The fat cop. The Jersey guido. The surgically enhanced housewife. The white trash redneck. There are gobs of stereotypes perpetuated on some of television’s most popular programs each week. It’s a disappointing trend that will yield even less sophisticated audiences, but hey, this is America. It is our right to create and watch television that oversimplifies characters for the easiest possible punchline. And now, thanks to Movieline’s handy new feature, you can track each week’s hottest stereotypes so you have someone to make fun of at the bar this weekend. Or if you’re a cop, at the donut shop. Ding! You get the picture.
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The 3 Worst TV Stereotypes of the Week: ‘I’m OK, But I Don’t Know About This Table’
