> the stereotype exists for a reason
That's a really poor argument. You could not use that same logic for any other group of people without being called ignorant or bigoted.
That's a really poor argument. You could not use that same logic for any other group of people without being called ignorant or bigoted.
They're self-associations largely based on personal interests, so it shouldn't be surprising that there are common personality traits within the groups. You miss out if you blanket-judge people based on them, of course, but that doesn't make them invalid.
That's in contrast to race, gender, etc. where the group is not self-selecting.
You're also wrong in saying someone who likes Pokemon is a specific kind of person. I know tons of "jocks" who played WoW and Pokemon with they're down time. In other words, your fleeting interests do not, and should not, define who you are.
While it is a good rule of thumb. It is possible to wear a red nose but not be a clown. So to be sure id have to meet you first.
However you could understand why I would think you could be a clown if you're wearing a red nose right?
While I think you've made a godawful argument from analogy, this part made me chuckle.