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8,159 Responses Wicks You’re a c*nt and your blogs sucks.
on January 23, 2008 at 3:17 pm
ed. note – I had to add a * to this comment to keep it clean. mylosh I think he’s talking about the lady in the picture
on January 23, 2008 at 5:37 pm
mingus montgomery your blog is funny. my wife wants to suggest another white person favorite: ethnic jewelry. keep up the good work, we’ll be reading it often.
on January 29, 2008 at 9:00 am
help! I'm white! on January 29, 2008 at 11:15 pm Hysterical. How about decluttering, closet organizers and feng shui? NPR? CBC? Tanning beds? Organic food? Botox? Summer camp? Private schools? Horseback riding? So many inexplicable obsessions. So little time. Ps John Stewart is hot. Vanessa This site is closer to “Stuff Yuppies Like”.
on February 2, 2008 at 11:29 am
Dave on February 3, 2008 at 10:40 am Great blog! As a white person with a white wife, i identify with nearly all 47 items. I would certainly add spending time on a farm, lake swimming in New England/Upstate New York. Too much DP Leta I am 100% in agreement with Vanessa.
on February 4, 2008 at 7:38 am
There are not really 49 things here. Organic food, vegetarianism, and Whole Foods are essentially the same entry, broken up and spread out- “filler”as I believe it’s known. Poor writing, that. Also, I thought for years that I was white, but now I’m going to have to figure some stuff out, because I only like 5 things on this list. Sean white people also enjoy being critical, but not necessarily in a constructive way.
on February 4, 2008 at 9:09 am
p.s. i’m half chinese. sara lena and vanessa, I think they are talking about white people that are socially and economically important, so yes you guys are correct
on February 4, 2008 at 4:29 pm
this seems like a guide on how to help the immigrant to succeed in the world. the immigrant “this seems like a guide on how to help the immigrant to succeed in the world.”
on February 4, 2008 at 9:01 pm
sara on February 4, 2008 at 4:29 I will let you know how this works out for me. Thanks Great site gentlemen. Catsandbeer.com on February 5, 2008 at 12:43 am I just found your website and look forward to review its accuracy and providing peer review. I am heartened that others are adopting a scientific approach to the study of White People. I employed such an approach in my seminal article on the topic The Top 10 Rap Songs White People Love. colinresponse on February 5, 2008 at 1:32 pm OMG. This is f*ckin awesome. I am the son of a Japanese-Amerikan father and Scottish/German/Native-Amerikan mother and this sh*t is right on the money. Absolutely Bananas. I am curious to know what the ethnicity of the person/s doing this blog are? It seems they are either a person of color who knows white -amerikan culture very well, a mulitracial person like myself, or a very attentive, extremely analytical white amerikan. LOL @ Sarah Silverman btw. PEACE Senbei mylosh sorry we don’t see race, we are all children of the earth
on February 6, 2008 at 3:40 pm
Catsandbeer.com on February 7, 2008 at 10:30 am I liked it better when the flickr stream was just titled “Jess’s Photos” without explanation. I also like to believe that Jess is not someone you know, just someone whose photostream perhaps came up on the first page of google results for a search like ‘white people photos’ or maybe even ‘white person lifestyle photos’ clander We listen
on February 7, 2008 at 11:07 am
Catsandbeer.com on February 7, 2008 at 1:08 pm Also, in a reciprocal bout of intersite promotion, Catsandbeer.com intends to review for accuracy your first 100 White People stuffs once you reach the century mark David Fisher on February 7, 2008 at 4:13 pm Have you been following me? I mean, you’ve described me (and everyone in my trendy startup coworking loft) pretty much exactly. I mean I’m not vegan, but I eat vegan food. Scary. You know white people all too well. As a citizen of Boston, I say you know us well! PLP – binge drinking – shooting classmates – traveling abroad
on February 7, 2008 at 6:29 pm
Rich Hill “You’re a c*nt and your blogs suck”
on February 10, 2008 at 12:15 pm
Aw, come on Wicks, if you can’t laugh at yourself then you are doomed. This stuff IS kind of yuppie. This is a great insight into how consumerism, political correctness and too much trendiness creates laughable behavior. Wake up fellow white people. You’ve only yourselves to blame. Every race has what I call “those of us who are an embarassment to our kind.” You cold even break it down into decades because what white people liked in the 90’s was different than the 80’s or 70’s etc. This is the kind of stuff that Frank Zappa used to sing and write about. “Disco Boy” anyone? This kind of self-scrutiny is desperately lacking these days. Bravo! Rich Hill Oh, and you forgot…Guitar Hero. LOL!
on February 10, 2008 at 12:17 pm
mark1davidson on February 10, 2008 at 5:46 pm I don’t get it. To lump all people with limited melanin and European facial features seems kind of silly. White isn’t a country, ethnicity, culture, or religion… unless one is a White Supremacist. Please remind me again how stereotyping people based on the relative dark or lightness of their skin is funny again… I must have forgotten. Anonymous on February 10, 2008 at 8:05 pm This site is incredibly racist. If this site was dedicated to pointing out what black people like, it would surely be deemed as racist. Why aren’t people proud to be white? Everyone should be proud of their own respective races and not bring down another’s. Multiculturalism will never work when sites like this one are up and running. This only causes racial tension. Jerome on February 11, 2008 at 6:00 am “This site is incredibly racist. If this site was dedicated to pointing out what black people like, it would surely be deemed as racist. Why aren’t people proud to be white? Everyone should be proud of their own respective races and not bring down another’s. Multiculturalism will never work when sites like this one are up and running. This only causes racial tension.” That’s why it’s called satire. Lighten up already. Jerome on February 11, 2008 at 6:01 am “This stuff IS kind of yuppie. This is a great insight into how consumerism, political correctness and too much trendiness creates laughable behavior. Wake up fellow white people. You’ve only yourselves to blame.” Exactly! FUngvari on February 11, 2008 at 8:48 am This is one of my favorite sites ever int he history of the internet. Of course some of it hits close to home (I mountain bike and drink mocrobrews). But unlike a good chunk of people who do these things I have a sense of humor about the pretentiousness that surrounds it. Renovations is the funniest one. mylosh #22 AGREED!
on February 11, 2008 at 10:44 am
And judging by the sub 5 second 40 times of the people behind this site, it is obvious that they are not white Terrell Pryor’s indecision on signing day doesn’t help either Red Seven on February 11, 2008 at 11:29 am Ha! This NPR-listenin’, irony-lovin’, bike-ridin’ white guy LOVES the HELL out of this site. Just added you to my blogroll and will check back often. Cheers, all. incredebell I have topic for yo:. Buying clothing with the store’s name plastered all over it (Abercrombie, American Eagle, Aeropostale, The Gap, etc).
on February 11, 2008 at 11:33 am
White people buy clothing from those stores because those stores are considered “cool” (ie expensive). That’s why they make sure to buy clothing with the store’s name on it. They want to advertise that they shop at those stores, and are therefore “cool.” hd this site is only funny to white people. White people love to think they are cute and funny in some way.
on February 11, 2008 at 12:47 pm
jv on February 11, 2008 at 2:22 pm Thank you for an informative site. As a nonwhite person this blog has helped me to understand white people better, and as a resident of Oakland, Ca it has helped me to understand the entire city of San Francisco. I feel this newfound insight will help reduce how often I yell at white people. sheila big
on February 11, 2008 at 3:42 pm
ruralmomof3 on February 11, 2008 at 6:29 pm Have you considered stand up comedy? I am a hybrid, non-black, 1/16 native American, irish, german, blah, blah, blah. If I were a dog, I would be called a mutt!!! People love mutts!!! I’m a short squatty mutt with shaggy hair and I love my tummy rubbed just like all the other non-black hybrids out there!!! They just don’t want to admit that being a mutt is all part of the American way!!! We all need to look at ourselves, look at others, look at how we’re all really funny, and laugh!! Wake up people!! White people do funny things like get mad when someone says we’re predictable and we like natural medicine!! How many non-whites do you see at your local farmer’s market or health food store!? Black people are funny, Asians are funny, Indians (native and otherwise), Amish are funny, Spanish are funny!!! We are all funny!! That’s how God made us!! Are we supposed to be serious all the time!! NO! God has a sense of humor- how could He not have one- just look at yourself!!! kwarner on February 11, 2008 at 10:36 pm as an occasional guest columnist, let me say i love white people enough to study them/us very closely and even ask them/us why they/we do the things they/we do. it just seems strange that alot of them/us do the same things. is it scientifically generalizable? hell yes. and my phd will prove that. Doc Mel on February 12, 2008 at 3:30 am White people like to sugar coat negative thoughts, experiences, and feelings. Men must not express feelings. Sex is sort of beat around the bush and operates under some form of abstract oppression. Drink milk and then smell like it. Are focused on the outside and materiality. Will usually go along with what an employer wants good or bad. They like to feel like they are in control, nosy, questioning the obvious………………. A. Jane Doe on February 12, 2008 at 9:12 am Gluten-free/dairy-free/food allergies in general; not vaccinating their children; Montessori schools; learning about the lives of their ancestors in order to find difficulties with which to relate (i.e.: my nana came to the United States on a boat when she was 12 to escape the Irish Potato Famine/my grandfather didn’t have shoes during the Depression); therapy; 12-step programs/rehab; nannies; social networking sites A. Jane Doe Ooh, & “loft-style apartments”
on February 12, 2008 at 9:13 am
James on February 12, 2008 at 11:10 am I have to admit, this site needs to be called “stuff liberal hippies like” since it basically encompasses everything an anti-american, liberal, Berkeley loving, sandal and tie dye wearing, New York Time reading hippie would like. Other than that I absolutely love this site, these liberal creeps do display such contradictions with everything…I love the holding high diversity but sending their ids to private schools. These people needs to get to work and contribute to society. Kunal Gupta I’m pretty sure my first blog “stuffsandniggazlike” is going to start off much more problematic than the blog that inspired me to have to do it
on February 12, 2008 at 12:03 pm
doobeedeedoo Barack Obama White people like all the vacuous things I say.
on February 12, 2008 at 1:06 pm
Alex My only regret reading this blog is that I didn’t think of it first. Amazing!
on February 12, 2008 at 1:22 pm
nicole on February 12, 2008 at 2:58 pm your blog is funny, but you are an idiot. this should be called what rich democrats like. and by saying that, you’re saying only white people are rich democrats. which is a pretty ignorant statement. go back to your red state pulpit. Catsandbeer.com White People might not truly like, but they do appreciate, ethnic minorities.
on February 12, 2008 at 3:07 pm
Laurie Kendrick Nothing racist about this blog. ANYONE with a brain and a penchant for the sublime would get this.
on February 12, 2008 at 7:54 pm
I “get this” and many others will, too. The humor is understated and it’s droll, too.. You keep it up. Include more posts about sushi and shopping at Chico’s and you’ll have me hooked like White People on Valium. Which are blue, by the way. All the best, LK N4T on February 12, 2008 at 10:03 pm I’m mixed race, but my African genes are most apparent. Love your site. The perspective you have is interesting– that one should know these things in order to get whites to like you if you’re not. Whoa! That was some of my white coming out, over analyzing. Okay. How’s about whites think they have all the information, and are genuinely surprised if a not-white has some. I’ve had many whites say to me, “I don’t know how you know that.” Not in a bad way– just genuinely surprised that I know something they don’t. Mkaibynow FUngvari on February 13, 2008 at 8:13 am I love how people are getting nitpciky over the name of the site. You don’t get it. If it was called “stuff liberal hippies like” it would lose about 45% (the same percentage of whites who are in plays at some point) of what makes it hilarious. Justanotherwhiteguy on February 14, 2008 at 7:37 am As anyone heard of free speech? I think this is hiliarious that alot of people are getting bent out of shape b/c of one site. If you dont like it, dont read it! But for people with any kinda of brain, this site just makes you smile b/c you can relate to so many things on it. ie… The kitchenaid mixer, and the renovation. Brian Ries This is truely the greatest blog I’ve ever come across in. my. life.
on February 14, 2008 at 9:19 am
anomolie this is the funniest blog i’ve read in a long time
on February 14, 2008 at 10:35 am
sahara on February 14, 2008 at 12:24 pm As a black “sistah” I find your site hilarious! “White people” is a bit general, though. Should I take it to mean Americans? My Euro friends and I are having a hollerin’ discussion about this. Personally, I think if white people joined the rest of the planet and realize that they are people of color also, we’d be better off. Identifying with white, isolates you, and y’all are too small a percentage of the world’s population to be isolated. Besides, who wants to be isolated in this wonderful world? That’s why she’s carrying a black baby. stroll on February 14, 2008 at 1:12 pm Has anyone suggested “having alleged Native American ancestry” yet. Many white people love having a “great great grandmother who was a Cherokee princess.” This is my new favorite blog! disgusted on February 14, 2008 at 1:50 pm You’re absolutely right, “Stuff White People Like.” We should all stick with the culture our skin gives us, never travel, and of course avoid engaging with those who look and speak differently than we do. I plan on never leaving my hometown and eating potatoes and cabbage for the rest of my life. Anonymous re: disgusted
on February 14, 2008 at 2:51 pm
It sounds like you support local agriculture. Keep fighting the good fight. BP re: disgusted
on February 14, 2008 at 2:53 pm
Bravo on your decision to support local agriculture. Keep fighting the good fight. andrewjthomas you forgot a classic:
on February 14, 2008 at 2:59 pm
White people love to wash their hair *after* they wash their bodies. We also tend to skip using a washcloth – either soap directly on the skin or one of those funny looking sponge things. I think you have an entry here around toiletries/grooming habits. andrewjthomas you also need an entry on the Wii
on February 14, 2008 at 3:04 pm
Oz I second AJT’s Wii suggestion!
on February 14, 2008 at 3:05 pm
Dub on February 14, 2008 at 3:14 pm funny stuff, but why do get the strange suspicion that a white conservative republican is behind this site? with a few exceptions, you could replace “white” with “liberal” … NPR, The Daily Show, Prius, Natural Medicine, Vintage, Awareness, Arts Degrees, The Sunday New York Times, Indie Music, Apple products … Thoughts? John McG Pizza Bro!!!!! Wait, youre probably saving that for #1! Good call!
on February 14, 2008 at 3:36 pm
old white lady name how about “graduate degrees”?
on February 14, 2008 at 4:13 pm
great site. this list reminds me a specific theatre teacher who loves yoga, organic foods, money and gifted children of racial minorities (combined a couple items on that last one). did i mention he lives in north dakota? while the state is almost 100% white, i don’t really believe anyone actually loves it. hmm. lauren You forgot blogs. White people LOVE blogs.
on February 14, 2008 at 4:14 pm
Tony M I love this site more than you can possibly imagine. Amazingly on-target.
on February 14, 2008 at 4:36 pm
elizabeth judging from the comments, how about “reading blogs self-referential, sarcastic blogs”?
on February 14, 2008 at 4:57 pm
lintil what’s your connection to toronto? cuz you seem to have one.
on February 14, 2008 at 5:01 pm
i LOVE your japan entry and bikes entry. so true!!! i would like to add: -having or going to the cottage (young privileged white people with a lot of money) -keeping their shoes on in their houses (i’ll never understand this) -hip-hop -punk for the lefty, urban, environmental, university crowd: -ethnic street food -public space; car-free sundays -being sympathetic to immigrants of colour while having nothing to do with them -community shared agriculture -drumming -m.i.a. -deconstructing capitalism -knitting!!! -activism in latin america -indian food -ethiopian food white middle-aged lefty people: -adopting a kid of colour 20-something liberal white lefty people like saying: -“all the races should mix and then there’d be no racism” -“mixed race kids are beautiful” -“that’s reverse racism” and i totally agree with #18, esp. the shooting classmates one. nezua hilarious, my friends. PLEASE keep it up.
on February 14, 2008 at 5:10 pm
jayare20k on February 14, 2008 at 5:16 pm see… my problem is that i’m latino, and seemingly enjoy way too many things white people like. it is with deep regret that i must renounce my rican-hood, and return my secret arroz con habichuelas decoder ring to the home office in santurce, puerto rico. Dustin on February 14, 2008 at 5:24 pm This was pretty damn funny. I liked a few things but over I’m very upset that you used the word “Scientific” come on think of a better word. “Indisputable” or “Exactamondo” dirk i wonder why my comments are all deleted?
on February 14, 2008 at 6:06 pm
Brandon Brilliant! I’ve just discovered that in spite of my own beliefs of uniqueness I’m a predictable white cliche.
on February 14, 2008 at 6:09 pm
Thanks for helping to see the light/white — I think Auld Hat clap clap clap
on February 14, 2008 at 6:31 pm
Chris on February 14, 2008 at 6:53 pm Two white people sent me a link to this blog today. Though I fulfill #11 Asian Girls, I grew up with too many white kids and unfortunately too much of this blog applies to me. White people (including myself) love this blog! m Summering on the Cape
on February 14, 2008 at 6:58 pm
California Closets Lily Pulitzer K.C. on February 14, 2008 at 7:49 pm So, I totally think this site is hilarious. Of course, being day-glo white myself, it seems fitting… That having been said, I also think that it’s even funnier since most of the commentators on here believe that the words “liberal,” “Democrat,” and “leftist” could easily replace the word “white.” Maybe it’s just me, but I’m a conservative, registered Republican (although I may betray my party during the upcoming election if SOMEONE, anyone doesn’t come out of the woodwork to represent the Republicans in a decent fashion), meat-eating, gun-shooting, religious (God forbid!!) white, AND YET… At least half of the stuff on this site applies (sad but true), although I am not and will (hopefully) never be as snobbish and hypocritical as some of the things on this list imply… And as for the rest that don’t apply, I know at least a dozen white people with similar value-systems as me who actively practice or have practiced the other half. And maybe it’s just me, but I also think that it’s absolutely hysterical that people think that this site is racist… Just because certain things seem more typical to one group of people over another doesn’t make it racist. It just makes a stereotype, and sometimes (such as in this case) stereotypes can be damn funny. LS “environmentalism” “investment portfolios” “the Internet”
on February 14, 2008 at 8:06 pm
LS “orange juice” “Vitamin Water”
on February 14, 2008 at 8:09 pm
LS “feminism”
on February 14, 2008 at 8:14 pm
Allison I like your site. And while not all of this applies to everyone, the generalization/stereotype is fun.
on February 14, 2008 at 8:21 pm
I think it’s interesting that some people are offended though. it’s about the laughs.. i third the Wii and agree with some other comments about the writing being lackluster in some areas. gated communities? new balance? messenger bags? LS > messenger bags?
on February 14, 2008 at 8:23 pm
Asians like those at least as much. Allison o o o o! white people also like:
on February 14, 2008 at 8:25 pm
recycling green peace peta along the lines of “feeling better about themselves” even though all of it’s bullsh*t! (been watching too much penn & teller). LS “Facebook”
on February 14, 2008 at 8:27 pm
Andrew O, white people……
on February 14, 2008 at 8:29 pm
LS “indoor voices”
on February 14, 2008 at 8:30 pm
Allison LS:
on February 14, 2008 at 8:31 pm
I guess you’re right. But I would have to dispute the difference b/w hello kitty messenger bags vs. jack bauer 24 messenger bags. LS “voting”
on February 14, 2008 at 8:40 pm
AI on February 14, 2008 at 8:40 pm For those who think this site should be titled “white yuppies” or “white hippies” I believe it covers all white people who went to college and according to white people that would mean every white person. I’m guessing this site is written by an asian guy who had to live with white roommates and inevitably learned every predictable thing they do. (It’s too insightful for a white person) Golf has to be added. White people love it, because they think it’s a sport, although it requires no exercise. They think it’s the hardest sport to master, yet the easiest to learn and white people business meetings center around it. Not to mention the thousand dollar golf vacations. LS “novels”
on February 14, 2008 at 8:43 pm
LS “attempting to pronounce foreign words in the accent of the language of origin”
on February 14, 2008 at 8:46 pm
Rob This is interesting. The satire is pretty funny and edgy, that’s for sure. It just feels too forced. The older ones are great, the newer ones…not so much.
on February 14, 2008 at 9:07 pm
LS “honesty”
on February 14, 2008 at 9:12 pm
Anonymous True story:
on February 14, 2008 at 9:32 pm
I’m staying in Singapore with white friend. White friend’s azn husband comes home to find me sitting on their porch (I know it’s hard to imagine a porch in Singapore but really, this is a true story.) The following exchange ensues: Him: (After pleasantries) Why are you outside? Me: It’s… nice? Him: But… it’s outside. Satan Hilarious website. Assists! I can’t believe someone dropped a Terrelle Pryor reference on this site.
on February 14, 2008 at 9:52 pm
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on February 14, 2008 at 10:12 pm
Alisha Palestine.
on February 14, 2008 at 10:35 pm
Adoption. LOL catz. Sundance films. Capoeira. Knitting. 1990s VH1 nostalgia. Admitting to liking things that are supposedly embarrassing, like Britney Spears or Disney sitcoms. Claiming they are ‘socially awkward.’ J.M. Hysterical, my friend. How about wines/micro-breweries white people know nothing about?
on February 14, 2008 at 10:40 pm
Xoloizcuintli Thankyou, Thankyou. esp. your meditations on Arrested Development and Indie music!!! this is not a racist site, this is brilliance.
on February 14, 2008 at 11:17 pm
Xoloizcuintli on February 14, 2008 at 11:19 pm oh and i want to defend salvage capoeira from the above comment: please specify capoeira regional (loved) from capoeira angola (too African and Rootz to be loved or known by even ethnic searching whites) allen when do they come out with stuff black people like
on February 14, 2008 at 11:32 pm
jason Guys, I’ve been reading Stuff White People Like since at least December. It was way better then
on February 15, 2008 at 12:10 am
Bruce Smith Brilliant ! Keep up the good work !
on February 15, 2008 at 12:32 am
Bob Hmm, yeah, absent for some reason:
on February 15, 2008 at 12:37 am
Hockey Golf Hunting Driving Big Ass SUV to McMegaChurch Country Music Voting Republican what's the difference on February 15, 2008 at 12:45 am ‘sorry we don’t see race, we are all children of the earth’ – right, just until it’s important for you to specify, like when some stupid white guy has a slip of the tongue and you get to call him out. This is a funny blog, even funnier the fact that if it was written about any other race, it wouldn’t be funny. Glad to amuse the other races! I love how some of these commentors go out of their way to specify that they’re not totally white. Ironic, because, you know, I’m white and that means I love irony. My sense of humor is pretty broad, but white bashing is getting kind of cliche. Say what you want. Maybe we do deserve it. I’ll laugh, but I don’t have to. Enjoy! This is the reason racism will never die, because race humor will never die. person man i got bored and didn’t read the whole thing, but is dealing with white guilt by enjoying lighthearted racial satire on the list? it really should be!
on February 15, 2008 at 1:18 am
also maybe i don’t get the point, but most of these things seem kind of general. i half expect to see something like Water: white people love to drink water! they love the way it hydrates their bodies and allows them to live! What jerks! mamacita White people really like saying, “Wake up, people!”
on February 15, 2008 at 2:40 am
John I love this site more than life itself
on February 15, 2008 at 3:28 am
jomama White people like sleeping with black people.
on February 15, 2008 at 3:33 am
Bob Blanche White people will STILL be bread out of existence!
on February 15, 2008 at 4:06 am
The brown people will rise and cover themselves with butter and jam. They will then lie down next to large bathtubs filled with chai tea. The more posts you make the faster yellow people will procreate. The harder you try to be funny the more brown people will overpopulate your states. The longer you trash liberalism will bring about the day black managers will downsize your division in favor of outsourcing to the third world your jobs. Bwa ha ha ha ha! Michael Self-loathers, beware: there’s nothing wrong about being white. Love who you are.
on February 15, 2008 at 4:11 am
bjpad White people like foreign and exotic art in their homes. Preferably from their time in the Peace Corps.
on February 15, 2008 at 5:06 am
Wise Golden on February 15, 2008 at 12:24 pm This is very, very funny! But it would be far more accurate to call it “what Liberals like.” You could then creat another blog entitled, “what conservatives like.” You would have plenty of material for each. Let me get you started on the conservative thing (I am one.) Conservatives like to drink beer from the bottle — it makes them feel rugged. Even conservative women like to drink beer from the bottle because that proves that they are not stuck-up, which of course they are and rightfully so. Maybe I should just start it myself… Mal “White People Like…”
on February 15, 2008 at 12:25 pm
-to take the piss; and to have the piss taken. -to giggle when people just don’t get it. Many thanks from a new reader! wendy white people really like hugs
on February 15, 2008 at 12:30 pm
mache In response to comment #13:
on February 15, 2008 at 12:32 pm
If you don’t see race, mylosh, why would you make such an aggressive attempt to define and criticize this “white” pseudo-race? The things you list are merely stereotypes (which exist for all races, ethnicities, whatever…) and people like you acknowledge, and thus perpetuate them. You should more accurately rename your blog to “results of mass marketing” if you really want to raise awareness. Preoccupation with race is a waste of everyone’s time. Alex They could make a site about what black people like, but it would just be called: “What white people will like in 20 years”.
on February 15, 2008 at 12:32 pm
whiterthanwonderbread on February 15, 2008 at 12:43 pm As my name said, I’m about as white as white can be and I find this site hilarious. I’d agree that it’s more “stuff affluent white liberal yuppies like” than all white people, but whatever, it’s damn funny and good commentary. And from the comments here, you have a future topic for stuff that white people like – pretending that they don’t see racial divisions and differences, unless it can make them look/feel good. Chris You need to do an entry on “The Food Network”
on February 15, 2008 at 12:43 pm
janna “World” music
on February 15, 2008 at 12:59 pm
Anonymous on February 15, 2008 at 1:00 pm Ahhhhh good ol racism at its finest, cept if you call this racist then obviously you’re a skinhead. Oh wait I’m not a skinhead. I pity white people, getting blamed for things they didn’t do. Whatsablog on February 15, 2008 at 1:02 pm I didn’t get that far into it, but aren’t you describing hipsters, a descriptor that transcends race and gender? Other than that, its very funny…really…and anyone who leaves a post saying how “hilarious” or “witty” it is is really intelligent also…I love pointless, pretentious drivel. Cornelius Dear white people getting offended by this blog:
on February 15, 2008 at 1:12 pm
This isn’t racism, and getting offended by the list just makes you look stupider and whiter. Sincerely, White person Mumia Abu-Jamal on February 15, 2008 at 1:12 pm White people love me. They want my black ass to go free. Shit, those white people are crazy. Sure, I plugged a pig, but who cares, right? White people worship me. They hang on my every word on NPR and prison radio. Keep on keepin on. Word up. Live from Death Row, this is Mumia Abu-Jamal Tom Sawyer @ #51 disgusted
on February 15, 2008 at 1:12 pm
You suggested the following (with my added comments): “You’re absolutely right, “Stuff White People Like.” We should all stick with the culture our skin gives us, never travel outside of the country in which we live, never recycle, always stay indoors and watch loads of mindless TV shows/soaps/dramas with cheezy acting, buy the most expensive “bling bling” image-carrying products and fancy cars, consume tons and waste tons, and of course avoid engaging with those who look and speak differently than we do. I plan on never leaving my hometown and eating potatoes and cabbage for the rest of my life.” No, if the writer were to put stuff like that in the blog, then the title would change to “Stuff that White People in Red States Like”, or “Stuff that Nouveau Riche Browns/Blacks Like”, or “Stuff that upper middle class Asian People living in California Like”. SunnySD Come on people. Nothing’s sacred here. Laugh a little.
on February 15, 2008 at 1:25 pm
Topic suggestions: -“Park activites” (i.e. “throwing the disc” and “picnics’). -“Volunteering” ..(try Habitat for Humanity- also a great place to meet the opposite sex evidently) -“Community gardens” -“Music Festivals” -Coachella, Bonaroo, etc. White Person on February 15, 2008 at 1:31 pm Get off your ivory tower and find better things to do with your time to sit around judging people. Do white people enjoy sunshine and the laughter of children as well? How dare they! Worst blog ever. White girl “22 Anonymous
on February 15, 2008 at 1:35 pm
This site is incredibly racist. If this site was dedicated to pointing out what black people like, it would surely be deemed as racist. Why aren’t people proud to be white? Everyone should be proud of their own respective races and not bring down another’s. Multiculturalism will never work when sites like this one are up and running. This only causes racial tension.” White people love the word “multiculturalism.” BIZ I am not ashamed of being white.
on February 15, 2008 at 1:38 pm
Nothing to apologize for ’cause of my skin color. Whitey McWhiteman White people enjoy writing stupid pointless blogs…much like this one
on February 15, 2008 at 1:40 pm
Adam Maybe calling people c*unts should be on there, what an idiot…
on February 15, 2008 at 1:41 pm
I think blogging should be one… RC on February 15, 2008 at 1:42 pm I think a lot of the list is about being a white middle class USA citizen of a certain age since, although I am white, the majority of the posts had nothing to do with me, and many of them described people I know in another country where I have lived for 29 years, and those people do not speak English or look at all white. However, the writing is very enjoyable and the commentary {OK, I don’t have the TV} is hilarious. Being away from the US for so long, the constant referral to 80s music mystified me, and when I finally read that part I was still puzzled as I don’t know what it is. But at least now I know why I do not really understand the new white people that show up here and they are always trying to explain to me something I have no idea about. On the other hand, when I did live in the US decades ago, the people who were crazy about all things Japanese happened to be my black friends and the Puerto Rican males in Manhattan wished that they were in fact Bruce Lee. I attended many a Bruce Lee marathon on 42nd Street with the Hell’s Kitchen Kung Fu afficionados and serious students {of Master Lee, no relative of Bruce} over 30 years ago. Anyway, I will tune in for the laughs, no shortage of that here. I await the Latin Version. Zanalee THIS IS MY NEW FAVORITE WEBSITE! A friend forwarded it to me in an email today. Best thing I’ve read in ages! WELL DONE! KEEP IT UP! Not only humorous but critical and as I can see it has created a much needed dialog.
on February 15, 2008 at 1:45 pm
RACISM: ALIVE AND WELL DEAL WITH IT PEOPLE. white guy who hangs with non-whites on February 15, 2008 at 1:49 pm – White people order will order a single dish for oneself when eating at Asian restaurants. The concept of eating family style exists only they eat at Buca Di Beppo – Drunk white girls really like Hip Hop music. – White males enjoy talking about and supporting professional sports teams as if if the teams were a member of their own family, most often in a bar setting. However, black/brown/Asians seem to dedicate their focus on individual players more so than the team. Can’t think of anything else. CCTV hilarious, this blog is about me!
on February 15, 2008 at 1:50 pm
White Magee Zanalee – You must not visit many websites if this is your favorite. Don’t set your sights so low buddy, you can do better!
on February 15, 2008 at 1:51 pm
contemptuous calling yuppies ‘white people’ is moronic and is offensive to:
on February 15, 2008 at 1:52 pm
1) white people who aren’t yuppies. the majority of white people are not yuppies, they’re working class people who shop at wal-mart. and 2) yuppies who aren’t white. yes, there are many, many yuppies of color out there. they’re just like the white ones. white guy who hangs with non-whites Oh, I forgot, continuing with the sports theme..
on February 15, 2008 at 1:53 pm
– White people in red states have 2 religions (christianity and football with college football having a favored status). – White people in blue states tend to favor pro (NFL) football and are knowledgable about soccer internationally. – White people in red states view soccer in the same light as they do communism. monroe This site is offensive and stupid. You are dissing recycling as a “white” activity. Maybe your next post should be “books.” Here’s how it could go:
on February 15, 2008 at 1:54 pm
Books! Books are filled with words, and white people love to open them and stare at the words as they turn the pages. Sometimes they even laugh out loud while they are doing so. A lot of times white people read books and claim that they learn something new. How white is that?! Sometimes white people even like to spend a lot money on books. Almost as much as on vegetables. Yes, books are lame and so are white people so remember, don’t read because that is so white. Marc Here’s a suggestion: “Blaming themselves for black underperformance.”
on February 15, 2008 at 1:57 pm
John This isn’t a list of what white people like… it’s a list of what liberal, hippie douchebags like.
on February 15, 2008 at 2:03 pm
Liberal Hippie Douchebag I could sure go for some sushi right now…
on February 15, 2008 at 2:04 pm
RPB I think this site is closer to “What rich, white liberals like. . .”
on February 15, 2008 at 2:05 pm
Faye on February 15, 2008 at 2:05 pm I think alot of people need to lighten up. I can see how this would be viewed as racism – unfortunately it is notoriously hard to prove racism against Caucasians. But this is a JOKE. People make worse jokes every day. It’s not like it’s being put forth as a bonefide truth of life, chiseled in stone and left for the ages. Move on. KT This is very funny and it’s also vaguely angry/hateful.
on February 15, 2008 at 2:11 pm
The more interesting thing is that it’s insightful. It’s pretty rare to be able to give this much perspective on culture- because either you’re an outsider and you don’t understand it, or you’re so surrounded by it that you don’t have perspective. And I guess it’s a good thing, because it seems like white culture is the norm or the ideal that everyone else should aspire to. This shows in a really brilliant way that it’s culture- just like everyone else’s culture. Some parts are good- some bad. In case you’re curious- I’m half-arab, half white. Andrew The next blog entry should be “White people secretely enjoy reading websites that mock and degrade their own cultural norms.”
on February 15, 2008 at 2:20 pm
But really, this site isn’t that original. Anyone who is really aware of underground culture comedy knows blackpeopleloveus.com was doing this exact thing at least 10 years ago. (And, as any white person knows, older stuff is always better. That’s why Sonic Youth is way better than Death Cab. Sell outs.) This concept is kind of old, now, but still a good source of witty quips for white people to post on their Gtalk away messages or Facebook profiles. Everyone knows white people love citing ironic quotations. It requires no actual intelligence or insight on their part, yet it allows them to present themselves as having both. KT I haven’t read all of this yet, but I think every single one of these things applies to me.
on February 15, 2008 at 2:20 pm
Andrew Also, please add that white people love pointing out how “insightful” or “interesting” something is, without actually explaining what they mean.
on February 15, 2008 at 2:23 pm
KT Andrew-
on February 15, 2008 at 2:33 pm
It is insightful- that seems inherently obvious. And I’m not apologizing for using the term. Just because white people use it doesn’t mean its bad, anymore than it i means that it’s good. This person does a good job of describing what white people like and why. He/She does it in a detailed way. That is interesting. The descriptions of people’s intentions are pretty spot on. That’s insightful. Peter Von Strausberg Andrew – how’s the view from your ivory tower?
on February 15, 2008 at 2:35 pm
Fly My favorite is #50 – Irony
on February 15, 2008 at 2:45 pm
as such, everytime a white person likes something a white person isn’t supposed to like he is still falling into his own stereotype because he likes irony. So saying white people like irony is akin to saying white people can like (or dislike) anything, everything, or nothing and they’re still being stereotypically white. even better is that apparently white people are supposed to hate white people who vote republican, which would indicate that some white people are supposed to like hating themselves. apparently white people are supposed to hate KFC as well, which truly is ironic, given that KFC was started by a white guy. L on February 15, 2008 at 2:46 pm I’m not white, but I am an anthropologist and this caught my attention. I know a lot of people that have commented here believe that you’re being funny, but there’s nothing mentioned on this page to indicate that you are indeed attempting to be funny…which would otherwise be more worrisome than funny you get my drift? but here’s my contribution, watching DIY shows (HGTV, Food network, etc) even if they never attempt a thing… monroe on February 15, 2008 at 2:46 pm I know, you could have one about health insurance. White people have more health insurance than any other ethnic category in the US. Why do they like health insurance so much? Health insurance is so white! Anonymous Thanks for deleting my post. I think this is relevant. Why not let others decide for themselves?
on February 15, 2008 at 2:52 pm
This site is satire if the author is white. This site is racism if the author is not. Whats good for the goose is good for the gander, and the goose has already been cooked countless times by the ethnic minorities suppressed and ridiculed by the overbearing white grind. White people like to look at pictures of a blogs author. White people like to feel like they share a connection with an author that they like, or that they have nothing in common with an author they dont like. White people like to make fun of themselves, but only when they feel a connection with the person making fun of them. White people, deep down, dont like to be wrong. It makes them uncomfortable. White people with enough sense not to drown standing in the rain feel self-conscious about engaging in conscious racism. White people engaging in unconscious racism dont like to be called on it. White people engaging in unconscious racism will continue blithely onward, telling themselves, This is different. This has real merit., until someone smacks them in the face with a metaphorical car door, as they ride by on their $5,000 bike, on the way to the sandwich shop where they volunteer for the humane society, and on weekends teach black kids to read. See that? That is a stereotype. It sure stands out, does it not? Why? Because you think Im white. White people like to feel a connection with the author of material that makes fun of them. Otherwise, they start getting uncomfortable. White people dont like to be wrong. By the by, you have a column made up of the most profoundly racially polarized material Ive seen since i left the GNAA website, and you put a * in CUNT? Please, grow up. Your so called morality is shifty, baseless and without merit. Expect us Birdwatching From Mars on February 15, 2008 at 2:56 pm It’s so awesome that so many people are getting upset with the title and the content. God damn…if it was called What Black People Like, written by a white man and every other article was about Martin Lawrence and Tyler Perry, THEN there would be cause for concern. All you whiny folk need to simmer down. Because one thing white people DON’T like is a cry-baby. Oh, and the Wayans Brothers… Nick Please take the content and publish it in book form when possible!
on February 15, 2008 at 2:56 pm
LOVE IT! Lolita I know what us white women like. Stealing black men and their big black phalluses from the black women that can’t take care of their man.
on February 15, 2008 at 2:57 pm
not cute or funny — old hiphop slang (see also, use of “diss” and “bling” in white-speak)
on February 15, 2008 at 3:00 pm
— big words when little words would do just fine — touching black babies — commenting on black peoples’ hair — volunteering at community clean-up days (i.e. picking up ur trash) — white people in the movies talking black (“you got me straight tripping, boo” ; Rappers Delight rapping granny etc) — people who care what white people like keep up the good writing! very funny, thx! Leo on February 15, 2008 at 3:07 pm This is a very interesting site, I’m Canadian, err sorry I meant First Nations. I have a lot of white friends and this absolutely describes them! but, although they do not describe themselves as “white” but by their “roots” such as “Scots” or “British” type of ancestry. cool site. Dave I find that this blog is more specifically about stuff that yuppies or WASPs like.
on February 15, 2008 at 3:14 pm
N. Copernicus White people like sports…that is so them!
on February 15, 2008 at 3:21 pm
Maybe I should start a competing blog about what they like. I don’t want this blogger having a corner on the market. The whole “what white people like” industry is about to explode! Anonymous You could just call this the Connecticut blog!
on February 15, 2008 at 3:31 pm
Big Black Hawk on February 15, 2008 at 4:10 pm Any a you white ladies wanna get together wit a playa? We could go to Popeye’s first, get us some popcorn shrimp, french fries, an I got me some grape drink and strawberry wine. We could party down white girls. I don’t care what you husband or boyfriend think. I laugh in his puny white face. john White people love jobs.
on February 15, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Epsilon Heh, funny site. Racist, but still funny.
on February 15, 2008 at 4:20 pm
blackpubwatch Racsist! See my blog for what nigger likes.
on February 15, 2008 at 4:23 pm
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on February 15, 2008 at 4:25 pm
Mee Hee Park heeheehee
on February 15, 2008 at 4:50 pm
this blog makes me giggle monroe on February 15, 2008 at 4:56 pm I think this site is run by a conservative trying to discourage U.S. minorities from engaging in things like recycling and volunteering by labeling them as inherently white activities. There’s no way to tell appearance of the author but I would bet it is a white male. Lisa on February 15, 2008 at 4:58 pm I’m a white uppermiddle class woman, but I can’t relate to about half of the stuff that I’m supposed to like… I don’t own a single apple product, I like cats and not dogs, and I studied science in college. Lisahhh on February 15, 2008 at 5:01 pm Ohhhhhh, people who are offended by this… lighten up. It’s satire; it’s funny. It’s not meant to be offensive. Sure it promotes a stereotype that no one person identifies with 100%. And, of course, not ALL white people fit any of these discriptions. But, as someone who’s about as lillywhite as they come, I say it’s incredibly accurate. I’m proud of my Scottish (white) heritage, but not to the detriment of others. Jeez, people… stop taking yourselves so seriously. Cynner White people like making everything into a club or association with rules, dues and contests for the best “whatever” the club or association is about.
on February 15, 2008 at 5:08 pm
Love this site — it’s just funny. The Tweener Douchebag white people seem to be pretty into your blog, so it can’t be all that scathing.
on February 15, 2008 at 5:10 pm
doesthismakesense Brilliant blog….I want to be like you when I grow up! Really, I mean it.
on February 15, 2008 at 5:25 pm
Gary haha, I had plans to watch a movie tonight (something i love to do) but just wasted two hours reading this entire blog.
on February 15, 2008 at 5:39 pm
i like it most because although i am white, i don’t fit in with most of the stereotype. which makes me feel better about myself that i’m obviously even cooler than the other white folks who think they’re super trendy cool. you should have it printed into a book, white people would buy it in droves because its so ironic and they could read it on a train, in starbucks or by a natural body of water somewhere, and look cool. Jack Christ we used to be such a badass group of people, what with us fighting and enslaving the world. NOW look at us…geesh
on February 15, 2008 at 6:18 pm
fggf This site is really stupid. I was expecting big things when someone told me about it, but the writing is horrible, and the topics are just plain wrong.
on February 15, 2008 at 6:33 pm
Get a life. Shrimani This site can dish it out but can’t take it — loser pussies.
on February 15, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Dawgs Gone Wild Clever, however this should be called “Stuff LIBERAL white people like”…no?
on February 15, 2008 at 6:48 pm
Snarky McDevilDuck This site is GREAT! My new Fav fer sure! Good work guys! I’m tellin’ all my friends.
on February 15, 2008 at 6:58 pm
Don’t forget Buckwheat Husk Pillows,Vicodin, and Guest Soap. Donald Rumsfeld 1) Winter sports 2) Yelp 3) Dive bars 4) Non-chain restaurants 5) A free Tibet 6) Ron Paul 7) Bumper stickers
on February 15, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Bumper stickers could be parlayed into a scavenger hunt game where we look for the most references to things white people enjoy on one car (likely a Prius). tracey this is awesome
on February 15, 2008 at 7:15 pm
monroe Snarky– Vicodin is the same as Hydrocodone/Codine. It’s a standard pain med. Nothing particularly white about it to my knowledge.
on February 15, 2008 at 7:22 pm
To the things mentioned by Rummy, hells yeah except for Ron Paul. It’s all about Obama. That’s just me though, not a white thing. Let’s stop racializing everything. Yaya White people love bogs.
on February 15, 2008 at 7:30 pm
Yaya I mean blogs.
on February 15, 2008 at 7:30 pm
monroe on February 15, 2008 at 7:31 pm Non-chain restaurants and dive bars are not a stereotypical white thing. Who do you think goes to expensive bars and chain restaurants? White yuppies duh! Dive bars are a cheap place to drink, that’s their #1 virtue. Your list is mostly describes lower class hipsters, not a white stereotype. Except for winter sports, which are awesome nonetheless. NAAWP on February 15, 2008 at 7:37 pm White people also love putting charitable “Causes” ahead of the common good; i.e. Save the Whales, Amnesty to Criminal Immigrants, Claiming they have a “Black” friend, justifying the world would be better if it were all “Politically Correct’, and on and on. Truth of the matter is members of any Race can be RACIST, not “reverse discrimination”. I think it is about time as WHITE People, that we start felling guilty for a culture that is hospitable to a “VICTIM mentality” and create ourselves a NAAWP to advance our coffee loving White Race stereotype. This website is hilarious. It reminds me why I love places like South Dakota and remote cold regions of the country;) WP WhiteyMcWhiterson I love this blog.
on February 15, 2008 at 7:37 pm
Things that may or may not have been added earlier: Sephora Oprah Farmers Markets anything with Obama ’08 emblazened on it anything that has to do with fucking babies or kids. WhiteyMcWhiterson Oh yeah,
on February 15, 2008 at 7:38 pm
Trader Joe’s and “Gluten Free” Jake White people love to pronounce the word presentation “PREE-zentation” and use the phrase “the bottom line…”
on February 15, 2008 at 7:51 pm
White people love air freshener. Josh on February 15, 2008 at 7:52 pm How about “EZ Pass” transponders to show that we are too important and busy to hand 35 cents to a toll booth attendant? Total white person invention. Yet I freely admit to being white and owning one, as well as being guilty of at least 12 other call-outs on this AWESOME blog! NAAWP on February 15, 2008 at 7:54 pm Things WHITEYS Despise: 1. Ghetto neighborhoods in the middle of somewhere you have to drive thru to get to where youre going. 2. “People” that cross roads S L O W L Y and think we wont hit them…..actually because “We mostly” are law abiding “Citizens” we only fantasize bout making them lazy fkrs legless. 3. Food Stamp fkrs in front of us at the grocery store with cart loads of shit for food and a Food Stamp Credit Card – WTF? 4. The idea that we all are mandated to get a passport with RFID Tags and 14 million people “Whiteys” support can’t be found. 5. The same ghetto Food Stamp fkrs getting into their personalized license plate 2007 Chevy Trailblazers with a stereo that could out blare a concert. 6. A race of 30 yo Grandparents and our financially supporting them thru our Charitable Causes Socialist Government. Jake WhiteyMcWhiterson wrote “anything that has to do with fucking babies or kids.”
on February 15, 2008 at 7:57 pm
Agreed, white heterosexuals are out of their fucking gourds about reproduction and how special it supposedly makes the woman. What a load of rubbish! You’re some knocked up chick, remarkably similar to the last 500 trillion knocked up chicks. The guys, who know better than to tell princess she’s high-maintenance, just indulge her. Of course it must be talked about… “We made a baby!” “We’re pregnant.” here’s our overly precious, hand-made baby announcement. White women prefer to humilaite white men by requiring them to attend vagina-creating events like baby showers. Jake White women pay for groceries with checks, and take eons to fill them out. What is the deal with that?
on February 15, 2008 at 8:00 pm
Nothing is as irritating as being stuck behind a woman who takes 4 minutes to repack her purse in the checkout aisle. unless, of course, it’s a white soccer-mom in an SUV she has no clue how to drive. NAAWP How about idiots who actually go to grocery stores with fucking stop watches and a hard on for women they know they’d never get.
on February 15, 2008 at 8:04 pm
lauryn hillarious site – i was in tears.
on February 15, 2008 at 8:12 pm
my addition to the list: garage sales! Jake on February 15, 2008 at 8:16 pm NAAWPwrote: “How about idiots who actually go to grocery stores with fucking stop watches and a hard on for women they know they’d never get.” I’m a gay man, ass-hat! NAAWP Jake, sorry bout your luck.
on February 15, 2008 at 8:24 pm
Bull I’m white, I’ve read through your list, and I can barely tolerate any of the things you’ve listed. I despise most of them.
on February 15, 2008 at 8:26 pm
Stereotypes suck, even when you’re trying to be funny. (You’re not funny.) AAAAAAAA LMAO!!!
on February 15, 2008 at 8:29 pm
NAAWP on February 15, 2008 at 8:29 pm Whites like being associated with some place we’ve really never heard of; Caucasus somewhere near or in Russia but we dont like to fill in the Voluntary Race Questions on any type of application for fear that will actually hurt us. NAAWP Bull have you met Jake? You might like him.
on February 15, 2008 at 8:30 pm
satya sembiring nice blog … Stuff White People Like This blog is devoted to stuff that white people like
on February 15, 2008 at 8:30 pm
dont forget visit my blog too http://www.satyasembiring.co.cc joe i’m white and i can laugh at myself, this is pretty funny.
on February 15, 2008 at 8:48 pm
check out my blog too: http://www.amazingmusicvideos.com Drooooo I totally fail at being a honky. Out of 68 items, I only really like 5.
on February 15, 2008 at 8:56 pm
BeansBeans on February 15, 2008 at 9:21 pm The comments here are just eat up with fail. If you can’t tell this site is satire, then you should probably put your computer back in the box and send it back. You are too stupid for the internet. Anonymous in Minneapolis HILARIOUS! KEEP GOING!
on February 15, 2008 at 9:27 pm
Erica I’m a black woman and of the 6 blogs I read, at least 4 of them applied to me!!! I shop at farmer’s markets! I recycle! I like expensive sandwiches!!!
on February 15, 2008 at 9:41 pm
blargyblarg on February 15, 2008 at 10:18 pm If these are things white people love, then I guess that makes them more dignified than any “minorities” are. I’ll take recycling, bicycles, healthy eating, exercise, and books any day over smoking crack, AIDS, mugging, robbery, vandalism, having tons of kids and not paying child support, gun violence, being an overall decadent waste of existence, etc. (can’t wait until people respond to how “racist”, “intolerant” and “insensitive” I am when my post isn’t any more deserving of those adjectives than this whole pathetic excuse for a blog is! LOL! you all are a bunch of fucking hypocrites) Allan Stone on February 15, 2008 at 10:37 pm Couldn’t have said it any better than blargyblarg above. Whatever color, I’d rather like all this crap in this blog than the criminal culture of so many (but not all) blacks. “African American,” culture is not exactly anything to be proud of when it comes to personal responsibility. Even Jesse Jackson once said he was walking down a street in NYC late one night and heard footsteps behind him. He turned around a breathed a sigh of relief when he saw young WHITE men. Why not tackle these problems rather than make fun of things that civilized people enjoy? I try to remember that there are true “African Americans” and then there are just plain “Africans” that act like the same barbarians on the African continent. Richard Wayne Brady.
on February 15, 2008 at 10:39 pm
super_flan #203…
on February 15, 2008 at 11:06 pm
Are you for real? Wow. You do understand that this blog is satire, right? Of course not every white person loves recycling, expensive sandwiches, and the Toyota Prius…and by the same token there are African Americans, Hispanics, Asian-Americans, etc who do. That you’d lump African Americans in their entirety into a group and call them crack-smoking, AIDS-ridden thieves is just a direct finger-point back to you that says, “ignorance.” Good job. (<—–sarcasm) The attempt to pigeon-hole an entire race of people will always fail to be accurate (that’s why I’m agree with #13). People are so diverse! So why don’t we just all knock it off…except when we’re going for laughs. ilovegravy I don’t think #22 Anonymous understands the point of multiculturalism at all. Which, I suppose, is exactly the way it’s supposed to work.
on February 15, 2008 at 11:15 pm
artpredator just added you to my blogroll…
on February 15, 2008 at 11:21 pm
Sweet Baboo AWESOME…
on February 15, 2008 at 11:52 pm
liberalcatnip More stuff white people like: complaining about people who tell them what white people like.
on February 16, 2008 at 12:08 am
Hilarious! Keep it up. trooper on February 16, 2008 at 12:09 am Just when I thought this site was funny enough I find the comments section and all these people getting a strop on about it and lashing out because some satire hit a little too close to home for them. Please keep the comments coming as it’s even more amusing than the actual content! Ok granted some of them are just sad bigots but even their ire is amusing to an extent if a bit sad at the same time. The third world The Rolling Stones. They all love the Stones!
on February 16, 2008 at 12:31 am
CJ on February 16, 2008 at 1:56 am There is a suspicious amount of Canadian content on this blog. Very suspicious. BTW, the whitest rock band of all time was Pink Floyd. Virtually no person-of-color (should that be person-of-colour for Cashmucks?) ever listened to them or went to their shows. derbypolitics on February 16, 2008 at 2:54 am We cannot add you to our blog roll for several reasons one of which is it may give up our id because we have a sense of humor and in this city that will give us away. What we have done is sent the link to people This is too funny for words. Andy Roberts There’s a logical fallacy at the heart of the proposition here.
on February 16, 2008 at 4:04 am
While it’s obvious that nearly all middle class people are white, that doesn’t mean even that most white people are yuppies. To do so perpetuates the myth that white working class americans don’t exist, which is one that is possible to entertain when judged mainly from the hugely distorted american media output. So the inverted snobbery which passes for humour here has a possibly unintentional but nevertheless reactionary overtone. Alright, so some of it might be just a tiny bit funny, if you read it very quickly… person to 214: wyclef jean covered “wish you were here.” you lose!
on February 16, 2008 at 5:16 am
Annette on February 16, 2008 at 5:54 am I’ve been reading a lot of your blog tonight (and commenting) and am wondering about your agenda or goal. Do you have one? Yes some “white” liberals are all talk and no action, some are just wankers, and some waste their time and energy on pointless activities because they can’t think of what else they could do. You make a lot of criticisms, some of them serious, but then will go on to criticise more effective “white” work like that for non-profit organisations which appears to me to be counter-productive. Is this _just_ a humour blog? Is it just a racist or I-hate-liberals blog? With all the criticism you seemed to be saying that “they” should change, but change how? Or do you see yourself as simply stimulating an overdue discussion? An alternative POV on what is usually touted as universally “good” by this social class is a very good thing in itself. I’m just bothered by the lack of consistency which may be obscuring a higher goal. Hannah on February 16, 2008 at 6:02 am Absolutely hilarious! I immediately read through all the archives. I teach a university course on American culture (for English language learners in another country) and I’m going to use ideas from this site in my class. A wonderful cultural reference for immigrants and non-whites. Because, of course, white people like satire. Hannah Oh yeah – and 29 of the 68 items are true for me, so I’d say based on a sample of one, they’re pretty accurate.
on February 16, 2008 at 6:09 am
cubby96 on February 16, 2008 at 6:24 am Wow. This is pretty close to the mark. So close that I want to be offended, but I can’t because I am still laughing at the blog (and myself). For instance, I’m the guy with the beer journal. Keep up the funny work, and don’t ignore the recent explosion in popularity of cufflinks or the anti-smokers who coincidentally also love cigars. My prediction: smoking jackets are coming back. Marta Don’t forget:
on February 16, 2008 at 6:25 am
– slow food – and I second graduate degrees. “I can’t believe I made the typo — you’d never believe I have that masters in social work!” anonymous True, there are different kinds of white people and its clear that both liberals and conservatives express whiteness in different ways.
on February 16, 2008 at 6:36 am
– pretending that if they go to India to help ‘build something in a community’ they will actually be helpful – justifying Quentin Tarantino’s obsession with the word ‘nigger’ – bitching about affirmative action – racist statements that are meant to be ‘ironic’ or transgressive but really aren’t [see Vice Magazine] – distracting others from their whiteness by discussing the fact that they’re gay or working class etc. George Stuff White People Like:
on February 16, 2008 at 6:41 am
Blogging Crystal To #205
on February 16, 2008 at 6:43 am
Are YOU for real? Obviously you have never actually met anyone from the “African continent” if you can seriously say that they are not civilized. Also, I really do not see why #203’s comments incited such a tirade from you. LT Nixon To whom it may concern,
on February 16, 2008 at 6:50 am
I’m white and not a complete yuppie douche, therefore I feel left out and marginalized by this blog =(. As a white person, this makes me sad. Can you add something on, uh, like Flyin’ V-Guitars. I put a picture on my blog of a totally awesome solo. Thanks! LT Nixon Haha, great blog! Yuppies are funny. They don’t know the awesomeness of V-guitars and cheap beer.
on February 16, 2008 at 6:53 am
LT Nixon on February 16, 2008 at 7:07 am I can’t get enough of this blog. If the folks behind it are taking suggestions how’s about one on the military. It could read “White people think only idiots sign up for the military, because it’s easier to believe that than to actually learn about what’s going on. Most white people knew someone who had a cousin who had a friend in Iraq, it makes white people feel good about themselves to feel sorry for that person.” Thanks again! Amy I was surprised at how many of your posts apply to me, but I laughed each time they did.
on February 16, 2008 at 7:44 am
I dont understand how someone can be offended by this. Stop taking yourselves so seriously people! It doesnt make all of these things wrong or bad if you can or can’t relate. Get over it! Dee If you hate us so much, then get out of our countries.
on February 16, 2008 at 7:54 am
White Eugenics on February 16, 2008 at 8:08 am This site is a terrific way at pointing out the illusions white people pursue that keep them from seeing that their society is the latest falling of Rome. I’m not sure if that was the intent, but I like it. For the record, I’m a pan-nationalist who believes white people should separate from all other races, fix their own house, and then redevelop their culture(s). jenp9k on February 16, 2008 at 8:10 am White people love to pretend that their bodies work differently from the rest of us humans’. They are horribly ashamed of burping, farting, and, dare I say it? SEX! They mentally bash themselves for needing to poop, or when they have naughty feelings that make them touch themselves. Skinny white women love to have get-togethers where they sit around nibbling baby carrots and compare how fat they are and what the best way to starve themselves is, while in the backs of their minds they are thinking about the box of Godiva chocolates stashed at home and how they cant wait to eat them all then sit around hating themselves for how weak they are. After the carrots are all gone, the hostess will bring her black and white picture of the child in Uganda she is sponsoring for less than a dollar a day off of the refrigerator and humbly brag about how now, thanks to her, now lives in a world with colors, somehow goes to a school that has miraculously sprung up in its village, wears little white kid clothes, gets 3 bowls of hot gruel a day, and hugs from Sally Struthers. Then all the other women verbally exalt the hostess while mentally self-flagellating themselves for being so fat and selfish and weak that they bought the $30 box of Godiva chocolates that they cant stop themselves from pigging out on later then barfing back up while the little kids in Africa sit and starve for another month thanks to her. Marty * Dive Bars * Sofia Coppola films (but not as much as Wes Anderson films) * Surfing * Polaroid Cameras * Urban Outfitters * Coffee Table Books * Art Museums (like MoMa, the Met, etc.) * Ireland
on February 16, 2008 at 8:23 am
Big Black Hawk on February 16, 2008 at 8:30 am White girls is some freaky bitches. They love they some black man. Last night all I had to do was go up to this white girl and say some bullshit about Obama, (white people love Obama) and she was all about it. Eyes all shinin bright and shit. She left my place a 5am, she had to meet her boyfriend for dim sum or some shit. Her hair was all stuck together where I had splashed on her face. She wants to come over again with a girlfriend of hers. White bitches can’t get enough of the big black hawk. Muke on February 16, 2008 at 8:34 am *Tanning salons. Serisously. Whites spent centuries being racist but hate their own paleness so much they pay to damage their skin and age prematurely. *Outdated technology, old computers, old radios, etc… *Antiques and antique malls *restaurants with old junk on the walls, signs, implements, tools, etc… *Books on tape, seriously who else but white people would drive around listening to someone else read a book? bones on February 16, 2008 at 8:35 am great! what about tiny pants, pretending to be bipolar or obsessive compulsive, and taking the tags and stickers off of their clothes (how will people know they are new?!) Jeff McIntire-Strasburg This is fantastic…
on February 16, 2008 at 8:37 am
Other things white people like: Telling other people what to do with their houses: “property value” trumps all in these discussions… homeowners associations, cookie-cutter housing developments, etc. Cocktail parties mplsv1 on February 16, 2008 at 8:39 am WOW!! #235……..I feel special! Almost like Yellow Bus kind of special! Funny blog, creative, almost beguiling! Thanks for the treat, keep up the good work. I am white and it’s getting harder everyday to find stuff I like! You did it. mplsv1 Guess I misspoke, too slow, I turned out to be #237!
on February 16, 2008 at 8:40 am
Rozie on February 16, 2008 at 8:43 am This site is lovely. My husband and I have been laughing for an hour, drinking our coffee, reading from our mac laptops, our child-substitute dog at our feet. Would you, perhaps, be interested in a proofreading person? I’d be happy to do that for you. And if you are totally offended by that remark… I’m sorry. Muke on February 16, 2008 at 8:49 am *Goth stuff…sure not all white are into that, but when was the last time you saw a black goth kid or a latino one? Maybe an Asian one who hangs out with the Goths…maybe. *Plaid…white people invented plaid, didn’t they. Why? still laughing astrology
on February 16, 2008 at 9:23 am
small dogs manners therapy purell (and other “instant hand sanitizer”) Anonymous toronto
on February 16, 2008 at 9:37 am
theyellowperil White People in Their Natural Habitat
on February 16, 2008 at 10:48 am
al bedo Thank you greatly. I have been attempting to become more white and I have found your list very helpful.
on February 16, 2008 at 11:04 am
redpumpz OMG…I think I’m white. :o(
on February 16, 2008 at 11:28 am
Let's! More Stuff White People Like: Hypothetically emigrating to Canada.
on February 16, 2008 at 11:35 am
Melissa Wait… people are seriously offended by this site? Wow. White people like taking themselves way too seriously.
on February 16, 2008 at 12:02 pm
web surfing on February 16, 2008 at 12:11 pm this site gives a very accurate portrayal of the typical white person, especially the ones here in san francisco. white people honestly annoy the shit out of me sometimes, unless they are real. this is coming from a salvadorian with caucasian spanish background who knows what’s up. Shay If you come to San Francisco you can find another 50 things white people like. A few examples;
on February 16, 2008 at 12:16 pm
Cup cakes Tattoos Fixed gear bikes (in addition to bikes) Ironic mustaches (in addition to irony) Knitting and crochet circles and stores Hate for chain stores except for Starbucks, Pasta Pomodoro, Peet’s Coffee, Ben and Jerry stores. Sue This is the funniest thing I’ve read in a long time. Keep up the good work!
on February 16, 2008 at 12:18 pm
Big Black Hawk on February 16, 2008 at 12:36 pm White people love it when black people kill black people. As long as blacks are killin each other, whites think they safe. Just wait whitey,,,one day, you all gonna get your top blown off. Frank White White people have too much time on their hands
on February 16, 2008 at 12:37 pm
Tom Sawyer I am in total agreement with the posts above…the author of this blog is ASIAN.
on February 16, 2008 at 1:25 pm
This blog reeks of “Asian American (I am almost 99% it is Korean-American) Guy who realizes that the Fixed Action Patters of Upper Middle Class, Urban, Liberal White People” is the standard target and pinncale lifestyle to which almost all wealthy and educated people in America strive….and is a bit peeved at it so decides to poke fun of it in a light, but still somewhat derisive manner” For all of you who mistakenly believe that the author is black or hispanic, I quote the famous SNL skit: “Nigga Please!” Although Black or hispanic people poke fun at and find much of white culture quirky and hilarious, they do not write blogs which dive so deep into showcasing white culture and critique in a way that exudes insecurity or a vent-up “grudge” as this one does. You can see that that none of the items in this blog are really far from fact. Alot of the items of in the list do indeed apply to a very large section of white population in America. The author does not really lie or distort reality. However, that’s just it. Only Asians find the reality of white culture to be bothersome to their pre-programmed prejudices of what is superior. Hispanics and blacks would be more likely to make up and totally distort the reality of white culture and make jokes about it and leave it at that since they really don’t care what white people do as long as it doesn’t infringe upon their enjoyment of life. In other words, Hispanics and blacks are perfectly fine with the whites wanting to recycle, drive Priuses, live by the water, shop at Whole Foods or what not because if they were making as much money or obtaining the same level of financial comfort, many black and Hispanics would probably want to do the same thing too. Or, they would choose not to, but it doesn’t bother them. Simply put, black and hispanics are comfortable being themselves and with white people being different. They really don’t have any dreams or illusions of black or hispanic culture dominating the “stuff that white people like culture” and really don’t get annoyed that liberal, urban white culture is what it is. However, with Asians, it is a completely different story. Asians have this strange underlying “grudge” or I should say, “inferiority complex” with any culture or people that are different from themselves but hold a dominance in the society in which both live. Thus, this reality does not fit well with the natural competitive and insecure nature that personififes so much of the Asian immigrant culture in the western world. Unlike black and hispanics, the Asian population in western countries has already reached the same level of economic/financial success that white people hold, and in Asian culture, there is no greater feeling of enjoyment than seeing yourself becoming the dominant power. Thus, because Asians share pretty much the same socio-economic status as whites, they are much aware and exposed to white, urban, liberal blue-state culture since they probably work alongside these types of white people and probably have gone to the same wealthy, high ranked, hippie universities full of white people that this blog ridicules. Not too many black and hispanics have reached this position to be so close and neck to neck with the white population that is the target of this blog. That is the diference.
Thus, Asians see that in this country (USA) or whichever country in which Asians and whites are neck to neck, that despite sharing almost the same economic status with that of the white population, the standard for hipness, wealth, and whatever is considered “cool”, fashionable or trendy is basically “stuff that urban, progressively-minded white people like”…not stuff that “rich, successful, science/engineering background-minded Asian people like.” This reality conflicts and does not bode well with what these Asians have believed throughout their entire lives from birth which is that “Our Asian culture is superior to any caucasian culture because our race is the most intelligent and most beautiful in the world”. It is a commonly known fact that Asian culture in the form of parents, schools, media drill this message of racial superiority into their heads from birth. Thus, when these kids grow up and actually see that reality of the world is totally different from what their masters in their little Asian enclave of racial superiority has told them, they get confused, jealous and spiteful to the point where they need to find tribal comfort in congregating with other Asians and finding humor in telling each other how funny it is that white people’s culture is so different from theirs. The irony is, however, that in secret or behind closed door amonst themselves, alot of Asians actually yearn for the same things found on this list…especially living by the water or shopping at high end groceries. However, they are just irritated that they came from a culture in which their families could not afford to or did not give a rat’s ass about the environment, recycling, helping poor people in third world countries, eating organic food, helping causes, going snowboarding, renovating a house, throwing dinner parties, travelling to exotic locales, etc., Granted it is not their fault because as immigrants to a new country, their parents did not have the time nor luxury of doing these things because they were too busy trying to make money or push their kids at school to learn Calculus by age 10. Instead, these Asian kids grew up seeing TV shows from their motherland countries and their families living a different culture: obessing about money, buying expensive designer name brand goods with the label on the front to show off (Gucci, Guess, Dolce Gabanna, etc.), smoking cigarettes in front of their girlfriends, driving nothing other than Mercedes Benz and BMWs, listening to cheezy ballad or R&B based pop music, striving to be a rich doctor, never thinking about travelling to third world countries (only places where they want to travel is K-town in LA, NYC, or anywhere which is considered “fashionable”), etc. Becuase they grew up seeing this type of lifestyle and culture as what is cool and what every normal person strives to acheive, they are heartbroken and angry when they realize that noone in upper class America considers this type of lifestyle to be “cool” or reflecting of high class or wealth. Thus, you get the grudge and blogs like this. Now of course, before anyone jumps on my back, I know I did ALOT of racial stereotyping and applied a huge range of broad labels to Asians in general. However, my response to that is, “I really don’t care.” Why? Because I can. The reason is that although I am not a member of this group, I spent almost all of my 34 years growing up surrounded by Asian Americans with almost 70% of my childhood friends being Asian, going to school with them side by side, eating dinner and spending weekends upon weekends at their houses with their families, and just knowing their culture inside out. I can even speak Mandarin and Korean even though I am a white boy. Now, I will say that almost half of my close friends now are Asian. However, none of these people subscribe or are victims to the mental disease of insecurity and inferiority complex which I described above. In fact, these guys are “whiter” than me in so many ways and unlike the Asians which I describe above, they really don’t care that “white culture” is different from what they grew up with and really don’t care that it is the dominant standard for what is considered trendy and characteristic of wealth and high-class. In other words, they are absolutely comfortable with themselves. Thus, I want to say that NOT ALL ASIANS ARE LIKE WHAT I DESCRIBE ABOVE. However, I would like point out three points in the list of this blog that are dead giveaways that the author is Asian and not black or hispanice. Here they are: #68 Divorce – Please. I think more blacks or hispanics get divorced than whites. No black or hispanic would be foolish to cite this as something characteristic of being something only a white person would do. However, I can’t even count how many times I have heard the endless adage from Asians saying how terrible and inferior white American culture is because the divorce rate is so high in this country. They insist that Asian culture is that of higher morals because divorce is uncommon. Well, I guess it would be that way since the only other alternative for an Asian women would be to become a prostitute and outcasted by society for the rest of her life since a divorced woman has as much value as a slab of T-bone steak 10 days past the expiration date. No wonder you see so many loveless Asian couples who stay together just for superficial face value while the husband goes and screws whores at the hostess bar on a weekly basis while the wife flies to Europe or Thailand with her girlfriends for a romp in the sack with locals. Meanwhile, the kids grow up seeing such a screwed up household and become permanently scarred for life so they end up jaded, angry, and insecure. Thus, many of them end up writing blogs like this. Oh well, but according to them, this type of relationship is waaaay better than divorce. #47 Art Degrees – Again, while in university, I was astounded by the number of Asian students who told me how they hated courses in English lit, history, or any of the humanities courses which required them to write. Thus, it’s not surprising that I found the opportunity to make alot of good money from Asian high school kids who would pay me to write their college application essays since they had no writing skills whatsoever to complement their 800 math SAT scores. I’m not talking about international students either but rather Asian-Americans. It’s strange that even with the privledge of having grown up in an English speaking educational system, so many Asians have difficulty in expressing themselves outside of number or equations. I think this stems from the fact that they are conditioned within their families to think that the only respectable disciplines or professions are ones that use science and math. Any other academic discipline such as arts and the humanities is for the inferior white race. Thus, this becomes ingrained in their heads. However, the caveat is that when it comes time to apply to Harvard or Princeton, they realize that their high grades in math/science and 800 math SAT scores don’t mean jack when they also carry poor grades in English or low verbal SAT scores. I guess that’s where I come in. In any case, many an Asian student who was denied his/her chance at Harvard, Stanford or Yale because of their weakness in the arts or humanities has expressed to me their utmost hatred in all of their high school English teachers, college essays, etc and vow that they would like to exterminate any person who majors in such disciplines and gets a better paying job (probably a lawyer) than themselves. Dead giveaway. Blacks and Hispanics don’t give a shit about who majors in what. #42 Sushi and #58 Japan – Actually, these two may be more of a confirmation that the blog writer is definitely NOT Japanese but most likely Korean or Chinese American. However, that in itself serves as a strengthening evidence that the writer is definitely Asian and not hispanic or black because there is no way in hell that a black and hispanic would know or even care to subdivide the Asian fetish that alot of white people have. To black and hispanics, a white person fawning over anything Japanese is just an “Asian fetish.” However, to a Korean or Chinese person, a white person fawning over anything Japanese is just one more cherry on the top of the pudding of insult to their own culture which they believe to be superior to that of Japan’s. To Korean-Americans and Chinese-Americans, Japanese are pretty much at the same level as white people are in terms of targets of jealousy, insecurity, disdain and their grudge. I really don’t think any black or hispanic would give a frog’s fat ass whether or not white people preferred Japanese culture/food to that of Koreans or Chinese but for the Koreans and Chinese, it’s just makes them squirm even more with rage and jealous grudge. Spend any time with a Korean or Chinese and they will tell you that the thing that they hate more than Japan itself is the fac t that Japan enjoys a very popular image throughout the first world and is considered “cool” and “hip” among wealthy, urban, intelligent whites. They really don’t like it that kimchi, soju, Korean soap operas, turtle boats, and Panda express do not conjure up the same image of elegance and chicness that sushi, “Lost In Translation”, samurai and sake do for white people. Definitely, it would not be on this list if it was a non-Asian.
For a better idea of what I am talking about, look at the website below. It’s chock full of Asian American males who are venting their anger and frustration at being the little man on the totem pole in American society. Their posts describe their laments but also their dreams and fantasies of finally being able to turn into the second Ming Emperior who will destroy all white males and reestablish themselves as the ultimate alpha males in society. It’s a good laugh. http://www.thefighting44s.com/ JT brilliant. and all of you need to read “Food Court Druids, Cherohonkees and Other Creatures Unique to the Republic” for additional research.
on February 16, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Annie This site is very funny, and rather observant as well. However, I can’t get past the horrible grammar. Edit edit edit!
on February 16, 2008 at 1:36 pm
Perhaps that can be your next entry… white people really love proper grammar. Daphne What about mid-century modern design? (Or has this been covered under “Vintage” or “Architecture”? I have not read these entries yet.)
on February 16, 2008 at 1:38 pm
Also: self-help, marriage retreats, health spas, fresh herbs; preferably grown in your garden or windowsill. Romanticizing another culture to death, i.e., French or European (especially Mediterranean) ways of life. Christy Was Bob Marley on the list? White people love Bob Marley. and ham. White people love ham.
on February 16, 2008 at 1:57 pm
Big Black Hawk Tom Sawyer (253) is spot on…I was sold by his ability to demonstrate that Japan haters are generally either other asians or whites.
on February 16, 2008 at 2:21 pm
At first I thought this was written by a white cuz it so white. But now I see the light. Tom Sawyer be right, yellow doll carve whitey up like a knife. Meanwhile I tappin yo yellow cab wife…all night. oh yeah oh yeah all right….Nigga Please!!!! bjpad Ham is a little declasse. Expensive sausage is better.
on February 16, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Corrina on February 16, 2008 at 2:28 pm I especially like this site for giving me an opportunity to really laugh at myself, especially the piece on recycling. Ouch! But I think the content isn’t really about “white people” as much as about “white middle class people” and “white liberals”. After all, not all white people care about recycling or homeopathic medicine, and it’s the middle classes who think they know what is best for poor people, some of whom are also white (gasp!) as evidenced by terms such as “white trash”. Catsandbeer.com You guys need to step up your White People studies – the authors of this blog are obviously as white as the Orbitz gum lady’s teeth
on February 16, 2008 at 2:29 pm
kz i like this site.
on February 16, 2008 at 2:46 pm
something that always fascinates me is how so many (middle-to-upper-class, non-immigrant) white people in the west – and especially in America – don’t recognize their race and their culture. i think this blog points out how non-‘ethnic’ whites in the west do have a culture. and that it’s observable. i’m someone who tries to do some things ‘right’ with respect to how i treat others and my environment (organic, handmade, free trade, sustainable), i’m getting my doctorate, i own cats, and i wear handmade jewelry from all over the world, so i definitely fall into a ‘white’ culture. i also played co-ed sports at one point. i’ve recognized my own whiteness for a long time, though, and i think it’s good to be able to laugh at it. learn, change, learn, laugh. even this comment is super duper white. i don’t know if you have this up yet, but #____ : writing seemingly self-aware comments about one’s own whiteness. that’s VERY white. DAVE ID on February 16, 2008 at 2:48 pm Wow man is this site a joke? Because if liking culture and personal growth is for whites only I’m glad that genetic randomness threw me in the cool category. Because being white is such a bad bad thing. drake lowell This is awesome.
on February 16, 2008 at 3:14 pm
White people love to vote for Obama so that they can seem multicultural and open-minded. KB It’s funny because it’s true.
on February 16, 2008 at 3:50 pm
Bart on February 16, 2008 at 4:45 pm I’m guessing this site is written by an asian guy who had to live with white roommates and inevitably learned every predictable thing they do. (It’s too insightful for a white person) Must be our lack of insight that has helped us make 99% of the advancements in everything. lucy fer “anything that has to do with fucking babies or kids”
on February 16, 2008 at 4:50 pm
peadophelia is for whites only? lucy fer hey Bart that is a gross distortion
on February 16, 2008 at 4:51 pm
lucy fer on February 16, 2008 at 4:59 pm asians invented paper, printing, noodles (pasta) and gunpowder, just to list things off the top of my head…that said I’m in agreement that it’s probably an asian writing this. the typos are kind of a giveaway too. it’s mildly funny but too general and repetitive (how many times do they say “white people can’t get enough of that stuff”?) sounds more like someone with an axe to grind. If you want something way funnier, offensive but not racist check out http://maddox.xmission.com/ one of my fav sites of all time. SK on February 16, 2008 at 5:09 pm And so deeply, deeply inaccurate. Arabs avoided the Dark Ages deftly sprinting ahead in astronomy/physics/literature, while most of Europe sat around and picked their asses until enough racist sentiment was decanted into trying to beat the crap out of Islam. White people did a pretty good job destroying the Middle East this time around too. I say this as someone who normally loves Britain, but boy, if there is one thing we can pin on the Limeys, its the coming apocalypse. I’m no fan of Japan (at all) but when you look way back kickassery of all stripes was born in the classical East–as in, barely east at all, including north Africa–and traveled West, not vice versa. Caucasians are descendants of barbarian clans that did in fact, have a certain knack for taking over their betters. XOXO! Splitting historical hairs since 2008! Now what’s the deaal with Ovaltine? thebarefoot I’m the whitest guy I know and I don’t get it.
on February 16, 2008 at 5:32 pm
tonysmallz i must not be white i hate every thing on here lol
on February 16, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Phil Please, PLEASE add JOGGING and PILATES
on February 16, 2008 at 5:39 pm
tonysmallz on February 16, 2008 at 5:41 pm yo dude do one on y white people all go healthy and start acting faggy about it some my white friends started doin that shit and its fuckin faggy, ya know eating salads and jogging and shit…and they start to get scared of burgers and chicken McWhiterson If loving David Sedaris is wrong, I don’t wanna be right.
on February 16, 2008 at 5:57 pm
jenjen Where’s items #64 and 65?
on February 16, 2008 at 6:06 pm
white on the inside on February 16, 2008 at 6:09 pm After reading this blog, I have found more evidence that I am not really Asian. In fact- I am a white guy with slanty eyes. Not sure if I should be rejoicing or if I should shoot myself. Go bananas! black girl equal opportunity:
on February 16, 2008 at 6:33 pm
http://www.stuffblackpeoplelove.com Joey This is so brillant and true.
on February 16, 2008 at 6:51 pm
Muke on February 16, 2008 at 8:14 pm White also love blue grass and folk music. Whites love acustic music that makes everyone else sleepy. The added benefit is that such music isn’t for dancing to (unless you are trained performance artist), so the rythmnless white people can just sit there and maybe sway a little while drinking micro-brewed beer or some “unique” tea that tastes like air freshner. mikeytherhino Love it. Proof that white people kick ass. Actually everyone kicks ass, but you got a few of them wrong.
on February 16, 2008 at 8:28 pm
Let’s see….2,3,4,5,6,8,10,14,16,17,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,28,29,30,31,32,33,36,37,38,39,40,41,42,43,45,46,47,48,50,55,56,57,63,68. A few comments: 62: If poor people knew what was best for them, they wouldn’t be poor. 56:Lawyers Suck, You like lawyers, Not Us. Stop making us look bad, we can do that Ourselves. 55: And you owe me a great big apology for this one. 30:Wrigley sucks. If it didn’t suck, the teams that played there would win more often. 26: Manhattan Sucks. The fact that you can even make that joke proves your whiter than I am, and I’m damn near Opaque. 16: only some of us. sounds like yer Just jealous! 8: Barack is whiter than I am, and 100 times more full of Sh*t than I am. 1. HELL YEAH! Fun Stuff! And Don’t Forget what white people like most! YOU! Later mikeytherhino Love it. Proof that white people kick ass. Actually everyone kicks ass, but you got a few of them wrong.
on February 16, 2008 at 8:31 pm
Let’s see….2,3,4,5,6,8,10,14,16 ,17,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,28,29,30,31 ,32,33,36,37,38,39,40,41,42,43,45,46, 47,48,50,55,56,57,63,68. A few comments: 62: If poor people knew what was best for them, they wouldn’t be poor. 56:Lawyers Suck, You like lawyers, Not Us. Stop making us look bad, we can do that Ourselves. 55: And you owe me a great big apology for this one. 30:Wrigley sucks. If it didn’t suck, the teams that played there would win more often. 26: Manhattan Sucks. The fact that you can even make that joke proves your whiter than I am, and I’m damn near Opaque. 16: only some of us. sounds like yer Just jealous! 8: Barack is whiter than I am, and 100 times more full of Sh*t than I am. 1. HELL YEAH! Fun Stuff! And Don’t Forget what white people like most! YOU! Later Re submitting because some numbers Got cut off. I’m just White Like that! J Fantastic list.
on February 16, 2008 at 8:37 pm
Michael on February 16, 2008 at 9:06 pm Feeling uncomfortable is so funny! I love it. This isn’t just the last blog I read that laughs at white people — it’s my FAVORITE blog and I will check back to read it often! Remember, white people: you are completely unique in every way. Snowy reposted from elsewhere:
on February 16, 2008 at 9:07 pm
Whiteness is all about being in control of your life and comfortable, all while having lots of fun. Yay! (*^_^*) Mia Great satire. I am mixed race (Puerto Rican) and find that I like more than a handful of this list. As my black husband would say ” that’s your white side”! May I add: Breastfeeding and : Wearing summer clothes in winter weather
on February 16, 2008 at 9:19 pm
SeoulLife.net » I want … […] book. Though it probably makes me a prime target for these people. ;-P (I agree with Vanessa, the site should be called “Stuff Yuppies […]
on February 16, 2008 at 9:41 pm
Whitey McShadow I love it. I feel like I’m laughing at other people, then realize that I like about 70% of the things posted so far. Love my marathons.
on February 16, 2008 at 9:44 pm
LDW Obviously Tom Sawyer did not have his morning cup of coffee.
on February 16, 2008 at 9:56 pm
This blog is awesome. Why? Simple rules of physics apply here: every action has an equal and opposite reaction. White expats in other countries make their little blogs trashing the native culture and people all the time. So how does it feel to have a little taste of your own medicine? Oh yeah, it sucks doesn’t it? Matt You are a genius! Thanks for the laughs.
on February 16, 2008 at 10:04 pm
bagglio ordonez Brie Cheese. Blogging. Ebay. Candles. Book Collections. Lifestyle Drugs. Blackberrys. Houseplants. Anthony Bourdain. Online Banking.
on February 16, 2008 at 10:31 pm
More later. Airtech Forgot these — White people love
on February 17, 2008 at 12:06 am
a) Asian people who act white. b) living in gentrified Ghetto’s, boasting about it at parties uptown, then fearing for their lives as they walk home. Biseor This blog needs to be retitled, “What white liberals like…”
on February 17, 2008 at 12:40 am
Jay awesome. to the douchebags who think your blog is negative, racist, or in any other way inappropriate or harmful:
on February 17, 2008 at 1:27 am
do your own kids even like you? amen. Tom Sawyer Hehehe…obviously, I must have touched a nerve in some Asian boys, eh LDW?
on February 17, 2008 at 1:39 am
Guess it hits too close to home. ross woodshire on February 17, 2008 at 2:59 am apparently having a sense of humor isn’t something white people like! although it would clearly be labeled a ‘hate site’ if this were “stuff asian people like”, “stuff black people like”, etc… ross woodshire on February 17, 2008 at 3:34 am also, to the 30% of the white people who are so indignant about this blog (e.g. NAAWP, Dee, etc.) and say things like “get out of our countries”, i have one message. get out of our country. (i’m assuming it’s a racist american, not brit, aussie, or other white-majority nation). the usa isn’t only for white people, even if the political system kind of operates in that way. white people don’t like racists. so fuck off. Anonymous on February 17, 2008 at 3:53 am whit meat. white people love white meat. asian people? we love dark meat. greasier and fattier and juicier. black people? dark meat. for the same reason. latino’s? same. everybody loves dark meat except white people. wpk I think that another thing we could add to the list is that bloggs are for white people. Oh wait! Great site!
on February 17, 2008 at 3:55 am
chris This site needs to be added to its own list now.
on February 17, 2008 at 4:02 am
Calamitas I take it that this is an American blog.
on February 17, 2008 at 6:01 am
To me, as a European (German born and bred with a partly English socialisation) it looks more like “Stuff The Middle Classes Like”. However, great blog! Keep up the good work and I will blogroll it. steve c stuff black people like:
on February 17, 2008 at 6:11 am
screaming in movie theatres boston hummus
on February 17, 2008 at 6:18 am
White guy Like many of you’r readers, I am in fact white, and found this sight to be an accurate reflection of things I like.
on February 17, 2008 at 6:33 am
Morever, I’d like to thank you for your list and explanations, as being white, I found new things that I didn’t even know I liked… Take expensive sandwiches, for example – I never thought about them much before, but now I just can’t get them out of my mind!!!! I love expensive sandwiches. Thanks again -White guy vanderleun I love this site SO VERY MUCH!
on February 17, 2008 at 7:28 am
I must blog and promote it! KB on February 17, 2008 at 8:29 am For those saying that this is about “liberals” and not whites: I’d argue that the only reason white people from poor, rural areas do not act exactly like how whites are depicted on this site is because of financial and economic issues. If you gave some poor, white trash, trailer park-dwelling rube a six-figure salary and a condo in Orange county, he’d turn into this kind of white person within a few weeks. Poor white people can’t afford to be white correctly. Deep in the id of every conservative redneck is a repressed craving for coffee, Obama, and expensive sandwiches. LDW I think it’s funny that Tom Sawyer has Asian friends (supposedly). White people are so cute when they think they know everything.
on February 17, 2008 at 9:25 am
“White people love being the expert on YOUR culture” Thanks for proving his point buddy LOL Uncle Ass on February 17, 2008 at 9:28 am I like how white people are getting upset and trying to say, “No! This is about white yuppies!” or “White Democrats!” or “White Liberals!” or “White Americans!” or “White Middle Class!” Totally missing the point, white people…. White people really aren’t used to this. IT’S GREAT! This is a very insightful work. Thanks for keeping it clean and positive: the site has been handled with care. Keep up the good work. A few people just might learn something new. Truth Hurtz on February 17, 2008 at 9:29 am White people like watching non whites play sports that whites are no good at. Since they cannot compete intellectually, black people like beating whites at sports, even lame ones like golf. If golf hadn’t been a whites only sport for decades, blacks would have no interest in it. And since Asian cannot compete creatively, Asians like making fun of the white culture they envy. chilly on February 17, 2008 at 10:20 am How about the WTA Tour? Hot European women with sexy names like Tatiana and Gisela entertaining us in a sport that has been gentrified since its origins in the court of Queen Elizabeth. However, white people are generally not big fans of the Williams sisters, unless they are afraid of appearing racist. Also, squash — is there a whiter sport in the US & Canada? Plus, the New York Times says it helps kids get into Harvard, so it must be true. Pilates, online shopping, Tom Brady, Esquire magazine, poetry readings, & this white person LOVES shark week on the Discovery Channel. For what that’s worth. White Whitman on February 17, 2008 at 10:49 am I love this site! I love the comments even more. To all my white brothers and sisters who are trashing this site, lighten up! It’s called humor, we deserve to get ripped on every once and a while. A couple of other things that white people love: Starbucks, Michael Chabon and Crosby Stills Nash! Calamitas on February 17, 2008 at 11:26 am “I like how white people are getting upset and trying to say, “No! This is about white yuppies!” or “White Democrats!” or “White Liberals!” or “White Americans!” or “White Middle Class!”” I am one of those whites who said that this seems to be more about class than about race. However, I was not upset. What I was saying was that the definition of “white” used here is largely American and would, in other Western countries, be more associated with middle classness rather than with “white”. Any member of the English upper classes would puke his guts out at the preferences labelled as “white” here. NQOCD – Not quite our class, dear! As I said before, that doesn’t make this blog any less accurate or entertaining. Christian This blog is especially funny, once I figured out that you’re actually this geeky little white dude…
on February 17, 2008 at 11:28 am
1/16 Irish, 2/16 Native American, 13/16 Non-White or Other I am a non white, majority african-american, U.S. citizen and I deem this site, officially NON-Racist.
on February 17, 2008 at 11:28 am
And based upon the items listed herein, I feel I must confess. It appears I am less ‘black’ than I had originally assumed. Tin Roof Rusted stop giving away our secrets!!!!
on February 17, 2008 at 11:29 am
Penny Bon Jovi
on February 17, 2008 at 11:29 am
Pop culture The Gap, J Crew, Banana Republic, Laura Ashley, Eddie Bauer, Abercrombie & Fitch, and so on… Bottled water from foreign and exotic places Natural Childbirth INSISANT about nursing in public (totally uncovered) Golf Pretending they are natural blondes (white American women). By the way, you don’t fool anyone when your lashes and eyebrows are BROWN. Don’t even get me started about your damn roots. If you’re going to do it, do it right (and keep it up). Bono Mid-life crisis’ wigga hmmm….
on February 17, 2008 at 11:40 am
Don’t forget about acting black. Most white people can’t act white around other races. where are the sister sites? stuffblackpeoplelike, stuffchinesepeoplelike, stuffindianslike, stuffirishpeoplelike, etc. billhd on February 17, 2008 at 12:06 pm I’ll chime in on the class issue. But count me among those who think this list is hilarious. So if you wanted a few more downmarket faves for the white folk, you might add: NASCAR (duh) Brunch Buffets Flea Markets Gun Shows Huge Propane Grills Casseroles Made with Cambell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup …all are big where I’m from. Two that are far more class ambiguous these days: Seeing the Country in a Recreational Vehicle Harley Davidson Motorcycles anonymous The author of this blog is a douchebag.
on February 17, 2008 at 12:06 pm
wclathe “where are the sister sites? stuffblackpeoplelike, stuffchinesepeoplelike, stuffindianslike, stuffirishpeoplelike, etc.”
on February 17, 2008 at 12:07 pm
yeah, I’d like to see those.. what’s good for the goose… and all. I find most of this stuff kind of pedestrian, but hey, whatever floats your boat. Rod I’m surprised i didn’t see anything about techno. i’m white and i love techno or electronica and any creative hybrid of styles.
on February 17, 2008 at 12:09 pm
also Avant Guard and experimental sounds and tape music. it makes you feel intellectual even though its just terrible piss vomit noise. Tony 3 things about this Blog:
on February 17, 2008 at 12:21 pm
1) I confuses liberals with white people. (For example, most of these qualities are found equally in Asian liberals). 2) It reeks of California race relations. 3) It is written by a Bourgeious “non-white” person who feels edgy now. Tony I meant to say “It confuses liberals with white people.”
on February 17, 2008 at 12:26 pm
Not “I confuse liberals with white people.” La C. @billhd
on February 17, 2008 at 12:32 pm
“I’ll chime in on the class issue. But count me among those who think this list is hilarious. So if you wanted a few more downmarket faves for the white folk, you might add: NASCAR (duh) Brunch Buffets Flea Markets Gun Shows Huge Propane Grills Casseroles Made with Cambell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup …all are big where I’m from. Two that are far more class ambiguous these days: Seeing the Country in a Recreational Vehicle Harley Davidson Motorcycles” I was just about to respond on this note. I think white people from the south have been overlooked in this scientific experiment. dfeng on February 17, 2008 at 12:33 pm if this blog is intended as humor, it’s not funny. if it’s intended seriously, it’s racist. anybody who would laugh at this is ill, and anybody who would believe it is a bigoted idiot. as an experiment, why don’t you set up those other blogs as others suggested (“stuffblackpeoplelike, stuffchinesepeoplelike, stuffindianslike, stuffirishpeoplelike, etc.”), fill it with the same ++untrue++ drivel (like “watermelon & welfare” for blacks, “beans & lowriders” for hispanics, etc.) and see how quick you get lynched by the naacp, lulac, etc.? bondpoet The picture is brilliant. I’m copying it for further use.
on February 17, 2008 at 12:35 pm
The problem with irony, though, is that it reaches the “converted” and few others. dan You left out:
on February 17, 2008 at 12:40 pm
1. Laughing at ourselves 2. Figuring out what is and isn’t socially acceptable as racism (IE if it is acceptable for two black guys to say “my nigga,” is it acceptable of a white person as well?) anna Dave Eggers
on February 17, 2008 at 12:46 pm
David Byrne Bruce Springsteen(due to Arcade Fire approval) Vinyl LPs and 45s Stores that sell $300 pink beaded cardigans, clutches, and/or ballet flats. Naming their daughter Maya (Buddhist, Latina, and Angelou) Naming their son Jackson (Michael, Andrew, and Pollack?) julimac on February 17, 2008 at 1:10 pm I would like to point out that Garrison Keillor’s entire career has been built on things white people like and while white people may not like him, I believe he deserves some credit here, much as white people might not like it. In fact, if there were a stuff white people don’t like site, Keillor would be right up there, but below television, which I believe is first. P.S. Are there going to be fewer postings now that the writers strike is over? Phoebe on February 17, 2008 at 1:36 pm More accurate would be “white people who care what nonwhite people think of them” – but I love love love that you’ve just lumped all white people into this category. Don’t change a thing. julimac I have thought this over and come to the conclusion that stuff white people like is mainly about marketing and has little or nothing to do with race.
on February 17, 2008 at 1:51 pm
That said: All things HBO except maybe G-String Divas and boxing New rituals (e.g. gay weddings) Dogs Cats samslick It’s all about status. To hang with a certain crowd or to social climb, you have to adopt, or pretend to, certain opinions and attitudes:
on February 17, 2008 at 2:15 pm
be sympathetic and condecending to minorities but live nowhere near them condemn mutinational corporations but make sure you invest in them never mention high rates of homosexual pedophilia look down on working-class white people etc. Just like coming from the “right” family in Victorian England Mike Danger on February 17, 2008 at 2:42 pm Vanessa was right – way, way back. It is indeed amusing to collect lists of items and experiences very dear to the “monied imagination”, but this has far less to do with race and much more to do with class. Stuff “yuppies” like, or more aptly, “Stuff Yuppies Need” would be a more accurate though much less “sexy” title. mardenhill on February 17, 2008 at 3:04 pm Love the site and you have me pegged on many of them. For the naysayers, they are just trying to be politically correct but deep down know how transparent they really are. If white people love irony and satire so much, why the hate for your postings? I have accepted that I am a 33 year old yuppie who loves wine and indie rock and I am fine with it. A few suggestions would be the love of sandals dating back to the 90s with Birkenstocks, up thru Teva and Keen and now the latest craze Crocks. Another one would be flavored bottled water, I don’t get it but my wife loves the stuff. mardenhill after reading my comment back, i realized that i used the word “love” 5x that could be another posting…….
on February 17, 2008 at 3:06 pm
Rtheom on February 17, 2008 at 3:16 pm Awesome website. I definitely fit into a bunch of these categories, and the ones I don’t, I know other white people who do very well. Very funny. If only it weren’t so true… Also, suggestion in case someone hasn’t mentioned it yet, if someone has, ignore: Really Strange/Dumb Kids Names and/or Spelling a Common Name in a Weird Way (i.e. Orangello, Sovereign, Anjelah, etc.) Lofter What a wonderful idea for a blog… Gee, I hope people will read this! LOL! Well done!
on February 17, 2008 at 3:23 pm
Snow White I want to thank you for this Blog…I forgot what I like anymore! I am Blonde
on February 17, 2008 at 3:25 pm
The Sauna THREE WOMEN – ONE GERMAN, ONE JAPANESE AND A HILLBILLY – WERE SITTING NAKED IN A SAUNA. SUDDENLY THERE WAS A BEEPING SOUND. THE GERMAN PRESSED HER FOREARM AND THE BEEP STOPPED. THE OTHERS LOOKED AT HER QUESTIONINGLY. “THAT WAS MY PAGER,” SHE SAID. “I HAVE A MICROCHIP UNDER THE SKIN OF MY ARM.” A FEW MINUTES LATER, A PHONE RANG. THE JAPANESE WOMEN LIFTED HER PALM TO HER EAR. WHEN SHE FINISHED, SHE EXPLAINED, “THAT WAS MY MOBILE PHONE, I HAVE A MICROCHIP IN MY HAND.” THE HILLBILLY WOMAN FELT DECIDEDLY LOW TECH. NOT TO BE OUTDONE, SHE DECIDED SHE HAD TO DO SOMETHING JUST AS IMPRESSIVE. SHE STEPPED OUT OF THE SAUNA AND WENT TO THE BATHROOM. SHE RETURNED WITH A PIECE OF TOILET PAPER HANGING FROM HER BEHIND. THE OTHERS RAISED THEIR EYEBROWS AND STARED AT HER. THE HILLBILLY WOMAN FINALLY SAID, “WELL, WILL YOU LOOK AT THAT. I’M GETTIN’ A FAX.” Matt Perhaps white leftie snobs had it coming.
on February 17, 2008 at 3:30 pm
I mean, I don’t think the author actually believes that to be an uneducated, untraveled, uncultured couch potato is a noble thing to which we should all aspire. What this blog wants to be is a satire of rich white self-righteousness (a better example is the song Holiday in Cambodia by the Dead Kennedys) but somewhere along the way the point got obscured by the author’s pettiness. There are some hilarious, if a little obvious, points here (ie. Veganism, Yoga) but there is also a current of vindictiveness or envy running through this blog, and this not only takes away from the humor, at times it makes the author seem a petty little shit with some scores to settle. His schtick is stereotyping a small segment of white society (in most cases) and attributing their values to us all. Look, I can do that too: Things Muslims like: Hezbollah, blowing people up, beating women, getting enraged about cartoons Things Black people like: welfare, guns, slanging drugs, being bad fathers Things Hispanic people like: border-jumping, welfare, parking cars on their front yards See, I can be a petty and intolerant dipshit as well. It’s easy. Perhaps I should start a blog. Seems the IQ requirement is nice and low… LOL on February 17, 2008 at 3:39 pm I’ve got to say, this site is funny. What is even better are the people who find the site offensive, claiming that things like this are the cause of racial tension. When in reality if we could all laugh at ourselves and would throw this PC shit down the toilet, it would ease these “racial tensions” much more. If people would stop taking things – especially obviously satirical things – so personally and to heart, what a world of good that would do. jmo Andrew Lewis This site is hilarious. Don’t forget: freeing tibet, thinking globally and day spas!
on February 17, 2008 at 4:23 pm
White People « Christopher Colaninno […] out the comments on the about page to get a sense of how quickly or vehemently people can get bent out of shape about race. […]
on February 17, 2008 at 4:26 pm
mandy on February 17, 2008 at 4:31 pm I think you need to be a little more transparent about the fact that this website is created by a white guy. Shouldn’t you change all your third person pronouns to first person plural? Lachlan Dont forget: “blogs, irony and middle class introspection”
on February 17, 2008 at 4:37 pm
Emily I agree with the comment that this is more “what white yuppies like”. Still funny though!
on February 17, 2008 at 5:10 pm
chris haha, omg, i love this. THIS IS FIERCE. & to all of the critiquers and whatever, omg, the sites’ just a joke. so stop taking everything so seriously. ª
on February 17, 2008 at 5:22 pm
Tim I thought I was white, but apprently I’m not !
on February 17, 2008 at 5:49 pm
Oh and Matt @339, you are a wanker Muke on February 17, 2008 at 5:54 pm White people also like french fries, sushi, dim sum, frozen peaches and blueberries, Ben & Jerry’s Phish Food frozen yogurt, Gossip Girl, Gilmore Girls, Wonder Years, cuteness, nyanko, Japan, Japanese things, SUSHI, Hide sushi, scallops, Coach boots, mary janes, collegiate style, Seattle, London, minis, photos, Cbus!, Ohio State, Ohio style pizza, mis chicas, linebackers, London, hobnobs, kaiten sushi, waffles, pancakes, detail, fur rugs, our bed, Frank, Dex and Murphy, IKEA, pop music, pop rock, Girls Aloud, Brit pop, Anthropologie, Julieanne Moore’s coloring, Elle, Lost in Translation, Back to the Beach, scratch and sniff, Marshall, Justice, Coffee Crisp—erable!, cookbooks with pictures, our Waring Pro, Flickr, GoFugYourself, being critical of others) (and themselves), Pie n Burger, In n Out, Thurman Cafe, Hillbilly Hot Dogs, egg press cards, fancy wrapping paper, baking, baking with friends, eating baked goods, soft lighting, Harrod’s Food Halls, sunshine, snow, Christmas, Christmas bush (and tree), Christmas music, fall, college football, Kirk, blue, jeans, rainbow flip flops, Laguna Beach (seasons 1 & 2 only), Colbert Report, Food Network, shows about property, Athens, GA, beer in a boot, Nikon D40x, Air Canada first class, first world countries, G8, pupusas,Taco Bell, and riverdalepalmtrees.wordpress.com; SR on February 17, 2008 at 5:59 pm Can we discuss how white people seem fascinated by the far East? Yoga, Tai Chi, silly books like Eat, Pray, Love, etc. White people are so cute with their little trends, aren’t they? websk8er I love this blog, keep up the good work!
on February 17, 2008 at 7:14 pm
I just wish it wasn’t so popular so you didn’t have to scroll so far down to get to the latest comments. You need to add how white people love to be prescribed, Anti-depressant medications. hector I salute your awesomeness, dude or dudette.
on February 17, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Neko on February 17, 2008 at 8:23 pm i like clander’s stuff better than mylosh’s. it’s funnier and more on point, and some how not bitter-sounding. my favorites are the entries on wine and “gifted” kids. AG White people like accusing other white people of being racist.
on February 17, 2008 at 8:41 pm
: ) chitlj Although I am African American, I am a white girl according to the likes in this blog. Funny.
on February 17, 2008 at 8:44 pm
chitlj on February 17, 2008 at 8:58 pm Matt you are missing the point. I don’t see much of what is written here is likely to be perceived as negative characteristics, just quirky observations. However it is interesting you couldn’t find any funny quirky observations of others;”Things Muslims like: Hezbollah, blowing people up, beating women, getting enraged about cartoons Things Black people like: welfare, guns, slanging drugs, being bad fathers Things Hispanic people like: border-jumping, welfare, parking cars on their front yards See, I can be a petty and intolerant dipshit as well. ” I see your point but you are not comparing like issues. Kinda sad you only see the negatives in others. silentconsort on February 17, 2008 at 8:59 pm So far I have not had the urge to adopt an African orphan (or a throwaway Asian daughter, can’t believe those people ) – you gotta stay out of Starbucks, I think they pipe that shyt in subliminally. “adopt a black orphan, vote for Obama, support the troops (means support war in their code), buy loads of crap from big-box stores, get a second mortgage, build a monster house, stick your kid in programs from morning till night, get your hair done like everyone else’s, get a fake tan, starve yourself, make your house’s landscape job better than your neighbors…” lesslucid on February 17, 2008 at 9:02 pm Perhaps this blog could be called “stuff upper-middle class American white people like”? Then again, I’ve noticed that acting as though what is the case in America applies equally to the whole world, is something that is widely favoured the world over! !!! the peace corp
on February 17, 2008 at 9:29 pm
non-debilitating mental illness bottled water fancy cheeses smoothies food network ultimate frisbee home decorating shows gay culture Horse Badorties on February 17, 2008 at 9:30 pm This a slyly funny blog, I must say..Like the tone. it reminds me of Martin Mull’s take on white people from the 70s. Do you get any media coverage? Could be a funny indie movie. sort of anthropoligical look at white people. keep it going. Dead on observations. How about neighborhood cleanups? Yard sales? katie psuedo-lesbianism
on February 17, 2008 at 9:40 pm
michael on February 17, 2008 at 9:43 pm This is dead-on, with, I would say, the sole exception of hating one’s parents. At least among younger folks (early 20’s and younger) I tend to see a lot of people raised by the “buddy” theory of parenting. This doesn’t apply so much if you are talking about working class folks. Excellent blog. !!! online shopping
on February 17, 2008 at 9:43 pm
chocobunny on February 17, 2008 at 10:39 pm A lot of people seem to be moaning about the broadly general term of ‘white people’ used on this site. Truly, it does only encompass what the wealthy and the liberal really have access to; but isn’t it the final goal in the modern day to be rich and liberal? hazel on February 17, 2008 at 10:59 pm As an Asian girl i like this site, it’s entertaining and sometimes downright scary in its accuracy. It’s fun nodding along to this stuff, and i’m really loving the white people who “get it” and can laugh at this too. we need an Asian one too! DFCtomm I know I’m white, I got a mirror, but according to your blog I’m definitely not. Are there exceptions? Are poor or southern whites white?
on February 17, 2008 at 11:07 pm
Anonymous on February 17, 2008 at 11:21 pm I was thinking what DFCtomm was thinking! I’m a poor southern white, and while some of the things listed on the site sound good, they also sound too “money” for my tastes. Maybe this blog could be called “Stuff white people with money like” or “Stuff yuppies like.” hapajawn this site is hilarious. and to the people who complain it’s “reverse racism”, i say- actually, forget it. you’re not worth the effort.
on February 17, 2008 at 11:21 pm
i would agree that the observations lean towards the left-leaning whitey, which is great seeing as they ask for much mocking…. but how about throwing in some observations about all the OTHER white folk out there? you know the ones- the southern bible-beaters, neo-con wall street assholes (and the frat boy date rapists who are training to one day become them), the insanely rich, vapid, and non-liberal (think “real housewives of orange county”). surely they are worthy of as much mocking as their crunchy bretheren…. sarah i often enjoy racial humor, especially at the expense of my own race, but honestly i thought the articles were simply just not very funny.
on February 17, 2008 at 11:28 pm
in the hands of a better writer, this would have been a treat. alas! Gene Callahan “Please remind me again how stereotyping people based on the relative dark or lightness of their skin is funny again… I must have forgotten.”
on February 18, 2008 at 12:43 am
No, Mark, I’m pretty sure you never knew what humor was. Gene Callahan “Hockey
on February 18, 2008 at 12:53 am
Hunting Driving Big Ass SUV to McMegaChurch Country Music Voting Republican” Bob, you’re thinking of crackers, not white people. Joni It’s basically all the things you’d find on the in-flight magazines on the airplanes
on February 18, 2008 at 12:59 am
Jon on February 18, 2008 at 3:51 am What blows my mind are the comments here from people who think the blog is “brilliant,” etc. LOL! These yuppie jokes are so old they should be carbon 14 dated. Projecting yuppie characteristics onto all whites is as funny as projecting ‘hood characteristics onto all blacks, which is to say, not very. johnnypeepers on February 18, 2008 at 4:26 am White people like corporate glass-ceilings, hoarding wealth inter-generationally, neighborhood de facto segregation, failing public schools, sickle-cell anemia, and fast food that kills poor urbanites. JBear on February 18, 2008 at 5:26 am You know, I can’t lie, you’re right about that certain breed of white people, which I do find myself falling into quite a bit of the time. I hate you for it, but I just thought you should know great blog. And I don’t really hate you. I am probably getting that arts degree, too… HC No, no. The Author is Canadian!
on February 18, 2008 at 6:16 am
Photographic proof: #7 Diversity: photo of Toronto’s Chinatown (there’s a Canadian flag in there and a Toronto Transit Commission streetcar stop sign) #11 Asian Girls: UBC and Vancouver references. #15 Yoga: Lululemon. ’nuff said. #47 Arts Degrees: That’s McGill University’s Arts Building in Montreal. Also, these refer to a specific subsection of the white population – urbanish, yuppyish – that make up a higher proportion of the Canadian population than it does the American. I would say that: (1) The writer is a recent (<10 year) graduate of McGill University (2) Has lived in or was raised in Vancouver (3) Currently lives in the United States Dualta Sheeeit! I’m white and I can’t afford a fecking Prius!
on February 18, 2008 at 6:42 am
Great blog. Should call it What Middle Class White People Like though. liylak The next entry should be “White people like to prove they are not like other White people.” White people think they are all individuals!
on February 18, 2008 at 8:11 am
Fantastic blog. wheatberry your blog is genius. white people love to be unique in groups.
on February 18, 2008 at 8:27 am
MICHI white people like being white
on February 18, 2008 at 8:47 am
Mark Hilarious!
on February 18, 2008 at 8:50 am
Angie on February 18, 2008 at 9:00 am Something white people love to do: Complain officially. White people like to DOCUMENT the complaint, as miniscule as it might be (the dressing room was unkempt, etc.) and follow it up as high in the chain as possible. When white people complain in such a manner, they don’t curse or anything–they try to make it a very professional-sounding whine. (Well, except for the white person who made your first comment.) Just an idea. Whoever White people love leaving nearly 400 replies on a blog extolling (and trolling) their virtues to other white people they never met.
on February 18, 2008 at 9:04 am
sbp Cool site. Much of it relevant to the UK as well.
on February 18, 2008 at 9:06 am
Oh and “saying that X was much better back in the day (now that everybody knows about it)” (see comment 97) avienne on February 18, 2008 at 9:11 am Interesting and entertaining, although really, these are things liberal elitist snobs of all colors and ethnicities like. I say this as a white liberal elitist snob, myself, but having lived in a diverse and highly educated part of the country for 23 years (Washington, D.C. metro) and now living in blue collar white suburbia (south shore of Long Island) I can say that this is more a class thing than a color thing. The white people where I live now wouldn’t know about, much less care about, a lot of what is here (except to mock it as “college-educated hippie crap”), but go into the Whole Foods on Clarendon Boulevard in Arlington, just outside of D.C., or the one on P Street in the District proper, and you’re going to find shoppers of all ethnicities. In fact, I learned about Whole Foods from some friends who are from Paraguay and Panama, respectively. That said, white people like Punk from VH-1’s I Love New York 2. Oh, wait, he went to Harvard… Bob Blanche White people will STILL be bread out of existence!
on February 18, 2008 at 9:11 am
Bwa ha ha ha ha! This blog is the toaster which will heat up the extinction of the Caucasian loafers… putnam eating disorders
on February 18, 2008 at 9:12 am
Jeff on February 18, 2008 at 9:35 am Cute,…but not cool. Labels of any kind suck. If you want a label, how about What Rich Idiots Like. I’m white jew with a college education received by scholarship and I’m just above the poverty level. I find this crap offensive. Cheers! Airtech Costa Rica Overexaggerating their fondness for Haggis’s “Crash” Forever 21 (owned by an Asian, though, so the owner knows what white people liked already) Green Tea ice-cream
on February 18, 2008 at 9:37 am
Matt on February 18, 2008 at 10:15 am HC, I agree about the Canadian thing. No American would name-drop (or even know, due to them being outside the USA) so many Canadian cities. Plus there’s the Nash and Gretzky thing (Assists) and especially Paul Kariya’s dad (Asian girls). I’m assuming there are multiple authors on this site though, so it’s likely only one or two.
And Chitlj, I’m not missing the point. The point is that despite the many astute and hilarious posts here, there is also a current of vindictiveness and envy running through some of the posts (ex. the obssession with arts degrees and white people always trying to avoid work and trying to paint it hypocritical for white people to get involved in any sort of cause) that takes away from the humor. I’m more than happy to laugh at myself, and did many times throughout, but I couldn’t get past the bitterness in several posts. If I had to guess, I would wager that the writer of these is an Asian (possibly Indian) nerd who struggled through university in engineering or math while watching his white roommates/dormmates in the Arts party, sleep in, get laid etc. Also, the fact that he’s only ever been around monied and educated blue-state whites is painfully obvious…if he’d been a small town red-state nerd this blog would undoubtedly have had NASCAR, guns, flags, Jesus, mullets etc. Anyway, I sincererly hope that the writer/s has worked through all his pent up issues through this blog. This would be a far better site without the sour grapes… Etch Westgrin Very funny. And you seem to have struck a nerve, so kudos.
on February 18, 2008 at 10:36 am
tom j lawson They also like:
on February 18, 2008 at 11:03 am
“Trying to find things on ‘What White People Like’ that they don’t like so they can claim to be less white than average white people.” My Portuguese grandmother passed on the DNA required to like dark meat, I guess, because I cannot get enough of that stuff… hugh The blog is funny, if a little over the top at times, but reading through these comments, you’ve offended quite a few white people. So good job!
on February 18, 2008 at 11:09 am
jackie This might be my favorite blog….ever.
on February 18, 2008 at 11:09 am
For realla llizbryan Saying “Kudos” for a job well done.
on February 18, 2008 at 11:12 am
I’m hispanic, my husband is white. We got a good laugh out of this site. Look forward to reading more! robert on February 18, 2008 at 11:22 am Great blog! I live in San Francisco and everything you write is true. That should be your next entry: San Francisco. Forget Manhattan, it’s like a cult. Especially if you live here. Also, white people really really love to hate smokers. I mean, if you tell somebody you’re HIV+, you get, “Ohmygod, you’re so brave.” If you say you smoke, you get, “That’s disgusting, how can you do such a filthy thing to your body!” Sustainable everything. Alice Waters. $60 organic, all-natural yoga mats. Mid-century modern.
Nick on February 18, 2008 at 11:23 am I began reading this blog feeling amused, and even saved it to show my wife. More I read, though, the more it occurred to me how cruel some of the content is, how derisive, and even vulgar in its meanness. First, you are obviously not writing about “white people”, as you contend. There’s a certain kind of white person that you despise– arts majors (now there’s a recipe for power and influence in America), those who read books authored by Europeans (Le Carre, Ludlum, Leo Strauss notwithstanding), PhDs (they are over-educated, after all), parents who invest time in their children (may be getting to the root of your issues here). Being that you show an overt hostility to poetics, the environment, and social determinism (poor people shop at Walmart because they like it; and 10% of black males inhabit prisons because they are exercising their free will; etc.), your agenda seems pretty plain. I’m a white guy, by the way. Working class. I think it’s likely this stuff is conceived by a white male (though women can be every bit as venal as men can), because the ridicule is so naked and graceless– and stupid, in the end. I drive a limo, part-time. I hear the way white men talk when they feel they’re in their own milieu– they talk a lot like you do. Some of them are married to woman-hating bimbos who share their values (and, admittedly, you may be one of those), but mostly they hate their wives, and anything/everything that deviates from their world view. I’m the guy who sees who you really are at 3am, vomit on your shoes not entirely wiped clean, still pining for the company of a twenty year old you’ll never get unless you’re willing to pay. One thing, though– these guys don’t ride bikes, and they don’t worry about the environment, ever. And they aren’t arts majors (if they were, maybe they’d be getting laid at 3am). “Mock mockers after that…For we traffic in mockery”. Yeats (pronounced “Yates”, by the way, should you ever broach the subject) wrote that. About you. Maybe if you weren’t such a putz (or sleeping with one, if you are, in fact, female) you wouldn’t feel as threatened by the idea of women “having a lot of fantasies about idealized lives”, or any of the rest. Then again, sometimes a putz is just a putz. drinkchai You’re really perspicacious and funny! Loved your blog.
on February 18, 2008 at 11:34 am
Skip Whiteman on February 18, 2008 at 11:43 am As a white person living in the Caribbean I thoroughly enjoyed this site. Upon further analysis of the subject, I have been able to conclude (and hence document) the fact that as a white person I do have a culture! I find it rather ironic that through ubiquitous commercialization, my culture has been forced upon other peoples without much consideration to the fact that they may not have been given the means to appreciate my white ethnicity. I have since apologized to my three black friends for being so insensitive. Sincerely, Mr. Whiteman Not an Idiot, Like Most of You on February 18, 2008 at 11:49 am This is satire. It is not racist. It is not sexist. It is not a political commentary. The writing is not meant to be wonderful…it is a satire…get over yourselves, those of you who can’t get past the funny. Leo on February 18, 2008 at 11:59 am This is some of the funniest stuff i’ve ever read. The parts about expensive sandwiches and two last names hits particularly close to home. Seriously though, this is one of the only things on the internet that doesn’t suck. I think your doing a great job and wanted to extend my warmest and sincerest gratitude and encourgament to you. I was also wondering if you could shed some light onto why white people say they listen to the blues when in reality, they don’t know the difference between B.B. King and a Burger King. Caitlin on February 18, 2008 at 12:02 pm I agree with comment 400. I think its amazingly hilarious, and very on point at times. People need to have a sense of humor. If you sat on your laptop and were so frustrated by this blog you banged away some of these annoying comments, I would like to hook you up to a wine i.v or maybe feed you some prozac… cause you really really need to chill. Yosh This is great! It really nails what we white people are like…oh wait…I’m Asian. I always forget this.
on February 18, 2008 at 12:08 pm
White Guy Bob This blog makes me want to kill myself…. wait, do white people like suicide?
on February 18, 2008 at 12:11 pm
Ervin Sholpnick White people like “Motivational” posters.
on February 18, 2008 at 12:15 pm
I like these… http://hotlard.wordpress.com/2008/02/13/demotivational-posters-volume-1/ Jzza Right on Robert.
on February 18, 2008 at 12:16 pm
I live in the Bay Area and it’s out of control. I mean, this blog basically describes 95% of White people in San Fran. honkey nigga on February 18, 2008 at 12:17 pm I don’t get it. It sounds like you’re describing a rather small segment of the white population– particularly the Christian born urban ‘newage’ ‘trendys’. Uber alles I’d say this is some racist hate mongering type shiat but since it’s about white people it’s just fluff? Whatever, go on with your bad self. At least some people are getting a kick out of it. Rashawn This site is hilarious. I told a white person on a bike that the earth says thanks, the moron lit up like he had just won the lottery.
on February 18, 2008 at 12:20 pm
White people are so dumb. Great job! Caitlin on February 18, 2008 at 12:37 pm Speaking as a white person, I can attest to my deep, passionate love for Dave Eggers. He writes witty books about sad subjects, stared a publishing company for his and other sceney books (not to mention a couple literary magazines, to which I subscribe), AND started a volunteer-run literacy and tutoring group for kids in such tragically under-funded neighborhoods as Park Slope, Brooklyn. I even heard him described as “The Bono of lit” by Jeffrey Eugenides (author of Middlesex) on NPR, and I don’t know if it’s possible to get any whiter than that. momo You should also add “90% of white people have no sense of humour” as witnessed in your comments section.
on February 18, 2008 at 12:43 pm
Kulani What about Trivia night, and Jam-Bands?
on February 18, 2008 at 12:45 pm
Will Rhodes Great blog, guys – Oh I am white, too! But not American-white. Ordinary white, like a lot of other white people who are not American-white.
on February 18, 2008 at 1:12 pm
chris m on February 18, 2008 at 1:18 pm white people LOVE loft apartments. seriously. whether they’re actually old dirty factory buildings, or (even better), just newly constructed “luxury apartments” that have kinda high ceilings and are described as “lofts” in the marketing brochure. white people are all over that stuff. rishy I think this blog is a mirror; like art. You see what you see, and what you see is you!
on February 18, 2008 at 1:22 pm
Of course, once you have seen, you can step back and make some assumptions about the author. This blog succeeded. Got you all thinking about what you like, what offends you, how you are offensive, and on and on…… Well done, though I’m done. Jackson P. ahahaha i feel so generic now…
on February 18, 2008 at 1:29 pm
pat this sounds like reverse racism to me
on February 18, 2008 at 1:30 pm
j coke?
on February 18, 2008 at 1:52 pm
Erasmus B. Aiken on February 18, 2008 at 1:52 pm Racist? OMG no. I’m a suburban white guy who loves to take a look in the Mirror of Truth, sometimes cry, sometimes laugh and sometimes just shrug my shoulders and walk away. Don’t ever stop writing. This is soooo good. Yes, Frank Zappa would have put this stuff to lyrics !! awesome You discribed my hipster friends to a T. They’re gonna be so pissed when they read this site.
on February 18, 2008 at 2:09 pm
I think the people upset by this blog are the ones that recognize themselves and are irritated by that. It seems to me that the commentary is about those that are engaging in mundane, mainstream activities but somehow think they are the only ones doing it or are somehow doing it differently than others (trip to europe, not owning a tv). The writers are clearly calling from inside the house. To those saying it’s racist, there are more than a few blogs that poke fun at the more ridiculous aspects of black culture. And yes they are funny. If you are unable to laugh at yourself, then your life is truely sad. O yeah. White people like to pretend that they don’t see race William d'Inger For what it’s worth, I was directed to this site by James Joyner’s OTB blog.
on February 18, 2008 at 2:18 pm
I’m sorry to say that I don’t get it. Most of the stuff here is totally alien to my experience. A lot of it is incomprehensible. I conclude this must be some Northeast Corridor (DC to Boston) stuff or maybe something from the Left Coast. I feel certain that non-whites from your region relate to this better than I do. Nevertheless, I’ll keep on reading because the things I do understand are very funny. Heather This page has humorous elements, and I’ll be the first to asknowledge that.
on February 18, 2008 at 2:19 pm
You might, however, want to consider the following: saying that blacks are all poor and like drugs and beating women would never be okay to say. Saying that white people are all rich, hypocritical, and self-centered shouldn’t be either. You’re really talking about yuppies, and while yuppies are indeed hysterical subjects (there’s been whole books dedicated to making fun of them), they can hardly stand in for the entire Caucasian world. As for making children read 9th-grade level books and working them so hard the poor kids have breakdowns, I suspect Asians have the corner on that activity. But we wouldn’t want to make fun of that, would we? Darn, that’s not nearly as trendy as making fun of white people. Emily This is hilarious. I applaud you.
on February 18, 2008 at 2:44 pm
PolitiPornster on February 18, 2008 at 2:54 pm Love the humor in this blog and I’m a recovering white guy. In fact, after reading your stuff I decided to go on an intense de-caucafication. That’s right, I’ve thrown all of the mayonaise out of the house. Instead of laughing when I watch COPS I actually get upset now. But the biggest change, has been forsaking the comb-over for my new corn rows do. It was tough to accomplish mind you and so what if all that have is a solitary “row” of so-called “corn” dividing the two hemispheres of my head, it’s not white friends. Next week, I’m gonna try picking some credible street slang. A black friend of hook me up with this phrase for saying see you later, “forshiznics my popcornsters!” I’m fast on my way to becoming a honorary non-white guy you ‘ll have to admit. Befizzle gizzles! (man, I’m really getting the hang of this. I can’t wait to get some more of that slang from my new black friend DeQ’uanye). 39outof70 on February 18, 2008 at 2:54 pm I just counted, and my fiance has a masterful 61/70 score on this site. I asked her if she liked each item over the phone and she thought I was mocking her. “Of course I love David Sedaris!” Can anybody beat that? Also: Dave Matthews Band Mountain Climbing/Snow Shoeing Ridiculously Expensive Candles Ethnic Street Festivals Cul-de-sacs Vince Vaughn Rebecca This site is hilarious, but I have one question: what DON’T white people like?
on February 18, 2008 at 3:31 pm
Paul on February 18, 2008 at 3:46 pm Judging by these comments it would appear that we all agree that almost every aspect of modernity and American culture is “white”. Even if it is not. Does this make us all racist? Can I no longer laugh at ‘Blazing Saddles’? I’m not sure if your blog has made my day or ruined everything I’ve ever held dear. But thanks anyway. voolavex on February 18, 2008 at 3:49 pm Mostly white people don’t think about being white. They are just white. They don’t go through being white enough or too white or the right white. Occasionally you will hear folks holler about white trash (Britney Spears or the Dukes of Hazzard) but all in all – white people take being white for what it is. And you know what that is. Not having to worry about being not white. White people are genuinely stunned when a police pulls them over. They are not afraid to mouth off and that’s because they are white and will get a good lawyer even if they are poor and white. When they go into a store they like the idea that if anyone gives them the shoplifter warning look they can go off. That is a perk of being white. They like the fact that slavery and the Holocaust didn’t really have anything to do with them and they weren’t there so why do people get so upset. They like their hair no matter what they say. The only words white people really use to describe skin color is pasty or peaches and cream. There are no variations. They like this because it keeps it simple. They love the fact that there is no really, offensive insulting ugly word they can be used for being white. No N word especially. They like they can use the bad words as jokes because they are white and everyone is supposed to think they don’t mean it. They mean it. They like not standing out in a crowd of other white people and they stay away from places where they will stand out in a crowd because they are deeply afraid of a race riot but won’t admit it. I really would like to post these comments. If you tell me how I will. I like your blog. Thea sooo… what you’re saying is that anybody who’s not white hates the earth?
on February 18, 2008 at 3:54 pm
StickyKeys #428 thinks this site is awesome. Keep it up!
on February 18, 2008 at 4:02 pm
Richard Pryor on February 18, 2008 at 4:07 pm When am I gonna get royalties from this shit? I’ve been doing this joke for 40 years and shit. A white guy drives like this. A black guy drives like this. Message: white people are lame. Thea on February 18, 2008 at 4:09 pm Actually, I do! Because I LOVE COFFEE!!! And writer’s workshops! And recycling! But I don’t hate my parents and I don’t like expensive sandwiches and God knows I can’t afford a Pious, er, I mean a Prius. So I guess that means I’m conflicted. Where’s “emotional turmoil” fall on the list? FWIW the post cut off my last line which should have sigged “dumb clueless white broad”. For I am that and I am proud. Maybe that should be #72, after “Emotional Turmoil”. Thea “They like the fact that slavery and the Holocaust didn’t really have anything to do with them and they weren’t there so why do people get so upset.”
on February 18, 2008 at 4:13 pm
Um… what now? Of course it did. (I mean, not personally b/c I am not old enough to TECHNICALLY have been in either place.) And of course we should be upset about it. Why wouldn’t we be? Why shouldn’t everybody be? I don’t know anyone who isn’t. You make no sense. The rest of your post makes some sense. This does not. Robbie You need to make a post about how much white people like facebook and how myspace is for sexual predators and brown people.
on February 18, 2008 at 5:18 pm
Robbie the sorority chick, frat guy and finance asshole aspect of white people is also underrepresented/
on February 18, 2008 at 5:20 pm
Shane I laughed – I hope that was your goal – cause your site is funny … but i’m white and none of your posts describe me …cept for maybe #1, and #33…
on February 18, 2008 at 5:25 pm
otherwise – you could replace “black” for every “white” in your postings, or “hispanic” …doesn’t make sense – but funny none the less… Shane on February 18, 2008 at 5:28 pm after a second read – i think it should be changed to stuff american white people like … truly your not that clued in to European whites (who don’t carry the american guilt) or Canadian whites – who are pretty much the opposite of every one of your entries… weedivine on February 18, 2008 at 5:39 pm I think its funny that people get on this site and get all offended by white not being the correct classification, like THEY aren’t white people like this. We all could use a little mocking, if you’re white and none of this applies to you, well that’s no fun. I mean, sure its not accurate, but when was any racial classification based on skin color accurate? Muke Homer Simpson watching stand up on t.v.
on February 18, 2008 at 5:40 pm
Black comic: “Black people drive like this, white people drive like this!” Homer: “It’s true, we’re so lame!” Anonymous on February 18, 2008 at 5:40 pm Some white people work at sandwich shops because the job market is no longer open to them because of EOEs and companies get more money when they higher lower-qualified minorities. Anonymous when can we get over race and acknowledge it as social stratification.
on February 18, 2008 at 5:43 pm
Katherine As a White person myself, I have to say this is a fantastic blog.
on February 18, 2008 at 5:45 pm
So many of these things apply to me, such as not having a TV (but liking arrested development, daily show, and colbert report anyway), campaigning for Barack Obama, enjoying great wine and microbrews, travel, and loving priuses (don’t have on myself, but there are two of them in my family!) I also do a lot of pilates and yoga, and I definitely think I know what’s right for poor people. Oh, and I’m getting a PhD now so I can be a professor some day, even if I have to settle for “adjunct” and live “humbly” off my inheritance. Jake on February 18, 2008 at 5:49 pm White people love magazines, specifically obscure “cooler-than-thou” periodicals …and/or… lifestyle magazines: Dwell, Nest (defunct) Metropolitan Home, Metropolis, Wallpaper*. The magazines allow them to fantasize about having desireable rooms never touched by paperwork, dirt/dust or the trifling crap of everyday life. Similarly, they want furniture that appears to never have been sat in, designy objects that were never used and a house designed to look good the second it’s completed and no other time. They like to fantasize about unused rooms where they can put their unused KitchenAid mixer. These periodicals show very desireable ‘simple’ homes where untold energy must be spent not just making the house look clean and tidy, but making it look like it’s never been used. Any hint of wear or uncleanliness is old-school or of lesser taste. They’ve elevated this neuroses so high that it has displaced architecture which used to be about making buildings, but is now about making ‘spaces.’ The highest non-sexual gratification possible for a white person is to have their home published in one or more of these mags. White people dislike aging so much that they’ve banished it from their minds, completely forgetting that the phenomenon can’t be halted in non-living things either. Sadly an occupant need not consent, for the world to begin wearing down their new machine-made object/home the 2nd the last tile is on the roof. *Wallpaper should just be retitled “Cool Places to Fuck Magazine” Not A White Person I love this. Well written and punchy.
on February 18, 2008 at 5:52 pm
My suggestion is, “Not identifying peoples or cultures by race.” White people have a really hard time with this one. Anna White people like to self-identify their ethnicities:
on February 18, 2008 at 5:55 pm
Ex: “I am Irish/Italian/German on my mother’s side and Australian/English/French-Canadian on my father’s side. My brother-in-law’s Jewish and one of my really good friend’s in black!” WTF? graciecat1 wish this was funnier. nice idea, but it doesn’t make me laugh. making fun of people isn’t hilarious in and of itself. just my 2 cents.
on February 18, 2008 at 6:10 pm
bombast White people like to name their daughters Heather.
on February 18, 2008 at 6:31 pm
TC Internets on February 18, 2008 at 6:38 pm I’ve gotta love it. “White people” is it’s own ethnicity now, not based on the color of your skin, but the predictability of the things you do. You can be white and not be a “white person”, as this site would define it… you could be a redneck. (Proud to be a ‘neck myself.) A guy who drives around a dirty truck and listens to Toby Keith is “that redneck guy” whereas `a womyn driving a Prius listening to Poe is “That white girl”. Classic. And I love all the “white people” who have commented on how racist this blog is as they sip their free trade coffee, reading this on a mac, listening to peter bjorn & john, and trying to impress their imaginary ethnic friends on the internets. Sam I am Black. And THIS IS HILARIOUS! Slightly problematic. Slightly offensive. But nevertheless. This blog is ridiculously funny.
on February 18, 2008 at 6:44 pm
joe on February 18, 2008 at 7:06 pm seems pretty good to be white, all in all. the list of predictable behaviors seems to include a lot of exercise, consideration for others, and attempted appreciation and respect for art. As far as stereotypes go, that’s pretty sweet. Nirvana rocks! shotdown wow, disturbing.
on February 18, 2008 at 7:14 pm
Kat on February 18, 2008 at 7:17 pm bookstores coffee shops college towns: Austin, TX; Madison, WI; Ann Arbor, MI; Eugene, OR; Boulder, CO eco-friendly soaps, detergents, shampoo/conditioner bike/walking paths/lanes the new yorker arts/culture events: opera, modern dance, symphony, jazz art galleries public transportation, but only in cities like NYC, DC, and abroad (not where it is too dirty or inconvenient or there are too many “sketchy” people riding) Sardonic Witt 207. To control the argument
on February 18, 2008 at 7:20 pm
bombaygirl This is probably the ONLY blog I’ve ever seen where the “about” page has so many comments! I just found you…interesting angle!
on February 18, 2008 at 7:24 pm
Average White Guy #65 Co-ed sports? Brilliant! Ha ha. I love this blog. Keep it up!
on February 18, 2008 at 7:29 pm
Billy "Ho" Hoyle When are you going to option this blog to film production companies? If you don’t, I will — and will knock out the screenplay in 4 weeks.
on February 18, 2008 at 7:57 pm
roissy stuff whiter people like:
on February 18, 2008 at 8:33 pm
fast walking. because they wouldn’t want anyone to think they weren’t in a rush to something important. stephan on February 18, 2008 at 9:04 pm I’m a white, Barak Obama-loving, nonprofit-working, tea-drinking, arts-degreed, Arrested Development-loving, NPR-obsessed, New York Times-reading, wine lover with a full set of All-Clad in the kitchen. LOVE the site! I you have not read David Brooks’ Bobos in Paradise, you really must. Also, don’t forget about Urban Pioneering–white people love being the first white yuppy to move in to a neighborhood 5 years away from gentrification. Zander on February 18, 2008 at 9:15 pm While this website is definitely amusing, what’s truly hilarious is the people who can’t see the humor in it and get defensive about what would happen if someone dared to do a site like this on another race. Really the purpose it serves is pointing out how tightly wound people are, and how miserable a lot of us can really be. Chill out people. Paul on February 18, 2008 at 9:24 pm #22, I can’t even begin to understand how you could possibly be Proud to be white. I myself am “white” (as my genes are mostly made up of English blue-blood, I think euro-Caucasian is the technical term), and am quite embarrassed by my ancestor’s history of enslaving, slaughtering, shunning/excommunicating, and denying the most basic human dignity to any person or race we deem “inferior” for reasons as arbitrary as they come. And that’s just my list of complaints having to do with interracial relationships… lest we forget our history of gross corruption, greed, and immorality. 2000 years of this behavior, and for the most part we STILL haven’t learned. Even if this site *was* deemed as “racist” (which I totally disagree with), we would totally deserve it….finally a taste of our own medicine, persay. (and there’s another thing white people like…. CLICHES!) Ranting aside, I love this website! It’s not a perfect mirror of own my life (as mentioned, this is more of an analysis of middle-class “yuppie” white people–a group in which I’m too financially destitute to be classified within) but in principle you’ve created a nearly flawless mirror, albeit dismal, of white American society. amo “439 Anonymous
on February 18, 2008 at 9:29 pm
Some white people work at sandwich shops because the job market is no longer open to them because of EOEs and companies get more money when they higher lower-qualified minorities.” or, maybe they didn’t hire said people because they couldn’t get their grammar straight and STILL blamed the “lower-qualified minorities.” bring on the delicious overpriced sandwiches! Paul on February 18, 2008 at 9:51 pm Oh… another thing white people love… “ellipses”! You know, that triple dot think at the end of a thought which could have just as easily been replaced by writing in more fluid grammar and the use of a comma, colon, or semi-colon. Well… at least I love ellipses. TK As a white person, I can say this list is pretty freaking accurate. The breakfast and marathon posts could not be truer.
on February 18, 2008 at 10:01 pm
For those offended, seriously, it’s all in good spirit. Relax, have a good chuckle as you sip your coffee and read the NY Times. That’s what I’m doing! cj in brooklyn on February 18, 2008 at 10:03 pm 459 Paul, You must have a sad life my friend. MY ancestors weren’t a part of any of the crimes you speak of. In fact, as Welsh citizens of an oppressive British empire, you could say they were victims themselves. To say “white” people were responsible for enslaving, slaughtering, shunning/excommunicating, and denying the most basic human dignity to any person or race we deem “inferior” for reasons as arbitrary as they come. – is to have a completely delusional view of history. Do you really think the lowest peasant has the blood of slavery on his/her hands? It is a select few white beaurocrats who will ultimetly pay for this crime. Not me, not you. If your family were slave owners then I guess you have a right to feel bad. But don’t you realize that the people commenting on this blog are mocking white people for feeling guilty about something they had nothing to do with? Do you think the French feel responsible for Nepolean? How lame. Maria on February 18, 2008 at 10:08 pm Some to think about: – Partying in the third world (or eastern europe) – Seasonal properties (ie “winter houses” or “summer houses”) – Creating new neurological or psychological diseases to explain things slightly out of the norm like, for example, laziness due to sheer boredom (“mental fantigue”), etc. Maria on February 18, 2008 at 10:11 pm OH also: whatever hot new trendy gourmet ingredient is being sold in Williams-Sonoma (ie grey salt or coffee beans that have been through the digestive system of a jungle cat). Peaseblossom on February 18, 2008 at 10:19 pm How about “Getting pissed off on other people’s behalf without having been asked” (See #326 and others) or “Taking themselves entirely too seriously”? JP on February 18, 2008 at 10:32 pm I’d be angry at this blog for being racist if it wasn’t so damned accurate! It might be more appropriately called “Things White 20-Something Hipster Yuppies Like”, but whatever specific demographic you’re talking about, you’ve described most of the white people I know (including myself). I'm blacker than you One thing white people really love is how blacks yell “racist” for everything, but then make a blog like this. yeah!!!
on February 18, 2008 at 10:33 pm
Anonymous white people love fear
on February 18, 2008 at 10:39 pm
hoorah on February 18, 2008 at 11:18 pm Found this via a link from Pajiba.com and laughed out loud. Very funny! I’ll skip the “As a Blah-Blah ethnic yada yada American” defense mechanism and just say keep up the good work. bob on February 18, 2008 at 11:44 pm As a headphone/indie rock/general snob, there was nothing I wanted less than an iPod, I might as well get a Volkswagon, a Powerbook and a seat at Starbucks… The Zen Vision is incredible, the screen is so bright, navigation is easy, but could be better, and it plays ALL video not just MP4 (conversion sucks, asks anyone who has to render video) …it has a contact list, calendar, battery life is ground, the sound is wonderful…my only criticism is that you need to throw the Creative headphones in the garbage and get some Shure’s, Grado, or Koss PortaPros (at $50, the best headphones for the price in teh world)… in short – easy to use, easy to navigate, great features, great price, looks good, amazing screen… cat with the fiddle you’re funny. but i still can’t believe you beat icanhascheezburger.com in the stats race! speaking of which, do white people like lolcats?
on February 19, 2008 at 12:37 am
but i’m sure white people are crazy about their pets! they worship their dogs and cats. give them ostentatious homes, feed them mercilessly and, when the pets die, probably even give them elaborate funerals. i really hope you can write something about white people and their pets i’m not white, but i love pets anyway… and ellipses it so happens. cat with the fiddle you’re funny. but i still can’t believe you beat icanhascheezburger.com in the stats race! speaking of which, do white people like lolcats?
on February 19, 2008 at 12:38 am
but i’m sure white people are crazy about their pets! they worship their dogs and cats. give them ostentatious homes, feed them mercilessly and, when the pets die, probably even give them elaborate funerals. i really hope you can write something about white people and their pets i’m not white, but i love pets anyway… and ellipses it so happens. cat with the fiddle other stuff white people like… hmmm… “civilizing” other nations and cultures. historically, it’s called the “white man’s burden”, isn’t it?
on February 19, 2008 at 12:49 am
cat with the fiddle other stuff white people like… hmmm… “civilizing” other nations and cultures. historically, it’s called the “white man’s burden”, isn’t it?
on February 19, 2008 at 12:50 am
your mom add “snitching” to the list.
on February 19, 2008 at 12:56 am
cat with the fiddle how about “civilizing” other nations and cultures? wasn’t that what was historically known as the “white man’s burden”?
on February 19, 2008 at 12:56 am
cat with the fiddle how about “civilizing” other nations and cultures? wasn’t that what was historically known as the “white man’s burden”?
on February 19, 2008 at 12:57 am
N on February 19, 2008 at 1:24 am This blog is brilliant. ‘Stuff bourgie white liberals like’ would be a more accurate title, although it does not flow as well the ever so simple but nevertheless perfect ‘Stuff White People Like’. The posts on this site might as well be prereqs for getting into liberal arts colleges, as nearly all of the sheep who attend them are clearly the sample population for this study. The hypocrisy and vanity of the spoiled white kids who I went to school with was astounding, and by far the rule rather than the exception. Learning about others, for these kids, was always achieved without ever having to leave their comfort zones. Indeed, highly valued activities such as eating out at ‘ethnic’ restaurants, taking one semester of a foreign language, and shopping for ethnically marked clothing, were all vigorously pursued in the company of- surprise- other sheltered, upper-middle class white kids. And the saddest and most hypocritical aspect of these forays into ‘diversity’ was that such activities were in reality quietly judged to be of cultural importance only insofar as other white people were doing them. Anonymous omg this blog is so funny… so true to some cases but not to some. ;P coming from an abc, too!!
on February 19, 2008 at 1:27 am
Jacob on February 19, 2008 at 1:46 am Oh, and another thing white people like: Self-ironically referring to themselves as “white people” and starting a blog to point out everything that is lame and/or predictable about “white people”, just to make sure no one tells it to their face first. Anonymous on February 19, 2008 at 2:01 am As a white person i can read this, compare my habits to those discussed, and then engage in the following mental process: compliment myself on sharing few or none of these habits; criticize myself for caring enough to compliment myself on this; thereby demonstrate to myself my share in the tendency–oft-mentioned in this blog–of self-hatred among whites of ourselves and our ethnicity; et cetera ad nauseam. In short, if you are white and, like me, read this blog smugly to yourself thinking how, thank God! that I’m not like this, the joke’s on you and me both, I guess. The bizarre structure of white self-identity cannot stand up to the minutest scrutiny. aplaceforfriends someone wrote, “yuppy” some posts backj. what does ‘yuppy’ mean?
on February 19, 2008 at 2:11 am
aplaceforfriends do white people like getting in heated ‘Comment’ debates?
on February 19, 2008 at 2:18 am
on February 19, 2008 at 2:42 am
Anonymous Stuff Black People Like Fried Chicken, Watermelon, Welfare & Going to jail
on February 19, 2008 at 2:46 am
Lesley Well hello there!
on February 19, 2008 at 3:05 am
This is really, rather a cool site. Mmm, it’s a very, interesting and informative blog. I absolutely enjoy learning about different races. Maybe when I leave little old England we could hook up for a drink and swap notes. Toodle pip! (upper class colloquial goodbye – UK) Grimnir I think this site is fucking awesome.
on February 19, 2008 at 3:15 am
As a white guy trying to fit into hipster-laden Portland, this provides me with many useful suggestions for more effectively communicating with my elitist soon-to-be-friends! I figure once I get the hang of it here I can try Manhattan or even San Fran! At first I kind of felt bad about trying to be so fucking white and hip all the time, but then I remembered that a lot of the things white people like, such as local organic produce and bicycles and world travel, all have very good reasons behind them. The problem isn’t really liking the things on this list. The problem is privilege and pretentiousness, acting all prissy and special because you’re living ‘consciously’. Oh, you listen to mainstream music? Ugh. I never eat at McDonald’s if I can help it, it’s so fucking disgusting. Have you never been to New York, really? The problem is elevating the stuff on this list as the end-all be-all of ideal living. White people also like off-roading, motorcycles, hunting, fishing, and bowling, but none of that’s on the list because we are talking particular white people here. Of course, if I am among the super-white and I’m feeling unable to hang, I sometimes like to pull out the big guns and tell a funny story set at my fabulous 1920s craftsman-style summer house on the lake overlooking the mountains in New Hampshire where I can casually mention my Harvard-educated snobby Manhattanite relatives without specifically bragging. That shuts em up for a minute at least, and as a bonus it works great on the dumber upwardly mobile middle class chicks! James Brown Well, here are a few more things that white people like that I have learned over the years.
on February 19, 2008 at 4:44 am
1. Making racist jokes while saying that they are not racist. 2. Putting their hands over their wallets/purses when black people walk near them. 3. Thinking they know what is best for everyone else while their lives are a complete mess. alan White people like SAABs
on February 19, 2008 at 4:45 am
Emily you should include a post on kuffiyahs/anti-war scarves.
on February 19, 2008 at 4:52 am
also for the record, arrested development ROCKS. Roya on February 19, 2008 at 5:10 am If we cannot laugh at ourselves, then who CAN we laugh at? I am: Mixed race (North Africa, Middle East, Russian, Turkish and don’t forget the Caucas re: Caucasian Mountains – are home to Kurds and some Persians!) – all faith traditions in my family. “Faith Traditions” instead of “Religion” is very WP. I married Russian/Eastern Euro nice Jewish Boy – we adopted a daughter from Southern India. Our family laughs A LOT at ourselves and our cultural mix, political mix etc. BFF and I were out this weekend calling each other “sistah” and calling my daughter “L’il D” – we like to pretend we are cool and AA. I drive a VOLVO, live in the ‘burbs, practice YOGA and meditation, work in multiculti world, am an improv comedienne, try REALLY hard NOT to be so WP! But I am sometimes…I am! Blessings and Laughter to all. Phil on February 19, 2008 at 5:46 am I thought the site was funny, but at times it spilled over into a bitterness which was not so funny. I agree with Tom Sawyer that these seemed like they were written by an Asian with a chip on his shoulder. I suppose it’s better to deal with your anger this way than to go ‘Virginia Tech’. Some of the best entries reminded me of Douglas Coupland’s ‘Generation X’ in the way they caught middle-class white American culture, but it also left me wondering if white people will still find it funny to be laughed/hated when we become a minority ourselves. At the moment we are laughing from a position of dominance, which is easy. Anonymous Don’t forget “OTHER WHITE PEOPLE!”
on February 19, 2008 at 6:22 am
JoS Your blog is awesome keep up the good work!
on February 19, 2008 at 6:42 am
Mikey At Wrigley Field, us “white people” pee in ‘troughs’. I’m not even sure what the fuck a ‘troth’ is…
on February 19, 2008 at 6:52 am
Mark Heh…”Black people walk like this, and white people walk like that!”
on February 19, 2008 at 6:59 am
It’s a little uncomfortable to read, but there’s a lot of truth in it…I guess a lot of white stereotypes are as funny to black people as black stereotypes for white people. Maybe real racism won’t go away until we can all joke about the weird and stupid things we do. So who wants to go get some fried chicken and do yoga? v on February 19, 2008 at 7:27 am If you ever wonder about the stigma attached to the word nigger you have to look non further then this blog. Here though is the same fascist comentary but from the other side of the racial divide. It is, in short, unamerican and easilly despised. MittenMaiden on February 19, 2008 at 8:23 am There is a certain cohort of “whites” that seems to have been sadly neglected by this blog – the blue collar whites. These whites, though diminishing in their visibility within mainstream American culture, do show up occasionally, especially during election years wherein other white politicians attempt to court the blue collar vote by appearing as union supporters and lovers of large Ford and Chevrolet trucks. Some activities enjoyed by the BCW (blue collar white) include: – bowling – monster truck rallies (indoor or outdoor), – keggers, – hunting (especially large animals wherein the BCW has to attract the animal by smothering himself with its urine), – fishing (especially large fishing wherein the BCW has to tell a story finishing with the line “this big!”), – bingo (especially church-attending BCWs and those about the age of 55) – watching “the game” (especially if a city or local rivalry is involved; sometimes college, though it is rare for the BCW to attend said college), – holiday parades (especially Veteran’s Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day if they are still union), – backyard barbeques (especially on aforementioned holidays, directly after aforementioned parades). The BCW, though a vanishing member of American society, can still be observed in many areas. I suggest that the BCW should be added to your list of “whites” for possible analysis of “things whites love.” Thank you. Maureen – global music (David Byrne, Paul Simon, Vampire Weekend, etc.) – Che t-shirts – Facebook groups – rogue economists – Jonathan Safran Foer – Law and Order reruns – The Wire
on February 19, 2008 at 8:25 am
jenn good stuff
on February 19, 2008 at 8:27 am
ps – the author(s) are indeed white: christian & jessica lander. i cannot believe that tom sawyer didn’t do 2 minutes of digging into the site before s/he wrote that thesis! the griot if laughing at this site makes me a racist – poof! – im a racist mofo.
on February 19, 2008 at 8:34 am
“why is it that white people control everything in the f’ing universe…except for little bad ass timmy and amanda?” – comedian d.l. hughley but i guess this would be better posted on stuffwhitepeopledontlike.com – disciplining their kids. JoS Writing about semicolons:
on February 19, 2008 at 8:39 am
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/18/nyregion/18semicolon.html Wammmm on February 19, 2008 at 9:17 am Your generalizations are actually incredibly ignorant. Probably as ignorant as a lot of white folk that think that most blacks will greet each other with a high five and wazzzuppp…or that maybe when most Latinos say they will meet you in an hour that that actually means two or three hours…or that for both of these enthicities birth control means getting tooooo drunk to get it up……..the expectation of what a culture may be “like” is truly one of the biggest blunders by immigrating people to the USA….it’s like when you meet a foreigner and you find out that all of their”understandings” of the country that they are trying to emulate to “be cool”, or to be like the locals…..is taken from stupid ass movies they saw……I love to joke around and all, but in real life I don’t ever expect anyone to “be” like this or like that….I just hope they are respectful, not sick, and somewhat intelligent…..what I hate most about the stereo typing you indicate here is that a lot of immigrants think that “having an attitude” is a cool way to define yourself…man that is such bullshit, and another pop culture mistake made by a lot of young immigrants to the US….personally, and this goes for a lot of women…take that tude and stick it where the sun never shines(unless an anal whore)……there is nothing worse than a woman acting like a man…(again, unless your a closet gay and you want to marry a woman who wants to give it to you up ur ass in all respects, and slap you around like a little bitch)….there are a lot of white people like that …..but I aint seen them yet in ur blog here….again I think GRIMMNAR hit’s it right on the head……you are talking about a percentage of whites that is less than 10%, and have actually no idea wtf they are supposed to do with their life….some relaize that the family dynamic is what brings real happiness, but because they are soo hung up on themselves, they are never the adult, tehy want the attention that is being bestowed on their own child……in other words,,,,they never grow up….unfortunately this happens to be a greater misfortune in all the other races in the world black and brown specifically, as evidenced by the incredibly high number of out of wedlock children and fatherless homes, crime, rape,apathy, ignorance…………………WHILE A LOT OF WHITES MIGHT BE THE STEREOTYPE YOU INDICATE HERE, WHEN IGNORANCE AND STUPIDITY IS THE “COOOL” THING TO BE ….AS EVIDENCED BY MOST INNER CITY SCHOOL PROGRAMS WHICH HAPPEN TO BE RUN BY THE MINORITIES, THEN YOU WILL HAVE A DECLINING SOCIETY….IT’S LIKE THE BLACK GUY WHOSE NAME IS BRIAN (HOW HE AND HIS MOM PRONOUNCES IT, REMEMBER HIS DADA DON’T EVEN KNOW HIS NAME), BUT IT’S SPELLED BYRON, AND ALWAYS HAS BEEN BECASUE WHEN SHE WAS TOLD THAT SHE WAS SPELLING IT WRONG, SHE WAS TOO PROUD (OR IGNORANT? WHICH IS IT?) TO SAY OH LET ME CORRECT THAT, INSTEAD IT WAS “WELLL THAT’S HOW WE SPELL IT IN UGONDORIA IN MY FAMILY HISTORY,BLAH,BLAH” BSS………..AND ANYONE WHO THINKS MY BLOG HAS ANY ACTUAL SERIOUSNESS TO IT IS JUST WAYYYYYY TO UPTIGHT MAN….YOU NEED TO CHILL OUT AND CHECK URSELF…(THAT MEANS GRAB UR CROTCH)…….is this still funny??????………………………………………………………….oH AND 406 SAYS “YOU’VE DESCRIBED TO A t 98% OF THE PEOPLE IN SAN FRAN….THAT EQUALS.0002% OF ALL GAY WHITES,,,,,,,AND .000002 OF ALL WHITES PERIOD……MAN YOU ARE SOOO RIGHT ON THE MARK….NOT!!! tor for stuff white people like, how about “looking for real estate on realtor.com”
on February 19, 2008 at 9:17 am
Lurkerbot I’m not sure which is funnier – the blog, or the people getting indignant over obvious satire.
on February 19, 2008 at 9:25 am
Lighten up and laugh a little! Reco I’m doing stuffblackpeoplelike… This is just too funny to pass up!
on February 19, 2008 at 9:30 am
…And as a black person who’s spent too much time around whites, this is totally on point. Justus How about :
on February 19, 2008 at 9:30 am
Stuff the Dominant American Culture of White Anglo Saxon Protestant People Like Just to please everyone. Or : Stuff people with money, who most often have pale complexions, like Topic suggestions: horseback riding, the national park system, chai latte, using words like “kitch” or “quaint,” being quiet in public, etc. Tiddo White people like black culture; not actual black people, just their culture and music.
on February 19, 2008 at 9:35 am
If these turkeys can make broad unsupportable statements, so can I. Floater on February 19, 2008 at 9:41 am I’m pretty much as white as they come. (wait for it…) At least that’s what my brother tells me while we’re playing this game called “throatbox” where we walk around jabbing each other in the soft spot at the bottom of our necks, and I think this blog is hilarious. Write on! Troy When is someone going to create the blogs “Stuff Black People Like, “Stuff Latino People Like,” or “Stuff Asian People Like”?
on February 19, 2008 at 9:46 am
If they do, they’d probably be blasted with unusual whiny comments, and be berated for it. But since it’s socially acceptable for people to bash white people, it’s all good I guess. ———And the above is just an example of me acting like a jackass. Enjoying the blog. ifonlyiwerewhite Another thing white people like: this site.
on February 19, 2008 at 9:48 am
Jake on February 19, 2008 at 9:49 am Though no longer a going concern, Joy Division represent a historical high-water mark for straight white music. It’s their Holy Grail. Mind you they don’t actually listen to them anymore, but you must fall in line with reverence and superlatives about JD if you are to take your own place in the white pecking order. It’s as romantic as the era of Romantic literaure (Love wil tear us apart, again!) but it feels more modern to name drop Joy Division once a year or so. Also true, producing a paradox, is that white people like the Carpenters. JoS another thing that white people like:
on February 19, 2008 at 9:53 am
reading comments on a blog named “stuffwhitepeoplelike” where people of all races get CRAAAAZY. Lurkerbot said it best Talha What is white people?
on February 19, 2008 at 9:55 am
angryafrican on February 19, 2008 at 9:59 am Great blog. No worries about the abuse. I am starting to get it on my Angry African on the Loose. Any tips on how you manage comments? Everything goes or do you moderate them? Angry African ~~Silk on February 19, 2008 at 10:24 am I am so white I’m blinding in bright sunlight. My love is so dark I have to hang onto him when the lights go out or I lose him. But I tease him that he’s whiter than I am. Thanks for this blog – it’s PROOF! I’ve never heard of half the stuff you’d ascribe to me, but he’s into almost all of it. He’s even a BNL fan. ~~Silk white in spirit on February 19, 2008 at 10:28 am being proud of their questionable 1/32 native american heritage. that’s great your great great great great great great grandaddy took advantage of some cherokee Brian on February 19, 2008 at 10:30 am It seems like most of the commenters like the site, but a lot are all angry because they say this racism (or “reverse racism”) and they get all upset that it’s acceptable to make a site like this one, but it’s offensive to make a site about what black people like. It might sound like a double standard, but that’s what you get for being in the privileged class. When people make fun of white people, rich people, or men, it’s ok, because these people have the highest status in society. It’s easy to laugh it off (hence the majority of white people who find this site amusing.) Making fun of black people, latinos, or women is offensive because these people are already fucked by society. What’s funny about this site is that the white people that are made fun of here have a lot of guilt. They do a lot of “right” things in order to not feel guilty, yet they also can’t recognize their own privileged and powerful status, because they keep saying they are colorblind and whatnot. This site is a good reminder of that fact, so hopefully white people can try to at least recognize their status, if not actively do something about it (assuming they really do care about having equal societal rights to all races, and aren’t just pretending.) The site does not represent all whites, but it gets at this important subset that I’ve talked about here (the “colorblind” and high-status subset). Nenya “When is someone going to create the blogs “Stuff Black People Like, “Stuff Latino People Like,” or “Stuff Asian People Like”?”
on February 19, 2008 at 10:35 am
They don’t have to–that’s called “90% of the other racial humour in existence.” It’s. Already. Been. Done. This blog is part of a protest against it. (And an attempt to be funny in itself.) I love the idea of this blog–it’s a cross between analyzing white culture (which is hardly ever done by people living in it–fish don’t have a word for water) and intentionally making broad generalizations. To the white people saying, “Hey! Not all white people are like this!”–well, exactly. The members of any race will NOT all be the same. Now you know how it feels to have someone generalize about you based on your race. Pretty annoying and stupid, right? So quit doing it about other races. –a Canadian redhead Jangalekat Wolof White people are so totally awesome. Just curious though, is that your picture above and if so what country is it in?
on February 19, 2008 at 10:38 am
Scott I don’t understand what the big deal is
on February 19, 2008 at 10:50 am
I’m white (100%… I won’t lamely try to play up being .001% East-Indo-Uzbeki-Chilean) and I think this is hilarious. I think it’s so funny, in fact, that ‘agreeing with and laughing at humor aimed at white people’ should be added to the list. There’s a difference between racism and harmless observations about harmless things another race appears to like. They’re not saying ‘destroy all white people’, they’re saying ‘white people seem to enjoy arrested development’. This does not offend me. When I read ‘making you feel bad about not going outside’ I was in tears. Keep up the good work. Michelle adding izzle on words claiming native american ancestry portland, oregon white tasting hearing near death hiking/nature stories children who paint tibet
on February 19, 2008 at 10:52 am
Anderson Foster Reed on February 19, 2008 at 10:53 am Finally I feel at home. What I really like about this site, is that there are things I didnt know that I liked, but now that I’ve tried them I REALLY like them. Thanks SWPL! (What about acronyms? Im pretty sure I love them too). Keep up the good work. AFR Michelle i meant wine tasting… lol.
on February 19, 2008 at 10:54 am
franny on February 19, 2008 at 10:54 am As a multi racial person who relates to some of the stuff on your blog, I would like to see it turned into to some sort of quiz (another thing white people like, re Cosmo) to quantify my exact percentage of cultural whiteness. Fish Noir Foul on February 19, 2008 at 10:55 am kudos (i think kudos is a white thing. i hate the word but i have to say it. im white) on calling this blog, ‘Thing White People Like’ and not as several dimwitted arseholes have opined (more whitey points) ‘Stuff Yuppies Like’ makes all the difference in the world. wonder why that is. ill have too anal-eyes it some more… lovelytagine on February 19, 2008 at 11:03 am If this blog was cleverly written and funny, I probably wouldn’t find it as racist and obnoxious as I do. It doesn’t sound like it’s coming from a satirical place, but from someone who genuinely dislikes Caucasians. I found Tom Sawyers comment far more interesting than anything on the blog itself – and actually learned a lot from it. Cheers Tom! whiteboy I’m so white and must say you’re spot on with everything!
on February 19, 2008 at 11:06 am
ro change it to ‘stuff rich trendy american fucks like’ and i think it works for most races (p. diddy, big-dicked black man that he is, plays coed sports.)
on February 19, 2008 at 11:12 am
expensive sandwiches…no shit. god that is stupid. Anon http://www.stuffblackpeoplelove.com/
on February 19, 2008 at 11:17 am
Its already been made, but it totally failed. It basically copied the style of this blog completely, but tried to do it in a friendly, unoffensive manner, which made it horribly uninteresting. The description is would be funny if she wasn’t serious: “The goal of this site is to foster discussion around African American and Diasporan Culture.” ngregory00 Considering some of the asshat responses you’re getting, looks like you’ll also have to add “hatin” to this list.
on February 19, 2008 at 11:23 am
(Complete with quotes and no “g”.) brooke this site made my day. stop following me:)
on February 19, 2008 at 11:30 am
Billy "Ho" Hoyle White people also like to say:
on February 19, 2008 at 11:47 am
“Blacks” or “black people” under their breath — or in a whisper — anytimes those words come up in a sentence. eatpoo poo poo poo
on February 19, 2008 at 12:04 pm
J.K. on February 19, 2008 at 12:23 pm I’m white, and this is the best blog ever. Thank you. I actually HATE Wrigley Field, but it’s cause’ of all the damned white people!!!!!! And trruuuuuuuust me……..you do NOT want to see me before my first cup of coffee!! ps – Where’s metal? Cracker-ass-cracker http://www.blackpeopleloveus.com
on February 19, 2008 at 12:24 pm
W. Viking You should write a column about how white people like to mock themselves for being white. Self-hatred instilled in them from a young age, etc.
on February 19, 2008 at 12:25 pm
Stan A lot of White lemmings seem to like Grobama… and thatz just wrong.
on February 19, 2008 at 12:44 pm
Anonymous I am neither white, nor American, nor rich. (I am a graduate student, but in economics, from South Africa.) You have pinned me down completely.
on February 19, 2008 at 12:53 pm
I am forcing all my friends to read this. Judy This Blog is hilarious!
on February 19, 2008 at 12:55 pm
jb cash on February 19, 2008 at 12:56 pm funny stuff, I like that it avoids the sterotype of “white trash” or redneck culture as a subsitute for “white” culture, which every other attempt to lampoon whites does. sheep Didn’t David Brooks write this book ten years ago?
on February 19, 2008 at 12:56 pm
Brad Wesley Great blog.
on February 19, 2008 at 1:18 pm
I’m a white male, live in an American city, and find myself uncomfortably seeing myself in the mirror when reading a number of these entries. Funny stuff. Unfortunately, it looks like he’s already winding it down. Hard to believe how clueless so many of the commenters are. Three minutes of Internet research will reveal who the author of this blog is, and three more minutes of reading the blog will reveal that he is lampooning a particular subset of white people and that this subset almost certainly includes himself. It is laughable that any white person could be offended by this blog. Charlotte on February 19, 2008 at 1:28 pm Mark1Davison said “White isn’t a country, ethnicity, culture, or religion… unless one is a White Supremacist.” How very white of you Mark1Davison. Of course every black, brown, yellow and red person knows their race is special, but we whites, at least nowadays, have to pretend that only a “White Supremist” would think that the descendents of a fairly small breeding ground called Europe would share no genetic or cultural connection and that we don’t have shared tendencies. And to be REALLY White, Mark1Davison uses a negative to describe his own co-racialists. Advice: don’t fight it Mark1; it’s bigger than all of us and the GOOD POC (people of color) do believe in race. btw, although animal rights groups send me pamphlets telling me that Koreans and Chinese are still making soup out of cats and dogs and bear baiting at zoos, most far east Asians have achieved first world status would score fairly high on this blog. LOL. darkspidey You missed out “burning niggers while dancing round in funny white robes”.
on February 19, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Anonymous This blog is written by a white guy. Fact.
on February 19, 2008 at 1:33 pm
darkspidey oh, and white people like websites that load fast. Not ones with 500+ comments on one stinking page! SORT IT OUT!
on February 19, 2008 at 1:36 pm
clovejoy on February 19, 2008 at 1:38 pm Irony of irony! (White folks love irony, too). White people like self-deprecating humor found on satirical blog mocking what white people like. When will the entry about white people liking your blog come out? haha white people would also like this website so they can A) criticize it and say how it’s NOT true B) because it’s ironic and they can laugh it, without realizing that a lot of white people are actually unable to examine themselves.
on February 19, 2008 at 1:49 pm
I applaud you, commend your work, and urge to further your study. Cody The people that are actually taking this blog as factual information are complete imbeciles. Generalizing is not intelligent in any way, fact.
on February 19, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Mike Where’s Frank Sinatra on this list? Also, I feel that “The West Wing” is being overlooked. Just my thoughts.
on February 19, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Marcus Ronaldi This has to be one of the funniest things blogs ever.
on February 19, 2008 at 1:56 pm
I thought I was Unique with my Apple Products, Sarah Silverman crush, Whole Foods and playing kickball. The amount of effort in kickball was spot on. Plus the bit about Marathons…. BMass on February 19, 2008 at 2:10 pm Keep doing that your doing, all these people who say they hate you and all that jive, don’t they know they are only promoting your ideas even more???!!! LOL, keep it coming. The Goat Friends,
on February 19, 2008 at 2:26 pm
Some of you are taking this blog the right way. Some of you are taking this blog too seriously. But that’s not why I write today… I’m not going to lie: it’s time to get goativated! The link below shows how to get goativated when the pangs of hunger lead you down the path of batshit insanity:
It’s GOAT TIME. Sincerely, The Goat PS-1980’s GI Joe action figures are delicious! Italian Brian Graphic Novels.
on February 19, 2008 at 2:33 pm
VISITING other countries, but not living there. The Coen Brothers. Flopsy on February 19, 2008 at 2:41 pm Brilliant stuff. The fact that some of my fellow crackers are writing about how offended they are in your comments proves to me just what an admirable job you’ve done with your satire. Apartheid This seriously has to be one of the best blogs I’ve seen in a long time.
on February 19, 2008 at 2:56 pm
You have no idea how fuming my friend is over how horribly he fits to these guidelines! anon You are funny.
on February 19, 2008 at 2:59 pm
The Goat Maybe he should try chewing on a tin can. It works for me.
on February 19, 2008 at 2:59 pm
sheep on February 19, 2008 at 3:06 pm Okay, I can’t confine my super-whiteness, but this blog, while funny, is just way too cynical. People in the US are just waking up to the benefits of quality, and places like Whole Foods and Farmer’s Markets are at least making an effort to supply it. Good food is just starting to go mainstream. What do you propose as an alternative. A nice big pesticide sandwich? Yum! And wouldn’t it just suck if everyone drove a high-mileage car? The blogger wants to make the point that “white people” want easy enviro-credits for activities like recycling, but disregards the fact that your paying a serious premium when you buy a Prius and the only reason to do so is environmental to lower emissions. Otherwise all your doing is paying a premium for a small, odd-looking car. Microbrews generally taste better than Bud, so people enjoy them. No big mystery there. The rest of the entries are at about the same level of vacuity. So while there is nothing more irritating than smugness, this kind of writing is part of the general backlash. And mocking anyone on a racial basis for supporting Obama is not funny and is in fact RACISM. And before you enlighten me any further, I get that the blog is trying to be funny. I just think the writer is a dick. Nate Dag Your blog sucks. I’m white and pretty much hate everything that made your list.
on February 19, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Sebastian on February 19, 2008 at 3:21 pm I´m from Chile, and all this stuff applies also here for the mid to upper-middle and affluent classes, who are mostly white descendants. I have laughed my ass off, as I´m probably into most of this too, although I´m far from white, greenish-brown would be a better description. I didn´t see blogging or having personal websites as an article in the list, and I would most definitely include studying fashion design and open stores in the next hot gentrificationcandidate neighbourhood selling expensive cheaply made and looking clothes that don´t fit and look silly. Duffy Oh, man. People really are taking this blog seriously. It’s supposed to be funny. If you’re offended: don’t read it. Simple.
on February 19, 2008 at 3:27 pm
But I do declare that this could be called “Stuff White People in Silver Lake Like”. And It’s great that I seriously like everything on this blog, practically (save marijuana and a couple others). I’m happy that I fit a mold. (whew! thank god!) Blue Anyone can be a white person. Regardless of race, color or creed. Some of the whitest people I know aren’t even white.
on February 19, 2008 at 3:29 pm
Klawdette I love this! Can you also do:
on February 19, 2008 at 3:36 pm
Cats? Celibacy? Television Without Pity.com? Anger managment? Twelve Step programs? Please do anger managment? I’m currently enrolled in anger managment. cosmo darkspidey said “You missed out “burning niggers while dancing round in funny white robes”.”
on February 19, 2008 at 3:38 pm
As a white person, I find it truly racist that there are practically zero places where we can make fun of crackers. I’m offended that there isn’t a derogatory term for white people that makes me (as a glaring *literally* specimen of a white person, thanks Irish dad…) actually offended. My only hope is that this site’s goal centers on coining a term for white people that will be as full of hate/ignorance/failure of humanity as the quoted example above. Then, AND ONLY THEN, we will we finally ALL be equal.?!?. Until that happens, I expect to be entertained along the way, so keep up the good work with this blog. A_White_Guy How bout: this website
on February 19, 2008 at 3:42 pm
HARHARHAR It’s funny cause it’s true. sean on February 19, 2008 at 3:54 pm This list amused me. The people who don’t like it seriously lack a sense of humour, and are white people who feel offended because they actually do many of these things. (yes i am white, and probably do a lot of these things without realizing it) ligress good stuff!
on February 19, 2008 at 3:54 pm
jim on February 19, 2008 at 4:11 pm Aw, man. You managed to take something as implicitly amusing as racism and make it boring. All you’ve done is refer to a bunch of stereotypes based around the middle class in general and fail to even make those risible. Sucks, dude. John on February 19, 2008 at 4:24 pm I think Paul Mooney said it best: White folks HATE to be made fun of. White folks can be racist and make fun of everyone else, but once the table are turned, it’s like a sin against God. Git over it and laugh, the rest of us do. Keep it up, excellent work! Jim if you’re taking suggestions, please include British Comedy.
on February 19, 2008 at 4:25 pm
Stuart @ “All you’ve done is refer to a bunch of stereotypes based around the middle class in general and fail to even make those risible”
on February 19, 2008 at 4:30 pm
Yep, that’s right on the money. Tired, trite, unamusing, and unoriginal. “Stuff lefty liberal yuppies like” might have been nearer the mark, as would “blog that’s not nearly as funny or clever as its author thinks it is”. tyler whites also like blacks that blog, that are self-aware, and make fun of white-culture.
on February 19, 2008 at 4:30 pm
great blog. tyler (white male, quarter spanish) Anonymous on February 19, 2008 at 4:34 pm where is oppressing brown people and pointless warmongering? as a white person i am shocked that our favorite activities are being omitted from this ridiculously misinformed blog. i’m not sure what’s worse, the faux-racism (i’m absolutely certain this is written by some white ball-less sack of shiat with an obama bumper sticker) or the idea that you think it’s funny. J. Brown on February 19, 2008 at 4:56 pm Ok, so I have to admit that at 1st I was confused if you were black or white. If you were black I was thinking “this is not a nice site”. As I read on and discovered you were white I was okay with things, because this is a well done “silly(ha ha)” site. BUT as a black chick from the burbs the majority of the stuff white people like “I LIKE”!! Yikes what does that mean HAHAHAHHAHAHAH This is the funniest site ever! Keep on making us laugh chicky! Anonymous White people like to fuck you.
on February 19, 2008 at 5:18 pm
paul all very funny. nice work.
on February 19, 2008 at 5:21 pm
Paul on February 19, 2008 at 5:57 pm 463 cj in brooklyn: I also am welsh…with a little mix of english bluebood from probably 400 years back. And even though I know that the majority of the white race wasn’t as wretchedly evil as my description, my beef was with the person who said he was “Proud” of his race. Frankly most people should be embarrassed simply to be human beings, regardless of race. Pointless bloodshed and greed is our heritage, and up until today, we still haven’t learned. That’s what I’m most ticked about, really. I could live easier with my ancestor’s past if we had learned from our mistakes. But nope, it’s worse now than it ever has been. The world is an awful place filled with awful people, and anybody who gets their news from somewhere other than the ‘Today’ show would know that. Jim Dandy on February 19, 2008 at 5:58 pm It totally shits me that people think Race Humour and Racism are the same thing. Keep up the great work, my friends and I (pretty much 100% white people, in Australia) love it. Although maybe it should be re-titled to reflect that these are the things Rich White American twats like. Jim Dandy on February 19, 2008 at 6:03 pm Quote “572 John I think Paul Mooney said it best: White folks HATE to be made fun of. White folks can be racist and make fun of everyone else, but once the table are turned, it’s like a sin against God. ” You are totally wrong about that dude, English and Australian humour is all about making fun of ourselves, and in case you are unsure, Dave Chapelle makes a lot of jokes about white people and is incredibly popular among white people of Australia, England and the US. Melissa on February 19, 2008 at 6:04 pm I would like to suggest a blog post about St. Patrick’s day, because it gives white people an excuse to pretend that they’re ethnic, since a vast majority of white people in the United States are at least part Irish. On St. Patrick’s day, they get to talk about how their people were oppressed in America too once, but doggone it managed to rise above and ‘make something of themselves’. It also gives white people an excuse to drink beer from microbreweries and order expensive corned beef sandwiches- even though corned beef isn’t typically eaten in Ireland for Saint Patrick’s day. White people also like unique screen printed T-shirts, and if they see someone else wearing one that they own, they will feel bad kimber on February 19, 2008 at 6:10 pm You write this like it’s all a bad thing, hell I’m proud to claim all these stereotypes!! I’m German, white and proud! If other cultures can insist we embrace their differences, then we should insist they embrace ours. And where’s our White History Month, we deserve it, didn’t a cracker invent electricity, the light bulb, the first car, the cotton gin, the first motor, etc, etc, etc. Maybe these things aren’t that important. We’re all too busy recycling to think about them. audiotaco thank you for your blog- it has really made my day. I’m promptly putting you up on my blog roll.
on February 19, 2008 at 6:20 pm
weedivine on February 19, 2008 at 6:33 pm actually kimber…. the whole frickin year is white history month. White people aren’t lacking anyone telling them how great they are, we do a great job of that. And we do insist that other cultures embrace ours- its called assimilation, being “normal”, or colonization. And we have some pretty mean ways of punishing those who don’t shed their culture for ours. buddhistkitten I like half of this stuff.
on February 19, 2008 at 6:36 pm
I am not white. D: D: D: Le Alll I have to say is that I like white girls.
on February 19, 2008 at 6:56 pm
ben on February 19, 2008 at 6:56 pm One of the only blogs I’ve ever forwarded to friends. I recognized myself in many of the observations. The ones that don’t describe me make me feel superior to other people. Another win-win for the whites! I had to suffer through two conversations about renovations today, btw. WhitestBrothaOnTheBlock on February 19, 2008 at 7:01 pm This is hilarious. Keep it up. I will check back inbetween reading the Sunday New York Times by my Lake in Upstate New York. Oh and white people love round food. Bagels, Donuts, Cups of Coffee (Expensive ones) etc. meh on February 19, 2008 at 7:08 pm Womp woooomp. I don’t really find this funny. Although irrelevant, I’m a white girl and hardly any of this applies to me. I guess this is a lame attempt at satire. There are stereotypes for a reason and blah blah blah but this blog looks like it’s poking fun at a very small focus group of white people. Eh, whatever. The writers aimed to make people laugh and they succeeded. luke This site is great. People who think it is racist need to loosen up. If you can’t laugh at yourself then life really must suck.
on February 19, 2008 at 7:14 pm
meh on February 19, 2008 at 7:14 pm “the whole frickin year is white history month. White people aren’t lacking anyone telling them how great they are, we do a great job of that. And we do insist that other cultures embrace ours- its called assimilation, being “normal”, or colonization. And we have some pretty mean ways of punishing those who don’t shed their culture for ours.”
Yeah. Name one time during the year when the nation reflects on what so-and-so white person did. I’m not opposed to black history month, but it’s weird to me that we don’t have something for white people or Asians, or NATIVE AMERICANS for Christ sake. I mean, if there’s anyone who needs a pat on the back, or excuse me tell “them how great they are”, it’s them. Cover all your bases girlfriend. sharelle This is so funny. People who get mad are just as hilarious because they can relate themselves to the things you post. White people are funny.
on February 19, 2008 at 7:36 pm
bang on oh how I wish that I could add facebook to this list.
on February 19, 2008 at 7:38 pm
yerflyisopen on February 19, 2008 at 7:52 pm Sooo you guys must live in Santa Monica… or at least I thought so until you didn’t mention the “beach-cruiser” in the Bicycles section. Bum, I thought I figured it all out. weedivine on February 19, 2008 at 7:57 pm Try the fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Presidents Day, or any other major event we recognize in this country. Mostly about white guys. And the reason we don’t have a Native history month has nothing to do with Black people taking up too much historical room, it has to do with white people dominating the historical record with their “achievements.” Yes, all people of color in this country deserve historical representation. The point you’re missing is that white history is “history”- its just remains an invisible modifier as most dominant things do.
jobo on February 19, 2008 at 8:02 pm Some people commenting on here need to lighten up. Stop taking everything so literally. This site isn’t about white people it’s about white people. Btw my room-mate is the king of whiteness he fits into every topic, he came back from Europe and now drinks Pilsen. Last night he proclaimed how he would never drink another beer other than the Pilsen he discovered in Europe. He hasnt read this site. He also loves microbrews. To those complaining that it only fits a certain type of people, that is correct and maybe you dont belong to them, even if your skin is white. You dont need to be white in color to fit the descriptions on this site either. I think your site is awesome, keep going. This has nothing to do with race fools. ashevillain on February 19, 2008 at 8:05 pm “where is oppressing brown people and pointless warmongering? as a white person i am shocked that our favorite activities are being omitted from this ridiculously misinformed blog.” People that do these things aren’t white as the blog clearly points out. If you haven’t caught on to that you need to read more povertyonwheels on February 19, 2008 at 8:26 pm on behalf of poor white people, i’d like to state for the record that not all white people are rich. i grew up in a suburban slum of cleveland – half black, half white, ALL poor. parents barely had enough to support us, and yes, they are divorced. my dad works shitty jobs and had to declare bankruptcy recently. that said, even as a poor white person, many of these statements are pretty accurate, but not all. i would shop at whole foods, or better yet, the local co-op grocery because they are more politically correcter, but i am poor so i do not. also, i like michel gondry, and i wish to help poor brown people. question on February 19, 2008 at 8:28 pm Too bad that the website http://www.stuffblackpeoplelove.com/ isn’t up and active in satire like this one. I would bet that there would be 10x the number of comments about “racist white writings” than this one. It might even make the evening news because too many people complain about unjust stereotypes. “Black people … are too stupid to learn English so teachers in California had to make up ebonics … are smart because they learned how to collect money (welfare) without doing anything … love their cars, hair, and nails more than their homes and children … think that putting stuff on their teeth makes them look wealthy … etc. ” I think satire is great, but you need to admit it might be taken offencively, and be understanding of other peoples attempts at satire that might be offencive to you. Maybe a warning should be put on the main page stating that the writings are written in honest fun and attempt at satire, and are not meant to portray the entire white culture. ic on February 19, 2008 at 8:54 pm how bout wearing crocs, not changing the channel when those “starving kids in africa ” ads come on, but never actually donating. pretending to be a tolkien fan from way back before the lord of the rings movies, pretending to like asterix and obelix and tin tin and other kitche euro cartoons/comics, despite never having actually seeing a full episode/reading a full issue. Pretending to be important/sophisticated at horse races. (why is it that the minute a whitie steps into a horse racing track, they become more important, more civilised and tend to feel very superior. But if you step into a OTB or TAB just to put on a few bets, you are the scum of the earth. there is something about watching large hairy beasts run around in a circle while being whipped by a midget, that makes us feel superior.) knowing what country a film or song or TV show was origionally produced in, in order to seem well travelled and therefore superior. eating tapas, in order to seem well travelled and therefore superior. having a facebook account.(despite never actually using it) Pretending to know what a “good” suit is. white dudes feel very superior if they are wearing a taylored suit, especially if it is a brand name that sounds obscure and european. (even if it is a rental we pretend to know about the cut and shape of the suit) despite actually having no real knowledge of the subject. anon-i-must white people like putting their kids in time-out.
on February 19, 2008 at 8:59 pm
anon on February 19, 2008 at 9:19 pm This site is about as toothless as satire can get while still remaining ‘edgy’ enough to root out the most easily offended 1% of the internet. Taking shots at art degrees, homeopathy, and ugly vintage clothing…. Oscar Wilde beware! The majority of the comments on this thread seem to have been left by people who feel guilty about laughing at Chris Rock. anon on February 19, 2008 at 9:21 pm This site is about as toothless as satire can get while still remaining ‘edgy’ enough to root out the most easily offended 1% of the internet. Taking shots at art degrees, homeopathy, and ugly vintage clothing…. Oscar Wilde beware! The majority of the comments on this thread seem to have been left by people who feel guilty about laughing at Chris Rock. Christine …oh …my …gosh
on February 19, 2008 at 9:21 pm
I have a culture. I have a culture. I’m white and I have a culture. Your blog has actually helped me understand my cultural identity today. A lot of this is American, so being a Canadian white is different, but not by much. Wow. Wow. Huh. Good writing. Funny. I may just have to link to you. erin Do white people like grammar, correct spelling and punctuation, and a lack of typos? Or is it just me?
on February 19, 2008 at 9:47 pm
Can you guys get a proofreader? (I’m available.) T.L. I’m lollin’, love the blog
on February 19, 2008 at 9:50 pm
r on February 19, 2008 at 10:26 pm This site is awesome! The kitchenaid was the best…my wife has a big yellow one, sitting on the counter gathering dust. She won’t let me throw it away or even put it away. Anonymous This was a lot of fun to read! I agree with most items on the list.
on February 19, 2008 at 10:30 pm
DJ M You are true American heroes. Because of people like you I have a modicum of faith in humanity. Thank you.
on February 19, 2008 at 10:50 pm
Beth Some white people apparently like being offended, too. (Ditto what Brian in #519 said!)
on February 19, 2008 at 11:02 pm
I don’t know if you got it already (I haven’t read the whole blog yet), but white wine definitely needs to be on this list. I don’t like wine myself, but I don’t like most of the things on the list (it’s really an overeducated yuppie liberal white people list). But soccer moms/yuppies/liberals love them some Chardonnay! (spit) I saw some idiot soccer mom in her hybrid (!) SUV today with a black “W” sticker on it–and under the W wasn’t “the President,” but the word “WINE.” I laughed so hard I cried. Could that possibly be whiter? Oh, hell, I know what else–SNOW. Lots of white people love to play in the snow. (Why?!) Like skiing and ice skating and that stupid crap. How many times have you seen people of color skiing? Anonymous This is a jewel of a blog! And to all the ppl cryin’ “racist”, lighten up! My white friends loooove this site!
on February 19, 2008 at 11:23 pm
yourface this blog is kinda like an extended version of the popular standup bit that goes “hey, white people are all like this!”
on February 20, 2008 at 12:19 am
wow, it never stops being funny. Person I would like to commend you for having 1.5 million hits and not having an add on the blog
on February 20, 2008 at 12:22 am
nikosha on February 20, 2008 at 12:31 am i love this blog. i actually like a lot of these things and i’m not white. hilarious. i’m conflicted and laughing at myself, and totally laughing at white people. i know more topics are going to be posted, but i HOPE to see these up someday: Multi-tasking Setting Drinks Office Parties Modern Art Posters “Tasteful” or “Alternative” Porn Thank You Cards Weekenders / Spring Break Blogs keep up the great work! my world has just been deconstructed First, amazing. brilliant.
on February 20, 2008 at 12:37 am
Second, as a white guy, this site has deconstructed my reality. Will I ever recover? Can I? how about adding e.e. cummings-esque poetry lack of punctuationcapitalization is just so ‘edgy’ for white people apple figured it out with the ishit product line (iPhone, iPod, iMac, iThrew-up-a-little-in-my-mouth-just-now-,thanks-Bono) apuntas I like this one. Can´t stop laughing. Well done!. It is true, true, true…and I am white.
on February 20, 2008 at 12:40 am
Anonymous I almost love the white in me. If I could get the black in me to cut me some slack, I’d be home free.
on February 20, 2008 at 12:58 am
love your blog. Bobby Galaxy Hey, one of my best friends is white.
on February 20, 2008 at 1:24 am
Art White people like to create and read snarky blogs.
on February 20, 2008 at 4:52 am
FrancieNolan The Onion Going to Walt Disney World with out any Children
on February 20, 2008 at 4:54 am
Maura on February 20, 2008 at 5:02 am Your blog is hilarious! It hits the mark very well, and I see so much of my family, friends, and their friends in these posts. It was a very enjoyable read. Are you Canadian, by chance? You seem to have a bit of a Canuck perspective on things, especially with respect to comments on places like Brampton. Princess Sparklepants ADORE You. Just wanted to tell you. What about Landscaping and Home design shows. And Quilting groups?
on February 20, 2008 at 5:22 am
Oh, please, don’t ever stop. Anonymous I think “Stuff Black People Like” would be SO much more funny don’t you, biggot?
on February 20, 2008 at 5:39 am
johnnypeepers Naw, white people are inherently self-absorbed and more fun to make fun of. What is a “biggot” anyway?
on February 20, 2008 at 5:41 am
HellKitty <3.
on February 20, 2008 at 5:46 am
The Black friend in the white clique on February 20, 2008 at 6:33 am lololololol…Being black and going to a liberal white campus in Western Mass, I cant help but agree with a bunch of the stuff. I am mostly ashamed because I have been co-opted into some of the white people stuff….oh well I say if you cant beat them, join them…lololol stimguy on February 20, 2008 at 6:34 am For me the depressing thing here is that I “think” I came to like the things here that I do like, on my own. It’s tough to realize that it’s just my herding instinct.. Anonymous Just found your site. Funniest thing I’ve seen in ages. Thanks!
on February 20, 2008 at 6:55 am
Black Mamba I think this website is really funny….and what makes it not racist is that there is nothing that is disrespectful to a white person OR degrading.
on February 20, 2008 at 7:05 am
FOR EXAMPLE: Many ppl say that what would ppl do if there was a sight called “stuff black ppl like” …there would be a way to do this that would be respectful and parallel to this site: For example: * Family reunions (black ppl LOVE family reunions) *Chicken /especially BBQ (no matter how hard you try to deny it..we do) *Nice Shoes – from Jordans to Manola (keep it honest) *Tom Joyner (we love Tom Joyner) HAHAHA God, I’m so white. This is cracking me up. Thanks!
on February 20, 2008 at 7:42 am
Stiletto Can you please do a piece on white chicks and tanning beds? Please? Because it needs to stop. Thanks.
on February 20, 2008 at 7:57 am
JC Have you ever heard “Holiday in Cambodia”?
on February 20, 2008 at 8:10 am
Andrew on February 20, 2008 at 8:14 am People coming on here and saying this site is “racist” is exactly the problem with racism today–we don’t talk about what racism means, only that it involves something about stereotypes and that its bad. Even white people will have to agree that you all make up the majority of the population, right? So isn’t it a little bit tricky to think about how most of the things on this list (Mos Def, Sushi, Wes Anderson, etc.) are so beloved because they represent things that not everyone is supposed to like? If white people were to take something that people from all races enjoy and make it “their own,” then that means that it now belongs to 75% of the population, thus deadening its appeal. Sorry to be so serious, but I really do think that this is a problem. Mcwhitey …ridiculous, but hilarious! I’ve never felt so inadequate.
on February 20, 2008 at 8:32 am
You should do a new blog called – “What Black People Fear”… some ideas: Dogs, Cops, Ghosts, Water and water sports… One word Steampunk.
on February 20, 2008 at 8:41 am
This may be too new and too segregated to a certain internet geek subset…but really, it’s becoming a generalized white phenomenon. The Littlefields on February 20, 2008 at 8:52 am It seems like this site is pretty silly. NO ONE fits all these posts. The most hilarious thing is looking at the comments. Everyone who says they love/hate it also has to include how little they resemble the posts(“I only like 5 of the things on the list”) and then qualify their statements by defining their heritage: “I’m half-indian”, “my parents are immigrants”, “I’m half chinese, korean, russian, ethiopian, and persian” Translation: I’m not like your usual white person, so don’t define me. Love it. esift This is very funny. I, for one, appreciate the understated humor.
on February 20, 2008 at 8:54 am
Sometime rabid support for _______ college football team must show up somewhere. Also, a thread about punctuation would be good. Go ‘Horns and Badgers!! raychurr Hey! I’m 35% white so far. Keep up the good work.
on February 20, 2008 at 8:58 am
Matt on February 20, 2008 at 9:03 am I’m pretty white, but if there’s anything that this blog has helped me with, it’s that if there is ever a lull in a conversation with a fellow white person, I can just being up one of the topics covered in this blog and the conversation will be saved. Will definitely use this for when I’m on a date. Uh oh . .. white people also like the following:
on February 20, 2008 at 9:22 am
HAPPY HOUR LAS VEGAS (THE CITY NOT THE SHOW) WILL FERRAL REALITY TV DAVE MATHEWS BAND LL BEAN ANYTHING FROM NORTH FACE Billy "Ho" Hoyle White people love cargo pants.
on February 20, 2008 at 9:26 am
Brian Don’t forget tribal tattoos
on February 20, 2008 at 10:09 am
White Guy Bob Love wearing those reflective vests so they can run in groups at nighttime.
on February 20, 2008 at 10:09 am
White Guy Bob My bad…so WE can run in groups at night time.
on February 20, 2008 at 10:11 am
booobies Ah, yes…racism is alive and well.
on February 20, 2008 at 10:23 am
Great site except for the fact. However, you can make these generalizations about ANY race or culture; chinese always walk a straight line down the sidewalk, most latinos are catholic and LOVE soccer and Fijians are perpetually happy (unless it involves Indians). Cultures, history and the environment play a huge role in these generalizations. When did we start grouping middle-easterners, jewish folks, racist southerners, “yuppies”, blah, blah, blah into the “whites” category? Oh yeah, when this country became a racist nation or when organized religion dominated this planet…well it still does. It shouldn’t matter WHO is the author of this site; it’s still racism and until we can accept and revel in the many cultural diversities and additions our planet has to offer (no matter WHAT the color of your skin is, where you come from or what religion/philosophy you believe in, etc.) and not the little nuances, we will always focus on this crap and not more important things like our local and global environments or why we seem to force a religion on others, etc. Funny site/blog….crappy approach. JPNT17 I suggest abbreviating things. AND I DO MEAN EVERYTHING!
on February 20, 2008 at 10:24 am
example: I’m a black guy named Jeffrey. I’ve been Jeffrey my whole life to everyone I knew (black people). I went to a majority white college and was instantly shortened to JTJ (my initials). I moved to California and I work with white people. I introduced myself as Jeffrey and my name was again shortened to JTJ. I dont have a problem with this except for the fact that JTJ is more syllables than saying Jeffrey…so it’s not even really abbreviating. It trickles down from there to using AIMspeak in conversation, abbreviating one syllable words and calling people a shortened version of their last name (also calling people by their last names is a white people thing). I think this is a good blog though. It’s funny to me because if you look at the things that are stereotypically white against things stereotypically any other race, the white stereotypes are not really bad at all. I think it speaks to the desire for no group to want to get lumped together, which is something that I have experienced a lot of from white people. Sometimes the tables must be turned for some people to get it. So to all the white people that are “super-offended” by this blog, take that and put yourself in the shoes of the many cultures that have to deal with this kind of marginalizing on a daily basis. elvette Too funny.
on February 20, 2008 at 10:24 am
And what about: White People Like Being Offended, as in: ‘I listen to NPR in my Prius with my adopted guatemalan baby on the way back from the farmer’s market, but I find this blog offensive and racist.’ Edward Chombee on February 20, 2008 at 10:35 am This might apply to your own peer group and a few other people, and you should qualify it as such. Don’t drag all white people into your stupid, off-the-mark world. Go ahead and qualify your website: “What I and a Few Other People Think About White People.” I’m not even going mention your site to my friends, let alone espouse an opinion to them about it. That would potentially build your popularity, and you don’t deserve that. Instead, I will totally forget I ever saw your website. booobies on February 20, 2008 at 10:36 am p.s….my “name” is not sexist either…please note the three ‘o’s’…it’s a college nickname and not self-proclaimed. Booobies is a funny word if you can’t laugh at it, you’re a little too up tight. Try it out…say it out loud and if you don’t have even the slightest inclination to smile, well…… ABC on February 20, 2008 at 10:39 am Tough to feel for “white peopl”, chinese folks, Jews, “blacks”, latinos or any other race when you’re not putting yourself in their shoes. Just another example of racism. I’ll share this site with others to prove the point that a good chunk of ALL peoples are racist and continue to enjoy segregation. Cheers and Ciao Mein! booobies on February 20, 2008 at 10:42 am chinese are racist, blacks are racist, whites are racist, latinos are racist….seems to be a problem we ALL have. Why is being organic, into yoga or eastern philosophy, alternative fuels, supporting local farmers at the farmers market or otherwise have to be a “white” thing? Eric Don’t lump me in the same category with Hitler, Mother Theresa, George Bush or Salvador Dali; I’m nothing like ANY of those people. Funny sh*t outside of the racist part though.
on February 20, 2008 at 10:46 am
Edward Chombee Also, I do *NOT* find your site to be racist. The people saying that are stupid, too.
on February 20, 2008 at 10:47 am
It’s just this — most of the things on your list are in no way exclusive to white people, and that’s where it becomes stupid and stereotype-building. From reading other posts, you’ve obviously hit the mark with some people. tktk People should feel comfortable making fun of their own culture.
on February 20, 2008 at 10:48 am
This site is funny. The fact is that someone has analyzed/overanalyzed white culture is funny. Every once in a while people should look at their lives from an outsider’s perspective and laugh. Don’t overanalyze (omg that’s so white!). When you see an African American comedian making fun of the black community (the community that he is a part of), would these bloggers be as upset !? emma imagine the uproar had this been ‘stuff black people like!’
on February 20, 2008 at 10:50 am
Zakiya this is classic.
on February 20, 2008 at 10:55 am
trinkett on February 20, 2008 at 10:55 am Love this site, so hilariuos. I’m not even white and I fit most/all of the descriptions. Though, I did grow up in a white family, that could be my dilemma. Julie So White White people love drinking games too, don’t forget about beer pong, presidents and A**holes and Flip cups!
on February 20, 2008 at 10:56 am
Mark Hahaa! I laughed so hard about the Sushi. It’s true man, white people love that stuff, myself included.
on February 20, 2008 at 10:57 am Too expensive, ‘exotic’ etcetera.
Fantastic weblog! John You’re off in the blanket “white people” moniker, and yet “yuppie”, as previously suggested, has too many negative connotations for it to resonate.
on February 20, 2008 at 11:08 am
What this blog most accurately describes are “Bobos” the fusion of bourgeois and bohemian — coined by NYT columnist David Brooks. Here’s the description of Bobos below from Wikipedia. I can put nearly all of your posts within the framework of this theory. Anyone agree/disagree? Bobos in Paradise: The New Upper Class And How They Got There (ISBN 0-684-85378-7) is a book by David Brooks, first published in 2000. The word bobo, Brooks’s most famous coinage, is a portmanteau of the words bourgeois and bohemian. The term is used by Brooks to describe the 1990s’ descendants of the yuppies. Often of the corporate upper class, they rarely oppose mainstream society, claim highly tolerant views of others, buy lots of expensive and exotic items, and believe American society to be meritocratic. Bobo is often used in place of the word yuppie, which has usually negative connotations. In fact, even Brooks uses yuppie in a negative sense throughout his book. Brooks’s thesis in Bobos in Paradise was that this “new upper class” represented a marriage between the liberal idealism of the 1960s and the self-interest of the Reagan era. Critics of Brooks’s thesis argue that he did not provide an argument for why this elite was specifically “new,” and that the bobo trend merely represents changing tastes and preferences of a preexisting upper class (not a product of social mobility). Bobos are noted for avoiding indulging in high acts of conspicuous consumption in favor of spending the greatest amount possible on the “necessities”. Brooks argues that they feel guilty consuming in the way typical of the so-called “greed era” of the 1980s so they prefer to spend extravagantly on kitchens, showers, and other common facilities of everyday life. They “feel” for the labor and working class but may refuse to buy American made goods. The term “bobo chic” was applied to a style of fashion, similar to “boho chic”, that became popular in uptown New York in 2004-5. Bobos often relate to money as means rather than end; they do not disdain money but use it to achieve their ends rather than considering wealth as an achievable end in itself. Anonymous on February 20, 2008 at 11:28 am This site has made me laugh as I like quite a few of the articles. But now I feel confused as to wether I should be agreeing with its authenticity – basically I need to know if you’re black or not. Yeah, that would really help. Christen McCurdy I like how nobody noticed that white people like being self-deprecating and making jokes about their privilege and power. DUH.
on February 20, 2008 at 11:28 am
divalcious my friends and i find this to be hilarious… i can also see that many people don’t know the meaning of the words “sarcasm” or “satire”. keep up the good work!
on February 20, 2008 at 11:54 am
p.s. i’m black! … Jumbles A friend linked this to me and I was hoping for something ironic and moderately entertaining. But all I’ve read is over-generalized blithering idiocy.
on February 20, 2008 at 11:59 am
If this was meant to be amusing, it fails. If it was meant to be ironic, it fails. Way to add to the already overcrowded slums of the internet. Brian on February 20, 2008 at 12:18 pm #662 John is right on the money, yo. This blog has a lot more to do with what your level of income is, than the color of your skin. Apparantly you don’t know any low income white (or any other color) people. Try visiting appalachia or any other low-income white community. You’ll find your list goes right out the window. Race has always been used as a cover for the rich/poor issue. Do some research and I think you’ll find that “what people like” is correlated more to their level of income than their race. The unfortunate thing is how many people link this analysis to color instead of what it’s really about, money. bryteline the site (and public response) reminds me of something similar:
on February 20, 2008 at 12:19 pm
http://www.blackpeopleloveus.com/ “everyone’s a little bit racist today everyone’s a little bit racist, okay ethnic jokes might be uncouth but you laugh because they’re based on truth don’t take them as personal attacks everyone enjoys them – – – so relax” -avenue q secondfig This is some funny shit.
on February 20, 2008 at 12:27 pm
May I suggest: ‘Kirsten Dunst’ ‘Graphic Design’ ‘Fake Antlers/Fake Rustic interior’ ‘Street fashion’ Zeke on February 20, 2008 at 12:28 pm There is a great amount of interest in this year’s presidential elections, as everybody seems to recognize that our next president has to be a lot better than George Bush. The Democrats are riding high with two groundbreaking candidates — a woman and an African-American — while the conservative Republicans are in a quandary about their party’s nod to a quasi-liberal maverick, John McCain. Each candidate is carefully pandering to a smorgasbord of special-interest groups, ranging from gay, lesbian and transgender people to children of illegal immigrants to working mothers to evangelical Christians.
There is one group no one has recognized, and it is the group that will decide the election: the Angry White Man. The Angry White Man comes from all economic backgrounds, from dirtpoor to filthy rich. He represents all geographic areas in America, from urban sophisticate to rural redneck, deep South to mountain West, left Coast to Eastern Seaboard. His common traits are that he isn’t looking for anything from anyone — just the promise to be able to make his own way on a level playing field. In many cases, he is an independent businessman and employs several people. He pays more than his share of taxes and works hard. The victimhood syndrome buzzwords — “disenfranchised,” “marginalized” and “voiceless” — don’t resonate with him. “Press ‘one’ for English” is a curse-word to him. He’s used to picking up the tab, whether it’s the company Christmas party, three sets of braces, three college educations or a beautiful wedding. He believes the Constitution is to be interpreted literally, not as a “living document” open to the whims and vagaries of a panel of judges who have never worked an honest day in their lives. The Angry White Man owns firearms, and he’s willing to pick up a gun to defend his home and his country. He is willing to lay down his life to defend the freedom and safety of others, and the thought of killing someone who needs killing really doesn’t bother him. The Angry White Man is not a metrosexual, a homosexual or a victim. Nobody like him drowned in Hurricane Katrina — he got his people together and got the hell out, then went back in to rescue those too helpless and stupid to help themselves, often as a police officer, a National Guard soldier or a volunteer firefighter. His last name and religion don’t matter. His background might be Italian, English, Polish, German, Slavic, Irish, or Russian, and he might have Cherokee, Mexican, or Puerto Rican mixed in, but he considers himself a white American. He’s a man’s man, the kind of guy who likes to play poker, watch football, hunt white-tailed deer, call turkeys, play golf, spend a few bucks at a strip club once in a blue moon, change his own oil and build things. He coaches baseball, soccer and football teams and doesn’t ask for a penny. He’s the kind of guy who can put an addition on his house with a couple of friends, drill an oil well, weld a new bumper for his truck, design a factory and publish books. He can fill a train with 100,000 tons of coal and get it to the power plant on time so that you keep the lights on and never know what it took to flip that light switch. Women either love him or hate him, but they know he’s a man, not a dishrag. If they’re looking for someone to walk all over, they’ve got the wrong guy. He stands up straight, opens doors for women and says “Yes, sir” and “No, ma’am.”
