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That’s where you’re wrong. A stereotype is by definition a simple idea or characterization of a person. The Label “Nerd” and “Popular” are stereotypes. They take a person with their own quirks and personalities and place them in a category based on their bold traits that stand out more.
I have a feeling you’re misinterpreting my point despite the fact that I was very clear. The Nerd and Popular kid trope that’s CONSISTENTLY used in episode is common in real life too. As someone who’s been through school those are two categories that have been used since the 60’s. Of course boiling down someone there’s more to them than just being a nerd and popular, but it’s still a cliche to have a story portraying mediocre kids falling in love. I’m not saying people are identified by tropes, I’m not an idiot.
My other point is that people don’t want to read a story that doesn’t provide new information or insight to them. There are thousands of books out there already containing those two tropes so chances are writing a new one will never see the light. Why would someone go out of their way to read something they’re seen in their school hallways, experienced, and likely read about dozens of times?
Stereotypes are real and categories are used. Nerds and Popular kids are common and lack interest. I’d rather read about a girl who can shape-shift into a dragon and terrorize medieval cities with her fiery breath than a popular girl getting butterflies over a nerd in a highschool setting.
Fantasy, Science fiction, mystery, and adventure reach out to a more broader audience and will pay off more.