but that's all I can think of.
     
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    I guess sometimes I fit the emo/scene kid stereotype but I don't fit the lesbian stereotypes well.its confusing cause I'm like the scene cheerleader; friends be like wtf XD
     
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    I fit the Asian stereotype when I was much younger, but not now.

    I kind of fit the stereotype of the lesbian (or in my case, a homoromantic asexual): I'm a short-haired, tree-hugger liberal who loves animals (especially cats); dislikes makeup, dresses, and high-heeled shoes intensely; and has a look that is probably best described as either soft butch or androgynous (but definitely boring either way :lol:slight_smile:.
     
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    Vesper?! :eek: I thought you drowned!

    :eusa_danc

    On topic: I'm quiet and quirky. If asians and / or gay people have those stereotypes, then... I fit them.
     
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    Was that a Casino Royale reference, by chance? (Isn't it a fantastic name?)
     
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    Why would it have been a Casino Royale reference? Nothing I'd written would indicate anything of the sort... :eusa_liar

    It's a very cool name, in all seriousness. It's like the word 'leather' in human name form, and leather's like always cool in small doses.
     
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    Oh, sorry...I thought you were referencing the James Bond movie because
    his lover Vesper Lynd dies by drowning in Casino Royale.
    Vesper means "night" or "evening".
     
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    ASFJKLy urvdutv

    There's a Pinocchio nose. I was being sarcastic (all in good humour), but I suppose it didn't come off strong enough. So... Yes, it was a reference to the movie. I did not know the name meant that. I wonder what its language of origin is... (Rhetorical, I'll find out soon)

    So, no need to be sorry. I should've been more obvious.
     
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    I'm from Brasil and I know that guys from other countries say that we have big butts. And I do have a huge butt.

    Also, I can say that I always wear sneakers and I'm a lesbian, so, my friend always says "oh, you are such a lesbian". Also, I'm also always with jeans and a t-shirt or a tank top, so, that's another thing.

    I think that's it.
     
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    Canadian ones: I say sorry all the time, I say "eh" a fair bit too

    Gay ones: I like to bake, I like Paramore (I've been told by a couple people now that that's really gay...)

    Portuguese ones: I talk with my hands all the time

    Engineering ones: I have a ton of classes every week but I'm probably one of the laziest students ever, cramming before every exam/assignments at the last minute
     
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    American stereotypes: I like/own guns.

    Washington stereotypes: I drink a TON of coffee, buy food from a co-op or farmer's market, and though I'm not very politically active, a lot of my beliefs are focused on protecting the environment.

    Lesbian stereotypes: I am really good with power tools, like sports, don't like dresses or wear makeup.
     
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    This, basically.

    I don't know if I fit any Australian stereotypes. I have a very precise, slightly British way of speaking instead of the more broad Australian accent, I'm not interested in Australian Rules football, I don't really like the beach and can't really swim. Any other Australian stereotypes out there?

    (On the accent topic, though - when I was in the US, I had one person tell me I had a thick Australian accent, and another immediately assume I was British.)
     
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    I drink coffee, I never learned how to drive a car, I jaywalk like its my job, I eat the best pizza and bagels in the world, 90% of my meals are takeout, Icould draw the subway map by heart, and im completely convinced I live in the greatest city on earth. Im a stereotypical new yorker for sure.

    Gay stereotypes I fit are cleanliness, organized, try to dress well, artsy, and a mamas boy.
     
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    I'm a typical Aussie. I love 'bangers n mash' :grin: