You know, come to think of it... the whole "Lala are cute little snuggly things" stereotype doesn't have to be meta at all.
If we instinctively think small=cute or small=weak, then why wouldn't Eorzeans have the same instinctive response? Especially if they don't personally know any Lalafel who could have proven them wrong. Or worse, know Lalafel who proved them right!
If this stereotype is IC, I would think at least some Lalafels would capitalize on it to get out of trouble and con people, while others would simply go along with it.
Then of course, you have the ones that feel they have something to prove because of it, those that just don't care, those who are simply annoyed, etc.
Calling it meta is closing the door to door to some potential RP fun, I think.
If we instinctively think small=cute or small=weak, then why wouldn't Eorzeans have the same instinctive response? Especially if they don't personally know any Lalafel who could have proven them wrong. Or worse, know Lalafel who proved them right!
If this stereotype is IC, I would think at least some Lalafels would capitalize on it to get out of trouble and con people, while others would simply go along with it.
Then of course, you have the ones that feel they have something to prove because of it, those that just don't care, those who are simply annoyed, etc.
Calling it meta is closing the door to door to some potential RP fun, I think.
