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What does it mean?
A character makes a stereotype claim about white men jumping.
In plain terms
He claims white men are bad at jumping.
What can you take from it?
Stereotypes are used for comedy.

Where it applies

  • sports jokes
  • stereotype comedy
  • character reactions

Putting it to work

  • use satire to expose bias
  • challenge assumptions

Questions to consider

  • When is humor offensive?
  • How do stereotypes affect us?

Another view

Stereotypes can be harmful even when used for jokes.

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