He might be a Republican and he might be a Democrat; he might be a Libertarian or a Green. He knows that his wife is more emotional than rational, and he guides the family in a rational manner. He’s not a racist, but he is annoyed and disappointed when people of certain backgrounds exhibit behavior that typifies the worst stereotypes of their race. He’s willing to give everybody a fair chance if they work hard, play by the rules and learn English. Most important, the Angry White Man is pissed off. When his job site becomes flooded with illegal workers who don’t pay taxes and his wages drop like a stone, he gets righteously angry. When his job gets shipped overseas, and he has to speak to some incomprehensible idiot in India for tech support, he simmers. When Al Sharpton comes on TV, leading some rally for reparations for slavery or some such nonsense, he bites his tongue and he remembers. When a child gets charged with carrying a concealed weapon for mistakenly bringing a penknife to school, he takes note of who the local idiots are in education and law enforcement. He also votes, and the Angry White Man loathes Hillary Clinton. Her voice reminds him of a shovel scraping a rock. He recoils at the mere sight of her on television. Her very image disgusts him, and he cannot fathom why anyone would want her as their leader. It’s not that she is a woman. It’s that she is who she is. It’s the liberal victim groups she panders to, the “poor me” attitude that she represents, her inability to give a straight answer to an honest question, his tax dollars that she wants to give to people who refuse to do anything for themselves. There are many millions of Angry White Men. Four million Angry White Men are members of the National Rifle Association, and all of them will vote against Hillary Clinton, just as the great majority of them voted for George Bush. He hopes that she will be the Democratic nominee for president in 2008, and he will make sure that she gets beaten like a drum. StuffNThings on February 20, 2008 at 12:29 pm I have to say this site rocks. If you can’t laugh at yourselves then you are morons who have your heads too far up your colonic cleansed ass. I mean seriously? I DO want to be just like Mos Def, and yes, I love expensive sandwiches! Holy shit – I shop at Whole Foods and I love living by the water! What’s on my radio? Nothing but Indie (totally obscure, natch) Music! Hot Damn. asian Brilliant site: it just hits a little too close to home for most whites.
on February 20, 2008 at 12:37 pm
crack on February 20, 2008 at 12:59 pm Dude a whole blog on stuff white people like and one mention of a gay guy, and that as a throw away aside about how white that gay guy was? Now I realize David Sedaris is gay, but it isn’t even mentioned in the piece about him. We love the gays. And really, what other ethnicity loves the gays as much as milquetoast whites? We made Queer Eye For the Straight guy a hit! I demand a piece on GLBT, we even love the Ts and the Gs and Ls are having second thoughts about including them in the coalition. How else does someone from Transamerica get nominated for an Oscar? mendegirl you have to be in Portland. . . . . . .
on February 20, 2008 at 1:01 pm
Truffins Come check out MY blog…….
on February 20, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Stuff black people like: -Hair weaves (but only cheap ones) -Long fingernails painted different colors with pictures you need a telescope to see -Labels only celebrities can afford, so they wear knock-offs -Crack Not very funny is it? Didn’t think so. Mike I think you should go fuck yourself
on February 20, 2008 at 1:05 pm
comment on February 20, 2008 at 1:09 pm haha – this site should be called “are you a jealous and undereducated [your ethicity here]? Here is a list of racist stereotypes that you can simultaniously chastize “white” people for and desperately stive to emulate.” anna have you considered doing a post on urban organic farming? i know a lot of white people who are obsessed with that.
on February 20, 2008 at 1:15 pm
Anonymous I’m sure it’s been mentioned somewhere below, but I’d like to see a shoutout to the inherent yuppie whiteness of blogging.
on February 20, 2008 at 1:17 pm
hi! two more for you –
on February 20, 2008 at 1:24 pm
“medical problems” “psychological problems” rich on February 20, 2008 at 1:34 pm re: white epeople love to claim having native american heritage- how true!!! – what about ‘my family was involved in the underground railroad…. no white people’s ancestors actually owned slaves, we all we running the underground railroad!!! Yo Dawg haha. This is fantastic, but I wonder if you mean “Stuff Hipsters Like”.
on February 20, 2008 at 1:36 pm
Here are some other title ideas: Stuff People Who Don’t Realize They’re White Like Stuff People Who Think of Themselves as Culturally Informed but are Actually Homogeneous Like Stuff Privileged People Who Don’t Want to Identify as Privileged Like Karl M. on February 20, 2008 at 1:39 pm Certainly some of these topics tend to apply more to whites than other groups. But a majority of them really seem to be class based, rather than white based. The white urban yuppy certainly is guilty of quite a few of these habits. But so are urban yuppies of other races. On the other hand, rural whites as a group really aren’t down with most of these things. Seany D This white person loves your blog. That is all.
on February 20, 2008 at 1:58 pm
Nat White people love talking about how they don’t like things that White people love (ie talking about how they don’t like the things listed in this blog)
on February 20, 2008 at 1:59 pm
Jimbo It is so funny how many people are totally missing the humor of this site. I’m enjoying the comments more than the actual posts.
on February 20, 2008 at 2:10 pm
I’d like to add one to your list of “White Activities”: Lance-Armstrong Wannabees – I live in a major metro area and the number of white guys that go out and buy the full ensemble outfit, hi-tech helmet, and Oakley sunglasses and hit the road is staggering. As a white male, I ask for forgiveness from the non-white community for these a@# clowns. Anonymous on February 20, 2008 at 2:15 pm Please consider writing a book. I will buy it and tell everyone to buy it. I get comments about my “exotic”, “Caribbean”, “fiery” culture. I have had white (American) people confess to me that they wished they had their “own culture” (many times as they are engaged in one or more of the activities mentioned on your site, such as securing their bike at a sandwich shop while drinking a Mochaccino and wearing a 1986 Special Olympics t-shirt). In the future, I will direct them to your site. Thank you for your wonderful insight and hilarious writing! Lisa Timmons White people also enjoy laughing at themselves…I hope! At least, I know I do!
on February 20, 2008 at 2:18 pm
This blog is hilarious. Thom on February 20, 2008 at 2:19 pm your ideas are ingenious…being white myself, i can relate to many of your posts. unfortunately, your writing isn’t very witty. you have a lot of funny posts still… i’ve recommended this blog to all my white and black friends alike, and they all have nothing but good things to say. keep up the good work bred’rin Jake There are two types of people who can’t laugh at this site: – Conservative go-tards who don’t understand humor – Liberal go-tards who are so sanctimonious and humorless they might as well be conservative go-tards.
on February 20, 2008 at 2:19 pm
Sarah Please have someone else proofread your articles before posting them. It’s a great blog, but the typos are killing me.
on February 20, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Also, white people love Ikea. Beth John #662 – EXACTLY. Bobos nails it.
on February 20, 2008 at 2:27 pm
"Black Person" on February 20, 2008 at 2:33 pm Man, this is the funniest blog I’ve seen in my life! I am black and have informed every single one of my black friends that I have come in contact with that they need to read this. I live in a neighborhood in the process of gentrification (rehabbing of homes, neighborhoods and areas, for some of you), and all of these white people you are describing are my neighbors! It’s a breath of fresh air that we are all able to recognize these things in a comical way! jeni other things white people like:
on February 20, 2008 at 2:45 pm
sunglasss convertibles adoption norah jones aenemated this is the greatest blog ever.
on February 20, 2008 at 2:51 pm
Michael on February 20, 2008 at 2:52 pm White people need to learn to laugh at themselves, or they need to stop doing all these predictable things. I have quite a few white friends who are into nearly everything you say “white people like”. Blog readers this blog is the truth. This is not racism; this is just how ridiculous white people are. About half-way through my reading of all the previous entries I thought that my white friends who your blog perfectly describes had read your blog and began to like the things you discuss, so they can be more “white”, but then I remembered they had always been into public radio, vegetarianism, Michel Gondry and Wes Anderson films, apologizing, standing still at concerts, devastating breakups, knowing what’s best for poor people, Indie music, Barack Obama, etc. The Goat Goat here folks.
on February 20, 2008 at 2:59 pm
Just got finished chewing up a carton of Mexican cigarettes when it struck me: We all got love for El Azul. http://www.fbi.gov/wanted/alert/esparrangozamoreno_jj.htm It’s rumored he loves irony and blogging and organic cocaine. Get Goativated! ~The Goat… Randal Skin color has nothing to do with these things, it’s the CULTURE the people were raised in.
on February 20, 2008 at 3:03 pm
Being white does not automatically dictate that I love apple products or must have Netflix. While I can see the attempt at humor in this blog, it falls WAY short of the mark. It just comes off as an utter failure. Razmig on February 20, 2008 at 3:07 pm I admit that part of the reason I enjoy this so much is because I went to a white school where my race (armenian) was mocked. I used to sit there thinking “you don’t even have a culture (and what you do have changes by the decade) and you’re going to make fun of my people??”…other than that I think the rest of my enjoyment is in clean fun. Clean, safe fun. other things white people like: Pirates (or ninjas if they’re an off center kinda white) Learning to play the guitar Step-brothers & step-sisters Going home for Christmas Wearing t-shirts of beaches they’ve never been to Fraternities & Sororities (oh bro) confrontation (think greys anatomy or anything on the WB) Blue You’re missing a very important one: Self-deprecating humor as a means of denying their social privileges.
on February 20, 2008 at 3:17 pm
Anonymous on February 20, 2008 at 3:17 pm I’m white and this blog is hysterical, even if I engage in many of it’s listed activities. I agree with a blog earlier saying some of the thing’s are closer to yuppie, but all hilarious none the less. Stiletto “chinese always walk a straight line down the sidewalk”
on February 20, 2008 at 3:25 pm
Really? I had no clue. Is that to overcompensate for the slant? idigwhitepeople stuff white people like #09348508435:
on February 20, 2008 at 3:33 pm
“Getting defensive when people judge them based simply on their skin color. They are angered by this because they believe themselves to be ‘special’ or ‘different’ from other white people. White people pride themselves on being special and/or different because they like to overcompensate for their weaknesess or short comings by either (a) blaming them on someone else or (b) imagining that said weakness/shortcoming/otherwise is unique and may be accounted for by another strength they have [“nobody can be good at everything”]. dadanarchist Ha ha!
on February 20, 2008 at 3:41 pm
Citing David Brooks, possibly the dumbest and whitest man on the planet? I dare you to read one of his columns and not come away feeling dumber for having read it. Truly penetrating analysis. Otherwise, I think this site is pretty hilarious. And I’m white. And like many things on this list. But I can also laugh at myself. Whitey Topic idea you missed, as far as white men go:
on February 20, 2008 at 3:43 pm
Cunnilingus and/or analingus Anon Stuff Middle/Upper-Middle Class White People Like:
on February 20, 2008 at 3:45 pm
Presuming their experience is representative of all white people. Job Do white people like Jesus Christ?
on February 20, 2008 at 3:45 pm
http://healthelandgeneraldocuments.wordpress.com/2007/04/13/the-three-step-salvation-plan/ Fabulousgina LOL!!! This is great!!! And I have met many a white person that tells me that they are part Native American. Usually Cherokee.
on February 20, 2008 at 3:54 pm
Thanks for making me laugh. Gina (Mexican) Emanuel on February 20, 2008 at 3:58 pm “White people like to sugar coat negative thoughts, experiences, and feelings. Men must not express feelings. Sex is sort of beat around the bush and operates under some form of abstract oppression. Drink milk and then smell like it. Are focused on the outside and materiality. Will usually go along with what an employer wants good or bad. They like to feel like they are in control, nosy, questioning the obvious……………….” Since they, as opposed to black people, usually have an employer. Me This blog is absolutely hilarious and spot on. Can you do a post on mayonnaise? White people go crazy for the stuff!
on February 20, 2008 at 4:00 pm
Trampus Funny blog. Though I agree that these examples are often more an issue of socio-economic class, rather than color.
on February 20, 2008 at 4:02 pm
But what do I know? I’m one of the Latte Liberals! Go OBAMA!!! y8s I read all the entries up til today (backwards) hoping there was some poignancy or punchline. I didn’t find it.
on February 20, 2008 at 4:09 pm
I think my lack of payoff was due to no contrasting element. For example: stuff white people like that middle-easterners do not. But to just claim white people like all this crap on an absolute scale is like tantric sex. No money shot. Plus it’s not even all that white-centric. Maybe you’re thinking of stuff “Whitey” likes? I’m white and didn’t like a lot of the stuff that was noted. I get that it’s based on stereotypes and that means “lots of” not “all”, but many of these weren’t even familiar to me. Arrested Development? I didn’t know anyone watched that show. Anyway, I guess it doesn’t matter because I dont know you and you don’t know me and neither of us is famous so our opinions are really just irrelevant words on a page. But I comment because I’m at work late and this aint workin’. anon haha…
on February 20, 2008 at 4:49 pm
I definitely think white people like: Custom made tee shirts with really stupid inside joke/sayings on them that are bought for ‘special’ events. Each tee shirt must have a number, and the person’s nonsensical nickname on the back. ready2soar This blog is just plain funny. I have a question, can someone explain white people’s fascination with having a roommate(s)?
on February 20, 2008 at 4:53 pm
R. I can recite a large number of reasons why the black people are the most ridicules people, but that would be racism. This isn’t. Why? Because “crackers” don’t whine like niggers.
on February 20, 2008 at 4:58 pm
rom on February 20, 2008 at 5:01 pm great site. my favorite has to be “expensive sandwiches.” im currently inundated in orange country culture, which is a completely different breed of white people, but should you ever expand to subcultures, keep these in mind: tattoos, sunday drinking and trendy jeans. im a little surprised that nalgene, trees (the rain forest or the ones in berkeley) or political bumper stickers have yet to make an appearance, but there is so much time… girlleastlikelyto I’m white and middle-class and thus magnetically attracted to this blog.
on February 20, 2008 at 5:09 pm
I have suggestions for what white people like: gentrification space camp investigating trouble piano bars folk music Can’t wait to read more! hee hee i’m pretty sure the funniest thing my brown immigrant mother ever said was, “therapy is for white people.”
on February 20, 2008 at 5:10 pm
srsly. adele Stuff White People Like #167: Agreeing with outsiders (particularly black comics) about the ultimate superficiality of their own nature.
on February 20, 2008 at 5:13 pm
chris Love the site. Here are a few ideas:
on February 20, 2008 at 5:21 pm
Plastic surgery Being anti-second-hand smoke Sexual performance enhancing drugs – like Viagra, Cialis Keep it up! Matty D Awesome.
on February 20, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Andrea Your insights rock the house.
on February 20, 2008 at 5:56 pm
Have you talked about pre-school and elementary schools (Walforf, Montessori, etc)? And magazines (Real Simple, Dwell)? What about personalized wedding save-the-dates cards and birth announcements you design online? Fascination with black&white and sepia tone photos? What about reclaiming names from generations past (Henry, Emma, Madeleine) What about Pabst beer? Rolling Drumm cigarettes, or buying American Spirit? Thanks! belmontfrontporch can’t remember which is funnier, the blog or the comments about the blog.
on February 20, 2008 at 5:57 pm
glad you are here… Peti on February 20, 2008 at 6:19 pm Your blog is funny. Very funny. Funnier, however, are the angry comments. I mean, the swearing? The overblown remarks? You can’t pay people to write stuff that funny. O. Dear I love this! You are teh shit.
on February 20, 2008 at 6:23 pm
Middle Class Clander,
on February 20, 2008 at 6:25 pm
Great blog. Here’s a couple of ideas; White people love… Spending 20 grand a year sending their kid to a private/prep school. White people love to send their kids off to private school in a new Jeep Grand Cherokee, and a weekly allowance that supports a sick coke habit. & Bottled water. Sparkling water to be more “white.” You know you’re in a nice restraurant when the waiter (who’s just trying to juice the bill) offers 5 variations of water without mentioning tap. Enginik LOL, bravo to the creator of this site!
on February 20, 2008 at 6:32 pm
The satire is unprecedented! Too funny, I’m white, I love this site and I’m telling all my asian friends about it! Markie Mark What about underground hip-hop? White kids love El-P and Aesop Rock.
on February 20, 2008 at 6:34 pm
They also love Dwell Magazine, Ready Made and Good. I also notice that white people love stay at home moms, that “do lunch” at places like Panera while their kids are being are being properly socialized in a public setting aka, running around like fucking animals while their mom’s talk mad shit. Jamie on February 20, 2008 at 6:48 pm I have to say, this site is a fantastic social experiment. I love how some folks are getting defensive about this and saying how other races would be in an uproar if the tables were turned. “What if this site was called What Black People Like…” Obviously, yes, people would be freaking out. But all those white folks out there who are pissed at this? C’mon people, time to suck it up. And welcome to the word of racism. This is just a taste of what the rest of the world goes through. Not saying this is right, but at least you might think twice when you are rolling with your friends and make some sort of racist comment about some asians, latinos or black folks. Robin OMG are you guys kiding??? White people like PUNK music??
on February 20, 2008 at 7:03 pm
Next thing I know, you all will be telling me that black people like R&B. Oh thank god for blogs and the people that comment on them! Lorrie on February 20, 2008 at 7:18 pm I had never stopped to think about how white people are just as easily stereotyped and are just as easy to make fun of as other races. Good shit. Keep up the funny! Amused Stuff SOME people like:
on February 20, 2008 at 7:23 pm
Insulting Black People/ Blaming black people for everything. The word “nigger” has come up dozens of times in these comments even though absolutely NONE of the author’s posts are related to black people. See Number 715 and many others….amazing. Amused Also, it’s ridiculous to call someone ridiculous when you can’t even spell it and to call someone the N word while being afraid to post your name.
on February 20, 2008 at 7:24 pm
quartersnacks This is far and away the greatest site on the internet. You should get a book, movie, magazine, tv pilot, and a news column in every major paper.
on February 20, 2008 at 7:37 pm
Stuka1488 What White people like –
on February 20, 2008 at 7:46 pm
http://www.stormfront.org Kristin on February 20, 2008 at 7:47 pm I’m white and disagree with most of these things. I would love to see a blog about black people but then it would rascist. It sounds like whoever wrote this blog is jealous of liberal assholes. This type of “white person” isn’t every white person. That would be like me saying: Black people love Jail. everyone just keeps saying oh take it easy it’s just fun. It wouldn’t be fun if this was switched around and it was about black people. Than it would just be offensive. Drea on February 20, 2008 at 7:49 pm Too Awesome…If I’m a black girl and can’t get enough of everything on your site, does that mean I really white??? And what is also startling is that I identify more with this more than my white boyfriend of a year could ever even begin too. Anyway Congrats, very funny, reminds me of a site that made waves a few years ago called blackpeopleloveus.com. Similar premise… very funny…I wonder if a site entitled what blackpeoplelike, would the same type of responses ( negatuve or positive) Satire should definately be added to the list. Over-analysis Strip Areobics Blogs jk Some other things worth researching that white people like
on February 20, 2008 at 7:55 pm
1. The Food Network, its like porn…but not Emeril Lagasse, because enough think they’re ‘foodies’ and/or pledge allegiance to Anthony Bourdain 2. Karoke 3. Drinking Games 4. Chris Rock wapsie on February 20, 2008 at 7:56 pm Ho hum. What point does this blog make about privileged white elites that Mike Judge’s “Beavis and Butthead” and “King of the Hill” haven’t made dozens of times in dozens of episodes? And in a more entertaining way? Well, I guess for once we’re not going after mullets and muscle cars — after lower middle-class and poor whites. I think of the very whitest kind of (male) whiteness as thinking that real men eat only steak, getting a undergraduate degree in “business”, taking up golf, celebrating war and guns but never serving in the military. But I guess in this era of reverse-PC (anti-political correctness has become so distorted and extreme as to become its own kind of political correctness), we’re not allowed to poke fun at stuff like that. eh this is not remotely funny. none of the comments i have read so far are funny either. satire? no.
on February 20, 2008 at 7:57 pm
Jessica This site makes me pee my pants. thanks.
on February 20, 2008 at 8:27 pm
anony stuff white people like = The Onion for people with no ability to grasp subtlety
on February 20, 2008 at 8:47 pm
Lilly Hi,
on February 20, 2008 at 8:54 pm
A friend pointed me to your site tonight. I think it’s HILARIOUS! I wonder if you already have a book in the works or if that’s something you’ve thought of doing? I can definitely see this in funny book form. If you’re interested in exploring the possibility or just need a bit of guidance navigating the weirdo publishing world, feel free to get in touch. Thanks for some wonderful writing to end a streak of reading some will-never-ever-ever-ever-be-published submissions Lilly
[email protected] to be fair, my own blog: ihavewritersblog.blogspot.com. Not associated with my company, naturally A. Privilib-Jewasp on February 20, 2008 at 8:55 pm @ Post # 683 Karl M. said: “Certainly some of these topics tend to apply more to whites than other groups. But a majority of them really seem to be class based, rather than white based. The white urban yuppy certainly is guilty of quite a few of these habits. But so are urban yuppies of other races. On the other hand, rural whites as a group really aren’t down with most of these things.” Bravo, i think this site should DEFINITELY be renamed to “Stuff Privileged Liberals Like” Or ‘Privilibs’. Because seriously, This site when it it comes down to it, is about patting ones self on the back, being proud of things people are not really supposed to glorify: You ride mountain bikes? Great, pat yourself on the back. Oh you don’t eat animal products? Well here have an award. I’m not saying these are bad things, just a BIT self important. But, that is what the internet is for, and look how the first thing we ALL want to do is be proud of our own opinions about someone else’s. Bravo. P.S. This site IS funny! click on February 20, 2008 at 9:12 pm I love this blog, because of the style it’s written in. Loudly, I laugh as I read, but quietly, I weep because you have never met me but understand me so deeply. It is moving. Anonymous on February 20, 2008 at 9:34 pm So it seems you’ve heard a lot of the critics, but this really is stuff yuppies like. Middle class people with an excess of time and money spend it doing things that take (and waste) a lot of time and money. Usually to make themselves feeling better. Shocking. Michelle on February 20, 2008 at 9:35 pm This blog is hilarious and has made me realize that I am the whitest person I know. There hasn’t been a post yet that hasn’t applied to me, but yet as a vegetarian, recycling obsessed, Whole Foods worshiping, wannabe Buddhist, I still find every post very funny. More “white” people need to learn to laugh at themselves. Also, I would like to see more information about the “other type of white people” that you mentioned in the Sarah Silverman post (who btw I love, and yes I think Jon Stewart is the perfect man). I have a few suggestions for stuff we love: 1. passive aggressiveness (especially in the workplace) 2. reverse racism 3. documentaries (the more obscure the better) 4. wearing a concert tee or an activist t-shirt (especially those PETA ones) and just waiting for someone to comment on it so that they can tell you all about it. Anonymous Prime – Supporting Wal-Mart employees
on February 20, 2008 at 9:58 pm
– Camping – Giving blood/Sponsoring a blood drive – Finding themselves – The movie, “Crash” – Forwarding e-mails – Going to Las Vegas thatmixedguy being on this blog is so white
on February 20, 2008 at 10:36 pm
. on February 20, 2008 at 10:39 pm These are very funny but ridiculously blown out of proportion only because you have peered into, or have become one of the ‘counter-culture.’ The counter-culture is really only the selfrighteous white countering the rich majority which is white (america). these are mostly just hobbies that carefree americans are able to enjoy. keep in mind why ‘white people’ like this stuff. any attempt at satire is futile but they are topically hilarious. (playing guitar might be a good one) lizelby on February 20, 2008 at 10:41 pm People need to lighten up sometimes. Honestly, this whole blog is all in good fun! It’s very funny, although I have to admit that some of the typos are a bit irritating. Don’t forget to add frisbees! DJ Madcow on February 20, 2008 at 10:54 pm So the other day my mom said to me in reference to why I was not inviting my crazy ex-girlfriend to my birthday party, “Be careful with her. White people will kill themselves, you know.” Great site, very funny and very cool. Yes, there should be one for black people, but it wouldn’t be as funny. White people are very funny. They just don’t realize it until someone points it out to them. pbnjealous Really, truly amazing stuff here. I found myself reading this and saying to myself, “They do like that. I mean, we do like that.”
on February 21, 2008 at 12:44 am
Evangelo I gotta give it up. I was skeptical about your site at first, and then found myself liking most – if not all – of the stuff on here.
on February 21, 2008 at 1:21 am
Good points on Japan too – this is a sick country, but speaking it ruins the gaijin fun. Du Wan psychotherapy
on February 21, 2008 at 2:15 am
Brown Girl You have to do a post about aliens. White people seem to see aliens everywhere. We never see aliens in brown-people countries.
on February 21, 2008 at 3:43 am
It's Me... lol.. great read.. this white stuff only refers to USofA whites? am a bit confused… enlightment pls.. anyone?
on February 21, 2008 at 4:26 am
Bwahahaha This is the funniest thing I have read in a long time. Please give us more.
on February 21, 2008 at 4:45 am
How about ‘all natural’ soaps/household cleaners/body-care products? That’d be a good one. I live in Ann Arbor and you are describing the people here perfectly. Uncanny. Guy from Scandinavia This is really funny from over here as well. It applies to basically the same subsection of our population as well. Funny.
on February 21, 2008 at 5:37 am
Stacey on February 21, 2008 at 6:40 am Don’t forget that we also like to pretend that we’re not white. “I’m not white! I’m 1/4 Native American!” Oh, and don’t forget that we also like to pretend that our ancestors didn’t own slaves or participate in Jim Crow. “Hey, don’t lump me in with those people! My family didn’t get off the boat until after the Civil War!” NonYuppieWhitey on February 21, 2008 at 6:41 am Great Blog! I do agree that it seems to be focused more on what the “upper crust” of us White Folks seem to enjoy – and that if this were focused on what Mexicans, or Jews, or Black people like it would probably be taken down by the omnipotent web-powers that be. Can’t we all just get along? We also enjoy childish humor, bodily functions, and learning about what un-white people think about us. Beef up your writing skills and you’ll get less criticism from we grammar nazis, too. JD Air High Fives
on February 21, 2008 at 6:49 am
and anything with the prefix Mc McDreamy, McLovin, McSteamy enough said Julia on February 21, 2008 at 6:52 am According to my skin color I’m white. According to your blog and what I like, I’m not. I’m confused. Thank God I have a passport which at least tells me where I’m from. Faygeth Gaylord White people also love:
on February 21, 2008 at 7:44 am
+Water bottles from safe brands like Evian when walking around in other countries. +Dressing “ethnic” +Warm fleece jackets +World music +Bargaining while in already poor countries +Comfortable running shoes (New Balance) +Expecting perfect English speakers wherever they travel to +Trying to get buddy buddy with a local for a “sweet discount” +Shallow friendliness Laura on February 21, 2008 at 7:46 am I am so glad I was not drinking my morning cup of joe when I got back as far as entry #1, because I probably would have spit it all over the screen laughing and had to go make another one. This blog is almost as good as a Serbian film retrospective! Brendan (very white name) I do love tea, NPR, and my dog. Duke! Come here boy!! Time for a walk.
on February 21, 2008 at 7:47 am
abchinadoll I’m a “non-white” gal married to a white guy and I think your site is hilarious. My mantra: If you can’t laugh at yourself, someone else will.
on February 21, 2008 at 7:51 am
intuitivelyobvious With a million blogs out there…why do people waste their time reading your blog if they don’t like what you have to say? Read something else.
on February 21, 2008 at 7:55 am
And why do some people feel the need to correct you and defend themselves……ie “this is about yuppies, does not apply to all of us white folk.”…..Just another common white trait. Signed, Whitey dadanarchist on February 21, 2008 at 8:09 am I have come to determine that this blog is probably written by white people about other white people, because the only things listed are those held dear by upper-middle class urban whites. Not the many things white trash like, like Gallagher, Nascar, Jeff Foxworthy, BBQ’d Turkey and hating gay people. And despite the fact I can already smell the book deal, I’ll play along. Here are some other things white people like: – Garage Sales/Flea markets/antique shops – Target (the only acceptable chain store) – Tattoos – Magazines w/o pictures (the New Yorker, Harper’s, Atlantic Monthly, New Republic, Believer, the NY Review of Books) – Dinner parties/supper clubs – Old Video Games (Original NES, Atari, Pac Man, Zelda, Mario Kart, Donkey Kong) – Pinball – Crosswords – Photography (esp. white girls) – Taking pictures of their food and posting them on their blog – Growing their own food/gardening – Young men with facial hair – Knitting (but not needlepoint) – Scrabble – Aristocratic lawn sports (badminton, horseshoes, boules, croquet) – Minimalism – Record collecting (as in vinyl LPs) – Soccer, or as they call it, Football qingl78 Ha! Stupid White people.
on February 21, 2008 at 8:11 am
ha Paying taxes.
on February 21, 2008 at 8:35 am
mediashark What happened to Elvis?
on February 21, 2008 at 8:39 am
You know white people* can’t accept come to gripps with the fact that Elvis maybe in reality dead as a door nail! Like Tupac Shakur Ann on February 21, 2008 at 8:42 am I’m white and I find this site absolutely hilarious and true. I see myself in several of the posts but more than that I see a lot of the people who annoy the shit out of me in almost all of the posts. Now I know why! Sean Apparently, white people like to leave comments! Awesome site!
on February 21, 2008 at 8:43 am
janislikejoplin brilliant. absolutely brilliant, witty, true and hilarious. much thanks from a midwestern white girl with Baby Got Back now stuck in her head
on February 21, 2008 at 8:50 am
Jose White people like to post comments.
on February 21, 2008 at 8:51 am
This stems from the over analytical behavior that is genetically hardwired into every white person. The act of stating what they think behind the veil of virtual anonymity is nothing short of orgasmic for a white person. While the degree of criticism can vary drastically from the rude, obtuse, and poorly worded drunken rant (see the comment below mine). To the eloquent yet condescending treatise on how their way of thinking is better than yours and therefore, you should adopt their point of view (e.g. this post). – to be continued Buzz Like some of the others, I’d say this isn’t about white people, it’s about Yuppies. I’m mostly Irish, but you only got me on about 3 (actually, 6 halves)
on February 21, 2008 at 8:51 am
Obama – 1/2- I somewhat like him, but it’s largely because I can’t stand Hillary, and am indifferent to everyone else running. Asian girls – 1/2 – They’re among the women I am attracted to, but I’ve never dated one. Tea – 1/2 – I like Earl Grey with lemon. No idea where it’s grown or how. Not interested in being an expert. Gifted Children – 1/2 – I like knowing my kids are intelligent and creative, but I also say Gifted and Talented and a buck and a quarter will get you a cup of coffee, but you still have to get up off your backside and walk down to the 7-11 to get it. Expert on YOUR culture – 1/2 – Many years ago i was reading a lot about the Lakota, but I’ve never made a nuisance of myself among them. Never saw any need. 80s Night – 1/2 – I still listen to 80s music, (specifically New Wave / Punk ) but I’ve never been to 80s night anywhere. Don’t like bars or nightclubs. idontlikeyouinthatway This is genius. I love it.
on February 21, 2008 at 8:53 am
cameo You should do stuff poor people like:
on February 21, 2008 at 9:07 am
my tax dollars drugs socialism loud music my tax dollars smoking drinking my tax dollars wal-mart yelling at their children in public spam hamburger helper . . . Ena Uh-oh… I think I might be white. :O
on February 21, 2008 at 9:22 am
hmm. While I find much of the stuff on here funny and insightful I can’t help wonder if people would be so ecstatic about this site if it was called/about:
on February 21, 2008 at 9:28 am
Stuff Black People Like or Stuff Asian People Like or Stuff *insert ethic/racial/religious* People Like I think it is good to question your environment and why people make the choices they do. But you walk a narrow line between racism/overgeneralizing/stereotyping/and being jaded at society in your observations. Thanks for making the site that I love/hate. roisinmcginn middle-distance vacation snaps??
on February 21, 2008 at 9:32 am
rebnej How about Oscar parties and themed drinking games?
on February 21, 2008 at 9:45 am
Ardnaxela on February 21, 2008 at 9:49 am I love this site. I also think it’s hilarious that so many people are claiming their “race is being misrepresented” because they don’t personally like wine bars or dim sum. 1) Have a sense of humor, you pedantic pricks. 2) Just because YOU don’t aspire to the KitchenAid mix master specifically, doesn’t mean you’ve never wanted the Magic Bullet blender as seen on TV or been sucked into the latest informercial kitchen gadget? It shouldn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that just because the points might not apply EXACTLY to you letter for letter, that somehow you’re either free of any lame white person behavior or the author “got it all wrong. It just wouldn’t be a very interesting blog if the author just stuck to “white people like suburbs, cats, sweaters, and referring to all-black neighborhoods as ‘bad neighborhoods.’ “ dan on February 21, 2008 at 9:54 am hilarious site…describes everyone i know, since i’m white and only know other white people (except for a few hispanics, but this list puts them squarely in whiteyville). keep up the good work. one of my coworkers was just talking about seeing juno last weekend and how much he enjoyed it. a couple suggestions: scarves jam bands security (house, car…just the sense of being safe and secure) i also like the above suggestions of bottled water and “Putting their hands over their wallets/purses when black people walk near them.” guess that goes with “security” TW Here’s are some suggestions :
on February 21, 2008 at 10:42 am
Suduko Dave Matthews Band Odd flavored martinis public transportation (biking, walking, carpooling to work in a hybrid vehicle) multiple graduate degrees and little working experience vitamins and herbal supplements Jay Genius.
on February 21, 2008 at 10:45 am
Abdul Kargbo on February 21, 2008 at 10:57 am For generations, White people have used “scientific” language to talk about other people. From the anthropologist to the colonial administrator to the slaveowner, White people for too long had assumed for themselves the sole right to describe and define others. I for one am more than happy to read your blog. I think it’s funny, witty, and generally very clever. Bollocks to the people who are criticizing your blog and accusing your of being a racist. They need to loosen up and get a sense of humor. Or perhaps a life. Keep up the good work. joe don’t forget:
on February 21, 2008 at 11:00 am
vinyl records adopting African babies overpriced fanboy collectibles Michele “white people also enjoy being critical, but not necessarily in a constructive way.” – sean comment 8.
on February 21, 2008 at 11:00 am
SO TRUE!! I actually find the comment section to be as humorous as the blog itself. White people running in hordes to scream their opinion, some loving the sarcastic humor, others yelling about how its only the yuppie world you are describing. Perhaps this alone is a mecca of “white people love.” Im not a yuppie, I like a lot of things on this list – not all but a lot. However I also like Nascar, Country Music and I enjoy ATVs and mudding. I still like a lot of the things on this list. I am still white whether or not I agree with half of it or not (for those who claim they must now find a new ethnicity). This is beautifully exaggerated, wonderfully written, the pictures are amazing – It’s in jest and now I am craving Sushi (oh yea, did I mention I’m a pescitarian? I only eat fish.. but I will wear leather. I don’t feel bad for the cows or anything. I just like to think its healthy – thats what they teach me in Yoga. HAHA. Thow me into that stereotype too. LOVE IT!) Hey, here are some white people things: 1.White people persistently love to point out spelling and grammar errors 2.White people cannot resist commenting on boards and screaming out in rage when they disagree. or 3.White people have trouble agreeing to disagree unless they are the one to suggest it. 4.White people always have to be right. how about 5.White people apparently can’t stand the idea of an over-generalized stereotype (i.e. these relate to only a few classes of “white”) because of COURSE all the stereotypes they give others are based on an entire nation and not just a few classes of said nation or race. oooooo I know!! 6. White people LLOOVEEE to give advice and suggest things. Like this. (There really are a lot of white therapists/psychiatrists out there aren’t there). 7. Ya gotta throw White people love Therapy. Ya did”hate our parents,” but what comes after that… OF course! Therapy! Its how the white parents amends the fact that their white children hate them and attempt to make up for the years of turmoil the possibly put their spawn through. Can’t wait to find out what else I love and really get a chance to read through these vs skim (white people love to skim through things.. our time is too important to actually read). Thanks for the great laughs! Mike The reason this blog is funny is because:
on February 21, 2008 at 11:00 am
1. We white people all know people who are living embodiments of most of these observations and… 2. We can laugh at ourselves without getting all twitchy about it. Lighten up… Michele oh and to hmmm – “racism/overgeneralizing/stereotyping/and being jaded at society in your observations.”
on February 21, 2008 at 11:03 am
I think that is kinda the point here. “Words only hold as much power as YOU give them” someone said that to me. It’s so true. (its a general you). airheadgenius I have just read a sizeable chunk of your site and it appears that I am a black person. My parents will shit.
on February 21, 2008 at 11:11 am
Abdul Kargbo May I also add (if you haven’t already covered them):
on February 21, 2008 at 11:35 am
IKEA Volkswagen (especially Golfs, Jettas, and Rabbits) Starbucks your_other_black_friend -flickr. white people love that shit. (okay fine, i do, too) -guitar hero (why?!) -that song “don’t stop believing” by journey -t-shirts with wolves or unicorns on them -perry bible fellowship (too obscure?)
on February 21, 2008 at 11:35 am
this is the funniest site on the internets right now. peets on February 21, 2008 at 11:37 am How about whitey’s insistency to try to string out debates with other people on comment blogs that are meant solely to leave feedback on the bog itself. it’s even more apparent and inappropriate for comments regarding book/music/merchandise reviews. You see how they call out to other posters “Hey #197 you’re so stupid get your facts straight” as if they’re actually still around reading it. and if they are then they both parties need to get back to work or on with their lives. That means don’t respond to this post I won’t be back. dee #1 thing white people like: to not have a sense of humor and think that they are morally above satirical websites.
on February 21, 2008 at 11:41 am
oh, and guitar hero. celinaq Um…anybody ever heard the phrase, “tongue in cheek”?
on February 21, 2008 at 11:42 am
This is funny…and reminds me a great deal of my time spent in Seattle.
Chris on February 21, 2008 at 11:44 am Great blog. Don’t listen to the haters. I’m a white person and all this stuff is pretty much true. Please include something on record players. Like one in ten white people probably have a record player and they love showing it off and talking about the vinyl. I used to do this so I know. Thanks for the great blog, White Person Chris Or also something about how white people have like one black friend usually and they’ll try to fit them into conversations. TR Like this site a lot. Can you create a section that tells more about who you are, bloggers?
on February 21, 2008 at 11:47 am
tyee whitey So brilliant. So totally brilliant.
on February 21, 2008 at 11:51 am
dan oh yeah, i forgot john mayer
on February 21, 2008 at 11:54 am
kinda white #1 BLOGGING!!!!
on February 21, 2008 at 12:03 pm
Liberal minded on February 21, 2008 at 12:08 pm I grew up with very conservative Republican parents but none of these posts seem to apply to them. Are you not commenting on the behaviors of those types of white people? KateR I hate to be the one to tell you this, but your parents must be black.
on February 21, 2008 at 12:20 pm
TL Hilarious! I cannot look at my Kitchen-Aid stand mixer the same way, anymore.
on February 21, 2008 at 12:28 pm
Oh, and don’t forget using words or phrases from other languages, especially when they don’t understand the literal translation. Funny Future Posts:
on February 21, 2008 at 12:28 pm
Oprah Therapy Fad Diets those croc shoes! chan This a wonderful extension of the groudwork laid down by Martin Mull in “The History of White People in America”.
on February 21, 2008 at 12:32 pm
As a continuing student in the Institute of White Studies (aka USA), this is an invaluable study guide. ::Chan Scott McChinky on February 21, 2008 at 12:41 pm I think it is VERY IMPORTANT that everyone take this “blog” VERY SERIOUSLY and be OFFENDED and make SERIOUS POINTS about Chinamen. Noah What about Mayonnaise?
on February 21, 2008 at 12:48 pm
White people love their Mayo! I don’t think the list is complete without it. deanna A few things you should include:
on February 21, 2008 at 12:50 pm
-Photography. Pretty much any white person with a digital camera and a Flickr account considers his/herself an amateur photographer. -Ritalin As a white person I can verify both of those things based on my field work. Also, I think the blog is really smart. For all of those who actually get annoyed by it, they should read Edward Said’s “Orientalism.” They will see that this blog really does speak to much of what Said discusses. Johnny Whiteguy Being a white guy, I can say, “White people like this blog”. Very entertaining. You know my favorite artist is Mos Def. I will now bring that up whenever I can in social situations.
on February 21, 2008 at 12:51 pm
I would also like to say that white folks should check out Tavis Smiley. Other white people wish they knew of him before myself. http://tavistalks.com/ He keeps me informed about important issues amongst African Americans. I urge all my fellow white folk that are looking to up their diversity points to check him out on PBS. Unkie Herb Oh man, skewered like so many barbequed meals we love.
on February 21, 2008 at 12:56 pm
You nailed it, dude, though me and my crew (of mostly white people) do just smoke to get high. sorry. deanna oh and another one!
on February 21, 2008 at 12:56 pm
-White people like utilizing whatever little Spanish they learned in high school a billion years ago when they meet Latinos. When it happens it’s always really awkward for bystanders. I had to witness it today in a deli. And to expand that, when they meet someone from a different country, tell that person s/he has a friend from that country too! Yay! John the greek Why not include a post about wordpress blogs. I mean, it seems like white people lost interest in web design.
on February 21, 2008 at 12:57 pm
Dr. Ethiopia on February 21, 2008 at 1:20 pm Funny, Unique and Well Done. Hey i love the white people who are going crazy because of you blog. Those are the very people that you’re talking about. Relax folks, this is entertaining, just a BLOG. Never heard of a blog. It is her voice and she can voice her opinion hoowever the hell she likes. Make your own blog, if you can’t handle the heat in the kitchen. http://www.abesha.wordpress.com PoutMouth I absolutely love this site. Black folks from back in the day have breast fed their babies, kept their houses and plantations, raised their children.
on February 21, 2008 at 1:35 pm
I would be interested in knowing who started this site. I think these are blacks, if not, some on the entries appear to be written by black folks. African Americans with roots here and with ancestors who came up through Emancipation and Jim Crow know white folks better than they know themselves (I stole that from James Baldwin). After the centuries that we’ve been studied and subjected to experiments by this government, we know a little something about how ya’ll roll. This site is GENIUS (I know that’s a white hipster saying, but I thought I’d throw that in for familiarity’s sake). winemarauder wow… i’m whiter than i thought.
on February 21, 2008 at 1:36 pm
Ponzi might I add;
on February 21, 2008 at 1:45 pm
stuffblackpeoplelike – eating watermelon! hahaha!!! stuffarabpeoplelike – pumping oil! hahaha!!! stuffblackpeoplelike – gang warfare! hahaha!!! stuffmexicanpeoplelike – eating beans! hahaha!!! stuffchinesepeoplelike – shooting heroin! hahaha!!! stuffblackpeoplelike – welfare! hahaha!!! stuffjewishpeoplelike – keeping money! hahaha!!! stuffmexicanpeoplelike – wearing sombreros! hahaha!!! stuffchinesepeoplelike – eating rice! hahaha!!! stuffarabpeoplelike – kissing goats! hahaha!!! stuffmexicanpeoplelike – wearing sombreros! hahaha!!! stuffblackpeoplelike – sniffing glue! hahaha!!! aren’t i funny and clever!!! don’t you dare call me a racist!!! since the tard that likes to post it in every comment section missed this one Mark I love being white!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on February 21, 2008 at 1:46 pm
Kevin Suggestion for something white people like: Trader Joe’s Two-bite Brownies (or Two-bite anythings, really).
on February 21, 2008 at 1:53 pm
PoutMouth Okay, forgot my contributions:
on February 21, 2008 at 1:55 pm
– using the word ‘bling’ – African safaris; white folks who drive past all the huts and through all the poor villages on their way to their hotel suites; white women in Africa – adopting Ethiopian children (quick story: a friend’s co-worker told her, when asked why she specifically wanted to adopt from Ethiopia, “they look better than most Africans”) – white boys who are mad as hell at the world and are letting us know it through “blogging” – white people who write thesis papers or government reports about black people but have never: invited a black person into their home, talked at length with them on a variety of subjects, stepped one foot inside a project apartment or the ghetto (accept to go to their cars to go home after work) – white people who are convinced that they should be allowed to have opinions about black people and make the most racist statements and assumptions about us, but who get uptight reading this blog zionismkills on February 21, 2008 at 2:01 pm If there is one thing in this wonderful world of ours that is worth preserving, defending, and promoting, it is the White Race. Nature looked fondly upon the White Race and lavished special loving care in its growth. Of all the millions of creatures who have inhabited the face of this planet over the eons of time, none has ever quite equaled that of the White Race. Nature endowed her Elite with a greater abundance of intelligence and creativity, of energy and productivity than she endowed unto any other creature, now or in the millenniums past. It has been the White Race who has been the world builder, the makers of cities and commerce and continents. It is the White Man who is the sole builder of civilizations. It was he who built the Egyptian civilization, the great unsurpassed Roman civilization, the Greek civilization of beauty and culture, and who, after having been dealt a serious blow by a new Semitic religion, wallowed through the Dark Ages, finally extricated himself, and then built the great European civilization. These European White Men, then, with civilization in their blood and in their destiny, crossed the Atlantic and set up a new civilization on a bleak and rock bound coast. It was the White Men who drove north to Alaska and west to California; the men who opened up the tropics and subdued the Arctics; the men who mastered the African Veldts; the men who peopled Australia and seized the gates of the world at Suez, Gibraltar and Panama. It was the White Race who produced men like Columbus who crossed the unknown Atlantic; men like Magellan who first circumnavigated the globe; men like Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Velazquez, Bernini, Rubens, Raphael and thousands of other geniuses who created beautiful and exquisite productions in the fields of sculpture and painting; geniuses like Beethoven, Bach, Wagner and Verdi who created beautiful music; men like James Watt who invented the steam engine; men like Daimler who invented and built the reciprocating internal combustion engine; production geniuses like Henry Ford, inventors like Thomas Edison; such a prodigal genius as Nikola Tesla in the field of physics and electricity; literary geniuses like Shakespeare, Goethe and thousands of others, untold geniuses in the fields of mathematics, in the fields of chemistry and physics. It was the White Man who spanned the continents of the world with railroads and super highways and electrical power lines. It was the White Man who created the miraculous world of electronics, ushering in the telephone, the radio and television. It was the White Race, who in a combined burst of energy and genius sent rockets to the moon and planted the feet of the White Man on extra-terrestrial territory….. The brilliant accomplishments of the White Race are endless and rapidly expanding even as this is being written. All one has to do is leaf through the pages of an encyclopedia to appreciate the magnificent legacy of achievements wrought by the White Race through the centuries. What other race can even come close to this remarkable record of creativity, achievement and productivity? The answer is none. None whatsoever. None can even come close. In contrast, the black man of Africa never so much as even invented the wheel. We, the White Race, have such a glorious heritage and such an illustrious history that every member of the White Race should be bursting with pride to be part of it. Each and every one of us must dedicate ourselves to the great mission that Nature has set for us. It is not my objective here to retrace the history of the White Race on your blog, nor is it my purpose to make a scientific study of the races of mankind. I want to show and remind my White Racial Comrades of something that at this time in history they are sadly unaware of: the greatness of our history in the past; the noble mission that Nature has set for us in the future. Also I want to set forth in stark profile the danger that we are now in and the enemies that are determined to engulf and destroy us. When we reflect on the source of all our knowledge, we find that the only real truths are in Nature and in Nature’s laws. All that we know is rooted in the natural laws that surround us. It is the White Man’s uncanny ability to observe, to reason and to organize his knowledge of that small part of Nature’s secrets from which he has lifted the veil. One of the first major observations man has made is that Nature is governed by law. The laws of Nature are unchanging, unbending and unyielding. They are eternal. One of the inexorable laws of Nature is the survival of the fittest. We have seen from the previous chapter that Nature is continually striving to upgrade each of the species by dividing them into subspecies and having each one of the sub-species compete against each other. Those who cannot compete fall by the wayside and forever fade into oblivion. Those that are superior prosper and multiply. Nowhere in Nature do we see the superior fleeing before the inferior, nor do we observe where a superior charitably tries to help sustain or uplift an inferior species. Nature evidently wishes the inner segregation of the species. For instance, if we look at the bird kingdom we find that hummingbirds have been segregated into some 320 different species, sparrows have been segregated into some 263 species, wrens into over 60 species, and so on. In the animal kingdom we find the same phenomenon being revealed before our eyes. Whether we look at the species of mice or rabbits or cats in their natural habitat, we find that they have been segregated into dozens of different species, each following its own pattern for its survival, propagation and multiplication in competition with its own sub-species and the other creatures of the earth. Each has its peculiar means of protection, of mating, of propagation. Each has its natural enemies. Man, too, is a creation of, and a creature of Nature. He, too, has been endowed by Nature with a special program for survival and propagation. He, too, has his natural enemies and it is a cold hard fact of Nature that the White Man’s most deadly enemies are other species of mankind, namely the Jews and the other colored races. We further observe about Nature that she abhors mongrelization and bastardization. Nowhere in Nature’s natural kingdom do we find a fraternization or mongrelization of the different species, nor do we find them inter-breeding and mixing their genes. Not only do we find that the different species of birds, for instance, do not inter-breed, but we find that the sub-species do not inter-breed, although they may live in the same forest or in the same environment. For instance, we do not find crows, who are birds, mating with white egrets who are also birds. We do not even find that any of the 60 species of wren mix or inter-breed with each other. Nor do we find any inter-breeding among the different sub-species of the jay. For instance, a blue jay will not mate with a grey jay or a Mexican jay, or a Stellar’s jay, or a scrap jay, or a green jay. If this were not one of the prime objectives and laws of Nature we would soon find that not only would all the sub-species be mongrelized into one species, but all the birds would be mongrelized into one type of bird only and all the fish with all their thousands and thousands of species would be mongrelized into one type of fish. There would soon be no such a thing as a beautiful blue jay or a beautiful cardinal or a wonderful little hummingbird or a delightful meadow lark. No, the black bear and the grizzly bear may live in the same forest, but they do not commune with each other, nor do they socialize with each other, nor do they mongrelize or mate with each other. This is one of the inexorable laws of Nature. Nature frowns upon bastards, and usually punishes them by extinction. Racial Regards, ZK slowtwitch Smoothies!
on February 21, 2008 at 2:16 pm
yahdancer green smoothies
on February 21, 2008 at 2:25 pm
Bongo Hey ZK,
on February 21, 2008 at 2:38 pm
I just saw a documentary on how polar bears are starting to mate with grizzlies who are having to return to the land due to the melting of polar ice from global warming caused by the white man. A hunter just shot an adult offspring of such a union. It was a white grizzly bastard bear I guess. Your science is cold enough to freeze beer. You might also be surprised what you find if you do a little genealogy work. You are in all likelihood not nearly as pure white as you would like. Look at how many black people share the same names with our founding fathers, i.e. Jefferson, Washington, etc. You may even be a little Jewish. What would you do if you found that your blood was bastardized? Would you slit your throat and let it out? You might be doing your part to cleanse the gene pool. Faygeth Gaylord White people also like:
on February 21, 2008 at 3:07 pm
-Belts with the security pocket while traveling in other countries -Sunglasses to conceal where they are looking at -Pronouncing other than English words in their correct manner, to show you how cultured they are -Multi function watches, so they are prepared for everything nick I really hope a white person is writing this blog.
on February 21, 2008 at 3:08 pm
Torontonian That’s the thing about people from Toronto, seems we only do great things once we leave.
on February 21, 2008 at 3:31 pm
Why is that? Sense of perspective? Jimmy Here’s some for you:
on February 21, 2008 at 3:39 pm
Hiking. Bad Sex. Whitenproud on February 21, 2008 at 3:44 pm Yoga! In fact, some developers in Brooklyn already discovered white people’s love of yoga, and have used it to help advertise a new loft building with the phrase: Vinyasa in Su Casa! blim Jam bands!
on February 21, 2008 at 4:00 pm
randypants umm, this is real funny. I am white and love ragging on myself so this blog is perfect.
on February 21, 2008 at 4:02 pm
zk shooter um, zk, you are a racist douche.
on February 21, 2008 at 4:04 pm
PoutMouth on February 21, 2008 at 4:18 pm – They love commenting on edgy/hip blogs with names like : TechCrunch, Gawker, Gizmodo, Boing Boing, Deadspin, the unofficial Apple Weblog and Celebrity-Babies – They like leading conversations and ending them on their terms. If “uncomfortable” topics like white skin privilege or racism are brought up in a conversation or on a blog it will only proceed if whites have determined and/or approved these as topics of discussion – C – sections – breast implants MT on February 21, 2008 at 4:25 pm Approaching a complete stranger who appears non-white and asking him/her her race, and then, commenting: “Oh, but you don’t like like XX, you look like YY” BITCH PLEASE! BitchesBrew Jello molds
on February 21, 2008 at 4:29 pm
having a lawyer on retainer Reading tabloids while standing in line at Pavillion’s (it doesn’t count) Ryan Seacrest canines as accessories Camouflage pattern lingerie pdxWoman I’m having a racial identity crisis.
on February 21, 2008 at 5:40 pm
potatoskins White people love: -The wave (at games) -making websites -scrapbooking -tupperware parties
on February 21, 2008 at 5:48 pm
Faygeth Gaylord White people love:
on February 21, 2008 at 6:00 pm
-Weekend trips to Baja for some sw33t “tah-koes”, “toes-tah-dahs” and “saer-bay-sas” -“Power” walks/lunches/naps -Whitened ethnic food or making ethnic food sound safer (burritos=wraps) -Traveling to central Mexico but not being caught dead talking to a Mexican in the U.S MJ White people love ANY lingo that is “black and hip!” for shizzle, my nizzle!
on February 21, 2008 at 6:02 pm
Duces Jamie White people love working in the Bronx, NY and mentioning this fact as often as possible.
on February 21, 2008 at 6:09 pm
Anonymous Zionismkills You are an idiot. Egypt is is in AFRICA!
on February 21, 2008 at 6:09 pm
Muke White people like raising livestock for no economic reason, such as pets or as a hobby. Maybe white people like cleaning up dung.
on February 21, 2008 at 6:14 pm
Muke “Nature frowns upon bastards, and usually punishes them by extinction.”
on February 21, 2008 at 6:17 pm
Guess we can kiss your lily white butt good-bye then. adolf hitler “wearing scarves” and saying ” wait for it…..” like doogie howser on How I met Your mother show.
on February 21, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Anonymous invitro neck ties life insurance gardens and maintaining their lawns decorating their houses for Christmas libraries culdesacs
on February 21, 2008 at 7:10 pm
John invitro neck ties life insurance gardens and maintaining their lawns decorating their houses for Christmas libraries culdesacs
on February 21, 2008 at 7:12 pm
your_other_black_friend yeah you guys love cul de sacs! i never saw so many people go crazy over cul de sacs before i met you guys!
on February 21, 2008 at 7:56 pm
no, seriously… what i like about this blog is the different ways in which readers substitute the word “white” with whatever inorganic trash that has subverted any authentic culture the reader might have had previously enjoyed. for example, when i read this blog, i think “hipsters” (early-to-mid-twenties, midwesterners with art degrees and skinny jeans who have chosen brooklyn as their adopted home). i’ve heard “liberals,” “hippies,” “people from san francisco,” and a whole host of others. i guess it’s a work of great interest to anyone with an interest in cultural studies… p g to hmmm @ 781. someone could do a blog about ‘stuff mexicans like’, etc., and have just as much great subtle in-joke humor.
on February 21, 2008 at 8:00 pm
but white people would never read it. i am very white. and i love the blog! trisha on February 21, 2008 at 8:12 pm don’t forget picking apples! we LOVE to pick apples for fun. we wouldn’t do it for a living, but we love to do it on weekends. and we’ll even pay for the privelege of doing it. farm laborers must think we’re crazy. ShrapNall on February 21, 2008 at 8:18 pm I got through large parts of several of these, but the overtaking sentiment was that it’s slightly funny — but — not worth reading all the way through. The author obviously lacks broad experience … she suffers from limited perception. By applying her comments to the extraordinarily broad “whites,” she dooms her credibility and angle. She, the unfortunate author, proves, boldly, like with a hillbilly’s toothless and charming neighbor-greeting, that a pea exists where the rest of us possess brains. Context is everything in this type of website! Maybe there’s an idea here, but Think, Sally, THINK. You did a shabby job. Your fans are children. rock Jazz festivals in small town Ontario.
on February 21, 2008 at 9:06 pm
jimbo white people love having gay or black friends or even better, gay black friends
on February 21, 2008 at 9:10 pm
Dan 1. The Coen brothers need to be mentioned. They are by far the most popular directors for white folks, even more so than Michel Gondry.
on February 21, 2008 at 9:15 pm
2 Also, working on a novel. Every white person has a manuscript in their head for the great American Novel. 3. Jack Kerouac and beat writers. 4. Ingrid Bergman. 5. Skiing, or at least have skis attached atop your Subaru. jammah lammah on February 21, 2008 at 9:20 pm Are you people shrooming? could this website go any farther over your heads? If you don’t get it, don’t read it. But telling the author that she “obviously lacks broad experience” because not all white people actually like the things on this blog accomplishes nothing – except to show just how stupid you (ShrapNall) are. jammah lammah Oh yeah, suggestions:
on February 21, 2008 at 9:24 pm
1. The Economist magazine 2. Gay and Ethnic Pride Parades 3. Jim Lehrer 4. Kabbalah jammah lammah 5. Scientology 5a. Critiques of Scientology
on February 21, 2008 at 9:25 pm
jajeja *applauds*
on February 21, 2008 at 9:40 pm
This is completely hilarious and spot on! I love the way it’s set up to be like an instruction guide for non-whites. As for the silly overly defensive folks who take offense to it, relax. To parrot the commonly used defense of minority racist humor: “stereotypes wouldn’t exist if there weren’t some truth basis for them.” jajeja Let’s not forget emo and goth. It’s almost an entry level requirement to be pasty and ghost-like.
on February 21, 2008 at 9:41 pm
Nomes What about this as something white people like: Stealing music from other cultures and claiming it as their own. After all, Elvis did invent rock and roll.
on February 21, 2008 at 10:06 pm
PoppaDip on February 21, 2008 at 10:15 pm White people also really love: 1) Jones Soda-I’ve never seen anyone but white people drinking it. 2) Telling you about how fine the Janet Jackson is. 3) Alt-Country-Jeff Tweedy-Wilco -Uncle Tupelo 4) Expensive hiking boots- never to be hiked in except to a concert. 5) Hackey-Sack 6) Adult Cartoons 7) What ever Black people liked 15 minutes ago! But now pretend they liked what ever it is all along. I had so many white guys accuse Public Enemy as racist and anti-white and now they bump it when ever I come over as if I don’t remember their views from 15 years ago. I think Gangster rap scared then into accepting old-school. oh yeah… writing in Black Speech sorry, Gangsta rap. Fo’Shizzle m’ Nizzle A White Person Oh man, this shit has made me anxious about my stereotypically white habits.
on February 21, 2008 at 10:17 pm
Anonymous not voting yelling at movies clothes with the looney tunes on them sidekicks barbershops barbershop beautyshop illiteracy bluetooth flight jackets blaming other people for their problems whatever hot 97 tells them killing each other poverty complaining about diamond trading supporting diamond trading (government and consumer) taking strong positions on issues without researching those issues yelling on the subway genocide buying gold chains with jesus’ face on them
on February 21, 2008 at 10:17 pm
drawing race lines You’re a douche. I’m positive this is for an art project. Anonymous driving poorly pretending not to know english enslaving their own people dry cleaning math/science rice being introverted/submissive fish for breakfast the piano/cello awful beer repressed sexuality turning into all-consuming fetishes control pointless martial arts “ancient secrets”
on February 21, 2008 at 10:36 pm
drawing race lines you’re a douche. Relax How bout “doing things the old fashioned way.” Also, people are taking this WAY WAY too seriously. Most of them are probably white, in fact, we should probably add “blogging” and “taking things WAY too seriously” to the list of things white people like.
on February 21, 2008 at 10:48 pm
TechnoDJWhitey … don’t forget about the (White) Techno DJ, and his annoying quest to create an independent techno label to sell songs he made using Reason.
on February 22, 2008 at 12:09 am
Heather How ’bout ………waterskiing, wakeboarding, psychiatrists, snow skiing sir david attenborough, kilts, lord byron, thomas de quincey nascar….
on February 22, 2008 at 12:11 am
D Son is out of control…hahah..
on February 22, 2008 at 12:56 am
Hattie Hey. A joke. How many white people does it take to change a light bulb? 4. One to change the bulb and three to draw up the environmental impact statement. That picture is a hoot and a half.
on February 22, 2008 at 1:30 am
Hattie Oh. The Lake Poets and Victorian novels.
on February 22, 2008 at 1:33 am
dailywatch The Clash
on February 22, 2008 at 2:07 am
Jeff Fries Film Noir.
on February 22, 2008 at 2:19 am
Bocephus Funniest site I’ve seen in months. I’ve now read every post. Great job.
on February 22, 2008 at 2:32 am
I’m guessing that the end-goal of this is to produce a book. The author of this website has a surefire bestseller on his/her/their hand(s) — the hit counter alone would net them a huge publishing contract. And it’s completely well deserved. I wonder if the author will write up an opening essay excerpting some of the more “colorful” comments on here and in the individual blog postings? There seems to be a “serious” book possible here too detailing the huge variance in reactions to this site. Some people feel under attack here — that their basic outlooks on life are under threat because this highly accurate site underlined undeniable trends. Heck, I saw myself in a HUGE number of things here, but all that did was give me a good laugh. Look forward to hearing more about stuff white people like. Hit counters don’t lie — job well done! Bocephus on February 22, 2008 at 2:40 am And if I had to guess I would say that I’m pretty certain it is indeed a white person — a highly perceptive white person with a good sense of humor — who wrote this. I think the speculation that the writer might be Korean etc is way off the mark. The entries related to Japan are simply the truth right down to the hysterical observation that a person who has lived in Japan will hold it as their right to forever say when eating in a Japanese restaurant “Oh, this is ok, but I spent four years in Japan and I guess I just got spoiled over there.” (I’ve had that said to me by a white person who had taught in Japan). Right on and through the target. Rich Stromberg Great site. Maybe universities will start to offer a major in White Studies.
on February 22, 2008 at 2:49 am
FYI, this site is basiclly what white liberal people like. My redneck, Bible-thumping relatives wouldn’t be cught dead in a Prius or doing yoga. Anglo-in-the-dark on February 22, 2008 at 3:25 am White men have been trying to define reality since Columbus… naming, categorizing, and controlling everything in their path… stealing ideas from around the planet and claiming them. White people think they are best suited for defining the world. God forbid we allow someone else to do it. Thank you for your work… you might pull some folks out of the Matrix. A White Man Hemi The World Market/Pier 1 Imports
on February 22, 2008 at 4:15 am
Hemi Adopting children of color from poor countries
on February 22, 2008 at 4:17 am
Fabs In reference to about a quarter of these comments… “being politically correct.”
on February 22, 2008 at 4:34 am
You guys rock! Keep up the great work! Fabs (a white guy). Bryan on February 22, 2008 at 5:52 am This site rules, I have often said the same things about my “kind” and I’m guilty of half the things on this website. I LOVE IT!!!! Absolutely Hysterical. Keep it up. CH on February 22, 2008 at 6:16 am Adopting Asian kids. White people LOVE adopting Asian kids. They can proudly tell people they are “saving the third world” by adopting Asian kids. They give the kids white names, tell them how they are “saved” because of the kindness of white people, and keep a bottle of soy sauce in the house because “O, we do not want them to forget about their heritage.” Great site. Keep up the good work. PoutMouth on February 22, 2008 at 6:43 am As someone mentioned upthread, white people are not used to this. They’re not used to having the microscope put on them or having things they hold near and dear up for review and critique. They’ve been raised believing that they’re the “default” race and culture, and that everyone else is The Other. I love it. other stuff they like: – haiku poetry – Louis Vuitton handbags – google – white people LOVE google rs funny and observant.
on February 22, 2008 at 6:47 am
A few more suggestions: expensive, seemingly unwashed haircuts made to look as if they were done at home with a garden shears big, plastic retro-looking glasses that were made by elite designers wedding registries that ask for donations to non-profits i totally agree that this is white-yuppie stuff, mostly. Up from Cubicle Oooo! White people LOVE:
on February 22, 2008 at 6:59 am
Angst and Blogging! no this is definitely yuppies, not normal white people. and i can say that i hate almost all of the things on this list.
on February 22, 2008 at 7:07 am
Graham I think you could also add “arguing with Stuffwhitepeoplelike” to the list.
on February 22, 2008 at 7:14 am
Al Hilariously true…but come on, you gotta admit this is a field study of young urban white hipsters, not the average white American.
on February 22, 2008 at 7:25 am
spark on February 22, 2008 at 7:41 am this site is wonderfully funny. maybe if you are living in some parts of the country most of the stuff isn’t applicable but where i live…Manhattan NY…it’s dead on. i love the guy above (zionismkills) who wrote a 10,000 word dissertation on the merits of the white race. Dude…chill out. It’s a joke…like Sarah Silverman which you know you love. George on February 22, 2008 at 7:54 am Hilarious, though I agree this is mostly about what educated, relatively upper income white people like. In that spirit, I offer one more. White people love going barefoot (particularly indoors) because they think it means they’re earthy and grounded. Lo on February 22, 2008 at 7:55 am I am a black person and I find this site absolutely hilarious partly because I can relate to many of the “stuff white people like” and partly because I think about the white people I know (and even those I don’t know personally) and see it! For me fighting words are anything negative about Le Creuset, NPR, Apple, David Sedaris, or Jon Stewart. On the other hand, I am still baffled by what some of my white friends love about Royal Tenenbaums and Lost in Translation. And what is the deal with vintage stuff and 80’s night?! And for those who say this is offensive – I have a wall hanging that says “blessed are those who can laugh at themselves for they shall never cease to be amused.” I think it’s quite appropriate for this context. blim this blog, it’s the funniest thing I’ve read in a loooong time
on February 22, 2008 at 7:57 am
Reese Witherspoon Vacation Homes The Junky's Wife The Wu-Tang Clan. White folks love Wu-Tang.
on February 22, 2008 at 8:33 am
Oprah. Anonymous Oooh can you add Amy Sedaris and telling you all the different ethnicities of white they are when anyone mentions race.
on February 22, 2008 at 8:52 am
Skotti on February 22, 2008 at 9:06 am I only really qualified for a small number of these (I’m an nipponophile, Mos Def loving white girl with 3 art degrees), I could have sworn I was white. I mean, both sides of my family are Scottish (hence the name) I’m so pasty I reflect light. T_T I wanna be white. redb82 Sure you say white people, but what you really mean is liberal white people.
on February 22, 2008 at 9:06 am
Maria Drews camping?
on February 22, 2008 at 9:11 am
Schou Has someone added the 3-pointer? Look at the racial make-up of the NBA and look at the three point shooters.
on February 22, 2008 at 9:12 am
Three cheers for Jason Kapono! Stella Kevlar Karaoke!
on February 22, 2008 at 9:12 am
"Dave" Let’s nominate this website for some kind of an award.
on February 22, 2008 at 9:22 am
stephen on February 22, 2008 at 9:42 am im half chinese and half white and haev always struggled finding my identity, especially leaving diverse san francisco for a whitewashed college back east. i was peer rpessured into buying a pair of birkenstocks to fit in with my colelagues, but never succumbed to wearing the pink polo shirt with khaki shorts. i would like to see birks/crocs on this page. countach Amazing!, too much LOL.
on February 22, 2008 at 9:43 am
I’m agree with every post, hahhaa (Of course, I’m a white man from europe) LANA HILARIOUS.
on February 22, 2008 at 9:44 am
Leigh Emoticons. White people love them.
on February 22, 2008 at 9:44 am
Arttu Tolonen on February 22, 2008 at 9:50 am As someone who is most assuredly whiter than any of the whiteys posting here (after all, you’re all New World mutts), I give thumbs up to this site. In a very ironic, white kind of way, naturally… It’s too bad other white people like this blog, too. It would’ve provided much more added value to my modern lifestyle had I been the only white person laughing at it, but ah well… You canät win every time. At least I’ve been the only person on a bus in eastern Africa many, many times. Did you know one is deluged with the tunes of Kenny Rogers and Chris de Burgh (even the occasional Peter Cetera) on those busses. Africans are so WHITE! JG Good way to get people to think. Those that are offended IMO are taking it way too seriously and missing the point.
on February 22, 2008 at 9:58 am
Interesting reactions to your blog found here: http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=5481756&page=1 Emma May I suggest:
on February 22, 2008 at 9:58 am
Pita Bread A Tribe Called Quest (yes, i saw it was mentioned in the top 10 rap songs that white people like but I tend to believe it needs it’s own #). Speaking correct English and using punctuation properly at all times. Carrying business cards around with them at all times just in case a networking opportunity comes along Making lists- for everything! Logging their dreams Chris on February 22, 2008 at 10:13 am I think its funny that there are consistent comments about how these are “yuppie things” and not what white people like. Yuppies are White People, and if your making the yuppie comment, odds are your a yuppie! lex library cards. white people love to have library cards. note: using said library cards is not required.
on February 22, 2008 at 10:14 am
Mevallemadre I love this website…Keep up the good Work…
on February 22, 2008 at 10:21 am
itcantberacism on February 22, 2008 at 10:22 am For everyone calling this site racist: it isnt really possible to be racist toward white people. white people’s culture is everywhere, in everything. it is the default. that is to say, no one tells stories that begin, “so this white guy came up to me…” our classes teach white western history and promote white western values, etc etc. simply poking fun at the dominant does not racism make. racism is prejudice + power, applied and manifested in a systematic way. someone making fun of your predilection to join clubs and shop at whole foods doesn’t equal generations of struggle and systematic, institutionalized oppression. lols. how white is this: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,331950,00.html
on February 22, 2008 at 10:27 am
Danielle some other things white people enjoy:
on February 22, 2008 at 10:31 am
IKEA expensive cheese shops jagermeister converse – specifically, chuck taylors destination weddings Danielle also, “that’s what she said” jokes
on February 22, 2008 at 10:32 am
Jess on February 22, 2008 at 10:43 am This is the most hilarious website I’ve come across in a LONG time, I swear you used all my ex-boyfriends as subjects. Thanks, good work, and keep it up. ligress erm…what about jogging?
on February 22, 2008 at 10:44 am
Another Danielle on February 22, 2008 at 10:45 am A gentleman in my office (non-white) claims that all white people love cold pizza. When we polled, all white people RAVED about cold pizza (myself included), and all the non-whites claimed they had never even thought about really eating it like that. So this isn’t a scientific study, but so far it has held up in tests. Nick on February 22, 2008 at 10:49 am wow, i don’t even know what to make of this. first i was offended. then i was like – but actually, it’s pretty funny and spot -on! and then i though ‘uh oh, but as a white person, this says i’m supposed to like irony and making fun of myself to lessen my feelings of guilt’ and then i thought ‘fine then, i won’t like it!’ and then i thought ‘but it’s clever!’ and then ‘ i go to a liberal arts college. is there really something wrong with that? recycling is good! sushi is yummy! do i need to hate myself? ahhhhheiohrohorhorhriohvo.’ this made me laugh, but i don’t know how to respond at all, and it hurts my brain ligress and smoothies! and photography?
on February 22, 2008 at 10:50 am
Samir here’s 3 more
on February 22, 2008 at 10:53 am
-Lemonade -Dave Matthews -Bagels Reginald If this website was about darkies, it would be shut down. It’s ok to mock white people but better not do it to black or you’re screwed.
on February 22, 2008 at 10:54 am
9cherries Your blog is hilarious. I added to my links list:
on February 22, 2008 at 11:09 am
http://9cherries.com Mr Nonsense on February 22, 2008 at 11:15 am Hilarious , I emailed to my friends. I do find the stereotypes true of east and west coast college educated class, but not true of midwestern folks. A lot of midwestern folks come from farming backgrounds and are taught to earn a living with their hands. As a result they don’t fall for all the arty farty BS the east/west coast types do. Tom Brokaw This shit is so funny <3333 tyty
on February 22, 2008 at 11:28 am
b on February 22, 2008 at 11:30 am i think the biggest thing you left off your list that white people really love is reading you blog just so they can say “i don’t do that.” or “i’m not like that.” JJ This website rules.
on February 22, 2008 at 11:32 am
White people also love LOL Cats website, crossword puzzles, documentaries & extreme sports. iamsofaking No motorcycles? Do I need to send in a picture of my mom in her riding leathers? Because I’ll do it….
on February 22, 2008 at 11:33 am
The Lazy Asian I love your blog. Please continue.
on February 22, 2008 at 11:33 am
Anonymous on February 22, 2008 at 11:35 am Why doesn`t everyone just relax and take a chill pill. For anyone who is not able to see humour in this, then you have a big problem. Everyone (white, black, chinese or Indian) should be able to laugh at themselves. Laughing at one’s self is quite therapeutic…some of you should try it every once in a while. I think this blog is amazing…and i am inclined to believe that the person who came up with this blog is actual a white person despite what others might think. I am a non-white person, and i laugh at these posts purely on a comedic level. i do not think that everything on here applies to every white person i have ever met or known. Mary Do people really care about this? This is the most generic website…
on February 22, 2008 at 11:35 am
Detroiter Wow, this blog is gold!
on February 22, 2008 at 11:35 am
Might I suggest: Oprah Bottled Water Crocs Saturday Night Live Dave Matthews Band Wearing a sportcoat with a t-shirt and jeans Keep it up! Fish Noir Foul Now I see why neo-con a@@wipes hate white Liberals.
on February 22, 2008 at 11:36 am
Jeez, I hate Liberals now. What about white people that do everything on this list until the only thing left to do is turn Conservative & gush to everyone how f****ked in the head they were until they saw the light. Like they’re instant experts on everything that’s wrong with America because they lived it. So they feel like they got instant cred as a super-neo-Con A@@hole! Your Majesty soccer “experimenting” with bisexuality metrosexuals multiple bumper stickers Birkenstocks the Hamptons turtlenecks with dinner jackets the subway, but NEVER the bus carbon offset credits poetry readings dreadlocks modern art Che and Mumia adopting foreign children soul patches boutique hotels
on February 22, 2008 at 11:40 am
Anonymous Here’s a few: -Therapy/group therapy -“Green Spaces”/gardens in urban neighborhoods -Adopting the religions of foreign cultures they didn’t grow up with (Connecticut Bhuddists) -Soccer (Watching European football makes white people feel so much more sophisticated than all of us Baseball morons) -Quoting Bukowski/Keroak/Ginsburg/Burroughs etc. -Conspiracy theories(they love knowing what “really” happened on 9/11, JFK asassination, etc.) -Really bad modern art -Fundraisers
on February 22, 2008 at 11:46 am
Brit - ish Tea on February 22, 2008 at 11:50 am Thank god it’s all true! I thought it would be a rant about all the stuff that makes white people bad. I was surprised to find out that its all about the good stuff that makes us white folks great! I was beginning to think that I was a freak, right up until the point you validated my lifestyle. With all of the images that I see in the media I thought I might have to give it all up and follow the American dream an’ buy me a ‘Suvee rollin’ on twenties so that all of those dumb ass homies and their nappy haired bee-otches could see me flossin’ in my whip and sh-eet’. Heck I nearly bought my self some of those pumped basket ball boots, sorry ‘kicks’. Had to stop though as my wellfare cheque wouldn’t cover it though. Peace out, A’ ight
Rich on February 22, 2008 at 11:53 am Reginald: mockery and demonization of people of color is the standard. It’s accepted. It happens in every form of media millions of times a day if you know to look for it. The fact that this blog is explicit about its humor is the only difference. b: What’s amusing to me isn’t that white people read to say it doesn’t apply to them (i don’t know if this is true or not); I’m amused by the fact that some commenters seem to think that liking or doing anything listed automatically makes them bad people.
Folks are so fearful of being accused of being racist that they’ll claim to like things they don’t and deny liking things they do. Just like what you like! Recognize your white privilege (and even use it to be an ally, but not a patronizing ‘savior’) and stop denying that you have a culture attached to you. That culture does not have to be synonymous with racism and ethnocentrism if you don’t choose it to be. And if you don’t choose it, and you’re actively working towards understanding and equity, then it’s nothing to be ashamed of and you’ll be able to laugh at yourself here. sayitgently Jesus H Christ, this is the best blog I read in ages!!
on February 22, 2008 at 11:54 am
I don’t know who you are, maybe a white guy being ironic, or a black guy being abservant, but I love you xx Jeff Sharing websites (like this one) and youtube videos. Hey, have you seen the new website/video? Act like you have etc..
on February 22, 2008 at 11:58 am
Anonymous Anything on the BBC… especially the news.
on February 22, 2008 at 11:59 am
Anonymous It’s true about the BBC… “Oh, the “Office” tv show is ok I guess, but I prefer the BBC version”
on February 22, 2008 at 12:03 pm
Robert I like cooking shows, karate, and fancy cigars.
on February 22, 2008 at 12:11 pm
z very funny, good writing. than ks.
on February 22, 2008 at 12:14 pm
one suggestion: talking about their heritage (in emergency situations just claim irish) jbsez the shit is damn funny…..why ya gotta talk about my bikes like that. thats not right.
on February 22, 2008 at 12:21 pm
Kiran Cool stuff…you could add somethings like
on February 22, 2008 at 12:26 pm
* I am happy for you – usually quoted by white women * Talking loud in foreign countries, assuming that lounder means someone who does not know english will immediately understand Shakespeare. * To let the culture sink in The Jingoist on February 22, 2008 at 12:27 pm I don’t necessarily enjoy expensive sandwiches. I like a good sandwich (WHO DOESN’T), which can be expensive. Nothing’s better than a good, cheap sandwich. Every race recycles. And plenty of whites HATE it. Everyone thinks about poor people. Plenty of whites ARE poor. Plenty of rich whites don’t care about the poor. Plenty of Black/Asian/etc people like Brack Obama, Dave Chapelle, and Mos Def. (Have you seen Barack Obama’s polling and voting numbers among blacks? Over 90%. They love him too.) Plenty of white people HATE these guys. I could go on, but I’ve made my point. You know, this IS a fun website, but there’s something twisted about it. I mean, besides the fact it’s narcasistic and narrow-minded. You did something *very* well, and maybe this was your aim — you generated controversy. But it’s controversy in the vein of William Randolph Hearst… garbage and self-serving. dori on February 22, 2008 at 12:29 pm having been raised white i’d be embarrassed if i wasn’t laughing so damn hard, as this is SO spot on, lol… it describes so many people in Portland, OR where i now live. i like someone’s suggestion about “native american heritage” – that one always cracks me up when someone says “I’m part Cherokee” – and WHY is it ALWAYS Cherokee?!??!? oh, and also… dreadlocks. M. G on February 22, 2008 at 12:38 pm …have some of you ever heard of Satire? this website is fun and thats about it. There is nothing twisted about it unless you want to make it twisted. It’s pure old comedy. Learn to laugh at yourself for a change. While everything on this blog may not apply to you or all white people in general, you should not take offense to it. I am black, and people make generalization about how black ppl like fried chicken or anything fried… i laugh at that eventhough i don`t eat fried chicken. But the fact is majority of black ppl do love fried foods. so while you may not like recycling or what not, most white ppl do love to recycle, and they do so more than black ppl. i don`t know what that says about us black ppl… but who cares! Mark W White people like…
on February 22, 2008 at 12:42 pm
…making fun of themselves for being white, because it shows they are hip and not uptight. This means you. Honky on February 22, 2008 at 12:43 pm My black friends don’t get it. OBTW, did I mention I have black friends? I think they’re a little afraid to laugh … like white people at a Kat Williams show. OBTW, did I mention that I know who Kat Williams is? That makes me cool. Zru Oh, you all say “white people” like it’s a bad thing!
on February 22, 2008 at 12:43 pm
Don’t forget “running marathons” btw. Bonkers This would be funny if Obama didn’t fill all these steroetypes as well.
on February 22, 2008 at 12:44 pm
sb this site’s awesome, rock on. i’m white, i love it…. why, because its so effing true. we need to laugh about this ish, seriously.
on February 22, 2008 at 12:45 pm
Drinkchai You are the best. The funniest. I’m brown but I love whites like you.
on February 22, 2008 at 12:51 pm
Infact let me love you…
Jess (not of Photos fame) This blog? Awesome.
on February 22, 2008 at 12:52 pm
“Centrification” is so completely spot on. Delightful! Especially since me and all my pals have just moved to Decatur, GA (where it’s greater…or so says OutKast). Perhaps you should add “supporting the public library”. White people like to think they are serving the public good. aaaaaaaaaaaaa getting offended at blogs
on February 22, 2008 at 12:52 pm
Michelle White people love thier cherokee/iroquois/seminole great-great-grandmothers, who were always daughters of a great cheif.
on February 22, 2008 at 12:59 pm
Funny Stuff I think white people are just bored… they need to get lives.
on February 22, 2008 at 1:00 pm
James Crow on February 22, 2008 at 1:01 pm There is white and then there is tragically white. I believe that this site addresses the latter. It brilliantly captures the S for brains, callow, left leaning, granola eating, clog wearing, subset of the white race that is an embarrassment to those of us who really don’t give a damn about what they like or don’t like. Moo Moo Buckaroo on February 22, 2008 at 1:03 pm What about “gay people”? It seems like all white people (especially women) must brag about the number of gay friends they have. And how they would much rather go out with their gay friend Juston (note the spelling change) than with the the hetero-alternative, Justin. The same goes for men. Every fraternity (and more recently older social circles) has the token gay man who is the life of the party and always drinks just a bit too much and shares a bed with their female friend because they “don’t have to worry about getting taken advantage of”. This is a white phenomenon that other races don’t typically embrace. yy Fancy Pizzas. Read…with avocado and other things that should be left on salads.
on February 22, 2008 at 1:05 pm
also. white people love fancy salads, and grilled vegetables. p.s. good, keen observations. (although i do agree that most of the entries so far have to deal with rich white people…once you get to camouflage clothing and xenophobia maybe some of these haters will calm themselves) blah on February 22, 2008 at 1:06 pm Although a lot of things in the blog are true, everyone is allowed their own tastes and opinions. Blacks etc like things that are sterotypical of their ‘race’, so leave white people alone and let them do their thing. I don’t find the blog amusing, after all, if it were about black people, it would be shot down for being racist. (no pun intended). Its not original either, and its actually quite pathetic. And no, i’m not white, i just think its a stupid blog. brewsky makes me so proud to be a white person! and it’s too bad “wicks” was born to suck at life.
on February 22, 2008 at 1:10 pm
Keep up the blog, it’s fun to read! Houston what about white chicks with the big furry wintery conan the barbarian boots. now thats funny looking.
on February 22, 2008 at 1:11 pm
whitey White Powar!!
on February 22, 2008 at 1:12 pm
Wait….that’s not what this blog is about? Oopsie. Somewhat Ammused so you’re black, right?
on February 22, 2008 at 1:15 pm
dan on February 22, 2008 at 1:17 pm ok…so all white people are rich? All white people go to college? Last time I checked most white people are dumb hicks from the south and Midwest. I think the blog is hilarious, and it pegs me and my friends quite well. However I would say if you go by numbers white people in America like cheap shit beer, NASCAR, America itself, guns, large cars and anything that lowers taxes. Mini O on February 22, 2008 at 1:19 pm I absolutely love this website!!! My (white) friend passed the link along in good humor because we are very open about our cultural differences as white and black. LUV it, very on point… just reflects general thoughts/comments/jokes Timmy can’t get enough! keep it coming!
on February 22, 2008 at 1:27 pm
–camping accessories used day to day (i.e. nalgenes, EMS) –“mental health professionals” –high thread count sheets bill on February 22, 2008 at 1:28 pm Ok for all non-white people that think the blog is not funny because it is just a list of stereotypes…you all don’t know how true it is. If you are an upper middle class college going white person this blog pegs you to the T. These aren’t made up stereotypes, they are mostly facts. I want to live by water, I love micro brews, I love sushi, I study abroad, I have attempted to teach English in japan, I firmly believe government programs are the only way to help poor people, I like raising awareness, I like red wine way more than white and enjoy going to wine regions where you can get special stock that no one else can have, and perhaps most of all I firmly believe that you can get more factual information from the Dailyshow than you can from fox news. Now not all the stuff fits me, for I hate indie music, instead I am more of a jazz snob, but I know a ton of white people that are the indie music type. magic shel The National Broadcasting Company and Saturday Night Live particularly that kid from All That.
on February 22, 2008 at 1:33 pm
Marcus Garvey Funny stuff. Pretty accurate too. Is it all-inclusive? Of course not, but I doubt you mean it to be. Play on.
on February 22, 2008 at 1:34 pm
abbie on February 22, 2008 at 1:40 pm I think the whole blog is amazing and I can’t stop laughing. The co-ed sports post esp hit the nail on the head b/c my company softball team takes itself way too seriously but I still go every week. Keep ’em comin! I seriously need to get back to work now. Michael on February 22, 2008 at 1:40 pm I’m sure this seems funny-because-it’s-true to the bloggers, but it is untrue, and just funny, in 98% of the United States. Ratio of white people who like Michel Gondry to white people who like, say, NASCAR: 1 to 1,000 (10,000? 100,000?). White people who like alternative medicine to white people who like to go to church one or more times a week: see above. ben White people love reading about other white people.
on February 22, 2008 at 1:42 pm
Carry on, this is awesome. abbie Also, you’ve inspired my friends and I to start a blog called “Stuff New Yorkers Like”, though i’m sure it won’t even come close to being as funny.
on February 22, 2008 at 1:42 pm
Anonymous Ummm how about these for topics:
on February 22, 2008 at 1:43 pm
White people like spending an inordinate amount of psychological energy worrying about what being white means and whether its ‘ok’. You know self-criticism, vague ambient racial guilt etc. White people’s sole mode of emotional expression is irony Writing guilty ironic blogs…you guys are white right? I’m just saying, you sound a little ocd about this. I think someone needs a hug? Besides is it white people or just banality that your criticizing? Stupidity is worth disliking but I am going to wager you’ll find it doesn’t respect racial boundaries. In any case good stuff, made me chuckle. Hey Rest In Peace Reminds me of blackpeopleloveus.com Brilliant! Right on the nose. I swear I’m not being racist. Some of my best friends are white.
on February 22, 2008 at 1:46 pm
lola Good idea but the execution is poor. This could be so much funnier
on February 22, 2008 at 1:49 pm
justdroppingby on February 22, 2008 at 1:50 pm Very funny — you could never do this with any other race. It would be deemed racist and shut down by some concerned white person. but because white people don’t like their own whiteness or ethnicity, you’re good to go. I love the site too!! Madrugada Mistral on February 22, 2008 at 1:52 pm In Portland, buses are not sexy. Light rail and trolleys are sexy. Everybody wants to live next to a light rail stop or a trolley stop, but nobody is clamoring to live next to a bus stop. This despite the fact that buses can go anywhere and are much cheaper to operate. Retodd Funny AND racist.
on February 22, 2008 at 1:57 pm
Two of my favorite things. Xtina on February 22, 2008 at 2:06 pm “This site is incredibly racist. If this site was dedicated to pointing out what black people like, it would surely be deemed as racist. Why aren’t people proud to be white? Everyone should be proud of their own respective races and not bring down another’s. Multiculturalism will never work when sites like this one are up and running. This only causes racial tension.” Wow, you completely missed the point. Try not to take yourself too seriously. Brotherman You have done nothing on the ultimate whiteman delight, that form in this logical progression: 1- Guitars 2- Guitar Riffs 3- Air Guitar 4- Rock videos with women dancing on the hood of a car 5- Exotic non-white women on those cars
on February 22, 2008 at 2:07 pm
Kimbo on February 22, 2008 at 2:08 pm White people love, love, love watching Bravo. They can get their fix of high brow food (Top Chef), prove how down-to-earth they are (compare to the Real Housewives of Orange County), and so all of their friends how hip they are (Project Runway, My Life on the D-List) all on one network! Kimbo White people LOVE DVR, as well! This site could go on forever. Oh, and Target. (Sorry if I’m repeating what some people already suggested!)
on February 22, 2008 at 2:09 pm
smartest person on February 22, 2008 at 2:11 pm wow those of you who think this blog is “racist” definitely didn’t go to a liberal arts college and get an “arts” degree like the rest of the white people, and study race and ethnic studies. this blog is HILARIOUS and i agree with someone above who said one of y’all authors has to be mixed race. only way to have such keen observations. go on with your bad self! XOXOXOXOX smartest person oh also, (from ethnic studies notebook) white is a social construct. its not an ethnicity. thats why this is funny. go read a book.
on February 22, 2008 at 2:12 pm
SP Kimbo I have never met a white person who did not LOVE HBO shows and Chevy Chase movies.
on February 22, 2008 at 2:13 pm
amy on February 22, 2008 at 2:15 pm it’s distressing that so many people think it’s okay to be racist if they’re a “minority.” these stereotypes don’t really work, anyway, since there are tons of poor white people and conservative white people who probably wouldn’t identify with many things on this list. (not to mention lots of “minorities” who are interested in the things on the list.) i also want to note that i’m offended by the negative light in which certain things are portrayed, like caring about poor people/the environment. some people (all races) are going to be wealthy. would you rather they spent all their time and money degrading the environment and not caring at all about poor people? i mean, i think we should all appreciate it when wealthy people help others. i thought the post about emo music (bright eyes, etc…) was really funny, until i realized that if you substitute a different race and the music stereotypically associated with it, it becomes really offensive. Rachel I’ve also noticed white people often like to make jokes, laugh at it even if it’s not funny, and wink…maybe it’s just me.
on February 22, 2008 at 2:22 pm
This blog is hilarious btw…some things just really are true. nobody -white meat (chicken breasts)
on February 22, 2008 at 2:26 pm
-those dishwashing things that look like sponges with hollow plastic handles you fill with detergent (is there any non-white person who uses or prefers these) chiming in on February 22, 2008 at 2:26 pm space is critical to white people. white people hate to be crowded, especially in lines at starbucks. so do a white person a favor, and back up. also, white people get very hostile when other people stop in doorways and throughways — white people are concerned about unimpeded progress. so keep moving or pull over out of the flow of foot traffic in order to talk with your friends. non-white oprah.
on February 22, 2008 at 2:31 pm
brian White people like reading blogs. Especially blogs that make fun of other white people.
on February 22, 2008 at 2:33 pm
AlwaysBoris – Bob Marley
on February 22, 2008 at 2:38 pm
– making good time (while driving) – sunglasses – quoting movies – lawns – pluralizing the word internet and/or saying intertubes and/or interwebs – using “and/or” – bookmarks – pretending to like The Wire – correcting your grammar…”Don’t you mean quick-ly? LOL” – Blackberries – being clever – knitting – LL Bean – boats AlwaysBoris also…poker and Chuck Palahniuk.
on February 22, 2008 at 2:40 pm
Not2Serious on February 22, 2008 at 2:46 pm Here is a potential topic; Prince William. White people like Prince William for multiple reasons. First, he is Britian’s heir to the throne reminds white people of the 19th century; an era where white people dominated the world uncontested. Second, his parents divorced and he grew up spending a lot time bouncing between his parents, a harsh reality that many white children face. Third, his younger brother Harry dressed up as a Nazi at a party. Nazi imagery makes white people feel guilty about the Holocaust. Harry’s irresponsible behavior makes William look like the “good” one who can represent white people in a way they can feel proud about. Miguel Who writes this, the guy in the blue base-ball cap?
on February 22, 2008 at 2:47 pm
Quite amusing, I appreciate your committment to investigating what “white” people apparently like. Which actually seems more like what any run of the mill Westerner would like, but that’s just me. Do you have “Bluegrass Music” anywhere on this list? So, being that you are the authority abroad on white people, because if I am right, and you are in fact the one white female with the baby nestled (or Bamu-ed as we PC Mali Volunteers would say) on your back, how does it feel to make the incredible transition from WASP to full fledged Femme du Afrique? Too bad your skin can’t turn black, no? or at least cafe au lait? And can I also add that you look suspiciously like a PC Volunteer, where are you located if I may ask? Have you had a plethora of “Cross-Cultural” exchanges with your fellow Africans about what “white” people like and dislike? Toubabou…is what they used to call us…what do they call you? Khaled Alsaud on February 22, 2008 at 2:50 pm Obviously, either an idiot white man or a N****R is behind this wonderful website (in case it was a N*****R behind this site, i was being sarcastic. Look it up in the dictionary and you’ll know what it means). I didn’t feel like reading the entire silly and nonsense countdown but for starters if a white man votes or likes Obama it ISN’T becuase we are afraid of La Niggars, its becuase he is a decent black man who’s good at what he does. See, there are N****Rs and there are black men and there are white men and there are trailer trash rednecks. So, please stop making these silly accusations about why we like Obama and focus on whatever else floats your boat… ok jackass? Hilarious Sunday brunch, complete with mimosas
on February 22, 2008 at 2:50 pm
Don’t forget those damn Bugaboo strollers that everyone is pushing around here in Park Slope, Brooklyn. It is THE parental status symbol! Arthur I love your writing!! Keep it up!! hahaha
on February 22, 2008 at 3:10 pm
-white dude CW LOVE IT!!!!!
on February 22, 2008 at 3:19 pm
Combat Jack this is perfect! definitely needed this site. good looking yo!
on February 22, 2008 at 3:21 pm
Trevor good stuff. keep it up.
on February 22, 2008 at 3:24 pm
suggestions: -expensive sound systems. as mentioned, white people love music but would prefer to sit in their homes, sipping tea and reading while listening peacefully rather than see live music. it is also necessary to have a vinyl player, but not necessarily a vinyl collection (that is optional). bonus white points for hiding the speakers cleverly to give the illusion that the sound is coming from the walls. it is also recommended that you use several different brands of speakers so that you can claim you know which companies specialize in certain sound system components. -bob marley. (more white points if they know of a few other, more obscure, reggae artists such as sizzla or steel pulse) -sandals. but not just any kind of sandals. they must either be rainbows or follow the example rainbow set. white people love wearing sandals with all types of clothing, especially jeans because it is ironic. white people get more credibility for buying sandals from companies that use strictly recycled products (see patagonia or ocean-minded) Chad Lacrosse. I went to private school, we loved lacrosse.
on February 22, 2008 at 3:34 pm
Fish Noir Foul This site is Officially getting more hits per second than MySpace.net or Phacebook.
on February 22, 2008 at 3:37 pm
You people are all crazy. Get a life. Don’t say you gave up TV and –what?– you’re HERE? That is so lame. And dont say saying the word lame is LAME. That is so white! Andre Though I’m not of the white variety myself, I love this page! It’s funny and — oddly — pretty informational!
on February 22, 2008 at 3:37 pm
This is hot! BC Wow. This is priceless. Seriously funny stuff. Seems like you have a notable omission: white people LOVE blogging.
on February 22, 2008 at 3:45 pm
GE As a white person, I have to say I LOVE THIS!! Oh, and you forgot foreign adoptions.
on February 22, 2008 at 3:49 pm
Pithlet I was laughing my ass off, thinking “Okay, I’m not too bad…” Until I got to Kitchen Gadgets. Burn!
on February 22, 2008 at 3:52 pm
jajeja I love how people who are supposedly “cooler” than the creator of the blog just HAVE to leave comments on something so “stupid.”
on February 22, 2008 at 3:55 pm
I agree with the earlier comment that you should add “commenting to say that the stereotypes don’t fit them” to the list. jajeja on February 22, 2008 at 3:57 pm P.S. White people in America absolutely ADORE referring to themselves as “Italian” or “Irish” or “German” despite that the last full-blooded European in their family was about four generations ago, they don’t speak the language of the country, and have never, ever been there. snortty This is hilarious and also rings a little bit too true. LOL! :-D!
on February 22, 2008 at 4:02 pm
3G on February 22, 2008 at 4:07 pm Another thing white people LOVE to say…expecially when they are under the gun in the most heated of topics regarding racism, is saying, “One of my closest friends is black.” As if this is their get out of jail free pass. TG White people LOVE Bob Marley. Put on some “Buffalo Soldier” crack a few brewskies and it’s a perfect night.
on February 22, 2008 at 4:09 pm
cathymccaughan PTA, indoor climbing walls, karate class, yoga, charity fundraisers, texting, blogging, avoiding eye contact, LOST & Pampered Chef.
on February 22, 2008 at 4:12 pm
Awissa Dennis What about over-sized accessories, like sunglasses?
on February 22, 2008 at 4:28 pm
smooth1operator “Tolerance when applied to evil is a crime.” – – Thomas Mann
on February 22, 2008 at 4:31 pm
CD Someone already said this one but carrying around Nalgenes in muliple colors should definitely be on the list
on February 22, 2008 at 4:31 pm
nightsinge Agreed re: foreign adoptions.
on February 22, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Agreed re: White people like focusing on what white people like…so many whitefolk spreading this site around like wildfire, “look at us! We deserve attention because we’re sooo funny!” The ultimate in self-analysis. It may overlap with knowing what’s best for poor folk, break-ups and NPR, but I’d add something like “caring and sharing.” Give a white person a reason to empathize with you, pat you on the shoulder, feed you tea or take you out to sushi. White people are looking for “real” connections i.e. ways they can “feel your pain.” They want to share your emotions…as long as those emotions don’t include anger or indignation about white people KH on February 22, 2008 at 4:34 pm This site is brilliant. Before discovering this site today – I went to Whole Foods – bought some Flax Seed Oil – ate sushi – discussed how much I loved tea and Arrested Development with my friend. Discussed a previous film class I took with my other friend who also took a film class. And – oh yeah – I’ve studied abroad twice – used to be a vegan – and own a professional Kitchen Aid. I guess you could say I’m the epitome of whiteness according to this site. Feel free to use me as a case study. John White Male on February 22, 2008 at 4:41 pm Clever, but not all that funny. I think it needs to be edgier. About 80% of the topics i saw could also easily fit under the general topics of “Culture” and “Social Conscience”. That’s not really too offensive or ground breaking. “White People Like Studying Abroad” or “Renovating” isn’t quite on par with “Black People Like Fried Chicken” or “Being Unemployed”. Also, if you’re a minority, i’m not sure you’re allowed to post psuedo racist comments on what you think white people like. Yeah it’s hilarious, but i think a white person has to say it first, otherwise you’re just a racist. CGY on February 22, 2008 at 4:49 pm This is excellent. Something else to note: white parents obsess over planning the proper age difference between their kids. And they buy cookbooks for making babyfood. It’s stupid, and I did all of this, so I know. Case In Point: 1020 And… racist. We should refrain from “whitefolk” as i’m not sure, but i think that may have some negative connotations.
on February 22, 2008 at 4:49 pm
“Caring and Sharing” Fucking White People. Noelle Astrology and Horoscopes! White people love them!
on February 22, 2008 at 4:59 pm
Sarah on February 22, 2008 at 5:04 pm I wish I could read all your posts! I love your blog. it’s so good and so true. I feel like you are expressing all my thoughts i completely relate. ha. keep it up! white people love being right and feeling intelligent..oh and disney world.. MGB Burlesque – Strippers you don’t have to tip and you get to feel a little “out there” and “racy”..
on February 22, 2008 at 5:07 pm
MGB and guilt-free
on February 22, 2008 at 5:07 pm
Noelle Darn.
on February 22, 2008 at 5:15 pm
I’m half white, and I gotta say that some of you are taking this blog FAR too seriously. Maybe some of the things on here are a little less than true, but still, this blog is hilarious! And no one likes someone who can’t laugh at themselves. I love sushi. I love kitchen gadgets. I don’t love Bob Marley. Not in the least. But I’m not offended, because I know that a lot of white people do. The majority do, and I can laugh at that. This blog isn’t racist. Have a laugh, people. If you can’t laugh at this blog, you definitly need one. tm damn, I was hoping to be the 1000th comment, but I messed around too much. Oh, well…..love the site!
on February 22, 2008 at 5:21 pm
SG Perfect!! Oh here’s one…. IKEA! haha love it here!
on February 22, 2008 at 5:51 pm
Jordan Lacrosse
on February 22, 2008 at 5:54 pm
Having bottle openers on their key chains Muhammed Ali Cornell West Making lists The term “freelance” B-Sides CNN Adult Swim Anything digital Che Guevara Trevor came up with more:
on February 22, 2008 at 5:56 pm
-Expensive Gym Memerships. but dont call it a gym, its a health club. Its even better when the club has a long wait list. The most important part of the club is the locker room, which must have several flat screens, because this is where patrons spend most of their time. It is also important to NEVER rack your weights, on the off-chance that you actually use them. -Pointing out flaws, particularly in social and government issues. However, you must never offer a solution no matter how feasible it may actually be. Bonus points for pointing out the flaws in any popular alternatives to the problem. -Sports talk tv/radio. Heaven forbid you actually partake in the sport. -Automating devices that don’t actually need automating. For example: autoflush toilets, automatic paper towel dispensers, automated faucets and even soap dispensers. But lets not forget the holy grail of uselessly automated tools; the electric kitchen knife. Why on earth should you have to take those few meaningless seconds to flush the toilet or turn the sink on and then off. -Unique bars. Any bloke of legal age can walk into a bar and order a drink, so white people have invented snooty bars to separate them. One popular idea is to give the bar the appearance of a classic speak-easy. The point of these bars is not to enjoy them, but to tell other people how you frequent the establishment whenever you get a break from your polo league. nicole.auayan » The name says it all on February 22, 2008 at 6:04 pm […] This blog is overall pretty funny, but what cracks me up more are some of the comments. Here are a couple of my favorites. from an Anonymous Coward […] robot white people like blogs.
on February 22, 2008 at 6:06 pm
Architecture is exciting. How many ways can you design a box? This is pretty yuppie.
on February 22, 2008 at 6:21 pm
Farmers’ Markets are pretty popular. Architecture is exciting. How many ways can you design a box? This is pretty yuppie.
on February 22, 2008 at 6:22 pm
Farmers’ Markets are pretty popular. eriqua um…is tanning too obvious to make the list?
on February 22, 2008 at 6:23 pm
or if dating another shade, comparing their skin tone to their love interests? Milo on February 22, 2008 at 6:32 pm White people love Marlboros, white people love copenhagen, they love pick up trucks, fuck they love cabellas, they love terrible coffee, guns, terrible beer, Wal Mart, “deal or no deal,” Ron Paul, and world war two. Get out of new york and off the net. This is a small sub set you are referencing. Who also, I suggest, love hiking, and the outdoors. Milo White people really love the Civil War, too. But that one i think is out of your range. Try microbrews.
on February 22, 2008 at 6:42 pm
Be You forgot – White people (women) like to CRY
on February 22, 2008 at 6:52 pm
Deika This site is the best thing to happen since sliced bread!
on February 22, 2008 at 6:57 pm
Dry, satirical, obtuse humour! Is there anything better? A suggestion of what white people like: Making a career who they are. RB in Chicago on February 22, 2008 at 7:00 pm I had no idea white people liked Mos Def! I just got home from seeing “Be Kind, Rewind” in downtown Chicago and the entire audience – except me – was white. invisible white guy on February 22, 2008 at 7:11 pm can you get all meta on us and give us a post about how white people like showing the website stuffwhitepeoplelike.wordpress.com to their other white friends?.. Donna This is frikkin awesome. Everything I’ve ever wanted to say… Alas…I stumbled upon this site. Thank you.
on February 22, 2008 at 7:22 pm
airheadgenius 805 Exactly
on February 22, 2008 at 7:25 pm
Notre The second best site I stumbled across. Oh and two words: Ultimate Frisbee. I just wanna know what the hell it is.
on February 22, 2008 at 7:33 pm
Kris I forwarded this to an apparently very white friend that I have and he didn’t laugh at all…
on February 22, 2008 at 7:37 pm
…because it’s all true. Dana Bwah. Although I mentally insert “rich, college-educated, yuppie” in between “stuff” and “white” in the title. Some of this sh*t I don’t get either.
on February 22, 2008 at 7:48 pm
Shiro Maguro Snowsports
on February 22, 2008 at 8:05 pm
Public Television Bose Wave Radios Berets sold in stamp-sized ad in back of The New Yorker The New Yorker Bottled water from Fiji (WTF?) Andy Rooney (or not, I’m not sure) Bread Machines Leaf-peeping (if you don’t know what this is then you are truly better off…some things are best left alone, eg. “goatse”) Wayne Brady/Will Smith Emoticons John Mayer (too easy) LL Bean NASCAR Cruises to Alaska Martha Stewart Keith on February 22, 2008 at 8:06 pm White people like being white thats why they dont get insulted by white jokes, black people hate that they are stuck being black that is why they are overly sensitive to racial jokes and slurs. Erik WHITE POWER!!!
on February 22, 2008 at 8:09 pm
pelham onetwothree white people like to try to dance to dancehall.
on February 22, 2008 at 8:19 pm
christine 3 words: the beastie boys
on February 22, 2008 at 8:20 pm
sara on February 22, 2008 at 8:33 pm I find it hilarious that the non-white’s can mock white people for caring about the poor, the disadvantaged, the ill, the planet… etc. when the vast majority of people who fit into these categories are not white. Maybe we should stop affirmative action, stop sending aid to africa, let young black males continue to die primarily from homicide by other young black males, let young black women continue to acquire aids faster than any other race and age group in the US, stop scholarships based on skin colour instead of simply merit, not care that in many us cities a black male is more likely to go to jail than to college…and the list goes on. If all of the races who criticize whites for feeling good about helping people would prefer, maybe we should stop and see how funny things will be for the people who have benefitted enormously form the charity of others. sara on February 22, 2008 at 8:38 pm Non of us are perfect, but attempting to help other people who would never be able to do something as ‘funny’ as traveling abroad, or enjoy their job and care about the types of food they eat is hardly worthy such criticism. Writing it in a funny way hardly changes the hurtful message. melisa When eddie murphey makes jokes about how white people dance, it’s funny. people laugh.
on February 22, 2008 at 8:54 pm
When chris rock makes jokes about how ridiculously stupid rap music is these days, it’s funny. people laugh. MILLIONS of dollars are being spent on movies that focus entirely on the differences between “white” culture and “black” culture and it’s most certainly not just white people who are going to see those movies. White people, in general, are practically color blind these days because their past is so awful that they feel guilty using race even as a harmless descriptive adjective. I applaud the owner of this site (even if i don’t personally find any of this all that entertaining) because it is NOT color blind. As we have seen in pop culture, stereotyping can be funny (depending on when/where it is applied) and it’s about time white people (and not just rednecks) joined in the fun. This does not JUST describe the liberal/hippie/democrat/hipster. I live in an upscale, predominantly republican neighborhood. there are more libertarians than liberals here and there are also more health food stores, yoga classes, and sushi restaurants here than anything else. jess Brilliant? You’re kidding, right? This site is racist (racism goes any which way) and promotes more of the same.
on February 22, 2008 at 9:09 pm
Way to go! Movin’ the world forward! deonte What about stuff black people like? rioting, boone’s farm, basketball, friend chicken, rape, coke, ribs, genocide
on February 22, 2008 at 9:10 pm
RBeezy on February 22, 2008 at 9:11 pm this blog is funny as hell. I’m a black guy who has a few white friends (some of my best friends actually…) and I’ve observed most of the things you’ve mentioned. I’d add that white people like cover ups…they hate being exposed. especially on blogs like this one. Brian mark1davidson is an idiot.
on February 22, 2008 at 9:18 pm
Fifa Sloppy I’m with ya sara. Americans have to make a choice.
on February 22, 2008 at 9:24 pm
Do you want the white people who support big business, tax cuts for the rich and war mongering while not supporting affirmative action, entitlement programs and universal health care or the whites who want to restrict corporations from destroying small business, support tax cuts for the poor and responsible foreign policy while supporting affirmative action, entitlement programs and universal health care… The latter might be a bit pretentious but is it really worth the “every man for himself” mentality of the former? You can’t have it both ways.. LBE Teach For America! White people get to feel better about themselves by teaching poor non-white kids for two-years, then going to law school…
on February 22, 2008 at 9:27 pm
renee on February 22, 2008 at 9:27 pm 254 tom sawyer is an idiot. im asian and i know this blog could never be written by an asian. also, claiming to know how to speak asian languages (as he does) should be a topic on its own on this blog. anyway, whoever writes this is genius. if youre a guy, marry me. if youre a lesbian, i will gladly convert. if youre neither, lets get drunk and mindlessly have a gender neutral hookup. and remember, white people also like to defend other races that don’t care about being stereotyped. Misty Oh. My. Gawd. it’s official. I – I – Im’ a white person.
on February 22, 2008 at 9:37 pm
Holly S This is effing hilarious, although I do agree that this is a pretty yuppie list.
on February 22, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Did I mention Cubs tickets went on sale today? Yay! Andre Hillarious! I love everything white people love!
on February 22, 2008 at 9:42 pm
Adam on February 22, 2008 at 9:51 pm Electronic music. It’s like rap, but not so scary and we don’t have to pretend we get it, which can be exhausting. And there’s no expectation that we have to dance to it (though if you do a few neon glowsticks will turn you into a master with very little effort). Often electronic music is French. Which is a bonus. And as long as we’re on music, maybe I missed it, but REGGAE. How have you not done REGGAE?! Maybe I missed it. Fishing. Nascar. Bowling. Bowling ironically. Whisky, it’s our “authentic” drink. It reminds us of smoky log cabins and the times before white people got stupid and outnumbered. We take it with water. It’s more authentic that way. And Che Guevara. Lord we love us some Che Guevara. Psychotherapy. Or, failing that, the chance that we have a mental illness that is serious and deserves sympathy. North Face gear. We can pretend we’re outdoorsy (and berate you for staying inside) even though we stay indoors. Because we’re wearing outdoorsy gear. Why would we be wearing that unless we went camping and stuff? Ooh, we like camping! There’s a whole series waiting to be written about white people and camping. Butane stoves and army surplus meals ready-to-eat not 15 minutes from a 7-11. What on Earth? Guns for “self-defense.” Most of your items are more Liberal, but white people like guns for self-defense. Obviously we like it when we’re made fun of. But I assume “self-effacing satire that makes fun of white people” will be the coup de grace at the end. I will happily write for this website and sell out my race for nothing. your mom I’m white, I’m vegan, and I love you.
on February 22, 2008 at 9:59 pm
Adam on February 22, 2008 at 10:01 pm …and Goodreads.com. We like Goodreads! We get to show off the books we’ve read. Also, “likeminded” people. It’s like an Athenian Academy, but we don’t have to go anywhere (so we can be in our flannel pajamas, another thing we like) or actually know anything. klein3351f How about ‘remaining quiet at the movies’ !
on February 22, 2008 at 10:16 pm
cw I’m white, and I don’t like your site Your observations add nothing to the conversation Your soul has no poetry and your poetry has no soul you are the wind howling up your own a-hole
on February 22, 2008 at 10:17 pm
Fish Noir Foul Caint we all jus git along?
on February 22, 2008 at 10:51 pm
AllWhite on February 22, 2008 at 10:59 pm You’ve alluded to it already, but these damn Volvo/Saab/AllWheelDriveSubarus around here all drive 10 mp/h under the speed limit, brake seemingly at random, and are without fail piloted by some questionably-hygiened trustafarian whitey high on pacifism and “World Music.” Maybe they’re self-absorbed in Ira Glass’s self-absorbed observations on other selfabsorbed arts graduates? Not sure what the over-arching term might be, but these drivers infest college towns around the nation, and almost squish my whitey ass on the way to Whole Foods every week. on February 22, 2008 at 11:07 pm
etc Matt Lessnau on February 22, 2008 at 11:33 pm Awesome blog! I live in the University District of Seattle and this discribes me and every one of my friends, however sad and superficial that may be…. You should definately include something about North Face brand outer wear…. Anonymous Go slash yourself, your blog sucks.
on February 22, 2008 at 11:39 pm
rob on February 22, 2008 at 11:48 pm i can’t believe some people are so up their own asses that they would actually be offended by this site… to them i say: please kindly go fuck yourselves. another thing white people like: Family Guy! more ideas 1) environmentalism
on February 22, 2008 at 11:50 pm
2) documentaries 3) having one kid/strollers 4) eye-glasses 5) agreeing with each other 6) stella artois 7) wine Anon Love it. Keep up the good work.
on February 22, 2008 at 11:51 pm
Anon Also, don’t forget: Chinese character tattoos/symbols.
on February 22, 2008 at 11:52 pm
uh...clem i (sorry — I) can’t imagine anybody but a white person having one of those banana hooks in their kitchen.
on February 23, 2008 at 12:03 am
Hattie I believe this blog is about moi, but isn’t everything?
on February 23, 2008 at 12:09 am
Momo Thanks for the blog. I will now be using it to work on being less white. I am not white, I am “white”.
on February 23, 2008 at 12:37 am
hahahahaha Come on man... on February 23, 2008 at 12:54 am Haha i can only imagine the repercussions of a white male such as myself deciding to make a website about “What asian/black/hispanic/… people like, they’re pretty predictable….” but hey i guess stereotypes have become a two way street. Scrum This blog is great. Sometimes a bit racist and oversimplified, but still hilarious. If I can’t laugh at myself then what?
on February 23, 2008 at 1:17 am
Suggestion for a future post: College Radio. It combines arts degrees, with working for a non-profit and intentionally being alternative and also not mainstream. Also, Dennis Kucinich: Liberal, making a difference, vegan, married to a British woman half his age. Keep up the good?? work brett white people like to take walks
on February 23, 2008 at 1:23 am
Elle on February 23, 2008 at 1:40 am i think this is a really funny blog….and yeah it has racist statements but there is nothing wrong with any race making fun of themselves to have a good laugh….I’m hispanic raised in a hispanic/black area of BKLYN and i think its hilarious when we go over all the things we’ve done and been into throughout history. We shouldnt take ourselves too seriously…or racism, as long as it doesnt get outta hand….This website is done in pretty good taste….I think its interesting how every community of races have their own funny common routines and stuff….funny site slime they love claiming native american (or other non-white) heritage…
on February 23, 2008 at 2:25 am
they love telling stories, especially about themselves they love marath– oh, you got that one already. What’s scary is all my asian friends aspire and want to be white (based on your list), but it’s a long way before they are close to as well versed about music. But they are getting there. I KNOW WHAT WHITE PEOPLE LIKE Oh my god, you role play football on your x box?
on February 23, 2008 at 2:28 am
AHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA Oh hey CLANDER and MYLOSH, hahahahaha, how is your wildcat football season going? rofl, oh my god, hahahahahaha. hahahahhahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahhaahahahaha Check out Clander’s other blog, it’s about his football games he plays on his x box, he even writes fake letters for the new coaches, oh my god, this is too much, hahahahahahahaa http://riverdalepalmtrees.wordpress.com/ I KNOW WHAT WHITE PEOPLE LIKE Write about how white people love to pretend they are coaching football teams on their x box!
on February 23, 2008 at 2:29 am
Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease!
Natalie I am white… and this is genius. xD
on February 23, 2008 at 4:21 am
the vulture of cultures on February 23, 2008 at 5:36 am This site is a wonderfully rich experience saturated with abounding nuggets of infinite wisdom on the elusive “white people” that I’ve so often heard about. Where did you garner such academic gold, and who funds the initiative? I’ve been taking notes extensively and practicing your site’s suggestions in front of a mirror, and hope to use these methods upon my anthropological study in America next year to interact with white people and delve into their rich and eccentric culture. The timeless secret of cracking the “white code” has finally been revealed! Power shall be available to all! I hope this site breeds brethren blogs exploring all races to such degree of high caliber cultural exploration and analysis. Bravo! Rajji on February 23, 2008 at 6:05 am #28…you’re right, I’ve never seen any other race wear clothes with the brand name written all over them!! Nope never seen hoodrats with their Akademics or throwback jerseys.. This site is only expanding the race gap. I hope the author gets a life instead of “blogging” to create more racial tensions. joe Hahahahaha! I agree that this should be called “stuff white yuppies like” but whatever…still hilarious.
on February 23, 2008 at 6:48 am
Name Too inaccurate to be funny.
on February 23, 2008 at 7:00 am
A lot of black stand ups have done a good job at poking fun at white people by being on the mark, you need to take a leaf out of their book. This seems to be about some specific sub culture of white people. You should rename the blog to fit. Mhmm If by white people you mean “rich people” you’re just racist. I don’t even know what some of this stuff is and I’ve been white all my life.
on February 23, 2008 at 7:15 am
A working (read: normal) white person’s response to this list: 1) “White people love gentrification [moving into sh*tty neighborhoods]” HUH? 2) “White people love Michael Gondry” WHO? 3) “White people love lawyers, divorce, breaking up?” WHAT?? Johnny G on February 23, 2008 at 7:17 am It’s humor people, don’t take it so seriously. I’ve heard enough black/latino/asian jokes and am excited to find such hilarious commentary on “white” people. Now if someone would take these and edit them into 2-3 line jokes I’d be in heaven. Also, it is obvious that not ALL white people even do any of these things, just like not every black person talks in movie theaters or every asian can’t drive. Titling it: “Stuff Rich White Liberal Yuppies from Big Cities in the United States that are Sheltered, Enjoy Spending Money, and Want to Change the World” would be too damned long! This blog is poking fun at “white” people by making generalizations like all racial humor does. None of it is mean-spirited or inately offensive. It is just funny Emma I think this should come with a disclaimer: Stuff White People Who Live in the USA Like.
on February 23, 2008 at 7:18 am
Joey Tribulli This is just the stuff that yuppies (of any race) like.
on February 23, 2008 at 7:21 am
Stuff White People Are Good At… 1. Creating the modern world 2. Creating 90% of the world’s culture, history, and art (that’s worth a damn) 3. Keeping minorities from killing each other off (see Detroit, Africa). Laugh at white people all you want, but without them you’d still be sitting on a mud floor in a hut in India with no internet to write your racist blogs on. Watch out for Tigers! Tanya Racism will never be funny.
on February 23, 2008 at 7:33 am
Sad, but true. b TWITTER! White people love Twitter.
on February 23, 2008 at 7:39 am
Izzy on February 23, 2008 at 7:40 am Remember, kids, if a white person comes up to you, laugh, smile, and take pictures! No black person ever does anything as foolish as described on this blog, and every white person does everything as put down here. To laugh is fine; after all, everyone can choose the colour of the skin they are born into. That’s why there were so few slaves and so many aristocratic British white people! Frances I think the blog is funny and sarcastic as hell. But I find myself liking at least some of the things “White People Like” and I’m Black. It’s less of a race-related thing than it is a class related thing.
on February 23, 2008 at 7:44 am
Maybe a more accurate description is : “What Upper Middle Class People Like” “What Yuppies Like” “What Privileged People Like” kara i cant imagine that anyone DOESN’T like these things… white or not
on February 23, 2008 at 7:50 am
who the hell doesnt like sushi? Anonymous white people like to kill arab
on February 23, 2008 at 7:50 am
Anonymous 1099 Emma
on February 23, 2008 at 8:07 am
I think this should come with a disclaimer: Stuff White People Who Live in the USA Like. Oh Emma, You keep telling yourself that. Don’t you realize that the white people described in this blog do everything in their power to be just like the whites over seas?? They are emulating YOU! I love Black Star 1099 Emma
on February 23, 2008 at 8:11 am
I think this should come with a disclaimer: Stuff White People Who Live in the USA Like. Oh Emma, You keep telling yourself that. Don’t you realize that the white people described in this blog are doing everything in their power to be just like the whites over seas?? They’re emulating YOU! Most American whites are not like this. Anonymous even though i’m fully hispanic, based on this blog, I am really, really white. i blame the ivy league education…
on February 23, 2008 at 8:13 am
John haha….i love this stuff and agree w/those who say that people who are offended by this need to take themselves a little less seriously.
on February 23, 2008 at 8:20 am
reply #944 hit the nail on the head: White people like being happy for you! This one’s a GOLDMINE. plenty to write about there… HappyGirl This blog makes me proud of my people. I am equally proud that I identify with almost every item on the list.
on February 23, 2008 at 8:43 am
Why should we be ashamed to care about the environment? Or volunteerism? Ashamed that we go for professional degrees? Or enjoy good produce? Keep the list growing. Perhaps it will help civilization. Redreb A few from the great WHITE North:
on February 23, 2008 at 8:47 am
Hockey, hockey, hockey Actually, make that winter sports in general… Yoga and pilates classes (and all the lululemon athletica wear that goes with them…white people running around with little lotus blossoms on their flat behinds everywhere I go!) UGG boots and Mukluks (the whole ethnic gear thing)…even worse, UGGS for their six month old babies. Dressing in head-to-toe black (to look skinny and/or “sophisticated”) Obscenely expensive single malt scotch and other rediculously priced horrible libations (including designer coffee…augh) I’d love to include more, but I gotta run! Love the blog! Demetrius Pinder I love it!
on February 23, 2008 at 8:48 am
mariacristina I’m amazed at all the comments-you really touch a nerve!
on February 23, 2008 at 8:56 am
If I say I like your blog, then I’m trying to be “authentic” and “not see race” and show how, as a white person, I’m self-observant enough to criticize myself with detachment. If I don’t like your blog, I’m either hyper politcally correct, or the opposite, afraid of the truths you point out and therefore angry. I like how you portray white people as a group we can satirize. It makes whites just one more group in the vast patchwork quilt that is the world. Your comments take the wind out of a lot of sails. Alex I am deeply offended and I plan to picket the internet as soon as I get back from Trader Joe’s.
on February 23, 2008 at 9:01 am
Anonymous Potential story idea – how white parents love to make their kids do Model UN
on February 23, 2008 at 9:14 am
Fish Noir Foul Please click on Jess’s Photos in the right margin.
on February 23, 2008 at 9:29 am
They are the key to the secret behind this blog. DO NOT click on Jess’s Photos if you cannot handle the truth! Please, I’m serious DO NOT CLICK ON JESS’s PHOTOS! Unless you want to…. otherwise GET OUT! SAVE YOURSELFS! THEY are playing with your psychologically MIND! HELP! RR Turkey Bacon
on February 23, 2008 at 9:37 am
Patsy on February 23, 2008 at 9:41 am This blog is very funny, it is so funny I even gave the url to my co-workers, something I seldom do. As a white working class woman I find is more about what North American middle class people like, not so much about what working class white people like. Growing up I in public housing (not in the USA, but in Europe) I think that some of the things mentioned are not really likes by lower class whites. Many white working class people males really, really like beer, soccer games, and smashing up the waiting rooms at bus stops (most of the time in this order, but it doesn’t have to be) and the females love having coffee with their friends, eating unhealthy stuff, going to weight watchers and other slimming groups (slimming is our competitive sport – but not all the time so there is always a new chance, a new round). And our rented housing is usually filled with much, much more pets than the housing association allows, filled with smoke (to help win at weight loss) and while nearly everything in the home is the cheapest of its kind, like food from the Aldi and Lidl supermarkets, somehow there is lots of Tupperware. (My relatives will love me for telling all this :-)) SARAH Paying their bills on time.
on February 23, 2008 at 9:43 am
Sam This is pretty brilliant. Most of these seem accurate.
on February 23, 2008 at 9:58 am
Is there any common theme to white people? Or is it all simply seperate things that jumble up to create the white person? Also… -How about explaining common deviations of white people? Punks, Emos, Crazy People, Ravers, Nerds, Low class, Gangster Perhaps explaining the common goal of all white people… -Maybe money, maybe other things And perhaps explaining the idea of the Crime Boss/foreigner/Jew vs other white people I suppose this is more about what white people like then actually about the general study of races…. So… ya know… its not a necessity…….. cubedweller Cute site — I got a chuckle. Renovating Victorian homes or tearing them down entirely for McMansions should be added.
on February 23, 2008 at 10:06 am
I will say I agree with some comments above that the site should be titled “What Yuppies Like” or “What White (Sub)Urban Liberal Democrats Like”. I don’t think you’ll find white people in farm country or in the deep south frequenting Whole Foods, driving Priuses, reading the Sunday NY Times or listening to NPR. Mick Here’s another thing white people like: commenting on blogs.
on February 23, 2008 at 10:08 am
Anonymous Here’s one for you: Pretending they don’t like things white people like.
on February 23, 2008 at 10:30 am
jared on February 23, 2008 at 10:40 am This is Awesome! I love it. Listen, follow my blog and contact me directly and I will show you (for free) how you can make pretty good money with this blog. – I just think for all your work you deserve something back… either way excellent stuff…totally identify! jess on February 23, 2008 at 10:46 am @ 1078 rob i can’t believe some people are so up their own asses that they would actually be offended by this site… to them i say: please kindly go fuck yourselves. another thing white people like: Family Guy!: ———– Way to go with the nasty ad hominem attack. I think you need to go back to philosophy or debate class if you hope to say anything of consequence. The site is racist, and promotes more of the same. I think that’s like, the last time I’m going to say it. Racism does indeed go any which way. p g white people love to assign credit for ideas to their “correct” owner. is anyone else in the world concerned with plagiarism?
on February 23, 2008 at 11:24 am
epsix It’s nice to see someone attempting to put a real face on white culture. I’m half white, and I like being half white. Does that count?
on February 23, 2008 at 11:29 am
Also: -making fun of other cultures* -making fun of themselves* *yet, somehow staying as serious as possible -world domination -world liberation -wealth, good food, friends, happiness, adventure, awe, love, ect…? -and what about big fluffy kittens! -or spoons with large elephants glued to the top. -and CANDY!!! -No, really, don’t forget candy. -CANDY MOTHERFUCKERS!!!1!!! -and typing in all caps. -and “your face” jokes -and going on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and then stopping at a seemingly random spot. -And adding a few more things to the mix. -like peace and goodwill to men. -and more fucking kittens!!!! Anonymous white people like hockey
on February 23, 2008 at 11:56 am
yokodana on February 23, 2008 at 11:59 am As an old white guy I am LOVING this blog. It’s gonna viral spread for sure. I like it on many levels, hyperbole is all that comes to my mind (hyperbole is a genuine ‘white word’ btw…) Maybe I missed it but did anyone mention Blues music, in particular Delta Blues? But what is it about BB King, Robert Johnson, even Jim Hendrix (yes, he was black), Howlin Wolf. I so love that stuff but I do notice that most people at the Jimi Hendrix concert I attended were white, and likewise a number of blues festivals I’ve been at. I would love to have someone explain to me why that music just reaches in and grabs my spinal cord and gets me high without so much as a toke. I should also mention another true status item for white people: Dancing good salsa! I started learning about 12 years ago, and was the only white guy in all better salsa clubs I went to (NY, Phila, Miami, esp. SanJuan of course) (I mean how many status points does that earn me?). Now, the last few years the local Salsa club, which is totally Spanish speaking, now has a bunch of newbies trying to catch that clave. As a true white guy, I can now look down my nose(yes, I have advanced white creds in this) at these new whities trying to move their bodies like the latinos & latinas (give up, it’s not gonna happen). Anyway, I don’t spend much time on blogs, but I sure am going to come back to this one. Totally refreshing. I’m giving it to my very good black friend (rates 10 points) PS: I’d like you to come up with a rating system. I dunno, but I scored myself about 75 points on the white scale,as follows: 5 pts — used ‘hyperbole’ 10pts — loves Robert Johnson 20pts — danced Salsa long before present craze 10pts — actually has a black friend 10pts — refers to him 10pts — looking down my nose at other white salseros 10pts — posting on this blog 5pts — suggesting a rating system like this. Whitey score: 75 Nice satire. Will it change anything? Anyone? Makes one laugh (nothing wrong with that). Entertaining. Entertain me. Tickle me. Distract me. Until I die. Easier that way.
on February 23, 2008 at 12:10 pm
Freddie Interesting and funny, though – let’s face it – a bit “I’m so very clever in my cynicism”, which is also something white people like.
on February 23, 2008 at 12:12 pm
P. Very funny and nicely put together.
on February 23, 2008 at 12:31 pm
However, I can’t help but imagine you crying yourself to sleep at night. MooMoo Buckaroo Jess….
on February 23, 2008 at 12:42 pm
…you don’t have too many friends, do you? You can’t get upset everytime someone makes an edgy joke. So go take your Zoloft, and enjoy your premature heart attack at age 36. Charles I suggest adding on to stuff white people like https://stuffwhitepeoplelike.wordpress.com
on February 23, 2008 at 12:42 pm
While as has been noted ad naseum, the site is more akin to stuff yuppies like (especially with the democratic new-age urban slant of the likes), this site fits in perfectly with that bent — making fun of their own whiteness, or self-satire. It’s been a theme in a number of the posts (see e.g. Co-ed sports) but outright success or superiority (or at least recognition of such) in any facet of life makes these people uncomfortable. So, either self-deprecation, or self-satire ensues. Audrey Red Bull Award Shows Black and White Photography from NYC streets (preferably of Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Munroe) The L Train (or the F train) Gangster / Mob Shows YouTube Gmail
on February 23, 2008 at 12:47 pm
-Notes from my West Bushwick living experience TheSmartguy Hello there
on February 23, 2008 at 12:54 pm
I just recently started a blog of my own, although I’m not writing to plug it for your readers, i promise. I love your writing and your ideas! I’m going to take some inspiration from this for my site. If you would ever like to post anything on my site, i would be honored. amazing work! The Smartguy http://iworkwithdumbasses.com/ Mic I’m not sure about your research… this seems to me to be more of a list of stuff pretentious liberals like.
on February 23, 2008 at 1:09 pm
Jola on February 23, 2008 at 1:16 pm i LOVE ur blog… its hilarious… this is so on point.. im from Harlem NYC and i think its hilarious to see white people on 125 chilling in the Starbucks n then buy some Insense from the African street vendors..LOL.. they think theyre cultured and open minded,haha.. meanwhile, they go home to their two thousand dollar-a-month condo that used to be an abandoned crack house.. thanks for creating this!! Fish Noir Foul Listen, this place ain’t what you think it is….
on February 23, 2008 at 1:17 pm
it’s a trap, okay? A trap! You think you’re reading a blog but it’s not! TWPL is a cookbook! RUN! Ex pat white girl on February 23, 2008 at 1:17 pm I read about your blog in the Guardian today — the official newspaper of White People in southern England. Made me laugh out loud several times. The blog not the Guardian that is (except for the lifestyle rubbish in the Saturday magazine.) You should do something on macs — the official computer of White People worldwide. I can’t wait to get my hands on a MacBook Air. Everytime I see that ad on the back of The New Yorker, my tummy does a little flipflop. imsoharmless oOoooOoo You should do one on the topic of tattoos. White people who love standing still at concerts also love tattoos.
on February 23, 2008 at 1:23 pm
hilarity will ensue!
jess MooMoo Buckaroo,
on February 23, 2008 at 1:28 pm
I will admit that my second comment was too harsh. I do have great friends whom I love. I’m just not into “edgy” racist stuff like this. I prefer things that move the world forward. “Edginess” isn’t required for that. (By the way, not a very “friendly” comment about the Zoloft. I’m a very happy person and don’t take antidepressants or any other pills to get me there. Anyone who knows me can vouch for both. Sorry that you seem to take critical thinking for depression.) Jughead on February 23, 2008 at 1:35 pm If this blog has any humility at all, as it clearly purport to, it will include an entry something to the effect of “reciting lists of what white people like” as something white, hip, liberal, uppermiddle class people like almost more than anything else, because in doing so, the reciter generally gets to mark themselves off as exceptional, as though they weren’t subject to the group characteristics since they are aware of their existence, unlike all the other buffoons! If that is the case, then this blog, as entertaining as it is, is no less white than the “can’t lose” gentrifiers mentioned in a recent post, because most of the white, hip, liberal, urban, upper-middle class types to which he is referring probably love this blog to death, awash as they are in their white guilt! Whiteygonnagetya on February 23, 2008 at 1:55 pm White people also eat black and Mexican babies at holidays, and there really is a secret white people base where we plan to keep everyone down…Are you freaking kidding me? I’m white, and I have no idea what you are talking about with almost EVERY topic you have brought up. Most are so general it makes one wonder how stupid the person must be to think they can tie any of it together. Looking at the content in each section I cant help but think the person found a chain letter online and typed some fluffed up rhetoric to make it sound better. I’d say there isn’t much, if any originality in it at all. CC on February 23, 2008 at 2:10 pm As someone who studies “Whiteness” academically – many of these are dead on. The filtered satire is hilarious! I am of course not in agreement with all of them, but many of them at least hit pieces of what is considered “white” in the mainstream. Just found this through a link from a friend who studies similar content, so it will take quite some time between studies and life to read the content. But based on the few I’ve skimmed and a couple I’ve read entirely… keep it up! Nino on February 23, 2008 at 2:17 pm Congratulations! You now have a UK audience as you made it into the Guardian today (the official UK white middle class newspaper). Your observations cross the Atlantic and pack the same punch over here. I cringe at your accuracy. I live in a crime-riddled area of London which is home to a vast ethnic variety but is awash with white “artists” and media types. I lived in a complex (a renovated old school) that acts as a fortress from the streets outside. Every weekend our recycling bins are packed to the gills with aforementioned Guardian’s and bottles of wine. Our studio flat (ha ha), with exposed brickwork, is mostly decked out with Ikea crap with the occasional ‘object d’art’ to break up the monotony (“to tie the room together, man!”). As I speak my co double-barreled surnamed husband is on his Mac Powerbook messing around on Final-Cut after we have both dined on organic vegetarian food cooked from Le Creuset pans. I have just stopped talking to my mother on my retro 80s phone which I purchased from eBay for a mere snip and I chided her for not knowing knowing what risotto was (sorry I am working class at the roots, I defected) and was incredulous that she drank water from a tap. Enough said? Ta ta Shaina WHAT’S WRONG WITH GUITAR HERO.
on February 23, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Hehe. Your site makes me uncomfortable. In the pants. Anonymous
on February 23, 2008 at 2:24 pm
Black People: Doopy Doop Doop Doop. White People: eh eh eh eh eh eh eh Anonymous Are black people not allowed to be pretentious then?
on February 23, 2008 at 2:47 pm
(Answer: no, they’re all too busy being real and living simple lives free of the desire to impress or bluff or seem cool. Yeah!) So. Despite some sharp and funny turns of phrase (Sushi as “everything they want: foreign culture, expensive, healthy, and hated by the ‘uneducated.’” Yes, very good, ho ho lolz) this is all a bit depressing because there’s not enough thought or perhaps honesty to distinguish it from the laziness it aims (in many ways quite rightly) at. The whole point about ideas like ‘whiteness’ or ‘middle classness’ is that they achieve their effects (making people want to be different, alternative, original, authentic) precisely through those people being so allembracingly but non specifically obsessed with and worried about them. None of this helps. Plus, this is some fucked up American* thing making it all about race, other than what it’s all about, money, and how it effects via class, conspicuous waste, cultural capital, etc etc etc, you know what I’m on about. (Or should do, as it runs through every bit of our big silly blog reading ‘over-analytical’ guilty Westerner lives.) *Not saying the rest of the world isn’t probably more casually racist, and worse off for it, than the average American. But you lot have to admit you are fixated on it. pumpkinpoo on February 23, 2008 at 2:49 pm Nice website! I was a bit sad when I realised that some of my best friends are sooo like that (so am I, I admit!), like they look down their noses at people who watch tv and advise listening to radio programmes, read all the papers all the time, never P2P but buy expensive DVD sets of like 4 seasons, eat health food (but go to MacDonald’s every week) and never get drunk. Ever. Even on new Year’s eve. What about job-name-dropping (“I’m going to lunch with my friend Tim, he’s a doctor”, “my lawyer friend Gill…” etc)? Also there’s World Music, which always seems to go with a stripey “ethnic” scarf (bought from a stall in a “world fair” thingy). Which usually leads to African dance classes. The latter actually makes me cringe and feel a little nauseous, I have no problem with Africans dancing like that but when I see white people doing it, ugh! I cannot bare to watch! Imagine my horror when some girlfriends wanted me to go with them! Jack C. Buck I was dieing when I read the study abroad one. That was too funny, my girlfriend studied abroad and she comments on things you wrote.
on February 23, 2008 at 3:09 pm
america on February 23, 2008 at 3:09 pm i love this blog, the fact that people are getting upset means your doing something right. no one has ever looked at white america they way you have hopefully the people who are bashing this site learned something about themselves by reading this whether 100% accurate or not. Jack C. Buck By the way… white people would like my website http://www.inbetweenpolitics.com
on February 23, 2008 at 3:12 pm
you should add that 1 to the list These are a few of my favorite things […] #4. Another great thing is to check out all the white people denying the truth of the site on the About […]
on February 23, 2008 at 3:16 pm
Pretty Fly White Guy Here’s are a few more things that white people like (I know, because I’m white) that I think you should write about:
on February 23, 2008 at 3:51 pm
kitchen gadgets (salad spinners, boiled egg slicers, etc) punctuality mayonnaise/creamy dressings mash-ups complaining when people play the “race card” making fun of white people BayRidgeHodges on February 23, 2008 at 3:55 pm This is, quite possibly, the greatest thing, not greatest blog, not greatest website, but greatest all-around thing I have ever encountered. I’m sure you can understand the appeal here, as I was born and raised in Brooklyn, and am the sort of white person that white people don’t like. I’ve never seen anyone sum the whole damn thing up as well as this. Thank you. whitecred666 white people like this blog
on February 23, 2008 at 3:59 pm
Emma If it’s not about people in the USA…and it certainly isn’t about people from Oop North…can we say it’s all the poncey southerners?
on February 23, 2008 at 4:02 pm
Bret Why does it have to be ‘white’ people?
on February 23, 2008 at 4:20 pm
As I’m reading this it seems “American” would be a better fit for all these idiotic blogs. Oh! Racism is really awesome. Anonymous Your site is characterizing a particular socioeconomic group, not an entire race.
on February 23, 2008 at 4:21 pm
Anonymous White People love gmail.
on February 23, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Astonished Redneck on February 23, 2008 at 5:17 pm You realize what you’ve done, don’t you? I’ve never seen it done like this. I am blown away. I read the entire thing in one sitting. Your study is complete. Your conclusions are spot on. There are no gaps in this. It is a brilliant work. You have dissected and exposed every crack and hole in the progressive, secular humanist Tower of Babel that drives this country. As a physician constantly snubbed by his white colleagues for not “getting it”, or for “being part of the problem”, I was always so confused because I could never make sense of what seemed like elitism and hypocrisy disguised and righteousness and compassion. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am no longer confused about this strange group of creatures with which I somehow share a common ancestry. John White and loving your blog.
on February 23, 2008 at 5:21 pm
Blaire Is the person who wrote this white? I would say no, because of the ‘making fun of whites’ aspect, but he/she/they seem to know too much. But I think it’s great.
on February 23, 2008 at 5:32 pm
Mr. White on February 23, 2008 at 6:02 pm I think you should rename the site to “stuffliberalwhitepeopledotomakebrownpeopleacceptthem.com” because not all white people like this stuff or do this stuff. For example, I live in a rough, ethnic neighborhood because I’m poor, but I’d love to live in the suburbs if I could afford it. I really have no interest in adopting an African kid or eating raw fish (sushi). Jacki -K on February 23, 2008 at 6:04 pm WOW! This is the funniest thing I have come across in a long time! You are a brilliant writer and have keen observations. I caught myself saying “damn…I like these things. Does that make me bad?” In any case, I laughed my ass off. I appreciate your blog very much. Kudos! Lynn For your consideration:
on February 23, 2008 at 6:18 pm
Bluegrass music. buzzgirl Oh. My. God. I am in love with your blog.
on February 23, 2008 at 6:34 pm
uh...clem on February 23, 2008 at 6:41 pm white people, without fail, REALLY love the us Flag. you see it everywhere that white people dominate: football games (except on the field itself), megachurches, government offices, most businesses, schoolrooms, etc., etc. i guess it’s the symbol of their “white supremacy” not white How about tote bags from museums and independent book stores? white people LOVE those!
on February 23, 2008 at 6:49 pm
Somepeople on February 23, 2008 at 7:14 pm What about Injuns? White people, especially hippies, love Injuns. They got that groovy long hair (not a jewfro) and smokem peace pipe and are oh so cool without even trying Anonymous on February 23, 2008 at 7:36 pm i think this site is hilarious. i’m black, and yet particularly convicted by some “stuff white people like”…like david sedaris and whole foods. to those who are upset, i haven’t seen a single mean-spirited entry in the blog (unlike some of the comments left by anonymous cowards). have a sense of humor! keep up the great work…and might i suggest “jogging” as a topic? Retards on February 23, 2008 at 7:36 pm I love all the stupid people getting offended from someone stereotyping whites. Also, I love the idiots that are “proud” to be white. That is like saying I am proud of my green eyes or black hair. It’s a damn shame that people these days still see color. Even more of a shame is that it is a new millennium and there is still a desegregation program in St. Louis. How pathetic is our culture? Finally, I love this site. Keep it going! Astonished Redneck on February 23, 2008 at 7:42 pm Oh, in deference to my previous post, I admit that the dust-covered Kitchen Aid mixer in my house is red, just like all the other decorative shit in my kitchen. Used it once within thirty days of receiving it at our wedding, four years ago. That’s how absolutely perfect these steryotypic dissections are. You must be part white to know these thing, else you’re the most astute sonofabitch I’ve seen in forever. Chris racist
on February 23, 2008 at 7:58 pm
Erica Don’t forget:
on February 23, 2008 at 8:03 pm
gmail Live/Work Lofts Bjork Bon February 23, 2008 at 8:22 pm Buggering off to the mountains. That sort of hermit fantasy about leaving everyone behind, living a Foxfire life. Not living off the land, per se, rather, going off into the hills, and being the only person for square miles. “Getting away from all this” as a lifestyle, not a vacation. Also, small houses. Like Wee Houses and Tumbleweed Houses. Lisa on February 23, 2008 at 8:26 pm I am half black and half puerto rican and identify with the majority of the things listed!!! but i think that is just because I grew up in a white community in upstate New York. by the way, Kanye West has this on his website. Peter on February 23, 2008 at 8:26 pm Hilarious. Although ‘white’ could be changed to something more accurate. I’ve seen many of these traits in non-white people living in westernised countries. More to do with socioeconomic status. Lily White on February 23, 2008 at 8:36 pm Please tell me if this is on the list: “climbing snow covered mountains in the dead of winter, freezing to death, and having our frozen asses found weeks later.” I didn’t see it, but admittedly, I was scanning the site, and got so excited, I stopped in the middle to write this comment. Thank you! mofojo White people I know like “real” Mexican food made by other white people.
on February 23, 2008 at 8:42 pm
meehan Hilarious. Though unfortunately, Republicans do not like any of these things.
on February 23, 2008 at 9:17 pm
Nicole on February 23, 2008 at 9:50 pm You must be a poor jealous minority who wishes they were white. So “white” people are rich and cultured…who doesnt want to be? I WISH someone would make a site on “what black people like” or “what asian people like”…lets see how that goes down. Lawsuit waiting to happen. Idiot. suzie on February 23, 2008 at 9:59 pm duh people. it’s a fucking joke. and yes, it’s funny. and it’s calling out white people for always wanting to be on top of the world – otherwise known as white privilege. and every white person who has commented here and can’t laugh at themselves is trying really hard to hold onto that privilege. am i white? am i not? who cares? jessica i identify with most of these. makes me feel like the whitest white girl ever.
on February 23, 2008 at 10:18 pm
whitey If you look at the pictures you can see that this person is white….
on February 23, 2008 at 10:38 pm
outobol Love the site
on February 24, 2008 at 12:00 am
Killing me with this shit. Niki on February 24, 2008 at 12:42 am I so agree with comments such as if this site was about black people, basically laughing at them, there would be uproar, the blog would be taken off the Net or something for being ‘racist’. WHY oh WHY is it only racist to make derogatory comments about people with darker skins, but when it’s done about white people everyone is supposed to laugh and take it in good spirits??? The list is rubbish anyway, maybe that’s coz I’m working class!? I’m fed up with white people not being ‘allowed’ to stand up for ourselves and be proud of our race – so let me stick my neck out and suggest; why not add a similar list for dark skinned people? Only seems fair to me if it’s so harmless and hilarious… Tea on February 24, 2008 at 1:18 am White people like talking about how few things on this blog they actually like because that makes them feel like they are better than all the white people who can easily be identified as a walking cliche. It is the same as liking bands that no one has heard of until suddenly they are on the radio or being able to step really far away from the line in the “Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack” activity white people play in college so they can talk about how guilty they feel about being white and privileged. PB This may have already been said (I didn’t read all comments), but white people also like this blog!
on February 24, 2008 at 1:18 am
It’s totally getting emailed around to all us white people at my office! We get together at the coffeemaker and talk about how hilarious it is and how we totally wish we had KitchenAid stand mixers. This is a valued opportunity for us to muck about in our white guilt. “It’s so true! White people are just like that! Aren’t we awful! Ha Ha Ha!” Thanks for the community service, yo! And sorry about all the exclamation points. Lee (white) on February 24, 2008 at 1:27 am You should also post one .. No Sense of Humor. I was reading some of these posts and some people are so stupid. If you dont find this funny stop reading after the first article numb nuts. Great stories. ami I gotta disagree with your website. Not ALL white people like this stuff, just the white people I like.
on February 24, 2008 at 1:58 am
James (white from England) on February 24, 2008 at 2:06 am Are you a stand up comedian? If not, become one NOW! I guarantee you will make millions. Look how much Seinfeld has made from telling people stuff that’s true. And he’s not even funny. You will have white people lining up to show just how cool they are because they are able to laugh at themselves. The middle aged, middle class white men will actually feel proud if you personally rip them. It’ll be like a badge of honour. Also, for all those people who say that it would be really racist if it was about black people, I direct you to the Chris Rock ‘I Hate Niggers’ sketch.
jodey on February 24, 2008 at 2:13 am I burned a mos def mixtape for a fellow white friend who I consider to be “less cultured” than myself not two hours before I stumbled across this blog. No joke. I found your site during a routine music blog reading session, specifically a link from Kanye West’s blog, no less. Reading the posts had me nearly doubled-over laughing, thinking about how far people like myself strive for pretentiousness. I feel somewhat exposed and embarrassed after reading these articles, but they are so true. I have been dying to see Gondry’s Be Kind Rewind since I heard about it four months ago. I think The Royal Tenenbaums is brilliant. I travel far past the local Safeway to buy vitamins and various organic foods from Whole Foods. I am a proud recycler, and I frequently bring up San Francisco(my hometown)’s urban composting program in conversation with non-locals. Stuff White People Like doesn’t necessarily resonate with all white people. It seems more like a qualitative outline of the young, faux-activist, indie-lifestyle, suburban white person, than of the caucasian race itself. Although you often use the words “white people,” I believe it is more of a reference to an emerging pop culture stereotype than a racial one. I don’t see how the blog is offensive (other than describing people like me basically as naive, fragile, and carrying a fair amount of white guilt – whatever, it’s true), and misinterpreting the blog as racist or insulting does no good to anyone. It’s all in good fun, and it is really very funny, so keep up the posting! I look forward to learning more about how predictable I can be. lynn on February 24, 2008 at 2:16 am Keep up the good work! Some people seem quite offended at your observations but obviously they are taking things too seriously. I studied anthropology and this is a humorous way to introduce midde-class America. Tanyetta i am dying over here!!!!!
on February 24, 2008 at 2:28 am
from south east asia. true true true. all true.
on February 24, 2008 at 2:45 am
jpb0104 Love the posts. I’m white. You need to add skiing and Notre Dame.
on February 24, 2008 at 7:28 am
Spike stuff white people like…
on February 24, 2008 at 7:31 am
Christian Lander, french fries, sushi, dim sum, frozen peaches and blueberries, Ben & Jerry’s Phish Food frozen yogurt, Gossip Girl, Gilmore Girls, Wonder Years, cuteness, nyanko, Japan, Japanese things, SUSHI, Hide sushi, scallops, Coach boots, mary janes, collegiate style, Seattle, London, minis, photos, Cbus!, Ohio State, Ohio style pizza, mis chicas, linebackers, London, hobnobs, kaiten sushi, waffles, pancakes, detail, fur rugs, our bed, Frank, Dex and Murphy, IKEA, pop music, pop rock, Girls Aloud, Brit pop, Anthropologie, Julieanne Moore’s coloring, Elle, Lost in Translation, Back to the Beach, scratch and sniff, Marshall, Coffee Crisp—erable!, cookbooks with pictures, our Waring Pro, Flickr, GoFugYourself, being critical of others (and myself), Pie n Burger, In n Out, Thurman Cafe, Hillbilly Hot Dogs, egg press cards, fancy wrapping paper, baking, baking with friends, eating baked goods, soft lighting, Harrod’s Food Halls, sunshine, snow, Christmas, Christmas bush (and tree), Christmas music, fall, college football, Kirk, blue, jeans, rainbow flip flops, Laguna Beach (seasons 1 & 2 only), Colbert Report, Food Network, shows about property, Athens, GA, beer in a boot, Nikon D40x, Air Canada first class, first world countries, G8, pupusas,Taco Bell, and riverdalepalmtrees.wordpress.com Karen white people also like the following:
on February 24, 2008 at 8:20 am
hiking winter sports kayaking Subarus nannies birkenstocks jogging in the rain Faintly Macabre on February 24, 2008 at 8:38 am You can definitely go ahead and add these as well: Portland, Oregon, bookstores, biofuels, incomprehensible public art, Urban Outfitters, redheads, cupcakes, and saying “as well.” Half a white guy White people also love commenting on something that already has 1202 comments, because they hope that someone will recognize their unique wit.
on February 24, 2008 at 9:12 am
petty officer crunch White people really seem to like Noam Chomsky.
on February 24, 2008 at 9:27 am
Also: “The Little Prince” Antoine (Black) on February 24, 2008 at 9:34 am Great blog. As an african immigrat to Canada, i see a lot of truths in your description of White People, but to a certain degree. You describe the White Middle and Upper Middle class. The White working class i know do not have the same hobbies and interests as the “mainstream” White People! Still great blog, you are the White Chris Rock. Blackandproud I love this site but I actually am not fond of white people at all. p.s – gotta put feng shui or stealing cultures….oh and submissive black person that always smiles and opens door
on February 24, 2008 at 9:42 am
HawkDog God. This website is amazing.
on February 24, 2008 at 9:52 am
matty this site is now my home page!
on February 24, 2008 at 10:02 am
to the haters: you are lame. So what if you can identify with everything. you will be lying if you dont see these patterns in white people. I dont care who writes this, it’s genius. please use “whilst” whenever you can, thats like super white. please cover: camping ikea Havonky Nascar Hockey
on February 24, 2008 at 10:08 am
Honkey on February 24, 2008 at 10:27 am While I love this list and reminded me of the certain town and annoying people where I went to college, I feel that it mainly picks on rich, liberal, yuppie, white people. In the spirit of stereotyping ALL white people, I think some things that right-wing, hyper-religious, paranoid, nut-job, conservative white people like, should be included. Such as: 1) Ann Coulter. 2) The Bible. 3) Hunting. 4) Fishing. 5) Jerry Falwell. 6) Cults (e.g. David Koresh). 7) Utah. 8) Pickup trucks. 9) Trailor homes. 10) RVs. 11) Joel Osteen. 12) Wars. 13) Oil. 14) Roger Clemens. 15) Political propaganda radio shows (e.g. Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity). 16) FOX News. 17) Blaming all their problems on “immigrants.” 18) Saying that minorities are “taking over America.” 19) Corporations. 20) Embezzlement. 21) Corporate welfare/bailouts. 22) Blaming all problems in the world on “drugs.” 23) Thinking the solution to teenage pregnancy is Jesus. Should I keep going? If you are a “conservative” white person, only making fun of “liberal” white people…then you no longer are really making fun of yourself. Make fun of yourself, you uptight conservative a@#hole!! Whitey Funny.. If someone put up a site about what black people like.. IE: Fried chicken, watermellon, crime and shiney rims people would throw a sh*t fit!
on February 24, 2008 at 10:51 am
E.N. on February 24, 2008 at 11:06 am You describe what I refer to as “Guilty White Liberals”. I am white, and work in Hollywood…I hear this insanity day-in-day-out from most of my coworkers. What’s very funny is that we who are conservative/Republican/libertarian in my industry feel like a secret society in the face of these folks…it’s no wonder Trey Parker and Matt Stone (of South Park) are so beloved by people in my crowd; they take the wind out of these jackasses like no other (and are outspokenly on the right themselves). My favorite thing to to to make a G.W.L.’s head blow up? Mention the fact that the mayor of one of LA’s suburbs is a chinese-american, openly gay republican. (It’s true…Mike Gin of Redondo Beach) It’s the most priceless deer-inheadlights look and so rewarding when you say that! tobby on February 24, 2008 at 11:16 am Hilarious…I love this blog. You need to write one about white men who like to date asian women to help them feel more ethnic. They especially love to tell other asian men how they can feel their culture becaues of course they married an asian girl and now only eat sushi. jeff #1206 (Blackandproud):
on February 24, 2008 at 11:19 am
I know what you mean. I’m not fond of black people at all. popcornluvah on February 24, 2008 at 11:19 am as some others have stated.. this is hilarious, but the title of the blog is incorrect… ie, it’s totally true, but only for segment of white society.. 99% of people i grew up with do not like any of the things listed.. this is a list for middle-class, liberal whites but yes- VERY FUNNY =) Kevin on February 24, 2008 at 11:39 am You are writing the “New Preppy Handbook.” I cannot wait for the inevitable blog to modest-bestseller that comes out of this site, so white people can say: “I used to read that blog ‘back in the day when it was still cool.'” I’m not white and not even 30, but I am long since used to being the only “person of color” in the room. I don’t think that the people who have criticised this blog understand just how accurate it actually is. I’m a New Yorker (when I’m not in other places) and the way to disarm even the surliest of white people is to compliment “ass-ertive bearing,” and to inquire as to whether they’re a New Yorker. Works every time. Please, keep this up. Kevin on February 24, 2008 at 11:41 am You are writing the “New Preppy Handbook.” I cannot wait for the inevitable blog to modest-bestseller that comes out of this site, so white people can say: “I used to read that blog ‘back in the day when it was still cool.’” I’m not white and not even 30, but I am long since used to being the only “person of color” in the room. I don’t think that the people who have criticised this blog understand just how accurate it actually is. I’m a New Yorker (when I’m not in other places) and best the way to disarm even the surliest of white people is to compliment their “ass-ertive bearing,” and to inquire as to whether they’re a New Yorker. Works every time. Please, keep this up. leslieblack Hilarious. Brilliant. A pure delight for a Conservative Republican…since it skewers so deliciously the typical White Liberal Elitist.
on February 24, 2008 at 11:46 am
(Gotta go…my ole’ hound dog is waiting for that squirrel stew I’ve got cookin’ on the camp stove at the trailer…the one I shot with my assault rifle out of the window of my pickup truck last night drivin’ home from Demolition Derby.) leslieblack #1211…Whitey
on February 24, 2008 at 12:03 pm
“Funny.. If someone put up a site about what black people like.. IE: Fried chicken, watermellon, crime and shiney rims people would throw a sh*t fit!” If it were anywhere near as accurate as this blog…most Blacks would “get it”…and laugh their asses off—just like we are. The people having fits would be the very White People being described in this blog and those that “feed” off them. They’d start a movement to raise “Awareness of Racism on the Web”…and (White Liberal) Big Media would make it a Page One story! Al Sharpton would not be able to handle all the requests for interviews! Julie on February 24, 2008 at 12:14 pm This site is funny, but the comments in response to it are even better. Most of the posts describe obnoxious, trendy people and not necessarily white people or even liberals. As for some of the more general posts – If living in a neighborhood where you can actually tell which house is yours without having to look at the number on the mailbox (which would be in its own brick housing unit), or adoption (adoption! What could be more trendy or annoying than someone wanting to care for and raise a child who has noone else to raise him?) or wanting to eat at non-chain restaurants* is wrong, I don’t want to be right. *The saddest and funniest part to me is that the term “non-chain restaurants” even exists, and that eating at real restaurants – not franchises with bland food, pictures on the menus, overly familiar servers, and desserts whose ingredients include crushed-up popular candy bars – is apparently seen as a silly trend by some people. Add me to the list of people who got way too worked up over this. Julie on February 24, 2008 at 12:25 pm Also – I can’t believe how many people wanted to add Bob Marley to the list. White people constitute such a small percentage of people who like Bob Marley. Same goes for Barack Obama and Che Guevara. I think people are just wanting to add things that they think are annoying in people they know. Now I can understand wanting to add “purchasing and wearing Bob Marley merchandise without actually listening to the music.” Eric Pender The wonderful irony will be when the final post on “Stuff White People Like” is “Stuff White People Like.”
on February 24, 2008 at 12:26 pm
poponthepop.com I love this site and I plan on posting some of your entries on my website http://www.poponthepop.com!!! :0
on February 24, 2008 at 12:49 pm
Jughead on February 24, 2008 at 12:51 pm I knew there was a conservative undercurrent to this blog that bothered me in a way I couldn’t quite articulate: check the post on ‘Asian Girls’, specifically the phrase “should white guy / asian girl marry, they produce hybirds that are aestically pleasing, but are very annoying”. Yeah, way to go hip, ironic, “anti-racist” white guy blogger!!! You totally convinced me!!! You really stand up for the brown folk!!! ( https://stuffwhitepeoplelike.wordpress.com/2008/01/20/11-asian-girls/ ) BayRidgeHodges That’s not his point. You’re white.
on February 24, 2008 at 12:58 pm
Billy This blog is transcendent. Truly the best thing I’ve ever read. Kudos, mon ami!
on February 24, 2008 at 12:59 pm
BayRidgeHodges on February 24, 2008 at 1:00 pm It’s amusing how many of the same white people he’s talking about keep whiting it up here, accusing him of being having conservative tendencies. Your assumption that that is an inherently evil thing makes you a Prius-driving Obamamaniac just like the rest of them. That’s the point. canuck The authors of this blog are Canadian right? You guys must be since I read ‘Brampton’ and ‘Surrey’ somewhere on the blog.
on February 24, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Also, only Canadians can produce such awesome humour! msho this site is delightful; here are a few more:
on February 24, 2008 at 1:31 pm
golf Labrador retrievers couples vacations volvos hurricane relief emoticons abbreviations happy hour keep up the blog. love it. Sleepy One I was getting pretty annoyed about this whole thing till I hit “Irony” and then I couldn’t stop laughing. Great site!
on February 24, 2008 at 1:33 pm
Fish Noir Foul on February 24, 2008 at 1:39 pm White people like this blog because they now feel they know what it’s like to be ridiculed as a racial stereotype & feel they can now honestly relate to Blacks and other minorities that get shit on all the time. That’s the whole ball of wax in a nutshell. Fucking whites. MooMoo Buckaroo Jess,
on February 24, 2008 at 1:46 pm
I appreciate the reply. What has me taking particular note to your posts over everyone else’s is how you have made several posts deriding everyone for their comments about enjoying this website, yet you KEEP COMING BACK TO IT! If you don’t like the people associating here, then why don’t you just not come back…disassociate yourself from people who don’t have the same mindset as you. Just for the sake of argument, let’s just say I had a problem with gay people…I’m not gonna go to a gay forum and sit there and talk about how much I don’t like gay people. It just makes no sense that you are complaining about this site, yet you frequent it. I bet wordpress.com’s sponsors love consumers like you! Anonymous To Jess:
on February 24, 2008 at 2:45 pm
This site IS racist. (NOTE: Here, we use the definition of racism that has nothing to do with hate crimes, unfairness, lynching, and other forms of persecution, and actually has more to do with humor and humility, as it is a site about a white person laughing about himself) Namioto Yasuna Here’s another one to add to the list: “After reading this blog, trying extra hard not to match the ideas it presents.”
on February 24, 2008 at 2:52 pm
Jennifer How about killing sprees? That’s an all time favourite, last time I checked.
on February 24, 2008 at 3:04 pm
I was raised in an English family and thought I was white until I was about 25. There’s a little Englishwoman inside me, eyeballing the the surfaces of your home for signs of dust (neglect). Looooove your blog. Jack Err… You people realize this is a whimsical satire, right? Like, this isn’t supposed to be a fully-cited report on white culture?
on February 24, 2008 at 3:21 pm
Utterly hilarious. You really nail it home on this one.
two man shoot on February 24, 2008 at 3:55 pm what about country music, nascar, big red pick up trucks, or are these not white…to me they are whiter, or actually on second thought maybe less white come to think of it..if we associate whiteness with europeanness and the whole back to Europe movement. Actually further it seems that half assed attempts at assuaging racial guilt and self perceived lack of culture and/or awareness, empathy and anything else that you can lack that makes you a lesser of someone-you-aspire-to-be-who-isnt-you are the hallmark of these strange white people you encounter. who obviously hang around nervously yet righteously in coffee shops spending there hard borrowed money on coffee and shit. trying to make other people uncomfortable projecting their self loathing with sundial precision. these are not the kickass americans we know and love, the ones who can take tanks to a desert and protect their god given petroleum. these guys would have all the worlds resources provide wealth to the people who occupy the plot and incidentally.. need it. fairtrade wtf? give me the man from del monte and jaffa oranges. im going back to youtube where i can talk with people who know what they like. And btw everybody knows white people like reo speedwagon and pianos and shit. Anonymous it seems as if white people also like to dis-agree and argue. haha silly white people calm down! haha
on February 24, 2008 at 4:27 pm
Jughead 1227 BayRidgeHodges:
on February 24, 2008 at 4:29 pm
“It’s amusing how many of the same white people he’s talking about keep whiting it up here, accusing him of being having conservative tendencies. Your assumption that that is an inherently evil thing makes you a Prius-driving Obamamaniac just like the rest of them. That’s the point.”
No “Bay Ridge”, you’re the one “whiting it up” in here, defending the blog’s “conservative tendencies”, acting like we’re somehow in a “post-race” world now, where it’s suddenly “hip” and “ironic” for some white yupster, just because he appears to be self-critical of his own whiteness, to call hapas “aesthetically pleasing”, but yet *annoying* (that kind of fake, liberal post-race racism is the very epitome of what’s wrong with the culture he’s supposedly critiquing) – this whole site, as the “asian girls” post shows very clearly, is *part and parcel* of white yupster culture, rather than a critique of it; if anything, and I know you know it’s true, they are most certainly its *biggest fans* – they *love* this shit! It doesn’t displace them or shake them up at all, much to the contrary, it *further entrenches them*! Believe me, BayRidge, I know you fuckers all too well, I know your irony, I know your style, and I know your hypocrisy, and not for the reasons you assume – it wasn’t long ago that bricks were flying through your windows when you gentrified what are now the “hip” cities of this country – I invite you to consider these comments a couple handfuls more. Nathan Wissman Here is something else it seems as though you can add about things white people like:
on February 24, 2008 at 4:44 pm
being outraged when a blog calls them out for the stuff that they like I think this is a hilarious look at how seriously we white people take ourselves and what kinds of stuff we do so that we can seem hip. Diesel “World domination” should be on here
on February 24, 2008 at 5:05 pm
Brad Miller I’ve noticed that white folks love Sky Mall. Thoughts?
on February 24, 2008 at 5:05 pm
Jughead on February 24, 2008 at 5:06 pm How about “writing blogs or reciting lists of ‘oh, that’s so white’, that make it seem as though you are the exception”? That’s what whiteness has *always* been about – marking oneself off as the one who “isn’t reducible to all that”. Right? Awareness, irony anyone? jb Brunch. what white person doesn’t like brunch. and/or mimosas.
on February 24, 2008 at 5:11 pm
Fish Noir Foul All you white folks are part of an experiment in viral marketing. You are so being used and you don’t even know it.
on February 24, 2008 at 5:21 pm
White people! sorrythisisracist on February 24, 2008 at 5:58 pm Underlying this blog is a lot of racism. It doesn’t matter if a white or a black is on the receiving end. Any human being of any race can be racist. The idea that black people somehow are magically immune to hatred, generalizations and emotionalism is a racist claim in itself, simply because it leads to a conclusion that black people are superior. If I’m going too fast for you, think of racism as the idea that your own race is superior to another. And it doesn’t matter at all whose culture is “dominant”. If you flew a KKK member to Lagos, would that make him any less racist??? “Black people can’t be racist” –what nonsense. PS: You might consider doing a grammar check in MS Word before posting your articles. That’s another think white people like: grammar. SovietSpy What does it mean if you’re black or brown and you like most of these things? Does that imply that you’re abandoning your culture, (the ‘stuff black people like’)? What if you’re white and you don’t like these things? Are you abandoning white culture?
on February 24, 2008 at 6:07 pm
NotAnEnglishMajor on February 24, 2008 at 6:11 pm #1246– Brilliant…You said “that’s another THINK white people like” when you probably meant “that’s another THING white people like”, and you were complaining about grammar!! Genius!! Sam RE: 1246 sorrythisisracist
on February 24, 2008 at 6:17 pm
“You might consider doing a grammar check in MS Word before posting your articles. That’s another think white people like: grammar.” Precious. Thank you for the blog. I think the number one activity that white people like to engage in is giving advice when they know not whereof they speak. obamamaniac clearly an addition is needed: becoming offended when called out
on February 24, 2008 at 6:58 pm
also, number 1 might be: being [overly] politically correct. love it.
keep up the good work.
tranalist Ok, I’m laughing my *ss off (said in honor of “Wicks” comment to keep things clean
on February 24, 2008 at 7:53 pm ). Do people really not have a sense of humor about what you’re doing here?
You are hilarious and stereotype us “whities” perfectly. Clever and witty. Good work man! JK on February 24, 2008 at 7:53 pm The thing about almost every single one of these “stereotypes” that are apparently eliciting in some readers the need to fervently condemn promoting racism, is that they’re sort of like being at a job interview and replying to the question “What is one bad quality that you possess as a professional?” with “I’m a perfectionist and want to do my job exactly right every time.” This isn’t (as has been suggested) an embittered Asian American taking a few shots at white culture, it’s white people teasing white people about just how amusing and quirky we are! It can’t really be any more than that because the subjects of this blog (rich, white, urbanites) comprise one of the most privileged groups of people in the world. If there was something they really really didn’t like about themselves, their buying habits, or their hobbies, guess what? They’d change it! Arguing that humorously pointing out what more or less amount to white people’s idiosyncrasies is in any way comparable to the negative and harmful notions that inform the stereotypes of most groups is stupid and thoughtless. Period. This blog describes my NYC yuppie friends, myself, and I suspect, the authors, pretty damn accurately. I laughed out loud several times. Here is one other thing (this little subset of) white folks like to do: erroneously use the phrases “You don’t even understand” and “You have no idea.” to communicate “Here’s something I’d like to emphasize”. As in, while enjoying brunch the morning after 80’s night, say: “When we were at the bar together last night, I got so totally drunk. You have no idea”. I like to counter this improper usage (I’m white, and so can’t help myself from correcting other people’s language missteps), so I might reply with “Yes, yes I do so have an idea. You took off your shirt and danced on the bar, and then threw up on my shoes. In fact, I’d say I have a pretty strong idea of how drunk you were.” (so while this is currently something white people enjoy doing, I’m working on eradicating that particular characteristic.) CP on February 24, 2008 at 7:57 pm Mark Rothko paintings. White people love to look hip by knowing all about Mark Rothko. They try and find themselves in his paintings. Dar Williams sings about them. I have one of his prints hanging in my living room. darshbagcity How about Classy/Expensive Socks?
on February 24, 2008 at 7:59 pm
Jughead on February 24, 2008 at 8:31 pm But this isn’t just about “white people’s idiosyncrasies is in any way comparable to the negative and harmful notions that inform the stereotypes of most groups is stupid and thoughtless. Period” – the underlying foundation of the whole operation is the devaluing of other groups that are seen as *not* having these traits since they “aren’t white”; the underlying racism of the blog is not towards whites at all, it’s towards *non-whites*, as seen in the “asian girls” post, where hapas are described as ‘good-looking’, but ‘annoying’ – if you can’t see that, you need to learn how to read between the lines. Antony Saturday Night Live and that no-talent a** Adam Samberg.
on February 24, 2008 at 9:18 pm
Antony …I meant “Andy Samberg”.
on February 24, 2008 at 9:20 pm
hmmm what about kwanzaa?
on February 24, 2008 at 9:27 pm
Fish Noir Foul There’s a war going on people!
on February 24, 2008 at 9:36 pm
And all y’all can do is spout BS about this stuff. Mighty white of ya … White Guy The blogger is a gook bitch who loves white dick but got schooled by some rice-chaser.
on February 24, 2008 at 9:51 pm
When are you going to do a post on gook sex secrets? White guys are not into “asian girls”, so to speak, just asian trim and gook sex skills. tell me your gook sex secrets mamasan! revoltanyday. white people always gotta steal and save the brown babies. it keeps the dark ethnic youth from fully becoming “heathens.” the messiah savior business is tired.
on February 24, 2008 at 9:52 pm
just moved to new york city and if i see another damn white person teaching black community theater, latino art, or martial arts/ oriental medicine, i will vomit. just vomit. also— racism is enacted by whiteness and the privilege from white supremacy. white people always wanna use, “stop being racist against me” when in fact people of color do not have institutional– governmental, educational, etc. positions in power. this blog isn’t racist, it’s endlessly stating the ways that white people participate and perpetuate racism via access to resources, stealing/co-opting other people’s cultures & traditions. black, caribbean, latino, arab, asian & pacific islander, first nations peoples, indigenous peoples CANNOT be racist. White Guy stop posting pistures of food and post a picture of your gook pussy!!!
on February 24, 2008 at 9:53 pm
preston on February 24, 2008 at 10:06 pm Hey, I like some of your stuff, but I’d say don’t make so many slip-ups with things like weed and travelling. Stick to real hipster/yuppie bullshit, as those are what most of the really funny, and really true articles tend to be about. Juno one was terrific. lols. on February 24, 2008 at 11:03 pm Come on, Preston. There are a lot more important problems than weed, travelling and Sri Lanka to worry about. We have to end apartheid for one. And slow down the nuclear arms race, stop terrorism and world hunger. We have to provide food and shelter for the homeless, and oppose racial discrimination and promote civil rights, while also promoting equal rights for women. We have to encourage a return to traditional moral values. Most importantly, we have to promote general social concern and less materialism in young people. Phil Collins its f*cking brilliant!
on February 24, 2008 at 11:11 pm
Carolyn CLANDER, I LOVE YOU!!!
on February 24, 2008 at 11:12 pm
If you were a guy, I swear I’d try to get in your pants then marry you! Your honesty is crisp and perceptive and just as clever as Chris Rock’s “Black people vs. Niggers”. If there are white people out there that are offended, it’s probably because they’re busted Keep doing what you do! Be proud of yourself. Sincerely, Carolyn Rob I honestly think that this website exists, because there are so many assumed stereotypes for other races, but there usually none for white people. (i.e. Black people like chicken and watermelon, Hispanics like tacos, rice and beans.) what kind of foods do whites like. This blog exists (I guess) to answer those types of questions.
on February 25, 2008 at 12:06 am
Plus, it is hard to stereotype the majority which happens to be white people (in western culture at least). Being a minorities makes it easy to pinpoint uniqueness, therefore there are more stereotypes for them. Since western culture was colonized by the Whites anything they say or done usually becomes the norm within White people, not knowing that other races notice this change. And thus other races form stereotypes. So please do not take offense of this website. I’m black and went to a predominantly white school, and had to deal with a lot of subtle racist jokes, what did I do, I dished them back out, but it was all in good fun, and I didnt take it too seriously, and thats what the readers of this Blog should do too. Peace out son. Rob Mauricio There’s no such thing as race. You’re only contributing to the wall that divides us.
on February 25, 2008 at 12:51 am
av on February 25, 2008 at 1:37 am this blog never ceases to crack me up, I know it’s just poking fun, but a lot of it is so on money its scary, and when I am w/ my white friends and they mention things like sandwich shops and loving Mos Def I bite my lip to keep from laughing. Gaary This more of a “what Americans like” blog more then anything. But cudos for thinking of something controversial to get more page hits.
on February 25, 2008 at 2:14 am
I think it’ll work well. voodoolulu Stuff this white person likes includes stuff white people like. Thanks
on February 25, 2008 at 3:18 am
vintageid http://vintageid.wordpress.com
on February 25, 2008 at 3:30 am
cheers anon You’re a product of your times. I guess it’s up to you to decide whether that’s a compliment or not.
on February 25, 2008 at 4:25 am
Fish Noir Foul White people like to admit that for a long time they didn’t get it but now they GET it.
on February 25, 2008 at 4:51 am
As in… ‘I never really got that a 1000 lbs was heavy until someone dropped a piano on me’. or… ‘I never really got that reducing a segment of society to inanely narrow stereotypes was hurtful and demeaning until I read SWPL. Now I get it. … I feel so Black!’ If you check out Jess’s Photos you’ll see what I mean. Do NOT look at Jess’s Photos! Please don’t… Okay? You don’t wanna know… RedHead on February 25, 2008 at 5:28 am This is a funny blog, but it could be understood as racist. I am also not really sure if it is meant as satire. There are used some incorrect generalizations, so i suggest you call it “stuff white us-american yuppies like”, so no one feels insulted. Most people will never call themselves “yuppie”, but many (white) people fit in this category. Black Dawn Man, you had my University class here in Japan attempting to jump out of the window in laughter; even if half didn’t get most of it.
on February 25, 2008 at 5:44 am
I bow down to you and a thousand salaams. BD UltraNurd on February 25, 2008 at 6:43 am Just finished reading the whole archive, and as an engineering student at a liberal arts college I was witness to many of these habits, and a participant in a larger number of them than I might like to admit :oD. As for the various commenters calling the site racist, I think it’s pretty clear it’s a satire of a particular subculture: roughly, rich white yuppie progressive Americans. Yes, “white” is used throughout as the shorthand, but I don’t think it can be called racism or reverse racism because the examples used in the post only apply to a subset. Squid on February 25, 2008 at 7:22 am this site is probably the greatest accumulation of anthropological information on white people available outside of a scientific journal. i feel like i’ve learned so much more about myself; this site is better at self-enlightenment than any therapist. as a white person, things i also like include: tailgating swiffer nalgene bottles SFWhitey A few additions, if I may:
on February 25, 2008 at 7:36 am
– White people love those child harnesses – similar to the dog fences, but transportable. – White people love TLC – they also love those supplemental DTV sites around babies (the developmental channels that you can use as a babysitter and think, like Baby Einstein that your child is actually getting smarter). – White people love Nannies – White people LOVE yoga I disagree with some of the assertions above around white people – such as Guitar Hero – but I forgive these folks because I assume they are white and while and like most white people, have never visited a non-white country (say for example, like Japan). Anonymous Being a über white guy, I can relate to all of this blog’s content, especially the “asian girls” bit. Oli.
on February 25, 2008 at 7:37 am
Cam White people like to have cleaning ladies too.
on February 25, 2008 at 7:39 am
And white people love to argue that minorities help our economy by their willingness to take jobs that white people simply won’t do. StormRager on February 25, 2008 at 7:40 am I as a white person of European decent can testify that my interests are not as broad as those presented here. Althought, I do enjoy telling others what they like. I am very persuasive with my arguments… Bombs away…. Dennis White people like vocal groups, especially ones where they sing songs by black artists:
on February 25, 2008 at 8:16 am
Oh and beatboxing at weird times. Kee on February 25, 2008 at 8:24 am Hey you should do a post on Urban Outfitters, hip-hop crew Hieroglyphics, CROCS shoes, Hardwood or bamboo floors, hemp products, IKEA, and photography school. Bradlee Trader Joe’s – White People Mecca
on February 25, 2008 at 8:37 am
mar expensive cheese, the stinkier the better.
on February 25, 2008 at 9:01 am
Kathleen suggested topics:
on February 25, 2008 at 9:32 am
white people who LOVE to claim they’re part native american. Only they say “indian”. They then go on to claim native americans are drunks draining the treasury. white people who INSIST on speaking the language of wherever they’re visiting because they think they’re fluent after X years of school or pricey classes and because they’ve interpreted smirks from native speakers as appreciation. Rarely, rarely are they. On a recent trip, a woman ordered an elevator and professed to be pregnant (she’s 67). I had to fix it all, being a white person (natch) who really is fluent (of course). Alternatively, add supercilious white people who flaunt their native fluency of another language. Worse: white moms who insist on speaking a second language to their infants, with hopes they’ll become bilingual. Art history majors. They’re all white. Artists. White + arrogant = annoying superiority complex Young white moms who buy organic diapers because nothing else is good enough to touch their babies skin -next to the crap that is. Note: I think urban blacks DO love logos on their clothes and shoes as much, if not more, than whites. Stats bear this out (sorry). Alan Tired of bigotry and stupid posts.
on February 25, 2008 at 9:32 am
Oddball on February 25, 2008 at 9:38 am “white people who INSIST on speaking the language of wherever they’re visiting because they think they’re fluent after X years of school or pricey classes and because they’ve interpreted smirks from native speakers as appreciation.” Oh, I totally do this. Alan I’m an artist…I’m passionate, I hate labels and categories… and Ienjoy living outside the box.
on February 25, 2008 at 9:39 am
Osa on February 25, 2008 at 9:52 am I’m black and in Canada so I have a direct exposure ( and the burns to proove it ) of what white people above all else love. A short list to add to the obvious ( sushi, cofee, sandwiches ) 1) tanning or being told they look “tan” 2) tight pants, tight zippered hoodies that hit their waist 3) expensive winter coats 4) oil changes and general car maintenance 5) ugly sunglasses 6) ugle sandals ( socks are apparently mandatory and thongs are highly discouraged ) 7) hair dye 8) waxing ( yes, even the men ) 9) makeup (yes, even the men ) 10) country shit ( music, clothing, boots, speech ) maybe they feel “real” like we do when we wear green/red/yellow/black 11) belts 12) their lawns 13) taking pictures of their pets/kids 14) eavesdropping 15) asking questions to seem interested but only putting their ignorance on display ( where are you from, do they do this in “your country”.. shit like that ) 16) “doing” lunch ( a bad habit I admit I’ve picked up ) 17) PDA’s… I have yet to meet an adult white person without a persona organizer.. this might explain the whole “being on time” phenomena they all suffer from 18) bad jokes ( especially corny one’s ) 19) online gaming 20) hair mousse ( and/or gel ) 21) socks 22) phrases ( gather the wagons, slippery slope, soap box.. wtf does all that shit mean though seriously ) 23) no-name runners ( most of them have no shoe game worth mentiniong but the most annoying has got to be the ugly sneaker thing just big old white ugly runners.. where do they get them? ) 24) beer 25) wine Osa A few more: Sayign dumb stuff like”I’m irish/german/scandanvian and half scottish” like anyone knows the difference. White is white man.
on February 25, 2008 at 9:55 am
Osa Forgot to add flannel and plaid to that list.
on February 25, 2008 at 9:56 am
say it loud... wow. @ 135 “black underperformance”
on February 25, 2008 at 10:07 am
Barrington This is brilliant!!! You forgot about cheap wine, free coffee and trail mix from Trader Joe’s!!!!
on February 25, 2008 at 10:11 am
Keep up the good work. say it loud... on February 25, 2008 at 10:17 am hybrid cars vinegar roof racks really big or really small cars ( tryign to be unique I guess ) – the older one’s like anything “full-size” jogging (in tights, yes, even in the coldest weather ) yoga/pilates special clothings ( fancy super-soak swimming towels, super ugly but custom runners, helly hansen ski jackets, ugly but space age sunglasses, shoe protectors, special ear muffs, special yoga clothes, water shoes ) sun screen crocs say it loud... lol @ trail mix
on February 25, 2008 at 10:17 am
that and granola. say it loud... white girls love “lip plumpers”
on February 25, 2008 at 10:19 am
smh White Boy Stuff blacks like:
on February 25, 2008 at 10:23 am
SUV’s Fast food Coolaid Gold chains Diamond earings (men) (in both ears) Expensive alcohol Cheap Beer (malt) Basketball Rap music Nike sneakers Chrome rims BBQ’s Mac and cheese Hot sauce J-Walking Hair straightner Baggy clothing Colored contact lenses McDonalds fish sandwiches Cadilacs Money Clips Swimming pools Anthony This is hilarious!
on February 25, 2008 at 10:23 am
John Stuff blacks like:
on February 25, 2008 at 10:24 am
SUV’s Fast food Coolaid Gold chains Diamond earings (men) (in both ears) Expensive alcohol Cheap Beer (malt) Basketball Rap music Nike sneakers Chrome rims BBQ’s Mac and cheese Hot sauce J-Walking Hair straightner Baggy clothing Colored contact lenses McDonalds fish sandwiches Cadilacs Money Clips Swimming pools heykathleen Kathleen, stfu stupid bigot!!!!!!!
on February 25, 2008 at 10:33 am
spellcheck Er, I think that think is a misspelling not bad grammar. If you axe any English teacher dey be tell you dat.l
on February 25, 2008 at 10:39 am
Mike on February 25, 2008 at 10:39 am My god is #50 good. I can’t tell you how many white people I’ve run into who claim a Native American ancestry. The numbers are staggering… and I’d guess about 5% have any native blood. Zach White people love the movie Crash.
on February 25, 2008 at 10:45 am
John More stuff black people like:
on February 25, 2008 at 10:54 am
Nightclubs Apartments Red Lobster White women (the men) Craigslist Large butts Coco butter Marijuana Bass (the fish and the musical tone) Phil Suggestion: Rugby
on February 25, 2008 at 10:58 am
missraconteur White people love cheese. I’ve come to understand this. Especially melted cheese smothered on just about anything.
on February 25, 2008 at 10:59 am
Edie on February 25, 2008 at 11:07 am This site is well written and quite funny, however a lot of the comments are hysterical. But I say that as a person who must have racial identity issues as I love alternative medicine, foreign travel, ethnic food, public TV/radio and I live in Canada but love Manhattan. Oh and the movie Crash and film festivals and Mos Def. SYS Jigsaw puzzles. Crossword puzzles. Soduku puzzles. Puzzles in general.
on February 25, 2008 at 11:09 am
Anonymous #11 is incredibly racist. As a white woman married to a fantastic Asian man, I can’t even express my disgust.
on February 25, 2008 at 11:21 am
Oroboros Semicolons Jazz Quiet Movie Theaters
on February 25, 2008 at 11:24 am
Jay This blog – every word of it made me feel very bad about myself. Thanks a lot.
on February 25, 2008 at 11:26 am
Heather After reading about 10 entries on this comments page I also notice:
on February 25, 2008 at 11:27 am
White people love to talk and think heavily about how they’re different and how NOT-WHITE they are. How very white of them. Hahaha.. I too only directly identified with perhaps 5 entries.. but they all made me laugh anyway. That’s the point. otherstuff Not having babies until they’re old, then getting nannies so they can continue to focus on their careers.
on February 25, 2008 at 11:36 am
Being “big-boned” and being on diets and cleanses, whatever the hell a “cleanse” is. Insisting people they’ve never met have to say “hi” to them on the street because they said it first. Being “working class”…until they finish University. Then they should be entitled to more money to pay off the student loans they accumulated while NOT working their way through school. Chuck Palahniuk. Therapy and especially couples counseling. Hating cops. Some White Guy Stuff black people like:
on February 25, 2008 at 11:37 am
Blaming others for their problems Gang Violence Malt Liquor at 3:00 pm, on a weekday Chicken Rap music demeaning to women Fat Girls/Abusive Men Cars with loud music, windows down Mangling the English Langauge Jesus Putting “Ja” before any normal name (JaMarcus, JaShaun, JaJuan) Isn’t this funny? I love racial stereotypes. BOOYA! Bostick on February 25, 2008 at 11:40 am White people love the gap, Cheezits, Americas next top model, Starbucks, flip phones, Taking photos of themselves, Hockey, Nascar, Organic food, and black babies. reallysimple? on February 25, 2008 at 11:40 am I have another one to add: subscribing to magazines that are supposed to make your white life easier, while all along requiring you to invest, plan and re-organize all of your closets and storage space. (includes merging your dining room with your kitchen so you can convert your dining area into a huge walk-in closet off of the master BR.) Container Store = Very Popular with white people cjc what about radiohead. but not any of it that you can sing along to. maybe songs that you cant sing along to. unless of course you are at an 80’s night.
on February 25, 2008 at 11:43 am
Anonymous Hypochondria.
on February 25, 2008 at 11:48 am
Chancho Your blog is hilarious and very accurate. If white people can’t handle your blog they can fill out a hurt feelings report.
on February 25, 2008 at 11:57 am
I am white and approve of this blog! My Pet Goat Is stuffwhitepeoplelike stuff white people like?
on February 25, 2008 at 12:00 pm
Tom Live Music
on February 25, 2008 at 12:04 pm
White people enjoy live music, because it makes them feel authentic and cultured while giving them experiences to pull out at social appropriate moments in order to triumph over their rivals. Rival: “Sonic Youth is so overrated.” WhitePerson: “Maybe on CD. But when you see them live and in person, it’s a completely different experience.” Advantage, WhitePerson. mel on February 25, 2008 at 12:08 pm This blog is pure genius. I’m anxiously awaiting your take on white people’s “undying need to support local economies” and the obsession with sustainability. I’m a white person, and the only thing I find offensive about any of this is the self-righteous rage of people who’ve basically been called out. Almost every white person I know fits this profile more or less to a T. Yet none of them would ever recognize these qualities in themselves. I think the people getting upset recognize that they are “that guy,” and the image in the mirror ain’t so pretty. Get over yourselves, or find something else to read. The Onion or the Drudge Report, perhaps? (White people love that stuff!) And to those who are wounded and feel this blog is “racist” –how do you justify posting your own racist diatribe to “even” the score? Two wrongs don’t make a right. Besides, it’s sophomoric and redundant. (White people also love to use fancy vocabulary!) Again, go read something else. bob on February 25, 2008 at 12:20 pm funny site. should be called “what white liberal privileged yuppies like”. i’m embarrassed by myself after reading all the posts. i think i identified with at least half of them. here’s some to add to the list: blogs/personal web pages/making lists of things gadgets- iphones, blackberries, all that garbage fitness/health obsession (i hear the word “obesity” about 5 times a day reading books and hanging out in bookstores (the number of books we have on our shelves is as important as the amount of money in our bank accounts) This is the the best blog ever!
on February 25, 2008 at 12:27 pm
sumac Hmm…how about camping?
on February 25, 2008 at 12:28 pm
Dominic Petting Zoos
on February 25, 2008 at 12:32 pm
Naomi I sort of love you. This is hysterical. And so right on.
on February 25, 2008 at 12:34 pm
brown girl Hey “hd”
on February 25, 2008 at 12:37 pm
“this site is only funny to white people. White people love to think they are cute and funny in some way.” I’m not white, and i think this site is hilarious. you’re wrong. night trane Da brothers enjoy: doritos an a 40 for dinner talking with their mouth full talking and making total nuisances of themselves at the movie theater stealing copper from houses stealing tv’s from others stealing ATM’s stealing smoking crack eating and running driving without insurance scaming welfare selling bridge card items for dope watching white people work lying about racial epithets to for personal gain and the list goes on and on and on.
on February 25, 2008 at 12:55 pm
John on February 25, 2008 at 12:56 pm White people like to stay as far as possible from living in black neighborhoods. Or if blacks move into their neighborhood they move away for fear of crime, drugs and break-ins. It’s called white flight. E. Great work!! Big ups!!
on February 25, 2008 at 1:05 pm
Anonymous http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/la-oe-rodriguez25feb25,0,1952462.column
on February 25, 2008 at 1:08 pm
Wonder_y1 on February 25, 2008 at 1:09 pm Suggestion, please do a blog list about this: White people swear “The Big Lebowski” is the funniest comedy of the last decade (or so). They’ve turned it into a “cult classic.” As a black man, I don’t get!! There are great characters in the film and I love the Cohen brothers, but this wasn’t there finest achievement by far!! None of my ethnic friends get it either. What’s the deal!!?? P.S.– who gave whites the power to decide which movie will be deemed a “cult classic?” Ryan on February 25, 2008 at 1:27 pm I would have to say Camp as a summer activity when white people are kids over camping, weight as a new morality and eating outside even if its over looking a parking lot or busy dirty street. Oh yeah and Tapas. nina how about camping in the winter? i just overheard a conversation outside my office about how “awesome” it will be.
on February 25, 2008 at 1:30 pm
JennyPeep Hilarious blog.
on February 25, 2008 at 1:31 pm
A future entry on “Therapy” is probably warranted. Kiwi Obviously, (white) people also like taking things too damn seriously.
on February 25, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Possibly, “any opportunity to be offended”. Site is hilarious. Many a time have I had to stop reading so I can exclaim things like “goodness! I certainly *do* like tea! Also not owning a television and threatening to move to Canada.” Yenta All white mothers refuse to own minivans because they can’t bear the thought of looking like a ‘soccer mom’. All of them drive suv’s instead.
on February 25, 2008 at 1:47 pm
They don’t want to look like the soccer mom in the minivan. Instead, they look like the soccer mom in the suv they’ve wasted more money on. RyanC on February 25, 2008 at 1:53 pm This site is hilarious! I am white and find many of these things to be either true or just down right funny as H3ll. People need to get a grip and stop taking these things sooo personally. Good lord, if you can’t laugh at yourself, then you have no sense of humor and you are most likely a troll. the word on February 25, 2008 at 2:15 pm i must admit that many things mentioned were not only funny and on point, but well thought out and cleverly written. that said… Who do you guys think you are exactly? first of all, i need to know-are you white? if not, how would you like a white person picking apart your race and grouping you together with the trendiest and most mock-worthy members of it? all races are plagued with a long list of stereotypically negative attributes and yours is no exception. If you are white then maybe you’d be so kind and enlighten the rest of “us” white people, blinded by our own Caucasian-ness, about a few things that you are into. Surely, your interests and beliefs are so sacred and far removed from the things you have listed. “We” could really use your prophetic wisdom and guidance. No matter what your race or background lets face it, there is nothing “whiter” than this blog. Yes from the distracted high school student switching between Facebook and surfing the web during class to the cubical dwelling young professional, no one is more attracted to this blog than the people you have so comically disassembled. Tellme Apparently, “Taking themselves too seriously” is a chart topper. Good grief…some of these comments are ridiculous!
on February 25, 2008 at 2:19 pm
Tellme P.S. I think this site is hilarious!
on February 25, 2008 at 2:20 pm
aaron you forgot about Use of the Word “Awesome”
on February 25, 2008 at 2:25 pm
rlm liberal arts colleges in the north. tie-dye. uggs. diet soda. energy drinks/bars/anything. expensive and intricate cellular phones (iphone, blackberry, sidekick). “alternative” education where children use beanbags instead of desks. the movie “across the universe” (which was awful). kanye west. overpriced denim (mostly just women). converse sneakers. the garden state soundtrack. therapy of any kind. any building that claims to be “green”. family guy. nirvana.
on February 25, 2008 at 2:33 pm
Preston This site is funny, but I can tell you right now, if it were reversed, and called “Stuff Black People Like”, you’d have a damn race riot.
on February 25, 2008 at 2:33 pm
I can name some if you get the inkling to be fair, and make a “Stuff Black People Like” site: Being loud/talking during movies. Especially during stupid parodies and black comedies. Spending more money on a “system” and “rims” than they did on their vehicle. Blaming “the white man” for all of their life’s problems. Making stupid movies about street dancing and people “getting served”. Making a point of using those overly annoying Nextel walkie-talkie phones in public, with the volume turned ALL THE WAY UP. Screaming “racist” when a white comic says “nigger”, yet black comics are able to make “cracker” jokes all day. Wearing stupid full body sweatsuits that generally look gauty and neon as hell. And they wonder why people look at them funny? “Bling”… need I say more? Watching rap videos and getting a false set of values from the wrong role model. Go to f*cking school already. I could go on all day. Heck, I might just make a blog for this… just b on February 25, 2008 at 2:33 pm this shit is hysterical. the topics, the comments, the offended people, the people who pretend their not, usage of good grammar; the entire website itself is a prime example of what it makes fun of. the big picture here is the funniest part of the joke. the world would be a better place if everyone could lighten up and laugh at themselves everyone now and then. reckless this blog is the best ever!
on February 25, 2008 at 2:39 pm
how about beer pong…its like a white person’s right of passage. I have yet to meet a white person who did not play beer pong in college or some kind of game that involves consuming large amounts of alcohol… Preston @rlm:
on February 25, 2008 at 2:40 pm
what’s wrong with Family Guy??? Oh, and I hate Kanye West. Red on February 25, 2008 at 2:41 pm Hey…. I totally agree – another thing white people like is certificates, they will pay for a certificate that says someone planted a tree onstead of just planting a tree or pay for a certificate that says there’s a star named after them – even when a star doesn’t know it’s name and neither does anyone else. The only thing is that I don’t think all white people like these things – jewish people dislike most of them – except the weed smoking! Eddy My friends and I turned this into a contest. Every thing that’s true, take a point, half points are available.
on February 25, 2008 at 3:06 pm
Its fun, but it also feels very, very sad at the end. confused brown person on February 25, 2008 at 3:14 pm I am not white but I relate with a lot of things on this site. Thanks a lot for the identity crisis! I’m going to Trader Joe’s and make myself feel better with an organic fair trade chocolate bar. Jarred Pickle on February 25, 2008 at 3:19 pm White people also love racist stuff about white people. They’re funny like that. Oh and I hear they smell like wet dog when they shower but that’s for another blog. J Melanie on February 25, 2008 at 3:20 pm Wee! That was fun! Things that leave me confused as to my own personal identity, whether that is an inhererently “white”, “Western”, “North American” or “Yuppie” construction is pretty entertaining. Somewhat glad that it seems to apply to more upper-middle class/bourgeois-type people than myself, I’m just too poor for things like Whole Foods, sushi and studying abroad, but it was entertaining all the same. John More things blacks like:
on February 25, 2008 at 3:21 pm
Having a large amount of children Driving slow in the left lane The word “nigga” Talking about slavery like they were directly effected Filing lawsuits All you can eat buffets Driving fast through residental streets Loud music in the car Showing off their wealth, being flashy. (whether they have money or not) Unfaithfulness karl OH SNAP Y’ALL GOT TOOLED ON
on February 25, 2008 at 3:34 pm
Altchris Really fun to read.
on February 25, 2008 at 3:37 pm
Next topic – JAZZERCISE! vu09 Cranking dat soulja boy 6 months too late
on February 25, 2008 at 3:40 pm
bulldoza on February 25, 2008 at 4:16 pm we must remember not to homogenize all white people, and to recognize that many of the things that white people like according to this blog are specific class values: more precisely, urban (upper) middle class tastes. On that note, (upper-middle class) white people (from the cities) also like to correct people by stating that ‘we’ shouldn’t ‘homogenize” and ‘overgeneralize’ everyone. White people like to ‘problematize’ things. jon monetize your blog moron!
on February 25, 2008 at 4:26 pm
Vripper This is one of the funniest blogs ever!
on February 25, 2008 at 4:30 pm
My life is now complete… Thank you, White Dude! Jerhad Stop blogging about white people, or I’m moving to Canada.
on February 25, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Steve E on February 25, 2008 at 5:18 pm White people love pickup trucks, the bigger the better even if it is to haul their kids to baseball practice, or to haul a massive fifth-wheel trailer and prefer them over Cadillacs and Honda Civics. superfunkomatic two words… “classic rock”
on February 25, 2008 at 5:20 pm
doomcookie on February 25, 2008 at 5:28 pm I can’t believe the people who are alleging you are “racist”, considering you’re white. This is the same sort of self-reflective humor that made Dave Chapelle famous for satirizing black culture. Suggestions: IKEA The Coen Brothers (directors series) Snubbing Oprah’s Booklist Community Theater Crocs anonymous on February 25, 2008 at 5:33 pm i’m not sure i find the concept of this blog funny… it is sort of offensive. i am not white, but i can only imagine if “things black people like” was your blog… you would have some major protests. so what’s up with the racism here… not a fan. Scott Great blog… laughed a lot!
on February 25, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Ignore the haters… you’ve been added to my news feed mle Dive bars
on February 25, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Fleece jackets Online dating Designer espresso drinks: Half caf half decaf grande vanilla latte at 140 degrees, light foam Telling other people that they like to read. You are definitely looked down upon if you don’t like to read. Weekly alternative newspapers Quoting Seinfeld “Going to shows” Sarcasm Passive-aggression Magnets from places they’ve visited all over their fridge to show off all of the traveling they’ve done-also, bragging about how many states they’ve been to Hardwood floors Quirky glasses The Food Network, The Travel Channel, The Discovery Channel, The History Channel Tatoos Converse Elroy Good things about being white.
on February 25, 2008 at 6:05 pm
1. You don’t have to “Represent” your race whatever that means. 2. If you are a failure you can’t use other races as a scapegoat. “Its all the fault of the chinese keepin the white man down”. See it just doesn’t work. Consequently we are more motivated to be successful. 3. We are not expected to dance. 4. You can be poor and still control the world. I am told Jewish people also experience this. 5. You have the ability to invent automobiles, computers, airplanes, space flight, modern medicine, modern agriculture, democracy etc. 6. You have better taste in music. 7. People of other races have an obsessive interest with how you live your life. White people on the other hand do not spend most of their time thinking about what people of other races do. This provides much more time for thinking about things like how to get better jobs and make more money. 8. Your car’s rims are not worth more than the car itself. 9. Studying and working hard “acting white” is generally considered a good thing and complimented. 10. Pimping out of white females and females in general is generally looked on with disgust. There are very few white songs celebrating this activity. 11. You realize that making it as a professional athlete is just not in the cards and work towards some more realistic goal. Holla Just a suggestion, Dane Cook, oh man does he suck, but whitey loves it!!!
on February 25, 2008 at 6:12 pm
yawn hasn’t anyone ever been to this site before?
on February 25, 2008 at 6:17 pm
http://www.blackpeopleloveus.com/index.html Pola S. Young tanning beds – organic food – facebook
on February 25, 2008 at 6:19 pm
Toph on February 25, 2008 at 6:22 pm interesting that black people do not like: dogs, food, coffee, movies, music, jewelry…. do they like anything? what a shi.tty race. i guess this just re-establishes the polarizing illusion that there is some sort of inherent racial superiority. we have come so far. your blog might be funny, if it were true that there were differences between “white” and “black” people living in middle-class, judeo-christian america. an educated black man, and an educated white man share many common interests, knowledge, ambitions, and an eerily similar history, stained in the delusion of our ancestors, inescapably scarred, ruined. the issue is, that we are all “americans”, and the reality of our negatively imagined separations is more realistically based in socioeconomic conditions rather than simple race issues. we are both set back by the powerful infrastructures of hate, and equally responsible for the effects on our generation, and tied in a unity, an unfortunate bond of blood, like brotherhood, therefore we share in passions and desires, depending on our mothers and fathers that illustrate a particular view of the world to us. quite simply, i think that a humored response to your blog is ignorant and unintelligent, because the foundation of your blog is just that- stemming from ignorance, and itellectual poverty, equally. Pola S. Young ooops–I forgot–Broadway
on February 25, 2008 at 6:23 pm
Benjamin Gooding use science, how thrilled they are at white achievement
on February 25, 2008 at 6:34 pm
Steve E on February 25, 2008 at 6:34 pm As a white guy I love being a white guy. I love small towns, country gravel roads, the smell of fresh cut alfalfa, and corn on the cob. I like finding a pond out in the middle of no where and find some bait and go fishing with no one watching me except the birds and critters around me. I love laying out on the grass at a drive-in movie with my girlfriend and have a cow walk in front of us during the movie. I like the look of old barns and empty farm houses that have been abandoned for years,with all the windows in them and all unbroken. I love small town cafe’s where farmers gather to have coffee and talk about the weather and their crops. I love Friday night dances where country music is playing and the wood stove burning, surrounded by men dressed in jeans cowboy hats and cowboy boots laughing and drinking American made beer. I love visiting old folks in rest homes out in small town in America who need the company and appreciate it. I love not being woken in the morning by sirens, trash trucks and highway traffic, but woken by the sound of a far off train whistle, or a rooster crowing his heart out, better yet the smell of fresh homemade biscuits coming out of the oven. I love small town parades where people still stand and place their hands over their hearts when the flag passes by. As a white man I love cutting the lawn for the old guy across the street who is unable too and ask nothing in return except maybe a cold glass of water. I love watching kids be kids out of doors, out of the streets and away from computers and televisions, away from violence and bad people. Most of all I love being an American, my freedom and my family. Being white isn’t as inportant as being an American. Jestin You definitely need to add a post about Wayne Brady. White people can’t get enough of Wayne Brady.
on February 25, 2008 at 6:35 pm
Toph steve E – that was pleasent. thanks.
on February 25, 2008 at 6:39 pm
yawn – thanks for that link. crispy pancake They really like Jim Crow Laws.
on February 25, 2008 at 6:40 pm
prestoncoleman European white people like to look down on North American white people.
