Is there anything that can be done to get rid of the Dumb Blonde stereotype?
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Sharon Stone is Mensa.  The problem is that for every ten women who have brains, it only takes one airhead to reinforce the stereotype.
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Dumb blonde is a stereotype, typically applied to women with blonde hair color, which achieved a degree of prominence in popular usage. Several notable actresses have been labelled "dumb blondes", Marilyn Monroe and Suzanne Somers (due to her role as Chrissy Snow on Three's Company) being perhaps two of the most notable examples. Dolly Parton is an example of a singer who used this image to her own benefit, singing songs such as "Dumb Blonde". Goldie Hawn is best known for playing a dumb blonde in several roles, including the stage persona she used on Laugh-In. Jessica Simpson is famous for her 'real life' dumb blonde persona, though opinion differs as to whether this is entirely affected, partially affected or simply her genuine personality. Paris Hilton is also considered a prominent dumb blonde judging on her many escapades that leak into the tabloids and the media. The bimbo is a similar stereotype, though a bimbo can have any hair color.
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turn it around on them\n\ntell them to have their wives/girlfriends/daughters to come to work with them and if they say it is okay the men can get buck naked and shake their mini-coopers until the sun doesn't shine but you still won't lower yourself to their level.\n\nIf you humor even one of them once by laughing at their stupid little remarks they will only continue to get worse.
617672
no Blondie i wholeheartedly agree with the assessment.our culture is settling,its dumbing down and plagued by greed and an absense of altruism.
912028
unfortunately, we have a thing for the "misunderstood" stereotype. it really sucks. i blame it on popular media.\n\ndont worry about it. be yourself.
928000
blonde by choice here, kinda tall, lil above average, yet most people find me intelligent and treat me with respect.  it's not just the hair, it's also the image we reflect to the world.  if we say "like" a lot, if we say "y'know," if we crack gum or twirl our hair in our fingers and dress like a bimbo, then we're treated as stupid and easy.  if a woman is attractive and blonde, and has a good bod, yet respects herself, she commands respect from her peers.  if she invites that type of treatment, then shame on her if she doesn't like it.  it's all in the presentation babe.  hope this helped!!
1055282
haha blonde jokes may be degrading to women but i'm brunette so i don't care! good sh*t man.
346256
I had a friend who gave a speech to persuade people to not where mullets. You can talk about all the different types of mullets and interview a hairdresser about why no one should ever have a mullet, how it is unflattering. Anyway, just one idea. Good Luck
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wooaaa blondie!  stop chewing that gum and try typing that question again plz.  \n\nbreathing + chewing + typing = too much for blondes
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that's funny. I get it, Ready Aim Fire. Just be sure no blondes are easily offended when telling it.
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Being "blond" is considered being airheaded, superifical, etc. Here's an example of what this stereotype may sound like when they talk:\n\n"Like, oh my god, did you see him?! He was, like, totally, like, looking at me! Like, oh my god, how's my hair? Oh my god, speaking of my hair, my hair lady totally made it look, like, totally wrong!"\n\nWow... scary, isn't it?\n\nAs for myself, when I'm feeling comic, I throw in a few extra "likes" and "oh my gods" for the hell of it. Certainly I'm not literally a blonde, but I do like to kid around and act like one occasionally.
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It is not you.  There is a high level of actual prejudice that every blonde woman will face.  While "gentlemen' may 'prefer blonds" they do not really think to highly of their brain and mental abilities.  They do, in fact, generally think that a beautiful blonde really can't be smart also.  You will find this with your friends, in school, with teachers and in the work place.  It is rampant and that is why the jokes continue and continue because men (and because of the brainwashing many women also) truly believe it.  The prejudice is especially true against beautiful blonds.  Jessica Simpson is making  millions playing it to the hilt.  Unfortunately everyone can not capitalize on being blonde and beautiful in the entertainment field.  I am a Blonde, but I am a male Blonde.  However, I notice that there are very few, if any, jokes about dumb blonds who are male.  I think  the prejudice against beautiful, female blondes was created by a male population who is generally threatened by beautiful smart women in general and the dumb blonde jokes are their way of trying to feel superior or at least not inferior.  They get away with this sexist attitude and behavior because so many women have bought into it, put up with it, and even tell dumb blonde jokes themselves.  I refuse to laugh at dumb blonde jokes just as I do about racist jokes and I think every woman should be outraged at every dumb blonde joke they hear.  Dumb blonde jokes are really only a disguised sexist attack on women.
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I KNEW A BLONDE THAT WAS SO STUPID THAT: \n~ she called me to get my phone number.\n~she spent 20 minutes looking at the orange juice box because it said "concentrate." \n~ she put lipstick on her forehead because she wanted to make up her mind.\n~she got stabbed in a shoot-out.\n~she told me to meet her at the corner of "WALK" and "DON'T WALK." \n~ she tried to put M&M's in alphabetical order.\n~ she sat on the TV and watched the couch.\n~ she sent me a fax with a stamp on it.\n~ she tried to drown a fish.\n~ she thought a quarterback was a refund.!\n~ she got locked in a grocery store and starved to death.  \n~ if you gave her a penny for her thoughts, you'd get change back.\n~ they had to burn the school down to get her out of third grade.\n~ under "education" on her job application, she put "Hooked On Phonics." \n~ she tripped over a cordless phone.<<< DON'T LAUGH IT'S HAPPENED!!!  >>> \n~she took a ruler to bed to see how long she slept \n~ at the bottom of the application where it says "sign here"...she put 'Sagittarius.' \n~she asked for a price check at the Dollar Store.\n~ it takes her two hours to watch 60 Minutes.\n~if she spoke her mind, she'd probably be speechless.\n~she studied for a blood test.\n~she thought Boyz II Men was a daycare center.\n~she thought Meow Mix was a record for cats.\n~she thought she needed a token to get on Soul train.\n~she sold the car for gas money.\n~when she saw the "NC-17" (under 17 not admitted),   she went home and got 16 friends.\n~ when she heard that 90% of all crimes occur around the home, she moved.\n~she thinks Taco Bell is where you pay your phone bill.\n~ when she missed the 44 bus, she took the 22 bus twice instead.\n~when she took you to the airport and saw a sign that said "Airport Left" she turned around and went home.
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whose dumber a natural blond or a dyed blond? \nI'd say a wannabe, he'll give up being a hippie and then fallow a new trend like a blind idiot.
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unfortunantly it is a steriotype that people hear a lot so even if there are more stupid brenets, they tend to focus on the blonds more.
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I do my best not to stereotype people and I have gotten pretty good at it, but I was guilty of it in the past for sure.  Most of the time my stereotyping is not racial or religious or based on hair color though.  It is more based on social cliques and behaviors and I really do try my hardest to avoid it.
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chicks with blond up dos are not right in the head