Is it really a bigger thing than "blond jokes" and the associated stereotypes?

My family has quote a few individuals with red hair, and I dont recall any issues arusing locally?

My red-haired niece once old me that whike she was on a vacation in Jamaca many of the local men seemed to be facinated by her hair-some asking to touch it. However, the light skin has caused some sun exposure issues. A few relatives have associated freckles which is always fodder for summertime jokes, when they are dominant.

Overly curly red hair possibly is a challenge, as it may be with other colours.