National Stereotypes - DPChallenge Forums

02/26/2008 04:07:36 PM · #1

Not sure if this would end up being too subjective - but we all have visual stereotypes of both our own nationality - and other countries.

These might be serious documentary type shot of a formal or informal national outfit, the Brit in the bowler hat carrying his brolly, and a copy of the Times (yes they do exist), Lifeguards on parade at Buckingham Palace, British Bobby . .

or a clearly tongue-in-cheek poke national stereotypes - Americans in loud clothing, Japanese sprouting techy gadgets, New Zealanders with their favourite sheep - or is that Aussies?, no sorry - I meant the Welsh . . anyway - you get the idea :- )

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02/26/2008 04:14:49 PM · #2

would be an interesting challenge, but I'm sure there would be a few tro- um, sorry, voters - who would find pictures of stereotypes offensive, no matter how you cut it.

Ok said my $.02 worth, going to hop back on my dogsled's runners, yell 'Mush' and return to my igloo for a refreshing swig of maple syrup, followed by poutine and beer for supper...;-)

HeiSch

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02/26/2008 04:16:19 PM · #3

Oh, yeah baby.... prost

Spork99

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02/26/2008 04:18:45 PM · #4

Originally posted by snaffles:

You forgot the "eh" eh.

02/26/2008 04:26:57 PM · #5

Originally posted by snaffles:

would be an interesting challenge, but I'm sure there would be a few tro- um, sorry, voters - who would find pictures of stereotypes offensive, no matter how you cut it.

That's alright - they don't need to join in - heck if they tell us where they're from we'll do something special just for them :- )

Originally posted by snaffles:

Ok said my $.02 worth, going to hop back on my dogsled's runners, yell 'Mush' and return to my igloo for a refreshing swig of maple syrup, followed by poutine and beer for supper...;-)

Husky and Maple syrup ? gotta be worth trying :- )

And as for

HeiSch Oh yeah baby - that's serious drinking !!

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02/26/2008 04:33:31 PM · #6

That's easy! I've got loads of models I can pick from who have red hair and freckles, eat potatoes and cabbage washed down with Guinness, and dance barefoot at the crossroads until dusk.

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02/26/2008 07:35:40 PM · #7

Originally posted by Spazmo99:

Originally posted by snaffles:
would be an interesting challenge, but I'm sure there would be a few tro- um, sorry, voters - who would find pictures of stereotypes offensive, no matter how you cut it.

Ok said my $.02 worth, going to hop back on my dogsled's runners, yell 'Mush' and return to my igloo for a refreshing swig of maple syrup, followed by poutine and beer for supper...;-)

You forgot the "eh" eh.

But that woulda been sterotypical, eh? Oh yeah I do wear flannel shirts and longjohns too...and I'm straight!!!!

JulietNN

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02/26/2008 07:39:45 PM · #8

That would be WELSH Guards, not Life Guards

Mind you the image that pops into your head is funny

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02/27/2008 04:33:07 PM · #9

is there nobody else that wants to ~~insult~~ capture the rich diversity of our fellow DPC'ers home countries ?

PhotoDave

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02/27/2008 04:39:48 PM · #10

Originally posted by Jedusi:

is there nobody else that wants to ~~insult~~ capture the rich diversity of our fellow DPC'ers home countries ?

I think it could be fun :D

-dave

BeeCee

Nikon D40

02/27/2008 04:42:36 PM · #11

Hey, IMO the best way to fight stereotypes is to show how ridiculous they are, so yeah, let's ridicule a few of them :D

ryand

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02/27/2008 04:43:34 PM · #12

I think the challenge would be extremely "offensive" to some who get their feelings hurt easily, but I really think it would be a lot of fun and we would get some pretty hilarious ones in there.

02/28/2008 06:54:40 PM · #13

I agree...and let's face it, every so often the challenges are REALLY boring...national stereotypes would be fun even if we did step on a few toes...

Hey, I'm self-identified as Canadian, eh? But ethnically speaking I'm Anglo(English)/Black Irish(Irish/Spanish)/Scottish/French and Creole (Spanish/black)...so I could probably insult everyone on dpc except Asian voters if I tried!!

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02/29/2008 02:35:59 PM · #14

Originally posted by snaffles:

You're being too hard on yourself - I'm sure you could insult Asian voters as well :- )

Funny thing is so far the most response on this seems to come from Canada - I thought you were all Mounties there ? How have you got time for this as well ?

