Stuff White People Like

Stuff White People Like

As I sat in Baton Rouge this Holiday Break, Kristie's brother Rob asked if we had heard of this website called stuffwhitepeoplelike.com. Immediately I was interested in what kinds of things I am supposed to like, then to my great surprise it was this hilarious list of 130 "ideas" of things white people like. The list includes camping, hating people who wear Ed Hardy, the idea of soccer, unpaid internships, and sea salt...just to name a few.

What I found to be clever after more scrutiny of the website was that each entry had a description and justification as to why white people would like such a thing. For example, the camping description explains that in theory camping should be a very inexpensive activity, yet with white people the more simple it appears the more expensive it really is. My favorite part of this description was the last paragraph were it says, "Ultimately the best way to escape a camping trip with white people is to say that you have allergies. Since white people and their children are allergic to almost everything, they will understand and ask no further questions. You should not say something like “looking at history, the instances of my people encountering white people in the woods have not worked out very well for us.”

Most of the entries to this website are quite witty, however people take offense to some of the things posted. It really is quite amazing what will set a person off, and I do think that some of these things that white people are supposed to like definately do that! Also, there is a full length book on the same topic and if you are interested read the description below>

If you have a minute, take a look at the website. It is a great conversation starter, or maybe a debate starter..either way...its quite comical to find out what white people like!

Stuff White People Like: A Guide to the Unique Taste of Millions
They love nothing better than sipping free-trade gourmet coffee, leafing through the Sunday New York Times, and listening to David Sedaris on NPR (ideally all at the same time). Apple products, indie music, food co-ops, and vintage T-shirts make them weak in the knees.
They pretend to be unique, yet somehow they’re all exactly the same, talking abut how they “get” Sarah Silverman’s “subversive” comedy and Wes Anderson’s “droll” films. They are also down with diversity and up on all the best microbrews, breakfast spots, foreign cinema, and authentic sushi. They’re organic, ironic, and do not own TVs.
You know who they are: They’re white people. And they’re here, and you’re gonna have to deal. Fortunately, here’s a book that investigates, explains, and offers advice for finding social success with the Caucasian persuasion. So lose yourself in the ultimate guide (featuring brand-new entries and extras!) to the unbearable whiteness of being.

Source: http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.com/stuff-white-people-like-the-book/