No, I feel the same way when cartoonists depict athletes as clueless muscleheads.
It’s the stereotyping of intelligent people as snobby braggy weirdos that I dislike, not Gracie being smart per se.
If one’s going to celebrate studiousness and intelligence, one ought to make one’s smart characters relatable and engaging, right?
Also, so often “being smart” is all that the character’s about – they have no interests beyond “reading” for example, or “studying” – but what are they reading? What gets them excited?
Basically, what makes them more than a flat stereotype of a nerd?
Caribena almost 11 years ago
This kid is as obnoxious as Sheldon Cooper.
sbchamp almost 11 years ago
True literalist. Data approves
Melekalikimaka almost 11 years ago
Just think, 30 years ago she would think she did good “for a girl”, instead of just good.
Comic Minister Premium Member almost 11 years ago
I see.
Reality,really? almost 11 years ago
Re: yes I feel same about athletes. Does Richard Sherman give the nfl a good name ?
locake almost 11 years ago
Pretty sad society when athletes and actors are worshiped but intelligence is something to keep quiet. Good for Gracie, being smart and not hiding it.
frogsandravens almost 11 years ago
No, I feel the same way when cartoonists depict athletes as clueless muscleheads.
It’s the stereotyping of intelligent people as snobby braggy weirdos that I dislike, not Gracie being smart per se.
If one’s going to celebrate studiousness and intelligence, one ought to make one’s smart characters relatable and engaging, right?
Also, so often “being smart” is all that the character’s about – they have no interests beyond “reading” for example, or “studying” – but what are they reading? What gets them excited?
Basically, what makes them more than a flat stereotype of a nerd?