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Stereotypes About Red Heads
-- Here are some 'assumptions' or 'stereotypes' about red heads (gingers) that I've read or heard people say. I don't agree with all of them. HERE'S A LIST:
AN EXAMPLE is when one of my own red-haired daughters went to a new dentist. She was nervous, as many people are; but, when she got upset at the dentist's lack of sensitivity and not explaining procedures, he very quickly assumed it was 'because she was a redhead' that she got so upset! That just made it worse... (I was angry just hearing about it!) ANOTHER EXAMPLE by a reader -- "I am 24 years old and live in a small town. One woman I work with whom I am very close to said all her life in school all the redheads were very snobby and were know-it-alls and thought they were better than everybody else. I have looked all over for that stereotype, but never found it and never ever heard of that. She says she always had a hard time getting along with redheaded girls or guys. Has anyone else heard this stereotype?"
My Personal Opinion: I don't personally think their negative reactions are because of the redhead gene but because of how people single them out, etc. Are red heads unique, passionate, smart and creative? You bet!!!
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Feelings red hair links feelings about Irish
I believe that how people view red heads is linked to how the people of their country have traditionally viewed the Irish and Scottish. Never date a redhead I fell in love W/ a redhead. She led me on as a friend for three years, dated me for a month, dumped me after that month, and was married to another guy ...
Go Redheads !
Yup, sensual, passionate, fiery, physical, and intelligent are definitely some of the more dominant traits of this Redhead! Redheads as a "fetish" I'm a 20-year-old female with very red hair that has been so all my life. I've come into contact with a few (like two) males who really find my red hair ... People think we're all related As a redhead, whenever I'm out with another redhead, people always assume we're related. Also, I'm constantly told I look like every famous redhead going,... Had to be tough early on.. My name is Ginger Murphy and I currently live in Houston, Texas. I was born with Auburn hair and blue eyes. As a young schoolgirl I was teased terribly ...
Men do love Redheads
Gentlemen prefer blondes and brunettes only?? Blah! Not anymore Absolutely not! I am a natural brunette and I could have all those attributes given to a red head if I didn't control myself!!! I grew up Irish and was told that we have ... <3 Red Heads I'm a teenager (btw I' a girl XD). Ok so Ive heard alot of crap about red heads (being: short tempered, soul less, etc. Being called: gingers, fire c****, daywalkers,... The Ginga Ninja I have a friend who is a ginger. She likes to poke me with fencing weapons. I also defeated her in a shiner battle on Mario kart game cube. However, she ...
Harry Potter and the Appreciation of Redheads
Ever since I've read and watched Harry Potter, I've adored redheads. Before that, I always thought of them as normal people. 50 and still a redhead I love reading these comments from today's redheads. When I was a kid , I was made fun of. There were very few redheads so being different was like a disability.... Too Much of a Good Thing Growing up and going through school, I'll admit that I was not particularly attractive. It was a devastating combination of being overweight and my soul-... Red is confidence I'm 19, and a redhead. Of all the stereotypes, I can get a little hot-tempered, am passionate and sexual, friendly, loyal, very opinionated, adventurous,... Yes they do! My name is Meghan, but I used to have the name Salsa because I have such an attitude. I have slapped guys across the face and kicked them where it hurts ... Being a redhead is E-mazing I'm a 15-year-old redhead and I love it!! I have always been very light skinned and COVERED in freckles but I like it. I am always trying to tan but it ... GING I don't believe so. I'm a proud red head and I wouldn't change my hair for the world!!! But some of my friends from youth group say "let that fire out ... Ginger=Awesome I'm Chloe and I'm awesome because I am,(dun du du dun!) A Ginger!!! I am 12 years old and being a redhead is part of who I am. My hair is my most distinguished ... Gingers Once my cousin got asked by his teacher, "Does he feel pain?" because she heard on the radio they don't. He had such a great answer. He was like, "Well ... My redheaded girlfriend is very tempermental I date a 25-year-old redheaded girl, and when she gets mad it's a scary thing. She's mad tonight and will stay mad for days. There is no reasoning at all.... I'm a ginger :D I'm 14, nearly 15, and I love being a red-head. All my friends love the colour and if anyone doesn't like it they can get lost!! I do have a bit of a temper ... I'm a redhead..:/ I'm 13 and a redhead. In my opinion I do get singled out and left alone because of my hair and freckles, just how I look. It's really hurtful and mean ... Indonesia loves it too Here in Indonesia ladies, about age 19-45 especially, dye their hair red too like my neighbor aunt who dyes her hair red. It's such a beautiful yet exotic ... Red Heads More Sensitive to Pain It has recently been shown that red headed persons need more anesthetic for dental work than other patients. The reason for this seems to be genetic and ... My boyfriend has red hair I'm personally attracted to red hair (on guys), and some girls with that gene are really pretty too. Not all of them, but even people without red hair ... Red head for 20 years. Though I am more commonly stereotyped for being mostly Irish, most people who have have socialized with me for any adequate period of time would more than ... I am a redhead I am a redhead and I have always been told that, but I am very shy normally and it takes a lot to get me even angry let alone yell at someone. So I don'... one love I'm Chuky and I find red heads 2 b artistic and free-spirited. Oh Red Head Lines I was in the hospital last summer and it appeared I was having a really bad allergic reaction. My E.R. doctor basically said he wouldn't test me for allergies ... Nothing wrong being red it is great Being a redhead has both been a curse and a blessing. I was teased when I was a kid, when all I wanted to be was left alone. That is why I learned early ...
