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What does it mean?
Tab cola is mocked for being disliked and wrongly linked to a creepy stereotype.
In plain terms
Tab was a nasty drink; I associate it with creepy old men.
What can you take from it?
Personal dislike can harden into unfair stereotypes.

Where it applies

  • critiquing drinks
  • making stereotypes

Putting it to work

  • notice bias in preferences
  • avoid stereotypes

Questions to consider

  • Why do you dislike certain brands?
  • When do you stereotype based on products?

Another view

The link to child molesters is an unfair generalization.

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