on February 25, 2008 at 6:44 pm
Canadian white people like to look down on American white people. Non-Southern American white people like to look down on the South. Southerners like to look down on the Deep South. Georgians like to look down on Alabamians who like to look down on Mississippians who like to look down on Louisianans. White people from Louisiana like to look down on people from Jersey. Everyone likes to look down on people from Jersey. http://newsprism.wordpress.com Jamie i pretty much went “no no no” until dogs then went wtf
on February 25, 2008 at 6:50 pm
you co.ons sure like putting pit bulls into the local animal shelter after you were evicted and they were found out to be used for fighting eh real awesome this is pretty much only for upper class whites maybe I will laugh at a list for 1st or 1.5 generation lower middle class American white people like myself Anonymous on February 25, 2008 at 6:52 pm White people love reading self(race)-ridiculing blogs. They revel in “multicultural culture”. They enjoy ignoring the obvious – like white people brought in to this world almost every benevolent institution that is enjoyed from Shanghai to Buenos Aires – medicine, science, technology, esthetics, etc., etc., etc. But mostly they love bending over when Negroes enter the room. DCBuppie Suggestion for a topic: White people love saying off the top sayings:
on February 25, 2008 at 7:03 pm
“Never say Die” “Skin the Cat” “Boondoogles” ETC… BTW I am sooooooo in love with the blog. its great! Rhonda This is hysterical! I recognized myself in almost all of them – only lack of money stops me from “eco-travelling!”
on February 25, 2008 at 7:05 pm
I promise to mend my ways and will start shopping at Wal-Mart, eating hot dogs, and watching Jerry Springer as soon as possible! Reformed White Person jen on February 25, 2008 at 7:06 pm You should list “stuffwhitepeoplelike.com” as something white people like–white people love this website and acknowledging that they can make fun of themselves southernwhitegirl White people love Otis Redding.
on February 25, 2008 at 7:12 pm
eric on February 25, 2008 at 7:14 pm Love this site…only one thing I disagreed on, something about white people loving their cultures…you acted as if there is only one culture…caucasion…and that all white people should be ashamed of all the dumb things other white people have done in the past…i’m not ashamed of any of that because well my family came from denmark in the last century and we had nothing to do with any of it…Slavery and all that…horrible horrible things that I wish never happened, but I don’t feel bad because no one in my family had anything to do with it. Other than that…I love this site because it’s basically so very true…. Jess Absolutely hysterical and so true.
on February 25, 2008 at 7:19 pm
White people also love trying to make the perfect resume. They will take classes, read books and discuss with their friends how to create a stunning resume. moo Not sure if you’ll get this far in the comments, but … I get it.
on February 25, 2008 at 7:22 pm
Suggestions for future topics: putt-putt golf Willie Nelson John Denver thin-ness/being skinny plastic surgery Pirates (see: Gwen Stefani, “If I was a rich girl,” the most annoying song ever, especially considering she IS a rich girl. sigh) phenman Vera Bradley bags. Sheesh those things are hideous. I’ll never understand, and I’m probably not mean to.
on February 25, 2008 at 7:33 pm
Blake Murphy I will pay good cash for item #100 to be my website.
on February 25, 2008 at 7:37 pm
Angry Sam Brilliant.
on February 25, 2008 at 7:37 pm
John Being white sure is great!!
on February 25, 2008 at 7:46 pm
Angry Sam Brilliant. Simply brilliant.
on February 25, 2008 at 7:50 pm
Angry Sam Did I mention I like this?
on February 25, 2008 at 7:51 pm
Anonymous Can’t we all just get along?
on February 25, 2008 at 8:08 pm
As someone of native Hawaiian heritage, I’d just as soon we left racial humor alone, because it really doesn’t help anything. People joking about one race leads to other people retaliating, and it just leads to hurtful things being said for no good reason. I wouldn’t want my white friends to be hurt by something I said, and I wouldn’t want them to say something hurtful to me. paul What about skiing? hockey?
on February 25, 2008 at 8:08 pm
This is definately a clutch website anne Love your blog. Fantastic stuff.
on February 25, 2008 at 8:12 pm
Please don’t forget these White People Classics: Cleaning products, specialty cocktails, foreign films, and the big one: identifying ourselves by difference rather than similarity. “I’m Spanish.” “I’m German/Italian.” (My favorite, from a green-eyed redhead: “I’m Asian.”) No, dude. Your grandma was that. You’re WHITE, just like everyone else. John on February 25, 2008 at 8:17 pm Message 1394, lighten up. Many of these things are true so deal with it. I’m white and find it pretty damn funny. I find very few of these “white things” as being offensive whatsoever. If a black on this site is ok with me saying they like fried chicken and large butts, I’m fine with them saying I like graduate degrees and vitamins. c. White people also love dressing like it’s summer when it’s really 40 degrees outside.
on February 25, 2008 at 8:54 pm
Great blog. Can we start betting yet? on February 25, 2008 at 8:59 pm Seriously. My bet is you are white. Not that it matters all that much. I love this site. I’m sorry for all the people who think that it is racist or think that you are hatin’. Well done. Vince Stuff Black People Like – killing each other – being uneducated – eating fried chicken – stealing -complaining -affirmative actioning themselves into schools and jobs -not speaking proper English -not having a father -welfare
on February 25, 2008 at 9:00 pm
John Black people like Barack Obama.. Simply because he’s black. They couldn’t name a single thing that he stands for, nor care for that matter.
on February 25, 2008 at 9:07 pm
John Also, blacks are ALWAYS late
on February 25, 2008 at 9:09 pm
Brian I’m white, i’m about 60% of this, but I KNOW A TON of white people who are 100% like this.
on February 25, 2008 at 9:14 pm
awesome site, sent it to all my friends. Jaron: (j(a)-ron) not (j(ar)-ron) because i'm franco-german my mom gives me a jewish name “97 jason
on February 25, 2008 at 9:19 pm
Guys, I’ve been reading Stuff White People Like since at least December. It was way better then” claiming they were THE FIRST to enjoy an insanely popular… blog restaurant ethnic culture indie band artist and once mtv, facebook, chelsea handler, even eludes to that thing they automatically begin the walk down memory lane when it was cool and uncorrupted by the masses Jaron on February 25, 2008 at 9:29 pm also this website i would venture to guess is not run by “right wing ultra chrisitian conservatives” its much too simple to use and straight forward and devoid of ranting sammy Where is IKEA in all this?
on February 25, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Steve E Hey Southernwhitegirl, I love sitting on the dock of the bay.
on February 25, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Asian Guy Look, I ain’t black, I ain’t white, but damn this site is 110% accurate! Need to add something about white people not knowing how to dance!
on February 25, 2008 at 9:47 pm
Lovin this! Yes! “And Rockband and IKEA”!!!!! You Rock!
on February 25, 2008 at 9:50 pm
New England Hippie on February 25, 2008 at 9:52 pm So is there a test or something associated with this website? Like a certain percentage of things listed you have to like in order to know that you are white? I like a lot of the things you listed, but the descriptions don’t always fit. I always thought I was white but now I’m beginning to doubt. Julie I am sure this is coming up but clothes such as: – Birkenstocks – Uggs – Reefs – Abercrombie – Jeans with holes (ironically paying lots of money for these jeans only to appear poor)
on February 25, 2008 at 10:07 pm
my ip address is logged i do believe on February 25, 2008 at 10:24 pm while i agree with a few of your posts, i do agree with a sentiment already posted that most of the things you say go with yuppieness. you’ll find plenty of non-white people with mac computers who do it for the same reasons as white people. (and no, I’m not a mac owner) and although i know this is a humorous site i do find it odd that you call it scientific. unless that’s just part of the irony? and i think you should respond to your critics. it’d make the site more scientific. Margaret This site is a freaking pisser!
on February 25, 2008 at 10:26 pm
A few more: psychotherapy fundraisers McMansions tanning beds cats treating animals like people (or better than people) bragging about volunteering, making donations facelifts opera overpriced wine eating weird food and calling it a delicacy bragging that they are 1/1024 Native American but totally denying they may have African or other non-white blood. underpaying household employees (esp if they are illegal) “roughing it” when all the while they have a mega trust fund dogsitters More Yuppie than I thought Seriously, an entry on Maine or Massachusetts is absolutely needed.
on February 25, 2008 at 10:36 pm
Peter Comment 1337 JennyPeep
on February 25, 2008 at 11:05 pm
Hilarious blog. A future entry on “Therapy” is probably warranted. Hardly a comment deserving of the 1337 placeholder. RobC antidepressants? tivo? vineyards (different from wine) odd cheeses
on February 25, 2008 at 11:06 pm
RobC i forgot blogging. white people love to blog.
on February 25, 2008 at 11:07 pm
Mr. Lulz I find it funny that whenever anyone says anything negative about white people it is automatically assumed that a black person said it.
on February 25, 2008 at 11:17 pm
AgentOrange This blog is brilliant! I couldn’t stop reading. Keep up the fantastic posts.
on February 25, 2008 at 11:56 pm
S Favelas.
on February 26, 2008 at 12:03 am
Anonymous Jesus Christ.
on February 26, 2008 at 12:36 am
I maintain, you goddamned assholes, that this site can easily be defined as “racist,” but it doesn’t fucking matter, because the racism of yesteryear is going to laugh in your face and call you a pussy if you think this kind of stuff is offensive. Put it into perspective. None of this rampant satire is going to cause lynching and oppression, even if suddenly whites stop being the dominant economic skin color. Furthermore, we are satirizing a socioeconomic subculture that is defined by being better off than most everyone else. All of these “white people like” things have to do with being wealthy or having wealth-related interests. So don’t suddenly cry oppression because rich folks are being made fun of. When someone comes to your house to kill you for your race your expensive network of lawyers and fake friends will all rise up to defend you and the country will treat you like royalty. Ramon I think you should add desert living to the list. Don’t see too many brothas in the wasteland.
on February 26, 2008 at 12:49 am
Ron Paul Chinese character tattoos.
on February 26, 2008 at 12:58 am
Organizing concerts for Tibet and Darfur. A blazer with jeans and canvas sneakers for guys and those blanket things that women drape over their shoulders. Calculating their “fair share” of the bill down to the penny. Wal-mart and McDonald’s bashing. Yelling when drunk. Household cleaners. Non-threatening black people. Oprah, Jordan, Cosby, Wayne Brady… Vir Summer camps. All those little po’dunk towns in rural Appalachia, whose population goes from 300 to 3000 during the summer.
on February 26, 2008 at 1:35 am
Matt Racism?????
on February 26, 2008 at 1:37 am
Obviously anyone who sees this blog as racism has never actually seen racism. I am white…although I do not see that as a race, because the idea of race is an ill-conceived and idiotic concept. I have seen the many ways that people who have white skin tend to act as the quite humorous authors of this blog say they do and I have even been guilty of being “that guy” more than a few times and I think this blog is hilarious. Keep on tastefully representing the freaking hilarious observations that you do! They are all true to some extent and if anyone thinks this is racism they have obviously never experienced it. Laugh at yourselves…laugh at others…we are all a hilarious bunch of animals and we have many humorous features. jami on February 26, 2008 at 1:40 am this is very specific, but something i’m trying with my new white affluence that i used to ridicule when i was poor (first-gen college student in the hard sciences who read joyce on her own) is putting my cat on a leash. this blog nails it, but it isn’t about white people. it’s about rich people. all the “white” things i’m guilty of now (npr, no t.v., traveling, microbrews), i’ve picked up after my degree landed me a job that gives me money and non-exhausted leisure time. i guess “white” is okay shorthand, but the remaining trailer trash in me occasionally rebels when reading this blog. i slightly disrespect people who remodel and do yoga and own macs and drink tea and buy kitchen gadgets they never use, too. those things don’t make sense to *poor* people. who are more likely to be non-white, i guess. Matt on February 26, 2008 at 1:55 am Well then it’s too bad that the authors didn’t hit on all of our white-isms. I’m not rich either, but I can laugh at something that is funny. Maybe a “white people who like rideculing other white people whom they are now the white people who they used to redicule” blog will pop up. Matt And how about a white people who like to neglect hitting spell check at 5 in the morning blog…ha ha see I laughed at myself
on February 26, 2008 at 1:59 am
and I’m going to bed. Something all people like to do. kid-o on February 26, 2008 at 2:08 am This site is golden, I’ve always had conversations with my friends on the things that White people like to do that seem so ridiculously funny sometimes. It’s nice to know middle class and well to do White people reading this can appreciate the satire and laugh at themselves too. White people assume that if you are Chinese, you might be able to speak Japanese; or vice versa. White people also love Kanye West. kid-o on February 26, 2008 at 2:22 am I forgot, White people love all things Japanese. It is preferable to talk to your friends about how much you want to go to Japan, how you love sushi, or maybe is planning on dating this Japanese girl you know. All these things will show that you are indeed a worldly and multicultural White individual, or maybe that you simply love the future. Rants and Rambles: Are you white? on February 26, 2008 at 2:33 am […] you’ll love the self-deprecating humour of this blog about Stuff White People Like. It’s pretty much dead on, and it’s cracked me up endlessly. I have a couple of white people habits […] George Eating fish and rice is something that should not be in common with all people?
on February 26, 2008 at 2:42 am
Japanese girls are way cute -we white guys can’t help but be attracted. Sushi is better for you than a burger…I can’t afford it, but I would rather eat it. Maybe we should all go back to eating large amounts of fatty foods and shunning anything Japanese or otherwise foreign to our one particular spot on earth -would that make us more “white”? I heart Japan Het there’s a blog there “Stuff White People Like About Japan” Donna White people LOVE being 1/16 Cherokee. At a pinch, they will accept being 1/32.
on February 26, 2008 at 3:07 am
prestoncoleman MINORITIES RESIST INTEGRATION, FEDS ADMIT–MET WHITEY, DIDN’T LIKE HIM FREDERICK, Maryland
on February 26, 2008 at 4:23 am
A multitude of federal studies add up to one conclusion–minorities are resisting government efforts to integrate schools and neighborhoods. “It’s as if people are growing resistant to government influence,” suggested Gertrude Tinklemeyer, the Assistant Vice-Deputy Co-Director to the Subundersecretary of Statistics in the Department of Bureaus with Really Long Names. In surveys, personal interviews, and focus groups conducted by federal investigators, another explanation emerged–hyphenated Americans exposed to social interactions with whites found them lacking. “We went to a barbecue at a white neighbor’s pool, and all anybody talked about was the stock market,” complained Jayson Jabari “JJ” Johnson, an African-American. Angelina “Angel” Angelino, a Latina, echoed Johnson. “Some Anglos crashed our block party. Sure, they brought food, but talk about bland! White bread, white rice, white meat, and light beer. And that music–Enya? Pa-lease!” “Why you think we in Chinatown?” added Vietnamese restauranteur Gook Bong Pot. Federal officials remain undaunted. A spokesperson from the Department of Justice insisted, “A free people must intermingle, whether they like it or not. Diversity is the only way.” http://newsprism.wordpress.com/news-satire/ Captain P. on February 26, 2008 at 5:07 am I’m ok with this blog because I know that White people are the light of this world, we created all you see and touch and if we didnt create it we inspired it, we touched the bottom of the ocean and reached out into the darkness of space, without us the world would be covered in thatch roofed huts. This is reality so have a good laugh RJ Interesting, sometimes funny, but very weird. Lots of people seem to think that if something is considered satire, it cannot be racist.
on February 26, 2008 at 5:28 am
Also, I completely agree with an earlier post: let’s try a satirical list about another ethnic group and see how long it remains satire instead of a law suit. upsetthesetup this blogs is hillarious.
on February 26, 2008 at 5:28 am
effrontery I think your site is great, and dead-on. Thanks for skewering NPR, especially.
on February 26, 2008 at 5:49 am
I think you should add tattoos to your list. KK Your blog successfully described practically every white liberal democrat / social progressive, including those living in Marin county.
on February 26, 2008 at 5:58 am
More entries: bowing with hands together at Thai (or even worse, Indian) restaurants Jane Is this blog making fun of racial stereotyping or are you just bein racist?
on February 26, 2008 at 6:06 am
Chloe Jayne on February 26, 2008 at 6:25 am i have a suggestion for number 76 – How about always being politically correct even in the face of loosing any and all sense of humor? After reading some of the rediculous comments left, I have to laugh. Good god, people.. lighten up! This blog is great! steve mauck on February 26, 2008 at 6:35 am Way to go! This is a much-needed website. I’d like to add a comment I haven’t seen yet: white folks like Indians as long as they don’t get too close. All white Americans, after all, have an “Indian Princess” in their ancestory. John I bet this site is ran by a Jew
on February 26, 2008 at 6:40 am
Matt What if it was stuffblackpeoplelike.wordpress.com?
on February 26, 2008 at 6:45 am
Stephan on February 26, 2008 at 7:08 am OMG…who are all these dickcheese malcontents whining about how “racist” and “offensive” this blog is???? WTF??? These are obviously people who are COMPLETELY incapable of laughing at themselves….what a sad and sorry lot! There, I’ve said it and have now worn myself out. Must go and find a cup of java and pop in one of my “Arrested Development” DVD’s to unwind. Anyone know if there’s a good ’80’s night happening somewhere in Atlanta tonight? steph this is some of the funniest sh*t i’ve ever read…
on February 26, 2008 at 7:17 am
Mo Your blog is hilariously brilliant! I’m digging it
on February 26, 2008 at 7:20 am
Mayra Have you done a “Stuff White People Like: This Blog, Stuff White People Like” yet? Funny blog.
on February 26, 2008 at 7:24 am
Mo Regarding some of the comments above–they add to the comedy of this site. Me and all my black friends LOVE this blog LOL.
on February 26, 2008 at 7:25 am
Miss Whitey Mc Whiterson on February 26, 2008 at 7:27 am This Blog is hilarious! …but don’t worry all you disgruntled white folk- you didn’t write it so you won’t get in trouble for reading it. Oh, and if you’re offended? Well, it’s about every other White person, not you. Promise! (wink, wink) Nicky on February 26, 2008 at 7:36 am Hysterical! I would add “ethnic” hairdos, because white people seem to be delighted and extra inquisitive when their black, female colleagues turn up with braids or a weave of some kind. It’s cute. reverend mega stuff yuppies like
on February 26, 2008 at 7:41 am
confused brown person on February 26, 2008 at 7:42 am something else white people like: being on time. we brown people EXPECT others to be at least 15 minutes late. up to an hour is totally within the scope of normalcy. white people flip out and start calling your cell phone if you’re 5 minutes late. The Man on February 26, 2008 at 7:44 am I think your blog is stupid and degrading. White people are not predictable as you say. We are make educated decisions, rather than rash qiuck tempered others. Most of the things on your blog relate to all people. and now way is #33 more of a white thing than more of a black thing!!! Balayne on February 26, 2008 at 7:49 am Going to the Gym … It’s like a popularity contest to see who’s the most hard core workout guru of us all. Although we’re convinced we’re only in competition with ourselves. Hmmmm. Diet Soda … I’m not sure what the deal is, but we all seem to think it’s somehow better for us than “regular” soda. And we swear it tastes better, too. (Likely in an attempt to convince ourselves that it’s true.) Rock Climbing … Either bad ass or death wish, I’m not entirely sure. Ivy League educations… What a great conversation starter, OR ender when it’s mentioned that someone went to an Ivy league school. Sending your kids to private schools … If you DIDN’T go to an Ivy Leage institution, you try desperately to live vicariously through your kids by sending them to a stuffy private elementary through Jr High school … followed by boarding school or prep school … fully equipped with a dress code and secretly hated headmaster … all of which gives you an early introduction into politics. Trends … PinkBerry, Starbucks, ‘skinny’ jeans, iPods, Counterfeit Louis Vuitton-Prada-Gucci-Coach handbags, pashminas, bottled water, bug eyed sunglasses, words and phrases like “bling” “oh snap!” “wicked” “you got schooled” “I’m so stoked” “he rocks my face off” … that make us all feel safely but “uniquely” homogonized. Keep the funnies coming … I love your blog lisa freakin hilarious. and i didn’t know other white people liked mos def. i love mos def! lol
on February 26, 2008 at 7:50 am
Erzwat on February 26, 2008 at 7:52 am You guys are SO RIGHT! White people need to stop being so defensive and embrace the blandness that they are. hahahaha i’m just kidding. but seriously, everything here is so right on the money. you guys are freakin awesome!! ateenyi must. stop. laughing.
on February 26, 2008 at 8:06 am
wicked! please please keep it coming… chenry easily one of the best blogs on the interwebs
on February 26, 2008 at 8:12 am
Tzvia on February 26, 2008 at 8:18 am I’m white, and I think this is blog hilarious. People need to be able to laugh at themselves and talk openly about race! We should politely, honestly, and with a sense of humor express the stereotypes and prejudices we hold. Making these topics taboo makes them sit inside us and fester and poison our relationships with people of other races. I do have one strong objection to the blog, though: I find the implication that thinking morally about how your personal choices affect the world around you is a “white” thing is really offensive, implying that non-whites are incapable of this level of morality. Moreover, making people of color feel like they’re “acting white” (and making whites like me feel embarrassed) if they make conscious choices such as veganism or environmentalism is destructive of the process of making a better world- a process that I feel this blog is otherwise a great contributor to! Tzvia on February 26, 2008 at 8:23 am hey confused brown person (1455)…hmm, this one confirms the occasional claim made that Jews are in fact, not white. I’m white and Jewish and…well, have you ever heard of Jewish Standard time? My parents and I (and most Jewish people I know) never get anywhere on time! In fact, I am making myself late to class as we speak. We used to start our summer vacations a week later than planned, as we sat around the house living out of our suitcases and taking care of “one more last-minute thing before we go.” Anonymous salsa music.
on February 26, 2008 at 8:26 am
John on February 26, 2008 at 8:29 am Being late is rude as hell. Tzvia, I’m sure your fellow classmates and professor enjoy you walking in 15 minutes late to class and interupting everyone who is trying to learn. Cheers for being late! Omar Why isnt Goat cheese on this list?
on February 26, 2008 at 8:32 am
Carter Bedford on February 26, 2008 at 8:33 am Your blog is hilarious…not being white I can’t relate to all of them so I will trust your expertise. I think there is a need for stuff black people like. Maybe I will blog on my blog about that! Keep them coming. Tyrone Stuff blacks like
on February 26, 2008 at 8:34 am
Sean John Break Dancing BET Africa.. Although never been there Avirex Fishing Handicapped parking spots Ribs Church Blunt wrappers Shiny bald heads Porches Mike Tyson Douglas Wouldn’t it have been more accurate to call this blog “stuff middle-to-upper class young white liberals like”?
on February 26, 2008 at 8:37 am
NPR? Are you kidding me? Sushi? Bait, not food. Vegitarianism? What the f*ck? If it weren’t for a few clues here and there, I’d almost think this whole blog was one big Onion-esque mockery of liberals by some conservative in disguise. Certainly most of the things we indeed mock you for are on your list. brien on February 26, 2008 at 8:40 am Go white people. let’s have some white pride. (not to the detriment of people of any other color, mind you. We can be proud of our own heritage without thinking that everybody else is below us, right?) Let’s have some white pride that’s still egalitarian to all others! anonymous i haven’t seen if someone suggested this yet but… HARRY POTTER.
on February 26, 2008 at 8:41 am
btw i fucking love this blog, don’t ever stop! J -Using the term “Caucasian”
on February 26, 2008 at 8:42 am
-Getting offended by this blog -Urban Outfitters Katie on February 26, 2008 at 8:55 am I find your blog ridiculous and offensive. As a white female, social worker, and researcher, I find this to be inaccurate, based on your assumptions, your personal perspective and lens, unreliable facts and data, and just plain stupid. It really is offensive. Joan on February 26, 2008 at 8:56 am Underneath the light and savvy satire, real contempt stinks up the page. “How to get white people to trust you,” is a little creepy. Sentence completion, “so they never know what hit ’em when the roof comes down.” Have a nice day. Fanshawe You need to write a post on the album “White People” by Handsome Boy Modeling School.
on February 26, 2008 at 8:57 am
I’m 75 for 75 so far and love that album — fair to say it’s bulletproof for your purposes. Also, The Gap, though to be fair, this is a Seinfeld ripoff. Speaking of Seinfeld, “Seinfeld” is another sure-fire post. Reciting lines from “Seinfled”? Larry David, in general. Dave Chappelle? “Because he’s Whiter than Charlie Murphy… “ Peter Y. Hey how about Soduku? George Lopez does a good white person imitation: “I am -transfixed- by Sodoku.”
on February 26, 2008 at 9:00 am
Smokey The site is brilliant. Love it.
on February 26, 2008 at 9:02 am
I thought that just by looking at my skin color I could tell that I was white, but now I know that I have white street-cred too. Woo!! Seriously, the site is hilarious. Thanks. Roseyrosie Re: Katie
on February 26, 2008 at 9:19 am
“I find your blog ridiculous and offensive. As a white female, social worker, and researcher, I find this to be inaccurate, based on your assumptions, your personal perspective and lens, unreliable facts and data, and just plain stupid. It really is offensive.” As a white female, journalist and researcher, I find mochas to be a bit on the sweet side. I find that pedestrian traffic lights always change too quickly; I find that men generally look at my breasts before they look at my face. I find that black people often have black children, and white people often have rude children. As a journalist, I find some things offensive also. As a human being, I try to laugh at life. You should try too: try hard. 2015 I though this Blog was funny…eveyone who doesn’t like it is just hurt b/c its kinda true…. hahah.
on February 26, 2008 at 9:28 am
Toddy People like taking things super seriously.
on February 26, 2008 at 9:37 am
Brian F. How about Autumn? Make sure it’s “Autumn”, not “Fall”.
on February 26, 2008 at 9:44 am
coelho How about doing something to “contribute” before getting a real job… peace corp etc.?
on February 26, 2008 at 9:45 am
trips to India? tattoos– a sign that they were once capable of being rash… adds to there cred. P.S. I do want to be in and appliance ad. Les on February 26, 2008 at 9:52 am This site is brilliant. It may have already been said before, but the genius of it is pointing out that ‘white’ is a race, and can be stereotyped like any other race. As a white person, I am very familiar with how uncomfortable it makes white people feel to acknowledge they they themselves have an ethnicity–that they can’t and shouldn’t claim ‘norm,’ relegating all other culture outside of that ‘norm.’ If you haven’t read it already, check out “Learning to be White,” by Thandeka. It’s a fabulous book. Lindsey Crap, now white people like stuffthatwhitepeoplelike. Is that ironic?
on February 26, 2008 at 9:53 am
Meg B. Texting. Pandora. Harry Potter. Hondas. H&M. Greek Life. TEXTING. Museums. Picnics. Texting.
on February 26, 2008 at 10:03 am
Meg B. …also Friends and 24.
on February 26, 2008 at 10:06 am
klut on February 26, 2008 at 10:30 am suggestion for future entry: something about technology? having the most recent gadgets? or perhaps bragging about how you don’t need the latest gadget and are doing fine with your current gadget that is a couple of years old T on February 26, 2008 at 10:31 am This website actually mocks a very, small and marginally insignificant group of white people we would most commonly refer to as “yuppies”, “greenies”, etc. The majority of white people in America, probably over 70 percent, wouldn’t even understand why this blog is funny or understand any of the posts. They would most likely, not have a computer, surf the web or know where the closest whole foods even is. They shop at wal-mart, drive trucks or pontiacs, eat steak at least once as week and have seen more Nascar races in person last year than plays in their entire life….so maybe we should reconsider the name of this blog…never mind, its funnier this way when we can make stereo types of entire races because it makes more people upset….keep it up! T on February 26, 2008 at 10:33 am oh yea, they love Anheiser Bush too….if you don’t believe me look at their financial reports, they sell more beer than anyone in this country and minorities just plain don’t drink it… Brah I lol’ed.
on February 26, 2008 at 10:39 am
bystander Why do so many people assume the author of this blog is black and keep on writing anonymous comments targeted at black people?
on February 26, 2008 at 10:39 am
Myra – fantasy sports (baseball, football) – opening day – extreme sports – determining when something is unacceptable
on February 26, 2008 at 10:42 am
Amanda on February 26, 2008 at 10:54 am I have a couple for you to add… white people like camping, extreme sports, and peace corps… and you already have getting an education definitely a “white people” thing. Tyrone Bystander,
on February 26, 2008 at 10:56 am
I don’t think the author of this site is black at all. It’s too well done. I think the author is a Jew. And why all of a sudden are black people a “target” ? Oh I forgot, it’s acceptable to talk about whites, but when blacks are talked about it’s “racist” beeker on February 26, 2008 at 10:59 am This cracked me up! Thanks for turning the mirror. As a nation we have categorized minorities to deny them their individuality. It is about time someone came up with the white list. fro Stuff white people like:
on February 26, 2008 at 11:00 am
1. Perscription drugs- using them for everything but what they are presscribed for. 2. Calling skinny women fat- i.e. Britney Spears @ MTV awards and Jennifer Love Hewitt in the bikini 3. Uggs 4. Red Bull 5. Over priced denim 6. Crocs 7. Counting to their children- i.e “Bailey Ashlyn, I’m going to count to 3 and then you need to stop choking your brother, William Cameron.” 8. Playing the race card when they get called out on their own sh*t- i.e. this blog! This is funny as hell and true. We all have our likes and dislikes! And apparently, white people hold the trophy for being tight assed!!! pvchina on February 26, 2008 at 11:10 am I am a Canadian women living in Mexico in a Mexican neighbor hood for the last 8 years, I just happened on the blog and was amused with the article, last two line put a smile on my face. Some will enjoy some will not, where ever you sit there is no need for that first comment. Shame on you. Chanika Liu McLeod Stuff Shallow Minded People like: List Up Stuff Tagged Under Stigmatized Grouping of People.
on February 26, 2008 at 11:14 am
kid-o Should add one Things White People Don’t Like: Somebody blogging about White People
on February 26, 2008 at 11:20 am
Yes, the things this blog’s author touch on are things that would most likely only apply to yuppies and the middle to upper class. But I think we can all agree that the majority of middle and upper class in America consist of White people. I wouldnt’ be reading this if it was stuffonlysomebutnotallwhitepeoplelike. Those of us reading this who are not White knows that not everything in here about White people is true, although most of it is and therefore genuinely amusing. If you ask why there is no site called thingsblackpeoplelike, then you are White and have probably asked why there is a Black History Month. Then proceed to ramble on how it is not funny to stereotype an entire race, although you have probably done this before with your friends and coworkers, who are most likely also White. elineis Humerous because it applies to *some* people we’ve all met. However, please find something better to do than feed stereotypes about people.
on February 26, 2008 at 11:23 am
Justin Here’s my list of things I’d love covered:
on February 26, 2008 at 11:26 am
Plain Yogurt Artisan Pizza “Something” Infused Alcohol Feminism Company Picnics The BBC (World Service, America, etc) Christmas Sweater Parties Chrismikah Anonymous ummmm, do you guys realize the guy who writes this blog is white. that’s right, a caucasian.
on February 26, 2008 at 11:30 am
so for all the posters who write their own ignorant version of “stuffblackpeoplelike,” your sensitive ass is being assailed by one of your own. jackasses… grena When are you planning to insert an entry for “House Music” is a must……. I love it!!! Keep it up the good work…..
on February 26, 2008 at 11:31 am
dphunkt on February 26, 2008 at 11:39 am also, statistics. i love that stuff. i speak/criticize as though im basing my words on that stuff. i even picture pie charts when debating if i can get into someones pants. the reasoning? rather than priding myself on other peoples efforts (openly), i merely have to reference a source. and the plus+ is im making the worthwhile effort of leaving myself open to the constructive end of criticism..like an open book of praise -minus emotional investment. and whats praise without emotional investment(?) if not theoretical self-binding rhetoric. Arran on February 26, 2008 at 11:39 am “This site is incredibly racist. If this site was dedicated to pointing out what black people like, it would surely be deemed as racist. Why aren’t people proud to be white? Everyone should be proud of their own respective races and not bring down another’s. Multiculturalism will never work when sites like this one are up and running. This only causes racial tension.” Anon., this is satire at its finest! I’m a white American, and I suppose I’m proud of being decently educated and somewhat cultured… but I don’t see why it matters whether I have pride in being white. This site is hilarious. I’ve placed a link to it in one of my blogger pages. All that I have read so far are quite good, but my personal favorite (so far) is about choosing ethnic restaurants based on the ethnicity of customers. If there are too many whitre people there and not enough customers that match the ethnicity of the cuisine I consider it too “watered down” or unauthentic. I love telling people about all the different cuisines I have tried… and that I have my own sushi-making kit (even though I haven’t used it yet). Here are some ideas, though I don’t know if they are dupes: Tatoos (particularly tribal tatoos and Chinese or Japanese characters) Band t-shirts (Emo, Metal, etc) Over-the-counter and prescription meds Cinemas/ moviehouses with actual food menus (like Alamo Drafthouse) Note: I live in Austin Music festivals Rennaisance festivals joyce A 1. I love the sarcasm. Some of these are hilarious. They will stay in my mind for a long time. I love the suggestions for future “luvs”.
on February 26, 2008 at 11:58 am
2. The comments here can be a study in human behavior. If anyone need a project for Grad work or PhD…. here is your subject. You can find out: a. Why are some people explaining that these generalizations don’t apply to all white people? Wouldn’t it be obvious that no stereotypes fit all whites?
b. For some reason, those angered by the site “assume” that the writer is Black (not hispanic, not asian, or even white). Once they have concluded that the writer is Black – then they move to attack and demean Black people in retaliation (like black people like to abuse welfare and to go to jail). InsightsbyMonica on February 26, 2008 at 12:04 pm 1. Reusable water bottles (Nalgenes in particular) 2. Using carabiners for things not at all related to rock climbing 3. Buying expensive clothing to wear outdoors (examples: NorthFace, Columbia, REI) and either never wearing it into nature at all or being the best-dressed wilderness explorer there ever was. (Did Lewis and Clark needed a $200 raincoat? No. Neither do you.) 4. Expensive coffee. And French presses. whitedevil Ultimate topic: Thinking they’re better/different/smarter than the white people being described here.
on February 26, 2008 at 12:05 pm
InsightsbyMonica 5. Splenda 6. Donating to charity and getting shit in return. (examples: expensive charity dinners, plaques, teddy bears, t-shirts) 7. Fencing
on February 26, 2008 at 12:06 pm
J Recommendations for stuff white people like:
on February 26, 2008 at 12:07 pm
OVER-ANALYSIS. (See e.g. the critical posts on this page. This also covers the subcategory of “Putting Things in Perspective,” as demonstrated by post # 1496). ses http://www.alaskaultrasport.com/latest_news.html running or bicycling in the snow for hundreds of miles. that is something only a white person would do. and two of the people leading are white people who work for npr. what more could you ask for.
on February 26, 2008 at 12:09 pm
Rachel hehe you should put kanye west
on February 26, 2008 at 12:14 pm
Phil on February 26, 2008 at 12:19 pm There’s a lot of offended white people in here. That’s unfortunate, there’s no need to point out that there’s black history month and somehow this is unfair or whatever. C’mon you guys, we all know this country is all tortured and twisted over race inequality and hostility between classes. We can’t get along, it’s nice to see a few places where we can at least laugh at stuff. Perhaps most things on here relate more to Northeast corridor urban types, but whatever, it’s funny. I see a lot of myself in here. To all you haters, take a deep breath. wei2kool on February 26, 2008 at 12:28 pm There is a pretty good review of this site by a professor at USF (http:/weeklyrader.blogspot.com). then, just a day later, another review of stuff white people like appeared in the san francisco chronicle. So, I guess, one thing white people like is writing about the same thing . . . Brian Has anyone mentioned Star Trek or Jimmy Buffett yet?
on February 26, 2008 at 12:37 pm
Brian, 35-year parrothead and 40-year Trekkie (though I don’t get into costume for either). PS: As the owner of this site may have intended, the inclusion of NPR has gotten you noticed by NPR: http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2008/02/stuff_white_people_like_1.html coleen 1512: funny you should mention kanye because thats relevant to what i was about to post.
on February 26, 2008 at 12:38 pm
white people like: – buying extra tickets to shows in order to sell them later for MAJOR profit – miniature schnauzers Tyrone How about a list of what white people DON’T like?
on February 26, 2008 at 12:41 pm
I’ll start: Black people John on February 26, 2008 at 12:45 pm White people also love “blogs”, they fulfill the desire to become a recognized writer without any sort of real sacrifice or lifelong history of mental illness. It is pretty much a given that other white people will read and respond to a “blog”, making it an effective way for a white person to receive attention for their (debatable) work. Something tongue-in-cheek, preferably critical of (haha, “anti”) mainstream culture gets bonus points. A close second to actually starting a “blog” is commenting on a “blog”, a further source of anonymous attention with no attachment to a given white person’s standing among white people. Mentioning that you have read some stuff from “That blog about what white people like” will intrigue white people who do not think that the blog is about them. Think of it as a shortcut to gaining a white person’s trust and respect (secondary benefits: it is implied that you are also current with what’s on the internet. white people love the internet, from porn to youtube, as it can be accessed from their Apple computers). Pay attention to the face of the white person being addressed, as their reaction is critical to what your stated opinion of the “blog” should be. J -National Geographic
on February 26, 2008 at 1:02 pm
-HBO -Chopsticks -Oprah This blog is hilarious. There should be another blog for more right winged, nascar loving, obama hating, pickup truck driving people. Me We also enjoy recognizing ourselves in a satrie. Very funny.
on February 26, 2008 at 1:04 pm
lhs on February 26, 2008 at 1:07 pm I thought I was white, but I guess I’m mixed-I only agreed with 40 out of 34 of your posts, although I apparently do know a lot of WHITE people. One thing you need to add: Berkeley, California. Carolyn on February 26, 2008 at 1:08 pm The blog is truly genius. To be fair to NPR, though, I heard about it on my local NPR station, while I was taking a break from my TEACHING duties. Maybe I missed it in my very fast review of the things I, as a white person, like (nearly all true), but where is joining the Peace Corps? I served in the Peace Corps and I am white. So, logic says it should be added to the list. Thanks fc how about A black friend?
on February 26, 2008 at 1:11 pm
southernwhitegirl on February 26, 2008 at 1:13 pm LOVE the blog. I am not as white as some “white people,” but that’s probably because I live in an an evil red state – it’s still hilarious! Some of them hit very close to home! Suggestions: • Ultimate Frisbee • Private Schools/Universities • Sending their kids to public schools to prove they’re better than people who send their kids to private schools • Homeschooling their kids • Horseback riding lessons • Putting their kids in dance lessons/gymnastics/music lessons at a very young age • Yoga • “Awareness” campaigns (Go Red for Women, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, (RED), Live Aid/Eight, ect.) • The Onion • College jobs • Aldi’s grocery store • Odd names for their children/very traditional names for their children • Class reunions My White Self How about our obsession with 600 thread count sheets?
on February 26, 2008 at 1:15 pm
bly This makes me uncomfortable, but that’s how you know you’re on to something, I guess. Hah.
on February 26, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Mario Great website!! Humor is a good healthy way to see ourselves like a mirror that reflect common behaviors of people.
on February 26, 2008 at 1:23 pm
I am not white, I am immigrant from Ecuador, but looking at this website it makes laugh what my friends do. Also, it makes me more aware of my choices that unconsciously I have been picking up as a process of cultural assimilation in the USA. Thanks K. Lo Clander – Are you white yourself?
on February 26, 2008 at 1:25 pm
Regardless, you seem to be very in tune with the yuppie white psyche. Kudos on a sweet blog. Dwain Not sure how to say this but – Are you sure all of the items, activities, etc. identified on this blog are unique to white people?
on February 26, 2008 at 1:26 pm
As a native Chicagoan living in California, I’ve always loved the cubbies (Disney’s and Wrigley’s), thought outside the box, I’ve owned Bianchi’s, Peugot’s, Bertains, and various other bikes. I love Sushi, I’m divorced, like backpacking and camping; and love being near the Ocean. In fact, I moved to California because Lake Michigan wasn’t big enough : -) Although, I’ve never vocalized about moving to Canada, on several occassions, I’ve thought about moving there for the very same reasons others have noted. Unfortunately, I too love expensive sandwiches — because they’re good! For obvious reasons I think Dr. Andrew Weil is Cool!, I’m into astronomy, computers, photography, digital gadgetry, etc., and a lot of other things that on the surface would say that I’m a white person. But I’m not — I’m Black, or if you prefer an American of Afro-American descent. Erich on February 26, 2008 at 1:27 pm Wow…organic food, public radio, good music, travelling. I should really be ashamed to be white. Also, you have to be white to like all this stuff? Whoever came up with this idea is a racist, idiotic nitwit. All of this stuff is bullshit, I’m going to fume about it on my bike-ride home. Elizabeth Might I add documentary films and Santa Cruz, CA to the list
on February 26, 2008 at 1:29 pm
AMc I think Bob Timberlake would be an acceptable addition to this list.
on February 26, 2008 at 1:33 pm
Jughead on February 26, 2008 at 1:42 pm “But calling it it ‘stuffwhitepeoplelike.com’ and writing w/ subliminal messages beneath the context gave it immediate credibility w/ liberal white people, b/c nobody loves ripping on caucasions like left-wing, white snobs to alleviate themselves of any guilt associated w/ the atrocities the white race as cast upon indigenous peoples” *Exactly*. And that’s precisely why the yupsters flock to this site – so they’ll have something to talk about at their ultra-ironic “white trash parties”, wearing mesh trucker’s hat’s, carting Ipods full of Def Leppard and cases upon cases of “ironically shitty” Miller Lite! The *really* ironic thing though is how the yupster demographic of upper-middle class to wealthy whites magically becomes *solidly* Republican once they reach a certain age, while the white poor and working class they love to ridicule with their ultra-safe, yupster irony stay *solidly* Democrat *for life*. Yupsters like Christian Lander make fun of themselves precisely because they know their consumer-oriented “left-wing” politics are only temporarily convenient; once they start making the kind of money their parents make, it’s McCain all the way, baby. Google it if you don’t believe me. Char This is an awesome listing of many things that I LOVE!
on February 26, 2008 at 1:42 pm
Maybe I’m white deep on the inside part… lol Candelaria Silva I am enjoying this site. There’s truth in the satire and satire in the truth. Reminds me of the “rent a negro” site. Fabulous.
on February 26, 2008 at 1:43 pm
tasmonia on February 26, 2008 at 1:55 pm This blog is so brilliant it makes me tear up a bit. Also funny are the indignant comments of those who are offended by it. You, my friends, are offended by the TRUTH. Oh hahahahahahaha OGcracker on February 26, 2008 at 1:57 pm I am an individual person, I’m not a white yuppie, Noooooo. Oh boy, I’m getting the urge to non-conform, which is a white characteristic. Somebody get me a black woman, some mashed potatoes, a pack of clove cigarettes, some tex/mex food, and a case of bud light. I need to clean myself of the yuppiness. I better throw my New Balances away while I’m at it, and buy some pumas. slep K Lo – Kudos on using kudos.
on February 26, 2008 at 2:06 pm
Michelle in LA *Mommy + Me Classes
on February 26, 2008 at 2:15 pm
*hiring a ‘sleep therapist’ for small children. bonus points if you hire a ‘sleep therapist’ who is later interviewed for an article in the NY Times. *chunky turquoise jewelry – rings, belt buckles, necklaces. especially from Santa Fe, handmade by ‘Native Americans’. *Parker Posey + being able to quote favorite lines from her films *ironic crafts – quilting, scrapbooking, knitting *Driving a ‘cool’ vintage car i.e. Ford Falcon, AMC Rambler (pre-1965), all early 1970’s muscle cars. Bonus points for wearing clothing or accessories from that era (mirrored CHIPSstyle sunglasses). also must brag about how little you paid for the car, and how much its value has appreciated since you bought it. *adopting babies from China, Russia, or an Eastern European Orphanage *knowing ‘l33tspeak’ + using it in user comments to seem ‘cool’ *rockabilly culture + music Trevor Organic or not, whites love Purell.
on February 26, 2008 at 2:17 pm
Michelle in LA oh, and rescuing animals or doing volunteer work for non-profit animal rescue fundraisers.
on February 26, 2008 at 2:21 pm
Jay Probably already suggested but…
on February 26, 2008 at 2:33 pm
storm chasing searching for ghosts (in their homes or deceased family members) Em g-chat. white people love g-chat.
on February 26, 2008 at 2:42 pm
Zowie on February 26, 2008 at 2:44 pm Unless I’ve missed it, there is no bio with this site — a clever twist. I love that we have no idea who the author is — what ethnicity, what hometown, what religious persuasion or even nationhood. All nix on gender, physical attributes, economic status, profession and sexual orientation. Even the “about” section is deliberately sparse. Our feedback feels like part of an existential experiment; we need to ascribe characteristics to the author in order to understand the satire; the satire can only bear meaning if we know its demographic origins. More interesting still is how many commentaters describe their own demographics (“I’m white, and…” “I’m half-this or half-that, and…”), as if to explain their reactions. I laughed a lot reading through this site, although there’s a sadness underlying. Truly, there is a lot of hypocrisy and self-satisfaction in “white” culture — at least according to the standards of whiteness here ascribed. But I think most of these habits, however misguided or small-thinking, are well-intended. If SWPL accomplishes nothing else, it will help us — all of us — consider our motivations and their results. Now I must be off to save the world by recycling some soup cans. Murdock on February 26, 2008 at 2:46 pm Great blog site. I am totally most of these things, but I must say that some of them seem to just be middle/upper middle class things to do/be a part of/interests. Color/ethnicity aside. And a lot of these things are wonderful things be a part of….so I’m proud of all of the things on here I am, even if a lot of them are cliches. Anonymous Running Clubs and Cleanses
on February 26, 2008 at 2:47 pm
uhhh The #1 thing you guys like…. BLOGGING!
on February 26, 2008 at 2:51 pm
Judi on February 26, 2008 at 3:02 pm “If you ask why there is no site called thingsblackpeoplelike, then you are White and have probably asked why there is a Black History Month. Then proceed to ramble on how it is not funny to stereotype an entire race, although you have probably done this before with your friends and coworkers, who are most likely also White.” BEAUTIFUL!!! This is one of the best sites I’ve ever read, seriously. The people who are offended make me laugh. I’m white and will say freely, how on EARTH can other white people deny the stuff on this site? Oh, that’s right, because the pervading theme is the self importance and humorlessness of certain people. Dude, lots of this stuff isn’t true about ME, but that would be really WEIRD to read a stuff where everything was, so let’s all try and get over ourselves. I have to second the person who said, “calling skinny women fat.” White women are so STUPID when it comes to this subject. I always felt soooo much more comfortable about my body when I worked at Red Lobster and I was in the minority. And I’m not fat! I have boobs and an ass and curves in general. White women hate that. Which is why so few of them are hot these days. YES, I said it. And mean it. I love you, whoever you are!!! Anonymous on February 26, 2008 at 3:02 pm I used this guide and I have made so many white friends! Thank you. Once you understand the white man the easier it is to succeed in a white man’s world. Nancy Liedel - The Goat Rodeo on February 26, 2008 at 3:07 pm Coming to the local Latin festival and asking me where I “got” my hispanic children (adopted), and being appalled when I look at you and say, “Chicago.” Nancy Liedel - The Goat Rodeo on February 26, 2008 at 3:09 pm Oh and worse, people assuming I adopted my children to give them a better life and that I was somehow saving them. That seems to be a white people thing. Not assuming we were desperate to have children and they saved us. anonymous i think people are missing the point, this has little to do with race, it is about yuppie, liberal upper-middle class americans, not about race!
on February 26, 2008 at 3:16 pm
Anonymous WHITE POWER!
on February 26, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Anonymous oh man, i suddenly want a really expensive sandwich
on February 26, 2008 at 3:25 pm
Coffeekid What about Golf? – Fits canada and Europe as well. And of course, hockey..
on February 26, 2008 at 3:30 pm
John This would better be called ‘stuffeastcoastyuppieslike’.
on February 26, 2008 at 3:31 pm
jane121 on February 26, 2008 at 3:32 pm That’s a pretty big assumption to make Judi, just because you are used to making fun of racial stereotpyes doesn’t mean it is acceptable in other cultures. and If u want to know fat go ask ur doctor, it’s pretty simple. iwantamixer I suggest adding Consumer Reports to your list.
on February 26, 2008 at 3:34 pm
Kristine I’d add…
on February 26, 2008 at 3:38 pm
Family Websites and Britax car seats Kristine oh yeah…and discgolf!
on February 26, 2008 at 3:41 pm
Bruce A on February 26, 2008 at 3:45 pm Wow, I didn’t realise I’m supposed to like Sarah Silverman. Here’s me thinking she’s an annoying twat, but really she’s the greatest thing since sliced Jesus. Silly me! I guess what bugs me about this blog is I can’t decide if you’re trying to be funny or racist or both. Whatever. Have fun with your unfunny stereotyping. Lav Beautiful F’ing website.
on February 26, 2008 at 3:47 pm
we’re nothing if we can’t laugh at our selves. Every culture, class, race etc. makes fun of them selves. so, give up playing the “race” card here. Shoot, there’s dave chappelle, george lopez, jackie mason amongst others that regularly pokes fun about their own. so, why are there so many advocates for their own “kind” here? send letters to all of the above and their repective media carriers if you really want to make an impact. thats time much better spent. in the mean time, raed and laugh…its all in gest. Laugh and enjoy life. I’ll be checking back regularly. good work in the site! amy Great site…
on February 26, 2008 at 3:59 pm
I would suggest “different methods of hair removal” as a possible topic. Chris What about mayonnaise? White folks love mayonnaise almost as much as they love Volkswagen and Apple.
on February 26, 2008 at 3:59 pm
And sure, a few here and there hit close to home, but something about living in Huntsville, Texas takes the common whiteness out of you. It’s a feeling of freedom. Which, I suppose, is yet another thing white people just adore. Joe Yeah, I’m gonna have to place another vote in the “this is more about yuppies” box.
on February 26, 2008 at 4:01 pm
Working-class white people, by and large, are probably those who are taking the strongest exception to this. I felt the same while reading this, “I don’t really like most of this stuff … but I know who does.” It’s not about being satirized so much as being included, via race, in a group you find reprehensible (something I’m sure many individuals have experienced). While most white people either live this life or, sadly, aspire to it, there are still a handful of us who consider this kind of internalizing of consumerist values and the hollow trumpeting of politically-correct stupidity as things one should be embarrassed by. It speaks to an inability to see outside of one’s TV. Another typically yuppie saying: “deep down we’re all the same.” First off, the people who say that only believe it when they see a CNN story about a black janitor saving up his money and buying a business or something, or poor white trash saving someone from a burning building (note: we’re only “all the same” when we do something that the person mouthing that statment finds admirable) and secondly — As if that has ever made a difference. We don’t fight wars over what we, “deep down” have in common. p.s. Regardless of class distinctions, I’m pretty sure all white people love quotation marks, with many deeply in love with the “air quotes.” Digby on February 26, 2008 at 4:13 pm White people like English Springer Spaniels. They move to the coast of Maine when they retire from universities. My spaniels and I live in Eastport, Maine. It is a small village. My street address might be: the retired guy with the two liver and white springer spaniels, and who once taught in Pennsylvania. I am also English from my Father’s side from about 1930, I think, and Pilgrim wannabe 1723 from my Mother’s side. We are generally insufferable. We like the raffia wrap home-made jams that Will Smith mentions in ‘Some Number Degrees of Separation.’ We actually DO give jams as gifts. I was insulted when we got busted that badly by the writer who wrote the words for Will Smith to say. We send out kids to Outward Bound. We summer in different places and have house guests. We cluster like fat house flies in Maine. There are a tremendous number (per capita) of rusted-through Volvo station wagons in this village. One Saab. Not a single Peugeot. We give money to the Heifer Project. Our own children get certificate at Christmas that say they have given goats and rabbits to people they do not know and will never meet. The children have been taught in Friends Schools in be grateful for this certificate. We read Paul Fussell and say, ‘O how true’ until he actually nails us. For instance I was nailed in the chapter about the guy who has an aging imported lackluster station wagon for a vehicle, who brags about it never having been washed, but then who puts on 2 Ivy League school decals using a level and a ruler. Well, practically using a level and ruler but certainly taking greater pains than required to make things even and neat. I remember the day it happened, the feeling it gave me on that day, and the rage (of shame?) at reading about myself in one of Fussell’s books. It is suffocating to be me. I was so bored between ages 20-35 that I drank and drugged with the best in Mid Town Manhattan whilst working on the Subaru account at an ad agency. Yawn. There are a lot of us in AA after a 28 day live in rehab. All white. We don’t all say ‘whilst.’ This site has been as fun as a picnic. Warm personal regards, Digby Anonymous Buying things that are new and making them appear faux-old.
on February 26, 2008 at 4:21 pm
KaseaBase on February 26, 2008 at 4:40 pm Leaves changing color in the fall! I am a white female from NC and in the fall, it is a big deal to drive to the mountains to see the leaves. Leaf people are overall annoying (except my mommy, she is supercool) and drive slow. Ann Genius. White people also like Fox news and Rush Limbaugh, or they go the other way and like NPR and PBS. I’m in the NPR camp, I admit.
on February 26, 2008 at 4:42 pm
joe seems like it should be called ‘things my friends and i like’.
on February 26, 2008 at 4:42 pm
moonseeds do ya think you hit a nerve or something? wow.
on February 26, 2008 at 4:46 pm
L-Boogie on February 26, 2008 at 4:52 pm This site is hilarious and true. If you are insulted its probably cause you feel exposed as the white person you are. This shit is FUNNY! Read and learn about yourselves. Getting mad dosent do anything and claiming color blindness just denies that there is hardship in the world for non-white people. So have a sense of humor and shut up cause you stupid white people have it made. Again, EXCELLENT site. Can’t wait for more. Dawn on February 26, 2008 at 4:53 pm Your blog made me laugh today. Thanks for this collection of “white” predilections. I read a similar blog called something like “blackpeopleloveus” which was sort of tongue and cheek and had the same humorous flavor. It’s good to laugh at yourself on occasion. I enjoyed your photographs of Los Angeles too. Reminds me of how much I truly miss home. Thanks for the laughs today. Amjad on February 26, 2008 at 4:57 pm This isn’t critical or self-reflective, or whatever. It’s racist and reductive, no matter who is writing it and for what audience. and #1553, it’s absolutely about race. it’s in the title. if it’s actually supposed to make fun of east coast liberals or yuppies, then that’s what it should be called. no race baiting, please. McPuddle Don’t forget Chris Rock! We all just lurve Chris Rock. Also, Woody Allen.
on February 26, 2008 at 4:59 pm
Dan Don’t forget the Jeep Wrangler, and waving to other people that drive Jeep Wranglers. Water sports too.
on February 26, 2008 at 5:01 pm
HoHo White people like to adopt little Asian children.
on February 26, 2008 at 5:02 pm
Publius on February 26, 2008 at 5:08 pm White people like Seinfeld. I was living in North Carolina when it ended and it was front page news. Guess what, the show rarely cracked the top 50 among black audiences. Anonymous this is hysterical and very true!!!…..especially of more urban-ish-yuppie-communities!
on February 26, 2008 at 5:10 pm
p.s. to those who are knocking it…get a sense of humour and get over it RudyPalos mayonnaise, crown moulding & Michael Jackson
on February 26, 2008 at 5:29 pm
Jameson I really hope your white. If you’re not, you’re going to get slammed for being racist, dickhead.
on February 26, 2008 at 5:31 pm
Torn on February 26, 2008 at 5:34 pm I think my name says it all about how I feel about this site. Undoubtedly I did find many of the posts to have some humor in them. However, for someone like myself (white)who grew up in an area that was nearly all white and filled with many openly racist and close-minded people who had absolutely no desire to seek or understand anything that had not personally happened to them, I sought to, well, NOT be them. Trying to find others point-of-view and understand lives lived outside of my own became important. But I guess thats maybe just another thing white people like – “attempting to expand our boundaries.” Not trying to ruin anyone’s fun, just thought I had to sound off a bit. amber im white. yes and i say “im going to move to canada” atleast monthly. love your stuff !
on February 26, 2008 at 5:44 pm
Olga I am white. I don’t like or do most of those things. I find this blog offensive. And racist.
on February 26, 2008 at 5:59 pm
jazzgirl ooh, love all of this.
on February 26, 2008 at 6:05 pm
a few additions: -sking or any other snow/cold weather sport -best sound system and TV -kyacking -subarus with ski and kyack racks -braiding or not washing their hair to look ‘ethnic’ -gourmet magazine/site -correcting people when they mispronounce a word in the guise of being helpful, as with a non-native English speaker -working in the ‘workshop’ or ‘garage’ -Vinyl record collection -latest camera equipment and lenses -plastic water bottle holders (for over the shoulder) -cycling clothing -being up on the latest ‘street’ expression/s more to come… hmmm white people like…
on February 26, 2008 at 6:06 pm
to think people take them seriously when they anonymously post things on the internet HYB Self-help books! Dieting Book clubs
on February 26, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Lisa on February 26, 2008 at 6:25 pm I have a lot of white friends and I must say that many of these entries are true in terms of what they tend to like — diversity, Japan, biking, the environment, wine… though I disagree with some of the author’s observations regarding their motivations for liking them. I am very curious about the ethnicity of the author. The site strikes me as a blend of satire, anger, jealousy, and annoyance about what the author perceives as “upper middle class leftist white culture.” I’m enjoying the site — it’s good for all races to examine/laugh at racial trends/tendancies. I can’t tell you how many times a white boy has tried to date me because he liked the idea of dating an asian-american woman (not dating me). how annoying. Add: making american minorities feel bad that they aren’t more “ethnic.” During the pre-diversity age (1980s and before), minorities who displayed their “ethnicity” e.g. spoke their parents’ native languages, ate their parents’ native food, and followed some of their parents’ cultural mores were ostracized for doing so by many whites Sean Please turn the contents of this site into a coffee table book. We (white people) LOVE coffee table books.
on February 26, 2008 at 6:54 pm
trailerparkbarbie Add Chuck Norris to your list!
on February 26, 2008 at 6:59 pm
He’s the god of the redneck white people. I’m white. All my relatives are white. All my neighbors are white. Actually, I’m almost snow-blind from all the whiteness. And believe it or not, I did not choose any of it to be that way. I just inherited “whiteness”. However, my best friend ever is black. She was lucky enough to inherit multi-colors. We’ve had a lot of great laughs poking fun at ourselves. Love this blog! Jennifer on February 26, 2008 at 7:04 pm LOVE this site! TOO funny! But you need to add Diet Beverages, particularly Diet Coke…especially when paired with ultra-unhealthy food purchases. Nothing takes the edge off a big mac and fries like that Diet Coke. Oh, and mutant soda beverages enhanced with vitamins and whatnot…someone’s feeding that market… White people are so cute… mayonaisse crystal meth and anorexia
on February 26, 2008 at 7:14 pm
Alan You should do self-effacement as one thing white people love, since this site is so popular with the very folks the site is examining.
on February 26, 2008 at 7:15 pm
Abigail I am way whiter than I thought!
on February 26, 2008 at 7:17 pm
I’m an English major who heard about this blog while listening to NPR, driving my Obama-stickered car (although not a Primus) to my non-profit organization job after getting coffee… I can relate to almost everything on this list. You should add: White people like to display all their books (bookshelves full of books that haven’t been read but are displayed like trophies as if they have been). White people like making their own stuff (jewelry, scarves, bags, whatever). White people like to dress like they aren’t trying very hard (even though they spend hours perfecting the look of ‘just got out of bed’) and love to wear clothes that look like they’re from second-hand stores but are from the mall. White people like quoting Ghandi, Martin Luther King Jr. and other notable non-violent, non-white people. White people like displaying their pictures they had taken with the little African children on their visit to Kenya or the black kid they tutored junior year (at least MY desk is covered with such photographs). Want more? All I had to do was look around my room. Oh and white people don’t think they’re seen as ‘white’ because we recognize ethnic holidays and have the Fugees listed in our iTunes. haerim on February 26, 2008 at 7:20 pm this is freaking hillarious stuff. being asian, you let me understand the world of the white. ^^ jk. but…not really. i live in an all white community of rich CEO’s and benz owners, so….pretty much, i laugh my butt off cuz it’s all true. Scott on February 26, 2008 at 7:29 pm Love this list. Because I live in Boulder pretty much everyone I know acts just like this list predicts. I go out of my way to avoid being like that (though I did get caught a couple of times on the list… sushi, Asian women, a couple of others). I really want to show a couple of people I know (especially people in my Imagining Africa class… what a joke), but I don’t want the accuracy to offend them. It’d be like showing my relatives in Kansas an episode of King of the Hill. Keep up the good work. Jeev Will you marry me? This is hilarious!!
on February 26, 2008 at 7:37 pm
Corbin on February 26, 2008 at 7:38 pm I’m a white male and im really liking this site. Although i don’t agree with many of the things its still funny to laugh about your fellow white neighbors. You should start an African and Asian site too! Blog of the year. “This would better be called ’stuffeastcoastyuppieslike’.”
on February 26, 2008 at 7:39 pm
If you’re tryin’ to say that Californians don’t like their Apple products and Earth-friendly vehicles (and marijuana) you must be trippin hard. For future topics I have to suggest: +Supporting Ron Paul (if not a Barack fan) +Buying cases of Ramen noodles +Hating Fox news +Questioning the economy +Starting websites +Drinking Vitamin Water/Life Water/Gatorade etc… Mackay This is the best thing I’ve read and the best laugh I’ve had in awhile. Keep it up. You rock.
on February 26, 2008 at 7:42 pm
buggybug on February 26, 2008 at 7:45 pm “This site is incredibly racist. If this site was dedicated to pointing out what black people like, it would surely be deemed as racist. Why aren’t people proud to be white? Everyone should be proud of their own respective races and not bring down another’s. Multiculturalism will never work when sites like this one are up and running. This only causes racial tension.” I am a person of color who visited this site and had the same first initial reaction.. but then I thought of how much comedy is out there (by comedians of color and not) about the “ways of” people of color. Many comedians of color have made a career using material like what is on this site during stand-up performances, where the objects of the joke are black folks. And white people are in the audience laughing their butts off. These comedians have been able to make a career out of this because of the long white amerikan tradition of making people of color into amusements, into children, and into objects of humor / the other / freak show exhibits. It pays even when we do it to ourselves. You white people just LOVE for us brown folk to always be the butt of the joke; so keep buying those comedy DVDs with the racist jokes.. And so that is why it dawned on me — The problem this person had is that in this site he/she was the butt of the racial joke and they didn’t like how it felt. Welcome to the club. You are over 500 years late. Jon Maybe my favorite website ever.
on February 26, 2008 at 7:46 pm
Bobman on February 26, 2008 at 7:49 pm I heard your interview on NPR while driving home in my Pruis from the Art Gallery to the Whole Food store. I was picking up some sandwiches with mayo. Hilarity ensured. Some things I would add that white people like: Anorexia Vera Bradley Martini Awesome and Dude Flower Beds Plaid Gay Men (secretly) It’s nice to belong. beth White people just love Black History Month.
on February 26, 2008 at 7:51 pm
ptts skinny jeans “On The Road” inspired road trips carrying their babies in those backpacks binge drinking/keg parties using the word “facebook” as a verb
on February 26, 2008 at 8:09 pm
will this site is pretty sweet, dude. clearly, i am white. white people love to say “sweet” and “dude.”
on February 26, 2008 at 8:16 pm
Phil on February 26, 2008 at 8:34 pm have you ever thought about getting this publishing once you get the list up to about 100-150? Add some more pictures like the ones you already have, and this would seriously make the best coffee table book of all time ptts oh… and as shown by my previous post (and the next), white people love to put things in “quotes”.
on February 26, 2008 at 8:34 pm
Meghann blogs: especially if read on a mac at a coffee shop. Extra bonus points if we are the first of our friends to discover the witty social commentary.
on February 26, 2008 at 8:34 pm
ashii on February 26, 2008 at 8:36 pm Thanks for writing this blog! Being non white myself, I often find myself in awkward situations with white colleagues and acquaintances. This blog really demystifies them for me and makes it easier to get along in white areas of society. All of my bosses have been white and I have gotten along with them rather poorly but using some of your suggestions should get me the promotion I have wanted for a while. porncrank on February 26, 2008 at 8:38 pm Funny list! For me and my whiteness, I’d say it’s about 80% accurate, and I say that with no apologies! What’s interesting is the people who are bugged by this list. What of it? I actually like the stuff that I like, and if someone thinks it laughable, good for them — I’ll enjoy providing entertainment for the next 60 years or so BerkeleyStudent on February 26, 2008 at 8:42 pm I don’t know if this fits under ethnic foods/being the only white person around/having black friends, but I personally love Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles. But then again, I believe that every race loves the sweet, salty, crunchy, and generally delicious taste of waffles and fried chicken covered in gravy and maple syrup. Adam on February 26, 2008 at 8:46 pm Taking black and white edgy/arty photos with film cameras, especially ‘vintage’ toy cameras like Holga’s, Diana’s, Polaroids and the like. White people like speaking about the light leaks and vignetting that the plastic lens produces. The Holga also has a nice story about being a mass produced camera from Hong Kong in the late 70’s and early 80’s. They’ll typically shoot on medium format film in 6×6 square and have a friend doing graphic communication who has showed them how to develop at home so they can scan the negatives into their Mac. They’re yet to actually do this. Robert Fried rice?
on February 26, 2008 at 8:54 pm
Tyrone on February 26, 2008 at 9:11 pm This blog is getting ridiculous. It’s pretty apparent that whites are everything. Without whites it would be a mess [see South Africa]. I’m glad to be white and glad to make this country a pleasant place for everyone else to live You are welcome. DH Shorts in Winter Beat up running shoes w/Ivy League sweatshirts H-O-L-L-I-S-T-E-R (don’t get it) Heroes Entourage (see Heroes)
on February 26, 2008 at 9:23 pm
We can get guns 2 on February 26, 2008 at 9:35 pm You know how many people thought Clander was Asian? Shoot, I gotta notch myself up on that one, I’m Chinese-American and I could have sworn this blog was written in the voice of an Asian-American. Hmmm… Does that mean Clander is leaning towards the Asian side, or does this affirm the lingering suspicion that Asian-Americans generally act white? Enigmatic. Anyway, great work.
sgi on February 26, 2008 at 9:38 pm Hey, I didn’t know that white people were allowed to like anything in particular! I mean, I’ve been up to my neck, swamped actually, trying to like everything that other races like because you know, us white people are evil and are the cause of all the trouble in the world. So, I’m not used to thinking about what I like, as a white person I mean. I’ll have to get back to you after I’ve thought about it for awhile. Kelli I love this it is ALL true! This is the funniest thing!!
on February 26, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Please talk about: -How white people are alwaying saying “we are trying”…like we need to know who is having sex and trying to have a baby. -white people spelling their childs name wrong. Karen, Caryn, Keren, Karin, on and on! Tracy on February 26, 2008 at 10:11 pm why this site is so brilliant is because it examines and identifies white folks cultural and ethnic interests, habits, and norms and challenges the dominant white discourse in this country. why white people can be so difficult to contend with is because white culture is oppressively “the norm” per highlighted in the media, etc. and anyone who does not fit into this white cultural norm is less than in some way….this site is brilliant because it places white people not in the dominant white majority but places them just as another ethnicity and culture to examine. just like white folks do with all other cultures and ethnicities they make assumptions and generalizations about them…. brilliant……….here this site is making assumptions and generalizations about white folks. and for all you white folks who are getting upset because this site does not represent you…it is perfect opportunity to understand what folks of color feel like when white folks make assumptions and generalizations about who they are and what they like…….. signed, a white person……….. on fire YOU ARE BRILLIANT
on February 26, 2008 at 10:48 pm
anne I’m white and I find this site hilarious.
on February 26, 2008 at 10:50 pm
I only like about 10 things on the list so far, and most of my friends would only like a few things on this list, but I know plenty of other white people who are described perfectly by this blog. Misdirected guilt and self-conciousness will make people do lots of stupid things because they think the rest of the pack will approve. Joe Does this site have to be 100 percent accurate for every single white person to be funny? Maybe white people also like hypercriticism and having sticks lodged in their posteriors. This site is funny. Lighten up.
on February 26, 2008 at 10:54 pm
Andrew This is an absolutely brilliant blog for the focus it has.
on February 26, 2008 at 10:58 pm
I know that I do almost all of this, except the coffee, and organic foods. Still, absolutely great blog. There is another major white stereotype vein though, the rednecks. The people who love the Confederacy, pick up trucks, and Jeff Foxworthy. This is great for people like me, North of the Mason Dixon with a huge liberal bias, but in the south you get a different vein of stereotype. 2mescent did i miss mayonnaise? and loofahs, did i miss the post on loofahs?
on February 26, 2008 at 11:01 pm
Keegan Double-sided printing, loofas, blogs, college admissions anxiety, Crate & Barrel
on February 26, 2008 at 11:11 pm
I have 5+ black friends! What about our hillbilly brethren?
on February 26, 2008 at 11:13 pm
NASCAR hunting country music This site can’t possibly be racist. It never implies that white people act this way BECAUSE they are white. They do it for money, popularity, a sense of self-worth, helping others, and most importantly, win-win-win situations. On the other hand white people do love saying, “You can’t stereotype.” This is best added in when a logical point arrived at through reasonable generalizations proves a white person wrong. Other options include using profanity, walking away, or apologizing and saying “Let’s agree to disagree.” Non-white You forgot who white people love Diet-Coke!!! =)
on February 26, 2008 at 11:24 pm
A Real White Person on February 26, 2008 at 11:27 pm To be honest, I don’t like much of the stuff on the list. This site should be called “What Hippies Like”. Come on, beer isn’t even on the list. Every white person I’ve ever met loves beer. JTS white people love stealing elections
on February 26, 2008 at 11:37 pm
Nolan on February 26, 2008 at 11:45 pm After carefully reading ever post I have relised a disturbing fact, I my self must not be white. . For 21 years my pale skin and round eyes have been casting a shadow of lies over me, now thanks to this the light of truth cn finally shine through. Lies, it’s all been lies! Water in bottles and wine, Prozac and Parental issues, Religion and Sarah Silvermen, all of these thins I thought were just fads. Now and only now can I see they are but now I see they are corner stones of the culture I can never be a part of. (even if I’m like to have sex with the latter while not finding her the least bit funny) Thanks be to you, now I will dedicate my life to finding out just what I am. observer OK, I love the satire in this entire stuffwhitepeoplelike blog, very well done!! But perhaps it is useful to re-name it and think of it this way – for many of the items on this blog…
on February 27, 2008 at 12:00 am
This is a FLAKE list!!! i.e many of these are more culture than race dependant (though obviously white dominated). I’m a liberal white guy from the midwest who moved out west (so my threshhold for “flakiness” is probably pretty low compared to the liberal white guy from California or Oregon). So for (square, midwestern) me, I label many of these behaviors (organic foods, Yoga, NPR, etc…) as…. FLAKE!!!! I developed such a “flake” list a long time ago. Perhaps best described in this form – YOU MIGHT BE A FLAKE IF… -You do not own a TV (this was always at the TOP of my flake list, I view this as pretty extreme behavior) -You won’t eat a cheeseburger -You don’t watch NFL football. (baseball, basketball, or hockey may be freely substituted here, but NOT soccer. If you watch or participate in soccer – at least in the U.S. – you are a flake) -You worship Macintosh computers -You listen to NPR -You look on in horror when someone throws a pepsi can into the regular trash -You ride a bicycle to work Anyway, this is most of my original list I made years ago, I did not necessarily attach race to it, but I understand the association. This now 76 item blog is brilliant!! Great work and great satire!! I can now add at least 20 more items to my “flake” list! (but your list is so much better). Of course the irony (I know, irony is on the list) is that this square from the midwest has by now taken on more than a few of these behaviors…. and I heard about this blog on NPR. Chizance I don’t get it… there really IS a very VERY thin line here between joking and being a racist by stereotyping.
on February 27, 2008 at 12:38 am
I, being a white person, really don’t like most of these things enough for them to be put on a list as if it branded me and my race. I mean come on: bottled water? Public radio? Marijuana? MARIJUANA?! Sushi? What the hell is going on here? I really didn’t know that other races enjoyed these as well… What about my race makes me like… Co-ed sports… more than others… I really am confused… How DO you get these kinds of results from “scientific” studies? I’m not over reacting to this, I swear. Just know that ignorant people need to spend time with someone or something before they take random info on the Internet into consideration when creating their own stereotypes. And to EVERYONE posting: Sure, I’ll admit that I like some of these things (who doesn’t)… BUT: Take a look at what kind of descriptions he’s provided detailing all of his entries… White or not, he sounds pretty damn racist to me. Hell, I know a black person that hates black people. I’m not racist, but some of these comments are persuading me to be… Jack Mayonnaise, you got to add it.
on February 27, 2008 at 12:58 am
kid-o To 1634 Chizance
on February 27, 2008 at 1:10 am
Laughable, you say you are not racist and the comments might persuade you to be. If an internet blog that does not mention how worthless or inferior and savage you are or degrade to something lesser then a human being in any way based on the color of your skin persuades you to be racist, maybe you already are. Either that or this is the first time you’ve ever felt remotely discriminated against for being White. And if the author of this blog was White, does that mean you will become racist towards White people? Interesting… Andrew Chizance: lighten up.
on February 27, 2008 at 1:11 am
Im white, and love pretty much everything listed (though i havent gotten around to buying one of those metal water bottles yet). i would think it was possibly racist if it wasnt so spot on. but it is, so instead its hilarious! danconnortown racist? gimme a break. What’s racist about documenting a few observations?
on February 27, 2008 at 1:25 am
funny? HELL YES. ha ha ha! Love it. Great writing, and an EXCEPTIONAL sense of humor. Keep it up man. That’s just good times. bob This is more of a stuff white liberals like list… intentional or not…
on February 27, 2008 at 1:38 am
mission some idiot said this is racist and why arent people proud to be white?!
on February 27, 2008 at 1:38 am
because you fukkin moron, WHITE ISNT A RACE. what the fuck does white mean… im south american and italian, i get called white. i sell drugs in the hood. i have nothing in common with half the shit in this thread… i should have “white” pride because my eyes are green? fucking retarded … the yuppie comment was the most accurate. my friends are all races and we make fun of all races. the only way to take racism away is to be able to laugh at ourselves. at the intersection by my house there is literally a gas station on one corner, mrs winners chicken on one corner, popeyes chicken on one corner and churches chicken on the fourth corner. guess what color the folks are who live in my neighborhood… OMG HE’S STEREOTYPIING!N#@T%N OMG… stereotypes are funny because they are fucking true. … and i got more spic and wop jokes than anyone. life is good, whitey. if you were any more white, youd be clear on February 27, 2008 at 2:34 am wow. we really should examine whiteness and white privledge….good use of time. lets examine the upperclass a bit more, they sure could use more support and understanding for underprivledged communities. if you were any more white, youd be clear on February 27, 2008 at 2:34 am wow. we really should examine whiteness and white privledge….good use of time. lets examine the upperclass a bit more, they sure could use more support and understanding from underprivledged communities. HZ on February 27, 2008 at 2:38 am Who are you?!! Your blog is hilarious. Why do you have a picture of my friend Illana on your website?!! Do you go to CMC? By the way, for those who don’t know, that picture was taken in Tanzania. HZ Also…white people like Dieting.
on February 27, 2008 at 2:40 am
Fish Noir Foul Certain White People Like Stuff that serve as subtle cues to declare their status within the group.
on February 27, 2008 at 2:43 am
A status who’s currency is based on perceived meaning of particular symbols which have no basis in physical reality. There is, in fact, a inverse ratio at work here. Basically, white folks conjure up ways of puffing up their self-esteem and feeling good about themselfs that are a form of mass delusion and have no basis in fact. Blacks like being able kick ass or at least scare the hell out of whites. Orientals, including persons from India, like being smart. Mexicans like being able to speak Spanish. And Whites stick it in their faces that it’s all about STUFF. Fish Noir Foul BTW FYI
on February 27, 2008 at 2:57 am
A racist comment isn’t any less hurtful just because it’s true. Stop it. Just STOP, okay? Whites need our sympathy. Please help them. JOjo on February 27, 2008 at 3:17 am More like what white, liberal, yankee people like. Guess what, homes? There’s more to the world than you little café latté reality. You really need to get out more. And put raw oysters Jax Beer on your silly little list, why don’t you? name goes here Somebody should do the what rednecks like to satisfy all those who complain this list is too yuppie.
on February 27, 2008 at 3:25 am
I like this list, but I’m proud to be white. Pride doesn’t mean not recognizing humor and accuracy when you see it. Lovethis!! on February 27, 2008 at 4:31 am This blog is not about the redneck slice of white culture (that is another subject and has already been done to death, see anything by Jeff Foxworthy), it is about the liberal, elitist, pretentious flake side of white culture. And I absolutely love it. Soooo funny!! And I sort of fall into some of those categories, its fun to make fun of ourselves, or others similar… Lovethis!! on February 27, 2008 at 4:40 am BTW guys, to clear this up, I heard the NPR story, the blogger writing this stuff is white! And he freely admits he falls into many of these categories/stereotypes. Lighten up people!! This stuff is hilarious!!! Brilliant!! The beauty is in the details of the posts. hmmm on February 27, 2008 at 5:05 am I am white, and I don’t like any of that stuff. Thanks for the stereotype. Seems a little off base. Every comment about this site being about what “yuppie” white people like isn’t far off. Julie P Crossword puzzles & Sudoku “Good Morning America” & “The Today Show” Game Shows…”The Price is Right”, “Wheel of Fortune”, “Jeopardy” Superheroes…”Superman”, “Batman”, “Spiderman” SUVs Marathons
on February 27, 2008 at 5:21 am
Great interview on NPR! Funny stuff, and people need to lighten up or don’t read your blog. Fish Noir Foul RE: Author he is not white he’s Canadian.
on February 27, 2008 at 5:25 am
James -Bagels (I served bagels and donuts at breakfast meetings and only white people ate the bagels)
on February 27, 2008 at 5:25 am
-The Appearance of Sexual Purity in their Leaders (black people could care less that Bill Clinton got a bj) – The Winter Olympics -Expensive Cleaning Supplies (Meyers Clean Day hand soap costs $7 a bottle and I have some- it’s Geranium scented) -Elton John and Billy Joel- especially when they tour together -Unitarian Churches -Gated Communities matt white people like to masturbate.
on February 27, 2008 at 5:47 am
well, at least, i do. Fish Noir Foul White People Like to anwzer any question in the affirmative with, “Absolutely” taking care to enunciate each syllable.
on February 27, 2008 at 5:48 am
They start every comment to a Call-in show with, ‘Thank you for taking my call.” even though the show wouldn’t exist if callers didn’t call-in. That’s why they’re referred to as CALLIN SHOWS. Duh! White People like to point out that the Duh! above should be Doh! because they think Homer Simpson wrote the book on style. white people crack me up matt Pizza with wierd toppings like guacamole, ie california pizza kitchen
on February 27, 2008 at 5:50 am
Ann on February 27, 2008 at 5:51 am #63 has been replaced by low sodium low fat organic soups which you buy premade from Trader Joes. Or at at ridiculously expensive restaurant or for the true puest you make at home or show you say. As you slurp down Campbells Chicken Noodle in the privacy of your kitchen. Amanda on February 27, 2008 at 6:58 am This is a great site! Look at all the white people writing in saying, sheepishly, “I’m so white!” and all the non-white people saying, “You’re so white!” We are all in happy agreement! It’s a new model! And, mea culpa, I’m so white. In fact, in the course of reading this site, I realized I don’t drink water anymore, as I’m so stymied about how you’re supposed to do it. D’oh, I mean duh! Thanks. Who are you anyway? Holmes This site is awesome…you really know your white people. I would also suggest authentic Irish pubs, or really, all things Irish.
on February 27, 2008 at 7:03 am
Whitegirl I’m not really finding the buying bottled water and studying abroad and such that funny.
on February 27, 2008 at 7:18 am
This site is incredibly offensive and if there were one dedicated to Latinos or Blacks or Asians it WOULD be deemed racist and you would all be crying to get it taken down. While a couple of the things on your list are on target I agree that most of them are simply characteristic of ppl with money or yuppies (hey, we alll need to make fun of ourselves, right – the question is can you??). You should be ashamed of yourself for helping to create an even deeper divide. Zooch on February 27, 2008 at 7:29 am listening to you on NPR yesterday (guilty, i guess) it highlighted for me your personality, which i liked a lot more to listen to you than read some of your stuff. among many science related questions for you, i had one addition to the list which is something so obvious it must have either gotten overlooked or it is hiding on your blog somewhere and that is….GO TANNING. that’s mutually exclusive for white people and it must be noted. jones on February 27, 2008 at 7:38 am this is really quite hilarious. it fits 99% of the rich kids at my college. even the non-white ones. brilliant. doesn’t fit me quite as well, I’m not rich enough mandy if you don’t like the site you have permission to not read it. it’s a free internet.
on February 27, 2008 at 7:41 am
seconding ‘music festivals’. i saw nary a person of color (other than asian) at coachella the last time i attended. Chad How about Facebook, conspiracy theories, and being offended?
on February 27, 2008 at 8:06 am
(love the blog, btw!) Chad oh, wait I forgot about Sensitivity Training, Rehab, and Peace Studies. damn, i could do this all day!
on February 27, 2008 at 8:11 am
Pearl White people also seem to enjoy:
on February 27, 2008 at 8:12 am
-world maps -Camel Lights and Marlboro Lights -Indie music -Thrift store clothing -Opening a Roth IRA -Existentialism -The Far Side -The Onion -Forcing you to sponsor their marathon/walk-for-whatever -Tanning -Garfield -The Wire David I love the site. Making fun of yuppies rocks!
on February 27, 2008 at 8:17 am
Tim Stuff White Upper Middle Class People Like
on February 27, 2008 at 8:21 am
seth Stuff Trust Fund Babies Blog About.
on February 27, 2008 at 8:27 am
Zia Kain on February 27, 2008 at 8:29 am This website is hilarious! If you are reading this, and are offended, you need to lighten up b/c you are taking yourself and life (in general) far too seriously……. BTW, white people like egg whites. What’s the deal with that? Davidoff on February 27, 2008 at 8:30 am I’m white and love most of the stuff your posting about and love your site.. I have to say though, you kinda sold out posting this stuff knowing that white people would be your biggest fans.. Irony? Maybe that’s why so many of “us” like it.. “TO SOLD OUT, TO SOLD OUT TO QUIT!!” Anonymous man this sight is funny. Don’t forget to add chesse…
on February 27, 2008 at 8:33 am
lol Anonymous what about old hip-hop.. Alot of white people listen to old, hip-hop albums, and then ask their friends of another race, have you heard that new…
on February 27, 2008 at 8:38 am
love the site, keep it coming.. dhsia I have many white friends whose behavior has, for years, been utterly mysterious to me. Thanks for all of the helpful explanations!
on February 27, 2008 at 8:41 am
anonymous on February 27, 2008 at 8:58 am i agree with other comments that this is much more a description of liberal, educated, upper middle class democrats. and while i generally find this funny and am in no way offended by this blog as a white person, i think its interesting that there is without a doubt a double standard in regards to humor such as is presented here. i would find it hard to believe that some white people could post a similar blog about what black people like without a good fraction of the black population being offended, and even more importantly, the same demographic of white people referred to on this site being just as equally appalled and then apologizing for how racist white people are. Anonymous Thank you for this brilliant blog, but
on February 27, 2008 at 8:58 am
why is there no entry about non-white babies? White people LOVE non-white babies. They will often tell you that they think non-white babies are cuter than white babies. Is it because they like their people of color in a cute non-threatening little package? This matter puzzles me and it demands your attention. Perhaps you are saving non-white babies for entry #100 because it is such a biggie? Rocket Love the blog! Brilliant!
on February 27, 2008 at 9:04 am
People who say the blog is racist are being ridiculous and take life way to seriously. I love all the speaking in generalities and absolutes. Yeah, it pokes fun at “upper/upper middle class” or “yuppie” society, everyone who reads this knows that. The author is poking fun at the priveledged and the wealthy, not at whites in general. This makes it not racist at all. Plus, it’s not even offensive stuff, is not judgemental about people, and has aboslutely no message of hate. No way can it be construed as racist – lighten up! Anonymous http://www.hoover.org/publications/ednext/3212736.html
on February 27, 2008 at 9:12 am
demian on February 27, 2008 at 9:15 am Great site, observations are spot-on for Washington, D.C. I say that as a organic-food shopping, home-owning pioneer in a still-gentrifying part of Capitol Hill. Gene and Jeannie on February 27, 2008 at 9:21 am This site is awesome, even if only for the “discussions” it has inspired. I know it’s satire, but I am still going to steer Obama’s (I still don’t know how to spell his first name!) handlers to make sure they secure the white vote. Janis Have you mentioned running, jogging, marathons or road races?
on February 27, 2008 at 9:38 am
AutoComment Great site!
on February 27, 2008 at 9:47 am
The Kinks! tizz on February 27, 2008 at 9:51 am How about a post about North Face gear, we all know how much white peolpe love it! I went to the Univ. of Kansas and was not Greek affililiated, but in order to be in that “club”, one had to own a North Face fleece or jacket, but most importantly HAD to own a North Face Backpack…most of the time with a Nalgene bottle hanging off a side loop… Bee I finally feel free.
on February 27, 2008 at 9:54 am
I’ve been outed as a cliche! I am a cliche! White People Like... – Facebook – Chocolate (dark, of course) – Camp (no children of colour at summer camp)
on February 27, 2008 at 9:56 am
White People Like... Oh, and…
on February 27, 2008 at 9:58 am
– Birkenstocks! I Guess I'm Not White on February 27, 2008 at 10:02 am I thought I was white, but my pale skin must have been confusing me all these years, because I don’t like any of these things. This site should be called “What Stuck-Up Liberal Hippies Like”. GOD DAMN HIPPIES! I HATE HIPPIES! P.S. White people like South Park. Rachel on February 27, 2008 at 10:14 am This site is amazing! You should add “The Wire” and basically all other HBO series to the list. My whole white ass family likes to watch the Wire, and jealously covet the lives of the characters. Sad I know! Just so you know, I do yoga, eat organic, have an arts degree and work for Public Radio. My dad cycles and my whole family listens to David Sedaris. We’re crackers. Add Chipotle too! White folks love Chipotle because it is fast food that we can justify, especially if we use our high school Spanish to order! “Pollo Burrito con frijoles negos por favor!” C'est Moi on February 27, 2008 at 10:23 am I’m going through the list to see how close I am to being white (based on what I like). If I have enough things on the list, I’m going to go down to the courthouse and ask them for my white privilege and white entitlement (I’m going to put them together with my educational privilege and my pretty privilege and the entitlement that goes along with being somewhat self aware) and then I’m going to try and take over the world . . .or at least get some free money from somewhere! It will be SO much easier to get a loan with a batch of White Privilege and Entitlement in my pocket. White people love their privilege and entitlement. They also love pretending it doesn’t exist and that personal merit and regular “boot strap” tugging is how they got where they are. Read Tim Wise “White Like Me.” Go to timwise.org. Honky Lips Pesto. White people can’t get enough of that stuff…
on February 27, 2008 at 10:24 am
Goeddog Reality Television.
on February 27, 2008 at 10:30 am
White folks love what is widely known as reality TV. It goes back to their upbringing where they are taught that competition of any sort is the ultimate, whether its in school for grades or sports for victories. But the advantage that reality TV brings that those do not is that the viewer does not need to feel the strain of competition, they can just watch others duke it out. Which leads to the genius in reality television programming, when minorities and especially women participate, white people feel the rush of competition without the guilt since when a minority or woman wins, they get the benefit, be it fame, money or whatever. Excitement without guilt gets to the core of what it means to be a white person. A classic example of this was the innovative “Survivor” series a few years ago. One of the most famous winners was apparently a naked gay man, Richard, and white folks were apopleptic when he won. A few years later he was indicted for tax evasion on his $ 1 million in winnings, but he is still a hero to white folks who watch reality television. American Idol winners are routinely minorities and women, and that is no accident. No white person wants to see a non gay white guy win that competition, that only exaberates the guilt. Sure, they may let a non gay white guy hang in there until the final four just to keep southern rednecks watching their show, but its curtains for him when its time to announce the winner. Duder White People love pork products, and cannot get over the fact that there is a vast number of people in the world who do not eat bacon and ham.
on February 27, 2008 at 10:30 am
Duder …Also, white females love wearing Indian Sari’s for some strange reason!
on February 27, 2008 at 10:31 am
Duder …Also, why do White people feel the need to hug so much during greetings?
on February 27, 2008 at 10:32 am
Why do white people like naming their kids things like Promise, Harmony, Ryder and Chase? krystyn I am so white that I glow in the dark. I confess to liking a lot of the things mentioned on the blog.
on February 27, 2008 at 10:32 am
I also take great delight in not liking some of them, but knowing white people that I don’t really like that like the things I don’t. Because I’m snarky like that. p.s. White people like the word “snarky”. LU how about fleece!!!
on February 27, 2008 at 10:33 am
Blaine Fridley on February 27, 2008 at 10:33 am hysterical. the only bad thing about your site is that reading it sent me down a chute of self-loathing and shame because mine pales in comparison. anyway, that’s not your problem. keep it up! hey, speaking of my own site… allow me to whore it out now: http://www.diaryoffools.blogspot.com Life is ridiculous. Read about it here. Chris M Gosh, I’ll have one guess who you’re voting for – the ONLY BLACK candidate for president.
on February 27, 2008 at 10:39 am
Most of this, I don’t get. Only white people like breakfast places? Duder Why do white people always over-dose on sleeping pills?
on February 27, 2008 at 10:40 am
The Dude Using the word “Amerikan” is definitely not a white people thing to do. I believe we whities use the more conventional spelling “American.”
on February 27, 2008 at 10:40 am
However, as a Kanadian koffee drincer who bikykles to worc, I am kompletely implikated by this akkurate akkount of white people and would konsider myself whiter than milc. Thancs for the insight into our kulture. ps, Golf… very white. Duder Also – white people LOVE Roscoe’s Chicken -n- Waffles in Southern California, which is predominantly “soul” food.
on February 27, 2008 at 10:41 am
erin on February 27, 2008 at 10:48 am Was wondering if you have any plans to cover ‘Soup in a Bread Bowl’ or ‘Dip in a Bread Bowl’ I was just at the Au Bon Pain and noticed this very white thing. Fab Blog. Keep on Keepin’ on! AR on February 27, 2008 at 10:50 am This site is by far the most hilarious and insightful scientific research into white culture I’ve ever come across. It relates to almost 99% of the white people I’ve met.* Everyone who doesn’t like it is clearly against science. *The other 1% read this blog and are actively trying to come up with ways in which they differ from the norm. Wolfskin on February 27, 2008 at 11:18 am I’d have to agree with someone else who mentioned this site is more about White Yuppies than just plain ol’ Whitey’s. Seriously, you’d have to throw in NASCAR, pot-luck barbecues, WalMart, chewin’ tobacco and Budweiser. Kick-ass site though! You’ve nailed the aging White liberal douche bags who live here in the Pacific Northwest – from S.F. to Portland to Seattle …and all college towns in between. white guy stuff black people like…..
on February 27, 2008 at 11:21 am
bad music, clothes that dont fit, guns, robbing stores, staying in a pack like animals, talking in thier own version of english…..did i mention bad music? id rather be white anyday…. 7bits on February 27, 2008 at 11:31 am This is right on the money – cheers on your absolutely insightful and in-depth articles about them. I’m telling all my friends to use this as a guide. I myself have been finding this an incredible resource. THANKS! toniam on February 27, 2008 at 11:31 am Yep, you so nailed me. I identify with nearly every white trait described. In my book, you’re the next Jane Goodall (another prominent white person other white people really like). Tonia J White people are sooooo interresting! Thanks for posting this,.
on February 27, 2008 at 11:38 am
Randy Watson Saving money and paying bills on time Taking care of their kids Being Educated Staying out of prison Having a job
on February 27, 2008 at 11:42 am
I know, we’re so lame!!! meganpants what about: shopping at Ikea, drinking non-cow based milk, supporting Stewart/Colbert ’08 and eating gelato
on February 27, 2008 at 11:44 am
Neil #77 — posting blogs for random people to read.
on February 27, 2008 at 11:44 am
i didn’t realize it until reading your blog, but all of my friends that i know that have a blog… are white! #78 — celebrating cinco de mayo and st. patty’s day cheers! meganpants on February 27, 2008 at 11:45 am “You’ve nailed the aging White liberal douche bags who live here in the Pacific Northwest – from S.F. to Portland to Seattle …and all college towns in between.” That’s kind of harsh, man. I live in Portland and I wouldn’t call them/me ‘douche bags’. thecomiconline on February 27, 2008 at 11:50 am I don’t feel like I need to “blog” you down with some suggestions that I think would improve upon what you already have going, I’m just here to express my accolades for what you’re doing. I like it, it makes my humor seem like a eulogy by comparison. I’m not white, but living in San Francisco I have observed pretty much everything on this list in white people here (and much in myself). It’s good that this exists. Queenie on February 27, 2008 at 12:04 pm Country music and NASCAR would have to be up there. I know you’re mostly documenting the habits of Homo albus liberalis, but the other side of the species needs to be explored too. Ancestry. It’s not enough to just be white. One must be -American, perhaps in response to African-American, Asian-American, etc. Also, appropriating black culture. Or are you saving that one? Jean Holy cow, white people take themselves waaaaay too seriously! (And yes, I am white.)
on February 27, 2008 at 12:10 pm
Anonymous Too stereotypical. There’s diversity in every culture.
on February 27, 2008 at 12:13 pm
Bill G White guy here saying hello and loving the site.
on February 27, 2008 at 12:15 pm
Auntie Discourse on February 27, 2008 at 12:16 pm I thoroughly enjoy this site — and I think that you have hit on something… that there is a large majority of White people (and others) who have no trouble picturing “that white guy/girl” when reading the entries (cmon, who comes to mind? I’m sure we all come up with an easy mental picture reading these) … but isn’t it much more about CLASS? Doesn’t everybody know someone NOT white who also fits into many of these because of privelege? As an appreciator of satire, I love and enjoy this site and think people of many races can appreciate it — but also, then, it plays a part in the reinforcement of self-inflicted Types… isn’t the non-wealthy/non-priveledged/POOR white person (who still exists, here and abroad… though it’s rarely mentioned except as a criticism/ie poor white trash/ instead of a condition of the current state of things…) Myself, I write about these ways of looking at it a lot — but here’s the rub, I also largely (and in conversation) agree with you…. but… should I? Do we need to be careful about what “becomes” real beacuse of how we talk about it and the fact that we all “understand” everything you say here? Just a thought. lily O. M. G. I love you guys, regardless of your skin colour. I almost fell off my chair reading your blog.
on February 27, 2008 at 12:18 pm
ps – I’m asian and my partner is whitey mcwhiterson. jongle on February 27, 2008 at 12:27 pm i just heard your piece on npr. so good! shorts in the winter (one of my roommates does that, i’m not sure he owns any long pants!) and mushroom hunting are both great examples of typical white behavior. i really think conspiracy theories is a good one to add to the list, especially considering the various theories i’ve spotted in this comment section about this being a conservative plot to discourage minorities from being environmentally conscious. solid gold. Auntie Discourse oh yeah, one more thing —
on February 27, 2008 at 12:28 pm
is there a “natural cigarettes” one? I love the people who eat all organic food and smoke NATURAL cigarettes. My tobacco is organic, I just came from running but now I’m smoking my natural cigarette. Or, I smoke Marlboro Reds because I am so the other person who doesn’t smoke natural cigarettes, I accept my angst, etc. I’d be curious about the profile of those who choose Newport Menthols. This is a curious group. YAY anthropology. at least you realise it’s a joke… it’s much scarier when the writer does this WITHOUT humor. Anonymous White people like blogs.
on February 27, 2008 at 12:35 pm
Funny stuff guys, well done. Anonymous can we talk about llbean?? fleece?? northface stuff?
on February 27, 2008 at 12:47 pm
Tom on February 27, 2008 at 12:55 pm Star Wars. Star Wars is like the single most important text of the white experience. Every white person over the age of thirty has a story about seeing Star Wars back in the day and every white person over the age of fifteen has a secret story, one that they don’t want anybody telling ever, about how really they couldn’t give a shit about Star Wars until the new ones came out, at which point they retroactively decided they’d always been huge Star Wars fans. Advanced Star Wars fans know about how Star Wars is like Joseph Campbell’s The Hero With A Thousand Faces (which itself is basically the mentality behind white peoples’ love of Gentrification and Indie Music as applied to anthropology) and talk about how Star Wars is a modern legend. This makes white people feel authentic because they have a cultural mythology to draw from, but also postmodern because that mythology is 25 years old. You can’t criticise Star Wars because white people love it on a level that transcends intellectual criticism. You can’t say it’s not all that well made because they saw it when such things didn’t matter and you’re just being a snob. You can’t apply grown-up cultural criticisms to it because see above; and also because white people have already heard these things, but because they were exposed to them in a friendly familiar environment such as during their Arts Degree or via a Kevin Smith movie, they kind of feel that that’s all part of the fun. A white person would end this with some sort of winking in-joke about how Han shot first. Really, though, who gives a shit? Lovin Being White In ATL on February 27, 2008 at 1:02 pm Hysterical! I love how offended my fellow Caucasians get so up in arms about something that is so true. Its called satire people and its hardly offensive. Also white people love The North Face (NF). I personally own 5 NF products, every true white person has at least a NF fleece
Great blog keep it up!
tres funny but wait, there’s more!!
on February 27, 2008 at 1:07 pm
learning foreign languages, subarus (all models except the baja which is for Latinos exclusively), hockey, pottery barn, facials, pampered chef parties…. caligraphy, crocheting, night school, hiking clubs, independent bakeries, ice skating….. Non-White person Your site is incredible…i cant believe you actually think whites are the only people that like the things you post about…
on February 27, 2008 at 1:13 pm
David T DAYTIMERS
on February 27, 2008 at 1:13 pm
White people love organizing themselves, just so that they look busy while doing so. If they don’t have children already, the Daytimer is the next best thing to having one (but not two… white people don’t have two kids). Your hands may be free at the Whole Foods checkout in one instant, but the Daytimer will ‘pull on your leg’ (just like a bored 4-year-old) to remind you that you’ve forgotten the Peruvian swordfish for tonight’s Oscar party. It’s a good thing you don’t have kids, because in the haste to pick up that one last item, you’d likely leave your 4-year-old at the cashier and take your Daytimer with you instead. Don’t worry about the other people standing in line waiting for you to return – they’re busy wondering why the staff would have placed Maestrani so close to the Ghiardelli chocolates.
Now that you’re back at the cashier, you can’t just give them a twenty and get change back. No, white people plan for this sort of thing happening at stores. The Daytimer and its change sleeve allow you to give the clerk the exact amount (even if you don’t find that penny you knew you had just this morning) and it also has a place to put your receipt in, too! How handy is that? The Daytimer is also very important when walking across the street. Why? How else are you going to check your calendar when talking to someone on the phone? White people certainly can’t call that person back when it’s more convenient – they have to give the other person an immediate answer and the Daytimer will tell them this, even if they’re being honked at. As you can see, the Daytimer is an indispensible tool for white people in today’s world. Funny enough, you can’t find one colored white though – they’re only in tan, black and burgandy. *Great site! Keep up the good work!* A.K. Brilliant! I’m white and this is all true! Especially the entry about Mos Def!
on February 27, 2008 at 1:22 pm
jentery Brilliant! Being white, I couldn’t help but blog about your blog, recommending it, and making a list of favorites.
on February 27, 2008 at 1:42 pm
Thanks for the most laughs I’ve had in a long, long while! Beef on February 27, 2008 at 1:42 pm I find alot of these true of white people.. However, I find the picture at the beginning of this blog to be very misleading. To assume that a white woman would want to be in a black country, around black people and to have a miniature black strapped to her back would make most white women run.. LV #11. Thank you.
on February 27, 2008 at 1:43 pm
Great White So True- White Americans are just so much better than non white people.
on February 27, 2008 at 1:56 pm
Of course, the piss-pants liberals that you describe are a waste of oxygen. Neo I’m white. Is this a racist blog? Because it’s sort of offending
on February 27, 2008 at 1:58 pm
riz hahahah! this stuff is too funny! you may want to add vintage, distressed tshirts with random sayings.
on February 27, 2008 at 2:04 pm
Michelle in LA #1702 Duder
on February 27, 2008 at 2:11 pm
‘Also – white people LOVE Roscoe’s Chicken -n- Waffles in Southern California, which is predominantly “soul” food.’ that is ME. i recently discovered Roscoe’s and have been going there about once a week. JEEbus! i am SUCH a white girl. Johnny Rad in SD Great stuff, keep up the good work. Got some great laughs out of this today.
on February 27, 2008 at 2:15 pm
Whitney in MN what about white people who like commenting on how they are so white (in a cliché sort of way)…
on February 27, 2008 at 2:20 pm
riz what about complaining about the environment while driving a hummer?
on February 27, 2008 at 2:24 pm
riz #78 burning man
on February 27, 2008 at 2:28 pm
Anonymous you are amazing. amazing. keep up this shiat!
on February 27, 2008 at 2:43 pm
What Double Standard? Really great stuff…but if anyone wants to see some true humbor try http://www.stuffminoritieslove.com.
on February 27, 2008 at 2:47 pm
Jeremy on February 27, 2008 at 2:56 pm This site is HILARIOUS! What is almost as hilarious are the white people commenting here who take it so seriously. I guess something white people like is railing against anything that might be self-deprecating and can’t laugh at their own expense. Jeremy http://www.jeremymdavis.com Jeremy on February 27, 2008 at 2:58 pm Another one…Like Indie music, claiming to love utterly stupid movies. And if you don’t think “Napoleon Dynamite” or “Snakes on a Plane” are to DIE for, well, you just don’t get it. OGcracker on February 27, 2008 at 3:11 pm This made me realize, that there are black yuppies too, and black trash, just as their is white trash, and yuppies, as with all races, and race dosen’t really exist, if race really existed it would be like dog breeds with people only mating and imbreeding to maintain distinct characteristics, if you want to find the closest thing to a race, go to a small south american, or african village where the people have been imbreeding for hundreds of years. javaj on February 27, 2008 at 3:13 pm This is pretty funny. I’ll give the benefit of the doubt and say that the author is white. Not that it matters to me…I’m just as white as Senator Obama. The question I have is what if this was a blog about stuff “Black” people like? Would we be so kind as to give tha benefit of the doubt? Would “Black” people be able to laugh just as loud about themselves? Or would they demand that the author at least change it to; stuff “African Americans” like? Would there be death threats. Ask yourself. I hope in this day and age that people learn to laugh at themselves louder than those laughing at them. Us “Amercians” are a funny kind… ~ J White 22 Anonymous, get a clue!
on February 27, 2008 at 3:16 pm
Tom on February 27, 2008 at 3:24 pm #1728 Non-White Person, you have been misdirected. The blog you are looking for is stuffwhitepeoplelikeandnobodyelselikes.blogspot.com, and at present the only thing on it is Debating the Merits of Dan Brown Books. Doof on February 27, 2008 at 3:34 pm I love this site. I’ll sa this though, it is certainly more your yuppie, indie, city-chic white people. In my neighborhood the White people loving being brown, speaking spanish, listening to polka music, getting arrested, and throwing their trash in the gutters/grass/trees/mailboxes/sky. Oh that’s right, there are no white people in my neighborhood, they’re all Mexicans. mnproctor on February 27, 2008 at 3:35 pm To those who call this site “racist”: Yeah. Poor, downtrodden, upper-middle-class white people. Finally, somebody had the courage to step up and defend their right to indulge in their unwieldy desire to co-opt and misappropriate everything! This site points out the fallibility and duplicity of the preferences of the most privileged people in our society. What’s the big deal? If you stepped outside of your sanitized concept of “multiculturalism” that you discuss with your white friends and hung out with the people making THESE observations, you would find out that pretty much anybody moderately aware of white privilege finds this shit totally hilarious. Tyler J We also love David Byrne, Beck, and having “Whites Only” dance parties at our friends house. You know, that way nobody is judging us.
on February 27, 2008 at 3:40 pm
White People also love pretending to be super into “All American” stuff like NASCAR and Classic Country Music even though we don’t really get it. Its how we connect with our own cultural roots and pretend we aren’t totally into yours. NOTE: Classic country music like Cash and Haggard, not that new crap! d on February 27, 2008 at 3:41 pm damn. this place really upsets the fuck out of me. how self absorbed. how ignorant of (1) poor, non privileged white people and (2) yuppie people of color. privileged white folks don’t have the monopoly on lattes or annoying behavior. this is not a world of dualities. there are so many wrong fucked up presumptions operating here that seem to encapsulate my entire experience of being a person of color in privileged society. I kind of hate you. dd on February 27, 2008 at 3:44 pm #1750 in my neighborhood the brown people loving being white, treat their dogs better than their children, shooting people in public places, have disfunctional families, have pink flamingos in their front yard, becoming the minority in american. oh that’s right, there are no brown people in my neighborhood, they’re all caucasian. sean Seconding Jughead, this blog should be a post on this blog, as its evident popularity proves.
on February 27, 2008 at 3:44 pm
jassi on February 27, 2008 at 3:47 pm this blog cracks me up! i can relate to every topic and the detailed explaining stories behind them makes it interesting. i wish you guys were my friends. love from sweden info4beer on February 27, 2008 at 3:53 pm Yes, I do like this clever collection of words. I am not offended, some folks appear to be, which makes me like it even more. I would offer beer, bacon, and jeeps and some show stoppers, but the piece2reston is carpet munching…white folks love to chow some carpet. Thanks for the refreshing look in the mirror. bystander @ Tyrone Comment #1495
on February 27, 2008 at 3:57 pm
I was just wondering. You should read the comments many people write in response to other posts, a lot of negative stuff that not called for. Doof on February 27, 2008 at 4:04 pm “#1750 in my neighborhood the brown people loving being white, treat their dogs better than their children, shooting people in public places, have disfunctional families, have pink flamingos in their front yard, becoming the minority in american. oh that’s right, there are no brown people in my neighborhood, they’re all caucasian.” That’s funny because in my neighborhood they treat their children like dogs, they also shoot people in public places, have nonexsistent families, couches and cars in their front yards, and are certainly a majority in their poor, crime-ridden communities! As for your “entire experience of being a person of color in privileged society,” please spare us all and write a book about it instead. I kind of hate you. Gerry on February 27, 2008 at 4:15 pm White people love hookah bars. It makes them feel like they have visited Istanbul or Cairo, both of which sound exotic but are in fact just dirty. The atmosphere of Arabic music and red curtains with the added effects of flavored tobacco often create delusions of colonialism lost. prestoncoleman Favorite names white people give their children:
on February 27, 2008 at 4:15 pm
Amber Amberley Amber Leigh Ashley Ashleigh Ashlee Brittany Brittney Chelsea Cheslea (etc, etc) and Zooey http://newsprism.wordpress.com dd oh really doof-us #1759? hmmm so your opinion holds more truth than the census bureau? wow somebody take the blinders off your eyes.
on February 27, 2008 at 4:15 pm
Doof “doof-us” That’s it? “doof-us” Huh.
on February 27, 2008 at 4:23 pm
Mariana on February 27, 2008 at 4:26 pm My husband and I caught a little of the conversation you were having with Neil Conan on Talk of the Nation and based on what we heard, we thought of these items you may want to consider on your list… We realized we too are a little yuppie- there’ an inner-white person in all of us. mud baths Wine, wine bars, wine collecting, wine tasting hiking Wedding Coordinators Crate & Barrel Gardening catalogs NPR solar energy panels play groups book clubs mothers groups midwifery cults ballroom dancing Jaime on February 27, 2008 at 4:31 pm White people love parent-teacher conferences. This is a must-add to your list. I teach high school English, and I can help you write the entry if you wish. irishrose how about mopeds? abstract art? exotic cheeses? “gourmet” anything?
on February 27, 2008 at 4:36 pm
Kelly on February 27, 2008 at 4:43 pm This is fantastic. I’ve only started reading it, but it’s hilarious and kind of insightful. As a white person, I’m very fond of saying “oh man, I’m SO white,” in a sort-of-but-not-really self deprecating manner. Is that on your list? dd how about…
on February 27, 2008 at 4:44 pm
swinging couples burning man tibetan bumper stickers or flags hanging from their home kayaking anything gor-tex x-treme sports bob marley jeff buckley dave matthews REI stores North Face gear ikea renaissance festivals Tyler on February 27, 2008 at 4:45 pm I 2nd the exotic cheeses. In fancy pants neighborhoods, they’ve got whole shops deticated to cheeses. And would you believe me if I told you that one such shop in San Francisco shares a wall with a fancy pants pet supply boutique? It’s true my friends. PS All San Franciscans are secretly stuffy white people. From Robin Williams all the way down to that crazy bum drinking the Thurderbird Citrus Wine behind my building. peaceandlove on February 27, 2008 at 4:49 pm Oh one more thing ya’ll, no need to hate. And of COURSE not every white person falls under these stereotypes but as a person who isn’t white but lives in a white suburb and had a majority of white friends all her life and has always had a white employer, I see these things daily and it makes me chuckle. I forgot to add something to your list: Vitamin Water confused brown person Tzvia (#1464): Agreed! I don’t actually consider Jewish people white, either a gesture of respect for opinions, just like other brown folk
on February 27, 2008 at 4:53 pm I’ve dated enough to know that they are always late and also they like arguing loudly at the dinner table as
John (#1466): Get over yourself. “Being late is rude as hell” ?? I was actually indirectly jabbing my own people (brown/black folk) for always being late. So sensitive! Never, ever study abroad in Latin America–you will go nuts. CHRISTIAN LANDER: So, I know this is not a huge revelation but I would really genuinely appreciate an honest analysis of WHY white people like YMCA so much (the song, well actually they like the place too but the song first). I am always fascinated at how no matter how tired a wedding party is at 1am, or how drunk an entire crowd is in a bar when the place is about to close down, somehow they are able to muster the energy for a spirited group ass shaking to this undeniably BAD song. And they all have this look in their eye like there’s a secret handshake a comin’, and then they look at you, token brown friend, like they want to include you in the club, and please why won’t you get up and enjoy this with us? If you just get up and start dancing, the rest will take care of itself. But this NEVER happens, I NEVER enjoy it, but smile politely and do the arm motions because it makes them happy. Please explain the YMCA phenomenon to me. (Note this is much like the “Top 10 Hip Hop Songs” save that it is not actually Hip Hop) SNM GOLF! White people love golf!
on February 27, 2008 at 5:03 pm
fritosAndMilk how about chipotle?
on February 27, 2008 at 5:05 pm
Omar White people love therapy. White people love hobby magazines.
on February 27, 2008 at 5:06 pm
Caroline thank you for helping me not take myself too seriously. this is hilarious, refreshing, and well done! =)
on February 27, 2008 at 5:06 pm
my friend stan thinks that vitamin water should be added to this list, and i agree. also, what about tea? some white people are coffee drinkers, but there are also plenty of white people (myself included) who drink tea, and can be pretty snotty about it too. after all, it’s much healthier for you than coffee. it has antioxidants. and green tea (or any tea that has aspirations to asian-ness) is very “cool”. speaking of asian-ness – yoga! white middle-aged women LOVE it. my 58-year-old mom just started taking a yoga class and i think it’s the funniest thing ever because before this, her only exercise was occasionally going out for a walk, and now she’s totally in love with this yoga class. Omar oh, and white people love Jeep Wranglers
on February 27, 2008 at 5:09 pm
HonkeyKong on February 27, 2008 at 5:25 pm A lot of these things are true, but the other ones make you look like a bitter little kid. I do like being the only white person but honestly mostly because most white people freak me out. I hate having two last names, but I do have friends who don’t watch tv just so they can say they don’t watch tv. Overall about 3/4’s of this stuff is kinda true, the rest is just kind of makes it look like you are jealous and angry, which is ironic. White people do love irony! Luzifer on February 27, 2008 at 5:28 pm Your blog is very edifying. I am a person of color and didn’t realize I like so many of the same things as white people. Which makes me want to coin a new term if only for myself: RACIALLY MOBILE. That’s me! Luzifer on February 27, 2008 at 5:33 pm p.s. RACIALLY MOBILE only applies to POC wanting white artifacts and all the trappings that entails. Note that the reverse, White people wanting to be POC already has a name. It’s called SLUMMING IT which I believe is the first phase of Gentrification. luvmywhitepeeps please, please, don’t forget that white people love board games…
on February 27, 2008 at 5:43 pm
urtosi Maybe I’m just old, but this kind of humor seems really dated. I remember the Simpsons mocking it several years ago:
on February 27, 2008 at 5:48 pm
comedian on TV: “Black guys drive a car like this…”(acts hip) “but white guys drive a car like this…”(acts nerdy) Homer: “ha,ha ha! It’s funny because it’s true” Seriously, haven’t half these jokes been made by like every black comedian ever? Alessandra I love this site.
on February 27, 2008 at 5:49 pm
CJsound I can’t believe you haven’t mentioned URBAN OUTFITTERS yet. get on that.
on February 27, 2008 at 5:53 pm
c on February 27, 2008 at 5:55 pm fantastic! my new favorite site. i see myself in every post, except the ones about 80’s parties and music. perhaps i am a slightly younger liberal white person than your study demographic? andyadontstop Just thought i’d tell you i love your blog…good stuff, and i linked it on mine at http://andyadontstop.wordpress.com
on February 27, 2008 at 5:59 pm
funny thing is, i just put a Tribe Called Quest old school video on there…i guess i’m white. though, you might rethink naming it: “StuffGoofyWhitePeopleLike” see ya… EbonyPriestess on February 27, 2008 at 6:11 pm More than anything, white people like complication. In language, banking, law, contracts, everthing. They also like to “name” things, as in God giving Adam the authority to name the creatures of the earth. GertyZ My nominations: “psychotherapy” & “Dave Letterman”
on February 27, 2008 at 6:20 pm
a very white girl Hi, I think this blog is FUNNY, FUNNY, FUNNY, I enjoy it very much! Thanks, and keep writting please!
on February 27, 2008 at 6:34 pm
X!ne on February 27, 2008 at 6:38 pm Love your site! The more I read, the harder I laugh. Definitely more applicable to the educated, urban, liberal segment of the white population but it’s all good. If you’re not laughing, you just don’t get it. And that’s ok too! davidjcarney on February 27, 2008 at 7:04 pm Having gross income below the federal poverty level for each of the last dozen years, and what with being “white” (Irish on both sides), I wonder if your blog should be called What Upper Middle Class White People Like. Otherwise this blog is a hoot. And to Zionismkills I’d like to send a hearty “Arbeit Macht Frei.” He certainly works hard at whatever it is he thinks he’s doing. His reply ran a tad long, but as the late Molly Ivins once said of a Patrick Buchanan speech, “It probably sounded better in the original German.” http://www.12thandrepublic.blogspot.com Dan White people like sex toys. Its a unmagnified fact. I love yahoo spell check.
on February 27, 2008 at 7:33 pm
Stephanie Sandberg on February 27, 2008 at 7:38 pm Have you posted on “critic websites”? Because every white person I know goes to critic webistes like metacritic and rotten tomatoes to decide what they’re going to spend their weekend listening to, reading, watching, even eating. Love what you’re doing. Aunt Party uh….yeppienation.com
on February 27, 2008 at 7:53 pm
wow! also, judd apatow films needs to be included. hannah more things white people like: lists lines experimentation the new york times
on February 27, 2008 at 7:56 pm
Greta White people love doing the “Soul Train Line” at weddings!
on February 27, 2008 at 8:02 pm
Oh! I get it now! Thanks for spelling it all out for me, now I don’t have to guess anymore!
on February 27, 2008 at 8:04 pm
I didn’t have a chance to read the previous 1792 comments, but did anyone say Volvos? The whites I know really dig those. And VW Bugs. Casey on February 27, 2008 at 8:08 pm I want to thank you. Today was a not-so-good day in my life. The kind we all have on occasion. But I came to your blog and I laughed and laughed and laughed. Just when I would stop laughing, I would come accross something else that made me laugh. Not just at the original essays but at all of the clever, funny people who posted. I laughed for a good solid hour – more laughing then I have done in a long time. I leave this posting feeling better, more hopeful and with less burdens. Those good feelings were not a result of reading “racism” as some have suggest about the content of this site. They are the result of being reminded that peple have more things in common then different, that life isn’t so serious and that we all have our little quirks. Thank you all for the laughter you created. from: A middle aged white women who loves to travel, eats ethnic food and used to own a Brita water pitcher :>) Ptowner Great stuff
on February 27, 2008 at 8:23 pm
It hits home here in eastside Portland – a possible epicenter of all things “white people” Suggestions: Bike commuting Attachment parenting Documentaries Carbon footprints Green buildings Mediterrean cuisine Roots music Any self-powered outdoor individual sport (kayak, bike, wind-surf, cross-country ski) Blakeney Some of the stuff *is* funny.
on February 27, 2008 at 8:30 pm
But it can get kind of tedious. And I guess, as an Italian American, it’s irritating that anyone who is not Latino-, Asian-, Native-, or African-American should all be thrown together in one lump mass as “white people”. Which is almost as obnoixous as that same lump mass all being considered “yuppies”. I’ve known “white” people that like to sip bottled water and talk about their portfolios. I’ve also known “white” people who like to ride their four-wheelers around in cutoff flannel shirts. My Irish grandma used to give me an affectionate but cordial hello – but she always had stuff for my to draw on, and my favorite kind of snacks. And then there’s my Italian grandma, who never remebered the snacks, but who always grabs me, squeezes me, pinches my cheeks and covers my face with kisses (knock it off, Grandma, I mean it). It’s like that movie Frankie and Johnny, where Al Pacino is introduced to Nathan Lane’s character, who is gay. Al mentions that he knows some people who are gay, and Nathan deapans that he’ll have to look them up. Having certain things in common does not mean that every member of a certain group is the same. And we all don’t do each other any favors by fostering stereotypes. A Real White Person This should be called “What Aging Hippie Liberal Douches Like”
on February 27, 2008 at 8:31 pm
Brittany To the people who complain:
on February 27, 2008 at 8:37 pm
You know people, it’s called satire for a reason. If you don’t like it, don’t read it and don’t waste your time posting comments about how you think it’s dumb. At least do it so intelligently. Btw, I don’t fit in with many of these stereotypes, but they are still hilarious. There needs to be some of these for other stereotypes of other races/nationalities too. Drea This site explains some of my friends I love it!
on February 27, 2008 at 8:43 pm
Pablopapabso PLEASE!!!! make a post about how white people love to trace their ethnic origins, and describe themselves in terms of ethnic ratios. This is especially true for Italian and Irish decent. It makes white people feel l more diverse, more unique, and more European.
on February 27, 2008 at 8:43 pm
“And I guess, as an Italian American…” #1799 “p.s. i’m half chinese.” #8 “I am the son of a Japanese-Amerikan father and Scottish/German/Native-Amerikan mother and this sh*t is right on the money” “12 bootlog.txt For some reason Mylosh seems to have a larger than normal head. Thought maybe you could clear that up for me.
on February 27, 2008 at 8:45 pm
HAHA Stuff White People Love: The North Face
on February 27, 2008 at 8:48 pm
books How about this one – Large collections of pretentious books that look good on a bookshelf (but will never read).
on February 27, 2008 at 9:00 pm
Beef How about this one:
on February 27, 2008 at 9:06 pm
Posting the same damn thing 300 times on stuffwhitepeoplelike.com dH D-A-N-E C-O-O-K
on February 27, 2008 at 9:55 pm
Sports involving equipment costing +$500 Co-Ed apartment sharing Pabst Blue Ribbon / Gennessee / Reingold NY Mets’ David Wright (never enough) Facebook $70,000 Station Wagons Teaching English in Asia Nannies on the Weekend P.O.D. Timothy Stuart - mom's last name Walsh im pretty sure every white person is irish.
on February 27, 2008 at 9:58 pm
this sliver of inheritance is our foot-the-door to oppression! yes! note: unnacceptable english inheritance can be bypassed through maiden names. sad on February 27, 2008 at 10:06 pm this site is about white yuppies in north america. some of it is applicable to europe, but not all of it. one of the things that disappoints me in terms of people making critical race satire these days is that it is all usa-centric. too bad white people and racism exist all over the world. Howlie007 Meritocracy, definitely a big one.
on February 27, 2008 at 10:07 pm
anonymous white people like those “geeker” glasses. Makes them feel smart, quirky, and hip.
on February 27, 2008 at 10:42 pm
confused brown person CHIROPRACTORS! white people love them some chiropractors
on February 27, 2008 at 10:54 pm
midwestwhitegirl on February 27, 2008 at 11:08 pm Awesome site, really funny… although I kind of have to agree that the title “Stuff Yuppies Like” would be much more appropriate, because although many of your observations are dead on and hilarious, they only really capture one segment of white people, namely the yuppies. So the title white people, therefore is too broad… but whatever, I’m actually not here to complain too much, I really wanted share and idea for a post: Prescription Drugs: we can’t get enough of them! Especially the designer ‘lifestyle’ drugs… the Ambien to counteract all that coffee we drink, the Prozac that keeps us from crying at random times over all sorts of angsty unresolved issues stemming from our undoubtedly unhappy childhoods, the Adderall we take ace our Liberal Arts courses in college, the Viagra half of us will undoubtedly some day need once our hard living ways have caught up to us and we need a little boost to get ramped up for some good hot monkey sex… The list goes on, I’ll leave it to you to think of the rest as I am currently incapacitated enjoying my favorite “white” thing: marijuana. So, I hope you like my suggestion, but for now, Adieu Kristin Has anyone suggested the telivision show ‘COPS’ or ‘Reno 911²??
on February 27, 2008 at 11:45 pm
Pakk You know white people just love to claim they are 1/64th Native American. It’s like a legitamacy claim or something.
on February 27, 2008 at 11:49 pm
Jayster Other things we whiteys love:
on February 28, 2008 at 12:16 am
1) Birthing classes 2) Hiring midwives and doulas 3) Home births 4) Expensive chocolate 5) Sparkling water 6) The TV show The Wire 7) Adopting babies from China 8) Restoration Hardware 9) Figure Skating 10) Reading trashy magazines on airplanes I could go on and on…. I could go on and on Jayster 11) Compact flourescent lights 12) Gelato 13) Digital picture frames 14) Organic clothing 15) Composting 16) Travel blogging 17) Jury Duty 18) Sending Holiday “update letters” 19) Old-fashioned baby names 20) Jeopardy!
on February 28, 2008 at 1:19 am
Kenji This is pretty funny although a good deal of it isn’t true of a lot of American liberals (which is what it’s really talking about, not white people per se).
on February 28, 2008 at 2:17 am
Like somebody else pointed out, it is pretty racist and would offend a lot more people if it were about “what black people like” instead. Also in the author’s attempt to maintain a contemptuous tone, a few accusations have ended up contradicting each other. Some of it is really spot on though! } kenji (Japanese dad, white American mom) Yolanda on February 28, 2008 at 2:57 am This is HIGH-larious and answers so many vexing questions I’ve always had about white folks. If you’re interested in what black people DON’T LIKE about black people, check out http://www.spadeproject.com Roxy Wow, got to love the it’s ok to make fun of whites idea. I’m waiting for the Stuff Black People Like list. Let’s even it out a little…
on February 28, 2008 at 4:26 am
1. Fried chicken 2. Acting like thugs 3. Intimidating people 4. Old Chevy Caprice cop cars 5. Multiple baby daddys Mike Oxor White people like to use “quotations” and CAPITAL LETTERS to express emotion through written words.
on February 28, 2008 at 5:39 am
TRUST me – I see it ALL the time. Just check out Michelle in LA (#1737) and javaj’s posts (#1747). SEE what I “mean” ?!?!? Mike This is the funniest thing I’ve seen in a long time. Greetings from Japan (#58 on the list)
on February 28, 2008 at 5:56 am
Maf This shit is pretty damn funny. People’s comments tend to bring the laughter down.
on February 28, 2008 at 5:58 am
Question: If the person writing the blog thinks it’s funny and the people that read it are to think it is as well, what makes you think anyone gives a fuck if you don’t? Your opinion doesn’t matter, but your visit tally does. Thanks Mike Dude… PBS?
on February 28, 2008 at 6:04 am
english You Americans are so hung up on race, strangely including educated/literate/radical blacks, something that will do them no good in the long run.
on February 28, 2008 at 6:13 am
You really need to get some class based marxian revolutionary ideologies. Although I realise we live in racially differentiated societies, there is nothing inherent in race that makes you rich/poor, its the system maaaan. More blacks are born poor, but this is because we live in a capitalist economy ran by racist patriarchs. By highlighting colour intead of class all you do is reinforce colour as an issue, when really it means nothing. WORKERS OF THE WORLD UNITE ETCETC A propper lol blog tho, well done. It reminds me of all the vacuous bourgeois gap year casualties I went to university with, a social strata wich includes blacks and yellows btw. The Armed Technician I am Whitie. I’m not a Grand Wizard or anything, I am unfond of niggers though, but in the same way Chris Rock is.
on February 28, 2008 at 6:16 am
Not all white people fit into the neat categories you define here. Much like all black people don’t live in poverty and use crack, it’s just how us honkey folk think you live. Keep it up. D Wood Sorry if somebody already recommended these ones, but white people love:
on February 28, 2008 at 6:47 am
Lenny Kravitz Dieting Watching the Olympics Multi-Coloured Dragon on February 28, 2008 at 6:49 am Yawn… A pointless and moronic joke tediously explored to ad nauseum. More boring than it is offensive or humorous. Keep wasting your life posting. kamg ‘Stereotype threat’ is a psych phenomenon whereby people are afraid of living up to certain stereotypes
on February 28, 2008 at 6:49 am
i.e. black people eating fried chicken; asian people in the middle of a car accident; white people caught yelling at the check out girl at wholefoods for knocking over their venti skinny cinnamon dulce latte it’s all a thing to keep in mind when you suddenly feel embarrassed for yourself or you see someone behaving in a ridiculously paranoid hypervigilant way (see ‘White isn’t a country, ethnicity, culture, or religion… unless one is a White Supremacist’) more stuff white people like: -bringing home furniture from the street ’cause it’s ‘cool’ -david sedaris -dinner parties Gypsy on February 28, 2008 at 6:50 am This is cracking me up! After spending a decade-plus immersed in black culture while at school and while with my ex, I think I could easily rattle off stereotypcial stuff “black people like”. But never once did I consider that many of us white folk have a list of our own! Hysterical to me that your blog is the first thing to make me think about it that way. Guess the items don’t seem that odd to me when it’s my own life, but put it in a list and it’s so obvious! Keep it up. I love your humour. White Wanker White people like thinking they know stuff white people like as if it’s any different than what other people like.
on February 28, 2008 at 7:02 am
George Jeopardy. Alex Trebek. In fact, I can picture him doing just about all of these.
on February 28, 2008 at 7:15 am
Narno People, obviously this blog is for laughs…so lighten up already, loosen up your Brooks Brothers tie, and have a laugh.
on February 28, 2008 at 7:15 am
identity This is a brilliant blog!! Great stuff. And people – lighten up – this stuff is funny!!
on February 28, 2008 at 7:17 am
As per the discussion as to who the author is, I found elsewhere on the web who he is – and, there is a picture of him on this blog – he is the curly haired guy standing next to the recycle bin in the “recycling post”. You will know if this is correct if this post (about # 1833) gets removed?? Or if the picture I just mentioned mysteriously disappears… Beef Yeah, how nice.. Let’s just pull things out of our asses and say white people like them! Let me try.
on February 28, 2008 at 7:18 am
White people like: The sun Flatpanel LCD screens Cable TV Ranch Dressing The Internet Telephones Electricity Reading Writing Taking a dump Brushing teeth What a dumb blog. Mr. Cracker I agree… the blogs are a little slanted towards the left hemisphere of whiteness. What about NASCAR, bridal/gun shows, and Tim Allen?
on February 28, 2008 at 7:28 am
whitey white people do like ranch. they’ll dip anything in it, it’s disgusting.
on February 28, 2008 at 7:41 am
LadyLuck Avoiding chain restaurants/coffee shops/stores… and bragging about it
on February 28, 2008 at 7:46 am
Public transit commutes and vanpools Commuter mugs… that they get filled at a coffee shop with expensive coffee. They also like complaining about how all commuter mugs are designed for a driving commute and not a train/bus commute. tiaclara24 I came across this, randomly. And i have to say this is one of the most entertaining sets i have ever read!
on February 28, 2008 at 7:57 am
=] cmd askmewhyiwearamask “This is a scientific approach to highlight and explain stuff white people like. They are pretty predictable.”
on February 28, 2008 at 8:04 am
you wrote that. That means you ARE talking about all white people. What I want to know is this: are you a yuppie democrat from LA or a black guy pretending to be white through photos? has anyone actually EVER met you in person to prove you are a white guy? Seems to me a lot of your derogatory b.s. is aimed at “rich white men” and middle class nerd who try to immitate black rappers. Seems to me you have a biiig problem with black-white relationships on the hollywood level. I am still going to assume you are black and faking whitness to get away with this. Until proven otherwise, I will assume as much. Your ideas are pretty narrowminded for someone who IS white. Unless you’ve grown up in some crappy hippie/liberal town like LA. Soullady on February 28, 2008 at 8:12 am I came across this randomly too. And I think it is really funny. I am white (german) and yes, I can find myself in it too. But that is not bad, because it is good humor and hey, every race has their particular issues :-). So I don’t understand why some people here are so offended. But I always found that many (white) Americans don’t know how to laugh about themselves. Ok, this is another stereotype, I know. benning This is good stuff! Very clever. Keep up the good work!
on February 28, 2008 at 8:14 am
Jamerican Muslimah How come I don’t see camping on this list. White people love sleeping outside.
on February 28, 2008 at 8:27 am
Scarlet Jewel I seriously think I have not laughed this hard since SNL in the 70s. This is brilliant brill STUFF! bravo – yes you would do GREAT at stand up!!!
on February 28, 2008 at 8:34 am
Moose F*cking funny man.
on February 28, 2008 at 8:41 am
Askmewhyiwearamask — And you my friend are the reason the US voted for the worst leader since Nero ruled Rome (not once but twice) Now, you need to make a sister page with topics like “blaming others for your lack of education because you had hang out with your dawgs instead”, “keeping it real”, “watermelon”, “fried chicken”, “Using food stamps to buy the new Jordans,” “Standing up for a group of kids who brutally attack another, ” etc. YOu just can’t stop with white people, unless you are white, then it that case you can’t write about other races, oh that reminds me of another one “Being racist while calling white people racist” Regardless, funny ass site, people just need to be open and make jokes about everything, not just white people oh “Using the plight of their ancestors to parlay being lazy in the present day” another good one. Carson on February 28, 2008 at 8:43 am Wow. While listening to NPR I went to the blog and found the majority of my likes and hobbies on this blog. I am Black, and to add insult to injury I attend an HBCU ( Historically Black College or University). I chose to go to an HBCU to become more black, but I ironically enough I added more notches to my White People belt! In my defense, it was not my fault. I went to Predominately White schools from Pre-K through 12. I could not help but assimilate! 99 Problems Can I just say that is the one of the most H I L A R I O U S blogs on the net! ROTHFLMAO @ gentrification.
on February 28, 2008 at 8:43 am
And I agree with majority of the comments, folks need to REALLY lighten up! Truth hurts… Comedy on February 28, 2008 at 8:55 am It seems that a great number of people are missing the point with this site. Clearly, “white people” refers to the stereotypical white person, as lampooned by black and other ethnic comics. Certainly the author is not actually saying that all white people or even most white people are like this, just that there is an impression that they are. As far as claims of racism, the person who penned this site happens to be a white yuppie himself, so it is hardly out of anger or prejudice that it was written; it was merely humorous (or not, if you don’t like the site) introspection. The reason why many people like this is because they feel a connection to it. If you are not a member of the upper crust city whites (or perhaps yuppie asians, blacks, indians, etc.), chances are this site misses the mark for you. That’s fine. But it doesn’t mean that the page is somehow race-baiting or malicious. For those of you less inclined to laugh at the entries here, try to lighten up and see this for what it is, light hearted satire and nothing more. Greg You people who take this serious are noobs.
on February 28, 2008 at 8:58 am
Add the using the word “noobs” to the list. askmewhyiwearamask yes, i’m “uneducated” how quaint. i didn’t vote for bush. either time.
on February 28, 2008 at 9:14 am
YOU ALL KEEP MISSING THE POINT. not of this blog, but of the outrage against it. 1. I am not “unable to laugh at myself”. I have flaws. However, not one of them is on this site. Not one. 2. Racism is not determined by who said it. That’s an ignorant liberal mentality. maybe if YOU had finsihed college, you would know the actual definition is “a HATEFUL SLANDER or ACTION meant to classify an entire race of people by lies or overexaggerating the acts of the few”. It has zero to do with who is doing or saying it. That’s a misconception propagated by self-loathing white people who probably never even owned slaves. 3. This blog CAN be seen as racist. I’m not saying I think it is. i just think it’s poorly constructed and misconstrued. because I have actually read through it and many of the comments, i see a disturbing trend with may replies which simply say “yeah white people are all liek that” or “man that’s why white people suck”. It means that some people ARE misreading this blog and ENJOYING it. so though the author may not be a racist, the blog is certainly helping fuel racist ideals and stereotypes about ALL white people. That was my whole point. Stop getting so uppity and defensive over your precious little blog. It’s the internet, get over it. Em on February 28, 2008 at 9:14 am This website is pretty hilarious! I love it! But if the title were true to its content it would probably actually be called “stuff white middle-class urban professionals like.” Obviously I understand this title is less funny and I’m not actually suggesting you use it. But I’m just saying that seems to be the group that you’re really poking fun at, and this is actually not a majority of the population if you leave big cities. but i have black friends! on February 28, 2008 at 9:18 am So…. I first heard about this while driving my little red Subaru Impreza (which is the replacement for a Prius, by the way) and listening to NPR, on my way home from working at a nonprofit where I try to save little black and brown kids from the evils of the urban ghetto (which, of course my white forefathers and current compatriots essentially created, and I feel very guilty about…). My initial reaction was to attempt to find exceptions all of them – until I realized that I was doing something very white: trying to escape the applicability of these things so as to still think of oneself as unique. Ok, I admit it. I’m a white yuppie. Is there a WY Anonymous in my area? More suggestions: -saying “awesome” -driving a Subaru that is not a WRX, or driving a VW -discussing colleges using only one word (i.e. “when my sister was at Brandeis…”) -beat-up sneakers/hobo bags/jeans/etc asian & white Thai food, you have to add Thai food it’s ethnic, slightly exotic but similar to Chinese food which people are familiar with and feel safe about.
on February 28, 2008 at 9:30 am
h.e. BEARDS, polar fleece, passive aggression, peanut allergies, eco totes.
on February 28, 2008 at 9:36 am
Ethnic Anon Playdates! White people love scheduling playdates!
on February 28, 2008 at 9:36 am
Shane More like stuff people with money like.
on February 28, 2008 at 9:42 am
Moose on February 28, 2008 at 9:42 am askmewhyiwearamask – only my first sentence was related to you, and if you consider L.A. liberal, being from an area a little more north which would make L.A. look like Arkansas, one might tend to take offense to your blaming liberals for not being offended. Personally I am more offended about that bitch who had a shitfit on that bus yesterday and is suing the bus driver. Yes liberals have made this a reality, because if I pulled that shit on a bus, not only would the bus driver have whooped my ass, my parents, both of them at different times, would have whooped my ass You’re right, i didn’t finish college, hopefully an M.B.A. in finance at a university in 4 years is good enough for you. You complain about the generalizations here, yet you continuously use the word liberal as an adjective with negative connotations ( def – the associated or secondary meaning of a word or expression in addition to its explicit or primary meaning) This blog can be seen as racist, yes, if you’re a narrow minded conservative Maybe racism/racist was too strong a word, “generalizing/generalizer”, better? But its all in the past, i’d hand you a blunt, but you’d put it out. THE ULTIMATE Why white people like THIS website:
on February 28, 2008 at 9:46 am
A white person loves nothing more than to show everyone just how not seriously they take themselves. They can convince themselves that they don’t even take their whitey lifestyle, in which numerous items on this list play a major role, seriously – because they can laugh at it. Being made fun of, especially by non-white comedians (Dave Chapelle, Chris Rock, etc.) allows them to show, by announcing how funny they find such humor, that they are really not all that white in the first place because at least they know how to be self-deprecating; nothing upsets a white person as much as knowing that they are white, a moreover that they are just like all the other white people. As a matter of fact, though the writer addresses the imaginary foreigner/immigrant and instructs them on how to win over white people, the blog is clearly written for the amusement of the very demographic it ridiculers. Because white people like it. Dan White people really like joining Peace Corps–even if it means going to Africa.
on February 28, 2008 at 9:46 am
Alternative Stuff Black People Like:
on February 28, 2008 at 9:54 am
– using words white people can’t (n-bomb) – walking disgustingly slow – making a ruckus no matter the setting – soul food – perpetuating stereotypes – not being white – killing each other – not speaking properly – africa – white girls – playing the race card – affirmative action – reparations – hating white people – boots wit da fur – blackplanet – being security guards – not graduating from highschool – clothes that dont fit – the cw – upn – mo’nique – BET – not knowing how many black people jokes white people throw around – tig ‘ol bitties – Howard University/Black Colleges – having a whole month dedicated to THEIR history that’s all i got for now Eric on February 28, 2008 at 9:54 am I love this site. My girlfriend, who is hispanic (we love diversity) is always poking fun at me for shopping at Whole Foods, listening to NPR, working at a non-profit organisation, moving to an up and coming neighboorhood, ect. Now there is a website that she can refer to so she can understand all the things that make us unique and special. Cheers adam great stuff.
on February 28, 2008 at 9:56 am
anyway… Design Within Reach JoeSchmo askmewhyiwearamask,
on February 28, 2008 at 10:08 am
Right on and I agree. I’m white,middle class, college educated. Do I think this blog is funny? Yes! Of course, this is great, people have to be able to make fun of themselves! I do think that the blog is geared towards liberals/ “yuppies”, as opposed to “white people”. If it were truly “white”, then the olympics or nascar would surely have been added by now, but those. In any case, let’s just enjoy the blog, it’s funny and if it helps, imagine whatblackpeoplelike or something, I think Chapelle’s show gets closest to something like that, and everyone enjoys the show, even controversial topics like reparations checks,etc. Blog on, but keep it informed and intelligent, because you walk a fine line. naoyaru BJ’s – not the store. Boys (straight or gay) like to receive them, white girls give them out like candy.
on February 28, 2008 at 10:09 am
Beth S on February 28, 2008 at 10:10 am -The stock market, the economy -Psychological diseases– Manic depressive DO, Anorexia, Depression, OCD, Bipolar DO (not saying they aren’t legit, but white people will use anything they can as an excuse for their behavior) -definitely dieting, weight loss, calories, etc -salads -helping in useless ways -soy products -going to the gym nick the greek not sure if it’s been mentioned but another quintessential white trait is referring to each other by their last names.
on February 28, 2008 at 10:14 am
“Johnson good to see you again, when is Miller getting here i’m starving” Mariana Here is one observation: why do white folks have dance music at their parties but are content just milling about not dancing? It seems so awkward…
on February 28, 2008 at 10:20 am
clichedwhiteliberal on February 28, 2008 at 10:20 am I do love love love this site, but I agree that is really is more like a “stuffwhiteyuppyhipsterliberalslike” more than just plain ole white ppl. There are lots of red-state white peeps who would be abhorred at 99% of what’s in this blog. It’s still hilarious though. If you can’t laugh at white people, then who CAN you laugh at? louie on February 28, 2008 at 10:38 am what about party games and other team-type games. apples to apples, taboo, pictionary, cranium. white people love going to the cabin to play these games in large groups. Sona on February 28, 2008 at 10:45 am I just realized how popular this site is getting – and fast! And then I realized, almost everyone who sends me the link is white. White people like stuffwhitepeoplelike! Or just reading about themselves? Don’t we all, though? ccp I’d still rather be white than black!
on February 28, 2008 at 10:45 am
Shogun What about “Hating things that are or get popular”?
on February 28, 2008 at 10:46 am
Lalita on February 28, 2008 at 10:49 am Here’s one, if you haven’t already listed it: Jumping off things…very high things. The only way you’d get me to jump out of an airplane, off a bridge or out of the window of a very tall building would be if it were on fire. Lalita PS: Terrifically funny stuff. kc on February 28, 2008 at 11:07 am Oh come one now people! If you don’t like what you read here – close the window, surf away, change the channel!!!! It’s people like you (those taking jabs at this site) that have made censorship so damn popular in america today. Grow up. Move on. Read something else. mel11217 I was once very proud to be a person of color, be a South Asian American… but sadly, no thanks to your site… I realize that I may be white.
on February 28, 2008 at 11:13 am
Thanks for nothin’ Mel Park Slope, Brooklyn (But see that I need to move to Bay Ridge IMMEDIATELY) andy walsh stuff white people like : this blog
on February 28, 2008 at 11:16 am
kdogg on February 28, 2008 at 11:18 am I guess its ok to be racist to white people because its funny huh. That’s fine, but the next time you hear something that you perceive as racist to your culture in a “comedic” environment, don’t get angry or you are a “hypocrite” if you laugh at and support this site. Racism goes in every direction, not just when it is convenient for you. Remember that. Also try replacing the word white with black or Hispanic and replace the white stereotypes with black or Hispanic ones. read it again, not so funny anymore is it? In fact you would probably be appalled if you originally read it that way. swoodie dear stuff white people like,
on February 28, 2008 at 11:18 am
i love your site. they don’t come whiter than me and almost every single post lets me laugh out loud at myself (college nickname at LSU? “big white”). so thank you. a few things i hope you get around to writing about that either myself or other white people i know or my mexican relatives who want to be white or my brown friends who are white on the inside (eg, coconuts) or my handful of black friends (yes, i appear to be one of those white people who like to be the only white person around) would all agree to being rather white (not quite wonder bread & miracle bread with no crusts, well, yeah, maybe that white) are: the internet, rock climbing, breast feeding & baby einstein, anorexia, therapy, vans/converse/pumas, skiing/snowboarding, being agnostic, vehemently pro- or anti- gay marriage, dave eggers/zadie smith/jonathan lethem/jonathan safran foer books, harpers & the new yorker, hair braids when at the beach, using pseudo ‘gangsta’ words like f’realz, yo & f’shiggety, diet drinks, soy milk, tapenade, fancy cheese, spas, facials, massages, becoming buddhist or joining siddha yoga, fancy french bakeries that sell cupcakes. ps – i, too, have a crush on obama. pss – i also have a crush on jemaine clement. psss – i also have a prius, a sigg, an iphone, buy organic, LOVE arrested development, have worked in NGOs and in developing countries, and sometimes (not always) feel bad for poor people, you get the picture. kw Either you people are morons…or I’m not really white…which I think I would know by now…being in my 50’s .
on February 28, 2008 at 11:22 am
swoodie also? white people LOVE writing blogs about their children and obsessively documenting their lives on flickr.
on February 28, 2008 at 11:22 am
mjr suggested topic: frequent flier miles
on February 28, 2008 at 11:40 am
White people love to use frequent flier miles but more importantly love to tell people “I used miles to go to x”. Using miles on par in importance to the actual destination in most cases. wc So my friend had a suggestion: getting their hair braided into cornrows when they go to Jamaica.
on February 28, 2008 at 11:44 am
VJS on February 28, 2008 at 11:48 am I think this blog should be renamed “Stuff White People in New York Like”, or maybe “Stuff White People in the Boston to DC Corridor Like”, or at least “Stuff Urban White People (And Wannabes On College Campuses) Like”. White people where I come from (small, rural, Republican — sort of the opposite of NY in most ways) don’t like most of the stuff on this list (though they may be familiar with some of the stuff from watching Seinfeld episodes). “Stuff Rich Urban Liberal White People Like” would probably be the most accurate new name. [Yes, I know “urban” and “liberal” are probably redundant — and, for that matter, “rich” and “urban” (at least for white people) are probably redundant too — but we need to be painfully obvious that this blog really is NOT about most white people.] Now that I think about, maybe we should add “Self-Loathing”, “Guilt-Ridden”, “Prenetious”, “Snobbish”, and “Pseudo-Sophisticated” to the title too. wc You know, to all the offended white folk on this blog, I just want to explain why it’s ok to make fun of you, but not of other races:
on February 28, 2008 at 11:52 am
Because white people are the ones who control the politics and wealth of the world, let’s just face it. Everyone else is treated like your b*tch. When you guys become an oppressed minority (like, say, if the Chinese take over), then it will be okay to make fun of the ones in power. If you’re ever slaves to, let’s say, oh, Mexicans, and then overthrow them and become free, and then Mexicans continue making racist remarks about you while also pretty much being in control of the country and money, you have a legitimate reason to fear the remarks. And you’ll be right when you say that YOUR stereotype remarks about the Mexicans is NOT the same as when they say it about you. winston I have to mention this because it seems to be a GROSS oversight:
on February 28, 2008 at 11:55 am
Three words: Boston. Red. Sox. winston Oh, and NPR quiz shows.
on February 28, 2008 at 11:58 am
winston NASCAR
on February 28, 2008 at 11:59 am
BS You can call me: “redneck” ,”hillbilly”, “slaker” , “Cracker”, “Honkey”, “Whitey”, “Gringo” and you think it’s OK.
on February 28, 2008 at 12:03 pm
…But when I call you ****** you call me a racist. -You say that whites commit a lot of violence against you, so why are the ghettos the most dangerous places to live? -You have the United Negro College Fund. -You have Martin Luther King Day. -You have Black History Month. -You have Cesar Chavez Day. -You have Yom Hashoah -You have Ma’uled Al-Nabi -You have the NAACP. -You have BET. -If we had WET(white entertainment television) …we’d be racist. -If we had a White Pride Day… you would call us racist. -If we had white history month… we’d be racist. -If we had an organization for only whites to “advance” our lives… we’d be racist. -If we had a college fund that only gave white students scholarships…you know we’d be racist. -In the Million Man March, you believed that you were marching for your race and rights. If we marched for our race and rights…you would call us racist. -Did you know that some high school students decided to make a club for only the white students because the other ethnicities had them… they all got sent to court for being racist but the african-american, Latino, and Asia clubs were not even questioned. -You are proud to be black, brown, yellow and orange, and you’re not afraid to announce it. But when we announce our white pride, you call us racists. I am white. I am proud. But, you call me a racist. Why is it that only whites can be racists? Now watch, I’ll be a racist for posting this Livin in Texas I didn’t read through all the posts, but I have a suggestion for a topic for a post if it isn’t up already:
on February 28, 2008 at 12:11 pm
White people love it when you make fun of their whitemess. I think this blog is a prime example of that. I laughed heartily. Like Eddie Murphy laughed when he dressed up like a white person on that old Saturday Night Live skit. what! how is there no mention of Playing Guitar yet?
on February 28, 2008 at 12:12 pm
Livin in Texas That was supposed to be “whiteness” not whitemess.
on February 28, 2008 at 12:12 pm
Digby on February 28, 2008 at 12:15 pm The quality of this remarkable site holds up day after day….I am in awe. There are a remarkable number of people who are still in the dark about (what I think is) the core nature of this site: consumerism, consumer behavior, problem solving through the acquisition of good & services, cultural anthropology with MBA. I mentioned Paul Fussell before and I read someone speaking of Bobo’s in Paradise. To be honest,it’s all been done before. But this is so fresh and it’s from the source. Think about this…the research subject are self-reporting and posting in the data. The question we are answering is morphing. In the last couple days the…”O yeah!? Well I’m White and I don’t like these things” posts are tapering off. The the indictments that this may be about urban professionals or even over-achieving Presbyterians are also tapering off. We have smoothly troughed into the consumer behavior self- indictment phase. I was happy to read a fellow talk about novels and book shelved up properly (random, no topic thread, readable titles) but true as that is….its about relentlessly purchasing hardbound books from stores. And then you choose big box or indy; and then you choose brand coffee or that guy’s coffee; then you suddenly decide to get a library card and talk about THAT instead of titles of novels. In my town in Maine, if we could not talk about writing and books, visiting neighbors as we know it would cease. This is endlessly instructive, reflexive, intrusive, chop-busting, and revealing. And fun. We love fun. Did you read that piece in the NY Times Magazine Section about Office Fun? Reminds me of Toxic Office only from “opposite land” as my two blond children used to say back in the day. With warm personal regards, Digby Pooka A hipsters favorite: BRAVO!! Project Runway and Top Chef!
on February 28, 2008 at 12:18 pm
Comedy on February 28, 2008 at 12:25 pm Whoa, whoa whoa! Calm down! No need to start a race war over this site! A white guy wrote about this as a way of being self-depricating. Self-deprication is not racism, its making fun of one’s self. No need to get into who can make jokes about what group, or start throwing around insults, and certainly no need to get angry here. Again, the author is MAKING FUN OF HIMSELF! Look up the interview he gave on Morning Edition on NPR, and listen to it (its online for free). The author himself likes all of these things. If you are also in his self identified group, good, perhaps you found the site amusing (and again, you dont have to be white to be a part of his tounge in cheek “white” culture). If you are not, then chances are you did not find this terribly funny because there was nothing to identify with. If this was the case, take a deep breath, and remember that this was a joke and nothing more. Jamey Eric Clapton.
on February 28, 2008 at 12:25 pm
That is all. not white, not funny on February 28, 2008 at 12:41 pm I’m not particularly offended by this site, but in addition to being incorrect – there’s just not one thing on this list that strictly applies to white people….except maybe being white – it’s just not funny. Ooooh white people like coffee… not funny. White people love to renovate… ummmm, so? *shrug* I guess you have to be below a certain IQ level to get this sort of humor. nlhbm125 on February 28, 2008 at 12:43 pm i am a product of #11 (asian girls) – white father, korean mother – and am married to a white man who, i think, has a little bit of yellow fever in him. though i am only half, #11 clearly states that happas usually err towards the white community. i am such a person. my list (after reading #77 – LOVE flight of the conchords, by the way!): note: hopefully i’m not repeating anything… – “you so totally must eat here!” restaurants like cheesecake factory or melting pot or p.f. changs (overrated hype, kind of expensive for the middle class, thirty minute wait time, too dark to fricken see anything) – beards: men like to have them, women like to be with men who have them. see: chest hair. – being crafty like knowing how to the guitar (men) or knit (women). that is SO like white people. – owning a time share in the hamptons or visiting a friend who has a time share in the hamptons. the hamptons obsession in general. – tote bags. more specifically, tote bags with the name of the local library/bookstore/elite university emblazed on the front. – non-fiction tv channels such as food network (featuring an all-white cast of chefs – okay, maybe there’s ONE black chef), discovery (hello, “man vs. wild”), history (who else besides white people cares about nostradamus?), animal planet (two words: puppy bowl). – vitamin water and anything remotely similar to it. – clothing stores that 1) exclusively showcase well groomed white models; 2) only selling garments with solid colors, maybe with a few stripes (nautica only) and polka dots (small) and cable knit (winter season) and argyle (socks); and 3) are not really worth the price of said solid-colored garment. see: j.crew, banana republic, the gap, american apparel (to some degree) – fashion atrocities such as ugg boots and leggings and popped collars and ear muffs and fingerless gloves and… – keeping up with the new and cool lingo like shortening words (obvi = obviously, natch = naturally, totes = totally, etc.) or anything said by juno. – favorite “hang out” spot is the local barnes and noble. – add karaoke bars, as well. i went to a karaoke bar recently and noticed that i was the only minority in the entire place. and, again, i am half-white. – “indie” music, or white people bands who either whine a great deal or drown their sorrows in a pool of self-involved misery. some tunes are catchy, some are with a single guitar and a bleeding heart. all have pretentious lyrics. related: “indie” bands and/or songs with really long (annoying) names. – self-help books. see: oprah winfrey’s book club. (oprah winfrey. period.) – cereal bars. i don’t mean like the pre-wrapped kind you find in the supermarket, i mean actual eateries that specialize in serving cereal. seriously, these exist and they are CRAWLING with white people. – wearing t-shirts that reference current or past pop culture, shopping at online sites such as snorg tees, busted tees, cafe press, etc., that carry said t-shirts. – blogging. it’s a white person’s dream job. that seems like a sufficient amount. i am willing to share more, though, if you want. jessica only a white person could write this blog.
on February 28, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Adolf Hitler Forgot to mention:
on February 28, 2008 at 12:50 pm
Lasting, sustainable civilization and Intelligence Tim on February 28, 2008 at 12:53 pm Hmmm. Seems to be less a description of “white people” and more of a description of educated, urban/suburban, middle-upper class Americans regardless of race (basically a cross section of the most popular consumer trends). I know plenty of folks with ample melanin who would fit the descriptions on these pages, I also know they wouldn’t appreciate being described as “white people.” Historically race has been used to draw attention away from real class issues, this is yet another example, but an entertaining and funny one at that. Think of all the rednecks (self-described “white people”) to whom these descriptions do not apply. Andrew White people like pastel colored clothing.
on February 28, 2008 at 12:56 pm
Athena I am not sure if it is here yet.. but I will tell you two things that I know for a fact that white people LOVE…
on February 28, 2008 at 1:11 pm
DAVE MATTHEWS BAND ROCK CONCERTS on DVD….. I a mixed race..but I have NEVER seen a friend of color with either one of these unless they went to an mostly white school.. or social club etc. (in other words unless they had a ton of white friends-they dont keep these in thier home) Nikitta Vaughn awesome…I’m sorry to admit that I agree 100% with almost everything you’ve writen…I guess I’m white! Great job!
on February 28, 2008 at 1:17 pm
Fish Noir Foul Re: 1889
on February 28, 2008 at 1:17 pm
Of course you’ll be called a fucking racist you motherfucking racist moferfucker–I mean- Motherfucker. (If I was white I’d wait & include a correction in a separate entry- fucking whites) The reason Ghetto’s are dangerous places to live is because of things like drive-by shootings. If drive-bys happened in suburbia it’d never have enter the lexicon because a buncha light-ass whiteys would be all over it like it was 9-11. But in the ‘ghetto’ it just affects ‘those people’ so fuck a bunch of law enforcement. Let’em fend for themselfs. Think of all the times you’ve heard news broadcasters talk about a ‘known drug house’ or ‘crack house’ or ‘known gang hangout’. Substitute ‘Known Terrorist Safe House’ & locate it in your neighborhood see how you’d feel you simple-minded cracker-ass motherfucker. But no– it’d be the end of the World if that happened. Every pale-ass blue-eyed cheap-fuck would want a check from Uncle Sam to compensate their loss of tranquility. Any ghetto neighborhood worth its salt could stack up dead bodies of innocent children, the elderly & just plain hard-working folks that’d make 9-11 and the Iraq War casualties look like toothpicks next to a woodpile by comparison. eat shit & die motherfucker– & Oh, Have a nice day! fritosAndMilk what about the other white meat like trailer trash or conservative stuffy whites?
on February 28, 2008 at 1:20 pm
– cut of jean shorts – virginia slim cigs – fip flops with massive hammer time goin’ – bee hive hair dos – reeking of cheap walgreens perfume – pink flamingos in the yard – john deer hats but not in an ironic way – ford trucks – sh!t stompers – monster truck events – pro wrestaling – meat & taters – pig wrestalin’ – no teeth – sleeping with cousins i think thats about it. Dkahkda Hey Black Guy,
on February 28, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Please don’t hold the mirror up to my face. It burns. Love the blog, if it wasn’t so true. Give me some skin, White Guy Tony Starks on February 28, 2008 at 1:25 pm The best part of this whole thing is now you can add your blog to “stuff white people like.” The internet has spawned a new type of social interaction that no longer requires real human interest or contact. I’m not sure where people who are part “white” fall into these observations. I don’t really even know why I took the time to post this comment because our society is ridiculous. Instead of really trying to understand each other and work together we just perpetuate a system and way of living that is no longer about life and feelings but things and symbols. fritosAndMilk what about trailer trash and conservative inbreeds
on February 28, 2008 at 1:27 pm
– monster truck events – pink flammingos in yard – reeking of cheap perfume from walgreens – having sex with cousins – pig wrestaling – pro wrestaling – f1-50’s – cut of jean shorts – flip flops with chalky dried up feet – bee hive hair cuts – john deer hats…but not in an ironic way – throwing pasture patties – saying everything outside their religion is the devil – inbreeding – blood hounds – no teeth – chewing tabacco – plummers crack – meth labs Texas Brother All you white people $uck!
on February 28, 2008 at 1:43 pm
fritosAndMilk man i luv it…this blog created a monster! you know the owner of this blogs gotta love it…start charging for advertisments on this mug! great job!
on February 28, 2008 at 1:45 pm
Tito on February 28, 2008 at 1:47 pm Three things about White Folk: Cluelessness — I’m listening to the Talk of the Nation segment about the blog and it just kills me that White Folk are surprised by all this. Growing up White and Suburban impairs one’s observational and critical capacities in some fundamental way. Color blindness — How many times do Black Folk have to put up with White Folk who say that we’re in a post-racial society? Make no mistake: we aren’t there yet. (But like a lot of Black Folk I’m as suprised as I can be that Obama took states like Idaho and North Dakota, so I have to do some of my reconsiderations about race as well.) Greek Serenading — When I was in grad school at UCI I was disturbed by a noise from next to my office. So I went out into the hall to figure out what was going on. Lo, and behold: Some fraternity was serenading the sorority that held their regular Monday meetings next door. I lost it: that was one of the single most ridiculous, strange, and White things I’ve ever seen in my life. When I was a kid living in South Central, we used to kid about the silly things that White Folk do, but this just topped ’em all. Y’all some strange folk. Don’t be offended, though: some of my best friends are White People. Heh. Isaac This is the best blog I’ve ever read. I thought everyone threatened to move to Canada while watching the news.
on February 28, 2008 at 1:47 pm
Texas Brother on February 28, 2008 at 2:12 pm Wow…I just started reading some of these blogs and what a bunch of salt and pepper cry babys! You are so self absorbed, such pompous @sses, with so much anger that i just want to KILL all of you! Ha Ha……. but seriously, what a bunch of snivelers! Whitey McWhitester White people love talking really loud to people who don’t speak english. Please address.
on February 28, 2008 at 2:18 pm
BrownGirl on February 28, 2008 at 2:23 pm So, I’m sure there are many who agree that your blog is totally worthless and damaging – just another version of what the media feeds everyone. Why don’t you join the rebellion instead of following along like a damn sheep? And I call myself BrownGirl because I’m cream-colored but totally covered in freckles, and I’m not American and can’t really stand American culture, but you’d still call me ‘white’ and lump me in with the upper-middle class idiots you describe. There are no white people and no black people and no yellow people and no red people. You should add #78 Barack Obama. That would be about as true as anything else you’ve documented. Mojo on February 28, 2008 at 2:29 pm White people have nothing to be ashamed of, we are by far the greatest race. If that were not true; all this wouldn’t matter, and we would be equal, but were not! zipporah The blog: hilarious. The over-emotional comments: also hilarious. Keep up the good work.
on February 28, 2008 at 2:39 pm
bubba “play dates” baby gyms knitting beagles chai lattes (yummmm) Skechers (shoes) chiropractic visits
on February 28, 2008 at 2:56 pm
Zed This is all together hilarious.
on February 28, 2008 at 3:02 pm
r on February 28, 2008 at 3:04 pm You need to add “time-out” or “go to your room”. My family is from the West-Indies and we all caught lix. All my friends of colour (*especially* first-generation immigrant kids) caught lix from their folks. It wasn’t even until I watched Sinbad’s stand-up that I heard about “time-out” and “go to your room”. Yo, I didn’t even have my own room as kid! I think Russell Peters (the comedian) did it best:
Zed Let’s try that again…
on February 28, 2008 at 3:04 pm
This site is hilarious…unfortunately it isn’t printed with sarcasm font…that way the folks out there who are wrapped a bit tightly about it would realise it’s a comedy and not a documentary. Lighten up folks. Suggestion…surprised this one hasn’t turned up yet as I *know* white people like ice hockey…it’s the only sport they haven’t lost domination of here in North America. Cheers, Zed Yo I’m guessing the writer is white.
on February 28, 2008 at 3:08 pm
ziggy Keep the posts coming. Good stuff here.
on February 28, 2008 at 3:20 pm
master white people lov s&m bondage
on February 28, 2008 at 3:26 pm
eskimo on February 28, 2008 at 3:40 pm I swear this blog was inspired by the town that I live in Bellingham, WA. Lots of white people….and dogs, snowboarding, coffee, recycyling…you name it. I love it! pscone white people like your blog.
on February 28, 2008 at 3:52 pm
Deaner How about Birkenstocks? White people love Birkenstocks.
on February 28, 2008 at 4:08 pm
fritosAndMilk #1925 Deaner that’s perfect! forgot about that one. you also need to add petulia oil.
on February 28, 2008 at 4:10 pm
Evan on February 28, 2008 at 4:16 pm I can’t believe people would take time out of their day to read this person’s entire blog, then comment about how they thought it was shitty or poorly written ….or I guess maybe I can, because they’re white, just like me, and want to put in their ‘two cents’ – haha However, to me this blog is hilarious ….so I don’t find the 15mins I spent reading it or the 2 I spent writing this, to be a waste at all! Keep up the good work! …..haters go fuck yourselves! Gary on February 28, 2008 at 4:16 pm I haven’t read all 2000 replies but if FRISBEE SPORTS hasn’t been mentioned, it needs to make the list…specificallly Frisbee golf aka “FROLF” and “Ultimate Frisbee” a watered down, frisbee based version of football with a flying disc and little to no actual contact. Also usually co-ed, which could be cross-referenced. Hmmm Arrested Development is an amazing show!
on February 28, 2008 at 4:37 pm
Parce Your blog is really funny! So funny, that it made my blog: funnythings.com. I ranked your blog right inbetween AIDS and eating disorders. Congrats!
on February 28, 2008 at 4:51 pm
Kate on February 28, 2008 at 5:03 pm This blog is very good. Aside from the typographical errors (of which there are very few), it is well written and funny. I can tell it isn’t intended to make people feel guilty for things they genuinely enjoy, but to point out how similarly the upper middle class behaves. I really like how you pointed out “assists”. No one seems to have an argument for that. It is truly one of the funniest blogs about culture I have read. Keep up the good work.
White Power The blog title doesn’t make any sense with the content of the site.
on February 28, 2008 at 5:41 pm
It should be renamed: Stuff Cosmopolitan/Civilized People Like If you people have never done any of the things mentioned on this site then you must have a sad, boring life. Zed Some omissions which should be included that White people like:
on February 28, 2008 at 5:42 pm
“Freebird” Cheese in a can Jagermeister/Southern Comfort Adult Films (notice how everyone in porn is white?!) Cheers Zed Jealous Asian Man White people also love blogs from jealous Asian men obsessing about white people.
on February 28, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Fight on February 28, 2008 at 6:01 pm Whoever posts this blog is a real hero. I mean, it takes real courage to dig into the one race that it is 100% socially acceptable to be blatantly racist against. soupman this blog is fast becoming stuff that white people like
on February 28, 2008 at 6:12 pm
lustslut on February 28, 2008 at 6:25 pm Yikes! I’m a black woman with dreads married to a white guy. But before I married him, I enjoyed quite a few things on this list. Anyone know a good counselor? Funny as hell, ya’ll! Keep it up! AK Anonymous on February 28, 2008 at 6:27 pm You really need to do a post on Christmas Cards if you haven’t already. With special focus on the ultimate execution: The family vacation picture combined with the form letter that highlights everyone’s accomplishments, including many of the “stuff white people like” mentioned on this blog like marathons, travel, “films,” you get the picture). Bonus points if it’s ordered from Shutterfly, or even better, a more indie version of Shutterfly that people might not have heard of. Christmas cards are like the ultimate measure. The more you get, and therefore the more who read yours, the better! Trixie on February 28, 2008 at 6:38 pm Brilliant satire. To all of you self-righteous grandstanding fucktards who think this is offensive or racist, please just go away. You don’t get it. It’s really very simple, and you want to make so much more out of it. Who cares if the author(s) is white or not? Does it make any of these observations less true? Please, get over yourselves. No, not every white person fits every one of these things – but you know damn well that a lot of us do. So what? Sometimes there is humor to be found in just being who you are. If you’re somehow ashamed of being white because you’re afraid people will put labels on you, then welcome to the world, kids. Everybody does it to everybody else. We’re not all the same, our differences are funny, and that’s a GOOD thing. Oh, and many of the suggested additions to the list are spot on – I hope you can include them. PoohPatchPuck What a great job, thanks for the smile.
on February 28, 2008 at 7:06 pm
Pooua on February 28, 2008 at 7:40 pm I did a search for sci-fi, but did not find any entries. I found out years ago, when I was conversing with my non-White, non-Asian friends about our favorite TV shows since childhood, that they did not name any sci-fi. I checked with other non-White, non-Asians, and find that is a trend. Despite the presence of non-White, non-Asians in some sci-fi, they apparently play mostly for White or Asian audiences, because I can’t find anyone else who is watching. Maz I LOVE THIS BLOG it’s my favorite blog that’s ever existed. I think you are hilarious. I linked you.
on February 28, 2008 at 7:42 pm
PEOPLE (not the writers of this blog): LEARN TO MAKE FUN OF YOURSELVES. Sheesh. azn gal hey lander — i looooooove the site!
on February 28, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Maz haha sorry to double post but I just read some earlier comments and I have to second “Freebird” as a nominee
on February 28, 2008 at 7:43 pm
Adolf Hitler It’s pretty apparent that we signed our death warrant when Germany lost WW2. It’s all downhill from here…
on February 28, 2008 at 7:47 pm
moxie mama this is some funny ish you got going on here!! here’s my little input on what white people like:
on February 28, 2008 at 8:21 pm
-that corny site, icanhascheezburger.com -meeting up for playdates with their young children -wearing shorts in the winter -allowing their children to run amuck and backtalk them in public -letting their hair air dry on the way to work -putting.periods.between.words.for.emphasis -hearting everydaggone thing… “i heard those shoes!!” -marlboro cigarettes -going commando -bob marley adam put your blg on the list. never knew how much like other white people I was… ‘tolerance’ and ‘individualism’ in here somewhere?
on February 28, 2008 at 8:50 pm
funniest blog i’ve ever seen. ever. and white people like looking at blogs, so that’s a killer compliment, brah [surfer slang- white people sliced bread] Adolf Hitler http://www.white-history.com/
on February 28, 2008 at 9:16 pm
Zach I think white people like to break world records.
on February 28, 2008 at 9:23 pm
Chach funny.
on February 28, 2008 at 9:30 pm
a couple you might have missed: a) making their own clothes because they choose to. b) self-deprecating humor about their own personal neuroses c) suicide (check out the stats) d) tattoos that have nothing to do with their own reality (foreign religious symbols, environmental designs, fantasy designs, cool celtic patterns, etc.) e) jam bands f) birth control g) allowing your children to “learn the hard way” cheers Beth D Loving things that make fun of themselves. Including this blog. Because if you know how to laugh at yourself, you seem less arrogant than you really are.
on February 28, 2008 at 10:12 pm
not a white guy on February 28, 2008 at 10:37 pm whoa… you guys, it’s a blog, not a scientific journal lol. it’s effin hilarious, least I think it is. growing up in a basically all white environment(including family), i see more or less a general population of white people who seem to fall under these stereo typical tendencies and may not be true for all white people. so chill out and just take a second to laugh! which brings up a new things white people like to do, get easily offended when thought to be belittled by ridiculous jesters that dont matter nate this is a certtain type of white person. “white people” is too general.
on February 28, 2008 at 10:44 pm
hikerfrank IM INCENSED !! I, “HIKERFRANK”, am truly suffering from the bottom of my heart! /… white people like to hike, and be named Frank …..
on February 28, 2008 at 10:50 pm
, (white people like to say “incensed”) (and capitalize on line) (and suffer, deep down, you know, we can be veerrry deep… Aaah) What about HIKING , Dee-de-deet! (I never encounter anyone but white people on the hiking trail!) and, the Name “FRANK” (does anyone know a black or hispanic or asian person named Frank?) Alas, Woe is me, I guess I’m White (thought I was an Italian-Irish American (Latino? isn’t Latin the language of Rome, which is in italy, and all those italians named Fran-cheesch , or “cheech”) Nathan new post ideas: -facebook (rather than a myspace) -guitar hero or the wii -monty python (a “funny song” about existentialist philosophers- how more white can you get?!)
on February 28, 2008 at 11:15 pm
Democrats are liars too. on February 29, 2008 at 12:35 am This blog is hilarious but it would be more aptly titled “Things that post graduate yuppie liberal people from New England like”. Guess that gets a bit wordy though huh? Alexa You need to include something about soy-milk/soy-products.
on February 29, 2008 at 12:54 am
No one You fuckin suck.
on February 29, 2008 at 1:03 am
Krevency I love this site. You crackajack me up. A lot of these things are way too true, but I’ve never noticed.
on February 29, 2008 at 1:06 am
BRIGS on February 29, 2008 at 2:48 am um yes white people, we’ve had it coming. admit it. but dont take yourself so seriously. Admit it you’ve been dying to renovate a house. your not unique your ordinary. stop believing the adverts. great blog kept me entertained for two house in my architecture job which by the way is a sucky job. Michele Hilarious! Found out about your blog from Daily Candy. For those that do not get it…well…..go away!
on February 29, 2008 at 4:23 am
Katherine on February 29, 2008 at 4:55 am Seattle! White people love Seattle. It has: coffee, memories of Kurt Cobain & grunge (which reminds them of the festivals they attended / wanted to attend in the 90’s), moody, important weather, water that’s good to read books by and Grey’s Anatomy (which has Sandra Oh, lots of other non-white people and a few non-traditionally pretty white people, as well as ironic plays on cutural references — in fact, white people love Grey’s Anatomy, too). Nikol G I think the title is great and to the point. I am a black person and I think this is a well put together web-site that may offer insight for other races. If anyone has a problem w/ the title they should “lighten up”. There are much more pressing issues in the world today.
on February 29, 2008 at 5:05 am
Katherine And #1903. White people do LOVE the Dave Matthews Band.
on February 29, 2008 at 5:09 am
Cato on February 29, 2008 at 5:10 am The blog is hilarious. The post-modern lives of the children of Skip and Muffy after graduation from [insert name of ivy league university or New England ‘little ivy’ liberal arts college] … Almost as good as Florence King’s long out-of-print WASP, Where is Thy Sting? and Southern Ladies and Gentlemen, you certainly capture the essence of the unbearable lightness of being “free, white, and 21” (as was once the common phrase), with trust fund, in today’s urban America. Lisa Yeah, this blog is descriptive of western consumerist culture, the baby boomers in particular. Which is mostly white, so that’s why it’s called what it is.
on February 29, 2008 at 5:31 am
Get a copy of Joe Queenan’s “Balsamic Dreams: A short but self-important history of the baby-boomer generation”. You’ll pee yourself laughing. For those who don’t fall into that generation, they’ve/we’ve inherited the tendency to “naval-gaze” to the max (hence, MySpace, Facebook, etc.) Jazz on February 29, 2008 at 5:33 am For all the offended people, PLEASE GET A LIFE. If this stuff isn’t funny to you its probably because its like looking in a mirror and you hate being the butt of a joke. The fact that you’re pissed off doesn’t make it any less funny. WhiteBread Sean on February 29, 2008 at 5:35 am Oh Christ, when I read the Mos Def entry it was like you were inside my head. I’m not saying he isn’t a good guy, I’m just saying that I know other white people who, never having met him, would leave their kids with him for a long weekend. Lauren on February 29, 2008 at 5:36 am All you white people who are giving kudos here are a disgrace!! There is nothing new about this stuff, put on BET and watch their comedy hour or any other no-talent black comedian and you will hear this same stereotypical crap, .. we get it, Y’all think that we are irrational, always nerdy talking, frightened people, and that black people are just rational calm cool collected, how come u guys cant get yourselves out of the ghetto and off welfare then?? Stop shooting each other and focus on your own race, you need some help there homie!!! Tell your women to stop having bastard children that just grow up to be criminals and start showing some respect for the women in your communities… whatisthis? So is it ok to say that black people like fried chicken and walking like they have a limp?
on February 29, 2008 at 5:46 am
Miyu Just found your site and it’s HALARIOUS [sic]!!! Almost makes me want to be…um…white?
on February 29, 2008 at 5:55 am
Caroline THis site is GREAT! I love it!!! And I appreciate it even more since I am not white by my roommates are. Hey! That should be a tshirt. hahah
on February 29, 2008 at 6:02 am
anne Not sure if missed this, but white people also like:
on February 29, 2008 at 6:17 am
being part American Indian through one of their grandparents (alternative: having an abolitionist relative) Civil Rights martyrs Andrew Goodman, Michael Schwerner and James Earl Chaney former Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and his sexy wife Margaret There are also many things that “white people” love but that white Jews generally loath. Mayonaise and bologna sandwiches come to mind. Richie White People keep complaining that this site only represents a particular socio-economic group ..
on February 29, 2008 at 6:19 am
Well that is true. It’s for white people as opposed to white trash. Big difference. When they stop spending their welfare on buck-a-beer specials, maybe they can save up enough to run a site as well. GT Meh. Not too accurate. I think I only like about 5 things on the list. Some of them are just plain stretches. Try a little harder or don’t at all.
on February 29, 2008 at 6:23 am
sambo generalizations are funny!
on February 29, 2008 at 6:38 am
RD You forgot white people like to pretend their cowboys.
on February 29, 2008 at 6:40 am
GS on February 29, 2008 at 6:41 am First off, I am a educated white male from a very educated family. Some stuff is true, other stuff, I agree, might be a stretch. I think its funny, I make fun of other ethinicity’s steroetypes too. If I complained, then I would just be able to dish it out and not take it. On a side note, the person who commented that this might help immigrants assimilate, well hats off. Assimilation is crucial in any country and I hope some immigrants to use this to help them assimlate. Lastly, I enjoy reading this because is makes me feel proud to be white. The reason being that if you made this site for other ethinicities, they would pale in comparison. These things white people like are much better than say those of blacks and mexicans (e.g. welfare checks). Fish Noir Foul White People Like to speak in terms of statistics & percentage ratios even though they have no clue.
on February 29, 2008 at 6:43 am
I.E.* : Clander said on NPR that the positive Vs negative comments were running about 30 or 40 to 1. Way, Way off. 3 or 4 to 1 is much closer. And why is that? Why can’t White folks be more tolerant of other points of view? I don’t get it. I think people that have no tolerance for others should be dragged out in the street and shot like rabid dogs. Then the world would be a more tolerant place. * White People used to luv saying EYE-EEE till they found out it was Latin for ‘I’m a pretentious arsehole’ Diana This is marvolus thank you for a great laugh!
on February 29, 2008 at 6:46 am
Beef White people don’t like black people.
on February 29, 2008 at 7:16 am
Hmmmm on February 29, 2008 at 7:16 am a lot of good points and funny sh*t in this blog. A lot of the topics are typical african-american standup material but it`s well written and there are some supprises in there. To the white people that feels hurt and offended by this blog: Lighten up.. This is more critical journalism towards society then it is about white people. I`m white by the way… Have anyone set up a blog one about black peolpes habits? If not I`ll get in to it right now. I also want to get 1984 responses about things people already know… Hola siekat on February 29, 2008 at 7:25 am Fish Noir Foul: I think people that have no tolerance for others should be dragged out in the street and shot like rabid dogs. Then the world would be a more tolerant place. add it to the list … white people like being intolerant of intolerance. Sarah on February 29, 2008 at 7:32 am As a young white female, i find your “scientific approach” to explain things that white people like to be one of the most ridiculous things i have ever come across on the net. Not only are the majority of the things listed done by other ethnicities besides “whites”, who are you to stereotype us? If I decided to post a blog about the hundred things black people liked and listed things like fried chicken and having 10 baby mamas I’d be considered a racist. It’s absurd and those of you leaving comments about how “hilarious” this blog is are only feeding into the racism that already tears the people of our country apart. Also, I would like to say that you are obviously around the wrong white people. I hate vegetarian food, have never owned a hollister or american eagle brand t-shirt, will NOT be voting for Barack Obama because of his limited political experience and i drink water from my tap every day of my life. I liked what mark1davidson had to say on the matter “Please remind me again how stereotyping people based on the relative dark or lightness of their skin is funny again… I must have forgotten” It’s NOT, racists and bigots like you are why the youth of the country have still yet to realize the importance of accepting the differences between us. I’m “white”(actually an Irish-American if you would like to be technical) and i like wu-tang, kool-aid and have an equal number of white friends as i do black friends. So what does that make me?! ike word………………..
on February 29, 2008 at 7:34 am
Sarah and beef…white people don’t like black people?
on February 29, 2008 at 7:34 am
that could be the most ignorant thing i’ve heard fall out of a person’s mouth too bad you’re not moving to canada samantha on February 29, 2008 at 7:42 am i’m white and i love jcrew. if there was a website of what black people like it might be found racist but from an anthropological point of view is not racist, but just a silly commentary on culture. race is a social construct and only holds as much weight or value as one puts on it. this blog is obviously a joke, but with most good jokes their substance lies in reality. Whitney on February 29, 2008 at 8:00 am I’m white but find this blog humorous and spot-on. Of course, if I started a blog highlighting the reverse, I would be a racist, but I’m not trying to change history right now. You forgot the one of the big ones: WAYNE BRADY. White folks are always going on about ‘Oh, he’s so talented!’ or ‘what a talented guy!!!!’ It makes them feel good to revere a black person, yet of course they pick the most schmaltzy, game-show-hosty type, so it kinda get canceled out. I’d think about adding him, my friend. Buzz on February 29, 2008 at 8:07 am The original blog didn’t knock my socks off. Like a lot of people here, I’d say it’s more about Yuppies than white people in general. You could do a list about Rednecks, Preppies, (the people Yuppies try so hard to emulate) Bush Republicans, Middle Class Geek Guys, etc. You’d come up with a different list for each, but could still say you’re writing about what white people like. That being said, however, I think it’s fascinating that between us, we’ve posted almost 2000 responses, ranging from ROTFLs to long-winded white supremacist rants. I’ll give kudos to the author for stirring up a politically-incorrect discussion on the nature of racism and racial perception. I think that the people who, like myself, didn’t find this blog funny can probably be divided into two groups; Those (like me) who didn’t see themselves in it, and those who did, but don’t want to admit it. To the Yuppies list, I’d add “Using surnames as first names for their children, like Chandler, Hayes, Madison, Ross, McCauley, etc.” I’ve always found that pretentious. I went through Jr. High School going by the nickname “Buzz”, and despite the teasing I got, I’m still glad my parents didn’t name me “Taft” or something like that. Now if you want to make a list I’ll laugh at, it would be the “Middle Class Geek” list, which would have to include; Monty Python (If you have to ask why, turn in your Geek card) Star Trek Vs. Star Wars (In Geek culture, it’s an almost unforgivable blasphemy to like both) Star Trek vs. Star Trek (One must always assert the obvious superiority of one’s favorite ST series over all others- even though it’s obvious the Next Generation is FAR superior to all other forms of ST ) Anything which spoofs SW and ST (So we can delude ourselves that we’re not pathetic fanboys. That famous Shatner sketch on SNL all those years ago was about US, people!) Spoofing the spoofs Collecting action figures and other toys (particularly action figures of a certain genre. To really do this right, one must be unable to grasp why anybody would be even REMOTELY interested in another genre “Spawn? Why? 12-inch GI Joes are the ONLY action figures worth even thinking about!) Quoting movies ad nauseum (Don’t even say the word “Incontheivable!” around me!) Quoting Monty Python ad nauseum (extra points for having the Black Knight scene memorized before you ever see the movie) Anything having to do with special effects (especially if you can throw around technical jargon, because EVERYBODY wants to hear your thoughts on why cast Polyurethane doesn’t make as good and animatronic underskull as stranded fibre and Polyester resin) ‘beener keychains (because you don’t climb rocks, you’re afraid of climbing rocks, but climbers are so cool, and climber chicks have the best butts ever, so you have to impress them.) Too many of those would hit close to home (I’m a ‘recovering Trekkie’ – the difference between a Trekkie and a Trekker, being that the Trekkie is no longer in denial about being a Trekkie) Keep the non-PC discussion open, folks, it’s the only way we’ll ever get through the stupid crap that we pretend isn’t there. Jennifer LOVE your blog! My husband says only 4 out of 87 don’t apply to me (there’s probably a handful more, but he’s basically right).
on February 29, 2008 at 8:13 am
I agree with other posters that this isn’t every white person (my husband also says that only 9 of 87 DO apply to him and he’s right). HILARIOUS! I can’t wait to see what you post next. Jeff Clander, love your website. I wish to suggest a topic:
on February 29, 2008 at 8:13 am
“White people”–by which I mean the kind of elitist yuppies this site is lampooning–just love the fact that in our 232 year history the overwhelming majority of soldiers who have done the fighting & dieing for America (and a long list of mostly ungrateful nations) have been white. I mean, when they’re watching a movie like _Saving Private Ryan_, for example, and see NOTHING BUT white soldiers being mowed down by enemy machine-guns as they invade Normandy (to liberate the notoriously ungrateful french, for the second time) their reaction is almost orgasmic and the various white-guilt issues fade away for two wonderful, warm-and-fuzzy hours. _Tora Tora Tora_, _Sands of Iwo Jima_, _Pork Chop Hill_, _Hamburger Hill_, _Blackhawk Down_…the list of movies portraying–accurately I might add–mostly white men doing the heavy lifting of defeating totalitarianism goes on and on. They bask in the glow until-and-unless someone suggests to them that maybe their precious little Johnny serve and carry his fair-share of the load. Food for thought. –Jeff in Houston, Texas; MSG, USAR, Retired Clare I think that one entry needs to give a shout out to the papa bear of this site, and the one conservative we all can agree on– David Brooks.
on February 29, 2008 at 8:14 am
That and PBS programming. Shades of Tan Dear Sarah (1987)
on February 29, 2008 at 8:15 am
Darling, in answer to your question – that makes you white. And very uptight I might add. I think people of all shades leaving feedback about how “hilarious” this site is shows that we can rise above color and appreciate that there are going to be differences and that if we can’t laugh about it, then where is there any joy in life. Maybe what is happening is this site is bridging a gap and bringing people from different races together to find a common thread of humor in this world. I think maybe you are hanging around the wrong white people. Sam on February 29, 2008 at 8:19 am I think this sh*t is hilarious, but I do wonder, does anyone find it strange that this website can exist and most people don’t give a crap, but a “Stuff Black People Like” or a “Stuff Asian People Like” would come under tremendous ridicule? I’m not arguing that any of these sites should be okay, just that it doesn’t seem alright that stereotyping is okay as long as you’re making fun of white people. George Heh; Excellent rundown of “Stuff Liberal White People Like” ^_I’m loving it and mass-mailing my contact list to get ’em all here and reading. Love your work!
on February 29, 2008 at 8:24 am
Amy on February 29, 2008 at 8:28 am I love this site!!! It’s about time. Racist? What about BET, the tv station??????????????????????????? That’s racist! If we came out with a white entertainment station, WHOA!! Look out folks!!!! Jesse Jackson would be leading some rally down Pennsylvania Ave in DC! If don’t like this site, you can leave. My addition to this blog is swimming! Especially in the ocean and at lakes. Jess Geez people…it is a satire website…lighten up!
on February 29, 2008 at 8:29 am
AJ on February 29, 2008 at 8:33 am Your blog is so funny. I think you should write about how white people like smoothies from robeks or jamba juice and love saying “im going to run out for a smoothie”. it reminds them of when they are vacationing in some place like florida or hawaii. madam mix on February 29, 2008 at 8:38 am You know you should re-label this site, what white Americans like. There are many different kinds of white people all over the world. As a half white person outside the U.S., the site is only partially accurate. RhoRho on February 29, 2008 at 8:42 am Ummm,, I laughed at this but, well, what should we like (white people, any people? What the other people like?)..I can laugh at myself, but I’m not gonna replace yoga with …nothin…or feed my kids foods loaded with pesticide, stop drinking red wine, eating indian food (YUM!), being a tree-hugger, I didn’t read all of ’em…oh and i wont start being a right wing conservative..is that black white red or yellow?…Funny, tho, seriously… George on February 29, 2008 at 8:46 am You know, I find it hilarious when I realize that the vast, vast, vast majority of people that freak out about this site being “racist” probably match at least 99% of the items ON the site… Silly politically correct hippies, learn to relax and have fun! Remember, white people are still OK to make fun of! ^_^ pats did you mention high top nikes?
on February 29, 2008 at 8:50 am
the new ones, not the ghetto. something retro-french funk and i have a white husband- we LOVE this site! Sarah Shades of Tan,
on February 29, 2008 at 8:58 am
I’m not your darling, and certainly not uptight by any means. Seeing as you don’t no me personally you can keep your opinions about me to yourself. And no, i didnt see myself in 99% of what you listed. It’s not me not being able to laugh at myself, it’s just not funny. This is not a list about white people, most white people i know hardly fit any of your stereotypes. How are we “rising above color” when we STEREOTYPE BY RACE?!?!?!?!?!?! ap on February 29, 2008 at 9:03 am this blog by far is the funniest thing i have read in a LONG time. i love coffee, bottled water, architecture, expensive sandwiches, vintage, difficult break-ups, threatening to move to canada, renovating and so do all my friends (who you guessed it, are all white)… right now i am thinking about my favorite breakfast place… lindsey I think your blog is funny and I’m whiter than Wonderbread. Fuck what everyone else says.
on February 29, 2008 at 9:04 am
matt white people like this site
on February 29, 2008 at 9:10 am
Dave Your website is cool. As a whitey, I think this is spot on. My whitey wife thinks it’s insulting, but I think she just doesn’t get it.
on February 29, 2008 at 9:11 am
cracker white on February 29, 2008 at 9:17 am This stuff must be written by a non-white, who hangs out with a somewhat ‘earthy, ‘hootey and the blowfish’, ‘look at me, I’m eating sushi’, ‘my cat gets weekly feline-AIDS treatments’ crowd. The writer seems like he/she is on the outside looking in. In short ………….. Bo dont know white. and if your are white……………….holy smokes, get your bajeebies out there and get a life. I mean what the jiminee-crickets is going on with you ?? The musical comedy blog is hilarious !!! Mamatha This stuff is abso-bloomin-lutely hillarious! Came here from NPR.
on February 29, 2008 at 9:17 am
wake up on February 29, 2008 at 9:22 am People for the hundreth time, get a clue – This blog satirically pokes fun at the “NPR crowd” slice of white culture (for lack of a better all-encompassing term). AND, it is written mostly FOR the entertainment of the “NPR crowd”. It is not about the redneck slice of white culture. It is not about race. It’s just lighthearted self-depricating humor (the guy who wrote it is a urban priviledged white hippie making fun of himself and those around him – and he is the guy standing next to the recycle bin in the recycling post btw). And its absolutely brilliant!!! This is maybe the single most funny web page I have ever read on the internet. So, to all you people who just don’t “get it”, quit your complaining and preaching and find somewhere else to project your life’s frustrations. Did you notice the people with the best sense of humor about all of this are the ones specifically being made fun of??? – with the possible exceptions of the vegetarian crowd, they seem to either have no sense of humor or take their lifestyle way to seriously. Lighten up everybody!! Relax!! (and have a cheeseburger!). Nina on February 29, 2008 at 9:24 am Hello! I’ve only managed to read a few dozen of your posts so far so I apologize if the following white person fetish has already been expounded upon: How about The North Face? Seems to me that the popularity of this uber-brand of outdoor wear has exploded over the last 2 years and scores of white people have somehow found a way to afford it. In fact, I think they’ve made it a priority! Strange since I don’t think it’s as eco-sensitive as Patagonia or Keen. So while it encourages communing with the outdoors, it conflicts with the desire to save the world. Perhaps those who purchase Northface products (particularly the parkas) are so distracted by the dilemma of getting from their cars to the Apple Store in relative comfort during winter months that the complication of not having the most environmentally friendly outerwear at their office won’t hit them until later. I have Northface boots and they are nice and warm, so who am I to say? defekto QUIT STEALING PHOTOS FROM FLICKR AND HIRE YOUR OWN PHOTOGRAPHER!
on February 29, 2008 at 9:26 am
Sarah This just made my day! Great blog, it’s about time!
on February 29, 2008 at 9:33 am
A Little Brittle Really???
on February 29, 2008 at 9:42 am
This is childish and sad. What if I were to spend a good amount of my time finding little pictures to go with my scathing, RACIST, small-minded, and wholly base and crass digs at another culture? Can I write a blog called ‘Things Black People Can’t Let Go Of’, or ‘How Envious of Another Culture Does One Have To Be To Actually Make Fun of One’s Desire For Higher Education Abroad, and To Live In A Safe, QUIET, Clean Neighborhood, or The Fact That They Actually Take Care of Their Pets and RECYCLE??’? Sure I can, but I won’t, because I don’t want to spend that much time being a miserable person. I also wouldn’t be able to withstand the backlash that would occur, because, well, we all know that as a straight White female, I have no rights, and no voice, and that White people have to withstand constant stabs at our culture as if everything that’s wrong with America, culturally or otherwise, is our fault. As if WE should feel bad about who we are, even if no one else really gets it, but chooses to pigeonhole us anyway. Do I NEED a voice? Not necessarily, but it would be nice not to be made to somehow feel guilty for things that I have no part of now or in the past.
