Even better, it's Linus being pragmatic. You can tell he hates them but he sees the greater good. As another comment alludes, we end up perceiving the stereoty

Even better, it's Linus being pragmatic. You can tell he hates them but he sees the greater good. As another comment alludes, we end up perceiving the stereotypes in others. Anyone who reads his writing closely should see that his answers are almost always pragmatic and from a "nothing but the best for my baby" perspective, even if they are somewhat abrasive.