Stereotypes Explained

I recently saw the movie Mean Girls again and it inspired me to make a list of all the stereotypes I can think of and put a star next to each one that applies to me in some way. Remember, these are stereotypes so don’t take anything too personally. Comment and tell me which categories you fit into and tell me if there’s anything I missed:)

Jocks: Jocks are the hardcore sports players, usually muscular guys who enjoy gym because really it’s the only class they’re good at. But what they lack in brains they make up in looks, usually dating cheerleaders or other popular girls.

Preps: Preps are the popular, rich kids who come to school in fancy cars and spend the weekends by the pool at their mansions reading Vogue. They are usually girls and tend to wear a lot of makeup and collared shirts, but they aren’t necessarily stupid.

*Drama Freaks: A mix of girls and guys who are dedicated to every school performance that the drama department puts on, whether that means having a part or working on the tech crew. Infamous for quoting Shakespeare and other well-known playwrites.

*Emos: In reality, the term “emo” means someone who cuts themselves, but teenagers usually dub anyone who is remotely sad or cynical as an emo. This stereotype is known for listening to the bands Linkin Park and My Chemical Romance and writing depressing poetry.

*Goths: Most people get goths and emos mixed up, but there’s a significant difference. Goths aren’t necessarily depressed, they just have a very dark view of life, which is why they dress in all black. Extreme goths wear skulls and crossbones, dark makeup (yes, even the guys, sometimes), and dye their hair in exotic colours, such as purple or blue, or just plain black.

Punks: Punks are known for having bad attitudes. They are likely to beat people up, smoke in the locker rooms, and decorate walls with graffiti. Although boys are usually punks, it is becoming less unusual for a girl to start getting her nose and tongue, etc. pierced and wearing ragged clothing, to submit to this stereotype. Punks can also dye their hair, but in more subtle colours than the goths.

*Nerds: These are the really intelligent kids, who always know the answers to everything in class, and rank at the bottom of the popularity ladder. They get good grades and spend their free time studying or reading scientific books. They are supposed to wear glasses, have braces, dress in ugly button down shirts, and pull their pants up too high. They can be either boys or girls.

*Geeks: Similar to nerds, but they aren’t as smart. Instead, they are the people who can tell you the specific plot of every Star Wars movie and randomly quote Lord of the Rings, as well as being Star Trek fans. It isn’t unusual for geeks to read comic books whenever they can, either.

Cheerleaders: This is a very American stereotype. Girls on the cheerleading team are supposed to be pretty, normally blond, silly, and sometimes stupid. Their hair is always up in a ponytail or some other ‘do and they can usually be seen in short, colourful cheerleading dresses, and holding pom-poms.

Asians: Yes, Asians are so cool that they have their own stereotype. You can fit into this group no matter what Asian country you’re from, as long as you LOOK Asian! They’re smart without even trying and are overachievers at everything. They can be intelligent without being unpopular, unlike nerds, and are infamous for talking rapidly in other languages to each other.

*Dumb Blonds: Somehow the idea that blond people are stupid has come forth as one of the bigger stereotypes. Dumb blonds are blond (duh), and they are idiots, as portrayed by “dumb blond” jokes. Those are basically the only qualifications.

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