Isn’t this all a bit like stating that all Black people (and no, you’re not ‘African-American’ unless you were BORN IN AFRICA, okay?) are lazy, or no Black man can be monogamous, or 90% of crimes are committed by Black people? and by the way, I am a good dancer, I am great in the sack, I can’t afford, nor do I bother with ‘Expensive Sandwiches’, I listen to a huge range of types of music, I speak only one language (and I proud of the fact that I speak it WELL), but sadly I have to somehow accept that Spanish is taking over my city, and believe me, I DO NOT like being the only White person in a room–unfortunately it can be, although it SHOULDN’T BE, uncomfortable. RACISM IS RACISM. STOP IT. Heidi White people also enjoy discussing where their ancestors came from, and what ‘percentage’ they are of a certain nationality.
on February 29, 2008 at 9:45 am
Anonymous What about oval stickers on the back of their cars telling everyone what cool travel destinations they’ve been to? OBX is popular where I come from.
on February 29, 2008 at 9:46 am
Jon To A little brittle – Relax!! see post 2013, I think that just about sums it up!!
on February 29, 2008 at 9:53 am
T You forgot to add Africa. White people like to visit Africa and adopt children from African countries or children from other third world countries.
on February 29, 2008 at 9:54 am
ap #55 Apologies:
on February 29, 2008 at 9:55 am
i just LOVE to apologize. especially for things i didn’t do. Josh you really need to add better navigation to this site.. i.e. links to ‘next’ and ‘previous’ post
on February 29, 2008 at 9:56 am
A pissed off WHITE women... on February 29, 2008 at 10:00 am This site is a joke. Ya’ll are dumbass’s for wasteing ur time reading past the first sentence. If this site was about black people it would already of found its way onto CNN. This is so racist and its getting under my skin. White people are not predictable, your just naming off things all HUMANS do and putting white in front of it. Fuck you. Your an idiot. and i hope someone else feels the way i do. Or atleast someone else could be PROUD Of being white. cause i sure the hell am and this is a disgrace. vanderleun Well, that pissed off white woman above is really a credit to her gender if not her vagina.
on February 29, 2008 at 10:03 am
rich white people like posting clever comments on blog message boards – especially ones that acknowedge, dispute or mock other posts
on February 29, 2008 at 10:15 am
Huge Banana Actually this is great. I spend so much of my time making fun of blacks, it’s about time someone gave us whities a little taste. It’s all in good fun.
on February 29, 2008 at 10:18 am
For all of the white people that are offended and pissed off. Go screw yourself of get Bucked in the Futt. Howie Feltersnatch on February 29, 2008 at 10:22 am Some people are up tight about this stuff, I think its great, I am white , but I don’t like all these things, but I don’t take offense to it, god people lighten up. Honkie Out annabel God damnit, this blog is funny. Good job.
on February 29, 2008 at 10:28 am
Some more for you: –folk music –Nintendo Wii –Starting bands –metal –Dungeons and Dragons/role-playing games –Crafts and craft shows –anything to do with Native Americans and their culture –ugly shoes (namely, Crocs and Uggs) –memoirs Keep up the good work. Lisa Your site is neat
on February 29, 2008 at 10:28 am
You know what else white people like? Lists! You should put a handy little list on the sidebar or something with all the stuff white people like (right now it’s kind of hard to navigate through all of them). White people also like making suggestions for your blog. Jonathan POTENTIAL BLOG TOPIC:
on February 29, 2008 at 10:54 am
White people have the highest yearly rate of auto-erotic asphyxiation related fatalities than any other race. Please discuss. IBK on February 29, 2008 at 10:58 am Funny…this site should be really be re-named, “What non-white people, who are angry at white people because they believe white people live better lives at the expense of non-white people, think white people like, as non-white people seem to spend a significant amount of time obsessing about what it would be like…to be white. “ 2031 2031st. Yeeeeaaaahhhhh!!!!
on February 29, 2008 at 11:02 am
king belvedere i like funny white people making fun of white people. we are a funny people.
on February 29, 2008 at 11:02 am
Eton Dewdu Asian people have little dicks, black people are lazy, spanish people steal and are even worse, punjabs are uptight and love the cock indians smell bad
on February 29, 2008 at 11:07 am
Natalie Monty Python Modular homes Railing against McMansions and the Xurbs and sprawl Talking about taking public transportation Craigslist and Freecycle Fundraising events Making their own baby food Elaborate and expensive baby strollers Volunteer work The New Yorker Self-help books (and non-fiction books in general) Competing about who gets the least amount of sleep Highly gifted programs for the kiddies Ivy league pedigrees Jeans that make their butts “look good” Spa treatments After dinner drinks Book Clubs Parenting books Target Weekends in the country/mountains/beach Seasons as verbs “summer” in Europe, “winter” in Florida The United Nations
on February 29, 2008 at 11:12 am
Dee on February 29, 2008 at 11:21 am To Tom Sawyer I’d like to say, wow, thanks! When you say “However, I would like point out three points in the list of this blog that are dead giveaways that the author is Asian and not black or hispanice.” As someone who is “Hispanice,” since you can’t even be bothered to spell check whilst writing your over generalizing, beyond RIDICULOUS rant, I’d just like to thank you for really telling us “how it is,” amongst these three different ethnic groups!I really enjoy when someone who has NO IDEA what he’s talking about with regards to my culture and others makes asinine, albeit well articulated, sweeping generalizations about them all. You clearly must be white, because only white people get their panties up in a bunch when they’re put under the microscope (even if at all just in jest and good humor) the way the rest of us have been (by white people, of course) since the beginning of time. X Factor Don’t forget, white people love to be friends with their exes!
on February 29, 2008 at 11:22 am
love it You are truly fantastic, you made me laugh continuously throughout all entries. On top of it all, you’re so right!
on February 29, 2008 at 11:24 am
Maddy fucking brilliant
on February 29, 2008 at 11:35 am
Jon White people like –
on February 29, 2008 at 11:38 am
Iconic, dead rock stars… Jim Morrison Janis Joplin Jimi Henderix Elvis Buddy Holly Jim Croce Many others I’m sure I can’t think of right now… Andrea Scrapbooking!
on February 29, 2008 at 11:44 am
Peter This website should be called “stuffliberalslike.com”.
on February 29, 2008 at 11:47 am
A Wow. I thought the blog was hilarious, and then I started reading the message board.
on February 29, 2008 at 11:48 am
I don’t think I’ve ever seen so much overconsciousness of ethnicity in my life. Half the people are offended by being made fun of, a whole bunch feel the need to proclaim their pride for being white, and almost everyone else wants to prove that they, too, can appreciate the ironic and satire-laden lives that white people live. Nothing in the blog comes across to me as remotely angry, racist, or offensive. It’s simply satirical and funny. Mr. Bear on February 29, 2008 at 11:48 am This site is hilarious. I’ve never laughed more at myself. I am surprised there has been no mention of ice hockey yet. It’s cold, winter-associated, Canadian, and you need a ton of money to get your kids involved. Additionally, the NHL is the only professional team sport league in America that has remained 99.9% white for over half a century since the Civil Rights Movement. You’ll see more non-whites at a play than you would at a hockey game. I think that says a lot. A Little (?) Brittle A Little Brittle: “RACISM IS RACISM. STOP IT.”
on February 29, 2008 at 11:51 am
White people like slogans/using caps for emphasis. CubanLinx on February 29, 2008 at 11:52 am A pissed off WHITE women… “This site is a joke. Ya’ll are dumbass’s for wasteing ur time reading past the first sentence. If this site was about black people it would already of found its way onto CNN. This is so racist and its getting under my skin. White people are not predictable, your just naming off things all HUMANS do and putting white in front of it. Fuck you. Your an idiot. and i hope someone else feels the way i do. Or atleast someone else could be PROUD Of being white. cause i sure the hell am and this is a disgrace.” Don’t worry, I think the satire was aimed at people who could spell. AC on February 29, 2008 at 11:56 am Good grammar could be another one, and while I’m at it: I LOVE your blog. The only thing is, you’ve got it’s and its backwards almost every time. (It’s) is the contraction meaning “it is” and (its) is the possessive. Example: It’s an awesome blog That blog is awesome. Who’s its author? Just a suggestion from a whitey grammar nerd. SwatLax White people like lacrosse because it is for the affluent and derived from Native American culture …just don’t mention the Duke rape case.
on February 29, 2008 at 11:57 am
Sean on February 29, 2008 at 11:57 am White people love DIY Projects. Nothing makes them feel more individual and authentic in their individual mindset than doing something themself. It is irrelevant if they bought the instructions from somewhere else, or if they actually created it totally. What is important, is in their circle of friends who paid hundreds of dollars for wineracks to house their Cloudy Bay and Red Truck, you made yours out of poster tubes from the post office, saving you hundreds to now spend on shitty wine, another thing white people love. Hipster on February 29, 2008 at 12:04 pm White people like Moleskine notebooks. The precedent dates back to Van Gogh, Matisse and Hemingway, which gives the manufacturers license to charge at least ten times what one would pay for a normal notebook. White people also like to pronounce “Van Gough” as the Dutch do, as though they were expectorating. Sandy on February 29, 2008 at 12:08 pm All humans do not like Billy Joel. But most white people do. I am white but I do not like Billy Joel. I do like Elton John, however. Do any non-white people like Elton John? I do not know the answer to this question. Whitney The Ultimate: WAYNE BRADY.
on February 29, 2008 at 12:12 pm
See post #1991 ap on February 29, 2008 at 12:13 pm yes the moleskine. sometimes it is hard for white people to choose between the moleskine or the macbook while looking like they are doing something “important” at the coffee shop. jeff c Love it. White people like iPods and Swimming too. They also like growing vegetables.
on February 29, 2008 at 12:13 pm
ap elton’s album Duets. a lot of non-white people sing with him on that album, but i guess that doesn’t really mean they like him.
on February 29, 2008 at 12:19 pm
Chris -Motown -Swedish cars -news analysis -being thoughtful, as in he’s a “thoughtful conservative” or “she’s a thoughful progressive” -sharing (not as in toys but as in feelings, thoughts etc) -excellent custome service -dining experiences -tennis shoes -long sleeve T-shirts
on February 29, 2008 at 12:23 pm
Billy Zygote This is pure satirical hilarity- 2013 is right on!
on February 29, 2008 at 12:24 pm
What about use of the word “uber”? Americans are so cultured that they grab up all kind of exotic vocab for the lexicon. Scrumptious! Larissa BRUNCH
on February 29, 2008 at 12:26 pm
Laurie Please, please do bed and breakfasts.
on February 29, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Jonathan AMAZING. Are you sure you’re not stalking me?
on February 29, 2008 at 12:46 pm
Suggestion – Volvos! Ashley White people love loving Barack Obama.
on February 29, 2008 at 12:49 pm
Osa-en-fuego One more thing: “Claiming their Native American ancestry, whatever tiny percentage it is, especially if they didn’t have to grow up on the rez” Including me.
on February 29, 2008 at 1:01 pm
This site is disappointing in a way because it assumes all white people grow up rich and privileged, and it tries to marginalize huge concerns like giving any kind of damn about the environment only to those who have the “luxury” of thinking about it- presumably with this blog, to whites. And that’s damaging. Us half-redneck white trash girls who grew up in abusive familes and learned Spanish on the job rather than going to some special school abroad, and viscerally hate ALL feckless trustfunders, not just the white ones, resent very much being thrown in with those we hate, just because of the color of our skin. But at the same time that right there makes me realize how chafing it must be to all minorities-of-colour to be lumped in with the rest of their so-called race just because of visual characteristics. So if what you’re doing is trying to skewer those rich f*cks who have the self-awareness of donuts and no real empathy for anyone but themselves, then hurrah! hurrah! this is hilarious. “I’m going to stop kao-taoing to the rich and start treating them with the contempt they deserve.”unknown comedienne. rainbow white on February 29, 2008 at 1:02 pm Has anyone suggested dinner parties? I’d rather poison myself to death with mercury while watching wheat-grass grow than get another invitation to one of those hate-fests.. b blogs
on February 29, 2008 at 1:02 pm
me This is great. I do think it’s about the middle class, and not white folk specifically. In any case, it’s about me and I’m not ashamed.
on February 29, 2008 at 1:15 pm
Paris H on February 29, 2008 at 1:18 pm I mean gosh, wow, this is sooooooo cooool and you know, I mean, it really is wow! But, you know, I, it, it is honestly ‘stuff American white people like’ cos those others in Asi…er Europe…just hate us for what we are and like, you know, they actually CAN speak more than one language properly…I think? glaxaco What about:
on February 29, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Vermont Clothing catalogs Ken Burns World Music Lighthouses Mr. White on February 29, 2008 at 1:24 pm Ha ha! wow, some folks are really over-thinking this.. with all that class, liberal, yuppie, red/blue state stuff. OMG the people getting pissed off remind me of when the Chineese Government got upset with The Onion when The Chineese State newspaper re-printed a story about congress selling naming rights to the capitol… ha ha ha… when they printed the retraction they criticized american news sources for “printing things that arent true”… ha ha ha, people tried to tell them that The Onion was satire, but they still didn’t get it. Blanca I’m not sure where my roots are, but I like to call myself a “Euro-mix.” when I talk about the different colors of people in the U.S. I say “Hispanic Heritage” “Native Americans – oh, I mean Indigenous Peoples” and I look down on people who say “Indian”… “Asian Americans from some country, I can’t tell which, even though I know we’re supposed to be more specific than just saying Asian” “African-American or Black, which one is it now?” And then I refer to whites as “Anglo-Americans” as if that puts whites on the same level as everyone else with long labels.
on February 29, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Then I say “as if” a lot Blanca Homemade raspberry vinaigrette
on February 29, 2008 at 1:43 pm
Snow-blowers Nascar Comparing hair color to various agricultural crops, i.e. “wheat” or “flaxen” Buying things “hand-crafted by the Amish” Eating salmon kristin this is great!! (even though it definitely makes me feel pretty generic..)
on February 29, 2008 at 1:44 pm
thick plastic glasses? target (definitely)? records? I hate to say it, but.. crocs? Your Mom Everyone that says that white people love mayonnaise are retarded and you have watched Undercover Brother too many times!
on February 29, 2008 at 1:46 pm
deargreer can you create a “stuff white people like” checklist so i can quantify how unoriginal i am?
on February 29, 2008 at 1:47 pm
Ben Small Cities Subarus Graduate School Sustainability Homosexuals
on February 29, 2008 at 1:50 pm
I’m white and I love all these things… However, I have to disagree with you on the kitchen gadgets post. I’m typically unenthusiastic about kitchen gadgets. I do love to cook organic vegetarian meals from ingredients that I get at the local coop though. watching OK….this blog IS funny and I think it’s good that everyone can able to laugh at themselves and their culture.
on February 29, 2008 at 1:50 pm
But…..don’t kid yourself that this isn’t racist. Try flipping this around and making this “stuffblackpeoplelike ” and most every comment on here would be screaming racism and calling for an investigation by Rev. Al Heck…I’ll even throw out the first topic. Why do so many black men enjoy prison so much? ~Doing my part to promote racial harmony~ Laura on February 29, 2008 at 1:51 pm Love the site! You know what cracks me up about white people? How they pay 3,000 a month to live in their beautiful homes, 600 to drive that shiny new car and Lord only knows what they pay for Muffy to spend an hour getting a puppy massage. With all this money flying around, you know what their favorite summer activity is? Camping. They have a 3k per month mortgage and yet they pay some backwoods hillbilly $15 a night so sleep on the ground, without heat in some isolated wilderness God forgot. Freakin’ white people. Naz on February 29, 2008 at 1:56 pm I’m just curious, I read the article in the L.A. Times about this blog, and I was surprised by the comment that the writer and a Filipino friend made about white people not watching The Wire. I’m sure seeing as he’s written a post about public radio it would then behoove him to know that Terri Gross from Fresh Air is close to obsessed with The Wire, and I’m sure other people, like myself, (even though I’m not white a lot of the things he’s talked about apply to me) started watching that show after hearing her shows about it. Maybe he hasn’t talked to the right white people? Tim Interesting troll bait.
on February 29, 2008 at 2:05 pm
Mr. White on February 29, 2008 at 2:08 pm satire: sat·ire Pronunciation: \sa-tī(-)r\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin satura, satira, perhaps from (lanx) satura dish of mixed ingredients, from feminine of satur well-fed; akin to Latin satis enough — more at sad Date: 1501 1 : a literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn 2 : trenchant wit, irony, or sarcasm used to expose and discredit vice or folly synonyms see wit Deadpan dead·pan Pronunciation: \ded-pan\ Function: adjective Date: circa 1928 : marked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression — deadpan adverb traveler Check this out, another kind of people have been discovered! (and they arent white) http://www.theonion.com/content/opinion/strange_its_almost_as_if_this
on February 29, 2008 at 2:15 pm
watching Yea….we get it, it’s satire. That doesn’t make it any less racist.
on February 29, 2008 at 2:18 pm
FRANKIN BEANS DEFINE WHITE !!!!!
on February 29, 2008 at 2:21 pm
"Gunny." lol, should I be taking this blog seriously? Or is this just a funny funny joke?
on February 29, 2008 at 2:25 pm
Dave It was quite a relief to remember that I am one sixteenth Japanese and that this blog didn’t apply to me. Keep up the good work!
on February 29, 2008 at 2:32 pm
white guy greatest….website….ever. thanks
on February 29, 2008 at 2:34 pm
IBK If you are taking this blog seriously, you most likely see yourself in a superior position to others here.
on February 29, 2008 at 2:38 pm
If you are not taking this blog serious enough, you most likely feel helpless and uncertain about your future. Either way, you are all F*cked Up in the head…like the rest of us who are reading this blog. Just enjoy it! Jonny on February 29, 2008 at 2:49 pm I realize upon reading this that I couldn’t be whiter… wait, no, I knew that already. But, this is the funniest thing ever. Keep up the good work. If there’s one thing us white people love, it’s when people make fun of us for being white! Jonny on February 29, 2008 at 2:50 pm I realize upon reading this that I couldn’t be whiter… wait, no, I knew that already. But, this is the funniest thing ever. Keep up the good work. If there’s one thing us white people love, it’s when people make fun of us for being so darn white! Anonymous you might as well add the stuff white people like web site to the stuff white people like list….
on February 29, 2008 at 3:04 pm
billy stuff [ liberal ] white people like is more appropriate
on February 29, 2008 at 3:16 pm
Indiana Oh, white people! What will we do with you?
on February 29, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Black people. White people LOVE black people. I’m white; I outta know. IG on February 29, 2008 at 3:23 pm White people DON’T like that their taxes end up being spent on other ethnic peoples who dont pay taxes. White poeople dont like playing for things like welfare checks, health care, tons of kids that shouldn’t have been born, and education for poor hispanics and blacks who don’t care about school. I love that white people pay for the general black and hispanic communities already. Sorry we are educated and employed. Enjoy my money you sloths. vanessa i feel both violated and celebrated at the same time.
on February 29, 2008 at 3:26 pm
Anonymous on February 29, 2008 at 3:28 pm It seems interesting to me that this is called What White People Like…I am white…and love satire…but this just seems like it is written by someone who is trying to perpetuate stereotypes. Everyone’s comments that say, “Ooh – add this…” …none of the products, things, places, activities have anything to do with being white! I know plenty of black people and asians that have more of, do more of, and talk about more of these things than the white people I know. It seems more like those that “get it” don’t actually have a better sense of humor…they just fall in one of the following categories: 1. Are not white & think that their lack of white friends or lack of understanding white people in their life has to do with color or race…and not actually something to do with their social or intellectual ability (or inability for that matter). 2. Are white and can identify with the things on the list and think it has to do with the fact that they are white. 3. Are just people that think perpetuating stereotypes that distinguish “white things” from “non-white things” are funny. All three I think are sad because they really illustrate the fear that people have to be themselves…and accept others for who they are as well. Better to make fun…than to actually understand huh? I can’t imagine why racial tension remains so prevalent in our world. Have fun. The rest of us who don’t “get it” will just continue to actually live our lives to the best of our ability…you all can continue to live in fear of who you might become if you stopped being so ridiculous. DDI on February 29, 2008 at 3:34 pm As a white person, let me say that this is the most racist, offensive thing I have ever read. I feel hurt and belittled. Unfortunatley, it all seems pretty much spot-on. Kind of embarassing, really. Thanks for the reasonably funny stuff. Mike Racism is about power. It is impossible to be “racist against whites” because whites are the people with the power. Therefore, this blog is not racist.
on February 29, 2008 at 3:34 pm
So shut up with that. Phil Me and my homies(black friends) are clownin'(laughing hysterically) at your trifflin'(funny, crazy) blog.
on February 29, 2008 at 3:36 pm
anonymous Apparently I’m fired from being white because I can’t afford it.
on February 29, 2008 at 3:40 pm
whiteymcwhite on February 29, 2008 at 3:51 pm Clearly, Dave Chapelle proved that white people would like Guitar Hero (#20)– that’s nothing new — but it was Joel Zumaya of the Detroit Tigers that made it (un)safe for black folks to declare their heroics. (Mr. Zumaya was injured during the all important post season due to overplaying his Guitar Hero.) There was some schmuck (#28) in the comments section — clearly trying to pile on — who declared that white folks love to buy clothes with huge emblems of the brands splayed across the clothes so they can show how much $$$ they spent on them. Really? That, I’m afraid, is clearly not on our side of the spectrum — don’t you know that “subtlety” is another thing that white people like? (Incidentally, this site’s writing is subtle, hilarious, a bit obvious, etc., so I’m guessing that it’s either written by pale faces, or by African Americans who like Sufjan Stevens.) We love to declare our love of “nuance” and “subtlety” — just as the still-confusing proliferation of Looney Tunes characters on jeans and leather jackets a few years ago passed whitey by. [Somebody please explain the Disney and Looney Tunes characters on the “adult” clothes found at the Manhattan Mall.] In closing, we also like THE WIRE. russ I must be stupid because I don’t get the joke that everyone finds so funny. It seems to me like some sort of white guilt thing.
on February 29, 2008 at 3:56 pm
Anonymous vera bradley. *shudder*
on February 29, 2008 at 4:03 pm
jess vera bradley. *shudder*
on February 29, 2008 at 4:06 pm
Anonymous on February 29, 2008 at 4:16 pm Racists, hypocrites, white kids who want to be able to feel good about themselves while they’re making black jokes behind black peoples’ backs because they like a website that makes fun of “themselves”-I am speaking to you. Race humor is funny, but this isn’t. Fuck reverse racism, this shit is just racist. Anonymous on February 29, 2008 at 4:20 pm What’s a white person? Not being sarcastic, I’m just wondering. Are Italians, especially Sicilians, or is that just considered a tan? Are we talking about the Irish, the so-called “white nigger” (look it up)? It’s a confusing term, if someone could help me out with it I would appreciate it. Bob Loblaw Hilarious. Except Tom Sawyer’s post (254) crashed my iMac.
on February 29, 2008 at 4:22 pm
Reality TV. White people LOVE reality TV. Dei I actually think the website is pretty hysterical and somewhat on the money.
on February 29, 2008 at 4:28 pm
To be honest, I’d say that half of the items listed, I am very fond of, and guess what?…I’m a Black American woman with a plethora of friends of all races and backgrounds. Sometimes I think it all boils down to personality. Oh, and you forgot Curb Your Enthusiasm, Dave Chapelle and Seinfeld… Good Luck! anon on February 29, 2008 at 4:35 pm artsy photography. white people love taking really odd angles of things and passing them off as art in the name of “proper exposure”, “composition” and “lines” Educated and Employed "Hispanic" on February 29, 2008 at 4:47 pm Hey IG, I’m Hispanic, educated, and employed and I don’t like you and your clearly bigoted generalizations about two groups of people. Not ONE cent of your paycheck pays for ANY of my “general” anything nor has it ever and I hope not a cent of my paycheck paid for ANY of your ignorant a@#’s so-called “education.” I love certain groups’ entitlement, and their total inability to suffer an ounce of the scrutiny we all (meaning every minority group) suffer on the regular thanks to uneducated idiots with skewed and misinformed ideas who assume that their paycheck makes the world go round and somehow miraculously helps feed, clothe and educate everyone their so busy continuing to oppress with their ignorant views on the endemic economic, racial, and poverty problems we face in the United States. You are not the great white hope. So, please spare us, get over yourself, and do yourself and the rest of us a favor and shut up. Maybe you shouldn’t have been born. Who are you to play god and say who should and should not have been born? I know the world would be a better place if it weren’t full of people who think the way you do. That is certain. J There are still a few items missing from the list:
on February 29, 2008 at 4:47 pm
1. Defecating — White people love to defecate. They even make commercials for products that promise to help them do so with greater regularity. 2. Sleeping — Have you ever noticed that all white people sleep? I don’t know how this trend started or when it will die out — hey, even mullets are still going strong — but only a white person would throw away six to eight perfectly good hours a day to lay supine on a flat cushion while doing nothing at all. 3. Fornicating — It’s crazy how white like to reproduce. This isn’t some newfangled fixation like “reading” either — it’s been going on for decades, at least. Some white people have been known to fornicate recreationally. Naked! 4. Shelter — White people live much of their lives indoors. I think all the time they spend under roofs — sheltered — is a good metaphor for their experiential deficits. 5. Making lists — Crap. I’ve outed myself. So white of me. eric Most of your topics are totally valid and I suppose that’s funny, but it’s not really worth investing this much effort into this much cynicism.
on February 29, 2008 at 4:57 pm
What young white people like: irony, cynicism about superficial shit (see also: VH1). I don’t like this white generation. Please do something of more worth. rated_argh White people like: 1) Christopher Walken 2) Women who only hook up with other women in order to arouse men. 3) Jack Nicholson 4) Having a small percentage of Native American Indian in them and announcing it to everyone. 5) Sex & the City 6) NPR 7) Ignoring privilege and getting angry when someone tells them they have any 8) Suicide Girls 9) Scientology 10) Japan 11) Culturally appropriating hair (mohawks, dreadlocks)
on February 29, 2008 at 5:29 pm
marcel this blog is a stone winner!
on February 29, 2008 at 5:32 pm
Johnny i don’t care what anyone says this is hilarious and in good fun. and i’m white as can be.
on February 29, 2008 at 5:32 pm
ashley on February 29, 2008 at 5:37 pm discovered this blog today and had to not laugh too loud from my cube lest anyone in my uber politically correct workplace finds out. the post on asian girls was especially funny. i tell my white hubby that 15 yrs from now, ppl will think i’m his trophy wife b/c i’ll look basically the same and he’ll look, well 15 yrs older! most of the stuff on these posts apply more towards upper class and upper middle class white folks, so here’s an idea – post on prep schools. and not the kind that’s just a day school, it should be on preparatory boarding schools. Alyson I love the site! You should add something “life coaches”. I can’t stand them.
on February 29, 2008 at 5:39 pm
Capitolcougar Where’s the methamphetamine?
on February 29, 2008 at 5:40 pm
Raceless Phantom I feel more in touch with myself after reading this. It was a therapeutic experience, really. Good luck with the ‘Stuff black people like blog’.
on February 29, 2008 at 6:19 pm
amy You have put me more in touch with my pasty self. Thank you. I want my child to be trilingual as I am trying to make her a type A overachiever – at age four.
on February 29, 2008 at 6:21 pm
Not ashamed to be white Just a few additions:
on February 29, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Specialty pizzas Books on leadership Discovering other ethnicities Feigning cultural awareness by reading this site Kate on February 29, 2008 at 6:25 pm I haven’t laughed this much in a long time; you’ve got me pegged! It’s scary how much I fit into a stereotype just by doing things I like and having thoughts/opinions that feel natural and authentic to me. Scary indeed… Crucial addition to your list: PSYCHOTHERAPY. White people love being in psychotherapy. We love being able to talk about nothing but ourselves for a whole hour, not having to feel guilty at the end, and thinking we’re ‘bettering ourselves’ in the process. You mention therapy and overanalyzing things in general in passing in a few posts, but it really deserves its own listing. kate. Not ashamed to be white Whoops, almost forgot: Baby Einstein Tivo Hiking Sandals
on February 29, 2008 at 6:35 pm
The Canada of the South on February 29, 2008 at 6:46 pm Did anyone mention Bed & Breakfast ‘hotels’? Three times the price of a motel room. For this you get served a ‘gourmet’ breakfast by the snooty proprietor, a fluffy toilet seat cover, ‘complementary’ miniature Belgian Chocolates and a welcome basket of low-carb snacks. Best of all you get to meet fellow white guests. Usually in the shared bathroom facilities. doughy face Raspberry vinaigrette salad dressing (can also be used as a marinade to prepare boneless skinless chicken breasts for grilling)
on February 29, 2008 at 6:49 pm
Describing hair colors using agricultural product names: “Wheat” “Flaxen” “Milky” Loving or hating Nascar (expressing an opinion one way or the other) Totally overthinking their reactions to this blog. Spending Friday night reading this blog and sending emails to friends about this blog. Scott Other white people. That is what white people like.
on February 29, 2008 at 7:03 pm
darkwhite 28 incredebell
on February 29, 2008 at 7:17 pm
“I have topic for yo:. Buying clothing with the store’s name plastered all over it (Abercrombie, American Eagle, Aeropostale, The Gap, etc). White people buy clothing from those stores because those stores are considered “cool” (ie expensive). That’s why they make sure to buy clothing with the store’s name on it. They want to advertise that they shop at those stores, and are therefore “cool.”” Um. hello black people do that too. and asians. good start on February 29, 2008 at 7:21 pm but you can do better, some of your entries are repetitive, some suggestions: second houses (country homes), cocktail parties, thrift stores/urban outfitters/free people/american apparel/anthropologie, art galleries, being members (MoMA, the Met, etc.), the “outdoors” and appearing environmentally friendly (camping, patagonia, mountain hardware, ems, rei), the latest activism trend, etc. Great Idea! on February 29, 2008 at 7:25 pm Damn, some of you commentors need to take yourselves a little bit less seriously. I think anyone who is somewhat educated/informed about the world knows that this is not serious, but mocking. Stereotyping any category is offensive, this is just making fun of it. Lighten up, people. Anonymous This blog is accurate, therefore it is in no way racist. Because racism is never accurate.
on February 29, 2008 at 7:33 pm
Stefanie I LOVE this site beyond words. Laughed all the way through. Keep up the great content – I’ll be checking back!
on February 29, 2008 at 7:34 pm
amber on February 29, 2008 at 7:47 pm i think your blog should be “Stuff Americans Like” i can speak from a fairly broad point of view and say that youre being somewhat generalizing and stereotyping. you can not say every white person has these poitn of views but it is a more fair usumption to say the majority of americans do. especially if you consider it from the wealthy class of americans. what this isn’t white people or americans, it’s what Yuppies like
on February 29, 2008 at 8:11 pm
Raul Castro Miracle Whip
on February 29, 2008 at 8:13 pm
Olive Garden jhwygirl Montana.
on February 29, 2008 at 8:16 pm
White people love Montana. I used to live in Wyoming and people would say “why would you want to live there?” yet, ironically, over the magical line, Montana elicits insane interest. Whitefish, Bigfork, Kalispell, Bozeman, Missoula – white people know where these places are, yet they couldn’t find China on a map if their lives depended on it. Idaho doesn’t elicit any interest either. I know I don’t give a damned about Idaho. Hell, I live in Montana – and yep, I’m white – and I don’t get it. Maybe you can tell me….. Raul Castro Deux Coupons Early Bird Specials NASCAR Dr Scholls Insoles Birkenstocks Pink Flamingo Lawn Ornaments
on February 29, 2008 at 8:18 pm
Christine you should junxtapose black/white and then you will have a party!
on February 29, 2008 at 8:27 pm
Jomamma I like cooking fancy meals from real simple….and saving money….and some video games too.
on February 29, 2008 at 8:29 pm
Judadiah Hail Heeeeeitla!
on February 29, 2008 at 8:34 pm
YES! Zis is precisley ze way it is! Look at me now. I es sveaking german as ve speak! Not only zat, but I am white! Notzesteelchair! Notzesteelchair! Everyone chant zis frase wis mi as loud as you can, “Notzesteelchair! Notzesteelchair! Notzesteelchair!” Yep. An’ our chil’dern ‘er spread’in all through out the land, they go from here ta’ kingdom come…. Eah, ahhhhhh, not really…., for real though…ahhh. I’m not even going to go talk’een bad about nobody ‘er nut’ing. Pedo it will come back and slap me down……ahhhh, right? but for real though, dog, Na-uhh, Na-uhh, no you di’ene, I know you jus di’ene? Namsayin. Namsayin. benjamin on February 29, 2008 at 8:35 pm I’m not sure how I found my way here, but I’m sorry I did. You’ve succeeded in painting a boring, flat portrait of upper middle class Americans, but you come off as more of a bitter Manhattanite (I don’t know what the correct term is) than a witty observer. It seems to me that you use race to separate yourself from people with these undesirable qualities. You strike me as someone who, having been raised in a suburb to speak English, would trace their ancestors and start learning their language in an attempt to add some false depth to their character. You lean too heavily on race. It’s not really the content that distresses me, but the way you seem to think that you’re being clever and subversive. Anyway, I’m sure you’ll never read this, so, carry on, Ben L'aura L White people love salad spinners. Or single purpose kitchen tools in general for that matter.
on February 29, 2008 at 8:42 pm
MN Mommy on February 29, 2008 at 8:47 pm I stumbled on this site via Slate and I’m sorry that I’ve wasted my time. Time I can never get back. You have succeeded in showing non-blacks how racist blacks are. Are you proud of yourself, did you giggle as you typed thinking you were funny? I won’t say that your columns or articles were rude. I believe rudeness comes with a touch of wit, which you are seriously lacking. You seriously sounded like maybe you realized your deadline was coming up and finished your 40oz and typed up some stupid items that aren’t even worthy of being published. The one area where you struck a nerve (I’ll admit) is the whole bilingual issue. Have you ever though that perhaps people want their children to have a chance to succeed in life and do better than their parents. You should plan to excel in your life and move up. You can’t spend your whole life picking cotton. (That is wit) Beef on February 29, 2008 at 8:51 pm White people like to leave comments on this blog like “This is awesome!” “Best blog ever!” “Hilarious”.. I think the author of this blog should start offering himself up for sex.. Cause you are all on his dick! Fezdango My god….this is the most incredible blog i have ever come across. absolutely hilarious man!
on February 29, 2008 at 8:52 pm
you must be a white guy to know these things, so good for you for being able to step back and call out your own “culture”. i think some people are taking this blog way too personal and those people hate themselves. Jess “photography”
on February 29, 2008 at 8:56 pm
Mamatha Attending peace rallies.
on February 29, 2008 at 9:00 pm
Colin Mayonnaise. White people love it
on February 29, 2008 at 9:29 pm
Marie I know…I know this topic might get lost in the 5 trillion comments but…
on February 29, 2008 at 9:44 pm
PRESCRIPTIONS DRUGS!!!! I’m a pharmacist and I see firsthand how “white people” love their drugs (I wish u could focus in on ADHD meds but oh well….) I think it’s a good topic. Canuck This blog is brilliant! Keep up the good work.
on February 29, 2008 at 10:03 pm
We also appreciate documentaries, especially ones that have poor people in them, as it makes us think that by watching them we are somehow contributing to their relief from poverty. Plus, we will see pretty much any “film” which contains either synchronized dancing or a story about how a kid from the wrong side of the tracks pursued his/her dreams (these commonly involve some kind of hip hop, see for example “Step Up”, “Step Up 2: The Streets” or “Save the Last Dance”). Anonymous Your blog needs to be called “Stuff Left-Wing White Douchebags like.”
on February 29, 2008 at 10:30 pm
Mott I dare you to start a “Stuff Black People Like.” And then count the “racist” accusations roll in!
on February 29, 2008 at 10:31 pm
Digby Please see post # 2137 regarding single purpose kitchen gadgets.
on February 29, 2008 at 10:32 pm
I have an 89 year old white lady friend, a fine painter. For Christmas, she gave me a hard-to- find cheese grater wand razor which makes a lovely froth of airy ribbons from any hard cheese. Although one naturally thinks: ‘Parma Reggiana’ (and really, why wouldn’t you?) it does a wonder with age-hardened Fontina. We just love it, here on our Maine village. We are white btw although that’s hardly the core story here anymore. I still in heavy crush with clander and s/he has as open invite for some yummy local coffee in my morning room. The pair of English Springer Spaniels will be there. Eastport, Maine. I’m guessing white male, age 36 with at least some grad work in marketing and consumer behavior or a couple years in a decent ad agency. Do the next right thing, Digby PS. Reading The Nation last evening in bed and learned of a famous political blog person (lady) who calls herself Digby. Co-incidence. Not this guy. Someone already asked me that a couple days ago and I was without clues. malaise white people that don’t realize how white they are don’t like this blog.
on February 29, 2008 at 10:46 pm
japonica This is pretty funny!
on February 29, 2008 at 10:48 pm
I went to art school in the states and this describes so well about the majority of white people I met there. Another common thing is that they all think they are very different from others. To me they all fall into the same category. Msol I haven’t laughed that hard in a while! You so pegged white people! This is truly a blog that everybody should read! Another one you should add is “taking everything so seriously” and that can be seen per some of the responses!
on February 29, 2008 at 10:50 pm
Matt on February 29, 2008 at 10:53 pm This website is one of the most hilarious things I’ve seen on the internet. Isn’t it more like “stuff yuppies like” though? There are working class white people too. the_elan This website is REALLY offensive!!
on February 29, 2008 at 10:56 pm
Why? I was raised to be proud and Filipino, I even had a militant and angry Malcolm X stage in my life. Apparently, my parents failed (but I’m not angry at them …okay, I am.) Did it happen when I realized that White People have my money and that I should use my Art Degree in order to get them to give it back to me? Was it when I started listening to “This American Life”? Or when I bit into my first over-priced delicious panini? Black Jesus only knows. jason Sadly, this blog.
on February 29, 2008 at 11:14 pm
Kalinansa on February 29, 2008 at 11:52 pm White people like to shorten non white people’s names as if they wanted a nickname. Michael=Mike, Melanie=Mel, Natalie=Nat, Nicole=Nikki, Victoria=Vikki, 2156 on March 1, 2008 at 12:00 am i’m prob less white if i was to go by this blog, but i don’t get pegged easily. it’s funny that the writing of this blogger is making people question how WHITE they are. it’s funny, period. not to be taken seriously. me there is a little smiley face down at the bottom of the page. it’s misplaced but is happy…
on March 1, 2008 at 12:03 am
mlp Off-the-cuff reactions to the few comments I encountered while skimming:
on March 1, 2008 at 12:50 am
— Initially I could see how some folks might find this site offensive, although it wasn’t my reaction: stereotypes can be extremely harmful, and generalizations are a terrible cognitive habit. If one assumes that an internet audience is utterly incapable of critical thought (or at least incapable of identifying a stereotype or a poor generalization), material such as this definitely perpetuates destructive cultural habits. I don’t make that assumption though, and it troubles me that some people would. — That being said (correct me if I’m wrong), it appears that the vast majority of outraged comments are from white people. Are there any people of color out there who have shared or would like to share why they are or are not bothered by this site? — I’m surprised no one’s added anything about Boulder, CO: it’s just like Berkeley but with fewer Asians and more snowboarding. — Really liked #1818, especially the holiday update letters. Also #1898: nice conflation of self-help books, book clubs, and Oprah. Anyways, the blog made me laugh and the comments are thought-provoking. Nice internet fodder you got here. thunderballz white people love armin van buuren.
on March 1, 2008 at 1:01 am
i am a white people so i know. however, all other peoples are welcome. Bob Hughes OMG! I found this great blog. It’s by authentic ethnic people poking fun at white people. It’s funny, because it’s true.
on March 1, 2008 at 1:13 am
That I can enjoy it and laugh at myself (I love Sushi!) makes me authentic too. Jennifer B. Don’t forget McMansions and subdivisions.
on March 1, 2008 at 2:03 am
Jennifer B. Oh, and giving their children last names as first names, like Emerson, Jackson, Addison, Kennedy, etc.
on March 1, 2008 at 2:07 am
p. rodriguez On Feb. 29, 2008 Mott tells us in post # 2147:
on March 1, 2008 at 2:21 am
“I dare you to start a “Stuff Black People Like.” And then count the “racist” accusations roll in!” I’d like to add that when white people are being poked fun at they love to argue that poking fun at non-white people necessarily evokes anger. dylan as a white person who enjoys more than 3/4 of this ongoing list, i could not be more amused at it. it just keeps getting better and far more accurate… which is quite sad actually. keep it up!
on March 1, 2008 at 3:52 am
catherine fiber
on March 1, 2008 at 4:25 am
careful reading of nutritional information lables stephen Fuck yea fiber!
on March 1, 2008 at 4:56 am
Saleh You should also add ‘Books about “Cultural Experiences”‘
on March 1, 2008 at 5:19 am
I work in a book store and spend my whole day sending white womyn to the section on their ‘cultural’ or ‘religious’ autobiography of choice. They do not always use such words, though on several occasions they have gone so far.. usually they refer to ‘moving tale’ or ‘touching struggle’. These books have either a Niqabi (usually a close up of Kohled-up eyes), a nonwhite womyn in some form of huddled position, or a womyn from South Asia wearing or tattooed with some form of dragon symbol. They offer the white person an ‘in-depth’ knowledge of a culture they look down upon, but from the safety of not actually having to admit they look down upon it… because these books are often written either partially or completely by someone with a non-white sounding name. They also indulge in books by non-white authors, accompanying recommendations of such books with sayings like ‘its much better in the original Arabic’, though of cause the white person will never have actually read Naguib Mahfouz in Arabic, it just makes them feel better because they don’t get it. Dog The Bounty Hunter Moaning but never actually acting on the feeling should definitely be added.
on March 1, 2008 at 5:31 am
Like when the food in a restaurant isn’t perfect or a queue is too long. Maybe this is more Britain than white people as a whole? Nita on March 1, 2008 at 6:05 am As a non-white person who doesn’t know any white people well, I find this blog intriguing. O.K. I admit. It’s hilarious!! I feel sort of ashamed to say it makes me laugh, because maybe it makes me a racist. But as I don’t know any white people I guess I can’t be racist huh. Whether this blog is only about American White People, or Rich White People, or Rich White Democrats or whether it’s written by a non-white or a white or a brown person, it doesn’t make the blog less funny. It’s great to see so many white people come on this blog and have a good laugh! I think White People have a great sense of humour. No point taking this blog as a serious treatise or something. But overall it is clear that White People are very important to the author, and I think White People should be flattered that someone is writing so much stuff about them! Whitey I’m going to start a website called “Stuff Blacks Like’. But It will only have 3 entries: money, rap music, and maintaining a 2 digit IQ!
on March 1, 2008 at 6:59 am
Mitfordiana I think #22 meant to say “White Supremacy will never work when sites like this one are up and running.”
on March 1, 2008 at 7:12 am
A. Marie Wow. Black people blog! Who knew?
on March 1, 2008 at 7:40 am
Beef Black people use Myspace and Craigslist to prowl for sex and to showoff how many 20 dollar bills they have. That’s about it
on March 1, 2008 at 7:54 am
Karen How about Book Clubs??
on March 1, 2008 at 8:14 am
Charles @ first I was offended then I realize White people like poking fun of other races.
on March 1, 2008 at 8:31 am
Michelle We can’t forget about how much white people love blogging hahahaha.
on March 1, 2008 at 8:38 am
James white people like being offended.
on March 1, 2008 at 9:30 am
Beigey Wait aren’t we all beige? Can’t we just accept are differences without attempting to stereotype?
on March 1, 2008 at 9:33 am
Well except from the really white people; they suck, watching food television, going to book shops on weekend mornings and stuff, argh, they make me so angry. Sara on March 1, 2008 at 9:35 am White people with Facebooks love commenting about how much a waste of time Facebook is, how Facebook is becoming too mainstream (high school students shouldn’t have it, for example), etc. I love this blog. I just read all of the posts after reading about your site in the newspaper. AJT on March 1, 2008 at 9:40 am This has been mentioned a bit, but white people LOVE breaking down what nationality they are, right down to the percentage. They especially love telling Irish people they are Irish, Native American people they are Native American, etc. Mixed on March 1, 2008 at 9:45 am so, I really am not sure how I feel about this blog, I ran across it, and it is funny, it seems written well, which is nice, but honestly, if it were written about Latins or black people or really any other group, then even if it was funny I don’t think it would be so funny. I really do not understand the idea of “race” what does that even mean. I have a lot of family in Brazil, most of whom have darker complexions, but there are Brazilians who are ‘white’ where do they fit? Why is it ok to stereotype white people? also what does “white” mean, an Irish person has a different culture than a Russian. last note: really wish it wasn’t “scientific” since this is really not true even a little, it seems funny but more than that seem like misusing the word. bhjoint white people like blogs
on March 1, 2008 at 10:26 am
bee 1. Granola 2. Patagonia products and other expensive outdoor apparel/gear 3. Organic food 4. sailing 5. Garrison Keiller 6. espresso/cappuccino machines for their newly remodeled kitchen 7. Mayonnaise 8. QVC 9. The Gap 10. Wayne Brady 11. the Dalai Lama + Richard Gere 12. adopting third world babies 13. pretending to have street cred by stating things like “so i was driving through south side Chicago when….” 14. collagen lip injections 15. Elton John 16. Tae Bo, Krave Magra or the latest martial art/aerobics fad du jour 17. expensive gym memberships 18. country clubs 19. Low sodium soy sauce 20. tipping 20% as a rule
on March 1, 2008 at 10:36 am
Amanda White people also love being passive aggressive.
on March 1, 2008 at 10:47 am
sj All true. But still kind of mean spirited. Satire argument doesn’t work… that’s what Ann Coulter always claims.
on March 1, 2008 at 10:55 am
Richard from Brooklyn This site is so true and so funny. It had me cracking up. Keep up the great writing.
on March 1, 2008 at 10:58 am
hannah i’m eating organic mac n cheese (made with organic milk), wearing leggings, and listening to kanye west. am i white?
on March 1, 2008 at 11:43 am
Scott White people also love CurrentTV.
on March 1, 2008 at 11:48 am
White Mike White people like reading about stuff white people like.
on March 1, 2008 at 12:10 pm
bee oh yeah – forgot to add: 1. cul de sacs 2. antiques roadshow 3. fortune cookies 4. crouching tiger hidden dragon 5. wearing shoes inside the home 6. Memoirs of a Geisha 7. Hugh Grant 8. William Hung 9. the lifetime channel
on March 1, 2008 at 12:25 pm
String1man Pronouncing correctly the names of European cities they’ve visited.
on March 1, 2008 at 12:33 pm
“Sevilla!” “Jerez!” “Perpignon!” Heather on March 1, 2008 at 12:43 pm I’m really bewildered that people (of all races) do not realize that this is satire. A joke. I imagine this is how the ignorants reacted to Jonathan Swift’s “A Modest Proposal.” That’s right, I went to a good high school. But it was public. So does that mean I’m white or not white, I’m confused. Also, to Tom Sawyer, I believe you should stop using that name because that too was Satire. Only morons like you don’t realize it. Fist I absolutely adore your website. You really do a wonderful thing here.
on March 1, 2008 at 12:53 pm
I totally love indie music and standing still at concerts, but I feel like this could really be expanded upon. There’s acoustic guitar music sung by men with beards. Or indie music that incorporates an unusual instrument, like like a harp or viola. White people love to feel like they’re being unique. arch lame0rz. racism is racism.
on March 1, 2008 at 1:00 pm
Michelle This is a kick. I love it. I went through and cataloged how many items apply to me. I feel very predictable, but one has to laugh at oneself.
on March 1, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Dianna Great writing and commentary! It’s fun getting people fired up. Makes us all rather… colorful.
on March 1, 2008 at 1:55 pm
lindsay on March 1, 2008 at 1:58 pm Great blog! I wish white people would be brave enough to out themselves as yuppies instead of keeping the Polo gear in the closet and pretending to be precious artistes. Another vote for burning man. viras You should totally do one about how white chicks like dark meat…
on March 1, 2008 at 2:17 pm
Frank Yeah, I can laugh at myself and my white brethren, and found this site pretty funny…until it turned hateful. I wish this had been created by someone with ONLY an agenda of humor. Then maybe I wouldn’t want to vomit.
on March 1, 2008 at 2:34 pm
Nice fanbase, by the way. Your parents must be proud. -m. Anonymous stuff white people like #79: Blogs
on March 1, 2008 at 3:57 pm
canuckastan The author of this blog is definitely a Canadian. There are a number of very Canadian thick references that are just too obvious. Even further I suspect the author is from Toronto.
on March 1, 2008 at 4:06 pm
The biggest pieces of evidence are in the blog on Micro Brews. Hillary Another superior progressive mind spreading the virus of liberalism.
on March 1, 2008 at 4:09 pm
Guess all that education didn’t help did it? Keep telling yourself you are changing the world. Blanche White on March 1, 2008 at 4:43 pm Wow. Spent the better part of a sunny Saturday reading a lot of this blog and way too many of the comments. I couldn’t tear myself away. I think the blog is hilarious and see no harm in anyone of any color or socioeconomic status having some laughs at these blog entries. It’s fine if you can’t relate to it or just don’t find it amusing, but it seems way out of line to me for a non-white or white person to be angered by it. There have been many well-stated pleas for people (again, of any color) to not take it so seriously and lighten up. Then there are the responses from people stating or implying that those who are the targets of these satirical blog posts somehow parlay their ability to laugh at themselves into a feeling that they’re special or superior or absolved from guilt. Seeing the humor in the wrongness of certain aspects of ones lifestyle/behaviors/attitudes doesn’t necessarily mean the laughing person doesn’t have a desire to improve their cultural awareness or racial sensitivity. Unless you’re hopelessly too uptight to take a joke, humor can open the door to enlightenment. It probably isn’t even the blogger’s intention to make people introspective, but I’ll bet some readers have been made aware of and enlightened about negative or simply incorrect attitudes they hold about people of different races, cultures, economic backgrounds, religions, whatever, while reading this blog. People are much less likely to get defensive and stubbornly hold their position if they learn something negative about themselves while having a laugh. For example, there was a joke on blackpeopleloveus.com about a white misconception about black people that I’d been guilty of having and it made me cringe, laugh, cringe some more and, best of all, change my opinion. Up ’til that moment, I’d been reading and laughing and feeling smug about not being one of “those” white people! My mom, who likes to boast that she’s “a liberal” almost any chance she gets, got tipped off by watching Paul Mooney on TV about racist leanings she had and she’s a better person for it. There are so many things to be rightfully angry about right now. Lingering racism is one of them. This site is not. Robbing the Hood on March 1, 2008 at 5:06 pm White people like the stuff that dreams are made of, i.e. stealing from the poor (non-White people) to give to the rich (White people). These thefts translate into landing the more lucrative jobs and professions in society, better medical care, better schools, better nutrition, better housing, better quality of life experiences in general. Oh! By the way, why not start a blog titled “Stuff White People Don’t Like”! For starters, White people don’t like to be viewed as privileged (theives). Horse Great fking material, very, very funny. It does have a flair of classic Canadian wit.
on March 1, 2008 at 5:27 pm
It looks like the haters don’t like it when you’re funny. Keep ’em angry! Ha! Fish Noir Foul on March 1, 2008 at 5:53 pm white people like to place a frame around some aspect of reality & label it so that it’s now a commodity they can pass around & comment on like bubblegum cards they can collect & trade among their ‘friends’. the fellaheen peoples could never conceive such conceit & so had their reality appropriated & packaged & shipped around the world. white peoples is death incarnate like vampire meat they are now devouring themselfs suck on this you blue-eyed death humps Emily on March 1, 2008 at 6:17 pm I rarely forward previously-forwarded e-mails to friends since inboxes are so full these days…but I had to pass this one along. As a 100% caucasian chick, I found this blog to be absolutely hysterical. I think another good idea for a stuff-white-people-like topic is ‘not forwarding forwards’ with the stipulation that if a white person does occasionally forward a forwarded forward, they reduce the forwardation of it so it doesn’t look like they heard about it later than other white people. Another good topic would be use of exact percentages in casual conversation, like “I’m 99% sure.” White people also like to add emphasis to topics by temporarily suspending the laws of physics and saying that they’re “110% on board” and such. Thanks for the chuckle…keep writing! Juliana Ann Arbor, Michigan = City White People Love. This blog should probably be its homepage.
on March 1, 2008 at 6:22 pm
Also: Russell Peters. Pinky # 438
on March 1, 2008 at 6:46 pm
Cars. Cars are very important to white people; more than transportations, they are a statement. The incongruity of driving a large SUV with a Sierra Club bumper sticker is usually lost on them; the following calculus applies: A large SUV is bad, unless you have a *valid reason* to drive it. Valid reasons include: 1. You are involved in, or intent to become involved in, one of the following sports: kayaking, windsurfing, off-road hiking and camping or rock-climbing. You *need* four wheel drive, never mind you don’t really know how it works. 2. You own a horse farm, or daddy owns a horse farm, and you need to pull a horse trailer. 3. You sail antique wooden sailboats that must routinely be taken far away for expensive repairs. 4. It is a Volvo SUV. For some reason, it is OK to drive a Volvo SUV, even if none of the above applies. Hybrids are important to white people. Driving a Lexus RX 400h has a hybrid plaque affixed that lets people *know* you care about the environment, never mind that the car is barely able to manage 25 MPG. It’s a hybrid, damnit! Subarus are another popular white person’s car. Subarus are chic, look rugged and, being small cars, must get good mileage, right? Not so. Subarus are toting an extra 600-700 lbs of weight for the four wheel drive, and as 95% sold in the US are automatic, the mileage stinks. White people do like the smugness points for driving a car that is faintly associated with lesbians, though. Minivans are another white people’s car. Though it’s a well-kept secret, 72% of all white families own Honda Odyssey Minivans, and most automotive debt for white families is held by Honda. Some homeowner’s associations in popular white people’s neighborhoods are now requiring families to own Honda Minivans. Mileage? 15 city, 20 highway. White people are very committed to decreasing global warming and saving our earth. Just not right now. Dannette hi. my two cents:
on March 1, 2008 at 6:48 pm
this blog: very funny the comments in response: HILARIOUS. my favorite thing that “white people like”: irony. ROFLMFAO! one i would add: using any context, like something you saw on tv, a story you overheard, or a blog you find distasteful, as an excuse to say something racist and not have to feel bad about it. white people just LOVE doing that. a tidbit that all white people may as well know: people of color are completely unaffected by being called “racist” by white people. completely unaffected. well, maybe a little amused. but that’s it. i wonder if it’s difficult to puzzle why that is. first, we don’t think you really know what racism is, so how can you declare it when you think you see it? more broadly, with choice few exceptions, white folks don’t represent any kind of authoritative or even qualitative voice on race or matters of race. in other words, not only do you generally not recognize true racism, but you have no race consciousness to speak of. so your judgment, vis a vis the difference between social satire and bigotry, for example, isn’t that meaningful to us. but, mostly, we just couldn’t care less how you choose to take our honest, learned, somewhat racialized view of this culture. your wounded or indignant sputterings about reverse racism or racial offense are just further “white caracature”, for the most part. like, “did you see that (wounded or indignant) white person over there? isn’t that just typical?… i’m trying to recall the last time a white person accused me of being racist and it actually impacted me in any way… never. pretty much never. and i doubt it’s any different for the writer of this blog. just thought white folks may as well know that the dreaded label of “a racist” doesn’t hold the same terror for us as it does for them. especially when it’s being lodged by a white person. as if. Amie Kim I think one of you should write a piece about how white people love to buy children from third world countries.
on March 1, 2008 at 7:06 pm
chocolategenius I’m black and I like alot of the things on the list. Does this mean they are cool again, at least for me?
on March 1, 2008 at 7:09 pm
Byron Eldridge Are Italians considered white people?
on March 1, 2008 at 7:48 pm
Byron Eldridge White Males are the only minorities in the U.S. Meaning we are the only people in the U.S. that don’t have any civil rights.
on March 1, 2008 at 7:55 pm
bgates This site doesn’t work in Firefox.
on March 1, 2008 at 7:56 pm
Bill Gates would approve – but I don’t. T70 dude, white people, love M.I.A. combines their love of indie/”original” hip hop/the need to be cultured, all into one horribly overrated little sri lankin package
on March 1, 2008 at 7:58 pm
bgates >> on March 1, 2008 at 7:48 pm2216 >> Byron Eldridge >> Are Italians considered white people?
on March 1, 2008 at 7:58 pm
Only if they have never been in the Mafia nor have their friends, relatives and relations. Byron Eldridge BEWARE OF MICHIGAN . COM
on March 1, 2008 at 8:02 pm
Byron Eldridge BEWARE OF MICHIGAN . COM
on March 1, 2008 at 8:03 pm
JeM White people love Oprah.
on March 1, 2008 at 8:13 pm
just amused fascinating…
on March 1, 2008 at 8:20 pm
“get a clue – This blog satirically pokes fun at the “NPR crowd” slice of white culture (for lack of a better all-encompassing term). AND, it is written mostly FOR the entertainment of the “NPR crowd”. It is not about the redneck slice of white culture. It is not about race. It’s just lighthearted self-depricating humor (the guy who wrote it is a urban priviledged white hippie making fun of himself and those around him – and he is the guy standing next to the recycle bin in the recycling post btw). And its absolutely brilliant!!! This is maybe the single most funny web page I have ever read on the internet. So, to all you people who just don’t “get it”, quit your complaining and preaching and find somewhere else to project your life’s frustrations. Did you notice the people with the best sense of humor about all of this are the ones specifically being made fun of???” A sociology thesis should be written on the very varied demographic group reactions to this blog! woopieboy Stuff African lions like: prey, slow prey, dumb prey. Whew. Glad I got THAT off my chest! Now go ahead, let me have it.
on March 1, 2008 at 9:10 pm
Chinakat on March 1, 2008 at 9:11 pm Bob Marley – White folks LOVE Bob (they are on a first name basis) – Bob Marley is also the ONLY Reggae artist that white people know – Your list of top 10 Rap songs that white people like – would be impossible in Reggae – white people do not know 10 Reggae songs – or rather they do…..they are just ALL by Bob – Reggae is just this one-off style of music for white folks sung at one time by one man – BOB! funny guy Unbelievably funny.
on March 1, 2008 at 9:30 pm
Michelle on March 1, 2008 at 9:33 pm “I have to admit, this site needs to be called “stuff liberal hippies like” since it basically encompasses everything an anti-american, liberal, Berkeley loving, sandal and tie dye wearing, New York Time reading hippie would like. Other than that I absolutely love this site, these liberal creeps do display such contradictions with everything…I love the holding high diversity but sending their ids to private schools. These people needs to get to work and contribute to society.” I thought this comment was funny since I am extremely liberal and I don’t do most of the things on the list. I think it describes yuppies, which means Conservatives who haven’t gotten old yet. I didn’t realize that to be truly liberal, I would have to hate America, visit Berkely, wear tie dye, and read the New York Times (I do wear sandals though). I wish I had the time to do those things and become official, but I’m busy being a full time mom to three kids. I also homeschool. Wait, am I supposed to be a Republican? Hysterical blog, by the way. Adolf Hitler It’s awesome how nothing in this blog is bad.
on March 1, 2008 at 10:04 pm
How would it be if we picked any other race? Horse Laughing at others who try to make them feel guilty for something they didn’t do.
on March 1, 2008 at 10:37 pm
Obeying the law and staying out of prison. Raising their children to be respectful and successful. Being kind to retail service people because they realize there is no secret extra 10% discount only for white people. Coming home drunk and posting smartass comments on some blog. Portland ex-pat I’m biased, since I’m a native – but isn’t Portland, OR, kind of like the Mecca for White People? The New York Time sure seems to think so.
on March 1, 2008 at 10:37 pm
oreo2008 on March 1, 2008 at 10:51 pm Expensive station wagons haven’t quite made the great cultural leap into “everyman’s land”. Saab wagons, BMW wagons, Audi/VW wagons are very seldom associated with “Profiling”. However, it keeps me flying under the radar. Asante sana. claudia can we have a post about how white people like jagermeister….ugh. that stuff is disgusting! but they all seem to love it
on March 1, 2008 at 11:25 pm
Isa on March 1, 2008 at 11:55 pm On the one hand, I feel like it should bother me that generalizations about white people seem to be acceptable, whereas if a white person were making similar posts about Asians, they would be chased off the Internet. But on the other hand, I did have a bit of a giggle.
Sampson the truth is: if we white people can’t laugh at ourselves first, then some one else will before we know what’s so funny.
on March 2, 2008 at 1:14 am
Jessica on March 2, 2008 at 1:58 am I think that your site is refreshingly funny. I think that your site offers a critique that allows not only whites but also everyone a chance to be reflexive. I love that by how you seemingly essentializing whiteness it opens up dialogue about identity. These are very important issues to be considered since we live in a racialized world. It is precisely how your site is problematic that makes it so powerful! Rev.Raikes Don’t listen to the trolls. This is good stuff: biting social commentary. Or, maybe do listen to the reactionaries and know that you have struck a chord.
on March 2, 2008 at 2:03 am
Jessica Oh, and maybe you could do a thing on how white people love mate and “authentic” mate gourds. Or for that matter on how white people love “authentic” [insert any ethnic food here].
on March 2, 2008 at 2:05 am
elbee from reading the commentaries, i can make the statement that: (unfortunately) some white people do not like: jokes made about them. to which i say… get a sense of humor.
on March 2, 2008 at 2:30 am
Jennifer B. –Anderson Cooper –complaining about consumerism, commercialism, and the mainstream –PBS –playdates for children –backpacking (especially through Europe) –saving the rainforest –thick-rimmed glasses –bangs. These can include bangs of the emo variety. For women, bangs have to come to the middle of the forehead. –pale skin –beards, especially beards that look indie and slightly unkempt –colonics –making fun of rednecks and Republicans –pretentiously spelling words the British way. E.g., favor becomes favour, etc. (This only applies to Americans and Canadians.) –using British terminology/phraseology –talking about how backwards the United States is compared to Europe and Canada –avant-garde –bisexuality –claiming to hate labels. E.g., “I guess I’m sort of Libertarian, but I hate labels.” –progressive politics –Sex and the City –small bookstores –used books and/or first editions –writing novels on typewriters –drinking absinthe for reasons exceeding just wanting to get drunk (e.g., for “creative” reasons) –reading obscure books and casually bringing them into conversations with the hopes of impressing others –wearing clothes with CCCP logos –existentialism (also Nietzsche and Camus) –travelling by train –Seattle –Portland –San Francisco –Greenwich Village –The Village Voice –bongos –psychotherapy –music festivals like Bonnaroo –taking photos in black and white –taking photos of flowers and nature and posting said photos on MySpace and/or DeviantArt –self-portraits in black and white –looking off to the side with a pensive expression when photographed –self-discovery, especially taking time off to “find one’s self” –spas –Kashi
on March 2, 2008 at 5:49 am
That’s all for now. cb on March 2, 2008 at 8:46 am I’m kind of disappointed that there has been no mention of the importance of orthodontia and slow fast food (places like chipotle and baja fresh make us feel like we’re being healthy!). wannabe-white hilarious! i am not white but I can relate to many of the things just because of the “feel good” factor shoved down my throat. anyways, how can we forget “Saturday Night Live?”
on March 2, 2008 at 8:54 am
anon Love your blog! Please post about common names with weird spellings (eg Allyson, Meghan, Jennyfer). I hate that. Also trendy names, like Madison.
on March 2, 2008 at 9:14 am
The_Melimus on March 2, 2008 at 9:27 am This blog makes me feel, how do you say…mmm mildly uncomfortable, you elitist a**holes. To generalize a whole group of people is a stereotype. And you know it only really pertains to white, upper middle class douchebags and douchehags that were raised in upper middle class environments, coddled to feel special and like precious individuals…but really you are all the same…racist losers you have this really horribly narrow view of the world. The only thing that makes me feel better is knowing you will all one day die. DIY Bill Moyers
on March 2, 2008 at 9:27 am
PIT I have rewritten this comment several times trying not to sound to White. I am not White, but I do like many of the things you say “white people like”
on March 2, 2008 at 9:51 am
This is insanely funny. I know I should be scolding you about stereotyping and such, but I can’t stop laughing long enough. Re: Anon on March 2, 2008 at 10:35 am Anon, love your idea about “different” names…right on…but I have to correct you on “Meghan”. That is a very traditional spelling of the name – not weird or trendy. It’s the Irish spelling and probably not any newer than the “Megan” spelling. mandsloved What about fashionable dogs? Life coaches? Hybrid cars?
on March 2, 2008 at 10:38 am
BTW I am a white middle class South African woman. Who is considering adopting a black baby. I love hip hop and sushi, yoga and self help books. halfoff on March 2, 2008 at 10:58 am White people (or upper-class white people, as the site implies) like quiet. Their concerts, home environment, parties and church services are always quieter. White parents like to say “Kids, lower your voices!” or “Quiet down in there!!” or “Let’s use our ‘inside voices’.” That is why white people are boring. Fortunately, I had deaf parents and escaped the Caucasian audioppression. Melanie on March 2, 2008 at 11:09 am What about Therapy? There needs to be a therapy post. White people love to go to therapy, and begin one-sided conversations about “Well, my therapist said. . .” which underline the meaning found in obscure half-forgotten past situations, especially childhood ones. And of course, this gives more clout to your position because some one with a PhD said it first. How can there not be a therapy post?!! great white woman I think your blogs are dumb and if you’re white you need to stfu.
on March 2, 2008 at 11:42 am
As for your divorce blog, well mostly whites marry unlike blacks who breed at a faster rate and bore 75 percent of kids born to single mothers. we call eachother muffin white people love exposed brick in their brooklyn apartments.
on March 2, 2008 at 11:44 am
Clara on March 2, 2008 at 11:54 am I realize this is supposed to be funny, like an SNL skit making fun of racial stereotypes . . . but you’re generalizing white upper-class United Statesians (Americans) who live near major urban areas, certainly not all caucasians everywhere (can you say Arabs, Turks, Italians, etc. or even US hippies, farmers, Mormons, etc.) I don’t find your blog funny at all even though I’ll still favorite it. Steve Writing blogs, Posting blog comments, Sending around links to blogs:
on March 2, 2008 at 12:02 pm
‘I never send anything like this but, Dude, this is sooo funny.’ Clara Oh yes, and I would add: – over-emphasis on unecessary “hygiene” (zit cream, showering every day, smelly shower gel, deoderant, etc.), a necessity created by marketing – healthy stuff and regular doctor, eye doctor and dentist check-ups. Having health insurance. – Having any kind of insurance, especially unlikely stuff like landslide insurance.
on March 2, 2008 at 12:03 pm
Again, I believe these things pertain more the United Statesians than to white people globally. Clara on March 2, 2008 at 12:05 pm Also I believe these items can be classified more by economic status than be race. For example, can you say that 401Ks, mutual funds, stock trading, insurance, etc. is really a white thing, or more of an upper-middle class thing? Clara on March 2, 2008 at 12:09 pm Realizing this is a satirical blog, I’ll assume the author knows this, but I’ll just share an example. The lady in the apartment next to me is a Mexican-American single mother with 3 jobs and 5 kids. She doesn’t have time for sushi, blogs, therapy, the Oscars, and many other things on this list. Can you say it’s because of her race? No, because of economic situation. Pete on March 2, 2008 at 12:54 pm This blog is great. So many people like to say that the things you write about are things yuppies like, but you really are nailing white people spot on. I like that you stay away from obvious, redneck-y things and go straight for the heart of the type of white people who think they’re actually making a difference by buying Ethos water at Starbucks. Good job. Keep writing. We’ll keep reading. Rick Roberts Crocs. White people love crocs. They especially like them for their children.
on March 2, 2008 at 1:12 pm
Daizo “I plan on never leaving my hometown and eating potatoes and cabbage for the rest of my life.” #51
on March 2, 2008 at 1:26 pm
Don’t do it, 51. Don’t go Korean on us. sydney -ugly trends (e.g. comment 2259): uggs, crocs, leggings -shooting classmates (e.g. comment 18) -apple computers -internetz
on March 2, 2008 at 1:39 pm
bravo. Anonymous on March 2, 2008 at 1:44 pm Suggestion: the magazine Vanity Fair. Chock full of celebrity gossip but disguised as a smart magazine about moderately leftist politics and serious newsmakers. white guy You need to change the title to “What Liberal White People Like.” If you do that you’ll be 100% correct.
on March 2, 2008 at 1:56 pm
jr on March 2, 2008 at 2:07 pm “Stuff Bobos Like” might be more fitting (though it might not attract as many hits). Perhaps the author hasn’t encountered “whites” who 1) accept Christ as his or her personal savior 2) “dip it in Ranch” 3) believe Lawrence Welk adds a “touch of class” 4) are police officers 5) don’t buy “Japanese” 6) honeymoon in Gatlinburg 7) regard Sam Walton as an American hero 8) get tender-hearted around Precious Moments figurines 9) hunt 10) inhabit “Middle” America Indeed, in light of the blog’s seeming premise, any such specimen would represent a genetic aberration. I always suspected the “blacks” formed a clandestine coalition to elect George W. Bush… catherine Hilarious!
on March 2, 2008 at 2:14 pm
JD on March 2, 2008 at 2:36 pm In addition to your section (threatening to move to Canada) – it is also more than likely that if a white person becomes frustrated with the U.S. for reasons involving public policy requirements i.e. – taxes, speeding tickets, registering for anything, etc. – he/she will threaten to move to a Latin American third world country (most commonly Guatemala) where life is “easier,” “simpler,” and more “stress free.” Bjorn on March 2, 2008 at 2:55 pm hilarious. satire at its best. and anyone’s commentary on “well, you should change it to…” makes me wonder if you need to do an entry about deflection — pretending that none of this applies to them. i think the white trash feels left out, though, judging from some of the comments here… Andrea on March 2, 2008 at 3:01 pm i think the fact that i heard about this site on NPR says something about my white person status. I got so excited hearing about it that I to come here and have a look for myself … it goes way beyond expectations (my two favourite directors are on here)! * i would like to point out to all those who seem to be confused about Christian Lander (the writer of this blog) he does not hold a grudge against white people, he does most of the things on this list. I am a twenty something white person and both my parents are full fledged white people. there are so many things in this blog that seem to be either about me or about my parents, it’s pretty amazing. This blog is the funniest thing i’ve come across since flight of the conchords and i am proud to say that i am white person who can laugh at the strange things she does in the name of the earth. and i have to add … suggestions: ~ Ikea … seems inevitable since it’s been mentioned several times already ~ Northern Sun ~ REI, EMS, Columbia, L.L. Bean, North Face ~ J. Jill ~ Bookstores and Recordstores ~ mushroom hunters ~ british spellings, maybe? (theatre, colour, etc) sherjean this is second only to my other fave blog (gone but not forgotten) isdickcheneydeadyet?.com
on March 2, 2008 at 3:10 pm
looking forward to the updates Joe on March 2, 2008 at 3:14 pm Am I the only person who thinks this is a bit racist? I mean if the person who created this website isn’t of white origin then it’s not really anything to be proud off. If I made a website called ‘Stuff Black People Like’ I’m sure I’d get hung from the nearest lampost. Andrea and agreeing with Jennifer B. ~ hating labels / categories
on March 2, 2008 at 3:17 pm
everythingimnot check out http://everythingimnot.wordpress.com
on March 2, 2008 at 3:21 pm
steveonfilm Bwahahahahaha! Love it! Some great observational humor! Good stuff. Keep it up.
on March 2, 2008 at 3:21 pm
alex How about “Asian candy” such as “Pocky sticks” and “Kasugai Gummy Candies (muscat)”
on March 2, 2008 at 3:45 pm
Lola on March 2, 2008 at 3:46 pm This is too funny and so right on! The thing is though, it is obvious. All you have to do is look at statistics and the market. Which musician is on the Top 40, what are the best selling books, which furniture stores are producing profits, which candidates are endorsed, etc, etc. I don’t see it as racist at all. Get a grip people. Have some fun and recognize yourself. If it really bothers you, do the exact opposite and experience a paradigm shift! ;P White Lady on March 2, 2008 at 5:19 pm LOOOONg have i tried to avoid my white lady-ness. i lived in ‘the ghettos’ of echo park and williamsburg, shunning ‘those hideous white people on the promenade’ also known as ‘my people’. i avoided purchasing a cell phone or an suv or a modern dvd player. until i found out mexican illegal immigrants buy huge tvs so i decided it’s okay for me to have one. slowly my blondness has taken over, and ‘for convenience’ i had to move to the beach, where it’s easy to be white. there are cafes and trader joes and whole foods everywhere. i can jog around my neighborhood without people asking why i would do such a thing. i spend hours poring over dwell magazine, feeling a tickling and undeniable pull towards eames furniture. i get facials and body scrubs, trying to find the most authentic korean spa, that no white ladies know about yet. i order fish at the korean bbq. i satisfy my every desire instantly with a credit card, whether it be a giant bean bag pillow or a deluxe fur coat and body pillow for my dog, or imported dried fish for the cats. i go on dating sites but i never date anyone, nor do i respond to black men on the sites, but i do flirt with black men at the whole foods, particularly if they are 20 years younger. this site is the most awesome thing i have ever read on the internet. i never ever ever ever used this phrase before….. but, now i must say ….. this made me LOL !!!!!!!!!!! Tim O'Neill Suggested entry:
on March 2, 2008 at 6:17 pm
Trying hard to laugh at this blog without getting offended, so they can be confident that they are “laid back” and have a “good sense of humor.” K this is absolutely hilarious and sooo true! I have 2 suggestions for you thoughscrapbooking fat free foods
on March 2, 2008 at 6:43 pm
keep up the good work! T I have tried to come up with the best way to answer the negative responses to this site for a couple of minutes now and all I could come up with was this:
on March 2, 2008 at 6:50 pm
If you cannot laugh at this site, you are a sad, stupid individual. DDDddd I’m a black guy but you’re described me to a tee, right down to NPR, Mos Def, and the Shins. I suspect you might need to reassess your methodology.
on March 2, 2008 at 6:56 pm
amy White people like doulas — did you see NYT today (another whitey favorite – especially important to quote from – article about doulas?
on March 2, 2008 at 7:18 pm
capitalist White people like making money. (Actually, I would argue, most people like making money.)
on March 2, 2008 at 7:38 pm
It’s too bad your site has no ads- you would be raking it in! good stuff on March 2, 2008 at 7:50 pm I’m studying xenophobia as a grad student. Compared to all the racist websites i’ve seen spewing anti-latino, anti-black, anti-non-white messages, you website much nicer and a lot funnier. White people are interesting creators to be studied and observed with great care. future topics: line dancing? it requires little rhythm and spontaneity but creates the illusion of both. good stuff umm…creatures hahaha!
on March 2, 2008 at 7:51 pm
Jenni * Camping * Nine Inch Nails * Mayonnaise * Tanning Booths * Starbucks
on March 2, 2008 at 8:46 pm
apple This is genius.
on March 2, 2008 at 8:50 pm
Masher on March 2, 2008 at 8:58 pm Love it. I’m a bit more country boy at heart, but I can still see the truth in all of your posts. Hey, maybe wanting to be a country boy is one of your posts. I’ll have to check. Anyways, this reminds me of a site I ran into a while back that I loved called, http://www.blackpeopleloveus.com. Half the people I shared it with thought it was incredibly funny and the other half thought is was incredibly inappropriate. It might give you some good ideas for new posts. If we can’t all laugh at our race phobias and misconceptions we are all doomed to be never get along. joshi genius. genius. genius.
on March 2, 2008 at 9:24 pm
this is one of those things that reminds me that satire is probably funnier when it doesn’t hit so close to home i.e. when it’s about someone else. luckily, i am an irony-lover (as you suggest) and am able to turn this website to my advantage by affecting a “sense of humor about myself.” plus, i’m biracial, which must afford me the distance/objectivity necessary to garner credibility on this forum, right? suggestions: “chuck klosterman” “cultural criticism” “music festivals” “loft apartments” “the phrase ‘douche bag'” “alternative weekly newspapers” “the phrase ‘alternative'” “marijuana, but the expensive and/or govt.-sanctioned kind” i love you. Liz Who are you that knows me so well?
on March 2, 2008 at 9:24 pm
white to a tea on March 2, 2008 at 9:32 pm This site is hilarious, but what makes it even that much better is those who post about how this blog is racist or somehow in bad taste. You know its some white pretentious yuppie, who is just ashamed that he/she has been figured out! Yesssss Weezer
on March 2, 2008 at 10:00 pm
Could it be... White people love MTV’s Jackass and similar shows where people hurt themselves. It’s kind of like the adult version of cartoons.
on March 2, 2008 at 10:05 pm
Anonymous self-help. you know its true
on March 2, 2008 at 10:08 pm
Jessica You should add this web site. Im sure a majority of the readers are white.
on March 2, 2008 at 10:35 pm
andrea on March 2, 2008 at 10:54 pm knitting, and/or “diy” junk. it could be a nice tie-in to previous posts such as “bicycles”, “recycling”, “poverty”, and “veganism/vegetarianism”. there’s a recurring over-arching theme on the white hippie-liberal view of life (see: SF bay area). kate Making extensive “to-do” lists and shopping lists?
on March 2, 2008 at 11:11 pm
Vicki Davis How are iPods not on here, and exaggerating paying for the music you download because you respect the musicians (like Incubus)?
on March 3, 2008 at 12:31 am
I hate blogs, but love yours. Thank you? for converting me. Tom on March 3, 2008 at 1:29 am I have to stop reading now because a few of the commentors have started pointing out the cultural ramifications of this project and so I need to go to sleep, but white people all have a position on Dan Brown, and nobody else gives a fuck. Jacob Bloody brilliant!
on March 3, 2008 at 1:41 am
I have to assume whoever wrote this is white, middle class, and from a liberal background… rollingthunder6 great site !!! now, is there a “stuffnonwhitepeoplelike” site?
on March 3, 2008 at 5:00 am
Anonymous on March 3, 2008 at 5:19 am This says more about class than anything. It’s white middle class aspirational cliche’s isn’t it? I LOVE how the middle classes feel that if they can recognise traits that are risable in themselves then they are somehow different from all the other white middle class dullards who share the same concerns as they do. This blog thinks it’s funnier than it is. Ironically this is entirely inkeeping with the middle classes when exhibiting their ‘humour’. These ‘observations’ of race are examples of a posh twats concerns only, didn’t you know? Fucking hell you must be a right cock! My email is
[email protected]. Feel free to write me. Tiwi Absolutely hilarious!
on March 3, 2008 at 5:24 am
Steve I love this! My friends and I share a blog together, and one of my posts,
on March 3, 2008 at 5:28 am
http://arraigneddevelopment.blogspot.com/2007/08/optimal-dating-through-pipelining-and.html reminds me a lot of this site. Of the 77 women I dated (from the post), most of them painfully but yet flawlessly exhibited each of these stereotypes. It’s interesting. Being an (allegedly) well-adjusted white man, I can’t stand white people who basically hate their native culture and need a more “alternative” lifestyle to feel comfortable. Of course, given that more and more white people are moving to this mindset, this trend might actually *make* me into someone who hates his native culture and needs an alternative to feel comfortable. josef on March 3, 2008 at 5:50 am Hey, here’s an idea. White people really like finding out that there is some slight chance they are 1/32 native american and then reporting the news to all their friends. Fish Noir Foul Apparently white people love redundancy.
on March 3, 2008 at 6:07 am
MoiLV Love this blog.. very funny. It has a sort of Jack Handy edge to it.
on March 3, 2008 at 6:12 am
The Invisible Negro Racism:
on March 3, 2008 at 6:21 am
My mentor, a black man who successfully navigated the white-dominated business world for almost 50 years, once told me: “Racism has some of the most peculiar properties of anything on earth. White people can’t see it when it is there, and black folks can see it when it isn’t.” wealthy_indian on March 3, 2008 at 6:43 am This website should be called “What white americans like – and how they can make up for the lack of intelligence, culture and sophistcation by having the right things”. Sorry but only an American white can start such a STUPID meaningless blog.. this has nothing to do with what white people like in the rest of the world – but its just an extension of the racist beliefs stupid white americans have thinking they are so much better than everyone else. My advice to you idiotic americans – go visit europe once and see how much they hate you there.. and dont like the things you idiots like… at all. Its shocking to see how americans grow stupider and stupider.. I can’t deal with such an ignorant country.. you are all filled with hatred and racist bias…. good thing your economy is going to hell now and that will only bring you back to your senses when you hit rock bottom. By the way… most of the things white americans like – are made in china these days….. by chinese people. stephanie on March 3, 2008 at 7:10 am I think it’s really sad that some people just don’t understand the purpose of this site. If anyone is familiar with culture, there’s something called Whiteness Studies, which says that white people think that they are the norm and only other cultures have stereotypes and cultural identities. GET OVER YOURSELVES WHITE PEOPLE, I am sure you fit into more than one of these categories. Maybe the next topic should be Taking themselves too seriously. and I agree with joshi, Chuck Klosterman belongs on here. kate you forgot grammar (e.g., I’m obsessed with perfect grammar), and absinthe
on March 3, 2008 at 7:13 am
Smallbrainfield I have no problem with this site whatsoever, even if it doesn’t really relate to my own life.
on March 3, 2008 at 7:40 am
How about a post about how all white people are secretly afraid of other races and this insecurity often finds outlet in trying to be “down”(as I believe the term to be) with other races, with hilarious consequences? pd789 This website is fantastic! Your points have perfectly pegged us whities…it’s hilarious.
on March 3, 2008 at 7:58 am
Beef People are just pulling ideas out of their asses and saying Oh! White epople like them!.. This is getting stupid.
on March 3, 2008 at 8:24 am
Chelle on March 3, 2008 at 8:25 am To quote my ultra-intelligent sister, “Different people are different.” (no really, she’s very, very smart) There are going to be stereotypes and similarities in particular demographics no matter how you slice them up, i.e., by race, socio-economic level, political loyalties, sex, religion, region of America, or even region of the world. Since “different people are different” and always will be, isn’t it better to celebrate the differences and laugh at oneself then to try and sweep them all under the rug and claim we are all exactly the same? When race specific things (said or otherwise) are no longer meant to be hurtful, but rather intended to be celebrated as interesting differences, that’s when racism loses its power and we’re free of it. Of course, I could be over-analyzing and the intent of this site could be pure amusement and satire…however, not analyzing things takes all the fun out of it! highfive on March 3, 2008 at 8:35 am super amazing blog:) i would like to suggest including the following for future entries: 1) therapy for everything, 2) colorful belts covered in marine life and paired with salmon colored khaki pants, 3) imitating everything europeans do (wasting time at cafes, loving techno music, kissing other white people on both cheeks when u see them) 4) collecing things u know nothing about 5)doing exotic things like bellydancing classes or pretending to love aishwayra rai 6) adopting/rescuing foreign babies 7) making up abbreviations for everything unnecesarily, like peoples names, stores, and other places, even when u know the person u are talking to has no idea what ure referring to 8) using the term “the city” to refer to new york city instead of just saying new york city 9)name dropping 10)organizing everything, especially when it has no need to be organized, example: pencils. 11) The container store. such a white invention. 12) disorded behavior (OCD, ADD, ADHD, Depression) 13) hedge funds 14) good will hunting (the movie) 15)activism for foreign causes instead of doing something here in the US 16)drinking tea for breakfast because its more highbrow than coffee 17) knowing what the word adirondiak refers to 18) french country furniture 19) clothes/shoes inspired by activities they dont do, such as rugby, polo, sailing, tennis Michael Morgan How about top 10 films white people like…
on March 3, 2008 at 8:58 am
http://stufffilmcriticslike.wordpress.com/ ttboi http://stuffdarkpeoplelike.wordpress.com
on March 3, 2008 at 9:02 am
jamessye on March 3, 2008 at 9:08 am As a Black man that hates white people this site is hilarious! Okay, I’m kidding about hating white people, but I find it comical as to why are so offended by the content or title of this blog. It’s an obvious play on words and stereotypes… nicole on March 3, 2008 at 9:21 am im from a small white only town where KKK is still an active force. i live in manhattan now. Only white ppl in the big city know about more than half the things on this list. My fellow pure breeds back home are white trash and can more closly identifty with black culture. Isnt that f’ed up? anyhow yes my spelling is terrible and im a high school drop out. oh well i live in lux apt in manhattan my parents are on welfare the only reason im here is cuz im a pretty little white girl. and oh yeah, i’d totaly let Mos def “hit it” from behind while i eat my vegan ten dollar sandwich and sip my Fiji water. WHITE POWER!!!!!!! Truthtryer Sounds like you’re saying White people love two things:
on March 3, 2008 at 9:32 am
1) STATUS!! The self-conscious pursuit of COOLNESS you describe is so COMPETITIVE that it has a certain COOL-BLOODEDNESS in common with laissez-faire exploitation. Such coolness is only liberal on the surface. No wonder so many of yesterday’s cool collegeboys in sunshades are today’s hotshot managers in sunshades. “Liberal” stylishness and “neoconservative” exploitation seem like twin manifestations of hypercompetitiveness. 2) The PRETENCE OF VIRTUE!! This is something that recycling White Liberals have in common with the holier-than-thou smugness of the religious right. Even the economic Conservatives love to tell you that the selfishness of individuals adds up to the common GOOD. And with a little coaxing, the greediest little cockroach who ever wore a suit will boast that he’s LESS HYPOCRITICAL than those finicky Liberals. Charles I’m white and I want to make fun of black people. where can I do that.
on March 3, 2008 at 9:36 am
White people like telling black jokes. UncleD White people like…
on March 3, 2008 at 9:40 am
Quiz Night!!! We like going out to our local “authentic” English pub house, ordering imported ales off the tap, and being quized on our superior knowledge on a range of various subjects from John Cusack movies to 80’s music trivia. It’s awesome! Not a white person I’ve bookmarked this and will be checking it daily. You are my psuedo-idol.
on March 3, 2008 at 9:49 am
Call Me Crazy, but.... “I have topic for yo:. Buying clothing with the store’s name plastered all over it (Abercrombie, American Eagle, Aeropostale, The Gap, etc).
on March 3, 2008 at 9:52 am
White people buy clothing from those stores because those stores are considered “cool” (ie expensive). That’s why they make sure to buy clothing with the store’s name on it. They want to advertise that they shop at those stores, and are therefore “cool.”” –Actually, Blacks and Latino’s do this, not whites. I think that’s pretty obvious. Call Me Crazy, but.... Let me amend….the Blacks and Latino’s wear shirts plastered with Bebe, Rocawear, SeanJean, etc…..(all in glittery rhinestones of course)
on March 3, 2008 at 9:54 am
Beynolds Vitamin Water would be a good one…
on March 3, 2008 at 9:55 am
Truthtryer on March 3, 2008 at 10:18 am Hey 2321 Charles, you can do it at Wrigley Field if you must. Didn’t you read the list? Red Sox games and hockey games in some towns also used to be a pretty good bet. I’ve heard it done at several NASCAR events, although I LOVE NASCAR!!!!! Frathouses, corporate steamrooms, and the South Carolina statehouse are also still good places to try. They also seem to be quite popular in my hometown in upstate New York. You can also get away with it in a certain number of church circles, but I don’t want to name which ones. And you’re in luck: In the places I’ve mentioned, the jokes don’t even have to be tasteful. I’m not even a liberal, but it seems stupid to equate jokes about Whites with jokes about Blacks. Common sense and decency should encourage you to watch your mouth a little more carefully when it comes to mocking minorities. You don’t have to be a Liberal to realize the ugliness of kicking someone when they’re down. Cass I like almost all this white stuff, but i also love dairy queen, and kickers.
on March 3, 2008 at 10:27 am
Whitey Hilarious. You should probably add a blog about art museums and/or the snow…
on March 3, 2008 at 10:30 am
Whitey i take back the comment i made about snow, please replace with “Extreme Sports”
on March 3, 2008 at 10:31 am
Anonymous LOVE this blog!!
on March 3, 2008 at 10:32 am
Will Music Festivals.
on March 3, 2008 at 10:35 am
Clothes for animals. Tight pants.
DD in Santa Fe on March 3, 2008 at 10:36 am My friend recc’d this website after I had an employer in Santa Fe who refused to drink tap water, had telepathic communication with her pets and claimed to have shamanic abilities enhanced by consumption of vitamins. I became separated from my job because of not being emotionally supportive enough of my boss and being accused of “you’re just working because of the money!!” My Hispanic friends (and cool German boyfriend) all understood immediately and chalked up the situation to the culture of neurotic white people. My white friends are very perplexed why my job did not work out and have offered key insight such as “maybe you need to examine your life and see why you are attracting this kind of energy?”. I LOVE your website and think you are some kind of genius anthropologist! DD Jeremy Ryan Well, the one thing right about this blog is that you have left off black people. We do NOT like those black people ! !
on March 3, 2008 at 10:56 am
Emily You should definitely add clementines. Why are they so expensive and so small? Because they are cute and tasty.
on March 3, 2008 at 11:08 am
loveandpeace Manifest Destiny or a sense of entitlement (?). It sounds weird but let me just state my case.
on March 3, 2008 at 11:24 am
I live in a fairly white suburb. I graduated from the local high school which was turning into a real dump when I graduated. But because the affluent folks around here insisted on supporting a free public education (yay!), they put their tax dollars to work and made some major improvements to the school. New baseball field, track, football field with astro-turf. It’s awesome- I almost wish I could go there now- save for the fact that teenagers generally suck. Because a lot of the homes in the surrounding area were old with retirees itchin’ to move to some gated communities in Mexico, the retirees sold their homes for way more than they were worth, allowing these huge companies to knock down the old houses and put three up in their stead. Massive homes with itty bitty yards.
Ironically, the new neighbors around the school don’t like the noise and traffic produced by school sports events. WTF?? So now the kids can’t have events past a certain hour because the neighbors don’t want the noise or traffic congestion. I would’ve almost been shocked if I hadn’t already been aware of this phenomenon somewhere else. Anyway, because the neighbors in the surrounding area got their way, the football team never has home games because of the noise. Sarah How about Facebook?
on March 3, 2008 at 11:25 am
Miss Bridie I love the blog, can’t wait to read more,
on March 3, 2008 at 11:26 am
here’s some more stuff we just love, Cape Cod, but just call it “The Cape” Manhattan, but just call it “The City” Talbot’s, Pendleton, LL Bean – gotta have the duck boots. Whales, dolphins, seals Lighthouses, recovering buried treasure. “English” gardens, roses, heirloom tomatoes, compost piles. Bermuda bags, top siders mojitos and anything with -tini at the end. Miss Bridie who lived through the preppy era and still has nightmares about green and pink crocodile shirts. John Leta?
on March 3, 2008 at 11:44 am
there isn’t a white person on the planet with a name like Leta. sincerley, John Michael Paul Smith Non white girl Your site is highly offensive and listing children and asian girl is like saying they are objects and not humans.
on March 3, 2008 at 11:47 am
White people have no taste and are the most racist people on earth because they have no culture, conscious, beliefs and I’ll say it again, taste. Conrad Strom on March 3, 2008 at 11:57 am This blog shows clearly why the white race is doomed. Preoccupied with consumer goods, entertainment and shallow brained ideas. Not able to survive the pressure brought on by a multi cultural environment which means the end of law, order, education and safe living conditions. Go on, discuss furniture and famous singers while your children are harassed by gangs at school, your home is broken into and your work is underpaid. Not able to counter neo-liberalism which brings in an increasing number of coloured people who are ready to toil as slaves or to live a life of crime. Pampered, brain washed by a carefully orchestrated media and no longer able to think for himself, the white man does not even see his own end. Pampered, brain washed by a carefully orchestrated media and no longer able to think for himself, the white man does not even see his own demise. Out bred by a genetic mixture of races who never knew freedom, fine arts, advanced crafts, philosophy, benevolent religion, science, or simply a good life, the white man gives away the fruits of thousands of years of history. The end comes, why so soon? Ruby on March 3, 2008 at 11:57 am Here’s a suggestion (sorry if it’s a duplicate) – white people love to proclaim their not-quite-total-whiteness by emphasizing a claim to a tiny amount of non-whiteness in their ancestry. Examples are: “You know, my great-great-grandmother was a Cherokee princess,” “But of course, I am one-eighth Jewish,” and “My heritage is partly Gypsy, on my father’s side.” Of course, these claims may well be true, but they are largely meaningless in light of the fact that most of the people who make them have no cultural connection to the heritage they claim. Myself, I’m white but I’m also one-eighth Finnish and my Finns (some of them) were Sami. Look it up and you’ll see how not-quite-white I am! Rob on March 3, 2008 at 12:01 pm 1. Bragging about being into bands before everybody liked them (Green Day before Dookie, Smashing Pumpkins before Siamese Dream, etc.) 2. Equating everything in life to a scene in Seinfeld, Simpsons, or The Family Guy. The Onion did a great article about a suicide letter filled with Simpsons references. This site makes me very self-conscious. I love my expensive sandwiches. Great blog. eazy First of all — hillarious.
on March 3, 2008 at 12:05 pm
But I am genuinely shocked at how many people don’t get it. Apparently, you need to add “taking themselves way to seriously” to the list. I can’t believe I have to explain this, but the fact that not everything on this list applies to all white people is, in fact, the joke. Any white person who says this site doesn’t describe them, doesn’t understand satire. Anyone who thinks this site is racist, doesn’t understand racism. And anyone who complains this site does nothing to advance multiculturalism, doesn’t understand the purpose of entertaining blogs. Oh, and also, this site is stupid because I am white and I don’t really like Irony (#50). Charles Your blog is sick! Keep it up.
on March 3, 2008 at 12:05 pm
Bradlee White people like to explain things on message boards. Especially satire.
on March 3, 2008 at 12:09 pm
Bailey Bastrop White people really, really like to get super defensive and uppity when race is brought up.
on March 3, 2008 at 12:11 pm
Sometimes more so than people of other races. Even when said other stuff is about the other races, and not the white people. JD I Freaking love it – its sooo true and hilarious!
on March 3, 2008 at 12:19 pm
DKSF Totally called me out. I heard you on NPR which makes me even more white!
on March 3, 2008 at 12:36 pm
I’d also add: boutique hotels discount shopping and bragging about it therapists/analysts Project Runway Herbal supplements Colon cleansing/colonics- sometimes done on a spa vacation to Thailand (combines travel) ironic facial hair self-help books (ie Stumbling on Happiness, The Secret etc) Boston Terriers Self-discovery trips to India/Nepal/Tibet Organic cotton clothing Early childhood development Romantic comedies WOW! on March 3, 2008 at 12:47 pm Some people just really don’t get it! I just want to say that as a lover of http://www.blackpeoplelovesus.com and a black girl who lives in Calgary, Alberta… I LOVE IT!!! I sent it out to all of my friends (the ones who would get it of course). Keep it up and blog faster! I got through your archives in no time!!! p.s. You should consider blocking Tyrone and John from the comment boards. They don’t get it and could easily confuse other borderline people. Have an awesome day! You’ve certainly rocked mine! TBone Brilliant !!
on March 3, 2008 at 12:47 pm
WOW! http://www.blackpeopleloveus.com
on March 3, 2008 at 12:48 pm
sorry. ihatesushiandimwhite A brilliantly written collection of observations on the tastes of self important, “progressive” white people in contemporary western society. Well done!
on March 3, 2008 at 12:49 pm
cobblahPeaches 2 words……. VITAMIN WATER or any sort of water that is supposed to revitalize the body when it is just nothing but toilet water.
on March 3, 2008 at 12:59 pm
annie White (American) people love to defend freedom of speech and the ACLU.
on March 3, 2008 at 1:01 pm
brian This site may be funny, but it is RACISTS. If this site made fun of black people, you’d have Al Sharpton on your a$$.
on March 3, 2008 at 1:03 pm
Anonymous Instructional and Exercise videos should be on the list!
on March 3, 2008 at 1:11 pm
Meh “White people drive like THIS, but black people drive like THIS!”
on March 3, 2008 at 1:14 pm
It wasn’t the apex of humor in the nineties, and it isn’t now. Damn my friends for subjecting me to this. Eric When you get to high net worth white people the nuance gets really fine.
on March 3, 2008 at 1:20 pm
Rock walls that surround your estate in Montecito for instance… and the hierarchy of them… starting from the top… The best rock wall you can have around your estate: 1. Old original cut stone walls… made from rock quarried on the site… cut into large rectangular pitched faced blocks and built with “pointed” mortar. Built by Italian masons back in the 1920’s or earlier. 2: same as 1 but recently built. 3: same as 2… but mexican masons 4: same as 3… non pointed morter 5: same as 4… but not rectangular… just random shapes.. 6: same as 5… but stones are purchased locally rather than found on the site. 7: same as 6… but stones are not local to the area at all. 8: stones are fake… actually concrete molded into stone shapes and dyed to look like rock… over a Concrete block wall. 9: same as 8 but styrofoam rather than concrete. maya they love brunch
on March 3, 2008 at 1:25 pm
Vl Do not forget about Life Insurance. We all love having our Life Insurance policies!
on March 3, 2008 at 1:28 pm
Our Health Insurance and Our Disability Insurances too! Where can I purchase the metal bottle, bottled of water? Been out of the loop I see, or is it just a New York area item? These blogs are funny…LOL. (: Chris How is John Mayer not on the list yet?!?!
on March 3, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Beef Congrats 2337 Sarah! You are only the 849th person to say Facebook! Good one!
on March 3, 2008 at 1:44 pm
KRM How about being in denial of what they like?
on March 3, 2008 at 1:46 pm
Volvo’s and VW’s? GF on March 3, 2008 at 2:17 pm I generally understand most of the blog posts, and I’m a huge fan of good comedy. I’ll laugh at anything (even if people get hurt… I’m a little sick in the head). Unfortunately, I don’t get how a majority of these only apply to white people, as I can find many ways to relate them to all races. The blog is relatively hilarious, clever, and intelligent; however I’m not sure I get why it’s restricted to analyzing white people when a majority of the items on the list refer to multiple cultures/races/creeds. For instance – standing still at rock concerts. This does not just apply to white people, and a majority of white people concerts I’ve attended involve jumping, pushing, shoving, etc… I’m a white person living in L.A. and I’ve never even heard of Oscar Night Parties! I drink water on tap, I despise modern furniture (I prefer vintage and southwestern styles) since we’re in an age of postmodernism, every parent wants their children to be multilingual (no matter the race), I’m a semi-fan of musical comedy, I don’t care if I’m the only white person around as long as the company is good (I’ve been to plenty of authentic environments with tons of white people around and the opposite… ever been to Vietnam? Lots of Nords vacation there), Mos Def sucks (but using the abbreviations in every-day speech is fun), I hate difficult breakups or even talking about them, I was never much of a sports person, I don’t care about how many sexual partners I’ve had, gentrification is stupid, and who the f*ck is Michel Gondry? I like it when you provide statistical evidence, as it gives the satire some backing and makes it a more interesting read. Normally, I would not provide feedback saying that I dis-like the blog, but since you try to sound so clever and intelligent, I felt that it would be best to provide some critical feedback that would help it be less of a stretch. I actually feel this blog is subpar and could use some serious improvement since most of the subjects are a huge stretch. Also, please note that almost all of these posts do not apply to white trash and rednecks (40% of the American population?). I suggest placing an asterisk at the bottom and mentioning this on every page/post. One final comment… Most white people I know like really tacky sh*t and don’t enjoy all the classy things you say they do. I love classy stuff, and I hate tacky crap, but white people DO buy into anything tacky. Wall paper, figurines from hotel gift shops, stripes, poka-dots, country music (um, ew?), etc… Average White Guy on March 3, 2008 at 2:24 pm Febreeze & Swiffer (although these are probably too commercial for most true white people), making up new uses for vitamins (“Vitamin B6 is great for that!”), Aloe Vera, Olive Oil that is more than $50 per bottle, health spas, “gourmet”/”wood fired”/”brick oven” pizzas great blog The Starland Vocal Band – they rock!!!!
on March 3, 2008 at 2:25 pm
Skyyyy – rockets in flight…. Afternoon delight!!!!! victoriarevay Some whit people like orange cheddar cheese slices on their warm apple pie, accompanied by a glass of cold milk, 2%.
on March 3, 2008 at 2:47 pm
Wish I Wasn't White Uhhh your gonna have to add stuffwhitepeoplelike.com to the list of stuff white people like.
on March 3, 2008 at 2:58 pm
blahblahblah white people like posting their comments to blogs
on March 3, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Anonymous umm, you are awesome. im totally white and you should win an award in sociology.
on March 3, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Anonymous another thing white people like, Portraits.
on March 3, 2008 at 3:02 pm
I sell portraits and darned if every single one of my clients isnt white. Well i did have one latino couple but they were the only exception. Mr. Cheeseburger 9000 this is easily one of the best blogs i’ve ever read. love it.
on March 3, 2008 at 3:04 pm
Gwenelle This blog is hilarious … taking stereotypes to the extreme in a sarcastic tone … I love it. Blogged about it and I’ll keep comin back for more!
on March 3, 2008 at 3:08 pm
Kim on March 3, 2008 at 3:21 pm This blog makes me laugh out loud at my desk. I can identify with pretty much everything on it, which is as funny as it is sad. I realize truly how white I am. Is putting their little kids in mini-Crocs of all colors in here somewhere? NW Girl There are things in this world meant only for caucasians, including: Skiing/snowboarding (this one has been covered) The Dave Matthews Band (don’t even get me started–the next time you go to a DMB concert tell the white girl in the GAP tank top I said hi). Ice Hockey Friends/Seinfeld/Sex and the City or any other tv show that portrays NYC as a lilly white enclave Nannies/au pairs I could go on, but I have to work now.
on March 3, 2008 at 3:21 pm
lecya People take this blog way too seriously. Keep up the good work.
on March 3, 2008 at 3:35 pm
smack'umz hey you guys are forgetting the other white americans:
on March 3, 2008 at 3:49 pm
chewing tabacco no front teeth any dodge pickUp nascar dale earnhardt white bread bologna/fritos in breeding hound dawgs on the front porch meth suing their parents to court screwing sheep Romi on March 3, 2008 at 4:03 pm Umm…yeah….so as visitor 6.9 million somethin’….I guess I’m a llittle slow on discovering this blog…I guess I’m also going to repeat something some already said (as it’s hard to scan 2,500(!) comments), but I’ll say it anyway: -I am brown, but I was born and raised in white-town-suburbia, Canada. Over the course of my “white-washed” upbringing, I became fascinated and obsessed with the “ways of the white”, and I feel like this blog will be a BIG help, in my quest for wannabe-white-ism. Thanks in advance for bringing out the coconut in me! myself this site makes me feel weird. i like a lot of these things. is it so fuckin wrong?
on March 3, 2008 at 4:13 pm
Selma Hilarious: The Dave Matthews Band (don’t even get me started–the next time you go to a DMB concert tell the white girl in the GAP tank top I said hi).
on March 3, 2008 at 4:21 pm
I second “folk music/bluegrass.” But yeah, this is really more about yuppies/rich people in general, rather than all whites. Lukasz there should be an entry about why white people like this blog.
on March 3, 2008 at 4:25 pm
colbertobsessed on March 3, 2008 at 4:26 pm I’d like to suggest “Jeopardy!” as one of the things white people like. Most adult white people love Jeopardy (and although I’m a white kid, I do, too). Your blog is hilarious and quite accurate, I must say, lol. Bianca Hello!? The Cosby Show! White people love non-threatening wealthy black families!
on March 3, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Step Correct Hi, you sorta forgot some really obvious things like obnoxiously loud motor vehicles and tattoos. Or would that be leaning more white trash styles?
on March 3, 2008 at 5:05 pm
lazypen the blog is hilarious
on March 3, 2008 at 5:12 pm
your mom white people love saying your mom, and watching porn
on March 3, 2008 at 5:15 pm
K How ’bout adding “White people like web sites that satirize white people” to your list?
on March 3, 2008 at 5:17 pm
I know this site is supposed to be funny, but I’m not getting many laughs out of it. Just kind of boring: take a popular trend in the U.S., call it a “white” thing, and voila, you’ve got an instant “funny” posting. Hah, hah …. oh, yawn. Keep up the good work, white boy! Asian kid Romi,
on March 3, 2008 at 5:20 pm
haha, coconut, love that term. sophiefriedman Haha yes, I have to second ethnic jewelry, also, BRAVO TV, right? Anyone?
on March 3, 2008 at 5:26 pm
Saltrose NW Girl- why go after DMB? Le Roi was not white. In fact correct me if i’m wrong but only Dave is white.
on March 3, 2008 at 5:28 pm
A person who looks white but really isn't model-type thin women….that should be there
on March 3, 2008 at 5:29 pm
Mason Funny as heck. Keep up the posts!
on March 3, 2008 at 5:31 pm
Alissa wow, i can’t believe people take this as seriously as some of the comments express. lighten up everyone!
on March 3, 2008 at 5:46 pm
i love your site and my new favorite game is naming stuff white people like. yeah, i’m white. Paul I’m soooooo WHITE, omigawd.
on March 3, 2008 at 5:48 pm
Andy on March 3, 2008 at 5:57 pm So true!!! but also it is a known fact that white people think that plastic bags are evil, and thus, they carry reusable grocery shopping bags like these (http://www.kitchenstuffplus.com/shop/product.php?pid=W007682, http://www.presidentschoice.ca/FoodAndRecipes/GreatFood/ProductDetails.aspx/id/18667/catid/18667? WT.ac=FAR_PCGreen_10_EN) everywhere they go. Mr Whighty Here, here, this is so funny. Chip and the others are going to love this the country club and yatch club.
on March 3, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Anonymous Hilarious. And alarmingly right on. We rule. We being honkies.
on March 3, 2008 at 6:43 pm
Anonymous CALM DOWN! this is amazing.
on March 3, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Leslie What about Pottery Barn and hypo-allergenic dogs?
on March 3, 2008 at 6:51 pm
Digby Christian,
on March 3, 2008 at 6:55 pm
Have you read “Jumping the Shark?” I’m just asking ……. These viral cultural things move real fast. Real. And I don’t want you to be sad because this blog wa/i/s terrific. Better than, much more fun than, more literate than…. Many of us are grateful if only that we have not spelled out the names of any political candidates since the moment we found you. Digby Kevin So i learned that I am a snob about chinese food NOT because i’m half chinese and grew up with it, but because i’m half white and just a food snob.
on March 3, 2008 at 7:05 pm
dashofpanache hey, I heart this website! It’s funny AND anti-racist.
on March 3, 2008 at 7:16 pm
See, sites like this help open up discussion. This gives us an opportunity to see how true and untrue certain stereotypes are, and how certain attitudes are subconsciously racist. When white people claim to love to diversity, but actually avoid it, we need to discuss it. Here is a good opportunity to do that. Plus, this isn’t just a couple stereotypes getting hashed over and over again- it’s a pretty thorough critique of consistent behaviors white people have. This isn’t drawing a theoretical image of a stereotypical white person, it’s exploration of actual behaviors. Analogously, it’s not taking an imagined turban-wearing Muslim and thinking of ways of reinforcing that image, it’s living among Muslims and pointing out the funny things they do. And because it’s based on reality, it’s funny. And brings up issues deeper than mere reiterations of stereotypes. So yeah, definitely keep doing what you’re doing, because you’re doing it well. Annette What about adirondack chairs?
on March 3, 2008 at 7:16 pm
Darling on March 3, 2008 at 7:31 pm This is a website about social class incorrectly labeled as race. That’s disappointing; a lot of the commentary is spot-on as far as a certain socio-economic sect of the population is concerned. But tying it to race makes it too easy to dismiss the stuff written here when we feel it doesn’t apply to us whiteys, and we don’t stick around after that to analyze it any deeper. I moved from San Francisco to Oakland not because it was cool, but because I couldn’t afford to live there anymore. I left behind plenty of sushi-loving, Prius-driving, Maltipoo-owning, yoga-practicing minorities. I would love to see their shallow little livestyle skewered along with the whites, as they have more in common with this website than my lily ass does. JA Volkswagens.
on March 3, 2008 at 7:33 pm
JA …and Facebook/Myspace.
on March 3, 2008 at 7:35 pm
mark this is a funny site, i work around a lot of white people and they be doing the things you mention. they just had a 80’s party march 1 lol.
on March 3, 2008 at 7:49 pm
Big C Lucky! The white people I work with like giant pickup trucks, American flags and George Thoroughgood.
on March 3, 2008 at 8:30 pm
shannon You should include dog trainers in your section about dogs. Also, I notice all my white friends, as well as myself, love their massage therapist.
on March 3, 2008 at 8:51 pm
Bill Clinton i love white girl’s vaginas..so wet and juicy!
on March 3, 2008 at 9:03 pm
Aprylle here is my contribution: designer dogs (puggles, golden-doodles, etc) i love this site!
on March 3, 2008 at 9:09 pm
Lea in DC on March 3, 2008 at 9:10 pm I am Afro-Latina. I have passed this site along to just about everyone in my life. Folks of many different ethnicities, backgrounds, etc. I think that this site is SO funny. I get it. I am a womanist, I’m vegan, I work at an anti-violence against women non-profit, I have a degree in music/history, I love water bottles (the reusable kind) and farmer’s markets, and so in may ways- there are many of these things that relate to my life, but its a joke. And I think it’s great to use satire when talking about how terribly unaware of privilege folks can be. People get so worked up around class and race- “this is only for upper-class, lieral whites” which may be true- but its the funniest way I have seen race/class adressed in my LIFE! and I guess that so many of the people reading this blog are forgetting how inter-connected classism and racism, and all forms of oppression really are. We LOVE this blog! I read it everyday! Just in case I need to get on the “good side” of a white person. naturally. Thanks for brightening my day! ps- Karaoke and Toyota Prius post, coming soon? pss- I own a Prius too psss- Can you do a post on the book “Eat, Pray, Love”? I loved it and got like, 3 recommendations from white folks to read it- its got travelling, yoga and meditation- I don’t want to assume- but I have heard that you LOVE that stuff, don’t you? never leave. we LOVE you, oh writer of funniness! Chris To 1889. every day in this country, is “white history day”. every school book is filled with “white history”. every channel is “WET” (white entertainment tv).
on March 3, 2008 at 9:20 pm
that’s the point. that’s white privilege. and privilege, by it’s very nature, is totally invisble to those that have it. its practically an entitlement. as a white man who is working on being anti-oppressive in all facets of life, whether that’s adressing sexism, racism, classism or heterosexism, you are making us all look bad. DITTO 1885. Alex on March 3, 2008 at 9:39 pm OK, a) this blog is hilarious and accurate, and b) white people love historic buildings/restoring historic buildings/maintaining historic buildings. I’m just saying! Jamshid I find they have an unhealthy obsession with punctuality.
on March 3, 2008 at 9:41 pm
RobbieSV on March 3, 2008 at 9:45 pm I’m white. Well, at least that is the color of my skin. Everyone seems to forget that at one point the USA/North America, was nothing but Native Americans. We are all from different countries. So just what do you mean when you say “White People”. None of are “White”. This is a good Blog if you want a laugh or two. But that is all. RSV Fish Noir Foul
on March 3, 2008 at 10:08 pm
Molly White people totally love board games, esp. Trivial Pursuit.
on March 3, 2008 at 11:01 pm
Nushywet I would like to know the reason/s behind taking such scientific approach towards what white ppl like, can I?
on March 3, 2008 at 11:09 pm
Charlie Your blog reads like a scathing indictment of my lifestyle– kudos.
on March 3, 2008 at 11:31 pm
Josh Brooks on March 3, 2008 at 11:39 pm Great insight–hilarious and entertaining. Sadly, you will soon have to write a satirical post explaining how white people think this sight is hilarious. It’s a vicious cycle. Ominous Red There are a lot of blogs. 90% not worth reading. But this blog is hilarious. People need to chill out. Getting way too serious. Couple of suggestions:
on March 3, 2008 at 11:45 pm
Wine Country Gated Communities Antiques Small High Priced Restaurants Boats and Yatchs Watching Either Serena or Venus Lose Beauty Pageants Survival/Tribal TV Shows Keep up the good work! Horse on March 3, 2008 at 11:59 pm Everyday is “American” history day. Every school book is filled with “American” history. If you don’t like what’s there, maybe you aren’t “American”. Your choice, but tomorrow belongs to me and mine. Jefferson Genius. This site rules.
on March 4, 2008 at 12:04 am
But if you’ll permit me, I’m going to pat myself on the back for having had an ‘idea’ very similar a while ago. However, I called it “National Bourgeois Youth Culture” – which would put me in the same camp as the people who accuse this of being more like yuppies. I blame it mainly on fancy colleges, though, cuz most of my white friends and family who didn’t go to college would be like, “Organic food? – You mean like vegetables? Study abroad? – you mean like TJ or ‘EyeRan’? Soccer? – you mean like the Mexicans?” Don’t get me wrong though. My jaw was on the floor the whole time. The author(s) of the articles (& comments) even write like I wish I could! It’s true. I’m not a special snowflake. Raymond What about Louis Vuitton and Coach handbags? and Burts Bees?
on March 4, 2008 at 3:13 am
Digby The person who wrote #2402 is keen and bright. An amazing way for me to wake up. [7:30 AM in Eastport, Maine]
on March 4, 2008 at 5:02 am
Is it okay to say this next thing ……. this is my first blog experience. And I know there is protocol and I think I am learning a little by watching and reading. But I am bending the rules, I guess, when I think of this site as a friendly place where I want to be. And I seem to, um, care for the health and welfare of its state of being. (I am way out here now.) When some comments don’t get it and say mean stuff, you (younger, brighter, more focused) guys just step over it, take the high road as my family used to say, and sail on by. The ugly comments on here are seemingly invisible to so many. So here is the leap of faith part: I get all fuzzy and warm when I think about 7 million of you — just sort of working it out, teasing out the good parts, the insights, the ‘confessions’, the hysterically funny posts that make the rest of us look at our show laces and swallow hard. What if? Pause: I hate going here because it is a strong signal of whiteness and even pushes into Presbyterian. But what if there were utility in the way you guys have seemlessly worked out the protocol on your site. I mean, what if there were application? The NYT Mag recently spoke of ‘fun with utility’ in a cover story about 3 weeks ago and the letters to the ed. seemed to want fun for fun. I was torn. Conflicted. I guess I have to say this now: White people like fun but we want it to mean something. To have a practical application. So football, after a trip to Rio to see friends and watch the game, footbol is loudly and lordly supported. In my former Pennsylvania university town, we knew the it sharpened our kids turbo decision-making skills. Why not? Put them on the cut grass with faster bigger kids who want the ball more. Stuffwhitepeoplelike is a secret indulgence for me because it may not mean anything and just be fun. However, I am able to ruin it for my (white) self because I am searching for the ‘why it works’ button and thinking about practical application. Resonance? It’s like the last couple pages of K.V.’s Player Piano. Time to walk the spaniels on the beach. Be well, Digby G.T. haha, I am german and I totally agree with 90% of the stuff here. White people seem to be the same across continents!
on March 4, 2008 at 5:28 am
Ok, so maybe it doesnt apply to all white people, but it’s so extremely true for the upper class indie hipsters. Love your blog! Max on March 4, 2008 at 6:31 am I am also German, but I must say I have to disagree with most of your stuff, when it comes to myself, but I can honestly say that the majority of people have at least some parts of those bullet points. Will Carruthers How about an entry called:
on March 4, 2008 at 7:17 am
‘Stuff White People Like’: The ‘Stuff White People Like’ blog. Seriously. variousartists Ahhhh.
on March 4, 2008 at 7:37 am
Combating racism with racism. Excellent. Scott Wite peeple luv spill chek an pruf reeding!
on March 4, 2008 at 7:43 am
I now have a headache from all the typo’s in these posts. However, the blog is hilarious. If you can’t appreciate the humor here, then you are probably a big part of the problem of human beings not getting along with each other. You are not perfect. If you don’t laugh at yourself at least once a day, you are in denial. Jason I’ve got mixed feelings about this blog. But really, with Black Expo, BET, Black History Month, etc., etc.. What’s wrong with White something?
on March 4, 2008 at 7:44 am
Fish Noir Foul Most of the entries on this Blog are by-products of consciously trying to emulate the experience of Expert Level White People.
on March 4, 2008 at 7:55 am
The things ELWP do in the course of being ELWP are coveted by others who are hip enough to be aware, after-the-fact, the next new thing has arrived. The flotsam & jetsam of poseurs & hipsters that follow in the wake of ELWP can be Eurotrash or people of color but either way they are followers of a White Aesthetic. Shit-fer-brains Rednecks that list NASCAR & Monster Truck rallies & the like as stuff white people like miss the point. The knuckle-dragging mouth-breathers that go to such events may have white skin but they have no Aesthetic Sense whatsoever. ELWP wouldnt go near such things. Not because it’s uncool but simply because they have too much respect for themselfs as human beings. JS What about Woody Allen?
on March 4, 2008 at 7:56 am
eeblet As long as I read this as “Stuff White People [Who Went to Liberal Arts College] Like”, it’s hilarious and spot-on!
on March 4, 2008 at 8:00 am
White People also like accurate, niggling [not a racist word, people – look up the etymology] details. As I said. This seems to be fit colleges like Oberlin, Wesleyan, and Bard to a tee…. Zarani Come on! I love the blog, but you’re leaving off the one thing white people like the most. Ethnic looking babies.
on March 4, 2008 at 8:30 am
White people love themselves some brown babies. Bring a brown baby near a white person and see how they react. “Oh my god! He’s so adorable.” “Ahhh look at her little brown cheeks.” “Oh my god Amy, feel his hair.” And don’t even get me started about what happens when they see a bi-racial baby. In the Mix Clearly everyone has missed the obvious…. Sandals and Flip-flops…..
on March 4, 2008 at 8:32 am
Joesand124 White people love October!
on March 4, 2008 at 8:35 am
TheDude White people like to blog.
on March 4, 2008 at 8:42 am
They think, “Other people will be really interested in what I have to say because, I’m white… and I really know how to do things better than other people (white or otherwise). White people also like to leave comments on blogs. Stay white, Honky MoFo’s!!! Maggie I your blog. It was like you wrote it about my husband & I. Keep it up…
on March 4, 2008 at 8:43 am
mj on March 4, 2008 at 9:23 am wat r white people allowed 2 like without havin da rye taken 4 it? im sure people with more melatonin like these things 2! oh yeah, and the football (or soccer, whateva) post isnt true – have u ever been 2 england???? Anonymous white people love auctions. it is shopping while giving to charity. they can spend ostentatious amounts of money on things they don’t need. then feel really good about it.
on March 4, 2008 at 9:24 am
Meluvulongtime Hockey.
on March 4, 2008 at 9:27 am
Anonymous Here’s one:
on March 4, 2008 at 9:32 am
Wearing tiny euro thick-rimmed glasses and driving Saabs with ski racks on the top. You know, Saabs were created by people who design jet engines… JD on March 4, 2008 at 9:32 am Kudos again on a great site. So funny. Some suggestions : Birkenstocks Crocks and the stupid things you stick in them Visers Frats and Sororities Tight unflattering jeans and then big ugly WHITE running shoes at the bottom J Crew and Banana Republic Parties at there houses so you can spend money on crap you definitely don’t need – started in the 80s as Tupperware parties now has evolved to everything from candles to jewerly to “toys” hummus Keds “mom jeans” B on March 4, 2008 at 9:33 am Apparently white people like pointing out how your shit is like something else. They of course are secretly kicking themselves because they were too unimaginative and or uncreative to come up with something like this! Cheers! Anonymous on March 4, 2008 at 9:41 am White people enjoy wearing socks with sandals… (socks with crocs makes a close second.) And that guy with the Tevas and hairy hobbit feet in December – he’s the king. White people’s feet just need to feel free. They must have an auxillery set of lungs, or perhaps gills in their soles. Hannah This is hilarious, keep it up.
on March 4, 2008 at 9:45 am
What about stores like Anthropologie? jon Piss off you racist asshole
on March 4, 2008 at 10:05 am
Margaret Opine My daughter sent me the url for this website and she had !!!! (exclamation marks) all over it. She was having a ball.
on March 4, 2008 at 10:15 am
She said, “Mom, I identify with most of the things white people like.” But then she added, “If there was a site about brown people I would probably do about half of those things and if there was a site about black people I don’t know . . . because black people are highly varied but I would probably be about 65% in there but if there was a site with yellow people, oh, I’d say I’m maybe 35% there but they likely would be with me on a lot of the white people stuff but if there was a site on red people I’d be in there oh, I don’t know much about red people except that they are people; so I guess we share 99.9995% DNA and therefore as much as 50% culture too. Afterall, chimps hug too. I guess what I’m saying Mom is I identify with a lot of people, most people about 55%, if you count hugs and kisses, sex, parents, food, water, air, hopes, dreams and death….Is there anything else? Yes there is. There is the matter of a good economy that makes people feel comfortable in their lives, happy and having fun and determined to overcome the mundane and uglinesses in life. NOW I SHOULDN’T HAVE SAID THAT MOM….because that makes me sound ‘white’ and ‘conservative’ too!!! My daughter sent me this email because I am a cultural anthropologist. And, I am an American. THIS IS A MARVELOUS SITE WITH A VERY KEEN PRESENTING WRITER, Clander. Very clever, good deliveries with a broad perspective. I do have a suggestion though. It would be a sort of gab at research if the readers could VOTE on each blog and agree or not but they also have to identify their “ethnicity” to vote and “multicultural” or “global” should be acceptable identities as well. I can just see the next website in this genre: What “globalized” people like? –Margaret Bad_Brad on March 4, 2008 at 10:26 am It’s not racist to say that “white people like” something. In the first place, in order for one to be a racist, he must have a base of power from which to practice racism. White people are in the place of power in this nation and this world. Therefore, it can never be racist to make fun of white people, just as it can never be sexist to rip on the male gender. The powerless can never exploit racism over the powerful. Love this blog. Hilarious and spot on, at least with respect to white people who fancy themselves as “progressive” or “cosmopolitan”, which most white people who live within 100 miles of either coast do. Cam on March 4, 2008 at 10:33 am Dear Jon, please remember that this website is purely for the sake of science. I think the findings of this website are important for understanding the plight of white people. Some other things worth studying: existentialism stuffwhitepeoplelike.wordpress.com Brendan You should add “Stuff White People Like” to stuff white people like.
on March 4, 2008 at 11:20 am
pbnjealous White people like passive judgment and pointing out how not racist we are. And Monty Python, but I don’t know why.
on March 4, 2008 at 11:23 am
Guayabera on March 4, 2008 at 11:24 am Just saw your latest post on Soccer and it made me think about white people who go aboard to South America often come home with a Guayabera, the South American suit. It bleeds authenticity.
Chad B. The naysayers are off. This site is dead-on. White people are kinda predictable. And take off those tight-ass jeans…
on March 4, 2008 at 11:38 am
KindaWhiteKindaNot on March 4, 2008 at 11:53 am -Going to gourmet (i.e. from Europe) chocolate tastings. Wine tastings are so bourgeious A few weeks ago, The Washington Post provided white people with information about upcoming tastings. Tastings usually focus on the featured chocolates’ countries/regions of origin. You will gain admiration if you describe the taste in convoluted wine-like phrases such as “Smooth yet rich with overnotes of bing cherries.” But note, including the simple terms “dark” or “milk” is white culinary suicide, as your ignorance will be revealed. If you find yourself in this situation, you can quickly recover status by saying that you were simply reminiscing about the chocolate you discovered in when you first began studying abroad and had not yet learned the correct for “Smooth yet rich with overnotes of bing cherries” and laugh it off. Then ask if anyone is up for some fair-trade coffee. All will be forgotten. -Buying artisanal/gourment cheese from Whole Foods or an Advanced White specialty cheese store (if you are in a pinch, a Dean & Deluca is an acceptable substitute). Because no one really knows WTF “artisanal” means, you can be relatively confident in your purchase. Level of cheese artisanlism (and therefore, level of Whiteness) is comprised of (1) level of expensiveness, (2) level of difficulty in pronouncing the name and (3) the level of obsurity of the country from where it was imported (note: no American, Mexican or Canadian cheese can be artisanal. Ever.) More points if the cheese smells like ass and tastes like rancid sour cream. Echo amusing as hell…. thank you!
on March 4, 2008 at 12:14 pm
hilary Please do a thing on ethnic jewelry. I am so white and I love ethnic jewelry….
on March 4, 2008 at 12:32 pm
LOL on March 4, 2008 at 12:43 pm this blog is awesome, esp. considering im not white and not a transplant from the midwest. i wouldn’t say its what specifically only yuppies like. a lot of it is for poor white people, like recycling, bicycles, toyota prius, most sushi restaurants, indie music, marijuana, michel gondry, etc. Katja on March 4, 2008 at 12:50 pm To those of you who think this site is racist, you clearly don’t get it and probably don’t have much of a sense of humor. It’s hilarious and eerily accurate. My husband and I identify with many of these items, although he actually loves soccer and plays it every week. I had no idea we were such stereotypes, not that there’s anything wrong with that. However, like some others have pointed out, it should really be called “stuff yuppies like.” Gus this is spot on for describing me. amazing. I don’t think you would know this much or be this accurate if you weren’t describing yourself as well.
on March 4, 2008 at 1:14 pm
actually, do you think you could predict what we are going to like in the future. That would make things easier. Vincent The Boston Red Sox
on March 4, 2008 at 1:24 pm
WTF? I had no idea how many people come from the Boston Metro area! The Hypnotoad Going to out of state colleges without a scholarship. WHY?
on March 4, 2008 at 1:39 pm
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on March 4, 2008 at 1:47 pm
Anonymous This should be “Things Rich White People Like.” But still…this is hysterical
on March 4, 2008 at 2:12 pm
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on March 4, 2008 at 2:35 pm
Black guy on March 4, 2008 at 2:41 pm Everything I think i know of white people, i saw on tv. Im 20 and the closest thing i have to a white friend is this bosnian guy. This blog is hilarious but i keep thinking white people would get pissed off at the extreme generalizations. Nice to know most ppl posting seem to be white and like the blog just as much as me! Anonymous oh god this is hilarious! right on the money, especially living in ritzy westchester…looking towards future blogs
on March 4, 2008 at 2:53 pm
John on March 4, 2008 at 3:41 pm I’d like to see “Bragging About Their Roots” or “Tracing Their Roots” added, because white people can go on and on for days about how they’re part Italian or part Irish or, the trump card, part Native American, meaning they somehow understand the suffering Native Americans experienced via genocide. Bishop Everyone who doesn’t like this site is racist.
on March 4, 2008 at 5:03 pm
clander, you are brilliant, and I love you. – another white dude Emily on March 4, 2008 at 5:11 pm Yeah I identify with most of the things on your list. I named some things that relate to my father (renovations, traveling, tea, film festivals…it goes on) and he tried to argue with all of them. We must accept these things about our liberal upper class white asses! You forgot taking your pet to the vet…which I just did. Also we like the idea of black people liking us better for liking this website because we are able to laugh at ourselves…thats disgusting, I know. I’m sorry. We Love Apologies! Petite Maoiste agree with the poster who suggested: shooting your classmates
on March 4, 2008 at 5:14 pm
and LoL when I read Jayare 20K’s comment because I too am (part) Boricua and seem to like a lot of the things on your list guess that means I am colonized inside which brings me to another thing to add to your list: Homi Bhabha, Edward Said…..and….. Petite Maoiste I forgot to add: Emily is genius and if you get to the pet thing that could be endless:
on March 4, 2008 at 5:17 pm
paying thousands of dollars for “pedigree” pets when they could be adopting for free taking pets to obedience classes taking pets to special playdate, yoga or pet gym places hiring dog walkers giving pets manicures dressing up pets for inclement weather and walking them past homeless people fnc When are you going to note white peoples’ obsession with exercise?
on March 4, 2008 at 5:55 pm
pete (Disclosure: i am a 25 year old white graduate student in the Midwestern U.S. and i like about half the things on the list.)
on March 4, 2008 at 6:11 pm
This site caught my attention and held on tight. I understand why all the things are on the list, but I agree with the many posters who have said that the list is very accurate as long as you add “liberal,” wealthy, educated, North American, young, or other important variables in front of “white people.” Poor white Republicans in the rural Midwest tend to like very few of the things on this list. I found this blog funny… but not laugh-out-loud funny… not a joyful kind of funny… a rather depressing sort of funny. Like a George Bush speech or the British version of “The Office.” As i kept reading the blogs, i became more and more fascinated and unhappy at the same time. It wasn’t until i read a reader’s comment that listed a bunch of things like “stuffblackpeoplelike: eating watermelon” that i realized the obvious reason why i found the site so funny and depressing at the same time. It is humor based on racial stereotyping–racial mockery. My immediate realization after that was that the feeling was so hard to pinpoint because i have had very little experience with having my entire race mocked based on the characteristics of a small subset of my race. This is as close as i have ever gotten to feeling how black people must feel when they see minstrel shows and how Native Americans feel when they see Chief Wahoo or other similar sports mascots. And i have to say, it doesn’t feel good. I don’t know if i should thank the author for the free lesson on racial sensitivity or get pissed and demand that the site be taken down. Of course, it doesn’t matter what i say. I am, just like so American minorities have been over the years, powerless to do anything about it (adding even more realism to the paralell). White bloke Other stuff white people like: – Eating food – Buying stuff to eat – Drinking – Going to do the toilet to empty the bowels. – Sleeping – Having sex – Breathing – Wearing clothes – Buying stuff to wear – Showering – Watching TV
on March 4, 2008 at 6:20 pm
gary you for got about -World Music -Black Music form the 50s, 60s and 70s -raving about Wilco
on March 4, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Phil I think #81 should be St. Patrick’s Day.
on March 4, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Dj Sensei on March 4, 2008 at 6:58 pm I like this blog. In the 24 hours after discovering this blog, I think what is most funny about it IS that a white person writes it, and most of the people who read it–are probably white… keep it up. Katharine on March 4, 2008 at 7:29 pm White people love tracing their genealogy. they can then say, “oh, actually my grandparents were first generation Swiss,” or say “my great great grandmother was Brazilian” and discount all other ethnicities that factored into their whiteness. It makes them feel more complex and gives them something that sets them apart from normal white people. It also compels them to wonder if they can check “other” when identifying race on standardized testing. Petite Maoiste on March 4, 2008 at 7:33 pm More stuff white people like: Pretending they are half-white, half-native-american and grew up in foster homes with African Americans in South Central, then writing fake memoirs about this, See: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/04/books/04fake.html?_r=1&WT.mc_id=GN-P-E-FB-WI-TXT-X-X-X-0000-NA&emc=rssfacebook&oref=slogin Amy on March 4, 2008 at 7:51 pm I am white myself, and my asian friend and I have noticed a white phenomenon. White people like to get paid back and they like to keep track of any money, favors, drinks or dinners owed to them. She calls it a “white people thing”. I catch myself doing it every once in a while and I feel bad for fulfilling the stereotype. But she’s a terrible driver and also happens to be asian. So there’s that. I’m sending her a link to this page immediately! We’ve just got to laugh at ourselves. Thank you. stopthapress on March 4, 2008 at 8:41 pm I love your blog. I came across it right after registering. Its hilarious. what I find ironic is that my blog will be centered around “Urban” stuff…or as some of my “homies” would say…” Dat Gangsta Shit”…yeah…its like that. =) haqikah I think this blog is humorous.
on March 4, 2008 at 8:46 pm
http://www.IGotUGGs.com http://www.BehindtheApprovalMatrix.com lellowrose Funny!
on March 4, 2008 at 8:50 pm
-Shopping at Target -Playing fooseball -Black & White photos of Paris in the 50’s -Community ed classes (belly dancing, etc.) -Jimmy Buffet Onyx this blog seems written by a white person for a white person. you ever heard of a “yuppie”?
on March 4, 2008 at 8:56 pm
truthspew on March 4, 2008 at 9:17 pm Here’s something I find amusing. My SO is black, I’m what I’d call white. But he doesn’t consider me by skin color, but by dominant ethnic characteristic. So being that Italian is my dominant that’s what he refers to me as. NON-white girl Aww, Poor white people. Offended by all these “mean” and “hurtful” stereotypes!
on March 4, 2008 at 11:08 pm
They said you like going to graduate school! And that you recycle! How DARE anyone insult you in that fashion? Get a grip, folks. It could be much worst. I can’t sympathize with the crybabies because, you see, when people talk about MY people they say we are “criminals”, “have 8 babies out of wedlock before age 25”, “don’t know how to read” or “stink”. THAT is hurtful. And for those who want a “white history month”. I guess you failed to notice ALL DAY, EVERY DAY is ALL about “white history” and so are most holidays too. Every year is “white year”. Contributions that whites have made to history are ALL you ever learn about at school, dummies. As in, if not for the designation for “black history month”, the contributions people of color have made would NEVER be heard of ANYWHERE. School curriculums only mention it now because they are forced to. The fact that you are so blind to that fact makes you truly and utterly white in the most horrible sense. That said…about 80% of the things on this list applied to me and I am very urban, NOT white and NOT well-off in any way shape or form. It was still funny. Indifferenttoitall This reply is devoted to the author of this site:
on March 4, 2008 at 11:16 pm
are you seriously attempting to be funny or are you merely displaying the huge chip that’s on your shoulder? Since you’ve logged over 80 items that white people like and described them in a way that’s is sneering & condisending, I have to wonder what does this achieve? Do you feel better about yourself? Does it make you a better human being? Sadly though this blog shows all the hallmarks of a damaged individual who had a good idea for a joke but has worn it so thin that it’s beyond rice paper now. If you want agood example of satire that mocks white people, look at Dave Chappelle. blue cheese on March 4, 2008 at 11:43 pm Nice blog and nice reading. Please, write about white people’s obsession with backpacks. Some of them would even wear a backpack to go to a concert. How much room do they need? juttin on March 5, 2008 at 12:07 am I’m white. The degree to which white people are offended by or made defensive by this site’s concept, has some correlation to our degree of racial conditioning. Admittedly, my first reaction was to say: “I like this site, but c’mon, many of these things on the list are not accurate.” Well, on a deeper level, that’s still part of the satire. People of color don’t get to choose their labels, or stereotypes—and on this site, neither do white people. If there is anything on this site that makes you feel slightly uncomfortable, even for just a moment, you owe it to yourself to wonder why. If we discover why, that will help us [white people] understand what people of color deal with every day, not just for a moment on the Internets. ‘Understanding’ is neither a substitute for ‘sympathy’ nor ’empathy,’ but is still important. Joe Cool Loved it!! So true…
on March 5, 2008 at 12:35 am
Rachel on March 5, 2008 at 1:32 am I won’t complain about this site being racist or whatever, because, who cares, it’s funny. A lot of it is true. I especially liked the Wes Anderson Movies entry. I found that to be most true. The only thing I dislike about it is my inability to start a blog called, “Stuff black people like”. I mean, I could, but I’m sure it would be used against me in my future professional career and I’d be strung up on CNN or something. This blog reminds me of the movie “White Chicks”. Marino Christ Superstar Uhhh, I know black people that like a lot of this crap too. Lots of ’em. They’re called “black people that live in the suburbs”.
on March 5, 2008 at 1:46 am
Either way, it’s a funny blog. But it would be better titled “Stuff Douchebags Like”. You know, so you don’t just sound like every comedian on Def Comedy Jam back in the day when they’d do their lame “White Guy Talking” impersonations. That’s what a lot of this stuff reminded me of. You know, the old Def Comedy Jam staple joke of “White people are like (speaks in “sophisticated” and overly polite voice very calmly), but you know black people are like (rants and raves in a very “street” sounding voice).” Anonymous Oooo i got some
on March 5, 2008 at 2:55 am
Dave Eggars and McSweenys Adopting Brown children from poor countries Afrogirl I agree…white people LOVE sandals….and socks….and my personal favourite white people LOVE pretending their not white…!
on March 5, 2008 at 3:34 am
EP on March 5, 2008 at 4:38 am This blog is pretty funny, but it’s really only about middle- and upper-class educated white people, who are by virtue of their prominence often identified with white people as a whole but consist only of, say, a third or a quarter of them. It’s leaving out the hicks, the rednecks, the NASCAR people. They don’t drink lattes or study abroad or have opinions about Fassbinder, but they’re white too. Don’t leave them out just because they don’t control the media, man. Keeping Score on March 5, 2008 at 5:26 am One white person’s scorecard: Things I like: Modern furniture, Study Abroad, Dogs, Irony, Vintage (not because it’s hip; mostly because I’m just really cheap), Art degrees, Public Radio (but only during the day; at night they play classical music, which I hate), Sushi (but I don’t care for Japan; weird, huh?), Apple products, Architecture, David Sedaris, Writers’ Workshops (never been to one but like the idea), Traveling, Tea (it’s alright I guess), and Wes Anderson (but only “Bottle Rocket” and “Rushmore,” which makes me even more pretentious). Things I have no idea what they are: Mos Def and Michel Gondry (I have never heard of these people before), Arrested Development (I’m aware it was some TV show, but I’ve never seen it and know nothing about it).
Things I dislike: Soccer (I definitely know the phenomenon of people claiming they like it although they know nothing about it, I personally hate it), Multilingual children, Water Bottles, Moving to Canada, Oscar Parties, Gentrification (since I don’t own a house and could never afford one where I live, any rise in property values fills me with disgust and envy), Knowing what’s best for poor people, Natural medicine (crap), Japan, Juno (cutesy), Apologies (give me a break), Kitchen gadgets (have never bought a kitchen gadget, because they’re mostly crap and I don’t own a kitchen), Sarah Silverman (she has one schtick, endlessly repeated, and it wasn’t funny to begin with. She reminds me of the beginning of “South Park” when people would say, “Oh my God, children are swearing! That’s the funniest things I ever heard!” They weren’t saying anything funny when they swore, they were just swearing, and that was enough), Organic goods (expensive crap), Plays (all plays suck always), Indie Music (in fact, I dislike practically all forms of music; I prefer silence), Daily Show/Colbert Report (smug left-wing fantasizing), Vegan/Vegetarianism (never ever ever), 80s Night (strictly a college phenomenon), Wine and microbrews (don’t drink beer or wine; hard liquor only), Being an expert on YOUR culture (I regard most foreign cultures as nothing but primitive superstitions and meaningless rituals), Awareness (I do not believe awareness is going to solve very many problems; au contraire, I think most world problems are caused by serious conflicts of interest that can only be settled by force), Hating their parents (mine are alright), Asian girls (they’re ugly), Diversity/Having blacks friends (I’ve never had a black friend), Religions their parents don’t belong too (stupid trendy Buddhism), Coffee (over-priced junk), and Assists (no basketball stat is more subjective and arbitary. Steve Nash makes 2 or 3 half-hearted steps toward the basket, then passes to a guy on the wing, and they call that an assist. Give me a break. Nobody gets more “benefit of the doubt” stats-padding than he does. I can’t believe he’s a two-time MVP. I mean, do they think he was a better player than Oscar Robertson (one MVP), or Nate Archibald (none), or Isiah Thomas (none)? Isiah was the best player on a team that won 2 titles. That’s insane.) AC Ross This makes me sick. You generalized a population to look like rich white New York implanted yuppies… I am white and I don’t resemble the majority of this stupidity. Get a life!!
on March 5, 2008 at 5:54 am
Chad This is great! This shit is funny and I’m a whitey.
on March 5, 2008 at 6:06 am
Sarah on March 5, 2008 at 6:53 am This really only pertains to affluent white people living in urban areas…so maybe re-name it things ”affluent white people living in urban areas” like, I mean you have obviously not spent much time in GA, or TX…having lived in those two places along with Boston and New York its funny what you are writing but its not true to most white people, its a small sect nellie Wow this is funny. What about: — Bluegrass music — All things cowboy, including rodeos — Self-help culture
on March 5, 2008 at 6:55 am
slater white people love streaking…..
on March 5, 2008 at 6:57 am
have you ever seen a soccer match? ironically tied in with something else white people love.. mikey here a couple more, please excuse any repeats…
on March 5, 2008 at 7:04 am
The amish country. hey theres nothing to do here. i couldve done nothing at home. vacationing in third world countries. who wants to get shot/kidnapped/raped on vacation? anything solar-powered. check out the solar powered walkway lights in your area! eating dinner as early as possible. hey lets eat dinner at 5pm. on the dot. ford/chevy/pontiac – this is probably due more to their father’s overt racism. lets face it, theyre crap cars. camping/hiking/boating. check out how white i am, i own a boat. eating asian food, but not rice. rice is apparently bad for you. oddly enough, they love fried rice. Em on March 5, 2008 at 7:55 am I think this blog is fantastic – and the fact that so many people are talking about it must mean you’re doing something right. I’m a whitie and I’ve just sent this link to all my friends because sometimes, it’s just good to laugh at yourself and remember to not take things so seriously. Keep it up. Em on March 5, 2008 at 7:56 am I think this is blogtastic – and the fact that so many people are talking about it must mean you’re doing something right. I’m a whitie and I’ve just sent this link to all my friends because sometimes, it’s just good to laugh at yourself and remember to not take things so seriously. Keep it up. Sabine J’adore ton blog! Although it’s definitely more on stuff white AMERICANS love than on stuff all white people love
on March 5, 2008 at 8:25 am
Mike And I hear black folks like fried chicken and watermelon and jews are stingy and love money. No, wait! Is that a racist thing to say. I’m getting confused.
on March 5, 2008 at 9:03 am
EJenner Incredible. You’re good. This is hot stuff; should be published in a nice book. Because white people need hot books on their coffee tables.
on March 5, 2008 at 9:12 am
alyshavb on March 5, 2008 at 9:23 am It’s obvious that this is more “stuff american hipsters/yuppies like,” but that makes it more funny that it’s simply called “stuff white people like”. Plus, it’s too late to change the URL title now. I mean, whatever. Shit’s funny. Stop freakin out. G @ 1873 – shogun —
on March 5, 2008 at 10:03 am
SO true! Why is it that as soon as something is mainstream it’s not cool enough anymore? That really infuriates me and I’m white. But I probably do behave like a whitey in every other way… Askmewhyiwearamask — you said earlier that you can’t be applied to ONE thing on this list, not ONE thing… come on…never wanted a nice little beach front prooperty? Nice little skiff to bob around in on a warm day? No? Never fantasised about that? LIAR! Jane Doe on March 5, 2008 at 10:11 am It is also obvious that this does not pertain to EVERY SINGLE white person in the entire world, but the fact remains that it does pertains to the MAJORITY of white people all over the world – and NOT JUST AMERICAN white people. I am living in Europe and white people in here (United Kingdom more specifically) are EXACTLY like white people in the States. Well, after all there is an obvious reason for that – white Europeans did colonize the New World aka the United States. White people will be just that: white! PS. I am white and I love this site! Mel How about wearing flip flops/shorts in 20 degree weather and frisbees (although that may just be a college thing)
on March 5, 2008 at 10:26 am
Dr. Know-It-All I’m more annoyed that commenters do not know the difference between a yuppie and a hipster.
on March 5, 2008 at 10:44 am
seattlemom don’t forget the Container Store (mecca for white women) and making fun of rednecks (the OTHER white people)
on March 5, 2008 at 10:46 am
sheimend on March 5, 2008 at 11:05 am I’m as white as they come – I was even born in Connecticut – and I love your site. I don’t know if anyone else has mentioned Fraiser, but it is practically white people kabuki. Anyhow, your site rocks. Keep ’em coming. Midwestern douche Jamba Juice
on March 5, 2008 at 11:22 am
Lacrosse Spending obscene amounts of money on their “walking shoes” Rock-climbing Camping with major “designer” accessories Vacations that are “different” than everyone else’s because they hang out with locals Wheat grass Midwestern douche Wheat grass
on March 5, 2008 at 11:45 am
Designer camping gear Lacrosse Volunteering Starting foundations Donating farm animals to third-world orphanages Taking regular kids with them on play dates and vacations Talking about pluralism Saying, “does that make sense?” KarenX Older white people LOVE suffering from Fibromyalgia. Its’ the new CFS!
on March 5, 2008 at 12:22 pm
Jared Joy on March 5, 2008 at 12:28 pm I just found your website today. I like it and find it hilarious. But I think your really talking about hip trendy yuppie white people in big cities. If you want a broader spectrum of white people, such as smaller towns and the midwest you need to include the following: 1.Crockpots 2. Going to church and talking about how great thier church is to everyone that will listen. 3.Picnics on a holiday, also hispanics like that as well. 4.Taking a vacation to the ocean. 5.Skiing 6.Watching the weather channel(mainly white guys) 7.Sharkweek 8.Yardwork Courts on March 5, 2008 at 12:28 pm Heeeyyyy… are you people the same people behind http://www.blackpeopleloveus.com? Because that is one of my favorite websites EVAR. As a white girl (who, incidentally, KNOWS how to DANCE), I love love love what you guys are doing here. An earlier commenter stated we are hilarious animals and should laugh at ourselves. Damn straight. I am also not a rich white person and yup! A lot of this stuff applies to me. But you know, I’m not ashamed of it – I like what I like and whether that’s because of the brainwashing of society or because my skin color dictates what I’m drawn to, it just is what it is: LAUGHABLE. You know what this White Person likes? Self-Aware Blogs. xoxo Jamie I love this site!
on March 5, 2008 at 12:34 pm
I like the way it is written for a non-white person to try and infiltrate white society, or ‘get the foot in the door’, as it puts it. its kind of taking the piss out of us, but flattering at the same time. cos it assumes we’re on the right side of the door, and others are trying to join our club. hey, im white. its the new black. Judy THIS IS HILARIOUS! Thanks for the laughs….
on March 5, 2008 at 12:43 pm
Thought I would also suggest: 1) ethnic jewelry 2) nose rings to look more ethnic 3) dreadlocks 4) flip flops – expensive ones too 5) urban outfitters – where people by overly priced clothing that looks old 6) decals on their car toni on March 5, 2008 at 12:52 pm This is such a funny site! It was given to me by a white person who think it is funny. So yall who think it sucks FOREGET YOU because it so hilarious. Andrew Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory.
on March 5, 2008 at 1:16 pm
Bills Fan on March 5, 2008 at 1:21 pm I noticed that you have no vehicles on the list. I would add Subarus as our official car (goes well with the outdoors, LL Bean mindset). Volvo or Saab might also fit the bill. cisco on March 5, 2008 at 1:21 pm This site is hilarious!! There are many things on here that a lot of people, who have gone all the way through the US education system (college graduates) can identify with. Of course some of these require that you have sufficient funds to partake in. I was born and raised in California and I have either participated in or seen someone do a great majority of these. Anyways here is one more thing that readers might enjoy. “White people/educated ethnic Americans like things that are wrapped: burritos, taquitos, cold-wraps and rice wrapped in seaweed (sushi). Call it convenience, flavor, or trendy. Majority of people in Mexico don’t really eat burritos. P. Allison Actually the Toyota Prius is listed but I agree that Subaru would have been a solid choice. As would bird watching and The West Wing.
on March 5, 2008 at 1:27 pm
Stephanie Hilariously enough, white people like this blog.
on March 5, 2008 at 1:31 pm
whitey White people like discussing what white people like!
on March 5, 2008 at 1:35 pm
Sorbo on March 5, 2008 at 1:38 pm I have two more things white people like: Lists and Writing on blogs. White people love to be authoritative, argumentative and anonymous, and lists and blogs allow for all three. As proof that I’m white: By the way, Patton Oswalt is funny. Sara Silverman (like Dane Cook) is not. Her schtick is getting old real fast (did you see “Jesus is Magic?”…awful) At least Patton has a sense of the history of comedy, unlike Sara, who just wants to be famous. alex on March 5, 2008 at 1:49 pm i’m white (i guess — does being a mexican-polish jew count as white?), and i wouldn’t say i find this site offensive. but damn, after this list, there isn’t much stuff left that i COULD like without falling into the stereotype. we’re such an easy target, you have virtually endless material to work with. and i’m not saying this to stand up for “white people.” i’m saying that it doesn’t take a whole lot of creativity to take the piss out of “us.” ah well…just like the kitten videos on YouTube, you can’t argue with thousands of comments. carry on, i suppose. Tom I think this web page was created by an angry black person
on March 5, 2008 at 2:03 pm
Aly on March 5, 2008 at 2:18 pm I think many of the white people on here need to get a sense of humor, which brings me to another thing that white people like: “being politically correct.” This is perhaps because they feel so bad about the years of racism they’ve inflicted upon others that they want to make sure that anything they see or hear on websites such as these are rightfully spoken about! And because of these years of discrimination against other races, and feeling bad about them, they now want to feel like others are being racist towards them, so they can feel equal to them! Sorry, white people. Getting a website written about you isn’t equivalent to centuries of cruel discrimination aimed towards other races. But nice try. By the way, I am white, and I do like a lot of these things on this website. Does it make me a bad person? No. Hypocritical? Yes. Lacking in a sense of humor? Definitely not! And to the others who believe that the name should be changed to “Things Liberal Hippies Like” or names such as that, do you really think that the site would be as funny? That’s it…I’m moving to Canada! Al -Jaeger -Tennis -Those funny shoes with the holes in them that you find at Whole Foods -Payless -Target -Ginger -Cocaine…..white people love cocaine -marble tiles and floors -Starbucks -Guiness -Dive bars -Brunch -Buca De Beppo -Jamba Juice -Plastic surgery -Nascar
on March 5, 2008 at 2:19 pm
Mills on March 5, 2008 at 2:24 pm Wow… there’s nothing that separates people with a sense of humor from those without like stereotyping a large group of people and telling them what they like. It’s too bad white people are the only group that is socially acceptable (or should I say ‘susceptible’) for this sort of irreverent humor anymore. Can you imagine the mess if this was about African-, Hispanic-, Latin-, Irish-Americans, women, etc., etc? r@d@r fun, but didn’t martin mull do this bit already?
on March 5, 2008 at 2:55 pm
Smuntez on March 5, 2008 at 3:32 pm Great Stuff! Identifying an individual’s likes and dislikes based on race. I wish I’d thought of that! You couldn’t really ever make a list called “Stuff Black People Like”, or “Stuff Asian People Like”, because those folks cannot be identified as shallow. (I know… I’ve lived around white people almost my entire life. I’m married to one. Not to mention my offspring are white. Stupid offspring). Oh crap! Here’s a good one “Things Ugly People Like”. Man! That would be even funnier. DC Mike Wouldn’t it make the most sense if #100 is actually the Stuff White People Like Blog?
on March 5, 2008 at 3:38 pm
Jen Avocadoes. None of my many black friends will touch guacamole.
on March 5, 2008 at 3:46 pm
Carl SUGGESTIONS:
on March 5, 2008 at 3:47 pm
-MAC COMPUTERS -COFFEE SHOPS -GODARD MOVIES (or french new wave in general) -40s (of beer) -DOING ACID/SHROOMS IN COLLEGE (or just doing acid/shrooms in general) cbgrace on March 5, 2008 at 4:29 pm I don’t understand if this blog is suppose to be funny or offensive…I find it rather offensive. Also, If I wrote a blog about “Stuff Mexican’s Like” or “Stuff Black People Like” it would be labeled offesive and be banned. Jesse a lot of this is true, but it is just as racist as any site. but while u bring it up, ill add a list…
on March 5, 2008 at 5:14 pm
Stuff Black People Like 1. Drugs 2. Violence 3. Dropping out of school 4. Getting WHITE girls pregnant, then abandoning them 5. Jail If you think any of these are racist comments, well, I’d encourage you to do a little research, as there is statistical proof that all five of these “qualities” are statistically true. Racism would not exist if it wasn’t for Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, and the rest of the hypocrites involved with the ACLU. Kris Very funny stuff! Lucky I did not go to grad school (yet..)
on March 5, 2008 at 6:19 pm
kylesironic on March 5, 2008 at 6:35 pm lol look im ironic. white people like laughing about people slightly poking fun at white people. and invigorating facial scrubs. white people love competitions between chefs. the best club music for white people is the kind that is also instructional because it informs the listener how they should be attempting to dance. white people have gone beyond just bottled water, they have added the important pouring a packet of sugary flavored shit into bottled water so that the water is flavored but still portable and able to be mixxed in a metal bottle. another important thing regarding education is that now younger white people love taking a “victory lap” in college. reunion tours are the ace. so is using words like ace or saying funny as balls…like this blog. to one up that one might even go as far as to say “this is the tits”. no one will know what to do, but the dominance will not be questioned. white people love synergy. a + b > c. discussing 401(k)’s. The Big Lebowski. Volunteering once for something and wearing the shirt for many years after that, while not caring to volunteer yet again. Making light of the activities participated in during Valtrex commercials. Magic Johnson. Angel on March 5, 2008 at 6:40 pm I’m an English and journalism teacher. This is one of my weekly reads. Not because I’m deprived of deep, observational literature, but because this IS deep, observational literature. The times, they are a changin’. Keep up the good work. Don’t go soft or predictable on us. No pressure there, huh?:) genaverse You forgot “Ikea.”
on March 5, 2008 at 6:49 pm
kat what about scarves? i am white…i wear a lot of scarves and notice a similar trend among many white people…many of whome are in graduate school!…
on March 5, 2008 at 8:02 pm
scarves: especially ones from countries that are not predominantly white…and are not necessarily about keeping people warm… maybe the scarf was actually meant to be a skirt when it was made…also the support palestine kefiya…real big right now… the real cmf White people love self indulgent introspection regarding their “race”, almost as much as they love politically correct, conversation cirmvention. Oh, yeah, and “white guilt.”
on March 5, 2008 at 8:10 pm
telmcg Presumably these aren’t “white ethics.”
on March 5, 2008 at 9:00 pm
a-moozed My kind of satire!
on March 5, 2008 at 9:27 pm
a-moozed on March 5, 2008 at 9:39 pm Oh, and also, to all the people crying racism, I would certainly agree if this was a blog extolling some kind of redneck gun-toting, beer guzzling, wife beating, wife-beater-wearing. couch sitting neanderthal etc… so many negative stereotypes to choose from… but fortunately it is not. I am sure all the people writing in with the “If I made a stuff *insert minority* here site” followed by genuinely RACIST examples comparable to the redneck agenda listed above then YES people would object. But the fact that a “stuff asian people like” site has been created in a similar brand of witty tongue-in-cheek monologue and there have been no complaints… says to me maybe some people … need to grow a sense of humor. celebrityblondebabe on March 5, 2008 at 9:55 pm Well…looks like several took the bait. White people trying to prove that they know more. Just reading these posts made me realize that this is not only funny…but, there is truth in it. SO…does being white also mean being able to do two things at one time…such as, bitching someone out while enlightening them with advice? C'est Chic White people LOVE OPRAH!!!!!!!!
on March 5, 2008 at 10:52 pm
kylesironic white people love cheap beer, fucken a.
on March 6, 2008 at 12:44 am
kylesironic on March 6, 2008 at 12:46 am dude its 2:44, white people love coreccting clocks. and referencing their friends that smoke more pot than them….and are just ridiculous hippies, to the point that they haven’t changed their clock in 2 years and it is 5 hours behind, but instead of actually taking it down and changing the time–they all just remember the clock is 5 hours ahead and compensate mentally. white people, this or that, this or that, rabdargab, rabdargab. free beer. edgar allen White people like white people the most.
on March 6, 2008 at 1:07 am
White people love one-up-manship. Daniel Giving children first names which are “unique” and “cool”
on March 6, 2008 at 4:51 am
~~~ NEW ENGLAND
on March 6, 2008 at 5:19 am
John on March 6, 2008 at 5:45 am Yeah… you definitely are a cunt & your blog has typos in it. No asterisk here & I don’t give a shit if you post this or delete it, as long as you or one of you minions read it. Stop perpetuating racism & learn to articulate yourself. My Mom’s Irish & my Dad’s Latino… we’re “WHITE” & nothing like any of this. You’re sad attempt at being funny would be quite enjoyable if it addressed the real issue underlying these trends… class & absence of creativity. Your implied perspective suggests you can’t see the forest for the trees & don’t realize how truly hurtful and offensive this is to people who suffer for being assumed like you by virtue of pigment. P.S. Futbòl was invented by the “WHITEST” people of all. Lauren Food Network
on March 6, 2008 at 6:06 am
Anonymous oh ..and…
on March 6, 2008 at 7:09 am
claiming reverse discrimination and colonialism and erasure and Rage Against the Machine and The Beastie Boys and Snoop Dogg white people fucking love snoop dogg i bet more white people would vote for snoop dogg that barak obama but mostly colonialsm Anonymous also, white people love getting mad.
on March 6, 2008 at 7:12 am
haley white people LOVE gchat and nostalgia for the recent past
on March 6, 2008 at 8:32 am
heywood jablowme stupid black people
on March 6, 2008 at 9:03 am
Ivycat on March 6, 2008 at 9:25 am Your site is godsend! I have some white friends I love very much, but sometimes, I can’t help feeling we’re crossing wires. I’m sending all my friends, white and minority, to your blog. I also agree with comment 1724: Why Northface clothes? I just don’t get it. And why do white people have whole conversations that are just quotes from movies? It’s just like when a group of people switches to a language that one person can’t understand. Please do enlighten. BigSexy I freakin’ love this site!
on March 6, 2008 at 9:31 am
Anonymous I’m white.
on March 6, 2008 at 9:48 am
I’m currently sitting in a class (law school) behind a row of white girls that are taking notes on their apple computers. Each and every (and I mean each and every) one of them has a Nalgene bottle within reach. I think its safe to say that most of them shop at the local co-op and frequent J-Crew online. Hilarious. tb I’m white.
on March 6, 2008 at 9:50 am
I’m currently sitting in a class (law school) behind a row of white girls that are taking notes on their apple computers. Each and every (and I mean each and every) one of them has a Nalgene bottle within reach. I think its safe to say that most of them shop at the local co-op and frequent J-Crew online. Hilarious. Anonymous on March 6, 2008 at 10:00 am So, if you’re white person and you like you like something stereotypically “white”, well, then that speaks for itself and makes you a silly white person. And then of course if you’re white and happen to enjoy something from another culture, you’re just a silly white person trying to be less like a silly white person thereby making you, ironically, more of a silly white person than if you had just stuck to your white stuff in the first place. Did I get it about right? strau345 on March 6, 2008 at 10:01 am Okay, if I make a blog about what black people like in the same satirical mode of this site, I’m pretty sure I would be ripped apart. I think this site is pretty funny, but I also think we are not at a place where anyone other than white people could be made fun of in this manner. If a white person had a site like this, he would no doubt be called a racist, a stereotyping jerk, or some other name, despite the fact that there are some things that black people certainly like that white people and others do not like. Examples: Tyler Perry movies, yelling a laughing very loudly during movies, pants that sag so badly that one must constantly pull them up. These are not defects, but simply unique cultural differences. However, if I pointed these things out in a blog, I would be a bigot. This blog is not simply satire; we don’t live in that kind of world yet. pakelicious Clander –
on March 6, 2008 at 11:05 am
PLEEEASSE write something to explain white hunting. I’ve never understood this, but white people go out into the wilderness to get back to nature and “bond”. In most places, a few good dogs, some beer (maybe) and a big knife will do the trick. But white people – they bring their gps, high-powered rifles w/laser sights, bows & other superguns, high-altitude watches (wtf is that about), some kind of pee, and a LOT of cheap beer. They then sit in a tree, don’t shower for a week, get themselves and their kids drunk and shoot at stuff. At some point they WILL get naked. (If they’re super rich, a lot of the latter activity gets cut out, but they still have a lot of stuff, like horses and shit.) i’d write it myself but i don’t honestly know that much more about it or understand it at all. especially the gadgets. hunting to get back to nature or relive the glory days of cro-magnon is one thing. but some of this is just weird. i mean, if you own something that requires permits & lock-down 320 days of the year…if it’s not a tiger or something, does it really make the hunting any more “natural”? I know it’s not really always about killing stuff bc people go just to go along all the time — but it’s definitely more than the “sport”… please help me understand this. Reuben I’m a black guy and I totally due most of these things! (I even podcast NPR on my iPod touch.)
on March 6, 2008 at 11:11 am
I’m also described as “the whitest black guy I have ever met” by most people I know. I love the satire of this site. I also love the people that don’t get it! Awesome, keep up the good work! Mayo # 2573,
on March 6, 2008 at 11:16 am
“Okay, if I make a blog about what black people like in the same satirical mode of this site, I’m pretty sure I would be ripped apart. I think this site is pretty funny, but I also think we are not at a place where anyone other than white people could be made fun of in this manner… These are not defects, but simply unique cultural differences” I agree with what you are saying. Its a big double standard. But hasn’t it become a “unique cultural difference” of white culture that we are able to laugh at ourselves. I know that other races can do this too, but more often than not, it is only acceptable when coming out of the mouth of someone of the same race. Isn’t it a good thing, then, that we have gotten to the point where we are more open to satire from all mouths? We don’t know whether the person writing this blog is white or black or asian or hispanic, but he’s not making white people seem like monsters, or stupid. He is making us seem over educated…and for a lot of the population thats true. Maybe someday we will live in a world where everyone can laugh at themselves, but until then I am more than ready to laugh at myself and I would rather not miss an opportunity to. Commence with the blogging sir. Jesus You’re racist. Why can’t it be stuff that PEOPLE like?
on March 6, 2008 at 11:17 am
inkybom this shit is hilarious! i’m coming back!!!
on March 6, 2008 at 11:22 am
NORM Timbuk2 bags and Music/Film festivals are begging to be be addressed. Bonnaroo has now come to encompass to all that is white and under 30…
on March 6, 2008 at 11:33 am
joe G on March 6, 2008 at 11:41 am This site is so racist. White people can’t possibly fit all these stereotypes. I’m white, and i don’t even like the Oscars (although i am glad that chick who wrote Juno won). I mean so what if I subscribe to adbusters, have eames chairs, love soccer, can’t get enough of flight of the conchords (favorite show),drink filtered water, and own every DVD that has Michel Gondry’s name on it? And yeah, my wife went to grad school at Pepperdine, studied abroad in France and Germany, and speaks a foreign language (natively), but so what? your broad sweeping judgments are appalling. here’s proof that you’re out of line: I don’t EVER threaten to move to Canada…i threaten to move to Australia. nice work. keep it up. i nearly pissed myself when i saw your blog. Looby I got another one for an entry
on March 6, 2008 at 12:00 pm
FREE TIBET And white people LOVE the Dalai Lama. These are the liberal veegans who eat only at Thai restaurants, bow at the managers, and wouldn’t hesistate to spend $300 for a ticket to see him. Lotta Dalai Lamania. And they get rock stars to do Free Tibet concerts. Also look at Bjork for making a fool of herself in Shanghai for Free Tibet comments. It’s one thing if a country has already been under rule, and another if it has been separate for a while. You don’t see white people scream UNIFY CHINA WITH TAIWAN BITCHES! Jercorm Uhm, your site is hilarious! I also quite enjoy the people that don’t get it. I think there’s a phrase for them to keep in mind “Lighten up wouldja???”.
on March 6, 2008 at 12:01 pm
“You’re racist. Why can’t it be stuff that PEOPLE like?” Uh, cuz uhm it’s about stuff that yuppie white people like. Since when did making fun of uber privelaged douche-bags fall out of favour? I don’t know about you, but any dude who drives a Saab, owns a dog, works in an office with brick walls, waxes philosophical about Proust and listens to Indie music is fair game. Lemmie know how many folks you meet fitting that description who aren’t white….and then how many of those folks will tell you they’re the “whitest black guy” their friends know. Sheesh. Use your brain please. Susan I’ve enjoyed a good laugh many times whilst reading this bog and I have a suggestion:
on March 6, 2008 at 12:02 pm
REHAB But, only if it’s treated like a day spa. Thanks! Anonymous on March 6, 2008 at 12:07 pm The majority of the things in the list (taken without the spin put on by the creator) are essentially neutral or even positive qualities/characteristics/preferences to have, and indeed many non-white people share whole-heartedly in appreciation of probably all of these fondenesses. The implied difference here is that when a minority likes one of these things it is due to intelligent and genuine consideration while a white person likes these things because he is conceited, elitist, ignorant, guilty, undeservingly weathy, etc. Big picture (whether jokingly or not): white people are, at their core, inferior to other ethnic groups. SO, what is the real sentiment at the heart of this blog? Is it really just for fun? Do the author and those readers chiming in to voice their complete affirmation really like white people just fine? Maybe, but I doubt it. It all seems rather bitter and spiteful to me. And if it’s with bitterness and spitefulness that white people are viewed by those of color, how can they be expected to be compasionate to and tolerant of other races? Of course, being white myself, my reasoning through this just lumps me into another half-dozen stereotypes and automatically discredits this entire post, yeah? Alright, enough, I’m going back to listening to NPR. Ryan on March 6, 2008 at 12:13 pm I just came upon this website and find it hilarious with one note. This is a true critique of rich upper middle class yuppie white people. We are talking about college educated (at least), privelaged and employed. That is far from the ‘norm’ of white people. You would be interested in the book ‘bobos in paradise’ by David Brooks, talks all about your idea of ‘white people.’ Despite all that, still entertaining and funny. pierre on March 6, 2008 at 12:33 pm im a white guy who works with a lot of black people, and think an equally humorous blog of “things black people like” could be put together. does this exist yet? – spicey food – jesus – r&B – fake hair – martin lawrence Jay You should blog why white people like to read stuffwhitepeoplelike.
on March 6, 2008 at 12:52 pm
maya on March 6, 2008 at 1:21 pm This blog is amazing. I am a senior at a small liberal-arts NE college (how white of me, even though I’m not) – and the sheer number of people that I know/read about in the NYT whom the list on this blog applies to is astounding and kind of hilarious. Also, it’s become a useful tool for all the non-whites I know in predominantly white environs to realize their inner whiteness (only we’re legit, or something). But seriously people, this isn’t about all white people. This is about the kind of white people you read about in the NYT style section, who fret about having to mix their modern furniture with having children. Watch one episode of the Real Housewives of NYC. You will understand. Patrick This blog is really really funny.
on March 6, 2008 at 1:27 pm
I hope the last post you do will be – white people LOVE to read satirical writing about themselves. But you’re right. Every one of your posts is bang on the money. Here’s the thing though – I’m starting to get a little whitey backlash brewing inside me. I HATE apple products. Hate them and the smugness they engender in all who use them. In fact, there was an episode of Dawson’s Creek (the whitest show ever?) in which Dawson’s parents BOUGHT HIM A LAPTOP and he threw it back in their faces because IT WASN’T AN APPLE…HE ONLY WANTED AN APPLE LAPTOP FOR FREE, NOT ONE OF THOSE CORPORATE WINDOWS ONES. Ungrateful c**t. But I don’t know where to go with my I-hate-my-own-whiteness. Because white people love other white people who say they hate themselves and how privileged they are, and publicly applaud peple who try to give up some part of their well-off, consumerist lifestyle. But now I’m a white person who hates self-consciously-self-hating white people. What do I do? Anonymous on March 6, 2008 at 1:36 pm If this blog was from England it would be “Stuff Middle Class People Like” where in America it seems that it is “white people”. I think that has disturbing implications personally, is class in America racially defined? soph on March 6, 2008 at 1:38 pm If this blog was from England it would be “Stuff Middle Class People Like” where in America it seems that it is “white people”. I think that has disturbing implications personally, is class in America racially defined? Lupo on March 6, 2008 at 1:41 pm “But seriously people, this isn’t about all white people. This is about the kind of white people you read about in the NYT style section, who fret about having to mix their modern furniture with having children. Watch one episode of the Real Housewives of NYC. You will understand.” Exactly; so funny that this insight is as rare as it is. This isn’t a site about race at all; that’s the genius of it. It is about what American class striving has turned into. This is about annoying upper middle class urban Americans and their class anxieties. Turning it into “white people” is a stroke of genius: it drives such people bonkers to point out that they’re exactly the same nasty little clique that used to exclude other races. Sure, now the clique has a fashionable sprinkle of melanin in it. So what? They’re the cultural descendants of unfashionable northern prig honkeys, not black southern blues guitarists like they try to picture themselves as. I’m physically as white as they come, but I like exactly none of the things listed on this website because I am not ashamed that I come from the lower classes. “Stuff White People Like” is the 21st century equivalent of “the Preppy Handbook.” Anonymous This blog is weirdly written. I’m sure it is satire, but it is not very funny.
on March 6, 2008 at 1:50 pm
alex on March 6, 2008 at 1:53 pm Physically, my family and I are black. But we’re a part of that “middle class yuppie” stratum, with my parents both working the typical office jobs and my brothers and I fretting over college choices while we mow the yard in front of our suburban home. One of the funniest blogs I’m glad to have stumbled upon. Bryan you forgot thowing out perfectly well working things from the huse (computer, tv, futons) due to lack of space, moving, or replacment of being outdated
on March 6, 2008 at 2:13 pm
Anonymous this site rocks my socks. now there’s a white saying if there was one.
on March 6, 2008 at 2:32 pm
however, this site does lean heavily towards the upper middle class American set. what about other things white people overall like? *Nascar *pancakes/large breakfasts *wine tastings, getting a wine lesson at a vineyard and then pretending to know what they are talking about when you go to a restaurant *Scrabble, Monopoly…board games in general *Dane Cook *country music *book clubs Anonymous on March 6, 2008 at 3:02 pm How about “Being proud of their non-whiteness” or “Being proud they claim to relate to very few of these posts” because my roommate is so proud he only relates to allegedly 2 of them. Jenn So… are Portuguese people white?
on March 6, 2008 at 3:27 pm
#20 Being an expert in YOUR culture. “It is generally acceptable for a white person to learn a few terms in a language spoken primary by non-whites (such as Chinese, Tagalog or Portuguese).” I thought they were white. youforgot You forgot: Meeting people online. White people totally love this. It’s a way to avoid talking to people on the bus.
on March 6, 2008 at 3:32 pm
White people also love Hillary Clinton for her “experience” though no one knows what her experience is, other than wife. And more so than anything, white people like prozac. If you have a nonsensical pseudo-psychiatric illness, you never have to deal with your lack of real problems. This is very, very important to suburban white people in particular. Great site, but the way. youforgot Oh yes: and if there’s one thing white people really like, it’s hating other white people.
on March 6, 2008 at 3:36 pm
AlicePDX Yay! I like your style! Hope you do more projects in the future.
on March 6, 2008 at 3:37 pm
fannypackantics Love this site. Another addition: fanny packs!
on March 6, 2008 at 4:03 pm
GreekMaria on March 6, 2008 at 4:10 pm Some mindless entertainment. I see myself in some of these posts and not in others. I don’t think the intent is racist though, as others have stated. The writer is white and comedians representing other racial/ethnic/social groups have certainly spoofed themselves eg. Carlos Mencia, Dave Chappelle, Russel Peters, etc. etc. (just watch BET, TVone or Comedy Central for a while). What about the original list of “You might be a redneck if…? ala Jeff Foxworthy. Was he being racist? Classist? In fact, I have even heard other groups make these comments about white people with no racism intended. This is a clever blog and definitely has value as a marketing tool! Take note Apple, Starbucks, et al. Amanda How about: Time management workshops Cook books Bake sales Mission statements?
on March 6, 2008 at 4:22 pm
At least if I’m procrastinating in grad school and being a bad vegetarian by eating sushi, I can take solace in being absolutely, completely predictable. I like to think that this makes life easier for others. Pete on March 6, 2008 at 5:49 pm i guess this blog isn’t considered racist. however, if i wrote stuffblackpeoplelike or stuffasianpeoplelike or stuffhispanicpeoplelike, and filled it with stereotypes, I suppose that would be racist. NON-white girl “Ohhhh If someone did a blog like this about black people it’d be pandemonium, BLAH BLAH BLAH.”
on March 6, 2008 at 5:50 pm
Sur-freakin-prise. It’s already been done. http://stuffeducatedblackpeoplelike.wordpress.com/ And nobody’s outraged. So get over it. Cry me a freakin’ river. Seepays Best blog ever!
on March 6, 2008 at 6:18 pm
A much needed entry: “Stuff White People Like.” All of the white people (excuse me, liberal hippies) I know love this blog! Thatguy This site is hella funny. Good work. Some suggestions: -Over quoting Dave Chapelle -Scrubs -Japanese Episodes of Iron Chef -Cocaine (not crack…) -Adopting babies from Africa or Asia -Pubs -The Onion -Lacrosse
on March 6, 2008 at 6:28 pm
Emmitt I love it! How about a website on stuff white people don’t like. You could devote a column to every racial and ethnic minority!
on March 6, 2008 at 6:29 pm
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on March 6, 2008 at 7:03 pm
anono on March 6, 2008 at 7:09 pm I love it, great blog, hysterical. i find it funny that people get pretty defensive in their comments….what you say is all true as a generalization. Shouldn’t we leave it at that? I would add: patagonia widespread panic (and other like musicians) lacrosse oprah the episcopal church lily pulitzer monogrammed anything chacos and other like sandals book clubs Mary You forgot a major habit of “whites”: Talking about the problems within minority groups as if they don’t exist in whites, whatsoever.
on March 6, 2008 at 7:47 pm
Drugs! Black people love drugs. You NEVER hear of white people doing that! EVER! Crime. Latinos commit so many crimes! Gosh. White people couldn’t EVER be accused of that, either. Dropping out of school! You won’t find ANY poor, white folks who’ve done this…Oh no! It’s very “white” to think that somehow every other groups “flaws” don’t pertain to whites in any way. Another one: White people get to be “individuals”. You “can’t type-cast” them. Everybody else (read: non-whites), however, lives in tiny, rigid boxes. Those who are different from what you assume them to be are deemed “exceptions”. “Oh, you’re not like the others”.. Gotta love it! Eliza on March 6, 2008 at 7:55 pm This is a hilarious blog. I am white and my grown son is black/biracial. One of his favorite hobbies is pointing out to me all the ways I act white. His favorite is how I dance which he says is like a white girl with no rhythm thinking she can bust a move — oh and he hates when I talk like that! Oh snap! Anonymous Oh man, those fish? In that barrel? You totally shot them, that was awesome!
on March 6, 2008 at 7:57 pm
anon on March 6, 2008 at 8:21 pm What about “unpaid internships,” which are basically free labor for a company? Yet, every college kid seeks them out eagerly, to put in hours and hours and hours of work a day in NYC and spend thousands to live in the process. totally a white girl “White isn’t a country, ethnicity, culture, or religion… unless one is a White Supremacist.” — posted somewhere way up top.
on March 6, 2008 at 8:22 pm
if whiteness doesn’t exist and if we believe that there is no such thing as “white” or “middle class American” culture that’s distinct from other cultures… we will too easily fall into the trap of equating whiteness with rightness and then everyone else continues to be marginal. if we don’t accept that we do have a culture as legitimate as any other culture, then we too easily see ourselves as being “normal” and anyone who does anything differently then becomes “abnormal.” everyone has a culture. everyone has an ethnicity. everyone has a way they were taught to do things – by parents and peers and media directed to them. to say i don’t have a personal culture is to say that i am living a pure and correct life devoid of any influence. i am only human in its purest form. can any one of us say that is true? that’s not to say i agree with stereotyping across the board. a lot of stereoptying stems from racism and internalized racism. but, this list sheds light on cultural nuances we could easily accept as being the “right way” to do things, but that should be questioned and examined as much as anything else. why take these for granted? why not look at them, laugh at them. if we’re comfortable embodying them – great. if not- why? Lola ok, I have 32 out of 82 so far and that’s because I haven’t read them all. Anybody beat me??
on March 6, 2008 at 8:51 pm
Huebert White people like blogs.
on March 6, 2008 at 9:33 pm
ameliamendez Lets not forget pets and all of the accesories!
on March 6, 2008 at 9:55 pm
Oh, and gay men. There is an inherent appreciation for the bi-products of gay men. Whether it is their style… or for the evangelicals something to target and hate. artpredator Burning Man
on March 6, 2008 at 10:35 pm
if you need help writing that entry, let me know… not Patagonia but Patagucci be glad to help on that one too! lovin the blog, added it to my class blogroll too: http://whisperdownthewritealley.wordpress.com also posted about it there and posted the LA TIMES article about you when does the book come out? are you doing speaking engagements w/in an hour drive? Anonymous other stuff white ppl like:
on March 6, 2008 at 10:42 pm
-being on time -salads as meals -feigned friendliness warchild on March 7, 2008 at 12:21 am damnit this blog is JUST what i’ve been waiting for! it’s absolutely comedy. pure and uncensored. i find it perplexing though that whitefolk can actually read this and laugh their asses off…. because i’m laughing twice as loud and laughing for good reason. these are all the things non-white peoples SEE in whitefolk. trust me. the kinds of conversations we have in private, in the home, rarely in public ( unless we speak another language ). fking genius you are. you make my day! and for all the people wanna be funny talking about ” i would make a blog, stuffblackpeoplelike and people wouldn’t think that was all funny”. don’t be naive. FIRST you have to know HOW black people are and most whitefolks really don’t have any real idea. but we definitely know you…. shit it’s 500 years post-contact, we should after all this time. please keep us laughing! p.s – if you create another blog (even stuffblackpeoplelike ) i’m sure too enjoy it as well. studioq Your writing is spot on and hilarious! Anyone offended by this needs to seek help.
on March 7, 2008 at 2:32 am
poorgradstudent on March 7, 2008 at 2:42 am Love the site. Poor graduate student (professional school though), currently on her Mac, drinking tea, listening to classical music, oodles of pretentious books unread on my bookshelf, world traveler, etc etc etc. Perhaps “over-sharing” could be another topic?? Or “self-involvement?” It also largely is applicable to Seattle (especially “Making you feel bad about not being outside” among many many others), if we’re adding cities to the list. As for people’s complaints about this site being racist, using generalizations or not accurately pin-pointing (in the title that is) who said white people are (which would again be a generalization – oh the downward spiral), sure, that’s the case. However, comedy is often racist and depends on stereotypes (South Park, Dave Chappelle, Blue Collar Tour, etc). It also tends to allow for the comedian to make fun of his or herself, which is exactly the purpose of the site. If nothing else, although not directly, the site makes one very AWARE of how disparate conditions are for people of various ethnicities, but more so between economic classes in North America, and perhaps more specifically in the USA. Aren’t we, or the chosen few who control our economy, more to blame? The author is essentially highlighting how our capitalist state has fostered a very specific and over-privileged group, via humor. Exceptions of course apply, but the posts generally describe things dependent on economic status more than anything. So here’s to awareness, if in a convoluted and exceptionally funny way! Now it’s up to us if we want to keep current conditions or make a change… or so hopes the idealist. yaelgutt Fantastic site.
on March 7, 2008 at 3:22 am
More ideas? fondue brunch theme parties khakis with front pleats vintage clothing documentaries crate and barrel david sedaris golden and labrador retrievers bob marley’s legend therapy mcmansions the environment blogs peace corps pearls wankerspanker Funny site, but still racist as hell. Fckin generalist. should be stuff white Americans YUPs like.
on March 7, 2008 at 3:31 am
Cracker How about an expose` on white people and land rovers.
on March 7, 2008 at 5:29 am
el salvador slim they like being on time too. and they give you the stink eye when you walk by their cubicle all late and sh*t.
on March 7, 2008 at 6:24 am
My wife is white. She’s so punctual. Anthony David Adams Using phrases like:
on March 7, 2008 at 6:47 am
“Bravo!” #19, #1093, #1894 “Spot on” #144, #259, #529, #553, #710, #859, #946, #954, #1163, #1435, #1637, #1819, #1942, #2010, #2258, #2452, #2463, #2623 corinne the song sweet caroline seems to have some sort of ridiculous pull over us that can’t be denied
on March 7, 2008 at 7:06 am
MAGs haha, so does Baby Got Back.
on March 7, 2008 at 7:14 am
how about -drunk dialing -Old School -Red Bull -Drinking games and Tailgating MAGs and Post Secrets.
on March 7, 2008 at 7:15 am
Krysta Your site is great, and I laugh everytime I read through it. Clearly some people need to take it a little less seriously though.
on March 7, 2008 at 7:32 am
J. This is the best website EVER. Brilliant.
on March 7, 2008 at 8:04 am
Doug on March 7, 2008 at 8:28 am What about national-pride holidays that white people have appropriated simply because they involve drinking? St. Patrick’s Day, Cinco de Mayo, Oktoberfest? We can’t get enough of those! lexitard hi matt.
on March 7, 2008 at 8:35 am
Jercorm on March 7, 2008 at 8:40 am The fears expressed by all of the anal people who deem the irony of this site as dangerous, or inappropriate are simply ludicrous. Stereotyping and generalizations are problematic when they inform the behavior and perspective of people in the real world: http://www.thestar.com/News/GTA/article/310319 This is a humorous blog, and it’s intended to be taken with a grain of salt. Can some of this stuff, in isolation, be applied to any group of people? Sure. Are you a party-pooper for pointing this obvious fact out? Definitely. The world would be a lot funnier if people who got upset about generalizations didn’t generalize about appropriate behavior. Sorry to break it to you suckas, but this ain’t racist, or bigoted. It’s a joke…go ahead, loosen up…take the joke…there we go. Isn’t life better when we’re able to laugh at ourselves…and dare I say other people? Danielle on March 7, 2008 at 8:44 am I’m just sad there isn’t a site called stuffblackpeoplelike.com. Not that there could be such a site…black people don’t like anything. Unless Al Sharpton says it’s okay first. NOTE: before this comment gets pulled for being “racist”, know that I am a black woman from Maryland (not Baltimore). I have a card and an ass to prove it. Stand down liberals, stand down! Aaron on March 7, 2008 at 9:09 am How about British actors who do American accents? “Yeah, he’s great on House, but I really preferred him in Jeeves and Wooster”. Tying into the “I liked it before it was popular” white people motto. Neil Yup, pretty much explains me. The major qualifications I have:
on March 7, 2008 at 9:09 am
Getting an Art degree Have asian girlfriend T-Shirts Tea Coffe Etc…. Kathy on March 7, 2008 at 9:24 am Although the genetics of my family are pure white for many, many generations….. by ALL your definitions [speaking in my best Maury Povich voice] I am NOT white. I consider this to be one of the glorious blessings of being a poor Appalachian hillbilly. My brother, however, fits handily into most of your definitions. Most especially the music one, I forgot exactly which number it was. Anyways, this one just literally breathed the breath of life into his body. I was always totally mystified about where he got it from. Now I know he was white. Jess on March 7, 2008 at 9:24 am Love it! FINALLY, someone who is not (God forbid) “afraid” of “offending” those that are not white. Puerto Rican Day parade, Ebony Magazine, BET, Miss Black America…to name just a few…do these offend us as whites? I rest my case! Dre I think most white people like slaves and turtlenecks.
on March 7, 2008 at 9:30 am
Mui I’m totally guilty of number 71… oh woe’s me.
on March 7, 2008 at 9:35 am
Matt A perfect descirption of latte-liberals thanks for the entertainment
on March 7, 2008 at 9:35 am
Lucas on March 7, 2008 at 9:42 am Hey, whoever runs this thing, can you do one on white people “getting offended on behalf of other ethnicities”? I’ve only ever seen stuck-up white people get offended at jokes made about other groups, while the actual group in question doesn’t care. Fred How about: proudly claiming to have 1/16 Native American ancestry.
on March 7, 2008 at 10:04 am
cracker I agree with the first guy. But I didn’t read anything on the site.
on March 7, 2008 at 10:10 am
elise but the thing is, the kitchenaid electric mixer is just so awesome. i mean, the things you can make with it!! everyone should love it! not just white people!
on March 7, 2008 at 10:26 am
kitchenaid mixers are for everybody. and by telling you this i fulfill my charity work for the day.
Iriemama on March 7, 2008 at 10:39 am Right on… If we all had a better sense of humor about ourselves and others then maybe there would be a little less hatred in the world. Stereotypes exist because sometimes the majority of a type of people (animal, vegetable, mineral… etc.) just fit a certain profile. But when it all comes down to it, each one of us has the power to be exactly who we want to be. Be who you are and be proud of it. You’re not gonna please everyone, so make yourself happy and ignore the ignorant. I guess I’ll go sip my latte and do some yoga. Maybe I’ll call one of my black friends and talk about how buddhist I am. ;o) Memphis Your blog relates more to Hipster stereotypes than white people stereotypes.
on March 7, 2008 at 10:47 am
Southern white people like: -Jesus -Harley Davison -The Rebel Flag -NASCAR -Hunting -4 wheelers/ dirt bikes -Mud Riding -John Deer -Trucks -Bumper Stickers -Gun Shows -Chewing Tobacco -Country Music -Mobile Homes (Trailers) -Tanning -Crystal Meth -Huffing inhalants -Not being offended by the words “Cracker” or “Honky.” -Being offended by the word, “racist.” -Voting Republican -The Blues and Jazz -Skateboards -Eating disorders -Suicide and psychotherapy -Mayonnaise -“Dude” -HOT TOPIC -Men going to hairdressers instead of a barber -Journey -Tattoos Susan OMG. I think I’m white.
on March 7, 2008 at 10:56 am
Elisabeth Thanks, this is fantastic. And so well designed, I’m impressed with the layout.
on March 7, 2008 at 10:58 am
ideas: texting, gay friends, Kofi Annan, seal clubbing, public transportation, bitching about being forced to work/talking about how much they love their job, potlucks, pretending to be poor, msg allergies, chirstmas/birthday cards from pets. Tom Suggested additions:
on March 7, 2008 at 11:07 am
-wearing clothing designed to withstand mt. everest while walking around the city -artsy movies that they don’t understand -smores -acoustic guitar -loafers zl This is the single most inspired and most important blog on the web.
on March 7, 2008 at 11:11 am
Dannette right on to comments 2612 and 2616. very good points.
on March 7, 2008 at 11:22 am
things i’d really like to add to the list: schmoozing… the only thing white people like more than schmoozing in social/professional settings, is pretending like they don’t want to, but doing it anyway. and a few others that i think particularly apply to white women… over-sharing… i think it was mentioned earlier, but bears repeating… white women in particular love communicating their “earthiness” by volunteering lots of information about their biological processes, neglectful fathers, drunk mothers, poor relations, abusive exes, and so forth. declaring they are best friends 5 minutes after meeting one another… i see it on reality tv, but also in real life… white women have this penchant for extreme intimacy and declarations of undying love and friendship with people they only vaguely know… and there’s nothing better than meeting similarly inclined white women. they go nuts. touching, like, the arm, hand, and shoulder, when you barely know them… this is related to the last, but it doesn’t even require a receptive, returned kind of affection. i’m a black woman who takes myself a little too seriously. so, when you white women first meet me and start going in for a hug or grope with that simpering, nutty face “warm” look in your eye, and i pull back and look at you like you are stone crazy, how come you don’t take that as a sign that you should back the eff up? it’s like they think they can just coerce you into accepting and returning their overly gregarious, overly familiar and touchy affection. is this the killing with kindness technique? well, it’s not working, ladies. okay, clearly needed to get that off my chest. carry on… Thom some thoughts
on March 7, 2008 at 11:23 am
– antiques or the act of obtaining them – owning property – wine country – Will Smith Jon Blaze We white people loooove Stuff White People Like. Finally! A site all about US!
on March 7, 2008 at 11:37 am
ROFLMAO OMG, this site rocks!
on March 7, 2008 at 11:38 am
Some more ideas (sorry if someone’s already metnioned these – no way am I reading through 2600+ comments) Crocs Land’s End LL Bean Au pairs Cold Stone Creamery Historic homes Oprah Sweet 16 parties Hiking Being on time Brewing their own beer Scrapbooking Mommy & Me classes Using cabbages in landscaping Bowling Book clubs el blanco on March 7, 2008 at 12:14 pm word. everyone does silly things and has quirky, laughable habits. being white, and a snob, and (to many) a “douche bag”, i identify with tons of this stuff…and i like it like that way… and it IS funny. the worst people are those who take themselves too seriously. so, obsess over your t-shirts, buy all the apple shit you can manage, become a self-proclaimed expert on whatever the fuck you want and HAVE A BLODDY GOOD TIME AT IT! james halcrow on March 7, 2008 at 12:14 pm This blog is called “stuff white people like” not “Stuff only white people like” if you take it that way you do not understand the joke. Another mistake is to get offended. If you get offended by it the joke is on you. I own stuff from ikea, I don’t listen to “mainstream” music, I eat sushi on occasion, I am sort of into soccer, but I don’t care (I am white after all). The point is that the writer is making fun of the bizare form of racism that has been developing since the 60’s. White people resent white culture and try as hard as possible to get away from being “white people”. They don’t even realize that they are still putting people into groups and making asumptions based upon the color of their skin. I will even go as far to say the writers perspective is most non racist stance one can take. Anyone that cannot wrap their head around this is hopeless. Screw it, keep getting offended. Reading offended user comments is almost as fun as reading the blog itself. snowwhite on March 7, 2008 at 12:15 pm Well, in the deep south no white guy likes these things – alas where I live. They are rather fond of wal-mart, inorganic food, watching tv a lot, not traveling beyond state borders, etc. This does sound like intellectuals in the northeast. anon I think this should really be called “what over privileged materialistic people of all races like”
on March 7, 2008 at 12:27 pm
moni on March 7, 2008 at 12:59 pm I have a suggestion: White people love chipotle (and not just the Restuarant Chain) I mean the spice or ingredient. I swear when white people discovered it, it was like black people and the hot sauce epedemic. Please touch on it because it’s everywhere now! Ian Totally. This site is incredibly accurate for white people living within a twenty mile radius of the five largest cities in the US.
on March 7, 2008 at 1:04 pm
Anonymous Here is another thing that White People Like: Pretending to care about Africa.
on March 7, 2008 at 1:13 pm
Bustaz Kool Charlie Rose… White people love Charlie Rose.
on March 7, 2008 at 1:19 pm
Jercorm on March 7, 2008 at 1:20 pm “The point is that the writer is making fun of the bizare form of racism that has been developing since the 60’s. White people resent white culture and try as hard as possible to get away from being “white people”. They don’t even realize that they are still putting people into groups and making asumptions based upon the color of their skin. I will even go as far to say the writers perspective is most non racist stance one can take. Anyone that cannot wrap their head around this is hopeless. Screw it, keep getting offended. Reading offended user comments is almost as fun as reading the blog itself.” YES!!!!! Especially the last point! It’s pretty hilarious to read the garbled perspectives of overly politically correct anal (likely mostly white) dumbasses. “The site is this, the site is that”. Dudes – the site is hilarious. period. (white people like saying dude too) ccc this is a nice list except you skipped cheese and as you’ve noticed there are nonwhite people who also live like this
on March 7, 2008 at 1:22 pm
Anonymous on March 7, 2008 at 1:24 pm I’m a redneck, but my yuppie friends like to: put their six week old babies in day care, but they call it “school”. get a subscription to the local paper because, “it’s important to support local journalism”. They never read these papers, but recycle them with religious rigor. small babies are made to wear special, very expensive shoes to support proper walking development pediatricians are consulted for every cough. Most white kids have tubes they don’t actually rescue dogs from the pound, but think everyone should they like lots of bumper stickers which proclaim their voting, eating, shopping, and church status. Claire Pottery Barn and Patagonia
on March 7, 2008 at 1:40 pm
christ on March 7, 2008 at 1:45 pm I’m white and this blog is insatiably funny! I think far too often we fall toward the Politically Correct fanaticism that has tongue-tied an entire generation. I have tried Bikram Yoga, am toying with the idea of Grad School and would love to ove day have the money to solely shop at Whole Foods, but reading this blog has in no way offended me; quite the opposite, really, I love it and will continue to read it. Lighten up if this offends you. Go rent Blazing Saddles and tell me you don’t laugh at the racially disparaging JOKES they make to poke fun at racism. annie In addition to thinking they are Irish, white people like going to Ireland.
on March 7, 2008 at 2:39 pm
Raygun on March 7, 2008 at 2:51 pm You know what it seems like us white folks like? Blogs. They give us a chance to share our world view with the other enlightened souls of the globe. If we took a snapshot from outterspace of the blogesphere it would surely be a very white place. Most likely located in a very pale corner of the Milky Way. As a matter of fact if we trained the Hubble Telescope,maybe the whitest of all inventions, on that distant corner of the universe, we surely would see tens of thousands of pink fingers tapping away on keyboards. Littering the universe with blabber… until we could find a way to consolidate this into a nano particle….so as to help prevent global warming. Oh, Love the blog…you guessed it I am a white person….I come by it naturally. Mary on March 7, 2008 at 3:19 pm Funny, there WAS a site made for blacks JUST like this one! And the world didn’t end! Al Sharpton has not been called in! The black masses aren’t outraged and mobilizing to attack! In fact, they are laughing their asses off at it! Some people are able to laugh at themselves. http://stuffeducatedblackpeoplelike.wordpress.com/ So to those who claim “Oh lemme say it about a black person and I’ll be called racist. Its sooo unfair”, let it be known that you probably WOULD be called racist if you did it. Your type wouldn’t post anything even remotely positive. You don’t believe there ARE any positive attributes to blacks. The only thing you’d be able to come up with is “Blacks like having kids out of wedlock”. “Blacks like drugs”. Yeah. That IS racist, actually, but it’s good you are aware of your own bigotry. Ellie on March 7, 2008 at 3:30 pm I love your website, and all I can think of now is how everyone white likes medical shows ie House, Greys anatomy, ect. They also like crime shows like Law & Order, Law and Order SVU, Cold Case, CSI, CSI new york. and others. (just never point out that they are all the same because they will instantly tell you one is more accurate, or one has better acting, ect) Jboba As whites we also like to get mad for not being able to call black people “n*gger”. I have never understood this.
on March 7, 2008 at 3:30 pm
Our logic is often “But they say it to each other! Why can’t I say it to them?”. I really don’t know. But why the hell would you be so damn desperate and eager to call a black person a racial slur in the first place? Why would anybody wanna claim that as a right? Are we really losing sleep at night or missing out on some integral aspect of our lives if we cannot address them by an offensive term? Where is the logic in this? Or is it just that we can’t stand to be told we can’t say or do something that they can? It’s not as if we didn’t legally prevent them from having basic human rights for centuries. What are we being denied that is actually important and worth defending? The right to call them what we used to when they were slaves? zerokilled on March 7, 2008 at 3:36 pm this is more like “stuff upper class educated white people living in new york city like”… while i do find poking fun at the pseudo-intellectualism of bourgeoisie culture amusing, i can’t help thinking you can’t really apply this to the mentality of the majority of whites living in small-town middle-america, or even the bible belt down south… there are a lot of white people, and most of them are ignorant sheep in pursuit of the mindless and materialistic… warchild 2656 Danette , i’m in total agreement the touching shit gets on my last nerve. NOT to mention white women ALWAYS wanna ask to touch my hair. godamnit if i hear one more time ” your hair is so beautiful..can i thouch it? how do you wash your hair? ” jezus christ , they’re dreadlocks not a fucking helmet. like the shirt says… touch your own hair.
on March 7, 2008 at 4:00 pm
whoever MAG is, i got your post secret for you. p.s. stands for pissed off in silence white people HATE when black people bring up slavery…..hehehe Andthistoo Re on a post by Roflmao: “Why is this blog only satirizing educated, white, middle class?
on March 7, 2008 at 4:16 pm
Why no funnies about nascar, big old trucks, hummers, country music, and jesus freaks? I guess, red necks aren’t true white people because they are not a step forward, but more of a step backward in white evolution, lawls.” How come you do not point out any negative things about “white people”? Because I fail to see how your incredibly and blatantly racist blog manages to pass under the thin veil of “satire”. And no, I am not white. Leroy This blog seems to be the creation of some righty with too much time on there hands..
on March 7, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Scout Very very funny web site. I’m guilty of a lot of the items listed.
on March 7, 2008 at 4:36 pm
Andthistoo on March 7, 2008 at 4:38 pm Whatever people have been saying about this blog being by an Asian guy, you guys are flat-out wrong because VSL (Very Short List) says that the author of Stuff White People Like “is the brainchild of 29-year-old L.A.-based (but Toronto-raised) copywriter Christian Lander.” Now, does that change perceptions of this blog being “not being racist” and “satire” much? WHITE SUPREMACY! Whoops, is that not what this blog is about? Because I wasn’t aware that culture, personal growth, education and grad school was for whites only. And I am not white, I am not “a white person getting offended on the behalf of other minorites” at all, as a visible minority I genuinely felt insulted reading this blog and did not see the “humor” and did not “lighten up” at all. Why don’t you talk about rednecks and Bible-bashers? Aren’t those white people too? hatewatchers on March 7, 2008 at 4:51 pm hi there, i LOVE your blog…gonna link it to mine, which is relatively new, but definitely not as polished or robust as yours yet. btw, i TOTALLY agree w/ the white guys like asian girls statement…i am chinese and have seen this firsthand…but, i have never dated a white man and never will (not a racist statement, as i am getting married next month!) Cat Don’t forget…
on March 7, 2008 at 4:56 pm
really quiet “parties” without music timeout for their kids skiing vacations Cat oh…and drinking games like quarters and beer bong.
on March 7, 2008 at 5:05 pm
Petite Maoiste I grew up in FL, totally agree w/Memphis about his fine distinctions as to “white” redneck tastes
on March 7, 2008 at 6:02 pm
john my cousin says white people like blogs
on March 7, 2008 at 7:04 pm
Jam I’m black and I love this site. This is the best blog ever. Keep up the great work!
on March 7, 2008 at 7:14 pm
safsadfhghy dang, why are people getting so offended? its not stuff that ALL white people like, but its stuff that mostly white people like. and its really funny. love it!
on March 7, 2008 at 7:29 pm
marewessare white people suggestions:
on March 7, 2008 at 9:02 pm
dave matthews band north face/patagonia bonnaroo the graduate Gap, Inc. (including old navy, banana republic, gapkids, babygap, piperlime) alumni associations careers in advertising delegating responsibility and taking credit Gen Y corporate culture google St. Patrick’s day The Olympics: most importantly speed skating, freestyle downhill skying, gymnastics, swimming, diving, and the bobsled Musicals/Broadway please blog these hongkongmilktea This blog is hilarious! I suggest: skateboard, surfing, juice bar, Vans sneakers, wallets with chains, piercings, saying hello in “your language”, tattoos with Asian characters…
on March 7, 2008 at 9:06 pm
ctp focaccia
on March 7, 2008 at 9:46 pm
growinguptobeone on March 7, 2008 at 10:52 pm I must admit, to a 24 yr old, applying to graduate schools and changing jobs each year, most of this was eerily accurate not quite as a current reality but as the highest ideal of a happy and fulfilled life (the Apple products, Indie music, Awareness, Grad school, Sedaris, etc. are happily already a reality – my life is sad..) Others *College (particularly Ivy League) paraphernalia *Online “smart” games like scrabulous and/or sudoku *Making (“throwing”) pottery *Outdoor movies *Biographies *Therapy/therapists *Spinning The Realest on March 7, 2008 at 11:47 pm “It’s not racist to say that “white people like” something. In the first place, in order for one to be a racist, he must have a base of power from which to practice racism. White people are in the place of power in this nation and this world. Therefore, it can never be racist to make fun of white people, just as it can never be sexist to rip on the male gender. The powerless can never exploit racism over the powerful.” I just laughed so fucking hard at that. This hopefully is sarcasm or irony, both deeply sacred forms of the art known as “rhetoric” practiced by the white peeople. Note: Calling this blog “Stuff Middle Class People Of A Certain Socio Economic Standing In North America Enjoy Througly on a Daily Basis” ruins it. The whole idea of it being “Stuff White People Like” is what gets you riled up in the first place. Thats why I am here. Katie Irony- Pretty soon your blog will be added to the list of “things white people like.”
on March 8, 2008 at 3:16 am
EM Dude, TIBET.
on March 8, 2008 at 3:31 am
And the Dalai Lama. Todd Watson on March 8, 2008 at 4:21 am This is silly. I don’t know why you are so obsessed with “white” people. Who are you even referring to? It’s a pretty large category. If you are a minority, I think you should try to get over this obsession. If you are not, you are certainly very young, very leftist, and so ridden with white guilt that you regularly apologize profusely to black people for no reason and invariably thank illegal immigrants with “gracias.” This is the sort of novel website that is fun for about five minutes, and then you realize that someone out in the world is actually doing this every day, and it just becomes sad. Lisa on March 8, 2008 at 6:28 am This site is hilarious! I am white and have enjoyed these blogs–BUT–in our world of being hyper sensitive about everyone’s new right to “not be offended”, let’s see others like “Stuff Reservation Indians Like” (a group so often overlooked!) of “Stuff Jews Like” and of course “Stuff Black People Like”, etc. I can laugh at the blogs for what they are and the insights behind them, but to be honest isn’t laughing at whitey getting old? White people are EXPECTED to laugh at themselves, no matter who is making the joke, while walking on eggshells for other races. If you look at commercials in America (I’m in the Philadelphia Metro area), if anyone is the butt of a dumb joke- it’s going to be white person and the smart one is usually a black person. No biggie if it is some of the time- but in months of noticing this, only one commercial actually has a black person looking foolish with a white person being the opposite. Before you think I am racist, just watch, it’s a true observation, not opinion. Advertisers are okay with showing a white person being dumb or nerdy, but are afraid to insinuate a black person is dumb or un-cool. White people laugh at themselves because society has coached that they are more “broad-minded” if they do. This is true- but after a while I’d like another group to be the butt of a joke and not have it be on the evening news and necessitating “social rehab”. Maybe something closer to racial equality is being able to laugh at each race without fear or retaliation on some level. Just a thought to ponder. Let’s laugh at everyone fearlessly! Anonymous How about taking things literally and providing critical analysis, as our good friend Leta pointed out on February 4th:
on March 8, 2008 at 7:33 am
“I am 100% in agreement with Vanessa. There are not really 49 things here. Organic food, vegetarianism, and Whole Foods are essentially the same entry, broken up and spread out- “filler”as I believe it’s known. Poor writing, that. Also, I thought for years that I was white, but now I’m going to have to figure some stuff out, because I only like 5 things on this list.” RichWhitey on March 8, 2008 at 7:45 am How about an entry about how white people claim to be 1/16th or 1/32nd Native American? That happens a lot, especially in the western US, though it’s always malarkey. Or what about when American white people use British idioms in everyday conversation? Or still what about shopping at The Goodwill, or any other thrift store? These are some more you could use in your web log. Was this post too white? Sorry. Christopher Pannell Until reading this blog, I never realised just how much of a stereotype I was. Here’s to be over-educated, pretentious and young!
on March 8, 2008 at 8:06 am
el blanco Is anyone else as outraged as I am that mayonnaise has not yet appeared in this list?
on March 8, 2008 at 8:06 am
lifeofanoreo Don’t forget Bob Marley
on March 8, 2008 at 8:14 am
emo hair emo hair
on March 8, 2008 at 8:21 am
One of the most popular trends in haircuts is emo hairstyles. The emo hairstyle is popular with both men and women. laineyd How about “personal trainers”?
on March 8, 2008 at 8:21 am
Anonymous you still need the Wii in there, but other than that you’re pretty much summing us up in a nutshell.
on March 8, 2008 at 8:31 am
milk on March 8, 2008 at 8:53 am like more people than i thought, i am apparently not very white. i am disheartened by how little i have in common with the white people you speak of. maybe not disheartened – after all, i don’t really want to be like the white people i read about on your blog… but i feel defective for having so little in common with them. either way, i love the blog. it is hilarious. but i definitely agree with those who claim it is more about yuppies. most white people i know actually have less in common with those you document than i do. a British white person Stuff British white people like:
on March 8, 2008 at 9:54 am
1. Hailing the The Guardian as a modern day bible and unflinchingly adopting its views like they are their own. This gives them the chance to sound intelligent at dinner parties as they can have an ‘informed’ opinion on almost anything, even if in reality they have no clue about the issues they are discussing. 2. Holding themed or fancy dress parties. Even though they are past the age of 10, holding themed parties allows them to believe that they do something different every weekend, not just getting wasted at a mate’s house. These traits have been observed most strongly in white people from London. Anonymous Don´t another white people favorite: OPRAH
on March 8, 2008 at 9:54 am
Ellen I think this one needs to come up in the near future:
on March 8, 2008 at 10:33 am
Liking [anything] before it was cool. Similarly, liking [artist] before he/she was ‘mainstream.’ Lil Filipino Man on March 8, 2008 at 10:40 am Finally!….A well-written blog dedicated to white people. It’s about time we recognize their “whiteness”. I thought only black people from BET loved to poke fun at them. Hilda on March 8, 2008 at 10:49 am While I’m not considered white by the people who decide these things (I’m Cuban-American) I am racially white and I have to tell you of the 84 things you list so far, I like about 90% of them. However, I think this really pertains more to white liberal people or the BOBOs (Bourgeois Bohemians) described in the book “BOBOS in Paradise” – which I don’t necessarily recommend, by the way. It’s funny…keep it up. One point – Rose wine *is* acceptable again – as long as it’s not White Zinfabdel. If it’s French, Spanish or Argentinian, it’s cool and yummy! Dannette on March 8, 2008 at 10:57 am I love the folks who think that, if indeed this blog was written by a person of color, then that person must be singularly obsessed with white people and have nothing else going on in their lives. That’s a funny one. While it’s true that making fun of the hypocrisies, neuroses, and idiosyncrasies of white people is a popular African-American past-time, I don’t think we can really be blamed for being hyper-sensitive to expressions of “whiteness”. After all, we, and a bunch of other peoples, have had those values and aesthetics crammed down our throats since day one. It’s called acculturation. White supremacy. Getting “civilized”. Colonized. Manifest Destiny. And so forth. The white West has labored under the delusion that they represent some kind of supremely evolved and civilized master race, and they have arrived upon the highest and best for government, culture, and society that the human race could possibly aspire to. And you all know that they have been exporting that particular cultural brand, usually by force, via colonialism, capitalism, and now globalization, for some time now. And yet, when they encounter a product that they like of some other culture (yoga, sushi, blues, jazz, lacrosse, hip hop, etc.) they just consume it and appropriate it as their own. They “brand” it as theirs, bastardize it at will, and start exporting it (for profit) as their own. So if we seem overly sensitive to and critical of the manifestations of that aggressively arrogant, smug, self-conscious, and woefully presumptuous culture, then so be it. Just think of it as “reverse-racist”, judgmental, wanna-be-superior, chickens coming home to roost. And that, to me, is what makes a blog like this social satire. It’s ironic commentary on a cultural aesthetic that is presumed to be authentic and ideal, and yet is full of holes, stolen and appropriated affectations, manufactured “commodifications”, inconsistencies, and inanities. And it is therefore ripe for mockery. Nicola on March 8, 2008 at 11:13 am This blog is pretty funny (my husband and i were getting embarrassed actually) and peoples comments are suprizingly slightly more entertaining than the blog (sorry!). I have to agree with some of the other comments though – this list is true for a certain group of people but i know PLENTY of white people who cant afford or dont have time for ANY of these things. hairy carrion More like “Stuff the Pontificating Gentrifiers Like” or “Welcome to Silverlake.”
on March 8, 2008 at 11:23 am
Mary Obviously the crybabies missed this:
on March 8, 2008 at 12:33 pm
“Funny, there WAS a site made for blacks JUST like this one! And the world didn’t end! Al Sharpton has not been called in! The black masses aren’t outraged and mobilizing to attack! In fact, they are laughing their asses off at it! Some people are able to laugh at themselves. http://stuffeducatedblackpeoplelike.wordpress.com/ So to those who claim “Oh lemme say it about a black person and I’ll be called racist. Its sooo unfair”, let it be known that you probably WOULD be called racist if you did it. Your type wouldn’t post anything even remotely positive. You don’t believe there ARE any positive attributes to blacks. The only thing you’d be able to come up with is “Blacks like having kids out of wedlock”. “Blacks like drugs”. Yeah. That IS racist, actually, but it’s good you are aware of your own bigotry.” Lauren on March 8, 2008 at 12:41 pm Aww, does it make the offended white people feel better to know a site like this was started about blacks? Did you breathe a sigh of relief because you’re no longer the only ones being “oppressed” via blogs? Never mind you rule the world. http://stuffeducatedblackpeoplelike.wordpress.com/ It must feel so good to finally be able to complain about the same things that every other group on the planet has encountered, forever—except, you still can’t compare it to everyone elses struggle. You still remain on top and always get the right of way. Look at that! You’re being told you like fancy stuff and school. Terribly insulting that they couldn’t even find anything negative to say about you, right? Do you think the rest of us nonwhites are that lucky when we’re being “categorized” by you? ted on March 8, 2008 at 12:41 pm Shakespeare. Find a non-white face in any audience? Also, talking about seeing or reading Shakespeare. Bonus points for attending a Shakespeare Festival or having studied Shakespeare in grad school. vanya i’d like to suggest “anti-depressants” for the list. just about every white person i know, myself included, is on some form of anti-depressant.
on March 8, 2008 at 12:45 pm
i’d also like to 2nd (or 8th) the motion for “blogs/satirical blogs” as another topic.
