But it's almost more annoying to me when I encounter literature (usually fairly recent) that feels like the author just goes down a "diversity" checklist when creating characters.
a brunette and red head striding into the bar After this an Irish man, a Welshman and Scott came stumbling into the bar Maybe a minute goes by, along comes a cow, a chicken and horse clomping right into the bar Enraged the bartender, slams his fist against the bartop and yells,