Vote + to improve this toplist's ranking
Report Abuse

The Worst Stereotypes About People and Culture

37 items ranked

In no way are these stereotypes true and should not be take as such. These are just stereotypes that label and degrade people and cultures. In no way is this list meant to be racist.

Rated 6 points - posted 15 years ago by BrendaKaye in category People.
Click on up and down arrows to affect item's ranking



1.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
Rich People are Cheap Report Abuse
150 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye -

2.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
Canadians are Boring Report Abuse
102 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye - 4 comments
Comments:
CANADA IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!
Added 9 years ago by guest, 5 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking
canada sux. there are way to many ass holes here.
Added 11 years ago by guest, -12 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking
Canada is a mystical magical land *waves hands in the air*
Added 11 years ago by guest, -2 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking
That sucks Canada has hockey
Added 11 years ago by guest, 12 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking

3.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
"Russia? Snow, bears and drunks!" Report Abuse
85 points - added 13 years ago by Samuil Svinin - 1 comment
Comments:
yea, there isnt many bears left
Added 12 years ago by redbarron80, 7 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking

4.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
Most Catholic Priest are Gay Report Abuse
66 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye -

5.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
Africans are Poor Report Abuse
I get this one alot as an African, its all what the news shows and what media has to say--poor, inadvanced, tribal, dark, and always have strong accents and click our tongues haha. My country (Ghana) is fairly advanced, apparently I'm pretty light skinned for one and my hair is pretty long too
65 points - added 13 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
that's awesome. i totally did not know that was even a stereotype.. i just thought it was true. i'm so glad i read this and was proved wrong!
Added 12 years ago by guest, -1 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking

6.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
Americans are Arrogant Report Abuse
54 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye -

7.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
The Irish are Drunks Report Abuse
A community that is known for its pubs and enjoying life does not make you a drunk. I have not met an Irish person who is a drunk, they might like to enjoy an occasional drink though.
47 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye -

8.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
Men are all Jerks Report Abuse
45 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye - 1 comment
Comments:
No!!! It is not true, my man is all but not jerk!!!
Added 13 years ago by guest, -3 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking

9.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
emos are cutters Report Abuse
to raise awareness about the untrue-ness of this awful stereotype!
36 points - added 15 years ago by guest - 3 comments
Comments:
It is really offensive when people refer to us as "emo" because of that stereo type. no no all ''emo'' people cut. it is a style and a way of life for some people.
Added 11 years ago by guest, 3 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking
yes they ARE
Added 12 years ago by guest, -12 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking
people need to stop with grouping people by what they look like if "emo" was anything is would be emotionally depressed most of the people getting called emo are usually very happy people thank you very much
Added 13 years ago by guest, 4 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking

10.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
Jews are Greedy Report Abuse
Probably one of the largest community of givers in the world. The culture believes in tithing (giving 10% of their gross income to their house of God). In no way is that greedy!
36 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye - 1 comment
Comments:
One of my best friends is Jewish and she is one of the best, and certainly not greedy people I've ever met! This stereotype bothers me a lot!
Added 11 years ago by guest, 0 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking

11.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
Women are Lousy at Math and Science Report Abuse
33 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye - 6 comments
Comments:
Wow, I guess their forgetting Marie curie
Added 8 years ago by guest, 2 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking
That is the most sexis stereotype ever. I hat hate it.
Added 10 years ago by guest, 3 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking
uh, i'm a girl and i'm in science Olympiad and math kangaroo and i went to all this crap... don't i get any credit? and oh yeah...i learned algebra and slope at the age of 9-10
Added 11 years ago by guest, 3 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking
all of my teachers are women -.-
Added 12 years ago by guest, 6 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking
i'm a woman and when it said do the math to post a comment i had to bring out the scientific calculator but i couldn't get it to work, so i just got my son to do it for me
Added 12 years ago by guest, -5 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking
Pshhh I have friends who are overpowering the guys in these subjects!
Added 13 years ago by guest, 3 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking

12.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
Germans have no sense of humor Report Abuse
32 points - added 10 years ago by guest -

13.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
All British Have A Posh Accent Report Abuse
This is not true! I'm British and half the country don't understand me and that is because we have many accents. Mine is called the Black Country or Yam Yam.
31 points - added 11 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
I don't see anything wrong with being posh but I also don't think that British accents are just posh. I think that they're cool af.
Added 7 years ago by guest, 0 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking

14.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
Americans Are All Fat Report Abuse
30 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye - 9 comments
Comments:
Bone density, height, and a lot of other things have to be thought of when diagnosing obesity. Fun fact: Its more found in blacks, and Hispanics then white persons. Which may be why it's less common in Europe?..Don't know specifics.
Added 5 years ago by guest, 0 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking
Not all Americans are fat- I'm American and quite skinny. Yes, a lot of America is becoming a couch-potato, but all schools have one hour of Physical Education every day, and I am involved in softball and soccer almost every day. In my spare time, I do relax on my phone and watch TV, but not all Americans are fat!
Added 7 years ago by guest, 0 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking
You guys haven't seen those shows like ANT Farm and other shows where the girls have bodies thinner than sticks
Added 10 years ago by guest, 1 point Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking
So true. There is way too much junk food there, of course.
Added 10 years ago by guest, -7 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking
I'm American, and I agree that its partially true. But all schools should have PE everyday, like in my school, so we can stop this. Thats why there are like, no overweight people in my school.
Added 10 years ago by guest, 5 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking
According to the National Institutes of Health, 17% of children and adolescents aged 2 to 19 years were overweight in 2004. 32.2% of adults suffer from obesity (that’s almost 90 million) Another 30% of Americans are simply overweight.
Added 12 years ago by guest, 8 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking
It's actually becoming true.
Added 12 years ago by guest, 7 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking
not all americans are fat.. plus there are fat people all over the world not only here
Added 13 years ago by guest, 15 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking
it's true
Added 13 years ago by Samuil Svinin, -10 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking

15.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
The English have Bad Teeth Report Abuse
30 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye - 1 comment
Comments:
Nah, we have good dentistry like everyone else. I hope people don't take this stereotype seriously...
Added 10 years ago by guest, 5 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking

16.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
Blondes Have More Fun Report Abuse
22 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye - 1 comment
Comments:
Sooooo true
Added 11 years ago by guest, -7 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking

17.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
Indians All Work for 7 Eleven Report Abuse
20 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye -

18.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
all builders are called bob Report Abuse
It is amazing
19 points - added 12 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
Bob the Builder.
Added 9 years ago by guest, 1 point Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking

19.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
All Arabs are Terrorists Report Abuse
Since 911, Arabs continue to get a bad rap. Not every Arab is funding terrorist activity!
19 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye - 3 comments
Comments:
Actually, only 9% of terrorist attacks have been by muslim or arab people. Also, technically the U.S. and other countries, once they have beat these "terrorist countries" down, are the terrorist themselves. We just dont call them that because they are the winners.
Added 10 years ago by guest, 4 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking
no, but the majority of terrorist are from the mid east
Added 12 years ago by redbarron80, 6 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking
There are the radicals and then theres the rest of the Arab pop. dont judge every Arab u see pass by in a hajab or with a beard and think they'll kill u or something, but its still okay to have fear everyone does but not every Arab is like the radicals--they believe they will be rewarded by God and the prophets for killing people.
Added 13 years ago by guest, -6 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking

20.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
Women are Bad Drivers Report Abuse
15 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye -

21.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
All Canadians Have Accents and Say "Eh" Report Abuse
Its not even close to the truth; I'm Canadian, and I have friends that are from eastern Canada, and none of us say "eh" after everything.
11 points - added 10 years ago by guest - 2 comments
Comments:
what are you talking aboot eh?
Added 8 years ago by guest, 0 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking
We don't say it after everything, but I have to admit, I often find myself saying it. it just turns a sentence into a question.
Added 10 years ago by guest, 4 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking

22.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
If Black people are proper they Act white. Report Abuse
How do you act a color? You are yourself and a color is exterior not interior.
11 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
I get this all the time all because I like to pronounce my words and maintain a level of elegance and act civil amongst others. This bothers me as much as when people say a white girl who acts "ghetto" is trying to be black...are you kidding me ignorance and intelligence doesn't have a color or race.
Added 12 years ago by guest, 10 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking

23.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
All poor people are insane Report Abuse
one not all poor or homeless people are insane maybe they lost everything at Vegas and are trying to get back on their feet but that does not mean they are insane however some are and you just have to avoid those people. It's a declining progress you lose your money you lose your house you lose your shower you smell bad you get fired for smelling bad and then nobody will hire you because you smell bad
10 points - added 10 years ago by guest -

24.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
all latinos came from mexico and came here iligaly with the swine flu Report Abuse
because this is true ... and i am from mexican decent and i hear thiss all the time
10 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
No and no. All Latino based people do not come from one country. That is just plain ignorant. Latino is not even a single race, it is a combination of races residing in Latin America, specifically in the US. African American, Caucasian, Asian, Native American, etc. Any combo of those can be considered Latino. Full bred Mexicans are considered Hispanic, which is the definition of Spanish speaking countries formerly ruled by Spain. Latino and Hispanic are two different ideas to differentiate two classes of people. As for the swine flu, that is trying to find someone to blame.
Added 12 years ago by guest, 4 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking

