Community Activity:Big Nate stereotypes to debunk

So it has come to my attention that one of the more notorious things about Big Nate is the negative stereotypes that come up every now and then, so let's list and debunk them! Here are a few that I've found:

Are classics better than comics?
What is it with parents thinking classics are "real" literature and not comics? And why the "real" tag?! They make them sound as if comics don't exist and shouldn't, but really they do and should! Same with other stuff like rock/metal not being "real" music, fast-food and sweet foods not being "real" food, or electronics not being "real" entertainment. Why some of these can be unhealthy in the long run, they wouldn't be so much of a problem when used moderately. I certainly don't think rock/metal music or comics would have any scientific physical effects. Yet there are these strict oversensitive parents who throw their kids' comics into the toilet or garbage disposal and force them to read "real" classic books instead. I bet they're those parents who kept complaining about books like Big Nate, Captain Underpants, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid whenever they find even the slightest suggestive issue. Those people need to chill and respect preferences. If it wasn't for my parents letting me read comics or even draw my own, I wouldn't be the cartoonist that I am, nor enjoy comics like Big Nate or even be in this site. I'm grateful to have a supportive family, along with this supportive community. Example: https://www.gocomics.com/bignate/2009/07/14

Is pink a girly color?
This old stereotype is a recent issue, respawning from that recent Big Nate arc where Nate and Dee Dee were arguing about whether or not he should buy a pink notebook. I think we can all agree that color isn't a big deal, and you might think of Nate as sexist, but that last part I disagree with. He didn't make the rule up on his own, everyone he knows has known the rule, and he fears that he would be made fun of by bullies. There was once a time a hundred years ago when men wore pink for the war and women wore blue for their religion. In one of my Ned Dickens books, I wrote part of a chapter in girly writing because it’s in the perspective of a girl character, and the writing is in purple, less predictable than pink. So yeah, don't judge colors by gender. They're just colors!

Teen sister bully
This one is quite common in the comics I've read and the cartoons I've watched; a young boy's teen sister being a total B (both "bully" and that other B-word). Since they're all not entirely like that, I'll rank them from nicest to meanest: Candace (Phineas and Ferb), Paige (FoxTrot), Ellen (Big Nate), Vicky (The Fairly OddParents) (actually, Vicky is Timmy's babysitter, but she kind of fits the category for her evilness). NOT ALL TEEN SISTERS ARE LIKE THAT!! A friend of mine once told me that she doesn't like that stereotype, because she's nice and polite, and the stereotype ruins a bit of her rep, and I agree. I also have an older brother who isn't rough, other than a bit of roughhousing, and is very supportive, in fact helping me with my interests in comics (reading and drawing) and my metal music interest. So to any of you older teen sisters, please boycott that stereotype and don't be like them!

Police and donuts
Here's a stereotype that's so outdated and offensive (not as serious as what old cartoons have), yet cartoons and comics include them; police eating donuts. In real-life, police eat way healthier foods than donuts, and this stereotype portrays them in a bad light. I wonder if it's illegal to joke about that in front of a cop. It's times like this when people should be more respectful to the police and portray them more politically correct. Example: https://www.gocomics.com/bignate/2008/06/17

R-rated stuff (NOT) for kids
Kids are quite curious, you know that? They always want to see what's on the wild side. That includes 18+ shows, movies, music, video games, etc. Don't they know that their parents don't want them exposed too early to all that swearing, violence, nudity, and other stuff I probably shouldn't mention. They don't want them to be traumatized or imitate something potentially dangerous. I trust my parents and avoid things that they probably still prevent me from witnessing. Keep in mind that I'm 22, have autism, and still live with my parents, so probably not until age 25 or 26 for some things. Example: https://www.gocomics.com/bignate/1993/11/28

Conclusion
Well, that's all the stereotypes I could think of. I'm sure there a few more out there, but at least not highly offensive ones. I guess the ones that are still here are for entertainment purposes without too much intention of causing offense. Just dust them off, and enjoy the comic! If you have any more that I've missed, please add them in this section below: