Modern stereotypes

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1. THE BODY-NAZI


THE BODY NAZI - someone who is obsessed with bodybuilding and weighttraining; he or she may also enjoy tattoos.


2. THE TOFF


THE TOFF - an upper-class member of society who lives in a country estate, plays croquet and goes shooting at the weekend. Not necessary wealthy but family will have had wealth in the past. Class is related to education and upbringing.


3. THE TREE-HUGGER


THE TREE-HUGGER - a slang term for a someone who cares about environment, usually derogatory. Some people think they care more about trees than about people.


4. THE TROPHY WIFE


THE TROPHY WIFE - a trophy wife is a pejorative term, usually applied to a physically attractive younger woman married to a man who has obtained a high level of success, be it physical, financial, or otherwise. Usually, the trophy wife is not the first wife of the man and has had little to do with the achievement of that success. The term is often used to imply that the man's intent is to exhibit his wealth and success.


5. WAGs


THE WAG - Wives and girlfriends of footballers (or other sports people). They shop, they have big sunglasses and handbags. The media loves them. Young girls want to be one.


6. THE YUMMY MUMMY


THE YUMMY MUMMY - a positive stereotype. A mother who still manages to look glamorous in spite of having children around. She is always in a good mood and tells everybody how good maternity is.


7. THE TECHIE


THE TECHIE - a Techie (derivative of the word technology),is a person who shows a great, sometimes even obsessive, interest in technology, as well as high-tech devices, particularly computers. Some techies express a disregard for any technology that could possibly be considered obsolete, even if the technology might only be considered obsolete within the techie community.


8. THE SKATER


THE SKATER - Someone who loves to skate. They usually wear baggy clothes, i.e. hoodies, jeans etc.


9. THE METROSEXUAL


THE METROSEXUAL - a man who is straight (not gay) but is very concerned with fashion and his appearance, and who displays many of the lifestyle tendencies of stereotypical gay men.


10. THE MONDEO MAN


THE MONDEO MAN - a boring British man who lives in the south of England, owns a semi-detatched house, has a wife, two kids and a Ford Mondeo. An example of the average Englishman.


11. SILVER SURFERS


THE SILVER SURFER - a man or woman of over 50 who likes using the Internet for several different purposes.


12. EMOs


THE EMO - (short for “emotional”) Normally a 15-17 year old teenager. Considers themselves to be much more in touch with their emotions than anyone else. Most emo's will claim to be depressed, or simply misunderstood. They think they are unique. Emo’s usually wear skinny jeans (both boys and girls), striped jumpers, normally black and grey and worn-out Converse trainers. They usually wear black long hair covering one side of their faces.


13. THE HOODIE


THE HOODIE - Originally used to describe a piece of clothing with a hood, this term is now used to describe young people who wear these hoods to cover their faces from security cameras when they’re misbehaving.


14. THE COUGAR


THE COUGAR - a sexually active woman in her 40s who actively looks for younger men in their 20s to have affairs or start a new life all over again.


15. CHAVS


THE CHAV - a member of the lower classes. Originally, it represented an aggressive teenager of white working class background. He wore designer clothes, such as Burberry, although probably not genuine, as well as heavy gold jewellery.


16.THE WHITE-VAN MAN


THE WHITE VAN MAN - a danger to the roads, often spends their time wolf-whistling at women, swearing at other drivers and generally driving recklessly.


17. THE WANNABE


THE WANNABE - someone who imitates all or most of the aspects dealing with their idol. They may wish to have certain clothing, skills, vocabulary, etc., of their idols instead of their own. Most likely a wannabe is lacking in self confidence and is looking for guidance.


18. THE GOTH


THE GOTH - a person who likes to act differently from the other people in society, dresses normally in black and wears make-up. They tend to be thinkers and quite creative. They have a satirical sense of humour, and are able to laugh at both themselves and other people.


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