Networks Struggle to Appeal to Hispanics Without Using Stereotypes: Does Your Stereotype Offend You?

by Fef Posted 2012/08/06 23:00:08

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NYTIMES.COM reports:
Shows meant to reach out to Hispanic viewers often rely on boilerplate characters that fall flat.

reports meant reach hispanic viewers rely boilerplate characters fall flat

reports meant reach hispanic viewers rely boilerplate characters fall flat

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Chris- Demon of the PHAET 2012/08/06 23:06:58

No

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Usually it doesn't. I still think these guys are funny.
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P. Sturm 2012/09/15 16:43:58

Yes

I think being judged by a stereotype instead of on your own merits offends most people.

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Charles Braley 2012/08/22 13:08:22

No

Didn't know I "HAD" one!

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baboula 2012/08/09 03:07:53

No

You mean either the drunk &/or the bar owner of Irish descent? Waste of time & energy getting worked up over that - heck it is better than what used to done

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thefatguy 2012/08/07 18:05:30

No

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No, what offends me are networks who think they have to pander to ethnic communities to get viewers.

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Chef Bunyan 2012/08/07 15:50:23

No

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I spent 20 years in the Navy. You wanna develop a thick skin, enlist in one the Armed Forces!

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ģhøṡτ øώl 2012/08/07 14:07:38

No

People perpetuate and facilitate the so-called "stereotypes" anyway.

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Malachi 2012/08/07 08:32:03

No

No,... but what do you mean by stereotypes?

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(▪‿▪)DoctorWhoGuru(▪‿▪) 2012/08/07 08:30:59

No

No

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Sadisticon 2012/08/07 07:40:09

Yes

Someone called atheists liberal scum. Someone is always calling atheists liberal scum.

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TheTruth1313 2012/08/07 06:31:07

No

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I honestly couldn't care less. And neither should anyone else. Stop being so thin-skinned and learn to laugh at it would be the advice I'd give.

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boss hawg 2012/08/07 03:50:42

No

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most people think southerners are dumb. they're wrong. as long as i know the truth, i'm cool

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mikeeonly 2012/08/07 03:20:05

No

no, I just a stupid Pollack

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OPOA912 2012/08/07 03:19:47

No

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That's the problem with this Country, we're way too thin skinned and PC overboard. Bring back Archie Bunker!

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thefatguy to OPOA912 2012/08/07 18:03:52

+2

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OPOA912 to thefatguy 2012/08/07 23:36:03

+1
Exactly!! That's when TV said what we were all thinking!

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Swampdog 2012/08/07 03:01:00

No

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People who are easily offended are stupid,STUPID,STUPID! I give no one permission to offend me, therefore no one controls me.

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Pam 2012/08/07 02:34:48

No

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My stereotype doesn't offend me. If I were living in another country I would try and learn their language just as I think people who live here in the US should learn English.

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ZB 2012/08/07 02:12:02

Yes

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Being stereotyped is offensive, especially if you don't know me or know anything about me.

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thefatguy to ZB 2012/08/08 01:48:00

So, if they know you, then it's okay?

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ZB to thefatguy 2012/08/08 10:21:51

Its never OK.

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moomoof 2012/08/07 01:46:21

Yes

what do you mean does my stereotype offend me? ....huh

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L1 2012/08/07 00:20:37

No

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It gets irritating if taken too far. People be surprised that Hispanics come in all colors, races, professions and more...

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firebird 2012/08/07 00:07:28

No

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No, the people that stereotype have an agenda on their mind and its not usually good. They can go to hell.

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lark 2012/08/07 00:05:50

No

American / Irish & Dutch unless you put wooden shoes on hold a tulip in 1 hand drink in the other, - I don't care even if you do.

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Freeranger 2012/08/06 23:56:51

Yes

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You mean the American white male? Apparently, if you watch commercials, certainly the recent Olympic ones, where the only person being thanked as caring or motivating of these young athletes is "mom," white males, whether they be husbands, fathers, or anything else today in advertising are being portrayed as clumsy, ignorant or some other punching bag.
I've grown weary of it. It's become a rather overt effort actually.

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Tennessee3501 2012/08/06 23:29:04

No

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No! My mother was born and raised in Ireland. Our stereotype is that we like to drink. Anything wrong with that?

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Edensasp 2012/08/06 23:22:41

No

+1

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Charmaine 2012/08/06 23:19:40

Yes

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It makes me look bad. Because I do not act out the stereotypes of my race I am called a sellout, an oreo, and a host of other names I do not appreciate.

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☆ElenaDiamond☆ 2012/08/06 23:15:22

Yes

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"clinging to guns and God" Like its a bad thing. I did it all wrong. Got married, had kids, stay at home mom. I am to be pitied. Lol.

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MOMMA THOMAS 2012/08/06 23:13:58

Yes

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DON'T LIKE ANY GROUP BEING NEGATIVELY STEREOTYPED!

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Michelle 2012/08/06 23:07:55 (edited)

Yes

Sometimes. I don't mind characters who have some stereotypes of my nationality/ gender/ sub-culture/ ect; it's when a character has no personality outside those stereotypes that it's offensive. It also doesn't offend me when it's someone who shares that nationality/ gender/ sub-culture/ ect poking fun at it-- Canadian comedy, for example, does this about our culture all the time and it's hilarious, but when an American television series does this about Canadian culture, it's not funny.

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Chris- Demon of the PHAET 2012/08/06 23:06:58

No

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Usually it doesn't. I still think these guys are funny.

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Seiryuu 2012/08/06 23:05:42

Yes

It might be because there are fewer Asians in the States or something, but most Asian characters I come across tend to be very flat and I can guess whether they'll:

die
have someone close to them die
be a villain
be a communist
know martial arts
no speak eengreesh well
be a nerd

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S and S 2012/08/06 23:04:27

Yes

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I hate being stereotyped. just be cause I'm a human being doesn't give anyone the right to call me something else.

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wildcat 2012/08/06 23:02:04

No

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Since I am Hispanic, I find this question some what amusing. We've come a long way from the Frito Bandito.

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Huki68 2012/08/06 23:01:58

No

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No, Unless it becomes personal

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