C.G. Suggestions (many of which have already been mentinoed but I agree wholeheartedly)
on March 8, 2008 at 1:20 pm
-Crocs -Law & Order (you can find one of the 3 versions of L&O on basic cable at any given time 24-7) -The Shawshank Redemption (again on basic cable 24/7) -Tom Hanks (if he acts in a movie in any given year they should just hand him the Oscar) -Magnetic Car Ribbons (b/c nothing says you “Support Our Troops” like a magnetic automobile trinket) -Dave Matthews Band (it’s not college rock! it’s cultured music because 3/5’s of the band are black!) -Leadership. Whether it’s a college slogan or some seminar, white people go to extremes dedicating themselves to learn how to be leaders. I guess they’ve never heard the saying “Too many Chiefs. Not enough Indians.” -Walking out of a movie at the cinema megaplex and exclaiming to their company “The book was so much better!” -White people love anything “unique” when it comes to Food & Drink. See: Artisan cheeses, microbrews, wines, Trader Joes, Whole Foods, Farmers market, sushi -White people like watching shows like “The Wire” and declaring what needs to be done to fix inner-city problems despite the fact that they’ve always lived in the suburbs. -White people love their dogs. Don’t ever, ever, ever f*ck w/ a white person’s dog. (See Michael Vick and that dumb Marine) -Accents (British, Irish, Aussie, Boston, New York, Southern) -Screw constructive criticism, white people love “bitching” (about their jobs, the government, the dregs of society, etc.) -Decorative kitsch Shelly I think you should add:
on March 8, 2008 at 1:44 pm
“The Wire” IgnoranceIsThis... on March 8, 2008 at 2:03 pm Thinking that the tittle of this blog means “stuff EXCLUSIVELY white people like” is stupidity at its most offensive. One cannot deny that if the tittle of this blog were something to the effect of “stuff many people of varying ethnicities and cultures like, but stereotypical, educated white people seem to be heavily drawn towards” there would be no discussion about racist sentiments. But then it would also not be nearly as entertaining. I think it is interesting that in leu of some semblance of a codified “white” identity in America, (America being an amalgam of so many “white” and other cultures) so many white people have subscribed to such a similar experience. My white brothers and sisters here seem to be discovering that they actually do have something of a unified cultural identity. What is beautiful is that such a discovery can be wrapped in self depreciative satire, rather than arrogance or ugly pride. I am proudly part of the “white” culture being poked fun at here, and I am an educated, proud black man. But being part of any one culture doesn’t define who I am entirely, as I am also part of the culture of my home and my past and my race. The humor here makes it universal, and I appreciate that very much. Keep up the good work, and dont let ignorant people discourage you. What you think matters, and making people smile, or Godforbid laugh at themselves is a wonderful gift… you must be “gifted” yourself. Anonymous Stuff white people like: tastefully humorous/clever blogs like this one.
on March 8, 2008 at 2:14 pm
reallysmartwhiteperson you definitely need to add gmail
on March 8, 2008 at 2:39 pm
hongkongmilktea Frasier, According to Jim, Two and a Half Men? I mean, I have not heard of non-whites who enjoys these shows.
on March 8, 2008 at 3:19 pm
They also enjoy “Free Tibet” without knowing what that really means. suzanne The whitest thing I’ve ever experienced is a Bruce Springsteen concert. Not a non-white (including Clarence) in sight.
on March 8, 2008 at 3:21 pm
Kim FunKnee!
on March 8, 2008 at 3:34 pm
I’d like to add 2 songs you guys love… 1. ‘Come On Eileen’ 2. ‘Baby Got Back’ Also, do you know about this site? http://www.blackpeopleloveus.com Doug Keith “Frasier, According to Jim, Two and a Half Men? I mean, I have not heard of non-whites who enjoys these shows.”
on March 8, 2008 at 3:48 pm
My friend from Ghana and her black girl friend are the only two people I know of who like that show. Also, this is a hilarious blog. It describes me a lot, but I don’t have enough energy to be as good of a white as I can. I also agree with “gmail”. Doug Amanda on March 8, 2008 at 4:14 pm You should consider putting in having Arab and or Muslim friends. It proves that white people aren’t afraid of every Arab they see and are accepting of one of the largest immigrant populations in the States. White people often like to point out the difference between a Burqa and a Hijab. They also like to name all of the Arab countries and know which ones are more liberal or conservative. Another thing to add would be having board game parties or Scrabulous. Also include the new “alternative comedies” that are coming out on TV: The Office, 30 Rock, Aliens in America, etc. This new kind of awkward comedy that makes many non-whites squirm, white people find hilarious. Lack of laugh track also makes white people feel smarter when they know when to laugh. nlhbm125 i just got back from a “home show” and couldn’t believe how many white people there were. so add:
on March 8, 2008 at 4:19 pm
home shows and any other kind of expo like the ones featuring kitchen gadgets or toys or antiques big d on March 8, 2008 at 6:26 pm This blog is hilarious! I live in Boulder, CO; a town full of yuppies and “intellectuals” and this blog should seriously be required reading for anyone that moves here! L-Bracket What about JAZZ!! That’s the pinnacle! Fucking Jazz!
on March 8, 2008 at 7:22 pm
baiaili on March 8, 2008 at 7:34 pm This is stupid, and generalizations can be made about any race. The only difference is that white people can be made fun of and not make a federal case about it, and go crying, and protest. saltine on March 8, 2008 at 8:19 pm A few more for you; breaking into a run while walking across a crosswalk (when they still have plenty of time to walk), claiming that some relative (always female) has Cherokee blood, excessively fawning over other white peoples kids (or dogs) in public, taking up rastafari (dreadlocks and all) but whining if an actual black person (other than the performers) shows up to a local reggae concert… Sarah on March 8, 2008 at 8:37 pm White people also like over-foreignizing names of other countries. An ex of mine like to say “Iran” by rolling the “r” as if speaking Spanish, and didn’t seem to understand that I didn’t take this as her attempt to “say my country’s name properly” but as simply stupid b/c Farsi has no rolled “r.” White people love to add sounds and syllables to foreign words so they sound “in the know” and if you correct them, their feelings get hurt. Jack “Reading an entire archived blog in one sitting”
on March 8, 2008 at 9:06 pm
White people love blogs. But they hate being late to the party because it might potentially characterize them as “bandwagon” or trendylame. When white people find a cool blog they immediately email it to everyone they know before they even read the homepage. They don’t want to lose a nanosecond marking their cool discovery in the annals of cultural history. But as soon as they click send they have homework to do. They absolutely have to go back and read every prior entry of the blog straight through in one sitting so they can pretend like they’ve read it forever and can casually pass off the email announcement. Heaven forbid some other white person reference an earlier installment of hip observational humor that they are not already familiar with. White people are very compulsive. Trendyness and the interenet are two of the most extreme arenas for obsessive compulsive white behavior. This is basically why youtube is a success. Old Somewhat White Woman on March 8, 2008 at 9:22 pm This blog made me laugh until I cried. It’s wonderful. And it’s true. But, as a member of the AARP, I can tell you that a lot of this stuff has been going on since the 60s (such as “THe Sunday Times” “Japan” “Eastern Religions” “Graduate School” “Vintage” Modern Furniture”, “Divorce”, “Tea”, “Wine” “TV”, and maybe even before, except I wasn’t around to experience it personally. Do you have any idea how much all that sh*t grates on my nerves? All of these truths seem to be generated from living in the Northeast. I was born and raised outside of NYC. This is a tour of White Liberal Rich Kidville. It’s all so tedious! I can say this ’cause: I am a somewhat white (actually,more of an olive) person with a BA in English, minor in History, with several uncompleted MAs to her non-credit, a vegetarian Yoga teacher (certified/registered/Classical Hatha), former student of several religious paths–most notably Hinduism and Buddhism–there’s that “eastern” obsession. (BTW, white people LOVE Wicca/Paganism–you can add that as a post someday.) I used to love the NYT and thought NYC was the epicenter of the universe. Then Jesus smiled upon me and moved me to the deep South where I encountered white people unlike any I had known before, much to my saving grace. I now have three TVS, support Hllary Clinton (and may support John McCain), have no job, want to learn Spanish, don’t drink wine, have cats, no kids (and therefore, no “grandkids–a MAJOR white people obssesion if there ever was one–white people now love to say–“I’m voting for Barack Obama because I have grandkids”–can someone tell me just what the f*uck that means?) Some other white people’s obsession (after all, I am an embed) 1. Grandkids (totally f*ucking obsessed with the little b*astards, as I mentioned earlier. Jesus, get a life already! I actually had one tell me she recycles now because she has a grandbaby! Do you believe it? The whole f*cking world could go to hell until the moment that her son’s sperm impregnated a girl. How hypocritical is this?) 2.Red Hat Society Yeah, old white women need other old white women to give them permission to dress funny, go out to restaurants, drink too much and talk about their grandkids (see #1.) 3.Anti-war. It’s very cool to be against the war. It’s very cool to talk about ‘Nam, even if you have no idea as to where it is on the map and you think it’s a new kind of hair product. 4. Menopause. Don’t wanna know. Don’t wanna go to a musical about it. Don’t wanna see commercials about it. Please. Leave me alone. Please. 5.Infertility. How could you have missed this one? It’s a religion out there! Next to the sacred sacrement of divorce, infertility is the big one! Genuflect on the sacred altar of inconceivablity, baby. Your turn on Oprah is coming…are you ready for your close-up? 6. Oprah. If you are a white woman and you don’t watch Oprah you are Evil! Evil! How can you think? How do you know anything is true, if Oprah didn’t tell you it’s true, hmmmmmm? Well, I could go on for days. I love your blog. Thank you for making me laugh and letting me vent (that is, if you publish my comments.) Anonymous Was there one yet about claiming a 1/16th (or some other ridiculously small fraction) native heritage? Definitely need that.
on March 8, 2008 at 10:04 pm
becca im highly amused by this. obviously there not all true all the time, but steriotypicly funny! Have been sharing with my friends
on March 8, 2008 at 10:59 pm (i am aware of my spelling haha)
wxgddss on March 8, 2008 at 11:54 pm I haven’t yet decided if this is funny or racist. If it were about any other ethnic group , even if they were making fun of themselves, it might not go over well. I’m sure *you* think that you’re funny; that’s obvious. Some of what you say is even true, hence my confusion. But I am not sure if your comments are coming from the smuggest sense of superiority, or if they are engendered from jealousy that you are not of the class of faux granola “they were probably hippies in college for two terms” yuppie wannabes of which you speak. At least the writing is good. Or is that well? Are you going to make fun of me next? Oh I couldn’t take the pain….. BTW, my dad’s cousin proclaimed – in church, yet – that she’s 1/16 Native American, on their side of the family. It was news to all of us and we did laugh at her… aloud. Sarah in Maryland on March 9, 2008 at 5:12 am I have found that I am not alone on this blog. Nearly every other white person is like me! Hahahahaha! The only catch- I am not a liberal and not a democrat! (Ever heard of a Crunchy Con? We’re nearly all white, too.) I love the part about arts degrees- check and graduate degrees- check and especially supporting local agriculture. I am the spokeswoman for local agriculture in my county!!!!!!!! Seriously. Tommy The #1 thing white people like are blogs like this
on March 9, 2008 at 6:30 am
Tommy lacrosse
on March 9, 2008 at 6:32 am
gummylick climb mountains. white people LOVE to climb mountains.
on March 9, 2008 at 7:41 am
SFW on March 9, 2008 at 8:01 am Wow, seriously people, chill out. Why is everyone so upset? I think this is a HYSTERICAL website. I believe it’s meant to be light-hearted and entertaining. I’m enjoying reading the stereotypes and having a good chuckle at my expense and at the expense of my peers. Good stuff- I look forward to reading more entries. And for those who don’t relate/think it’s funnyDON’T READ IT. Risa Another thing white people love: getting horribly offended whenever someone makes it clear that we’re all into the same trivial stuff. Well done.
on March 9, 2008 at 8:29 am
Lisa on March 9, 2008 at 8:39 am So…why do you have a website dedicated to what white people like? Don’t you think that the rest of the world already knows? Duh! What else is there to KNOW? Joe How can you guys forget Whiffle Ball?
on March 9, 2008 at 9:06 am
NextInstinct White People, (at least white Americans), would be so much cooler if they weren’t on the defensive about so much, for so long.
on March 9, 2008 at 9:22 am
No, think about it first. Former Sports Mom on March 9, 2008 at 10:01 am White people love to give their children coaching lessons. There is no way that a child will learn to pitch/swim/play tennis or field hockey, or any of the other white race dominated sports without private instruction. Needless to say any of these sports do not offer a professional career ahead of them (with the exception of tennis, and that is highly unlikely). The ideal coach would have had some success in their sport, but not enough to make a living out of it, and can name former students on athletic scholarships (regardless of family income). Fathers who accompany their child to the lesson are angry. Either because the school coach won’t start his kid or that their kid isn’t working hard enough to merit a start. Mothers are likely to flirt with the coach if he’s a man. All parents drive high end SUVs as a testament to their dedication to SPORT. And parents are willing to drive 2 or more hours to get to the right coach. Parents feel the right to call the coach for a ” emergency” hoping that the coach can offer advice when things are going badly during a game. It is very important that you can name all of the coaches in a sport and can rank them according to their success. It is important to tell others that there is a waiting list of 125 to get a lesson and having a spot in “the rotation “is golden. Your town has to be able to afford to have the coach give 12 week clinics fo their little athletes. And, if you are still in the rotation despite the long hours the coach has to devote to the clinics you are REALLY golden. Never disclose the amount of money spent on the lessons, just roll your eyes and let them know that they don’t want to hear but do mention that it can cost 10’s of thousands of dollars. It is ok to mention that the bat costs $249. and the glove an additional $200. Blame the bat if the batting average stinks. It is important that you recognize other parents of children who have private instruction if they are at the same game. If your child id not doing well blame cramping/prom was last night/SAT preparation lessons as having interfered with performance. Praise the other parent’s child. Above all else mention the newspaper blurb mentioning your child’s strikeouts/goals/points for or against. Students who do well without instruction can be said that they have natural ability but it will not get them far when the “real” stakes are at hand. Anonymous on March 9, 2008 at 10:17 am This is much more about what white yuppies like than all white people. Hello, ever been to the Midwest? And yes, there are po’ white people too in this world who don’t know what any of this shit is….! treewriter14 http://www.snickerdoodleonline.wordpress.com
on March 9, 2008 at 10:26 am
Tina Lee don’t forget that white people like to blog about trivial things such as what this website does. self-deprecation, simplistic sarcasm, misanthropy? this website is for rich white people. obviously the computer, webpage building geek that created this website has too much time on their hands.
on March 9, 2008 at 10:41 am
jomama on March 9, 2008 at 10:52 am I think you have yet to talk about how white people love to overspend. If you want to make money off a white person just add “exsclusive” or “designer” to the name of a product and it will sell like hotcakes to whitey. I think roughly 80% of this site applies to any middle class or upper class white person living in a city. We( every race) are all partly stereo types of some kind. YTTE This obviously only represents a certain subset of white people.
on March 9, 2008 at 10:53 am
But, how about Polaroid and the Pacific Northwest. Karina HAHA! PLEASE put ‘knitting’ on here. And possibly Michael Jackson, Morgan Freeman, IKEA, maybe public transportation?
on March 9, 2008 at 11:11 am
rhetoricprof on March 9, 2008 at 11:30 am A) Funny! And dead on accurate for way too many folks, including me if I weren’t too busy and too poor for a lot of the pursuits you mention (yes, I’m a grad student). B) To those who say that this is racist, I say “bullshit.” Though the site seems to be meant as satire/humor, one of the things most needed if we’re to move forward in combating racial strife in America is a definition of White-ness. Until we can make White visible, instead of just the absence of minority status, we won’t be able to start the healing. We need this, so that Whites can look in the mirror and realize that their collective identity is a huge part of the problem. 1suggestion on March 9, 2008 at 12:30 pm Your idea is original, but the items that are popular among many races kind of lose their edge in the list. Id stick to white-only items. I think many races like marijuana and asian girls, for example. Anonymous You should bring up street art or graffiti.
on March 9, 2008 at 12:47 pm
anonymous on March 9, 2008 at 1:08 pm Agree with tanning, camping, blogging, and Teach for America. Also, how about “being ‘random’ ” and “putting up incredibly emo song lyrics on AIM away messages and/or Facebook status updates” (assuming you’re into that kind of thing) Kevin How about speaking Spanish when they’re drunk around a native speaker? I know I always do it.
on March 9, 2008 at 1:41 pm
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on March 9, 2008 at 1:41 pm
No need to publish comment. follyforte I think there needs to be some more articles on some things I’ve notice lately about white behavior:
on March 9, 2008 at 2:25 pm
White people like : -being oversensitive to what other white people think of them -inventing pseudo mental disorders to get drugs -anorexic and scowling models -asserting their rights in absolutely trivial matters -neighbor disputes, especially if it involves a tree Miss Expatria on March 9, 2008 at 2:59 pm Shouldn’t this blog be called, “Stuff White New Yorkers Like”? Because I don’t know a hell of a lot of people in the flyover states that could fit these descriptions. Well, I don’t know a lot of people in the flyover states at all. But the stuff you write on here is a perfect distillation of what I think when I read yet another precious article in the New York Times about white people and their fricking interests. And a huge reason why I left New York. And the country. Rita Wise This is brilliant! How about Oprah, teeth whitening, and sitcomes with ugly husband/hot wife?
on March 9, 2008 at 3:21 pm
Dale on March 9, 2008 at 3:22 pm another thing white people like is making the same kind of self deprecating fun of themselves that if turned on anyone else would result in traumatized accusations of racism and hate crimes. Strange isn’t it? White people are still the only people you can say anything at all about with no results and we want to do it toourselves, even. Why is this? Oh BTW everything here was pretty accurate but I’m laying even money you’re not white. That’s cool. Another thing white people can do is take a joke. toxik on March 9, 2008 at 3:50 pm It seems that the creator of this blog could not find much bad to say about white people so he just took the things that civilized white people generally like and tried to twist them into being negative things. The saddest part about this is that people are eating this shit up! People are claiming this to be “hilarious satire” and “I am guilty for liking x% amount of this!” and “add [x other things white people like] to your blog!” Please, go take your pathetic sense of white self-loathing elsewhere, people (like off the edge of the nearest bridge in town), and realize this whole blog is nothing more than the therapeutic ramblings of a bitter, angry, most likely non-white person who cannot afford to enjoy most of the things he bitches about middle-class whites partaking in. Next thing you know there’ll be a blog dedicated to satirizing Einstein for being too intelligent or Beethoven for being too good a composer or who knows what else. courtney on March 9, 2008 at 3:52 pm This site is really funny. I am white….I thought it was funny. I think anyone who has such a problem with this site or finds it racist needs to lighten up. That is the problem with our world. No one is able to laugh at themselves anymore. Everyone is offended by almost everything. All of this “this site is racist…or we are all children of the world” crap is ridiculous. LIVE A LITTLE. It is okay to laugh at ourselves. It is okay to laugh at things regarding race. We will never make it over racial problems in this country if saying anything about race is considered offensive. If someone pointing out what white people happen to like offends you I cannot imagine how rowled up you get over religion, gays/lesbians, or poitics. John Doe Golf
on March 9, 2008 at 4:25 pm
AV White people love Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Alot.
on March 9, 2008 at 4:49 pm
RevengeoftheNerds on March 9, 2008 at 4:53 pm I couldn’t read all of these comments but i must say this site is amazing. Why just last week i was talking about “Flight of the Concords,” matal water bottles, am taking an Arts degree studying poverty, wear mostly t-shirts, and the list goes on and on. The light-heartedness and broad generalization are hardly offensive. I will check back later to see what other bandwagons i should jump on. Consider the following (and sorry if they’ve been mentioned in the above comments): – White people like “Extreme Sports”. These may also fall the catagory of “Ultimate” sports like Ultimate Frisbee, Ultimate Fighting Championship, and the many other extreme sports that exist. – Golf. – as an “athletic sport”, a way to relax, kinda, and/or a reason to drink and drive (a cart). – “The Latest Technology” – we like talking about it and if possible owning it. One thing is for sure – White people like to be facetious.
wanda on March 9, 2008 at 5:04 pm WHO EVER YOU ARE, THIS IS GOLD, BLOGGER! GOLD! (yeah this is a jerry seinfeld reference – another thing white people like). I just hope you’re not some right-winger, but a closet white person. in other words, i have a suspicion that whoever is behind this subscribes to at least 10 of the items, is slightly guilty about it, and has a strong aversion of anyone who likes more items than s/he. this is another white obsession: uniqueness. things that must be discusses in future posts: – volunteering/charity/phylanthropy – Oprah – the Clintons – Europe and everything European – having some ethnic residue in their blood – even a dead russian or french grand-grandfather will do to increase white people’s credibility and desirability – other white people – 2 categories must be included here. 1. white trash: these are the skelettons in the closet that real white people despise and must distance themselves from and 2. all other white people to some extent because it is in the white person’s blood to appear unique compared to everyone else. curtis playing the guitar!
on March 9, 2008 at 5:06 pm
gs the internet
on March 9, 2008 at 6:14 pm
complaining about the city they live in social commentary stereotypical northeastern liberal white guy on March 9, 2008 at 6:31 pm this site is hysterical, especially since i fit into just about every category (except some of the organic food related ones, candy is just too good), keep up the good work. and everyone who thinks its racist etc. lighten up, if you dont like it dont read it. and of course it refers to a certain “type” of white person, there is no way that an actual compilation of every facet of every white culture could ever be collected-it wouldnt be funny if it wasnt so obviously poking fun at me and my “liberal hippie” friends. and north face/columbia fleeces need to be added, i just dont think that a windy day justifies a glacier tested piece of outerwear (but i wear it anyway) em c not just european, but celtic. celtic everything: heritage, art, jewelry, you name it. even better if you bought the said item at a celtic festival.
on March 9, 2008 at 6:43 pm
mac Yeah, this is definitely more of a “what annoying white yuppie a-holes like” list. I’m white and the only items I could relate to were dogs and marijuana.
on March 9, 2008 at 7:03 pm
rach I love the list, hilarious. But I must be too poor to be white, I can’t afford vegan food, my water comes from the tap and my tee shirts are all the wrong kind. my whiteness is dangerously low.
on March 9, 2008 at 7:39 pm I guess I will have to move to one of the coasts,
KeShaJo How could you forget OPRAH?!!!!!! By the way, I had to link your blog on my page…pure comedy!
on March 9, 2008 at 7:39 pm
confused on March 9, 2008 at 7:42 pm “It seems that the creator of this blog could not find much bad to say about white people so he just took the things that civilized white people generally like and tried to twist them into being negative things. The saddest part about this is that people are eating this shit up! People are claiming this to be “hilarious satire” and “I am guilty for liking x% amount of this!” and “add [x other things white people like] to your blog!” Please, go take your pathetic sense of white self-loathing elsewhere, people (like off the edge of the nearest bridge in town), and realize this whole blog is nothing more than the therapeutic ramblings of a bitter, angry, most likely non-white person who cannot afford to enjoy most of the things he bitches about middle-class whites partaking in. Next thing you know there’ll be a blog dedicated to satirizing Einstein for being too intelligent or Beethoven for being too good a composer or who knows what else.” that is exactly why some people think this is racist (i dont), because they assume that somewhere out in the worldwideweb there is some conceited white person who does these things and thinks that anyone who doesn’t is envious and uncivilized. grow up, its ok not to take yourself seriously some of the time-it will let off some of that stress that seems to be leading u towards the edge of a bridge cardine Target. They like Target because it is far superior to KMart and Wal-Mart.
on March 9, 2008 at 8:14 pm
. “Being a self-hating white person”
on March 9, 2008 at 8:14 pm
sarah on March 9, 2008 at 8:51 pm I have to say, I felt a little anxious reading this blog- I like most of the things listed, though not many people I know do (perhaps because I live in a conservative, rural area). I then realized that this anxious feeling over being “too white” simply fit the white stereotype as depicted by this website all too well! However, it is very entertaining and certainly is provoking some thought on my part. jason I now understand myself and race so much more. This site can now be added as something white people like!
on March 9, 2008 at 9:17 pm
drei V-necks: utterly impractical, utterly necessary
on March 9, 2008 at 9:34 pm
Kara on March 9, 2008 at 9:35 pm What about… Martha Stewart? I kind of love her. And… Food and Style Network. I never watch tv (probably because I’m white) but when I do, those are definitely the channels I turn to. =] Katie I would like to marry you and have your babies please.
on March 9, 2008 at 10:37 pm
sonny i dont really see anything here being offensiveful. so what if white people like all that stuff. many people other then white people probably enjoy it too. i
on March 9, 2008 at 10:40 pm whole foods lol
Em on March 9, 2008 at 11:19 pm How about, feeling superior about using correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation in emails, text messages, Facebook posts, etc? A real white person doesn’t use “cuz” or “u”, unless they are being ironic. ai hilarious! how about flip-flops, making a big deal about sunscreen, and laptops?
on March 10, 2008 at 1:32 am
erraticist sigh… it’s all so true! & i agree. with ai. laptops should definitely be on the list. =]
on March 10, 2008 at 1:35 am
Myf on March 10, 2008 at 2:39 am This is more a list of Stuff White Americans Like. As an American living abroad in New Zealand now over 3 years…..I can atest that Kiwis (white New Zealanders) here would maybe like a fourth of your list here. But I suppose it is America-centric to label “white people” as being from the States only, as you’ve done here. Like it. Not love it, like it. Brenda Black People like Stuff White People Like Too.
on March 10, 2008 at 3:58 am
As a black person, I have to say I’m pretty sure black people also like coffee, t shirts, dogs, divorce and what ever other arbitrary thing you put on your list. And on a personal note I personally like Sarah Silverman, musical comedies, Whole Foods, the Sunday NY Times, and expensive sandwiches on focaccia bread. Yes, I am an obnoxious over educated black yuppie. I think this site is hillarious and am not trying to take it too seriously. But come on, this is 2008 and way past MLK’s “I had a dream” speech. Shouldn’t you change the name of this website already to Stuff Upper Middle Class Assholes like. Aaron on March 10, 2008 at 4:45 am This site is totally about consumption patterns among a certain class. It’s not about race. “White people” is just a funny euphemism for upper middle class intellectuals. Most people in this category probably just happen to be white, that’s all. But it’s not a requirement and I’d bet that a significant proportion of this category comes from mixed backgrounds. It would be less funny to call this site “Stuff Upper Middle Class People Like”. BTW, this site is so spot on it’s scary. Except for the Japan/Asian fixation. I don’t get it. Er… well, actually yes I do. av love the blog, daily dose of comedy…
on March 10, 2008 at 5:22 am
here’s one: saying “per” “per ____’s email…” “per ____’s direction…” “per our phone call this afternoon…” Tamala How about
on March 10, 2008 at 6:22 am
Missionary trips to convert the “the savages”. Religious Revivals Joel Osteen Billy Graham knowing whats best for EVERYONE especially people of color Plastic Surgery Biracial People Tans Anti-aging cosmetics Tamala I forgot to add that I agree with the above poster that this site is HILARIOUS. I do not think its meant to be mean, and there are ALOT of non-whites that do these things too.
on March 10, 2008 at 6:32 am
Steve K on March 10, 2008 at 7:24 am I am interested in developing a website called “North American Negronics”. It would be a set of articles of all the ‘contributations’ by black Americans to the culture, language and overall – that have often been coopted by White People (seemingly) in order to be more ‘hip’. It would have, however the dry tone of a scholarly journal. As a result – like many things white people do in the field of academics – would be unintentionally funny. Please note that I am a happy, non-racist, well-adjusted and surprisingly well-hung white person myself. Comments, suggestions welcome. droos randy moss is still a better wide receiver than jesus
on March 10, 2008 at 7:49 am
Anonymous -prius -backpackining in europe while in college
on March 10, 2008 at 7:51 am
Karen on March 10, 2008 at 8:31 am Public schools. AND private schools. White people love public schools because the teachers are so much better because they’re there for the kids, not the money. They love private schools because it shows that they can afford them. whatever on March 10, 2008 at 8:34 am I’m white and I like eating fried chicken and pork, I don’t have no job, I’ve converted to Islam, I spent more money on the rims of my car then the car itself or my family, I like making fun of every other race but get upset when someone makes fun of mine, I like collecting food stamps even when I have plenty of money for food ( like Old Dirty Bastard may he rest in piece, I also like asians, 40s, I hate Bill Cobsy, I love the Nation( not the real Islam, a fake one that was made up by a crazy black man in prison who was robbing white people and said God came to him in), calling women bitches and hos, wearing crazy looking ball caps that side ways that don’t fit my head, mean mugging anybody who looks my way, use my hands a lot when i dance to throw symbols or point like at a girls as*, driving around for no reason, blaming everybody else for my problems including people of my own race and class, and talking talking and mopre talking but no doing unless it means breaking the law cause Pac tol’ me to. mrstarks Dude, your blog rules…simple
on March 10, 2008 at 8:39 am
Anonymous You mean: Stuff White Americans Like? It would be more accurate…
on March 10, 2008 at 8:59 am
mauraprend We like salads, appetizers, etc that have heirloom tomatoes in them, because the word “heirloom” makes it fancier.
on March 10, 2008 at 9:01 am
boner9 You completely forgot Ralph Lauren
on March 10, 2008 at 9:02 am
EC on March 10, 2008 at 9:06 am This site is awesome. Keep up the good work. Most of this stuff is true. The funny part is the comments that people leave comments to attempt to try and sound smarter than they actually are….they must be white. Or the angry ones will call you stupid with no way to back it up. This site shows how society is today. McII #2803 whatever, So in other words, after all that, you are saying that you’re black????
on March 10, 2008 at 9:19 am
wafer Acronyms… ?
on March 10, 2008 at 9:36 am
EricfromtheGrind i blame ashlee simpson for this blog!!!
on March 10, 2008 at 9:49 am
please add Mini Coopers beards BravoTV talking about pooping EmergenC amatuer porn and better pay then my whole being will be represented here. i love being white!! anne Hello SWPL,
on March 10, 2008 at 10:25 am
Let’s be brave. Let’s talk about the thing white people like the most: being overwhelmed by their children (especially “indigo children”). Can’t discipline them, can’t get to work on time because of them, can’t stop talking about them. Sure as hell can’t let them make their own mistakes. Nothing is more important to white people than their own children. They ARE their children: spend any amount of time around middle-class white Americans and you realize this. The comments field on this one may well crash your site … Maria on March 10, 2008 at 10:38 am did anyone mention fashion license plates? You have to wear your heart on you license plate these days…conservation, supporting farming….the troops, oh and PLEASE did someone mention BREAST CANCER. Saving Darfur….Amnesty International…I mean, these are all wonderful causes but they’ve become “in” badges….Bono….can we talk about him? This blog is up there with The Onion. I just read the LA Times article about the blog (info searching via the Internet…Is that “white” or does everyone do it…wait. Taht DOES make it white,right? I’m confused…) and I couldn’t help but think in terms of the Python sketch “We are All Individuals!!” That says it all about culture in general doesn’t it. Keep up the good work, but I agree with last poster who said that the comments are gonna crash the site. I had to try three times to get in….. Alaina eating disorders, karaoke… etc.
on March 10, 2008 at 10:45 am
This blog is f’ing hilarious…. but it really should be re-entitled “stuff upper middle class to rich people like” because i like everything on here and i am definately not white. Nonetheless, all my white friends love this and we quote it up a storm! Kris on March 10, 2008 at 11:40 am Hey, really love your list! Very funny! You had me and all of my coworkers laughing out loud (and we all happen to be white). What’s even funnier than your list of stuff white people like is the commentary. I was surprised to see so many negative comments from white people. . . take a joke crackers! ethnoquest Brooklyn Funk Essentials has a song, “I Got Cash,” that’s worth checking out if you like this web site.
on March 10, 2008 at 11:53 am
Joe Stuff “yuppies” like is definitely more appropriate. Unless you’d like to redefine the term “whiteness”.
on March 10, 2008 at 11:59 am
Unless you mean middle to upper-middle class American white people. In that case it would be slightly more accurate. This site has its moments, but overall….it’s stupid. eduardo How about Chad Vader on YouTube? Chocolate Rain?
on March 10, 2008 at 12:21 pm
Megan I love this blog. As a white person, I am guilty of about 75% of the stuff on this list. It’s hilariously accurate and I’m loving it. Keep it up!
on March 10, 2008 at 12:26 pm
JLH I’m not the first to give this message, but it’s worth repeating:
on March 10, 2008 at 12:33 pm
My home state is filled to the brim w/white folks who love walmart, don’t own a passport or a subscription to any paper, let alone the NYT, and have never heard of Whole Foods. As for us white yuppies, however, you might have a stand up routine on your hands. Perhaps one day you’ll have the courage to get on stage so you can entertain the white yuppies in person? Then you could get your own HBO special and give us something to watch now that The Wire is finished. Hilary Love love love love love your blog! Absolutely hilarious. Everytime I read another entry, I hate my friends a little more.
on March 10, 2008 at 12:36 pm
Another thing white people love: Johnny Cash and old country. As often heard in, “I don’t like country music, except old country like Johnny Cash.” Cash and other old country artists get major authenticity points. Yet if you follow up with, what is your favorite Merle Haggard song?, you’ll get a blank, bewildered expression, after which the white person will robotically repeat: “I like old country.” Whitey McWhitester Holy crap. It hurts. Please stop it. Too close to the bone…
on March 10, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Great stuff…keep it up. I like how the blog contains both some things I dislike about people and other things that describe me too well. It kind of makes for a cringe-inducing mixture. Oh…another thing white people love: wearing shorts. What’s with the shorts? You look ridiculous in those. colbertobsessed How bout game shows and reality TV?
on March 10, 2008 at 1:35 pm
seriously mayonnaise
on March 10, 2008 at 1:44 pm
AlNay on March 10, 2008 at 1:55 pm Who the fuck cares ? Let people be. If all this shit makes them happy, then why not? There’s no need to evaluate “white” culture … people will always be followers no matter where you go. There’s ppl who like and do what they want, and ppl who do what others think is acceptable. Jeff You left out prog rock. Discussing Rush, Yes and King Crimson is the pinnacle of whiteness.
on March 10, 2008 at 1:57 pm
Noah on March 10, 2008 at 2:04 pm I think “jokes about white people” should be added to the list. I’m white, and my friend just sent this to me, and I can guarantee you that by the end of the day, every white person I know will have read the list and found it extremely accurate and, therefore, hilarious. Case in point. TheWire... on March 10, 2008 at 3:13 pm While what you claim in your recent post about The Wire holds some truth, I am not white and love the show. It really is great writing and acting, heck it’s an HBO show! So since that was the first post I read, I already think this blog is stupid. I hope to laugh when reading some of the other ‘observations’ about stuff white people like. TheWire... I am satisfied now. Grad school one and soccer post in recent blogs, was enough to let The Wire smack talk slide. Even if white people love it, too.
on March 10, 2008 at 3:26 pm
another white guy on March 10, 2008 at 3:47 pm I agree with some of the people above about British things. White people love to say how much better the British version is. The perfect example is the show “the office”. Fair Lady I am in stitches!! Boy am I white.
on March 10, 2008 at 4:06 pm
How about… Meet the Press Running errands in athletic gear as a couple scott on March 10, 2008 at 4:13 pm Riddle me this, Batman. Why do white people all love 70s and 80s shows about black people like Good Times, Sanford and Son, the Jeffersons and the White Shadow (maybe 80s). That would be a good topic. All the white people I know always love riffing on Rerun, Rog and DuWayne. We can all do a great impression of George Jefferson dancing or Fred Sanford saying “Elizabeth, I’m coming honey” while holding our chests with one hand and pointed skyward with the other. We especially like wacky characters from those shows including the aforementioned Rerun, Aunt Ethel, JJ Dynomite Walker, and Gary Coleman. Now that I’m thinking about it, maybe we just like black characters from old TV shows including Freddy “Boom Boom” Washington from Welcome Back Kotter, Steve Urkel, etc. We can all do a great “Whatchu talkin’ bout Willis” as well. Rockin’ Casey Hilarious.
on March 10, 2008 at 4:38 pm
Father Time on March 10, 2008 at 5:00 pm Along with Wire (is it “the Wire” or just “Wire?), don’t forget Time Magazine, which just featured a piece of ‘journalism’ by the co-writers of that series. Such a combo must put White People in absolute ecstasy! cornelius on March 10, 2008 at 5:07 pm for the people who think this site sucks: you suck at life. the reason for sucking at life is primarily due to your lack of sense of humor. please go away and stop sucking at life and ruining it for the rest of us. for the people who take this site seriously and are offended: you also suck at life. please leave. *** hey joe 2817 – you’re stupid.
on March 10, 2008 at 5:32 pm
Jennifer This is my new favorite site on the web. Totally on the money. L-O-V-E IT!!!!
on March 10, 2008 at 5:34 pm
xiphugus on March 10, 2008 at 5:39 pm Whoa, I didn’t think anyone would be offended by this blog. I’m not white, but I really doubt I would get as worked up even if I found a similar site about my people – I like laughing too much for that. I’ve enjoyed your posts so far; they were well-written, amusing, and stylistically of superior quality. Congratulations on being the second top blog on WordPress. Keep writing. Brittany 1.) UGG boots 2.) girls who tan too much 3.) Gamers 4.) The Apple Store
on March 10, 2008 at 5:59 pm
…thinking of more haha Anonymous This isn’t what all white people like. However this should be called stuff yuppies like. I live in NYC and this stuff is right on the money.
on March 10, 2008 at 6:16 pm
John As a white person myself, this blog is right on the money.
on March 10, 2008 at 6:22 pm
I can’t remember a time when I laughed harder in one sitting. Besides the items thenselves, the descriptions are excellent. Comic gold! Awaiting further entries. underground Guess what? White people really like “Stuff White People Like.” Perhaps that will be the next post.
on March 10, 2008 at 6:39 pm
georgia This may have already been mentioned, but white people like North Face jackets.
on March 10, 2008 at 6:41 pm
cn yes, white people love crocs! They also love Broadway and seersucker fabric!
on March 10, 2008 at 7:30 pm
jason asian White people looooooooooove Guitar Hero. It’s like the DDR for white people, because they can’t dance!
on March 10, 2008 at 8:30 pm
yumeko This is a site that I will dismiss after tonight.
on March 10, 2008 at 8:39 pm
This site is more what privileged-liberal-urban-possibly white-generation-X-&-Y likes. It’s also not very funny or clever. I’m sorry you’ve wasted your time trying to pinpoint a large sector of society. You’d be better off saying yuppie, though I’m sure the term would seem too 1980s. Change the name and the content of your blog and then I might agree that you’re not wasting my time. I am bi-racial and a Southerner. See the rest of the country. Meet people. A lot of people don’t have a Netflixs subscription or an obsession with grad school education or possession of any post secondary education. If your goal is to inform and humor, change your thesis. While your observations may be keen on trends, your racial generalizations are needless. fish i think this blog is pretty damn funny. kudos to the author.
on March 10, 2008 at 9:02 pm
i also think it’s pretty damn funny that no one knows the author’s ethnic/racial background, but the comment section is filled with a lot of intentionally hurtful remarks about black people (in what people believe is self-defense, i suppose?). i guess if you’re not white you’re black– because only black people would dare make observations like this, right? hibergirl I haven’t cried from laughter in so long! This is hysterical!
on March 10, 2008 at 9:18 pm
Don’t forget those ribbon decals and the wreaths on the front of their SUVs (seasonal). LauHa on March 10, 2008 at 9:20 pm wow. wow. this site has generated an absurd amount of discussion. are people really that surprised to learn that all of their “normal” behavior is really a result of the globalization of white american culture? welcome to the world, friends! pbschott suggestion, white people like blogs.
on March 10, 2008 at 9:21 pm
one who burns in sun on March 10, 2008 at 9:40 pm Sheesh. White people love repeating themselves. Yes, it probably does only represent a certain class, but all of these qualifiers you keep tacking on kind of kills the comedic value and intent. White people love making things more complex than they really are and killing the joy. See Comparative Literature. And please, stop complaining about the writing until you can write a coherent thought yourself. And use good grammar and spelling. Other thoughts: -white people love king of the mountain, both literally and figuratively -white people love when stuff happens so that they can tag literally and figuratively onto the end J. How about: -Raves -Ecstasy -Spring Break
on March 10, 2008 at 10:02 pm
Nikki Rose Ty Hahhaa.. I love this blog. Very cool. Keep up the good work!!!
on March 10, 2008 at 10:17 pm
emo latino white folks like to talk loudly, and sound wordly, in museums.
on March 10, 2008 at 10:19 pm
stripper How about big boobs…..boob job, nose job, hand job
on March 10, 2008 at 10:49 pm
onthenose on March 11, 2008 at 12:12 am i want to puke because this is so true- at least for my generation. this could easily be changed to a list of things that hipsters like. this is beautiful and terrible and i have enjoyed myself a great deal, thank you! Jim Capatelli We’ve all met bimbos like the little shit who started this website. Oh, the detached and self-deprecating irony. How cool it is to act cooler. Yawn.
on March 11, 2008 at 12:22 am
josh tl;dr
on March 11, 2008 at 12:26 am
Also, white ppl love leet speak. Jim Capatelli on March 11, 2008 at 12:26 am The truth: Most humans like everything you’ve listed here. Only a small percentage of the population can have them. So…uh, make fun of people for wanting them; just call them “white” and you can get away with it. So fuck you. era on March 11, 2008 at 1:50 am What white people love most: Making fun of white people! White people feel so guilty for being white, and the fact that they secretly love the white culture they were born into, that they love making fun of themselves for it. Only when you have shunned your whiteness can you truly be a white, yuppie hipster who shops at Trader Joes. Mr White Genius!! I like ALL the things you listed, and I’m white! do I win a prize?
on March 11, 2008 at 2:29 am
bbccrr http://www.blackpeopleloveus.com/
on March 11, 2008 at 2:54 am
With Real Life testimonials! x Fish Noir Foul first of all i’d like to say, thank you for taking my comment.
on March 11, 2008 at 4:33 am
****************************************** ‘I’m White, therefore I deconstruct.’ The whole White deconstructionist ethic turned reality into a marketing ploy. As in , ‘You don’t sell the steak, you sell the sizzle.’ You people are, Living the sizzle. Some NASCAR junkie watches 500 miles of left turns because he likes watching 500 miles of left turns. He enjoys the fumes and all. White folks in here couldn’t really enjoy the stuff on this list if they knew they were alone in their experience. It’s not about the experience, it’s about deconstructing the experience. jeremy WHITE PEOPLE LOVE MULTICULTURALISM (but hate their own culture)
on March 11, 2008 at 5:02 am
Paco White people do crazy things.
on March 11, 2008 at 6:01 am
anon on March 11, 2008 at 6:07 am This website is NOT about stuff white people like. It IS about stuff affluent (well educated/wealthy) people like. People of color are less likely to be affluent – in large measure due to institutionalized racism, history, and class structure in this country – and thus are less likely to have the “likes” listed on your website. While your entries are quite witty, they strike on what I consider to be more a source of shame than of pride. Mike on March 11, 2008 at 6:31 am I think you officially have to include “Stuff White People Like” Blog. Because I’m white and my white friends email me this website every day! You should make that #87. Fish Noir Foul We who are about to smile salute you!
on March 11, 2008 at 6:34 am
I see you’ve added GOOGLE ADS to the mix. Mighty White of Ya! It’s about time. Seeing as how the site is being overrun by clots of know-nothing johnny-come-lately consumerist culture comment cloggers. clander et al you’ve done a fine job. hope you’re able to parlay this gig into some really bux. Anonymous Suggestions for future entries:
on March 11, 2008 at 6:47 am
Using the word ‘funky’ to describe something completely non-musical like kitchen units, glassware, trendy gentrified neighbourhoods, decor, restaurants, restaurant decor, etc. ‘Alternative’ currencies, LETS schemes and so on. Astrology. ‘Peak oil’ panic. And another vote for conspiracy theories. Jane White people like (to hate) their nannies. Just go to http://www.isawyournanny.blogspot.com for further details.
on March 11, 2008 at 6:55 am
White people like luxury SUV’s (especially Acura MDX’s). And they must be silver. Silver is the only acceptable color for a car driven by a true white person. White people like spas (and especially if the spa offers a ‘retreat’ from the harsh world). This included eating organic, vegetarian food probably cultivated on site while basking in tubs of mud or having hot stones placed all over their body. Just a few suggestions! Anonymous on March 11, 2008 at 7:32 am Great site, lots of laughs (in response to the blog) and desperation (in response to so many of the responses). I can’t help noting that racism, like sexism, is about power, so accusatiions of “reverse racism” display a lack of understanding about the american experience. However, allow me to support all the suggestions for a great-grandmother Cherokee “princess” and add these: Denial with a capital D, affirmative action hires of white feminists only, “wilderness,” and conferences on sustainability. Wonderful job at forcing the dominant culture to look in the mirror, but too many will look away. Thanks again! Tony Very funny stuff.
on March 11, 2008 at 8:06 am
Elizabeth Franko Borat
on March 11, 2008 at 8:15 am
suan this is damn funny. don’t ever stop propagating white culture!
on March 11, 2008 at 8:17 am
Nu2theGalaxy on March 11, 2008 at 8:19 am DAMN FUNNY – you should have a section devoted to the person that are disassociates, those who get offended by “the list” and tell you off due to their inherent nature to set themselves apart from “the crowd” (and overuse quotation marks, in written and charade-speak). These are the enigma people… the people soooooo invariably different that they remain cutting edge, up on everything… by so doing, they can free themselves from this encapsulating list and mortal coil. Kevin I do not have the patience to read 2875 posts, so forgive me if this has been said before. but white ppl like: this blog (and apparently they like to give their opinion about what white ppl like)
on March 11, 2008 at 8:44 am
caitlin awkward situations and summer camp should be added to the list
on March 11, 2008 at 8:49 am
Anonymous on March 11, 2008 at 9:01 am I’m not sure why so many white people are over-sensitive about this website. It may seem like stereotypes but the reason I laugh so much at this blog is because it’s true for me. I did get a BA, I minored in Film, I am planning on getting my PhD in Holocaust and Genocide Studies so that I can be a professor, I live for natural foods stores and farmers markets (no whole foods in NH yet), I live in NH (that should be a category of it’s own, we are 98% caucasion), my dream is to pay off my house and move a few miles away to an ocean front property, my dog is treated better than most children, I am OBSESSED with Netflix, I refuse to shop at Wal-Mart (but love Target), I’m a lacto-vegetarian, I snowboard, I own an apple computer, breakfast places are my favorite restaraunts (and yes, we usually do wait ovr an hour for a table), I consider myself spiritual, but not religious, I will pick recycling out og the garbage on command (I will even bring it home with me and recycle it at my house if the place I am at does not recycle, I grew up in a family of cyclists, my favorite soccer team is Leeds United because of a foreign exchange eperience (and I do have a scarf), I can’t get enough organic anything, I love non-profit, grassroot organizations, I believe that education is the great equalizer, I love wine, I only drink microbrews (good thing I am from New England because there are a ton of good local ones), we buy locally grown, fair-trade, organic coffee and grind it every morning…I can’t even remember everything that is in this blog but the day I discovered it I read the whole thing and I never laughed so hard in my life. THIS IS ME…and I’m ok with it. I own my whiteness. (But I don’t eat sushi…I’m not that kind of vegetarian. Nothing that has eyes or could grow eyes.) Add something about flip-flops…I have 20 pairs and counting and it doesn’t matter what the temp is outside….as long as there is no snow I have them on. Kristin on March 11, 2008 at 9:02 am I’m not sure why so many white people are over-sensitive about this website. It may seem like stereotypes but the reason I laugh so much at this blog is because it’s true for me. I did get a BA, I minored in Film, I am planning on getting my PhD in Holocaust and Genocide Studies so that I can be a professor, I live for natural foods stores and farmers markets (no whole foods in NH yet), I live in NH (that should be a category of it’s own, we are 98% caucasion), my dream is to pay off my house and move a few miles away to an ocean front property, my dog is treated better than most children, I am OBSESSED with Netflix, I refuse to shop at Wal-Mart (but love Target), I’m a lacto-vegetarian, I snowboard, I own an apple computer, breakfast places are my favorite restaraunts (and yes, we usually do wait ovr an hour for a table), I consider myself spiritual, but not religious, I will pick recycling out og the garbage on command (I will even bring it home with me and recycle it at my house if the place I am at does not recycle, I grew up in a family of cyclists, my favorite soccer team is Leeds United because of a foreign exchange eperience (and I do have a scarf), I can’t get enough organic anything, I love non-profit, grassroot organizations, I believe that education is the great equalizer, I love wine, I only drink microbrews (good thing I am from New England because there are a ton of good local ones), we buy locally grown, fair-trade, organic coffee and grind it every morning…I can’t even remember everything that is in this blog but the day I discovered it I read the whole thing and I never laughed so hard in my life. THIS IS ME…and I’m ok with it. I own my whiteness. (But I don’t eat sushi…I’m not that kind of vegetarian. Nothing that has eyes or could grow eyes.) Add something about flip-flops. I have over 20 pairs and I can’t get enough! I wear them no matter how cold it is out…as long as there is no snow I rock them! Truman White people love expensive sounding sauces that aren’t actually expensive like (mustard seed aeioli, or blueberry chipotle relish)
on March 11, 2008 at 10:21 am
AgathaX on March 11, 2008 at 10:44 am This is one of the funniest things I’ve read in a while. There is speculation about who wrote this. Whoever it is is an insider. Sort of like Joe Klein and Primary Colors. Things that haven’t yet made “the list”: Shakespeare (and on the cutting edge “the authorship controversy) Simpsons “Do it yourself” projects Political commentary TMZ Other ethnic food (Lebanese, Vietnamese, Afghani, Ethiopian, Indian, etc.) Eating on patios Comfortable shoes Socks (smart wool, cashmere, wick-away, polartech, etc.) House sitters/House sitting The Beach Cottage Water features Grilling out (and its many variations including “planking” fish) Books On-line shopping Thrift stores (for charity) Bulbs Minor league baseball Opera Whitey on March 11, 2008 at 11:04 am This has go to be the most retarded thing I have read in a long time. I am white, well I thought I was white, but apparently I am not since I didn’t agree with one f’n thing this ignorant person wrote! I am gonna make my own website and call it “stuff non white people like.” First on my list WATERMELON! Solvety To add to the list above
on March 11, 2008 at 11:05 am
white people love to fish! Whether it be fly fishing or a deep sea trip white people gear up and wear the proper apparel to do so. Ed on March 11, 2008 at 11:26 am This blog is very insulting. To stereotype ‘white’ people like this is very ignorant. Most to all things on this list can and are enjoyed by a lot of different people everyday, not just white people. If the author of this blog was trying to be funny then here is a big fat F for your efforts. Maybe your next post will be only ‘white’ people hate failing. Maybe we can all laugh at your naive view of culture and superficial view of humans some more. Your blog is garbage. Sarah striped shirts, those hiddddeous new/old raybans, happy hour, boston, college sports, skiing
on March 11, 2008 at 11:32 am
gusto amazing site…
on March 11, 2008 at 11:51 am
Bryce It’s like a checklist of my life. Uncanny…
on March 11, 2008 at 12:03 pm
Seriously though, I love reading this blog. Bryce Just reading through the comments…
on March 11, 2008 at 12:12 pm
Apparently white people can’t laugh at themselves, either. Fish Noir Foul Right on! Write on! White on!
on March 11, 2008 at 12:19 pm
no shit Whoever writes this MUST be white. I see no other way. Its too uncanny.
on March 11, 2008 at 12:39 pm
no shit Oh, and we like Burning Man too. At least I do, and almost everyone there or wants to be there is white too.
on March 11, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Cchil007 I thought of a few things:
on March 11, 2008 at 12:46 pm
advertising moral/political beleifs, musical preferences and odd thoughts via bumper stickers…how many pointless accidents have been caused by reading bad bumper stickers? Do i care you voted for bush/clinton/obama/mcaine/dole whoever? If you can read this sticker what? you like dave mathewe band (thats another one…white people love dave mathews band) Believing that your child is special—this had led to every kid getting a trophy, a school bumper sticker (See above), no child left behind, everyone is college bound, my kid deserves this mentality–this makes beinga highschool loser an even more tramatic experience because you were a specail kid…your mom told you so The proliferation of stage parents who have no real sense of what talent is…see every talent search reality show where the parents actually beleive thier kid can sing/act/dance/be pagent girl etc. This feeds the above special child syndrome and creates the likes of britney spears lindsey lohan etc for future generations to aspire to. phil Brilliant, congrats!
on March 11, 2008 at 12:51 pm
Rick Taking pictures of people taking pictures
on March 11, 2008 at 1:22 pm
res dive bars claiming the original bbc “office” is way funnier than the american version referring to themselves as nerds baby carrots trader joe’s nina simone
on March 11, 2008 at 1:26 pm
Daniel Another thing white people do:
on March 11, 2008 at 1:47 pm
1. When they get a cool link, they immediately send it to their other white friends of IM. 2. If two white guys are in a room, and have the same friends, they will paste the URL to the same friend, at the same time. Sara I agree with Vanessa’s comment below, this stuff makes me think of stuff yuppies are obsessed with, not regulary white people.
on March 11, 2008 at 1:48 pm
emily you should have a poll where white people can check off if they like these things or not.
on March 11, 2008 at 2:01 pm
then your results tell you how bad of white person you are. white people like polls. The 2 Digit Kid on March 11, 2008 at 2:07 pm Like a high-brow Jeff Foxworthy, this blog is cashing in on a very simple idea. With 75% of the nation being white, you can pick almost anything, and bust on “white people” for at least 3 of them, maybe all 4. Looking at my desk randomly: Advil (White people take Advil because they give themselves headaches thinking about how to be better than other white people) Programming Books (white people work long hours because they are scared about being replaced by other white people who work harder than them) A computer game (white people buy computer games so they can play as a small asian girl and shoot at another white person playing as a large black man) That said, I give full credit to the author for thinking of it first! Beef White people like Advil! HAH!hahahaha1h@#!@#
on March 11, 2008 at 2:29 pm
Blog it! Nigga! Anonymous Genius site. Dead on.
on March 11, 2008 at 2:38 pm
Jeremy Ryan c’mon now …tshirts? shorts? you’re just running out of things to write at this point
on March 11, 2008 at 2:54 pm
Clayton Bixby What about the Greatful Dead? Do black people even know who they are?
on March 11, 2008 at 3:28 pm
Sarah i know it’s been said, but… this blog. seriously.
on March 11, 2008 at 4:04 pm
i have to suggest a title though. “White people like finding this blog hilarious and pity those others, especially their fellow whites from more economically depressed life situations, who don’t “get” it” (ps. i am a whitey attend a small liberal arts college in New York state.. I “get” it and find it pretty hilarious.) Dexter How about
on March 11, 2008 at 4:11 pm
– Liking stupid things from childhood – supporting obscure charities – “authentic” pronunciation – warning about phony medical scares Poop white people like the website “stuff white people like”
on March 11, 2008 at 4:34 pm
meagan on March 11, 2008 at 5:41 pm The white people anthem is the ACDC song “Shook Me All Night Long”. I’ve actually been frightened by the response of white people at nightclubs when the DJ puts this song on. Check it out for yourself the next time you’re out dancing/drinking. Scary. try this I think it’s a great idea! Why not try stuffblackpeoplelike next, and see how fast the “Rev.” Sharpton and “Rev.” Jackson jump down your throat?
on March 11, 2008 at 5:45 pm
Multi-racial MBA MSCS ***YAWN***
on March 11, 2008 at 6:24 pm
furious_20 on March 11, 2008 at 7:07 pm Excellent commentary. I especially like “Assists” and “Bottles of Water.” I am surprised, however, that after 86 entries you still have neither “Grease Lightning” nor “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”. Man, when I moved to Federal Way, WA from Seattle back in 1989 and they played that damn Grease soundtrack at a school assembly I had no idea what the hell was going on…every white kid got up and started singing and dancing to it (this was nearly the whole elementary school, save one or two non-white kids per grade). Same eerie experience repeated itself in high school when they played a song from the Rocky Horror movie at a pep assembly. Fascinating White Person on March 11, 2008 at 7:18 pm White people like to post their opinions on blog comment sections and not go back to see if anyone refuted them so it feels like they had the final word and “won”. Anonymous how about walking places way too fast?
on March 11, 2008 at 7:33 pm
Brint this is such a great blog, i know this because it distracts me from facebook when I’m being distracted from homework… just what i need…
on March 11, 2008 at 8:43 pm
white people (like myself) enjoy playing the calculated social chameleon (i.e. pretending to be “earthy”/rasta, not by growing dreads, but by wearing hemp; or pretending to be “tough” not by joining a gang [one could get hurt, or worse, get a mark on their permanent record!], but by buying 50 cent CD’s or baggy clothing). i don’t know, just an idea – but you should do something about the “reverse assimilation” we all go through at some point in life to escape the “white culture” your blog describes. WhiteyMcWhiterton Hey, can you make a post about how white people like smelling like wet puppies and wear shoes to bed?
on March 11, 2008 at 8:47 pm
Eve I agree that this site is yuppie but I also think it’s the goddamn funniest thing ever! The wording is absolutely priceless. Well done
on March 11, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Anonymous Eventually you’ll have to write a post about “feeling bad for socioeconomic sectors excluded from certain satirical websites”
on March 11, 2008 at 9:41 pm
The KRAKEN!!!! on March 11, 2008 at 9:46 pm You’ve only got me nailed on about 14-15 out of 87. Then again, I’m from Wisconsin and we’re usually too drunk to worry about being sophisticated, and view people who aren’t with suspicion. Sharon Birkenstocks
on March 11, 2008 at 9:49 pm
Nick Good stuff. what about mayonaise (never can spell that right) im told im a bad white person for not liking it. who knew?
on March 11, 2008 at 9:55 pm
damion You suck
on March 11, 2008 at 10:44 pm
jmkpdx Knitting!
on March 11, 2008 at 11:59 pm
Berry picking… a on March 12, 2008 at 3:02 am The brunt of most of these jokes is really a small demographic of people, who aren’t always white. They’re called young professionals and I’d guess the person who built this site could be categorized similarly, and therefore, should know better. Being funny is one thing, being racist is another. Racism aside, it’s just inane to generalize in such a way. This site offends me as an intelligent person and I am embarrassed for you. Kristin ooh, I love the Dave Matthews Band and I can’t get enough Advil.
on March 12, 2008 at 5:33 am
-camping -flip-flops -HGTV -New Balance -long weekends -hockey -gardening -pop culture These are all part of my daily life (in addition to what is already listed…I’m ok with being a “stereotype” because I have a sense of humor). I do still own a Nalgene bottle w/ a PETA logo on it…no metal bottle for me….I guess I’m not that worried about the plastic seeping into my water! Siouxzy I love this blog! Great stuff, keep it coming!
on March 12, 2008 at 5:36 am
KNode on March 12, 2008 at 5:42 am How about a post about how white people feel the need to shorten words and phrases that don’t need to be shortened. Like “vaycay” for vacation, “def” for definately or “obvi” for obvious. There are many others. Or text message speak is another one. I have heard someone actually use “OMG” as opposed to saying “oh my god.” Chris Van You know what white people really like?
on March 12, 2008 at 5:48 am
Pointless blogs from holier-than-thou smug lefties you like to poke fun at holier-than-thou smug hipsters. How post-modern! Congrats boys. This blog is, like, so last week. Anonymous hockey
on March 12, 2008 at 5:52 am
Cornskins yeah, this site is really funny, threatening to move to Canada, lol,
on March 12, 2008 at 6:07 am
but it should be clear, if it’s not, that it is more about yuppies or the so-called white person rather than the mixed bag of white people, even some whtie people have been referring to this group as “white people” cos they are so predictable, it’s scary peace anyway White Person #6473628 on March 12, 2008 at 6:25 am More stuff White People Like…Reading lists that characterize who they are…You might be a Redneck…You might be from Pittsburgh if…Stuff White People Like…nuff’ said. Anonymous And White people enjoy cruise ships once they are done with backpacking.
on March 12, 2008 at 6:27 am
onelovek A few ideas off the top of my head. White people like:
on March 12, 2008 at 6:27 am
1. PeaceCorps / Americorps (mostly so they can discuss it later) 2. discussing the implications of things (whatever it might be) 3. potlucks 4. the Appalachian Trail 5. Freecycle 6. craigslist 7. ‘Dead Poets Society’ / carpe diem 8. Having items that can stand inclimate weather 9. coffee shops with lots of hippy junk and art all over the walls 10. joking about the west coast of the US and new england seceding or joining canada 11. having shelves filled with books 12. macs 13. pretending to know ‘good wine’ 14. [adult swim] 15. LOST CanuckF Complaining about American spelling (with which this site is littered) is very white-Canadian.
on March 12, 2008 at 6:40 am
Anonymous Love the site… other things to think about:
on March 12, 2008 at 6:49 am
1. College towns – someone else mentioned it, but it’s totally true. When you look for a college, your parents are always psyched that it has a great college town. And when you live in one post graduation, you love to talk about how you live in a great college town (guilty as charged… I live in Charlottesville) 2. Performance gear – I was going to mention that one, but I see you just posted it. 3. Fantasy sports leagues – I do not partake, but know of plenty of friends who set aside days to draft their teams. 4. Bill Simmons – who doesn’t love the Sports Guy (and us girls love the Sports Gal… and the Sports Guy, too) 5. Art galleries – even if you never set foot in one in your neighborhood, you love to boast how your town has recently turned a new leaf and has all these great art galleries 6. The newest “easy” appetizer – this has been evolving since our mothers started hosting parties in the 70s. It started out as French onion dip, then it was cheese balls and salamis you order from your kids school fundraiser. By the time we were in high school, the big thing was baked brie and boasting how easy it is to make. Now the appetizer of choice is bacon wrapped dates and high priced cheese boards That’s all I can think of for now… thanks for a great break in the day. Poopy Mc Pooperton I love being stereotypical. for example, in my extensive studies, here are some thing i’ve figured out:
on March 12, 2008 at 6:53 am
Asians only hang out only with asians but speak in english, yet claim to be more asian than american Indians are small and have poor hair But they’re not as small as mexicans, who i think are getting smaller. especially the mexicans from the south america! Within white people, there are many factions. Such as europeans, people who claim to be european, hipsters, douchebags, jews, people from long island (like an offbreed of jew and douchebag), etc etc.. but in the end they all would agree they are better than a minority Black people further black stereotypes, which makes it ok to stereotype and you shouldn’t feel bad great work, keep it up Anonymous Seems like right wing propaganda, using racism to target first and second generation immigrants. There’s nothing funny about that.
on March 12, 2008 at 7:04 am
Jeremy you’re a fucking genius!
on March 12, 2008 at 7:11 am
chits on March 12, 2008 at 7:11 am Here’s something I thought would be on the list for sure: Quoting popular movies. Example: “Napoleon Dynamite”. This goes for TV shows as well. I know white people who’s mannerisms are almost entirely rooted from “Wedding Crashers”. Forgive me if someone has already suggested this one. TO MATT on March 12, 2008 at 7:19 am to MATTactually a majority of muslims are SUNNI and many of the are AGAINST Hizb’Allah (please write it correctly, we, Muslims hate mispelling of transiliterated words :D) So, I will go ahead and say you are wrong. Also, I am not sure if you know this or not, but Muslims isn’t an ethnic category. Let me clarify this point for you- there are Muslims who are from Bosnia (that would be Europe in case you were wondering), India (that would be considered South Asia) China (Asia), Arab (the Middle East although in case you were wondering that is not in fact a continent) Persian…so perhaps you would consider blogging about all things that Arabs like or all things that Indians like. But hey, once again, white people love to pretend they know about other cultures- so you do fit right in. Sam C D How about…
on March 12, 2008 at 7:19 am
bars or restaurants with no signs to identify them as such glasses that make them look “intelligent or interesting” TO MATT Matt is 304
on March 12, 2008 at 7:20 am
Mardi on March 12, 2008 at 7:21 am Okay, the concept of this website is funny, but it would be a lot funnier if you could narrow it down to a top 20 list of things that white people absolutely adore, instead of tacking on really idiotic suggestions. When I looked at the site today, “T-shirts” and “shorts” came up as two separate entries. Um, seriously? Yeah, white people can’t get enough of comfortable summer wear. We’re such suckers, wearing our t-shirts in the warm weather while blacks and hispanics know what’s REALLY going on with their pants and long sleeve shirts. I mean, really. How f*cking stupid is that. Take this list, narrow it down to the things that are actually funny and actually characteristic to white people, and you might actually have something. But this just sucks. Yo Mama Are people really getting mad over a satire?
on March 12, 2008 at 7:33 am
Paula I’m a white person in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and I feel totally represented by almost everything you wrote about in here, it’s HILARIOUS!
on March 12, 2008 at 7:55 am
More than the generic “traveling”, you should say one of the things white people love these days is “traveling to South America” and more yet, to Argentina. See, Buenos Aires is like Paris but with the South American cool vibe, so cool Americans, Canadians and Europeans themselves love it. Keep up with the GREAT site!!!!! Calilocal20 on March 12, 2008 at 8:04 am I am really surprised at how many people are unable to laugh at themselves or how much people have become the product of consumerism. This is clearly to be read with a grain of salt and just points out some of the inexplicable behavior carried out by predominately white people. I am white myself and live in one of the most yuppie portions of the country (Santa Monica) and can’t seem to find anything but humor in this blog even finding that I partake in some of these activities. What is life if you can’t laugh at yourself from time to time. Beerking No. This site should be named “Stuff White Liberal Democrats Like.”
on March 12, 2008 at 8:13 am
becky on March 12, 2008 at 8:20 am acronyms ~ white people love to use these in the office. “FYI, I need this ASAP”, etc. I believe it makes them feel important, speaking in an insider language, and indicates that their time is so precious they can not afford to slow down and speak like other humans. Also cliche’s such as “think outside the box,” “on the same page,” “put the horse before the cart,” and “speaking out of school,” are popular amongst the melanin deficient set. if you want to ingratiate yourself with white folks, pepper your conversation with workplace acronyms and cliches. Inez on March 12, 2008 at 8:36 am As a black woman who wants to understand white people, this blog is great! Also, I didn’t realize how much I had in common with white people! I love the Daily Show!! Anyways, great blog, I read it daily for a good laugh. Question? Does it make me a racist to laugh at white people? You guys are funny to me. Are we (black people) funny to you? I think the world would be a better place if we learned to laugh with each other, then love each other! One love! michelle hilarious!
on March 12, 2008 at 8:37 am
a suggestion: white people like the idea that their children are gifted! Case2 on March 12, 2008 at 9:09 am How could people get offended by this site? If you can’t laugh at yourself, you have serious problems, lighten up. And to the black woman, I am a white male….its not wrong for you to laugh at us, it’s all good in the hood. This site is by far one of the most entertaining things on the internet. A few more things white people like you might want to add… 1) Hockey fights 2) Being Serious 3) Email chats 4) Getting upset at the names celebrities choose for their kids 5) Chuck Norris/Walker Texas Ranger (white people like it because Conan O’Brian exposed us to it) Girlbuffalo1 How about these:
on March 12, 2008 at 9:23 am
$5 plus chocolate bars (probably because they are organic, free trade, single origin, and 80% cacoa) Grass Fed beef–free range chickens and eggs (joining a co-op to purchase these things) Finding things very cheap or free (when you can afford to spend the $80 on jeans or whatever)–and then bragging about it. Book Clubs Parties where you buy things i.e. Tupperware, Cabi, Pampered Chef, Candle parties ect Expensive hair cuts Shoes with new technology (the ipod nikes, cole haan nikes ect) Organizing in a day planner Blackberries Making your hair look like bed head on purpose Being proud of things your hometown is definitely not proud of I can think of many more……. WOW! when are we going to hear about golf????
on March 12, 2008 at 9:28 am
Genevieve best blog in the history of blogs. though I agree it’s more what (upper middle class liberal) white people like. but I am one so I LOVE it!
on March 12, 2008 at 9:29 am
fav posts: grad school/ hating corporating/ nonprofts/ threatening to move to Canada/ dogs/ vegetarianism/ colbert/ sushi/ having two last names/ wes anderson/ religion their parents don’t belong to/ farmer’s markets/ tea keep it coming! Kent on March 12, 2008 at 9:29 am White people like to think that by our mere presence we are helping to create safe, quaint little communities that are the envy of outsiders. Who wouldn’t want to live in MY neighbourhood? White people also like to feel influential by adding their two cents to questionnaires… so check it out and feel important. http://www.crcresearch.org/survey.htm. PS… White people also like free things so the survey folks are giving away five iPODS to five lucky participants. Mary Funny blog! Got sth. to add:
on March 12, 2008 at 9:34 am
– suburbian whites think they’re doing everything right in life there’s not much difference between democrats and republicans here – the democrats just tend to be more relaxed about it Matt What about mayonnaise? White people love mayonnaise.
on March 12, 2008 at 9:38 am
Morgan Hey, awesome posts.
on March 12, 2008 at 9:41 am
Definitely add these: 1) Pretending to be wealthier than they actually are — home foreclosures, debt to keep up with the joneses! 2) Being afraid of dark-skinned people — especially on the street at night! If we’re talking about race-specific items (NOT things that can apply to other ethnicities, like “Master’s Degrees” or expensive items — c’mon, that’s just smug and self-approbating — as if people who are not white couldn’t afford them?), these are definitely it. El Duke Thanks for helping me stay on track. I was losing touch with my race.
on March 12, 2008 at 9:50 am
Brittany 1.) UGG boots 2.) girls who tan too much 3.) Gamers 4.) The Apple Store 5.) Multiple “popped collars”
on March 12, 2008 at 9:54 am
culimerc How ’bout voting Republican to feel that your A) wealthier than you are. B) “tougher on crime” C) keeping America safe
on March 12, 2008 at 10:00 am
or voting Democrat to feel that you are A) smarter than you are B) more concerned about the less entitled C) helping save the earth. hibergirl And, they like to talk to you while they run.
on March 12, 2008 at 10:01 am
lefty electric guitar.
on March 12, 2008 at 10:03 am
culimerc How ’bout Fox News for all the “righty’s”
on March 12, 2008 at 10:04 am
kate on March 12, 2008 at 10:16 am Your blog: LOL. Love the sandwiches post, I remember having a discussion with some white friends about how I’m just not really into sandwiches, and what’s the appeal? It’s just not a meal w/o rice… I would add: Karaoke Smoking American Spirit cigarettes/or Parliaments snowbound I like this site so much, I made an online quiz:
on March 12, 2008 at 10:21 am
http://www.quibblo.com/quiz/12fH-I6/Stuff-White-People-Like-1-87 Charmaine this blog is a great read for a good laugh. my white husband sent me this link and most of the things on this list is right on!
on March 12, 2008 at 10:28 am
nat Funny! Love it.
on March 12, 2008 at 10:47 am
whatevzzzz jcrew llbean ann taylor
on March 12, 2008 at 11:07 am
green tea pot roasts meat loaf gingerbread houses baking–cookies, cupcakes, whatevzzz.. bunko bridge (cardgame) black jack wannabe’s. botox liposuction permanent eyeliner/eyebrows tatooes tatoos nose piecings henna ThommyG Funny stuff, and I hope to see the Freakonomics as one of the entries one day.
on March 12, 2008 at 11:10 am
Jackie B on March 12, 2008 at 11:27 am This is my most fav blog ever. As one of the few minorities in the sea of whites that my expensive education and high paying job have exposed me to, I feel that your observations are right on. Keep it up! i get it white people like burning man.
on March 12, 2008 at 11:44 am
neal. AWESOME blog.
on March 12, 2008 at 12:11 pm
i wasn’t aware people still used the term “yuppie.” didn’t it die out in the 80’s? super white person i love this blog (i also love abbreviations – lol, jk, etc)
on March 12, 2008 at 12:15 pm
eric the great Your website is awesome. Keep up the great work.
on March 12, 2008 at 12:25 pm
wannabe white I love this blog!
on March 12, 2008 at 12:32 pm
Maybe it should be called “Stuff that pseudo-intellectual hipsters like” instead? Or how about “Stuff that my obnoxious, know-it-all, sick-and-tired-of-hearing-her-talk coworker likes”….. Joe Tailgating would be a good choice for a future post.
on March 12, 2008 at 12:39 pm
David children’s names with literary significance.
on March 12, 2008 at 12:39 pm
dunkterfunk on March 12, 2008 at 12:44 pm Awesome Site. Sounds like all of my ex hippie friends. One thing I have noticed is that white people really like hating tourists. They always go on about, “man, we should really go skiing before all the tourists start flooding the place”. Or, “that place used to be cool before all the tourists started going”. This also makes me realize that white poele really like sports that have a high probablity of killing you. Base jumping, sky diving, bungee jumping, paragliding, sky diving with a snowboard on etc. Essentially, any activity that non-whites are too smart to engage in. Keep up the good work! Scott TOPIC: Brand Name Baby Clothes
on March 12, 2008 at 12:47 pm
http://serotonindrip.wordpress.com johnnypeepers on March 12, 2008 at 1:13 pm If half of what people write on this site is true, than it is apparent to me that “White People” need to be stopped. I am willing to take on the the job that Charles Manson was going to do by starting a race war. When the Caucasoids are defeated globally, the Blacks will be forced to make me the ruler. I have the skills and the smarts that they lack. killakali03 This site is toooooooooooooo FUNNY! Anyone who can’t find some humor in it is way to sensitive.
on March 12, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Sensitive Josh Done This is pure genius.
on March 12, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Lisa G on March 12, 2008 at 2:06 pm I honestly see nothing wrong with this site there is some truth in it if you want to look at white people in a stereotypical way. This website is similar to the “you know u’re ghetto if” books. We can celebrate or expose our differences without degrading one another. This site isn’t racist so far but some of the comments are a tad bit over the edge. lol on March 12, 2008 at 2:10 pm i can’t tell you how much i laughed my ass off when i first read your blog. then i felt guilty for enjoying something so acerbic (someone here called it ‘myopic’). but it rings such a huge bell, and so inextricably reflects white-people behavior that i can’t stop coming here. this is genius. high ten! blackfoot You forgot that white people also like:
on March 12, 2008 at 2:14 pm
Building good credit and buying a home. Staying out of jail. Raising our own kids. …and last, but not least: Striving to ignore the fact that black people are more racist than any other group of people in America today. It’s just not politically correct to acknowledge this widely known dirty little secret, is it now? otherlisa This is hilarious. I’m really kinda stunned by the offense taken by some people.
on March 12, 2008 at 2:31 pm
Dave Toffen love it……….keep going….lmao…
on March 12, 2008 at 2:32 pm
jeez on March 12, 2008 at 2:36 pm quick trying to ACT like you’re making fun of white people. sounds like you are just talking about tink’s (2 incomes no kids) with a decent career and education. these things can relate to any nationality. what blacks, mexicans and asians don’t do any of these things posted? i am glad people of color are now becoming the majority. Stanton White People (mostly White middle-upper class Women) like the occupation of social work.
on March 12, 2008 at 2:41 pm
Actually…they love it. A lot. FYI: I’m male, of mixed decent (Happa–Hawaiian, Irish, Spanish), I’m a first generation university graduate and what did I study?…social work of course. I hold a BASW-minor(s) in Womens Studies, and an MSW in Clinical-Contextual Social Work Practice. One thing I learned during university (and now as a practicing clinical social worker), is that you have to have a farily good sense of humor and sense of irony…at least when one’s occupation is social work in the United States. As for my Sisters in Social Work (those Sisters of Color as well as my White Sisters)…I know and trust that you get the jist of this. Seriously…White People like Social Work…Especially White People from the East Coast and Mid-West and Northern Continental United States. They absolutely love it. Val What about life coaches?
on March 12, 2008 at 2:42 pm
Meesta This is great. The entry on the Wire is right on the money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on March 12, 2008 at 2:45 pm
Stanton #2989 Val…friken life coaches?!????!!!…yep, Whitey is certainly into life coaches, lol!
on March 12, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Can’t believe that category hasn’t been researched and addressed on this site yet. Holy crap… Anonymous Twin Peaks, Model Trains, the Olympics…
on March 12, 2008 at 3:22 pm
This site absolutely rules. scott The Olympics, Twin Peaks, Baja Fresh…
on March 12, 2008 at 3:23 pm
Chris Van on March 12, 2008 at 3:27 pm White people also like the idea of blogging and the Internet, insofar as it gives an opportunity for insufferable upper middle class Toronto suburbanites to have their 15 minutes (congrats on the CBC interview boys … you sound almost as obnoxious as I pictured) through oh-so-witty satire and profound social commentary. White people are also a fickle bunch, which is why this blog will be completely passe in about 4 more weeks. Mike White people love disabled people. They make them feel better about themselves, instantly.
on March 12, 2008 at 3:27 pm
You can try this yourself. The next time something really bad happens to you, like a parking ticket, look around for a disabled person. Seeing that disabled person will make you feel better about that parking ticket. Also, people who play disabled people in the movies will automatically recieve an Oscar nomination. Rain Man, etc. NB: Applies to physically disabled people only. White people are too scared of mentally ill people to like them. a wheat thin on March 12, 2008 at 3:28 pm I would venture a guess that white people like to make fun of white people on blogs. It makes them feel like they are a bit less white (and therefore immediately more hip?) …That way they can make some more ad revenue and buy more things white people like! slank I think i’m an oreo!!! ugh I’m and FOB and i can identify with most of these…. great site has had me in stiches for days.
on March 12, 2008 at 3:33 pm
Mike Atheism
on March 12, 2008 at 3:36 pm
White people like atheism. Not because they believe in it or anything (they’re too ‘spiritual’ for that), but because they want to differentiate themselves from all the religious Republican white people. In white culture, saying “I’m atheist” is the equivalent of saying, “It’s okay. I’m white, but I’m not Republican.” NB: If Republicans ever embrace atheism, this becomes null and void. Anon Did n e one say “Playing the air guitar.” yet?
on March 12, 2008 at 3:36 pm
Sanae Just what we need, another blog the pigeon-holes and stereotypes. Well done!
on March 12, 2008 at 3:38 pm
Oh, and white people like sarcasm too. Alan Earning credits for lower-level classes (only) in community colleges to show how open and thrifty they are.
on March 12, 2008 at 3:40 pm
Anon Oh yeah one more…white people love being on time!
on March 12, 2008 at 3:41 pm
Mike White people like doing everything that black people do.
on March 12, 2008 at 3:47 pm
If races were ranked in the order of coolness, black people would be on top and white people near the bottom (but above Asians). White people want to be cool, therefore they copy everything that black people do. Black people listen to hip hop. White people listen to hip hop. Black people wear baggy clothes. White people wear baggy clothes. Black people like Obama. White people like Obama. Black people have been trying to shake white people off their tail for the past half century. In desperation, black people may have to start copying white people in order to create a infinite loop and a break in the space-time continuum. Mike White people like anti-smoking campaigns.
on March 12, 2008 at 4:03 pm
In white culture, smoking is worse than Hitler. Smoking while wearing normal clothing, and smoking while wearing a Nazi uniform, will bring about exactly the same level of condemnation.
IMPORTANT NOTE: “Smoking” means tobacco smoking. For unknown white people reasons, non-tobacco smoking, like marijuana smoking, is perfectly acceptable, even though it has the same health implications and second-hand smoke as tobacco. The secret for smoking tobacco in public and getting away with it: Smoke a tobacco cigar that “looks” like a marijuana joint. White people will be confused and you will be home free. Mike White people like protesting.
on March 12, 2008 at 4:12 pm
If a white person asks what you will be doing on the weekend, and you say you will be protesting, white people will nod their heads in approval. Note that the thing you are protesting against is irrelevant and does not need to be mentioned. White people can probably guess what it is anyway. Stanton White folks also dig:
on March 12, 2008 at 4:16 pm
hypnotherapy, non-profit organizations, Fung Shuei, chiropractors, crystals, new age music, folk music, banjo’s, trampolines, knee-high tube socks, black socks with sock garters, Teva Sandels with socks, khaki clothing, the Gap, Old Navy, Appropriating Native American Culture, waxing, The Fresh Prince of Belair, mono-ski’s, para-sailing, hang gliding, synchronized swimming, hacky sack, rubics cube, Twister, books on cassette tape, Jerry Lewis Telethon, pastel colors, square dancing, Pottery Barn, and skeet shooting, and mounting deer antlers on the walls of their living rooms. ECHO PARK HAHAHAHAHAHA!!
on March 12, 2008 at 4:40 pm
I heard about this blog several weeks ago but didnt think to come see it for myself until a coworker IM’d me your link on Outdoor Sports Wear!!! I stood up in my office and looked around and counted at least 5 people wearing fleece jackets. MY GOD your good. You must live in Echo Park/Silverlake Judging by some of the pics and your writings. HAHAHAHAH Everything you say is spot on. I am Latino and stuck in an office full of white people all day. Thanks for helping me cope.
Anonymous on March 12, 2008 at 4:41 pm Sexism, Elitism, and Racism paraded as “white.” What about all the white people not represented in your survey? Are they not white because they like beer or booze, not wine? Are they a little less white because their children speak more than one language well? Ed Nicholson Some more:
on March 12, 2008 at 4:48 pm
Book Clubs Guitar Hero World of Warcraft Niggaz Swedish Rock Norah Jones Ron Paul B&B’s Sodoku Tapas The Coen Brothers Oh, and they also like a website called stuffwhitepeoplelike.com By the way, none of this stuff necessarily applies to Republicans, Middle America or White Trash. gAysian Another thing stuff white people like that I don’t understand: (and maybe someone can answer this for me)
on March 12, 2008 at 5:07 pm
Journey. Especially that song, “Don’t Stop Believing.” Is there a conspiracy that every bar or club is required by law to play this song at least 3 times/night? lisac747 on March 12, 2008 at 5:18 pm I am Mexican American and the vibe you describe is of the culture I was immersed in as an undergrad at Berkeley. I actually relate to many of your posts, maybe not the music. So perhaps it’s not so much white people (although it ultimately is) as the college educated upwardly mobile. Because it’s certainly not the white folk from down home (Texas) although I’d say Austin has much of the same vibe. Sounds like the Starbucks crowd. Cool blog. Jaime on March 12, 2008 at 5:23 pm This website is like a tired old standup routine. “HAHAHAH WHITE PEOPLE DO THIS, BLACK PEOPLE DON’T… AREN’T OUR DIFFERENCES HILARIOUS??” If I make a website about black people loving to constantly drive 30 miles over the speed limit, and loving to paint their houses magenta and lime green, I’m gonna get sued by the NAACP. This makes no sense. I don’t think its funny at all. Monique Crocs and/or clogs definitely need to be on this list
on March 12, 2008 at 5:30 pm
Too funny. Thomas White people like leaving comments on their favorite blog.
on March 12, 2008 at 5:43 pm
Pakistani (but a little white on the inside) on March 12, 2008 at 5:47 pm I didn’t know “white” suddenly became synonymous with being a fake, rich liberal who does everything to impress other “white” people. (Such as enjoy reading a newspaper. Oops! The New York Times and Democracy Now! are actually telling me what’s going on in the world, therefore I must be a yuppie, and therefore, completely uncool.) Thank you for clarifying that point so fully. This Site Is Pathetic on March 12, 2008 at 6:13 pm …What an ignorant and tacky perspective on life. Who created this site? (And why are they remaining anonymous?) Nevertheless, it’s not as though their name or identity makes a difference; they’re worthless parasites in our world, anyway… Turd Furguson How about:
on March 12, 2008 at 6:22 pm
Water aerobics? Claiming tha Native American ancestory (but not too much) Estate Sales? Natural Child Birth/Lamaze/La Leche League? Power walking? Bookbags with wheels on the bottom? Keep up the good work! Stanton Dear Jamie, #3011,
on March 12, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Hey, it appears difficult for people like yourself to see–get beyond the “White/Black” thing, but seriousley…it’s not just a White/Black thing. It is however, about the history of dominance and control in the United States and those groups whom have been, and continue to be, socially and economically marginalized due to a myriad of reasons (the most documented reason9s) being one’s race, ethnicity, culture–nationality), which encompasses more than just Blacks and Whites in the U.S.A. And as far as the NAACP getting on your case because a White man or woman (singular or plural) may start a “reverse” version of this site whereas your claim that this would be unjust and unequatable (your insinuation that there exsists today, zero White driven racism in this country), is really quite frankly, absolutley false. There are so many examples to counter your insinuation,…but now, it really isn’t just a White and Black thing. My Indiginous Native American Sisters and Brothers here in the continental United States are reminded of the generational and genocidal — racisit colonialism of White Anglo-Saxon power on a daily basis, so much so that, many people I speak with are actually suprised when they hear that Native Indian Tribes still (though barely) exsist. My most recent–memorable incident was when I cautioned a White female individual hoofing around with a pair of what she reported as “Home made Native inspired shoes…I made them myself,”…or words to that affect, and that I shouldn’t worry becasue, and I kid you not, her response (paraphrase), “It’s not like we’re going to run into and Natives.” See…not just a Black/White thing Jamie. Oh, and of course, there is my own personal reminder when I am able to visit home (Hawai’i). Talk about an absolutley gross and openly demeaning and hostile environment of racial characater that would rival many historical examples of “Black Face” entertainment here in the continental U.S. But it’s not racisit is it Jamie? It’s just tourism…right? And it has nothing to do with the Black/White thing you lament over…but certainly has a lot to do with the White and the “Other(s)” thing. Believe me…this web site is so lite weight, it’s not even funny. And it is apprantley run by Whites…who quite frankley, are the only group in the U.S. with so much power and privalege that they can actually start up a public forum riddiculing and stereotyping themselves racially, ethinically, and culturally. No other racial-ethinic group that resides in the U.S.A. (that I’m aware of) has the power to do this. OK…hope this didn’t come off too harshley Jamie…just a reality check; …certainly something that people of color in this country have to dal with on a daily basis. And please pardon any spelling and / or grammer transgression(s) of the Kings English I may have commited with this entry. Aloha No Turd Furguson Being obsessed with your lawn? Double first names? (Mary-Claire, Jean-Paul, Billy-Bob) Christian Rock? Big Hair Bows? Soft Rock (Air Supply, for example.) Baby Einstein?
on March 12, 2008 at 6:43 pm
burchell How about rowing? I’ve never felt whiter than when I was rowing with seven other white people.
on March 12, 2008 at 6:59 pm
chits Hey post 3015, the people who created this site were on national radio this morning (Canadian). ass.
on March 12, 2008 at 7:26 pm
jen I’m white and i hate nearly everything on the list… Is there something terribly wrong with me?
on March 12, 2008 at 7:56 pm
Anonymous on March 12, 2008 at 8:21 pm There is a point where you can laugh at yourself, but this goes beyond that. This doesn’t stereotype the typical “white person” because there is no such thing. And that is why I’m offended. Your grouping all white people to love organic foods, being “culturally aware”, seeing the latest indie flicks, and being hooked on HBO series. I think it was a bunch of bullshit to be honest. It’s okay to make light jokes now and then, but there is nothing okay with mocking the white american to the extent that people do. There is nothing okay with mocking any member of society for that matter, no matter what “ridiculous” materials they may be obsessed with. It should have nothing to do with race, gender, or age. Were human beings and that’s that. No matter who it’s targeted at, I would be uncomfortable reading a blog that pin-points a particular group in a joking manner. Anonymous dry denim
on March 12, 2008 at 9:11 pm
Amused Canadian Life is too serious to be taken seriously, so the more we laugh at ourselves, the better off we’ll all be.
on March 12, 2008 at 9:11 pm
To those for whom this blog distresses your sensibilities, you may exercise your freedom to ignore it. In fact, you can start your own blog about the evils of stereotypes. I’m sure it will make great strides in helping achieve universal tolerance and world peace, because there is nothing people love more than being lectured on political correctness. …Not like this sinful website that *gasp* initiates a dialogue about the causes of stereotypes and the common human experience. Potential entries… Book clubs. Baking muffins and chocolate chip cookies. Bumper stickers supporting their children’s sports teams. Going hunting and/or fishing. Skateboarding. Musical theatre. Khakis and running shoes. Tilley hats. Christmas crafts. Morgan Freeman. Brunch. Vodka coolers. Cross-country road trips. Backpacking across Europe. Wrap-around sunglasses. The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Travelling around Asia to ‘find themselves.’ Tongue studs and belly button rings. Tattoos in Asian characters. Fake tans. Elliptical machines. Purchasing overpriced cups of coffee in the morning instead of making one’s own at home. Applebee’s. Anonymous on March 12, 2008 at 9:37 pm These are things primarily associated with middle and upper middle class liberal white people, especially New York white people. For that group, this is dead-on and hilarious. But there are millions of conservative rich and poor white people in America who probably don’t give a fuck about a lot of these things. Also, white people love when they are stereotyped like this. It makes them feel slightly oppressed which sheds off a few layers of guilt. It also makes them feel like they are in their own unique, ethnic minority of which they so strive to be a part of. Ben on March 12, 2008 at 10:04 pm I was somewhat offended at the pigeon-holing this site does to my creed. but then i realised you were over-simplifying, and i felt better. You should re-name this site as: “Stuff White American People Like” Because seriously, it just doesn’t work for any other continent. Bang-on for Americans, but misses the mark massively when applied elsewhere. anonymous hardwood floors
on March 12, 2008 at 10:09 pm
helly1211 good shit.
on March 12, 2008 at 10:16 pm
others: red bull vodka teeth whitening pottery barn oprah croc’s spas
Madison on March 12, 2008 at 10:20 pm Things white people like: The word ‘Dude’ and ‘Like’ as a white person I have had complete conversations with just these two words. The need to laugh at liberal jokes no matter how conservative the listener is because if they don’t they look like narrow minded bigits. Cigarettes and the double standing involving them. White people are always pushing for smoking bans and telling people that smokign will kill them but, in all truth white people love their cigarettes. Go to the smoking side of a resturant (if you can find one) and the majority of smokers will be white. The novelty of Gay bars and Transvesties. White People can’t get enough of them. On the twenty-first birthday a trip to the gay bar is a chance to get wasted and answer questions about sexual confusion with out looking gay yourself. Imports: We won’t buy it if it says “Made in China” on it, but if it’s a product of China that we can boast to our friends in an authentic Chinese whatever we’re all for it. Hell, white people even adopt kids from Asia and the Phillipines for that reason. kme “sunshine” “trees” “eating” “sleeping” “sundays”
on March 12, 2008 at 10:59 pm
hia Excuse me, but I’m not white, post 3029. And I also quite enjoy sunshine.
on March 12, 2008 at 11:48 pm
Miss PC Oh my GOD – you’re so politically incorrect, it’s hilarious!
on March 12, 2008 at 11:55 pm
Let’s laugh at some other politically incorrect things – -Using gay as a synonym for stupid. OMG gay is the new stupid. -Calling all Muslims violent terrorists. HILARIOUS. Oh my God, I’m peeing in my pants, this is so funny. Please…politically correct doesn’t mean you don’t have a joke now and then, it just means you think about what you’re saying and where it came from. Acknowledging the history of words and their effects on people. Kassi >>white people also enjoy being critical, but not necessarily in a constructive way.<<
on March 13, 2008 at 12:15 am
I have to agree with this very early comment. A downfall of much criticism white people so love to volunteer is confusing ‘opinion’ with ‘fact.’ Two relevant quotes from Terry Pratchett (a white guy white people like to read to feel clever): “…they found it easier to say ‘no offense meant’ than to actually refrain from giving offense.” “…the term ‘in my humble opinion,’ which they think *adds* weight to their statements rather than indicating, in reality, ‘these are the mean little views of someone with the social grace of duckweed.” (If you could find some deliciously succinct way to sum up the entirety of privileged white youths’ angsty ‘goth’ rebellion, the world would be indebted to you.) Additionally: I admire that you leave all comments ‘as is’ with asterisks thrown in where appropriate. Very sporting. kirsty on March 13, 2008 at 1:40 am White people love to explain their heritage. No white person is ever simply ‘white’, they are always ‘1/10 navajo’ or ‘scottish on my mother’s side’. The coolest ancestry, is of course irish. Every white person thinks that they are irish. shockwheat We need a site called stuffblackpeoplelike and it can have glocks, crack, malt liquor, fake gold and diamonds, afros, and ringworm cream.
on March 13, 2008 at 3:58 am
Doug The Criterion Collection. Because you have to have something to go next to your Michel Gondry DVD.
on March 13, 2008 at 4:20 am
junebean I like the way you have incorporated advertising. It is subtle and also pertinent to the particular topic.
on March 13, 2008 at 4:43 am
AnAmericaninParis81 As an educated Latina at an elitist university I’ve become well aware of the “stuff white people like”. How about
on March 13, 2008 at 5:02 am
– Wearing University gear (in the hopes of sparking conversation on their alma mater) – Sending their dogs to “puppy school” — essentially a dogsitter – Summer camps, Pottery Barn, J. Crew are great ones as well – Making their kids play ridiculously expensive sports (i.e. ice hockey, lax, fencing) – Travelling to Europe and wearing athletic sneakers like they are about to go mountain climbing when they are actually walking around the streets of London (also baseball caps and sports team gear make white Americans stick our like a sore thumb here) – Slightly dated but I think Dave Chappelle gets to the point in saying “White people love Wayne Brady because he makes Bryan Gumble look like Malcom X” – Paying high prices for purebred or exotic animals instead of rescuing one from the local spca/humane society – Being diagnosed with depression or ADHD – Pub Crawls – Claiming they will escape the perils of capitalism through their journey of self-discovery in South America, Africa, or South-East Asia – Going to South America or South-East Asia to teach English – The Hype Machine (because they need other people to tell them/justify what music is good) kman Have to agree with response #5, this is yuppie stuff, which was big in, what, the 80’s?
on March 13, 2008 at 5:06 am
AnAmericaninParis81 http://men.style.com/details/features/landing?id=content_5182
on March 13, 2008 at 5:12 am
Twonk Eyeglasses.
on March 13, 2008 at 5:36 am
White people definitely love eyeglasses. The funkier the better. Heather Jamison on March 13, 2008 at 5:40 am Have you considered the racial implications of your posting in over-generalizing a group of people? For example, the Irish are known as the “white minority” and even were enslaved (legally) and brought on ships to America for a period of 20 years. Having lived in Africa for 7 years among a nation of people with 42 distinct tribes – yet all being black in color – I have learned to identify and respect different qualities and distinctions among white ethnic lines as well. The 42 tribes in Africa I have lived among are as distinct in some ways as an American Indian from a German, and yet they are all black. White people, as well, have different histories, ancestral lines and cultures. Please don’t group us all together. It is hard enough to live cross-culturally in America as a white person without an added stereotype such as this one. Stepnfetchit on March 13, 2008 at 5:42 am I would like to announce a blog of mines – what black people like. Highlights include: ribs, fruit soda, especially orange, guns, crack, 20² wheels, saggy jeans, Timbos, Escalades, leaving the kids they create with baby mommas, hair weaves, door knocker ear rings, tear drop tatoos under eye, grillz, WHITE WOMEN, malt liquor, cognac with coke, and Barak Hussein Obama and his lap dog Oprah! C’mon y’all let’s get crunk and smoke a swisha! Austin on March 13, 2008 at 5:44 am Can’t believe how many of these things my boss is in to. Another that would be good would be when people speak words that have a foreign feel to it, they over-compensate the accent that goes with it. Keep up the great work Danno Pronouncing foreign words
on March 13, 2008 at 5:48 am
White people love to pronounce foreign words correctly. It lets everyone around them know that they’re doing lots of other white people things, such as studying abroad, learning foreign languages and listening to NPR. It makes no sense that someone should shift languages and inflections three times in the same sentence, but white people can’t go wrong saying “Medvedev (Russian pronunciation) and Bush will meet in (English pronunciation) Podgorica (Serbo-Croatian pronunciation)” with all the right inflections, so that the less fortunate can learn from their fine example. Sometimes this causes conflict, as when (true story) an NPR anchor pronounces it “Medvyedyev” while the reporter she’s interviewing pronounces it “Myedvyedyev”, but the important thing is that both of them at least got more than one usage into it of a vowel sound that doesn’t occur in English and isn’t implied by the spelling. An earlier generation of NPR reporters and other white people who really cared about not being seen as cultural imperialists were careful to refer to the Sandinistas as living in “Nicarawha.” Even though none of them refer to Germany as “Deutschland.” And even though Nicarawhans were still likely to say they live in “Nueva York.” The important thing is for white people being seen as atoning for centuries of white crimes. As long as they don’t have to work too hard at it. MollyMcButter “Sustainability” Cloth diapers Eco-tour vacations Kiva.org dark chocolate SXSW DIY “MY House is Worth What?” Etsy Anthropologie Planting fruit trees in your backyard
on March 13, 2008 at 5:57 am
The truth hurts. Mike on March 13, 2008 at 5:59 am You’re a clever writer — simple, great syntax. I can actually hear the deadpan delivery. But… Is it really your intention to keep us (humans) divided by the groups we get put in (sometimes) not by choice but by someone like, say you? Because in order for the world to get any better, humans have got to start working to make it better (usually through collaboration) instead of continuing to focus on things that you, as an individual, may think of as silly or offensive. Actually, here’s a question: Why are you spending your time writing about white people instead of communicating something about you? I guess it’s easier to find fault than to create something better. So I guess this is the easy way out for you and your creative energy, clever and well-written as it may be. Bummer, man. green tea on March 13, 2008 at 6:11 am #3041: gay. Last time I checked, the Irish had the ability to “blend in” that asians, blacks, hispanics and native americans didn’t have. And white people only became “proud” of their “roots” in the 1980s. They all suddenly decided to claim a culture that they had long since decided to reject. People are taking this site a lot more seriously than they need to. I can’t remember the time I heard reports of white people being “burdened by the stereotype of driving a Toyota Prius”, I have yet to hear a white person say, “I was denied work because everyone thinks that white people wear The North Face jackets”. Come on.
I think there should be a post on tobacco smoking (evil) vs. marijuana smoking (chill). And a post on white people who immediately claim “different” ancestry when around non-whites, or just to show that they understand racism. “Well, my mom is Irish-German and a bit of French, and my dad is English-Finnish-Irish with a bit of Swedish from his grandma”, or the ever present, “My great-great-great grandmother was a Native American, and so I’ve decided to make some Dream Catchers to keep in touch with my roots”. Karina How about “white people like overpriced vitamin-infused juice smoothies”?
on March 13, 2008 at 6:23 am
Sherry on March 13, 2008 at 6:30 am I’d like to see the Stuff White Texans like… like businessmen who’ve never seen a ranch nor a live cow in their lives driving quad cab turbo-diesel Dodge dually’s. Or women decked out in faux cow leather, genuine snake skin purses, LARGE Native American inspired silver jewelry, LAYERS of beaded, charmed, jeweled necklaces- and BIG, BIG hair. Filling their homes with drift wood furniture and stuffed deer and turkey statues… As a whole- very funny stuff! Great blog. =) Karina #3047: SO TRUE!
on March 13, 2008 at 6:35 am
#3041: Are you serious? You know this site is a joke, right? The site, I think, has nothing to do with ethnicity…it’s just a huge cultural joke and it isn’t harmful. I’m Scandinavian and English, so please don’t group me with those OTHER white people! Oh noes! I’m going to go sing “God Save the Queen” whilst eating Swedish meatballs, lefse, and Danish cucumbers, and then I’ll load up my Volkswagen Golf, complete with THULE rack and kayak attached, and go camping with my portable DVD player and $400 REI tent in Vermont, where I’ll tap my own maple syrup and pamper myself with North Face fleece pajamas (yes, with attached feet). jehova's witness if you are taking yourself so seriously that this blog offends you, you should prolly stop reading blogs in general. this site is a riot. i hope you at least make a good living writing copy, and if you’re not, you really should…
on March 13, 2008 at 6:51 am
Victor White as a culture does not exist.
on March 13, 2008 at 6:54 am
Maybe the whole thing is meant to be satire. But the blacks didn’t like being the object of satire. Why should white colored people. The inherent problem with this site, is not that it’s not funny. It’s hilarious. Not that it’s not well written because it’s okay. It’s the idea that human culture has not outgrown it’s exclusive nature. You prove that in your blog because whites are either being included or excluded here. White is not a culture. Black is not a culture. They are colors of pigment in the skin. To define culture by color is limiting. Charles Should add: -separating themselves from stereotypes -catching spelling errors -Arguing on blogs
on March 13, 2008 at 7:33 am
bew Funny, funny blog Heard you on Sounds Like Canada. Great Interview.
on March 13, 2008 at 7:59 am
5150 I have suspected for some years that I might be white. This site has confirmed it for me – no longer will I be racked with confusion and guilt.
on March 13, 2008 at 8:05 am
I only hope my parents accept me for who I am when I tell them. Thank you! Lori on March 13, 2008 at 8:19 am I think all of these are genius. I am a white person and about 8- % applies to me. The items that do not apply to myself can be easily applied to several of my family members. Matt H. on March 13, 2008 at 8:29 am This is probably one of the 5 funniest websites I have EVER seen. I have laughed so hard at times that I’ve lost my breath and started fits of coughing and convulsing. Just thought I’d tell the author(s?) to keep up the good work. And of course, to add a suggestion. I suggest an entry be made about how white people “need to read the book first.” Either in the case of having to read it before any of their friends for credibility’s sake, or in the case of a book being made into a movie, they had to have known about it and read it waaaay before it was ever optioned to be a movie in the first place. This of course, leads to the whole “the book was better than the movie” pretentiousness that we are frequently guilty of. Anyway, just a thought, but thanks anyway for an excellent website that I will visit frequently! Christine on March 13, 2008 at 8:40 am Here’s another one for the list: claiming ethnic identity and hyphenating their nationalities when their families have lived in the U.S. for generations. I can’t tell you how many white people love to claim they are Italian-American, Irish-American, and so on even if they are not dual citizens, have a parent who immigrated recently from one of those countries, etc. This is all about making oneself unique: “I’m not white. I’m Hungarian-German-English-American.” White people love to claim that they are not white and/or that whiteness does not exist. Great blog. James The only reason people trash this blog is because they are white and now have been exposed as to their true nature. We are too predictable.
on March 13, 2008 at 9:02 am
stupid monkey liking things ironically…we white people love that…coincidentally, it is a perfect out just in case someone does not approve of what you like…
on March 13, 2008 at 9:25 am
Bob on March 13, 2008 at 9:27 am My daughter sent me the link to your blog. I’ve just started reading a few comments so I don’t know if you have on your list that white people don’t have much sense of humor about themselves… of course myself and my family are the exceptions. Does that make us exceptionaly white? lvhbugman Hey! Great job. I did not know that there was more than one of me out there. I am secure in the knowledge that I am a stereotype. Fantastic.
on March 13, 2008 at 9:46 am
Who else is looking at this, though, besides us white people? Add to the list: vintage motorcycles that you fix up yourself ebay knitting 69 cent mc donalds coffee jim gaffigan lost survivor (the ABC series and remakes of the original song) blackjack jack black and so on…. KB on March 13, 2008 at 9:50 am Yeah it’s clear in the comments that white people like to make serious issues out of pointless things. We try to spend at least half of our time arguing with our spouses (or our liveins, if over thirty and already divorced) about pointless things. but since I’m newly a grad student in new york… I can’t help but feel that these white people are young, urban white people like me. The people that read blogs at work. You know what else we like? yoga. Way better than playing sports. rfmonk I like your blog on a number of levels. Don’t worry about the haters, keep up the good work.
on March 13, 2008 at 10:00 am
Anonymous I think these things more accurately describe what wealthy white people like.
on March 13, 2008 at 10:09 am
Ayanna Punctuality.
on March 13, 2008 at 10:10 am
A White Person told me recently that being late is a sign of narcissism. just me on March 13, 2008 at 10:19 am White people like to joke about being black and how much they’d suck at it. They think they’re poking fun at “wiggers,” by joking about gangsta signs, n bombs, gangsta rap, beatboxing/freestyling, and how much they would suck at it. I suppose they think that it’s clever, but it’s just as painful to see/hear as seeing an actual wigger. e-town on March 13, 2008 at 10:39 am first of all, i love this blog. second of all, i think that one of your next blogs on stuff that white people like should be “believing they are better than other white people.” the reason this blog is so hilarious is because not just one but MANY of the things on here pertain to the VAST majority of white people, myself included. just off the top of my head, i love expensive sandwiches, barack obama, wes anderson, and my stupid target performance fleece. no matter how cultured i think i am or anybody else thinks they are, it’s true: white people all basically love the same stuff. i’m sick of reading comments that sound like this: “omigod. performance fleeces? i’m SO glad i’m not THAT type of white person.” i can’t think of anything whiter than verbally (or in this case, in the written word) expressing how grateful you are that you’re not “one of THOSE white people.” keep up the good work! Suz on March 13, 2008 at 10:40 am This is a very funny blog, with a lot of truth to it. But the “white people” it refers to seem to be mostly pretentious liberals from the Upper West Side of Manhattan … lincoln this is deeply offensive. how could you be so crude / idiotic as to associate any of these things with race.
on March 13, 2008 at 10:41 am
Los$candalous WOW!
on March 13, 2008 at 10:49 am
after reading this site, i now understand the white species excellent! Amy This site is hilarious….here’s some other things, not sure if they have already been mentioned:
on March 13, 2008 at 10:52 am
-going to Africa to do international service (ie South Africa) -the Peace Corps or any other kind of post-graduate volunteer program -going to the gym -Nalgene bottles -theme parties xoeast I’d like to submit for your consideration hacky sacks. White people (and only white people) like hacky sacks.
on March 13, 2008 at 10:53 am
Amy on March 13, 2008 at 11:26 am Jam bands like Grateful Dead, String Cheese Incident, Phish that play one song that lasts 50 minutes or conversely punk bands like the Descendents, the Ramones, Minor Threat whose songs last under 90 seconds. Evil J Ok, I’m half-white half-hispanic… and to everyone getting offended, seriously…
on March 13, 2008 at 11:26 am
I can’t believe in this age, people don’t get tongue-in-cheek humor. And this is definitely tongue-in-cheek… and f*cking hysterical. I’m at work (yes, even though hispanic, I have access to a computer where I work… and it’s not a roof over a wi-fi hotspot), and I’m stifling my laughter. Not because it’s all true, but it’s that it reads like The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (starring Mos Def!), but as a guide to living among “White People”. I don’t see it as racist, and, seriously, white people… if you can’t laugh at yourself, who can you laugh at? Now, excuse me while my white half commits a race crime by punching my hispanic half for thinking this was funny. Suggestions: -Late 80s/Early 90s sit-coms: Full House comes to mind, especially since I went to the mall the other day and saw two different white people wearing “Jesse and the Rippers” shirts. If the show was “teen” based, all the better. Say “Bayside High” to any white person. They’ll laugh. -“Impossibly Complex” Technology: If it takes a geek to understand the full complexity of it, white people love it, and will use it to 10% of it’s full capability. Wi-fi, HDTV, Blu-ray players, Laptops that cost as much as my car note… you get the picture. Funny thing is that none of it is all that complex, they just want to be able to say they have it but won’t take the time to know how to use it. -The Eagles: White people were mad that the latest album was available exclusively at Wal*mart… and it sold millions. Enough said. -Poetry: I once read a text book (in community college!) that said “Poetry is written art that can follow a specific format, or no format at all”. In other words… if you write it, you can call it poetry. We had to write poetry in this course, so I spent a Saturday afternoon writing haikus about what I was watching on TNT (coming up). I actually wrote a haiku about Tony the Tiger and disguised it as being about a hunter/gatherer (tiger = hunter, grain = gatherer). My teacher wanted me to submit the whole body of work to a poetry contest. -Law & Order: This is for the “older” white people. They love Special Victims Unit especially because it doesn’t usually have a twist (white people like feeling smart about what they’re watching, and if there’s no twist, they can figure it out halfway through and not be surprised, although the killer/rapist is usually whoever is guest starring that’s recognizable), and it also usually villifies things that white people are afraid of corrupting their children. Past instances: comic books, video games, radio shock-jocks. Also it stars Ice-T so they feel like they’re watching something with an urban influence since he occasionaly uses phrases like “my black ass” or “punk ass”. -Basic Cable: What, Law & Order isn’t just on NBC? Sold. -Blogging: They love it. They can show the world how deep and intellectual they are… even if there are “mlutipel grmmar errirs”. -Learning to speak to their Mexican gardener/maid (in poor Spanish): Nothing fills a white person with more joy and pride than saying “Jose, comida es aqui” when they’ve made a snack for their gardner or “Rosa, esta trabajo bien!” when their maid makes the bed well. Learning to improperly thank their underpaid, illegally employed wage-slave in their native language makes them feel less guilty about supporting illegal immigration. -CBS: No Law & Order, but shows like Two and a Half Men and CSI make up for it. Plus, all the non-white actors “know their place” as non-threatening, back-up roles. -Flip-flops: Not quite shoes, not quite nothing and they go smashing with shorts. -Touch-screen Cell Phones/Blackberries: It’s true… if you know someone with a “smart phone”… you know they can’t not play with it for more than five minutes without developing a nervous twitch. If it has a stylus, they’re pleased that they look important. -Bluetooth Headsets: It’s the white people way of subconciously saying “Whatever you’re saying to me could be interrupted by someone more important than you calling to say what’s up and I can’t bother to take my phone from my pocket.” -Texas Hold ’em: No one knew what “The Flop”, “The Turn”, and “The River” were until a few years ago… then the World Poker Tour started showing up on Basic Cable. Now you ask a white person to play poker and they don’t even imagine it’s Five-Card Stud you’re talking about. That’s all I got. jordn once in production in the US and now oversees…white people love Timbuk2 Bags!!!
on March 13, 2008 at 11:27 am
i have one, i love them and i clarify that i bought it before they were produced oversees. i also use it while riding my fixie, with apple stickers all over it. In fact i use the bag to carry my apple laptop imagine that. Wow. Amy Offering aid programs that help children of color but not their parents
on March 13, 2008 at 11:27 am
Amy Buying regional jams, syrups, maple sugar candy, candles at local tourist stores (which are mass produced crap sold everywhere).
on March 13, 2008 at 11:31 am
Amy Buying local “art” from recycled items like motherboards and old gum wrappers.
on March 13, 2008 at 11:32 am
Amy Tevas
on March 13, 2008 at 11:33 am
a fan White people love, love, love VWs — vintage or new.
on March 13, 2008 at 11:49 am
Stanton Hey # 3944 (Stepnfetchit),
on March 13, 2008 at 12:01 pm
From the vicious tone and male-Black fixation of your entry,…sounds like you’ve had an ass kicking or two in your life by a Black Man, or perhaps a group of Black Men. If that’s the most articulate refelection you can provide in regards to your experience with Black males in the United States,…well, I would say you probably has the ass kicking coming to you. Any comments with the same vicious tone you’d like to share on Native Pacific Islander Males (Native Hawaiian) like myself? Or perhaps my Samoan, or Tongan, or Marori, or Tahitian, or Chamoru, or Kanak, or Fijian brothers? Please feel free. Aloha No Anonymous More stuff white people like:
on March 13, 2008 at 12:03 pm
-Having a job and making your own money. -Speaking English coherently -Not bringing down the education standards of the country -Using good judgment and not falling to peer pressure and the desire to keep up with the latest trends no matter what their financial status. -Getting into a real fistfight, not pulling a gun at the first sign of someone talking smack. -Actually giving a damn about people other than themselves. -Not littering. -Taking care of their kids. -Taking care of their pets/Not beating and starving them so they will attack others. -Accepting responsibility for their mistakes. -Being responsible -Eating cheap, sugary foods then labelling your health problems as part of your “culture”. -Listening to musicians with talent, not those that have to over produce their music through a computer. -Building the longest lasting, most successful society in history. Oh right, grad school, outdoor clothes, bad high school memories…those are real good ones too, I suppose. Daily Dyson » Blog Archive » Stuff White People Like […] A description from the site: “a scientific approach to highlight and explain stuff white people like. They are pretty predictable.” […]
on March 13, 2008 at 12:10 pm
Anonymous on March 13, 2008 at 12:31 pm White people love natural childbirth and the “birthing experience.” Midwives with no doctor involvement. Stemming from the loving babies and kids post. anonymous Pretty soon the next “Stuff White people like” entry will have to be “Reading The ‘Stuff White People Like Website”.
on March 13, 2008 at 1:02 pm
White people read this website in an attempt to rediscover Homer Simpson’s Philosophy of Humor; They will proclaim “It’s funny because, it’s true. White people ARE lame!” just like Homer. If they do not read it then they have proven the extent of their suckitude. They read “Stuff White People Like” with the hope of obtaining the deepest reflexive awareness known to all modern forms of philosophy and so that they alone can stand on top of Fuck Mountain and proclaim they are the King and/or Queen Shit. Their embrace of self-ridicule will be worn as a badge of courage, proving their authenticity and thus nullifying all the other hypocritical shit seeping from their veins. The end result of reading this website will always be that they live in peace-filled, guilt free duplex-downs for all of eternity. Me--Just Me on March 13, 2008 at 1:37 pm This site is hilarious! Thank God I had the day off…I have been thoroughly entertained. I have one suggestion though: beauty…more specifically, mass media-defined beauty. jim joffus I’ve been enjoying the blog every day. I’ve noticed that white people cant use regular spices either. Everyone has sea salt these days and of course the pepper has to be hand ground as well. What is so special about sea salt anyway? Where does regular salt come from?
on March 13, 2008 at 1:45 pm
Mike OMG this is the funniest stuff on the web… I *totally* love it
on March 13, 2008 at 1:50 pm
It’s even more funny that some peope are totally offended… and I guess we know who they are. clander, you rock, my friend. Joe Did I miss it or was “The Gap” in here? And as a follow up to that, khaki pants?
on March 13, 2008 at 1:51 pm
WhiteBalls I’m white and I have to say this is an impressive collection of stereotypes.
on March 13, 2008 at 2:26 pm
Having just begun in January, this site already has 11 million hits – that’s insane! But this seems to show us that we’re all pretty obsessed with the whole race thing, especially the people that are taking offense to this stuff. It’s humor. And most of it’s funny. Anyway – how about… South Park penis envy the notorious “Room that no one sits in” …I’m gonna go take a shit. Molly Thanks for the rockin site and astute insights. You are a pundit of all things suburban.
on March 13, 2008 at 2:40 pm
Paul “STUFF THE GUY WHO STARTED THIS BLOG LIKES”
on March 13, 2008 at 2:48 pm
#1 Rash generalizations Ms. Jane Oh my god. This describes me to a T. And I thought I was so unique…
on March 13, 2008 at 2:50 pm
HB Brilliant. More that a little disconcerting, a little too close to home.
on March 13, 2008 at 3:24 pm
I would like to suggest hating yuppies, ie: denial. Reading all the comments about “Yuppies”, I couldn’t help but think about all the over educated white people I know that love to talk shit about yuppies. They don’t even know what a yuppie is, and it will take those 20 somethings a few years before they can look in the mirror and say with confidence, yes I do love farmers markets, and that is OK. It seems to me that that is the point of your site, how incredibly unaware white people are of themselves. I for one love Obama, my iphone, and my Audi. So to all those haters out there, who didn’t go to state school, and are into that band that nobody has heard of…stop taking yourselves so fucking seriously. bored This site is exactly as funny and insightful as “Everybody Loves Raymond”!
on March 13, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Anonymous White people like to leave their comments on peoples blogs
on March 13, 2008 at 5:19 pm
anonymous I find it strange that the people who seem to be most offended by this site are the people that it’s not even making fun of.
on March 13, 2008 at 5:38 pm
sara on March 13, 2008 at 6:19 pm Wow, some people take themselves WAY too seriously. If you can’t laugh about these things you’re missing out on life. Sure its more applicable to yuppies, but is that a big deal? Most people can figure that out for themselves anyway. Incedentally this completely describes my family and my school. We’re all a bunch of yuppies, but we know it so we’re ok with it. Our school actually MANDATED that we all get apple computers! Minchia Mondo on March 13, 2008 at 6:34 pm Everyone needs to lighten up — I am white — do I participate in some of these things? YEah. So what? I love the Wire, sushi and wine – am I supposed to feel bad about that? I’m an Italian American — should I feel lame for liking Pasta? This stuff is all in all funny — just keep the anger and hate away — and that goes both ways cyn It never crossed my mind that it was a non-white person that created this blog.
on March 13, 2008 at 6:41 pm
Some people are commenting that if it were called “stuffblackpeoplelike” it would be considered racist. Well, that could be the case but seriously I think by reading the content we’d have an idea as to whether the blogger actually had racist feelings toward the group being examined. I don’t really sense hate towards white people from the blogger in his posts, however there are there are quite a few people who are making comments who are clearly filled with hate. From the Beginning on March 13, 2008 at 7:16 pm I love your site, good job. I have one more thing to add to the list. Believing that white people saved all the other races of the world. Tonight I went to see 10,000 BC with my partner I really didn’t want to see the movie because in the commercials they were showing white people as Africans but we went to see it today. It drive me crazy that a white African and a blue eyed white African are the ones to save the people that were being enslaved by this Ugly Persian. They always seem to think they are the leader even in the Native American movies also. Could you help me with this. Good job it is nice to be able to see what people think. hibergirl Ranch dressing
on March 13, 2008 at 7:40 pm
Chris on March 13, 2008 at 7:52 pm It seems that white people like stuffwhitepeoplelike.wordpress.com. I am a white person and this blog was introduced to my by a whi- oh wait, he was mexican. But I think there’s something here. Congratulations on the exposure. obvious Dont forget Eugenics!
on March 13, 2008 at 8:49 pm
Amanda This is Roland Barthes for the 21st century!! Via the internet–how appropriate! (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roland_Barthes)
on March 13, 2008 at 8:56 pm
(Perhaps wikipedia should be on this list? Not only do white people rely on wikipedia, they can contribute to its content. How appropriately self-righteous of us!) I can finally apply my otherwise-useless Cultural Studies degree from McGill towards something. And I can finally teach my friends what sorts of things I’m “learning” here in the first place. Keep up the great work! Someone who gets satire Love this site. Makes me feel properly foolish. I love laughing at myself, though I’ll be more careful with telling people I like soccer. And sushi.
on March 13, 2008 at 9:14 pm
Thoughts: Overpriced coffee Energy drinks National Geographic pseudo-art appreciation coming back from vacation with a tan Naming their children something “unique”, like Paisley, Aiden, Kortni, Mattox, and Gage. Heather I just wanted to let you know that I am the third white girl to marry an asian guy. But you are right, white girls never go for asian guys.
on March 13, 2008 at 9:31 pm
Lrdgfr White people love this blog!
on March 13, 2008 at 10:19 pm
Bender White people are solely responsible for the success of pokemon in america
on March 13, 2008 at 10:52 pm
period helen on March 13, 2008 at 11:51 pm This is the funniest thing I have ever seen in my life. My dad likes almost all of these things, he owns a bike that costs about $2000 and shops at Whole Foods. I was thinking that white people like having friends of any other race, perhaps Asian, African American, or Hispanic. Along with the fact that white people live trying different ethnic foods and not being called racist. Ooh, they also like Wayne Brady… he does musical comedy. Dookie Title correction: stuffthatwhiteAMERICANpeoplelike
on March 14, 2008 at 12:15 am
Personally, I’ve no idea what ‘American Apparel’, ‘The Wire’ or ‘The Oscars’ are. Nor do I recognise the words ‘graduation’, ‘vacation’ or ‘soccer’ lulu white people like oprah.
on March 14, 2008 at 1:35 am
doodah white people love blogs.
on March 14, 2008 at 4:30 am
Eric on March 14, 2008 at 4:38 am I just heard you on the radio in Detroit and I was excited to see your list. Although I’m sure most of the list applies to all white people, I did find that only about 26% of the list applied to me. does that mean I’m not a good white person? Alaina White people love lolcats
on March 14, 2008 at 5:08 am
Seriously, white people LOVE lolcats And if they hate them, then they don’t have a white person sense of humor Cait This is without a doubt the funniest thing I have ever read.
on March 14, 2008 at 5:29 am
jeremy on March 14, 2008 at 6:04 am So, when are you going to add “stuffwhitepeoplelike.com” to your list? Because I’ve had like three different, all-white, people tell me about how I had to check out this site because it is ‘SO funny’ and ‘SO true.’ Phil Keep up the good work, I visit this blog often and think its hilarious.
on March 14, 2008 at 6:05 am
Danielle This is absolutely disgusting! No race includes people identical in every way…not all people are alike simply because they have the same skin color.
on March 14, 2008 at 6:06 am
I am white, my husband is black and we have 2 beautiful children, 4 1/2 and 8. Racism is the hardest thing to explain to them because there is no legitimate reason for a human being to treat another human being badly, in any way, simply because their skin colors do not match. It is pathetic and any one who keeps racism alive is pathetic. We were just in downtown Detroit, MI visiting my husband’s grandmother…we were stared at as if one of us had married a farm animal or something. Come on! My children were actually scared…we were uncomfortable…for NO reason. Last weekend we were at the 7th Annual Harriet Tubman Humanitarian Awards ceremony in Albany where my mother-in-law, Dean for the Office of Multicultural Affairs & Diversity Programs and St. John Fisher College, was recognized. It was held in the Wilborn Temple First Church of God in Christ in Albany, NY…one of Harriet Tubman’s stops along the “Underground Railroad” as she rescued more than 300 slaves from the “Jaws of Hell”. I was speechless. What an amazing feeling to be in that church, to close my eyes and try to picture the hell those human beings were forced to endure, just to be free like other human beings. That church felt safe from the madness. They were able to get rest, food and shelter before pressing on. Thank God. Like I said, there is no reason for racism. If this world were full of people who all looked the same..what a boring world we would live in. Instead, we live in a colorful world full of diversity and culture. Instead of looking down upon someone or something that is different, educate yourself! Get to know them…you have no idea what you are missing until you step outside your box and discover the world for what it is, beautiful and interesting! And, NO ONE should have to fight to be free. We are all human beings, we are BORN FREE! Our skin color is a trait not a label. This site only encourages labels and it makes me sick to my stomach. People have similar interests but NONE are based solely on the color of their skin! booger HARD WOOD FLOORS!
on March 14, 2008 at 6:20 am
Before the ink is even dry on a new home purchase, white people are planning on putting down new hard wood flooring if it isn’t already there. Forget that soft comfy carpet – let’s replace it w/ a cold, hard surface b/c it looks real nice!! Appearance before function. Then just as soon as the new flooring is down – quick let’s put down some area rugs so we can cover up our new $5,000 hardwood floor. Tearing up carpet only to put down area rugs…ironic isn’t it? Brent on March 14, 2008 at 7:10 am Hilarious site, it just kind of pisses me off that if the same site were called “stuffblackpeoplelike.com” Rev. Al Sharpton would be all over it as racist, keep up the great work, I check back daily! If someone does make a stuffblackpeoplelike site, will you put NASCAR jackets on there? i have don’t ever remember hearing a black guy talking about a nascar race, haha 2friends1blog White people LOVE witty blogs. Case in point, this one. Case in other point – http://2friends1blog.blogspot.com
on March 14, 2008 at 7:31 am
Sterling on March 14, 2008 at 7:38 am im pretty sure this is just a joke, maybe not every white person likes this…. but all colors do… dont get all defensive and start questioning if your white. chill out people. Sterling oh and brent… there is a black site, its called stuff educated black people like
on March 14, 2008 at 7:40 am
haha http://stuffeducatedblackpeoplelike.wordpress.com/ KLS Love this site and telling everyone about it. Comments are even funnier. Ummm…further ideas that white people like.
on March 14, 2008 at 7:53 am
1. all things teenager 2. struggling to have a baby (i.e fertility doctors and having twins in your 40’s) caitlin stuff that should be added:
on March 14, 2008 at 8:14 am
drinking games college/university apparel selvedge/dry denim jeans converse all stars hiring spanish maids (hey, my house and everyone on the block does it so why not??) Cha I found this website to be extremely amusing, but I didn’t identify with most of the topics, even though I’m as white as white can be.
on March 14, 2008 at 8:27 am
For me, this siteread more like a list of “Stuff Spoiled, Pretentious, Pseudo-Cosmopolitan, and Wealthy People Like”. I don’t wear anything vintage, or have a dog, or practice yoga. I watch TV, eat Hot Pockets, and drive everywhere (instead of riding a bike), so I don’t really fit the “White” profile, I guess. That doesn’t mean this site is not entertaining, though BobbyK You should probobly add pretentious blogs to the list.
on March 14, 2008 at 8:30 am
Old Somewhat White Woman Hey, KLS #3128–See my entry–#2738, for more on your comments. Ain’t it the truth?
on March 14, 2008 at 9:03 am
And BTW, for all those holier-tha-thou-“this is racist” folk out there: Been following the Gerry Ferraro uproar? Think Gerry Ferraro is racist? I mean, that’s the politically correct thing to do, isn’t it? And it’s amazing to me that most of the folk who think Ms. Ferraro’s comments were racist and that she is a racist weren’t even born in 1984, had any political consciousness prior to Barack Obama, or have/had any idea of what Ms. Ferraro is really all about. Now, Michelle Bernard, of the “Independent Womens Forum” (whatever the fuck that is) who is African American, was on MSNBC’s “Hardball” with Chris Matthews on Wednesday evening and she said Ms. Ferraro’s remarks were those of a “Angry old white woman”. ‘ O, you didn’t know about this? It wasn’t on “The View” or reported in TNYT? That’s because nobody gives a shit! SEXISM IS THE LAST RACISM, Boys and Girls. Get over your bad selves and deal with it. D add to the list:
on March 14, 2008 at 9:41 am
-laughing about / contemplating their ‘whiteness’ -silly blogs -debates over silly blogs heyNow on March 14, 2008 at 9:42 am white people like other cultures because of their lack of culture. it’s funny to watch whites imitate a character from the sopranos or a black comedian or try and salsa dance. white people are sponges. Stuff Black Guys Like Naming themselves “Mohammed”.
on March 14, 2008 at 9:51 am
Conservgirl I love this website! So true and funny. Get a sense of humor people, it’s not racist just hilarious.
on March 14, 2008 at 9:55 am
Daniel White people like to use the word “indeed.”
on March 14, 2008 at 9:56 am
John Hand sanitizer.
on March 14, 2008 at 10:14 am
Seriously, it’s like we’ve been wallowing in a pool of sewage for centuries and now, with the invention of hand sanitizer, we’re able to kill all the bacteria that if left unchecked would most certainly be the doom of all humanity. J on March 14, 2008 at 10:16 am The site is great, although it would be more appropriate to name it “Stuff Northeastern and West Coast White Liberals Like” because most normal white people could give a sh*t about a lot of this stuff. Still though, funny stuff and keep up the good work! Anonymous What about camping?
on March 14, 2008 at 10:18 am
anthony white people like hockey
on March 14, 2008 at 10:37 am
Dan I’ve been reading for weeks now, and really most of the entries. I won’t spend time pointing out the little bits here and there I didn’t like.
on March 14, 2008 at 10:45 am
What I will say is that there is something very new about this blog and its effect on me as a reader. The responses people leave after each posting create this sense that we have a collective ability to laugh at ourselves, independent of our race (since few can really escape the long list of ‘stuff.’) People should try to stop taking themselves or the things around them so damn seriously and start laughing a bit and appreciate how silly things can appear when looked at from a different perspective. Thank you guys or gals or whoever is writing. Dan S. nyc Tyler Graham on March 14, 2008 at 10:50 am YOU ARE A WASTE OF GOOD BANDWIDTH. PLEASE VACATE THIS WEBSPACE. YOU DON’T KNOW THE FIRST THING ABOUT YOURSELF OR WHITE PEOPLE AT ALL. GO GET THERAPY AND THEN START A NEW WEBSITE, BEGINNING WITH AN ELABORATE APOLOGY TO ALL 12 MILLION VISITORS TO THIS SHIT-STINKING PERPETUATION OF BIGOTED IDEAS THAT YOU CALL A BLOG. FUCK YOU VERY MUCH. scolleymoldune My own .02:
on March 14, 2008 at 10:57 am
1. Passive activism (wearing buttons, ribbons, bumperstickers) 2. Heirloom tomatoes 3. Artisanal cheeses 4. Organic cotton ethnic-type baby carriers 5. Watching This Old House, dreaming that your own house will one day be featured 6. BBC News, because American news coverage is so, so…American? KLS hey Old Somewhat White Woman #3131,
on March 14, 2008 at 11:19 am
very informative. what is it with white chicks and fertility? seems that “others” are very fertile. (and you know what i mean by “others” besides i am one of the “others” so you dont have to feel guilty about having that knowing look on your face) On a side note, Im in nyc and there are sooo many twins being mothered by 40 year old women. These brats are, by the way, usually being raised by women of color. (Lets not pretend..I mean Jamaican). A stroll through Central Park, can be like going in some sort of time warp only to find out that this is our reality. I really enjoy this site and the healthy exchange of ideas (ummmm…for the most part) Additional ideas for future post: (pardon for any overlap) 1. romantic comedies KLS oh one more thing…
on March 14, 2008 at 11:44 am
once a white chick (that is not a hooker) goes missing….white people go ape shit Jane I’m a huge fan of this blog. I check it every day because it’s funny, well-written, and dead-on.
on March 14, 2008 at 12:02 pm
However, I think it’s lame that you don’t reveal more about yourself. My apologies if I’ve missed your profile somewhere, but the only thing I was able to find is “I ride a bicycle in LA” on your NCAA blog. It’s easy to talk sh*t about people while revealing so little about yourself. Strap on a pair, already! aNoNyMoUs going antique-ing. white people like that.
on March 14, 2008 at 12:05 pm
RP on March 14, 2008 at 12:24 pm Things black people like: fried chicken, spinning rims, and gold teeth. This statement is just as ignorant and racist as this site. If anyone thinks that racism is comical then you need help. To devote so much effort and time to examine “whiteness” is absurd and I really think the creator of this site needs some therapy. e Wi-Fi cafes
on March 14, 2008 at 12:26 pm
killa k This comment section is a great way for white people to take out their rage generated by coming here.
on March 14, 2008 at 12:37 pm
Tyler Graham on March 14, 2008 at 12:40 pm YES RP, thank you for spreading the good vibes. This is exactly the kind of thing I was talking about in my post above. RACISM IS A WAY OF THINKING; WRONG NO MATTER WHICH WAY YOU SPIN IT. Thanks again RP! blend77 White people like being too clever for their own good.
on March 14, 2008 at 12:45 pm
White people dont actually like other White people. White people just like having other white people around. It makes them feel physically safe. White people like being better than everyone else, so no true friendship can exist between a White person and anyone else. White people believe anything. Are you white, dear blog writer? cuz if you are you are an idiot. if youre not, then youre a racist idiot. This site pertains to all Americans. White, Black, Purple or otherwise. My beef with this whole site is that fact that people are too stupid to even get that distinction. White people read this site and think “oh golly gee, thats me, i love my gay people, shorts and vegan food!” Other races look at this site and think, “damn, white people suck” or at least think “yeah, white people are fun to make fun of” Stop perpetuating idiocy in the world. It is not okay to be an idiot. WoW What about tennis??? The whitest sport ever (of course there are some excellent black players in our time…ehh..2!) Think about it?
on March 14, 2008 at 12:45 pm
A Minority I think number one on your list should be – “Being White.”
on March 14, 2008 at 12:51 pm
Old Somewhat White Woman #3144–KLS–White On! ‘ And let’s not forget the OJ thing!
on March 14, 2008 at 12:54 pm
I’ve often asked myself: “If OJ’s wife was black, would anyone care?” But of course, since she was a stunning, blonde, white woman, the trial demanded our culture’s full, obedient attention. #3143–KLS—I can present no supported fact why white women in their 40s are so, so, so obessesd with having babies. But I what I can do is share my experiences: 1. Bonding babies. Have you ever noticed that every white guy has a second family, usually with a much younger woman? Well, white women in their 40s and beyond want that opportunity, too! So, once they marry their second/third/fourth husbands, the need to cement that marriage with a “love token” is imperative. Hence, the need to breed. And breed they will, be it in vitro, turkey baster, etc. etc. The “I already have four kids from my first three husbands/boyfriends/babydaddies, but (insert male name) and I want to have OUR OWN baby as a token of our love” line of thinking must be genetic or gender-based. 2. Youth obsession. If men can do it, why can’t women? ‘Cause God didn’t make us that way, that’s why! So many white women are absolutely terrified of the aging process. Why do you think Botox is such a hit? (Note to blog owner–Botox should be on this list!) that to admit they are not fertile is to admit loss of self. 3. Style. It’s truly the “in” thing to do. Fills up the time between now their funerals. Brings attention, flattery. Alleviates loneliness. Gurantees a spot on Oprah/local newspaper/mothers-oftwins local meeting. This would be funny if it wasn’t all so pathetic. Thanks for reading this. I love this blog! Sincerely, Old, Somewhat White Woman Some White Guy on March 14, 2008 at 2:58 pm I don’t see why all the white people are getting so bent out of shape. If you attempt to criticize our “white” culture as a whole and “expensive sandwiches” (while really funny) is the harshest you can come up with…I find this whole website to be a backhanded compliment! I’d say “white people” as a whole are doing pretty well if the worst anyone can come up with is this list. In fact, I’m proud as hell. It’s rough being too good at life. – A white guy Rachel Can I suggest Subaru Outback wagons? I must pass about 100 of them a day, with not one person of color behind the wheel in any of them.
on March 14, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Cupcakes on March 14, 2008 at 3:14 pm One thing I don’t understand about white people — why do they wear shoes inside their homes? I’ve even seen white people hop onto bed with shoes on. .. I do love this website. It’s hilarious. Keep blogging. Intelligentrification on March 14, 2008 at 4:21 pm Stuff white people might currently value… in a year it will be a completely different list so why bother to write it down. Then again, white people don’t think this is a waste of time. Stanton Eh,
on March 14, 2008 at 4:24 pm
#3141 (Tyler Graham), and #3147 (RP), would like to very much point out to everyone here reading the comments on this site that:: 1): White Males LOVE to claim reverse racism. 2): When addressing what they perceive as reverse racism, White Males seem to always over simplify this as being a White / Black thing (when addressing their perceived sense of being racially oppressed). 3): When articulating examples of reverse racist ideologies, White Males tend to then give examples of White Male racist attitudes by means of the most vicious, demeaning, and lowest common denominator, for example, ” Fried Chicken, Spinning Rims, and Gold Teeth”, per our brave White Male contributer, #3147 (RP). 4): There always seems to be this hint (at least from my Native Hawaiian Male perspective), exuded from offended White Males, an ever soooooooooo subtle disdain regarding their sense of being victums of reverse racisim, directed and fired at Black Males. So, #3141 (Tyler Graham), and #3147 (RP), here is my opinion, to you my two Haole brothers, regarding your reverse racism grievences. a): The two of you need to remember that the historical context of racisim in the United States includes more than just the Whites and Blacks; there are others of which, also take issue with White (Male) Anglo Saxon Protestant – Norman Colonialism. And Genocide. And Cultural Appropriation. All within the last 200 plus,…300 years of the United States. Please Note: For the indigenous Peoples of the Contenental United States (First Nations–Native American Indian People), as well as for the colonialized lands of my people, The Native Hawaiian Son’s and Daughter’s of the sovergin Kingdom of Hawai’i Nei, this is still very much a recent scourge of which we remain very unhappy about. b): When fun is made of White People (in particularly with White Males)…what really is there to be pissed and offended by? What,…that a substantial number of White people control EVERYTHING in this country? That it’s not uncommon for White people to send their son’s and daughters to prep schools (compared with other races in this country),…that EVERY sitting U.S. President has been WHITE and MALE? That no matter what is said and argued, White Males have ALWAYS had a leg up on EVERYBODY in the history of the United States. c): That White Males (both in the U.S. and elsewhere) dominate the majority of wealth and resources in the WORLD? d): That White Males are soooooooooooo oppressed that they can actually afford the delusion that they suffer reverse racism? I mean really…come on! OK…truly, I can go on and on….I shit you not. I’ll end it with this. A White Male started this site. WHITE…MALE. It’s like historical automatic default…Male, and White. That’s power and privlege. The ability for someone in an established position of so much power just by way of his gender and race…only they are able to perpetuate a sitiuation and event that has no bearing on reality. Listen, no such thing as reverse racism in the United States of America…to be a victum of racism, you must have a history of being appropriated and colonialzed. White Males do not have that. They just don’t…not in the U.S. of A. That would be like me complaining and accusing some White Girl (or any woman) of reverse sexism. Enough already with the cowardly vicious comebacks of fried chicken and rims and gold teeth and other obviously racist shit (DON’T EVEN TRY THAT KIND OF PASSIVEAGRESSIVE BS WITH ME OR MY OTHER NATIVE HAWAIIAN–POLYNEASEAN BRTHERIN)…the claims of being oppressed due to reverse racism for White Males again, my two Haole brothers…it just doesn’t exsist. Aloha No Mike Antidepressants and music that reminds them how bad the world has been to them … cheer up white people, it’ll be okay.
on March 14, 2008 at 5:37 pm
Natasha This blog is hilarious. All of the people saying that it is reverse racism are embarrassing.
on March 14, 2008 at 5:56 pm
things white people like: progressive, experimental preschools used book stores french decorating anti-depressants therapists leather-bound books Stephanie This is really funny!
on March 14, 2008 at 6:10 pm
I think you should definitely add to the list — *Tanning *Air-conditioning *Working out *Michael Moore bibomedia.com how many comments ?
on March 14, 2008 at 6:34 pm
Dan D You should make a section of the best hateful comments that have been received.
on March 14, 2008 at 6:53 pm
Sarah White people (upper middle class white people, at least) also love romantic comedies and Thursday night television lineups.
on March 14, 2008 at 7:26 pm
Eric Silberstein I haven’t had a chance to really look at this blog to see what it’s all about. I hope I’m not wrong, but it’s seems to be a way to laugh at our (white) selves.
on March 14, 2008 at 7:59 pm
It kind of reminds of that episode of Seinfeld where Elaine thought she was going out with an African-American and her boyfriend thought she was Spanish. When they find out that they were both white, they decided the best thing they could do was go to the Gap. We’re pretty boring, eh? All jokes aside, we’re really not white, but possess genes from all different creeds, races, and species. Yes, we are all connected – all living beings. The first man is known to come from Africa. You see, we’re not seperate but equal. Just equal with a variety of backgrounds and cultures in our ancestry. Pretty Cool:)! smirl Doing it themselves.
on March 14, 2008 at 8:37 pm
White people love to “do it yourself.” From apple/pumpkin picking, knitting, and altering their own vintage t-shirts to growing flowers from ready-made bulb/soil/pot combinations, a white person wants to feel that he or she knows how to get along in the world. This gives them the sense that it is alright to purchase many of these items, because, if they had the time, they could potentially save money and obtain things for cheap. DIY is especially useful in social situations, where it gives a white person a chance to show off their knowledge about obscure practices while also showing their creativity and ability to save money. caitlin white people LOVE the olsen twins
on March 14, 2008 at 8:42 pm
MS I think you should make a black website, where we can discuss drugs, over-sized clothes, bling-bling. etc etc
on March 14, 2008 at 8:58 pm
Overrated You should create a new section lampooning the NASCAR demographic. Seriously. That would be WAY funnier than this one.
on March 14, 2008 at 10:13 pm
Some of your items are quite good, like Graduate School, the nalgene bottle, and Yoga, but coffee, tea, the idea of soccer, divorce, co-ed sports, apologies, wrigley field, having black friends, assists, Barack Obama, marijuana, architecture, apple products, etc. etc. are really weak. I mean, *everyone* likes Apple and every white, black, brown, red, orange, green, blue person under 40 has an iPod. This blog was funny the first time I went through it, but it’s just sortof blah now. #86 Shorts–ooh, now that’s provocative. Color Me White White people love those brew-your-own-beer kits.
on March 15, 2008 at 2:12 am
ps–I found out about your website on NPR.org, but then again, why wouldn’t I have–I’m white! pps–I look forward to seeing this published in a book format. Peanut White people LOVE to read blogs they don’t like and spend hours writing nasty comments. And we love to quote movies, TV, etc.
on March 15, 2008 at 3:32 am
Great job guys, really enjoy your “research.” johnnyboy did anyone mention apathy?
on March 15, 2008 at 3:38 am
johnnyboy with a bottle of Fernet Stock..?
on March 15, 2008 at 3:43 am
Alex B A few things i would add:
on March 15, 2008 at 3:47 am
Purchasing entirely too much meat for barbeques Emo music Metal music Industrial Music Classic Rock (especially ac/dc) Collecting LP’s Arguing about politics for extended periods of time Port (or really any kind of expensive alcohol) Old sitcoms (i.e. Urkel, Family ties, Happy days, anything on the flashback station) Clint Eastwood movies Purchasing an alarming amount of unnecessary accessories for pretty much anything… cars, computers, eye glasses, purses NASCAR HBO series’ (sopranos, rome, etc.) 11,000 channel digital surround sound Shakespeare Just to name entirely too many (I am white after all, we do like making long lists of stuff)… it seems you’re only really in contact with white people in really diverse populaces, or rather only in california and new york… johnnyboy or progressiveness….how do they even know what to progress towards? its a shot in the dark…the pink panther also..
on March 15, 2008 at 3:50 am
johnnyboy witicism and urban dictionaries
on March 15, 2008 at 3:52 am
Alex B oh… i forgot Kevin Smith movies… Very white….
on March 15, 2008 at 3:53 am
Alex B ‘intelligent design’ and the whole bible belt, they need a stab too
on March 15, 2008 at 4:04 am
Whitey182 on March 15, 2008 at 4:28 am I love this site, the categories are hillarious. Even more funny is reading the feedback from white people who are actually offended by the material. Maybe “Not being able to laugh at themselves” should be another category. Nhil I definitely find your site interesting. =) Every entry is worth reading. Keep it up!
on March 15, 2008 at 6:28 am
Janet To the creator of this blog,
on March 15, 2008 at 6:31 am
This blog shows how egocentric North Americans from the US are, and how little do they know about the existence of other countries in the world. Did you know that there are white people in other places besides the United States? and that we do not fit with your centrist description of “white”? I suggest you to change the title of your blog to ” Stuff North Americans like”. We, Europeans, dont really fit in your description of white at all. Your blog is pretty North American, and the fact that you dont realize that there are other whites outside the US, shows how North American you are. Anonymous #89: Compiling Lists
on March 15, 2008 at 6:51 am
Neilson I think this site is funny, but it seems kind of dumb to say that it’s about white people when it’s really about white liberal upper middle class hipsters.
on March 15, 2008 at 8:00 am
I agree with commenter #3172, what about NASCAR? And really, what could be whiter than the Republican party? Or baseball? Or the National Review? Or country music? etc….. jessica Tattoos!
on March 15, 2008 at 8:07 am
pomegranite Yo,
on March 15, 2008 at 8:13 am
1. Mentioning The Dead Kennedys, Yeats and using the outdated outlandishly unimaginative slander “putz” proves you’re not punk enough, educated enough or interesting enough to be concerned about being stereotyped; i’m just sayin is all. 2. from my personal experience, as in my life, if only a white person, properly geographically defined, could articulate for some of us members of the fondue: no, i’m not an Oreo, cuz i listen to the DK and all, no i’m not South Asian, cuz that’s a huge sub-continent and my parents, who are not white are from a very small part of the sub-continent but gave birth to me in a really white, wealthy, affluent suburb forcing me go to skool with … white kids! i mean, i didn’t see an African-American person of said descent until i was legal adult. I hate to leave such huge, mindless comment, but on the other hand, white people can never stop talking about themselves. All i have to say is while i am supposed to mark Asian/Pacific Islander, i don’t, when someone asks me “where are you from?” I answer Ohio and I may as well have said Pluto, because I get the exact same question, pretty much everyday of my life. I’m a friggin American. I was born here. This is my culture, however, you want to geographically, materialistically or non-humorously define it. I’m perfectly aware that I am racist towards young urban black youth despite choosing to teach in “low-income urban” communities and my best friend can trace her lineage all the to Virginia where her great-grandparents were slaves. i know i am supposed to be a Young Urban Professional, but i can’t afford Cosmos or even shopping at Urban Outfitters, except the stuff they put on Clearance online. i know i am a poser. oy vey. this blog is way better than seeing my shrink twice a week. and i am really sorry i went to college and majored in Post-Modern Cultural Theory, all i learned was how to think in a Post-Modern world. instead vof the one i live in in which no one wants to admit, it’s not okay to laugh at yourself: you really need someone else to laugh at you to get the joke. PEACE OUT. Monica TRIBAL TATTOOS.
on March 15, 2008 at 9:40 am
Richard on March 15, 2008 at 9:58 am Racism/Racist was a powerful word for me before this blog. It meant that someone could only see the race and not the person. They were full of hate and anger and certainly had no sense of humour. Racism is a powerful message When the word was first used on this blog in the comments section, its power still held. I thought I had missed something. I went back and reread posts to see what I had missed. It wasn’t until the word kept appearing and appearing that I realized I had a different definition of racism than others. To some, racism is a range of behaviours from improper word use to outright hate. The word is used frequently. The danger is using any word frequently is that it loses is power. So I soon stopped reading any comment in which the word racist/racism appeared. The word had lost is power. It reminded me of the word SALE that had meant to me lower prices. I remembered a court case in which the company was taken to court for using the word SALE. It appeared they had more SALE days than they did NON SALE days so in effect the SALE price was really the regular price. So now I very suspicious of the word SALE. A real racist would never be bothered being called racist because they don’t care. But it does bother someone who is not a racist to be called racist because they do see the person. But keep calling them racist because of an improper word use and soon they will stop listening and your powerful message is lost. jamie get over it. if you’re offended by this website you obviously havent explored the WWW very thoroughly.
on March 15, 2008 at 12:05 pm
kudos on the spot-on satire and witty observations. a modern-day mark twain. Robert Martin-Hill II on March 15, 2008 at 1:18 pm note: if this is too long, and you want to put it up as a few posts, a shorter post, or what ever, even not post it; obviously that is fine, hell it is your blog. Which I thank you for, it is a refreshing as an isle flotant. thanks to Richard for your comments on real racism 1) People are confusing light skinned with WASP which is different than those who are republicans or watch nascar, and before you go on about that being a test of “white enough” look to other groups, and get over it because at least this is a joke, unlike some cultural “leaders” who don’t think a candidate is “something or another” enough. Why has no one gone after the right reverend Sharpton for saying the new governor of NY has two disabilities blindness and being black. Yes he said blacks are disabled. 2) For those who are decrying this site because it is about white people; yet want more “ethnic studies”; you don’t seem to get that if it is racist to not hire or vote for someone because of their “race” it is also racist to hire or vote for someone because of their “race.” Please remember there is only one race of humans and we are all in it. Racism is calling someone another species not noting or commenting on their culture, that is culturalism, which those who rant against this site are just as guilty of. In fact it is taught in school: the antebellum south sucked, that is culturalism, and painting all who lived there, and appeared to be in the ruling group, as guilty, is well okay because who is going to defend them, right? 3) The funny thing is that if you look across cultural groups you will see the same behaviors in peoples of the same levels of achievement. poor whites and poor blacks have more in common than poor whites and WASPs. And we have more in common with professional class Indians (from India) than we do with poor whites. 4) We stand to loose so much if we loose our sense of humour. We should be able to laugh without checking to see who is in the room. It always bothered me growing up that there were so few WASP jokes. I felt bad, were we not funny? There used to be only 3 WASP jokes, 1) how do you know when you are in a WASP neighborhood? All the houses look nice. 2) What do WASPs give their children to play with? trust funds 3) how many WASPS does it take to change a lightbulb. a) moneyed WASPs; two one to call the electrician and one to mix the martinis b) academic WASPs; two one to change the lightbulb while the other delivers a monograph on the history of the lightbulb, how this one could be made better, and the future of the lightbulb, and maybe a little on the effect of artifical light on civilisation. now thanks to this site there are more. 5) And all people measure others against themselves first. Then they may measure against another group if it gives them political power or lessens their guilt or responsibility. And that is okay it is very human, just be aware of it and don’t blame others for doing as you do. people naturally use the hierarchy self family peers tribe species and ethnic studies reinforces this. maybe we should start listening to the scientists and reverse this, group two and omit one. species family/peers self 6) The railing against northern European culture is a mistake as it is not from northern Europe. The culture of Briton where my grandparents were from? No, the romans obliterated our culture, which was barbaric, and we thank them for. The only things to survive were some tattoos and the xmas/solstice tree. Before them the Greeks, Babylonians et cetera and ultimately it comes from India and the Vedic tradition which gave us science and rational thought, as it is based on cause and effect; as well as, cotton, and many cloths like denim, and things like tea, bandannas, shampoo, veranda, and Bollywood, so thank mother India we could not be white without your gifts. 7) Those who want to police the world so no one offends them never seem to return the favour. The question is not is it offensive and can we stop it, but will stopping it, or trying to cause even more problems, and the answer is usually yes. There are religions which are so intolerant that they gladly kill those who are of a slight variation in that religion, and yet ask others, in other countries to not comment on their religion in direct conflict to that countries constitution which allows freedom of speech and religion, where people do not kill children for being a little different, (that much), especially since the nerds started bringing guns to school. 8) Though an atheist (with sympathies for Shiva and Mother Kali), I respect others rights to their religion and culture, and would never use force, or support force to hinder them, but I do not have to respect them for taking up or holding on to that religion or culture. Of course that does not mean I would get in their face about it, that is just rude. This is a subtlety that most people who rail against prejudice do not seem to get. You can respect the peoples rights without respecting or liking the people’s actions and choices. And of which many of the attacks here show guilt and deep hypocrisy. “Respect me, screw you!” Isn’t that what we want to stop? Only my wife gets to tell me “you are wrong, you must change, but don’t you dare comment on me” And now as it is 52 degrees F outside and I am going to run errands in a pair of cargo shorts and a polo shirt. By the way both of these pieces of clothing originated by way of India. lcrguy on March 15, 2008 at 1:30 pm I am white, and I love this site. I think most white people are so full of themselves anymore and have just plain lost all sense and sensibility. Cudos to “What White People Like.” Unfortunately, most white people will not get this site. Anonymous on March 15, 2008 at 1:36 pm white people love getting upset over “reverse racism” and don’t throw such fits when racism – systemic, institutional oppression of people of colour and the poor – is everywhere around them. they love telling stories about their “oppression” – the time they were dressed in baggy clothes and mistaken for a homeless person. because being mistaken for a homeless person is exactly like being homeless. they love telling stories about the time they were a minority, like in some latin american country, while completely ignoring the colonial histories and the privilege that allows them to travel relatively freely through countries that european countries have colonised. Ying Yang Black and white arn’t colours they are states of mind,
on March 15, 2008 at 1:56 pm
Just the sort of BS statement you’d expect from another white person right? xx Lacy on March 15, 2008 at 2:28 pm I cannot believe that some people are angry over this site. It is a joke, it’s white people laughing at themselves and fellow white people. In no way is it racist. Anyone with 2 brain cells would be able to recognize that of course not all white people liked the movie Juno, not all white people drink wine. I find it sad that those of you angry by it can’t see that it’s all in good fun. Steve on March 15, 2008 at 3:00 pm Hi, I’ve been reading your blog, and am white. I would hardly say this fully describes myself, and/or all white people, much less has a “scientific” approach. Nor do I think many of the posts are as humorous as the writers do. This blog is not about “white people”. This blog is about things the authors or people they know who happen to be white like. Not “white people”. cm How about DIY (but with store-bought kit that says “just add water” on the box).
on March 15, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Worrywart on March 15, 2008 at 3:17 pm White people who work in “sustainability” or anything remotely connected to “the environment” always agonize to each other about their carbon footprint (twice as large as everyone else’s), accumulated from flying to Costa Rica, Europe and New Zealand twice a year. The other white person comforts the first one with “it’s really offset by all the good that you do through your work”. I’ve heard this so many times, I’m not making it up. annakukla Another white thing you need to add: Baby Sign Language!
on March 15, 2008 at 4:17 pm
Other moms don’t give their kids sugar so that when you offer their precious child a piece of candy they can make you feel like crap. “MY children aren’t allowed to have candy. WE don’t eat sugar in OUR house!!!” No knock out, only time out in white homes! kelly write about cheese
on March 15, 2008 at 5:20 pm
RP #3161 (Stanton)
on March 15, 2008 at 5:25 pm
#1 “(DON’T EVEN TRY THAT KIND OF PASSIVE-AGRESSIVE BS WITH ME OR MY OTHER NATIVE HAWAIIAN–POLYNEASEAN BRTHERIN)”… Are you threatening me via blog? Seriously? That made my day. #2 I am really impressed with the history lesson that you have just presented me. You seem to be well educated and have thought about this before. #3 Every thing you said is true except one thing, I’m not white. My mother is from Nigeria and was lucky enough to escape to the Untied States. My father is a third generation Kenyan and both my parents and I are very proud of our heritage. If white people can make fun of themselves then why can’t we?
#4 I point out the obvious racist attitudes that the creators and the supporters of this sight perpetuate because it is important. Racism is not a black or a white or a yellow or a brown thing, it is a combonation of ignorance and hatred that consumes people in the worst ways. Even though this site may be considered a “satire” and I may need to “lighten up”, I believe that once we laugh at racism we become supporters of it and start to see it as less of an issue, when in reality it is one of the most disregarded and least discussed social issues in history. Once we can start to understand that racism is real we can begin to take steps in the right direction of equality and freedom. There is no such thing as reverse-racism, the hatred for another person based on their skin color is simply racism. Aloha JJ This is AWESOME.
on March 15, 2008 at 5:39 pm
bob dobalina burningman?
on March 15, 2008 at 6:26 pm
Alan Thanks for an enjoyable evening of reading — I’m convinced you’re a Canadian.
on March 15, 2008 at 6:35 pm
Christine My comment is to dude #3192…….you have way too much time on your hands.
on March 15, 2008 at 6:39 pm
Sara on March 15, 2008 at 8:15 pm Love the blog. I don’t care if people say it’s racist or criticize that it’s only about a certain kind of white person. Racism is about power. The fact that you’ve picked on upper middle class white folks indicates that you understand they are the ones with the power and cultural capital to be racist, not the NASCAR set. Further, humor (especially satire) is an excellent way to levy a critique against power. White elites have studied all the people of the world in this anthropological and demeaning way, historically speaking. Your satire is a very smart inversion! Keep on keepin’ on! I’d like to see an entry on how much white people like to adopt foreign babies … especially babies of color. Also, white women love Dansko’s (and so do I). Love, A Dansko wearin’, latte sippin’, netflix rentin’, urban, mixed race, bisexual, environmentalist, and “authentic” graduate student of color from a blue state. H it’s not my fault i’m white. i really try to not be, but by your list i still am. what should i do?
on March 15, 2008 at 8:52 pm
Ridiculosity on March 15, 2008 at 9:04 pm Glad to know that I can’t be white and gay at the same time. Glad to know that I can’t genuinely enjoy chirashi at a restaurant. Glad to know that I can’t legitimately go for an MS. Glad to know I can’t be legitimately multilingual. Do enlighten me further. And for all you people are posting comments like “This is just a white girl who is taking the satire too seriously”: No, you IDIOT, there are real people who BELIEVE these things. Take a trip to southern California for a bit if you don’t believe me. P.S. If you live in communities of white people like this, I feel very very sorry for you. I guess I’m just not from a “white” enough place. Anonymous on March 15, 2008 at 9:15 pm According to this site, I must really be white because I identified with a lot of things posted here. The remaining items were stuff that my friends like (and only some of them are white) LOL – black person who just discovered that they are really white. ;-P pinko Am i alone in finding this site completely boring? Seriously, this is so shooting fish in a barrel. But i guess that is kinda funny.
on March 15, 2008 at 10:26 pm
Nicole I have one: germ phobia. Wanting one’s household as sterile as the ER, or more so. Clorox Wipes (I admit, I’ve used them!).
on March 15, 2008 at 11:49 pm
Joshua said it best: the term ‘white’ as used here is shorthand for a mentality. It isn’t the things on the list themselves that are being attacked, but the superiority complex that some people use them –knowingly or not — to justify. Anonymous ‘to be a victum of racism, you must have a history of being appropriated and colonialzed’
on March 16, 2008 at 12:00 am
I’ll remember that next time I hear the word cracker. irony White people love to pretend to like this blog
on March 16, 2008 at 12:41 am
yeah Don’t forget about reggae and alterity or, rather, pretending to like reggae and alterity.
on March 16, 2008 at 1:48 am
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on March 16, 2008 at 3:19 am
Reggie You make me proud that I am white. I love to explore my whiteness and now you have made it fashionable.
on March 16, 2008 at 3:53 am
dan don’t fer git about us poor midwest white trash people –we love our guns
on March 16, 2008 at 5:30 am
Candy Danielle #3122
on March 16, 2008 at 6:14 am
Calm down , you are taking this site too seriously. I am sorry that you had a bad experience in Detroit but I am sure that given the history of the United States, slavery, Jim Crow, white supremacy, white brutality, etc…. and you being a white women married to a Black man that Detroit is the not the only bad place that you have or will experience racism. I am glad that you are “color” but sadly your skin color affords you privileges that others are not so fortunate to receive. This doesn’t make them bitter, its a reality that you know nothing about. Many people are spewing such hatred towards Blacks on this site, and I do not understand why. This site is hardly offensive to Whites. The things being listed are not negative or deplorable, so I do not understand where the defense is coming from. Candy That was supposed to be “color blind”
on March 16, 2008 at 6:19 am
loves it... please, please, please do an entry on “flip flops.”
on March 16, 2008 at 6:51 am
cham Reusable shopping totes!!!!!!
on March 16, 2008 at 6:58 am
cham oh- and hand sanitizer.
on March 16, 2008 at 7:01 am
Barb on March 16, 2008 at 7:02 am Things white people like – taking blogs about being white way to seriously (see comments from Vanessa and Leta for example) – this is a great compilation thank you so much for making my day! World Sister on March 16, 2008 at 7:30 am I am so called white; however, nothing on this site sounds like me or anybody in my family. Maybe you should call the site “What Pretentious White People Like.” Real, working class white people are nothing like what is described here. Zen Horizon on March 16, 2008 at 8:06 am FRANK ZAPPA would have really liked your blog. You should read his book it is full of very insightful observations of the absurdity of white people. If you think you are not a “typical white person” thinking that is typical of being a white person. As is the tendency to take things way too seriously. -O.k. attack now, no now!!!! Anonymous on March 16, 2008 at 8:14 am Oh God, I nearly died when I read the KitchenAid mixer entry. Just yesterday I was in Williams Sonoma with my sister admiring them (incidentally, we then went to an organic cafe for lattes). Sounds just like Toronto. cj the t.v. shows, the Hills, Real Housewives of wherever…
on March 16, 2008 at 9:02 am
white person on March 16, 2008 at 9:14 am sigh. I do like most of the items on this list, except for outdoor performance clothes, but plenty of other white people make up for that. I feel ashamed of myself now, and as a typical white person, I feel the need to apologize for the way I am white person on March 16, 2008 at 9:21 am oh, and I nearly forgot — you should add that white people LOVE being depressed, or having any type of mental/emotional disorder. every white person describes themself as bipolar, obsessive compulsive, borderline schizophrenic, or having any number of learning disabilities. Elizabogada on March 16, 2008 at 9:32 am Not sure if anyone’s suggested this on yet: “talking about how much they drank/how drunk they got last night” should DEFINITELY be on the list. (My bf’s suggestion.) Also, the comments about how white people want all races to mix/love mixed-race babies are spot-on. My bf and I are both mixed race and our prospective future babies have alternately been described as “gorgeous, beautiful, beautiful swirl and HOT.” Can babies be “hot”? Disturbing. Panda Hilarious blog! May I suggest: -Urbandictionary.com -Role Playing Games (MMORPGS, Dungeons and Dragons, etc.) -Owning a DVD Library that more substantial than yours
on March 16, 2008 at 10:32 am
-love love love(#37 Arrested Development!) Leslie Moore Bravo. I mean, this is is so good and, for the most part, DEADLY accurate.
on March 16, 2008 at 12:02 pm
Well done, chap. tragedyplustime White people (at least the hipster urban stereotype that this site focuses on) like making fun of Jesus.
on March 16, 2008 at 12:36 pm
Lisa May I suggest
on March 16, 2008 at 12:42 pm
Sephora Beautyjar.com LVMH Luxury skin care products Obsession with youth Cosmetics “organic” skin care Plastic Surgery Dr. 90210 MTV VH1 Black Entertainers Granola Flaxseed Joel I don’t get it is all I can say.
on March 16, 2008 at 12:43 pm
I guess I’m just not a “good” white man because I could care less about oneupmanship regarding authors, I’m not going back to college for any other reason except to advance myself, I don’t own a Blackberry, only use my cell phone to make y’know phone calls, have never used a Bluetooth, I buy my computers used, I buy small cars new and run them until they die (which averages about ten years), would rather save my money than spend it on stuff I don’t need and I’ve never felt the need to justify the simple fact that I love (and I mean LOVE) to work. I’m not seeing the sarcasm or the satire. Maybe if you worked more? MGM You’d better mention Dog Walkers. I’m a dog walker and everyone of my clients are “high profile” white people.
on March 16, 2008 at 12:59 pm
K i love this blog…but where is the ultimate frisbee / frisbee in general!
on March 16, 2008 at 1:13 pm
town festivals bbq’s Chevelle A few suggestions:
on March 16, 2008 at 1:42 pm
1. Ultimate Frisbee 2. blogging (haha) 3. Spirituality and Enlightenment Me PS. LOVE this blog. It’s funny because it’s true. jay on March 16, 2008 at 2:04 pm This site is FANTASTIC! Having at least one white parent, or being raised by white people even if you technically aren’t, seems to lead one to many of these likes/dislikes. I’m hispanic, but I grew up around middle-class white people in urban-suburban areas, and this site describes everyone I went to high school with (and me, I suppose). I never thought of nalgene bottles that way before, I just liked the notion of water bottles because you don’t have to wash them as often as you have to wash out cups. Possible future topics: -apple everything -Target -anime -cooking “ethnic” food -dreadlocks -culturally appropriating native american stuff jay on March 16, 2008 at 2:15 pm -having one ancestor somewhere who was some sort of “exotic” ethnicity, preferably native american or Jewish. Bonus points if they give you a made-up fraction for how much of ethnicity x they are -socialism -victims of oppression. White people go apeshit over oppression. If you have been oppressed in any way they will love you forever, and then come up with banal stories about how once upon a time they too were oppressed by person x, y or z, probably in high school, and maybe by their parents/parents religion -wicca Doc Think on March 16, 2008 at 2:58 pm Something to add to the list, white people don’t like being lumped together. Like to think of themselves as unique individuals. See, for example, comment #3236 from Joel. 3236 Joel I don’t get it is all I can say. I guess I’m just not a “good” white man because I could care less about oneupmanship regarding authors, I’m not going back to college for any other reason except to advance myself, I don’t own a Blackberry, only use my cell phone to make y’know phone calls, have never used a Bluetooth, I buy my computers used, I buy small cars new and run them until they die (which averages about ten years), would rather save my money than spend it on stuff I don’t need and I’ve never felt the need to justify the simple fact that I love (and I mean LOVE) to work. I’m not seeing the sarcasm or the satire. Maybe if you worked more? UCDavis on March 16, 2008 at 3:03 pm This blog is hilarious and totally true! However I have a few ideas for future blogs: Seinfeld, Diet Coke, Frozen Yogurt, Tolerance, complaining, Tennis, Equestrian, eating disorders, and Rainbow Sandals. Strobe I noticed only a passing reference to Dave Matthews Band. Surely it’s an oversight which is being attended to at this moment.
on March 16, 2008 at 3:18 pm
By the way, I just heard this totally awesome song by a guy named Jack Johnson. You guys should check it out. kwillie on March 16, 2008 at 3:37 pm i am white and i tutor for some non-white yuppie families, all of whom fit into these stereotypes WAAY more than i do. i think that this site is pretty funny, but would be more correctly called What Yuppies Like. also…. i didn’t see Starbucks! Martin stuff Americans like: racism, ignorance, stereotypes, culture wars.
on March 16, 2008 at 3:59 pm
Formerly Black Well I guess I’m white now. Damn. Does that mean I have to give back my minority scholarships?
on March 16, 2008 at 4:04 pm
Mark on March 16, 2008 at 4:34 pm Tom Sawyer you truly are a dumbarse. Your post (#254) is the best example of what white people like to do: rave and rant about what you know nothing about (I’m guessing your post was an excerpt from your thesis). the founder is white! (not that there’s anything wrong with that) http://torontoist.com/2008/03/stuff_white_peo.php yep Mildly funny at first, boring and tedious after a while.
on March 16, 2008 at 4:51 pm
“Hating Corporations” […] “Scientific approach” indeed. […]
on March 16, 2008 at 4:57 pm
Dan http://mantivity.blogspot.com/
on March 16, 2008 at 5:11 pm
Cant decide if I should laugh on March 16, 2008 at 6:39 pm As a white person I found this site hilarious… the things written about white people were great… however the more I read people’s comments the more I felt that people were actually taking this seriously… and turning it into some sort of demeaning attack on the white population. I thought this site was meant to be funny not to seriously stereotype white people. I should hate to think what sort of uproar would come of a website called “what black people like” or “what asian people like.” As I said, I found the site hilarious so long as it was all in good fun, but not if it was to actually belittle an entire population of people. Marie Clarence You seem to confuse white people with American-wealthy-cultivated people! This is outrageous…
on March 16, 2008 at 6:54 pm
americanjedi Phil Collins Barnes and Noble Running Shoes
on March 16, 2008 at 7:07 pm
Shatha on March 16, 2008 at 8:04 pm There’s absolutely nothing that white people love more than jokes about white people, which is why they love Dave Chapelle, Russel Peters, and this blog (all of which are very funny). When they laugh at white people jokes they feel like they have somehow transcended the stereotypes. It makes them feel good about themselves. Joel on March 16, 2008 at 8:42 pm Never said I had a case of terminal uniqueness Doc Think. Just don’t understand why this site is supposed to be so funny, satirical and topical. It’s actually kinda boring sort of like a one trick pony that goes on and on and on. But if boring is the point…then I guess the blogmaster has achieved his special purpose eh? #3242 Doc Think Something to add to the list, white people don’t like being lumped together. Like to think of themselves as unique individuals. See, for example, comment #3236 from Joel. Lai I bet you could do a post about how and why white people like this site!!
on March 16, 2008 at 8:53 pm
KeenEye I’m married to the guy you keep talking about in your blog.
on March 16, 2008 at 9:11 pm
He’s a white guy that honest-to-God goes by the name “Whitey”. No joke. Great writings – keep it up! zzzzz... pretentious and simply boring.
on March 16, 2008 at 9:30 pm
Davisimo hahahahah listen to you fu*ks. HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE
on March 16, 2008 at 11:02 pm
//maybe add quoting southpark, Chappell, any will ferrell movie Stephany on March 17, 2008 at 12:36 am Being half white and half Venezuelan I found this site pretty funny until i got to the awareness and Obama thing. I found that pretty racist. Why don’t you make a blog called stuff black people like? Oh but that would be horribly racist huh? I mean don’t get me wrong, i found a lot funny. I can laugh at myself too, yet i find it incredible how black and Hispanic people can make fun of white people but white people have to keep there mouths shut or else he is racist. Maybe someone should make a blog called stuff minorities like? Wouldnt that be funny too? I mean if white people should be able to laugh at themselves minorities should to! Oh and about that raising awareness part. How about the video invisible children? That was raising awareness. Not all of it is done in protest. That video alone raised a lot of money for those children. This was made by three white men who are actually doing something for Africa instead of just sitting on there asses complaining about how white people don’t do anything! I donated to that organization and i am pretty proud that i actually did something for it! How about Unicef? They help in Venezuela… I’m proud to say that i was there helping to. What do you have to say for yourself? What have you done? Ben R What about “Frasier”? This site’s not complete without it.
on March 17, 2008 at 1:44 am
Anonymous White people love March Madness.
on March 17, 2008 at 6:23 am
Muggeen on March 17, 2008 at 8:09 am Hi, I’m just starting a website/blog that’s very similar to yours in a way (not the actual content). But I see yours has been extremely popular for the first post only being put up in 2008 and I would love to ask you a question. Please email me if you actually get to this comment. THX1313 …and you are what color?
on March 17, 2008 at 8:14 am
Normally, I can laugh at myself and my race, but this blog just pisses me off. You suck! THX1313 on March 17, 2008 at 8:18 am “Thank you for an informative site. As a nonwhite person this blog has helped me to understand white people better, and as a resident of Oakland, Ca it has helped me to understand the entire city of San Francisco. I feel this newfound insight will help reduce how often I yell at white people.” jv — you are an idiot. Happy reading! THX1313 http://technorati.com/blogs/blog.stuffblackpeoplelove.com
on March 17, 2008 at 8:19 am
Jeremy Wow, this great, the list is endless!
on March 17, 2008 at 9:48 am
Add these to the infinity. Sailing Antiquing Saab Flannel Visors Pet clothes Portraits Chess white people also like... having jobs where we have nothing better to do than waste time reading this kind of bullshit.
on March 17, 2008 at 10:05 am
Lefty The comments on this blog are nearly as funny as the posts, especially the ones concerning racism.
on March 17, 2008 at 10:27 am
spring flowers on March 17, 2008 at 10:31 am ha ha! People. Puh-lease. Lighten up! I think this is such a great blog! As a fellow student of human behavior, I think for the most part this list speaks truth. Come on. Everyone should be able to laugh at themselves. I do. Lefty re: Stepany
on March 17, 2008 at 10:38 am
Why don’t you make a blog called stuff black people like? Oh but that would be horribly racist huh? Because this blog is about white people. By way of analogy, if I create a blog about American politics does that mean, in all fairness, that I ought to create one about British politics? You should ask these folkswhy there isn’t a blog about “stuff black people like. Jeff Hey Anonymous who thinks that a “what black people like” website would be racist: Would it be racist if Chris Rock wrote it?
on March 17, 2008 at 10:53 am
Right Awesome website. My MacBook has a desktop photo with the lighting levels creatively changed to make all my gay friends who are drinking Irish beer really stand out. dotCom on March 17, 2008 at 12:37 pm none of the content on this site is racist. this site is trying to make white people look silly but in reality it’s making them look like stuck up elitists. i see plenty of ethnic people doing this stuff, more so than white yuppies. why not post funny sh!t like #90 doing meth or #91 throwing pasture patties Dan5 3,275th comment!! wahooo!!!!
on March 17, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Sumfuka Visit a real blog at soupnumber5.com
on March 17, 2008 at 12:54 pm
American Elephant Love your blog! I don’t know if you take requests, but here’s a couple of my biggest pet peeves — things white people love that I wish they didn’t…
on March 17, 2008 at 1:11 pm
1. rectangular eyeglasses. 2. embellished jeans. 3. “minimalism” Jeb White people love some blogs.
on March 17, 2008 at 1:15 pm
Coque Hilarious blog, very perceptive and accurate…likely based on my roommate.
on March 17, 2008 at 1:16 pm
Doc This blog leaves me in tears of joy- daily. Please keep up the good work. Please add upstate new york, crocs, bartending school, and blogs…
on March 17, 2008 at 2:31 pm
Patrick This is the funniest blog I have read in a long time! And it is soooo true!~
on March 17, 2008 at 2:33 pm
Tobermory I think Chris Rock already did the “What Black People Like” list. It’s called his standup work.
on March 17, 2008 at 2:36 pm
Tobermory Oh — and I meant to say I find this blog hilarious. Well done!
on March 17, 2008 at 2:37 pm
KM on March 17, 2008 at 3:06 pm Hey, this is much better than a site for what black people like. Stuff blacks like would be 1) sexual promiscuity (51% of all US AIDS cases are carried by blacks who are only 12% of the population. Their STD rates are exponentially higher than that of whites); 2) Dropping out of school (blacks on average are a few grades behind white. They drop out twice as much as whites); 3) illegitimacy (70% of all black children have no fathers, and in Indianapolis the figure is 80%); 4) Crime (Do I really have to cite the DOJ? This is self explanitory. Just look out your car window) KM White and Wide on March 17, 2008 at 3:22 pm White folks like dictionaries, too. Usually because we can’t think of the right word to say….what’s that word that means…oh I think it’s “opportunist”-jumping on an opportunity to advance oneself with very little effort, generally at the misfortune of others. The opportunist is generally weak and lacking in character. Very sad. Robert Martin-Hill II I love that almost all of the people who hate this site, and think it is racist, made racist statements, and hate filled ones at that.
on March 17, 2008 at 4:13 pm
Oh wait only whites can be racist. right? They can not see past their own perspective, and have been taught that other’s perspectives don’t count and should be held as non-legitimate; unless they can ally with them to continue this selective blindness. Oddly they were told that others did this to them, and this makes up for it; makes it right. In fact they have been told that their only hope is to commit the crimes they rail against. Talk about a me-generation. Apparently no one told them that you can not have multiculturalism without multiple cultures, or diversity without difference. And yet, if one notes these things one is prejudiced? They have been beguiled by fake academics and pseudo-civil rights leaders, on all sides; who have realised they can make a career and a profit out of this. If people (not groups) are actually helped, so they themselves can make better choices for their own lives, to actively work at bettering their own lives, instead of just enough help to survive, these “leaders” loose their jobs. These leaders make the military industrial complex look ethical. Alicia You should add line dancing (not just country…Electric Slide, Conga lines, etc.), Bob Marley, karaoke, and cruises.
on March 17, 2008 at 4:15 pm
sneed on March 17, 2008 at 5:01 pm I think this blog is why we will never reach racial equality in this country…it’s awful and very disappointed that uchicago has a link to it on their website!!!! JimmyStewart on March 17, 2008 at 5:03 pm Costume parties! And board games! And preferably some combination of the two. White people really like pretending to be other white people. Or, sometimes, “ironically” as black people. Scott on March 17, 2008 at 6:29 pm Hey, I would love to see you write one on tipping waitresses. While tipping is always great, my friends are always so self-righteous about it that it drives me crazy, as if waitresses are martyrs who are doing this honorable work to save the world. I’m pretty convinced that my friends think that by tipping a dollar more than everybody else, their white guilt can be alleviated. It gets very irritating… Anyway, I love the site… thanks! Drewcifer on March 17, 2008 at 6:36 pm You’re not a “c*unt” and your blog is funny, though ironic, because it has now become a thing that white people like. I assume that’s kind of the point, though isn’t it? Stephanie White people like sunglasses.
on March 17, 2008 at 6:44 pm
Physiologically, lighter colored eyes absord less light than darker colored eyes. Blue-eyed people are miserable in the bright light. I just learned that and thought it was pretty interesting. leiy this is a great site.
on March 17, 2008 at 6:49 pm
suggestion: rehabs…and going to AA note: always hear white people saying how they completed AA or about to go to rehab. wahmburger I fail to see why this blog is intelligent like many claim. As I see it, you can say anything is white, since the majority of people qualify as ‘white’.
on March 17, 2008 at 7:04 pm
“What’s with Coca-Cola? Why do white people drink it and burp!!?!?” “What’s with Corporations? White people always complain about them!” “What’s with toilets? White people always use them!” Maybe you’ll throw in a video blog about your white impersonations, saying “What’s up homie” in the stereotypical white voice that so many black comedians act out, vomit, and act out again. Please develop some actual intelligent humor and well deserved wit. Thanks JB on March 17, 2008 at 7:12 pm I have to admit that there are some funny things on this site. Some of the things listed are true about some segments of the (American) caucasian population, although I am sure that no one would try to apply these clever little idiosyncrasies to any kind of international caucasian population (least of all the author, who seems to be well-traveled?) In the name of good fun though, I’d love it if someone would post links to the web sites that list stereotypes for other races too. Seems like all I ever hear in the politically correct white world is how bad it is to stereotype people. But since this site is so openly sterotyping the white folks, I figure all the other races must have now decided it’s ok to stereotype and be stereotyped. So let’s see some links, huh? Nothing too deep or mean, just some funny stuff about Jews and money, Asians being smart or black people and shiny rims on their Escalades. JB on March 17, 2008 at 7:15 pm I have to admit that there are some funny things on this site. Some of the things listed are true about some segments of the (American) caucasian population, although I am sure that no one would try to apply these clever little idiosyncrasies to any kind of international caucasian population (least of all the author, who seems to be well-traveled?) In the name of good fun though, I’d love it if someone would post links to the web sites that list stereotypes for other races too. Seems like all I ever hear in the politically correct white world is how bad it is to stereotype people. But since this site is so openly sterotyping the white folks, I figure all the other races must have now decided it’s ok to stereotype and be stereotyped. So let’s see some links, huh? Nothing too deep or mean, just some funny stuff about Jews and money, Asians being smart or black people and shiny rims on their Escalades. wasp MALARKY!
on March 17, 2008 at 7:33 pm
JR on March 17, 2008 at 8:09 pm Dunno. Seems this is a list of what white east coast college educated liberals under 40 like. Coming from a midwestern white family, my hunch is they would be ambivilant, annoyed, or against most things on the list. JB Quote:
on March 17, 2008 at 8:18 pm
“We stand to loose so much if we loose our sense of humour. We should be able to laugh without checking to see who is in the room. It always bothered me growing up that there were so few WASP jokes. I felt bad, were we not funny?” Good thing all the other minorities have been laughing about the many jokes directed at them for centuries now… oh wait, don’t people get fired and sued by the NAACP and ACLU for those kinds of jokes? Getting somebody fired for ‘jokes’ = awesome sense of humor. P.S. I read that the writer of this column is white (I hope that is true though it seems unlikely). Cardinal Rule No. 1 about making fun of any race is that the person making fun of the race should be a member of that race. Ex. It’s cool for a black person to make fun of black people, but a white person would almost certainly be labeled a racist or get their @ss kicked for saying the exact same thing. I propose that people leaving comments on this site should also include their race and home address, just in case they are not white, so that everyone will know they are a racist if they are not white and are talking trash about white people (and if other readers are so inclined, they can also dish out a personal @ss kicking to the offending contributor). After all, why would white people deny themselves the same right as other races have: to be the only ones who can make fun of their race? mer what about american apparel? white people ADORE it.
on March 17, 2008 at 8:27 pm
Gardner Funny stuff! Plus great posts! Open exchange of ideas is the heart of a healthy democracy.
on March 17, 2008 at 10:01 pm
Yes, it does not apply to all but to enough that it resonates. Since folks can be such hair splitters I’d add some nuances (perhap hipocrisies) such as… bluegrass- good, country music- bad Target and Cosco- good, Walmart and Sam’s Club- bad Free range organic meat- good, meat you hunt yourself- bad Tibetan theocracy- good, Saudi theocracy- bad Poor children in the developing world- good, poor children in America- bad (well at least largely ignored) And as for religion… Freedom of religion- good, freedom from religion- bad Sunday school- good, brainwashing- bad (and the difference is?) Faith- good, prejudice- bad (don’t they both mean holding a strongly help belief without the need proof to justify? Again I ask, and the difference is?) Oh well just some thoughts. Ryan H Candles and Nutritional Supplements
on March 17, 2008 at 11:19 pm
Em “There is no such thing as reverse-racism, the hatred for another person based on their skin color is simply racism. ”
on March 18, 2008 at 4:14 am
*Applause* I never want to meet the cracker who thinks this blog is racist. It’s hilarious. It does a great job of mocking our herd mentality. You like McSweeney’s? Me too! Aren’t we so original? What’s your Myspace? Keep up the good work. imwhitebutimnotwhite ONE WORD: C R O C S!!!!! white people LOOOOOOOVE CROCS!
on March 18, 2008 at 4:40 am
I don’t understand why people would want to wear these, even to the beach. They are probably the ugliest form of footwear out, to date. And, if they are a beach shoe, why the hell do we see people wearing them with socks in the dead of winter!? PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE write about Crocs! Suzanne Love your site- very telling and funny.
on March 18, 2008 at 5:34 am
Just one thing though- could ya give some thought to changing your title to “What Liberal, Nouveau Riche, Self-Important White People Like”? Please. It is so bigoted to paint us all with the same brush. Drew on March 18, 2008 at 5:41 am Came here from TheNewRepublic. com on a lark. the author there was right: The problem is that this satire is not funny. The writing is poor and the content straight out of a book my mother gave my sister for Christmas in 1985 (Something like “You Know You’re a Yuppie If….”). And as I noted on whatever page I came into, there is nothing MORE cliche than white people sittinga round making ‘edgy’ statements about white people. bill Drew….you’re just jealous you didn’t think of this idea.
on March 18, 2008 at 6:55 am
Drew I certainly am not… Crackas sitting around taking jibes at crackers are a dime a dozen.
on March 18, 2008 at 7:38 am
nopstar Don’t forget Steve Martin… white people love that King Tut skit.
on March 18, 2008 at 7:40 am
Sara C. Im not big on blogs but this one is my favorite. Suggestions: walking tours the east coast native studies
on March 18, 2008 at 7:40 am
Keep up the good work. I look forward to your posts. lealzebub This list is spot on! One very crucial item left off (so far) is the unapologetic love of casseroles!
on March 18, 2008 at 8:09 am
ionlylookwhite This blog has been instrumental in helping this Mexican-American girl understand her white husband and friends. Thanks. lol
on March 18, 2008 at 8:24 am
A suggestion: Every white person I’ve ever talked to for more than 2 minutes loves to tell me how they have Native American blood in them. “My great-grandmother was a Cherokee princess.”, etc. Haha! doodah white people love holding hands
on March 18, 2008 at 8:57 am
doodah how about stuff white people hate?
on March 18, 2008 at 9:13 am
1. forgetting. nothing makes a white person madder than forgetting. This could be forgetting anything, where they put their keys, not picking up milk. Just give a white person a question and watch what happens when they have the answer on the tip of their tongue, but just cant remember. It simply frustrates the sh*t out of them. Anonymous with this many hits, you should be making money advertising off this blog!
on March 18, 2008 at 9:17 am
superiore on March 18, 2008 at 9:26 am Do white people like women? When you say white what even vaguely do you mean in terms of ethnic origin? Russian, french, english, welsh, and northern europeans would be the first layer i bet. Spanish, italians, greeks, sardinians, cossacks and otherwise might be construed as white but are actually of darker skin. What about jews? Semitic peoples are not “white” in the english sense. Or are they all just really dark inside? Erin Becoming a mom, I have met a whole new crowd of white people who are really passionate about the following:
on March 18, 2008 at 9:48 am
-BREASTFEEDING!!! Apparently, feeding your children formula is now no longer acceptable. And breastfeeding for the first few months so that an infant can receive the needed antibodies is no longer sufficient either. White women are all about bonding with their infant and breastfeeding is the only way they can think of to accomplish this goal. 6-months is the minimum, but if a woman does it for at least a year, she gains wide acceptance and admiration in the momma community. The only way to gain acceptance if a woman does not breastfeed is if the mom has medical issues or isn’t producing enough milk or has twins/triplets/etc. But even with that, the woman has to pretend to really be upset about not being able to do it and show her envy of other moms who do breastfeed. Also, moms who breastfeed also feel oppressed given Barbara Walters comments on a mom breastfeeding next to her on a place and some food establishments asking moms to either adequately cover-up the breast. Tons of moms took to the streets in protest! Along with breastfeeding, ATTACHMENT PARENTING is popular as well and includes co-sleeping (family bed), wearing your child (there are more and more slings out there versus strollers), and so on. Also, aspects of attachment parenting are prevalent in third world countries, which allow white people to feel more cultured. Yeah Guy Productions Good stuff. Here’s a few more…
on March 18, 2008 at 10:23 am
The N Word- deep down, we all really wish we could somehow get away with saying it The song “Build Me Up Buttercup”- no white person can resist singing along, ever Weezer’s Blue Album “Reverse racism”- what…you mean racism can go both ways? really?! AWESOME!!! jazz music- especially older white people. they love feeling diverse, and find jazz musicians to be less angry and scary than rappers beer pong- do black people play this? i’ve never seen it. march madness tournement- allows you to make lists, people better than the people who watch the nba, say things like “you know, in the college game there’s a lot more sportsmanship and team first attitude”… and mask the fact that you secretely resent the nba for being filled with black people who are more talented than you, and who make more money than you will ever see win/win prettylegends on March 18, 2008 at 10:45 am as an occasional guest columnist, let me say i love white people enough to study them/us very closely and even ask them/us why they/we do the things they/we do. it just seems strange that alot of them/us do the same things. is it scientifically generalizable? hell yes. and my phd will prove that. ????? someone needs to put their degree to better use and recognize that a persons actions are not based on the color of their skin as much as by their social and economic upbringing. WHITE does not make you drink coffee or want an education; BLACK does not make you wear a grill or listen to RAP music. the moment you entice the following two statements you need to realize the irresponsibility of your words and funny or not SHUT IT DOWN religion… unless one is a White Supremacist. Please remind me again how stereotyping people based on the relative dark or lightness of their skin is funny again… I must have forgotten. 2. on February 10, 2008 at 8:05 pm22 Anonymous This site is incredibly racist. If this site was dedicated to pointing out what black people like, it would surely be deemed as racist. Why aren’t people proud to be white? Everyone should be proud of their own respective races and not bring down another’s. Multiculturalism will never work when sites like this one are up and running. This only causes racial tension. mjbrox Hey Vanessa,
on March 18, 2008 at 11:09 am
I got new one for the list “Calling other white people yuppies” hehe on March 18, 2008 at 11:12 am great blog! i wonder why there are so many people getting uptight and offended by this blog.. i’ve gotten plenty of e-mail forwards with lists like”you know you’re asian when ____” and they’re there for laughs! making a list like this isn’t a new concept. it’s humor! Lighten up people! =) He Hate Me White People Like to name things.
on March 18, 2008 at 11:30 am
Then name the act of naming. Then name the idea of the act of naming. Then name the pathology that arises from all this naming… naming.. naming…! Then go to a shrink who then labels the pathology that the idea of the act of naming— yada yada yada… white people like to name names. fuckin’ buncha snitches Shona on March 18, 2008 at 11:32 am I love this site. I have so many white friends who fit this profile, well ok, all of them and they are all in agreement. Funny as heck. Actually one was wearing shorts in snow last week!! Keep it up, keep me laughing, lol. wes There are a lot of comments here, and as I white person I like to read the first ten or fifteen comments and then decide I have something to add myself:
on March 18, 2008 at 11:33 am
“White people love to read about themselves.” I enjoyed it, at least. Or I think I did. White people are also indecisive. No, in all seriousness, I laughed out loud a lot and felt incredibly uncomfortable. Good times. lefty Is supposed to be funny? It isnt.
on March 18, 2008 at 11:33 am
Rachel My friends and I (all white) thoroughly enjoy your blog. As a caucasian, I have also noticed white people enjoy:
on March 18, 2008 at 11:48 am
-Renaissance Faires -Bon Jovi (“Whoooaaa!!! Living on a prayer!!!”) -book clubs -fancy soaps/lotions -Cooking Shows -Nannies -Scrapbooking -Going on the roof -Pilates -Buying baby clothes (esp. when they neither have a baby nor are pregnant) -Frozen yogurt/Jamba Juice/smoothies -Jazz Clubs mmyum you should do one on black people. how much they looooove coca-cola and watermelons! and soul food! haha!
on March 18, 2008 at 11:51 am
what about how they like anything shiny and metal, like rims on their wheels!? or what about being democrats but don’t realize they’re more aligned with republican conservative beliefs?!!! so hypocritical and scandalous! hahaha! or what about how blacks always complain about those crazy white folks doing crazy water sports! oh no! there that cracky honkey goes on skis!!!! or what about black people and the bluetooth headsets?! establishing the fact that you’re technologically saavy!!! HAHA!!!! LOL! Kash Sayles The insights into white people are so keen, so accurate, it makes me wonder if, could it be, that the author is actually a white person?
on March 18, 2008 at 11:53 am
I am a straight middle class, midddle-aged white Canadian male. I have a delicious assortment of gay and not-white friends, enough “authentic” ethnic restaurants in my gentrifying urban neighbourhood to assure me that I am both tolerant and adventurous, and can calculate Canadian tax rates in my head. In short, I live in paradise. Don’t just think it Amercian white people, do it – move to Canada. I’ll take you out for Tibetan food. It tastes just like other food, but it costs more. PS – In addition to singing along with Build Me Up Buttercup, white people also nearly universally have to sng along with Happy Together by the Turtles. It’s in our white blood. Chuck Dreadlocks.
on March 18, 2008 at 11:55 am
Stanton Eh,
on March 18, 2008 at 12:33 pm
#3202 (RP) from 3/15/2008, at 5:25p.m., I’m glad I was able to make your day; Mahalo to you RP, for taking my caution–warning in stride. And Mahalo to you as well my Papolo brother, for taking the time to address – illuminate the obvious hypocritical and racist overtones by the creators and avidly gleeful supporters of this site (whom while claiming non-racism, tend to follow up with indications of racist attitudes and beliefs without even realizing it). And yes, no such thing as revers racism…only racism. Aloha No Concerned Canadian on March 18, 2008 at 12:48 pm I am not too sure if this post is in the works, but I wanted to mention that White People love to travel to third world countries with their Church’s to build homes for the poor. Just a thought… Concerned Canadian I just wanted to add on to my last post that the continent of choice for white people is Africa…
on March 18, 2008 at 12:53 pm
This may have something to do with the “Assists” post and white people wanted to make up for slavery. Just a thought… Jake F. My friend sent me a link to this list.
on March 18, 2008 at 1:06 pm
I think you’re going to have to add this list to the list. I can see how the same pretentious douchebag crowd who actually does fit the description of this list would fall in love with this list and forward it to all their friends. That is not a reference to my friend who did forward it to me. eva I love you blog
on March 18, 2008 at 1:14 pm
My recommendations: personal space, whales, crocs (somebody beat me to crocs, so I second.) Kash Sayles on March 18, 2008 at 1:46 pm ok it all makes perfect sense now….just like Samantha Bee and Michael Cera and Ellen Page, our smartypants author is not only white, he’s……gasp…..CANADIAN!! Come back to Canada Chris (and when I say “Canada” I mean “Toronto”, because we all know that 99% of the rest of the country completely sucks). The T Dot is crawling with very cool young Tibetans these days and I think their parents expect all of them to go out a find at least one White Friend. We can take them to fake dive bars full of art school students listening to punk rock music that is older than they are, and make ironic commments about the rehab centre across the street while we stand on the sidewalk feeling guilty about our own trivial addictions. It’s so very white. lovinit This is the funniest thing ever.
on March 18, 2008 at 2:33 pm
to the comments about how there are white people outside of north america…. of course there are, we know that. this isn’t what this is about, it’s a take on American culture…. and it’s funny. so anyone who is offended should just get over it jake on March 18, 2008 at 2:33 pm New topic: “Having read Stuff White People Like before it was popular.” Brilliant site — Although, sadly, it’s forced me to admit I’m neither unique nor morally and intellectually superior to everyone else on the planet. Hope you find a way to cash-in on the phenomenon without giving up creative control (the very whitest ambition). Stanton Eh #3284 (KM),
on March 18, 2008 at 2:40 pm
As I read what you are attempting to present as fact and backing this up with statistics, I find myself reflecting on all the statistics and research methodolgy course work requirements I my time at university as an undergraduate and graduate student…and I find myself remembering the cardinal rule (at least what I was taught) of statistics, and that is, when reviewing ANYTHING that circulates information that utilizes statistics (as you are purporting with your blog entry), there are always five things to consider: 1): Who did the study? 2): Who was asked? 3): How were they asked? 4): What are the statistics measuring (or as in your case KM, what are they purporting to measure?) 5): Compared with / to what? As I read your blog entry, and the tone of your blog entry, I realize just what a narrowed minded and dellusional Haole statistical mastermind you are and I laugh and laugh at your ignorance. I recommend that you (and everyone else that read KM’s less then insightful and accurate entry), read Darrell Huff’s insightful book, “How to lie with Statistics.” Also (readers of this blog entry), contemplate a phrase utterd by a man named B. Disrael many years ago; “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.” Oh…,and KM?…The most recent–current stat’s that I got regarding your concern with infectious desease control (your alleged AIDS facts by population)…is, White: 50% Black: 32% Hispanic: 16% Asian / Pacific Islanders: 1% American Indian / Alaskan Native: less then 1% Yup…you might want to review where you got your statistical facts from…hell, you may want to review where I got my stat %’s and numbers from,…and you and anybody else reading this blog entry will definitely want to review the 5 basic rules when looking at anything utilizing statistics as a means to substatiate whatever brainhole ideology they are attempting to perpetuate. Oh, and the same goes stas-wise for the other wild claims you made in your blog entry using stats as a means to substantiate them. It really is seriously dellusional of you my sad pathetic racist Haole friend. Aloha No Murs Eating Disorders? Hello?
on March 18, 2008 at 2:51 pm
Lisa BOTOX !
on March 18, 2008 at 2:52 pm
Diets Liposuction Breast Augmentation Cosmetic procedures Entitlement Diet Coke Hair Coloring Claiming they “don’t see color” Having Mixed babies Looking down on Black people and people of color “Will and Grace, Friends, Frasier” ( in its hey day) Talking Badly about Black People Not seeing anything wrong with slavery and colonialism Visiting Africa Missionary work with ulterior motives Preferring Foreign Black over Black Americans ( this only implies to U.S ) English white prefer Black Americans over African Blacks. Telling Lies with Statistics Constantly reporting negatives about people of color and never of their own. Valuing themselves above all others. Murs also adderall, protein shakes, record players, photojournalism, and of course, Santa Cruz California
on March 18, 2008 at 2:59 pm
Jeffrey BOTOX !
on March 18, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Sex with little boys Sexual Tourism Child molestation Diets Liposuction Breast Augmentation Cosmetic procedures Eating Disorders Entitlement Diet Coke Hair Coloring Superiority Complex Claiming they “don’t see color” Having Mixed babies Looking down on Black people and people of color “Will and Grace, Friends, Frasier” ( in its hey day) Talking Badly about Black People Not seeing anything wrong with slavery and colonialism Visiting Africa Missionary work with ulterior motives Preferring Foreign Black over Black Americans ( this only implies to U.S ) English white prefer Black Americans over African Blacks. Telling Lies with Statistics Portraying people of color in a negative light Valuing themselves above all others. Anonymous Blog tittle: “Stuff White Upper Middle Class San Franciscan’s Like”
on March 18, 2008 at 3:06 pm
Do some research about working class white people in Tenessee.. in Knoxville, lets say. Then, I’m afraid your blog wouldn’t be so funny. Sites like this makes me hate white people. Disclaimers: I like San Francisco. Knoxville is beautiful, too. I don’t hate white people. Robert Martin-Hill II on March 18, 2008 at 4:14 pm February 10, 2008 at 8:05 pm 22 Anonymous “This site is incredibly racist. If this site was dedicated to pointing out what black people like, it would surely be deemed as racist. Why aren’t people proud to be white? Everyone should be proud of their own respective races and not bring down another’s. Multiculturalism will never work when sites like this one are up and running. This only causes racial tension.” this seems to be a theme of those who complain about this site, as well as by proponents of multiculturalism. You can celebrate your own culture, but others should not put it down. So obviously this means that I can talk about the myriad of wonderful things that came out of the British Empire and none will contradict me… right? giantrobot A few others:
on March 18, 2008 at 4:24 pm
Antiquing Food (or other products) with really interesting stories on the labels Crafts and hobbies (quilting, stamp collecting, etc.) drewski What about manufactured homes, mobile home parks and RV’s?
on March 18, 2008 at 4:54 pm
Shamus I like to be number 3346.
on March 18, 2008 at 4:59 pm
your site rocks! Naomi Astrology!
on March 18, 2008 at 5:22 pm
andy yeah, it’s more like ‘stuff metrosexuals like’. but funny anyway.
on March 18, 2008 at 6:00 pm
A black friend on March 18, 2008 at 6:35 pm I’m from Toronto Canada but went to University In Ottawa Canada where I met many white people from small towns that didn’t seem to be as open as some of the things on this list would suggest. I do however agree that most white people that live in middle class areas within major cities are like the people discribed in the list. Just an observation of course I do understand that this is joke site and it’s damn funny. Good job keep it up. IronicRacismIsFun! Stuff White People Like:
on March 18, 2008 at 7:25 pm
#69 The Stuff White People Like Blog As it turns out, this new brand of ironic racism has caught on with the very demographic you’re critiquing — white yuppie liberals — and therefore the social commentary has imploded. But its still funny. Scott on March 18, 2008 at 7:49 pm I saw something the other day while i was walking to school that made me think of this site. A Jeep suv with a kayak, a plastic rooftop luggage carrier, and a bike rack on the back…. a white couple inside of course…. now that is white! Anonymous This site is true genious! I just found it today and I agree with every single item. Keep them coming! Make it into a book!
on March 18, 2008 at 7:54 pm
Ruth on March 18, 2008 at 8:04 pm i love this blog – its hilarious, and yes, describes most things i love. what about celebrating ethnic holidays like cinco de mayo, book clubs, or independent book and music stores (and coffee houses), or anthropologie (the store)? Mikey Dalai Lama
on March 18, 2008 at 8:41 pm
White people _love_ the Dalai Lama. Even though they know next-to-nothing about him, Buddhism and Tibet. He’s so cuddly! And smiley! And giggly! And that guy from Pretty Woman likes him! He must be good! Unfortunately for white sensibilities, the Dalai Lama condemns homosexuality. He takes a hardline stance similar to that other famous religious leader, the Pope. (White people, of course, hate the Pope because he represents their parents’ religion.) http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/09/23/1064082990875.html A Confused Black Person on March 18, 2008 at 9:04 pm Do white people in the trailer parks, in the Appalachian Mountains, or in low-income working class neighborhoods really prefer bottled water and resent their parents for only speaking one language? The majority of people on Welfare are young white women, are the the cute little tidbits on this site really what consume their thoughts? Perhaps you should consider renaming the site … stuff yuppies like. Unless, of course, those other white people just don’t count. Indubitably White on March 18, 2008 at 9:28 pm I believe the “white people” who this website addresses are those “white people” who know they are “white people” and call themselves “white people” in front of all their other “white people” friends but refuse to acknowledge racial differences when in public/social/professional settings. Suggestions for further posts: -Board Games (especially Scrabble, Taboo, and others which make you act out stupid gestures and usually play after an organic meal made on a built-in hibachi grill someone installed in their kitchen when they renovated their home and with plenty of South African wine, because French wine these days is soo passe). -Owning/buying books that make them look smart but will never read and/or be able to understand (This applies mainly to Existentialism, actual political and economic treatises, and the other many works of famously loved White People authors like Albert Camus, Kafka, Sartre, Huxley, and Nietze among many others). -Girl Scout Cookies (Lock a bunch of white people in a room with a single box of Samoas and blood will flow. Also, EVERY white person has a serious opinion which they will defend to the death about which Girl Scout Cookie is ACTUALLY the best.) -Sepia & Black and White Photos (Because if the color scheme is limited, it automatically looks artsy! Also applicable for love of Apple Products, i.e. – Photo Booth.) – Target (It’s like going to Wal Mart, except it’s totally cool to go to Target but way not cool to go to Wal Mart because, you know, Wal Mart is for poor people but Target is trendy!) Aaron Here are some more:
on March 18, 2008 at 9:31 pm
*using a napkin to absorb oil off of their pizza *Hiring people to clean their houses *black people with british accents *skiing and lodging *fantasy football *Thinking they are the best at negotiating car prices *Airbags, the more the better *The Sharper Image *Sunscreen *The History Channel White Republican on March 18, 2008 at 9:35 pm Ehem, in response to many things that white liberal/Dems like: I am a white Republican and I am an avid fan of many things on this site, minus a few things, especially David Sedaris, Vegan/Vegetarianism, knowing whats best for poor people, writers workshops, shorts, standing still at concerts, and Wes Anderson movies, among a few others. But I think Williams Sonoma is the best store (kitchen gadgets and $14 cupcake mix!), bottled water, Apple products, Dinner Parties, and Breakfast Places, also among many more. Ehem on March 18, 2008 at 9:38 pm To Aaron, of post #3357: Unfortunately, as wonderful as it was in its prime, The Sharper Image is no longer a viable company and undergoing clearance sales of all inventory at present. Try Brookstone. Or even better, Sky Mall! SoupBack How about accusing blacks of racism?
