Stereotypes: A Parody Analysis

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Ok, not going to lie this was definitely not one of my favorite things to listen to, although it was quite catchy (yes, it’s still stuck in my head). Beyond that, there were stereotypes abound in this parody. One of the first I noticed was the description of the homecoming queen “in pink chiffon” looking straight out of Disneyland. This leads to a stereotypical “pretty girls must be perfect” image, the perfect look, clothes, and behavior (well except she decided to shoot up the parade instead of conforming to the stereotype). Then there were the cheerleaders named Buffy and Mitzi, which are typical “bimbo, airheaded,” cheerleader names. Followed by the comment reference “a really bad period” which is a typical stereotype that a female

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