Which group(s) is the most stereotyped in movies?

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Which group(s) is the most stereotyped in movies? Oct 19, 2018 15:43:57 GMT

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Which group (ethnic, religious, social, by location, etc.) is the most stereotyped in movies? Apologies if some were forgotten and/or weren't listed in the poll.

Gay people
Black/African people
Latino/Hispanic people
Italian people
Irish people
British people
German people
Australian people
Russian people
French people
Asian people
Jewish people
Arabs/Muslims
Native Americans
Hindu people
Gangsters/Mafia
Rappers
Cowboys
Teenagers/College Kids
Rednecks/Hillbililes
Jocks or Pro Athletes
Smart People/Nerds
Valley Girl
Cops
Insane/Mentally Disturbed people
Mentally Challenged people
Alcoholics/Drug Addicts
Rock Stars
Heavy Metal Listeners
Other (specify)

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politicidal Exalted Member @politicidal Posts: 82,040 Likes: 57,973	Which group(s) is the most stereotyped in movies? Oct 19, 2018 15:53:24 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by politicidal on Oct 19, 2018 15:53:24 GMT Other - Australians.

mrellaguru Senior Member This dog kills fascists. @mrellaguru Posts: 6,408 Likes: 4,858	Which group(s) is the most stereotyped in movies? Oct 19, 2018 17:00:23 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mrellaguru on Oct 19, 2018 17:00:23 GMT Italians.

sdm3 Elite Member @sdm3 Posts: 14,339 Likes: 16,147	Which group(s) is the most stereotyped in movies? Oct 19, 2018 17:04:18 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sdm3 on Oct 19, 2018 17:04:18 GMT Yankees fans.

Primemovermithrax Pejorative Elite Member formerly Prime Gruffer aka Neon Noodle aka Lefty aka Saratoga Jackson @primemover Posts: 12,690 Likes: 4,636	Which group(s) is the most stereotyped in movies? Oct 19, 2018 17:10:18 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Primemovermithrax Pejorative on Oct 19, 2018 17:10:18 GMT Mentally ill I would guess. How often do you see mentally ill people portrayed --not in a positive light, but a non threatening way?
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Which group(s) is the most stereotyped in movies? Oct 19, 2018 17:34:15 GMT

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Wasn't there a time in Hollywood when pretty much every criminal was just some generic New Yoker/Italian mobster stereotype even when the movie was set no where near New York? "Hey, yo Vinnie, let's ice the Batman!"

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Oct 19, 2018 17:34:15 GMT lowtacks86 said:

Wasn't there a time in Hollywood when pretty much every criminal was just some generic New Yoker/Italian mobster stereotype even when the movie was set no where near New York? "Hey, yo Vinnie, let's ice the Batman!"

I think that's how it was during the James Cagney era if I'm not mistaken.

Which group(s) is the most stereotyped in movies?

Post by ck100 on Oct 19, 2018 15:43:57 GMT

Post by politicidal on Oct 19, 2018 15:53:24 GMT

Post by mrellaguru on Oct 19, 2018 17:00:23 GMT

Post by sdm3 on Oct 19, 2018 17:04:18 GMT

Post by Primemovermithrax Pejorative on Oct 19, 2018 17:10:18 GMT

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Post by lowtacks86 on Oct 19, 2018 17:34:15 GMT

Post by ck100 on Oct 19, 2018 18:26:26 GMT