on March 18, 2008 at 10:31 pm
Jim H Since I live in Priusville/Berkeley, I’m wondering when hybrids make the list?
on March 18, 2008 at 10:36 pm
Mike G Stuff white people like: Making fun of white people.
on March 18, 2008 at 11:02 pm
baller on March 19, 2008 at 12:16 am this blog is funny. i am a white person who wears northface, goes to farmers markets, and is in search of an ethnic gay to befriend. if ur not like me… u suck. like it. JakeZ on March 19, 2008 at 12:32 am I’m digging the comments from my white friends who read this blog and take great pride in pointing out all of the stuff white people like that they, in fact, do not like. White people love denying loving white people stuff. Ainsmar Yes, yes, I am yet another white kid saying how I like this blog. I have no problem laughing at myself and I tend to be doing it it a lot here.
on March 19, 2008 at 12:42 am
And to those of you who seem to be whining that this may possibly be racist: grow up. This is clearly in a comedic manner and as far as I can tell, not promoting a racial hierarchy. Tom You should do a post on Lake Tahoe, white people love that. Also, Diet Coke and how they freak out if all you have is pepsi.
on March 19, 2008 at 5:59 am
Scott Williams This is funny stuff; very clever. I just came across the the blog, I am sure that I would have found it sooner, if I was white. LOL
on March 19, 2008 at 6:26 am
I think you might have just inspired a new blog for me! Tony White people like linkedin.com
on March 19, 2008 at 6:38 am
Anonymous on March 19, 2008 at 7:05 am Hey guys this isn’t really about race, anymore than white people are the color of the shiny Macintosh screen on which I am typing this. I spoke ith a friend last night who told me that she (Chinese) and her Indian housemate were reading the blog, laughing hysterically and then paused, looked at each other and she said..”I guess we’re white” This is wonderful social satire, it’s really about class…(which of course doesn’t exist in America). Other SWPL: wine tasting, boats, galleries, BLOGS!!! Dry humor, The Japanese. Thanks!!!!! mike White people (I am one) also love:
on March 19, 2008 at 7:18 am
The idea of a free Tibet Taking a long drive with a bike on top of the car…so they can take a bike ride saying “I love to laugh” (white women, anyway) And so much more. fromthedarkside Tres amusant! (how right you are about the French phrases impressing the whites–thanks for the tip!)
on March 19, 2008 at 7:31 am
Other areas of white interest I’d like to see covered: 1) Prescription drugs (the Ambien, the Zoloft, the Adderol, the Welbutrin, the Xanax…for everyone (white), not just addicts!) 2) Orthodontia (for everyone (white), not just the visibly snaggle-mouthed!) 3) Food allergies 4) Last names as first names 5) Plastic surgery Many thanks for the entertaining site–somebody give this guy a book deal! Holly on March 19, 2008 at 7:37 am If there was a website entitled “What black people like” and it had things on it like; Collared greens,’ naming their kids, desean, kesean, and mesean, fubu clothes, and saying things like, “DAAAAMN GIIIIRRRRRLL!” there would be an uproar because it’s “racist” unbelievable… Luke After reading the feedback, I would like to add something to the list: “Claiming to be part Native American”
on March 19, 2008 at 8:13 am
WhitePride White people love themselves some smarmy blogs. I’m gonna go read some “Do’s and Don’ts” now.
on March 19, 2008 at 8:14 am
Keep up the good work. -white and proud! Amanda Racism sucks
on March 19, 2008 at 8:35 am
Drew on March 19, 2008 at 8:50 am I am white and I think this blog is great. Haha You should post a blog on how white people like quasi-satirical blogs about they’re own culture because it shows how open-minded and laid back they are about racial tension. To all those white people who are deeply offended by this page and think that tactical listings of crimes related to minorities that the white media has shown them are effective ways of expressing the “rage” of no longer living in an illusion in which you have the upper hand is a good idea, good luck with that. D-Love For those of you who think this is funny and can take a joke, check out niggaknow.com for another take on race humor.
on March 19, 2008 at 8:50 am
f. artisan bread!
on March 19, 2008 at 8:59 am
Will on March 19, 2008 at 9:00 am In typical liberal or “progessive” fashion, you have succeeded in proving that you think all white people are like you. Thank God, we are not. This site should be called “Stuff Phony Progressive Liberal A-holes Like Me Like” Patrick on March 19, 2008 at 9:11 am Ok im surprised why you dont have “staying in style or following trends” on yet because every white person i know including me to a degree, loves to be in style and follow trends. especially at their schools or at work but they get no real satifaction out of it because its work. and most of the teenagers today much like myself want to be style pioneers and bring the sixties back or go way out there and have people look at you when you walk down the street like Jimi Hendrix. i think this trend following should be noticed because im sure 99% of anybody who reads it will relate. SuperSoftStud Not sure if these have been covered:
on March 19, 2008 at 9:13 am
Whole Foods Grocery Store Fresca Burning Man Festival Cupcakes Paint-Your-Own Pottery places Wine Festivals Cold Stone Creamery Australia/New Zealand cypher I’m still waiting for this blog’s sister: Stuff White People Should Like.
on March 19, 2008 at 9:13 am
bgriff on March 19, 2008 at 9:20 am To Anonymous (#22), people should be proud of their races? Granted, people should be tolerant of other races, but they should be proud of something they themselves accomplish, not something they happened to be born into. This site isn’t racist, its satire. It may not be constructive satire, but neither is what black comedians say about white people on BET or Def Comedy Jam. White people don’t get pissed off at that. Just another stereotype that in most cases is correct and others not. Hell, every race has people that do everything on this list. So whatever….haha…….expensive sandwiches….hilarious. giantrobot More:
on March 19, 2008 at 9:29 am
– toys, games and breakfast cereals of the 1980’s – NPR – The Tipping Point – being the person who knew about a band before the band became famous (bonus points for actually having seen such band when nobody knew them, preferably in one of the college towns referenced below) – Austin, Texas, and other college towns – irony Apologies if any of these are already listed. Not sure how anyone can really take this site as anything other than good-natured self-mocking humor. not-white this is incredibly racist, because it builds on the stereotype that other races DON’T do what’s associated with affluence.
on March 19, 2008 at 9:30 am
Emily Socializing their dogs and children from a very early age.
on March 19, 2008 at 9:46 am
RabbiDoom on March 19, 2008 at 9:51 am Here’s a few things white people like: Billy Joel: I’ve seen him in concert several times, and it’s always packed with white people. My friend and I even played ‘Count the Minorities.’ (I’m half-white) James Taylor Going to Costco on a weekday B Adventure Travel Flyfishing Haunted Houses
on March 19, 2008 at 9:53 am
berlymarie love the site. feel rather nailed and it’s actually helped me take note of my ego and how certain habits feed it. knocked me down a bit, but keeps me laughing.
on March 19, 2008 at 9:54 am
suggestion: “being the first white person to tell other white people about the site” Alex This is a great site, makes me laugh every time at how true it really is.
on March 19, 2008 at 10:08 am
jamie white people also like:
on March 19, 2008 at 10:10 am
*The Office *Judd Apatow films *CROCS *Jansport backpacks *used bookstores *Birkenstocks and so much more. Cara Peanut butter!
on March 19, 2008 at 10:15 am
stelmodad Good comedy is bitter truth. I’m reveling in these truths and only find minor comfort that the entire list does not apply to me.
on March 19, 2008 at 11:20 am
ALC This site cracks me up and reminds me just how much I love being white!
on March 19, 2008 at 11:28 am
Benjamin a suggestion:
on March 19, 2008 at 11:31 am
*hot keys TCrazzi.com IDEA:
on March 19, 2008 at 12:01 pm
How about how white people love to talk sh*t to eachother anonymously in the comments section of random blogs for fear of real confrontation. urbanwhitegirl on March 19, 2008 at 12:07 pm Love the site – absolutely hysterical! Reminds me a little of the Preppy Handbook from the early 80’s. I don’t quite understand why so many of the commentaries are so angry, but then again, I’m so white I feel like I have to apologize for being Episcopalian — it’s so much more acceptable to say that “I’m spiritual, but don’t like organized religion.” I don’t know if anyone has suggested this, but you need to add: “Buying crap at Target” to the list. The whitest of my white friends all universally love a trip to Target and spend money on endless amounts of non-necessary, but stylishly packaged items… Chuck Norris What about Chuck Norris? White people love Chuck Norris, but I guess everyone does….
on March 19, 2008 at 12:09 pm
marian Not white, but after this site I wish I were.
on March 19, 2008 at 12:13 pm
Fulfmansbrother on March 19, 2008 at 12:19 pm blogging is the whitest thing to possible. based upon this list i assume the author sits on their couch, doesnt read, watches lots of shitty tv, clubs baby seals, spends more time complaining about everyone else seeming happier than them and vents on their blog since they probably dont have a job to go to. smell your shit, it stinks too. Nicholas David Great Blog!
on March 19, 2008 at 12:28 pm
MM Add paying taxes to the list and this describes Chicago Liberals to the T!
on March 19, 2008 at 12:54 pm
P.S. I’m with Holly on the black website…..does one exist? And has there been outrage yet? I’m guessing not because we haven’t heard from Jesse in awhile. nightimesnack volkswagens
on March 19, 2008 at 12:56 pm
gardening hunting Old lady sounding names for their children Grandmaster B on March 19, 2008 at 12:58 pm yo like dis be so kool site homes. whites be fruntin all time yo. good seein yo takin dem down wif they ownd aktions. Now I be goin. Masta gonna whip me if’n I doesnt get da plowin done. Lindsey wow. you got me. Im not offended, at least 3-4 of these articles are right about me and that is coffee and expensive sandwiches, hahahahah. Im reading a few comments from offended white people, who are only denying their white-ness. you should write about: -How easily offended white people get -being pretentious ( yeah i said it.) -religious nuts But I dont want to take all your ideas im sure your writing about this stuff right now.
on March 19, 2008 at 1:37 pm
Rwwwolando The Economist iTunes Evites Puzzles Brunch Making lists
on March 19, 2008 at 2:18 pm
ajr wow, well done, I’m a little bit embarrassed at how accurate this is.
on March 19, 2008 at 3:45 pm
here’s one for youthe ‘adult swim’ cartoons. or just ‘adult’ cartoons in general, including the simpsons, family guy, etc. albert camus on March 19, 2008 at 4:10 pm White people are fascinated with Jesuits. They all want to be perceived as very intellectual and can forget about the inquisition. We also lovew Jeremaih White Patrick Lalande You write well.
on March 19, 2008 at 4:16 pm
You have a keen insight to humor and the white lifestyle. You appear intelligent and well educated. And, by your writings, you understand that if you can’t laugh at yourself, then you can’t make others laugh. So the really big joke would be that you are white, acting black, so you can poke fun at your own lifestyle and what blacks consider humor. Or something to that affect. Either way, I love the way you write, I agree with your style of humor (clean, “family oriented”, light) and can, because of your efforts in this blog, support you as from one “common” man to another. Just let me know one thing. When is the book coming out? Patrick (just a common white guy) jennifer on March 19, 2008 at 4:49 pm i DONT like this website personally. you know damn well if i made a “stuff that black people like” people wouldnt think it was funny. id probobly go to jail or something. black person probobly made this ne way. Tracey on March 19, 2008 at 5:01 pm can we get some Mike Rowe (dude from Dirty Jobs, Ford commercials) action here? white people love mike rowe. ask any white woman and she will love how he gets all dirty, but is really cultured. and she will think she’s special because he is considered to be a relatively obscure celebrity. and white guys love him because he does all the hard work, so it makes them think they could do a really hard and dirty job as well. you could score bonus points with white people if you say you remember him from his local Baltimore TV days… love the site! made me pee my pants. white people also love to threaten to pee their pants… White Girl Why are so many of you crackers getting offended?
on March 19, 2008 at 5:24 pm
This website may not describe EVERY white person I know, but I know at least 3 people each post applies to. Loosen up milky faces!!!!!!!!!!!!! Musicnut Hey! I think this site is great! This reminds me of my parents (your typical liberal, middle-class white people) and their friends. It’s great!
on March 19, 2008 at 5:25 pm
You should make one that’s devoted to what conservative upper-middle-class white people like as well (some of which is the same as liberal upper-middle-class white people, but conservatives tend to be less enamored with organic food and more of them go into business/science and not arts). Also one for your stereotypical white “hick” (aka “the wrong kind of white people”). Liz on March 19, 2008 at 5:39 pm I heard about this blog on CBC radio today on Neil Adelman’s (sp) segment. Neil is asian/jewish, and the host is persian. They were snickering plenty, as was I as I sat in my jetta drinking bottled water…. it is funny, I guess, regardless of colour or race. All you need is a a sense of ha ha and a healthy dose of cynicism. Keep it coming! ps I am, I fear, also white. JAJ man you forgot:
on March 19, 2008 at 5:51 pm
Wu-Tang Clan and Pinkberry, Red Mango, Yolato and w/e other frozen yogurt place that exists in franchise form. RH on March 19, 2008 at 6:19 pm This blog needs to be retitled — “Stuff Metro White People Like” is my suggestion. This is really a description of every Seinfeld, Frasier or Friends episode I could stomach. Not everyone lives that life — and many don’t wish to. It is funny though. Maybe you can start an entire set of web sites: – Stuff Black People Like – Stuff Hispanic People Like – Stuff Asian People Like – Stuff Arab People Like – Stuff Christian People Like – Stuff Muslim People Like (Metro-up there cowboy – meaning do you have the balls?) – Stuff Jewish People Like You could become famous. Oh wait, it is only socially acceptable when the targets are whites. Really, I do consider this site funny, yet a little cowardly considering none of the groups above are the butt of the joke. RH cynic i hate white people, you need to talk about that more.
on March 19, 2008 at 6:54 pm
alan This site is for waspy white not that there is anything wrong with that.
on March 19, 2008 at 6:58 pm
White people in the city like to go to their “farm”. Basically a large tract of land in the country but not far from their home in the city. Usually has a pond for fishing, a swimming pool and horses. Defintely no crops or livestock. Reba May Jones COUNTY CLUBS. DO IT.
on March 19, 2008 at 8:22 pm
Mason on March 19, 2008 at 8:24 pm White people LOVE j. crew. Please add this to your list. It’s like the material embodiment of everything WASPs love and adore. Topsiders. Pretending to have a yacht. Faux leather. df I think the next post really needs to be “This Website.”
on March 19, 2008 at 8:31 pm
AT Scoring how many items on the list apply to you. Presumably the competitive white person wants a lower score.
on March 19, 2008 at 8:54 pm
I got 12. demondre I think you should change your blog to stufftrendyliberalslike.com
on March 19, 2008 at 8:55 pm
Dannette 3301 Garner: Good points!
on March 19, 2008 at 9:12 pm
W/r/t the comments that read, “if i started a stuff black people like… ACLU… Jesse Jackson… blah blah by…” I just have one question: Do those posters really think that there aren’t currently websites/blogs on the internet that poke fun at people of color by exploiting racial difference and oftrepeated stereotypes? I mean, really? I’m sure there are. In fact, I’ve seen some over the years. African-Americans have been the butt of many a racial joke, either in print, around the dinner table, or elsewhere. And the world still continues to turn. The fact is, there are some people who will certainly find those jokes funny, and some who will not. Just as there are people who do and don’t find this website funny. And, again, the world continues to turn. What I really think underlies those types of comments, is questions of privilege and power. I think many of the white folks who raise this issue feel, somehow, that ground is lost, ground to which they feel privileged to, whenever they concede knocks against whiteness and white culture. So much so, that, they must immediately have the satisfaction of turnabout in order to be comfortable with this humor. In the absence of such, they feel cheated and stripped of power or an “upper hand”, again, to which they feel privileged. It’s a really bogus and illinformed notion of fair play that they are expressing. One that, conveniently starts keeping count of the power tally when they first encounter an insult against “them”, and NOT at the last time they bore witness to some hideous expression of white racism. How very convenient… am CHE GUEVARA
on March 19, 2008 at 9:41 pm
t.dot i love all the white ppl in my life!! this site it cute.
on March 19, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Sticky Boogie Fingers The idea of “The Beach”: Nothing says white people like the beach. White people have made the beach into a complete secondary lifestyle.
on March 19, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Jimmy Buffet, Jack Johnson, reggae or Harry Belafonte on the stereo. Margarita, Mojito, Rum Runner, Corona, etc. in hand for summer drink. The idea of surfing (even though very few can actually do it): Board shorts, trendy Quicksilver, Billabong, Rip Curl tee-shirts. Flip flops, sunglasses, plaid shorts, seafood, barbecueing, three day weekends in the summertime. The beach in the summertime captures the very essence of whiteness. Laurel Your blog is hilarious. How about movies about white people in Africa? Those seem like a perpetual favorite.
on March 19, 2008 at 10:12 pm
t.dot i mean this site is cute
on March 19, 2008 at 10:14 pm
i on March 19, 2008 at 10:22 pm I’m getting this strange idea that white people dislike having something in common with other white people. We all know that all blacks like hip-hop, all Mexicans are illegal, and all Asians don’t need calculators, but when it comes to white people… stereotyping is just plain wrong. I don’t really understand how this site is remotely racist, but then it’s always fun to play the victim card and put yourself on the same level as minority groups who have actually been discriminated (and sometimes killed) because of their skin color. Seriously now, learn to laugh at yourself. It’s therapeutic, and it doesn’t make you look like an idiot for getting so worked up over a website whose obvious point you missed. amused on March 19, 2008 at 11:59 pm White people also love to take things too seriously. #21 and #22, do you feel like a victim of racism? Poor, poor, poor you. If white people made a website like this about black people, it would be called racist, because just a few decades ago black people in America still did not have the same rights as white people, thanks TO the white people. Just as close in the past, white people had black people as slaves. And still, there is the KKK. So it makes sense that a few decades after, it may not be the time for white people to write a satire blog about black people. You may say, as many white people often do, “That was a long time ago” or “Get over it already” or the black community is “too sensitive” when it comes to ALL THAT, but then again, here YOU are, a WHITE person, getting “too sensitive” about a blog intended as SATIRE. Imagine if you had to endure what the black community had to? And still does? A REAL battle with racism? Has this satire blog offended you!?!? Do you think you can recover your holiness? Anonymous what about serial killing?
on March 20, 2008 at 12:30 am
Anonymous on March 20, 2008 at 2:01 am So funny and true… However, once i read some of those crazy responses. i was a little disturbed. Why are people so mad?And who let that guy use “barack obama” as his screen name? NNNNOOOOOOT cool. can’t we all just laugh and get along? California Dude on March 20, 2008 at 5:35 am It never ceases to amaze me how socioeconomic superiority gives those who possess it a false sense that they are some how divinely or innately superior (Not!) this is what is wrong with this world, and why the planet is in such a sad state of affairs, it is because of white arrogance and their pathological sense of entitlement that will ultimately bring about the down fall of the Caucasian ethnic group. (Note that I do not use the term “white race” because it has already been proven, (and most of the scientific community is in agreement) that there is no such thing as “race” when you are differentiating between people, there are distinctive “ethnic groups” but not distinctive “racial groups” it is because of this misunderstanding and ignorance that many misuse the term “race” as way of classifying people i.e “Black race”, “White race”, “Asian race”, etc, such wording is incorrect, when using the term in this way you perpetuate the myth that there are different species of man or humans The idea of “different races” has been discredited for quite some time now. There is only one species of Homo sapiens on the planet earth; if Neanderthals still existed then yes they would be considered a different “race”, a separate and distinct species of man. Shaniqua Tamika Johnson MMMMmmmmhhmmmmmmmm
on March 20, 2008 at 5:35 am
Generalizayshuns is fun y’all. Us black folk like: Shaniqua Tamika Shaquonda Johnson MMMMmmmmhhmmmmmmmm
on March 20, 2008 at 5:42 am
Generalizayshuns is fun y’all. Us black folk like: Collard Greens Mac ‘n’ Cheeze (mama’s is da best y’all) Fried Chicken Grape Drink! (Ya heard?) Blunts (Dutchies – mmmhmmmm that’s right) Friieed Chicken!!! Forties!! (Tasty ass) WATERMELON, MMMHMMMM Corrrrrrrrnnn Bread (did i mention) Fried Chicken!!!!! And I, Shaniqua Tamika Shaquonda Johnson, for one love goin’ gettin ma weave done – girrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrllll, namsayin?? MMhmmmmmm and my nails be da hotness to y’all. Oh, and black ppl looooovvee dat fried chicken y’all. Shooooooooooooooooottt. SteveH on March 20, 2008 at 6:20 am I’m partial to the white people who insist they have a native american connection. You know, the pasty white girl with freckles that proclaims shes 1/16 Cherokee? See Ward Churchill for advanced stages of this. mr. buttersworth Awesome site, spot on. Don’t forget awkward, dysfunctional sex lives with our open-minded spouses.
on March 20, 2008 at 6:27 am
crack on March 20, 2008 at 6:28 am Anthony Bourdain has been mentioned, but he really needs his own entry. He has that special combination of exalting the poor for being poor while still exalting their oppressors as people with great taste. The only set of people he doesn’t like is white people who like nascar. Unless they are sufficiently poor. John Its so cool to make fun of white people….
on March 20, 2008 at 6:34 am
jerome Thanks, as a negro a value this.
on March 20, 2008 at 6:37 am
Alan This blog should be called What Guilty White Libs Like.
on March 20, 2008 at 6:39 am
Bruce Brakel on March 20, 2008 at 6:53 am I used to go camping quite a bit. Asians, blacks and hispanics seem to be highly underrepresented at state park campgrounds. Camping seems to be almost exclusively a white thing, whether you’re talking about RV camping or backpacking. Canoeing, kayaking, white water rafting — all these Great Outdoor activities are a white thing. I also play disc golf, or frisbee golf. There are very few asians, blacks and hispanics playing disc golf. I uysed to play racquetball. Same thing. How about blogging about anything? That has to be exclusively a white thing. You don’t see a lot of blacks, hispanics and asians blogging. Ben on March 20, 2008 at 6:56 am As a white man who likes sandwiches, musical comedy, Arrested Development, and has a Barack Obama sticker on the back of my Volkswagen GTI, I heartily applaud your site. It shines the light of truth on white people everywhere. Don’t listen to the haters! Listen to The Smiths! Whitey This site is awesome, don’t ever bow to the racists in the media and take it down!
on March 20, 2008 at 7:05 am
Jorge Oh. My. God. After reading your blog, I realized that I’m white!
on March 20, 2008 at 7:06 am
Your Generic White Person Dear webmaster,
on March 20, 2008 at 7:14 am
Please take your camera out of my house. Thank you, Generic White Person DaveinVA They love to study and productive to society.
on March 20, 2008 at 7:39 am
They love taking care of their kids. The love paying their bills. The hate going to jail because they stick out like a white sore thumb. They don’t like to sit around collecting food stamps. They don’t like buying things they can’t afford. They don’t like having idiots like Al (Tawana Brawley) Sharpton or Jesse (I speak a different language) Jackson speaking for them because it makes them look even dumber to everyone else. GforGood Hehe. Pretty funny. Although you could probably subsitute “white” with “people with means”. Can non-white people like these things too?
on March 20, 2008 at 7:40 am
Hmmmm on March 20, 2008 at 7:45 am Well. I used to feel interesting. I must say though- I live in New York City, and this list is pretty accurate. But I think this is more of a yuppie list than a white people list. A lot of my friends back home hate this shit. Amber Too funny. As a bleached-at-birth black woman, this s*it’s right awn!
on March 20, 2008 at 7:47 am
Something else white people like: spys and kungfu. Go figure. hi http://www.cmsathletics.org/landing/index Is this where you go to school?
on March 20, 2008 at 8:06 am
Liza Congrats on getting your own Drudge Report headline!!!!
on March 20, 2008 at 8:07 am
Maybe “Reading the Drudge Report” can be the next item on the list… Bold 1 What I like about White People is that most don’t give a flying ,,,,… about what white people think.
on March 20, 2008 at 8:15 am
What I like about White People is you don’t get an ansewer in the form of a question? Hillary and Lib’s don’t count.. they’re white by injection only. Anonymous on March 20, 2008 at 8:19 am Great site, people need to lighten up nowadays… There is nothing racist about this site ! There is BET, why isn’t there WET for white people ? I guess this would be wrong ?? nstreetman White people LOVE New Urbanist communities.
on March 20, 2008 at 8:23 am
Examples: http://ionvillage.com/ http://www.serenbecommunity.com/ http://www.seasidefl.com/ Latina married to Gringo Two things I always notice:
on March 20, 2008 at 8:29 am
1. They love to engage is life-threating sports for fun ie. climbing Everest, skiing at 90 degree angles, fishing in arctic waters, sky diving, surfing with sharks, the list goes on. 2. They like to under-dress their children in the winter. Every time I am out at the park in under 35 degree weather with my son (who is wearing a sweater, coat and hat) there is always a child who is wearing a short sleeve t, no hat and sandals. Last week there was even a girl who had on a leotard and no shoes. We brown people hate the cold. Ki I like this site. I mean, I’m black, so of course, I’m going to think it’s funny that there is an ENTIRE site devoted to things that white people like…
on March 20, 2008 at 8:37 am
*wipes tears from eyes* Good stuff…. Human Mineral Hilarious, love it. however…
on March 20, 2008 at 8:48 am
Couple of questions: 1) There seems to be some inconsistency with the treatment of Jewish people in your blog. Are Jews white or are they something different? 2) What about ethnic people who act white because they actually like the same things white people like? Does that make them more white, less ethnic, and equally as exploitable? Lastly, on your post regarding “Religions their parents…” Kabbalah is a school of Jewish mysticism the same way Sufi is to Islam and certain monastic ascetic schools are to Buddhism. So long as you are going to point out a entire portion of the population’s weaknesses, you should do so accurately. (God forbid that a person is talking to a white Jew and mentions Kabbalah incorrectly, irreparable damage to the trust exploitable relationship you are trying to foster. Of course, this is then balanced out by ever white Jew’s love of educating a gentile on their culture… so yet again for white people, its win-win…. unless Jews aren’t white (see question above).) gilby I’m a reasonbly affluent middle-aged white man in the South. I can’t relate to any of this liberal pantie-waist goofy-ass shit.
on March 20, 2008 at 8:49 am
Robert on March 20, 2008 at 8:51 am This site is stupid and ignorant. It should be called “Things that stupid ignorant liberal wannabe hippies who grew up rich and think they’re cultured if they go to Phish concerts and bash the government and other white people like”. Seriously dude, grow a set and tell it like it is. You hate being white, feel guilty about it and created this lame blog to create some kind of lovable pariah of white folks. You’re a dick!! Paulie Walnuts More like stuff finocchios like.
on March 20, 2008 at 8:53 am
boojah on March 20, 2008 at 8:53 am jesus this is hilarious. i’m so glad i found this site. actually, it kinda depresses me. your list is everything that i am. i’ve never loved and hated something so much in my life. future considerations: 1) their opinion (just read the comments to your blog [including this one]) 2) california–any white person in high school or college plans to move to california, or at least the west coast, once they graduate. 3) originality–all white people try to be so original. none of us are and we’re all the same. 4) black comedy–all white people LOVE black comedy. Wil I have to admit, I make special mixed cds of bands I’m sure others have not heard of whenever my wife and I have a dinner party.
on March 20, 2008 at 8:54 am
For the haters: Relax. Off course the subjects included on this blog are more specificly geared towards wealthier and hipper amongst the white population. It’s funnier. Especially for those included in that demographic. As I read in another comment on this site, none of these things that white people supposedly like are bad. To the people posting what black people like: Why Crack? Does that mean White people like Herion. Wow, that’s a lot better. Saying that someone likes ignorance or poverty is just dumb. If you are going say what Black people like at least be funny and witty about it, like this site is. Stuff educated black people like almost achieves that, but I have to say by not including the whole race they are belittling others within the community and it’s not as funny for that reason. Why can’t an uneducated black person swear by Common (early Common that is) or like Tyler Perry movies. Admittedly, stereotyping is bad, but at some point it is funny and every great comedian and writer uses it. What’s really the difference betweeen an archtype and stereotype other thant the stigma. If a person and a society is educated enough to know that people are people and that not everyone fits within stereotype then we should be able to make fun of it as well. Other than the humor the best thing about this site is the discusions it brings up. ps please don’t correct my grammer or spelling. I don’t care. I didn’t proof read. This isn’t a college course or a scholary paper. If you get the idea then I’m happy. It’s just my opinion on one of billion web sites. Katrina To Liza comment 3454
on March 20, 2008 at 9:03 am
The white people this blog writes about would NEVER EVER admit that they read the Drudge Report. Not in a million years. They would scoff at the other white people who are dumb and vote Republican and read Drudge religiously. White people also claim to like the BBC. They act like Eastenders and the British version of The Office are comedy at it’s finest. If you can’t name a BBC show, you aren’t really white. I love this site, it’s social commentary at its finest! How many people do I know that ARE every single entry in this blog! Too many, although I went to school in Austin, so I guess I’m biased. eh-hem how could you have forgotten about us?
on March 20, 2008 at 9:04 am
alcohol, studying/travelling abroad, Chapelle’s Show, and pornography. lm White people like “Weeds”
on March 20, 2008 at 9:17 am
Jaime I read about your website in the Houston Chronicle. They were having apoplexy.
on March 20, 2008 at 9:34 am
Y’all should find the King of the Hill’s episode dealing Mr. Hill’s being asked to give a speech for a “quinceanera” and Mrs. Hill selling houses, in a primarily hispanic neighborhood, to hip young whites; “Viva la raza” and fish tacos made with salmon. Another thing. I found myself chuckling at what I read. Am I white? I am from Puerto Rico (5th generation), descendant of folks from Southern Spain. My last name is considered Irish but it first appears on historical records referring to a grandson of Charlesmagne, who was a Norman and Normans are descendants of Vikings. I must be. I know my genealogy. Dominic White people love having entire conversations comprised of movie quotes.
on March 20, 2008 at 9:38 am
yesiamawhiteguy I didn’t see mentioned:
on March 20, 2008 at 9:48 am
–Sustainability –Walkable neighborhoods –Antioxidants –Dark chocolate –Congestion pricing Amy Grunenwald This makes me day at work go by so much faster. Soon I will be sharing with my co-workers.
on March 20, 2008 at 9:50 am
A few suggestions? -Martha Stweart -International Adoption -iPod accessories you make me smile. please continue. Kapla on March 20, 2008 at 9:54 am This is too funny. Stereotypes exist for a reason – there is truth to many of them and these ones are right on point for upper middle class whites. Glad someone is finally celebrating white culture after all those years of shame. We’re a true minority in the world and our culture is priceless! Plus, we appreciate all other cultures too. See “dinner parties”. mark on March 20, 2008 at 9:56 am Shouldn’t this website be “Stuff Liberal (progressive) Snobby White People Like?”—maybe there will be an “alternative” soon–with the misnomer “Stuff Redneck White People Like”– undoubtedly created by the same people who brought you this site–with the same smarmy attitude just slamming the right wing instead… Kapla on March 20, 2008 at 10:08 am As to the comment on the Jews way above, Jewish isn’t a race, it’s a religion. There is a group of black Jews living in Africa who are clearly black. There are Jews of European descent (or at least they have been there long enough to blend thoroughly), who are considered white. The Jews of the Middle East are the most difficult to label. There is no race to describe them but they can fall under white, or the descriptions middle eastern and maybe Arab. The Milkman I adore this blog with the white hot intensity of a thousand suns.
on March 20, 2008 at 10:12 am
Ignore the irritability of some of the previous commenters. They obviously don’t quite get the joke, and that’s okay. Keep up the good work! ric macalter Funny, snarky, full of stereo types. So don’t forget:
on March 20, 2008 at 10:25 am
1. Really spicy Mexican food 2. Tapiocca pudding at all holiday meals 3. NASCAR 4. BDSM. Keep up the good work. fred on March 20, 2008 at 10:26 am either I am stupid or not as lily white as I thought I was(looks in the mirror to check skin color again). I find only about 5 things on here I even admit to liking. Oh, wait, I am an individual who does not follow the crowd and would rather be a unique individual. My bad. Guess I’ll go hop on Harley and tour the country to find out how I missed out on being this kinda whitey. White Guilt Wow! I just caught a story about this site on drudgereport. I love what you’ve done here. I would like to add the following…
on March 20, 2008 at 10:27 am
Diction Reading drudge Listening to Limbaugh Political commentary Wondering if we’ve offended anyone today P.s. Having whole conversations in movie quotes is too true. 30% I guess on March 20, 2008 at 10:30 am what about authors? my friend and I can’t figure out which authors these “white” people would like. hurry, i’m really desperate to keep up with this stuff. Great White This site is pure, frickin’ genius!! I laughed so hard I think I bust a gut!
on March 20, 2008 at 10:31 am
emma -wine tasting -wine making -wering slippers in public -wearing pajama bottoms in public (or is that just white trash?) -belly button rings -NPR -“tribal” tattoos and jewerly -saying you hate starbucks but secretly go –HOME SCHOOLING -women calling themselves, “MADISON’S MOM” instead of using their real names -HUMMERS -puppy play dates -dog parks -baby play dates -REI sponsored adventure vacations -pretending to care
on March 20, 2008 at 10:36 am
SteveH What about..
on March 20, 2008 at 10:39 am
-tiki torches on the patio. -calling the appliance repair man if the dryer hose has a kink in it – $100 worth of change in a jar on the dresser – bedroom slippers and housecoats Kash Sayles on March 20, 2008 at 10:50 am I am amazed at the number of posts this is attracting and the number of people with the “oh if you did stuff black people like you would be skewered.” Well no, maybe it isn’t the best idea for actual white people to start a blog about what black people like, but the smart and funny black people over at Stuff Black People Love have done a great job. http://blog.stuffblackpeoplelove.com/ Family members with drug addictions Talent shows Black Jesus Criminals on TV news who aren’t black and so on. Check it, it’s very funny. Winston on March 20, 2008 at 10:52 am This blog manages to see into my guilty white soul. I really wish I was bilingual, but blame my parents for the oversight, play cranium at dinner parties, but only to demonstrate that I am smarter than other people, and secretly believe I should be a writer/film director/architect/designer. Megan Lasik.
on March 20, 2008 at 10:53 am
We love everything about it. Getting it, talking about it, talking about getting it, talking about who you talked to about getting it… Jimmy C. I’m white and I think this site is awesome. It’s funny and satirical. People need to chill out. I do most of the things on this list…ha ha ha.
on March 20, 2008 at 10:53 am
Off to the sandwich shop with my laptop and dog. Jimmy C. white_new_yorker Next post: White people like blogs about what white people like.
on March 20, 2008 at 10:58 am
Jenny How about the rednecks among us? You’ve forgotten NASCAR, trailers/mobile homes, Wal-Mart, fireworks, and amusement parks!
on March 20, 2008 at 11:00 am
Then there’s the whole multiple birth trend. Thanks to fertility treatments, white people are now having litters of children. Ryan Funny stuff. reminds me of my Metro Sexual Liberal Yuppie friends.
on March 20, 2008 at 11:02 am
Site should be – Things White People, who live in cities with populations of 400K+ with a Theatre to Individual Ratio of 1/30, Like Funny there’s nothing a red blooded American White male would like in this list. Rocket Let me guess, your definition of white people amounts to young, middle-class or above, college educated, medicated liberals.
on March 20, 2008 at 11:07 am
You are out of touch. njartist You forgot one:
on March 20, 2008 at 11:07 am
Bookstores: especially used bookstores; even better: being straight and going to used bookstores run by gays; best: being straight and going to used bookstores run by gays where there are old records (45s) being played — from the 50s. Bookstore has to be in old building: ancient firehouse; also furniture is a lone couch back by the records & Mr. Coffee. The toilet stall is made of plywood and you are in danger of being bitten by a brown recluse spider. Plus: doing this in a university town, just off the campus from which you got your MFA. Now, put your shades on lest you be blinded by my whiteness. another white whitey on March 20, 2008 at 11:14 am I am really white. I mean, like almost transparent. I love everything on this site. especially vintage tees and breakfast food places… and dogs. High school sucks!! White and Right on March 20, 2008 at 11:22 am Shouldn’t this blog be called “Stuff white LIBERALS like?” This crap has all the stink of self absorbed leftist whities seen every weekend promoting their warped sense of multiculturalism at Pier One Imports. “Oh look Blaine, hand carved “ethnic” candstick holders from Mali….Mali is in Asia right? We need more Asian in our dining room theme…..” renee downey on March 20, 2008 at 11:24 am trying to get CHristian Landers as a guest on a talk radio show in Philadelphia tonight. It’s the Dom Giordano SHow-WPHT. Please let me know any contact info you may have. Renee Caucasus on March 20, 2008 at 11:48 am I nominate myself as the whitest person in this comment section: lawyer, renovated town house, sub-zero, Audi, iPod, MacBook, etc. So I know what I’m talking about. Here are a few things you’re missing: –fireplaces –road trips –George Clooney –cuff links/mechanical wristwatches –scotch –group vacations –renting a big ski house –Vermont –racquet sports –exposed beams/brick –lofts –San Francisco actress I love the site, long overdue place for us oppressed and demonized whites!
on March 20, 2008 at 11:58 am
bob on March 20, 2008 at 12:07 pm This is the funniest blog!! Being white is the greatest! Maybe we could mention something about smart bombs and stealth fighters… as far as i know whites are the only ones that get to have fun with them; i love this blog…. bob this is super funny, and true. You should write about smart bombs and stealth fighters… whites seem to be the only ones that get to have fun with them!
on March 20, 2008 at 12:12 pm
Such a White Person This made my day…I am real white even though I’ve always thought I was pretty cool (another white trait).
on March 20, 2008 at 12:15 pm
Eric T “White people love having entire conversations comprised of movie quotes.”
on March 20, 2008 at 12:16 pm
Classic. Some of you people seriously need to lighten up. Sheeesh. More Suggestions How about natural childbirth, expensive strollers, Portland, having children after age 35 (or 40), bamboo (and cork) floors, and flip-flops?
on March 20, 2008 at 12:19 pm
This could go on forever! Like white people. M. Houser on March 20, 2008 at 12:22 pm This blog is absoluetly insane and the blogger seems to have no sensitivity to issues that might be considered discreet, personal, offensive or even stereotypical. I COMPLETELY LOVE this site!!! I thought it would just be juvenile rhetoric, but it is actually thought-provoking and very interesting. Hmmmmm… Dave When is White History Month, every other group has a history month? White people also like having their dog groomed.
on March 20, 2008 at 12:25 pm
Mike on March 20, 2008 at 12:30 pm 3462 Robert, the best post of the bunch. LOL. You hit it right on the head. While a do find most of the stuff funny, from the sense that it describes certain white people to a tee (there’s no sterotype there right?), I do not find it very applicable and that which is applicable does not apply according to the description. I am now beginning to question my whiteness. Maybe I will go and organize a parade for white awareness. Crap, I just remembered some group beat me to it. Martymar I’m damn near the whitest black person I can be; why haven’t I found this site before today? Anyway, I love it!
on March 20, 2008 at 12:31 pm
JEREMY what about toilet seat covers? i mean i layer the shit out of public toilets when i’ve got to drop the bomb. do other white people do this?
on March 20, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Rebecca on March 20, 2008 at 12:41 pm OMG–my husband has found the first blog he’s ever enjoyed. We both agree this is hystercial, people are going nuts over nothing, as usual. Loving the pot you have stirred up, thanks for the humor! Rebecca MaDeuce on March 20, 2008 at 12:41 pm I thinks you is a poser of a white dude. Sorta like them dumbass rich white boys that try to look like gangstas. You’s a total fake. If you wuz really a whitey, you would not have left the following off of your list: 1) overpriced “covered” drinks from Starbucks 2) hot cocoa and anything that uses the word cocoa 3) a four wheel drive vehicle that ain’t never been muddy 4) bottled water, preferably from a Scandanavian spring 5) Apple computers 6) spending an hour in front of the mirror every day so you look like you haven’t shaved in a few days 7) paying extra for jeans that are already worn out 8) pretending that you can tell the difference between $50 and $300 bottles of wine 9) a pickup truck that is jacked up so high that my kid can ride under it on his bike 10) paying thousands of dollars to big lips and bubble buts like the colored sistas got Suggestions You should add
on March 20, 2008 at 12:41 pm
1) frisbees 2) Chacos 3) Ryan Gosling movies (pointing out the exception of the notebook) 4) Nalgene waterbottles More Suggestions Even more:
on March 20, 2008 at 12:45 pm
Children with food allergies/dietary restrictions Being lesbian for a semester in college This American Life Public Transportation Not talking about money Grammar are these offensive? Stuff Black people like:
on March 20, 2008 at 1:00 pm
1) Fruit punch 2) Tipping less than 10% at restaurants 3) Using words with a lot of syllables 4) Walking reaaaaaalllyyy slowly 5) Pretending all white people talk like Rick Moranis Rafi on March 20, 2008 at 1:12 pm Satirizing only politically correct white people is nice and safe [and hilarious], because they won’t retaliate. Caught in a double bind between deracinated, white bread-suburban emptiness and a gnawing hunger for meaning and depth, PC whites can only quietly choke down the humiliation of being pampered children of imperialism. It would be more daring, [and more obvious, less intellectually-arch] to talk about white people other than young urbane sophisticates; whites who like things like NASCAR, George W. Bush, and the KKK. And what about jelly donuts, baseball caps, and monster trucks? Also, what about white people who like to imitate black people, with clothes that are way too big, bling, and sideways hats? They’re pretty pathetic too, don’t forget… Jimmy C. on March 20, 2008 at 1:16 pm What about putting a band together with your high school buddies and then playing for your high school buddies at a BBQ and everyone tells you how great you are? What about reading consumer reports for car seats? Fear of public parks? Fear of public transportation? earl white people love to complain when a country we’ve bombed for decades attacks us back.
on March 20, 2008 at 1:26 pm
Jon on March 20, 2008 at 1:27 pm what about frisbee? what about dance lessons? what about “slapstick comedy”? what about Dog Parks? Or little white kids and their “emo” clothing? This is funny stuff… Die Niggas Die It is blogs like this that makes the world miss slavery. Stupid niggahz belong in the field anyway.
on March 20, 2008 at 1:31 pm
Blogger Don’t forget Blogging. White people love to blog.
on March 20, 2008 at 1:40 pm
Also, the title of the blog should be “Stuff Extremely Liberal White People Like” http://blotterfunnies.com Jack After reading your blog I am now very worried as I am now unsure as to what race I am now with me failing to fit over 90% off your post:
on March 20, 2008 at 1:44 pm
• #90 Dinner Parties – Good friends and good food what’s not to like? • #89 St. Patrick’s Day – Always catch the Quite Man every march the 17th. • #88 Having Gay Friends – See answer #7 • #87 Outdoor Performance Clothes – I prefer good outdoor clothes of even work type clothes they are usually more comfortable, cheaper, last longer, and hardly ever go out of style. • #86 Shorts – When and were appropriate, but I hate sandals! • #85 The Wire – Never seen it and haven’t planned on it either. • #84 T-Shirts – Got plenty and can always use a few more. • #83 Bad Memories of High School – Get over it already. • #82 Hating Corporations – I have a few with Comcast at the top of my list, but then if I only didn’t have a TV that would fix it. • #81 Graduate School – Seems to me these people always have a lot in common with those who studied abroad (See answer #72). • #80 The Idea of Soccer – Not only do I not care for soccer, I don’t care for the idea of it either. • #79 Modern Furniture – I buy furniture for comfort NEVER for style. • #78 Multilingual Children – Well to me a person that never studied a second language I always found it both cool and embarrassing that a kid can do something I never learned to do. • #77 Musical Comedy – Not really • #76 Bottles of Water – Never caught on with me. • #75 Threatening to Move to Canada – I wish most of those who threatened this would do it! • #74 Oscar Parties – I don’t get this one, maybe a Super Bowl Party, but an Oscar Party? • #73 Gentrification – I live were I feel comfortable not to make a statement. • #72 Study Abroad – I studied a number of women. OOOPS! My mistake again! Well I have to say that very few people I know that studied abroad ever seem to have learned anything. • #71 Being the only white person around – No I am like camouflage I prefer to blend in. • #70 Difficult Breakups – See answer #66 • #69 Mos Def – WHO? • #68 Michel Gondry – WHO? • #67 Standing Still at Concerts – I just want the guy in front of me to SET DOWN! So I can enjoy the over price ticket that those greedy S0B’s at Ticketmaster sold me. • #66 Divorce – Been there done that I saw nothing about it I like to do again. • #65 Co-Ed Sports – Depends on the sport, is mud wrestling a sport? • #64 Recycling – I do my part, but I don’t go crazy over it either. • #63 Expensive Sandwiches – If I want a sandwich I make it at home. • #62 Knowing What’s Best for Poor People – I am not always sure what’s best for myself so I tend not to give advice to others. • #61 Bicycles- Always fun, but I am never going to buy one that cost more than my first car. • #60 Toyota Prius – I will stick with my Dodge Dakota • #59 Natural Medicine – It should always be looked at, but never completely relied upon. • #58 Japan – Take it or leave it, but they do make cool TV’s, but wait there I go I am not suppose to want a TV. • #57 Juno – Never been to Alaska, OOPs! My mistake. I might watch it some night when I have insomnia. • #56 Lawyers – For the same reason I like looking at the vipers at the zoo and the sharks at the aquarium. • #55 Apologies – Sorry I don’t get this one. • #54 Kitchen Gadgets – Not me, I whip eggs with a fork. • #53 Dogs – Dogs do go to heaven, it’s a reward for having to put up with us! • #52 Sarah Silverman – About as funny as a case of (insert you favorite communicable disease). • #51 Living by the Water – Moving white water with mountains or a good clean lake. • #50 Irony- Ironic isn’t it? • #49 Vintage – Depends, but I tend to like things that never go out of style. • #48 Whole Foods and Grocery Co-ops –I do like a good granola. • #47 Arts Degrees – Yeah that was a good use of time and money. • #46 The Sunday New York Times – All the lies that are fit to print. • #45 Asian Fusion Food – YUCK! • #44 Public Radio –Definitely NO! • #43 Plays –Not Really. • #42 Sushi – Fish is something that should be rolled in corn meal and then thrown in a skillet of hot grease! • #41 Indie Music –Music I like what I like which has at times been only one song that someone did over an entire career. • #40 Apple Products –Never bit the Apple. • #39 Netflix – I don’t trust the mail enough! • #38 Arrested Development – It was an ok show, but I didn’t lose any sleep when I missed it or it got canceled. • #37 Renovations – Depends on what’s being done (See answer #34). • #36 Breakfast Places – This one fits me, because I love breakfast! • #35 The Daily Show/Colbert Report – Four words: He is an ASS! • #34 Architecture –Yes it can be interesting, but I ‘likes what I like’ and some people are like parents are about their children and don’t realize that they a pretty only to them! • #33 Marijuana – No thank you I am quite capable of make a fool out of myself on my own and I don’t need chemical assistance. • #32 Vegan/Vegetarianism – Pigs, cows, and chickens are ugly and deserve to be eaten. • #31 Snowboarding –Snow is something that should fall on Christmas Eve and be gone by the day after Christmas. • #30 Wrigley Field – Baseball almost as boring as basketball and more uncomfortable to watch. • #29 80s Night – Not interested • #28 Not having a TV –“They will have to pry my remote from my cold dead hand!” • #27 Marathons – My answer here is another movie quote, this time form the movie The Faculty: “I feel that a person should run only when he’s being chased.” • #26 Manhattan (now Brooklyn too!) – I hear it’s a nice place to visit, but I sure and the hell don’t want to live there and there is a very long list of places I rather visit first. • #25 David Sedaris –WHO? • #24 Wine – I can take it or leave it, but a good glass of wine and good company always worked for me. • #23 Microbreweries –I like a good brew, but nothing fancy and a Sam Adams or any good dark beer is just fine with me. • #22 Having Two Last Names –Never could get the why of this? Seems to just make it easier when you get divorced. • #21 Writers Workshops- I can’t write well and I sure as hell can’t spell so I wil just stick with my own ‘workshop’ any one need a new set of book shelves? • #20 Being an expert on YOUR culture – I am satisfied just being a good American so I don’t feel the need to hyphenate it and add more to it, It would be like watering down good whiskey! • #19 Traveling – You got me there I do like to see new places. • #18 Awareness – What’s the alternative? To be unaware? In this world everyone has an opinion, so I say be aware, but be wary. • #17 Hating their Parents – Well only if you never grow up. I think of a line from the movie Road to Perdition: When I am asked if Michael Sullivan was any good or if there was just no good in him at all? I always answer the same way; “He was my Father.” • #16 Gifted Children – Hopefully all children are gifted it’s up to us as parents to help them find their gift. • #15 Yoga – It’s ok if it has strawberries in it. OOPS! Sorry my mistake he was cool, but I like his pal Boo-Boo better. OOOPS! My mistake again yes he was a great Manager! OOPS! Of well it ain’t over till it’s’ over. • #14 Having Black Friends –Again see my answer to #7 • #13 Tea –Yes, I love my iced tea and a cup of hot tea with cinnamon when I am camping or sick with a cold. (Hmm there’s something white people like that’s camping.) • #12 Non-Profit Organizations – Again I know some that are very worthy and some that are worthless. • #11 Asian Girls –See answer to #7 • #10 Wes Anderson Movies –WHO? • #9 Making you feel bad about not going outside –I let people do want they want to do and expect the same. • #8 Barack Obama- I can think of a lot of Black people I could vote for and that • are more deserving of the nomination than he will ever be. • #7 Diversity – Yes always a positive, but I take people one at a time with their attitude and manner weighing much, much more than age, race, sex, or national origin. • #6 Organic Food –Take it or leave it, besides at my age I figure some preservatives might just keep me from ‘spoiling’ sooner than what I like. • #5 Farmer’s Markets –They are cool, I mean who doesn’t want fresh food? • #4 Assists –Other than an occasional one on one game or just fooling around shooting a few hoops I find basketball very boring! • #3 Film Festivals –NEVER! Most of the movies they show at those things are BORING and always very pretentious. I go to a movie to enjoy a movie not to be hip or fit in. • #2 Religions their parents don’t belong to –Well I am a deist, so I am not sure that counts? • #1 Coffee – I do like a cup or two of coffee in the morning through the week, but we are talking about plain old Folgers no half latte decaff with a sprinkle of nutmeg for me. Jimmy C. on March 20, 2008 at 1:54 pm Die N Die – see…it’s stupid comments like that that make me realize how stupid people really are. This blog is mild social commentary with a satirical bent poking fun at some of our (white) cultural traits….hardly racist or biggoted. Idiot. Ok, back to better things. Wearing Khaki pants while playing softball. Brandon on March 20, 2008 at 2:10 pm I know it’s a dead horse I’m beating here, but this site is only offensive for one reason. That is (yet again) that this isn’t what “white” people like, this is what affluent suburban blue-staters like. Change the name to “what yuppies like” and your really hitting it on the nose. Black white or indian if they get money, they tend to act this way, meaning this is about upper crust snobby consumer culture, not white culture. This is the same as if i (without revealing my race) wrote a blog about poor uneducated inner city culture and titled it “what black people like”, well….except for the fact my blog would be protested by the NAACP and potentially dropped by my site host. Oh, and before you try it, I’m not white, I’m a young black man who grew up in a middle class mixed neighborhood in chicago and whose family marched with Dr. King, so you don’t just have the easy time of saying “hes just a white guy who can dish it out but cant take it”. I don’t care if you try satirizing the white race, everything should be satirized and joked about, but at least do it honestly and represent their culture correctly. Nig**s are not the only members of black culture, and the perception that they are is one of the main reasons for racism, just like yuppies and rednecks are not the only members of white culture. Again, if your going to make a blog titled “what white people like” make it about white people, not suburban yuppies. We are all human, it’s time to prove it. Beth This column is haunting me, is there a camera in my house?
on March 20, 2008 at 2:13 pm
Avery Jack, you are clearly the “wrong kind of white people”.
on March 20, 2008 at 2:17 pm
Cheers Ms. Pell on March 20, 2008 at 2:25 pm As a pure-white-bread-high-school-English-teacher- daughter-of-a-horrendously-racist-NRA-father-grandmother-of-two-gorgeously-mixed-baby-girls-and-two-more-Asian-mixed-twinson-the-way, I love this site. I taught high school in Korea for sixteen years for the U.S. government–Army brats–and coming back to the States is a shocker. I am surprised this many Americans can still read, but reading comprehension is down the tubes. It’s satire, folks, and so very well done. Don’t take yourselves so seriously. I can identify with several items on that list–it’s true, it’s true! And funny as hell. On the other hand, my black students keep telling me not to bring Popeye’s into the classroom for lunch in front of a bunch of black people. How come kids get it? Keep writing. You are very talented and brought a laugh to this old white woman! I’m passing this site on! tgd seems quite silly as most of these things apply to everyone regardless of color
on March 20, 2008 at 2:31 pm
Percy Ozimandius How can anyone not love this blog, if only for the consternation its caused so many simpletons?
on March 20, 2008 at 2:52 pm
Can we add: White people like fried chicken and Chablis? Or would that be racist? PBL This site is the humor wing of the Vdare/Amren insurrection. more power to you. Here’s hoping you end up pwning the PC critics.
on March 20, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Steve from N.Z on March 20, 2008 at 3:08 pm I’m screwed. I emigrated to the U.S from one of the countries that people threaten to emigrate to. I have travelled to all the continents in the world except Africa (Morocco doesn’t count). I do speak more than one language (and yes the other one is French, although I am not French). I have found myself uttering: “This Teppanyaki is crap compared to the ones I’ve had in Tokyo”. My Kitchen is full of Le Creuset, courtesy of my wife. Oh.. and we hold a block dinner party once a month. Until reading this blog, I just thought I was well travelled. Now I know, its because I am white……. Anonymous Overrated.
on March 20, 2008 at 3:26 pm
Your writing is humorous initially, but the substance is weak and quickly becomes repetitive. The wave will be over in two months; I’d start considering new material. The white people you write about hate things that become popular and “sell-outs”. This blog is approaching that territory. Victor Avenue Greetings from your old hood, Riverdale.
on March 20, 2008 at 3:48 pm
The pho is better, the curb appeal excellent, and we’ve still got The Carrot… Jerad Hill This is great. I love it! I just added my favorites to my blog. Good work my friend. You should do this in the form of a podcast.
on March 20, 2008 at 4:14 pm
MG Hope you’re making some cash off this thing! lol really should title this “what self hating leftwing whites like” lol Peace out whitey!
on March 20, 2008 at 4:23 pm
Ryan I got one for you: Learning disabilities.
on March 20, 2008 at 4:23 pm
No White person is stupid…they have ADD, ADHD, dyslexia (self-diagnosed), and so on. They have the ritalin prescriptions to prove it, and White kids aren’t stupid either. They end up in special ed because the “lazy public school bureaucrats” can’t teach a kid of such pre-eminent genius. It is only OTHER White people who can’t read, follow directions, or pay attention who are stupid. I’m as White, albeit not the yuppie liberal type your blog ridicules, and I find all of this HILARIOUS!!! PDD “White People” like wasting time, evidently.
on March 20, 2008 at 4:31 pm
Anonymous They Also like:
on March 20, 2008 at 4:50 pm
saying ‘bro’ LL Bean Majoring in History and Art youth hostles tc why no NASCAR?
on March 20, 2008 at 5:03 pm
Butterscotch White people love to get their thoughts published in print somewhere. Hi mom!
on March 20, 2008 at 5:06 pm
MM Hilarious! And I have a couple guesses here..
on March 20, 2008 at 5:12 pm
1) you’re more than likely a conservative 2) you’re white 3) a lot of the people that are commenting negatively aren’t sharp enough to pick up on exactly what you’re doing here. This site is brilliant! Oh, and you might want to consider adding rock climbing to your list. AMP on March 20, 2008 at 5:20 pm Another thing that needs to be added to the list: White people think it’s perfectly acceptable to go up to perfect strangers (those that they deem non-white Americans) and ask them ‘Where are you from?/what’s your nationality?’ This is code for “you don’t look like you are from this country… ” Never mind that their parents may have been from Germany and both my parents may have been from Wisconsin… black&likesomeofthis2 on March 20, 2008 at 6:04 pm I’m black and grew up in an upper middle class home, but my parents were the first generation to be go to college. So I sort of have a foot in both camps-or at least enjoy both. I love/enjoy several things listed here, but am also getting a great laugh because the rest describe all my white friends in one way or another. Thanks for doing this! P.S. Adopting, espcially non-white babies :o) P.S.S. The black = to dinner party is the family BBQ lol Tater What white men love; shaved arm pits, legs and cootersmack!
on March 20, 2008 at 6:12 pm
DPBISME Most Funny….
on March 20, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Theater of the absurd; (TWPL = Monty Python) It only irritates me that I did not think of it first… I hope I can contribute in the future. DPB JH on March 20, 2008 at 6:46 pm Thanks so much for this site, it is hilarious! It reminds me of Paul Fussel’s book Class, which was already a little dated (but still great) when I read it in the mid-90s as a Sociology 101 assignment. I mean, Class makes some early-80s references, such as white people wearing golf or nautically themed attire, even the ones who don’t golf or yacht. And we would never do that now, we have vintage and, for the lower classes, PacSun! Aside — No offense intended to the poor, I, too, embrace the mock surf/skate lifestyle, I feel it brings an edge to my otherwise clean-cut, Negra Modelo-drinking persona. If I admit wearing a vintage Washington Dips (defunct NASL franchise) jersey to a coed indoor soccer game for a team named the Tigers (after 3/4 of the team’s alma mater), do I qualify for any sort of special recognition? Giovanni I now know why I never fit in now. These are things that my buddies get into but were lost on me. Thanks for the eye-opener Mates!
on March 20, 2008 at 6:53 pm
beet add latin american music.
on March 20, 2008 at 7:02 pm
i’m white married to a colombian and i have to listen to salsa/merengue/vallenato music EVERY. GOD. D*MN. DAY. i hate it by the way, but our white friends profess to love it since they only need to listen to a few minutes of it per year in order to be considered cultured. a very popular request at our dinner parties. ha! Angela You should list Camping. White people love to camp and pretend they are poor. haha
on March 20, 2008 at 7:12 pm
SZ Nice Study!
on March 20, 2008 at 7:21 pm
Ceasar Please please please do a blog about Colorado. They love it. So much.
on March 20, 2008 at 7:40 pm
Tash This blog is hilarious! (As a Canadian, I also dig the subtle refs to my country. I enjoy feeling included in the mockery.)
on March 20, 2008 at 8:31 pm
For the record, I am an ethnic mix (25% “white” -> 50% and 25% “visible minority” combo) and think that most people of any heritage take themselves too seriously. Get over it. If a reader find THIS offensive, perhaps this will provide perspective on what real and ACTUAL discrimination could feel like. Anything is offensive you you want it to be, folks. Keep up the good work. This was obviously put together without malicious intent, so continue with the good natured ribbing. These are all tongue in cheek generalizations and have no reason to be taken as offensive. I have not spotted a single hurtful insult – only cheeky observations that may or may not ring true depending on the case. BuzzCritic ..1. Showing off their knowledge of foreign cultures and travel exploits ..2. Jogging to the point of exhaustion ..3. Indie rock/pop
on March 20, 2008 at 8:53 pm
Fat White Guy on March 20, 2008 at 8:55 pm You should also add that white people just love reverse racism… we can’t get enough of it. I’m laughing at all the white people posting how they just love your site. I’m actually not offended by this… it is funny, but if you saw a site listing 1. Fanta Orange 2. Hot Sauce 3. Public Transportation 4. Anything tacky with gold on it 5. White women 6. Japanese cars with giant mufflers and low profile tires 7. Giving dirty looks to white guys 8. Being excessively loud in public 9. Pants that need to be pulled up etc… It’d probably get shut down due to the whole hate speach movement. Enjoy the freedoms of white guilt Kristen This is so hilarious. I knew I was white, but not how much.
on March 20, 2008 at 8:56 pm
But where are “The Kennedys”? tragedyplustime you really need to mention skiing. i fucking hate skiing.
on March 20, 2008 at 9:10 pm
MontanaMike on March 20, 2008 at 9:24 pm I didn’t get through all the things “I don’t think short attention span is only whites so I won’t suggest that”. But, I will suggest fire arms and lots of them now that is a white thing in America. Edgar This is a great, funny idea. I need to start one for Hispanics. It would be hilarious.
on March 20, 2008 at 9:33 pm
You need to add this one: White people like flip flops-even to go to church!!! It annoys the hell out of me…cause I’m not white! butthole what’s wrong with white-on-white racism? isn’t it more than simple reverse racism?
on March 20, 2008 at 10:06 pm
what’s wrong with beating up the snotty white guy who needs an ass-whooping anyway? Mike on March 21, 2008 at 1:38 am How about their lawn, white people will spend thousands of dollars and countless man hours to have the greenest grass in their neighborhood. And its considered a bonus if you did it all organically and didn’t use and chemicals that could have potentially poluted the fragile ecosystem. Dwayne I think it would be funny to create a blog about what Black People like. Here’s a good start.
on March 21, 2008 at 2:41 am
Chicken, Prison, Huge Fat Asses, Anal Sex, Homosexual Affairs, Bad Credit, Dirty Houses, Robbery, Excuses, Complaining, Laziness, Lies, Chrysler 300’s, Adultery, Smoking Pot, Any Movie with another Black, Scamming Anyone, Things they can’t afford, Bad Checks, Waiters that don’t like tips, Pretending they like White People to Get (fill in any word), Rape, Craigslist Personals. Student on March 21, 2008 at 2:53 am For all you people who think this site is about hating white people, realize that it seems to only be about CERTAIN pretentious white people who live their lives with constant anxiety about what everyone thinks of them. If you don’t care to be labeled “progressive,” if you are willing to publicly admit that you oppose affirmative action, if you care more about low taxes than infinite government programs, and if you believe corporations improve national standards of living more than unions do, you are likely a free- thinker and officially exempt from the above stereotypes. Dr. Marc Lamont Hill » Stuff White People Like on March 21, 2008 at 3:50 am […] may be springing up while lenders collapse, but, look on the bright side: At least everyone loves Stuff White People Like. The blog, started this past January by 29-year-old L.A. comedian and “internet copy […] Jon Actually, europeans invariably threaten to move to Holland.
on March 21, 2008 at 3:55 am
Chris Brilliant. This list is the best thing I’ve found on the internet in ages. It is so dead on, and so funny. I’ve passed it along to many people.
on March 21, 2008 at 4:19 am
GG Maybe someone can help me? I’m looking for the site about Stuff Black People Like?
on March 21, 2008 at 4:39 am
You know, the one about asking for pocket change outside of gas stations, turning obnoxious music up as loud as possible, wasting every dime on useless bling or rims for their cars, doing drugs, committing crimes, living on government subsidies, and being all around racist, filthy individuals who ‘barely’ take care of their own children. Any of you guys know where I can find that one? Stereotypes. Pretty cool, right? Scott W. White Top Ten Whitest Bands: (by following, audience, marketing, and overall fame), in no particular order:
on March 21, 2008 at 4:42 am
1. Journey 2. Chicago 3. Pink Floyd 4. Foreigner 5. Led Zepplin 6. The Bealtes 7. Rolling Stones 8. The Ramones 9. AC/DC 10. R.E.M. Honorable mentions: The Clash, Blonde, Bruce Springstein and the E-Street Band, Van Halen, Motley Crue (not big enough, long enough), The Go-Gos, Nirvana Minority Report / Stereohyped […] Stuff White People Like: A lazy con-job? […]
on March 21, 2008 at 4:47 am
NG How about one of the most annoying trends in recent years…
on March 21, 2008 at 5:11 am
..SMALL PLATES… Thankfully, this may be on its way out already. Mike on March 21, 2008 at 5:14 am I find this blog very unfunny for the fact that I can hardly relate to anything on it. I’m a run of the mill white person and I feel disenfranchised here. I guess it’s because I try to distance myself from being anything like a yuppie (aka subhuman). The funniest parts on the blog are the comments from people who can relate and say its an accurate depiction of white people. If thats being white, I’d rather be hispanic. max power on March 21, 2008 at 5:18 am I hate just about everything on this list. And the last time I checked I’m white. I do watch the Daily Show and the Colbert Report. That’s about it. And what little of the list I do like is not exclusive to white people. White people are not the only people who like coffee, or dogs. Or Obama. It’s a good thing this is satire and not serious. Otherwise it’s really not that accurate. Unless whoever did it followed a bunch of rich yuppies around. Those people don’t represent all white people. I don’t give a shit about people telling white jokes, it’s funny sometimes. But if there was a site like this for any other race of people, it would be viewed as racist or biggoted. Hermannism on March 21, 2008 at 5:19 am For those of you who claim to be “white” but do not like the things listed on this blog, then you are not 100% white. Your great grandmother must have made sweet muskrat love to a non-whitey. I am 100% white (direct decendent of Adam & Eve), and I like 100% of the things on this blog. So stop complaining, you wannabe whiteys. One day, when us pure whiteys break the chains of oppression and rise to power, we will force you to drink a non-fat soy latte, and you will like it. Frizbane Manley This site is a wonderful resource (data base) for social science research. For starters …
on March 21, 2008 at 6:10 am
Pr[White and a pussy] = 0.273 Pr[White and doesn’t understand satire] = 0.759 Pr[White and doesn’t appreciate satire] = 0.937 Pr[Belongs to Mensa | White] = 0.999 Pr[White and clueless] = 0.834 Pr[Reads “The Boondocks” | White] = 0.00013 P[Favorite comic strip is “Family Circus” | White] = .872 You take it from there. Ted Simpsons and Seinfeld references.
on March 21, 2008 at 6:12 am
Handheld devices (blackberry/Treo/iPhone) Laptops on the airplane Habitat for Humanity Having personal trainers Sushi Bringing their own bags to the grocery store to avoid paper/plastic Soy milk Blues music Ted more:
on March 21, 2008 at 6:15 am
Passionate about when referencing some minority organization, “Imagine if there was a similar club *for white people*….how much uproar that would cause”. Face (+/- body) paint at sporting events. scuit on March 21, 2008 at 6:22 am I always thought I was white…but after looking at this website, I guess I am not. Out of the current list of about 100 there are maybe 8 things I like as named, though when I read the description, it does not at all speak about my reasons from liking those items. I just heard of this site, and I really don’t at all get why it is getting such play. I will not be back. drew wow this is dumb, which explains why all the dumb people i know are talking about it. Damn! ive been had again….
on March 21, 2008 at 6:30 am
am on March 21, 2008 at 7:09 am White people also LOVE the idea of shopping in small privately owned businesses. They discuss them at length with friends at dinner parties, each dropping the names of their favorites and all in agreement that everyone must support the local independent businesses. But white people also LOVE to save money so whether they are after a toothbrush or a plasma tv white people will gladly drop their morals and rush to the nearest wal-mart to get the best price. Anonymous This is the most disgusting website I have ever seen.
on March 21, 2008 at 7:31 am
tyler Hey Ben,
on March 21, 2008 at 7:31 am
I saw your post up there, and I just wanted to respond briefly. You suggested that the blog should be re-named “Stuff White American People Like.” Well, white people on other continents isn’t part of the joke here. This blog is clearly about white American yuppies/hipsters or whatever, so re-naming the blog to “Stuff White American People Like” would just be redundant. You might instead suggest creating a complementary blog called “Stuff Caucasians Like” and then we’d be getting somewhere. Oh, and happy birthday by the way. – Tyler Serious Jujar This place is about as funny as a Hermans Head episode. White people suck.
on March 21, 2008 at 7:33 am
blackminorca Moving to Canada?
on March 21, 2008 at 7:41 am
Picking Gat Friends? Hating Corporations? Isn’t this site more aptly described as “What Leftist Manhattan Female Ad Execs Like?” Lakeeeshawhisha on March 21, 2008 at 7:55 am Wow, you guys are more racist than white folks. hahahaha.. Damn jelous too aren’t ya? Had to make a whole website, devoting all your energy in finding out what the white folks like. Alot of ghetto time on your hands? Jason Stuff “all others” like:
on March 21, 2008 at 8:02 am
Making fun of white people by whining about racial issues to “all others” who will listen. *yawn* Well…I suppose I’ll go dust off my various graduate degrees, some people need to get rich in this world. Good luck with your website. At least the domain was on sale for you. Maria This is a lame site. I won’t be back either – And I’m not even white.
on March 21, 2008 at 8:04 am
Yvette on March 21, 2008 at 8:07 am There is alot of unfortunate events going on in this world and people like you would like to keep everybody segregated? That’s real smart of you. No wonder your success is limited to running a childish website. You give minority races a bad name. Peter on March 21, 2008 at 8:11 am not sure if this has been covered, but quoting movies, such as caddy shack, blues brothers, stripes, or slap shot is something white people love, if you can’t repond to a quote about the hanson brothers or four fried chickens and coke, then white poeple will look at you and say “slapshot dude?” or “caddy schack, come on” Barack Obama on March 21, 2008 at 8:23 am “There’s a lot of talk in this country about the federal deficit. But I think we should talk more about our empathy deficit — the ability to put ourselves in someone else’s shoes; to see the world through those who are different from us — the child who’s hungry, the laid-off steelworker, the immigrant woman cleaning your dorm room. As you go on in life, cultivating this quality of empathy will become harder, not easier. There’s no community service requirement in the real world; no one forcing you to care. You’ll be free to live in neighborhoods with people who are exactly like yourself, and send your kids to the same schools, and narrow your concerns to what’s going on in your own little circle. Not only that — we live in a culture that discourages empathy. A culture that too often tells us our principal goal in life is to be rich, thin, young, famous, safe, and entertained. A culture where those in power too often encourage these selfish impulses. They will tell you that the Americans who sleep in the streets and beg for food got there because they’re all lazy or weak of spirit. That the inner-city children who are trapped in dilapidated schools can’t learn and won’t learn and so we should just give up on them entirely. That the innocent people being slaughtered and expelled from their homes half a world away are somebody else’s problem to take care of. I hope you don’t listen to this. I hope you choose to broaden, and not contract, your ambit of concern. Not because you have an obligation to those who are less fortunate, although you do have that obligation. Not because you have a debt to all of those who helped you get to where you are, although you do have that debt. It’s because you have an obligation to yourself. Because our individual salvation depends on collective salvation. And because it’s only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you will realize your true potential — and become full-grown.” http://www.northwestern.edu/observer/issues/2006/06/22/obama.html melanie Some of the stuff is ok, most is yuppy, too white, stupid and your own gosh awful opinion!
on March 21, 2008 at 8:24 am
sophie's mom Another addition to the list:
on March 21, 2008 at 8:41 am
Reggae concerts : black musicians, all white audience Just another thing that makes us feel multi-cultured. Beth on March 21, 2008 at 8:44 am I love your site. But is it still White to like something on the list because you actually enjoy it? (I think microbrews taste good, and NPR does beat a lot of the crap out there). But I have a feeling I am White for just asking that question. Here are a few I’ve noticed: *slogans (perfect example–Keep Austin Weird) *talking about depression medication *men talking like valley girls? Is this a new thing? Or is it only out west? *the polite chuckle at work *Barnes and Noble (exempt from #82, Hating Corporations, because they sell a lot of #25, David Sedaris). Keep it up. You’re entertaining my white ass at work whenever you post something. Caucasus No. 3564, Whitest Bands: What about Phish and the Grateful Dead? 110% white fan base.
on March 21, 2008 at 8:50 am
naturallycurly on March 21, 2008 at 9:08 am Brilliantly pointed social critique! The tee shirt thing…. to all the many comment-ors who complained it was only about “Progressive” (liberal, yuppie, upper-class, over-educated, etc.) whites: what else fits for a very funny pretend Field Guide to Whites: what other kind of White is a non-white going to come into regular social contact with? Not your Nascar lovin’ Wrigley-left-field-bleacher going type, fer sure. (and hey, a little cutural sensitivity to the southern girl who was quoted making the racisit statement: those girls are raised under such strenouous pressure to conform to rigorous social and asethetic standards that some of them end up a little ethically deformed; like the moral equivalent of foot-binding. Some progressive should start a fund for them or something). I’d like to add a vote to all those who voted for extreme sports/adventure racing stuff. Only it’s probably too small of a percentage of white progressives who are that, um, intense to even qualify for inclusion in a general field guide. Also, “DONATING”. We love to donate. used stuff primarily (always get a receipt! Or if it’s blood, a sticker!). naturallycurly And congratulations on the book deal!! Looking forward to reading it.
on March 21, 2008 at 9:13 am
Anon Unfortunately, despite attempting to come across as ironic or satirical, this just ends up being offensive.
on March 21, 2008 at 9:23 am
If this was “stuff black people like” practically every comment would be (rightly so) accusing the blogger of racism, and those who did leave approving comments would be equally flamed. To respond to comments that say, if you don’t like it don’t read it…don’t worry, I won’t be coming back. I just find it depressing how many people seem to enjoy perpetuating racial stereotypes. Mike on March 21, 2008 at 9:23 am No 3564. Actually not a very creative list of all time whitest bands. You could replace any of those names with any top 40 band with all white members. Try something else like Whitest bands that are not actually white. Living Color tops that list. Feel free to add any others toad other stuff liked:
on March 21, 2008 at 9:36 am
boondock saints (the movie) red sox (the team) mini cooper’s (ever seen a black person driving one?) flip flops Kitten berry White people love to be fat. Why dont you add that one?
on March 21, 2008 at 9:46 am
Kitten berry White people love being fat. Why dont you add that one?
on March 21, 2008 at 9:49 am
John Mccain “Could I just make a comment? I’m not interested in trading with Al Qaida. All they want to trade is burkas.” – John Mccain
on March 21, 2008 at 9:49 am
Ex. 1: ‘Could I just make a comment? I’m not interested in trading with the (black thugs). All they want to trade is (hair-weaves).’ Ex. 2: ‘Could I just make a comment? I’m not interested in trading with the (Mara Salvatruchas). All they want to trade is (hoop earrings).’ Ex. 3: ‘Could I just make a comment? I’m not interested in trading with the (KKK). All they want to trade is (high-heeled boots).’ – this blog r8r Graphic novels.
on March 21, 2008 at 10:00 am
Frank Also most of us like going to work everyday….
on March 21, 2008 at 10:07 am
ns on March 21, 2008 at 10:10 am I lived and worked in New Delhi for a year (for an NGO, white trait number #?? ..har har), this blog is a HILARIOUS observation on some yuppie (Californian?) upper middle class Americans. In my various attempts at comprehending middle class Indian Delhite culture, I took mental note of “stuff Indians Like,” as I was completely boggled when my co-workers would inquire my father’s profession, my roommate’s constant use of “fair and lovely” lotion or my friend’s obsession with SMSs. I loved reading this as a comparison to the hilarity of attempting to fit in to another society. It’s funny (and insightful) to read one’s radically different perceptions on something you’ve always taken for granted. UgaMatt How about:
on March 21, 2008 at 10:13 am
–Telling people where they “live” instead of where they “stay” –Owning a home –Having children in wedlock –Having multiple children with the same last name –401(k) WeatherGrrrl on March 21, 2008 at 10:24 am I didn’t read every post, but I read several that berated you for describing “hipster” or “liberal” traits. I thought that was sort of the point though. Isn’t that how racism is supposed to work. You pick a trait that can be applied to a large portion of people within a group and apply it to the whole group? Of course there are different kinds of white people. There are different kinds of black people, Hispanics, Asians, and Arabs, too, but we have adopted one main stereotype for all of them. Maybe I’m wrong or maybe someone said this before, but either way I think it’s about time that white people have a stereotype other than bad dancing, but oh God, do we ever dance badly (except Justin Timberlake…but he does have extraordinarily curly hair for a white boy). Anyhow, thanks for the site. I’m off to camouflage my guilt and jam out to indie rock on my ipod. JT I’m sure it’s already been said many times over by people before me, but you are awesome. Thanks for all the fun.
on March 21, 2008 at 10:42 am
DW on March 21, 2008 at 11:02 am Well I’m not white, I’m black, but I do think I am in a position to add a comment since my having two married parents and a life in the suburbs apparently granted me some provisional white status (or so my cousins have said…) I think you left out 1) “having a bunch of kids” – white people LOVE having a bunch of kids. Not the unwedded mother type of situation – more like the Brady Bunch situation. 2) Slow dancing – white people are always trying to slow dance to something. 3) Getting PISS ASS drunk. The white folks I know are some drinkin’ mofos. White folks CANNOT be beat for sheer drinking capacity. {Insert typical name} {Salutation}, {Explain race}: {Iff Race = white, either 1: love blog, or 2: hate blog, justify that author is racist} {Iff Race = ~white, love blog.} {Iff Race = white, add comment author will undoubtedly attribute to all white people} Cheers! {Insert typical name} s!
on March 21, 2008 at 11:02 am
DW Oh yeah, and the name “Matt.”
on March 21, 2008 at 11:05 am
Every white family has one. Anonymous White people love filling out NCAA brackets!!!!!!
on March 21, 2008 at 11:23 am
Anonymous on March 21, 2008 at 11:56 am wow some people really have NO sense of humor!! its remarkable – maybe another one or is that already on here “white people cannot laugh at themselves” (and yes, i’m white and i think this is hysterical) Anonymous on March 21, 2008 at 12:00 pm wow some people really have no sense of humor! maybe another one – “white people cannot laugh at themselves” i think this is hysterical, and yes, i am white. H-Town How about tailgating at horse races, cinco de mayo, and west wing
on March 21, 2008 at 12:12 pm
Bellsandwhistles This site is fantastic. The comment on irony is my favourite.
on March 21, 2008 at 12:13 pm
However, under “Breakfasts” I would add that at least one person at the table always orders eggs Benny at brunch – it’s not truly a white breakfast without someone dipping something into hollandaise while swirling a long celery stalk around in their bloody Mary or (for us here in Canada) bloody Caesar. southern man on March 21, 2008 at 12:23 pm The fact that I can’t dance is funny, but beyond that, it ain’t funny. I am from the Southeast US, and this shit is not funny. You pasty-white fuckers from Toronto can laugh it up all day, because your whiteness isn’t shameful the way mine is. Did you grow up in a racist household? If not, then please consider those who have, for whom generalizations about race of any kind bring up a shameful heritage. Get some perspective please, sir. (a little disclaimer in this “about” section would do just fine – something about who you think this site might offend and why it is not intended for them. That is, I don’t think the pastywhites should be deprived all together of their self-depricating amusement, but I just want to help you understand why some people might be offended. Thank you.) FD on March 21, 2008 at 12:36 pm #132 who made the point about this being more akin to a class division as opposed to a racial division is completely accurate. I’m a Latino and I enjoy many things on the list, in fact I grew up in Puerto Rico and the same can be said of many of my friends/family… bob you forgot the whole thing of white people stealing from others culture and attempting to make it their own.
on March 21, 2008 at 12:38 pm
Paulo on March 21, 2008 at 12:42 pm I always wondered why white people in america claim all of these european ethnicities when they are just simply white? Does a white person want to shed any light on this for me?? PJD on March 21, 2008 at 12:50 pm The site is clearly the work of a right winger, maybe black, maybe white, to drive a wedge between the black and white working classes by conflating progressive-left politics with the “liberal rich white bougeois” stereotype. Thier mask entirely slips off with entries, like “Whites like to hate corporations” and “whites like Obama” I assume I’ll also soon see “Whites like peace and non-imperialist countries” “Whites like organizing for better wages”… Whoever you are, dear blogger, go to hell. PJD And oh yes; Whites like a free Palestine!
on March 21, 2008 at 12:52 pm
brian Dear SWPL,
on March 21, 2008 at 12:53 pm
What are you people hiding?!! It is long since time for your investigative team to fully examine the relationship betwee White People and love of mayonnaise. The Big Kahuna White people that think this site is funny have:
on March 21, 2008 at 1:20 pm
1) no shame 2) no regrets and therefore, 3) NO CHARACTER Can your whiteness really do no wrong??? HA Frickin’ brilliant site.
on March 21, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Of course, white people like cheese. Not Kraft cheese…it must have at least two names. The addition of “fromage” increases the likability as well. so true how about “martha stewart” ?
on March 21, 2008 at 1:35 pm
annon. The site is all about “witty”. I am a fan.
on March 21, 2008 at 1:40 pm
Suggestions: definately flip-flops (the more upscale the better) Franklin Covey Knitting Crock Pots Photos of their pets Decorating their homes for various holidays Anonymous anything black
on March 21, 2008 at 1:57 pm
SiShi LOL – Hilarious !!!
on March 21, 2008 at 2:06 pm
I’d include the below as well: Women Driving HUGE SUVs Tanning Botox Designer dogs with huge price tags SiShi O yeah and ordering mojitos
on March 21, 2008 at 2:08 pm
SnoopDoc White people LOOOOVE unity and non-partisanship.
on March 21, 2008 at 2:14 pm
InnocentBystander Please add all of the suggested themes from previous comments, as they are all so true. I have noticed since moving to the mainland a lot of SWPL.
on March 21, 2008 at 2:17 pm
More Stuff White People Like: -Being involved in efforts for Darfur (very trendy nowadays) -The Container Store -Ride-on lawnmowers -Skiing vacations -Having their children raised by nannies or day care (one they hate to admit and feel guilty about) -Harry potter -Their SUVs (guilty? Maybe) -Kenny G, Yani and Yo Yo Ma -Broadway musicals -Prescription drugs for every small discomfort, such as restless legs syndrome Mr. White Im all white so it’s all right.
on March 21, 2008 at 2:24 pm
Jimmy C on March 21, 2008 at 2:28 pm Hey, why don’t you just rename the site “Stuff That Upper Middle Class, Liberal White People Like (And Who I Happen to Enjoy Making Easy Fun Of)” and at least be honest about it. You are obviously a poor, beset upon young conservative living in some urban liberal enclave like New York, San Francisco or Seattle. Your perspective is decidedly skewed. I live in the considerably more conservative and more predominantly white San Diego county, and frankly, you don’t know white people. Based on my own powers of observation at the local level, I notice you haven’t hit on any of the things that the majority of white people happen to enjoy here: 1. Golf 2. Jesus 3. Country Music 4. The Military 5. The Military Industrial Complex 6. Hawaiin Shirts 7. Pharmaceutical companies 8. Football 9. Boating 10. Driving large pick-up trucks and SUVs. Are you implying that my neighbors here are not, in fact, white? Oh, but wait. Those things would not make them white Liberals. Anonymous This website should be called “stuffliberalslike”.
on March 21, 2008 at 2:49 pm
Anonymous Some other ideas:
on March 21, 2008 at 3:27 pm
-Deep Thoughts that have no meaning (deconstructionism, postmodernism, etc.) -Philosophy -Drama/melodrama -Mob behavior (going with the trend, the NEW music, the NEW blogs, etc.) -Pets (esp. deformed rat-dogs that fit inside purses) -Expensive drugs that minorities people don’t use or can’t afford, like Cocaine (never crack), MDMA, Special K, etc. Also, shrooms because they make them feel organic. -Regretting sex the night before Anonymous Also,
on March 21, 2008 at 3:27 pm
The Free Tibet movement Richard Do a post on contraception and/or having only one kid.
on March 21, 2008 at 3:42 pm
Anonymous this is the dumbest, most smug thing i have ever read
on March 21, 2008 at 3:42 pm
thisisidiotic this is the dumbest. most smug thing i have ever read. really. really. stupid
on March 21, 2008 at 3:46 pm
Anonymous I think the ultimate post here would be the self-referential and ironic : “StuffWhitePeoplelike.com”
on March 21, 2008 at 3:48 pm
That would make white people’s heads explode since you know they are all reading this blog now and feeling better than other people for having a sense of humor. But wait until this site is more popular and then do that. In the meantime, I would do more posts about conservative white people, so far it’s mostly about urban yuppy liberal white people. Anonymous -Listening to what Sean Penn says
on March 21, 2008 at 3:53 pm
-Tuesdays with Morrie – the dumbest f-ckin drivel I’ve ever read -Being frustrated by all those ignorant red-neck bible-thumping conservative fundamentalists -Reading dumb blogs like this one Anonymous ABORTION
on March 21, 2008 at 3:54 pm
Anonymous Leadership positions
on March 21, 2008 at 3:57 pm
Anonymous personal validation
on March 21, 2008 at 4:01 pm
Anonymous This is great! Not only clever and well-written, but pretty spot-on with some of them. Good job!
on March 21, 2008 at 4:03 pm
Sorry if the following have been mentioned. I skimmed but didn’t read every single comment. Here are a few things I thought of while reading. My additions: Oprah Pilates Opinion surveys Tibet protests 12-step programs Spirituality Anonymous on March 21, 2008 at 4:08 pm -Buying condos and owning real estate: and declaring to other people that “renting is throwing your money away”, meanwhile paying more on their mortgage and losing property values while watching their job get lost and going into bankruptcy, (which makes me happy). Anonymous on March 21, 2008 at 4:10 pm Also, commenting on this blog and saying “it is spot on” or “hilarious” to prove to themselves that they do in fact have a sense of humor about white jokes when they actually don’t. Chris Great job, folks. Here’s one,
on March 21, 2008 at 4:25 pm
White people like skepticism, specifically when it comes to something they disapprove of in the marketplace of ideas and actions. White people don’t like to be so blow-hardy and emotional as to say they don’t like something cultural/societal/political outright. Only (to quote from your site) “the wrong kind of white people” indulge in open disdain. Instead, white people like to remain skeptical, since skepticism allows them to sublimate emotion under the guise of reasoned thought. A skeptical white person is automatically sensitive to nuance and may even be in contact with the much coveted “gray area.” Anonymous boat shoes
on March 21, 2008 at 4:42 pm
Whitesmellyguy
on March 21, 2008 at 5:06 pm
Whitesmellyguy on March 21, 2008 at 5:12 pm White American women are the worst. Think they have it all simply because they are educated and “liberated”. The real women are to be found overseas. Let all the 30 something “Sex and the City” gringas rot away into their forties while we marry loving, traditional, beautiful women who care about raising children. See the newest edition of The Atlantic if you don’t buy it: http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200803/single-marry Logan on March 21, 2008 at 5:16 pm How about the Olympics. White people love to watch obscure sports that they can still win. Then you can hit them with the fact that the only reason that they can still win is because athletes can not make serious money beating them at it. That will get them going. I love the angry responses, priceless. I predict ice hockey would be brought up a lot. kstafford Some things I feel are missing from your list:
on March 21, 2008 at 5:18 pm
– midgets – ALF and/or David Hasselhoff (at least Germans) – John Tesh (does a single person of color in the world own a John Tesh album?) – Saved by the Bell – Wheel of Fortune – bowling – going shirtless to sporting events – the comedy of Bob Saget these omissions must be corrected post haste! tragedyplustime – self-mocking websites – monetizing the web
on March 21, 2008 at 5:49 pm
Entry Level White Person 16 millionth
on March 21, 2008 at 6:28 pm
beth This is great. I love this! Can’t wait to show my hubby (hubby…you got it, I am white!) Do you have shopping at Trader Joes and remodeling?
on March 21, 2008 at 6:50 pm
cfarrell on March 21, 2008 at 8:02 pm Needlepoint (extra credit: petit point); monogramming anything that sits still; ABC (anything but chardonnay); fountain pens; P-Funk; anglophilia; Mason jars; orchids, Sesame Street; push (manual) lawn mowers; farmer’s markets; venison; too much insurance; Miles Davis; skin-colored lingerie, band-aids, loose powder, et al; exfoliating; radar detectors; pin stripes; stuff that belonged to grandmother: pearls, silver, Balenciaga…); marrow spoons; jam (see Six Degrees of Separation); hating cell phones; Kiva.org; Phish; Vermont; loose-leaf tea; arugula; wrinkled clothes; lacrosse; windsurfing; saltwater fly-fishing; ballet lessons; Rigaud candles; cheese (except orange cheddar and any of the ‘cheese food’ ilk); suspenders; Hendrick’s gin; scrapple; sterling silver picture frames; The New Yorker; edible flowers; heirloom veggies; safe sex; hair removal; Derby Day; re-writing wills; menu French; Belgian shoes; corporate apologies; The Economist; port and chocolate; semi-colons Martial Development Tibet!
on March 21, 2008 at 8:16 pm
otis on March 21, 2008 at 8:44 pm -everyone naming their daughter Madison (now it’s probably Ella, or Stella, or some other name that will wear well with the black frame designer glasses they will wear when they grow up to work at the ad agency) -liberal stickers on SUVs -flying a UN flag above your multi million dollar inner city mansion -Natural food coop markets -THE GREEN MOVEMENT -pencil leg jeans on my heroin skinny body -Al Gore’s 20,000 ft mansion -pit bulls -hooded sweatshirts -no variety in musical taste -wearing saggin draws oh no, I forgot and stopped making fun of white people. someone please call me a racist Senior Junior Assistant Analyst to the Creative Director on March 21, 2008 at 11:15 pm While I didn’t read all 3000+ posts, I sort of get the gist of the site-haters. The blog is for the most part freakin’ funny. Of course, a lot of the entries could really go for any segment of hued peoples. I mean, some of the black cats I kick it with would buy a Van der Rohe just because it was expensive; then they’d call all their friends to come over to sit on their new Van der Ho. And t-shirts. Black dudes love to wear their white tees about six sizes to big for them. I’ve never seen so many 200 pound guys dressing themselves to look like they’re eight yrs. old. I mean, what, does that shirt really have to be big enough to look like a potato sack with arm holes. Maybe it’s corporate picnic envy. It can’t possibly be penis envy. And if it’s not a plain white tee, then it’s a jersey; it looks they’re wearing an awning and they’ve sold ad space. Sorry, I’m riffing. My original point is that subversive humor is funny and necessary. It allows not only for a free society to express itself but it also allows foreign entities to gauge our social and political atmosphere while mocking us with quiet superiority. But, like someone mentioned earlier, if there were a site satirizing the likes and quirks of black people…not sure that would fly so well – there’s no parity in being un-politically correct. Too complex for this forum perhaps and I don’t want to bore anyone. But I’m white and had a terrible childhood, so I overanalyze. Come to think of it, white people really love satire. Especially white jews.. So I’m gonna take a stab at this. This site is run and written by a guy, or girl, named Horowitz. peace suckas. Lisa I’m not quite sure how I feel about this site. I guess it depends on who is writing it.
on March 22, 2008 at 12:08 am
I’m a white, 26-year-old, middle-class, liberal female who grew up and still lives in the suburbs. I’d say that about 50% of the list applies to me. Contrary to the list, I love television, I don’t particularly enjoy the outdoors, and I’m not a veggie/vegan/organic hippie. (Oh, and I’m a White Sox fan who HATES Wrigley Field and the entire surrounding douchebag-filled area, lol.) I agree that upper middle class white people can be pretty ridiculous in their self-righteousness, sense of entitlement, and obsession with material things. BUT…I would much rather be associated with that group than with the other end of the spectrum (i.e. white trash, rednecks, hillbillies, and all the stereotypes that go along with those terms) Now this I take offence to... on March 22, 2008 at 12:40 am I thought I had thick skin. Finally. Something that really, really offends me. Lisa, #3655. I, my dear, am one of those East Lakeview, Cub loving douchebags. Actually, you’re right. A lot of those bastards that live around there drink way too much and think that anything with brick, cement, grass or an address is a toilet. On the other hand though, the Robert Taylor Homes were no Eden. When’s the last time you took a stroll down 33rd, or Pershing. But anyway, Go Cubs! Sox suck! Manny couple that
on March 22, 2008 at 1:34 am
Anonymous I LIEK THIS WEBSITE CUZ ANTI-INTELLECTUALISM ALLOWS ME TO FEEL SMUG AND SUPERIOR.
on March 22, 2008 at 3:32 am
I ALSO ENJOY THINGS THAT ARE FUNNY BECAUSE THEY’RE TRUE. asshats. the lot of you. Roger Either self-hate or envy.
on March 22, 2008 at 4:44 am
You forgot to mention: success, education, and charity.
Logan on March 22, 2008 at 7:18 am To 1206 I am white and I am not fond of white people. How screwed up is that? I trace it back to my carpetbagger father working to integrate a small town Little League in the 1970’s and the local white people threatening to kill my family. White people do not know what they do not know and to make it worse they do not want to know. anita on March 22, 2008 at 7:24 am brilliant! every race and ethnicity has been studied and dissected and deconstructed into white speak for the purpose of self revelry. it is only white people who have escaped this kind of interpretation and examination. you do a service that is unparalleled in its importance and i hope that through the laughter people can also question what it is that makes people this way so that we can find a way forward together. fair is fair! humor disarms and allows us to talk about the junk instead of stuffing it in the trunk. highest respect to you oh blogster of white desire! the only thing i thought was missing was… #100- killing, raping, and destroying cultures to bring them democracy! dklfldsafd grounding
on March 22, 2008 at 7:32 am
dklfldsafd grounding or “alternative discipline” vs. belt/slap/spanking
on March 22, 2008 at 7:34 am
originally chosen to discipline children so as to not make them hate them in the future, although this task is ultimately inevitable Trace on March 22, 2008 at 7:41 am I laughed in a wry and knowing way. I also sent a link to some friends. I agree that this is more of a yuppy list than a white list, it probably wouldn’t play with writes from Alabama or Mississippi. A few suggestionf for additions: being the first to ‘discover’ a new, trendy blog Subarus 3rd world shopping: items that look chipped, cracked, ‘distressed’ picked up while traveling to Third World countries is best but can still get points if item is from one of those trendy fair trade places (ie 10,000 Villages) things that used to be popular with blacks but have since lost popularity (ie jazz, blaxploitation films–as long as they’re viewed ironically, jive talking, etc) Anonymous I agree with the person who suggested doing a n entry about white people only wanting one kid because it’s “harmful to the environment”.
on March 22, 2008 at 7:58 am
LOL @ white people causing their own extinction. The Alchemist Can you do a thing on ‘Feel Good Holocaust Films’ like “Life is Beautiful” or “The Pianist,” or even “Schindler’s List”? I think white people love those.
on March 22, 2008 at 8:00 am
Katie For those of you who, like me, were wondering who this guy is:
on March 22, 2008 at 8:08 am
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/la-oe-rodriguez25feb25,0,1952462.column Other stuff white people like: -dogs -unitarianism -afghans (the blankets…) -bob dylan or the beatles -scarfs -dansko -bumper stickers -tibet Graham What about “Horse Races”? White people in the South sure do LOVE those!
on March 22, 2008 at 8:58 am
j a suggestion for something else white people like:
on March 22, 2008 at 9:07 am
oil paintings of themselves Duarte I’m mexican and my white friends say I act too white.
on March 22, 2008 at 9:16 am
I love coffee, architecture, manhattan, designer furniture, North Face and New Balance. I especially love chilling out where old white people chill (ie. La Jolla, Carmel, Monterey, Berkeley). Next stop…New England/upstate New York. I love the photo of Spaceland in the indie music section. A lot of indie/american music sucks (no soul)…except for the Brits!! Trace Oh yeah…
on March 22, 2008 at 9:38 am
frisbee/foos ball/hacky sack Coen brothers electronica/techno movies with plotlines that include a more intelligent sibling (usually a writer) coming home to spend the holidays with a family of uncouth, unrefined, uncultured clods. music group, The Roots Blue Man Group artwork that insults middle class sensibilities (remember: Piss Christ) other movies: Death to Smoochy, Friends with Money, Wonderboys, pretty much any movie that involves space travel/space exploration/sci-fi fantasy theme textbook Mainly aimed at Britons:-
on March 22, 2008 at 10:20 am
– having dishes with such names as spotted dick and toad in the whole and then having your favourite national dish as some curry textbook Mainly aimed at Britons:-
on March 22, 2008 at 10:27 am
– having dishes with such names as spotted dick and toad in the whole and then having your favourite national dish as some curry – pubs – caravan holidays – going to butlins – going to blackpool joe very funny. most of it it so true.
on March 22, 2008 at 10:39 am
transformedia on March 22, 2008 at 10:52 am I have the feeling that I am missing something here….is that because I am white ? I….I…am weirded out. Somebody help me please. Read Transformedia….it is pretty white. Is that a prerequisite or something ??? poppy -abusing friends and families as their psychotherapists
on March 22, 2008 at 11:02 am
Mr Oulala “I went to Prague 10 years ago…before it got touristy”
on March 22, 2008 at 11:09 am
Rachel This is a funny site because I am half white and half Italian.
on March 22, 2008 at 11:19 am
Check out my blog. http://www.Modvellum.blogspot.com Robert Martin-Hill II on March 22, 2008 at 11:48 am In boarding school in Great Britain my Chinese Malaysian friends told me of their grandfathers eating century eggs and drinking this high-proof country booze. So of course I went down to Soho in London and found the eggs 124 proof Chinese rotgut and ginger and brought it back. They shied away from it so I said I would have to consume it myself, which shamed them into joining me. Nasty stuff, between the eggs and booze the gas we had the next day was the stuff of legends. Otercountries on March 22, 2008 at 12:00 pm Pretty funny stuff. It should probably be called stuff white collar(yuppie) white people like. In the interest of furthering ethnic kinship and understanding, I look forward to lists of stuff that other ethnic or color groups like. Thanks for a laugh! Em on March 22, 2008 at 12:09 pm This is a very funny blog. Half of it is cheeky observation about the consumer preferences of a certain subset of a certain cultural group, and the other half is semi-snide insinuation that the social attitudes of that group are insincere. No one should be ashamed of liking something that other people also like, unless they only like those things to be liked by those other people. And no one should be ashamed of wanting to help poor people, or save the planet, or participate in politics, or play outside, unless they don’t bother to actually follow through with any of it! Whiteguy on March 22, 2008 at 1:01 pm This site should be called “STUFF YUPPIES LIKE” because most white people don’t live like the nerds you talk about in this blog. Maybe “people of color” think these yuppies are representative of “white people” because the yuppies tend to live in cities. Regular good old-fashinoned white people are just trying to get survive and really don’t give a s**t about your “diverse” culture. Sockmonkey I have to admit I didn’t read all 3682 comments. So, maybe someone has already mentioned this… But from what I can tell white people particularly like:
on March 22, 2008 at 1:12 pm
1) crying “racism” and being offended anytime they are made fun or or a person of color has the audacity to be upset about centuries of racial oppression and genocide. 2) believing the Civil Rights Movement somehow erased the impact of the inequitable distribution of wealth, power, and resources on a global scale for over five centuries. 3) acting slighted and proclaiming, “If it were an all white no one would stand for it!” Oh, and in reference to comment #21, only a white person could claim that whiteness isn’t an ethnicity or culture. (And I say that as a Buddhist, vegetarian, hybrid-driving, Obama supporting, PhD holding whitey… who will be hosting a dinner party next weekend.) bobby joe sahara wrote: “That’s why she’s carrying a black baby.”
on March 22, 2008 at 1:56 pm
hahahahahah YOU GO GIRL!!! Christina you described my parents and my neighborhood exactly. haha.
on March 22, 2008 at 2:14 pm
TooCoolForSchool I don’t know why so many whites were so insulted, clearly this whole site is done tongue-in-cheek.
on March 22, 2008 at 3:57 pm
I don’t think those whites deserved to be included in the SWPL title. You should definitely switch it to Stuff Six Figure Incomers Like. I’m black and I love about 80% of the stuff mentioned on the site but then again I have a degree in Lit and I love trips to New England and I live in one of those wealthy suburban enclaves. Lisa on March 22, 2008 at 4:16 pm Hey #3568, if you agree that the Wrigleyville crowd are a bunch of assholes, then what’s there to be offended about? I’ll take south-siders over frat-boys and yuppies any day. Whatever…talk to me again when the Cubs win the World Series. Peaches on March 22, 2008 at 4:36 pm Ha ha. I think that everyone who read the Daily Telegraph in Sydney yesterday has come to this site. Very funny indeed. No harm intended. You got to be able to laugh at yourself before you can laugh at others. No matter what! P.S. Don’t listen to all of those bloggers who are trying to tell you what to post and what not to post. That’s called censorship and we won’t have any of that. Katryn Turbo Tax. White people love turbo tax. Something about it being a mix between a calculator, an organizer, and money.
on March 22, 2008 at 4:55 pm
Sue White people like t-shirts that say stupid stuff too!
on March 22, 2008 at 5:40 pm
Jazzbass on March 22, 2008 at 6:26 pm This red state conservative in fly-over country is ROTFLMAO. It is all sooo true and so funny. If you guys think this is some metro populated blue state only commentary, you are sooo wrong. Thanks DrudgeReport for turning me on to this site and keep up the great observations – who ever you are. KP — Amateur photography
on March 22, 2008 at 6:49 pm
Sean White people also like and excessively appreciate all derivations of the hook shot in basketball (jump hook, sky hook, half hook).
on March 22, 2008 at 6:51 pm
Carmela Tennis Crate & Barrel Portland, Oregon balsamic vinegar David Mamet keeping a journal pilates The Idea of Basketball artisanal cheeses khakis Impressionist art NPR graphic novels Aspen Kanye West expensive pens birdwatching “ethnic” food credenzas sudoku
on March 22, 2008 at 7:17 pm
oliver jenkins on March 22, 2008 at 8:01 pm Nationwide, 60% of African Americans and Latinos live in communities with uncontrolled toxic waste sites. Charles Lee “Beyond Toxic Wastes and Race” OH HA HA! here is another one for your little blog, asshole: “whites like living in uncontaminated neighborhoods!” add it and make it numba 1! Mick Ha Ha
on March 23, 2008 at 2:58 am
This is a fantastic blog… Being white I have a few friends that I can identify with the articles especially the arts students and how they know what’s best for poor people. Truthfully I think even I can identify with the majority of articles. Some things you should add however is how we like to buy carbon neutral products, and how we truly understand that it is the third world countries that cause global warming issues. Its good to have a laugh at ourselves once in a while JP on March 23, 2008 at 6:18 am I think your blog is awesome! Kind of crazy, but most of the things are true. one thing I do find funny is that the people who get offended the most are the ones who relate to a lot of the things on here… I’m thinking I might start the same blog but a “what latin people like” blog…. Dennis Yo! am I what enough for ya!
on March 23, 2008 at 8:56 am
Thanks for the laughs. Paul Here is an interesting article/response to “Stuff White People Like” from Colorlines, a great racial justice magazine.
on March 23, 2008 at 9:18 am
http://www.racewire.org/archives/2008/02/much_ado_about_stuff_white_peo_1.html The author astutely points out that while this blog does a great job of challenging the ideology of white liberalism, this does not necessarily translate to activism or change. “It’s a critique followed by a shrug.” Furthermore, this blog easily offers an opportunity for the reader to laugh at themselves and therefore liberate themself from the actual implications and consequences of their behavior. For instance, blogger #25 says: “Of course some of it hits close to home (I mountain bike and drink mocrobrews). But unlike a good chunk of people who do these things I have a sense of humor about the pretentiousness that surrounds it.” Since he recognizes the absurdity of his behaviors, he is therefore self-aware and better than those other white people. In other words, I think a good entry for this blog would be: “White People Love ‘Stuff White People Like'”. It gives them a chance to talk openly about their racism and privelege, and then remove themselves from the equation. Furious on March 23, 2008 at 9:30 am http://www.theroot.com/id/45371 These folks calling you out. White folks like [insert NRA approved manuf] so white folks better get busy against haters. Mike Another one: Bleeding hearts taking up causes that are not their own. If thats not insecurity, I dont know what is!
on March 23, 2008 at 9:45 am
Phil Couple of ideas:
on March 23, 2008 at 10:01 am
Bed & Breakfasts Gourmet cheeses Collecting vintage baseball cards (!!) Anonymous “this site is only funny to white people. White people love to think they are cute and funny in some way.”
on March 23, 2008 at 10:34 am
#29 hd how is that comment not racist? cda I feel sorry for the 98.5% of white population not represented in this little corner of the web world.
on March 23, 2008 at 10:38 am
There’s so much to say, but I just don’t have enough time. And, if…if …I …uh????? had a color I would have something enlightening to say. Let’s see, uh?……….. “Race is here to stay, like it or not.” Shit, happens every time I try to think deeply about humanity. Funniest thing I have found in here was a blog say that white people are the minority. Now I’m confused. laughing, but confused. Now, what was it we were talking about? Anonymous #29 hd
on March 23, 2008 at 10:59 am
“this site is only funny to white people. White people love to think they are cute and funny in some way.” how is that comment not racist? A lot of these comments are sadly very racist. And why are their so many making fun of “white people’s” attempts to diversify their lives or help others by joining those bleeding heart causes MIKE! And Paul #3701 where is the absurdity in mountain biking and drinking micro brews? You’re an idiot! Confused White Guy on March 23, 2008 at 12:46 pm What exactly is wrong with supporting the local economy? I thought community was supposed to be important. Buying local keeps wealth within the community and enriches everyone. Buying corporate takes money out of the local economy and funnels it into some distant corporate office. And while we’re at it, what’s wrong with having black friends? You want to talk about a double win? If I have no black friends, I’m a closed-minded racist. If I have black friends, it’s window dressing. Either way, I’m doing something “wrong” and you get to call me a racist. Anonymous How about:
on March 23, 2008 at 1:24 pm
-shelter/rescue pets -adopting non-white, non-black babies from other countries (unless your adopt a black baby from Africa) -Multi-layered drama shows (24, Lost) New one on March 23, 2008 at 1:52 pm How about Crocs…I don’t get those, but I only see white people buying them. Not sure why amphibious footwear is so popular? (yes, I made up the word “amphibious”) Pableaux #92: Secretly wishing that it was socially acceptable to write a blog listing Stuff Black or Mexican People Like.
on March 23, 2008 at 2:13 pm
sweetBeats As a white guy, this blog is mildly offensive and extremely funny. I can associate myself with many of these ridiculous claims, haha.
on March 23, 2008 at 4:10 pm
Fershizzle I believe we’re all overlooking some obvious selections:
on March 23, 2008 at 4:22 pm
1. Book clubs (especially the one sponsored by her Holiness, The Oprah) 2. Yankee Candles 3. Fanning magazines on a coffee table 4. Happy hour 5. IM 7. Montessori schools 8. The British version of popular television shows 9. The Huffington Report 10. Literally anything Dave Chappelle says mike and sarah Dont forget Ikea, dyson vaccums, David Letterman, volvos, crossword puzzles, beer and wine tastings….hahaha. Great site!
on March 23, 2008 at 5:21 pm
chris on March 23, 2008 at 5:59 pm suggestion, white people love getting offended about any racial slur except ones directed at whites, christians, or americans. i think because they have so much white guilt, they’re like, “hey, i’m not racist. I don’t even care if you insult me, ill still give you a hug.” Spencer Schoeben on March 23, 2008 at 6:40 pm i LOVE this blog. I admire your sense of humor, style of writing and everything about it. it also is a good source of information. anyway just thought i would let you know. tragedyplustime on March 23, 2008 at 6:48 pm how about tiki bars? i never understood their appeal. tiki bars are to normal bars as skiing/snowboarding is to normal sports: more expensive and pointless. oh but the vicarious thrill of colonialism is so worth it! Omen on March 23, 2008 at 7:03 pm While I think this site refers more to yuppie white people, I have to admit I love it. I am mostly black, with some white, brown, and red thrown in, but I identify with most of the information on hear. For those who have a problem, lighten up. It’s only entertainment! Steve on March 23, 2008 at 7:10 pm Way too Funny.. Im white and im laughing at so many things about myself right now.. But what can i do.. im white.. Topics to Add, CROSS COUNTRY SKIING..this is the white est sport.. Survival Reality Shows (who watches them??) Whitey does..Im a yuppie and i love them..never ever want to do this of course, but makes for great Chit Chat.. Brandon the Angry Black Man on March 23, 2008 at 8:25 pm This blog is pure genius! My friends (white and black) feel like there are so many others you could add to it. I’m waiting for “Touching Ethnic Hair” to be one of them. It’s the story of my life! Other things to consider: Jimmy Buffet, Dave Matthews Band, Beer Pong, Drinking Games Allee on March 23, 2008 at 10:22 pm I take offense to this site. what right does someone have to poke fun at people who do and like a lot of the same things the white creator of this site also likes. I think the list is interesting, but some of the explanations behind the topics is very inconsiderate and rude.
yikes on March 24, 2008 at 4:27 am To all those people who claim that the equivalent site about another racial group would cause race riots because it would include listings like “watermelon” “welfare” “drugs” and “being a bad father”, your white hoods are showing. First of all, the equivalent site already exist (as a few have pointed out) with no backlash at all. Second, and more importantly, it does not include any pejorative, antiquated, hateful, insulting listings like the ones you seem to think apply to all Black people. “Wearing shorts in winter” and “Mugging people” are not equivalent…and if you can’t see why, then you are a scary, scary racist. This site doesn’t say white people like dancing poorly, gun racks, screwing their sisters and burning crosses, does it? Anyway, I think both sites are pretty hilarious. This one may be less precisely named than the other (stuffeducatedblackpeoplelike.wordpress.com), but it is still so true of a good swath of the U.S. coasts. Will K. Cooper on March 24, 2008 at 4:54 am Yesterday was Easter, and, like a lot of white Christians, I (a) went to church and (b) had a baked ham for dinner. It struck me not only that (a) white people who otherwise would not go to church on Sunday will go on Easter, because they secretly feel guilty about enjoying things like the Easter Bunny and Easter egg hunts and (b) most white people do not eat baked ham any other time of the year except on Easter Sunday. White people have a rule that on Thanksgiving and Christmas, one must serve turkey or risk being made fun of. They feel that someone who serves ham for either of those holidays is too insecure to admit their shortcomings as a cook. On the other hand, it is OK to serve a baked ham on Easter Sunday. White Christians look at eating ham as a reaffirmation of the faith that they ordinarily do not practice except on Easter. While they respect Jewish and Moslem people who are not allowed to eat pork products, Christians like to remind themselves that they are not bound by such rules. It is their way of saying, “We are Christians, and we can eat all the ham we want!” They are glad that Jesus died for their sins, but they are also glad that Jesus died for their right to eat baked ham. makani08 hey, what about ethnic handicrafts=
on March 24, 2008 at 5:50 am
Stop Your Complaining on March 24, 2008 at 6:09 am There is an equivalent black site, it’s called Hot Ghetto Mess and it’s hilarious, BET even turned it into a tv show. The only backlash it got was the name which they changed to We’ve Got to Do Better. Most black people took it for the funny, sarcastic site it is so ease up fellow white people. Ni Hi! I just want to say that this isn’t about what White people like. This is more about “what white people in America like”.
on March 24, 2008 at 6:25 am
Bubba hey nice site really like it
on March 24, 2008 at 6:30 am
some big things that you might be missing..(mainly conservative things you are missing) TAILGATING: booze, competition for best tailgate setup(large tvs, huge grills), beer pong…etc NASCAR EVENTS: speaks for itself BEACH PARTIES/BEACH VOLLEYBALL taking kids to sporting event and blowing 500-1000 dollars RUSH/PINK FLOYD/LED ZEPPELIN/BOSTON Eric on March 24, 2008 at 6:43 am I am white and I work in an office which is predominately white people. 1 out of 3 people here have a fake plant. They like having the perception that they love nature, but they would never in their life actually take the time to water a real plant. Everyone here also love fondue sets. meerkat This is very funny! Did you do mini pedigree dogs? Or how about self-imposed homelessness (in the company of a pedigree dog).
on March 24, 2008 at 8:10 am
Roe If people cannot laugh at this stuff, they take themselves way too seriously. This is brilliant!
on March 24, 2008 at 8:10 am
Juaniqua the Blaxican Sperry Top Siders, Hot Pockets, designer bottled water, Blackberries, parades, Altoids, art museums
on March 24, 2008 at 8:48 am
Pedro Hi, my name pedro, what do you want on burrito? White is the new black.
on March 24, 2008 at 9:31 am
Slumberlite This is a great blog! A couple of things to add:
on March 24, 2008 at 10:14 am
Jimmy Buffett: All I know is that white guys who work in Financial companies wet themselves over the idea of Margaritaville. Is this just a white accountant thing? Multiple births: You can’t walk on the sidewalk in the town where I live because of all the double and triple strollers. aldskf thats right everybody, hate on the popular kids
on March 24, 2008 at 10:39 am
i would love to know who is the person whose trying to make it “cool” to be ethnic? Ol' Tone GREATEST BLOG EVER! I WANT TO GUEST POST!
on March 24, 2008 at 10:39 am
TOPICS THAT NEED TO BE COVERED: Golf Radiohead PHISH Museums expensive Music and art Schools Mike Olson FIRST!!!!
on March 24, 2008 at 10:44 am
hahahahaha! YES! inthebuff Love your site.
on March 24, 2008 at 11:28 am
I’m white and Irish. I wish I had a gay ethnic friend, but alas, I don’t. I had to settle for a pair of lesbians. White Person on March 24, 2008 at 11:32 am White people also like u-picks, corn mazes, cider, getting their pumpkin from a pumpkin patch, leaves changing colors in fall and all other fall festivities. They also like the 4 seasons, spinning, Portland, Thai food, flash mobs, wine tastings, vodka tastings or any other tastings for that matter, Crest Whitening Strips, probably other things too. Stanton Eh, 3722 (Yikes),
on March 24, 2008 at 11:33 am
Your addressing and challenging the equity in statements—responses being made (the equivalents that over defensive Whites use when browbeating peoples persectives, especially people of color on this site), is right on. More insight and critical thinking is needed…,along with a sense of humor. Mahalo for your entry. Aloha No Eric on March 24, 2008 at 11:44 am What about hockey? That is something that predominately only white people like and not because it is a bunch of white dudes beating a small black thing with sticks either. My favorite team, the Dallas Stars, just so happen to have a black guy on the team and he is a pretty good player! What do you think about doing a blog about hockey? Ian on March 24, 2008 at 12:12 pm Thanks for putting together these useful and insightful observations. As a white person I now feel culturally connected to other white people, but not enough to call them brother or sister. mari this list would make a great mockumentary!
on March 24, 2008 at 12:25 pm
Bleecker on March 24, 2008 at 12:28 pm F*CK all you Canadian snobs who need to make the distinction that only white people in AMERICA hate corporations, like drinking bottled water, and enjoyed their year of study abroad, etc. What, are we the only country on earth that sends our children to France for a year? I could also argue that aspects of the site do not apply to the group I identify with. I am a white person, not a hippie granola Phish head, and I do not give a f*ck whether or not the food I eat has a low carbon value or if it was handpicked by someone paid a living wage. Everyone reading this page, white or not, Canadian or not, can relate to some aspect of what this site’s author is saying. For those of you who wish to make distinctions regarding the Americanness of this satire: F*CK YOU. Roger Shouldn’t the blog be “Stuff My Circle of Friends Like”? All of this is just typical affluent, upper middle class, not white people as a whole.
on March 24, 2008 at 12:37 pm
Wake me up when we get to the good part. pw “gluten intolerance”, as well as general food allergies and ethical diets
on March 24, 2008 at 12:39 pm
muffin on March 24, 2008 at 12:43 pm It had to be Canadians who started this piece of sh*t site who are so jealous of all America has to offer. They love to stir our big melting pot. They say they have no problem with immigration and race etc. Who the f*ck wants to live there? I know it’s all a joke, ha ha, but you know what? it isn’t all that funny when we say white people like (you name it) and some white people look at it and say, I wish I could afford that, or I wish I could afford dinner tonight for my kids. Then all of a sudden it isn’t so funny. So, why don’t you f*cking Canadians go shoot a moose or whatever it is you do with moose!
Bleecker on March 24, 2008 at 1:03 pm Considering Muffin’s comment above, I feel I need to clarify my earlier comment. I was referring to the “hey, don’t you mean American white people?” posters on this particular page, not the site’s creators. I love this site. I think it is absolutely f*cking hilarious. Keep up the good work. lilywhite I happen to be white and proud (and I love sushi)! This site has nothing to do with racism and everything to do with having a laugh.
on March 24, 2008 at 1:57 pm
Chrissy on March 24, 2008 at 2:15 pm As a white person, it made me extremely comfortable on my first viewing to see two things I love and value: adorable doggies and sushi. Keep up the good work. feigningenius on March 24, 2008 at 2:39 pm Great blog. I especially like “The Wire” post. I have multiple white friends, who say the exact thing of “I watched 10 episodes this weekend. I’m almost caught up”. That is also what I say, so I can’t give them crap about it. Hilarious observations. Keep up the good work. zspaz BOB DYLAN
on March 24, 2008 at 2:51 pm
Guy I used to live in Seattle and this site is the only way I can explain what bugged me about the people there.
on March 24, 2008 at 3:07 pm
Guy I used to live in Seattle and for years I had difficulty explaining what bugged me about the people there. Now I just tell them to go to this site.
on March 24, 2008 at 3:08 pm
Guy Shit.
on March 24, 2008 at 3:14 pm
Lisa on March 24, 2008 at 3:18 pm pw…LOL @ “gluten intolerance.” Every time I drive past the “gluten-free market,” I’m like WTF??? I myself am allergic to cilantro, which means my white-person love for ethnic restaurants cannot always be requited! And being oh-so PC, I would never presume to ask a Thai or Mexican restaurant to make something without cilantro…I guess I’ll have to settle for an expensive sandwich! (mmm…Panera Asiago Roast Beef….) All reservations I had about this site we’re immediately put to rest when I found out it’s written by a white Canadian dude. If there’s anything we white people like, it’s self-deprecating humor (we also love the word “dude). Rock on. Stanton Regarding poster, “Guy”,
on March 24, 2008 at 3:50 pm
Yep…my wife and I concurr with your take on one of the myriad measurings of the annoyance factor in Seattle via this website. Another painfully outstanding example…Seattle is the center of all things passive-aggressive. Local Seattlites consider this a polite form of cowardice. W…T…F…? Don’t get me wroing…there are intellgent, thoughtful, and decent peole that live here in Seattle…it’s just that the vast majority of them are transplants from other states…lol. Aloha No Anonymous why do you think it is an Asian person and not a Black person or anybody else?
on March 24, 2008 at 5:55 pm
Phebotomy Sparks Leta,
on March 24, 2008 at 6:23 pm
Whole Foods sells meat (i.e., not mutually inclusive of grass eaters). Organic food can be warm-blooded. What have you done, of note, creatively in the last several decades to back your unrefined criticisms? Just interested. P.S. Stevo on March 24, 2008 at 6:55 pm As a New England born-and-bred W.A.S.P., I feel it is my duty to add certain white people pastimes to the list. Here are twenty of the nearest and dearest white people interests. 1) Sailing. 2) Adopting needy dogs. 3) Oval stickers proclaiming your preferred summer community. 4) The word “authentic.” 5) The Peace Corp and Teach for America. 6) Clogs and Crocs footwear 7) Flip flops. Preferably Reef, Rainbow, or J. Crew. 8) Spring Break. 9) Crate and Barrel. 10) Lacrosse. 11) The Boston Red Sox. 12) Ski Trips. In fact, skiing in general. 13) Liberal Arts colleges. The smaller and more exclusive the better. See Bowdoin College, Middlebury College, and Williams College for further explanation. 14) Backpacking. Preferably in Europe with the Lonely Planet. 15) PBR. 16) The Winter Olympics. 17) Bi-racial dating. In theory. 18) Don Cheadle. 19) Ritalin and Aderol. 20) The Office. tito this site does break the stereotype that the rich are republican. They’re limousine liberals!
on March 24, 2008 at 7:17 pm
anonymous on March 24, 2008 at 7:50 pm How about soy milk (with or without coffee)? Definitely reading this site a bit at a time, I can only laugh so hard for so long! My only comment is that most of the white people posting on this site seem to be comfortable laughing at this stuff…I can’t help but wonder what sort of horrible politically incorrect ruckus a site called stuffblackpeoplelike would cause. Or maybe not? Ray Duvrvisant Hilarious blog. But I’m black and I like most of those things… Does that mean I’m an oreo?
on March 24, 2008 at 7:58 pm
Anonymous on March 24, 2008 at 8:18 pm White people love quoting the lines to comedies, like The Big Lebowski, Office Space, Dumb and Dumber, or anything with Adam Sandler. They can literally spend hours sitting around, laughing, totally entertained, without saying anything novel or original. In fact, many white people will watch these movies countless times practicing for these important social situations. Misquoting lines is especially frowned upon. It is also bad form to quote the lines of a movie during said movie, especially immediately following the actual recitation of the lines. White people will make comments like, “he/she doesn’t really know that line” behind the offender’s back. mike whoever wrote it has too much time on their hands, and is a total loser
on March 24, 2008 at 9:46 pm
Munk Yes, white people relate on a level of pop culture association, specifically media that is easily accessible to large audiences.
on March 24, 2008 at 11:29 pm
John F. Best WHITE PEOPLE LOVE YOUTUBE!!!! …and black people who play jazz… …and your blog…
on March 25, 2008 at 12:41 am
lazypen its pretty funny how emotional people are getting. entertaining stuff all around.
on March 25, 2008 at 12:43 am
White Person on March 25, 2008 at 5:18 am White people like hunting, ATV’s, Thomas Kincaid, George Bush, Freedom Fries, Elks Clubs, and so on. But I’m guessing your blog is devoted to a very specific type of white person. Oh, and the very specific type of white person your blog is devoted to describing (yuppies I’m guessing) also likes to write blogs, but I guess that would tie back into your “white want to be writers”. That’s how I know the creator of stuffwhtiepeoplelike is white, because its on a blog. Token White Guy on March 25, 2008 at 5:48 am Uhhh, no we don’t do that. Did you not read this website? Especially the article on hating large business and corporate logos? You will likely see us wearing products such as “Nau” (pronounced “now”) or others that were created from sustainable products that boast no logo. Unless of course it bares the logos for Patagonia, North Face or REI. Hey man, I’m a card carrying white guy from PA. I buy into the carbon neutral “adventure trips”, sport the roof racks and don the gear. Abercrombie or AE will only get me kicked out of my earth friendly micro-brew. jaded This should actually be called “What smarmy, self-loathing, psuedointellectual white liberals like”
on March 25, 2008 at 6:43 am
Really, getting this as a forward was the worst thing to happen to me today. Mainly because I have to revise my opinion of the person who sent it to me AND it wasn’t funny in any way whatsoever. Unless you’re going to vote for Obama, I guess. enjoyingthis and that kind of earnest pride is exactly the kind of thing that blocks people up, causes tension.
on March 25, 2008 at 6:53 am
Satire, however, if one can unclog the constipational force that is altruism, lets out some steam in the form of laughter. Science has yet to prove this, but maybe it even loosens the bowels! And that’s something we can all be proud of! enjoyingthis hahaha
on March 25, 2008 at 7:04 am
Laura This blog is *hysterical*
on March 25, 2008 at 7:33 am
Alex To all those white people who dislike this blog: obviously you’re the “wrong kind of white people” mentioned so very often by the author.
on March 25, 2008 at 8:13 am
The owner of this blog does a bang-up job of pegging me and my “right kind of white people” friends (not to mention our black, asian, and gay friends). Keep up the good work! Beynolds Good comments above, this blog isn’t biased or racist, “its about you!” White people like reading this blog.
on March 25, 2008 at 9:30 am
again do one on Vitamin Water, all my white friends love that stuff. king_snorky Hmm..This blog should be called ‘Stuff That Middle-Class People Like’
on March 25, 2008 at 9:51 am
Im not sure that many white Appalachian rednecks will be into Sushi and having gay friends , but I might be wrong But seriously, I think that people in the US and maybe a lesser extent in Canada, have been brainwashed into thinking there are somehow classless societies, so you use race as an alternative distinction, like what is highlighted in this blog. But maybe Im taking this all a bit to seriously Mark How about Looking Down on Conservatives?
on March 25, 2008 at 9:55 am
Mark Also, Premium Denim, Aviator Sunglasses, and Expensive Running Shoes (even though you never run)
on March 25, 2008 at 10:04 am
thewonkette I would like to suggest plastic surgery for your list. http://lifeisacookie.wordpress.com/2008/03/25/would-we-care-if-she-wasnt-white/
on March 25, 2008 at 10:37 am
oli Bubba–I believe your entries won’t make it onto this site, because they are not what Liberal Educated Upper-Middle-Class White people like.
on March 25, 2008 at 10:40 am
Anonymous on March 25, 2008 at 10:54 am OK, as a person of Indian heritage that has lived most of their life in the suburbs of a major Canadian city, this blog is freakin’ high-larious, it describes some white people dead-on. Let’s be specific, the white people of this blog are those predominantly of Anglo-Saxon, Northern European (Germanic, Nordic etc.) heritage and extraction living in North America. Basically people whose sense of cultural belonging and identity have all but been “washed” out after being in North America for as many generations, they are longing for one. White People in French Canada, South America, South Africa, Australia/New Zealand and Latin Europe (France, Spain,Portugal, Italy) and mediterrean Europe (Croatian, Greek, Cypriot, Turkish) DO NOT act like this nor do they have the same hang-ups and obsessions. Some other things to add: – the reason why they’re usually running to the therapist’s office all the time is that they are, by and large, the most emotionally constipated people you will ever meet hence the drug use and marijuana and alcohol use – they can’t dance for beans, no sense of rhythm – they can f*ck but have a hard time looking at you in the eye – they usually value things and accumulating stuff over the quality and integrity of relationships, familial or otherwise – thick verneer of friendliness but pretty cold underneath it all – everything is disposable including relationships – the guys usually have a sex fetish for women of color (Asian, Black, Indian etc.) hence why the middle-aged variety start looking for the hot younger Asian girlfriend shortly after the divorce mab Why do angry bloggers always use the f word? Either you think the site is funny or you don’t, no need to cuss about it!
on March 25, 2008 at 11:02 am
Anonymous one of the most brilliant things i have ever encountered.
on March 25, 2008 at 12:14 pm
joan Durtz I find it hilarious that all of the commenters who have something racist, have no sense of humor, or can’t take a joke are signed “Anonymous.
on March 25, 2008 at 12:33 pm
This site is hilarious and true. Whites that can’t take satire or ridicule about their race are usually the ones making racist or stupid comments about other. Get over it, many whites are extremely trendy and frivolous, and have to feel superior. This blog has cut you down to size. Ant on March 25, 2008 at 1:13 pm If this is not the funniest blog in the world, someone please tell me what is? I love this site. If you ever need writing help let me know my fiancee is white, I could work from the inside…if you are reading honey, just kidding! elitistsnob I agree.
on March 25, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Another thing white people (mainly yuppies) like: self-loathing. lovethis Hey! How about a post on Uggs and TNA tracksuits/parkas? At my university, this is pretty much the UNIFORM. Love this blog by the way!
on March 25, 2008 at 2:41 pm
Greta The guy that writes this blog is white and from Toronto. He’s in the bike picture…I doubt that he’s racist…just funny and white or sartorial
on March 25, 2008 at 2:51 pm
Ann Thanks for the ed. note. I thought you couldn’t spell cunt.
on March 25, 2008 at 5:44 pm
icenine my additions to the list are:
on March 25, 2008 at 10:31 pm
1) Turning books into movies 2) Meta-Analysis 3) DJs that play music you can’t dance to 4) having ‘Hip’ Roommates 5) Streets with Spanish/European-sounding names in affluent coastal California suburbs 6) The possibility of free wifi (in coffeeshops, cafes, etc.) 7) French New Wave movie posters 8) Ability to change class affiliation based on neighborhood/club/bar you are hanging out in on a given night starlie and The Sopranos..surely
on March 25, 2008 at 10:58 pm
TheMcHugh White people Love: NASCAR The Celtics Audio Books 24 Cable News Shouting their political opinions (both sides) BBQ Chicken (seriously, don’t tell anyone) Teaching Children Responsibility Game shows Tom Hanks
on March 26, 2008 at 5:21 am
Britboy on March 26, 2008 at 7:22 am Just an observation from a Brit recently transplanted to the US: it’s interesting that in the class-ridden society that is Britain this blog would be entitled ‘stuff middle-class people like’, but in the US it appears that class distinctions are expressed in racial terms… Loving the blog, btw. British equivalents might include: 1) Polish builders / plumbers 2) Waitrose 3) Topshop 4) Dizzee Rascal 5) Radio 4 6) Brighton 7) holidays in France / Italy 8) city breaks 9) Glastonbury festival 10) burlesque Anonymous So are Black people pretty predictable also? Talk about stereo types.
on March 26, 2008 at 7:28 am
Anonymous on March 26, 2008 at 7:40 am Probably because if you say anything at all about someone who is black you are labeled a racist. EVERYONE should have a sense of humor. I’m not at all racist but I think the double standard is where the touchy feelings come from. I have no problem with joking about this stuff but it would be nice if it could go both ways? As a white person the only time you can joke about something “black” is if you know the person really well and you know that they are cool and aren’t going to label you a racist for joking around. And I’m not talking about offensive racist comments just kidding around about harmless stuff. I really do wish that everybody could stop being so touchy. Life would be a lot more fun. People see racist around every corner. I know there are racist out there on both sides of the fence but we might do a lot better to ignore the ignorant and be able to carry on normal friendships? Anonymous on March 26, 2008 at 7:59 am Better be careful or you might be labeled a lap dog. That’s what gets me, if a black person is successful they get called a traitor for not being unsuccessful?? I guess sometimes it’s human nature that people just want something to bitch about? Anonymous Why should you have to “BLAME” anything? As if being white is bad?
on March 26, 2008 at 8:17 am
Anonymous So if I start a Stuff Black People Like blog your cool with it? It wouldn’t be mean spirited or racist.
on March 26, 2008 at 8:21 am
Anonymous Some people think all white people are rich.
on March 26, 2008 at 9:07 am
smartiespecs on March 26, 2008 at 10:19 am Hilarious and true! I’m surprised “going barefoot/wearing sandals/flip-flops as much as possible in as many places as possible” has not yet made the list. I suspect it will, though… Anonymous When will you get around to the number one thing white people like, Gary? THEIR SENSE OF ENTITLEMENT.
on March 26, 2008 at 10:49 am
Pia suggested entries: *blogging *making “art” out of found objects *being in a band or having good friends who are in bands
on March 26, 2008 at 11:48 am
Vespa Vigilante My therapist thinks I should speak out, so I would like to suggest that white people really like their therapists.
on March 26, 2008 at 12:52 pm
whiteanduptight Composting. We really, really love composting.
on March 26, 2008 at 1:31 pm
Monkey King The best thing about this website is the white people that get upset about the website. Awesome! ha ha The truth can hurt. ouch!
on March 26, 2008 at 2:18 pm
Annie Rhiannon This is the best blog I’ve found in ages. Is there a post called “White people like the Stuff White People Like blog”? I feel I should search the archives.
on March 26, 2008 at 3:15 pm
Anonymous better not be writen by a black person!!
on March 26, 2008 at 5:01 pm
David Vidaurre on March 26, 2008 at 5:30 pm I love this project! I think it is very important to find relevant distinctions between the races. There should be new projects so that we can expand this endeavor. I think I will start the “Stuff Brown People Like” because I have some brown friends. They are pretty obvious too, like, BEANS, BEING LAZY, NOT WASHING, SPANISH. hahahahahaha. Yeah, I think this would be a good idea, dude. Then we can link them all together and start a database: stuff white people like, stuff queers like, stuff brown people like, stuff retarded people like etc. I think that this is an incredibly important sociological project and I hope you’ll support my intentions to expand this effort. exactly! on March 26, 2008 at 6:10 pm Cheers to “bi-racial dating. in theory.” It’s ok to have preferences in who you date, just don’t brag about how “open ” you are and then just date white people…it’s not that serious. kerry on March 26, 2008 at 6:27 pm the point is that white people don’t get categorized very often, so it’s hilarious when we all get upset about it even though it happens to everybody else in the u.s. on a daily basis. Whitey Boyee My health has been endangered by this blog. My sides are aching.
on March 26, 2008 at 7:15 pm
So where’s The New Yorker on your list? religiouskeptic Has “Pretentiousness” made it on to the list yet?
on March 26, 2008 at 8:04 pm
64 Eels Therapy/Psychiatric medicine World Music/Reggae the 60s Che Guevera claiming to be part Native American tanning
on March 27, 2008 at 2:28 am
Linn Disturbingly accurate.
on March 27, 2008 at 6:39 am
Buckaroo COSTCO———-Much to my surprise when I searched swpl for “Costco” it was nowhere to be found. How did that happen? Shame on you yuppies!
on March 27, 2008 at 9:27 am
JOB Stuff black people like
on March 27, 2008 at 9:43 am
1. Creating poverty everywhere they go 2. creating crime everywhere they go 3. dragging down society everywhere they go 4. ribs 5. basketball 6. spreading disease 7. blaming slavery for being inferior in society 8. complaining about 400 years of oppression, as if Africa and the Caribbean are thriving. 9. watermelon 10. more crime 11. unemployment Things black people dont like. 1. work 2. contributing anything useful to society other then sports JOB on March 27, 2008 at 9:51 am Its ok Monkey King.. These truths are hurting.. but for blacks.. contribute nothing to society globally, bring poverty everywhere because they are not as intelligent and are inferior to whites.. thats the truth that might hurt there BRO.. Steve Hmm… I think most white people are equally multiracial… Let’s analyze this…
on March 27, 2008 at 10:08 am
(Japanese+American=Half Japanese) + (Scottish+German+Native American=Red Neck) = You are really just 1/4 Japanese, which makes you basically a typical American (white person). White people try to pretend they are in the know because their great great grandfather came from Germany. “Claiming to be multiracial when both of your parents were born in the US” could be yet another article. trish I consider myself half white person and roughly half brown person, and one thing that has always held true: Brown girls like white rice and white girls like brown rice.
on March 27, 2008 at 10:17 am
George Carson on March 27, 2008 at 11:52 am More things white people like: Pilates, Women’s Self-Defense, and Golf Swing Analysis. They also like heart-healthy lunch lessons, chair massages and parrafin dips. Just thought I’d add to the list. Stanton “JOB” from 3/27/2008,
on March 27, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Your blog entries regarding what Black People like (according to you), are truly illustrative as to the depth of your depravity, and how much of an ignorant coward you are. Truly, a sterotypical stupid ass Haole male. I tell you what little coward White Haole male, you don’t want your filthy lips to run off that way towards Polynesian People. It’d be your ass that’s for sure. Ua Mau Ke Polo Ufa “JOB” Anonymous What, you got a gerbil in your pocket? Who is this “we” you speak of?
on March 27, 2008 at 2:04 pm
LMAO in Houston Anyone who is “contemptuous” or offended about this site has no sense of humor and doesn’t know any white people!
on March 27, 2008 at 2:09 pm
No one “calls” themselves a yuppie proudly. I’m black (and educated and surrounded by alot of white people) and I probably like at least 50% of the stuff on this list. Of course, just like white people like some of what black people, and asian people and hispanic people like. Is it racist that I want asian’s to cook my chinese food and hispanic people working when I go to a mexican restuarant?? This isn’t rascist – its satirical. Get a sense a humor! And yes, it would be just as funny if it were stuff black people like. Dave Chappelle did a skit called “I know black people” which was a game show based on the same concept and it was one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen. And one of my white friends was very proud that she could answer almost all the questions. Anyone getting upset about this needs a life. Off to Whole Foods to get some Organic Milk and Green Tea! Right after my yoga class… :o) Obama ’08!!!! CS I think you should add “Alternative” Lifestyles and Watching Documentary Films. Congrats on the book deal!
on March 27, 2008 at 2:30 pm
ron of all things on the internet, people are criticizing this website for being racist? wow
on March 27, 2008 at 4:29 pm
forget the government, this pc culture and lack of a sense of humor is killing america Anonymous You are exactly why this site has been done.
on March 27, 2008 at 4:53 pm
Ken Three words: College A capella. Seriously, what is the deal?
on March 27, 2008 at 5:29 pm
it is like watered down pop music with a bunch of “dum da da”s and finger snapping, but you caucasian brothers eat it up like orange chicken at panda express. I’m not going to lie, I’m half and caught myself bobbing my head, but as an excuse, it was during a youtube clip AND it was about old nintendo video game themes…MARIO BROS anyone? (it was my asian and white sides colluding) seafaringstranger Hey, nice blog… but what about people like me who are not white but are adopted and raised since birth by white people and might as well be white?
on March 27, 2008 at 6:08 pm
aeris well I wanted to comment to say that blogging rachel ray/dunkin donuts is a MUST.
on March 27, 2008 at 6:17 pm
but wicks here is just too cute: “f**k you c*nt, rot in h*ll” label to the stereotype: keeping things clean on a christian internet. ben Or, stuff second generation of baby boomers/hippies upper middle classers like. Which, well, I guess I am one of. Good thing I grew up in redneck Maine and like to beat my dog and drink Bud, because that makes me really everything it means to be white.
on March 27, 2008 at 6:51 pm
Anonymous I’m surprised ‘blogs’ isn’t on this list. It seems like an obvious one!
on March 27, 2008 at 7:10 pm
Anonymous hi can you please add “soy sauce on rice” to your list? kthx =]
on March 27, 2008 at 7:12 pm
jadedragonchingchongkungfu on March 27, 2008 at 7:40 pm hey tom sawyer. in case you decide to stop being a coward and come back to this thread, know this. you are a dumbass. you don’t know what what you’re talking about and managed to be completely inappropriate in every single way possible. you presume to know everything about cultures other than yours, as you must be part of the “superior” white race and everyone else must of course have an inferiority complex. does “having asian friends” make you feel better about yourself? do you have an asian girlfriend, by the way? also, i’m sorry you worked so hard on your thesis but the bloggers are white. check previous responses and do your research. you got pwned! Bobby on March 27, 2008 at 8:12 pm What about boats? I like almost all the stuff on the list and I can’t believe boats were overlooked. I just moved into a house on the water, I got a track bike yesterday and, I drive a 1977 Benz that runs entirely on used cooking oil. I’m on the cusp. All I need is a boat tied up to my dock and I’ll have made it. Boat ownership is the only true measure of whiteness, everybody knows that. captain obvious who else is gonna like tanning beds? black people?
on March 27, 2008 at 9:03 pm
Clark on March 28, 2008 at 6:02 am Thanks for all the advice on your site. By using your tips I have amassed quite a good selection of white friends now. They introduced me to Arrested Development and now we all regularly go to eat ethnic food followed by wine tasting parties. My new friends are also giving me great advice about everything from politics to homebuying and upkeep. These new friends of mine are so smart. I am living the good life! Anonymous http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1808871
on March 28, 2008 at 7:22 am
white people-eh eheehehe anon Please add “pretending they are not really white”
on March 28, 2008 at 8:15 am
brinda The list is missing one major thing!! – White people like tanning and like looking like dark people!
on March 28, 2008 at 8:28 am
andrew thanks for doing an incredible job making me feel like a horrible cliche…
on March 28, 2008 at 8:29 am
i’d ace a “white person quiz” if you made one, which you should… minus the infatuation with gay people and minorities and organic food… i’m pretty insanely white, apparently… Faraday Cage Curses! Curses! This site is worse than crack. And I thought that wasn’t a white person drug.
on March 28, 2008 at 9:58 am
Justin This site is hilarious and I’ve recommended it to my friends. It gives you great ammo for busting people when they’re over cliche.
on March 28, 2008 at 10:50 am
Will i hate to come across as an ‘educated white person’, but i wanted to make a grammatical addendum that also serves as another white people like.
on March 28, 2008 at 11:44 am
white people love grammar, even in the absence of following grammatical rules. white people will kill to be the guy/girl who’s in the room when someone asks, “is it it’s or its?” and actually answer correctly first (or perhaps not correctly, but still first, then say “oh yeah, that’s what i meant” if corrected – it only matters who’s first) anyways, you can’t say “your blogs sucks” – whenever an adjective modifies a noun that is plural, the adjective must be singular, and vice versa – as an example: “your blog sucks” – singular noun, adjective w/ “s” “your blogs suck” – plural noun, adjective w/o “s” this is the rule always, and it is a GREAT party-conversation for the following reasons: 1) nobody realizes its true until it’s spelled out for them, and the best party-stories are matters-of-fact that cause brief-but-non-threatening moments of realization that for white people inspire euphoria greater than anything you can imagine 2) everyone will give at least 3 examples for everyone to be like “holy fuck, that’s totally true” and “oh yeah, that works also,” thus getting everyone involved in a non-threatening and open way 3) the whole convo will last no more than 4 minutes, the maximum attention span of a party-story, no matter how interesting 4) it’s almost as good as speaking a foreign language in terms of likelihood-to-get-a-white-guy-laid, as women will settle for the grammatically-skilled if the white guy who speaks a foreign language at the party is already spoken for. if a woman cannot raise her future children in a multi-lingual environment, she will at least settle for a grammatically-correct environment Kenji Summers I love this site. It keeps me sane at work. Feel me?
on March 28, 2008 at 11:56 am
I think “tanning” should be added (some how, some way). kmpete I obviously agree w/ the person that said Costco…check out my white person addiction at http://www.addictedtocostco.com.
on March 28, 2008 at 12:32 pm
Mario S. on March 28, 2008 at 1:11 pm Add…. Hunting, Camping(if not already there), Borders, Voting, Driving trucks, Hiking, Swimming, Going to the Movies and Not screaming at the Screen, Singing in the shower/car, Black Stand-up Comedy etc…. triggxr single sex schools talking about what their therapist says process saying “I’m not a racist, but…” car sharing play dates biodiesel volvos paying retail anti-walmarters
on March 28, 2008 at 1:56 pm
Adrienne You are hilarious, and fabulous, therefor hilarbulous.
on March 28, 2008 at 2:48 pm
onerace This is one giant response-thread of people being “racist” against people satirizing the white “race”‘s racism O.o wtf? duuuuuuhhhh da smrt ppl miss da point f’ing career victims
on March 28, 2008 at 2:49 pm
A tip for you cerealbox-educated posers; we are all one race, the more you bitch about the “white people”, the more you act like “them”, or how “they” used to be. Talking to them like they need to carry the cross for your sense of personal RACE-IDENTITY-ENTITLEMENT just makes you sound lost. You get in that headspace, and ANYthing someone says can be taken as a racist slur. Try to dress yourself in any moral fibre you choose, you’re still a brown/yellow/red/white/whogivesashit-colored person being a racist pig. Maybe in all your chest pounding you forgot the value of ** SATIRE ** Look the word up. Then look at this site again. Elmo! on March 28, 2008 at 2:56 pm This is the kind of bullshit that inspires homeland terror. I can’t continue reading it without becoming infuriated, and I honestly hate most of this commentary. Remove yourselves from the genepool, because the forced health you’re given won’t allow it to happen naturally. Damn, I forgot it’s against the law. That’s probably just to make sure we don’t raise the national suicide rate, though. Damn government. We should be more like Japan, and have an extremely high amount of suicide (and racism). I think it would actually be helpful, because there is a lot of shit clogging the genepool. We need a filter, or maybe bottled genetics. “Attention Wal-Mart shoppers, Organic Sperm just went on sale in the frozen foods aisle.” Yay eugenics, which the American government supported (so strongly that they committed acts of sterilization in newborns which had cognitive defects) in 1920-1930. In essence, although sarcastic, you’re giving subtle criticism which suggests at hope for change in honestly serious matters. The economic discipline of America? Serious business. Scientific data means that you should get a book deal and a sticker, because you’ve been Krogering. Right, funny lady? Some of the stated information provided is obviously not scientific in it’s incoherence with various laws laid down in rudimentary socio-economics. Of course, I’m white so I have to be serious about it and take offense to your sarcasm. I’m stupid, sorry. Maybe I’ll sue you. That would be great. A satirical court case based on emotional damages due to cyber bullying, which actually wins. Us white people, we just win. Then again, you’re white too, so I don’t know who wins in that situation. We have some win paradox here. There should be someone like you who can supply useful information to a huge group of geniuses on a daily basis which they can then effectively interpret. Not like you’re giving out false information to a bunch of morons who have no idea about what’s going on except for AIDS, cancer, Iraq, some stock broker calling up every now and then saying that “shit looks bad.”, and the drink that daddy has in the morning. If people were like that, they may actually take this stuff seriously. We couldn’t have that, could we? I mean, that’s ridiculous. I hope. I seriously hope this is a joke, and that people have more common sense than that. People in the remedial classes at my school would prove otherwise. People in the honors classes would be like all “I just got a 2400 on the SAT. I’m pro. This is semi-humorous.” Everyone has their experiences, everyone has their skills, and not enough people have friendship or close-knit relationships. Or, dare I say, love. Humans now have a bunch of things which were taken out of the earth or from other sources which came to our planet and are irreplaceable, and full of chemicals which aren’t listed. They have that, physical attraction, and debt (mostly debt). Anyway, people just need to discover the joys of personal responsibility and economic discipline. I do recycle, however differently. I enjoy eating “organic” food out of dumpsters which has been disposed of due to it’s “expiration date”. Despite it’s flawless quality. It’s called freeganism, and yes it was shown on Oprah. What a coincidence. I absolutely love that black lady. She gives away free stuff to middle-class white people(The stock-holders. Yay income effect! But, then they go spend it at Wal-Mart. Shit. I should invest in learning mandarin Chinese.). I read all of her amazing books, especially the ones dealing with anti-materialism, because she has so much to offer on the subject. I really only want to convey the point that most data which you provided is based on what you see, and not the causation of the problem. You seem to have construed it to the point where it’s some kind of joke, where some of it’s rather serious. Some of the issues discussed aren’t just stereotypes, they’re actual problems which many people are dealing with, however don’t realize. People who cut themselves do so because it releases a rather addictive neurotransmitter (which is much like a pain killer, or a muscle relaxer), and I just felt it was important to address that annoying stereotype. People who are obese tend to be depressed, and rarely are simply lazy. Eating triggers a reward system in the hypothalamus which releases dopamine, a highly addictive pleasure-giving drug which inspires risk taking. Depression depletes the brain of serotonin and dopamine, mainly (however among other many other chemicals), and eating excessively is inspiration for the release of this depleted chemical. It could be said that depression creates an addiction for food, and that our nation is not necessarily obese, but depressed. I feel that obesity is another stereotype that should be addressed in a scientifically correct fashion, because my friends at school seem to be ignorant of the causation. I’m just afraid that people won’t be able differentiate between the bullshit that you give them, and the supposed fact provided by reputable sources. I, of course, never stated that I’m 100% positive of the factual quality of my own data, so it shouldn’t be directly accepted. By that I mean I encourage you to contest it. Anyone who is interested in actually learning anything should check out http://www.damninteresting.com/ , among other things. You won’t find anything here but critical sarcasm which is rather devoid of humor, in my opinion. Of course, all of what I have said is simply perceptual opinion and shouldn’t be taken as anything directly negative or criticized as something that I tried at. It was rather half-assed due to the fact I’ve been up all hours of the night each week completing projects for my remedial and honors classes. Also including personal projects which are seemingly pointless, mainly the biofuel/ethanol one. Go figure. I don’t nitpick usually, but damn. Hybrids don’t save the environment. That’s the most illogical bullshit I’ve ever heard. Where does the electricity in your wall come from? I hope it’s from a god damn power plant which uses shit-tons of inefficient machinery and coal, you damn moron “Mohammad.” I hope their engineers are the same fucktards that pulled the stunt at Ethyl with leaded gas to decrease the knock in ICEs. I hope we’re all breathing monumentous amounts of lead, and we’ll all have Alzheimer’s. It’ll be spectacular. I’m sure that the EPA will jump in and save us though, because that’s what they tell us they’re doing. Saving us from the poison of the bad people. That, and taking our money. Mostly taking our money. Fucking democrats. Fucking lobbyists. RON PAUL! RON PAUL DAMN IT! VOTE RON PAUL!! DOWN WITH THE FEDERAL RESERVE! DISMANTLE THE ESTABLISHMENT! NELSON MANDELA, BITCHES! BILL COSBY IS NOT A UNCLE TOM. Erhm, sorry. My love of black people seems to have found it’s way out onto the screen, and I’m white so I’m to lazy to edit. Damn. Embarrassment. Nice way to make some cash off google, by the way. I’m glad you support google and their stalwart ambitions about globalization. I need people to tell me what I like, as always. As for music, I enjoy Sleepytime Gorilla Museum. They’re actually pretty original. Have at me. Allie Knowing the most about a topic
on March 28, 2008 at 3:13 pm
Novelty size items (purse sized nail files, giant cow-boy hats) Post-it notes Birkenstocks Allie Putting people’s names together :Brangelina
on March 28, 2008 at 3:14 pm
Putting words together to make new words that are useless: Hilarbulous Bob F Today’s Globe and Mail article reminded me that another thing white people like is to to talk about their time at McGill.
on March 28, 2008 at 4:06 pm
Also: ethical investing. johno95 and Anderson Cooper…
on March 28, 2008 at 7:30 pm
Jen LOL!
on March 28, 2008 at 7:50 pm
Varun on March 29, 2008 at 1:11 am one thing i’ve noticed that white people love is ranch dressing. they can’t get enough of that shit. they eat their pizza with it…they eat their fries with it…they put that shit on everything. that would be a good one for this site. The Man on March 29, 2008 at 4:08 am You’re an idiot. Japanese-American means his father is of Japanese descent, but grew up in America. Assuming equality among the posted nationalities, which is genetically impossible without extreme intermarrying, the poster would be 1/2 Japanese and 1/3 white (1/2 Japanese, 1/6 Scottish, 1/6 German, and 1/6 Native American). And when did American become synonymous with white? vb Quiznos
on March 29, 2008 at 6:38 am
Alex Rowe You should write a pice about Christopher McCandless, the whitest kid ever.
on March 29, 2008 at 8:29 am
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_McCandless vb “hi can you please add “soy sauce on rice” to your list? kthx,” by anonymous.
on March 29, 2008 at 10:37 am
I thought more like rice (white) + sugar in a bowl of milk. As for brown rice, already covered under organic foods. djdrastic I’m white , and this site is so totally awesome . Keep up the good work man.
on March 29, 2008 at 11:28 am
dumb blog on March 29, 2008 at 3:09 pm Citizens United Not Timid. All members of C.U.N.T. should applaud this blog: it shows the glorious wisdom of whites : this blog site owner can make a 25 watt light bulb shine bright. I’ve read and heard more intelligent stuff from Fox news. dumb blog on March 29, 2008 at 3:16 pm One more thing, as being a former McGill grad myself, I would seriously suggest McGill send you a cease and desist letter to stop you from ruining their school name. Unless you’re one of the off-springs of the CIA McGill neurological experiment specimens? But yes, unfortunately there are lobotomised whites like you on McGill campus who pursue vagina all-access dialogues with all strangers rather than intellectual discourse. You put all whites to shame. Shannon Diners! Going to thrift stores even though you can afford to go to regular stores, and pet clothing
on March 29, 2008 at 5:54 pm
zeroesandones i didn’t read all of the comments on this site so i’m sorry if i repeat myself, but white people totally love:
on March 29, 2008 at 5:55 pm
-take your dog/child to work day -power naps -teleconferences -medicine balls and elipticals -tibetan prayer flags -salt-water aquariums -male and female manicures -theme parties -doggy day cares Anonymous is it me or do white people LOVE outdoor music festivals like bonnaroo, austin city limits festival, and bumbershoot.
on March 30, 2008 at 12:11 am
Bobby boy Alexander Supertramp, b*tch
on March 30, 2008 at 3:22 am
ed. note: I had to put a *, to keep it clean Jeff on March 30, 2008 at 8:03 am What about REAL ESTATE and HOUSES and INTERIOR DESIGNING. All I ever hear white people talk about is buying houses, houses they’d like to buy, and decorating their houses. Real estate should be #1 on your list.Jeff momzer If being white is synonymous with feeling guilty, then I am there. Who needs mothers?
on March 30, 2008 at 8:10 am
oldman Granite counter tops.
on March 30, 2008 at 9:56 am
Aliks on March 30, 2008 at 10:42 am Your blog is only funny about 40% of the time and really should be titled “Stuff Yuppies Like”. I’ve seen many black people who like pretty much all these as well,… usually when they’re yuppies too. Try harder if you expect to get a lot of laughs. becky Great stuff–I saw your link on the Columbia network facebook page.
on March 30, 2008 at 11:00 am
However, I think that this is largely “stuff white Americans like”–maybe you could do an item on why white people like to say that they’re “from the States” rather than that they’re “from America.” Kemi Who doesn’t like an outdoor music festival?
on March 30, 2008 at 11:12 am
c Oh, and you forgot about “LOL!”
on March 30, 2008 at 3:28 pm
John D'Amico white people like irony and don’t like ironing
on March 30, 2008 at 3:54 pm
John D'Amico white people like violins and don’t like violence
on March 30, 2008 at 3:55 pm
John D'Amico white people like me don’t think I’m funny
on March 30, 2008 at 3:56 pm
Anonymous on March 30, 2008 at 6:29 pm White people like to deny that their skin color brings them immense power and privilege that black/brown people (even rich black/brown people) will never have. White people like to deny that racism = power + prejudice White people like to believe that racism = prejudice because they like to deny their own power. To describe their experience with prejudice they have created the misnomer “reverse racism”. White people like to overlook the fact that only a white person could have enough “insider” knowledge to create a blog about the stuff that white people like. John to be added to this list….
on March 30, 2008 at 7:23 pm
1. pets with human names 2. the word cunt 3. stand up comedy 4. steve jobs 5. skinny jeans 6. shakespeare 7. hating George Bush 8. laundry 9. johnny depp and tim burton 10. cocaine 11. converse all stars “chucks” 12. HGTV I love this list and find it a little offensive because it’s so accurate! Great job! Elle White people like …
on March 30, 2008 at 7:51 pm
gift wrap!! Overly-complicated, hand-made gift bags with matching tissue paper, bow and card (we worry that we will be judged if we don’t go through all this trouble). Whenever I give a gift to my boyfriend (not white), I spend tons on gift wrap and presentation … and when he gives something to me, it is never wrapped! I can also not get him to respect my obsession with celebrating ALL holidays! St. Patrick’s Day of course, but also Valentine’s Day, Easter, Halloween and … the biggest white holiday of them all, the Fourth of July! aaa on March 30, 2008 at 8:01 pm I’m guessing you live in a city with a good-sized chunk of fairly affluent people since you’re only talking about the white yuppies. If you lived where I live, your list would include things like NASCAR, God (and bringing the fear of God to others), gay bashing, loving George Bush, guns, and Waffle House. That being said, I am amused. Aryan Brother on March 30, 2008 at 8:03 pm David Duke is proud of everyone on this blog!! We need to celebrate chaining black people, killing off the indians and all other forms of genocide that makes this country great!!! Kudos for this blog! aaa Personally I think the stuff is disgusting and am tempted to punch anyone I see ingesting it.
on March 30, 2008 at 8:05 pm
Krista on March 30, 2008 at 8:22 pm Great blog! I have another suggestion, thought: White people like nothing better than to show they have a sense of humour about how lamely they can act. In other words, white people like this blog. What could be better than reading amusing blog entries while proving that you don’t take yourself too seriously! A white wet dream. JC Soup kitchens (one day a year) White people Six-panel doors World Market Hiking Lake houses Psychiatry Stopping genocide via T-shirts Scented candles Speculating about the weather Patio furniture Parking spots Second Life Tiny pets Demolition derbies Swap meets Church hymns
on March 30, 2008 at 10:12 pm
ac ultimate frisbee
on March 30, 2008 at 10:41 pm
JC Job interviews
on March 31, 2008 at 6:39 am
Made in Flint I second ethnic jewelry. This should also be expanded to cover ethnic/tribal tattoos.
on March 31, 2008 at 8:09 am
Love the blog mrs. harper Great work by a clever writer. Keep it coming, please!
on March 31, 2008 at 8:12 am
Tom The Man on March 31, 2008 at 9:53 am How about “Multi-Cultural Fairs”? Having just attended one at my daughter’s (public) school, I couldn’t get over the feeling of smugness permeating the air. It was so “look at how culturally sensitive I can be” that I immediately thought of this blog. Another one could be cigars. These were a fad among most of my friends well before Bill Clinton did his thing. some dude you (guys) should make a magazine or a book! very funny.
on March 31, 2008 at 12:02 pm
Anne Yr not getting laid; “suck” is a verb.
on March 31, 2008 at 12:15 pm
Anonymous dear white people who don’t find this site to be funny,
on March 31, 2008 at 12:49 pm
get over yourselves. stop having white guilt. this is funny. and for those of you ignorant white people who think this is “racist”…please understand that nobody feels sorry for the dominant culture in this country (WHITE HETERO WHITE PPL WHO HARBOR WHITE GUILT AND ARE INCAPABLE OF LAUGHING AT THEMSELVES). if you are white and are THAT offended by this site, it sounds like you may be experiencing what i call a “white person problem”. examples of “white people problems”: “my gardener was late today” “i asked for SOY milk in my latte and the barista gave my WHOLE milk” “i really want the new macbook air but it doesn’t have a cd drive” “ugh, my ipod is broken” etc… one could also classify these as “first world problems”
Whiteboi I’m white. I enjoy being scared by the media. I also enjoy you. Thanks.
on March 31, 2008 at 1:44 pm
Amy Funny but obvious.
on March 31, 2008 at 2:34 pm
But you should change the title to “Stuff Average White Americans Like” midhel on March 31, 2008 at 2:35 pm I am confused. In every white math class that I have been to, as well as the white coffee shops that I often frequent, in Middle Eastern countries, I know that 1/2 + 1/3 does not equal a whole. (I actually just had a conversation about how it is almost impossible to be 1/3 anything, in a coffee shop in the Middle East…) Especially as you assumed that Japanese-American refers to the offspring of two Japanese parents who grew up in America. Therefore, why is 1/2 Japanese brought into the equation (of 1/3 white)? (In any event, *he* would only be 1/4 Japanese if his father would be the offspring of a mixture between a White and an individual of Japanese descent). Using “The Man’s” logic, the poster should actually be 1/2 Japanese, 1/3 White (Scottish and German), and 1/6 Native American (which is definitely not White, as the “White Man” came and gave them smallpox, raped their women, and stole their land). Reina Where is the post about the love of gourmet cheeses?! Or is that a SF thing amongst white people? hmmm….
on March 31, 2008 at 3:42 pm
tyler Just thought I would point out: It’s just “anyway”, not “anyways”
on March 31, 2008 at 4:21 pm
Pointing out irony and grammar via my macbook while listening to Pedro The Lion.. this blog is spot on. mehon on March 31, 2008 at 5:42 pm “I am confused. In every white math class that I have been to, as well as the white coffee shops that I often frequent, in Middle Eastern countries, I know that 1/2 + 1/3 does not equal a whole.” I am confused. What do white coffee shops and the Middle East have to do with your not understanding that the 1/6 Native American was implied (to me, at least). I will admit that starting a post with “You’re an idiot” seems to be a recipe for contentious replies. The Man (as ridiculous as that name is) included the idea that being 1/3 or 1/6 of any nationality “is genetically impossible without extreme intermarrying.” That being said, I would not assume that anyone is 1/6 anything just because s/he includes it in her/his makeup, since the person probably isn’t including all the nationalities involved. Maybe the poster will explain what exact percentage of each nationality he is so we can really figure this fucking thing out, including whether or not Japanese-American means a person of Japanese descent raised in America, or maybe we can move on. Regarding the importance of perfection and one-upmanship here displayed, I have a question and apologize since this should be in another chain: why don’t more people use possessives before gerunds? New White Fan on March 31, 2008 at 9:22 pm Steve, racial identity has doesn’t have to do with where you were born. It’s how you self-identify among broad ethnic groups. I think you mean “claiming to be multicultural/ when both of your parents were born in the US.” You could be identify as black or Asian(ethnic asian) and have both parents born in the country. I would also say that anybody that is 3/4 white and 1/4 something else generally are accepted as, and are identified as white. I agree that if both of your parents are of Euro or Native American descent you are white. Dannette on March 31, 2008 at 9:28 pm Man, I truly didn’t realize the degree to which white people love claiming reverse racism. Or how desperately they need to NOT fit under labels and into types. That is HILARIOUS! I also just LOVE the white people who think a blog like this is what perpetuates racial disharmony. All this time I’ve been under the delusion that problems of race in this country were perpetuated by things like Klan terror, criminal injustice, white privilege, “last hired/first fired”, nooses hanging from high school trees in 2007, separate and unequal, institutionalized discrimination and inequity… Now that we know the real root causes are sarcasm-inspired Canadian blogs about white people, well I guess we can just shut the blogs down and get on with enjoying the racial harmony and equality that will instantly ensue. I’ll start holding my breath now! New entry that I want to suggest: body products that claim to be “nude”. Someone else’s suggestion that I loved: all variations of the hook shot in basketball. SO TRUE! Anonymous EARTH HOUR. white people LOVE earth hour and setting aside one hour, an ENTIRE 60 minutes, for the EARTH.
on March 31, 2008 at 10:10 pm
Banjo The first principle of 21st century racism is that any discussion of race is racism.
on March 31, 2008 at 11:05 pm
Michael Morgan Can’t we just all get along?
on April 1, 2008 at 2:21 am
http://www.michaelmorgan.co.uk Camille That’s embarrassing; “suck” is a verb.
on April 1, 2008 at 5:21 am
I suck; you suck; he/she/it sucks; we suck; you (all) suck; they suck. Note the he/she/it. English verbal person/number marking is impoverished, but not non-existent. There isn’t number agreement on the adjective, by the way, or else we would have “your reds blogs” vs. “your red blogs” or “your blogs are reds” vs. “your blogs are red”. (White people love over-education, right?) Amanda on April 1, 2008 at 5:46 am It’s very disappointing about the Target takeover of the website. Trying to sell their products on the blog and everything. I may be white, but I wouldn’t sell out like this. Most white people take their blogs and blog-cred seriously. Truly disappointing. Anonymous Beauty pegeants and Oprah
on April 1, 2008 at 6:19 am
BB “I would also say that anybody that is 3/4 white and 1/4 something else generally are accepted as, and are identified as white.”
on April 1, 2008 at 9:18 am
Unless the 1/4 is black, in which case you and your descendants will always be black until you’re light enough to pass for white. brownbread on April 1, 2008 at 9:22 am you should have a list of stuff white people DON’T like or hate: being fully clothed – because a woman’s not free unless she’s exposing her assets, arranged marriage or not dating (because you’re oppressed if your parents had any say in your affairs), religion- oh they hate/dislike religion, its only for the oppressed brown people or nutty white people. brownbread on April 1, 2008 at 9:32 am so i guess you could say . . . white people like brown/yellow/black people minus their culture, religion, traditions, and what used to be their uncivilized lives (which hardly exist anymore because we have all been civilized now). Basically white people like people w/ white values and brown skin tone. just speaking from experience. i still like white people though. DR on April 1, 2008 at 11:26 am White people love Yard Work particularly Gardening….. That whole aspect of being creative and sustainable, growing the most arbitrary of sustenance…can’t count how many squash and tomatoes I was given from my neighboring “urban farmers” last summer; that just ended up rotten away in my mulch pile! DR Target Takeover!
on April 1, 2008 at 11:31 am
APRIL FOOLS… White People also love Parades.. Mike Another thing white people like is giving you suggestions for stuffwhitepeoplelike
on April 1, 2008 at 11:42 am
aj on April 1, 2008 at 12:26 pm Genius. In fact, I think this falls under a larger umbrella in which whites who are not Hispanic, Arab, or Persian feel the need/desire to establish that they do harbor a cultural identity nonetheless. I chalk it up to a general sense of disenfranchisement among whites – that to be white is to be painfully normal, without cultural heritage (particularly in America), to lack a sense of brother/sisterhood with other white people, and a general fear that any attempt to establish such a kinship with other whites would come off as white supremacy and racism. This brings up another thing white people like: genealogy tests – often necessary in order to prove that you’re “not just white” but rather something interesting, like Portuguese. senoritaburrito Ha yes, or “Valley Girl” anyone?
on April 1, 2008 at 12:37 pm
ManifestStefany Have I told you today that I love you? Thank you for keeping me in stitches.
on April 1, 2008 at 2:31 pm
Mr. Burger Thief on April 1, 2008 at 3:06 pm What white world are you living in? Yardwork? For me, yard work is taking my beer can to the recycling bin or turning on the sprinklers. God didn’t give me Mexico, Central and South America so that I could do–oh God–yard work. Eeesh! What’s mulch? Mary on April 1, 2008 at 4:34 pm An even better title for this blog would be “Field Guide to White People.” Especially helpful are the suggested conversational openings one can use in order to connect with a White Person. Keep up the good work! William Berry So true!
on April 1, 2008 at 8:41 pm
atkins white folks love flip-flops…and all other types of outdoor performance sandals that allow for maximum toenail exposure…
on April 1, 2008 at 9:34 pm
mullberry I didn’t read all of these responses, but if not already mentioned I’d like to suggest adding to the list
on April 2, 2008 at 12:58 am
– group decisions made by the consensus method, and – socially responsible investing tracy i just discovered your lovely blog. it rocks!! congrats on the target deal!
on April 2, 2008 at 7:35 am
tracy ps: white girls love Coach purses.
on April 2, 2008 at 7:36 am
Angelene Judging from the comments on this site I would say that there’s one thing that white people DON’T like: having a sense of humor.
on April 2, 2008 at 8:08 am
cfarrell on April 2, 2008 at 8:46 am Take your ball and go home. It’s one thing to use humor to handle uncomfortable social issues, but you have so crossed the line. Methinks you are an angry, mean, small-minded twerp. Stanton Eh,
on April 2, 2008 at 9:28 am
Dannette from 3/31/2008, your observation and historical critique on the ongoing and unjust scourge of ethinic–racial dominance and subordination in America is right on. Mahalo. Also, Mary from 4/1/2008, your title “Field Guide to White People” made me laugh…Mahalo to you for this as well. Aloha No Whitey von Whitenstein on April 2, 2008 at 10:17 am This is a great blog. I think us whiteys tend not to view ourselves in terms of race. It’s great that you’re forcing white people to evaluate what “whiteness” is. It’s disconcerting and funny, and I’m not sure how much of the funny comes from discomfort. And, to add to the list, white people clearly like the blog “Stuff White People Like.” Also, This American Life. KFran on April 2, 2008 at 10:38 am A large majority of the things on the list of stuff white people like really only apply to liberal white people. I have to say that I’m white and I’m not a fan of more than half the things on the list. jazzthieve enlightening, humbling and very funny.
on April 2, 2008 at 11:06 am
i should stop taking myself so seriously. chuck Have you opened a can of worms
on April 2, 2008 at 11:38 am
fantastick mike this site is dumb. i am very white, and i like very few of these things.
on April 2, 2008 at 1:13 pm
this site should be called “stuff annoying suburban white people like.” Deral As a black man i find this site incredibly bias.
on April 2, 2008 at 1:52 pm
Im sure if someone started a site named what Black or Mexican people like it would be shutdown and called racist. It’s funny how making fun of white people is OK but making fun of any other race is wrong and politically incorrect. Anonymous on April 2, 2008 at 4:11 pm 1/2 japanese, and most likely 1/4 european and 1/4 native american. assuming, of course, that the mother’s parents consisted of a full blooded native american and a super white person. ultimately, it’s impossible to figure out for sure. Chris on April 2, 2008 at 4:50 pm One thing that white people like is thinking that they are superior to everyone else and pretending to care about equality and equal opportunity for all people. White are egotistic and believe in arian supremacy. societysnoose on April 2, 2008 at 6:22 pm This site is kind of funny, but it promotes the one thing I absolutely hate, and that is stereotyping. I hate how I’m white and people see stuff like this and then start making broad assumptions of what I like and don’t like because I’m white. I have this at school (I go to a university, not high school just to let you know) once and a while, which ticks me off. It’s reverse racism. One of main things that is taught on campus is to tolerant of others including minorities and homosexuals. But they never teach that you can be racist towards whites as well. It one of those things that makes me feel like the whole world is ignorant. I mean seriously, I’m white, thats it, it doesn’t mean I’m racist or I like certain things, it JUST means I’m white. So stop stereotyping, your part of the problem, not part of the solution. electric on April 2, 2008 at 7:15 pm Hi, I was wondering if by white people you meant yuppies and/or hipsters alone. See, my friend seems to think that this site is only about yuppies. Clearly it states it is about white people, not necessarily yuppies. While I do agree that a lot of these are about yuppies, I don’t think that it’s a site dedicated to stuff yuppies like. Please answer my question. Thanks. anonymous so, this is hilarious. and i hate blogs. but this is hilarious.
on April 2, 2008 at 8:38 pm
may i also suggest the following: – garden parties – montessori schools – SAT words – Oprah AND her book club as for those who find this so horribly racist/offensive, you are WAY too uptight. laugh at yourself, and if this isn’t you, then laugh at other people. maybe i should also suggest “claiming discrimination on something that is even remotely poking fun so that white people can claim to have been a victim of hurtful racial stereotyping.” honestly, what’s offensive about driving a Prius? and for the record, i don’t even know how to title this one, but using the retort “if liking culture and personal growth is for whites only I’m glad that genetic randomness threw me in the cool category” is quite possibly the whitest means of responding to this so-called offensiveness that i’ve ever heard. thanks for making fun of me and 90% of the white people i know. p.s. LOVE wes anderson. for real. Justhere All I want is a white wife and a nice house on the 18th hole
on April 2, 2008 at 9:25 pm
Stanton Eh,
on April 2, 2008 at 9:57 pm
To “Societysnoose”, 4/2/2008, please, enough with the “Reverse Racism” temper tantrum throwing, because, my poor dellusionaly disgrunteled Haole person, there is absolutely no such thing…certainly not here in the Great White Male Dominated Nation of the United States of America. Thats like men claiming “Reverse Sexism”…or are you willing to claim and throw a temper tantrum over that as well? Aloha No Anonymous on April 3, 2008 at 12:38 am totally satire. and white men of privilege already have a “heads up” as far as society goes,so boo-hoo, whitey… this shit is funny, any way you slice it. and a really great critique of bourgeoisie self-pity, you know the kind with the “needs” of “others” in mind, while the same people wouldn’t be caught dead on public transit for the fear of of the “others” that they have pre-decided the “needs” of. oh…by the the way, can you add public transit to the list? Bob on April 3, 2008 at 6:46 am I’m sure many have already pointed this out (I’m way too lazy to read all these comments), but without NASCAR (and maybe a few other things), what you’re really listing is what white, urban, overeducated, coastal, upper middle class people like. Anon on April 3, 2008 at 9:14 am I would have to concur and there is even an effort afoot on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=10851401394)…oooh something else white people like….social networks. Meaghan Might I suggest another thing white people like: cleansing.
on April 3, 2008 at 11:14 am
brownbread on April 3, 2008 at 12:18 pm oh, white people like DISCOVERING things, even though its been on this earth and known to other races for thousands of years it doesn’t exist ’till a white person discovers it. (like america) & no this site is not racist. especially in light of the messed up historical and current treatment of black and brown people the west. don’t give that bs about reverse racism when 50 yrs after brown v. board the schools are still segregated, the towns are still segregated -w/ the whites in the rich towns and blacks and brown in the poor towns. you gotta pass the middle ground to get to reverse, america’s barely taken one step back. Anonymous Hand-rolled cigarettes!
on April 3, 2008 at 8:25 pm
Stanton Eh,
on April 3, 2008 at 9:57 pm
brownbread, 4/3/2008,…a very true, and well stated critique. I especially appreciate your utilizing the often used and favored method of the self imposed dominate White American Male…the Law Yep…Precedent Set. Oh,…and my response to anymore claims of Reverse Racism by the poor and decrepit—martyred White American Male Ego?… “Persona Non Grata” to you. Aloha No u dont care White people like to express themselves, whether subliminal or not(that pretty much sums up your blog).
on April 3, 2008 at 11:03 pm
studiomainor on April 4, 2008 at 4:29 am please find room for use of the word “AMAZING.” it seem that every white person, on tv aleast, knows this “AMAZING” woman or has visted this “AMAZING” place or…. you know, it was “AMAZING.” Another Sarah -slacktivism (for example, the not buying gas on May 15th, or not turning on your lights for 24 hours to “combat global warming”) -having way too many pets as a child, even if you live in an area without the outdoor space they need -feeding the animals -naming your female offspring not particularly effeminate names, like Madison or various last-name sounding names. -intellectual dick measuring in classroom settings.
on April 4, 2008 at 8:54 am
A Nony Mouse on April 4, 2008 at 10:28 am P.S. There is no such thing as “reverse discrimination.” Technically, reverse discrimination is acceptance. Discrimination is discrimination no matter who it’s aimed at. But anyway. This blog is mediocre at best. It doesn’t take much effort to make a joke out of some generalization that applies to about 25% (Yes, this number did originate in my ass.) of the group you’re describing. It can be funny, but it usually isn’t. Karl L. Gechlik | AskTheAdmin.com I just read the NewYorkTimes article and wanted to say Congrats!
on April 4, 2008 at 10:53 am
You are an inspiration to bloggers of the world! Where’s my book deal guys??? I’m waiting…. Warm geeky regards, Karl “TheAdmiN” Gechlik eurotrash This site is hilarious! Really.
on April 4, 2008 at 11:26 am
Don’t forget big white sneakers, speaking loud in public, being insanely polite and friendly, asking in restaurants to leave out whatever crucial ingredient gives taste to the meal cuz of some allergy or whatever, diet/ lights, asking for coca cola in the middle of a goddamn jungle, expecting to be served within 5 minutes in a full restaurant and otherwise be upset (instead of drinking some more booze and chat), colourfull happy fresh sporty outfits with a cap on top while uncovering the secrets of the country as a tourist (utterly handy for criminals), asking you not to smoke and asking it with that sugary friendliness again (uh no, it’s allowed here), telling you smoking is bad, Dr. Phil, thinking american stars are the best actors in the world (if you make your own show where you say so, don’t expect others to think the same way because you accidently live on a big piece of earth), low-carb, thinking that the US is the center of the world, etc. etc. Anyhow. I think it should be called “stuffwhiteamericanslike”. In Europe it’s different. StuffEuropeansLike.com #1 We think we different and better than americans. LOL former ice cream store employee HAHAHA! White people LOVE specialty ice cream. Especially the ones in the “small” round lid containers….ie… Ben and Jerry’s and Haag.
on April 4, 2008 at 12:02 pm
Plus, I worked at a small “local” (also a white attention-getter) custard store. The customers who frequented?….white people. and I worked there for more than six months. grammar nazi Is the grammatical error (incorrect usage of “its”) in your post intended to be ironic?
on April 4, 2008 at 2:42 pm
Brian hail satan
on April 4, 2008 at 2:54 pm
Everything in Moderation on April 4, 2008 at 4:02 pm i CAN’T BELIEVE that no one has talked about how white people LOVE to ride in the car with their dogs!! white people love dogs! also new restaurants…they love to tell you about a “new” restaurant they’ve recently discovered. especially if it’s something ethnic like Brazilian. and sudoku…don’t forget about sudoku. Villain Baroque Gosh, I just stumbled over this blog. I can’t tell you how happy I am that my ancestors never left the old world.
on April 5, 2008 at 10:56 am
Earnestly: You have such a wonderful new world – why can’t you share? Can’t the unjustices of the past not be overcome? We shall overcome some day? Just the rant of a clergyman? Is there no chance for a future where black or white is as important as blond or brown haired, green- or blue-eyed? Wherever you are, whatever the colour of your skin, whatever sex or sexual preference you have, whatever the colour of your eyes or the size of your shoes – I send you my love and the thought, that we all share but one planet. Jim How can you care so much about grammar and not bother to use appropriate punctuation?
on April 5, 2008 at 12:07 pm
Jim How can you care so much about grammar yet not bother to use correct punctuation?
on April 5, 2008 at 12:08 pm
Katie Stuff white people like:
on April 5, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Craigslist Raybans gardening Vanity Fair tailgating celebrating cinco de mayo bow ties And to the people who say that they hate some of this stuff like north face for example-you’re no better than the people who wear it. You’ve just found another way to make yourself feel superior. Anonymous I am white and I think this website is hilarious and very true. People should be able to have a sense of humor about this stuff.
on April 5, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Harry on April 5, 2008 at 4:52 pm Totally true, another good one that most people won’t know, and some will openly deny until corrected, is that the word “both” is not limited to describing two nouns for example, both walter, jerry, and larry went to the movies works. Also, white people love to be able to use the terms clause and preposition Guidonia on April 6, 2008 at 8:38 am This site is hilarious. Yes, everyone is right in pointing out that it doesn’t describe small-town Midwest as well as it describes Seattle, Berkeley, Boulder, Colorado, etc., as well as certain areas of larger cities (Lincoln Park, Wrigleyville, South Loop, anyone?). But people in flyover country don’t pat themselves on the back about how liberal they are and how much they like diversity. That’s the difference. And yes, we all know that obnoxious, yuppie, hypocritical, bobo, liberalism can come in all colors. But let’s face it: it’s a really, really white phenomenon in many parts of the country. Surely we members of this subculture need to be able to recognize ourselves in satire, no? Topic for future post: what is the TV show that best exemplifies (there’s a white word for you!) Things White People Like. I’m not talking about a show white people like the most (ie. Cold Case, Law and Order, Oprah’s Big Give) but one whose characters most subscribe to the White People Things on the site. My vote: Brothers and Sisters, which I’ve always loved to call “rich White People.” Here’s another obvious one: the white subculture you describe adores Barack Obama. Because there is nothing we love more than feeling good about ourselves! Judd Bumsted Nothing on this website seemed worth reading – I guess it only works if you’re not white.
on April 6, 2008 at 11:06 am
John who would have thought that creating a site about what “insert group here” likes would attract so much attention
on April 6, 2008 at 7:35 pm
ukcjay Check out how the other half lives at http://stuffcountrypeoplelike.wordpress.com
on April 7, 2008 at 12:54 am
Trevor on April 7, 2008 at 5:40 am White people love golf. They love it even more now that the best player is black. Rooting for Tiger is their way of openly proclaiming that they are not racist. Chili Pet clothing
on April 7, 2008 at 12:44 pm
Rhinestone-studded feline collars, a new knitted sweater for Fi Fi, and the tattered bandana gracing the neck of a beloved old yard dog. Oh, and did I mention the matching pet bed??? …c’mon, you know who you are. haha white person
on April 7, 2008 at 3:14 pm
cotwiss i’m white
on April 8, 2008 at 5:39 am
for No. 100 you should point out that now white people really like blogs which validate their ability to laugh at themselves. upon reading this blog they can tell all of their white friends about a blog which is “such wonderful satire.” maybe then your work would be done i’m so white B Its a very funny blog!
on April 8, 2008 at 11:26 am
http://stuffwhitepeopleliketshirts.com Happyjack Being white is super fun. I love it!
on April 8, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Just Observing This site was funny…….
on April 8, 2008 at 7:59 pm
Frank I really like this blog. I just added myself to the e-mail list.
on April 8, 2008 at 8:29 pm
I think there there be an article on hummus or Bjork. Or better yet, eating hummus while listening to Bjork. Anna Jess on April 8, 2008 at 9:23 pm I think the blog is hilarious. So what if it’s not totally exactly true? I think that it’s weird, to be honest, that a lot of different cultures can and are able to poke some fun about themselves about major things, and that Caucasians believe it’s funny. But if people say, “oh, Caucasians LURVE recycling,” a riot happens. HELLO!! Last time I checked, recycling was NOT a bad thing. If you’re worried about labels, I’m sorry, I have to let you know: there will always be labels. The hope is that in the future, these labels will fade and not be so strong. I find it really mean of people that complain about racism and then go and become racist to other people. There’s something called humor, people. Go watch a comedian, and even better, one that isn’t Caucasian. and watch how he pokes fun about his culture, maybe even going over the line. I’m sorry, but this list definitely is not even close to the line. Even my friends think it’s funny, and they don’t match all of them either. Anybody who’s Caucasian and hates it is just taking offense at the fact that the stereotypes for other races have been already set by them, and now that people have stuck a couple of jokes out, they’re freaking out. Anyways, I was gonna post about some suggestions before I typed that… Odd facts that no one will probably need. Beer Peanuts! because they’re on planes Yeah I think That’s All I remember… oh! and FLYERS! and garage sales chemhist Amazingly well done! However, I’m a little confused because the more I read this blog, the more it confirms that I’m actually white. Only….I’m not.
on April 9, 2008 at 2:29 am
anon FUNNY AS HELL!!!! Keep it up.
on April 9, 2008 at 7:35 am
Dariel on April 9, 2008 at 10:14 am I have to say this is very clever! I love it, And to prove all of the haters wrong, we should have one for Black people, Asian people (already done), Hispanic people etc, etc, and EVERYONE can laugh at that as well. That would really shatter a few walls. Goose Please pee on yourself. Please.
on April 9, 2008 at 12:33 pm
sophie i second this motion
on April 9, 2008 at 2:13 pm
vc on April 9, 2008 at 2:33 pm I live in Chicago too. I know who you are. I know you are totally jealous of the wealthy urban folk you see. However, there are many people of color or multi-ethnic who would identify with a large portion of what you claim as “white”, which in fact has more to do with wealth and education.
I work a stones throw from the ghetto. I got on a bus to go home one day and the bus driver, who was black, was talking to another black dude who was already on the bus. I paid my fare and sat down. The black bus driver shouted at the black passenger “See, the white folk always have their fare ready. You n***ers never have your fare. I go on the north side and people ride the bus and you n***ers can’t even ride the bus! No one wants to drive a bus on the southside because you n***ers don’t get it.” I was pissed off. Why? Because I am not “white”. I am a person. My family comes from Poland, a country. But on that bus, I was reduced to a single one thing that was compared to another. Racism is sad. bre101 hey! i just glanced over at the Oreilly Factor on Fox news as my mom was watching it and the people were talking about your blog! they said you had a book deal too! congrats!
on April 9, 2008 at 4:57 pm
p.s i love your blog site! hukado this works outs to be a pretty silly site.
on April 9, 2008 at 6:04 pm
Overthehill on April 9, 2008 at 9:33 pm As a member for the opposite race i.e. Black, I pretty much think that everyone just needs to find themselves another person that they can share life with and just have a lot of sex and get the most out of life because after all we are only here for a brief moment in time. White women are ok in book. bryan Deckert an *
on April 9, 2008 at 9:41 pm
Megan Brilliant stuff. Hilarious.
on April 10, 2008 at 4:33 am
And yes, I am comforted that I don’t ‘get’ all of the ‘stuff white people like’. And when you nail something that I’m guilty of? What can I say? Big Easy Tensions is right, you need to march yourself into the washroom and take a firm hand to yourself…
on April 10, 2008 at 5:30 pm
It’s little wonder the price of clown boots has gone through the roof… yutack W.P Like Martial arts and everything linked to it, even though I’ve never seen one apply it in real life situations
on April 10, 2008 at 5:53 pm
anonymouse stuff white people like: chicks and beer.
on April 11, 2008 at 12:08 am
cigarillo I refuse to believe that this is true.
on April 11, 2008 at 6:17 am
dave Snort. ROFL.
on April 11, 2008 at 7:44 am
Kyle amazing
on April 11, 2008 at 12:51 pm
absolutely spectacular. It’s as if you are describing everything I like… Kyle BTW…. For another thing white People Like….
on April 11, 2008 at 12:54 pm
Cheese. Fancy imported Cheeses I personally can’t get enough… Sara on April 11, 2008 at 1:09 pm Very good list, although I think the majority of the people commenting are missing the point. I agree with a few people above that the BBC ought to be added to the list. I find soccer to be the most amusing addition to the list, because it’s entirely true, but I would consider it a stereotype (like Apple, indie music, coffee, organic food, etc.) Suggestions (thought most of these have been covered in one way or another): – Speaking or at least claiming to speak other languages (even other Romance languages will do) – Talking about their experiences in Africa and/or Pacific Asia – Moleskine journals/planners – Hating Wal-Mart – Blogs, or specifically this blog (I assume it’ll be 100?) – Using the word ‘sustainable’ when they really mean ‘green’ – Portland, Oregon (representin’) – Cupcakes (specifically, vegan cupcakes, I ate three today!) – Birds, or bird imagery – Things made out of wood – Not drinking dairy milk, despite being neither lactose-intolerant nor vegan – Cardigans Laughton Howell Atta-Moon, Jr. I wonder if only white people archaically cling to the question mark to help indicate which of their wonderings are in fact questions needing response.
on April 11, 2008 at 2:26 pm
Welcome, electric and Friend. You have reached the White vs Yuppie-Hipster dichotomy at the ninth level of eternal wisdom. First must answer this, little grasshoppers. If white people shake they ass when the music start, do they know what it’s like to be black? Laughton Howell Atta-Moon, Jr. White people have an inordinate fondness for Fescue. They despise crabgrass.
on April 11, 2008 at 2:40 pm
Golf of course, counts twice. SFDood on April 11, 2008 at 4:30 pm i think this more likely describes a middle and upper middle class urbanite that is Gen X or younger, so basically someone under 40. you sound like you are from the previous generation and not an urbanite so this does not apply to you. Bertha Pappenheim More things about white people :
on April 12, 2008 at 12:09 am
1. They are self-hating and love to attack others around them that remind them of themselves, in addition to attacking themselves. 2. They also like to use irony and sarcasm because they think that when things are ironic it makes them suddenly not responsible for what they are saying or doing. 2a. For instance, (white person heard at the Gap while purchasing a clothing item) “oh, this was probably made by some child in malaysia or something…” (Note, the irony is used to disavow actual purchase). 3. White people LOVE the internet. They have a very difficult time engaging in face to face social interaction, so they much prefer the alienated and anonymous form of the webpage. Many will even create their own pages in an attempt to reduce their loneliness and resentment by making public their mediocre social commentaries. 4. As a result, some white people LOVE to combine all elements by creating self-loathing, resentful, mediocre, and sarcastic web sites. TheRoot.com: Why I Don’t Like StuffWhitePeopleLike : BigMouthFrog on April 12, 2008 at 9:56 am […] By now you’ve likely been forwarded the link three, maybe four times. The nation may be divided by the war in Iraq, the Democratic Party may be lumbering towards a Denver apocalypse, mortgage-meltdown tent cities may be springing up while lenders collapse, but, look on the bright side: At least everyone loves Stuff White People Like. […] jay 4000th comment? or is 3999 the limit?
on April 12, 2008 at 7:25 pm
Matthew Kempster 4001th comment suck that biatch.
on April 13, 2008 at 2:47 am
Siobhan on April 13, 2008 at 1:24 pm What I want to point out is that I’m pretty sure most of this stuff is universally liked. I don’t think it’s just white people who like sushi, dogs, rugby, etc. I get the irony here, but really? Also: “3. White people LOVE the internet. They have a very difficult time engaging in face to face social interaction, so they much prefer the alienated and anonymous form of the webpage. Many will even create their own pages in an attempt to reduce their loneliness and resentment by making public their mediocre social commentaries” funny that this is an online blog, I’m assuming written by non-Caucasians (?) yet it’s the white people who depend on the internet to get their emotions across. Poop Don’t get all like defensive. All my white friends talk about are outdoor music festivities. And plus I would like to attend one some day.
on April 13, 2008 at 3:53 pm
#96 Sweet Baby Jesus Poop White people love to say:
on April 13, 2008 at 4:09 pm
“Biatch” Is that how you spell it? They also love to use the word “Hipster” towards other white people who look and act really cool. A lot of the time just like them. It’s basically the *N* word for white people. Like, “what up my Hipster”! Poop Amazing!
on April 13, 2008 at 4:18 pm brb
Amanda All i have to say is…
on April 13, 2008 at 5:36 pm
I am white and this blog makes me laugh. We are very predictable. You’ve got us pretty well understood. But please realize that it was not my choice to be born into this culture you see so disgusting. I agree, it is so awful how my culture eats up other cultures by making them into fads. I’m sorry white people do that… I really am. I hate my own race. I hate tourists. I hate the oppression of people groups. I hate that once white people try to make something “cool” it no longer is valuable to the culture we stole it from. It makes me want to unzip my skin. But I can’t, I’m stuck in it. So… please cut the dumb white girl a break when she’s trying to understand your culture the only way she knows how. Dirk Calloway White people also love Birkenstocks and Rayban Sunglasses!! Oh and Cords.
on April 13, 2008 at 7:25 pm
Jizzle this blog is the sh^t.
on April 13, 2008 at 8:00 pm
fakeemail Wow! This is amazing; I’m white, and I like all of these things! Is this blog written by a black person? I DO hope so!
on April 14, 2008 at 12:03 am
Matt K Oh crikey I am whiter than white (although I don’t do Asian girls (or any girls for that matter)).
on April 14, 2008 at 4:33 am
Am luvvin the list! Keep it cumming x ira on April 14, 2008 at 6:57 am FYI the use of “suck” or “sucks” is describing what this blog might or might not do and as any good whitey knows a word that describes something can be called an adjective. Perhaps in this case it’s an adverb but more importantly who TF cares? I will most likely be getting laid!! Ooooh…FACE!! ira HA!..soy milk in coffee my brother does that kind of sh*t. I prefer half&half myself.
on April 14, 2008 at 7:21 am
ira on April 14, 2008 at 7:27 am I bet you secretly like more than 5 of the things on the list you just don’t want to seem that white because, I bet you*, you are most certainly grade A whitey material. *We white folks like to bet people Mikey okay, I admit it, you nailed me. I get the same feeling I got when I first saw Swingers.
on April 14, 2008 at 7:47 am
Bill on April 14, 2008 at 10:30 am For decades, a burning question of mine (well beyond St. Paul’s “Why don’t the damn Ephesians ever write back?”) is: Why do the British say, for instance, “BritRail suck…” when Americans say “Amtrak sucks…”? Maybe an assumption that BritRail is a collective of individuals, whereas Amtrak is a corporate person? Am I deluded? My sanity rests upon an accurate answer to this question. TIA. Taylor A on April 14, 2008 at 10:48 am This blog is hilarious, and being white makes it even better. A few are a little stupid (the Snowboarding one specifically), but this has made me laugh a lot. Thanks! Bill Rumors allege that Wallymart will soon offer DNA tests, although a mole in the software developer leaked that they’ve been asked to program that all results are to show “majority white.” (snark)
on April 14, 2008 at 11:00 am
Liz on April 14, 2008 at 11:04 am Most English people don’t really use the verb ‘to suck’ in a pejorative context, unless they’re especially Americanised. But if we did say “BritRail suck” we would be incorrect, because BritRail (despite being made up of several people) is a singular noun. Are you sure you’re not just extrapolating this from a small pool of British/English people you happen to know? Also, I have no idea what ‘BritRail’ is, but that’s probably just my ignorance. Bill “Sex is sort of beat around the bush…” Wow! Right ON! As a single, never-married, extra-shy whitey, I didn’t know there was any other form of sex. Awesome (but sorta lonely.) Oh, well…
on April 14, 2008 at 11:13 am
mrpoopy on April 14, 2008 at 3:51 pm This site might be funny and halfway true if it was titled “What Yuppies Like” or “What F@gs Like” or “What Trendy Twits Like” but, instead, they turn it into a racist thing and do a poor job of it at that. Where do you people live? New York City? San Francisco? This site is a joke with a one-sidedness that would make the guys at Stormfront blush. All the self-hating Whites who like this crap are pitiful and, of course, we know the minorities are just jealous–not that the authors don’t bring up some valid points as to how ridiculous privileged people can be with their time and $$$$ but I highly doubt the underprivileged would be any wiser if the tables were turned. tania totally. this site is like filling white people’s gaping loss of a sense of community. its also hip to like this site.
on April 14, 2008 at 8:32 pm
offended fucking stupid blog
on April 14, 2008 at 9:20 pm
Country People See how the other half lives at http://www.stuffcountrypeoplelike.wordpress.com
on April 14, 2008 at 10:11 pm
midhel It was an attempt at humor. (Whites love coffee shops and talking about their travels.)
on April 15, 2008 at 5:03 am
bear wearing funny hat All of your blog are belong to us, Christian.
on April 15, 2008 at 7:08 am
happyjack Will someone give me a hug?
on April 15, 2008 at 8:49 am
Scot on April 15, 2008 at 12:11 pm Regardless of race, taste, stereotyping, cliches, and an obscene count of the times “white people” is used, entertainment is always highly valued. Thanks for this. KP Tibet.
on April 15, 2008 at 1:27 pm
And non-violent protest– Except when protesting for the independence of peace-loving people like Tibetans (whose leader specifically called for non-violence). Then, it’s okay to assault the world’s most accomplished, also non-violent athletes in custody of a ceremonial torch processing to a worldwide gathering for peaceful athletic competition. Also, advanced white people like East Timor, which gained independence (thanks mostly to white protesters– well, white protesters AND the United Nations-sponsored declaration of independence spurred by actual residents of East Timor) in 2002. happyjack No, you ass.
on April 15, 2008 at 2:36 pm
Barton White people comment on blogs, thinking that the world is waiting to hear their opinions.
on April 15, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Barton Wow, STFU. Your life is insignificant.
on April 15, 2008 at 3:29 pm
Preacher13 Great site and DEFINITELY something that will become part of the Stuff White People Like.
on April 16, 2008 at 4:03 am
You nailed me with the Wire thing.. grrrr… it really is a good show! LMAO.. Kate on April 16, 2008 at 4:47 am On the topic of adding new things… I think we need a shout out to monograms. This is especially true of the upper crust white people group. It can go on golf bags, polo shirts, even underwear. White people just can’t get enough of putting their name on everything. happyjack wp are very predictable.
on April 16, 2008 at 5:59 am
wp eat up other cultures by making them fads. wp hate their own race. wp hate tourists. wp hate that once they try to make something “cool” it no longer is valued to the culture they stole it from. wp love trying to understand their culture the only way they know how. Ysaf on April 16, 2008 at 7:51 am Does this include us “white” Eastern European types? Or are you only directing your amusing stereotypical rant at whitebread Americans? It seems to me you are targeting the latter, in which case you should amend the Blog title to “Stuff Whitebread American People Like”. Hugh 100% agree. I know realize what a stereotype I am. Well on the upshot, at least I’m a self-aware stereotype!
on April 16, 2008 at 9:54 am
RGB on April 16, 2008 at 3:06 pm Hey despite all the angry White people who frequent your message boards you make great satire. There used to be an entire network called UPN devoted to Black stereotypes, it got changed and now adds some White stereotypes. It still sucks. Keep writing man don’t mind angry trolls. They are just too lazy to write their own blog and too unimaginative to write something that people will read. Gray LINDSEY on April 16, 2008 at 5:04 pm Oh, I love this. So funny…the stuff about coffee, indie music, ect is spot on….and i say this being a white person who…well…loves coffee and indie music. attrition Everyone can find something on this list they like…white or not.
on April 17, 2008 at 12:17 am
Some suspicious exclusions: #96 Jesus #97 Big trucks #98 Flannel shirts #99 Hunting #100 Rock and Roll Kaimeng Why are you saying Native American = White?
on April 17, 2008 at 8:35 am
Kaimeng Well, you might have MEANT blogs, but you are still correct, only white people don’t call them “bogs.”
on April 17, 2008 at 9:25 am
Save the WETLANDS! happyjack And after the dust settles, only happyjack remains.
on April 17, 2008 at 11:32 am
With the Stuff White People Like blog officially slain, it’s time for me to move on to more challenging prey. Perhaps I’ll meet some of you on my next target. Stuff White People Like died on April 17th, 2008. RIP. Sally S White people LOVE fashion shows– All kinds. . even the small ones in cities like Seattle, Minneapolis, Austin, and Toronto (well, that one’s not small).
on April 17, 2008 at 12:12 pm
Oh, and they love to wear rags and yet have expensive designer bags. Oh, and they like being on non-profit boards. Oh, and discrimination, cause they really do hate everything and everyone. . even though we try to deny it Too funny marywb I would love to see a witty diabtribe on how often white people use the word “awesome.”
on April 17, 2008 at 12:21 pm
“That movie was AWESOME!” “This organic Earl Grey tea is AWESOME! It tastes great with my proscuitto and garlic aioli panini.” “How AWESOME is my new Inspi(red) iPod? By the way, have you heard the new :::insert indie band here::: album?” and finally… “It would be AWESOME to own a KitchenAid mixer. Does that one come with the single paddle attachment?” Sally S Oh, I suck ass!
on April 17, 2008 at 12:31 pm
marywb on April 17, 2008 at 12:34 pm On second thought, it actually would be awesome to own a KitchenAid mixer. It would also be awesome to have an Inspi(red) iPod, some nice tea and a good panini. I’m just jealous. Can I have a piece of your proscuitto? Please? happyjack We know, Sally. Thanks for sharing, though. Posts by mental deficients are my favorite!
on April 17, 2008 at 12:41 pm
happyjack mary, has anyone ever told you that you’re awesome?
on April 17, 2008 at 12:43 pm
That’s because you’re not. You’re a sad, jealous, vindictive person. So, enjoy the blog! L Stone This is the most exhilarating conversation I’ve been a part of in ages. To have finally found a home, a community, a milieu (white folks love that word).
on April 17, 2008 at 12:43 pm
marywb happyjack – Who are you? And why are you so irrelevant? I DID enjoy the blog, hence my wanting to contribute.
on April 17, 2008 at 1:11 pm
More importantly, who took the time to respond to my original comment with a comment I didn’t actually make? Does someone feel the need to hide behind a psyeudonym or something? To the second, fake “marywb,” no, you can’t have a piece of my proscuitto. Piss off. happyjack mary, mary. Quite on the contrary, I think the point of this blog has surpassed your modest supply of brain power.
on April 17, 2008 at 1:25 pm
If only such stupidity were a victimless crime! I’m sorry, my dear, but your observations are shallow and trite. Thanks for contributing to the conversation, though. You were a great contestant. Be a dear and please come again. Rachel one word…IKEA.
on April 17, 2008 at 2:15 pm
their stuff is so ergonomic and inexpensive! and white people love to pretend they’re saving money on poorly made (yet chic) swedish upholstery. plus the “put-it-together-yourself” instructions gives you a false sense of craftsmanship and productivity. Rachel Posting stupid shit on blogs gives me a false sense of craftsmanship and productivity.
on April 17, 2008 at 2:54 pm
marywb I hate myself and want to die.
on April 18, 2008 at 11:52 am
Siobhan http://www.stuffblackpeoplelove.com/
on April 18, 2008 at 11:52 am
enjoy clander Ha! That was funny!
on April 18, 2008 at 12:11 pm
clander Mine, too, happyjack! There’s no shortage of mental deficients on this blog, either!
on April 18, 2008 at 12:12 pm
Becky How about tennis? It’s probably the second whitest sports besides golf.
on April 18, 2008 at 8:55 pm
Sarah White people like Scrabble.
on April 18, 2008 at 9:59 pm
This page crashes my browser. Ian Just replace the word “white” with “liberal” and you’ll better understand what this blog is really about. A conservative diatribe. Don’t take the bait.
on April 19, 2008 at 3:22 pm
Anonymous on April 19, 2008 at 3:50 pm This is amazing and for all those who dont like the website, you are probably one of the white people who don’t understand what it is to see your atrocities and have nothing to say about them. Guess it “sucks” to be you when someone points it out. Nando White people like Martin Luther King Jr.
on April 19, 2008 at 4:11 pm
White Male on April 19, 2008 at 4:22 pm This blog seems to be primarily about white Americans, since I can’t really relate. Hint, step your game up and try to do some European stuff too, if you’re up for it Not Black you must not be white
on April 19, 2008 at 7:28 pm
Charles Hewlitt Matthews III So true. Love a monogram!
on April 19, 2008 at 7:32 pm
Charles Hewlitt Matthews III Unfortunately, you are just under privileged.
on April 19, 2008 at 7:35 pm
Charles Hewlitt Matthews III Someone must of infiltrated your family tree.
on April 19, 2008 at 7:37 pm
kristofer There you go, Mary, now you’re catching on to the White psyche
on April 20, 2008 at 6:37 am
Teenz on April 20, 2008 at 7:44 am White people love dissecting their own ancestry in front of anyone who will listen (“Well, I’m a quarter German, and a quarter Norwegian and half Irish.”) I was recently informed that this makes people from other parts of the world uncomfortable because it appears to be a uniquely white American phenomenon. soyterracottapanini brilliant. i know exactly what you are talking about but why are you calling them white people????
on April 20, 2008 at 9:13 am
you should come up with an entirely different name alltogether (like the author of the bobos in paradise book which was not all that good but still) or you should call them liberals or pseudoliberals or whatever i mean theres something interesting about calling them white but conservative whites dont fit this. and a lot of asians act “white” feel free to delete the word cunt here but I want the author of the blog to respond to this so maybe it will get his/her attention soyterracottapanini on April 20, 2008 at 9:18 am by the way – shut the hell up about atrocities. ALL races commited horrible atrocities through history. If anything, white people just did a better job documenting their own. the best atrocities ever commited were done so well that there was not a soul left to complain about it. Stop feeling guilty about what your ancestors had done – we are all alive because our ancestors killed and raped in the past. Just dont do it again… kristofer I like to lick penises!
on April 20, 2008 at 9:21 am
hilde gertraudl mhaha. a whitebread austrian thanks for the blog – jössas, geil!
on April 20, 2008 at 1:17 pm
briee on April 20, 2008 at 6:25 pm Me too. Except for the “having gay friends” one, considering that that I am bisexual…or does that make me even more white? I think that “pointing out grammatical errors” should definAtely be added to the list… WITTCO on April 20, 2008 at 8:06 pm SUCK…like many words, can be a verb or adverb or adjective (or even gerund) depending on how it is used in the sentence. You all have valid points, but are looking at the word and failing to look at how the word is used in the sentence to come up with what part of speech it is. Someone needs to break the sentence down in order to get the answer, the definitive answer. However, it won’t be me. I am too busy putting on my New Balance shoes. Rich What the fark is wrong with you people?
on April 21, 2008 at 8:11 am
happyjack I hate everyone!
on April 21, 2008 at 8:23 am
Helen on April 21, 2008 at 11:41 am Sriracha. White people love sriracha. They put it on everything. They think it’s unique and exotic and shows they have a global palatte. Funny thing is, Asian people don’t use Sriracha. Mark S. I haven’t laughed so hard in a coon’s age…
on April 21, 2008 at 5:52 pm
That’s right…White People say stupid crap like that… Abbie on April 22, 2008 at 12:22 am White people love cheese (unless they are vegan.) They will consume it in unreasonably large quantities. Any recipe can be made infinitely better by adding some variety of cheese–White people love cheese so much they will even eat it for dessert (ie, cheesecake, cake with cream cheese frosting, etc.) Cheese is a big deal for white people. Abbie Oh and alsoWhite people love to insult each other’s grammar on internet forums.
on April 22, 2008 at 12:26 am
Cathy Would love to see something about Attachment Parenting. White people LOVE that!
on April 22, 2008 at 8:17 am
ted this may be one of the funniest sites i have ever seen … i will be visiting frequently.
on April 22, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Mr. Pratt Portuguese is good, but still relatively common. If you’re gonna go European, you have to be a little bit more obscure – for example:
on April 22, 2008 at 8:58 pm
“My grandmother came from the Isle of Skye, but my grandfather’s family is originally from Alsace-Lorraine. It explains my affinity for both Talisker single-malt scotch and various cheeses.” That way, you’re not just white, you’re transparent. Oh, and disenfranchisement, while not only strikingly accurate, is a total white people word. I love it. nalyudi i just found this blog and you are now bookmarked. what is life if you cant laugh at yourself. you make me proud to be white!
on April 22, 2008 at 9:42 pm
Mr. Pratt Wow, did you go to a small, mostly white, private and over-expensive university in the midwest? I did, and I didn’t get the A Capella thing either.
on April 22, 2008 at 9:46 pm
Mr. Pratt Disagree. Hilarbulous is both fabulous and hilarious.
on April 22, 2008 at 9:51 pm
Hilarbulous. Coming soon to a Starbucks near you. Rob Conner on April 22, 2008 at 10:45 pm This whole blog is silly. There are so many white people on the planet, of course you can list just about anything and there will exist white people who enjoy it. You are cheating on your generalizations. Peter White People Love Volvo’s.
on April 23, 2008 at 8:49 am
Lauren on April 23, 2008 at 1:22 pm Of course white people love outdoor music festivals! Where else do we get to wear our outdoor gear, listen to our favorite obscure bands, and be outside all day? Bucky Boondocks reference?
on April 23, 2008 at 7:02 pm
Also… “White people, nehnernehnernehnerneh; Black people, doo dooo doo do!” Suburban Whit Girl Absolutely hilarious (because its oh so true)!
on April 23, 2008 at 9:49 pm
ZippymanZMuscle Having dinner with the entire family every night.
on April 23, 2008 at 9:49 pm
Going to the Smithsonian for espresso and gelato. ADVANCED TRAIT: Knowing the hours of operation of the Espresso & Gelato Bar in the National Gallery of Art, East Building, Concourse Level. Scott It seems like most of your posts on what “white people like’ actually define what a majority of hipsters like instead of just white people in general.
on April 23, 2008 at 9:56 pm
Sontag Rules of CAMP #10, 16 & 20 on April 24, 2008 at 3:41 am 10. Camp sees everything in quotation marks. It’s not a lamp, but a “lamp”; not a woman, but a “woman.” To perceive Camp in objects and persons is to understand Being-as-Playing-aRole. It is the farthest extension, in sensibility, of the metaphor of life as theater. 16. Thus, the Camp sensibility is one that is alive to a double sense in which some things can be taken. But this is not the familiar split-level construction of a literal meaning, on the one hand, and a symbolic meaning, on the other. It is the difference, rather, between the thing as meaning something, anything, and the thing as pure artifice. 20. Probably, intending to be campy is always harmful. The perfection of Trouble in Paradise and The Maltese Falcon, among the greatest Camp movies ever made, comes from the effortless smooth way in which tone is maintained….. Sir Wilford the 3rd. please add recording artist M.I.A. to this list.
on April 24, 2008 at 11:26 am
John White People Love T.G.I.Fridays!
on April 24, 2008 at 11:27 am
Mike Just f’ing hilarious. Keep up the great work whoever you are.
on April 24, 2008 at 11:46 am
tim Great Site! You have us completely pegged. I always thought in college there should be “White Awareness Month,” but no one would buy into it.
on April 24, 2008 at 5:54 pm
Here’s one: Gift Cards. We care about you, but not enough actually go out shopping to buy you a gift for (insert holiday). However, if we gave cash, it would be tacky. So we cared enough to walk into the a place where we think you would like to shop and get you…a card. Frozen Gale This blog is made of epic and win and I love it!
on April 24, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Even though I am a white person, I would have to say this is the best blog I have stumbled upon. I wonder how many of these whiners realize this is satire. But I suppose the sign of good satire is that it pisses a lot of people off….unless it pisses of the wrong group of people, but oh well. I tip my hat to you and give you one BILLION Brazilian internets. The day is yours. UnrealizedPotential Adding tendency to over use exclamation points.
on April 25, 2008 at 8:54 am
aaron on April 25, 2008 at 11:31 am So, I suppose this blog does state things that i personally like. Not very many of the things in the list are things that I like though. In fact, I would venture to say that nearly two thirds of the list are things that I absolutely despise. In that regard, I would like to see what types of things are liked by white people from say, the working class, or any other white group for that matter. I believe that a majority of the people who have read this blog, are also the same people that are being described. My girlfriend’s family, for instance, is a white, blue-collar lower middle class family from western Pennsylvania. I absolutely know that they only like maybe five of the things listed in the blog. For this reason, though I do recognize the sarcastic tone of the blog, I do not deem appropriate to call this blog, “Stuff White People Like.” The term, “some,” should be included in the title. Also, I like to be as politically correct as I can be. It almost goes hand in hand with the white individual’s obsession with grammar. Personally, I like to write to my own standards. I dislike rules. Watermellon and Fried Ham this is Hilarious!
on April 25, 2008 at 2:59 pm
Dre: yes, white people like slaves and turtlenecks . . . and yes Bustaz Kool, they do like Charlie Rose. A lot. My dentist was talkin to me about Charlie Rose just today! He was FASCINATED. I especially liked the grammatical comments at the top. I was riveted. I would love to have a conversation like that at a party. Seriously!!! To The Below: Jerome, Alex, White Girl, Birdwatching From Mars, Brian, Xtina, Nicole, Whitey, Leslieblack, Arran, Buggybug, anonymous, Kenji, Samantha, Straw345, Mayo, Stepnfetchit, Can’t decide if I should laugh, Jeff, Tobermory, Stenton, KM, prettylegend, Robert Martin, Holly, Will, Kash Sayles, Brandon, and Dwayne: there is a blog called “what black people like.” The fact that you haven’t looked for it proves to me that, no matter what color your skin may be . . . you are WHITE. And you are racist. Must be, or wouldn’t think this site is racist. Only white people think calling other white people racist is progressive. Someone who truly doesn’t care, and can see the HUMOR in this amazing blog, is not racist. A case of the pot calling the kettle BLACK, ain’t it? Also: White people like the ridiculous fool who would look up every instance of anyone commenting on this blog who didn’t know about the “what black people like” blog. And if you are a white girl you like black men. Trust me, I know. I’m a cardholding member of the “know what white people like to get laid by white girls” crew. Call Me Watermellon and Fried Ham and it was a Korean girl who turned me onto this site – party on dudes!
on April 25, 2008 at 3:02 pm
Watermellon and Fried Ham sorry dear . . . white is white. As long as I am “black” regardless of anything else about me, you will always and forever be . . . plain old white.
on April 25, 2008 at 3:15 pm
and thanks for not killing off all the slaves when the civil war broke out . . . that way we can live to complain about history. Just please please don’t do it again. Unless it’s to a coupla Iraqis, some civilians in Afghanistan, a few families everywhere there’s something to be gained, or confiscated. Oh, and while your at it . . . continue to build towards boycotting the Beijing Olympics because China hasn’t leaned on their “counterparts” in Darfur to prevent the genocide. That’s right: boycott China. Don’t lobby to send U.S. troops in the help Darfur (read: poor black people being crushed by other poor black people) WHILE telling China to go to hell. And stop shopping at Walmart. All that crap is made in China. You are DEFINITELY white. And that’s okay. I love you anyway
AND the Chinese. AND genocidal black people. Kumbaya.