JaimeVinas

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02/29/2008 02:48:42 PM · #15

Just remember there are more sheep than people in New Zealand...:P

I would do the New Zealand one..:P

Message edited by author 2008-02-29 14:49:36.

BeeCee

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02/29/2008 04:18:23 PM · #16

Originally posted by Jedusi:

Funny thing is so far the most response on this seems to come from Canada - I thought you were all Mounties there ? How have you got time for this as well ?

Nahhh, some of us are lumberjacks, too! (Though you really have to be careful with those chainsaws inside the igloo.)

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02/29/2008 07:32:27 PM · #17

Originally posted by BeeCee:

Originally posted by Jedusi:

Funny thing is so far the most response on this seems to come from Canada - I thought you were all Mounties there ? How have you got time for this as well ?

Nahhh, some of us are lumberjacks, too! (Though you really have to be careful with those chainsaws inside the igloo.)

And them sled dogs can get mighty hungry, eh? So I have to spend a lot of time shootin' moose and catchin' salmon to feed em too...along with their daily ration of beer ;-)

Whoa, just say a bad guy go by...gotta toss on the red serge and weird hat and chase em down...we always get our man...LOL!!!! ;-)

Message edited by author 2008-02-29 19:33:55.

samchad

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02/29/2008 08:49:44 PM · #18

Nice idea!

Beetle

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02/29/2008 08:56:06 PM · #19

I love the idea, but I'd widen it to include any and all stereo types (for example occupational groups like teachers or dentists, hobbies like photographers and golfers, etc etc etc).

PhotoDave

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02/29/2008 09:09:48 PM · #20

Originally posted by BeeCee:

Large ziploc baggies are great for keeping the moisture off of the saws or if your thrifty use the bag you brought your beer home in ;)

On the RCMP thing, some of us are just plain lazy and sit in our igloo and drink beer all day.

03/01/2008 07:58:31 AM · #21

Originally posted by dknourek:

Originally posted by BeeCee:

Originally posted by Jedusi:

Funny thing is so far the most response on this seems to come from Canada - I thought you were all Mounties there ? How have you got time for this as well ?

Nahhh, some of us are lumberjacks, too! (Though you really have to be careful with those chainsaws inside the igloo.)

Large ziploc baggies are great for keeping the moisture off of the saws or if your thrifty use the bag you brought your beer home in ;)

On the RCMP thing, some of us are just plain lazy and sit in our igloo and drink beer all day.

You see that's why I could never fit in over there

1) I'm no good at riding horses - so that's the RCMP thing out the way . .

2) The idea of sitting in the igloo sounds fine - but ice cold beer in an icy igloo ?? that would play havoc with my bladder - I'd end up melting another door in the igloo :- )

The Huskies and Maple syrup sound ok though :- )

I see

HeiSch has disappeared from the thread - probably off polishing his lederhosen . .

Message edited by author 2008-03-01 07:59:34.

BeeCee

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03/01/2008 03:58:21 PM · #22

Originally posted by dknourek:

Wow, you shop at a classy joint, eh? They give you BAGS for your beer. I'm jealous!

xianart

Canon EOS-7D

03/01/2008 05:18:45 PM · #23

maybe we should all do our own stereotypes, to have fun, and prevent the thin skinned from wailing too much...

I'm a lumberjack and I'm OK
I sleep all night and I work all day.

He's a lumberjack and he's OK
He sleeps all night and he works all day.

I cut down trees, I eat my lunch
I go to the lavatory.
On Wednesdays I go shopping and have buttered scones for tea

He cuts down trees, he eats his lunch
He goes to the lavatory.
On Wednesdays he goes shopping and has buttered scones for tea.

He's a lumberjack and he's OK
He sleeps all night and he works all day.

I cut down trees, I skip and jump
I like to press wild flowers.

I put on women's clothing and hang around in bars.

He cuts down trees, he skips and jumps
He likes to press wild flowers.
He puts on women's clothing and hangs around in bars?!

He's a lumberjack and he's OK
He sleeps all night and he works all day.

I cut down trees, I wear high heels
Suspenders and a bra.
I wish I'd been a girlie, just like my dear Papa!!

I cut down trees, I wear high heels?!
Suspenders...and a bra?!...

I wish I'd been a girlie, just like my dear Papa!!