Blog #1: The Truth Behind Phineas and Ferb's Baljeet.
There is a common stereotype that suggests that all Asian people are smart. While it may be the case that there are very intelligent Asians, this quality is not solely unique to those of Asian descent, nor does it apply to every single Asian person in the world. This stereotype is fairly ubiquitous, appearing in numerous instances across television, movies, and novels. One such example of this "positive stereotype" is that of Baljeet, an Indian character in the show "Phineas and Ferb". First premiering on Disney Channel TV on August 17, 2007, the animated kid's cartoon "Phineas and Ferb" quickly became incredibly popular, attracting over 289 million viewers world wide during its eight year run time. The show follows the actions and antics of two brothers, Phineas and Ferb, who's sole goal is to spend their 104 days of summer vacation in the most fun way possible. Along with their friends Buford, Baljeet, and Isabella, the kids build lar...
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