25.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
Most Mexicans are Illegal Report Abuse
Haven't met one yet who is illegal - do people really know anyone who is illegal? This is one of the worst stereotypes.
10 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye - 2 comments
Comments:
Look, I'm not enforcing this stereotype. You're right. Most Mexicans are not here illegally. But in Arizona, it is still a big problem. I know two families here illegally, and they're all wonderful people. The majority of Mexicans are not illegal immigrants, but you can't deny the enormity of this problem.
Added 11 years ago by guest, 9 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking
From the look of it, two years since this was posted, I highly doubt the average US citizen even knows a person that knows illegal immigrants. So, it is easier to point out that most Mexicans are illegal, if not all of them at some point. I'm saying this with the authority of being Mexican born myself. My immediate family migrated here LEGALLY, earned our citizenship, and still get stereotyped. Funny thing is, my skin is pale as snow, practically come off as Caucasian, until I give out my name. Oops. C'est la vie, no?
Added 12 years ago by guest, 2 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking

26.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
All People With Mental Disabilities Can't Feel Anything Report Abuse
9 points - added 10 years ago by guest - 2 comments
Comments:
...who on earth created this stereotype.
Added 8 years ago by guest, 0 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking
That-that-that...is too untrue for words, where did you HEAR that?!
Added 10 years ago by guest, 4 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking

27.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
all asian people ar smart Report Abuse
no they are not because i know this boy named tan tran and hes soooo stupid and hes asian
9 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 4 comments
Comments:
I've been called smart because I'm Asian, and it hurts everytime someone says that because that's denying my hard work I spent studying
Added 10 years ago by guest, 2 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking
Yes it's true
Added 10 years ago by guest, -2 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking
yeah...i'm asian and i think i'm pretty smart but just because you're asian or a race means that you are automatically something
Added 11 years ago by guest, 1 point Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking
Yeah I mean just cause their Asian doesn't mean that they are smart
Added 12 years ago by guest, 2 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking

28.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
Latinos are Lazy Report Abuse
8 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye - 1 comment
Comments:
that is not completely true , I am Brazilian and here has lot´s of hard worker people, but too is true that has many people that don't work , just because of the lack of opportunity, many people here didn't finish the school, our goverment is poor and corrupt so many of us doesn't had the same opportunities to be a good employed
Added 8 years ago by guest, 0 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking

29.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
Women are Overly Emotional Report Abuse
Hate this one! While I agree, some women are sensitive and lean towards being emotionally led, not all are this way.
8 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye -

30.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
The French are Snobs Report Abuse
6 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye - 2 comments
Comments:
Most of the French Canadians are snobs i do agree, but not all of them. And i can say theat because I am Canadian.
Added 13 years ago by guest, -1 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking
Not even CLOSE to the truth...
Added 13 years ago by guest, 3 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking

31.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
Native Americans have long hair and live in reservations. Report Abuse
Not all Natuve Americans live in tepees, have red skin, live in reservations. The stereotype not only effects Natives but it can also effect non Natives. The movies and the R-words usually leave Natives with the anxiety and the verbal bullying of being told that they are not Native by their looks.
1 point - added 8 years ago by guest -

32.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
The British Accent Is The Best Report Abuse
There are many different regional accents in Britain which do sound very terrible.
1 point - added 10 years ago by guest -

33.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
Lawyers are all crooks Report Abuse
0 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye - 1 comment
Comments:
Haha nahh, depends who they are as a person and what they TRULY believe, my mom says never let those con artist African men be your lawyer--We're African
Added 13 years ago by guest, 7 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking

34.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
"Canadian" is a Language Report Abuse
Its not-- at all. And it really makes me mad when people ask me if Canadian is a language. We speak French and English, people!
-1 point - added 10 years ago by guest -

35.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
Asian Men Have a Small Penis Report Abuse
I used to think this until i met this cool asian guy and he happened to have a big penis. Ever since then all the asian guys ive been with have been bigger then most of the other races i've dated. The smallest guy i've been with was half black and white!
-6 points - added 15 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
This may be true, How many Asian guys are professional porn stars?
Added 12 years ago by redbarron80, 27 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking

36.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
All Politicians are Crooks Report Abuse
-31 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye - 1 comment
Comments:
I worked for the EPA under the Clinton Admin and worked closely with his cabinet . I can say that without a doubt that "Crooks" is too weak of a word. They are downright criminals!!!!
Added 12 years ago by redbarron80, 36 points Vote + to improve this comment's ranking Vote - to decrease this comment's ranking

37.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
Young African Americans are criminals and have been to jail Report Abuse
-36 points - added 10 years ago by guest -
ShareRanks is about ranking things that are top, most, greatest, or even worst in all categories.
Use arrows to rank one item in versus another.
Top 10 The Worst Stereotypes About People and Culture are especially marked