- Joey on Friends
- all the guys in Judd Apatow movies (Pineapple Express, Superbad, Knocked Up)
- Mr. Big on Sex and the City
I think these characters are "stereotypical" males because of their views on sex and women. Joey is the most stereotypical: he eats a lot, loves sandwiches, has lots of anonymous sex, and is pretty much never in a relationship on the show.
The guys in Judd Apatow movies are obsessed with having sex and are usually inept when it comes to just about anything else. They all have varying characteristics as well.
Mr. Big is a typical 'male' because of his commitment issues and general misogyny. It takes him a long time to figure out how to treat a woman well. Other characteristics like his socioeconomic status also make him a stereotypical male.
I think these characters make points about maleness in society. Although these men are often inept at figuring out emotions and relationships, they also get favored because they are males, even if they are not as good-looking or intelligent as the women they are pursuing.
All these men you have mentioned from television and film represent pretty much the same guy. Sex driven but unable to commit. Too often in our society we are shown these images and are told that everyone fits into this mold. Most guys do not fit into this mold, in fact it would be impossible to create a mold that fits all guys. I think it's a great disservice to our society to constantly show images of men in this light. Young guys see these people and start to act in a similar manner.
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