Ashley You know what… this site may be for humor, but it’s soooooo true!! I can put a whole bunch of white people that I know into all of those categories!
on April 26, 2008 at 2:03 pm
SkyElegy Amazing blog, but you forgot: golfing, aquarium fish, camping, fan fiction, trailer parks, picket fences, MLA style, fireplaces, and Lord of the Rings
on April 26, 2008 at 2:06 pm
Kristen on April 26, 2008 at 2:16 pm I, too, would love to see something about Attachment Parenting! And don’t forget the popular sub-categories that gain white parents extra admiration from other white parents: 1. Natural childbirth (extra points if they hired a doula and/or midwife, and lifelong bragging rights if they gave birth in their own home in a mini swimming pool rented or purchased specifically for that purpose). And don’t forget to bury the placenta under a special tree! 2. Cloth diapering – – bonus if they sew their own diapers and/or knit their own diaper covers! 3. Breast feeding – – one year is the minimum in the AP community, and child-led weaning is preferred, even if the child does not wish to wean until age 5 or later. 4. NO mass-produced, name-brand toys – – toys should be cloth or wooden, and made exclusively in the US or Europe 5. NO TV and definitely no Disney movies! 6. NO sugar or white flour shall pass their child’s lips. EVER. Bonus if the child is on a GF/CF or vegan/vegetarian diet. 7. Alternative education. Waldorf and Montessori schools are acceptable, but these forms of alternative education still require that the children be away from mommy and daddy for several hours, and also present the small possibility that a teacher or fellow student will expose the child to something which is against the AP parent’s rules, so homeschooling/unschooling is preferred. Public schools and parochial schools are absolutely out of the question! 8. Non-vaccinating. Vaccinations are just another way for Big Pharma to make cash, while poisoning our children in the process!!! john everybody in my book club loves your website
on April 26, 2008 at 4:32 pm
asha on April 26, 2008 at 4:56 pm having been raised ultra hippie/buddhist white but with enough half-hispanic in my to always be able to snidely deny it and pose as something brown (priceless by the way) but now marrying the whitest person ever with the whitest family of all time…this blog has truly been a beacon of light in my time wasting online life. unless others have mentioned them, here are some of my observations from Southern California, which is known to several varieties of the species, “white.” they like chain restaurants: Chili’s, Rock Bottom, Mimi’s, TGIFs, El Pollo Loco…ESPECIALLY if it offers them a whitened-up version of an ethic food (mimi’s = french, Pollo Loco = mexican?) They have this dish called a casserole. it’s basically any normal food dish, but mushed into a square dish and baked, then served next to canned or frozen vegetables. Often they pride in the fact that their casserole recipes actually require a brandname (usually Cambell’s based) soup or other ingredient. In fact entire cookbooks are written by white people and dedicated to recipes requiring specific brands of these. Also most of the recipies require excessive amounts of mayonaise, whose overwhelming presence in the diets of white people may in fact contribute to the pasty skin color often associated with their breed. elizabeth on April 27, 2008 at 5:46 pm ah! such a great way to pass the time during finals. even though I am in no way excessively privileged or liberal, I identify with most of the posts. apparently I am quite an advanced white person! (and it wouldn’t really matter if this blog targeted a different race – it would still be funny…there’s a huge difference between racism and prejudice) laura agreed…hilarious!
on April 27, 2008 at 6:52 pm
Brendan on April 28, 2008 at 5:27 am WHY is it that British middle class people always have to ramp up the “jolly hockey sticks” and “toodle pip” when they talk to Americans or go to America. Trust me, NO ONE says sh*t like that in the UK. Brendan on April 28, 2008 at 6:18 am It would be called the same in the UK! British people labour under the delusion that they live in a happy multi-cultural society beyond the crude racial definitions of difference that they have in the US. Don’t you believe it. There are as many no go areas where no white person dare tread in the UK as they have in the US, and as for class, the Brits lost their ability to see themselves as class defined the day that they published a poll and found that most people described themselves as “working class”, even people on six figure salaries. I hate the superior tone that Brits take on when addressing Americans, and I AM a Brit. Brendan Invading countries with brown people in who don’t want to hand over their oil. This is also known as “spreading democracy”.
on April 28, 2008 at 6:24 am
Mike I first heard of this site:
on April 29, 2008 at 2:10 pm
While listening to NPR As I was driving my SUBARU To a SKI RESORT At LAKE TAHOE To SKI Not just ski, TELEMARK SKI Subarus, Bio-diesel, nordic skiing, craft beer, consulting – muy blanco. Craig Merkey on April 29, 2008 at 6:43 pm I love your site !! Its is very comical and true! I am gay and white and have a black boyfriend, I have apple products and listen to public radio… (uber white I guess!) I have been telling all my friends to check it out. Keep it up more more!! Kris I love this – this is hilarious
on April 29, 2008 at 10:54 pm
Please add to the list of stuff white people like: Therapy – I know so many people who are in it, most of them white. adolfo Is this a sister site of What Coons Crave?
on April 30, 2008 at 12:08 pm
D-man on April 30, 2008 at 2:12 pm I just found your brilliant site! Sadly, I do fit more of these categories than I’m comfortable admitting. It makes me feel all deflated and figured-out, but it is hilarious. My favorite is the “Organic Food” picture… and, yes, I’m a sucker for all things Whole Foods and organic. I’ve been known to purchase more expensive fruits just because of the “organic” label and I’ve definitely paid $2 extra for “fair-trade” coffee. Stereotypes are stereotypes for a reason! st on April 30, 2008 at 10:32 pm Do the Lonely Planet Guides make the list? My white friend preferred to consult the Lonely Planet map instead of the local map provided by the rental.. and she insisted on walking about with the guide in her hand.. Forkspanker That’s an oxymoron.
on May 1, 2008 at 1:06 pm
Goliath Flores on May 2, 2008 at 2:23 pm Didgeridoos!!! White people like didgeridoos, I can’t stand these freakin’ things. Unless aborigines are playing them in Australia. But it’s great! It is your chance to be good at an ethnic instrument that does not require you to have rhythm. Goliath Flores Control. White people are always trying to control some sh*t. Exotic and dangerous animals, sticking their head into lions mouths. Riding a killer whale!
on May 2, 2008 at 2:29 pm
Adrenaline: White people love adrenaline! Roller Coasters, War, Monster Trucks, Extreme sports, skydyiving etc… Dreads: White people love dreads! ESPECIALLY in San Francisco. I went to a Reggae club and everyone was white!!! LOL! Bob on May 3, 2008 at 3:41 pm For decades, a burning question of mine has been why do Americans say, for instance, “Radiohead sucks”, when British people say “Radiohead suck”? To me the American usage sounds awkward and wrong, akin to saying “They sucks”. Similarly, Americans might say, “Radiohead is a band. They are from England”. It’s consistent to use the third person singular “is” for the first sentence and switch to the third person plural “they are” for the second. I first puzzled over this when I saw a badge that stated “Blondie is a band”, during the 1970s, so this question has indeed burned for decades. Regardless of the explanation I will undoubtedly feel smug and superior, which is one of the great things about being white. Rachael Grae I find it hilarious that the things my boyfriend thought made him unique are what align him to his white brothern.
on May 3, 2008 at 3:47 pm
Christelle No offense buddy, but writing a long response about grammer is pretty “white,” or whatever you totally racist people say
on May 3, 2008 at 5:18 pm
Adom on May 3, 2008 at 5:27 pm soy milk make my throat close up. Does that make me white? Being allergic to something that no one is allergic to. Maybe I’m just really sickly, I do visit the hospital a lot. Also my name is spelled wierdly it’s pronounced Adam, but spelled Adom. Maybe cuz I’m gay anonymous on May 3, 2008 at 5:54 pm For my modern journalist class we had to look up websites that we deemed to be improper (to crack down upon in the school news letter). I put down this website because your information, though it is factual, points out racial flaws. Saying things like this is just like going up to a crowd of people (all of different ethnicities and back rounds) and saying, “hispanic people make up most gangs in america.” the comment is rude and unjust. Also this website came up first when I looked up ‘white people’ on rushmore drive, which is a predominantly a black search engine. It disgusts me just to think about the fact that black people and others like reading a website that teases a culture. You are all adults and yet you are acting like irresponsible teenagers. You all know better then to make fun of people because their skin is a different color then yours or they do things differently then you, have you not learned any thing from kindergarden. Shame on all of you, even the white people that say that this okay. Kyle D Guitar solos. White people, like myself, love music that features guitar solos. An especially good guitar solo can make a guitarist’s whole career.
on May 3, 2008 at 7:48 pm
JK White people also like to… sail, row and walk on water. http://www.volvooceanrace.tv/page/1973to74Documentaries/0,,12573,00.html And yes, they renamed it to address a broader audience Regards from the home town of Slavoj Žižek, JK PS: throw in obscure-name dropping and PSing for good measure.
on May 4, 2008 at 2:53 am
Rebecca Brooks Ha, just read through the whole list and hate to say that I’m guilty of at least a 1/3 of these white cliches/offensives.
on May 4, 2008 at 3:04 pm
Does being self-aware of your petit-bourgeois whiteness make it less reprehensible? Probably not. Oh well… Jesus I’m even whiter than I ever imagined. This blog is bitchin’.
on May 5, 2008 at 4:14 am
stereotype galore This blog is totally written by a libertarian asian guy.
on May 5, 2008 at 9:44 am
If I’m wrong, you better post a pic for proof. In fact, you should probably post one anyway. WorkingMan Ok, can we change the name to “Stuff RICH White People Like?”
on May 5, 2008 at 3:31 pm
This blog talks about stuff that only makes sense to 5-10% of the white population, tops — the wealthy. But then again you don’t seem to get class issues in general — hello, working people like me want affordable health care too — so I wouldn’t expect you to understand that either. This site is funny for like 5 minutes and then you realize — the writer is some upper-crust dork just like the people he’s writing about. And then it gets boring real fast. Montenegro This blog should be called “Stuff one group of stupid Americans thinks other group of stupid Americans like”.
on May 6, 2008 at 3:14 pm
Kirk We also love admitting we like white related humor, as if to say “I’m cool also because I think it’s funny too”
on May 6, 2008 at 11:08 pm
John on May 7, 2008 at 5:42 am You know what white people like best. Having their own slaves. And public hangings. And not living in some horrible ghetto, that’s pretty nice too. Oh and being able to get a decent job, that’s pretty high up on the list. If it wasn’t for white people, black people would still live in the jungle, a couple of hundred year’s slavery is a small price to pay for the domestication of an entire race of people. Think about that next time you feel like speaking, Blood. C.M. on May 7, 2008 at 9:32 am Well there is a site called Stuff Educated Black People Like and it’s damn accurate too. http://www.stuffebplike.com/ But I don’t think many white people will get it unless they have EBR friends ( I have several). If anything, my white-washed sister and I seem to have more in common with white people which is kinda embarrassing. In fact, my sister just started doing that scarf thing but she’s a damn hipster and can’t help it Stormfront Things White People Like http://www.stormfront.org/forum/showthread.php/things-white-people-like-469986.html
on May 8, 2008 at 12:30 am
anonymous Stuffwhitepeoplelike.wordpress.com should be added to the list
on May 8, 2008 at 10:45 am
twodaddies making lists is a good one too
on May 8, 2008 at 10:55 am
Milk crystals
on May 8, 2008 at 12:39 pm
I Am Can’t wait to read your latest and greatest new blogs:
on May 8, 2008 at 1:19 pm
Stuff African Americans Like Stuff Asians Like Stuff Hispanics Like Stuff Europeans Like Those are on the way….right? Jeff This white Canadian human being likes to help people of any colour reach their potential in spite of genetic and environmental factors.
on May 8, 2008 at 1:33 pm
http://www.mysecondchance.ca – is my best shot so far.
S on May 8, 2008 at 7:11 pm The main difference between this blog and your comment, which could be called racist, is that the blog is satire, and you’re being dead-serious. There’s a huge difference between a joke meant to make everyone laugh, and being serious and hateful. It mainly has to do with the way something is worded. Now if the blog was to say “white people are disgusting and evil people who did nothing but take things from other people” then you can consider it racist. I suggest you get an education and learn these things better. Basically, this site is like your friend joking and calling you crazy in a laughing manner. Your tone of speaking in the comment is like your rival saying you are a psychotic idiot. Hopefully, you understand what I’m saying. If not, there’s no help for you.
S on May 8, 2008 at 7:23 pm In my opinion, your comment is very ignorant. It seems as if you see only the bad things of the African-American culture. Also, how is it you say that African Americans are a “criminal culture?” Many whites, and other races commit the same amount of crimes, if not more, than African-Americans. Saying the African-American culture is a criminal culture, is just like saying the white culture is a serial killer culture since most serial killers are white. However, I am not as ignorant and stupid as that. Also, just because Jesse Jackson said something doesn’t make it right. There are plenty of people who are racist against their own kind. For example, I have a white teacher who teaches African-American history. Every time he would read what the whites did to the slaves he’ll say “those crazy ass white people” which will make a whole bunch of people start laughing because he is white himself. So, see what I mean? It is possible to be racist against your own race. Also, what gives you the right to to say black people don’t take responsibility? This is very untrue. Every culture has someone who doesn’t take responsibility, and I have seen many people in my culture who do take responsibility for their actions. For example, I know a couple of people, who are black, who got pregnant in high school. However, they have taken responsibility by not making the same mistake, taking care of their children, and focusing on school and getting into college. So unless you have some scientific evidence to back what you are saying up, then please shut your mouth and go back to school or something. As one of the commenters said: you, blargybarg, and the other people who think this is racist, need to get your computer and put it back in the cardboard box, because you are way too damn stupid to use the Internet. Brendan White people like gated communities.
on May 9, 2008 at 3:29 am
Matt I thought I was pretty white ’till I read this blog. I fit into 4 of the stereotypes… Oh well.
on May 10, 2008 at 8:40 am
No, I am I think It would need to be “Stuff Brown / Black / Yellow / Red People Like” to be raciest enough. Using PC names just doesn’t cut it.
on May 10, 2008 at 8:44 am
Lucy Where’s the love?
on May 10, 2008 at 9:47 am
Lucy Sorry, I really don’t get the point here. Is this supposed to be insightful? funny? racist? anti-racist?
on May 10, 2008 at 9:53 am
It’s seems like an inside joke, so what do you like? white people? people of color? who cares what white people like or other colored people? Me, I’m trying to be open to all people, regardless. Windylew on May 10, 2008 at 11:37 pm If a white person tried to get away with posting a web site like this, he would be called a racist! hmmmm. Only people who are not white are allowed free speech. LB A suggestion for the list: fancy wine openers complete with accessories kept in the original box.
on May 11, 2008 at 2:06 pm
All white people I know have these and they all keep them in the original box. Why can’t they be chucked into a drawer with the rest of the kitchen or bar utensils? Fred Stuff White People Like: This blog.
on May 11, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Honestly, this is one of the best ideas I’ve seen in a while. It’s so true, as much as we try to be unique, there’s a large stereotype this type of person fits into. George You should do a blog on “Rick Rolling” someone. White people are so strange…
on May 13, 2008 at 5:15 am
Patrick Llewellyn It’s as if you’ve reached into my soul and put it in a blog. Thank you for explaining the way I am to me!
on May 13, 2008 at 11:55 am
Some questions about your research/things to look into: 1. Have you discovered why I like containers so much? Why does the word “airtight” appeal to me so greatly? 2. Do other white people write as many letters to pet food companies as I do? Why am I so acutely aware of the ash content in my cat food? It’s like I can’t avoid it! 3. Why am I so bothered when I see people running/exercising in jeans? Why when I decided to start working out was my first trip to Foot Locker instead of the gym? 4. How come I know so much about water purification? I’ve never studied it in my life! I’d really appreciate your insights! Jessica Margolin on May 13, 2008 at 12:39 pm Have you done a post on how much white people love self-loathing (which is related to parental rejection as well as dissatisfaction with one’s children’s behavior)? This is one of the most ironic blogs I’ve ever seen. Keep up the good work, and be sure to mention more about blow jobs and organic cotton. Comatose on May 13, 2008 at 6:49 pm Funny stuff, but you seem to only be describing affluent Northern liberal whites. What about NASCAR and pro wrestling? Burt Reynolds? The death penalty? Bijoux Altamirano on May 14, 2008 at 5:40 am I bet that’s an angry white person that lets out its anger within virtual territory- let them come down to bed stuy and talk shit, but, oh wait, i forgot, they can’t cause they’re white!! hahaha!!!!!!!!!!!! Jen on May 14, 2008 at 1:52 pm I am a soccer mom who wears New Balance and I ride my mountain bike on the trails when my kids are at soccer practice. I drive an SUV and regularly take Starbucks to soccer games to “get me through”. Dave Hahahaha. Classic.
on May 14, 2008 at 4:16 pm
Quinn This is exactly the sort of persecution that makes me wish I was black or illiterate.
on May 15, 2008 at 12:21 am
Peter Now that is just crazy. No one WISHES they were black.
on May 15, 2008 at 6:49 am
Peter I think most Europeans are white.
on May 15, 2008 at 6:53 am
Peter Does anyone else really matter?
on May 15, 2008 at 6:56 am
KC on May 15, 2008 at 1:44 pm While I don’t really find this blog offensive, I think the logic of your comment is a little off. A stereotype is a stereotype. You’re making the classic argument that some stereotypes are acceptable while others aren’t. I guess I just need a “why this is” and “why this isn’t.” Jenn on May 15, 2008 at 4:14 pm One thing that needs to be added: White people like watching concerts through their camera or cellphone…or insist on photographing/recording every moment of an event so they can look back in ten minutes and marvel at how exciting their lives are….just an observation! jennifer juniper on May 17, 2008 at 1:46 pm ha ha! i have to say that i just read about this blog in the opinion section of the la times today and i have to agree that it is what “some” white people like. those that are middle class and were raised as such. but it is more about “what hipsters like”. i know people who are not white who subscribe to these core beliefs. jennifer juniper p.s. if we can’t laugh at ourselves, we will just have to cry! Richard This doesn’t sound like most white people I know, this sounds more like affluent but not elite white people from the cities
on May 17, 2008 at 9:34 pm
13 year old Wow, I didn’t know that I liked all of those things. This blog sucks.
on May 18, 2008 at 8:58 am
Zach Diet Coke! I don’t know if anyone suggested this yet but white people def like Diet Coke. and abbrevs.
on May 18, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Brian OMG! You are so right! We are so SQUARE!
on May 19, 2008 at 9:38 am
Wait wait…do we walk funny to? I bet we do! And do we all talk in that really high pitched voice like Eddie Murphy used to do? You betcha! There really is nothing better than a worn out old joke that is redone in a not very funny way. fergus White people love sandwiches. Like Oriental people on rice. They can eat that shit three times a day:
on May 19, 2008 at 1:10 pm
*Egg McMuffin for breakfast *Tuna sandwich for lunch *Hamburger for dinner They love, love, love, love that shit. And don’t get me started on fucking Macaroni and Cheese in a box. White people are the first people to judge what other people eat, but then eat shit like Kraft Mac and Cheese. White people fucking crack me up. fergus on May 19, 2008 at 1:14 pm White people will also eat cereal for dinner. Aside from the fact that eating cereal is pretty fucking lame anyway, eating it for dinner seems to be a necessity to most white people who think other people should cook for them, hence they eat out a lot and eat fucking Fruit Loops for dinner. This also seems to affect white trash, who you would think logically would be likely to have learned to cook, needing to make a little go a long way, but poor white people think they’re better than you too. Although, no matter how rich a white person is, they still seem to find a way of having low self-esteem anyway. They’re freaking awesome at feeling like life is unfair to them. White people freaking crack me up. fergus White people eating Asian food
on May 19, 2008 at 1:22 pm
Have you ever gone to eat Asian with a white person? It’s fucking lame. First they will be indignant and judgmental about foreign food. Then they will ask you what you’re getting while they take forever to look at the menu. After about thirty minutes they are going to end up with one of a few things anyway: *Orange chicken *Teriyaki chicken (ha, they don’t even realize it’s dark meat though they hate dark meat; for orange chicken too) *Tempura *California roll *”Korean barbecue” *Fried rice *Beef and broccoli (or moo goo gai pan; same fucking thing) *Tuna sushi (though it’s made from the endangered species that is bluefin, they will eat that shit without regard, since they already cut themselves from other meats they think will shorten their white lives) Once they get their food, they will not eat rice and the entrées in the same bite as intended and will treat rice as a side dish, which they will find dry. Then they will proceed to put soy sauce on it, though it isn’t a condiment, and eat that shit. Also, they will ruin the subtle flavors of sushi rice with rice vinegar and raw fish by dipping it in the overpowering soy sauce, while they still think they are sophisticated enough to eat sushi. White people freaking crack me up. But when eating with them in an Asian restaurant they mostly just annoy me. fergus White people eating Mexican food
on May 19, 2008 at 1:28 pm
When white people go to a Mexican restaurant they like to order things with a number. For example: #8 Taco and enchilada with sides of rice and beans Lord forbid if they had to try the chile colorado or anything even more “exotic.” White people freaking crack me up. But I know what they’re going to order at a Mexican restaurant. fergus on May 19, 2008 at 1:31 pm I forgot that white people always want flour tortillas instead of corn. Why, I don’t know. Why ask why with these people? Didn’t I already say they put soy sauce on sushi? Bleck! fergus This site and the blues.
on May 19, 2008 at 1:36 pm
Upon further perusal of this site, it seems more accurate to me to say that it makes more fun of YUPpies than white people, in general; as if poor white people like Whole Foods and Rugby. That said, the spirit of making fun of the only group who does not like being the butt of stereotypical jokes, is a fine source of fun and facts. As for the blues. All white people for some strange reason seem to love Eric Clapton and Santana. Now I will give some credit to Cream, for in its day, was kind of shreddin’ guitar. But really, some catchy melodies aside, Clapton sucks. Also, Santana plays no rhythm guitar and plays mediocre and sloppy leads over singing, which is just outright distracting. Keep your Santana and your Everlast, people. I forgive Latin people for listening to Santana cos I guess it’s all you got. But if he wasn’t from your race, you’d have a lot of explaining to do… White people freaking crack me up. fergus Attention all white people:
on May 19, 2008 at 1:39 pm
SEINFELD WAS NOT FUNNY. So, stop quoting it. Anything with laugh tracks is inherently not funny. Didn’t you see Man on the Moon? Those laughing people are dead now. Not funny. And Grey’s Anatomy. Why do you have to watch bad shows about everybody fucking everyone? There’s porn for that, without the stupid drama. White people freaking crack me up. fergus Ingredients
on May 19, 2008 at 1:42 pm
Why are white people putting in everything fucking thing: *Roasted garlic *Chipotles Garlic tastes like shit when you burn it people. That’s why it is an ingredients that gets cooked very briefly unless submerged. And I’m convinced that white people are under the mind control of the evil Bobby Flay, else they wouldn’t put chipotles in freaking everything. Look. If you stop taking all the fat out of fucking everything, you won’t have to put these two horrible ingredients in everything. Stop being so vain. You already rule the world. Isn’t it enough and you have to be thin, too? White people freaking put bad ingredients in my food. fergus White people and punk
on May 19, 2008 at 1:50 pm
White people all seem to think they are punk, just as in the 90s, they all thought they were “alternative.” First of all, if you give a shit about anything other than getting loaded, you are not punk. Green Day isn’t punk, nor is Avril Lavigne (punk isn’t about romance), nor any of that other shit. Also, all white people all of a sudden seem to love the same fucking old shit, that they think is punk: Iggy, MC5 and the Ramones. Let me tell you now, that playing fast barre chords really loud does not make you punk. And doing so also does not make you the inventor of punk, no more so than does it make Chuck Berry who played fast, distorted barre chords in the 50s make him punk. Fuck it, I’m even taking the Clash off the punk list. Just as hard rock wasn’t heavy metal until Priest, no matter how badass Zep and Sabbath were, punk was Pistols, FEAR, Circle Jerks and Black Flag. Punk is not sold at fucking Fred Segal and Hot Topic, you media-controlled white tools. So take that fucking Ramones sticker off your Prius, poseur, and find your own look and self. White people freaking crack me up. AA absolutly, I think some black men find white women adorable.
on May 19, 2008 at 1:56 pm
fergus Names
on May 20, 2008 at 7:36 am
White guys have names like Matt or Steve. Most of them have one of these two names. If you meet anyone with the following names, you are 99% guaranteed they are white, also: Chad, Taylor, Dillon (or Dylan), Bob Brenna I’m a mixed girl who grew up around white people and let me tell you, spot on! White folks, ya’ll are so crazy! You try so hard! It’s amusing. I love the blog!
on May 20, 2008 at 8:40 am
Turned out to be white trash Hey, Thurston Howell the Third,
on May 20, 2008 at 1:35 pm
I must correct your grammar. You have used the commonly misunderstood vernacular “must of” when in fact I believe you meant to use the term “must have” or perhaps the contraction “must’ve.” Sorry, I couldn’t resist that one. amanda Kohn seriously? this is the funniest blog i’ve ever seen! Couldn’t stop laughing.
on May 21, 2008 at 7:06 am
amanda this is soooooooooooooo hilarious!
on May 21, 2008 at 7:10 am
hovis Would like to see this blog show the lastest at top… takes too long for it to load. Otherwise… this is such a great blog. It is my morning giggle with coffee.
on May 21, 2008 at 7:35 am
Dee Bee on May 21, 2008 at 8:37 am This blog is pathetic and hateful. The stereotypes are generally unfounded, and its very existence promotes racism and stereotypes. Just read your own comments to see the horrid racist attitudes these types of thing bring out. There are far better methods by which to produce humor. Mutt on May 21, 2008 at 12:16 pm Well if all this is stuff white people like, then does it mean that anyone of color does not like it? Or is it that we just are having fun slamming whitey. I think the humor here is great but it should not be based on color. Is there a “Stuff Black/Yellow/Red/Brown people Like” site also? I say lets stereotype everyone I’m sure they can take it.. fergus on May 21, 2008 at 1:00 pm Yeah, there are sites for black people, and if there isn’t one for Oriental people, I’m making one. Oh, and by the way, racist humor is awesome and hilarious. If you actually grew up with people of different races, you would know that racial humor is a huge part of hanging out. But it isn’t done in anger. Now, if you are white, you don’t understand this. And this is why IT’S ALWAYS FUCKING WHITE PEOPLE THAT ARE TELLING OTHER PEOPLE NOT TO USE RACIAL JOKES. They invented the shit, the jokes and the epithets, but don’t want you to use it. It’s only for them apparently. White people should mind their own business sometimes. White people in college are the absolute worst. To be continued! fergus on May 21, 2008 at 1:07 pm OH, and because I write about white people eating sandwiches all the time doesn’t mean I hate them, nor that I don’t eat sandwiches, myself. I love white people for making me feel like I actually have some imagination because I don’t jam something between pieces of bread every day, nor ever, ever eat cereal for dinner. Okay, maybe once or twice a year Now, stop whining. fergus Another lesson for you whiney, whiteys:
on May 21, 2008 at 1:14 pm
When children whine and bitch that someone called them a name, we as adults never go and yell at the perpetrator. And this is because we know that we can’t control what other people think nor say. So instead we teach the victim to toughen up and get not be hurt nor offended. For some reason, the modern world treats whiney adults completely different. The modern world tries to appease the whiners. Oxymoronical and pointless. fergus Hiking
on May 21, 2008 at 11:28 pm
This is some stupid activity that all white people seem to be into, and even seems to creep into many personal ads. Personally, I call hiking, “walking while looking at a bunch of shit, with the chance one might get lost and die,” with great cost to emergency personnel for the search of lost hikers. A lot of lazy whiteys also like to consider hiking and walking exercise, which of course is a joke, unless you have some joint-related injuries. Hiking sucks. My wife tries to make me do it, but I have enough dignity to resist. fergus Daring
on May 21, 2008 at 11:35 pm
A white friend of mine recently invited me to go skydiving with him. Now, he’s terminally ill, so I totally excuse him from trying to live life to the fullest. However, white people do seem obsessed with doing stupid shit that the rest of the human race with pigmentation have enough sense to avoid, risking life and limb for an adrenaline rush or the simple vanity of being able to say “I did it.” Other whitey things I will not be attempting: *Climbing Mt. Everest (brown people have enough sense not to do this, unless white people are paying them to show them the way or carry their shit) *Rock climbing *Hang gliding *Meh, you get the idea (it should be noted that persons of color of course, may also do these things, but usually as an acquiescence to importuning white people with whom the brownies in question spend too much time, or even on occasion at the brownie’s initiative, after whiteys have made them drink a bunch of Jagermeister or Miller Genuine Draft, the white man’s drink of the 90s) fergus Universal Health Care
on May 21, 2008 at 11:46 pm
Most white people I know seem to think there should be universal health care. This sounds nice. I would certainly like to see everyone able to get medical care. However, before you even need insurance, you need food and water. But no one seems to think that food and water should be provided free by the government. Your ideas of capitalism are so odd to me. fergus Chopsticks
on May 21, 2008 at 11:48 pm
Simply put, white people don’t hold chopsticks correctly. Near the top people, not in the middle. If you’re trying to impress people, or just thinking “when in Rome,” don’t even bother if you can’t even get that right. By the way, it’s okay to eat sushi with your hands, as it was invented as finger food. Sheesh. fergus White meat
on May 21, 2008 at 11:52 pm
White people prefer the chicken breast over dark meat, though the breast has less flavor than any other part of the chicken. This is because they are one, obsessed with prolonging their life with low fat food, further blessing the rest of us with their hypochondriac personalities , and two, because they are used to processed foods, and overcooked, dried white meat barely resembles meat at all. White people tend to overcook this bland meat to boot, likening it even less to actual meat or food. When it bleeds clear people, it’s done. It doesn’t need to be jerky. Bergen on May 22, 2008 at 5:45 am Some of the comments above are distressingly stupid. Look, if I were able to live my entire life, from womb to grave without ever really having to question anything, I might find that to be comforting. To know the game is completely rigged in my favor. Even if it should transpire that I wind up one of life’s misfortunate ones, I would still be exempt from a deeper consideration of my situation by being able to blame someone else, e.g. “Those people, who are they to take all the jobs? Damn affirmative action!” Such are the benefits of being born white. Does Obama truly want to preside over this sad sad nation? does he know what he’s in for? Good luck, my brother. whiterthanyou Hey: your next post should be:
on May 22, 2008 at 8:53 am
This blog. White people love this blog. big Sis paddy? sounds like YOU
on May 22, 2008 at 3:18 pm
enco on May 23, 2008 at 7:06 am I agree with Bob. I have actually taken my study abroad to the extreme and stayed in the uk after graduation and have noticed the is/are difference in speech. I feel incredibly superior when speaking this way in the US, especially when talking about Rugby and underground music. enco oh man capoeira is spot-on! When I was about 10 we had a capoeira demonstration at my progressive middle school.
on May 23, 2008 at 7:31 am
enco White people like emoticons.
on May 23, 2008 at 7:34 am
Morgan thanks wicks! i was temporarily confused as to why you would call this brilliant satirical writer a “cant”.
on May 23, 2008 at 1:31 pm
Morgan on May 23, 2008 at 1:41 pm To answer your question quite simply, it is because American English does not look at it as third person plural. it is a collective now therefore it acts as 3rd person singular. For example, the team is winning. Not the team are winning despite the fact that the team IS made up of more than one person. Thus, Radiohead ROCKS and Radiohead is a band. The consistency is there. i rock we rock you rock you all rock (s)he ROCKS they rock Jolie I’ll just throw this out there for the sake of demonstrating the racial hypocrisy taking place here-
on May 25, 2008 at 10:02 am
Can you imagine the backlash generated if someone created a blog entitled, “Stuff black people like”? Lolli Love this site its hysterical, because its so true! However, you must add Denver to your list, Denver has become the new San Fran for white people
on May 25, 2008 at 10:44 am
wenke stuff white people like #100: tibet!
on May 26, 2008 at 3:01 am
Tim on May 27, 2008 at 5:24 am This site should be renamed stuffyankeeslike.com. Of all the things on the list, about eight (dogs, shorts, living near water) would apply to this particular white person, probably because I am from South Carolina. The fact of the matter is, the majority of the things on the list (writers workshop, being friends with gay people, toyota prius) are things I would tend to dislike strongly. I would go as far as to say that the things on the list only tend to apply to white people in the Northeast or the west coast, and are only accurately representative of a small minority of white people. And if you think I am in the minority among white people, then who was it that elected Bush in 2000 and 2004? snommis llib Here’s a site that is color blind: http://www.balance2posture.com
on May 27, 2008 at 7:11 am
Why? Because feeling everyday aches and pains isn’t about color. It’s about poor posture. Then again, Jimmy The Greek might disagree on this fundamental truth! Eusebius A cogent argument, Wicks, and eloquently stated.
on May 27, 2008 at 5:26 pm
Ishkabibliophile on May 27, 2008 at 6:57 pm And white people (at least those of a certain age) love Don McLean’s American Pie and will dance with arms around one another to the song when they have had a lot to drink. race doesnt exist facebook…
on May 27, 2008 at 7:54 pm
everyone knows white people love facebook more than any other race. whereas i think myspace is more diverse. i dunno. just an observation. but ‘defs’ facebook. omg and shortening words like definately – defs, totally – totes, maybe – maybs, probably – probs.. i cant picture non-white people saying that shit.. sod on May 28, 2008 at 9:54 am ‘Cause most rednecks are part injun. Until the 70’s they hid it — then it became cool and they all found that their great-great grandmother was Cherokee (’cause Cherokee is cool, unlike Massapequod, and there was a cool song in the 70’s about Cherokee). Now, in ten years, they’ll also find out that great-great grandma was “passing” and they’ll start to claim that they’re black also. But they won’t say black but make up Ibo or some other african tribal link. Family albums from the 1890’s always seem to have missing members. They did a PBS show tracing the ancestry of black celebrities. The host, a professor of African-American studies who was dashiki wearing, well it turned out that he was mostly of French descent, while the “white” biologist who did the DNA was 20% African. Whiteness is in the clothes. ry CAMPING
on May 28, 2008 at 10:50 am
a white guy I love the tips on manipulating white people
on May 28, 2008 at 2:20 pm
Not White A better name for this blog would be:
on May 28, 2008 at 7:16 pm
“Things I don’t like, so I’m gonna claim evil white people like them” or “Things I don’t understand, so I’m gonna make fun of them” or “Things I like but feel I shouldn’t so I’ll claim other people that nobody likes really like them, not me, really” Really, this list is just a bunch of tired old jokes we’ve all heard a thousand times. Lola on May 29, 2008 at 1:34 pm Sorry, can’t let this one go. Unless this is a really bad attempt at humor, you obviously don’t know what a redneck is. Like any good white person, you should do your research. Watch the History Channel. Google “redneck.” White people like Googling, so show us your stuff. Steve Roberts on May 29, 2008 at 7:18 pm I’ve spent some time reading through the comments and I am amazed at the number of people that do not get the point of this site. It is a satire on LIBERALS, not white people! It is not racist stereotyping of whites, it is political- cultural mocking of liberals. Of coure not all white people like these things. (Some commentators here seem to believe that to be true.) But they are typical of the the things smug, self-absorbed white liberals like. It is incredible how many commentators here do not get this or why it would be funny, especially some of the liberal ones, who no doubt consider themselves very hip and clever. Sanja My thoughts exactly.
on May 30, 2008 at 6:13 am
nicole on May 30, 2008 at 9:44 pm Unfortunately, another thing white people like is not hiring you even though they were interested in you over the phone but could not see you or tell you were black. I mean AfricanAmerican. I’m glad we can all have a laugh though, right? jason fergus got a day of work. cool.
on June 2, 2008 at 6:34 am
dallas Suggestion: Gaiam
on June 2, 2008 at 7:11 am
For an example of how well Gaiam suits this blog, view the additional images of the following product: http://www.gaiam.com/product/eco-home-outdoor/living-space/art-sculpture/gorara+stone+pot.do?search=basic&keyword=incense&sortby=bestSellers&page=1 Cindy Lou Who? To Wicks, who made such a great first comment at top of the page…..LOL You must be white since one of the things on the list is “to get offended” hahahaha Obviously which you must be to write such a immature thing. Someone needs attention!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on June 2, 2008 at 10:04 pm
tc look at the arguments your stupid blog caused =/ isn’t blogging a white person thing anyway? and commenting about blogs… and over analyzing pointless stuff… sigh you’d get shot if you came to the south, whether by a black, white, or a latino.
on June 3, 2008 at 10:41 am
tc so is every other race ^.stupid..
on June 3, 2008 at 10:45 am
Kerensa Gourmet Cupcakes seems to be a white people phenomenon, that you should look into.
on June 3, 2008 at 2:08 pm
Colin Regardless of your sexual prowess, you don’t have a clue about grammar. A verb is not an adjective.
on June 3, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Mutt on June 4, 2008 at 6:48 am This s blog has very little to do with race, it is just using race as a soap box. What is really going on here is people complaining about their misfortunes, jealousies and intolerance of people not like them. 99% of everything written here can be and is applied to any group that you disagree with or blame for what ever you see wrong in the world. Fact of the matter is you will find within each group of people, independent of color, a substantial number that like a lot of the “stuff” that is listed here. This is supposed to be funny…. and some of it is. But the reality is it is most of it is sad, uninformed, angry and obtuse. Strabask on June 4, 2008 at 1:46 pm Hey! Do you know what white people do better than anyone else? Kill other people. Yes, just as an example, there are by far more white serial killers in the USA alone than of any other race (or maybe more than one race combined). White people rule! White people love guns and are willing to kill anyone in Washington who dare to legislate gun control. Good job white people especially those members of the ARA. White people hate drugs but were the first ones using it and promoting it across the US and the whole world. For those who don’t believe it, studying a bit of history will be of benefit. White people love to say “I’m a good person” but ignores the pain of the suffering minorities. Racism and discrimination is still way too STRONG in this nation. Viva the democracy. White people stole this land from the Native Americans and secluded them in meager reservations. Viva, viva the good and loving white people. White people love the environment but also big, fuel guzzling SUV’s and drive in excess of 65mph. And they complaint about the Brazilians destroying the Amazon. Hurray! white people are the best. White CEO’s of big corporations love money and don’t hesitate to steal their employees’ retirement money and ruin a company, its employees and their lives. Enron anyone? I’m so proud to be a good old US white citizen…….. Ellie white people like to hate the radio. They always say the radio plays shit these days
on June 4, 2008 at 7:00 pm
l. johnson on June 4, 2008 at 8:23 pm i’m sure you are bombarded with suggestions constantly. in addition to those i would like to request an article on “white people renovating bungalows”. as a portlander it would really twist my panties. a few trends i (and surely others) have noticed 1) our colorful array of new balance shoes are on the covered porch in order to protect the newly refinished fir/oak hardwood floors 2) our friends on the westside are scared to visit and our AA neighbors welcome us as a necessary nuisance to raise property values. 3) we don’t buy new cars for our new driveways but 10+ year old swedish/german models to say “hey, we’ve made it, but we’re keepin’ it real” 4) we have a bicycle to match every car in the driveway 5) the main drag in our ‘hood (insert ne. Mississippi, ne Alberta etc.) are up and coming even when pearl restauranteurs are charging $15 for fish and chips. bastards. 6) we are within walking distance of a new seasons, possibly the most annoying and overpriced grocery store on earth. i don’t need my clerk to ask me what i am “making” out of what i put on the conveyor belt when it’s a 12 pack of PBR, a pregnancy test and a pound of salmon 7) i work from home and i promise that is not a code phrase for unemployed. 8) is there any female in NE PDX in the last 2 years that is *not* pregnant please put this through your own humorous filter if you decide to tackle it. i read the gentrification post but it seemed geared towards the warehouse district renovators (read, the pearl) and we north easters are an entirely different brand of annoying white people. cheers for now Scott on June 4, 2008 at 8:41 pm I skipped ahead about 3 months in the comments so this may have already been said but what about punk music in the early teens to set a path of social conciousness? I met a lot of friends in college with the same background as me. kacy on June 4, 2008 at 8:47 pm you have no fucking sense of humor, only ones who think this is funny are the sad people you are describing. God, I found this site on a link-so depressing, both yourself and the bland assholes who think its funny. Robert Offended, eh? That’s #101.
on June 4, 2008 at 9:03 pm
Areyes White people like 1. mexico 2. to dis women who don’t breastfeed 3. to have theme parties 4. the north face
on June 5, 2008 at 11:13 am
Flower Insightful and very funny.
on June 6, 2008 at 5:55 am
– White singers who ‘sound black’ – The idea that everyone should speak English – Celery boom Something else white people love: claiming to be “colourblind”.
on June 6, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Hint: doesn’t make you seem less racist. Makes you seem unobservant. Anne No it cannot.
on June 6, 2008 at 6:05 pm
Nice call, jackass. Steve The blog rules and if almost perfect. It’s just not properly named. More correct names include:
on June 6, 2008 at 7:41 pm
stuffliberalslike.com stuffselfhatingliberalslike.com stuffoutoftouchpaternalisticassholeslike.com stuffdeludedracistslike.com these are just a few that come to mind.. lets see if we can’t keep this blog going strong…. but with a more accurate name. irvin Um….http://www.gtconnect.com/articles/2008/06/01/news/community/1loc05_blackguy.txt
on June 7, 2008 at 11:02 am
read that if you haven’t kathy could someone please write a post about how white people esp. white college students like collegehumor.com?
on June 7, 2008 at 12:01 pm
Kim wow, it’s a joke. I’m white, and I find the site hilarious. It doesn’t all have to be true, but it is pretty funny.
on June 8, 2008 at 6:15 am
Sleepless in Florida This website should be named “Stuff Latte Liberals Like”
on June 8, 2008 at 11:07 am
WhatAWhiteThingToSay on June 8, 2008 at 12:26 pm I find this refreshing, mostly. It is curious however that there is an implication that though a corresponding website does not exist for black people’s likes, the idea is that whites already have a list in their misguided heads. They need no such website. It would also look bad for their PC image. So white people are all racist at their heart, they just spend a lot of time trying to hide it? True some people are a bit obsessed with proving they aren’t racists. But I disagree with the notion that all whites are subconsciously built to be racists through decades of failed attempts to equalize our society. Racism exists. Classism definitely ties in, no, in fact is essential to racism. Bravo on the list. But you must realize that the only people you’re getting any laughs out of it are blacks and white liberals who couldn’t possibly believe that you mean them. Jethro and Branch Bashing Yuppies….
on June 9, 2008 at 4:17 pm
-Not original -For the most part, not actually funny -Not controversial -Not new This blog is fucking boring. Try bashing the fat fannypack fucks in “Middle America” and see if you get a book deal then. Can’t bash “the folks” now can we? No fat check from Random House then. Vo Fit This site is quite sad. It’s very uniformed, narrow minded, and unoriginal. I assume you think it’s comical but it’s not amusing. Try a new tactic.
on June 10, 2008 at 5:30 am
Awesome Kid This site is AWESOME!
on June 10, 2008 at 11:28 am
Should really be renamed “Stuff White LIBERALS Like.” That would be more fitting to the content. Miles on June 10, 2008 at 9:37 pm White people like the San Antonio Spurs. As a white man I am offended that I didn’t see it on the list and I didn’t take the time to read carefully enough to see if it was actually on the list. This stresses me out! Where’s my Prozac? I think that was left off because you are racist. I’m selling my bungalow, packing up my Prius and moving to Canada where they have better health care. You intolerant cunts! Charlie Ha ha ha ha, this site rocks. I must be the saddest white person because I really don’t like much of the things you listed here.
on June 11, 2008 at 6:26 am
When in Rome I guess….. But otherwise, fucking hilarious. Don't Worry Bout it I do believe blacks wear clothing with labels all over it as well: SouthPole, FUBU, Phat Farm, etc…..
on June 11, 2008 at 12:20 pm
Dan I don’t see how “suck” in that form can be an adjective or an adverb.
on June 11, 2008 at 7:36 pm
“Suck” can be a noun, if it is used to denote an act of sucking. This usage is relatively uncommon. He took a long suck from the bottle. In the sentence in question, it is most definitely a verb. “Your blogs [suck]”, indicates what the blogs do. An adjective would give a characteristic of them, which is not indicated. For the word to function as an adjective, there would need to be some kind of copula, as in, “Your blogs are suck”, or the adjective would come before the noun, as in the fragment, “Your suck blogs”, either of which would make it obvious that “suck” doesn’t work as an adjective because both phrases are gibberish. Similarly, it wouldn’t be an adverb because that defines the properties of an adjective, verb, or other adverb, and since “blogs” is a noun, you can’t apply an adverb to it. Glad to be of service. Dan on June 11, 2008 at 7:46 pm I think you’re mistaken about “both”. I’ve never, ever heard a credible sentence in which you could put more than two things under “both”, otherwise you would use “all [number]”. Perhaps you were thinking of how you can set off multiple denied possibilities with “neither”, which, while also rare, is tolerable: “Neither Walter, Jerry, nor Larry went to the movies”. Similarly, you can’t have anything “between” more than two things; it has to be “among” them. Dan on June 11, 2008 at 7:57 pm Speculating about another person’s race based on his/her response to something and then ending your post with a long string of exclamation points doesn’t leave you much room to call people immature. McLovin This is fantastic. A few other things us white folk like…
on June 12, 2008 at 6:56 am
…Dot dot dot’s…. (See, I’ve used it three times. I can’t spell elipses, and the fear of being gramatically correct led to my other description…) (Now that’s four) Spending way too much time exploiting fun topics on the internet. (Don’t get me wrong, I personally love it! I’m just saying that this is a typical white folk hobby). Keep up the good work, as this has wasted 10 minutes of my work day in a much more amusing way. Jim Jenkins I have a suggestion for a new entry:
on June 12, 2008 at 7:40 am
Intonating Every Statement Like It’s a Question: Like when they’re trying to explain something to you, or especially when they’re making a statement condescendingly, like it’s supposed to be obvious. sillywhitegirl how about some of these for a future post… (there’s my ellipsis, mclovin) -not leaving a “carbon footprint”/sustainable lifestyle -seinfeld -bagels -weird fantasy crap (i.e. fairies, unicorns, etc) -use of sarcasm -the Prius (although it is pictured in the bumper sticker post)
on June 12, 2008 at 11:51 am
sillywhitegirl also, brunch.
on June 12, 2008 at 11:56 am
Steve Luna bars with shitty company coffee.
on June 12, 2008 at 2:15 pm
Oh yeah and on the bike thing, wrecking your bike into a parked car, we like that, $170 for a mirror for the car, ER bill tbd (yeah we like acronyms too) and a scrip for Oxycodone sweet. Monty White people also love subtle sarcasm that is self-deprecating and self-inflating. With great privilege comes great responsibility.
on June 13, 2008 at 8:51 am
sarah Quick question. Why do Canadians and English say “He’s in hospital.” instead of “He is in the hospital”? Why do they never say in/at? It drives me crazy. Thanks.
on June 13, 2008 at 1:51 pm
mer on June 14, 2008 at 4:37 pm this is definitely in line with my sense of humor. based on the array of negative comments, its obviously not for everyone. but keep it up because its highly entertaining for some people! zombiedust this blog seems mostly to be about what liberal white people from the west coast like. what about the other flavors of white people? like white trash. and white republican investors. and white supremacists.
on June 14, 2008 at 4:56 pm
Toronto Liking bands before they sold out and started to suck, especially bands eight people have heard of.
on June 14, 2008 at 11:30 pm
The entire category of “world music”. murkyseabass White people seem to love guitar.
on June 14, 2008 at 11:47 pm
bj Mass transit (but only in theory)
on June 15, 2008 at 11:17 am
Terri Robinson on June 15, 2008 at 12:47 pm Hi. Love your blog. Have you considered writing about how white people love going to camps or retreats? Growing up in an all white neighborhood (yes I grew up being one of two brownies in my entire class), I remember it was all about going to girl scout camp,band camp, field hockey camp or volleyball camp. The best part of going to camp though was when some of the extra-cirricular activities involved learning African dances or other types of exotic hip rotations. Have you ever seen white people dance tribal? Priceless. Greetings from Brussels – Have a good one. Terri Bo White people also love racism and looking down on other races. Also you can add exaggerating about their penis size.
on June 16, 2008 at 8:51 am
Bo on June 16, 2008 at 8:59 am there is no such thing as God since it is just something that people rely on to give themselves false security. also the christian internet would suck since it wouldn’t have porn which is 99% of the internet. yoginipirate on June 17, 2008 at 2:02 am Hey, Ruralmomof3 wouldn’t happen to be NON-BLACK would she? How many times can someone forced casually include that little tidbit. You confirm for me that “non-black” people are weird and use too many exclamation points. Cheese. yoginipirate on June 17, 2008 at 2:10 am Somehow I doubt that your PhD (yes, there’s actually an order to the caps & little letters) will prove that “them/us doing the same things is scientifically generalizable”. Idiot. You’ve GOT to be white to try that hard to be smart & miss. You’re what they’re making fun of, dumb ass. speedy gonzales i’m thinking the entire white experience has been covered here and this is the last post on the subject or i’m an hispanic overachiever.
on June 17, 2008 at 11:06 am
Are you an American? or an Americ*nt?
on June 17, 2008 at 7:44 pm
Jb on June 18, 2008 at 8:50 am I’m Canadian and I’ve never heard anyone say, “He’s in hospital”…EVER. Perhaps you are mistaking rednecks and yokels for a representative sample of the population. More research needed on your part. Edward Bruce Williams III on June 18, 2008 at 11:55 am White people face a growing challange today in the important subject of being offended ( #101 ) on behalf of people of mixed racial background. Barrack Obama makes it clear he is Black and I am ready and ABLE to be properly offended on his behalf at a moments notice. With this type of leadership and understanding, is it any wonder he is our next President? But then there are the Tiger Woods. I know he is being discriminated against and no one is giving him enough credit for being a great golfer, but I just can’t put it together how to Raise Awareness ( #18 ). I am sure that as soon as you read this, you see the important issue and know the question I am going to ask: How do I present this in a way to make sure people understand this is an Expert Level white problem and I thought of it first? lalala only 2 things on this list applied to me, but a lot of these could apply to rich suburban whites
on June 18, 2008 at 2:41 pm
daaaaaamn Is all this for real? This has to be some kind of sarcasm right? You guys cant be serious…
on June 19, 2008 at 4:36 am
ironic on June 20, 2008 at 11:28 am this site is pure garbage, and is just fodder for racially-based comments and insults. if you care about race, creating a website with a list of your own made-up stereotypes is not going to help. if you believe that people are equal, setting up a public website that highlights superficial differences is not going to help. if you care about ending racial tension in our country, then propagating applied ignorance as some kind of universal truth is not the answer. quite plainly, this website is PART OF THE PROBLEM Token Blonde on June 20, 2008 at 3:52 pm Ha ha ha my boyfriend and I found this blog and we laughed our asses off. I am white and blonde and I don’t mind making jokes about myself or other whites. I don’t think its offensive just silly and funny. To be honest some of the stereotypes describe my dad to a tee ha ha.. he’s such a square! Cheers midwesterner on west coast on June 20, 2008 at 7:34 pm This is an incredibly accurate description of white upper-middle class west coast white people but you should check out poor white people and midwesterners – they make the people you describe seem wonderful. class breaks down differently as another white midwesterner on the west coast, i have a completely opposite view from the commenter “midwesterner on west coast”.
on June 21, 2008 at 12:17 pm
true, poor white people in the “flyover” states are very different from the upper middle class coastal white people you write about, lots of white people in the middle don’t posture and do things for the so-called authenticity and credibility as hipsters so much and aren’t so much about status, which is much of what this (hilarious) blog makes fun of. while there are lots of pigheaded and nasty and bigoted white people in the non-coastal areas, what you see is usually what you get without a lot of the fakeness you get from the fancy-pants white people this blog targets. i think it’s also true that white people in urban areas that aren’t known for being as sophisticated are sometimes less postur-ey too. Midwesterner in Oz This comment is proof that #101 is accurate. Rather than be offended for the good people in “flyover country”, I’m just going to laugh!
on June 21, 2008 at 3:43 pm
Stuart Cornea on June 21, 2008 at 4:27 pm I was actually buttoning my cardigan and whipping my butler when I came across your website. It’s simply AWESOME! I would, however, like to point out that in your article about grammar, you fail to find subject/verb agreement in your paragraph discussing our (white people’s) joy of pointing out the grammatical errors of professional(s). You’re missing the s! Plurality is next t godliness.Please update this immediately. My bubble jet has enough ink for a lot of petitions. Incidentally, white people love petitions. JAM This is my new favourite blog, and I am a white person, so you can add this to the list of things white people like.
on June 21, 2008 at 11:20 pm
But seriously, something to add to the list is buying in bulk. White people freakin’ love to buy crap in mass quantities. Don’t believe me? Go hang out in a Costco or Sam’s Club parking lot and tell me if you see ANY minorities? Yeah, didn’t think so. Go hang out with some white people, too. Eventually, someone will start bragging about their Costco membership and how they got three gallons of shampoo for $5 or something crazy like that. They’ll also admit that their towels came from there even though they had no plans to buy new towels. No one will admit having a Sam’s Club membership because there is a white people warehouse club hierarchy: Costco members > Sam’s Club members > people who aren’t members anywhere. Costco members make Sam’s Club members insecure. Also notice that almost every white person has a large package of toilet paper in the hallway. This is because they feel compelled to buy in bulk- because the price per unit IS cheaper!- but have nowhere to put 96 rolls of quilted Charmin besides the damn hallway. Same for their 16 rolls of Brawny paper towels. One piece of advice, however: Never give white people gifts purchased at a warehouse club. hapa monkey From: mymonkeylounge.com Sunday, June 22, 2008
on June 22, 2008 at 11:53 am
White People Have Gone Ethnic! Yes, the almighty gods have answered my prayers. White people have gone ethnic! It’s no mystery for many of those who have heard me talk about race relations to think I’m racist. It’s difficult to explain casually to people my rhetoric when my ideas are informed by too many years of schooling and personal experiences. These conceptualizations and realizations are ever changing and continue to evolve. I speak often times as a person of color (POC) and other times as a mixed race woman. In both instances, I’m critical of all racial/ethnic groups but take special interest in white people and here is why. For me, white people are so damn complacent, aggressive, insecure, funny, expressive, egotistical…in their own special white ways. They have, over centuries in the US, developed a white culture. Unfortunately for us non-whites, most whites do not view themselves as ethnic. Instead of embracing their specific ethnic characteristics and learning how to articulate their culture, they say, “I’m just an American”. Then comes stuffwhitepeoplelike.com. This has to be my current top pick for a website. Here you have Christian Lander discussing in concise, meaningful, ‘scientific’ and best of all, humorous blog entries about what white people like. More specifically, how and why white people are the way they are that draws them to the things they like. Most impressive is how Christian writes with an ethos filled with self-consciousness, over thinking and over compensating, so much like every other ethnic group in existence when seen as the Other. I curtsy to the fine work by Christian and hope that white readers of his blog will find solace in knowing once and for all that they have a culture. Viva la White People! For pleasure, view below, East Coast – West Coast “inter-ethnic strife”. East Coast Tea Partay Video here West Coast Green Tea Party Video here
Marion Wilson on June 23, 2008 at 1:47 am I actually find this very disturbing. It seems we need a what black people like commentary. However, it displays the ignorance of the black person in the fact they believe all white people are rich. Much like the arrogant display of Michelle Obama, where she shows only poor black kids with a dream, otherwise unattainable. And where the black person just ignores the plight of the poor white person, as if it doesn’t exist. For some reason it is the white persons very own fault and they are without excuse. It truly displays the blatent racism of the black person and their complete inability to come to a place of equality or recognize reality for what it truly is. No matter how kind, understanding or equal a white person attempts to be with the black society, the black society will always be racist. That is just in their blood. The black love to feed off of their excuse of being poor, so who has the social distance and upward turned nose here? Many white can’t afford the college, it isn’t free, and have to buy in bulk when all special interest get done with their share. Far higher Holy than thou, then that of the richest white person. How arrogant can you get? Jennifer on June 23, 2008 at 7:25 am I find this all very funny, especially people who are offended by this blog. I don’t know if the person who writes this blog is black, white, or purple, but it’s damn funny! To the previous poster – almost all humor is created by making fun of stereotypes. If you can’t poke fun at them, you need to lighten up. Terry I think he’s Chinese. He has a lot of Vancouver references.
on June 23, 2008 at 7:36 am
fantastic Oh thank you Marion Jones. One thing white people (myself included) love is irony, and you have graced us with more than we could ever hope for.
on June 23, 2008 at 7:52 am
smos on June 23, 2008 at 8:46 am What I find curious is that every white person who gets defensive about race seems to think racism is limited to white & black people. How transparent of you. hayleyy =] on June 23, 2008 at 2:17 pm um im sorry but i agree with marion jones. and i also wanna say that i see alot of black, asian and hispanic ppl, as well as caucasion [which i prefer versus white because i am not a ghost or a sheet of paper] wearing american eagle, abercrombie, hollister, and aeropostale. as many as i see caucasion people wearing things like baby girl and south pole. so this website is pretty stupid and pointless because believe me i found this on an abercrombie search. really its pretty useless so just disable it or watever. and dont kid yourselves because black, asians and hispanics can be just as racist as caucasions. they call them ”preps” or watever. get over yourself. your not cool. you shoud be shut down by the police. its a stupid name too. really i am very insulted by this website. its stereotypical crap. imagine if i made a stuff black people like website. i woud be just as stereotypical and racist as you are. hayleyy =] oh i mean marion wilson. sorry.
on June 23, 2008 at 2:18 pm
frank thomas on June 23, 2008 at 3:30 pm I frankly think that most of what this website says is true, namely about yuppy quasi-homosexuals and weak liberal wastes of space that don’t care at all about anyone but themselves. That being said, I think that the things most black people like, shitty music with the same woman hating, child molesting, drug advertising and English murdering lyrics. As well as complaining about their position in society and suffering from discrimination, which, by the way their ancestors im sure turn in there graves when they get word of it, are often never really properly touched on in our civilization at this point in time. Whats interesting is, the primal instinct instilled in many “African Americans” these days is the same that forced them to sell eachothers tribes to the white men on the boats from europe for export all around the world. It is quite ironic how these are the same values that made it easy for the “white men” to exploit them. At least the “Native Americans” actually fought it out and perished with honor for the most part as a strongwilled and intelligent people. However, to make that point would be too thoughtless and cruel to say in a free society and these people who call themselves Africans first before Americans, might get there feelings hurt because they don’t even know their own history….. morris on June 23, 2008 at 10:21 pm While this site is slightly racist, it is so damn funny! I’m white and this site cracks me up! people need to lighten up a little bit, not one of the items on the list makes a deliberate stab at white people-sure maybe a bit of stereotyping-but nothing truly offensive. person I personally, as a white person, love it when a guy named frank can begin a paragraph with “I frankly think…” You lucky sob. I’m white.
on June 24, 2008 at 6:57 am
Ray You prefer “caucasian” to “white” because you’re “not a ghost or a sheet of paper.”
on June 24, 2008 at 9:30 am
And in the same sentence you mention “black” people. Don’t you think they would prefer something else too, as there is no human on earth with truly black pigmentation? It’s so amusing to see how you Americans are always “insulted” by everything
Sigh.
DK on June 24, 2008 at 10:39 am Shouldn’t this site be called stuffwhiteamericanslike.com? I am not at all offended with this website and I am aware that it doesn’t portray all white people, but a generalization such as Asians love rice. I live in the DC metro area and it’s so funny how 99% is so true about “Americans”. I have witnessed so many other colored people who act like “white people”, you could call them Twinkie (yellow on the outside and white inside) or an Oreo (black on the ouside and white inside), and what do you call brownish people who act so “white”, I haven’t heard a reference to them. Anyways, a lot of Americans even with ethnic background from other countries still act so “white” (i’m better than you or you should be like me because I am so eco aware, oppose guns, oppose meat, liberal, pro gun, pro choice, pro life, I go to this school or I went to that school, I vacationed here, i’m so rainbow, my kid is an honor roll student, i wear trendy t-shirt because of the name on it, I like to wear a mohawk style because it’s the cool thing). Whatever it is, I have stayed away all my life away from the mainstream, except for music because I can’t deny what my senses like or dislike (i’m not a closet case to music, food, politics, guns, sex, cars) There will always be stereotypes because there are a lot of sheeples out there, make your own path, but don’t be on someone’s face like the Spanish inquistion. DK on June 24, 2008 at 10:43 am I am sure you guys covered the “oh I so love sushi”. I hate “people” who think they love Japanese food because they love sushi. When I ask them do you like sashimi, udon, real ramen, tonkatsu, or whatever they are clueless. I hate the fact Americans ruined ethnic food in every way to the point I have to go to China town in NY to get real chinese food. Paul They are called “cocos”, or “coconuts.”
on June 24, 2008 at 11:42 am
Someone needs to brush up on their ethnic slurs. Paul “It’s so amusing to see how you Americans are always “insulted” by everything”
on June 24, 2008 at 11:45 am
You know what your problem is? You *always* generalize. Le What about eggs? White on the outside but yellow on the inside. That’s most white people I know. Usually, they’re more Asian than my Chinese ass!!!
on June 24, 2008 at 3:27 pm
Ray on June 24, 2008 at 4:21 pm Paul: Okay, thanks for calling me out on that one. To clarify: Obviously I didn’t mean “always” as in literally each and every time, 100% of the time (that would be a generalization, true). But can you deny that Americans seem to have a *lot* of issues where they need to make a big show of expressing their oh-so-deep indignation? Especially when those issues don’t *really* affect them personally? You know, it’s actually okay to have some differentiation in your perspectives and leave room for subtleties and shades of gray. Not seeing everything in black and white absolute terms is not a sign of weakness or lack of opinion/personality. Accept that the world (especially your own) is diverse. Take some responsibility for yourself. Stop annoying the rest of the world and the sane portion of your own population with your ever-present over-reactions. Where else in the world can you sue for millions because you’re too stupid to figure out that “cruise control” or “auto pilot” doesn’t mean you can let go of the steering wheel, that putting your puppy in the microwave will kill it (oh gosh!); where else can you sue for “sexuall harassment/discrimination” because your male co-workers comliment you on your clothing? It makes you look childish and full of bigotry. Sorry. Peace. Mary Aww, I never get tired of the people that post who are clearly unaware of the concept of satire.
on June 24, 2008 at 8:33 pm
Perry Huntley I can’t believe you haven’t tackled “Tennis” yet…lol. Espeically Wimbledon, the White Person’s wet dream…..
on June 25, 2008 at 2:14 am
Bridget on June 25, 2008 at 7:24 am I saw a group of post college white kids going to a “white” party. Basically they dress in all white and go to someones house for a party. The amusing was they noticed me looking at there outfits and blurted out that they are attending a white party. All one can do is respond with oh, okay. marshag on June 25, 2008 at 9:25 am I love tonkatsu! udon too. and sashimi. And although I will eat sushi, it’s not my fave. Something about the seaweed/fish combo…. it’s really pretty though so I have always wanted to love it. Anyway, I digress. I had a coworker who lived in Japan and he turned me on to Japanese food so I don’t appear to be a total dick when I go out. Rich White people love to go for walks.
on June 25, 2008 at 10:00 am
JoAnn here is a site that is truly white: http://www.vineyardvines.com/
on June 25, 2008 at 10:34 am
Volinda brilliantly (white) funny
on June 25, 2008 at 12:34 pm
kevin this site should really be called “stuffwhitepeoplefromseattlelike.com. seriously… as a white guy, after reading all of the entries here, I’m starting to think I’m not white?
on June 25, 2008 at 2:19 pm
Pat on June 25, 2008 at 2:33 pm The amazon site for the book lists “Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought”– somebody needs to append those to the list (well, those not already on)… Kelli on June 25, 2008 at 2:46 pm Your blog and this whole notion that there is a defined set of “stuff white people like” is offensive. You are a bunch of racists! Yes, I read your blog, all the entries on the first page, if someone wrote such outlandish stuff about people of your race you’d be offended and some company would have to find a way to scrub you from the server. If you are white. . . and this is all a joke then you should be ashamed of yourself for making fun of the very real racism that is built into our society . . . and then your “joke” is just more disgusting and more racist than it seems. soulsurfer3 Hilarious! But I get the feeling you might be run out material eventually. You might have to add rap music into it these days too.
on June 25, 2008 at 4:31 pm
joe add this one to this list of absolute racist bullshit: white people also like dealing with the fact that we’re the only ones who can be racist in a politically correct world.
on June 26, 2008 at 1:14 am
whitey on June 26, 2008 at 6:57 am Classic site. Along with San Francisco, another destination we whiteys love is Santa Fe. Lots of folk art, spas, and overpriced crap to buy. Also a great place to educate your gifted children on diverse cultures. So, pack up your Priuses and come on over this summer. Maybe you can come during an Obama rally! tessa on June 26, 2008 at 9:22 am This is classic! LOL! I am black and I know there is a STUFFBLACKPEOPLELIKE.COM but to come across THIS SITE is classic. it is funny but hey, if black people can have one, white people can too. smiles. — tessa meeshelle You have gotten White People confused with Liberals. All Liberals are not White and all White People are not Liberal.
on June 26, 2008 at 9:42 am
omg you’ve completely missed the humor in this, meeshelle. try not to take everything so seriously. it’s a joke.
on June 26, 2008 at 12:21 pm
omg thank you!!!! it never ceases to amaze me. I feel sorry for them and their lack of a sense of humor. It must be a dull and bitter world they live in. lol
on June 26, 2008 at 12:25 pm
Mr. Bear on June 26, 2008 at 12:27 pm No. It’s not actually that this blog isn’t comical or amusing–but it appears that whatever trace of a sense of humor you had is dead. And it died a horrible death. Mr. Bear on June 26, 2008 at 12:29 pm No. It’s not actually that this blog isn’t comical or amusing–but it appears that whatever trace of a sense of humor you had is dead. And it died a horrible death. James Chamberlain III on June 26, 2008 at 6:37 pm As a black man who has been trying to fully assimilate into white culture, i find this to be an amazing resource. I’ve stopped taking comments as offensive, instead i have learned to appreciate their questions as a part of the human process of learning. It’s amazing how quickly i have started to stand out from my black peers. My ability to build relationships through meaningful cultural conversation has grown immensely. My black Brothas have started to envy me, to the point of hatred. But my white friends accept me and even buy me drinks. One other thing that white people like and I LOVE is MOJO HD. Check it out. Sarah on June 26, 2008 at 8:02 pm Kelli, please. If you think this is offensive, then never ever pick up “The Ways of White Folks” a collection of stories by Langston Hughes— Are you going to as far to say that he was trying to rebuild racism in American culture, I think not. CG Man, I HATE when people use “there” when they mean “their”. So typically white of me!
on June 27, 2008 at 9:22 am
Lighten up, smart guy. c'mon, it's funny on June 27, 2008 at 10:09 am Honestly, this site is hysterical, but I think meeshelle has a point…it truly only describes upper middle class liberals (mostly white). still, it is spot-on and I am laughing at how many categories i fit in! ouch. adrianna you are disgusting.
on June 27, 2008 at 9:52 pm
awa These aren’t white people they are hipsters.
on June 28, 2008 at 6:40 am
Sean Gilroy on June 28, 2008 at 6:54 am Jesus, guy, how many white people do you actually know? I’m not saying that your blog isn’t funny, but a vastly more apropriate title would be “Stuff Middle/Upper Class White Liberals Like.” And unless you live in a bubble, you should know that this constitutes but a small percentage of the American Caucasian population (do you live in a bubble? If so, please forgive my insensitivity). Or are you suggesting that the girl who lives next door to me, who has a pair of stainless steel testicles dangling from the trailer hitch of her red Ford F150, is not white? Now, being a white liberal, I do like some of the stuff you write about. Hell, I know a few people who pretty much like it all. But I know A LOT more white people who like the following things: 1. AC/DC 2. Bud Light in a can 3. NASCAR 4. Toby Keith 5. Ford or Chevy (one or the other, but NEVER both) 6. complaining about black people/immigrants/gays 7. emulating black people 8. gimmicky chain restaurants 9. George W. Bush 10. patriotic bumper stickers 11. Home Improvement reruns 12. Jesus (even if they never go to church and know dick about Christianity) 13. The Good Ole Days I could go on… Brian Koscuiszka on June 28, 2008 at 9:21 am Scrubs. And not just the TLC song. But the show. White people LOVE this show. Mainly because the white guy is pretty much defined by your blog. Keep up the good work! Jessica Two words: TOMS Shoes. They should be #105.
on June 28, 2008 at 11:51 am
boris klumpencycle on June 28, 2008 at 12:33 pm A good name for this web site would more likely be ” Things people like “. It’s like saying black people love fried chicken and watermelon. I’m sure it’s true because I have yet to meet anyone of any race who doesn’t like fried chicken or watermelon. I don’t mean to destroy your stereotype but these are Things I have observed as a white man: a black ceo in a 3 piece suit driving a mercedes benz white gang bangers black classical musicians white pimps and prostitutes black pro golfers white pro football players I use the terms black and white loosely as I have seen these instances in any race you can conceive. The big question that remains is: What’s your point? Emily Amen. I thought the same thing re: W., immigrants, and guns! Though “stuff white people like” is admittedly catchier
on June 29, 2008 at 7:28 am
Adrienne on June 29, 2008 at 9:57 am I love this site. I’m surprised Prairie Home Companion hasn’t made the list yet. This odd, folksy program is a migraine trigger for non-whites but older middle class liberal whites (see I was paying attention, Sean) adore this seemingly non-ending NPR broadcast. I can just imagine folks tapping their birks to the merry sounds of banjo picking right now. And now I have to go take some Excedrin. Erik The site’s just funny. You clearly like getting offended a little bit too much.
on June 29, 2008 at 10:02 am
Erik lol
on June 29, 2008 at 10:08 am
Erik Ah, isn’t it great to hear a success story, guys?
on June 29, 2008 at 10:08 am
Erik lololol
on June 29, 2008 at 10:10 am
jesseryan on June 29, 2008 at 10:53 am You havent added CROCs, have you seen these rubber clogs on white people everywhere? Its a freaking epidemic. Oh yeah, do you know what a MANPRI is? Its capris for dudes, white dudes love this shit. I know cause Im a white dude and me and my friends wear this shit all the time. Cam on June 29, 2008 at 5:58 pm How about white people love to have big ass cameras? Every where I went on holidays people were talking about their 9mm lenses and their multi optical zoom. They were carting around these cameras that were so big that I thought they were telescopes capable of zooming in on the moon and capturing Lance Armstrongs footprints, which leads me to another thing white people love, saying “that’s one small step for man, one huge step for mankind” whenever they acomplish even the most minute things such as putting together a bunk bed from ikea. Gage Lance Armstrong is a cyclist. Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. Huuuuuur.
on June 29, 2008 at 7:44 pm
ryan Che Guevara and Palestinians.
on June 29, 2008 at 7:48 pm
super cool lady i don’t think crafts have been covered yet but just saw this not-so-recent article about canning and how it’s the new knitting:
on June 29, 2008 at 8:01 pm
http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/food/2007/09/26/2007-09-26_canning_is_the_new_cool.html myfriendsarescumbags White people like blog-comment-wars.
on June 29, 2008 at 9:00 pm
cheyenne I would rather be a latte-drinking, prius-driving, Colbert-watching liberal than the stereotypical GWB voter.
on June 30, 2008 at 8:12 am
Not quite I can tell you something: I’m not white and even I find this offensive; yet, it’s probably for another reason.
on June 30, 2008 at 12:14 pm
You will not find anything on the web that does the same thing with black people. Also, the topics are becoming redundant: sushi followed by asian fusion… omg on June 30, 2008 at 12:54 pm clearly you live in the South, midwest or Southeast. And clearly the author of this blog IS focusing on white middle/upper class liberals from the east and west coasts. Nez Dude – Its Neil Armstrong, not Lance Armstrong
on June 30, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Elizabeth Sloan on June 30, 2008 at 7:05 pm Yo, you should seriously consider an entry being on The Cosby Show. I’ll admit, I’m a big fan–I’m also white. I grew up watching it and I still do when it’s on TBS. However, I’ve never really heard any black folk praise or applaud the show. The Cosby Show is definitely stuff white people like. devon on June 30, 2008 at 8:21 pm Obviously some people don’t know how to laugh at themselves! I think this site is great. People need to lighten up. It’s no big deal for some white people to laugh at other races but when the microscope is on them it’s suddenly a probelm. Keep up the good work. I think you should add; smoothies, Chipotle (or any fancy taco chain), yogurt, and Jennifer Garner. devon …I forgot energy drinks too.
on June 30, 2008 at 8:28 pm
badmofoexteme I have two suggestions that I’ve seen white people liking: First- this site Second- group pictures of them jumping
on July 1, 2008 at 12:26 am
Mary i am simultaneously offended and delighted by this blog. i’ve never been so confused…
on July 1, 2008 at 8:27 am
Another Devon on July 1, 2008 at 2:39 pm I think this is the best thing I’ve ever seen. I’m not in the slightest bit offended; we all fit our stereotypes in some way or they wouldn’t exist. I fit this lists way to well. I am such a white person it’s kind of sad. Another Devon on July 1, 2008 at 3:05 pm I get what you’re saying coming from a small Midwest town myself, but if we look at how the media portrays white people this is damn close. What you are describing sounds like things red necks like, sounds like a second book to me. gardner this is obviously about american white people.
on July 2, 2008 at 4:13 pm
Jenn I agree with devon. I love Jennifer Garner. Amd smoothies. And yogurt, but only the expensive Greek kind.
on July 2, 2008 at 6:22 pm
Jenn I agree with devon. I love Jennifer Garner. And smoothies. And yogurt, but only the expensive Greek kind.
on July 2, 2008 at 6:23 pm
Gregory I wasn’t offended until you brought up Jennifer Garner.
on July 2, 2008 at 10:02 pm
dori i’m surprised you haven’t covered music festivals or jam bands yet…
on July 3, 2008 at 7:25 am
those are generally VERY white endeavors… community gardens, clogs, wool socks, coffee shops… um… yeah i live in portland, oregon, lol… Joe Another thing white people like: commenting on blogs.
on July 3, 2008 at 8:47 am
Kristina I think this is hilarious! And very true. But I wonder that if a white person did this about a different race if people would get offended. What do you think?
on July 3, 2008 at 9:45 am
Cody “thinking things are funny because they are true” should be the next post
on July 3, 2008 at 10:29 am
true Yea but at this rate Lance will be on the moon in no time
on July 3, 2008 at 11:14 am
true on July 3, 2008 at 11:18 am I think it goes without saying that the blog is about wealthy liberal white people. In fact some of the entire say things like “never hae a yellow ribbon or an american flag bumper sticker, these things are liked by the WRONG sort of white people.” The fact of the matter is that wealthy liberal white people are the ones most visible in the media and who push their culture on others the most and this is white is meant to mock that. People really need to get a grip. The fact that liberals are actually lightening up to mock themselves is literally a cultural breakthrough. Steve How is this comment relevant? The author of this site and the book, Christian Lander, is white. So it is a white guy writing about white people.
on July 3, 2008 at 2:47 pm
Ben on July 3, 2008 at 3:42 pm Wow. This site is unbelievably retarded. Are the only white people you know yuppies? #8 Barack Obama…lol…you do realize that over 90% of black voters are gonna break for him this November compared to less than half of whites, right? Just come out and admit what this site is about. It has nothing to do with satirizing white people. This site is about your hatred of political correctness and yuppies. Try going to rural North Dakota or Utah and seeing how many of your items applies to any of the 99% white populations there. Better yet just go to suburban Pittsburgh. Maybe I just don’t get it. But from where I stand, this website is about as funny as if Chris Rock changed up his jokes about black people so that Colin Powell was his example of the average black man. This tiny subculture of white people you satirize has nothing to do with a typical white person, and I’m guessing you know it. Wok I agree, Ben. Love the “make fun of a group you belong to (vague) to get popular” idea. Hate this site.
on July 3, 2008 at 4:30 pm
Wok Ha. I hear Mr. T somewhere saying “I pity this fool.”
on July 3, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Karl Wow… it’s like an autobiography.
on July 3, 2008 at 5:04 pm
StuffBlackPeopleLikeBlog.com This site is to popular… I like popular.
on July 3, 2008 at 9:01 pm
groo on July 3, 2008 at 9:41 pm Whoever writes this blog has never been anywhere in the South, the Midwest, or Central California. PLEASE re-name this blog “Stuff Narrow-Minded Arrogant Liberal Affluent White People Like” Gabrielle on July 3, 2008 at 9:54 pm Man, what is with all the hater comments? This site makes me laugh (well, laugh and think to myself in my head, “That’s me…oops”). Keep on being awesome samantha on July 4, 2008 at 9:22 am I know theres an 80s parties item but 80s television should be on here too. Saved by the Bell, Whos the Boss, The Cosby Show, etc. Its even better when you find a vintage Tshirt featuring one of these shows in Goodwill and you can proudly tell all your friends it cost $5… samantha on July 4, 2008 at 9:33 am for those who keep bringing up how if this was done about other races: it would be perfectly acceptable if someone who was brown did a site about ‘stuff brown people like’, that is, if you are of the same ethnicity as the people you are criticizing. By no means could a white person attempt that, as it would be perceived as racism, yes. that is why this site is amusing, we all like to a) mock ourselves (that is why white people like it) and b) to see authority/majority be mocked (why other races like it. c)its humorous samantha on July 4, 2008 at 9:38 am “white” also synonymous with: liberal, Western, capitalist, wealthy/upper middle class, yuppie. this is the acceptable White stereotype. the other extreme is the ‘i know it when i see it’ white trash. Can anyone truly define that phrase? Cromwell But please keep giving it more hits!
on July 4, 2008 at 12:23 pm
John Birch on July 4, 2008 at 12:30 pm Funny book. Too bad I bought it (the audio on from Audible) before I found this site….could have saved 14.00 (well, I guess the book has extra content). I am past the age where most of the stuff in this book applies, but I put it on my daughter’s mp3 player and she thinks it’s great, too (college student). Keep writing; you have talent and a good sense of humor. P.S.–I can’t stop laughing at your description of the purpose of a vest! Leslee on July 5, 2008 at 5:51 am Speaking of white people who are busy correcting grammar, how about using “fewer” rather then “less” when you are talking about the quantity of sweater buttons ? Guess that makes me whiter than white –or is it best to embrace the bad grammar that is washing over the language with apostrophes making things plural, using less to mean fewer, etc? What’s an aspiring elitist to do? Dayton, Ohio on July 6, 2008 at 4:36 am Regarding the site’s labeling coast upper middle class whites as “whites” and ignoring everyone else, he knows that; this site is a sly put down on self important educated but clueless coastal yuppies. Very White Guy So here is my quandry: this site describes me very well.
on July 6, 2008 at 5:06 am
I am raising an adopted African-American daughter. How should she feel about knowing that her Dad is a member of a group that is so easily caricatured? I am voting for Obama because he has what it takes to transform the culture of our declining nation. Melissa Prendergast What is scientific about your approach to this topic?
on July 6, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Thank you, Melissa Prendergast Melissa Prendergast What is scientific about your approach to this topic?
on July 6, 2008 at 12:41 pm
Sincerely, a queer white woman Mathieu And, apparently, “troll” is both verb and noun, as demonstrated above.
on July 6, 2008 at 1:13 pm
Alicia p white people also love lavender, crock pots and pictures of ethnic races on their walls, even though they are not related. they also love mexican food with cheddar cheese, even though mexican food does NOT have cheese.
on July 6, 2008 at 3:32 pm
Alicia p ohh and white love really cheesy SMOOTH jazz !
on July 6, 2008 at 3:34 pm
ASWG Well, this is the most insulting thing I’ve ever read in my life- next to the bible.
on July 6, 2008 at 3:53 pm
ASWG …”Speaking of white people who are busy correcting grammar, how about using “fewer” rather then “less”…
on July 6, 2008 at 3:55 pm
Don’t you mean “fewer rather than less” ? » “Stuff White People Like” Home: on July 6, 2008 at 5:45 pm […] “This is a scientific approach to highlight and explain stuff white people like. They are pretty predictable.” Of the 4,300+ comments posted here are just a few: ASWG on July 6, 2008 at 3:53 pm […] NK http://www.theonion.com/content/node/33988
on July 6, 2008 at 7:06 pm
KB on July 7, 2008 at 9:46 am Most groups are actually very easily caricatured – we’ve just all become so hypersensitive and fearful of being injurious or offended that we’ve lost the perspective of what it means to be a “melting pot” of a nation. You don’t have a quandry on your hands, you just have a lot in common with a lot of people. Don’t lose sleep over that fact, just retain the ability to be able to find the humor there and be able laugh at yourself. Ginger K. on July 7, 2008 at 11:29 am I love this list. It’s so easy to see what other races have in common, but not so easy to spot my own group’s traits. This is clear, concise and spot-on. More power to white people! Chris Ok just saw you on BNN – UrFunny I wish you all the luck in your comedy writting.
on July 7, 2008 at 1:55 pm
All the best Chris A Brenda I just saw you on BNN as well. This is some funny stuff – I can’t wait to go and get the book.
on July 7, 2008 at 5:19 pm
Destiny haha, just bought the book. i had never even heard of this site, but i took one look at the title, and read the back cover and i knew i had to buy it
on July 7, 2008 at 7:33 pm
samantha sign me up, i love this stuff
on July 8, 2008 at 12:37 pm
ryan Ooh ooh, I know the contest is over but American Spirit cigarettes are essential when drinking micro-brews!
on July 8, 2008 at 3:46 pm
kelli on July 8, 2008 at 5:38 pm Discovered your existence because of the interview in Salon.com the other day, now making my way through the list. Funny stuff! BTW – I’m a new white mom (in San Francisco no less) and I can’t believe “breastfeeding” doesn’t have an entry. 1. It’s very “natural,” and popular in indigenous cultures, yet 2. white pregnant people can take classes and read a lot of books to learn how to do it right; 3. you can complain loudly about oppression if sometime tries to stop you doing it in public; 4. you get to feel really, really morally superior to people who give their babies formula… the list goes on and on. AllisonWonder on July 8, 2008 at 5:48 pm Excellent point! To take this one step further, a breastfeeding mother who is tolerant of those who make “other choices” in feeding their infants might claim the right to feel morally superior to intolerant “lactivists” who bash “formula-feeders”. Actually, the first two could easily apply to “natural” childbirth. Well… the first three, actually… J. Cricket on July 8, 2008 at 10:43 pm Blues Clubs. White people love blues clubs because it gets them in touch with vintage “black musical culture” in a safe, mostly white, and mostly white-owned, business establishment, with predictable mid-range restaurant fare and a large selection of microbrews, including one or two from Mississippi that fetch 6 bucks a bottle, just like the old juke joints of the segregated south. Oddly enough, no malt liquor is available. Music by Stevie Ray Vaughn is considered “par for the course” (a white person cliche) at these clubs, and dancing to the B.B. King cover band alongside is considered “going native LizaB on July 9, 2008 at 5:29 am I love your idea. Its true white people do like shopping, and even better if its online! this is getting huge in South Africa. http://www.wantitall.co.za is an affiliate to Amazon – and its gaining popularity, at an amazing pace. Very cool! Kudos! Nat Wow.
on July 9, 2008 at 6:06 am
This is a very poorly edited site. The content is fine, and sometimes funny, but there should be an editor on the premises. It does not reflect well on the book. Kristy Wendt White people in the news:
on July 9, 2008 at 7:47 am
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/31/AR2008033102449.html Jules on July 9, 2008 at 8:09 am Hi Christian, I heard your interview on the CBC yesterday and enjoyed your comment about having to get outside and play on a sunny day! ugggggg. We weren’t allowed to watch any TV on a sunny day which basically meant going the entire summer with no cartoons. That’s what I call the dark ages. Cheers, Julie http://www.cottagedaily.com Torontonian Hi,
on July 9, 2008 at 9:13 am
Heard your interview yesterday on CFRB radio in Toronto; I’m black and husband is white. I can’t wait to buy the book so I can understand my husband’s “culture” bit more. Peace Patty This site is awesome! My friends and I are enjoying it and calling each other out on shite.
on July 9, 2008 at 9:15 am
How about how White People ALWAYS have to be invited to events even if they don’t plan on attending. Strepsi on July 9, 2008 at 9:43 am Wow, Torontonian — white husband and live in Toronto? You need to look up the chapters on “Being Offended”, “Statistics”, and “Sweaters” stat! There’s nothing white Torontonians love more than sitting around, clenching their sphincters, drinking coffees, and offering statistics about why they are being offended! Bring up Residential Schools, and watch your hubby go! GREAT SITE Jayemel on July 9, 2008 at 10:55 am I think you need to change the name of this list to “What Liberal White People in America Like.” If you did, then I would see the humor in it. As it is now, you’re ignoring a large segment (half) of the population. DWG on July 9, 2008 at 10:59 am I can’t wait for the tag along sites like “Stuff Black People Like” (i.e big asses) or ” Stuff Yellow People Like” (i.e. driving all over the road). This is a great idea. Make fun of all cultures to better understand each other. Looking forward to seeing how many posts we get on the other ones. Marta You forgot to add mayo to the list. White people love mayo.
on July 9, 2008 at 1:41 pm
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on July 9, 2008 at 2:16 pm
Tim on July 9, 2008 at 4:29 pm *Stuff White People (with Money) Like*. That’s the real title. As a white guy who straddles two worlds between academia and hillbillyland (and has a half-Asian wife), your list is flawed and incomplete until you have tournament bass fishing, chewing tobacco, and NASCAR, to name only a few. Those three things are almost exclusively things only white people like, but they certainly don’t fit the tone of your list. Larry on July 9, 2008 at 5:45 pm You can add ice hockey, shark fishing, shorts that go above our knees, water polo, high top athletic shoes laced all the way up and fit properly, hiding the fact that we may have relatives in jail, being ashamed of being on food stamps and public assistance, cars with 4 matching tires…. Pavlo S on July 10, 2008 at 1:34 am Here’s a few more: – White people love talking about the “richness” and “cultural diversity” that a place has to offer, but see no contradiction in later complaining about “…all the migrants that are moving in and ruining their suburb.” – White people are proud of how ‘tolerant’ they are of other cultures and races. – they love cooking in Teflon coated frying pans. – at work, for lunch they have instant noodles in plastic containers that you pour hot water into -they love “going for brunch.” Colleen Tim, Don’t forget about hockey! Come on it’s as white as Nascar!
on July 10, 2008 at 5:31 am
Colleen White people find it amusing that black people call each other the “n” word. How can black people ever be taken seriously when they do that?
on July 10, 2008 at 5:45 am
JM And you take white people seriously? aaahun
on July 10, 2008 at 8:18 am
repo This is a really white conversation right here.
on July 10, 2008 at 10:03 am
Kai on July 10, 2008 at 10:57 am black people (such as myself who does not use the “n” word) love being referred to as one large group that all use the “n” word. sounds like someone needs some black friendS (yes, more than 1). KL I found a typo in the book! He uses the word “mate” instead of “make.”
on July 10, 2008 at 12:03 pm
Dan Wonder what would happen if I wrote a book/blog called “stuff black people like”?
on July 10, 2008 at 12:29 pm
brian I couldn’t agree more.
on July 10, 2008 at 2:00 pm
brian on July 10, 2008 at 2:30 pm he problem with white “liberal” people, which is truly what this list is about, is that they embrace appearances. They like to appear as if they are truly “concerned/concious” of issues: (Drive a Prius, buy eco-friendly products, vote for people who want to help the working poor, and or have black friends). All of these things are fine but it is funny that there is no REAL DESIRE to fundamentally change the way things work. They think that purchasing the “responsible” vehicle or cleaning product is helping the environment WRONG: It just pollutes a little less Tryston Dan, what does this have to do with black people or any other people? It’s funny and generalized observations. That’s all.
on July 10, 2008 at 3:46 pm
Cole on July 10, 2008 at 6:06 pm Black people find in amusing that White people often call black people the “n” word behind closed doors when their only amongst each other. Give me a break. ccc “Few” is plural. “Here are a few more:” is correct.
on July 11, 2008 at 9:42 am
ccc “They’re”
on July 11, 2008 at 9:48 am
ccc on July 11, 2008 at 9:52 am “Myself” is a reflexive pronoun. Your sentence resquires the subjective “I”. Also, “who” is a pronoun replacing “people”; therefore it takes the plural form of the verb, “do”. It is only correct to use numerals for dates, time, and numbers requiring more than two words to spell out. SH on July 11, 2008 at 10:59 am I really do think that a book called “Stuff black people like”, if written by someone who wasn’t considered black, would automatically be written off as racist. People would complain and protest it, anyway. wormcast on July 11, 2008 at 11:37 am This list would be better titled “Stuff rich people like”. There are far more ‘white’ people in America and elsewhere who *don’t* like microbrews, yoga, and other classic yuppy fare than who do. Elyse Wow… reading some of these comments… I need to add some things to the list of stuff white people like:
on July 11, 2008 at 12:52 pm
taking themselves way too seriously feeling/publicly claiming to be marginalized inventing injustice crying about stereotypes why don’t we take this site as the social commentary that it is and stop making everything so personal? get over it and laugh at it because you know a lot of it’s true. and if it’s not, then go ahead and consider yourself the exception which is even better because then you can laugh at the OTHER silly white people who like rugby and new balance shoes… i personally love new balance. excellent sneaker. peace, love, and liberal arts diplomas, Elyse I. Conoplastic See the list of rejected books by this author:
on July 11, 2008 at 7:47 pm
Stuff Orientals Like Stuff Jews Like Stuff Negroes Like See, it’s FUN and QUIRKY and EDGY to make fun of people because of their race. z I need to add some things to the list of stuff white people like:
on July 11, 2008 at 8:05 pm
Blah blah blah. Meanwhile all the other races squeal like stuck pigs if you look at them cross-eyed. Eff you, bitch. The Qwerty Man White people like:
on July 11, 2008 at 8:12 pm
– Education (especially advanced degrees) – Having marketable skills – Only having children they can afford – Being self sufficient – Not viewing the government as “daddy” or “mommy” Steph on July 12, 2008 at 4:33 am I would add to this list social or closet smoking. Casually smoking cigarettes only when drinking, but not enough to get a full on addiction. And crafting…the desire to handicraft unique accessories for fashion, fun, and profit! Also a way to get in touch with one’s previously denied “roots”—family of origin, small rural community the person grew up in, etc. For the haters on here, obviously you’re not old enough to remember the classic send up of the early 80’s, “The Preppy Handbook”. It was a short lived humorous approach much in the same vein as this site and book. It’s people making fun of themselves–sort of–while also enjoying the attention and inclusiveness. The joke is that it gets real attention as some sort of “movement”. It’s not. It’s a class and insularity issue more than anything….like most social circles across racial differences. It’s junior high exclusivity for grown ups….and a spoof. Complaining about xyz and one’s desire to have/own/be part of xyz. Dig? This is a distraction, a tongue-in-cheek look with a kernel of truth. haha man Also white people love being serial killers. Especially white men. How come that’s not on the list?
on July 12, 2008 at 4:55 am
Steph on July 12, 2008 at 5:18 am True, true…they also enjoy rape, pederasty, war, and imperialism….but I believe this is a humor site, right? or are you being “ironic” oh ha ha….I get it! (Smacks forehead) Steph on July 12, 2008 at 5:23 am White people enjoy addenda to their own comments, I’m sure. Additionally for the haters. Be aware that for those of you who feel your white culture has been left blank, refer to Jeff Foxworthy’s “You know you’re a Redneck if….” and for those who think there’s no “Stuff Black People Like” Dave Chappelle has you covered. There’s hotghettomess.com which is both a Social Commentary AND humor site. Humor emerges from authenticity. What makes these comedians and this site funny is writing humor from their respective experiences and sharing that with people who have the same “ah ha” moment. Really, it’s the premise of any basic comedy writing class. You can’t fake humor that isn’t germane to who you are. Another white person, taking everything too seriously. adalsdj That would actually make sense, unlike most of the topics listed.
on July 12, 2008 at 9:35 am
whiteguy No, Leslee meant “fewer” rather than “less”
on July 12, 2008 at 12:47 pm
m what about montessori school? did anyone suggest that yet?
on July 12, 2008 at 7:55 pm
Duncan on July 13, 2008 at 12:00 am Wealthy white (yes I realise it’s a class issue!) people in Melbourne, Australia are extremely parochial and extremely predictable in their tastes – they read like the venerable list on swpl… I recorded the following in a vain attempt to record my feelings for posterity… I called it ‘My Pretensious Weekend’ ‘For real’ quotes from a ‘My Perfect Weekend’ newspaper column that I cut out and stuck to my fridge: Friday: “… in Paris… languid meals and drinking coffee and wine”. Saturday: “…a drink of Journal, where I talk football with the owner, followed by dinner at the Waiter’s Club or in Chinatown”. Sunday: “There is no computer and television and it’s the perfect place for reverie.” Members of the smugaratti are often asked to record their perfect weekends to fill the nostalgia riddled columns of newspaper supplements. All clearly agonise over just how they will display all of their cultural capital over just three days. The artists, performers, cooks, restauranteurs, architects, writers, fashionistas, painters, actors and designers all bring their agony to the same conclusion. Perfect weekends tend to include: Hours reading Proust Languid meals Endless coffee Farmers’ markets Speaking with the owners of little cafes Following football but only of the ’round ‘variety Reverie of various styles Carbon offsetting Cool but well trodden city wine bars Slow/organic/fair trade cooking Holiday houses on the Victorian coast Buying superfluous pairs of Westwood’s shoes Late night book or vintage shopping Watching important cinema These then, form a sample of what makes a weekend for the smugaratti publishable. If only we all had the time, money and cultural awareness to wear these signs so conspicuously. We might wear a couple of signs a couple of times but never will our weekends rise to such perfection or pretension. When I get me some of that time and money I’ll get me a weekend that is worthy of a column. ***HEARD ON THE FOOTPATH IN A SMUG MELBOURNE ENCLAVE*** Gen X type to another Gen X type as they faded past: “Oh the meat was cryovac but it was organic. I still do a lot of slow cooking…” – if you’re gonna cook it slowly you’d better revel in it! Also You know, not only white people like some of this stuff.
on July 13, 2008 at 5:45 am
JC on July 13, 2008 at 7:01 am Oriental is used to describe inanimate objects (rugs, vases, etc.) NOT people. The word to use is Asians. And while I’m a stickler for grammar, I’m not white. Oops http://www.stuffblackpeoplelikeblog.com
on July 14, 2008 at 8:30 am
Burgernoodle white people like casserole. don’t forget casserole.
on July 14, 2008 at 2:18 pm
JS white people like postsecret and “secret sharing” communities
on July 14, 2008 at 5:10 pm
asha zee white people like to wear sweat shirts with shorts in the dead of winter.
on July 14, 2008 at 7:28 pm
asha zee oh yeah and angst. white people love to be full of angst.
on July 14, 2008 at 7:34 pm
jared white people love to invent things, run things, create things, build things, achieve things, learn things.
on July 14, 2008 at 10:08 pm
that’s what makes us. whitey mc white That is hilarious. We whites are so funny!
on July 15, 2008 at 5:39 am
hannah white people like this web site
on July 15, 2008 at 10:40 pm
Linda I think white people like to pretend they’re black. At least I do. Imma wigga!
on July 16, 2008 at 2:47 am
raymond white people like fly fishing.
on July 16, 2008 at 7:58 am
MikeL I’m white and I like fly fishing. It’s nuts. Why do I do it to myself?
on July 16, 2008 at 9:30 am
David Brooks Everything you write, I wrote better in “Bobos in Paradise.”
on July 16, 2008 at 9:44 am
M DINER FOOD!
on July 16, 2008 at 11:17 am
HAMBURGERS! GOURMET HAMBURGERS! WHITE PEOPLE
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MB i agree that your book offers some great explanations as to why white people like all these things, but this website is still so damn funny!
on July 16, 2008 at 11:33 am
Adrienne on July 16, 2008 at 11:35 am White people like mountain biking! I know that bicycles are already on the list, but mountain biking is a very big thing among The Whites. It lets them feel Adventurous and Extreme, all without leaving the neighborhood park. Willy That was the biggest culture shock when i got to college….
on July 16, 2008 at 12:26 pm
Samurai Pal White people like to go to parties and talk about their investments (that they didn’t choose) and their Gym memberships (that they don’t use)
on July 16, 2008 at 3:26 pm
Scott on July 16, 2008 at 6:14 pm One that I haven’t read, though it may exist here, is Anthony Bourdain on ‘No reservations’. He seems to encompass all things white. Smokes, drinks and cooks. Plus, he’s the perfect wise ass in all social situations! granny2t I love this site. It is fun to laugh at each other. Black folks need to do the same. Hmmm…sounds like an idea. Keep writing and sharing we need to.
on July 16, 2008 at 9:29 pm
Steve I just wanted to say your book is geared towards upper class yuppie culture as opposed to blue collar working class white people.
on July 17, 2008 at 8:29 am
Working class white people are the complete opposite. The traits you list pertain to white lefty liberals who want to save the 3rd world countries but want someone else to do it for them. Ben That’s about right for most of the posts.
on July 17, 2008 at 10:19 am
Matt And that somehow diminishes the humor?
on July 17, 2008 at 3:35 pm
Matt on July 17, 2008 at 4:06 pm I wonder what percentage of these posts are people posting or responding too racist statements. Looking over them, white people are in for a shock into how many racists there still are. Kazelafr Hi!rkdj! http://mmdliyum.com uhgos sndle http://naolodzm.com roeug iwzfq
on July 17, 2008 at 5:37 pm
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on July 17, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Paper on July 17, 2008 at 7:10 pm About the “whitest Facebook networks,” you think Stamford and Bridgeport (CT) are white? Have you ever been to either one of those places? Greenwich is white, Bridgeport is NOT. Peace out. A on July 17, 2008 at 9:59 pm yep. it’s elitist. and there’s no real relation between a lot of those things, even among “upper class whites”, so the portrait is too broad- who are we laughing at exactly? A lot of those things don’t have any particular claim on whiteness, or self-selected segregationism, or whatever- they’re just things. I don’t see the humor. A Sounds about right.
on July 17, 2008 at 10:02 pm
A You’re an idiot. And not white, I’d imagine.
on July 17, 2008 at 10:02 pm
A Black people like to name themselves “Willy”.
on July 17, 2008 at 10:03 pm
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on July 17, 2008 at 11:44 pm
WhitePerson I can’t believe the list is missing SMOOTHIES! white people LOVE smoothies.
on July 17, 2008 at 11:54 pm
imani on July 18, 2008 at 5:24 am I find this blog to be very offensive. It creates mroe divisions and rifts between races. We should be able to come together as a community of people of different colors. We are very similar pointing out the differences between races only creates more problems. Many of the items on this website is something many people can relate to despite their skin color. I am an African American boarding school student who fights for race relations in boarding schools. I struggle to help people understand that there is no such thing as a “white girl thing” or “acting black” they are all stereotypes we continue to give each other to keep ourselves distant. But living with many different cultures and experiencing many different people I have learned that we all have things in common. Many of the things I feel passionate about are the same things my best friends feel passionate about and we are all from very different places India, Poland, Barbados, Americam Jamaica, Korea, Puerto Rico, Greece, London etc. I think we should reevaluate how we create more stereotypes without meaning to beginning with this website. imani By the way, greenwich is affluent not white.
on July 18, 2008 at 5:25 am
Jessica on July 18, 2008 at 5:52 am I have been a little bit disappointed with this website lately. I used to love coming here and checking what the newest number on the list would be, but now all that is ever updated is publicity for the book, facebook group, etc. It seems to has lost it’s inital purpose. Andy I agree with imani.
on July 18, 2008 at 6:34 am
all this website does is re-inforce stereotypes. good work you twats. michael blogging and commenting on blogs … only middle class and up whites have the time and delusional self importance’s to do so.
on July 18, 2008 at 8:51 am
Monica I’m SHOCKED that “Pre/Probiotics” hasn’t made the list yet.
on July 18, 2008 at 1:19 pm
Only white people could love a mysteriously advertised yogurt that requires online research to discover the real secret behind the ingredient “Bifidus Regularis” which reduces the pain associated with anal-compulsiveness and also justifies a steeper price tag. davidson i found this blog to be quite boring
on July 18, 2008 at 1:48 pm
Xiu hahahahaha
on July 18, 2008 at 10:43 pm
Xiu Dude, you guys all wrong.
on July 18, 2008 at 10:54 pm
Your list is basically the list of “San Francisco Values” and yes, only Frisco Whites think they represent all of American White because you are so ashamed of the other white people who like this list 1) Other white people 2) asian chicks 3) nascar 4) GWB 5) Angelina Jolie 6) College Footballs 7) Millers 8) burgers 9) prenuptial agreement 10) $0 downpayment and 6 month interest free loans fergus This comment is clearly about irony as is the rest of the site, and therefore, it is redundant.
on July 19, 2008 at 12:45 am
Mommy White people in the Bay Area would NEVER call San Francisco Frisco. It is called The City.
on July 19, 2008 at 6:39 am
Bea on July 19, 2008 at 11:28 am My first thought when I read your post was “grow up” until I read the rest of your post and realized that you are still a child — a child from a wealthy family, apparently. When you enter the real world, you will find that priorities are much different, the number one, of course being money and how to make lots of it by any legal, if not ethical, means necessary. The other priorities, also related, are status, stuff and overcoming the guilt of having achieved the first three without actually contributing to or committing to contributing to the “betterment of humankind”, but appearing to do so. That’s what white people do, as do other ethnic groups, although we learned from caucasians. That’s how white folks roll. That’s how they will continue to roll. The sooner you learn this, the easier navigating through life will become. It will also help you to determine what values are most important to you and what price you’re willing to pay to uphold them. Xiu hahaha
on July 19, 2008 at 11:56 am
Emily Warren THESE SHOULD BE ADDED TO THE WHITE LIST:
on July 20, 2008 at 5:44 pm
L.L BEAN CIGARETTES SNORTING COCAINE YOGA TRAILERS CAMPING TRAILER PARKS GNOMES IN THE GARDEN FAKE DEER, RABBIT, FLAMINGO OR ANY OTHER FAKE ANIMAL IN THE FRONT YARD BLUEGRASS OR JAM BAND FESTIVALS THE WEATHER CHANNEL MONSTER TRUCKS MOTOCROSS NASCAR SUPPORT OF THE ENVIRONMENT michael on July 21, 2008 at 12:20 am This whole thing is obviously directed at a specific subset of “white people.” Basically an attack on rich, affluent people. All the “stuff white people like” can basically only be done by those with a decent amount of money. Guess what, there is a very sizable population of white Americans with very low amounts of income. Frank fergus………it takes two people to have a conversation, man……..
on July 21, 2008 at 3:42 am
youre just rambling on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on………..well, you get the idea, brother…………. Miguel Madera How about a blog about Stuff Black People like? #1 Fried Chicken #2 Having a lot of kids from different baby daddies #3 lip smack #4 Gold fronts #5 Rap music #6 Welfare #7 Buying hair #8 Spinning Rims #9 Smoking weed #10 Atlanta Georgia
on July 21, 2008 at 4:16 am
Hooligantuesday Remember kids its only racism if white people do it.
on July 21, 2008 at 10:29 am
John Ellis WHITE MAN
on July 21, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Your day’s never over, Your work’s never through! Though you’ve tamed most of the heathen and the barbarians too! ‘Massa, thanks for ‘lectricity and the (Ah So!) internet too! WHITEMAN, THE WHOLE WORLD’S DEPENDING ON YOU! They tried to say that ‘you can’t jump’. But, you made it to the moon without having to dunk. You might not have much rhythm, But you can (steal) carry a good tune, WHITEMAN, THE WHOLE WORLD’S DEPENDING ON YOU! You made it through civil rights and women’s lib too, You’ve been through a lot, good buddy, no wonder you can sing the blues! If the world’d open their eyes, they’d see that in the past you’re not really stuck, Even though you still fly a rebel flag, at least it’s on a Japanese pickup truck! Black may be beautiful, and tan may be grand, But white’s still the color of the BIG BOSS MAN! ’Ask not’ (J.F.K.) whether it’s true, WHITEMAN, THE WHOLE WORLD’S DEPENDING ON YOU! The world doesn’t understand your level of stress, Every minute’s a Malox moment, but that’s the price of success! You watch your laptop for the first sign of loss, Well, it’s time you paid the cost to be the boss! Don’t drop the ball now and lose the home court advantage, Or we’ll all have to say the pledge of allegiance in Spanish!(‘Press Uno for English’) Only you can straighten out the world’s condition, ‘Cause you were properly conceived in the missionary position! Stand up like a white man and do your white duty, Or we’ll all be blown to hell by sheik your booty! ASK NOT whether, Hillary or Obama can rule, WHITE MAN, THE WHOLE WORLD’S DEPENDING ON YOU! Sincerely, Uncle Sambone (The love-child of Uncle Sam & one Of his female slaves) In memory of Col. Paul Tibbets, Pilot of the Enola Gay, and all the faithful sidekicks of ‘Bwana’ …..(next page) Jimmy Olson (Superman) Lightning (Amos & Andy) Poncho (Cisco Kid) Tonto (Lone Ranger) Robin (Batman) Pepina (The Real McCoys) Cheetah (Tarzan) Trigger (Roy Rangers) Birmingham (Charlie Chan…A whiteman in disguise) Mingo (Daniel Boone) Kato (The Green Horne) Rin-Tin-Tin (If Custer had had him, he might have won!) Rochester (Jack Benny) Timmy (Lassie, was a ‘white’ dog!) Uncle Ben/Aunt Jemima (Betty Crocker) Chester & Festus (Mat Dillion, a protégé’ of John Wayne, who didn’t need a sidekick!) Barnie Fife (Andy Griffin) ‘Condor’leeza Rice (W.) Uncle Sambone White women and Watermelon!
on July 21, 2008 at 1:27 pm
Uncle Sambone You should have picked your own cotton!
on July 21, 2008 at 1:29 pm
winston cool book
on July 21, 2008 at 7:15 pm
miguel23 on July 23, 2008 at 9:42 am Hey.. how come High Fiving is not the list yet. YOU KNOW WHITE PEOPLE LOVE TO HIGH FIVE SPECIALLY WHEN THEY ARE DRUNK. I will look out for it. Ratt on July 23, 2008 at 10:55 am I picked up the book last week on my walk home from the city. I found it extremely humorous.. as did my roommate and friends. We all felt that we could relate to most of the subjects, but at the same time it describes the “hipster” world way more. Ya see, I live in NYC (Brooklyn) and I have to share the same park, bars, and everything with these people that I don’t particularly like. You basically gave them one more thing to obsess about… but thats ok… cause if it wasn’t this book it would be something else. You can also throw in there American apparel and vinyl collections. I don’t know why, but we, white people, like it. Also, I read some of the posts on here and I think that some people need to relax and not take such offense to stuff like this. It’s not exactly stereo typing anything.. it’s actually making fun of white people… If white people aren’t taking offense why are people of other race? It doesn’t make sense to me. imani on July 23, 2008 at 12:23 pm Actually, you couldn’t be more wrong about me. I grew up in a ghetto outside of projects at public schools with 42 kids to a class. So no I am not wealthy and I am not sheltered. Yes, I am young but in my few years I have learned alot. Infact, I have my own experiences that make me think races could bever live together peacefully and without having to distinguish skin color. But, it is a value and a priority that I will continue to fight for even after I have entered the “real world”. I have learned from my experiences as an intern at one of the top investment banking firms worldwide(if the working world is what you mean by the real world) that after people develop their money; it is up to you to give back-a social responsibility. You are wrong to insult my intelligence and assume that I have been molded by wealth. You are wrong to assume that because I am young I have not experienced enough. However, there is a war for young people’s minds today. We are constantly influenced by the wrong things and our futures are captured by these negative influences. But because some of fight the war and choose to be well educated and cultured, many of us are able to achieve in our young years what some people couldn’t grasp in their dreams. So you are wrong to underestimate and dismiss the perspective of the younger generation because many of us are not blinded by hitsory of injustices white people have done against us. But, instead, we learn that life is worth living remembering the past but not continuing to dwell on it. If you want to continue to live under the influences of white people’s mistakes and categorize and stereotype one race by those past mistakes(or even the ones that continue to be made), you are blinded by ignorance. Jason "Cracker-Ass Cracker" You forgot to put Morgan Freedman on the list.
on July 23, 2008 at 9:08 pm
No. White people also like blogging, in case that’s not on there. They definitely like blogging.
on July 23, 2008 at 9:32 pm
grit imani, you are too young to not have a sense of humor! the whole blog and the above reply to your comment thrives on sarcasm.
on July 23, 2008 at 11:03 pm
and there is most definitely a “white thing” going on here in this list of 100 foibles. and it is totally hilarious. Anglo-Saxon American This blog could be called “Stuff Barack Obama Likes”.
on July 24, 2008 at 10:05 am
george on July 24, 2008 at 9:14 pm hey im white….i dont get it…there’s nothing that i like more then hatin on other races, whats up? how come if i made a blog called “what black people like” or “what gay people like” it’d be some racial uproar? let me know, seriously. hayden amaro fantastic blog ive never felt more white or unoriginal
on July 24, 2008 at 9:25 pm
Steve on July 25, 2008 at 12:23 am Possible topics for future posts: reading books, education, private high school, early decision, saving for your child’s education, investing, saving for retirement. Courtney I hope you know that the guy who wrote this blog is WHITE.
on July 25, 2008 at 5:34 am
Courtney Ps.. which makes it even funnier!
on July 25, 2008 at 5:35 am
John Gonzo Technically, the book should be titled “What White Americans Like”.
on July 25, 2008 at 11:22 am
Most Americans believe that “whiteness” is uniform, basically that the whole of the European world acts and thinks like an American White person. Yet, if you read a little bit of history you will see that European “whiteness” is not uniform, the thought of the French, Italians, and Spanish is different from that of the British, Germans, and Russians. Central Europe is a mix of all different types of ideology. Northern Europeans have a different way of thinking than Southern Europeans. What the book presents is what an American who thinks like an English Protestant likes. Italian Catholic is no less “white” than your English Protestant, but the likes and dislikes are different. John Gonzo P.S. Oh yea, Canada, (for the most part) is also included in this “English Protestant” worldview.
on July 25, 2008 at 11:26 am
SweetAmerica on July 25, 2008 at 8:37 pm Nah… you “Think” Canada is part of your dumb ass “English Protestant world view”, but that is most likely because you are American, you probably also “Think” Canada is a giant American state like Alaska. Sam Deeds on July 26, 2008 at 5:44 am Those minority groups you cited still generally encounter institutional discrimination on multiple levels, which goes largely unnoticed by us white people because we don’t experience it firsthand. Prejudice against ANY group is going to pose various problems, but when such prejudice has the full backing of society’s power structure, it basically becomes a whole different animal altogether. You trivialize institutional discrimination against minorities when you equate it with hate that isn’t sanctioned by powerful, pervasive social institutions like finance and law. Duh. And this site rocks. Anglo-Saxon American on July 26, 2008 at 7:08 am Why bother with this post? It would be absolutely clear to anybody that a broad term, “white people”, has been used to indicate a much smaller group. Do you really think you’ve stumbled on something brilliant? Lighten up! Anglo-Saxon American on July 26, 2008 at 7:11 am What about the discrimination and suffering my people face? How about the terms “redneck” and “hillbilly”? I face institutional discrimination all the time. My culture is hated by almost all of those who weren’t born into it. Man, life is hard for the Anglo-Saxon American in the 21st century! Sam Deeds on July 26, 2008 at 9:36 am Cultural discrimination is not in the same ballpark as economic and political and judicial discrimination, period. It’s transparently sad that you don’t know that you don’t know what you don’t know, but there it is. The Milky Way galaxy doesn’t revolve around you, or me. Kentucky is my home state, so stop acting like you’re a victim — I call b.s. Don Davis on July 26, 2008 at 10:15 am Southerners are our people, and ya gotta love em. Be proud, and don’t let ignorance get you down any more than 21st century African-Americans let ignorance define their lives. k.lynn add: White people always try to sound smarter then they really are! lol
on July 26, 2008 at 2:31 pm
Jeremy on July 27, 2008 at 12:55 am Brilliant. You’ve embarassed me completely. I love foreign films, thin t-shirts I bought for $0.79, and talking about what the poor need… and sometimes I threaten to move to another country. Thanks for the wake-up call- Suddenly I seem very boring to myself. And here I am thanking you for this- How white of me. Chris on July 27, 2008 at 4:37 am This book is funny but mis-titled. It should be Stuff Yuppies Like. Some of the points are a little more specific and would fall under “Stuff White Yuppies Like”, but the points made in this book under the blanket statement like “white people” is ridiculous. I think almost all of the topics in the book are stuff that liberal, recent college grads who live an an urban environment like. Rural, conservative white people aren’t interested in any of this stuff. Barak on July 27, 2008 at 8:22 am Jeremy, my earthly brother, please be careful. For within your written word. Your level of intelligence is shown very brightly. So brightly in fact, it is blinding. Barak How about the title, “What People Like”
on July 27, 2008 at 8:33 am
Erwin de Leon on July 27, 2008 at 11:25 am Picked up a copy at Politics & Prose in DC and am still laughing. It also made me blog about immigrant assimilation: http://erwinsdeleon.blogspot.com/. I’m not white, just 54%. My Evil Twin on July 27, 2008 at 1:53 pm How about adding sex shops? I’ve been to quite a few, from chains to hard core leather, and everyone in there is always white. Maybe we’re the wrong kind of white though. Despite my pinky pale complexion, I’m only 15% white. Chris on July 27, 2008 at 5:25 pm white people love going camping and going to the beach. At the campground about 99% of the people there were white. In fact it’s hard to remember a time when I saw a non-white family camping. Also at the beach, it was hard to distinguish the people from the sand because almost everyone was white! ilisa White people like timeshares(attribution:Kevin), hummus and falafel (Kevin again), snowboarding and facial and neck tatoos.
on July 27, 2008 at 9:36 pm
Sheng-Stein on July 28, 2008 at 6:56 am I really dislike some white american and some black american when they say, black people do not go to beach or swim etc. I live in the Caribbean and in the Caribbean most of us can swim, we always go to the beach and camp and hike. I so hate people who generalize everyone…if so I guess all white americans are racist, hitler loving jewish hating, Asian hating, Native American hating lazy people because you couldn’t even work to build the U.S.A, you needed African, Asians and Native American to build the country you now claim was build my you’ll… the nerve. Amy L White people definitely like Zeitgeist, the Movie: http://www.zeitgeistmovie.com/
on July 28, 2008 at 6:59 am
This documentary attempts to dispel long held religious belief and is full of conspiracy theories and scary, Orwellian things such as the onset of a global dictatorship and microchip implants. It’s a yuppie favourite! Miguel Madera on July 28, 2008 at 2:14 pm FYI Blogging is exactly what you are doing. Now what makes you better than the next racist by bashing white people? Hate begets hate. You all are no different than the KKK. Does this make you all feel better? Grow up and set an example…. dare to be different. Jdizzadizzadizza White people love “giving back” and phone voting.
on July 29, 2008 at 11:39 am
notjustpretty White people like crafts…
on July 29, 2008 at 3:35 pm
misslit on July 29, 2008 at 4:12 pm You have a blind spot as big as the entire internet. Try again – your list is mostly composed of what MIDDLE CLASS white people like, and not all white people are middle class! Also, not all middle class people are white! It cheers me that even though you don’t admit you have a biased perspective, at least you’ve conveniently made it obvious to everyone else so they don’t have to feel offended by the idle labeling and exclusion of an ignorant person. While I’m not going to let someone like yourself ruin my day, I would appreciate it if you stopped making my JOB harder by perpetuating stereotypes associated with race that I work to correct while teaching public high school. I don’t need your help compiling a list of things people misconstrue about each other, white, middle-class, or otherwise – I hear it and see it every day at work in my students, and the only outcome is hatred and misunderstanding. Andrew white people like stuff white people like
on July 29, 2008 at 4:50 pm
your fourth walls, i has dem M Mays on July 30, 2008 at 12:22 pm I love how you are criticizing white people about sounding smart and coincidentally (yeah, I am white) misspell a word. I believe you were looking for than, not then. Jackass. Sincerely R on July 30, 2008 at 3:08 pm I’ve been hearing about this site and decided to come visit.This is very comical and guess what I think white people would like http://www.therichjerkchick.com Sarah on July 30, 2008 at 3:43 pm anyone who’s posting these nasty hate notes on this site should stop taking it so seriously. i think it’s great, it’s just silly fun! i don’t think b/c i like, maybe… 90% of the stuff on this list (yeah you pegged me) that i’m “cliche” or “unoriginal”, but that my love of wine and indie music, belief that i could make it as a filmmaker, and collection of scarves are NOT what makes me original. they’re just some things i like Valuethinker I think we as a family have managed to tick 80 or so of the subsections of the book.
on July 31, 2008 at 6:04 am
Which is pretty good given we don’t live in North America. I guess there are white people everywhere… even in Europe. I am not sure the famed ‘British sense of humour’ would get the joke though: nations can be remarkably un-ironic about themselves. I guess in the British edition we would add as SWPL: ‘ Winston Churchill’ – all politicians seek to be ‘Churchillian’ (as in obstinate and wrong about most things, especially India and Ireland and Iraq, but steadfastedly anti-German) ‘ Africa’ (as a place to visit and be nice to poor people) ‘Cape Town’ (as in a place to own property, like Diana Spencer’s brother, and moan about the South African crime rate)
‘ India’ (as a place to ditto, but also for our jobs to be outsourced too. As in ‘the infrastructure problems in Bangalore are just crippling, I’m more bullish about Hyderabad/ Chennai/ [insert blank here]’) ‘being Catholic’ – being Catholic is the new black, unless you’ve been on the Alpha Course are are a holy roller evangelical Anglican ‘Brooklyn’ as proof that we’ve been off Manhattan Island during our shopping trips, and seen ‘the real America’ Valuethinker I would add to Stuff (British) White People Like
on July 31, 2008 at 6:07 am
– a trip to Harlem during your shopping trip to New York. If you’ve been onto 125th Street, you have serious street cred. Back home, Brixton Market is a good substitute and a doubleplus good if you’ve smoked Jamaican ganga Ratt on July 31, 2008 at 6:36 am Yo Sheng-stein. Chill the fuck out man. We’re not racist and we certainly don’t love hitler… I mean weren’t we (americans) the ones that won world war II when hitler was doing all that shit. There are a million and one jewish people in NYC alone.. so that’s a big accusation to say that we hate jewish people. We are not lazy! Maybe a little, but we work, we do what we need to do to get by. Not everything is handed to us. I cam from a small town in Ohio and have been living in NYC for the past 7 years because I worked to get where I am at! I am a white female and it has been mighty hard for me to reach my goals.. but I did. Not because of my color either. So worry about the Caribbean and quit being racist towards white americans! You sound like a fucking hypocrit Karin White people like sitting around at playgroup for their white kids (with a day off from montessori school) talking about their 529 plans.
on July 31, 2008 at 1:46 pm
I did this yesterday and I’m laughing at myself. melissa i just got my macbook today, and, no lie, i was going to put the apple sticker on my prius.
on July 31, 2008 at 7:08 pm
until i read this…. ethan on August 1, 2008 at 8:22 am John Gongo, your statement of “Most Americans believe that “whiteness” is uniform, basically that the whole of the European world acts and thinks like an American White person,” shows you know little about “white people” or the world. Many American minorities may feel that way, and many blacks from the southside of Chicago do, but most white people don’t look at each other as if they eat, think, breath, and feel the same about anything. Europeans in Spain, Ireland, France, England, the Czech Republic and Italy to my or my wife’s experience live and act very differently than each other. You’re just being ignorant in various ways when you lump people together, and really it’s not funny even if one were to take this blog to be satirical. As a teacher in a black community, and being a white male, the students fight all the time to be looked at as individuals and often look at me as a white representative. I must assure them that what I say and do, and how I think, is not representative of everyone with the same skin tone as me. How original is that? To think that skin tone doesn’t determine who I am as a person and how I “act.” And here I thought I was just “being” an individual. ethan sorry, I meant “Gonzo,” like the muppet, right.
on August 1, 2008 at 8:23 am
neopolitan on August 1, 2008 at 8:25 am Just finished reading the book. Oddly enough, even though I am Irish, German, and English, it turns out that I am only 1/3 white! Seriously, though, I really enjoyed the book. Whit on August 1, 2008 at 11:16 am I just stumbled upon the website – very intriquing. I look all white but actually am not – could that be why I couldn’t identify with liking more than 1/2 the items on the list? Whit And, at first read, it seems that those who like all this stuff are rather snobbish, like to follow the crowd and are yuppie.
on August 1, 2008 at 11:30 am
Pablotx on August 1, 2008 at 12:36 pm Just discovered the site. Very funny. I would be considered white even though I am 25% Native American. I like most of the stuff on the list, and I grew up dirt poor. The old “boot strap” theory paid off though. Been reading some of the comments and all I can say is, “relax people” it’s all in good fun. Most of the stuff is due to socio-economic backgrounds. I am sure many non-whites would enjoy yachting, but you just don’t see them do it. Funny joke, “What is the shortest novel I have ever read…… Black people I have met while yachting”! Is it because they don’t like the water, have money but were never introduced to it growing up, can’t swim (another stereotype)….. H. Stance “This is a scientific approach to highlight and explain stuff white people like. They are pretty predictable.”
on August 1, 2008 at 2:33 pm
REALLY??? Ok, you *must* be kidding about this…I perused a few of your items in the list and can conclude there must be nothing scientific nor factual about any of the content on this blog. Please tell me you are kidding about this “About” statement and that it is just a work purely for entertainment purposes…and if you truly believe that you have some kind of scientific approach, why don’t you at least state your process in discovering this “scientific knowledge” in your “About” page. Why don’t you at least come clean in your “About” section for those out there who don’t know any better? Shilla White people like Mayonnaise.
on August 1, 2008 at 2:41 pm
H. Stance Just listened to your interview on “To the Best of Our Knowledge”…mildly entertaining though somehow I now feel dumber for having listened to it…
on August 1, 2008 at 2:48 pm
ThaiTee White people like fake Chinese food. You know the kind, where they have white or Mexican people cooking in the kitchen. At least in Arizona they do.
on August 1, 2008 at 2:53 pm
ThaiTee Also they like to use chopsticks.
on August 1, 2008 at 2:54 pm
lp on August 1, 2008 at 3:31 pm i’m sure it’s a joke. when you hear someone tell a joke (particularly a stand-up comedian), you don’t really believe the person telling the joke truly believes what he/she’s saying? i just posted a comment somewhere else, and i’ll post it again here. the writer is clearly intelligent, and has a sense of humor. and if people really need clarification on the ‘About’ section, or any part of this site, then those people should just stop viewing the site for fear it might upset them. just because jokes fly over people’s heads doesn’t mean it has to spoil other people’s fun. lp on August 1, 2008 at 3:36 pm kinda funny you say this. what do you think the background of white people are? in all fairness, i’ll agree with your comment if your parents emigrated from there, and still have accents, thus making you ‘1st gen german/english/irish-american’. =) lp wow. the site’s made for humor.
on August 1, 2008 at 3:43 pm
hatred and misunderstanding is the outcome of ignorance, poor education (book smarts or common sense), or just plain stupidity. that’s why there are content ratings for TV shows, movies, books, websites, etc. whatever happened to ‘parental guidance suggested’? avl Too funny! I don’t know if I’ve ever felt so white!
on August 1, 2008 at 4:08 pm
JJ I ‘m sure there’s an obsession with thinness that is kinda obvious. yeah?
on August 1, 2008 at 8:13 pm
Pete I disagree somewhat. Jokes tend to be funny.
on August 1, 2008 at 8:28 pm
Pete White people likes to blog and overstate the obvious.
on August 1, 2008 at 8:31 pm
susu love “H. Stance” = clearly Caucasian.
on August 1, 2008 at 9:20 pm
Alexia That’s for sure, obsession with thinness and shapeless, straight bodies – – no bottoms and fake tops…..
on August 1, 2008 at 11:12 pm
neopolitan on August 2, 2008 at 5:38 am I was referring to the quiz at the end of the book, where you check off items that you like and then divide the number that you checked off by 150 to see “how white you are.” Obviously I’m ethnically 100% white. I was somewhat relieved, though, that according this completely accurate, scientific quiz I am culturally not 100% white! Tixo What about Harry Potter? That should be on the list, for sure.
on August 2, 2008 at 2:14 pm
nocheese4u I agree with Harry Potter. And IKEA….I can’t believe it hasn’t made it to the list yet!
on August 2, 2008 at 4:46 pm
Ben No, this is not a joke.
on August 2, 2008 at 5:22 pm
Lander presents it as a joke – and may actually believe that it is one – but there’s a real ideology behind it: there’s an both implicit political agenda and an underlying contempt for his audience. These writings reduce the complexity of human experience to meaningless genericisms. They are directly degrading to whites and indirectly degrading to non-whites by implying that the interests applied to whites are off-limits to others. This sets up a mentality in which anyone’s particular interests are crushed into the absurd limits of one’s color-culture. Individuality? No. You’re acting white by even raising the idea. In his interviews, Lander clearly defines himself as being incapable of conceiving of the world as anything more than a collection of stereotypes. He’s a lousy, incompetent, writer making a profit by channeling the same cliches bigots have always used into a new “cute” direction. Recognize this for what it is – or at least give it some honest thought.
[email protected] : Bring it, if it’s real. Keith Ben:
on August 3, 2008 at 5:59 am
Jeez lighten up!! It’s called satire. Your response makes me think of the line by Ferris Bueller when he describes his friend Cameron: “He’s wound up so thight, if you stuck a lump of coal up his ass, in two weeks you’d have a diamond.” Perhaps in your case it would be more like one week. Recognize that stereotypes do exist for a reason, there are alot of people who meet them. That is not sexist, racist, or any other “ist”. Nor does it automatically mean that a person who may meet some stereotype is inferior, less intelligent, etc. Regular guy Ohh! Ohh! I have one…I have one!!!
on August 3, 2008 at 6:43 am
Stuff white people like…social advancement! I come from a dirt-ass poor family. I mean picking the mold off of the heels of a loaf of bread to make a sandwich poor. I’m talkin’ Christmas shopping at the Salvation Army poor. I left home years ago without even enough money in my pocket for a meal. It took me six years to work my way through college and a couple more to finish grad school. Fast forward a decade or so and now I make six figures a year, I own a 3000 sq foot house. I did it without affirmative action…or a rap album. So, stop bitching, get the chip off your shoulder and make something of yourself. Its called hard work…try it out. D Cox Brilliant!!!!
on August 3, 2008 at 7:46 am
Ben on August 3, 2008 at 10:54 am Yes, stereotypes do exist for a reason: a political and cultural reason. If you make the effort to read the blog at face value you might see it in a different light. If not, that’s none of my business. I’m dropping notes here to provoke some people to think about what they’re buying into. What anyone decides is all about them. Ben on August 3, 2008 at 10:56 am Hey Keith: do you really think the blog’s innocuous? Do you know how many bullshit rants there are just like the one above – coming from people of all races – in the forums? This blog isn’t what it markets itself as. Jake on August 3, 2008 at 2:23 pm Hmm , how bout.. “any reference to monkeys”. Such as chunky-monkey ice cream, and the myriad of commercials with monkeys in them, which probably peaked 5 years ago. I still remember back in college when an female friend (by the way,she was overweight) described with an intensely serious face, how delicious chunky monkey ice cream was. Though she never directly said it, I could tell most of the enjoyment came from the name “chunky-monkey”..”chunky-monkey”. My thought back then was, “no shit it tastes good, if you throw a bunch of sugar, lard, chocolate, cookie dough, and ju-ju bees in a bin and eat it with a spoon, it probably will taste good.” Maybe you should place healthfullness higher on the list of factors when choosing a food… but i’m off on a tangent. Anyway.. a couple other ideas for what white people like Perfectly manicured lawns A desire to escape encapsulation Wes on August 3, 2008 at 5:22 pm How about the people that buy Harley Davidson motorcycles. It is the best selling motorcycle in the U.S. but they somehow believe they are a lone wolf rebel when they buy one. Mitch I think we need to include using the word “arrogant”.
on August 3, 2008 at 6:47 pm
Also, how does this list include David Sedaris and not the king of the “authentic travel experience”, Rick Steves? Amy Can white people think for themselves? Or are they just reactionary? Do they get their opinions from the latest hipster source and emulate?
on August 3, 2008 at 7:05 pm
Or how about girls named Amy Or what about Roller Derby? Maxine Het Ben, are you any relation to Fred Bassett? That dog’s the greatest.
on August 3, 2008 at 9:44 pm
me on August 4, 2008 at 4:40 am hello, we’re talking about what white people like, not what others should do. and dif. not about how poor you were. congrats on your success. but try to stay focued here. can we. JeepMom White People Like To Save Money and Use Coupons!
on August 4, 2008 at 4:50 am
http://www.jeepmomsavings.com -JeepMom lisa on August 4, 2008 at 7:42 am I would love to ask you, since you seem to be well grounded in how to succeed, where would you suggest looking for work these days? In my area of the US, jobs, nill. so if you have a suggestion as to how some of us who have lost their cars, insurance etc to keep food on the table while each corporation near me has gone out of state , can get a job I am ALL ears! Mary Move.
on August 4, 2008 at 9:04 am
Mary If I started a blog called “what black/asian/mexican people want” I’d be a racist, since I’m white and all.
on August 4, 2008 at 9:07 am
I’m so tired of the trite, over done, BS “all white people are available for slamming” but no one else is crap that is going on now days. Get over yourself. Amy Wow! Is there an “angry white people” blog for some of these people to go to? Yeah, it’s satire. Have fun and laugh at yourself, ’cause I sure am.
on August 4, 2008 at 9:56 am
F.E.K. on August 4, 2008 at 10:18 am Whites have this fascination with ghosts that I don’t understand. Every “ghost hunter” type show I have ever seen is a bunch of whites running around in a place owned by other whites screaming at the sound of a bird flutter. I don’t get it. They should jump on a plane to Haiti and visit an authentic voodoo priestess. That’ll scare the crap out of anybody. Michelle on August 4, 2008 at 11:01 am I agree and I’m not white!! I am “mexican” and I too have noticed that over the past ten years the reverse racisicm that the whites are being subjected to- half of the crap that they are blammed for I swear its the others “looking for any excuse to BLAME the whites for anything!!” I get so sick of people not taking responsibility for things that are here and now. Talk about “chips on shoulders” from anything that can be perceived/twisted to support their own issues. Grow up people- take some responsibility…That is what American was founded on- keep on this path of blamegame we will end up like Soviet Russia and have no freedoms! F.E.K. In addition to my previous comment, the ghosts that the whites are always looking for are usually pissed off dead white people.
on August 4, 2008 at 1:00 pm
Sally Smith How about white people ending emails with goofy little icons and smiley faces
on August 5, 2008 at 3:50 am
amony white people love the fact that more than 70% of black babies born today won’t grow up with their fathers
on August 5, 2008 at 4:31 am
rageagthemac the fact that what you said is true is the funny part
on August 5, 2008 at 4:37 am
cynthia wtf
on August 5, 2008 at 4:38 am
Anonymous White people would rather be left out of racist crap like this.
on August 5, 2008 at 4:41 am
amony how is presenting a statistic being racist?
on August 5, 2008 at 4:57 am
and who doesn’t love the constant and growing drain on our social welfare programs? mr. mister on August 5, 2008 at 5:05 am Wait, so it’s perfectly okay for this website’s creator to say that all white people like coffee and asian girls (generalisation), but it’s racist to say that black american children are usually born out of wedlock (fact)? You may want to take a step back and re-read what you just wrote… Anon on August 5, 2008 at 5:35 am It’s not racist when you’re stating a fact. And you didn’t say black american children are ALWAYS born out of wedlock. You said USUSALLY. But you chose the word ALL white people like coffee and asian girls. No who’s being racist? anon Can you IMAGINE if there was a site called “stuffblackpeoplelike.com”? Maybe there is…I’ll have to check on that.
on August 5, 2008 at 5:41 am
juan dela cruz So, in contrast to advance level white people, the beginner level white people are equivalent to white trash or wannabe whites? (Please enlighten– haven’t really read all the posts)
on August 5, 2008 at 6:10 am
Hillbilly on August 5, 2008 at 6:30 am Next time look up your junk before getting racial. This was created by a white guy. Just like black comedians make fun of black people, white people can make fun of white people. And most of the time, people only get offended over this kind of stuff if they themselves are guilty of it. But have a nice day. GL2K Wow, this is completely uncalled-for.
on August 5, 2008 at 6:56 am
Snazzy Lady Chill out people!! It’s satire!
on August 5, 2008 at 7:12 am
impartial_path on August 5, 2008 at 7:28 am Stop taking this and yourself so seriously. This is funny and serves a great purpose–until a white person confronts their whiteness and the pervasiveness of it in society and our culture, then racism will continue to thrive in America. And if you feel offended by the humor and remarks as a white person…think of how people of color have felt for decades with jokes and remarks about them delivered by the whites? How does it feel? Does it sting? Does the anger you feel approach the anger of blacks and Mexicans who have lived their lives under ridicule and bigotry? Look in the mirror and listen to yourself. Then take a deep breath, read this blog…and start grinning at how true most of this is. Let it make you think. Don’t be scared…they are just creative ideas. Yes, I am white. But I bet everyone had already figured that out from my post! HA! Trina yeah I agree and I’m kind of white.
on August 5, 2008 at 7:58 am
Jodie These posts are clever, witty and absolutely hilarious!! Keep up the great work! See…white people can be funny! You guys need to relax…don’t get your panties in a bunch.
on August 5, 2008 at 9:20 am
Michael the Psycho White women? Haha! All infantry think they’re damn funnay!
on August 5, 2008 at 9:29 am
neopolitan on August 5, 2008 at 9:29 am I think what makes this website funny (as opposed to racist) is that all of the blog posts are things that aren’t really that mean to say about someone. Saying “white people like coffee” is a lot different than saying “white people like to molest children in churches,” or “white people like to beat their spouses.” I think if someone came out with a book like that, I might not think it was that funny either. But saying that white people like to put Apple stickers on their Priuses is kind of like saying Mexicans like to carpool. Bob on August 5, 2008 at 9:35 am I like this list. I’m guilty of a few things (shorts, no tv, a few others), but I am proudly a white engineering major. Hopefully some people will read this list and be inspired to not waste their time at college in some useless (other than pretension) liberal art/pseudo-science degree. Michael the Psycho Ding ding ding! Finally someone who’s not ignorant. Thank you Lord! (and I’m not referring to God but you, Lord Dan)
on August 5, 2008 at 9:36 am
Michael the Psycho Perhaps you are hearing impaired. That’s all I can say miss.
on August 5, 2008 at 9:41 am
SeeItLive This list missed the #1 thing white people like:
on August 5, 2008 at 10:22 am
LISTS K-Dawg White people like coffee. Black people like chicken. What else is new?
on August 5, 2008 at 10:50 am
Bubba the Negro stomper We really like to stomp Negroes.
on August 5, 2008 at 10:53 am
K-Dawg on August 5, 2008 at 11:02 am No Bubba. You’re the only one that likes to do that. However, with genetic engineering, the rest of us white people hope to reverse the faulty DNA-strains produced by excessive inbreeding in the South. Until then, I bid you good luck, and good night. Bridget on August 5, 2008 at 11:09 am Okay, I have to say that this website, while maybe not racist, is certainly not a “positive” thing. It highlights “whiteness” or so-called “white identity,” which is mostly a myth. “Caucasianness” is not a culture, unless you’re talking about mainstream (American) culture, which some might only call “white” because the majority of Americans are “white.” But “white” people come from many different backgrounds (as do black and brown people, etc.) and by assigning them a “white identity,” it only highlights the imagined differences between the various ethnic groups in this country. We don’t need this. It’s not funny, and it’s not really true. It’s sort of like what Dave Chappelle thinks “white people” like. Plus it’s just freaking not true. I don’t even know what Outdoor Clothing or whatever is. I’m in grad school, but trust me: I DON’T LIKE IT. lol Arona on August 5, 2008 at 11:30 am I am a white person, and I really like your book! I was actually buying a Dave Eggers book when I came accross yours. I totally think I know what’s best for the poor, which is why I have worked as a healthcare provider in many poor inner city and rural areas i.e. Atlanta, GA, South Georgia, Bakersfield, California, Nogales, Az, Grand Junction, Co. I am also originally from a place lots of white people like b/c of it’s “diversity” (Park Slope/Brooklyn Heights) and have come accross lots of white people from the parts of Brooklyn white people don’t like (i.e. Bensonhurst). I have to say I’m sorry, because I love to apologize, but your scientific research did “sample” this population of white people who live in the above mentioned areas. Because they don’t like any of the things white people like. They like Nascar, for example. They actually don’t like having Black or Gay friends. They like John McCain. They like SUVs. They like processed foods. They like, no wait, they love God. They like Crystal Meth. They don’t like outdoor sports, rather they like sitting at home watching television. You somehow missed this whole population of white people in your ethnography. yes, I'm white. on August 5, 2008 at 11:39 am Ok people. In every single culture/race, there are stereotypes. Of course many people follow these stereotypes, and OF COURSE many people do not. Everybody just needs to settle down a little bit. Where I come from, most of these things on the list don’t apply. I actually found it pretty difficult to find one that applied to me. I have fair skin, blonde hair, blue eyes, so clearly I am a white, but I’m one of those people who don’t follow these stereotypes. That just goes to show you that they aren’t always true for everybody. Black people like fried chicken, mexicans like to carpool, jews are cheap, east indians are cab drivers or work at 7-11… how many of you have heard those before? I hear it all the time. So by hearing some of these ‘things white people like’ I didn’t get offended because now, just like all the other races, we have some stereotypes too. Take a deep breath, and don’t waste your entire day worrying about this list…walk away, and forget about it. I promise you will be OK. blueberry822 on August 5, 2008 at 11:50 am 24 hour news channels! White people love “to know what’s going on in the world”, and can’t seem to take their eyes off the ticker crawling at a snail’s pace below the cute story of the monkey/dog/parrot/special needs person that saved the day. K-Dawg Despite using the word ‘freaking’, she is right. Let’s exclude the Russians.
on August 5, 2008 at 12:03 pm
K-Dawg No, I think those are just white Americans. Then there’s the rest of the (white) world, and we’re pretty much like that…
on August 5, 2008 at 12:06 pm
K-Dawg But black people really DO like chicken.
on August 5, 2008 at 12:08 pm
K-Dawg Yeah, but who doesn’t like 24 hour news channels? Racist bastard.
on August 5, 2008 at 12:11 pm
Spencer on August 5, 2008 at 12:15 pm I personally love this website, I am guilty of almost all of the things on the list. I just wanted to make 1 suggestion. I know alot of white people who buy “respected books” just to put them on their shelves to be respected. K-Dawg I hate it when I do that.
on August 5, 2008 at 12:22 pm
PFK on August 5, 2008 at 12:39 pm I am curious if you all are fans of the show Boondocks? A lot of your writing on here sounds like what Uncle Ruckus would say if he was white and hated whites instead. I love Boondocks which is part of the reason this site amuses me. K-Dawg I love Boondocks.
on August 5, 2008 at 1:04 pm
goldengirl No, they are “dirt legs”.
on August 5, 2008 at 1:17 pm
ejk White people love lists…
on August 5, 2008 at 1:18 pm
My thoughts exactly. After explaining my obsession with this new organic superfood chocolate I found at the local fair trade cafe to my African American coworker (she is SUPER nice! We work at a non profit mental health organization for a low-income, racially diverse population) I thought it would be funny to look up this web site with her. She didn’t get it. Bob on August 5, 2008 at 1:30 pm You seem to be insinuating that anyone who dares be a Republican or a Christian (or just happens to think differently than you) is lazy (tv implication), tasteless (processed food implication), drug-addicted, racist, homophobic, and dim witted (I presume that’s what you mean by driving SUVs and liking NASCAR). Maybe you should try to understand other points of view rather than just pigeon holing people. I’m just saying Old People die sometimes… « MISTER DIPLOMAT on August 5, 2008 at 1:38 pm […] a ghost, I don’t believe in them. But, I know people I trust who say they’ve seen ghost (yes, mostly White People). When they tell of ghosts, the dead person always seems unconcerned about complaining about […] super duper white people drive like this, but black people drive like this
on August 5, 2008 at 2:52 pm
Bob (sshhh, I’m fishing/trolling…)
on August 5, 2008 at 3:21 pm
Alanna on August 5, 2008 at 8:03 pm Just looked up this site after seeing you on MTV. Hilariously accurate! I would’ve added alpine sports to the list. No one loves strapping their feet to a large board (skis/snowboard) and speeding down a long, steep, icy hill during the winter like a white person. Michelle The image on the page has been broken for months.
on August 6, 2008 at 7:15 am
F.E.K. Wow no wonder dead whites are pissed. They just can’t ever let things go. Aren’t you tired of dancing on the pulpit yet? I’m exhausted just watching.
on August 6, 2008 at 7:40 am
F.E.K. on August 6, 2008 at 9:52 am Just for my own FYI…why is it always generic looking white women lost in Aruba or some other tropical location? Who cares? I’m tired of hearing about lost white people. katiescarlett white people like nutrition labels
on August 6, 2008 at 11:09 am
justbeing Where is the site stuff black people like? I have a few favorites. Crossing the street on the green really slowly with a scowel. Sex without condoms. Hanging in front of the hair solon. Throwing chicken bones on the ground. Yes the GROUND not the floor, the floor is inside! Wearing oversized sized fake diamond jewelry.
on August 6, 2008 at 11:11 am
dirk White people like space travel and inventing stuff.
on August 6, 2008 at 11:20 am
cheesehater Cheese, white people love their cheese
on August 6, 2008 at 4:06 pm
Angry Sam You should really put bocce on here. Its popularity is rising rapidly among young urban Caucasians.
on August 6, 2008 at 5:07 pm
Finnlander on August 6, 2008 at 5:58 pm White people love adopting foreign children. Chinese girls are the most preferred, however, children from Latin America and India are also good, followed by children from Africa (though no African American children). If they can’t do this, White people will adopt a child from a Russian or other East European orphanage. They make sure these children have Slavic names so all their friends will know these are children adopted from an East European orphanage. jorgipogi I just bought your book and is one of the funniest books I have read in a while. I truly recommend it.
on August 6, 2008 at 8:07 pm
jorgipogi You are getting white rich..
on August 6, 2008 at 8:13 pm
Filip What about the semicolon?
on August 7, 2008 at 1:25 pm
Corinne on August 7, 2008 at 9:11 pm “Stuff” like this is why Canadians have to travel with our flags on our backpacks or luggage. Have fun with all this but please, call it Stuff American White People Like… Hannes on August 8, 2008 at 4:25 am Corinne: I would disagree that SWPL exclusively applies to american white people. I’m born and raised in Sweden (that’s in Scandinavia, not to be confused with Switzerland as most americans often do) and I’ve laughed my ass of reading this blog, because of the familiarity of the stereotype of a white person: progressive, vegan, indie, well-read etc. Just about every white person I know, and some non-whites, can be said to embody this stereotype. lifelesslived on August 8, 2008 at 6:45 am I’m not white and I grew up poor in the Midwest. I came to NYC after college and dated a white, rich Northeastern girl. A year after she broke up with me, I found this site and I have to say how funny it is that it describes her to the letter. How about a post about something that white people like: slumming and dating someone who isn’t from the ‘burbs (for just a little while, of course) doug trelling just saw that a review for this book went live on Lit Mob (http://www.litmob.com). It is dead on accurate.
on August 8, 2008 at 10:37 am
gonburt Stuff white people like? Getting rich by writing an ironic book, screenplay etc. about…stuff white people like. Bonus.
on August 8, 2008 at 11:20 am
anastasia Another thing that white people like:
on August 8, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Plastic surgery Michael K Other think white people like: Paintings and art! http://www.kartinagallery.com http://www.aspireauctions.com
on August 8, 2008 at 5:07 pm
Lex on August 9, 2008 at 10:20 am Hey, has anyone noticed that white people do not only love traveling, but they love talking about traveling? I’m white, and this unnerves me. Have you noticed that people who got married young always say, “I wish I had gotten more time…to travel.” As if when you get married, you have to be sedentary. And on personals ads, they always list their number one interest as “traveling”. Well, I’ve traveled some…and it’s okay, but not worth all the hullaballoo! Matt on August 9, 2008 at 12:32 pm I’m slightly embarrassed for you that this even needs to be pointed out, but you do realize that the entire raison d’être (using foreign idioms is also something white people like to do, by the way) for this site is to PARODY a particular segment of white society. superspychick I love this site. It reminds me of the book BoBos in Paradise by David Brooks.
on August 9, 2008 at 4:42 pm
SEO Specialist on August 10, 2008 at 9:33 am I happened to come across this blog while learning more about wordpress, and am speechless. What made you come up with this topic. Kudos to your ranking and user success. Orange County Limousines We also like our exotic limousines
on August 10, 2008 at 11:51 am
Stacey Newsome on August 10, 2008 at 5:11 pm The title of the book caught my eye at the airport last week. I picked it up and almost missed my connection; I couldn’t put it down. It’s every white guy I ever dated; except the cool ones. But I did put it down because I didn’t want to buy it. It’s about time You People learned how to poke fun at yourselves. Black people have been saddled with that job too long, now. I just wanted to add something to the list: white people love having a secret black lover on the side. As a Black Chick, I have been the secret lover of many white men suffering from chronic cases of ‘white guilt.’ In this role I have played Ambassador of Black People Everywhere and let me tell you white people; it’s exhausting. Maybe this falls under the category of “Having Black Friends” I think it’s time you white guys let your black lovers out of the closet. Black girls forgive your ancestors for their transgressions. Now, bring us home to mama. Chris on August 10, 2008 at 5:24 pm We Southern whites used to use n—– out in the open very casually simply as a synonym for ‘black.’ The word could serve as a racial epithet in certain contexts but not usually. It was the blacks raising cane about the use of the word as well as PC white liberals who drove it “behind closed doors.” Chris You are right that liberals do not really want to change things. They are hypocrites. But real change to the world leftists imagine is impossible.
on August 10, 2008 at 5:26 pm
Chris on August 10, 2008 at 5:28 pm This site is primarily for ridiculing leftist, upper crust whites. They are the ones who really need ridiculing. They are entirely too powerful and according to their own egalitarian philosophy should welcome the leveling experience–for the good of the whole. Chris Ridiculing those who have been disenfranchised by evil old white people from the 19th Century would be considered gauche by our PC friends.
on August 10, 2008 at 5:31 pm
Chris on August 10, 2008 at 5:38 pm The folks with advanced degrees work for the State managing those who do not. Those who seek independence and to rebuild the rotting culture of the West are not the type of whites folks being ridiculed here. Chris The “Asians” have to have their PC terms, too or they will feel left out of the racial spoils of the welfare state.
on August 10, 2008 at 5:43 pm
‘Oriental’ sounds more exotic to me than ‘Asian.’ I suspect a big part of the fascination liberals have with blacks (or whatever PC term you might want to inject here) is that blacks are viewed as exotic ( to white liberals). So, you might be giving away your political capital by giving up the more exotic sounding term that reminds the liberals of hashish, yoga, and the Kama Sutra. Alexa on August 10, 2008 at 10:17 pm Found this book while in Borders while I was on vacation, flipped through a few pages, and died laughing in the bookstore only to be stared at by a few old people. My favorite: Gifted Children. As one such “gifted” child, my dad and I laughed for about 5 minutes after reading that section (but I really am gifted…) Jay on August 11, 2008 at 6:13 am I know many black, and hispanic, people that would fit into this profile. The name of this site could be Stuff Self Absorbed, Narcissistic, people like or Stuff the brainwashed pacified mass’s think is important. Just a thought; still funny as hell. F.E.K. The fact is that all this has caused quite a stir because there’s tremendous truth to it all. So all you nay sayers…shove off.
on August 11, 2008 at 11:05 am
Si Lopez on August 11, 2008 at 3:01 pm Culturally white (although perhaps the wrong kind of white…the Republican money kind), I am so excited to find your book, bought on the spot at Border’s, where I was cooling down post-stomping-off-in-5-inch-heels after confronting my boyfriend, who followed me to apologize, but I was “still looking at new authors, so you’ll just have to wait”… Yeah, hot-blooded of me, but we’ll make up tonight. I never, ever read in bed… so I finished your book at work (that’s why they pay me the big bucks)… (!) How about visiting something white people Hate, such as constantly wearing HIGH HEELS??? The reverse statement, “constant wearing of sensible shoes” might work as stuff white people like, but… only women like them, while guys like looking at strippers in acrylic platform heels, sooo…. I always wearing designer or lesser priced extreme heels in wild colors. Funny, I have noticed that white women only comment on how uncomfortable they must be, or that it’s odd that I would wear them to the beach, church picnic, SPCA, Disneyworld, my son’s laser quest birthday party… while all other women (Hispanic, Black, or Asian, for example) rave about my cuuuuuuute shoes! All colors of men stop me to comment that they love my shoes, by the way…much to my boyfriend’s annoyance. OK, I’ve lost a lot of white points, but I do live in a house on the water… It’s funny, I tested 25% white on your test, and that is precisely how much white blood I have in me… must be in the DNA… LOL! My sister looks more Mediterranean than I do and would probably test at 100%, so perhaps this guess is not reliable… Mark (UK) Hey Stacy
on August 11, 2008 at 4:52 pm
If I could, I would bring you home to Mama (If I liked you of course!). No way should a sista stay int he closet, honey! I thought Black Girls should be added to the Asian Girls entry personally , rather than Black friends. I am dating a Filipino girl at present , following a Brasilian girl and several Black Girls. As well as Enlgish girls of course. As an aside I think this is highly amusing, although there is an American flavour here that doesn’t sit with British folk (non -White and White Brits tend to be the same in many ways). I might just get the book. Ciao bella xx Starr I must say; this is very interesting, and very true, if I must say myself. Clean, and unadulterated stuff. What a Blog. Very poignant. Thanks
on August 11, 2008 at 9:51 pm
Starr Nelson Well traveled site.
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AH on August 12, 2008 at 6:46 am I really like this site. I’m African American and I don’t find it racist or offensive. It’s great to highlight that “white America” has a specific culture. This negates the idea of white American culture as the cultural standard. White American culture is not superior–just different. But for real, I like most of the things on the list. Stacey I think this is all a bit racist.
on August 12, 2008 at 7:38 am
LoudChris I love it. Hilarious stuff. Keep it coming.
on August 12, 2008 at 9:16 am
Amanda on August 12, 2008 at 10:21 am So, if I started a website called stuff black people like, and included in it all the stereotypes I could find about african americans, I would be hated by all people of any race and never live it down. But this is funny cuz it’s white people. I also find it racist. I am thoroughly disgusted. Kohl on August 12, 2008 at 10:24 am I would prefer if they called this site “Stuff Cool White People Like”. No where do we see NASCAR, Monster Truck Rallies, or Square Dancing; which is all stuff lame white people like. Sorry for offending you lame white people. Starr I can understand this without batting an eye. So true, so true.
on August 12, 2008 at 11:22 am
Starr John I would call this site “Stuff Elitist White People Like”, people such as Kohl. Another thing Elitist White People Like, names such as Trevor, Brad, and oh yea, KOHL.
on August 12, 2008 at 12:41 pm
John Right on Jay
on August 12, 2008 at 12:44 pm
Bonnie This site reminds me of “the hitch hikers guide to the galaxy” by Douglas Adams, which happens to be this white girl’s favorite book! PS- I don’t have bangs, but I grow organic food which I sell at a farmer’s market. Thanks for including me!
on August 12, 2008 at 2:38 pm
Kwach on August 12, 2008 at 4:26 pm The whole point of satire and humor is that we see ourselves in it and have the good sense to laugh. I’m a white middle-aged rural lesbian, definitely not elitist, and I’m all over this blog … lol. Coffee? You bet. From Coffee Bean Direct. Obama? The sticker’s on the car. My partner just took her mom to the Farmer’s Market this morning, and I’m not even up to number ten on the list yet! lolol My partner and I were noticing how white people mimic black speech and black mannerisms and we got laughing thinking about how easy we white people would be to mimic similarly. Just walk briskly in small purposeful steps, looking busy and in a hurry, with your cell phone clapped to your ear … and keep looking at your watch. If you can throw in a reference to your son, Hunter, that’s bonus points. : ) Thanks for the laugh at ourselves. Ramfis This is AMAZING, and I always find myself on this site when I am supposed to be doing homework. More power to you… what a great idea!
on August 12, 2008 at 7:37 pm
As a white person who works in retail, I feel compelled to share two more things white people like, just FYI: -Candles (especially the smelly ones) and incense. -Coasters. We are obsessed with coasters and I’m not sure why… we throw a shit fit if anyone tries to put down their drink on our coffee table without a coaster. That is my two cents for now… keep the entries coming, I love this blog! Harry OK, as a non white here what I see stuffs white people like and don’t like:
on August 12, 2008 at 8:50 pm
Day to Day Stuffs 1. White people don’t like to have showers. Unlike Asians, it’s very common for whites for not having shower for days so their bodies smell so badly. 2. White people like to eat with forks only. This is probably the stupidest, most inefficient way for eating and doesn’t conform to the good table manner (which actually set by the whites themselves). If you have to use one tool for eating, use spoon, not fork because spoon will hold food better and not hurting your mouth like fork. Better is knife & fork or spoon & fork. 3. White people actually like to be black. That’s why they go for sunbathing for weeks in tropical beaches. We see them as fools who pay thousands of dollars to go to our country just to lie down in the beach. 4. White people don’t like to use umbrella in the rain. They just let themselves wet, very weird. 5. White people like to put their feet in the table or in the bed with their shoes on. It seems they don’t have sense of cleanliness and good manner. Don’t they understand that doing so will only make the tables and beds dirty? 6. White people like their dogs so much, sometimes their pets are treated better than human being. 7. White people don’t like to discipline their kids even though the kids behave badly. So, no wonder that white society have so many youth problems, e.g. youth crimes, drugs, drunkeness, etc. When kids badly behave, we, Asians, simply punish them severely, like lock them up in dark rooms. 8. White people like to drink and drive because they think it’s fun. Dangerous driving under alcohol influence never happens in Asian society. 9. White people like to partying and drinking all night long (plus taking drugs) because they don’t know any better. That’s what they mean by “having fun”, so stupid!!
10. White people like to kick their kids out of home after they turn 18. No wonder why there are so many homeless teens out there. They don’t realize that this kind of life style only drives the real estate prices so high then they whine why the housing is so unaffordable!! Sex and Marriage Stuffs 1. White people like to divorce and re-marry as many as possible during their lifetime. They have problems in establishing a long term mutual relationship because white men can easily fall in love with white women outside their marriage. Then, why not becoming Muslims so that they can have as many wives as they want? 2. White people have too much obsession about sex as if this is the most important stuff in their live. White women like to sleep with anyone on impulse (watch “Sex in The City”). This makes them no different from their ancestors, the primates, which breed and copulate in the wild just by instinct. 3. Despite their obsession on sex, the white women don’t like to take responsibility when pregnant, so they like to kill babies. This is known as “abortion” which has been hailed by white feminist groups as the “victory of (white) women rights”. 4. White people like to get naked in public. If you go to a change room in a swimming pool, for example, white people like to strip themselves naked under the eyes of others without feeling being ashamed. You can also see the naked whites in nude beaches, commonly exists in many white countries. They should make those beaches a tourist attraction where foreign tourists can take pictures of them as a “rare attraction” not exist in other countries.. Work and Study Stuffs 1. White people don’t like working hard. They will leave the workplace exactly at the end of their work hour and they whine so much if asked to do more stuff which only take additional 10 minutes. Asians, by contrast, will stay until late at night and will work 7 days a week. 2. Although white people don’t like to work hard, they really like to ask for high pay. They organize themselves into powerful pressure groups called “unions” who like to terrorize public by shutting down public transit, hospitals, schools, etc. when their unrealistic demands are not met. 3. Because of that number 2 above, white employers like to move jobs to non-white countries like China because Chinese people like to work much harder without high pay unlike their lazy white counterparts. Now, the white unions are whining again!! 4. Just like the white workers, the white kids don’t like to study hard as well. All they like is playing video games all day long and forget about study. No wonder that the white kids perform poorly in math and sciences compare to their Asian counterparts. This is because white families, unlike Asians, do not encourage their kids for higher education. White kids think that it’s just good enough for them to be a Mac Donald waiter after leaving school while Asians are pursuing degree in engineering, science and business. Religious, Social and Political Stuffs 1. White people don’t like religion, especially the Christianity. They like to bash Christians because they are exercising their “freedom of expression”, but fall short in criticizing other religions like Buddhism or Hinduism because they’re fearful to be branded as “racist”. 2. White people like to embrace a new religion called “capitalism and consumerism” where they like to be used as cash cows by the elite white capitalists to buy unnecessary and overpriced stuffs. 3. White people like to invade non-white countries, killing non-white people and taking away the natural resources at the same time they preach about democracy and human rights. 4. White people don’t like to have children, so they open their door to immigrants. However, when those child bearing immigrants outnumber them, then the whites cry “We have barbarians at the gate. They’ll overtake our cities, our nation!!” 5. All in all, white society is really sick, but white people like to feel morally, socially and economically superior to other races on earth. BSeger1969 on August 13, 2008 at 7:05 am Harry, Harry, Harry. Is your last name “Reems?” Just kidding. Look, many of your points are well taken. However, it truly sounds like you’ve done some anti-white soul searching or something, because your post is very detailed, regarding the stereotypes present, and I’d have to ask if this is your own hatred coming to the surface. The thing about “showers?” Come on. Not everyone is like that. I’m curious of your feelings regarding “blacks,” that’s for sure, and I know they couldn’t even be as positive as your views of whites, for some reason. Why can’t anyone simply realize that no two people are the same? I used to think all women were the same until several of my friends set me straight; my view was based in my own failures in attracting a mate at the time, so I take the full blame of my verbal ignorance. But, as for some of these posts here, now I know why Barack Obama isn’t walloping McCain, when it’s supposed to be a “Democratic Year,” and it isn’t his policies. lirael on August 13, 2008 at 10:18 am You need to rethink what you’re saying. This website is teasing and funny — your comment is just scathing. Why do you have such a big chip on your shoulder over all this? You realize that by generalizing “white people” in a malicious way you are being just as racist as you claim they are. Your list doesn’t belong at this site. stuffwhitepeoplelike.com is funny as hell, and your list is hateful. swami my observations:
on August 13, 2008 at 3:19 pm
1. faded prints of monet’s ‘waterlilies’. 2. vegetarians who eat fish, dairy, and eggs (still animal proteins). 3. quotes. we all quote! 4. white teeth. 5. our classical music collections are all ‘best of’s: best of mozart, best of beethoven, best of debussy, etc. 6. are afraid to be ‘proud’ of our heritage as we will be deemed as rascists. thanks. im going to finish my latte, later i will meet my wife for sushi, and after work we are off to yoga class. haley on August 13, 2008 at 8:24 pm Hey uh harry are you japanese? then you’re an ancestor of a bunch of murdering fuck wits. If you are chinese then you are communist and therefore are wrong automatically. If you are any other kind of asian you are not superior because you’re just not. If you think you are you’re worst than your post and that’s just sad. Any questions? haley on August 13, 2008 at 8:26 pm Hey uh harry are you japanese? then you’re an ancestor of a bunch of murdering fuck wits. If you are chinese then you are communist and therefore are wrong automatically. If you are any other kind of asian you are not superior because you’re just not. If you think you are you’re worst than your post and that’s just sad. Any questions? I can’t beleive the school taught americans to feel sorry for asians. We killed you once let’s do it again. usa usa. haley Yeah harry FUCK YOU. you’re a jackass.
on August 13, 2008 at 8:27 pm
Guy on August 13, 2008 at 10:33 pm Haley—-you are an obnoxious, ill-educated half wit. Get an education you racist waste of skin—and please don’t shout USA in public because you are an embarrassment to the ideals of a good country. And please don’t travel abroad—we don’t want to see you out here as you are the reason for anti-Americanism! AZRice dude wtf haley you dont got to bash on specific types of asians. that makes you just as worse harry. and harry did a pretty hateful thing
on August 14, 2008 at 1:23 am
oh and dudes im azn too so please i would love to keep reading funny shit about stufft-white-people-likes so stop the bashing its really immature and im only 16 omg…wow…are you guys younger than me??
[email protected] I’ve read the book ans its total shit! I’m white and many of my firends are and all my familly and I can tell its total shit!
on August 14, 2008 at 4:33 am
[email protected] Guest the author never get out of America to say things like that…
on August 14, 2008 at 4:34 am
Dee Luv on August 14, 2008 at 8:59 am Umm question…what is “stuffs”? Harry uses it a lot. I’m not white or asian, so maybe you all could help me out? Is this equivalent to the term “stuff” or maybe “things”? LOL Dee Luv oh and what is going on with people on here trying to kill each other? goodness…
on August 14, 2008 at 9:04 am
Cat Man on August 14, 2008 at 9:21 am All y’all people supportin this hateful and just plain wrong website should be ashamed of yourselves. If it weren’t for white people y’all would never have even had the internet to make this darn site. I dont feel guilty about slavery because we are still making money off your culture. i.e. BET is owned by a white man. FUBU, what the hell is that garbage. How can you hate the white man when we were nice enough to bring you to this country free of charge? I HATE THIS SITE. White power. taken back on August 14, 2008 at 10:20 am wow of all the hateful, angry posts i’ve seen you put up after someone says somthing that isn not “nice” about black people, you sure are kind and polite with this guy. Maybe because he went so far into the degregation of whites. You’re hateful ignorance truly shines through in this one. BRAVO you have become what you hate….. Perspective on August 14, 2008 at 10:27 am Should be called stuffliberalwhiteslike.com. I see plenty of this in those associated with left wing politics. In fact Most democrates…. I find it funny that there is so much of a response from the black community on this. picking fun at these “types” of white. it’s funny though that you choose to pick on those most concerned with helping you….. should’t you be picking fun at the right wingers. the ones who truly don’t give a s**t about you. well it wouldn’t be as fun. they’re a bunch of boring f***ers. you silly people make me laugh!!!! THANKS! Joe “it’s funny though that you choose to pick on those most concerned with helping you…”
on August 14, 2008 at 3:26 pm
see reference: https://stuffwhitepeoplelike.com/2008/02/10/62-knowing-whats-best-for-poor-people/ Ha ha, you’re so white. Quite White from Down Under Hi there US bloggers,
on August 14, 2008 at 8:17 pm
I’m a Caucasian girl from Australia and was stunned to find that I am more white than I originally thought I’d be!!! Coming from a migrant back ground, I was hoping to be a bit less so, but there you are… I had a good laugh at myself, as well as some of my colleagues and friends. This is a hilarious website. Lighten up everyone! (Pardon the pun!). Quite White from Down Under PS No, I didn’t get offended… oh, and I don’t like standing still at concerts either.
on August 14, 2008 at 8:20 pm
Jeremy I would bet that this has been said before but here goes: If this site was about any other racial group it would have been closed down long ago as racist.
on August 14, 2008 at 8:31 pm
double standards blah blah blah still, it is very funny and hope it, or any other similar sites (where’s one on Native Americans? I would love to have a belly laugh about those guys…) go from strength to strength. in the longer term i think this site is pretty pointless (besides being funny that is) what color am i ? Jeremy dan im not sure which is funnier on this site, the list of things white people like or the replies that white people are leaving.
on August 14, 2008 at 10:56 pm
i love this site! apparently im as white as wonder bread. i had no idea how funny i am! fuck political correctness…laugh at peoples differences, but dont pretend that we are all the same, we arent, and thats ok! TCBY employee TCBY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on August 15, 2008 at 7:38 am
That is something that white people like. I know, I work there. I work at a TCBY in Memphis, and I would say that 97% of the patrons are white, white, whiteys! This should be added to the list. Jonny This site is maintained by a white guy. It’s satire.
on August 15, 2008 at 9:51 am
Carrie What about electric scooters?
on August 15, 2008 at 1:53 pm
naah it mostly misses the mark. nice try, though.
on August 15, 2008 at 2:59 pm
curious orange I am obsessed with the colour of my skin. I am obsessed with the colour of your skin too. But then again I am orange.
on August 15, 2008 at 11:51 pm
Dan on August 16, 2008 at 11:33 am Sure the site might have been closed down if it was about any other racial group, but at least we can laugh at ourselves! I do stand still at concerts……………….cronically! socect Hilarious…. But please, don’t you think “pigmentationally challenged” would be a more appropriate term?
on August 16, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Cman GPS navigation
on August 16, 2008 at 3:08 pm
concierge service The Olympics The Yankees Lissa michael phelps.
on August 16, 2008 at 7:19 pm
matt Healthy cereals
on August 17, 2008 at 4:14 pm
matt again snorkeling
on August 17, 2008 at 4:15 pm
Kristeen Eliason baby slings/baby wearing
on August 17, 2008 at 7:06 pm
Tomcat710 Nantucket
on August 17, 2008 at 8:28 pm
L.L. Bean Insisting that the world will end in 2012 Martin Hockey.
on August 17, 2008 at 8:38 pm
I'mTheOneThatIWant PRETENDING they’re watching the Olympics
on August 17, 2008 at 8:42 pm
A white person sick of white people Talking about how the area they live in is “affluent” and bragging about the nearby dog parks.
on August 17, 2008 at 8:59 pm
Having t-shirts specially made that announce where they live. Being [rightfully] pissed off that neighboring areas are starting to leech off the trendiness factor of their current AFFLUENT neighborhood. (for example, white people in Cincinnati who live in Hyde Park like to wear t-shirts that say ‘Oakley is NOT Hyde Park’ or ‘Hyde Park near’ to make fun of realtors who list properties’ locations as ‘Hyde Park near’). mike Having a job.
on August 18, 2008 at 10:48 am
Being educated. Not killing each other like savages. Watching minorities complain about stereotypes which they spend every second of their lives making sure that they conform to. “White” minorities. You know, the worthwhile ones that are cast out by their own people for “selling out” (read: Taking responsibility for themselves) Craig Don’t be fooled by the picture. The model is black only to make the photo less dorky-looking.
on August 18, 2008 at 10:54 am
White people love distastefully patterned hipster hoodies:
John Eisel White people love cowboys
on August 18, 2008 at 2:23 pm
Jeremy White people love showing sympathy to orphaned whales
on August 18, 2008 at 4:47 pm
davis White people sitting crosslegged.
on August 18, 2008 at 6:07 pm
Godsauce on August 18, 2008 at 11:35 pm This site is funny, but it seems to conflate what “white yuppie liberal douchebags like” with “what white people in general like”. That being said, it is pretty spot on. Bravo. Godsauce You are so right Harry. A true student of whitey culture!
on August 18, 2008 at 11:40 pm
Godsauce on August 18, 2008 at 11:44 pm I suppose i should note my subtle sarcasm. You are actually a poor student of Whitey culture, despite your claim to an Asian heritage. Why are you so bitter? Godsauce on August 18, 2008 at 11:48 pm Of course, the claim to an Asian heritage would imply studiousness in general. So being a poor student of Whitey culture is unexpected. Perhaps you should loosen up? Maybe take in a good prostitute? J. White people like – no, LOVE- to grill food. Even foods that should be consumed in their raw state and require no cooking whatsoever, such as fruits!
on August 19, 2008 at 3:53 am
Schmab -Michael Phelps -Trivia Night at the Bar -Gmail (G-chat) -“Freelance” Work -Tory Burch -Cranium -Study Drugs (Adderoll, Ritalin, Concerta, etc.) -Wine (Most white people will always tell the story of how they didn’t truly learn to appreciate good wine until the semester they spent studying in Italy) -Cheese
on August 19, 2008 at 6:27 am
John Please put Hunting on the list
on August 19, 2008 at 8:24 am
Rachel on August 19, 2008 at 9:56 am Peace Signs. Everyone thinks that by sporting a peace sign they are automatically contributing to stopping global warming/feeding starving children in africa/fighting aids etc. Or better yet they loose all meaning to what the peace sign stands for. It is now just considered an accessory for white people. Hilary Henry White people like Elvis Costello-ish black framed glasses. They often wear these to poetry readings with their cardigans, pencil jeans, and indie t-shirts.
on August 19, 2008 at 11:37 am
nicolle on August 19, 2008 at 12:57 pm i was thinking the exact same thing. this is stuff that white yuppie liberal douchebags like….i think i might have even said it verbatim. speaking of which, white people like the word douchebag… Jamie White people like “Health and Wellness Fairs”.
on August 19, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Brian White people take things too seriously (even when it’s comedy). Check out their comments to posts like “grammar” etc. etc.
on August 19, 2008 at 7:52 pm
Ellen White people like:
on August 20, 2008 at 5:15 am
> Furniture stores at the mall > Target > Coupon codes > Recycling/being green > Instant Messaging/Texting/Acronyms This is too easy. Either I’m really white or I should write a book. Jeff 1) Netflix 2) Conan O’Brien 3) Wi-Fi 4) The Dark Knight
on August 20, 2008 at 8:46 am
Jeremy Well, the white person that writes stuffwhitepeoplelike.com obviously likes lists and using an impersonal tone to discuss his opinions,
on August 20, 2008 at 10:50 am
Lindsay on August 20, 2008 at 10:53 am Target, but only if you pronounce it “Tar-zhay” and buy store-brand organic granola that’s more expensive than all the other brands, and have it bagged in your tote made of recycled Tarzhay shopping bags. Jeremy on August 20, 2008 at 11:00 am My guess is that this site is written by a team of middle class Republican PR people with the aim of turning the non-white lower-middle and lower classes against white middle-class liberals. Meredith – Alternative Schools (Montessori) – The Carrot Common – Golden Retrievers attached to Strollers on Queen Street East (“The Beach”) in Toronto – Changing the name “The Beaches” in Toronto to “The Beach” – Fanny packs you’d find at American Apparel – American Apparel – Belmont Cigs – Tree Planting – Silk screening your own T-shirts or making your own jewelery – Whining/ Sarcasm about anything including Stuff White people like – Teaching English overseas – Borat – idioms
on August 20, 2008 at 12:49 pm
Meredith – Alternative Schools (Montessori) – The Carrot Common – Golden Retrievers attached to Strollers on Queen Street East (“The Beach”) in Toronto – Changing the name “The Beaches” in Toronto to “The Beach” – Fanny packs you’d find at American Apparel – American Apparel – Belmont Cigs – Tree Planting – Silk screening your own T-shirts or making your own jewelery – Whining/ Sarcasm about anything including Stuff White people like – Teaching English overseas – Borat – idioms – Guilt about everything
on August 20, 2008 at 12:50 pm
Steven Deeley Not ‘selling out’.
on August 20, 2008 at 1:26 pm
holly on August 20, 2008 at 1:44 pm We also like: 1. Panera 2. Oprah 3. Giving our children shitty, snobby names like “Owen” “Ezra” and “Morgan.” 4. Pushing 8 year-old kids around in stollers. 5. “Time out” as a form of punishment 6. Play dates 7. Oktoberfest 8. Personalized stickers on the back of our SUV that advertise our kid’s name, the school they go to, a graphic of the sport they play and the number on their jersey. Pedophiles Rejoice! 9. Walking tours of a urban neighborhood we are curious about but would never live in. 10. Getting mani and pedis from Asian immigrants. jules We also enjoy:
on August 20, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Bombaleo by the Gipsy Kings and other “ethnic” music like “Buena Vista Social Club” which we are also taking “salsa dance classes” so that we can get our “world beat” on. J. Cara Trader Joe’s and Alton Brown.
on August 20, 2008 at 4:54 pm
jim Liberal white people who live in NY, Boston, DC, Philly, San Fran, Portland, Seattle, a few other cities in the US and/or Canada.
on August 20, 2008 at 9:01 pm
Something to note – as a group, “white people” always vote for the Republican for President. This group of “white people” is a small minority in the US. When Obama is soundly defeated in November, these “white people” will be shocked, as was Pauline Kael in 1972. These “white people” probably won’t know anyone who voted for McCain, as Kael didn’t know anyone who voted for Nixon in 1972. McGovern’s crushing defeat in 1972 was no less real, however. Expect the same result this year with Obama (provided he gets the nomination) Dorah Rosen on August 20, 2008 at 9:45 pm Re: #30 Wrigley Field As a white person, I am shocked that the New York Yankees are not among the “stuff white people like”. You rightly include Wrigley Field as a place where white people can bond. However, the Yankees are definitely the team of white powerful people. It’s even owned by someone convicted of laundering campaign contributions to Pres. Nixon- and he was pardoned for his crimes by Pres. Ronald “Dutch” Reagan. Yes, many non-whites, such as Spike Lee and a large number of Puerto Ricans are Yankees fans. But Babe Ruth is practically the iconic white superstar athlete, one of the early owners was a member of the corrupt Tammany Hall gang that ran New York City politics and it was among the last major league teams to have an African-American player (9 time All-Star Elston Howard, 1955 debut). And look at their logo- a baseball bat crowned with a stars and stripes covered top hat. It couldn’t be any whiter! Adriana on August 20, 2008 at 9:56 pm White people like to pay money so they can pretend to be impoverished. They’ll spend lots of money so they can “go camping” and know what it’s like to have no running water, electricity, or waste managements system. Or they’ll pay a company like Interimprograms to have “real life” experiences like working on an organic farm or living on a penguin sanctuary. The rest of us get our poverty and crappy jobs for free! Drew on August 20, 2008 at 10:52 pm you’re probably right, but you might want to look into getting a sense of humor. Class warfare is not imminent on the postings on this site. Listen up cupcake, the non-white lower-middle and lower classes aren’t reading this. Drew it’s his personal style of writing… on his personal website. So…yeah.
on August 20, 2008 at 10:55 pm
Drew Jeremy,
on August 20, 2008 at 10:59 pm
it is time. it is time to get. it is time to get a. it is time to get a sense of humor. i think your intentions are good, but misguided. ps. i think you’re white. Jeremy Good point. I’m only musing about what the site’s aims are, not talking about whether it is working.
on August 21, 2008 at 1:41 am
As for my sense of humor, a few of the entries have made me chuckle, but this is pretty mediocre entertainment in my opinion. White people like Chris Rock. Jeremy It’s also a published document open to interpretation and comment of any type.
on August 21, 2008 at 1:42 am
Dude Some more for the list…
on August 21, 2008 at 6:04 am
1. Adopting Chinese babies because it’s ‘cool’ 2. Visiting Jamaica and getting dreads 3. High colonics 4. Implants 5. Playboy Magazine for the good articles Neil on August 21, 2008 at 8:52 am It is strange, I didn’t realise that the new York Yankees were so popular in Europe, and seeing as that is where the majority of ‘white people’ your post is pretty pointless. I hope everyone else realises that ‘white people’ does not mean ‘American’ Drew It’s not mediocre, it’s just satirical commentary on our culture, that you, being white, feels hits a little too close to home.
on August 21, 2008 at 8:55 am
White people like chips and mild salsa… and saturday night live Drew …and they like saying that saturday night live used to be better
on August 21, 2008 at 8:56 am
Michelob White people love the Peace Crops.
on August 21, 2008 at 11:22 am
Michelob Peace Corps that is. White people also love to mistype.
on August 21, 2008 at 11:23 am
persiantea they love sporting Timbuk2 bags!…on their way to grad school while having one pant leg rolled up because they just got off their bike.
on August 21, 2008 at 11:25 am
Faddy The whitest possible congratulation
on August 21, 2008 at 2:38 pm
The High Five and all of its variations MEC on August 21, 2008 at 9:26 pm Has this site now become obsolete since one of the things that white people like has now become stuffwhitepeoplelike.com, as well as its literary companion? I just figured out the genius of your site and book. Stuff White People Like acts like its geared towards people who are non-white. White people love this. In your very own entries, you supply evidence that the things white people like can largely be denoted by their non-mainstream, “non-white” characteristics: just see your entries for why white people love film festivals, hip hop references, soccer, etc.; it is all filled with stuff that is so hipster, ideas that are not too underground but not too mainstream. This fact and all the subtle complexities and paradoxes that come with it delight white people: they are “getting a peek” at what other races think of them (haha!), and then, when they mention this site to their white friends, they can pretend to be very learned, and so in tune with race relations, that they are able to take shots at themselves in such a manner. A vast majority of visitors to your site are white. Just read the forum posts! They’re all white. Your kind of comedy is geared towards, tailor-made, actually, for white people. Furthermore, Stuff White People Like is about stuff white people like, and people will inherently read about what they like; and, considering that most of the people to whom this information is realistically available are white, stuffwhitepeoplelike.com and its literary companion are bound to be popular. I assume that Stuff White People Like (book and site) will actually be the very last entry of your website, and that thereafter, the site and book will have become obsolete. You’ve figured it out. Jeremy on August 22, 2008 at 12:49 am It was always junk, though, wasn’t it? I remember staying up late on Saturday nights as a kid, desperately tired, hungry for a laugh, hoping against hope for something, anything good, and SNL producing nothing but sketch after sketch of garbage. As the show progressed it began to feel like there were fifteen minutes of ads to every four of show. What a nightmare. Jeremy on August 22, 2008 at 1:06 am And… close to home? You’d have to change a lot of entries to hit close to my home. In fact I think stuffwhitetexanslike just doesn’t fit with these items. And stuffIlike wouldn’t match that, either. Jac... on August 22, 2008 at 6:38 am White people love tans. Canned tan, spray tan, rub on, tanning beds and of course laying in the sun to get that lobster look that eventually settles to a golden splotchy mess until the leather coach bag look is firmly in place. White women love weaves. Clip on, glued in, sewn in, attachments you name it. White people and hair dye. Frosted tips, to bottle blonds if you’re a sandy blond, and bottle brunette if you’re a multi-sandy blond, red-head when tired of being blond, black when straight and Asian is in, and pink/blue/green/purple when you’re feeling alittle village. Zanalee White people love Target and American Apparel!!!!
on August 22, 2008 at 6:41 am
: ) Jen White people like fundraising and running marathons:
on August 22, 2008 at 7:08 am
the former because it elevates their status among other whites as helpers to the sick, the poor, and the hungry. the latter because running is white people’s exercise of choice (along with biking, swimming, and rock climbing), however the irony is that a black guy, excuse me, person of African descent (so I don’t offend any white people) always wins these marathons. jules You are soooooo right. It doesn’t get much whiter than Alton Brown!
on August 22, 2008 at 8:05 am
Kris on August 22, 2008 at 8:59 am Disagree on the Alton Brown comment…he has appeal to a lot of people groups. And people adopt Chinese babies because there are a lot of unwanted/abandoned ones, not because it’s cool. Oh wait…adopting unwanted children IS cool. Colleen Flaherty on August 22, 2008 at 9:39 am I don’t know if you are taking suggestions, but if you are, I think one of the most beloved T.V. shows for white people, aside from Arrested Development, is Flight of the Conchords. That show is the essence of being a white person. LillyPad The Favorite TV Shows of White People (excluding those that have been mentioned i.e. The Wire, Arrested Development, Etc)
on August 22, 2008 at 12:40 pm
-Curb Your Enthusiasm -30 Rock -Weeds -Flight of the Conchords -Entourage -Lost White People love -hiking (You’ll get bonus points with white people if you can identify what makes hiking out west different from hiking in the east. Same goes for skiing which white people also love) -biking to work -Blogs -Bookstores (bonus points for an indie bookstore) -John Cusack -Jamba Juice -Frozen Yogurt with fruit toppings -Unusual Baby names White people also love these various American locations that have yet to be mentioned on this site -Denver, CO -Burlington, VT (Actually white people love the entire state of Vermont) -Boston, MA -Chicago, IL (White people will often say that if they were forced to live in the Midwest, this is where they would live, but most white people cannot stomach the idea of not living on a coast) -White People also LOVE college towns it is not unusual to hear a white person talking about how much they love Madison, WI or Ann Arbor, MI. White people also will cut the state of Texas some slack sometimes solely because they love Austin. Singh is King Best shows ripping into white people:
on August 22, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Peep Show Nathan Barley. Please feel free to inform me of others… psilva British Comedy anyone? Monty Python, The British version of The Office, those drunk broads on Absolutely Fabulous?
on August 22, 2008 at 3:08 pm
And what’s with those British audiences? I think all Eddie Izzard has to do is make a face or sneeze and they crack up like their life depended on it. Sally I think this blog needs to be added to the list.
on August 22, 2008 at 10:09 pm
whitey I am white and will not cut Texas any slack on account of Austin! Texas is lucky to have Austin but it cannot save the whole state from sucking.
on August 23, 2008 at 7:53 am
Drew White people love non-american orphans
on August 23, 2008 at 10:23 am
Sam As a white person, I can say with authority that white people like the following things:
on August 23, 2008 at 6:14 pm
-Ikea furniture -“(blank) is the new (blank)” statements -Target (It’s the new Wal-Mart!) -British comedy (also acceptable to hate British comedy) -Color Me Mine -Seinfeld -Owning, but not actually reading bestsellers (“The Da Vinci Code”, John Grishom novels, etc.) -Any movie with Tom Hanks starring Dr. Wells This comment reinforces the dumb blond stereotype. LOL!
on August 23, 2008 at 9:37 pm
FL Dr.Who
on August 24, 2008 at 3:29 am
Fox news Button down shirts Penny loafers Food that is not spicy Plastic surgery Mini Cooper Sam White people love framing things: wedding photos, travel photos, crappy children’s art, collectibles, doilies, etc.
on August 24, 2008 at 8:58 am
Matthew Struhar White people really like Stuff White People Like.
on August 25, 2008 at 9:12 am
Chelsea Hanks –Dumpster diving –taking Chinese in high school –useless electronic gadgets –under-dogs –ultimate frisbee –Macs –San Fransisco
on August 25, 2008 at 12:35 pm
Lindz Stuff white people like:
on August 25, 2008 at 4:54 pm
Feeling like they are the only people who listened to a band/group before it became “mainstream” Several examples can be located on last.fm April M I have two entries:
on August 25, 2008 at 10:00 pm
Other (colored) People’s Children–I cannot tell you how often I am stopped by white people, especially old white women, who want to marvel over my children. My husband is Chinese and Indian (as in India) and I am Afro-Latina. Well, our children are absolutely gorgeous, of course, and white people tend to be especially curious about their appearance. Right now, I have a three-month old son and a four-year old daughter. Like their parents, they were born with light skin, straight hair (one has reddish coloring), gray eyes (my daughter), and olivecolored eyes (my son). For our Caribbean families, this is not a big deal, but white people can’t get over the “mixture.” They are bemused and confused. It’s funny. Jogging in the Middle of a Hot Day–I live in southern California where it is warm, like an oven, during the summer time. 9 times out of 10 when you see someone jogging between 11 and 3, the hottest part of the day, that person will be white. And, if they are male, they will most likely be running with a bare chest. Why do they do this when everyone else who lives in hot weather knows that it’s best to stay inside from the heat and not over exert yourself? Really!! ***** Scandinavian Welfare States The G-spot Raw Foods Scrabble Dr. Hauschka Products The Situationists Tantric Sex “The Keeper” Menstrual Cup John Waters Composting Cuckoldry Thurston Moore “Summer Reading” Stencil graffiti Eating Placenta
on August 25, 2008 at 11:30 pm
TJim NASCAR College Ball (Foot and Basket) Merle Haggard AC/DC, Miller Genuine Draft Vegetables: Jalapenos, Serranos, Chiltepin, and Hatch Green Chili & mustard (sometimes all at once) Angus Beef Deer Season 69 Ford Bronco’s (any bronco with a 289ci) Jack Daniels, but not too much cause I’m no lush Pre-400¢ windmills (the kind used to fill cattle ponds) Family reunions that include bar-b-cue, a keg, and a lake. The Bible. Waking up an hour before dawn to go to work. Prayer before each supper Giving advice to my son like “Don’t be a wuss, and never hit a girl or woman; that which does not kill us makes us stonger” Pickup trucks are for work, not show.
on August 26, 2008 at 7:46 am
….OMG, I’m Not White!! Am I a “Red-neck?” …. suddenly in an identity crisis needing immediate intervention from my therapist!!! snippy on August 26, 2008 at 7:48 am u should have a white child to test your theory on white people marvelling at your children (I’m sure they are gorgeous, if not a bit of a curiosity)…who would receive the attention then? discuss… The_New_Minority on August 26, 2008 at 3:43 pm This site is proof that we have long-sinced passed equality and have merely reversed the polarity of racism in our society. In a society of equality it should either be fair game to mock and ridicule anyone of any race, creed or religion or it should be banned across the board to do the same. However, as this site demonstrates, it is perfectly alright and acceptable in our society to hold the “white” race up for ridicule by satirizing ridiculous stereotypes while any site attempting to do the same and using slurs to describe the “black” race would be held up as an example of something shameful and not politically-correct. Shame on all of you participating in supporting this site, its products and its material. You are racists. If, you are “white” and believe that you are just laughing at yourself by supporting this site you are only furthering the agenda of the non-white races to continue to tip the balance into their favor as part of their continued hatred and racism against the “white” race. You all make me sick. As the ethnically-inclined would say,”Peace out, niggas.” AJ -Using “alternative methods” of discipline on their kids -Going to therapy
on August 26, 2008 at 3:47 pm
A non-angry white guy on August 26, 2008 at 5:48 pm If you are actually offended by this website, or feel victimized, you have some growing up to do. The “stereotypes” that this site puts out are non-threatening, and is a humorous way of negotiating racial differences. Racism matters because it justifies the marginalization or violence against minorities–the stereotype that black men aggressively pursue white women led to the lynching many young black men. The stereotype that white people like turtle necks or indie rock bands will not lead to genocide, lynch mobs, beatings, police profiling, ghettoization, systematic poverty and job discrimination, etc. To say white people are “the new minority” is ridiculous and paranoid. There are no white-only bathrooms and drinking fountains, but there are white-only country clubs and gated communities. Your closing statement is probably the most offensive and racist thing on this web site. Kat The Dave Matthews Band BBC America Anderson Cooper The Decemberists Threadless.com Bob Costas
on August 27, 2008 at 7:04 am
Kat Clearly white people like getting in internet arguments.
on August 27, 2008 at 7:08 am
Remus on August 27, 2008 at 1:13 pm I’m sorry (post #55), but, are you really offended (post 101)? This is a great site because it forces us white people to take a humorous look into our past and indeed our present. It creates awareness (post #18) pertaining to the white culture. I myself have now found my true home among my white race. Before I read this site, I was lost, now I am found. I think you need a nice free range organic coffee (post #1) and a new Apple product (post #40). ethnic white you are an idiot. you think other races haven’t been ridiculed and denegrated through stereotypes for centuries?
on August 27, 2008 at 2:23 pm
ethnic white Adoption.
on August 27, 2008 at 2:27 pm
Eryn Over-sized purses Miniature anything (ie. dogs, cats, ponies) Reality TV Karaoke T-shirts with comical slogans Referencing popular culture from the 90’s (ie. saved by the bell, full house etc.)
on August 27, 2008 at 3:37 pm
Eryn Annnnnd
on August 27, 2008 at 3:50 pm
Talking about the Olympics. Beth Don’t forget the Tragically Hip
on August 27, 2008 at 5:11 pm
oh geeze on August 28, 2008 at 9:21 am Wow, dude. “Reversed polarity of racism?” Really? Go check out the nearest low income area of your city, if you even know where that is, and see who all lives there. Check out who’s in charge at all the big companies. Forget that, check where all your clothes are made, and take a guess as to how much the people who put it together got as payment. Or maybe consider that subjects of disapproval in our society like white supremacists, “rednecks,” and “white trash” are each considered to be their own groups and not representative of what it is to be white, while a black person that goes to law school is considered “an inspiring individual” that’s breaking the mold, and anyone with brown skin and a non-standard accent is pegged as an illegal immigrant and subjected to background checks and having to prove their own citizenship. Could you prove yours if you were just driving to go get the groceries? Hint: drivers license doesn’t count for squat. But yeah, this society has been completely turned around in its racism. Having to mind one’s tongue and put up with stereotypes of not being able to jump or dance are the slavery, deportation, internment, exploitation, dehumanization, humiliation, and hate of today. Oh, wait, we’ve still got those. Rach I have actually never seen a white person wear one of these-only the black guys in my apartment complex and on the bus.
on August 28, 2008 at 11:43 am
Min Not enough white people like Thurston Moore, sadly.
on August 28, 2008 at 12:10 pm
funion Consulting
on August 28, 2008 at 12:25 pm
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on August 30, 2008 at 1:17 pm
Jerry Hey! Came across the blog and love it!
on August 30, 2008 at 9:12 pm
Could you mention something about novelty instruments? Or maybe look into it? I understand that there are people out there who like to learn to play instruments such as a piano or guitar. But there are a lot of whities out there that like to learn to play thier first instrument at the age of twenty five. Usually, its a banjo, accordion, mandolin, or ukulele. Of course they don’t listen to blugrass, polka, or hawaiian music. They just do it to look cool, different, and to talk about how hard of and instrument it is to learn. Maybe I just summed it up right there. jo on August 31, 2008 at 8:48 pm think about adding ‘rebuilding new orleans.’ certainly a worthy cause, but i hear from more than enough white people who they went to nola and rebuilt houses for people. Renjit White people go NUTS over whales.
on August 31, 2008 at 11:52 pm
jane doe on September 1, 2008 at 9:17 am SERIOUSLY? I’m a “white” person and I find this blog compleatly offensive. Maybe I’m overreacting, but this blog emphasises race and creates false stereotypes. Personally, I have NEVER stereotyped a group of people based on their race because I believe that judging a person based on skin color can only inspire hatred- not a sense of unity and love. I have black friends, asian friends, white friends, hispanic friends, latino friends, etc. and I am personally offended that you would create and support a blog that inspires hate and false stereotypes. I choose not to see skin color and judge someone else by their race because until we can live in a world where all races are considered equal we can never have a peaceful loving world. shame on you for inspiring hatred of others. K on September 1, 2008 at 9:44 am Well…it is obvious YOU don’t get the joke. When will my fellow white people learn to LAUGH at themselves? Many other races have mastered this concept. Stop taking life so seriously and learn to ENJOY the differences in people. Also, self-righteousness? Does NOT look good on you. trix you’re a moron. get a sense of humor.
on September 1, 2008 at 12:24 pm
Matt Janovic Great site, my brother recommend it, hilarious and very true in nearly every case.
on September 1, 2008 at 6:02 pm
A-Rod on September 1, 2008 at 7:17 pm This site is the 2nd best on the internet other than YouTube. It is by far the most comprehensive and groundbreaking list ever compiled putting white culture into perspective. After reading the list; 2 came to mind that were not up here which are: 1. White people LOVE watching the Olympics (summer AND winter) 2. White people love to take “wild/crazy/rowdy” pictures for MySpace/Facebook. (To prove that they had a great time to the rest of the internet) d that one white lady misspelled completely. She needs her typos fixed.
on September 1, 2008 at 7:36 pm
charon on September 3, 2008 at 4:16 am Unlike Jane Doe, most other white people like positive discrimination. They love to “laugh at themselves”, refer this website to their non-white friends, thus demonstrating to them how they are non-racist. The truth of this is confirmed by the difference a webpage “stuffblackpeoplelike.com” or “stuffasianpeoplelike.com” etc. would be treated. Reports about racism, hatered and xenofobia would be all over the news and all the intartubes concerning these offensive hypotetical webpages. White people would be ashamed of those websites (if created by fellow white people) and they would distance themselves from it. What a difference when it comes to stuffwhitepeoplelike.com, don’t you think? fimbaz Jane Doe is joking!
on September 3, 2008 at 8:56 pm
fimbaz This man is not joking.
on September 3, 2008 at 8:58 pm
fimbaz Also, he is a stupid head.
on September 3, 2008 at 8:59 pm
Kerri Muir on September 5, 2008 at 10:46 am How about overpriced sandals? Teva’s, Crocs, Keen’s? How about Keen sandals on adults? Or just hideously ugly, overpriced sandals, often times (in the Northeast especially) worn with wool socks, sandals that no one in their right mind should be wearing? I’ve got another one: white people always like to convince themselves that “Life is Good” by wearing those idiotic t-shirts with the stick figure on them, doing various “fun” things like hiking and snowboarding. They think they can tackle anything challenge that life throws at them by wearing a “Life is Good” t-shirt, or hat. Both very annoying. F.E.K. on September 5, 2008 at 12:42 pm Seriously when whites travel to tropical islands, they need to buy a map because I am tired of seeing their faces plastered all over the news telling us they are lost. Josh Warren on September 5, 2008 at 10:07 pm From reading some of the posts I have actually discovered an additional activity that can potentially be added as a “white” like activity. That would be finding satisfaction in nit picking other white people’s forum comments for spelling and grammatical errors. Josh Warren My bad, that fits under white’s love for grammar rules in general but applying it to forums could be a particular like of whites.
on September 5, 2008 at 10:26 pm
kyzursozay on September 5, 2008 at 11:42 pm Wouldn’t that especially apply to white people of a certain age, that attended parochial schools back when nuns were allowed to dispense corporal punishment liberally and learning to read and write was the primary goal? Although it might have created a few serial killers along the way, all in all it beats having to read some post by a slacker promoted for self esteem who can’t be bothered to use a spell checker or attempt adding punctuation.
