Basically we grew up with stereotypes shoved down our throats so much some people actually believe it. The blonde mean girl, the gay friend and the party girl POC best friend are popular so people know that a lot of people like it so they don’t bother changing it because it is much easier for them to do that. I don’t really know why people don’t try and change it even a little bit. Like I have a character who is over dramatic and is best friends with the MC and I can bet people will assume he is gay. But really he is based off someone I know in my drama class who is extra af. If you want to write the stereotype then change it up or give another pov. Like the mean girl isn’t naturally blonde and it damages her to fit her image. She gets attention from her family but she doesn’t want it but she feels as if that is what she is meant to be. The attention seeking blonde girl. Now that wasn’t so hard for me to think of so maybe people should try it. Stories with twists on cliches are nice since you can’t avoid them but you can make them yours and it will make you much prouder of your work.
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