6 double standards we're all guilty of

Cracked has been going downhill lately, but I thought this was a pretty enjoyable article from Cracked because it's pretty true, especially 4, 2 and 1. In the explanation of item 2, the author talks about people who think their biases don't influence them, but I'd go as far as to say that some people (wrongly) think they don't have biases at all.

http://www.cracked.com/blog/6-double-standards-were-all-guilty-of/

When frustrated and in a rush, I've probably been guilty of the "other drivers are jerks!" double standard. I try not to think like that tho.

How about just general "contempt for the masses"? I can't count how many times I've seen stuff along the lines of "wake up *insert presumably sleeping thing*!" on the Internet (and to a certain degree on this forum). The ironic thing of course is that the authors of such statements are almost always completely unaware of their own bigotry and ignorance about the very things they condemn others for. I'd go as far as to say this line of thinking is one of the most dangerous around.

Way to point out the obvious. That we're all self-centered, captain metrosexual hipster. . . . But I do like me some Cracked. Even if you don't, I do. And I'm special and unique.

How about just general "contempt for the masses"? I can't count how many times I've seen stuff along the lines of "wake up *insert presumably sleeping thing*!" on the Internet (and to a certain degree on this forum). The ironic thing of course is that the authors of such statements are almost always completely unaware of their own bigotry and ignorance about the very things they condemn others for. I'd go as far as to say this line of thinking is one of the most dangerous around.

jetpower3

Ugh, I hate the **** out of the "wake up!" comments. It's so unbelievably condescending.

Way to point out the obvious. That we're all self-centered, captain metrosexual hipster. . . . But I do like me some Cracked. Even if you don't, I do. And I'm special and unique.

Sunfyre7896

Wait a minute. Are calling me or the author a metrosexual hipster? :lol:

Pretty much all of those, especially #1 and #2 raise the question
Do we overestimate ourselves?

Or underestimate others?

Pretty much all of those, especially #1 and #2 raise the question
Do we overestimate ourselves?

Or underestimate others?

Boston_Boyy

I'd say both at different times.

4 - I think that's just the US, there's been quite a few comedians who have criticised US audiences that it's all good until you make fun of them. Also you don't tend to get comedians relying on stereotypes over here, though some of the black comedians have started copying their US counterparts.markop2003

It was a good read.

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Way to point out the obvious. That we're all self-centered, captain metrosexual hipster. . . . But I do like me some Cracked. Even if you don't, I do. And I'm special and unique.

GreySeal9

Wait a minute. Are calling me or the author a metrosexual hipster? :lol:

No you missed the joke. Number 6 says that we can avoid self controllable risks, like becoming a hipster . . . . or a metrosexual. I thought it would be funny sounding to combine the two. Like an oxymoron.

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Way to point out the obvious. That we're all self-centered, captain metrosexual hipster. . . . But I do like me some Cracked. Even if you don't, I do. And I'm special and unique.

Sunfyre7896

Wait a minute. Are calling me or the author a metrosexual hipster? :lol:

No you missed the joke. Number 6 says that we can avoid self controllable risks, like becoming a hipster . . . . or a metrosexual. I thought it would be funny sounding to combine the two. Like an oxymoron.

I did totally miss that. :?

Seems I'm not particularly sharp today, but oh well.

Pretty much all of those, especially #1 and #2 raise the question
Do we overestimate ourselves?

Or underestimate others?

Boston_Boyy

i'm guilty of all of those to some degree.

I do believe - like someone above me said - everyone (including myself) is guilty of unwarranted self-importance. it artificially boosts our confidence and our lot in life. I think it's ok in small inoffensive doses, but i know a few handful of people who take it way way too far.

The only double standard I'm guilty of is the one pertaining to females and sex. I don't care how many girls my guy friends get with, but the more guys my girl buddies get with, the less respect I have for them.

[QUOTE="markop2003"]4 - I think that's just the US, there's been quite a few comedians who have criticised US audiences that it's all good until you make fun of them. Also you don't tend to get comedians relying on stereotypes over here, though some of the black comedians have started copying their US counterparts.DaJuicyMan

You can take him for his word. Remember, the article said that people usually pass judgment without bias... or something like that.

And I'm special and unique.Sunfyre7896

Double standards and hypocrisy are my specialty.