Five most absurd stereotypes about people, that actually have reasons

Five most absurd stereotypes about people, that actually have reasons

There are stereotypes and then there are stereotypes. Using stereotypes is considered as politically incorrect and inherently wrong by today's standards. But still, we all have used them, go on, feel free to admit it, no one's judging here. Though many of them are untrue and rather baseless, here is a list of five stereotypes that I believe are actually based on reality.

5. Indians stink

This is one of the most frequently touted stereotypes I've ever heard or seen. All white people think it, even if they don't say it, Indians stink!

Nice odourant!

    

But as it turns out, this stereotype can be partially explained by science and poor hygiene conditions. According to scientists, the type of food a person eats can influence the 'odor' produced by that person's sweat glands. Indians usually use lots of garlic and other such foul smelling ingredients in their food, which leads to bad breath and bad body odor. Also, the humid conditions in India result in more active sweat glands. Add to this the fact that the conditions there sometimes do not even allow people to have daily baths! All of this together gives the Indians their stink. So if you visit India, your nose is in for a clusterfuck of ungodly smells... Just kidding, your nose will get used to the stench soon.

4. Chinese people can't drive

Here is another one from the Asian subcontinent. It's quite ironic that the people from the country that produces the largest number of automobiles per year are called bad drivers. This stereotype however has quite a complex explanation.

 Confucius says: Try hard and you will reach the top.

The origin of this stereotype was the fact that when Nixon relaxed the immigration laws and the Chinese started to invade (oops, wrong word) America, almost all of them had never even sat in a car, let alone driven one. Americans on the other hand, grew up in cars, going on vacations, to drive-through cinemas and usually the art of driving was passed down from father to son. Compare this with people who were just getting their heads around the fact that they could own cars, and you see why the stereotype was formed. Nowadays, with everyone owning cars, this stereotype is becoming less true.

Not quickly enough though!

3. Jews are greedy

This is a tricky one. This is one of the oldest known stereotypes, which came into existence thanks to old William Shakespeare, with his work, 'The Merchant Of Venice'. This story even gave a semi-official word to the English language, "Shylock", meaning a greedy miser.

Pictured: Shylock, asking for the interest on the money he lent to his wife! Oy Vey!

  

Modern days Jews though, are unfairly considered to be all Shylock's descendants. Actually, Jews have often been stereotyped as greedy and money-mad. This belief has its roots in the Middle Ages, when the Church had forbidden Christians to lend money while charging interest. Jews were legally restricted to occupations as usurers, usually to Christians, and thus many went into money-lending. This led to the association of Jews with greedy practices.

2. Russians drink vodka instead of water

Well comrade, contrary to popular belief, Vodka was not invented in Russia. It was not until 1398, when the Genovese began shipping Vodka to Lithuania that Vodka made its appearance in Russia. And it was not until the middle 1400s that Vodka distillation began in Russia, and then except for a short 30 year blip, Russia has had a monopoly over Vodka for 400 years! Over this period, it has played a vital role in Russian culture (seriously, they have a frikkin' Vodka museum), economy and has destroyed countless

families through alcoholism and abuse.

Here's to a marriage full of alcohol and abuse. Cheers!

Even though nowadays the Russians have diversified and started indulging in other forms of drinks, the Vodka will always have a special place in their livers.

1. Africans are well endowed

You knew this one was coming. This is one stereotype which every man secretly wishes were associated with his culture. It has been mentioned in several books, movies, pop references and on the net, that African males are extremely well endowed.

"This is just the size of the tip."

  

Among women of a certain type *cough* sluts* cough*, there is a saying, “Once you try black you never go back!” So why this discrimination? Actually, there is anthropological evidence supporting the fact that African males are actually winners in the Schlong department.

Research about the average dong size has confirmed the stereotype, with Africans coming out on top, Asians at the bottom and Europeans somewhere in between.

Men from The Republic of the Congo take top position with an average of 7.1 inches.

 Behold, Homo Gigantus!