Crim_nimora Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 People are submitted to stereotypes quite often, yet heres proof that many of them are wrong. Most people dont think of Guitar players as black, yet Jimmy Hendrix probably the best guitar players ever was black. People dont think of (good) rappers as white, yet someone in a group called Atmosphere is hands down the best freestyle rapper I've ever heard, and hes white. Elvis Pressly the greatest performer of all time sung mostly soul music. If you can think of any more good examples please post them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmw Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Sadly, I thought this topic might be...kinda interesting, judging from the name. Apparently not. Many things/people destroy stereotypes easily, which is why its called stereotypes in the first place. No matter what, under no circumstance can you judge a group of people purely based on the actions of others. It just doesn't work like that, period. However, to be honest, I've taken a liking to this "gangster" stereotype. I wear big clothes and whatnot, and its just amazing how so many people think you're going to rob them, and it even goes as far as people crossing the street when you're walking out during the night. It's quite amusing to think people are actually scared of me because of the way I dress. Just shows how stupid stereotypes really are... Hopefully we've salvaged this topic, somehow. Bmw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ape Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Ever seen "White men can't jump"? That gives a good example about stereotyping; a White man goes to California to play basketball. They all take the... (the coloured men), but, he turns out to be better than them all. Meh, I thought that was a good enough example. It's also a good film, prety old. But still good. Ape8191. New sig to come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbyman49 Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 hey im asian, and i cant blindfold with tooth floss. now u guys know.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dontknowyet Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 hey im asian, and i cant blindfold with tooth floss. now u guys know.... hahah I'm a aussie and i dont really like vegiemite.. As: Dontknowyet -157 R.Rs: Dontknowyet - 38 Bigboybad - 104 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubsa Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 I'm from Liverpool and I do NOT steal hubcaps. This is how much you all raised for charity. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercifull Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 Well i'm from somerset and... oh wait. I do chase cows and drink cider :( Mercifull <3 Suzi "We don't want players to be able to buy their way to success in RuneScape. If we let players start doing this, it devalues RuneScape for others. We feel your status in real-life shouldn't affect your ability to be successful in RuneScape" Jagex 01/04/01 - 02/03/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizla Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 I'm Welsh and i don't fornicate with sheep. Kirk and Lars I could handle. At the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionheart_0 Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 Im from canada and i dont live in an igloo 8) Sig by IkuraiYour Guide to Posting! Behave or I will send my Moose mounted Beaver launchers at you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danabis Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 I'm Welsh and i don't play with sheep. Yeah, you find the bigger livestock more appealing. Dreaming of that face againIt's bright, and blue, and shimmeringGrinning wideAnd comforting me with it's three warm and wild eyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futurama Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 I'm from Birmingham and i don't talk like an arse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
How2PK Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 I'm from Holland and I am cool. 8) Signature by Maurice SendakWhen the stars make you drool just like a pasta fazool, that's amore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drealfreak Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 I get top grades and I have a life 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logic-is-overrated Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 I'm from the south (U.S.) and I'm not "interested" in my sister and I don't drive a tractor to work. This is the way the world ends. Look at this [bleep]ing shit we're in man. Not with a bang, but with a whimper. And with a whimper, I'm splitting, Jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerhand Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 No steriotypes are 100% true. In rare cases you'll have one with a high percentage of true cases but you'll always find exeptions... In alot of cases the exeptions are more common then the streotype. Theres not that many well known streotypes about people like me and the ones that do exist have so little truth to them its entertaining (Especially when someone who is high on something, probably cocain is screeming them in a hotel lobby, but thats a story for anouther place). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercifull Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 I'm Welsh and i don't play with sheep. So what were you doing with Joe's sheep at Joefest then? :roll: Mercifull <3 Suzi "We don't want players to be able to buy their way to success in RuneScape. If we let players start doing this, it devalues RuneScape for others. We feel your status in real-life shouldn't affect your ability to be successful in RuneScape" Jagex 01/04/01 - 02/03/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannibal Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 Sadly, I thought this topic might be...kinda interesting, judging from the name. Apparently not. Misspelled topics are hardly ever interesting. Being a long-time visitor of OT should have taught you as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sp4de Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 im from georiga and i didnt marry my cousin, just my sister. :D ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâï(ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâú_o)/ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâï Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faux Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 I'm from the Philippines and I don't have a sma... oops :oops: Erm, I'm from the Philippines and no, I don't eat all sorts of animals :? and I have some black friends that would never steal anything and have actually defended me in the past. :: Guess the Movie Contest Champion: pfilc23 :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crim_nimora Posted August 13, 2005 Author Share Posted August 13, 2005 However, to be honest, I've taken a liking to this "gangster" stereotype. I wear big clothes and whatnot, and its just amazing how so many people think you're going to rob them, and it even goes as far as people crossing the street when you're walking out during the night. It's quite amusing to think people are actually scared of me because of the way I dress. Just shows how stupid stereotypes really are... Bmw Hmm but I've seen this go in really odd places, now I'm seeing more and more small 13 year old boys wear Tall T's, take every step with their hand in their crotch, and I've heard one of them say "busta cap in yo [wagon]" Now take into consideration these boys are about 4ft tall, with massive head, and weigh about 50 lbs....funny when you think about it...sad when you see it... And Hannibal relax, its an offtopic forum about a game. If you seriously believe that correct spelling and grammer are absolutly needed here then by all means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assassin_696 Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 I'm from Yorkshire and i rarely say "eey bi gumm!" :P "Da mihi castitatem et continentam, sed noli modo" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astralinre Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 I'm a straight-A student who watches Star Trek, yet I'm athletic and have a serious girlfriend. :P I'm from Memphis, but I don't really care for Elvis, and I've never even been to Graceland. "In so far as I am Man I am the chief of creatures. In so far as I am a man I am the chief of sinners." - G.K. Chesterton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatalspider Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 i get straight A's, letter in Cross Country and Track and im only 5'3"and 90lbs :twisted: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwarzenegger Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 One that annoys me is since I'm a white guy with long hair, everyone thinks im some heavy metal fan. I'm not getting it alot anymore though, since a lot of guys have been getting long hair lately especially hispanisc.. Runescaper (off and on) since late 2001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witty-Fool Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 In alot of cases the exeptions are more common then the streotype. I'd disagree with that; stereotypes exist because they are often true. I may sound like a dolt for saying that but I do think the exceptions to stereotypes are not as common as you may think. You only think about it for others when it's an exception and likewise, you think of the ones that affect you subconciously,, and most likely, you live up to it. Bam, you're a stereotypical whatever-you-are. It's a shame though, because stereotypes are perpetuated almost by the sheer existence of themselves. ~witty P.S. I'm Canadian and can't wait for the hockey season to begin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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