I'm a redhead
And all you redheads getting offended, build a bridge and get over it. You guys are ridiculous. I am a redhead. And I find this website completely and utterly offending. You speak of redheads not as people, but as, say a dog. We are just like everyone ... I am a redhead I have a very bad temper and I'm not positive if it's because I'm a redhead, but I grew up with 5 other siblings and I am the only Redhead and the only ... Stereotypes: It depends... I am a red head and get teased a lot, but I went to the dean and he shut the boys right up! I do have a very strong temper. I only get really upset when ... Redhead Stereotypes: It's Cr*p I work with a funny red head and I see it everywhere we go. If we are drinking he is the only one to get singled out every time, and if he has an opinion ... Stereotypes: This is Why Redheads act the way they do because they are treated like they have an excuse to act that way, and like they're different. Perhaps dedicating an entire ... Stereotypes: We are all different I was born in the 60's and had a older sister who is a red head. We are nothing alike in our personality traits. Most people who are around them will tell ... I'm a natural redhead The first thing everyone I meet notices about me is my long red hair. I used to hate it but now I love it! It's just part of who I am. Whenever I get pissed ...
Carrot top, blue, freckles, ginger, blood nut
Amazing how many nicknames there are for redheads. Stereotypes: Don't Touch Me! I am 34 years old and have had soft curly red hair all my life. Because of this adults have ALWAYS touched my hair and my family always told me to "be ... Stereotypes: What colour is HOT, not yellow or brown I think the attention we get young gives us a confidence in who we are. I was the only ginger blonde in a family of towheads. My uncle was auburn so ... From a Redheaded Perspective My name is Sariah and I'm a natural redhead. When I was little my parents were apparently warned to beware of a temper I may have (becoz I'm a redhead)... Redheads are not ill tempered lol - I am a redhead or ginger whatever and honestly I feel like I'm not "ill tempered." I think I'm normal. You know I think that I CAN BE (I'm not always)... I am a red-head I am 11, and I am treated soooo badly. I am so glad to know there are other red heads in the world!!! Redhead opinion I have had many friends, both male and female, who are redheads. I think in general they were no different from other hair colors except for the reasons ... Okay - (Red Head sister) I'm 17 and the oldest in my family. I'm a naturally and dyed a born brunette (light brown but am now jet black). My younger sister, who is 16, is a natural ... Redheads Different Temperament? - No I'm Bre and I'm blonde, but I find red headed men super sexy. I just find it so attractive, although my parents think otherwise. I can't help it - it's ... Stereotypes: Only after.... I am 47 and have spent my entire life being told that I have a different temperament than a blond or brunette due to the red color of my hair... Who wouldn'... RedHead My name is Emily. I'm naturally a redhead 'ginger'. I hated it. I got picked on alot in my younger years at school, but as I got older and moved into my ... The J-MAN's experience. My name is Johnny Jeyy & I'm absolutely crazy about red head girls. Now about them being snobby I have to say I've had lots of red head female friends ... Ravishing Red I was one of those teased as a young girl in school and, yes, I reacted. I hated my red hair! But it made me stronger, as it turned out. I LOVE being ... Redheads Redheads are people with red hair, just as brunettes are people with dark hair. I have met some brunettes with terrible tempers! Redheads are not necessarily ... I'm a redhead I, being a redhead, agree with SOME of those characteristics. I am hot tempered, opinionated and a strong leader. However, I have friends that are red ... Stereotypes: Just like regular people I've definitely got a few of the redhead stereotypes -- temper, politically strong, adventurous, gregarious, original, etc.; but I also know a few redheads ... Ravishing Redhead Riddled with Rage I would agree that redheads often tend to be more passionate than others, but they do not necessarily have worse tempers. I am a redhead and am not irascible.... Stereotypes: Temper, Temper, Temper! Well, I have 4 children: a brunette, 2 blondes and a redhead. My sweet little red head has the worst temper, and she isn't old enough to be teased about ... Stereotypes: I disagree Redheads are normal people and just because they have red hair or more freckles does not make them any different that other human beings. I honestly would ... Redhead Stereotypes: Snobs I am 24 years old and live in a small town. One woman I work with whom I am very close to said all her life in school all the redheads were very snobby ... Two myths I think are true As a Redhead, with a Redhead Sister, a Redheaded Son, and Redhead Niece and Nephew, I can tell you that Redheaded women have a nasty mean streak and temper.... Strong willed red head My 6-year-old red head is definitely different from other kids. She is very strong willed and very curious. She doesn't just take "because I said so"... Redhead temperament My name is Katrina Sutton and I am a natural redhead. I do tend to be a little more vocal when I get upset, but I know many other people who are far more ... I'm a quiet redhead I think it depends on the person just like everyone else. Some redheads are loud and crazy and others like me are quiet and pretty much are quiet. Redheads ... A "fiery" opinion from a ginger I am an 18-year-old natural redhead with very long, very heavy, and very straight red hair, and that is the FIRST thing ANYONE will point out when they ... I'm a redhead!!!! I do not believe that redheads have a worse temper than say a blonde or brunette. Stereotypes: From a Redhead "I think it's all a bunch of baloney (I'd say the other but it's a bit too strong) about redheads being mad just because of their tempers that come with ... Stereotypes: maybe some truth I've being married to a redhead for 18 years, and my best friend has been married to one for 15, and my observations indicate that most of the stereotypes ... Stereotypes: From Scottish redhead - Sharon I am a redhead, and I think I am quieter rather than fiery due to the attention my hair gets. I am very trustworthy, kind and charitable, but people seem ... Redheaded and proud I think as a group redheads tend to be more passionate and fiery than standard blondes and brunettes. But rather than get offended by this, why not celebrate ... Wish I was redhead I love redheads. They're so pretty! In fact, I am an avid writer (I'm 12, so only write stuff for school or for leisure), but a lot of my main characters ...
A red-haired girl
I'm a red-haired girl! Cower in fear of my mighty redness! RAWR!: Stereotypes -- Redheads are elitists. Because we get that we are rare. We've been hearing it our whole lives. As we get older, past the teenage years of wanting to fit in and be like everyone ... Stereotypes: Haha I'm just saying some redheaded girls are really "moody"...
Redheads are Monsters.
Hi, Imma redhead Temper well.....I'm a redhead & my temper is pretty good, but if you do tick me off people usually get scared outa their sh**. Stereotypes: Just a student "I'd love to have my hair red. I live in Italy and I can say that here in Italy there are many people (mostly women) who dye their hair red because it'... Stereotypes -- Red head!!! I'm a red headed male and I think its all bull. Most red heads wouldn't get angry if you just wouldn't point out the fact that we have red hair. I mean ... Stereotypes: Lies ! I'm not trying to fight in any way but it is just kind of silly. All people have anger problems and red heads do as well. But just because their hair is ... Sidney (redhead) I'm a redhead and people love my hair, but they also get very intimidated by it. They are usually careful not to piss me off. My temper has absolutely ... Stereotypes -- Unlikely Since red-haired people are so rare that those with emotional problems, a bad God-like temper, and/or promiscuous are dark-haired people. Why? Because ...
Stereotypes are the signs of ignorance and stupidity
Are all blondes dumb? no Fiery My name is Jereme and my whole family has red hair and we are all very hot headed. Whereas I don't know if it's genetic or social brainwashing, it does ... I'm a redhead I have to say I DO have a fiery temper and I am very stubborn! I like to be original and I get mad if i don't get my way.
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