Things may be true. But I think many Americans / Dutch / French or whatever would feel highly aggrieved if said commercials were run in other countries.
Because then it is not anymore a tool of reflection and appreciation of your own culture, but stereotyping a different culture in a negative way. If people knew such commercials about the Dutch were run in France or the US, they would probably feel more uncomfortable to speak up, and express themselves.
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