Hey you, whitey, are people surprised if you can jump? And what about you with the red hair — do people assume you're drunk because you're Irish? Or you with the lab notes, you're Indian, so you must be on your way to medical school, right? We've all been there when life imitates South Park. Still, some racial and cultural stereotypes are a little too over-the-top to be believed. This week Brett Amelkin '08 asked: "What's the most ridiculous stereotype you've ever heard about your own race or nationality?"
Carol Wang, '07
"We are really, really good at Math."
Andrew Kinaci '10
"We golf a lot, and can't dance. Also, we wear a lot of plaid or checkered clothing."
David Kwabi '10 (from Ghana)
"We live in trees."
Cody May '07
"Most of the stereotypes about Redneck Texans are true."
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