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Person: Blond Hair
PUR-suhn blond hair
Definitions
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People Β· Appearance
Common
Represents a person with blond hair. Used to describe someone with yellow, golden, or light-colored hair, whether natural or dyed.
Often used when discussing hair color, appearance, or to represent stereotypical 'blond' characteristics.
Just went π± today! What do you think of my new hair color?
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My sister is naturally π± but I've always had dark hair.
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In Western culture, blond hair is sometimes associated with stereotypes about intelligence, attractiveness, or personality traits.
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People Β· Stereotypes
Uncommon
References stereotypes associated with blond-haired people, sometimes used humorously or ironically when discussing 'dumb blonde' tropes.
Can be considered insensitive if used to perpetuate negative stereotypes.
Had a total π± moment this morning when I tried to make coffee without putting the pot underneath π€¦ββοΈ
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The 'dumb blonde' stereotype has been widely criticized as sexist, especially when applied to women.
Evolution Timeline
2010
Initially depicted as a male-only emoji with blond hair before gender variations were introduced.
Early emoji sets had limited gender diversity.
2016
Updated to include gender-neutral option alongside male and female variants.
Growing awareness of gender inclusivity in digital communication.
2018
Usage shifted from literal hair description to sometimes referencing 'blonde moments' or stereotypes.
Evolution of emoji usage from literal to metaphorical meanings.
Cultural Context
The 'blonde stereotype' varies significantly across cultures but often suggests attractiveness paired with lower intelligence, particularly for women.
Blond hair has historical associations with Northern European ancestry and has been both privileged and stereotyped throughout Western history.
English distinguishes between 'blond' (masculine/neutral) and 'blonde' (feminine), though this distinction is fading in American English.
In Nordic countries, blond hair carries fewer stereotypical associations as it's more common, whereas in Latin countries it's often seen as exotic.
Regional Variations
Australia
Often associated with surfer culture and the 'beach blonde' look common in coastal areas.
United Kingdom
Often used in reference to 'Essex blonde' stereotypes or 'bottle blonde' culture.
United States
Often associated with California surfer culture, cheerleaders, or the 'all-American' look.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: More likely to use literally to describe appearance rather than referencing stereotypes.
Gen_Z: Often used ironically to reference 'blonde moment' stereotypes or to document hair transformations on TikTok and Instagram.
Older: Limited usage, primarily literal when describing someone's appearance rather than invoking stereotypes.
Millennials: Commonly used when discussing hair coloring processes or referencing pop culture blonde icons from the 2000s.
Common Combinations
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Getting a haircut or changing hairstyle from blond hair.
Often used when documenting hair transformations on social media.
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Blond person with attitude or sass, sometimes referencing 'blonde' stereotypes.
Can reference the 'sassy blonde' trope from media and entertainment.
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Blond surfer, referencing beach culture stereotypes.
Draws on associations between blond hair and surfer/beach lifestyle.
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Ironic reference to 'blonde intelligence' stereotypes, usually self-deprecating.
Often used to joke about making a mistake while referencing hair color.