It's really ironical that a person's seemingly stereotypical comment is analyzed and as a result, a stereotype is made thereof. If there is anything of a stereotype here, it is a stereotype of a typical (an identifier of a stereotype) ignorant person.. Why should it be scrutinized by a flashlight when a person is dazzling with stupidity? I believe it should be handled in case-by-case basis. No one other than you, can judge the other person's disposition and the context that lead to the comment.

If you're playing a drinking game, every time you come across a word 'stereotype' in this thread, gulp a shot. You'll be totally f'ked up by the end of this thread, provided you have enough alcohol.