Glad to see the younger folks. it a shame they have to see this though.
Regarding the word thing - you bunch of ****wits!
stereotype
Function: noun
Etymology: French stéréotype, from stéré- stere- + type
Date: 1817
1 : a plate cast from a printing surface
2 : something conforming to a fixed or general pattern; especially : a standardized mental picture that is held in common by members of a group and that represents an oversimplified opinion, prejudiced attitude, or uncritical judgment
- ste·reo·typ·i·cal /"ster-E-&-'ti-pi-k&l/ also ste·reo·typ·ic /-pik/ adjective
- ste·reo·typ·i·cal·ly /-pi-k(&-)lE/ adverb
rac·ism
Pronunciation: 'rA-"si-z&m also -"shi- Function: noun Date: 1936 1 : a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race 2 : racial prejudice or discrimination - rac·ist /-sist also -shist/ noun or adjective
This really pisses me off. Idiots who think they should point out anything vaguely un-pc as racism.
There is a recent trend to label anything vaguely stereotypical as 'racism'. This is wrong. It does not represent what is actually going on and only goes to strengthen the divide amonst cultures. Before 9/11, we were all quite happily poking fun at each other without the PC brigade frothing at the mouth. Now its posts on the forum about what is a very funny and well thought out bit of artwork. I have friends in the USAF who find this VERY funny.
Grow the **** up.