Cambridge Dictionary defines the word 'stereotype' as an idea about what someone or something is like, especially a wrongful judgment.
While Egyptians get offended by racism and bias in the West concerning their countrymen, Arabs, and Muslims, they're also often unaware of how similarly guilty they are of doing the same to each other.
Here are some of the stereotypes materialized in the word bas or but:
1. Mesee7i/Muslim bas kowayes
"She's Christian but respectable!" or "He's Muslim but a good man!"
As if it's a given fact that all Christians or Muslims suck and we're lucky to find someone who's an exception.
2. Liberali bas bi salli
"He's a liberal but he prays."
Mind you, being liberal doesn't mean someone is an atheist.
3. Hijabi but open-minded
Yes, a girl does modestly cover her body by wearing the Islamic veil, but her brain and heart aren't necessarily touched by regressive ideologies.
4. Non-hijabi but respectable
Showing her hair doesn't mean she has no standards or values.
5. Sa3idy bas beyefham
"He's from upper Egypt but he's smart."
People from the Sa3id region are wrongly perceived as stubborn and stupid.
6. Samra bas 7elwa
"She's dark skinned but pretty."
7. Falla7 bas 3ando zoo2
"He's a peasant but he's a gentleman with good taste."
8. He is poor but clever
He's the son of a bawwab (concierge) but he became a doctor...
9. Set bas gad3a
"She's a lady but she's strong."
You were brought to this world by a woman, what other proof do you need to believe that women are just as tough as men, if not tougher?
10. Kalb baladi bas 7elou
"This dog is of local breed but it's cute."