[throwawayaway]

The most innocuous stereotype I can think of, is the 'typical' French stereotype of a man in beret and a black and white striped jumper cycling around with a baguette, an onion garland necklace, smoking gauloisies. Some stereotypes bear no relation to the estimated mean.

[vanattab]

Except no one actually thinks that stereotype is true or still relevant. And I am certain at least some aspects of that stereotype were rooted in french fashion of the era.

[linhchi]

yeah, i watch some old french film, wearing beret was a real thing, especially for artists. anyway, fashion comes and goes, that stereotype might have become obsolete.

[throwawayaway]

No true stereotype, not relevant. Only stereotypes believed true and relevant are unbearably accurate.

A quick internet search reveals many think the stereotype is true to boot.