Racial stereotypes are used frequently in advertising. They are mental ideologies that the viewer assigns meaning to based on their membership in a social category in order to process information “as such, stereotyping does not by definition carry negative or positive values[3]” . Because of this, we see many different outcomes, racial stereotyping can be positive for the advertiser as well as the viewer in instances where specific demographics are being targeted. It can also however, be perceived negatively in instances where the stereotyping begins causing offence. “Marketers should be aware of the potential to cause serious or widespread offence when referring to different races, cultures, nationalities or ethnic groups