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Originally Posted by Mumbles
Whle I wouldn't generalise so much as to say it's all Geordies, there does seem to be a prevailing attitude of appaling sexism from those Geordies who grace our screens in reality shows. I'm sure that's as much down to the producers picking stereotypes, but it does make you wonder why the stereotype of Geordies is this way.*
* I am of course biased against Geordies, being from Sunderland, but the endless stream of knuckle-dragging, sexist, shallow scum that passes for Geordie men gracing our screens on reality shows over the years does make me feel a bit vindicated in viewing Geordies in a negative light all these years. It's no wonder the decent people of Newcastle feel so ashamed whenever people like Jay or the cast of Geordie Shore show their city in such a bad light.
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In the same way that Scots are portrayed as skinflints.
In the same way that Irish are portrayed as drunkards.
In the same way that Welsh are portrayed as simpletons.
In the same way that Essex girls are regarded as slappers.
*none of which happens to be true btw!!*
It's a minority of a section: but it's still a stereotype - and there's nothing quite like drawing in viewers on such shows like Geordie Shores, TOWIE etc: and making out that this is what the average person is like from such places.
I agree it might be becoming more prevailant, but it's still pretty much in the minority (imo) and again, I think it's blinkered for anyone to associate all people from the one area, are the same (not saying you are doing that, not at all...... I'm sure you know what I mean!). I totally understand your own annoyance: hell.... you just have to look at the nutjob that have been Scottish who have been on BB... the majority of Scottish housemates have been embarrassments totally.