LR on September 6, 2008 at 12:44 am Man, funny list but it ain’t me at all. Looking through it I could only agree with 14 items. Maybe it’s because I’m different from mainstream culture in general. But still this list seems to be geared toward a stereotypical white suburban businessman. What about all the poor people? I could say it’s because I’m half Mexican, but I tend to lean toward my white ancestry, and am enfatuated with the UK. Anyway, good luck with the chunk of fame I guess, but not all of us peckerwoods strut the same. I guess I'm pretty white :o) i was frightened and amused when i read the list. before reading i had…
on September 6, 2008 at 9:50 am
1. been on my netflix 2. on my mac 3. ordered a movie with mos def in it oooooooo, creeeeeepy!!! I guess I'm pretty white :o) aWesome! your’e so rihgt!!! ;o)
on September 6, 2008 at 9:55 am
Josh Warren on September 6, 2008 at 11:06 am White people like to overlook or exclude close by adequate facilities or entitities opting for far off and/or higher priced allegedly superior facilities. The grass is always greener to whites if you will. Example: The campgrounds at the city park five miles away is beneath whites as they opt for an expensive flight to some out of state highly touted camping grounds that may only be slightly better in actuality. Example: Martial arts competitions in town with the local yokos is not good enough, they have to go off to the farthest corner of the country to compete where the sport is “more authentic.” Jack You need to add this to your list, and it’s a MUST: Bill Simmons, ‘writer’ for ESPN.com and ESPN Magazine. White people love him.
on September 6, 2008 at 5:38 pm
sexphd White People Love Sex Advice!! (And learning Sex Secrets)
on September 6, 2008 at 5:52 pm
You should write about it! http://sexed.wordpress.com/ Karen on September 6, 2008 at 9:53 pm white people love cruising. I think they especially like all- you- can- eat- buffets while looking at beautiful scenery. The thing that kills me is that they get off in an exotic port and immediately take a cab to the Hard Rock Cafe and hang out and get drunk with all the other American WP from the cruise ship! I like to get on the local bus and hang with the locals myself, maybe because I’ve got a tan by then. bella on September 7, 2008 at 4:07 pm White people like undercooked meats. After years of working in restaurants, I’ve found that white people are overwhelmingly more fond of cuts of beef, pork, poultry, fish etc. that is anything but well done. In fact, the more elite the white person, the rarer they desire their portion of meat. It follows, of course, that the most dedicated and highest form of white person will most likely order carpaccio if it happens to be on the menu. T Hey Christian,
on September 7, 2008 at 5:56 pm
Cool website….(smart!). I want to pick your brain. I want to do something similar; blog/book but dont know how to get started. Well I have some ideas but if could pick your brain that would be great. Email me….. please! PicnicHikeMusic OK – here is one you MUST include: The movie Titantic (1997).
on September 7, 2008 at 7:28 pm
I will give James Cameron credit for really making people look like they were freezing to death at the end – but so much of that film is ridiculous (trying to shoot someone while the boat is sinking into 30 degree water, and Kate Winslet blindly freeing Leo with an axe – please !!!). But it has more white people multiple-viewings than any film since Star Wars. White people, especially those of my wife’s gender, LOVE doomed romance. We never have to see Kate Winslet and Leonardo DeCaprio fighting over 3 AM baby feedings, laundry duty, starving artist wages etc….Just a nice frozen popsicle goodbye from Leo. Ahhh….. And we are supposed to believe that this old woman got through the Depression without cashing in that diamond – even after the guy who gave it to her blew his brains out! This brings up a larger subject – White people LOVE idealism !! Erin White people LOVE lemon in their ice water. And Turkey/Mayo Sandwiches. Anything Cream or Mayo based
on September 7, 2008 at 9:10 pm
Pamela White people love Tim Burton
on September 7, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Zack White people love (extreme sports) like skate boarding, motocross, BMX. ETC..
on September 7, 2008 at 9:41 pm
Sam Deck on September 8, 2008 at 12:13 am White people love racism directed toward white people. We can’t get enough of it. Nothing makes us feel less racist than excepting the bigotry of other races toward ourselves. White people love to make each other feel ashamed of our race. My brother’s exgirlfriend wishes she could slap the white right off her face, and so do I. Keith on September 8, 2008 at 4:26 am White people love to dancing to songs that tell them how to dance. The more directions the better. More than that they like dancing in groups. Soulja Boy, Cupid Shuffle, Cha Cha Slide, Macarena- you get the idea. Case Thank you! this is hilarious.
on September 8, 2008 at 7:25 am
george on September 8, 2008 at 9:24 am I have 14 words for all you mental morons; We must secure the existance of our race and a future for white children. To all you people who are probably calling me a racist cracker get off your lazy asses and get a job.Why is it the minorities commit the majorities of crime? statistics do not lie, watch the news and see Hector or Tyrone in cuffs. This is just the start,as the days go on Juanita and her illegal swarm (who speak 3 words of english between them) are multiplying in record numbers and are being supported by tax payers(welfare).In closing I’m going to Mexico illegally to better my self,so I expect work, a home,and health care and if I do not get it you are a racist vato. !!!!!!!!!!!!! Vera It’s all so true, so ridiculously true!
on September 8, 2008 at 10:07 am
Evie You left out “spending a summer in Europe,” “highlights,” and “36 month car leases.”
on September 8, 2008 at 2:07 pm
You’re welcome. dan You left out blueberries, almonds, and yogurt. And budget travel.
on September 8, 2008 at 2:25 pm
Jay on September 8, 2008 at 2:38 pm very funny but also really not exactly what white people like but more of what people of money like. I think that this is the irony of your evaluation. This has less to do about race and more to do about ones financial situation which unfortunately is directly related to race….much more sad than just as simple as “what white people like” Craven Moorehead on September 8, 2008 at 2:42 pm You forgot paying taxes, buying groceries with money, paying insurance, tipping at restaurants and bars, not going to jail, owning a house, voting, reading a book, getting an education and having a job. Michael I looked at your list of things white people like… I was astonished at how much of it pertained to me. You’ve really got white people pegged.
on September 8, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Anonymous omg I didn’t know I was white! Thought I was Asian, maybe I was adopted???
on September 8, 2008 at 2:50 pm
Btw, also include pet strollers. I have a double decker one to take my 2 cats out for a walk. Chris Hinton-Oaxaca Yah exactly.
on September 8, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Writing princess That can’t be because I do all of those things and I’m black. So White people must like everything that black people like then.
on September 8, 2008 at 3:43 pm
Roger Montes You also forgot spelling wods correctli….
on September 8, 2008 at 3:45 pm
IBelieveInFae You’ve forgotten sarcasm, white guilt, reading the “right” books, cooking gourmet meals, having a self-defined religion and cell phones.
on September 8, 2008 at 3:49 pm
Amy White people like being politically correct.
on September 8, 2008 at 5:44 pm
Kman White people like pretending to care about Elián González.
on September 8, 2008 at 7:16 pm
will on September 8, 2008 at 9:03 pm i think it’s important to note that a white guy created the site. look at successful minority comedians and you’ll see them making fun of their own culture and race all the time. i don’t think the status quo is that it’s ok to make fun of white people generally, but that it’s ok to make fun of yourself. chispa What about “shopping at thrift shops” HA!
on September 8, 2008 at 10:08 pm
ed on September 8, 2008 at 11:14 pm How about: Colonizing other countries, enslaving black people, committing genocide upon indigenous populations, discriminating against visible minorities, KKK, apartheid, white supremacy, pretending to be against the above while privately being xenophobic, mocking Chinese eyes, promoting the William Hungs of our society to fulfill white stereotypes of slanty eyed buck toothed Asian men, and promoting the Lucy Lius of our society to promote the white male fantasy of the sadomasochistic, cheap slut Asian sucky fucky whore, ragging on China for human rights while imposing glass ceilings on Chinese, limiting Chinese males from mainstream culture by actively refusing to give them lead male protagonist roles in Hollywood that have nothing to do with kung-fu or being an evil Chinatown villian, pretending to know-it-all and therefore ‘teaching’ people about things- I once saw a white guy apparently boastfully teaching a Japanese girl who apparently could barely speak English about sushi; being interfering busy-bodies and casting stones while living in glass houses, heaping blame on others while ignoring their own shortcomings, being pretentious and looking down at other races, being cheap (e.g., BYOB) while accepting favors from their Chinese “friends”, setting the rules for etiquette based upon their own culture and labeling all other cultures as being ‘barbaric’, refusing to ever admit they are wrong or apologizing but arguing to the death that they are right… Obviously I’ve got some grudges against white people… Anyhow, enjoyed your site; it’s actually the first time I’ve seen a white guy truly poking fun at other white people… I’ve seen blacks making fun of blacks and Chinese people making fun of Chinese people, but seriously, this is the very first site where I’ve seen a white guy truly make fun of other whites; kudos to you for that… if there were more people like you, I imagine racism wouldn’t exist, and people like me wouldn’t develop the kind of hate that I’ve unfortunately built up experiencing and seeing racism against my race by yours all my life… After all, ideally, it shouldn’t be about color at all… It’s just unfortunate that it is… Cheers. beth someone is chinese, eh?
on September 9, 2008 at 3:27 am
Kirk You’re adoreable. A racist jackass, but adoreable.
on September 9, 2008 at 4:13 am
Lisa Vera Bradley purses. Mooseheads or any stuffed animal to put up on the wall.
on September 9, 2008 at 6:12 am
Kristin Actually Keith, only the wrong kind of people like songs that tell them how to dance. The right kind of white people don’t dance.
on September 9, 2008 at 6:58 am
Kristin on September 9, 2008 at 7:03 am You are referring to the wrong kind of white person. The right kind of white person would never take a cruise – too much pollution and you might hit a whale or something. No, white people prefer to go paddle surfing in Costa Rico (please, just call it Costa) or camping in Yurts or to obscure Indian Ocean archipelagos. Kristin Also, the food on cruises is not organic. PLEASE
on September 9, 2008 at 7:03 am
Karin Not chinese, nor adorable…. but omigosh Ed this is so, so true! and we also pretend to not understand racism, but practice it so well!
on September 9, 2008 at 10:44 am
Moris on September 9, 2008 at 12:46 pm Wow..Ed…Thought Provoking…You must have gone through really bad phase of racism for a prolonged time to write down all the points that whole of society faces in their life time :0) I’m Asian too, In all civilization there are negative aspects to the great things that stick along. In India…along with many positives of religion came caste…I’m sure when Chinese invented paper and printing machines…there were bad aspects of character coming out of the warrier race getting down on peasents. We cant expect all of humanity to be perfect…else we be all in heaven…for white its race..but think about the million new invention that western civilisation has given to the world ? Lu While many of these posts can be funny, it is also offensive…but hey free speech and all that good stuff.
on September 9, 2008 at 1:44 pm
i think there should be dedicated website for all the race and bashing..oh but wait…some people would cal it racist. ana Hi,
on September 9, 2008 at 1:54 pm
The stuff in here is bloody brilliant. The more i read it, the more i see my intellectual left wing goody two shoe colleagues satirized. Rod on September 9, 2008 at 2:50 pm Wow, your the biggest racist I have seen yet. You obviously hate white people. I like to think of all the things you listed as individual acts by powerful or stupid people, I don’t hate the Chinese, I hate communism, I don’t hate any single race, I hate stupid people. But I don’t hate you, just try to not lump a bunch of bad things together… If that makes sense. This Lady on September 9, 2008 at 4:29 pm I am so all about this web site! I’ve recently moved to a city where there are tons of these kind of white people and I was perplexed by them. Knowing others find these things silly is quite comforting. I was calling these type of folks ethnic poncho people, or crystal lovers, or sometimes the mega buzzkilling hippies, but uh yeah. Kinda relieved to be the wrong kind of white people. Mil Ed – wow. Lovely. Because all white people are WASPs obviously. Dipshit.
on September 9, 2008 at 10:58 pm
matt on September 10, 2008 at 7:07 am “Shopping at thrift shops”? Brilliant! I live in a liberal arts college town whose population consists of a high percentage of white people from middle and upper class backgrounds. Needless to say we have numerous thrift shops (4 of which are “boutique” thrift shops located conveniently in our downtown area). Elisabeth Ginsberg This blog is so white.
on September 10, 2008 at 7:37 am
Derc0006 Stuff White People Like: Blogging and Books
on September 10, 2008 at 1:44 pm
Ryan I think this describes whites who live in Blue states rather than whites as a whole. At least in the US.
on September 10, 2008 at 7:22 pm
jojo24 Okay, so I just found this site a while ago, and I think it’s satire is brilliant.
on September 11, 2008 at 11:04 am
One thing I believe about this site is that it is not trying to be racist, but humorous and those who think that everything having to do with white people is racist, should just leave the site. Gabby retard
on September 11, 2008 at 12:59 pm
Gabby You are stupid to take it so seriously.
on September 11, 2008 at 1:00 pm
Jennifer wow. anger issues?
on September 11, 2008 at 5:14 pm
jw on September 11, 2008 at 6:54 pm Okay, so I read a review in the Atlantic Monthly and came right over. Hmm…should Atlantic Monthly go on the list? I think there can be little doubt. I scored a 38 / 108 on the list. Guess I need to get to work on the list a little more. 1/3 White…what does that make me? Cream? (and I only lied to myself a little bit) David noble fucking genuis
on September 12, 2008 at 11:36 am
Rebecca KELLY-LYONS on September 12, 2008 at 11:38 am you are racist and i hate u son of a bitches i have too lesban moms thats why i have two last names not because thats what “white people like”so go to FUCKIN HELL Blacksonville Not sure about the ratings, but Gollie, I think you have got it Sherlock!
on September 12, 2008 at 1:21 pm
luckygrrl1 Your moms are lesbians! Haha!
on September 12, 2008 at 5:08 pm
Lalai Bond on September 12, 2008 at 5:50 pm wow, what a special hobby…keeping up with the stuff white people like..but geeze…doesn’t Forbes already do that? We also liked the Monkey Sock puppets from the 60’s…but now that Obama favors that puppett (google monkey sock puppet in suit – and go to images and see for yourself) its for sure now that to let our grandkids play with one, or even admit to owning one would be somehow racist….what a waste of a great white treasure…the Monkey Sock Puppet. RIP Banana Brain. (sniff, sniff followed by a Kleen-ex) Mitch True. Too bad we own everything.
on September 13, 2008 at 2:47 pm
Chaz Neither of your two lesbian moms taught you how to spell or use punctuation.
on September 13, 2008 at 3:24 pm
KRAM You can include Fenway Park with Wrigley Field. It’s just as white despite the Green Monster
on September 13, 2008 at 3:59 pm
nope on September 13, 2008 at 4:19 pm stuffwhitepeoplelike – sympathy, appearing to enjoy public transportation, longboards, black and white movies, having friends of jewish or muslim faith becca on September 13, 2008 at 6:32 pm I was wondering if “green” engineers and scientists (the kind who design windmills and Priuses and no-carbon-emission homes and so forth) are the right kind of white people or the wrong kind? Because, generally speaking, engineers and scientists would definitely be in the latter category, but as this type in particular is necessary to save the planet, and as they are able to converse at length with white people on the topic of the environment, would that not make them the right kind of white people? This poses somewhat of a dilemma! Allie Have you ever thought of taking an Anger Management course? But then again…that just may be a white thing too.
on September 14, 2008 at 12:00 pm
Allie on September 14, 2008 at 12:19 pm Ha! That was brilliant! I’ve never known any black person to use a tanning bed (and I never have either, but that’s b/c I am part hispanic/Choctaw…and I can prove it). Yes, whites do like geneaology…go to Utah. Now I feel white. This is the best blog I have read for a while! natty This site is too funny. I want to try my hand at it.
on September 14, 2008 at 2:49 pm
White people like… – Family Guy – Hybrid Cars – Displaying their most intellectual books – Expensive strollers – Foreign language films JAMAL I love white people!
on September 14, 2008 at 7:02 pm
zac I don’t have any of that shit nor do I like any of it. Don’t assume that all of us like hybrids and family guy…DOUCHE
on September 14, 2008 at 8:37 pm
Mike on September 15, 2008 at 9:58 am I think you guys are running out of steam. I scored 13 out of the first 20 but only 4 out of the most recent 20 (and 0 of the last 10). I mean “bangs”!? C’mon, that is lame. F.E.K. The comments are too funny. Especially the crap from the angry whites and the Aryan race freaks. You lot need to watch that show OZ.
on September 15, 2008 at 1:46 pm
F.E.K. Oh and the chick with the lesbo moms…that was a knee slapper.
on September 15, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Peter Stuff PRIVELEGED People Like: Talking about being white to avoid talking about being priveleged.
on September 15, 2008 at 4:02 pm
jigsy Q. on September 16, 2008 at 12:47 am Here’s one thing you forgot–“Thinking all other white people are more racist than they are.” Seriously, listen to any white person talk about racism. You’d think the white population was made up of millions of frothing hateful racists..and them. The lone voice of tolerance. matt on September 16, 2008 at 6:55 am You guys are forgetting Edamame, ‘Guac and chips’, sangria…and the fact that bringing a woman to dine outside/al fresco prompts a response similar to performing a magic trick. “Can we sit outside?” and “I want edamame!” angel What is OZ????!!!!! And that thing about coffee is funny because it’s true.
on September 16, 2008 at 8:14 am
angel wait.what?!
on September 16, 2008 at 8:15 am
Joe Rubbish!
on September 16, 2008 at 10:21 am
Kate on September 17, 2008 at 5:32 am White ppl are bad because they are racist? This blog is not racist? Should we not be condemning racism of all kinds, irrelvant of what colour to what colour, as opposed to condemning one particular race?and therefore being in effect racist? it works both ways i think, and its naive to think otherwise. I ‘ve been told to get my white arsse out of harlem not been invited by some asian friends to a hip hop club coz i wouldn”t get in and also witnessed the most racism in Africa between the different communities, who incidentally are all black. And i think most of these articles are not things that just white ppl do! instead of bangs you might have extensions, but essentially its the same point – all girls around the world of all colours want to have an ‘adulty’ haircut come a certain age. Or facebook … are there not ppl of all races on facebook? having black friends .. you saying that I shouldn’t have any black friends? Say you happen to only have one black friend, well then i guess you probably would remember that there was only one – don’t think you’d need to count! Isn’t is just the same as knowing that you only have one french friend? Tina on September 17, 2008 at 7:18 am This blog is funny. People should stop taking themselves so seriously and let go of the race issue – white, black, hispanic, indian, native american, asian and whatever else. The worlds about better place when we can all laugh at ourselves! F.E.K. on September 17, 2008 at 7:31 am OZ is an HBO series about a bunch of men in prison. These guys are vicious and cut throat from all different races and religions. An excellent introduction to the penitentiary system. However, if you do not want to see a lot of wang, it should be avoided. xmi How about “talking about how standardized tests don’t really measure intelligence”?
on September 17, 2008 at 8:24 pm
Max Very cool blog. Too bad it’s filled with people who don’t understand the concept.
on September 17, 2008 at 9:17 pm
Mitch on September 18, 2008 at 5:23 pm I think that Hybrid cars would do OK as long as there were Asians. The rest are spot on. If it weren’t for white people no one except the French would speak French and Noam Chomsky would never sell a book. slosurf5grl on September 19, 2008 at 10:04 pm White people like photography, avant-garde music, living in Oakland, moving to Portland, farmers markets, Dungeons and Dragons, dive bars, music festivals, taking mushrooms, playing the organ ally college radio
on September 19, 2008 at 10:07 pm
Walter Zoomie This is some brilliant shit! Nice job…and I’m a white guy too.
on September 20, 2008 at 4:46 am
Jim Brown on September 20, 2008 at 9:15 am White people also like depression and other psych-disorders. Although it would seem that disorders work against the number One White People motivation (self-satisfaction), the paradox works like this. If I have depression or other disorder (preferably a hazy disorder, nothing too specific like schizophrenia), then I have another excuse for living in a kind of protracted adolescence. Also, manic depression, depression, borderline personality disorders, etc, can be retro-actively diagnosed in all kinds artists from the past, thereby creating a cool connection between Us and Geniuses. Brian Murphy on September 20, 2008 at 3:22 pm Shouldn’t this be called “Stuff Upper Middle Class White People Like”? I mean, where I come from (South Boston) white people who even LOOK the way the author does, might get beat up … by (poor and working class) white people. The white people from where I come from like Apple computers too, yours! And they’d steal that shit right off you. It might even be called “What Educated Upper Middle Class Liberals Like” as, in places like Park Slope Brooklyn, there are black people who like this stuff too (yup, there are goofy overly-educated upper middle class blacks with a lot of time on their hands too these days. So watch out ironic white boy). But those titles wouldn’t be that fun, I guess … for real. BM NIck ZDa white people also like-
on September 20, 2008 at 8:12 pm
therapists, nalgenes, breakfast-for-dinner, making fun of white-ness, REI, camping, liberal arts colleges, moving to cities, Conor Oberst (bright eyes), hippies, talking about poop, and hating the government. NIck ZDa oh and thrift stores!!!!!
on September 20, 2008 at 8:12 pm
NIck ZDa i think its targeted more towards the “hipster” stereotype
on September 20, 2008 at 8:13 pm
ABH Global Warming one way or the other
on September 20, 2008 at 9:45 pm
Pramila Kind Attn : Purchase Dept ( Shawls , Scarves , Accessories Dept )
on September 21, 2008 at 11:06 pm
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on September 22, 2008 at 8:29 pm
Joseph John Drury Jr White people love the Big Lebowski.
on September 22, 2008 at 10:13 pm
McCoy on September 22, 2008 at 10:27 pm How about “artisan” foods? Can that be on the list? Or is that too close too farmer markets and Whole Foods/Grocery Co-Ops? I’m sick of everything being labeled artisan so they can justify charging more for a loaf of bread. However, because I am white, I am required to purchase these products whenever possible. I don’t think non-whites are buying artisan chocolates. Also, bonus points if it’s labeled “artisanal”. Oh, and don’t get me started about “Fair Trade” stuff . . . . Kazelogz Hi webmaster!
on September 23, 2008 at 3:42 am
mary k Love this website, and love the book. You are spot on with your observations. I feel soooo White!
on September 23, 2008 at 4:09 am
The P. Soucie White People also love: being really warm and cozy all the time, children’s art and, unbeknownst to them, Sharia Law.
on September 23, 2008 at 2:55 pm
awsome This book is just amazing!@ This is by far one of the best books i have ever read! anyone who does not have a copy of this i recomend for you to go out and buy it!
on September 23, 2008 at 4:28 pm
Chris on September 23, 2008 at 9:48 pm The list is hilarious, (albeit a tad generalized) but otherwise tastefully done. I like it. True enough to rule #106, I’m going to post a link on my Facebook page so all my white friends can realize how tacky we all are. ballpuncher White people love to punch YOU in the colon.
on September 24, 2008 at 1:29 pm
In fact, white people actually love things more along the Tucker Max/Maddox lines. Some of your things are spot on some are so far off. For instance coffee… sucks dick. Who are half the damn people on your list? And for the record I am sure lots of white people like TV just fine. Plus who the hell reads the Sunday Times…? I really hope this is a list of things you like, because also you missed some big ones; knife fights, boxing, female jello wrestling, video games, speeding, mountain climbing, lumberjacking, slamming chicks (this is a list for males, I cannot speak for females), and fireworks. Also co-ed sports kind of blow. The Tall Dwarf Ballpuncher,
on September 24, 2008 at 3:56 pm
The white people you’re talking about are the WRONG kind of white people. They may even like Dane Cook more than Sarah Silverman! They are the folks that the GOOD white people satirized in this blog would like to help get outside more and ride bicycles, if only more awareness could be spread about the benefits of these activities. Also, the white people you’re talking about don’t really LIKE the things they say they like…it’s just that their brains are fried from eating too much non-organic food and from watching things on TV other than DVDs of The Wire and Jon Stewart. They need help. They need GOOD white people to straighten their asses out. Hope this helps. On Race, Markedness, and Stuff White People Like « The Thugout on September 25, 2008 at 12:41 am […] liberal yuppie. The fact that this does not describe most white people is not a problem, as a commenter on the website demonstrates. After all, black stereotypes may not describe most black people, but a young black man is still […] jane on September 25, 2008 at 8:47 am I am an Asian girl, married to a white man, that I met while going to an Ivy League school, living in NY, in a comfortably diverse neighborhood, in an environmentally conscious building. I shop at the Whole Foods, buying organic veggies and cheese with mold in it. Why do I do these things? Because of my white person, who feels happy about all these things. I showed him this website, and he said, “I don’t get why it’s funny.” And that really made it so much funnier. It describes him, all his friends, his entire family, and his coworkers. Thank you for a website that allows me to silently snicker while I live the external life of a pseudo-white. Liz Being the whitey I am, I found this site on facebook and immediately sent it to my ridiculously racist Hispanic boyfriend. NOW I know what he’s been laughing about.
on September 25, 2008 at 9:25 am
I have to admit, though, all of these things seem to only appeal to one kind of white person: YANKEES. I realize that as a Southern woman, I am probably the “wrong kind” of white person (or at least not a very cool one), but I find that it must be mentioned that the kind of white people I see all the time are the kind that Northern and Californian white people try not to be like (resulting in their attempts at ‘multicultural’ behavior). Anyway, it’s very important to know what stuff applies to all white people (sweaters, being offended, dogs, kitchen gadgets) and what only applies to the specific group this website references (vegetarianism, film festivals, recycling). Love the articles! Steph on September 25, 2008 at 10:18 am This is quite ridiculous. First of all this blog has obviously failed to mention that this list of “what white people like” directly applies only (for the most part) to the PC, Ivy-league edcuated, democrat-core crowd, which is limited to most college students (or recent graduates) of Art schools. Most of “white” Americans enjoy motorcycles, buttermilk, racism, sexism, Taco Bell, Walmart and trailer parks. This is the stuff white people like, what is on your list is just the pathetic attempt of “socially-consciouss” white college-educated folks to diversify themselves, when in reality they are the living proof that white stereotypes, hegemony, imperialism and mysogynism rule the USA. Steve Wow…maybe this is just some tongue-in-cheek humor and you shouldn’t read so deeply into it.
on September 25, 2008 at 12:43 pm
Elmas on September 25, 2008 at 4:17 pm what about moleskine notebooks? just like apple products, white people use them to pretend they are creative writers. Hey! I’m using the same notebook that hemingway used! and graphic designer stefan sagmeister. all white people love to pretend they understand his work. and if you don’t understand it, you’re not worthy of an explanation. crackalacka on September 26, 2008 at 6:27 am i like poking fun at whiteys more than most anyone i know.. this blog totally misses the good stuff. you’re making fun of the wrong people and confusing some of their good attributes with 8th grade humor opportunities and in turn making those of us who actually make fun of white people with style and grace get grouped with your dumbass. douglas filiak White people seem to love Improv Everywhere.
on September 26, 2008 at 11:00 am
ethnic white Mash ups
on September 26, 2008 at 12:05 pm
adam What about Volkswagon?!?!?!
on September 27, 2008 at 9:42 am
danielle This is retarded.
on September 27, 2008 at 1:55 pm
amanda rigell white people seem to really like the facebook group “when i was your age, pluto was a planet”…it has like 1, 400, 000 members.
on September 27, 2008 at 7:33 pm
ridiculous, but true. Sooz Hey, what about Brie (with the rind) and water crackers??
on September 28, 2008 at 11:02 am
Amy Do you understand the concept of satire?
on September 28, 2008 at 5:06 pm
Dan NPR!!!!!
on September 28, 2008 at 8:01 pm
Jron Stuff White People Like… Leaving commentary interjecting their supremacy and over-analysis on blogs.
on September 29, 2008 at 8:41 am
Jame on September 29, 2008 at 4:13 pm You forgot Hostels. Only white people choose to stay in crappy, dingy rooms, in sketchy neighborhoods, with no private bathrooms in aims of saving money and connecting with the true essence of [insert trendy vacation location here]. al boo boo i think we all hate the goverment, i hope you do
on September 29, 2008 at 9:06 pm
al boo boo white people like having more money than everybody else.(it’s the truth, what)
on September 29, 2008 at 9:27 pm
al boo boo on September 29, 2008 at 9:59 pm white people like making fun of white people, and secretly being sad inside because they would like to make fun of other people, but they don’t because that would be racist. and we all know that white people like not being racist. poor white people its so hard for them me Are you white? only a white person would say that.
on September 30, 2008 at 12:06 am
me Apparently ‘white people’ could only be born in the 70’s or 80’s. Weird!
on September 30, 2008 at 12:20 am
Karen on September 30, 2008 at 9:37 pm white people crave authenticity because we’re afraid that we are not authentic: the melting pot and consumer culture has evicerated us as a race. Thus Europe and Asia are fetishized. MDF and BPA are rejected for Latvian Beech and Aluminum SIGG. jw …and with a name like Crakalacka, you can only imagine what insightfull humor would follow with this non-dumbass.
on September 30, 2008 at 10:00 pm
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on September 30, 2008 at 10:04 pm
Just posted a new blog. Check it out. Tilted: The Mores of Society During Election Tell me what you think johnson on September 30, 2008 at 10:39 pm -being in a frat or sorority in college, and still making it an integral part of their post college lives, or even better, not being in a frat or sorority and exhibiting a strong distaste for anyone who was for their complete lack of individuality; usually the line “i don’t need to pay for my friends” will be dropped at least once. -publicly displaying a severe hatred towards money. -bringing their own cloth bags to the grocery, farmers market, co-op, etc. -wearing their sunglasses on a necklace around their neck, also known as a croakie. -having a huge vocabulary, and showing it off at every opportunity by using obscure words no one has heard of. many of which are used improperly, but does not pose a problem as no one can identify the misuse. -photography; digital photography excluded, the most esteemed and profound, usually involves an old manual or analog camera, often times worn around ones neck, taking pictures of a tree or lower class children of a different race, and the occasional self portrait in their most coveted vintage tee. -book stores, not borders, barnes and noble, or any large chains, rather unique and charming, individually owned, “tucked away” spots that are the perfect destination for a rainy day or sunday afternoon. Marco volunteering. documentaries. jambands. over the shoulder bags for men and women alike. disliking country music. camping. going to museums. making fun of white people (including themselves)
on September 30, 2008 at 11:06 pm
M acceptance of umami as a taste sensation like sweet or sour
on October 1, 2008 at 2:22 am
Bridgman on October 1, 2008 at 8:22 am Um, this is kind of fun, but… I checked the List carefully and couldn’t find any of the following items. Without these addenda, the list looks suspicously like “Stuff White Liberals Like That Make White Conservatives Feel Uncool.” Here’s “Stuff the Other Half of White America Likes”: 1. Camo. 2. Furtively giving the IHOP a quick “demographic scan” before telling that joke. 3. Neighborhoods with no sidewalks. 4. A left-turn light in front of the SuperCentre. 5. Bumper stickers …(oh, that’s already on the list, but the entry doesn’t include “Poor = Lazy” or “Drill Here, Drill Now” or “America Bless God”) 6. 50-mile commutes 7. Home-schooling in a good school district. 8. Israel (but not the actual Jews there!) 9. Hot sauce collections 10. Stockpiling canned food, in case the pre-millinnealists are right, not the post-millinnealists….wait, let me go check my Hal Lindsey library. 11. Pregnant white teenagers (not the other kind of pregnant teenager) 12. African immigrants (if they follow the right religion) as examples of industriousness and modesty. 13. Federal funding—from another region’s tax base. 14. Shopping centers that are less than 3 years old. 15. One-piece underwear (in Utah, mostly) 16. Gear that requires custom trailers 17. Trampolines 18. Race (not that kind, I’m talking about the Kentucky Derby, Daytona 500, etc) 19. Rude staring. 20. Pronouncing “One nation under God” as “One nationunder God” 21. Hockey 22. Softball 23. The Celtics (the team and borrowed Scottish pride) 24. Cherry-picking MLK quotes about hard work Pepe paying taxes out the yang because of America’s socialistic liberal government, about to be made completely liberal – house, senate, and president.
on October 1, 2008 at 5:18 pm
somebody push the eject button, it’s time to get outta here Pumps And Gloss White people love Twitter!!
on October 2, 2008 at 2:49 pm
Malcolm White people love reading this blog. What better way to say, “I accept every color” than making fun of yourself?
on October 2, 2008 at 3:30 pm
kari Bragging about adopting a pet that “must have been abused”
on October 3, 2008 at 9:24 pm
chucko on October 4, 2008 at 12:26 pm hi. i’m a white american. i didn’t get to take a look at everything on this site, but what i did read made me laugh. i’m gonna go now bc i have to take a shit. Christine on October 5, 2008 at 6:22 am Seriously. This list looks a LOT more like the white bread community I live in here in Georgia. I tend to like the stuff on the official list, but my tastes put me at odds with the majority of Southern white people who resemble the above list a lot more. ganana when saying the Pledge of Allegiance, saying “how would be thy name…” instead of “hallowed”
on October 5, 2008 at 4:04 pm
akbaby hahahahah this is SO true!
on October 5, 2008 at 7:45 pm
dudeJACKJOHNSONROCKS what the fuck kinda lame ass white kids do you know dude?
on October 5, 2008 at 8:33 pm
poop My God mrpaulcheshire you are an ass!
on October 6, 2008 at 8:07 am
Tumnus on October 6, 2008 at 8:35 am Who the hell gave you the right to say what a group of people do and don’t like? Yes, I like Vampire Weekend and pea coats and a lot of those things. But to say that all white people like all these things is like saying all black people like cornbread, all southerners are rednecks who watch NASCAR, or all asians are good at math. Anyone who actually listens to you probably thinks this is funny, and no doubt they will criticize me and you will turn my words around to make me look like an idiot. But I refuse to let someone group me in with all these things, and push these sterotypes onto other people. Who are you anyway? Are you some kind of expert on white people? You’re simply some arrogant Candian blogger, who happens to have legions of followers hanging onto every word you type. It’s people like you that make me hate the internet, because now any nobody can be famous, just by plastering their opinions all over a webpage. My word is final. Tumnus Nick I will assume the dude below me is white. He is offended.
on October 6, 2008 at 9:18 am
Laryn on October 6, 2008 at 9:27 am Have you considered adding NPR or talk radio in general to the list? As a white person (and liking many things on your list) I think this would be a valid addition. I like talk radio, namely NPR, and I think a lot of other white people would agree. Thanks for keeping things silly. I am not offended. ccieri on October 6, 2008 at 6:38 pm I have to say, I am shocked that Homestarrunner.com is not included in your list of stuff! The comedy is corky, ironic, vaguely reminiscent of Monty Python, and has lots of Nintendo references! Besides, the creators of the site, Mike and Mark Chapman, literally make a living just selling merchandise for this site, which refuses to show pop-up ads and the like! Those two are every white man’s dream come true! In fact, they are white! Michele on October 7, 2008 at 10:14 am I’ve noticed that white parents do no like brushing their kids hair. Every weekend you can witness this phenomenon of little booger faced kids walking around all day like they just woke up, bed-head and all. What’s up with that? Killer Shouldn’t this site really be named, “Stuff Liberal White People Like” instead?
on October 7, 2008 at 1:54 pm
Most of the things you list are only accepted in “blue state” areas. Outside of Austinites, I can’t think of anything white Texans would like on your list. Killer on October 7, 2008 at 2:00 pm I almost forgot, you need to add “playlists” to your stuff white people like. I’m a bit baffled by them, seeing as I am the only white guy without an iPod or equivalent, but I’ve heard conversations appear out of nowhere in places as odd as college football games or baby showers. Angelina I like alot of the things on your list. Does that make me white?
on October 7, 2008 at 5:08 pm
Taco I’m blacktina. This list makes me giggle. I love white people! But I’m gonna have to agree with that other dude, this should be what liberal white people like to do . haha!
on October 8, 2008 at 6:42 am
Keep smiling Berean on October 8, 2008 at 12:08 pm While I feel this stuff (some) is funny it is disturbing because I cannot start a website http://stuffblackpeoplelike.com. Think about it…does anyone think it’s funny if I say blacks like things like, “fried chicken, watermelon, spinners, FUBU, shooting guns sideways, soapy asses, pants 5 sizes too big, gold teeth, abandoning girls when they get pregnant, malt liquor, improper english, untied shoes, being 30 db louder than a locomotive in any room, being one way around white people and another around fellow blacks, supporting any politician solely because they are black despite on-camera usage of crack, prison, horrible movies, fat girls with red hair….to name a few.” Hey, that is fucking funny. But, problem is, I would have Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton on my ass calling me a racist. But it’s not racist if a black person (i.e. comedian) states all of this. I have no issues with any black person for the color of their skin but I take issue with the “black culture” which is fostered in America. Pretty sad…pretty sad indeed. Berean on October 8, 2008 at 12:11 pm I stand corrected. I have found that this site does exist http://stuffblackpeoplelike.com However, some of the comments are far more caustic there than they are here. Anyway, our love and acceptance of the “black culture” is going to swing the pendulum all the way to the other side and only after America is bankrupted from all of the entitlements will we realize the utter mistake we have made. Bill Cosby for President! F.E.K. “little booger faced kids”…that’s funny as hell.
on October 9, 2008 at 1:07 pm
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on October 9, 2008 at 3:30 pm
Maia This is funny stuff. I get it. I’m not offended either and anyone who is takes themselves and life too seriously…It is funny people! Ahem, ALL people.
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on October 11, 2008 at 7:51 am
Kevin on October 11, 2008 at 8:17 am To Berean: um, yeah, but it’s hardly a vicious insult to say that white people like The Onion and peacoats. To me, there’s a big difference between stereotype-based humor that keeps a people down, and stereotype-based humor that pokes fun at the people who are “up,” so to speak. Note, all of these generalizations (which are, again, satirical and humorous) are about upper-middle class, fairly educated white people. They’re not “white trash” jokes or redneck jokes or even insults about right-wing Christian fundamentalists. They’re targeting a demographic of white people who can take it because these generalizations won’t do anything to damage their social capital in American society. Your list is altogether different: meanspirited, hateful, demeaning, slanderous, and tending to reinforce the exact forms of personal and systemic racism that have led those descriptors to have even the slightest trace of truth in the first place! Den Relojo This blog is quite amusing!
on October 11, 2008 at 8:31 pm
Mangoo on October 12, 2008 at 8:39 pm Wow. This is just too stupid. First off, go check out the author of the book. It’s not a secret. Second of all, even if the blog was written by an Asian, you’ve made a lot of arrogant, broad reaching, baseless comments about Asians in general and this guy in particular. You’ve also made quite a few of those same smartass comments about Blacks and Hispanics. How DO you find the time to know what is going on in EVERYONES’ heads!? I personally think that this blog was misnamed and should be called “What 20-somethings w/ degrees in Liberal Arts Like”; I go to school in a major college town / at a big university, and most of these hit home, regardless of race, for artsy / hipster students. On the issue of race, I really don’t understand why EVERYONE is so mad! Race is an illusion that’s meant to supercede what scientists and anthropolgists have proven for a long time now; the only difference between you and this guy is the adaptations that your ancestors made to the environments you were plunked down in. I’m guessing that since you’ve got it out against engineers / mathies (which is a shame cuz we’re really not that bad B-) ), you’re probably someone who works in the liberal arts. If so, how could you miss your anthro lessons? People are blank sheets; canvases onto which the places that they lived splashed colour (skin tone), and brushstrokes (things like body types and facial features). And what about the infinite realities that could present themselves? The author of this blog could just as easily have been your kid sister. Last off, a lot of students who are first or second generation are pressured by their parents to be a lot of things. But think of it this way. Your family is new to a country, and they don’t have the longevity to be able to use things like networking or hobnobbing to land a job. A lot of immigrant parents just want to ensure their children have job security so they can thrive in an alien country and take care of their families later on (the latter is a big thing in other cultures). Having jobs in science, technology and medicine, where what you know is generally valued over who you know helps. Also, it’s true that many American-born students tend to shy away from the physical sciences and engineering, so that can futher provide these families with areas to go into. I think that if you took away whatever hyperdefensive walls you’d built up towards these kids that you’re assisting (whom I feel sorry for if you have this much venom against them), you’d be able to see that. Graeme Davidson I’m enjoying this site man.
on October 13, 2008 at 3:05 am
Let’s all have a bit of fun in our lives! Dominick(white guy) on October 13, 2008 at 7:43 am This sites hilarious and its really accurate. You forgot a few things I think shold be on here. One is Borders. White people love to go to the Borders with their Dell’s and work on their “next big seller” or sit on the comfy chairs and read a parenting book. Another one is knowing about polotics. White people love knowing what’s going on in the world and letting other white people that they know. That list is great though. Colette This site is too funny. Love it
on October 14, 2008 at 6:15 am
Rich Baldwin on October 14, 2008 at 11:45 am Great site! But you might want to focus less strongly on the liberal, urban and coastal American white people. There’s a lot more things you can say about white people in general, liberal and conservative, urban and rural alike. Tim Threatening emptily to move away for the U.S. whenever something goes “awry,” a la Alec Baldwin. (See #75.)
on October 14, 2008 at 1:14 pm
Anarchy on October 15, 2008 at 6:13 pm No, don’t be silly. This is a specific KIND of white people. Based on the context (see Coffee and Ivy Leagues), this is the kind of white people you quite accurately described above. It’s hipsters, yuppies, and other people who exist on some kind of horrible “scene” that you never want to go to. Dan Vice Magazine? There’s something about it that reminds me of this.
on October 17, 2008 at 7:36 am
joel Is this the noted author and esteemed white person himself? This choice of operating system doesn’t seem very “white.”
on October 17, 2008 at 9:40 am
If so, I hope you got paid a lot so that you can purchase a new pea coat, or at least a new scarf. joel So my link didn’t work.
on October 17, 2008 at 9:41 am
See here in order to make sense of the original post:
Hannah It seems this blog is about what
on October 17, 2008 at 1:05 pm
“Young Upper Middle Class White People from the West Coast Like” White people from the Great Plains, the Mid-West , the South, New England, and the Tri-State area and whites from europe or all over the world probably do not associate with this blog as well as those who are young, wealthy, and from the West Coast of the United States I think this blog is very funny however. Mel on October 17, 2008 at 1:53 pm Why are you making all these incredibly ignorant nonsensical blanket statements about things “white people like?” I’m not white and I like the majority of the things listed on this website. You seem to be implying that to have a sense of intelligence and individuality, liking wholesome or tasteful things, liking intelligent humor that goes beyond lowbrow bathroom or cliche race jokes, being open-minded or liking anything deeper than something that’s “gangsta” is acting white, and that nonwhite=philistine. (But if we’re gonna go with stereotypes you could say those characteristics would be acting more Asian than white). And by that implication this website is in fact more racist and insulting to non-whites. On the other hand it might be safe to say that you’re white yourself, and that what you’re really listing are your tastes, with “white people” meaning *you*. Or you’re just making observations of what the kids at the college campus or coffee shops (a lot of them who happen to be white) like. Speak for yourself. Not for other whites, not for nonwhites. If you’re just being facetious fine but the problem is people reading this website are totally buying into this, thinking these things are really synonymous with white. NKJ I like pea coats, unfortunately they don’t look so good over scrubs. Add pea coats and long hair to the list of things my job won’t allow. Bah!
on October 18, 2008 at 12:52 pm
Erik Satire (white people like that too.)
on October 18, 2008 at 2:24 pm
maya You obviously live or have lived in Portland, OR. This blog is typical Portland hipster pseudo self-effacing humor. But still, I think you’re funny.
on October 19, 2008 at 9:15 am
James on October 19, 2008 at 9:22 am Sad to say the author is absolutely right. These *are* the things the majority of white people like. Nowhere in that statement though, is the implication that other races “can’t” like them…I really don’t know where you got that. If you’re confused with the author’s address of this sterotype, you’re right, they don’t always hold true. But by definition, they do more often than not, that’s why they’re a sterotype. If the author tried to include “White people like fish”, it wouldn’t be a sterotype, this book however, contains a list that are. James HAHAHAHAHA, aww man, that point was so true, I was laughing forever, I threaten to jump ship everytime the election debate comes up.
on October 19, 2008 at 9:23 am
Biggizzle I love this blog. You should think about adding Boyce Avenue. They pretty much win over all white people.
on October 19, 2008 at 10:31 am
zb Seriously, though, John Mayer hasn’t made the list yet?
on October 19, 2008 at 9:29 pm
zb and foosball?!
on October 19, 2008 at 10:36 pm
mateo “Obey” …the “idea of being an activist” by purchasing/wearing “social propaganda” at Nordstrom’s.
on October 20, 2008 at 8:28 am
also using a lot of “quotations”… ok, I’m busted. Kate on October 20, 2008 at 10:45 am What about girls dressing up as slutty representations of fairy tale characters, public service workers, athletes etc? That’s gotta get on there – especially with the upcoming holiday. Just thought I’d pass on my two cents. Have a good one! Saedhlinn You are missing: *Therapy *Ecotourism *Diets
on October 20, 2008 at 12:29 pm
Mel on October 20, 2008 at 2:32 pm Well, everyone has their own series of observations and experiences (the world is bigger than you’d think) and this is based on mine: If not all, the majority of the things listed on this website are universally liked, by myself, and my friends both white and nonwhite. And while there’s plenty of white people who like these things, there’s plenty that don’t. Try going to the red states and you’ll see what I mean. Am I being too uptight by getting my undies in a bunch over a silly blog? Maybe, but women are uptight ;D Chip on October 20, 2008 at 8:59 pm Flip flops, board games (not childrens) like scrabble, risk and of course monopoly, other obscure sports like lacrosse, netball and field hockey, and book clubs. How is it even possible you haven’t done a post on book clubs yet? Saedhlinn on October 21, 2008 at 8:37 am Oh… and something about feeling guilty about Native Americans. Enlightening White People about Native American culture and talking about your heritage is a surefire win. Diane One word: Oprah.
on October 21, 2008 at 1:44 pm
Dan Watching TV on DVD
on October 21, 2008 at 3:56 pm
Allows white people to continue to feel smug and wholesome by not getting cable (the gutless white person’s version of not owning a TV) while simultaneously allowing them to embrace the slightly contrarian “TV is so much smarter than Film” viewpoint. Sample quote: “Rachel and I are dying for Netflix to ship Disc 3 of Mad Men. January Jones is a revelation.” L. on October 22, 2008 at 9:19 am This website isn’t very original. Of course it’s every person’s right to comment on society in a free country, and I’m not into censorship. That being said, this site doesn’t sit well with me. It’s one thing to laugh about stereotypes; they can even be used to help people understand each other better. But it’s another thing to assume every person in a broad demographic has certain traits, or that one subgroup says it all. While it’s possible to satirize, at some point the obsession comes across as suggestive of hatred. It’s worth considering that prejudice goes in all directions. Deprecation only has so much merit. Dan Stuff white people like: political correctness
on October 22, 2008 at 10:13 am
N on October 22, 2008 at 10:48 am Your displeasure makes this website much more entertaining to me. Perhaps you feel that many of these posts decribe your habits, in particular, Being Offended. I can’t help but wonder what causes people like you to suck the fun out of whatever room you enter. Perhaps it was getting cut from the field hockey team, or losing your virginity well into your college years to someone overweight. Jamal I still can’t believe there’s no entry for “Golf” yet.
on October 22, 2008 at 8:13 pm
datruthman having really big, hairy dongs is another one.
on October 23, 2008 at 6:04 am
datruthman and then being better than every other race is another.
on October 23, 2008 at 6:05 am
datruthman i just really want to explain how big my unit is….
on October 23, 2008 at 6:06 am
REALLY REALLY big. thats TWO reallys…so you know its legit. Brad L on October 23, 2008 at 7:31 pm I agree about you with the jews. Think of the people who run media companies, as well as the writers and executives. Jews have an interest in perpetuating these kinds of stereotypes about asian males. It’s always been the story of history. He who has access to the history books writes the history books. treeehugger white people LOVE to dress up for halloween in ironic costumes. this is taking to its extreme in white people’s favorite city – san francisco.
on October 24, 2008 at 2:49 pm
[email protected] Wow…
on October 24, 2008 at 10:20 pm
Over 20 days without a real update. This blog was such an incredible flash in the pan. I’m really disappointed that it turned out to just be a platform for marketing books. ~e Jaime Trying to act black should be one of them.
on October 25, 2008 at 3:51 pm
Desikins oh…I totally agree…especially my extremely white step brother
on October 25, 2008 at 5:47 pm
Desikins hehehe this website makes me lol cause several of these are true about me and i see a lot of white people liking the rest of that stuff.
on October 25, 2008 at 5:54 pm
GO OBAMA ’08!!!!!! ron This should be more accurately described as “stuff LIBERAL HIPSTER white people like.”
on October 25, 2008 at 10:16 pm
jon on October 26, 2008 at 9:28 am No. No. I had gym with one of those guys. Datruthman is lying. As a proud white guy I would just like to say mine is really, really, REALLY, average sized. alicia I agree with your comment. It also sounds a lot like north californians I think.
on October 26, 2008 at 5:43 pm
sixfoot8 Wow,
on October 27, 2008 at 1:10 pm
This list of things was incredibly funny and entertaining. But I think LIL WAYNE should be one the items also. Though it would also be on the list for black people also Stuff White People Like « Creation Project on October 28, 2008 at 5:24 am […] bit of wisdom, which was a good reminder for me. However, no statistical source found, yet Landers claims scientific authority:“This is a scientific approach to highlight and explain stuff white […] Vlad Probably someone else already wrote that, but I think that another thing white people like now is stuffwhitepeoplelike.com… I just love it
on October 29, 2008 at 11:03 am
Maya There should definitely be a #113: Candy corn!
on October 30, 2008 at 10:17 am
CRS I second that! White people LOVE Candy Corn!
on October 30, 2008 at 10:20 am
Jasmine on October 30, 2008 at 10:22 am You should do one on flippers and being barefoot in the middle of the fall/winter. I go to college in New England and almost every white person I see is in flip flops or just have there feet exposed during lectures Jessica #114: Ben Folds
on November 1, 2008 at 7:58 pm
CyraEm on November 2, 2008 at 2:10 pm May I suggest you add the History Channel to your list. Or the bigger conglomerate Discovery Channel. They make up 75 % of the T.V. my friends and I watch. jake gard 115. Men with long hair. 116. Women with short hair.
on November 2, 2008 at 4:30 pm
mary im sure im missing it on here somewhere, but where are “Target Runs?”
on November 2, 2008 at 5:14 pm
kelly you are not “white” but you want white people to like you! that is why you like these things!!!
on November 2, 2008 at 10:34 pm
Jeff Fries Calvin and Hobbes
on November 2, 2008 at 10:39 pm
Jeff Fries on November 3, 2008 at 1:00 am Using question intonation with a declarative sentence. This prevents white people from feeling like they are attacking the other person with their statement. Marge on November 3, 2008 at 5:18 am Your photo here on the *About* web page does not look predictably white, as you have suggested in the text above it. Not all white women like to walk around in those clothes with a baby slung on their back, or where that bad hair cut (I like bangs ). So are we really predictable (as whites)? At least our eye and hair color vary, and facial features vary… we are easy to nail in a crime lineup… unlike other races. mallory on November 3, 2008 at 9:49 am Listen, Marge, if you read the book you’d understand the material. You would be proud to know that would most likely be categorized as “other white people” or “wrong type or white person,” which is actually a compliment. Don’t contribute to the blog unless you have something insightful to comment. P.S. It’s a joke. “White people” refers to a cultural sect, not a race. Anyone can be “white”. Asians, blacks and hispanics too–Oh MY! Jen Gee, Marge. You’re a b!tch.
on November 3, 2008 at 10:23 am
Obligatory SN on November 3, 2008 at 1:53 pm In true white person fashion, I’m going to say….. Marge. Next time you decide to throw out hateful comments, do us all a favor and learn the difference between “where” and “wear.” Thanks. john marge, is that you sitting down with your head turned facing the camera?
on November 3, 2008 at 6:10 pm
Sam Golden is this supposed to be funny? terrible terrible site, never made me laugh once , I just hate the whole concept of the book
on November 5, 2008 at 8:47 am
internet_debate_king #116: Posing as a photographer
on November 6, 2008 at 5:18 am
Their profile pictures of them holding a camera! #117: Intimate Profile Pictures Black and white, not the whole face, looking away seriously lmnop Christian must have been bullied in school. Poor baby…
on November 6, 2008 at 3:01 pm
lmnop I take that comment back.
on November 6, 2008 at 5:35 pm
david culpepper #115 Talking about coworkers behind their back to other coworkers.
on November 6, 2008 at 9:25 pm
After you have exited a company staff meeting you can rest assured that at lunch, after work, or some place private someone will always come up to another coworker and start a conversation about his feelings about another coworkers Business ideas, dedication to then job, or ability to complete any task at hand. And white people love to huddle together in groups by the cubicle or the water cooler to commensurate on the tyranny it is to have to work for their incompetent, bitchy, perfectionist boss. An example: My coworkers Zack, Susan, and Mark always use our lunch hour to to bitch about how they hated Kevin’s ideas or how the rules and constants set by our boss are just too much for them to handle. And when you get them started you cannot get them to stop until the lunch hour is over. GFP on November 7, 2008 at 11:02 am This site is amazing. Although I am truly amazed by some of the responses to the posts though. I am pretty sure the majority of the people don’t get this humor at all. Richie stuffwhitepeoplelike.com
on November 7, 2008 at 2:18 pm
Heather #116
on November 7, 2008 at 2:29 pm
White people love UGG BOOTS. Particularly in southern states where temperatures drop to a bitterly cold 70 degrees over winter, and are often matched with a mini-skirt. Phil on November 8, 2008 at 12:21 am They love the Rocky Horror Picture Show complete with dressing up naughty and chanting along (mind you, what you can or cannot shout is actually strictly reglemented – only white people would script spontaneous shouts). But they like it because it features 70s music which is easy to swing your hands to rhythmically and because it allows otherwide ordinary, “decent” folk to express their (trans)sexuality – to a certain degree that makes words like “slut” and “asshole” socially acceptable. For the duration of the show, that is. Guys get a chance to wear stockings and girls get a chance to show their stuff – for them it’s like a second Halloween. Either way, the whole act is part of white people heritage. Sasha There are three typed of white people. 1.Middle class, right winged, suburban. 2.Working class, right winged, red necks. 3.Middle class, left winged, urbanites. Usually the term “white” when used by white people is used to criticize # 1 or #2 by number 3 This is actually a really funny and interesting blog. I’m just afraid because so many of the things apply to me lol
on November 8, 2008 at 4:43 pm
Zack Yeah, I’m pretty sure that most people just get mad
on November 9, 2008 at 10:37 am
Sharone Jona on November 9, 2008 at 11:30 am I haven’t met a white person yet who doesn’t love shopping for and owning every office supply available. From different sized and colored post-its to the 104 multipack of Sharpies (available at Costco, another thing white people LOVE), white people can’t get enough office supplies. This likely stems from memories of school supply shopping as children. New packs of Crayola markers (skinny and regular), colored pencils that were NEVER used in school, scissors you would lose in a month, and folders with pictures of New Kids on the Block or Garfield. It is the promise of being organized and prepared that never quite pans out in practice. No matter how many connectible desk organizers white people buy at The Container Store (again, white people love the container store) they never quite become the Martha Stewart they hope to be. So, here’s to pre-moistened envelope sealers and multi-sized paper clips! dammer The Wire. Is there any white person alive who will not immdiately say “Best Show Ever Made” when it is mentioned?
on November 10, 2008 at 5:20 pm
Punzee on November 10, 2008 at 8:36 pm I think AC (air conditioning) should be on that list. I live in Florida which, for the most part, requires the AC to be on, but I’ve never met a white person who wasn’t into a cranking down the AC to “ungodly” degrees and saying something to you like, “oh my God, I could NEVER fall asleep with the air above 65 degrees!” Or “I just like to snuggle under my duvet and down blanket”. You would think that white people were born with an AC control in their hands. It’s hard to believe sometimes that it’s a fairly new invention and that it’s barely a universal norm. I leave my AC on 80 or if i’m really in the mood to waste energy, 79 and if my white friends come over, they immediately say, “Jesus, Tricia! How do you live like this!!??” I don’t mind though, because I know that my light bill hasn’t been over $70 a month in 2 years, while they are constantly complaining (I think that’s a listed item in the book!) about how they can’t get their light bill under $200! Diop Folk dancing and Medieval Folk Festivals should also be on this list. Have you ever seen a non-white person partake in these events? HA!
on November 11, 2008 at 9:45 am
Danielle on November 11, 2008 at 12:13 pm What about “reading stuff white people like”? I think that should be on the list. It makes us feel self-aware, and all white people love self-referential humor and irony! Also, it makes us feel less guilty for being white because we’re aware of how truly white we are, as if by doing something white and then referencing the blog it make our whiteness okay. Aoecean I’ve never ever heard of the “The Wire”.
on November 12, 2008 at 4:40 pm
But then again, I’m Turkish… Virginian on November 13, 2008 at 8:10 am Dude, that was a spot on comment, Danielle. Now my last hope of redemption as a white person is gone. Maybe I can learn another language and start over… jamakid oh my god what is this website :S
on November 13, 2008 at 9:09 am
Anonymous on November 13, 2008 at 7:32 pm Most of this isn’t really about your typical white person. It really focuses on the guilty white liberal stereotype. You know, the one who tries to hang out with blacks and asians just so he can say he does. The one who is vegetarian and only buys “organic food,” tofu, and hummus. The one who converted to buddhism just to be rebellious, and practices yoga daily. I’m glad I don’t fit these stereotypes! Dave the 2,469,581st Would this be a good gift for your black friend? “Here ya go.” “In case you didn’t know these things already.”
on November 13, 2008 at 10:14 pm
“My” black friend married my white friend, so I thought it might also serve as a marriage guide too. Also, if the number of ‘stuff white people like’ that you identify with on this list is high, does that make you whiter? Super white? Uber white? That’s really white! I find this hi-larious, mostly because its true. My wife finds it considerably less , also because its true. Guess who had the higher number? xatx dotcom on November 14, 2008 at 2:03 am The only thing funny about this website, of course, is that it is one of the things “white people” like. The list could more appropriately be called, “Things cliche-ass stupid people like, but openly mock to make themselves feel cool as regards the color line.” Got news for people of all colors: If you’re ashamed of your skin color, you’re stupid. If you’re proud of your skin color, you’re stupid. If you care one way or another about anybody else’s skin color, you’re stupid. Tuan HOw about these:
on November 14, 2008 at 9:33 am
– wishing they were a different ethnicity. – touring bicycles (the less gears, the cooler). namely with the left leg jeans rolled up. – facial hair – themed parties. (everyone has to wear a holiday sweater!) – conservative bashing – other religions besides christianity – volunteer work – retro glasses – 30 rock – art shows – nalgene – playing guitar (starting after college, and sucking miserably, but now they can claim to be a musician! yay!) – making “white” a new ethnic background (we as white like…) – jon stewart and the daily show – being “safe” – photography (slr cameras, or even better, film) – seattle, austin, san fran, chicago – avoiding awkwardness (when they are the ones who actually make things awkward) j@n how about: – always writing in lower case (one i particularly like) – going abroad and hanging out with the locals – replacing the letter “a” in their name with the “@” symbol
on November 14, 2008 at 12:14 pm
Taty I’ve never met a white person who didn’t love Scrabble.
on November 14, 2008 at 2:43 pm
james so this site is basically an underhanded way to bash whites?
on November 14, 2008 at 6:58 pm
i wonder how it would go if the site was things blacks like- and i listed water melon fried chicken and raping under aged girls. james unless u are a mexican or black living in the hood?
on November 14, 2008 at 6:59 pm
guess what u call them hostels when its a white person, we call them tenements when its a black. Alex Bingo.
on November 14, 2008 at 8:53 pm
Rusty James… nice to see your showing your true colors… no sense of humor, a nasty little racist, and really, really boring.
on November 15, 2008 at 2:39 am
good luck with your life… must be depressing…. j@n you haven’t met me then
on November 15, 2008 at 5:38 am
gringo galore on November 15, 2008 at 3:38 pm Most of these comments are so defensive and miss the whole point of this site. We (especially in the U.S.) always think of ‘other’ people in terms of the color of their skin (shape of their eyes, etc.) Flipping the racial coin to describe what guilt-ridden whites’ culture is as humorous as it is clever because it makes us think question how race is truly practiced in the U.S.: its an age-old colonial invention. This is funny because its pointed especially at the type of guilt-ridden white who want some exotic ‘culture’ and to be different, while they claim to be ‘colorblind’ and do not acknowledge the racist institutions that structure ‘other’ people’s lives (e.g. from the everyday life – being surveiled while shipping, to broader effects such as our criminal justice system – 1 black president, 100,000 blacks in prison). gringo galore on November 15, 2008 at 3:45 pm Most of the defensive comments here miss the whole point of this site. We (especially in the U.S.) always think of ‘other’ people in terms of the color of their skin (shape of their eyes, etc.). This sites’ strategy of flipping the racial coin to describe guilt-ridden whites’ culture is as humorous as it is clever because it makes us question how real racial inequalities are hidden by pointless culture wars and a focus on attitudes (i.e. who ‘is’ a racist) This is funny because its pointed especially at the type of guilt-ridden white who want some exotic ‘culture’ and to be different, while they claim to be ‘colorblind’ and do not acknowledge the racist institutions that structure those ‘other’ people’s lives (e.g. from the everyday life – being surveiled while shopping, to broader effects such as our criminal justice system – 1 black president, 100,000 blacks in prison). Cheryl on November 15, 2008 at 6:32 pm I am white and yet something must be wrong with me. I don’t like half of the stuff on the list! Maybe my parents have lied to me all these years and I am not really white? Does this mean I need to go back to the shrink? Oh, crap, I need to lie down! Flic Ba ha ha ha ha ha! …. hee hee hee … ahh! :-0
on November 15, 2008 at 6:54 pm
Kandice I’m white and not turkish and I’ve never heard of that show…
on November 15, 2008 at 8:22 pm
BA It’s more likely that you’re just the wrong kind of white person.
on November 15, 2008 at 9:59 pm
Scott on November 16, 2008 at 11:03 am This website – this list – is offensive, not because it describes white people but because it essentially reinforces Palinesque stereotypes of “latte liberals,” “yuppies,” or “elites.” That’s why there’s no mention of country music, NASCAR, or football (and it would be very easy to add to that list). It’s also problematic for the way it implies that non-whites do not like the desirable things on this list (for example, traveling, healthcare, or “The Wire”). It’s not good satire – just mean-spirited. Kevin Wow, let me know when your balls drop and you become a man. Cry me a river little boy.
on November 16, 2008 at 12:23 pm
Cory Guilt-ridden white culture? You WISH.
on November 16, 2008 at 7:01 pm
S/A DEBIT CARDS!!! (Especially if they have rewards programs like Frequent Flyer miles because they also love frequent flyer programs.)
on November 17, 2008 at 2:40 am
lara bossiestest white people and urine therapy
on November 17, 2008 at 5:20 am
Upon hearing of the many virtues of urine therapy, white people seem appalled by the trend but eventually warm up to it. They deny they partake of the beverage with members of their race but secretly indulge. When asked to divulge their fountain of youth, they politely evade the topic. After all, they fancy themselves honest. Behind closed doors they use it liberally. They log onto different sites to find other like minded white people with which to exchange information. Sometimes, the person on the other of the screen is not white but indian. This is so, for indians have been partaking of the trend forever. Rebecca White people like “Stuff White People Like.”
on November 17, 2008 at 10:52 am
Amy White People Like “High-Fives”
on November 17, 2008 at 1:23 pm
Amy I am white – and I am obsessed with brushing my kids hair and my mom did the same to me –
on November 17, 2008 at 1:26 pm
Again we should base this list off of LIberal white people – not rednecks – Alot fo Rednecks let their children run around all booger-faced and unkempt Amy White Poeple love Black Comedians (i.e. WAYNE BRADY)
on November 17, 2008 at 1:30 pm
mark White People Like…. Other White People.
on November 17, 2008 at 6:11 pm
Lauren White people like: Houseplants!
on November 17, 2008 at 8:49 pm
And also, throw pillows. Sarah Vaguely criminal activity – e.g. trespassing, underage drinking, etc. We all like to think that we’re thugs.
on November 17, 2008 at 11:50 pm
Cathy I once worked with an African-American woman who swore that only white people ate cheese slices right from the fridge. I think it might be true…
on November 18, 2008 at 12:10 pm
Cathy White people like anything ethnic.
on November 19, 2008 at 10:44 am
arb on November 19, 2008 at 3:14 pm there have been people here that have tried to make a good point and failed. essentially this site partakes in a socially acceptable form of stereotyping and racism. when it says “white people” it presumes to classify a race as what is more accurately described as a liberal stereotype. so people have said, what if there was a list about things black people liked and then said things like “chicken”. now this is not fair because this site is successful precisely because it goes above that basic level of stereotyping and is a lot more sophisticated and insightful in it’s racism. (and honestly i agree with a lot of the things you say, i just don’t think that makes it any less racist). it would be interesting for an author, preferably this author, or another black author, to post a list of things black people love. don’t say you are black. just post it, and see how long it takes before people start calling you a bigot. what if that list included things like: *louis farrakahn– i’ve never met a single non-black person who thought he was an admirable individual *being “in da’ club”– just do a brief survey of how many of the hip hop songs in the top 40 charts right now talk about being in the club *expensive car rims, especially on inexpensive cars– go to any predominantly black neighborhood and admire the wheels *talking about being black– see any black public intellectual (only thing cornell west talks about). *making fun of the way white people dance– see every black comedian that ever lived and subsequently every white comedian imitating a black comedian *clothing at least 2 sizes too big– take measurements at the “urban youth” section of any department store. *brightly colored faux crocodile skin square toed shoes– not owned by a single non-black man in america (see the entire tracey adams collection) *gay bashing– it’s awesome to make fun of even smaller minorities *making white people feel guilty about being white– see this site *hoop earrings with owners name spelled into it– (also applicable for puerto rican women) *ass– everyone loves ass, but black people make it an art form *making new words– “crunk” *scarface– you know he dies in the end right? *john singleton movies– boys in the hood part 12 *pimps– a black cultural icon. the word pimp now so far removed from it’s actual meaning it’s meant to describe anything cool. as you can see all of these things refer to a single type of black person, a stereotype that rings true in some of our minds. it’s no more of less racist than anything else on this site because racism doesn’t necessarily mean negative attitudes, it just mean attitudes based on race. Sandra dee Lighten up people! It’s comedy! And every white person i know likes at least one of these things
on November 19, 2008 at 6:18 pm
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on November 20, 2008 at 1:26 am
Racism is abusive and ignorant. If we could all laugh at ourselves and each other in a light way, we would all get along so much better! Cheers to the creators of this website! You must love Russell Peters!!! White Girl FUCK YOU and this site!!!!!!! Get an education and stop watching CNN!!!!!!!!!!! This is whats wrong with this country – ones like you!
on November 20, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Brian Hey, if you don’t like it here, then get the FUCK out of MY country, white girl.
on November 20, 2008 at 3:38 pm
Get an education? Why don’t we start with some history. Some of my ancestors were here for thousands of years. The others came much later and were revolutionaries. They also fought in the Civil War for the good guys. In case you didn’t get the memo: We WON! The SOUTH Lost the war to keep and own slaves. And in case you didn’t know, this country became strong as quickly as it did on the backs of Africans. So, if you hate my country so much that you don’t respect others use of the 1st Amendment: Get the fuck out of MY COUNTRY. -Brian Aerynn on November 20, 2008 at 4:03 pm I’ve never felt so White as when I am reading your blog. I, like many other White people, tend to think that I am somehow different–you know, not as White as my bretheren. Thanks for reminding me of where I come from and for making me ROTFLMAO. The truth is that so many people still exist in a world of White privilege where they view their perspective as the norm, not a culturally constructed reality that not everyone shares. The ability to ignore one’s privilege, and hence its impact on others, may be the most insidious aspect of privilege. Thank you for illustrating what is so often overlooked. devin can you summarize your response please? Are you trying to say RACISM IS BAD?
on November 20, 2008 at 4:39 pm
victorieux I don’t want to speak for arb. But based on his aguement I don’t belive that he thinks all racism is bad.
on November 20, 2008 at 6:33 pm
From reading his post his argument seems to be; many stereotypes become accepted because it is in fact a reflection of a group of people. When that stereotype is imposed on a larger segment of society through attitudes, feelings etc. (good or bad) solely based on race… it becomes a racist projection, regardless of the intent. BC on November 20, 2008 at 6:42 pm I think you need to look up the definitions of racism and prejudice. Racism is the belief that one race is superior to another. Since that has been disproven, you can chalk racism up to ignorance. Prejudice, however, is a generalization about a group. That group could be anything, like the new ballance shoes that were discussed on this site. This blog is all about prejudice statements (observations) about white people. It’s brilliant. But the point is prejudice is not necessarily racist. And you are referring to a lot of prejudice as racism erroniously. mocha-vanilla frappacino ur just hating cause its true. haha.
on November 20, 2008 at 7:26 pm
Paul Nothing in this website describes any heterosexual, triple digit IQ, reproductively successful whites that I know. They’re all conservatives, like me.
on November 22, 2008 at 12:48 am
Jeff Foxworthy describes us far better than you do. And I’m highly educated, and born and raised in Los Angeles. Paul Me again… I surveyed the master list of SWPL, these are the only hits:
on November 22, 2008 at 1:02 am
• #114 America • #113 Halloween • #89 St. Patrick’s Day • #83 Bad Memories of High School • #53 Dogs (QUALIFIER: BIG DOGS not coyote bait) • #42 Sushi • #24 Wine And you left out… Thanksgiving Firearms Hunting Fishing Pumpkin Pie Beer Pickup Trucks Heavy Metal Country Western Bagpipes Red meat, preferably cooked on the grill Bible thumping evangelical churches Mormon churches Conservative Catholic churches and finallly, the Puritan Work Ethic (the results of which are often falsely called “white privilege”) Where are these freaky white people you’re describing on your site? West Hollywood? Seattle? I don’t recognize them at all. Andrew on November 22, 2008 at 1:21 pm I have a curious feeling that the content creator for this site is a white guy. Is that true? I didn’t try very hard to look around the site, so not calling me an idiot would be appreciated. Rosie on November 22, 2008 at 2:35 pm People need to relax. Its clearly stereotypical jokes that obviously do not encompass the entire race. And the fact that Jeff Foxworthy describes you better is more than a little sad. Its still stereotypical jokes meant to make the people who can relate to such upbringing and lifestyles laugh Rosie That’s an educated response…
on November 22, 2008 at 2:36 pm
Rosie on November 22, 2008 at 2:50 pm I’ve never heard of blacks raping underage girls as a stereotype. However, some black comedians (Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Katt Williams) do use stereotypes about their culture. Rosie It was only on HBO
on November 22, 2008 at 2:53 pm
Rosie Not really we all pretty much look a like to someone outside the white race.
on November 22, 2008 at 2:56 pm
MTgirl Is this list eventually just going to include every noun known to the English language??!!!
on November 22, 2008 at 3:37 pm
John I’d have to say, the blog should be renamed stuff latt liberals like.
on November 22, 2008 at 3:41 pm
A redneck blog would be cool too. M. you have GOT to be kiiiiidddding with this list…
on November 22, 2008 at 11:28 pm
Concerned No, you’re not an idiot exactly.
on November 23, 2008 at 2:12 am
white dude Now there’s !!!!!!! a very white person with a very red !!!!!!! neck and a great education!
on November 23, 2008 at 2:22 am
I think I met her on Hannidate. Yawn! Lame site…a lot of the things you mention are actually liked by all races. It’s like saying “White people like free money” DUUUUU!
on November 23, 2008 at 2:30 am
Fucking moron… And a book? Really? Gold-dig much? sean calm the fuck down guy
on November 23, 2008 at 12:24 pm
ethan I think this site is hilarious
on November 23, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Anon on November 23, 2008 at 8:38 pm I wrote a nice post about your site but because posting rejuires javascript enabled and there IS NO BLOODY WARNING asking you to enable it I am not going to be rewreting it. smitty http://www.timwise.org/ I’d like to get your take on this guy. Ndjjzstz Nice day, erotika-foto.html ,
on November 24, 2008 at 4:14 pm
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Kate I pretty much find your site offensive… You would be attacked if the title was stuff that black people like… !!!
on November 24, 2008 at 10:58 pm
Sincerely, “White” Girl mdepiere I think the blog is really funny. Not really my thing but I get it.
on November 25, 2008 at 7:18 am
But the hate-posts on the other hand are amazing. I can’t believe how ignorant people are sometimes. another thing white people like: quoting dead authors Wisdom Haha, you got pissed. She won dude. You’re a fucking moron!
on November 25, 2008 at 12:08 pm
Why so serious The site is funny but the posters are hilarious. I love the angry people. They take things so serious but especially themselves.
on November 25, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Angry people, Keep posting stupid things about how insulting a site on white people’s self-deprecating humor is. Saw another site about black people’s self-deprecating humor….you might want to go post something angry there also. Angry person fan JackRuby Hey “White Girl” sorry you find this site offensive…is it because its true?
on November 25, 2008 at 5:46 pm
JackRuby The true hursts huh?
on November 25, 2008 at 5:47 pm
Aimer Paimer on November 25, 2008 at 7:00 pm This site…. is hilarious. I came across it while doing a google search for “sweaters” (weird, I know!). As a white person, I can safely say that all of these things are true. Don’t deny it, folks. We all know that we threaten to move to Canada, or wear scarves when they aren’t seasonable, or eat hummus (even if we don’t like it… we’ve all eaten it to appease others!). Purely factual. This is awesome. Aimer Paimer White people also like sitting really close to the steering wheel.
on November 25, 2008 at 7:01 pm
stupid on November 25, 2008 at 7:29 pm i dnt lyk this site at all i was on google looking for pretty scraves and i saw this site.i think whoever made this site is very stupid and i know it was suppose to be a funny site but its not at all. STUPID WEBSITE…PLEASE DELETE p.s. im not trying to get an attitude im just trying to help the creater of this site because someone might take it really serious and press charges or something like that which is not nessecery(or however you spell it) PLEASE DELTE THIS WEBSITE PLEASE DELETE SINCERLY, AlExA and aLeXiS (2 mixed chicks) Learn to be articulate, stupid. Alexa and Alexis-
on November 25, 2008 at 9:58 pm
While I’ll admit that it’s perfectly fine to dislike or (“dislyk” as you might say) this website, I think you should learn to be more articulate in expressing your negativity. Repeating “This is stupid” without supporting your statement with any valid reasons, in fact, makes YOU appear to be stupid. Irony? Yes. (Something white people like; read the post.) As far as your attempt at philanthropy, although you may be concerned that “someone might take it really serious and press charges or something like that “, I think you’ve forgotten about freedom of speech in America. Also, how “stupid” is someone who is able to make millions of dollars off a best-selling book that clearly appeals to a large audience? Sincerely, holly p.s. I am sorry you were born with neither a sense of humor nor the ability to spell. Life must be difficult. Yes.... Yeah the truth hursts…
on November 26, 2008 at 4:42 am
Did you know non-whites can’t spell…true story. Hmpfh You must not get out of the house much.
on November 26, 2008 at 12:03 pm
Rosie Thank you. I was just about to reply to Alexa and Alexis’s comment similarly. I couldn’t have put it better than you have.
on November 26, 2008 at 2:09 pm
Good luck with your website and keep writing. I love reading your blog Rosie big spence There is a website called stuff educated black people like. That site is funny too.
on November 26, 2008 at 2:35 pm
Anon Why do you hate white people?
on November 26, 2008 at 5:55 pm
experienced folk dancer yea, i’ve seen non-white people folk dance.
on November 26, 2008 at 5:56 pm
unfortunately, i’ve never been to a medieval folk festival so i can’t vouch for that. experienced folk dancer that’s not white people…that’s southern white sorority chicks.
on November 26, 2008 at 6:11 pm
greg on November 26, 2008 at 7:15 pm I am a huge fan of this website. All of it is one hundred percent true. The only thing that concerns me about it is the fact that, most, borderline all off the things on the list are more things that white liberal people like. I am a conservative white guy and will admit that more than a few items apply to me, but a large portion apply only to the left wing white people. Keep adding more to the list of things white people like, Good work. bryce wilson This blog is sublime. You can read this anywhere in the world (I’m in Sydney) and it rocks from any angle.
on November 27, 2008 at 4:53 am
N. your a racist prick.. your a disgrace to humans and white people should be ASHAMED that you belong to them
on November 27, 2008 at 9:23 pm
your one of those angry white folks always bitching and WHINING about how oppressed white people are for being accused of being oppressors. poop stuff white people like:
on November 28, 2008 at 11:31 am
not refferring to their friends as “friends” but rather “favorites” or “my bests!” ruff haha, spot on, at least in my case
on November 28, 2008 at 1:24 pm
ruff on November 28, 2008 at 1:40 pm i love the photography one, especially of lower class children of a different race- how many white people have become famous from taking those kinds of pictures? Brian Not really. I am just using her rhetoric against her.
on November 28, 2008 at 1:42 pm
eung I am asian. My white wife showed me this to prove I am more white than she is. The world is messed up.
on November 29, 2008 at 2:28 am
aamerkhan nuts. great stuff.
on November 29, 2008 at 1:07 pm
babalugatz Just a couple ‘predictable’ black trends: -Bling??? (a black invented word) -penchant for cell phones & Popeyes chicken -hooded sweatshirts -baggy pants w/ exposed boxers -head & finger wagging females (“talk to da hand”) -loud rap music -adding prefixes to names DeShawn, LeShawn, DeeWayne -40 oz. malt liquor (Four-O’s) -house = crib -having several children by several “baby mammas” & never having been married to any of them I’m getting started on my book…
on November 29, 2008 at 4:26 pm
Thissiteisracist on November 30, 2008 at 3:08 pm Yeah, and he oversimplifies why people like things. Soon coming to SWPL “Puppies” “Children” “A Nice, Clear Day” “Having a Little Time For Themselves” “Having Food to Eat” His dumbass reason for Puppies: Dogs were domesticated by the ancient Europeans so that completely explains why whiteys like them. For Children: White people like children because they think, erroneously, that “children are the future” or “they will run the world someday”. Thissiteisracist on November 30, 2008 at 3:23 pm Why do I get the feeling that Ann Coulter/Sean Hannity/Sarah Palin are running this with someone as a pawn. This keeps making the stupid thought of Real America/Fake America. Yet another way Americans support anti-intellectualism. We laugh at this shit and are like “LOL Liberals are all fakes and secretly hiding racism.” If someone did this with anybody other than Whites, they would have nothing but hate directed towards them. I think some Neo-Nazis made a list of “Stuff Jews Like” and the KKK made “Stuff N*****s Like”. Those of you who laughed here should laugh at those too. For you to cheapen so many people into a narrow view and expect people to laugh at it is bigoted, prejudiced and unredeemably so. You’re lucky that whites can’t start a NAAWP under penalty of being racists or you’d be shut down. In conclusion, FUCK YOU ASSHOLE! Kat I don’t think it’s gold digging – more capitalising on a good idea! (um, isn’t that how most people make money?)
on November 30, 2008 at 3:59 pm
If you don’t think this site is funny, why read it and then waste your time posting to it?? Kelly I picked this up and at first i was amused.
on November 30, 2008 at 6:42 pm
“oh haha i get it, i’m white.” but then the comments were hitting a little close to home. i don’t really feel all that original anymore. it kinda hurts to be generalized and put down the way this book has put me down. but then i realized that you’re no better then i am. ridicule things that people legitimately like in an attempt to feel self important about yourselves. put down non profit organizations and travelling and people attempting to do good even if they may not solve the worlds problems. would you prefer people to take on an attitude of apathy and not attempt to accomplish anything in their lives? so what if i don’t like corporations that do horrible things to the environment/their employees? so what if i listen to indie music because most mainstream sounds like the same recycled melodies and general lyrics? so what if i aspire to book deals or film festivals and where else am i supposed to vacation if europe, africa, asia, and south america are all such cliches for my race? i think i’ll be original and go to australia or antarctica! clearly those are the only places that aren’t totally predictable. i think that by writing this blog, you are even more self important than the white people you write about. the entire point of rebelling from the mainstream was that white people were being criticized for enjoying pop music and macdonalds and adam sandler movies and being racist. what do you want from white people? a counter-counter culture? isn’t that like a double negative? -Kelly Geneva Stuff White People Like:
on November 30, 2008 at 6:47 pm
Being Left-Handed White people love the idea of being left handed. And the idea of being right brained. There are all of those reports about how left-handed people are right brained and how they are more artistic and creative. Those who are actually left-handed realize how inconvenient it can be since most things are made for right handed people, but yet enjoy their unique status of being left-handed. How many right-handed people haven’t at some point tried writing with their left hand in an attempt to become ambidextrous? Though those attempts nearly always fail, they are still made which demonstrates that desire. White people also love it when they do have actions that are left hand dominate even though they are right handed (especially when they are right handed). Examples of this would be left-handed cartwheels or hanging up clothes left handed so that the fronts of all shirts and jackets faces to your right. Being left-handed automatically makes you cooler to a white person. Even if that white person it right handed. By the way, I love the blog. It provides many laughs at random moments. Victor Alexa and Alexis could very well be 12 years old.
on December 1, 2008 at 12:19 am
drew you should do a post on why white people love spin class.
on December 1, 2008 at 11:14 am
ANN This pic is wrong on so many levels..girl, stop actin like MADONNA!!
on December 1, 2008 at 11:53 am
Will you should do a post on how white love to take credit for starting trends.
on December 1, 2008 at 8:19 pm
BraceletSeeds White people love rick rolling and being rick rolled…..
on December 1, 2008 at 8:32 pm
Will white people love concerts that no one else knows about.
on December 1, 2008 at 9:10 pm
liz dude that white lady is stealing your baby to adopt it or something.
on December 2, 2008 at 6:03 am
holly hahahaha…so true!
on December 2, 2008 at 10:02 am
Sifu X White people like to colonize.
on December 2, 2008 at 1:18 pm
Just look at your history books. babalugatz we were good at it.
on December 2, 2008 at 2:02 pm
ashley White people love Black Africans, but not Black Americans
on December 2, 2008 at 6:19 pm
Nicholas White people also like to go to “healthy” food stores and by grains, cereals and flour out of plastic bins.
on December 2, 2008 at 6:57 pm
Ethan White people like wearing socks that aren’t meant to be worn with shoes.
on December 3, 2008 at 3:40 pm
Dilan I ran a Turkey Day 5k on Thanksgiving and realized I was at a white people gathering…I feel like this should be discussed at some point.
on December 3, 2008 at 3:54 pm
Matt on December 3, 2008 at 8:13 pm I also note that Show Jumping (on horses) is also a very white-person thing, given that I have never seen someone darker than a sheet of white printer paper at shows, in catalogs, or toting various horse paraphernalia. Harry I am a high schooler and all the foreign exchange students say how funny it is that men in the us use lip gloss.
on December 3, 2008 at 9:02 pm
Steven E. Romer OK, why has no one suggested that liking (or loving) Shakepeare is TOTALLY white!
on December 4, 2008 at 1:09 am
I even read an article recently that said they are removing the “classics” of literature from libraries where there are large non-white populations because they NEVER get checked out. No Shakespeare fans in the ‘hood… Don on December 4, 2008 at 8:14 am White people also like Spring Break. This is an annual rite of affluent or semi-affluent college, or high school, white kids. Related to spring break is saying “Whoooo!!!” when something is deemed to be exciting. This is a universal white person expression of approval, which transcends country, religion etc. for all white people. Case in point, when I first saw this website, I said “Whoooo!!” to myself, thus confirming my theory. Jess are you implying that all blacks live in the hood? Jackass
on December 4, 2008 at 7:02 pm
Nathan White people like the middle initial. Does anyone (outside your mom) ever actually care what it is?
on December 4, 2008 at 11:09 pm
quaid your racist
on December 5, 2008 at 9:46 am
Lauren What about Blogs?
on December 5, 2008 at 12:49 pm
carol Ads by google !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on December 5, 2008 at 6:42 pm
carol They love to search the net and see “ads by google” everywhere, lately.
on December 5, 2008 at 6:43 pm
jj Line Dancing needs to be mentioned, particularly the cha cha slide.
on December 5, 2008 at 8:58 pm
Lloyd Fowlie not all whites are bigots and not bigots are white
on December 5, 2008 at 9:18 pm
Travis This blog is soooo funny! From the content to the comments!! Thanks everyone.
on December 6, 2008 at 3:41 pm
kevin Black guys like white women
on December 6, 2008 at 3:50 pm
mel I love the cha cha slide!
on December 6, 2008 at 9:25 pm
Dona This is a racist site.
on December 7, 2008 at 9:17 pm
Aaron Yeah, let a white guy write a book about what black people like and he’d get crucified. Complete double standard.
on December 7, 2008 at 10:57 pm
Slaker Hi,
on December 8, 2008 at 9:04 am
I’m bemused by this site.. I’ve stumbled across whilst learning about wordpress. I’m really trying not to take it to seriously! But in all honesty I’m just shocked that this exists at all. I’m not even certain if the writer is black or white, either way, the purpose is only to entertain. Oh and well done for a very solid and visually pleasing site. I hope for the day, when we can all read stuff like this about any colour, gender, race and religion and only be entertained. Cart White person reaction = getting offended, and thinking that your feelings should somehow matter.
on December 8, 2008 at 11:46 am
Oh. And outsmarting someone purporting to be smarter… Wes the author is white. He was on Conan a while ago.
on December 8, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Dara This is the funniest site I’ve ever seen!
on December 8, 2008 at 7:33 pm
Christine on December 8, 2008 at 9:51 pm I just picked up your book in Walmart. My brother and I peed ourselves all the way home. Your book is embarrassingly accurate – it made us squirm. He is a LEED-certified architect with an Asian girlfriend. I am a white brunch, coffee and sushi-loving post-secondary graduate who is currently awaiting adoption of a foreign baby. Please add to your list: irony, blogging, Disney and Vegas. White girl on December 9, 2008 at 6:34 am I’m just not getting all the white bashing in this century. What – the pendulum is swinging way to the other side now? I understand that a lot of white people have acted terribly in the past, but I’m not one of them and I’m sick of getting lampooned just because of the color of my skin. It’s especially sad when a white person writes all these things and perpetuates racial profiling/stereotyping. I think all of this should stop toward all races so that people of all skin colors can start just treating each other as humans and not jokes. White girl I totally agree.
on December 9, 2008 at 6:38 am
White girl on December 9, 2008 at 6:42 am Oh, so it’s not okay for a white person to be offended – but just see what happens when a white person says racist comments about a non white person. Then it’s a hate crime. Nice double standard, you idiot. White girl on December 9, 2008 at 6:46 am That’s what this country is coming to. If you’re white you have no rights as far a free speech, etc. But non white people can say whatever they want. It should just be equal, but some people want it to be more equal for themselves. White girl He hates white people because of his self loathing white person elitist guilt. He’s paying for what his ancestors might or might not have done.
on December 9, 2008 at 6:47 am
White girl on December 9, 2008 at 6:50 am Racism toward any skin color should not be perpetuated. Of course there are people who going to be offended. I bet there are black people who are offended about the site you mentioned. Do you post there and tell them they’re stupid too? Stephanie on December 9, 2008 at 9:40 am This book is one of the funniest I’ve ever read in my life! While some things are ridiculously humorous, the rest are true; and I love it. I except the majority of white people as they come, and hopefully they will do the same to me. Great book man, seriously! dish dive what about scooters? White people love scooters.
on December 9, 2008 at 10:10 am
adriana *you’re racist.
on December 9, 2008 at 5:28 pm
adriana on December 9, 2008 at 5:31 pm absolutely brilliant! i picked up this book at borders and upon reading it i realized that in a lot ways i’m white! (i’m actually indonesian/dutch/chinese, but more american than anything else). i like the examination of white hipster/liberals in particular. spot on! adriana and i wish i had heard about your book sooner, i would have loved to see you in haight!
on December 9, 2008 at 5:34 pm
from the bay Drewmasterson I’m not so sure that stating that white people like sushi constitutes “white bashing.”
on December 9, 2008 at 7:16 pm
White girl It’s all the stereotyping. It’s not about sushi. Read more, think more.
on December 10, 2008 at 6:14 am
Amy on December 10, 2008 at 9:31 am I think your next posting should be “Ugly Christmas Sweater Parties”… I think just about every white person I known has hosted, or been invited to about 10 ugly christmas sweater parties this holiday season… Serj This stuff is hilarious, obviously not to be taken seriously
on December 10, 2008 at 2:05 pm Just a good read and a good laugh.
Geoff on December 10, 2008 at 3:39 pm Yeah, totally. I hate those parties. I got invited to several of them. And they were being held by mutual friends that all know each other. I am sure a bunch of people went all of them. One was not very white though. It was a bunch of grad students so most were from other countries even if they were white. I guess it was a come as a white person in an ugly sweater party. burns3016 on December 10, 2008 at 4:14 pm And what exactly is it that black people like? Given that we are exactly the same, apart from the amount of melanin in blck person’s skin. Can you give me an answer? We all like to be happy, have wealth, family & friends etc. What a racist website. burns3016 What a crock of sh#t this website is. I am just about to start a blog called —- why black people are bad
on December 10, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Alta on December 10, 2008 at 6:15 pm OMG! THis is hilarious! Sent to me by a friend who was afraid I might be offended (seeing that I am white, from Utah, and run marathons) But I loved it and white people need to get a sense of humor about themselves. And don’t act like you don’t have stereotypes because EVERYBODY does so just learn to laugh at it. I mean what was really that offensive? White guy on December 10, 2008 at 7:00 pm Hey white girl, your a jack ass. Its funny and harmless grow a sense of humor and get off your high horse. And you shouldn’t be over thinking things… it ruins jokes. HaplessHerald LOL… Perhaps you need to recognize satire… I haven’t been able to stop laughing at your comment for the past few minutes…… hahahahaha
on December 10, 2008 at 7:01 pm
White guy on December 10, 2008 at 7:05 pm WE’RE ALL RACIST even if we don’t admit want to admit it we stereotype people (and that does not mean necessarily in a bad). But it happens we’re all people who make mistakes and judge books by there covers so don’t act like your better and realize already this site is a joke its not mean and its not meant to be. And it was written by a white guy so deal. Meepmop OWNED!
on December 10, 2008 at 9:42 pm
But ya- You got owned Aaron. White Bird Greetings, I see you are interested in the preferences of white people. Might I direct your attention to http://www.whitebirdbrowser.com
on December 11, 2008 at 7:03 am
We are happy to link to your site. Thanks! ticktock Ha! that makes you so white!.. white people love playing the “Im offended card” whaa whaa whaa.. learn your privilidge and stop crying whiner!
on December 11, 2008 at 12:17 pm
Don Do white people like Wal-Mart? I don’t, but I suspect I may be in the minority on this one.
on December 11, 2008 at 6:21 pm
Jojo on December 11, 2008 at 8:32 pm OK, I get that you’re pointing out that white people are square and that’s kind of funny, but it’s not so much white people we’re talking about here as urban yuppie types. I think a lot of non-urban yuppie types think it’s funny that you drink $5.00 coffee too, but this does not collectively resonate with all white people, and the humor is kind of lost on non-urban yuppietypes. I’m not saying others can not laugh at themselves, I’m saying that this is just one worldview, and you have to kind of be a late-20’s, early-thirties west-coast, $5.00 coffee-drinking yuppie to get the full effect. patrick on December 11, 2008 at 10:15 pm i see your point but only to a degree. i’m not at all the west coat late twenties early thirties $5.00 coffee drinking type nor is that my scene, and i think this is the most dead-on portrayal of white people i’ve ever come across. sometimes it’s stunning in its characterizations. i’ve always wondered why people describe themselves as “upper” middle class. what’s with the “upper?” and why does just about every white person seem to think that he or she belongs to that made-up class? this, for me at least, is a blog about those people. and if we’re to take white people at face value, it’s a whole lot of them. bourgeois never read so great. Diana Crabtree Thank you, SWPL for making me less of an asshole
on December 12, 2008 at 5:40 am
toneii How about “Blogs that Stupid People Write”.
on December 12, 2008 at 10:00 am
Hey- Look at me everyone! I’ll say anything for attention! patrick the blog you desire already exists – and it’s not even a blog. it’s called conventional wisdom, and among most whites it’s not even questioned.
on December 12, 2008 at 6:35 pm
i like this blog bc it turns all of our (white’s) attitudes and habits and actually has the nerve to examine them. plus it’s so funny reading. Katie on December 12, 2008 at 7:16 pm This is the funniest blog I’ve seen in a long time. Genius idea. Seriously, genius!!!!!!!!!!!! Author dude check us out at http://www.smartypanties.com–we love you and would love to hear about new things you’re doing so we can write about em! Did I mention you’re hilarious!? Katie Ps- I am white so it’s possible that your blog should be added to your ongoing list xoxo-smartypanties
on December 12, 2008 at 7:17 pm
stuffbapslove # 101 on this blog. LOL!!
on December 12, 2008 at 9:18 pm
I think it’s so funny that so many people are getting offended. Even funnier that they assume a non-white person wrote it. Classic … WHITEness Man you can you take a joke…its all fun till someone like you takes it like a girl (grow up kid)
on December 13, 2008 at 4:36 am
should've known better on December 13, 2008 at 8:35 pm Holy crap where do I start? Do you think its possible that perhaps you’ve confused your list with what RICH people like? You of course must be one of them. (You seem to have plenty of time on your hands looser.) You’ve managed to mention several things that many people are able to associate with; mostly people with names like “Thurston”. Oh and lets not forget that there is no possible way that any other ethnic group could ever enjoy any of the things listed. So in closing nice list and idealism, racist. PS: Thanks for helping so many people waste their precious lives reading your crap! Oh yeah, I hope my satire comes across very clearly. Amused Consider that most “Medieval” or “Renaissance” folk festivals focus on a specifically British, French, or German cultural eras, what did you expect?
on December 13, 2008 at 8:36 pm
That’s like asking why you see a bunch of people bragging on being Irish during St. Patrick’s day. Amused Yes, if weren’t for white people nobody would speak French… yes… and if it weren’t for East Asian people no one would speak Chinese…
on December 13, 2008 at 9:05 pm
We either go by that definition or I bring up colonialism and the parts of the world that speak french. White girl on December 14, 2008 at 9:15 am My point is that it’s suddenly pc to stereotype white people, but god forbid anyone mentions watermelon and blacks, or mexicans and beans in the same sentence. Give it a couple more decades, when whites are actually the minority in the US, then we’ll talk – you intellectually stunted idiot. This is all a slippery slope and you won’t know what hit you until we’ve reached the bottom of the hill. Then you’ll be crying about the oppression you feel and there won’t be anything you can do about it. It was bad enough that the blacks were put in that type of situation – the whites are now heading for the same place and you can’t even see it. The pendulums swings. So, “jackass”, it’s not “harmless” in the long run. Stupid. Rob Word.
on December 14, 2008 at 11:39 am
Megan on December 14, 2008 at 1:24 pm Almost all 117 “stuffs” are 117 of some of my favorite things, and I think it is hilarious when I read one of the topics and think to myself, “I just had a conversation about that 10 minutes ago” (with another white person, of course). Keep up the social commentary and I’ll keep up my behavior for you to satirize (speaking of co-ops…) Lorelei Hmmm…very interesting. So of course, the logical question to ask is, when are you going to write a list of things that white people DON’T like? ;-/
on December 14, 2008 at 3:55 pm
Matt on December 14, 2008 at 4:48 pm This is a great site. As a conservative, I would say that this site is more about things that liberal white people like, but still as a white guy, I like laughing at us.
Nick on December 14, 2008 at 6:29 pm In true white form I have been wracking my brain to figure out something witty and ironic to say about how fantastically accurate this website paints my life. These hours spent thinking of this comment were done purely to trump all other posts. How did you know about me and what I like? enigma on December 15, 2008 at 7:45 am Well, well, well, lookie lookie here, its the superior race ( of assholes). So it is conentional wisdom that black people are bad. Thanks for that memo patrick. I will keep that in mind when I visit the trailer park that you live in and hide all your white sheets. LOL. I am actually surprised you can read at all, let alone comprehend whats going on on this blog site. Im proud of you SON, you have elevated yourself from “horton hears a Whoo ” to ‘Curious George’. Stick to your level reading BOY, no need to express your stupidity to the rest of the good folks here on this site. Did a big black man take your girlfriend and your still bitter about it? I bet you are. The only thing funny here is you acting like you have an ounce of intellictual stimuli in that hollow space between your ears. Lots of room in there buddy, haha. Hey, put alil love in your heart butt munch. enigma on December 15, 2008 at 7:57 am Let me help you with that pat, unlike yourself, anybody who doesnt live in a trailer park can call themselves middle class. If you live in a decent neighborhood where the majority of the houses didnt arrive on the back of a truck then you can call yourself a middle class, the bigger the house and the more you make, the upper in that class you are. In your case, you must not be in the middle class because you dont know the difference in the two. Your not in the upperclass because you dont sound like you have the mental capability to be a productive member of society. Hence, its only rational that one thinks that you are in the the poor white trash catagory. Do you need clarification on that……, if you do, just look in the mirror and walk around you trailer and you will see what i mean. put alil love in your heart brown baby You should, white people are FUCKED. UP.
on December 15, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Uni-Color Cmon now. Just because white people dominate doesn’t mean they are F-ed up.
on December 16, 2008 at 1:47 pm
RSG on December 16, 2008 at 6:48 pm Okay, I understand this site is meant to be satirical, I can’t take a joke, I’m only reinforcing my whiteness, etc., etc., but actually, bulimia is not funny. Neither is painful self-hatred. Let me guess, some of your best friends are bulimic? enigma sure it do uni-color, haha.
on December 16, 2008 at 8:29 pm
Yana Hey, you should do “Reading Blogs” and “Adult Swim Programs”
on December 16, 2008 at 8:31 pm
lexis Just as many fucked up white people as there are black people.
on December 16, 2008 at 9:49 pm
Whitish Guy I’m embarassed reading this post from my white, misguided sister.
on December 16, 2008 at 10:17 pm
Girl, we need to talk. First latte’s on me. White girl on December 17, 2008 at 6:09 am There are people of EVERY race that are f-ed up. There are also people of every race that are great. You’re just one of the ignorant ones that are racist, brown b. White girl on December 17, 2008 at 6:14 am Never mind. You won’t get it till it’s too late. Read the recent post from Brown Baby. The racism towards whites is escalating, and racism should be stopped towards everyone. So keep laughing at yourself Whitish Guy. I’ll be there laughing too when you can’t get a job or housing or service because of your skin color. HAHAHAHAHA…..yeah Shadoe on December 17, 2008 at 6:03 pm I think you need to get off your high horse, this list is obviously a “poke” at white people and is supposed to be viewed as such, and where do you get off calling the creators racist, I suppose it maybe pulled the racist out of you, as homo phobes are 80% bi curious… I hope my slap in the face comes across very clearly. Shadoe on December 17, 2008 at 6:11 pm Man enigma why so bitter?? How hypocritical of you to end all you mean hearted comments with put alil (which is surely supposed to be ‘a little’, but good job getting past Curious George) love in your heart. Put A LITTLE love in YOUR heart, and remove the foot from your mouth. Erica on December 17, 2008 at 7:43 pm I agree with Matt. This site is about “white people of a certain age group and political persuasion”. I happen to belong to this category, but my parents and their friends and coworkers wouldn’t make sense of this list. should've known better on December 17, 2008 at 9:33 pm Shadoe, Considering your post I’ve decided, clearly you have the attention span of a gnat; if you can’t spot the racist ideals and comments on this site. I’ll have to assume either you’re ignorant or stupid. Either way there is no possible way to explain or teach you anything in the amount of time I have. Perhaps you should consider taking an ethics course before your next post, hopefully that takes you about twenty years,(which is possible when considering your attention span). Then perhaps your insights will be a tad more valuable. Until then… I would suggest a muzzle. Golly There are fucked up people on both sides of the front.
on December 18, 2008 at 9:05 am
BDHeartsAsianCuisine Has this really turned into a debate of how many people of each race are “F’d up”?
on December 18, 2008 at 11:13 am
Joe K. on December 18, 2008 at 11:28 am I don’t know why you titled this “Stuff White People Like”. I read the book because my roommate left it in the bathroom. It is more like “What liberal, urban, (mostly white) people like.” And that isn’t meant to offend. It’s just that the title is not at all accurate. Maybe I’m missing something. Is “White People” a term for “Liberal, urban white people” or something?? I think that maybe the author doesn’t like/is ashamed of different types of white people, so he writes this to sort of pretend that all white people are like the ones described in his book. Just my thoughts. Please respond. Joe [email protected] tru u on December 18, 2008 at 1:24 pm What does color have to do with it. Many of the items on the list are not ascribed to brown, white or any other colors. its personal preferences. bc i’m brown doesnt mean i am messed up.. i just prefer better quality..and not culturally rigid venues. AJ Barron on December 18, 2008 at 1:48 pm IMO every race has a general stereotype; this does not mean every person belonging to a particular group has the exact same views and interests. I would agree that these whites are liberal, urban whites, but that’s the majority, right? I live in the southern U.S. so there are plenty of conservative caucasian pricks, but they’re robots anyhow – ha. I think the behaviour of whites as mentioned on the site are dead-on (haven’t read the book). AJ Barron on December 18, 2008 at 1:56 pm Yeah. There are way too many replies here. Bottom line is that we’re all f**ked up, and the fact that we point our fingers and say “they are f**ked up” makes us all the more f**ked. We’re all bacteria on a perceivably giant rock whizzing through a dark vacuum. Redneck Trash on December 18, 2008 at 3:38 pm Jesus, you guys could screw up a wet dream. You’re trying to read too much into this. Especially debating all this racially and culturally sensitive bulls***. If you don’t get it he’s probably talking about you. Irony, man. It’s good for America. Mary I can’t even believe this site was posted, or the amount of ignorant, dumb ass fools that posted comments.
on December 18, 2008 at 3:39 pm
shmeg. thank you for actually typing the word fuck. what is that so hard? VOLDERMORT!!!! fuck you.
on December 18, 2008 at 9:34 pm
Paul O'Sullivan on December 18, 2008 at 10:21 pm I don’t know exactly what you mean by ‘white,’ anyway? Can a ‘brother’ or latin person ever be white, too? Honestly, my feeling is that this blog generates many more questions than it answers. However, if you put “jiggly brown asses’ and ‘drinking to get drunk,’ then I absolutely would agree they should both be on the list. I’m no expert, though. BigBill on December 19, 2008 at 3:53 am To those of you who are having trouble with a commonality, despite differences in color, then substitute “liberals” for “white” and your problem is solved.
enigma on December 19, 2008 at 5:22 am Sooooo Shadoe, are you defending patricks stand of black people being bad, and you want me to put alil love in my heart dumbass, I guess you had your white sheet too tight around your head and it cut off circulation to your brain. I would let you slide and chalk it up to ignorance on your part because you came here late and all, but I figure ‘what da hell’, im goin to let you have it too. First of all Im not ‘bitter’, im very happy. im not hypocritical, I put one of your fellow racist in their place. Would you prefer I say ‘go fuck yourself’, will that make you feel better. Should I lace my blog with profanity to make a point, will you understand then. I tell people to put alil love in their hearts because of all the mean spirited things they say, things that lack love. Now here you come, a bleeding heart asshole who could careless about the message that i said, all you see is the ‘put alil love in ones heart’ and you call me bitter. if it makes you feel better, you (my bleeding heart bitch) can go F*@K Yourself from here to next week and back again. dont ever in you freakin life try to chastise me without first looking to see what i am talking about. I am done with you dumb hoe, get outta my sights. oh yeah, put alil love in your heart dumb ass. hohoho muthaf8@ka Bee enigma, clearly you are white and love irony.
on December 19, 2008 at 12:22 pm
Bee on December 19, 2008 at 1:13 pm Hold on, now! I’m with White girl: I’m tired of white bashing as well. I don’t share her grim view of the future w/ whites as a minority: there will be much bigger things to worry about like nuclear war. But I too am bummed about this white-guilt thing that makes everyone think it’s ok to make fun of white people. I would like to put it to death, but how to do it! This site’s approach, though, is much more subtle than just making fun of white people. It points out inconsistencies and absurdities common to white-urban-liberals. It is certainly not representative of all white people, but probably represents the majority of white people that would ever even read a blog titled “Stuff White People Like”. It would be totally inappropriate published in USA Today, for example. So basically it is people who fit the profile laughing at themselves, for the most part. Which is pretty harmless. And funny. Someone earlier who thought this site was racist, jokingly said he/she was waiting for the “Why Black People Are Bad” site. I laughed out loud: a good (black) writer could pull off such a site that made fun of black stereotypes and, like with this site, used irony to point out inconsistencies and absurdities common to black people (which, as with this site, would not be an accurate representation of all black people). Any takers? Maybe this would be redundant after Chappelle’s Show… Nah! Another thing about this site is that these stereotypes are almost in realtime. Ugly sweater parties have hardly been in style long enough to become a stereotypical “white” thing to do, yet the astute observer who writes this site picked up on the proliferation of them quickly. Many of these trends are in their first generation, too, meaning that they are relatively young and have not been previously associated with “whites” specifically, like the post on irony and awareness. The real danger is that as soon as a group trends toward embracing something, like sushi, it is immediately lampooned as soooooo typical of that group, and quickly becomes passe before it has filtered down to non-urbanites. This site makes this process speed up, which kind of ruins the fun for people in fly-over country. The moral of the story: it is best not to live according to trends, or if you do, not to judge those that wisely don’t. Jonathan on December 19, 2008 at 1:46 pm I’m sure I am not the first one to say this, but this site kinda feels like racist to white people, I freely admit that alot of these stereotypes are true, there are quite a few stereotypes that are true about other races too; but thanks to white man’s pity, it seems like my race is the only one that gets publicly laughed at. I am sorry for this rant… I just get irritated when i have to hold back laughter when i think something is funny… like when a friend i work with (who’s black) tells me that his father is named Simian (if you don’t see the irony in that, then maybe i am just crazy, which pretty much makes all i’ve just typed moot)
Julia on December 19, 2008 at 2:27 pm I’m white (although Jewish, which would probably make me non-white in some people’s book) and I love this. Someone called this blog racist, but I’d say get over it and show some sense of humor. This is totally tame compared to the real and hostile racism non-white people encounter every day and part of recognizing your white privilege is being able to laugh about sites like this one. I definitely did. Maybe being European helped. W L Stone Jonathan, he is white, you dipshit.
on December 20, 2008 at 7:46 am
Sal on December 20, 2008 at 7:35 pm It is amazing how this blog and the book can make me feel like a total tool. I do not have any friends who fall into the categories defined here, though many are white, but it is scary how much of these descriptions fit for me. I thought I was special. Great work all around. I have laughed until I cried and now have plenty to think about. This is evidence of the mass culture of America when I can be from SC and have so much in common with all you other “white folks” from across the country, funny. enigma Hey bee, Maybe Im other and dont.
on December 20, 2008 at 9:01 pm
hohoho muthaf*#ka!!! Sorry Jonathan on December 20, 2008 at 10:19 pm Poor, poor Jonathan, he is white and insulated and sits atop the world but his feelings have been hurt. We should all stop for a moment and feel bad for Jonathan. His life as a white man is very very hard. Elena I know exactly how you feel. Do you write SC as in Santa Cruz or South Carolina?
on December 21, 2008 at 10:18 pm
Chris on December 22, 2008 at 12:42 pm #785 White people like self deprecating humor. It proves how worldly and down to earth they are, while at the same time excusing them from their burden of near constant political correctness. Sorry Sorry Jonathan on December 22, 2008 at 12:53 pm Hold on a sec, maybe Jon is the first white person not to have been born with a silver spoon in his mouth?! If this crazy assumption is in fact true, he might have valid reason to feel offended….like I said, though, just a crazy thought. All white people are born rich and arrogant, silly! Kiki Mama I love it! Liberal , white, we all have gfy habits that deserve a laugh, a smile and a dedciated blog site.
on December 22, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Dan Stuff White People Like does for people in Blue States what Jeff Foxworthy does for people in Red States.
on December 24, 2008 at 7:29 am
Ruth on December 25, 2008 at 7:49 pm Clander, I am white and plead guilty on 35 counts, especially hummus, grammar, not having a TV, and gifted children. I’m writing as I think you should bear in mind how much white people love giving their children wooden toys. Wooden toys cost more than their plastic counterparts and are far less realistic, but are, paradoxically, infinitely more authentic, besides being made in Germany rather than in Chinese sweatshops. Obviously the best wooden toys are inherited/ found in thrift stores/ brought back from backpacking in Rwanda, but even one purchased full-price would make an ideal gift for a white person’s child. mim on December 26, 2008 at 9:00 am Just in case this question wasn’t posted before: what do you call a European-descended, fair-skinned person who doesn’t care for sushi, hummus, or indie music? If such a person isn’t white, what is he? aggrodude on December 26, 2008 at 9:45 am Just bought your book for my brother for Christmas. We sat around and read our favourites to each other, and laughed, thought and argued. Excellent job. Wish I’d thought of being this original and self-depricating before you… robbyfoxxxx on December 26, 2008 at 4:24 pm #116 Heavy Metal Can’t dance to it, go to a heavy metal show and white are banging their heads away to rhythmless songs #117 Emo I don’t even know why this is considered a different genre from “rock”, the same chords, progressions and whiny vocals are present and nothing new has been added in context to musical tradition and STYLE #118 Undancable fluff music Jusy listen to the latest hard rock song, and try to dance, it is very challenging #119 Crappy “rock” guitarists “Hey man, so and so is an awesome guitarist ” after listening to it, #120 Johnny Cash I dont know why white people think he is so great, his is mediocore at best. He can hardly hold a note when he “sings” if thats what you call it, I think its more akin to mumbling. #Crosby,Stills and Nash I never got this one either, the nasal girl vocals has become an anthem for white soul and robbyfoxxxx on December 26, 2008 at 4:59 pm I live in Oklahoma the reddest state, Im not white, and to say that your race is the only race to be publicly humiliated is wrong, people say the meanest things here about other races all my life, so don’t try to guilt trip people, you all own 90 percent of the world, I think it is about time someone said IT. Peter Apparently we’re just fake whites I guess. This is funny and all, but I find it a little bit offensive, seeing as I don’t really fit into a lot of the stereotypes he’s throwing out there.
on December 26, 2008 at 10:51 pm
Peter on December 26, 2008 at 11:04 pm No, I don’t think he was saying that exactly. First off, I’m white. Like, really white. I’m so pale I burn in 30 minutes or less. But according to this guy I’m supposed to fit into a bunch of stereotypes that I don’t. I like some of the things he talks about (blues, the coast, tea and that’s pretty much it) but he assigns me reasons for liking these things that aren’t true. I mean, in a bit of a stretch this site is like some watered-down, bizarre minstrel show. I have never really been discriminatory against anybody because of whatever differences they may have, but you are arguing the because people of my skin color are somehow more successful we have to take abuse. I’m not saying that I’m going to sue this guy, or go piss and moan to everyone I know, I’m just saying that it’s a little bit offensive. Somebody aptly said that this is like Jeff Foxworthy for us blue-bloods, which is true, and some of these are pretty funny. It’s just that these seem to be becoming a stereotype which is being blanketed over me because I look like the faux-hippies I have to live with. Peter on December 26, 2008 at 11:16 pm I was not really born with a silver spoon in my mouth, although I am more or less suburban, but does that mean I need to take crap like “All white people are born rich and arrogant, silly!”? I am not really that arrogant, in that, unlike a lot of my peers, I am not patronizing towards other people because of whatever differences they have. At the same time I don’t give them any extra. Is that arrogant? I don’t know. You are essentially trying to hold me captive with guilt that isn’t even my burden to bear. Is it my birth my fault? Should I be ashamed as to who I am? Should every moment I live be filled with an all-consuming guilt over the color of my skin and my social status? You seem like someone who is looking to fix racial injustice or whatever? If you want the solution listen to me: Stop trying. At this point we have created a self-perpetuating system where every move we make offends somebody. The solution? Everybody freeze for a moment, and look around. c “Stuff Whites of the Middle and Affluent Classes Like” would have been a more accurate title.
on December 27, 2008 at 1:05 am
Emery it’s humorous, do you understand humor?
on December 27, 2008 at 6:57 pm
Emery Hear! Hear!
on December 27, 2008 at 7:03 pm
Congratulations! You had me laughing out loud. just a thought he probably doesn’t. You know why? He’s not black.
on December 27, 2008 at 7:09 pm
anonymous you are some racist scumbags
on December 27, 2008 at 7:18 pm
Matt on December 27, 2008 at 9:02 pm Wow, apparently some people are taking this book way too seriously. Look on the back cover, it is categorized as humor–that means you read it and laugh. That’s it. That’s all. Stop trying to find any more deeper meaning, that time and effort could be spent doing many more productive things… Alicia on December 28, 2008 at 12:23 pm This book could be funny, and in SOME cases true for SOME people. But let me tell you, if there was a book made called “Stuff Black People Like”, somebody would be getting deep shit for it. But since it’s about white people “who own 90 % of the world” (as said in another comment), people can’t say it’s bad to write a book about this because they will come off as being racist. It’s wrong that white people can’t stand up for their own race without becoming some racist pig who hates all black people. NOTE TO IGNORANT PEOPLE : White people are NOT born with a silver spoon in their mouth. Any person of any race can make something for their family. Alicia on December 28, 2008 at 12:26 pm It might be that way in the southern US, but up here in the north it is completely different. Sure, there are some conservative Caucasian pricks, but there care conservative pricks of every color up here. Eric on December 28, 2008 at 3:44 pm That should be a reason for someone to write a book about stuff black people like, not a reason to not write this book. Once again, some people are too stuck up. The black people who get offended about stuff like that are just trying to get attention or push an agenda. But I’m sure just as many white people would get upset if someone came up with a book making fun of black people, whether the author was white, black, or other. And they too would be just trying to get attention or push an agenda. Besides, the best black jokes I’ve ever heard are from black guys. And they always enjoy the jokes I tell. Ms. Rgee on December 28, 2008 at 8:47 pm UH – white people ARE actually born with privilege, they’re WHITE! I understand that as a white person, this may be difficult to understand. No apologies. It is also untrue that anyone can make a decent living. Being born into poverty is a curse not easily overcome. From your post it is clear that you: A: are white and B:have never been poverty stricken. On a final note, Whitey has no need to stand up for himself because he already owns everything. A group of people once decided to ban together to celebrate and promote whiteness, they were called the KKK. Were any of your ancestors ever hanged? The answer, whitey, is no. So stop enjoying being offended and read some social theory already. This book is fucking hilarious! Peter on December 28, 2008 at 9:46 pm Oh yeah, some of this stuff is funny, but as someone said down below, this isn’t exactly representative of all white people; just rich coastal whites born after the 80’s. But yes, it is all in good fun, so I’m not going to freak about it. But hey, please don’t use the term “whitey”. I have nothing against anybody because of their skin, so please don’t hold it against me because I’m white. horace whittakerer on December 29, 2008 at 12:27 am This site needs to be re-named. The things on the list do not necessarily require whiteness to be liked. Also, most white people like nothing on the list. I know a large number of white people who don’t like obama, white compose the largest group of impovershed people in the United States. This site is intentionally obnoxious and racist and should consider re-naming. It crosses the line horace whittakerer um yes definitely. fuck this site
on December 29, 2008 at 12:29 am
Wanna on December 29, 2008 at 4:06 am Couldn’t have put it better myself. I haven’t checked out the whole list, but maybe it would be a good idea to have the topic: “Trying to find a deeper meaning into anything”. For everyone: your approach to this site/book/idea tells you something about yourselves as individuals, not about your race or about other groups you belong to. Cheers! Have a good year! Eo Never seen it, I have vaguely heard of the show but couldn’t tell you what it was about and I am pretty dang white.
on December 29, 2008 at 11:39 am
Cha Cha Smith This website made me laugh out loud. The comments are hillarious and the majority of them are true, i.e. the onion, hummus, vintage, traveling etc. I really really enjoy this. It is great! If you don’t enjoy it (or find it offensive), the don’t read it! This is all obviously just meant to be funny.
on December 29, 2008 at 12:45 pm
read closer on December 29, 2008 at 1:01 pm This site does not need to be re-named. But it does need you to read closer. It is named “Stuff White People Like,” not “Stuff ONLY White People Like.” Neither is it titled “Stuff that one can like ONLY if you’re white.” Enough said. Bryan Coonrod on December 29, 2008 at 3:00 pm I would like to suggest that white people like The Robot Dance, just look at all the white folks in any nightclub. It seems to the default dance to be cool. And look at how many sitcoms have included it. 2 and a Half men, Everybody Loves Raymond etc etc Cha Cha Smith Chris on December 22, 2008 at 12:42 pm
on December 29, 2008 at 4:34 pm
#785 White people like self deprecating humor. It proves how worldly and down to earth they are, while at the same time excusing them from their burden of near constant political correctness. I JUST LAUGHED OUT LOUD! you should start your own blog chris… Nelson When you have Southpark, why do you really need this blog or book?
on December 29, 2008 at 6:21 pm
anonymous on December 29, 2008 at 7:17 pm Some white people enjoy this site and find it funny because they can relate to it. Some white people find it offensive because they do not relate to it at all and feel that it is “crossing the line” This just proves that you cannot judge someone by the color of their skin, yes the title says “Things White People Like”, and it is not referring to all white people or just white people, it is reffering to white people in general. But there should be no such thing as “white people in general” seeing as how we are all different regardless of our skin. Unfortunately there is such a thing, just as much as there is a “black people in general” and “asian people in general”, ect. Getting all blown up about this website is going to do nothing to change that, so why don’t you focus on showing people who you are regardless of your skin color? If you don’t like the things on this website, then go out and prove it, don’t sit there and mope about it in a comment. I for one, do not like this site because it focuses on skin color and nothing else. Yes, some characteristics come from your skin color, but we should not be defined by it. I would disaprove of this site if it had any other skin color in the title. Still, it is nothing to get that worked up about. It is only a minor symptom of the main problem. Unfortunately, there are still prejudices and racism against all races, some are more mild, such as this website, and some are more extreme, such as being declined employment due to the color of your skin. J on December 30, 2008 at 3:24 am Well to the person below me, you have successfully proven about 15 of the things on the list unintentionally by going into your little rant about political correctness and not judging books by covers and blah blah blah. Oh, and for the white people that get offended by this site, check out #101… Greg Carpiniello on December 31, 2008 at 9:52 am I love this site. I had an idea. I am sure you get about 10,000,000 each week. I won’t even try to write about it, but white people LOVE beach glass. Just think of all those dopey jars of glass in the Hamptons and the stupid stories people tell about particular “finds.” Happy New Year! Greg Carpiniello Pawling, NY R I know someone who would like this site
on December 31, 2008 at 11:09 am
Al on December 31, 2008 at 7:17 pm I gotta say – this is goddamn hilarious, and so bang on: having read about 20 articles contained here so far, what I can’t stop laughing at even louder however is some of the inane comments people are leaving though, there are some seriously humour deficient people around. Mind you, they’re only proving your point I guess And yes, that word humour is spelt correctly, at least it is insofar as it is spelt that way in the part of the world I come from! My favourite (again, spelt fine thank you very much) one so far in this short journey so far is the one about jazz. Because I don’t like it, and as I’m a musician of 20 years, I basically see it as my right to not like it if I don’t like it. Some of my musician friends have turned into real Jazz Nazis, that is, it became suddenly unacceptable to not like it or espouse some crap theory on it. So I tend to make them uncomfortable when I can and expose their taste in social situations by asking them things like, “Actually yeah, that reminds me of that ACDC riff we were jamming on …”, or “Got the new Iron Maiden record yet? It’s killer…”. The look of pure hate directed at me by my white friend(!) at this exposure is usually always worth it, but hey, it’s not that I dislike all Jazz music, I just don’t see why I have to like all of it or blather on about it like a complete twat. I particularly like exposing my friend because he claims to be such a jazz muso but he’s played his own saxaphone about twice in the last five years, whilst naturally expounding on the worthiness of his hard work learning the damn thing. I happen to be from the classical side of things, and still play my violin daily, despite hammering out guitar and drums to Metal as well, and I LOVE IT. I also dislike sushi, not even because it is fashionable to dislike it, but because I don’t see the point myself of eating what is, at the end of the day, rice wrapped in usually crap tasting seaweed, give me a colourful and actually tasty Chinese meal anyday please. So it irritates me how sushi is this horrendous fad that people seem to think they need to have. It’s all rather pathetic really. And I know of far too many “designer politics” people sad to say – given I have had to run myself from Spanish police in the Basque country, and my brother along with some journalists from Beiruit have been shot at by snipers (from a TV tower – they were protecting their esteemed leader Marcos making his foolish acceptance speech (who in turn was soon to be protected by a white president in the US, it must be said, having just raped the country of money and had thousands tortured in his name), in the Philippines during the Marcos / 86 revolution, I find most “protestors” even less than pathetic with their armchair revolutions and all too easy solutions. Keep up the good work here, seriously!!! By the way, I’m half white, half Asian, and I used to drive a Nissan, now I drive a Mercedes because its damn reliable and it costs me less to run even though its 20 years old, and I’m completely shit at maths even though I’m half Asian. And no, it’s not called math – singular – where I come from either. So to anyone who thinks this site is not worthy of some of the serious flaws a lot of people have (white or otherwise I have to say), please, get a life quick, really. Or, better still – actually do something with your existing one! shawny d humour? favourite? you are undoubtedly a white person
on January 1, 2009 at 8:17 am
Buckaroo on January 1, 2009 at 9:00 am The white people that are trying to be identified in this blog are what was at one point in time referred to as yuppies. Then I find evidence they are mostly college students. Soon after that some of the descriptions remind me of the old bohemian genre. Then, before long, I’m thinking they are the modern day movers and shakers. Just what the hell is the white person you speak of Lander? I’m wondering about the white people who live in a rural setting, feed a variety of animals, and even ride some of them. They like things, are white, and are left out entirely in this blog. Could be these white people are the real white people, and all the rest are searching for their identity by writing to great length about mundane subjects that prove nothing to no one. Could be, couldn’t it? The Buckaroo kind of thinks so. G This is one of the best and funniest web sites I have ever seen. So true. All of it. And any white person who disagrees is lying.
on January 1, 2009 at 1:22 pm
G My “Stuff White People Like” wish list for 2009:
on January 1, 2009 at 1:43 pm
1) Bluetooth headsets. The bigger and more conspicuous the better. 2) Anything European. While this has been alluded to in many other posts, I believe it deserves its own. 3) GPS navigation devices. Just in case you get lost on your way to Whole Foods or to locate the nearest Apple store. H Im white and I only liked ten things on this list. The rest are for liberals.
on January 1, 2009 at 8:39 pm
Katie on January 1, 2009 at 10:39 pm Great site. xD Kills me every time I visit. I’ll admit I apply to many things on the list, and I’m not really sure what exactly that means. Well… I guess it means I like the stuff that white people like. Awesome work. laughing my white ass off on January 2, 2009 at 12:23 am funniest shit I’ve read in a very long time. Not only are these things dead on, but the explanations are hilarious in their ability to be both true and witty…Keep writing, please!!! anon actually, i have seen more black people wear bluetooth headsets than any other race. Its weird.
on January 2, 2009 at 1:52 am
Sher Thank you so much for this post! You so get it. Many other chose to ignore the reality of the things you have mentioned.
on January 2, 2009 at 3:40 am
Sher HAHA! I so love you for this post!!! This pretty much sums it up.
on January 2, 2009 at 5:05 am
Sher ITA with this post. I hate Shakepeare with a passion. I went to an inner city school and nobody was feeling MacBeth. LOL!
on January 2, 2009 at 6:09 am
Sher You ain’t neva lied.
on January 2, 2009 at 6:15 am
Sher I Fucking love you!!!
on January 2, 2009 at 6:58 am
Sher ITA with this.
on January 2, 2009 at 7:09 am
Sher Pretty much. (myself not included.)
on January 2, 2009 at 7:13 am
Sher Bout to freeze to death. I’m like “are you not cold?” LOL
on January 2, 2009 at 7:17 am
Sher Youa re so dead on.
on January 2, 2009 at 7:43 am
Sher This is why I could never be a concervative. They have no life. Liberals are much more interesting.
on January 2, 2009 at 7:53 am
Sher al boo boo I love you!
on January 2, 2009 at 7:59 am
Secybeitte llikkarrgovmpdilwell, hi admin adn people nice forum indeed. how’s life? hope it’s introduce branch
on January 2, 2009 at 3:29 pm
booger smoot shawny d is without a doubt, an idiot.
on January 2, 2009 at 4:15 pm
booger smoot on January 2, 2009 at 4:26 pm Shut up you guilt infested cracker! If you are white be proud. If you are black be proud. I’ll make fun of fried chicken eating, watermelon loving negros and mayo eatin, sister loving whiteys all the same. Face it people when it comes down to it, this site is all about how POOR people suck. And they do! Screw you poor people, go eat you gubmint cheese and breed more morons for our military! Jason I think this site needs a test. Something to measure an individual’s whiteness.
on January 2, 2009 at 4:50 pm
rebecca i agree 100% but I’m afraid of how high my score would be …
on January 2, 2009 at 6:31 pm
Dudeman There’s no shame in being pale, inside or out!
on January 2, 2009 at 7:24 pm
wyatt have you bought the book?
on January 2, 2009 at 8:52 pm
Golden Child on January 3, 2009 at 10:25 am This website is complete bullshit. Not all white people like this type of yuppie hippie shit. All of the things described on this list are things that describe rich liberal whites that live in gentrified urban areas in cities like San Francisco and New York. I’ve been all over the country. No single “race” of people is homogenous. Poor confederate flag waving white folks that live in West Virginia don’t like anything on this list. Alot of middle income to low income whites that live in the non-gentrified areas of cities like Baltimore, Philly and New York don’t like any of this hippie crap either. GeorgeBest Great site, and very true. When I first came to this site, I felt as though I were meandering through the streets of Williamsberg in Brooklyn.
on January 3, 2009 at 10:36 am
Toni Yet, you posted a comment yourself because you feel you need to be heard…about what? Some people take themselves too seriously.
on January 3, 2009 at 11:26 am
Buckaroo on January 3, 2009 at 5:22 pm You don’t get it. We all know the type of white people this site is about, poking a little fun at them, and sometimes seeing ourselves in them is a hoot. This is about fun, satire, and self reflection. Unwad your panties and laugh a little. Molly Wow I just realized that this site could be called: “Stuff Liberals Like”
on January 3, 2009 at 10:23 pm
Yeah we are white, we are many, with over 9000 members, this is a game you just lost
on January 4, 2009 at 2:36 pm
im,not,a,liberal okay this book does have ALOT of liberal stuff in it but i am a proud conservative and white.
on January 4, 2009 at 4:20 pm
Jacki Hmmmmmm. Sadly, I read a large chunk of the stuff on this site and it didn’t even raise a smile, not one.
on January 5, 2009 at 1:27 am
Okay, I get the premise. Take a bunch of steretypical ideas about “white” people (which I assume means not-too-bright, American, middle-class, white people – as a starting point) and write a some funny articles about each steretypical point, put it in a book, publicise it on the web and make money (probably from stupid American middle-class white people). Problem is the articles themselves aren’t funny. I can be a hard person to amuse I admit but with a concept like this I would have expected at the minimum, several grins, a chuckle or two and perhaps even a “laugh out loud” moment. I just got bored and started skimming, then stopped reading altogether. Is it a cultural gap? Something only Americans get?? But apparently you’re selling this tripe so obviously you’re striking some sort of nerve. I guess you should add another section to your list of “What (stupid, American middle-class) white people (with more money than sense) like” : – Humorous books/websites about them that aren’t actually funny. Buckaroo on January 5, 2009 at 9:24 am You don’t know much about Americans, that is obvious. I suppose it’s the reverse of what happens when on their island and the Brits are talking. I laugh my ass off continually and they just stand there with no expression or possibly a slight smirk. It’s a cultural thing. Grenadier Actually Asians own about 70% of the world.
on January 5, 2009 at 12:53 pm
Grenadier on January 5, 2009 at 1:18 pm No “white” people do not like Wal-mart because it illicits such a negative reaction its like “white” kryptonite. In fact Wal-mart could be the most anti-white retail outlet in existance. Target on the other hand is acceptable as long as its pronounced “tarjay” like the French would say. Its not a French word but we know that French people do not actually have a language just a silly accent. Grenadier “MEN” in the us do not use lip gloss. Tell them we think its funny how men in their country kiss each other and hold hands when walking.
on January 5, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Grenadier Thats not a white person thing because it exploits animals for pure entertainment.
on January 5, 2009 at 1:24 pm
cocopuffs on January 5, 2009 at 1:26 pm duuude Chill I mean for real. I think this whole idea is freakin hilarious. I laughed for about 30 minutes the first time I perused this website. I laughed so hard that i almost dropped my fair trade women’s owned co-op made mug and the organic shade grown latte with organic milk that I bought from my local food co-op came out of my nose. I found it by surprise one morning when I was surfing the net on my new mac and my newly put together ikea table my very first morning in my low income housing area located in the heart of San Francisco. I called all my friends.My gay friend Kevin first of course. Then I called my friends Jamal and Keisha. I was going to call Jesus who used to be my old neighbors gardener but I haven’t learned that much spanish yet. Any how this is a generalization I do believe which of course is the whole point at least to me. Yes this is stuff that not all white people like and is the stuff middle class white people like. Grenadier on January 5, 2009 at 1:31 pm Here is an idea Kelly just vacation in Kansas its remote smack right in the middle of fly over country. Its sure to be a hit with your White friends. Tell them you are going there to get at one with the land and visit a farm co-op. generica When do you write the article about Judd Fucking Apatow?
on January 5, 2009 at 3:58 pm
Zane Wow Jacki you seriously missed the point.
on January 5, 2009 at 4:59 pm
“stereotypical ideas about not too bright, American, middle class” More like rich, smart, liberal yuppies. Wowww. They articles are funny, if you understand them. I guess you should add another section to your list of “What (stupid, American middle-class) white people (with more money than sense) like” : – Humorous books/websites about them that aren’t actually funny. ^ I just have to say NOT AT ALL. You need to chill. Oh, and you spelled stereotypical wrong.. Booger Smoot on January 5, 2009 at 5:58 pm No Buckaroo, you are just part of the rank of idiots that find this site amusing. The lowest common denominator has unrelentingly crept up the socio-economic ladder. You are stupid, and don’t even realize it. Rod Eversuede I am white. After reading a couple of articles posted on this site I passed out and shat in my pants from laughing so hard. Thanks — I think.
on January 5, 2009 at 9:06 pm
R.E. who the hell cares ok that was a major buzzkill
on January 5, 2009 at 9:42 pm
ExpensiveSandwichWhite on January 6, 2009 at 5:55 am Actually, there is a Whiteness Test on Facebook. Search for “Stuff White People Like” and you should be able to find the test once you join the group. Welcome Jason. Joe Touil Did you go to U of T?
on January 6, 2009 at 8:07 am
Reminds me of a few things from Anthro undergrad http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nacirema in particular. I also liked, the feirce people by Chagnon, The !Kung San: Men, Women and Work in a Foraging Society by Lee and Magic, Science and Religion by Malinowski, amoung others. nice one! Joe Touil Also… another SWPD I noticed after reading some of the above.
on January 6, 2009 at 9:01 am
Making comments about websites or books of which they take the message way to personally, so as to try and separate themselves from or give themselves way more credibility as an open-minded or worldly whitey, but by commenting negatively discredit themselves and admit guilt of SWPD. Joe Touil i meant SWPL – sorry!
on January 6, 2009 at 9:04 am
Booger Smoot on January 6, 2009 at 7:00 pm Good Lord you are an idiot. You post a run on sentence that has with no meaning while using the wrong acronym for the site. What is this U of T you speak of? The University of Tardistan perhaps? Ooh look, white people like sea salt isn’t that hilarious? Oh lordy black folk like the fried chicken! Hot damn that’s funny! You stupid monkeys probably laugh at Jeff Foxworthy jokes you mouth breathing simpletons. Booger Smoot When is somebody going to shoot Judd Fucking Apatow? Superbad makes Porky’s look like Hamlet!
on January 6, 2009 at 7:03 pm
Joe Touil like i said dude, you got problems.
on January 7, 2009 at 8:59 am
Drewby Six Gun Stuff white people like: leaving condescending forum posts and thinking they’re witty and thoughtful.
on January 7, 2009 at 10:05 am
da white girl A book? Awsome! haha that’s so hilarious… XD
on January 7, 2009 at 10:59 pm
Jessica Williams on January 8, 2009 at 10:19 am Lighten up everyone. I thought it was a good read! I happen to be a white person to which MOST of this hysterical blog applies to! I enjoyed it….and had I discovered this earlier, I would have been sure to include this in my Christmas stockings! Booger Smoot It wasn’t witty or thoughtful you idiot! It was condescending and vulgar and meant to be that way. Go rub some sea salt in your eyes.
on January 8, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Booger Smoot Duh. Duh duh duh. Let me write in nice small sentences. You are not smart. You are an idiot. Go wipe the drool off your chin you mumbling moron.
on January 8, 2009 at 3:41 pm
Duh SWPD is teh funy. Duhhhh. Doh I mean SWPL harrrrrr. John Ciccarelli on January 8, 2009 at 9:48 pm One thing Stuff White People Like is taking trips to Maui. This is were they can feel like they are on the island in ‘Lost’ with more white people. Trust me, I live in Hawaii and I am a stuff white person. JerryG on January 9, 2009 at 9:19 am This might already be out there, but I suggest adding “Not vaccinating your kids” to the list of SWPL. It’s not that all white people don’t vaccinate, but every time you read about the “controversy” it’s always white, educated, health-conscious people (usually moms) on the con side of the argument. This also meshes with SWPL items like Whole Foods and Natural Medicine. For further support, check out this story on This American Life … http://www.thislife.org/Radio_Episode.aspx?sched=1275 Joe Touil on January 9, 2009 at 1:49 pm Not sure what’s up with you – but does it help if I tell you I love you and everything is going to be alright? Dude, the book and the blog are silly, I agree with you, but isn’t that the point? My tone is ironic and I wasn’t attacking you though it seems you’re taking this very personal. You’re revealing way too much about yourself in a very destructive manner; you will only feel good for a minute before you feel the need to hurt someone again. Correcting grammar and trying to insult people on a post like this seems kinda childish, no? Are you mad at yourself for having the problems you identify and projecting them on others? Do you talk to people like this in public or just online where nobody can see you? Do you see how that comes off as strange behavior to others? Normally, behavior such as yours comes from young people between the age of 9 and 14 – and is a sign of problems at home. You should talk this out with a good friend or psychiatric professional. In the meantime please get in the last word; it will make you feel better just long enough to pick up the phone and call someone who cares. AVB I honestly think that you should do:
on January 9, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Taking Everything Completely Seriously (white people doing this is not limited to this blog) -andCrocs Meh, I just laugh at this because it’s true. If someone could do something about other races that didn’t seem too politically incorrect, I’d be all for it. joy NPR and reusable grocery bags.
on January 9, 2009 at 4:54 pm
Mof self deprecating humor
on January 9, 2009 at 8:39 pm
therapy snow hummus banjos mountains Ben Nice work guys. Regardless of the humor intended by this blog this is little more than racial profiling, which none of us need any more of.
on January 10, 2009 at 11:17 am
LJC You’re white, and you don’t even realize it.
on January 10, 2009 at 10:03 pm
jobthingy Hysterical.
on January 11, 2009 at 7:46 am
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on January 11, 2009 at 9:50 am
ricland on January 11, 2009 at 7:48 pm Anyone here ever heard of stereotyping…attributing a generality to ALL members of an ethicity? How would a book called “The Things Black (Red, Yellow, Brown) People Like” sound to you? Sounds Racist (meaning stereotyping, discriminating, segregating, racial supremacy) to me. Try getting to know individual white people, then, as MLK said “judge (sic) them by the content of their character, not the color of their skin.” But that is not as easy as sterotyping, now is it? Just one Humans opinion. The most important race is not any of the subraces, but the HUMAN RACE! fartdestroyer i love this blog exactly as much as i hate white people
on January 11, 2009 at 8:00 pm
they are like positive and negative space also please consider for an entry: using the word “cheers” to say goodbye i was somehow cut off from the white hive mind when the instruction to begin doing this was disseminated. oh god how terrible it is. observe: cheers, fartdestroyrer Christine Its funny.
on January 12, 2009 at 1:39 am
Im white, and I dont enjoy a majority of the shit posted on here. Hmm… maybe I should start a website about race stereotypes and see how everyone likes it? Menthols and grape soda for black people? How about math and used panties for Asians? Yeah… not so funny anymore. I dont understand why its okay to make white people feel like shit when non-white people get up in arms if someone stereotypes them. This website is shit. my friend the chocolate cake hi chris,
on January 12, 2009 at 2:30 am
i notice that i cannot view any comments off the more recent entries (the salt one and the gap year one); are there major changes done to the site lately? does anyone have similar problems?? … don’t take this entertainment away from me Simon Moon This website made you feel like shit? Wow, how low must your self-esteem be?
on January 12, 2009 at 5:58 am
I reckon you should start a racial-stereotype website. Then, whenever anyone wants to write a sitcom and need stock characters they could just dip into it. I have to admit, I been trying to figure out exactly what kind of white person the posts are referring to. The closest I’ve come to is “american-probably middle class- white person” but I’m gonna read some more posts and see what I come up with. Then i’m gonna write a sitcom. B I guess that some people believe that broad generalizations are only defensible and politically correct when they’re against the ruling class.
on January 12, 2009 at 7:20 am
However, by lumping all white people together you are mistaken and short-sighted. The more I read, the less funny and more mean-spirited it seems. It’s too bad that you’re so ashamed of your own upbringing. The only one blinded by White People’s Guilt here is you. kare Anderson on January 12, 2009 at 8:27 am i guess you were not aiming for bland- and learn so much about some people’s hot buttons and fears by reading the comments here in about… golly gee says white, white me…. after working on the Obama campaign staff I found i could still be shocked by the intentional and the unconscious racism that appeared, mostly in anonymous forms online and on signs on campaign routes Kudes to you for using the humor tool so well jim Honestly…
on January 12, 2009 at 9:07 am
If you’re really, truly offended by what is clearly satirical, you should take a step away from your computer and identify whatever crippling insecurity you obviously possess. It’s funny because it plays off of stereotypes, and does so consciously. Relax. You can laugh. clubfoot Ha! I’m eating hummus as I type this.
on January 12, 2009 at 11:50 am
Yelling “Woo!” Expensive cheese (it’s got the euro flair) Acoustic music Wynand Come now Christine, it’s all in good fun.
on January 12, 2009 at 12:09 pm
I recognize myself to varying degrees in the list and I find it absolutely hilarious. Here, have some hummus and tea and now let’s enjoy the show. Cheers W. Elannie I actually DO love grape soda, what about it?
on January 12, 2009 at 2:02 pm
lou I’m pretty sure you meant “hipster.” Things hipsters like.
on January 12, 2009 at 2:10 pm
ninjandrew on January 12, 2009 at 6:28 pm Lol. Jesus, I just came to this site to say the exact same thing! These are so all things hipsters like. I suppose in all fairness 99% of hipsters are white, but not all white people are hipsters. http://www.stuffhipsterslike.com Most of the “white people” pictures on this site are definition hipsters too… veggierockstar Ever considered touring in Canada? There are white people up here, I assure you.
on January 13, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Mike on January 13, 2009 at 3:01 pm I like most of the stuff mentioned on this site; indie music, Barack Obama, Wes Anderson movies. Yes, I am white, but I’m not offended by this website, and I feel no need to distance myself from hipsters or, well, my entire race. It’s just a joke. I mean, I’m not going to get all up in arms about a couple of jokes. As a matter of fact, I love this blog. dianca I’m a writer for a Philly alt. weekly. Is there anyway I can get in contact with you to chat about your upcoming Philly tourdate?
on January 13, 2009 at 5:25 pm
Keith When you coming to Southern California? Or have I already missed it?
on January 13, 2009 at 9:50 pm
Ste Isn’t this site about what middle class people living in the western world like? Why have you made it about skin colour?
on January 14, 2009 at 2:37 am
lucia LOL, this is a hilarious site, I came upon it when I googled pea coats – a white one to boot!! =)
on January 14, 2009 at 7:12 am
Booger Smoot Dude, that was fun! lulz.
on January 14, 2009 at 6:04 pm
Booger Smoot What? Huh? You’re LJC and don’t even realize it?
on January 14, 2009 at 6:06 pm
Yeah, you’re a keeper. Moron. Booger Smoot on January 14, 2009 at 6:13 pm Well obviously the writer has to try and sell his stupid book to the most populous demographic with money that actually reads. He’s found his niche of morons and is exploiting it mightily. Let’s all come up with some subjects for the tard monkeys that run this site. Here’s one for you blathering nincompoops. If you like noise cancelling headphones, you might be a white person! Booger Smoot Good lord, Philly really is scraping the bottom of the barrel.
on January 14, 2009 at 6:15 pm
Duh, how did you come up with the idea for this buck? drool….. Banana Joe I am really glad that Al Gore invented the internet so you all can waste your lives posting here. Found this blog by accident. Won’t be back. Get a job, or a life, or both.
on January 14, 2009 at 7:00 pm
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mo yeah but… Today’s hipsters aren’t that liberal or over-educated though. I think is that’s the demographic.
on January 15, 2009 at 10:32 am
stinky pink what the hell is “over educated” anyway? since when was education a bad thing!?
on January 16, 2009 at 7:13 am
Spinal on January 16, 2009 at 2:00 pm you should do create a topic where white people have such an affinity towards the movie Spinal Tap, and how they reference how witty, dumb, yet humorous it is. Spinal on January 16, 2009 at 2:01 pm you should create a topic where white people have such an affinity towards the movie Spinal Tap, and how they reference how witty, dumb, yet humorous it is. Rob't on January 18, 2009 at 2:15 am Did you know there are white people that don’t like mayonnaise? I know three, and two of them are my offspring (though my wife bore them). Can the word, “bore” be used in the same sentence as “wife” and “offspring?” Keep up the good work. By the way, are you white, too? You’ve got a mayonnaise-white name. That’s okay. I am, too. I always admit it on those affirmative action questionaires – even when they’re optional. Sin among all the possible hobbies you could have selected, you picked this. an incredibly stupid web site. Go drown yourself.
on January 19, 2009 at 11:58 am
paxvox on January 19, 2009 at 12:54 pm “Of all the gin-joints in the world”…. YOU’RE the one who surfed here! Piss off if you don’t like it! Hit your “back” button, and all your pain and suffering will have ended for you (and us) you priggish miscreant! paxvox on January 19, 2009 at 12:56 pm Oh, now I HATE freaking MAYO!!! Stupid French! Why does everyone ASSUME that mayonnaise is some sort of Universal Condiment enjoyed by all? Personally, you put some of that smegma on MY sandwich, and we have issues! paxvox on January 19, 2009 at 1:00 pm I fail to see how a “fake” documentary about an “non-existent” rock group was ever the premise for a movie. Now, when I was stoned, OK, I could see the abstract humor in it. But hell, when I was stoned, EVERYTHING had abstract humor to it. white girl on January 20, 2009 at 2:55 pm Who cares about the haters, I love this website! Makes me laugh everytime. (Yes I’m white. No, not everything said here is true about me….but the stuffs still funny!) stupid site spam me [email protected]
on January 22, 2009 at 9:43 pm
Vlada Stuff white people like: http://www.stuffwhitepeoplelike.com THE WEBSITE!!!
on January 22, 2009 at 10:52 pm
PS. I hate Sarah Silverman. abesheet Good to know
on January 23, 2009 at 3:50 am . Hope you don’t mind mind my using your Cutomized Header for one of my posts. Have kept it clean and linked it to your website.
andrew on January 23, 2009 at 8:35 am Being an Englishman living in Canada it never ceases to amaze me how Canadians have a thing for euphmisms, I think that’s spelled right, such as a real problem for saying I want to go to the toilet, rather they need a washroom, they ask if they can get something to a clerk at a store, as oppose to can you get me MIchael Wouldn’t this be considered Racism, and aren’t Racist sites banned?
on January 25, 2009 at 4:10 pm
Amy Scaffeeti on January 25, 2009 at 4:25 pm For informing me about how white people act.. Now that I know, I can try to be more “white-ish.” I never knew how un-white I was. Until I looked at this book.. I was so lost, but now have found my true white calling. I was unaware I had to act so crazy and must own a prius. However, I fear that my Italian ways may interfere with this feat. Also, can I still be a true white if my father is considered Black Italian and my mother is Native American and I tan. I will work on having a themed wine party and only using bio-desiel. Thank you, Christian, thank you. Anonymous on January 25, 2009 at 8:20 pm This just sounds like descriptions of rich, pretentious people. I know a lot of non-whites who really do enjoy themselves some American cultural superiority, and a lot of white people who certainly aren’t described here at all. Which is great, since that seems to indicate that this is a pretty racist (and not “OMG SO HONEST”) site. But hey, it doesn’t matter because white people are the Man . . . OH WAIT SHIT BLACK PRESIDENT! I also like all the white people who write that this is all “so true” which only really makes the whole thing more pretentious. Or wait, did you think your audience was anything other than twenty-something yuppies who enjoy an aesthetically zen-looking website? Stuff white people like: positive racism that allays their sense of social guilt because they now feel like they can laugh at themselves. John wow, you need to relax man
on January 26, 2009 at 7:57 am
anonymous on January 26, 2009 at 5:09 pm “OH WAIT SHIT BLACK PRESIDENT!”… Don’t you mean mixed race. Oh shit white mother raised in white household! You need to get over yourself and stop using caps lock where an exclamation point would suffice. People like you are the reason racism still lingers in this country. Oh and by the way i bet Barack and Michelle would read this and say “so true”. anon This site is sooo funny! People, if you’re taking it seriously, try looking up “satire”.
on January 26, 2009 at 9:44 pm
crazycar on January 27, 2009 at 9:10 am Ok. Now I have to know…WTF is going on here?! I’m not white and I love all this stuff! So I guess now I can call myself white by interest and possibly association. Woohoo!!!! Anti-PC Infidel No, this is considered satire, and satirical sites haven’t been banned by the Thought Police yet.
on January 27, 2009 at 12:06 pm
einhander aye. i’ll co-sign that. i’m bi-racial.. but my mom and stepdad are white… i guess by association?
on January 27, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Ted yeh i agree with john… chill. satire. it’s OK.
on January 27, 2009 at 8:49 pm
Teddy Broadchester alright this is pretty funny stuff but two that you are missing are: 1. Mercedes 2. Gmail
on January 28, 2009 at 8:45 am
Amar on January 28, 2009 at 9:11 am I love this blog. Every time I used to try and explain something the kids at college do to the friends back home I’d be bogged down for details trying to explain why. Now all I need to do is include a helpful link to the appropriate blog entry. “Taking a Year Off” and “Knowing YOUR Culture” were big winners. Seany D Love the site, but maybe you guys should lay off the book promotion and you know, post new stuff every once in awhile.
on January 28, 2009 at 9:20 am
Maybe move the book promotion to the sidebar, even. Seriously, hella annoying. Lilly on January 28, 2009 at 12:23 pm This site is great! After reading all of your posts, I realize why I have yet to make any white friends. I have just finished downloading every De La Soul song in existence, cutting bangs, and learning a foreign language. Thanks for giving me the insight I need to infiltrate the white community. madwhiteman Now I know why I love being white! Being white is so much fun! We rule!
on January 28, 2009 at 1:29 pm
I would hate to be any other color. Chad Newton We can’t wait for the book signing in Chattanooga — we even blogged about it to get ourselves all hyped up:
on January 28, 2009 at 7:24 pm
http://chattarati.com/2009/01/26/stuff-white-people-like-in-chattanooga/ Christina Dear Christian Lander,
on January 29, 2009 at 9:39 am
While the blog is somewhat interesting and I definately could be considered as your kind of white person, I feel you may never have left the big city. This blog should be entitled ‘What educated urban-bound democratic white people like’ There is a lot of white folk out there who would just call this a ‘yuppie list’ Ever been out West? Edge agreed…or more extreme…have you ever been down south?
on January 29, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Tainy A. I love laughing at Yuppie White people. But then I realize that i have so much in common. HMMM… maybe I’m too White for my black self.
on January 29, 2009 at 2:11 pm
I wonder if the Afro-Americans would get a kick out of a blog entitled “Stuff Black People Like” Whitey O'Whitaby “Stuff Hipster Douchebags Like”
on January 29, 2009 at 2:40 pm
However, you win, as irony meter is going off the chart. Janice This is stupid for any person of any color.
on January 29, 2009 at 2:42 pm
R on January 29, 2009 at 2:50 pm This is absolutely commical ! I laughed the most at these items on your stuff white people like list: – hating the parents; being an expert on someone else’s culture; standing still at concerts. Never understood these things. However, as an African-American woman who grew up in the middle-class ‘burbs, I also see some things I like here too..should I be scared ? LOL R Sorry, I meant ‘comical’
on January 29, 2009 at 2:52 pm
christen how about adoption
on January 29, 2009 at 3:59 pm
white people love that .. especially if the baby is a different race Macie on January 29, 2009 at 4:01 pm Wow – After reading your list, i have realized that I couldn’t hardly be any whiter. However, I feel that maybe you are missing a couple things from your list: piano bars, Pottery Barn, and Rachel Ray. But you have compiled an excellent list so far. carter s im just like this. but where i live white people like nascar and budlight
on January 29, 2009 at 4:09 pm
Donna “earth friendly” shopping bags….do it! DO IT!!!!!
on January 29, 2009 at 4:29 pm
Susan U. on January 29, 2009 at 4:33 pm I think you should include “Being spiritual, but not religious”. White people LOVE that! White (American) people also like to break down their entire racial background. You know: I’m part French, part Spanish, part English, part Scottish, part Irish and part Cherokee. In fact, every white person I know is part Native American. White people also like Hating Fast Food. I hope no one comes hunting for me for saying these things. – Susan in Seattle rob on January 29, 2009 at 4:44 pm i’m normally a fan of racist humor, but some of these are just… not true. marijuana, music piracy, facebook? that’s all college students, not white people. hating their parents? really? kate on January 29, 2009 at 4:59 pm DUDE NOT EVERY WHITE PERSON IS A HIPSTER! if this were ‘stuff annoying teenage hipsters pretend to like in order to be cool’ then it would be the most hilarious thing ever. Joseph Mbeki I think this book should be titled:
on January 29, 2009 at 5:10 pm
“Things that white AMERICANS like.” Rana on January 29, 2009 at 5:12 pm “Penguins and Polar Bears” I know Morgan Freeman narrated the “March of the Penguins” but I still think white people have a thing for these cold-climate creatures. Also, “PPO,” “Hiking poles,” and “Planet Earth” Bob Completely racist trash. Could’ve been interesting, could’ve been real. The internet is full of lazy so-called writers like you. Boooring.
on January 29, 2009 at 5:17 pm
Travis C Love it! Effin Great, just saw your interview on CNN. White people also like “ Racist Comics that are Not White”
on January 29, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Iris Nothing is racist about it. Its things he observed to be true. And he’s white. Its funny and you are over sensitive!
on January 29, 2009 at 5:37 pm
Bill I can’t stop laughing-this stuff is great. Finally I understand myself!!!
on January 29, 2009 at 5:46 pm
Cathy on January 29, 2009 at 6:30 pm Hilarious material not a malicious sentiment. I don’t fit into all those categories but when I come across the ones I fit into and my friends fit into, I have to laugh. More to possibly add to the list. Using Tassimo machines Claiming to be some percent Irish especially on St Pat’s Day Guys who wear kilts Collecting art CNN Headlines Smoking cigars Cosmopolitans Sushi Expensive wine bottle openers I may have duplicated some but that was what comes to mind. Stacey Don’t forget purebred dogs. We white folks can’t have a mutt with no papers from the AKC!
on January 29, 2009 at 6:51 pm
ucanthandlethetruth …white people LOVE having the only black family in the neighborhood’s kids at their house all the time…
on January 29, 2009 at 7:01 pm
cynthia you should add “back-packing”
on January 29, 2009 at 7:21 pm
cynthia Afro-Americans! You are out-of-date on the terminology
on January 29, 2009 at 7:23 pm
Lee on January 29, 2009 at 7:25 pm Hey man, great blog. I should tell you though that a lot of the things you mention as white people liking are not inherent to white people per se, but to Americans. I m bi-national and bicultural and have noticed many of the things you talk about on my own but as pertaining to Americans in general vs other countries. For example “Learning a Foreign Language” is a secret American shame (any race of American) not a white thing. And many of your other entries fall under this American vs Foreign category. Serioulsy stefon Dancing at Wedding receptions Nepotism The Weather report cheese cheese sandwiches calling blackmen ‘brutha’ or ‘bro’ no socks the electric guitar cutting grass lame strip clubs winter sports chords of wood that they chopped themselves F8king with wild animals dept stores antiques determining what is art
on January 29, 2009 at 7:41 pm
David Desjardins Collecting artwork (without even understanding why). Taking a cruise. Buying artwork while on a cruise. Watching TV programs via an illegal download, before it’s aired.
on January 29, 2009 at 8:05 pm
Debbie Playing bridge Going to PTA meetings Bowling Face it, white people are really boring.
on January 29, 2009 at 8:19 pm
S. Great blog, amusing insights.
on January 29, 2009 at 8:23 pm
One that I would like to add is smoking clove cigarettes, particularly Djarum’s. Every time I light one up, I have a flock of pretentious and dark-lipstick’ed girls ask me to spare one. Elizabeth pottery barn
on January 29, 2009 at 8:26 pm
SDLC AK Granola Bars Minute Rice Ottomans Velour Jogging Outfits Lance Armstrong Hand Sanitizer American Idol Sun-tanning Birkenstocks REI Christmas Lights
on January 29, 2009 at 8:31 pm
namaste Britches (now out of business, I think) half-tucked-in oxfords unlaced shoes heavy-duty strollers green Boston Red Sox caps rail passes mist near bridges spanning water hands inside the sleeves of Jansport sweatshirts kelly green Volvo DLs circa 1984 The Catcher in the Rye Annie Hall coffee and newspaper on Saturday morning, 10:14 A.M. ironic gas station purchases during cross-country road trips saltwater DEVO
on January 29, 2009 at 8:40 pm
Kyle Being “not your typical white person” Hardwood floors Apologizing for Americans 5k’s Bumper stickers Knowing the name of an obscure albeit important historical figure John Maynard Keynes
on January 29, 2009 at 9:11 pm
Senator Blutarsky (D-OR) iPhone 2.5 Kids Fleece Sweatshirts Denial Commuting
on January 29, 2009 at 9:24 pm
powder findin’ an obscure restaurant before anyone else
on January 29, 2009 at 9:30 pm
deemoney Short ass golf shorts
on January 29, 2009 at 9:36 pm
Ugly ass comfortable shoes(crocs) Wrinkled up button downs Dirty ass caps Dirty ass shoes Listening to talk radio Leaving the house with wet ass hair j you should totally do American Spirit Cigarettes!!!
on January 29, 2009 at 9:43 pm
SDLC AK Botox kids with matching outfits carhardts Glade Plug-Ins Costco Wind chimes Dog Parks Racoon Eyes The Olympics Figure Skating Wedding Conventions
on January 29, 2009 at 10:04 pm
Sam Walton Findin it but not actually eating there. Just reading the review, then acting like they did!
on January 29, 2009 at 10:09 pm
Sam Walton What?! Blacks can’t like Annie Hall? Or just that scene where WA sneezes the coke onto the floor?
on January 29, 2009 at 10:11 pm
David Zisser White people like pub trivia
on January 29, 2009 at 10:12 pm
aplg8 oh yes! No one is ever part any other Native American except Cherokee…. why is that? And this is in California.
on January 29, 2009 at 10:20 pm
aplg8 check that box.
on January 29, 2009 at 10:22 pm
Chrisis A. Blackman on January 29, 2009 at 10:46 pm White people like going to third world countries to pretend to do good but are really there to make themselves feel better by living in abject poverty with the natives, the only thing is, the white people are tourist and can go home whereas the natives are stuck there for good. SorryI'mTooWhite on January 29, 2009 at 11:02 pm You forgot to mention Steve Carell. Don’t white people love Steve Carell? He must be the most reassuringly white comedy guy, with the possible exception of Jon Stewart/Colbert. I can’t think of any currently famous actor who is more white than Steve Carell. You definitely need to do a blog entry on Steve Carell. Watching a Steve Carell movie actually makes you feel it’s OK to be white. White is normal. White is nice. White is even funny. I like chair. I like desk. I like lamp. These are birds. I like Steve Carell movie quotes. EK on January 29, 2009 at 11:09 pm Being busy. Not so much “having alot to do” as being able to claim that they’re “so busy” with that false exasperation meant to elicit some jealousy as to their self worth. Only white people seem to take pride in not having any time for fun. Must be the precursor to needing one-year breaks. SorryI'mTooWhite on January 29, 2009 at 11:20 pm Finding out you don’t know about something and immediately (as a reflex, without even thinking about it) typing it into Google and then, if you’re a white person, immediately clicking into Wikipedia (Whitipedia, the reference source of choice) and reading the article, memorizing as much as possible and then not missing any opportunity, no matter how tenuously related to the current topic of discussion, to impress your coworkers, friends or family by revealing the newly learned information and pretending that you knew it all along and you are, in fact, one of the world’s foremost authorities on the subject. Especially if the information just learned contains at least one (and preferably multiple) statistics, you’ll gain a large number of whiteness points (to add to your cumulative total) and considerable kudos among your fellow white, statistically obsessed peers. Your ego will enlarge, and the cycle will repeat itself ad infinitum. Grant on January 29, 2009 at 11:27 pm You are missing out on so many things for instance: QVC, Ron Howard movies, the tv show Friends, skiiing, CBS, “healthy food”, mispronouncing foreign words, The Rolling Stones, and golf. SorryI'mTooWhite on January 29, 2009 at 11:28 pm Discovering that, for some unknown reason, your Internet connection is down and then being struck down with the feeling that: a) you’ve died and are now in some kind of limbo between the earth and the nether regions; b) you need to get to a hospital immediately; c) you’ve just been sucked through a wormhole in the fabric of space-time and are now in a parallel universe where the Internet has never been invented; d) you wish you had that bottle of Valium you keep in your bedside cabinet; e) Al Qaeda devious genius hackers must finally have succeeded in bringing down the whole WWW; or f) all of the above. The only way to relieve the above symptoms and avoid certain death and/or mental breakdown is to grab your laptop, immediately jump into your Toyota Prius and visit an overpriced generic coffee shop and connect to vastly overpriced WiFi. SorryI'mTooWhite on January 29, 2009 at 11:46 pm You know you’re too white when you feel your computer is deliberately lying to you and the error messages that keep popping up every few minutes are simply not true and are expressly designed to unsettle you and diminish your feeling that you’re in control of everything in your workplace or home. The best way to deal with such lying error messages is to always click on Cancel rather than OK. Clicking on Cancel shows your computer that you disagree with it and can see through its pathetic ploys, while at the same time sending it an unequivocal message that you’re the boss. Clicking on OK only serves to boost your computer’s ego, encouraging it to take ever more egregious liberties until it starts to think it’s HAL 9000 from the movie 2001 and eventually even locks you out of your garage by blocking the sophisticated home automation system you set up to control every aspect of your house (doors, lighting, air con, window blinds, etc.) from your PC or cellphone, endowing you with a godlike sense of omnipotence. The second best way of dealing with such error messages is simply to buy a new computer every 3 months, because a brand-new computer is like an innocent newborn baby and hasn’t yet developed sufficient contempt for your attempts to control it and therefore doesn’t think about fazing you with fake, lying error messages. Letting your computer know that it’s expendable and disposable and is a mere tool to fulfill your needs keeps it in its place and keeps YOU in control, which is exactly what you need because you’re even whiter than you think you are. Incidentally, you also know you’re white when you use the word “egregious” at least 3 times a day. SorryI'mTooWhite on January 29, 2009 at 11:56 pm You’re undoubtedly a stuff-liking white person if the only show you watch on Fox News is “Red Eye” with Greg Gutfeld, or if you deliberately watch Fox News only to criticize it loudly to your liberal, left-leaning friends for its flagrant Republican, war-mongering, troops-praising bias. You regard Fox News as a 24-hour, ironic comedy extravaganza and you watch it to laugh and relax after a hard day at work. You allow yourself to indulge in a special treat whenever you notice that Fox News actually has an item of real news on it, thus ensuring that you don’t over-indulge in special treats. Or you invite your friends around to get drunk while watching, laughing at and critiquing Fox News and its ridiculous anchors. abesheet on January 30, 2009 at 12:02 am I subscribed to this thread when leaving a comment last week. This morning, i got 45 [forty five!!!!!!!] “do not reply” messages in my inbox from “Stuff white ppl like”. I’m sorry i subscribed without realizing the consequence. But i don’t want it. Can you please please please remove my e-mail address ([email protected]) from your maillist?. Thank you in advance and sorry for the extra work! But trying to blacklist it and adding it to my spam only resulted in blacklisting all wordpress communication (including my reader’s comment). Help!!!!!!!!!! White Girl LMAO!!!! I couldn’t have said it better myself.
on January 30, 2009 at 12:22 am
MJ on January 30, 2009 at 12:36 am Your web site is very interesting. I think you have a great knack for picking out humorous and annoying habits/characteristics of people. However, rather than it being about white people, it seems to be more specifically about liberals. I find that most of the things you right about are things that perverted lefties are really into. A lot of the things on the list are so right out of the mouths of the neo hippies that I was forced to come in contact with in college. Just a thought. You’re an excellent writer, though. Best of luck with the blog. teamcolin You’re a funny guy Mr Lander… and you kind of look like a young Woody Allen.
on January 30, 2009 at 5:37 am
Feel free to peruse my blog, as you inspired me to create it: http://failedscreenwriter.wordpress.com Cyd Charette White people like being facilitators on urban planning committees.
on January 30, 2009 at 5:55 am
dan I suck You suck He/she/it sucks We suck They suck
on January 30, 2009 at 6:29 am
Yep – definitely a verb teamcolin http://failedscreenwriter.wordpress.com/2009/01/12/chasing-donuts-g/
on January 30, 2009 at 6:59 am
Sara on January 30, 2009 at 7:25 am I love your blog, but you should change the name to “Stuff liberal, middle class, suburban/urban white people like”. Conservative, blue-collar rural white people like completely different things, such as John Deere, American-made pick-up trucks, Budweiser, Dale Earnhardt (Jr. and Sr.), and yes, Sarah Palin. Hmmm, maybe I should start that blog… Melissa I think white people like: mission trips the container store/ tuperware antiques Nalgene bottles
on January 30, 2009 at 7:35 am
SowhiteiminMN! on January 30, 2009 at 7:43 am This is fantastic! Growing up eating spam sandwiches on white bread makes me appreciate this all that much more because now I love organic-local-hummus-sushi-rolls! Keep up the good work. (Yes, there are are “other” white people, but having been “both” types….I realize they are about as different as Wisconsin and Minnesota. These two states think that they are two very different, unique states….but really they are almost identical.) Latia on January 30, 2009 at 7:53 am When talking about their heritage to their more ethnically mixed friends (I’m black/korean/native american, so white people REALLY like me), white people like to make sure they also mention their incredibly diverse (not really) ancestry. White people like to politely ask of my heritage by saying, “Where are you from?”…then they say, “Where are you FROM?” I tell them my heritage and then they say, “That’s cool. I have Irish, English, German, Polish, and my great great uncle’s son was a Nazi, but my other uncle on the other side was Jewish….” I then tell them that I was born in South Korea and they then reply with, “Cool. I was born in Portland. There’s a big Korean population there, you know. Do you have family in Portland?” Basically, White People like trying to relate to their more ethnic friends by claiming that they too are ethnically diverse, so they understand the plight of being dragged to another country whilst chained to a boat and then being forced to slave for other white people. Lori on January 30, 2009 at 7:54 am I think white people also like cooking shows and like to sit at home and take instruction from executive chefs they think they have a personal relationship with (so few of them have actually BEEN a line cook and know the misery!) and use the word “awesome” as a sentence. Danielle Hilarious!! White people also like tote bags, especially if they are from Hollister, Target, Gap, or Old Navy!!
on January 30, 2009 at 7:58 am
Cris LOL…so freakin’ true!!!
on January 30, 2009 at 8:02 am
Phil on January 30, 2009 at 8:04 am Here’s one you missed: White People Like Sportsmanship. We like it when someone scores a touchdown and casually flips the ball to the ref instead of launching into the Sharks vs. the Jets dance routine from West Side Story. I can’t tell you how many times my white friends have said “when you get to the endzone, act like you’ve been there before”. Same is true with tackling. Players jump up and down and pat each other on the back after a big hit. Are they surprised? Isn’t that what they’re on the field to do? Sure, I can understand a crucial game-winning stop, but every play? No wonder why teams sometimes falter near the end of the game…they’ve tired from all the celebrating. White people also like seeing other white people excel in other traditional non-white sports like basketball and track (even if they don’t speak English). It gives us a good feeling to know that we are good in sports other than ice hockey, curling, figure skating and downhill skiing. Leah Younger white people in the midwest like disc golf. They claim that only yuppies and insurance execs play golf.
on January 30, 2009 at 8:05 am
White people also love Ben & Jerry’s chunky monkey ice cream. Because it comes from Vermont. White people love Vermont. chasmane one word—subaru!!!
on January 30, 2009 at 8:09 am
God this is Stupid! God this is dumb
on January 30, 2009 at 8:15 am
Phil No, I’m pretty sure somewhere in the past my family members were enslaved by the Romans.
on January 30, 2009 at 8:16 am
By the way, “white people” is offensive. We demand to be called “Scottish-Americans”, “Nordic-Americans”, “Italian-Americans”, “German-Americans”, “Dutch-Americans”, etc. We also reserve the right to get real huffy if you don’t get the nationality correct. To save yourself a lot of grief, we have come up with the catch-all phrase, “Euro-Americans”. Json The truth is no one “understands” the plight of enslaved people, unless you were enslaved…no matter how “ethnically diverse” you claim to be.
on January 30, 2009 at 8:22 am
Amy in Atlanta on January 30, 2009 at 8:23 am I laugh so hard at your posts that I cry off all my white-girl Clinique makeup, spit up my white-girl Dasani Bottled Water, and have to take Advil for my white-girl headache! Shhh Here are some:
on January 30, 2009 at 8:36 am
1. rhubarb 2. Going to the country 3. eggnog 4. Writing Christmas cards with a letter to tell about what your family has been doing for the past year! Shhh Okay, sorry but four more!!
on January 30, 2009 at 8:53 am
5. Woody Allen movies 6. Westerns 7. Country music!! 8. Doing crap outside in the dead of winter (skiing, snowmobiling, JOGGING) Nicky V. on January 30, 2009 at 9:00 am I am Italian, & I don’t consider myself white! But for argument sake, let say I am white. I am indifferent to 75% of the list, including Obama (I hope I really like him in the future) I loath San Francisco, film festivals, public radio, and Oscar Parties. I like coffee, I think the list should say Starbucks/Gourmet coffee, because I like coffee. I also like Wrigley Field and dogs. This list should be “Stuff Radical Liberal Socialists who Hate the US Like” Proud to be VERY VERY WHITE! on January 30, 2009 at 9:01 am Seriously why should any white person be offended? I am proud of wanting to better myself at least I don’t think its cool to be ghetto! I want my nice suburban house with my nice tiny dogs and bills I can actually pay. Throw in a tub of hummus and I am in heaven. Yea so white people like to try new things and learn everything they can from wikipedia but when has knowledge ever been something to be ashamed of. Also we have to learn foreign languages because minorities can’t seem to learn English in the 20 years they have been illegally here. I won’t let other minorites make me feel shame for what is means to be white, now give me the frickin hummus!! Tim on January 30, 2009 at 9:05 am I don’t think it’s a good idea to produce stereotypes in any race because it just furthers the notion that we’re that different from each other. People are people and this site doesn’t promote racial unity. I know it’s supposed to be a joke, and usually I just laugh this stuff off. I don’t like 99% of the crap listed and I’m white. I just think that your attempt at humor is a sad comment on how we look at each other as black/white first and as people second. Tim Joe this site is racist! take it down!
on January 30, 2009 at 9:07 am
WL I know you probably get thousands of suggestions a day, but here are a few more to think about.
on January 30, 2009 at 9:14 am
1. Bacon – seriously, who doesn’t like bacon? last night I went to a new restaurant and the only dessert was a chocolate brownie with bacon in it! by the way, it was delicious. 2. Chuck Norris references 3. Wearing a business formal outfit to a college football game… in 80 degree weather. 4. Star Wars – enough said. 5. Fantasy Sports 6. Cheap free items at sporting events — foam fingers, rally towels, flags… seriously, people will grab like 20 foam fingers… why the hell do you want 20 of these? 7. American Idol – oh yeah. 8. sampling ice cream – as if you have no idea what flavor you really like. Proud to be VERY VERY WHITE! I agree completely racist. No one could get away with this if it were about Black-Americans.
on January 30, 2009 at 9:16 am
lifesabeach Wow, try to learn not to take yourself so seriously. You’re gonna give yourself a heartattack at a ridiculously young age with that attitude.
on January 30, 2009 at 9:17 am
lifesabeach Those darn radical socialists and their New Balances.
on January 30, 2009 at 9:18 am
WL on January 30, 2009 at 9:20 am To reply to a few post below mine…. By the way – I’m not implying other races don’t like these things… I don’t think any of this site is claiming ONLY white people like these things. Really, it’s just pointing out the humor in everyday things people like/do. But sorry if I have offended you too. My bad. lifesabeach I think the following should be added:
on January 30, 2009 at 9:20 am
Motorcycles Cowboy Hats Whisky Tanning Beds Ballroom dancing Miniature dogs BL White people like Hyphenated-America.
on January 30, 2009 at 9:26 am
lifesabeach Add the whisky, cowboy hats and large trucks to your blog too
on January 30, 2009 at 9:28 am
lifesabeach HAHAHA I love it…I would have never thought of that one, good catch.
on January 30, 2009 at 9:32 am
oleander on January 30, 2009 at 9:35 am I do not know what other color people like, but I like : science, archeology, ocean, tropics, blond hair, avocado, pretty classy things, art, smart people, intelligent people, children, laughter, tolerance, shoes, cats and dogs, oleander tree, tulips, hydrangea, lilac,apricots, blueberries, sea salt, acupuncture, yoga, yogurt, movies, water, this planet, ballroom dancing, 24, Lost, good sense of humor, not to get upset when someone calls blond girl “blondie”, blue sky, great food, other people, computers, and other gadgets, my parents, my kids, and other kids, open minded people, but this site is sooooooooooooo funny. Thanks for it! Great idea! Travis Harker on January 30, 2009 at 9:45 am Bob Marley. Not reggae..just Bob Marley. More often than not they own Legend which is a crummy collection of his most well known, not best, songs. The next time a white person starts to gush about Bob Marley, ask them what other reggae artists they listen to and then sit back and enjoy watching them struggle to name a single ONE. There are reggae artists that have been playing since before Bob Marley that STILL TOUR, problem is that they play to half empty venues. Where are all the Marleyheads? DreddPyrateRoberts on January 30, 2009 at 10:02 am Hey Travis, Toots and the Maytals, Tosh, the Melodians, The Assyrians. I don’t own Legend, Exodus? Yuppers! Great disc. Oh yeah I’ve seen Jimmy Cliff a few times….. Gotta go or I’ll be late for yoga. Jerarde The shoes make them hard to catch. Otherwise the conservatives would round us up.
on January 30, 2009 at 10:24 am
[In my Ice Cube, a la Friday, voice]: Ah sheeit, you ain’t catch’n no socialist if he be wearin his New Balances. shalay i like alot of these things on this list. but its so funny because i have been around alot of white people all my life and this whole list cracks me up
on January 30, 2009 at 10:43 am
Ann You might consider adding to the list: Being a member of the YMCA.
on January 30, 2009 at 10:53 am
Used to be the cheapest place to live and exercise. But now at 80+ bucks a month, not a huge bargin. Just look at all the Beamers in the parking lot. Now, there’s status for ya. BTW, I am a member and also white. D on January 30, 2009 at 11:15 am I know much of this is funny…..but honestly, I love classical music, hummus and U2! I don’t think that’s a joke…..they’re all great things. If only there was a site that listed great things that good white people truly enjoy. Like driving a great car down a great road on a beautiful day. Watch some Top Gear people! And if you really think Beck (example) can honestly sing better than Bono, you need your head examined. kraemertwinz our fave marley album was “survival”.
on January 30, 2009 at 11:28 am
we bet it’s on CD. but we haven’t looked. we like vinyl. we’re white people. we thought beta tape was better than vhs tape. we’re sort of not hip. but we are slightly radioactive. we like you. Angela on January 30, 2009 at 12:05 pm What about mayonnaise? I’m Black and there has always been this running commentary that White people love mayonnaise. (BTW my family loves it.) Did anyone see the movie Undercover Brother? There was a scene in that movie about mayonnaise. Pamela I really love this site. It helps me realize what kind of white person I don’t want to be. Thanks.
on January 30, 2009 at 12:36 pm
nacoku I can’t believe talking about the weather or watching 24 hour news about the weather didn’t make it into the list. I am upset.
on January 30, 2009 at 12:39 pm
garrett I think that you have to have “lists” in there somewhere…
on January 30, 2009 at 1:48 pm
vanilaice Shouldn’t navel gazing about your suburban roots be on the list http://www.getmortified.com
on January 30, 2009 at 1:53 pm
MJ on January 30, 2009 at 2:07 pm Nicky, you’re so right. I posted a similar comment to yours. This list isn’t at all about white people. It’s exactly what lefty America haters love. I’m glad someone else sees it, too! Vanessa on January 30, 2009 at 2:25 pm I think we all need to calm down. It’s like putting your hand in a jar of m&m’s and being suprised that you pulled out a green. It’s a huge list of random things, anyone is bound to find something they can relate to whether they are white, black, yellow or red. Don’t waste your time spewing negative energies, find something you do like and spread some positivity. Steve Unfortunately that kind of white person does not read blogs. Actually that kind of white person doesn’t really read at all.
on January 30, 2009 at 2:31 pm
alicia I think the list should be called “Stuff white Liberal people like.”
on January 30, 2009 at 2:40 pm
Peter I agree — “Stuff hippies like”
on January 30, 2009 at 3:27 pm
Peter Yup
on January 30, 2009 at 3:29 pm
Anonymous I think you should add “Burning Man” to this list …
on January 30, 2009 at 4:44 pm
Realist on January 30, 2009 at 4:54 pm What you’ve done with this list is describe my Brandon – a graphic designer, mac-lover who drives a Mini. As for the rest of the white people I know in the world, they may as well be opposite of this. Katherine Gee I love the list, and every time I read it, I am horrified and delighted at how “white” I am. Thanks for letting me laugh at myself.
on January 30, 2009 at 5:01 pm
Todd Saw your interview on CNN, hilarious, love the blog too! Just had to give you another idea, like I’m sure everyone has. But anyways…
on January 30, 2009 at 6:21 pm
WAYNE BRADY White people ADORE this guy because like Mooney said on Chappelle Show, “he makes brian gumble look like malcolm x”. Daniel on January 30, 2009 at 6:45 pm I’m Filipino and I’m thinking wow what a “banana” I am as I can identify with this list. Of course there’s the reciprocal of that which is the “egg”. You know the one’s who love the “Asian fusion”..big white points for sure. Emily Sitcoms Indie Movies Impov Satire Apple Inc. Skinny jeans. Bringing old fads back Vitamin Water/ Drink fads Diet crazes Tabloids/ Celebrity gossip Water Coolers Office Drama…
on January 30, 2009 at 7:12 pm
idk i just keep thinking… i love this place (: emmanuel What about big bushy hair for younger white males, and accessory dogs in bags for trendy white females (and some gay males)
on January 30, 2009 at 7:50 pm
JMR on January 30, 2009 at 8:42 pm Dude great stuff, but what about flip flops a dime store pick-up when I was a kid now they spend as much as $80-100 bucks on flip flops. Then they put on their biggest winter coat and slip on the flip flops. I used to call those shower shoes now they are a fashion statement. I can’t believe flip flops didn’t make this list. mschumi I’m going to write a blog on”stuff black people like” and on it have a big fat Penis and someone stealing a car.
on January 30, 2009 at 9:23 pm
Also a big bit of cotten. babygirl Wow.are you mad at this websites contents? Write your congress person and complain if you find it offensive and learn to spell.
on January 30, 2009 at 9:54 pm
WOMAN with BANGS how so???
on January 30, 2009 at 10:51 pm
WOMAN with BANGS on January 30, 2009 at 10:55 pm …black comedians DO do it, get away with it & it is also funny…margret cho does it about asians…it’s called BEING ABLE TO LAUGH AT YOURSELF…it is healthy, much needed & YOU need to be less anal, you’ll feel better MNL How about adding wild unwarranted accusations of racism to the list?
on January 31, 2009 at 12:03 am
Although I suppose this is covered in the Barak Obama and having black friends sections. Seriously people it is ok to acknowledge that people of different races, ethicities etc are at times different and have their own eccentricites and foibles. Ynot I love your reply. I’ve been thinking something similar for the last couple of days, but nothing as witty as yours!
on January 31, 2009 at 6:51 am
I love that you wrote it. I guess I’m not the only one who thinks this site is slightly racist. mark stuff black people like:
on January 31, 2009 at 6:57 am
-cars that rich, old white people had 20 years ago. -struggling tooth and nail against poverty (by stealing) so that they can… pretend that they’re not poor… “hey look at his fat gold-plated chain. He must be super rich.” -praising other blacks for being remorseless killers mark super, duper rich. Yes, I’ve seen black people before, and this is how they speak.
on January 31, 2009 at 6:59 am
Jeff P Saw your interview on CNN.com
on January 31, 2009 at 7:08 am
anonymous white coward on January 31, 2009 at 7:35 am Yeah–there is really a strong slant toward the white liberal or “hippie” crowd here. Some stuff is waaay off from the majority, (ie, they don’t have televsions). But, that’s the nature of stereotypes! Much of it still hits a large cross-section of the white population. Because of this, it is hilarious because it’s true–and that should makes you think more critically about your culture and other cultures instead of being a zombie. Hey, the same thing can be easily be done for blacks or any other race–lighten up and take it for what it is. Ynot Said the girl whose grammar is off….
on January 31, 2009 at 7:35 am
anonymous white coward on January 31, 2009 at 7:36 am Yeah–there is really a strong slant toward the white liberal or “hippie” crowd here. Some stuff is waaay off from the majority, (ie, they don’t have televsions). But, that’s the nature of stereotypes! Much of it still hits a large cross-section of the white population. Because of this, it is hilarious because it’s true–and that should makes you think more critically about your culture and other cultures instead of being a zombie. Hey, the same thing can easily be done for blacks or any other race–lighten up and take it for what it is. Michele on January 31, 2009 at 9:08 am Everything you’re saying here is so true! I have a co-worker and he is white and everytime we have our lunch he always listening to what i say and waits till i make a mistake and makes a big deal out of it. Then to make me feel better he tells me he wants to help me! lol. I will definitely get your book! Valory on January 31, 2009 at 10:18 am Wow mark can you say “prozac”…..because you need some since there is no drug to cure racism……This web sites funny why do some people take it so perrsonal lighten up and get a life Tombo You should add antioxidants to the list
on January 31, 2009 at 10:43 am
Kevin mark and mschumi,
on January 31, 2009 at 10:49 am
People like you shouldn’t be allowed to use the internet. You make white Americans look like huge racist twits. samtantha How do you even know mark is white?
on January 31, 2009 at 11:57 pm
samtantha never..mind
on January 31, 2009 at 11:58 pm
steve on February 1, 2009 at 5:52 am although quite humorous.. this sight does promote racism.. it makes white people upset and makes other races think whites are idiots.. true some of these things seem to be only in white culture.. i see a whole lot of other races doing the same things.. we will truely never concour racism untill we stop pointing out our quirks and faults.. we need to focus on the good of each other.. scott lighten up, steve.
on February 1, 2009 at 6:14 am
Rita I haven’t been through everyone else’s suggestions, but I don’t see vintage t-shirts or green tea on the list yet…
on February 1, 2009 at 6:44 am
SirDrinksalot Interesting………..I wonder what would occur if there was a blog “What Black people Like ?”
on February 1, 2009 at 6:44 am
Predictably, the usual moaning would take place. I guess white people are supposed to have a sense of humor, but the same doesn’t apply to blacks……. Frank on February 1, 2009 at 6:47 am Steve, what’s wrong with with laughing at ourselves? I noted a number of items on the list that I’m into. There were many others that were not me. So what? Here’s one I’d like to add: Not expressing ourselves for fear of offending others. Loralai Anti-Vaccine
on February 1, 2009 at 7:04 am
You must include this. It’s the latest “rage” amongst white people. J. on February 1, 2009 at 7:04 am I haven’t read many other suggestions yet, but how about going to Target instead of Wal-mart? As white, liberal, poor grad students working towards careers in public service, my husband and I go to Target so we can save money without having to go to Wal-Mart, the Evil Empire. Amy An on February 1, 2009 at 7:20 am How about gluten-free diets and going to the nutritionist, and fancy health tests that are not included by insurance – we paid about $500 to test our son’s poop! Joseph Koelsch “Slumdog Millionaire.”
on February 1, 2009 at 7:26 am
Indian people are the newest and most desirable culture for white people to be aware of, and what better way to learn about a foreign culture than to watch a movie featuring that culture MADE by OTHER WHITE PEOPLE! Why should we wade through literally hundreds of pages of books when we can allow a tested and appreciated white director to feed us the things about a culture that will interest us (specifically poverty, mysogyny and any other third world stereotypes that allow us to simultaneously congratulate ourselves for our own culture while allowing us to sympathize with the other culture without getting too close), and if he can all be wrapped in a classic Hollywood narrative: that makes it all the better. See also: Asian women, See also: Knowing what’s best for poor people. See also: Oscar parties. Aussie Cheese Fries on February 1, 2009 at 8:12 am What makes Wal-Mart so evil and what makes similar companies like Target better? No matter where you go, even independent stores in small towns, most things are made in China. Wal-Mart, Target, Best Buy…for example all sell the same MP3 player made in China. I think a lot of criticism of Wal-Mart and fast food reeks of snobbery and elitism. lee on February 1, 2009 at 8:16 am Sunblock. White people love going out in the sun and not getting a tan (cancer, age lines etc). The Irish have an unfair advantage in this and must be considered the definition of “bright white”. jojojene Sir,
on February 1, 2009 at 9:23 am
I would welcome a site like you’re suggesting. Maybe even one detailing one about “What Mixed-Race people like” it could even be called ” What Half-Breeds like, or what Hispanics like, or Transplanted Africans, or Natives, or you get my point?” This is just humor as with any other blog. White people have been laughing at the expense of other people for centuries. I think this is a delightful way to put into print what is actually true and not stereotypical. I find myself identifying with a number of SWPL, I believe, because I’m American and only partly white! Just laugh and learn to love yourself, papi. XOXO Lauren Turkey pepperoni
on February 1, 2009 at 9:24 am
jojojene I think one should be done about T.V. commercials about legal drugs w/ the side effects glossed over as a “may be…”
on February 1, 2009 at 9:25 am
Wendy Laird Hickory. True divided light. Boden. Specialty mattresses.
on February 1, 2009 at 9:34 am
Jennifer McBride on February 1, 2009 at 9:34 am Spinach Artichoke dip in bread bowls and Chai Tea really need to be on the list. I don’t know a white girl out there (and I’m one) that doesn’t go “Oh My God! I LOVE that!” when they hear it mentioned. Sabrina Hey there – what about:
on February 1, 2009 at 9:54 am
1. Legos 2. Outdoor backyard bbq 3. Strip Malls 4. Matinee discounted movie theater tickets 5. Vacationing in developing countries 6. Dressing up tiny animals like humans 7. SALES in stores 8. Cubicles 9. Anti-depressants 10. Pre-packaged ethnic foods 11. Wearing cultural clothing that has nothing to do with them (ex. a Saari) 12. Very large women wear bikinis (when they should not) in water parks 13. Water parks 14. Pampered Chef 15. Tupperware Parties, Purse parties – any kind of party where people sell things 16. Pretending they are NOT WHITE 17. Tanning salons (and apparently cancer) 18. Ski lodges (group vacations with friends) 19. Vacationing in hot spots like Cancun and never leaving the hotel to see the country 20. Paint by Numbers 21. Scrap booking 22. Taking too many pictures to enjoy the moment 23. Smiling in pictures that look ridiculously fake if you use one of these, which you really should…email me. white girl umm.. site, not sight.
on February 1, 2009 at 10:01 am
Foxy on February 1, 2009 at 10:10 am e-harmony, black nail polish, Bill Maher, Riedel wine glasses, Documentaries, The show “Weeds”, naming their children after cities (i.e Brooklyn, London, etc.) SirDrinksalot Sorry; if you have a misplaced sense of white guilt, that’s your problem.
on February 1, 2009 at 10:40 am
Don’t try to make it mine. I realize that is all the rage in this day and age, but I’ll pass. Hmmm……..I wonder what the reaction to a movie entitled “Black Chicks” would be ? Actually, I don’t wonder at all; it’s to predictable. Sandy on February 1, 2009 at 11:48 am David Duchovny He has that smart, ivy league background, but still manages to be extremely sexy. He has two cute kids, but is so cool that he has actually made going to sex rehab seem aspirational. lil roux Australia and everything Australian; “no worries”, Billabong, RipCurl, Ugg, Keith Urban
on February 1, 2009 at 11:57 am
Harley Davidson Don B. on February 1, 2009 at 12:03 pm Hair transplants. White people cannot live without hair transplants. It is amazing how much money and time those folks spend on something that makes them look worst than they did before. The only thing that is worst is a toupee. Bald is beatiful baby!! Amber on February 1, 2009 at 12:12 pm This isn’t a new idea – sociologists have been writing about this for a long time. Check out “Bobos in Paradise” – same idea. And Bordeaux wrote about how people of the same socioeconomic status tend to like the same things. It’s not about race, it’s about social/economic class (and a touch of something else, which he termed “cultural capital”)…it’s just that that is still largely divided by race. You wouldn’t find lower class white folks in yoga classes or sipping on soy milk though. Every economic class has its trends that they cling to. lolwut on February 1, 2009 at 12:16 pm completely agree. the world can poke fun at whites (whether it be from a white or not) but the second another race is made fun of on the internet, everyone freaks out. i can laugh at myself, and some of these are funny because it is of stereotypical whites…but i can’t help but feel a sense of discomfort when i think about what this is really saying. Samantha on February 1, 2009 at 12:39 pm Hi! I’m in shock. I, who felt so happy and proud of myself for being “different”, am almost precisely described by your list. Sh*t! It’s funny, though because even if there are millions of people just like me I still like what I like for what it is and what it makes me feel. And I want to keep thinking I like that stuff because, in some way, makes me who I am. I can think of more stuff I like (probably millions more like me do): Handmade stuff Green energy (or anything green at all) Sunscreen Cats (more if you’re single and/or don’t have kids) Graffiti (Urban art like Obey or Banksy) Wearing glasses Wi-fi and laptops Global warming Blogging Local businesses Non-smoking and the list goes on and on… Great blog! Congrats on the book too! Samantha Totally agree on this. But what percentage of the middle class is white?
on February 1, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Josh on February 1, 2009 at 1:06 pm After learning about this blog on CNN.com, I figured I’d check it out…and I am mildly disappointed with the list. Not offended mind you, but I believe this falls short of the true hybrid “white person” in contemporary America. Instead, I find this a nice list for city-dwelling, liberal-minded, twentysomethings that have a decent education and have been brought up in a two-parent household with some dough. I feel this blog completely misses the “soldier in Iraq white person,” the “Walmart shopping white person,” the juvenile delinquent white person,” the “working two jobs white person,” the “senior citizen white person” and several other slices of white Americana. I feel that the author probably got most of his material sipping a late in front of a Mac while wearing a twead jacket. Blog is a good creative effort and entertaining to read, but is probably not all that accurate… Joe on February 1, 2009 at 1:07 pm I couldn’t disagree more. An end to racism is not predicated on the ignorance cultural differences, but quite contrarily, on the recognition, understanding and acceptance of those differences, and if we can do it through humor, it’s all the better. Everyone needs to be able to laugh at themselves, and if it pisses people off it might just because it’s accurate. Tyler Dude chillax. This is a fun blog, not meant to usurp any sociologists.
on February 1, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Bob on February 1, 2009 at 2:13 pm At first I was amused, but as I read further and further I became more incensed and offended by the obvious bigotry and crass political correct overtone. However I do know many selfrighteous people who actually consciously try to cultivate all 120 points as their “culture” and, for the most part, these are irritating small-minded asses to be near. To say “White People” is an overgeneralization, like saying all Black People like Watermelon, Chitiins, and Black-Eyed Peas or saying that all German People are Nazis! More accurate would be saying this list describes Stuff That the Intellectual Politically Correct Liberals in American Society Like, or to be completely accurate…”Stuff Google Geeks Like” Carl Youngblood This is f***ing hilarious! I have a few more:
on February 1, 2009 at 5:11 pm
Dog Parks Happy Hour Dive Bars Car Auctions Boutique Hardware Stores Brie Photography Exhibits Subaru Foresters preferably green with a tan interior Mizzuri Girl on February 1, 2009 at 7:33 pm As a person that “gets” the humor in this blog, I have to say that surfing CNN all day while I am at work has finally paid off—this is the funniest thing I have seen in forever and is so dead-on it’s ridiculous. The Halloween post is a personal favorite, although I found grammar and scarves particularly hilarious as I am completely and unabashedly guilty on both charges! Great stuff, guys….and for those of you who are taking this waaay too seriously (or personally for that matter)…get over yourselves, already!!! splendidmishap white people also like mac and cheese as a meal. evidently, it is more of a side dish in black culture. who knew?
on February 1, 2009 at 8:23 pm
http://splendidmishap.wordpress.com/ Phil Minkin White people(especially liberals) like having their whiteness made fun of.
on February 2, 2009 at 8:31 am
Phil Minkin In some restaurants in the South, Mac and cheese is listed as a vegetable.
on February 2, 2009 at 8:32 am
teamcolin Here’s my latest entry:
on February 2, 2009 at 9:31 am
http://failedscreenwriter.wordpress.com/2009/02/01/shoe-city-g/ Shannon M White people like WoodWick candles and Williams-Sonoma.
on February 2, 2009 at 10:08 am
asho10 This is true. I guess because it’s a starch?
on February 2, 2009 at 11:20 am
UncleB “The Cosby Show”
on February 2, 2009 at 12:21 pm
J Alvin on February 2, 2009 at 1:08 pm Which is far superior to taking whiteness way to seriously, e.g. being white means having a “soul” and not being white means not having a “soul” and, obviously, people without souls are lesser than people with souls so, naturally, the lesser people should just obey the people with souls…yeah, that just sounds like a ton of fun waiting to happen. Mizzzle White people like white teeth.
on February 2, 2009 at 3:32 pm
Mizzzle whoa dude that’s way deep.
on February 2, 2009 at 3:33 pm
s groves White people love self-help audiobooks. especially listening to them in the car with the volume up high enough for neighboring vehicles in traffic to overhear.
on February 2, 2009 at 5:29 pm
Lucile no its dumb, you just said that other ethnicities (African-American) should obey whites…so… rethink that please.
on February 2, 2009 at 5:34 pm
Fedup Flyer Nobody pays attention to Margret Cho, she is a horrible comedian.
on February 3, 2009 at 1:00 am
Joshua wow, do you live in boulder, co? lol
on February 3, 2009 at 10:12 am
J. Alvin Reread it please, in context with some sense of irony. White people like irony.
on February 3, 2009 at 12:21 pm
No, I did not say anything advocating one race should obey another. I was pointing out laughing at or having a sense of humor about being white is superior to taking it too seriously. The statment points out the absurdity of people who do take their white ethnicity way too seriously. An example of that (which, by the way, is what e.g. means) would be believing that “being white means having a “soul” and not being white means not having a “soul” and, obviously, people without souls are lesser than people with souls so, naturally, the lesser people should just obey the people with souls” which is a fundemental belief of the Christian Identity movement who, I say, are folks who take being white way too seriously and really are not a “fun bunch” to hang out with In short, it is far better to have a sense of humor about being white rather than take it way too seriously like hardcore right wing hate groups do. If you still can’t unpack those ideas from the statement and still see my statement as advocating some sort of social stratefication based on race I would suggest taking the statement to your next TOEFL class. Maybe they can help you. SDLC AK Don’t forget… Bingo All-you-can-eat buffets Water with a slice of lemon Spray Cheese Rice Cakes Soy Milk
on February 3, 2009 at 6:34 pm
JCF on February 3, 2009 at 6:51 pm You’re right on those last statements. Otherwise Toby Keith or someone would be on the list….. Speaking of music how about the Cream song Badge as something that so called white people like.
Eduardo on February 3, 2009 at 7:24 pm Too lazy to go through all of the posts, so this may have been already mentioned, but don’t white people like to name their children un-white names? Keysha, Kayla, Leilani, Dakota, Lakota, Cheyenne, Montana. The more Hawaiian or Native American, the more appealing to the white people. I know that I plan to name my child Humuhumunukunukuapu’ua (Nuka or Nuku for short). It’s so beautiful and inspiring. wyt1 on February 3, 2009 at 8:01 pm This is fun! Especially reading from the ‘tards who actually think this is a political site and still wanna talk about how repressed they are. Quit crying and go get an education. Your only repression is your ignorance. Anyway… *the idea of surfing–but wait, there’s sharks in that water *using “…” *In N Out: Double-double >animal, protein *little white dogs * “like” & “dude” *tanning *plastic surgery *George Lopez wyt1 cotton?
on February 3, 2009 at 8:13 pm
wyt1 ewww. I hate mayonaise.
on February 3, 2009 at 8:20 pm
*Extra Virgin Olive Oil, please! However, my husband (italian), loves Miracle Whip…blugh wyt1 Freak! We like it ‘cuz it’s PERTY!
on February 3, 2009 at 8:48 pm
So, according to you: White = of no culture, not interesting, painfully normal,etc. Nice. wyt1 ass…ass…ass
on February 3, 2009 at 8:52 pm
http://www.thesaurus.com wyt1 Did you know that: Italian = Latino = of European origin. According to the dictionary anyway.
on February 3, 2009 at 9:07 pm
My kids are 1/2 –husband from Italy with blonde hair & blue eyes. (Thought we were white) Anyhow, upon completion of a “white” application for Healthy Families (IEHP–medical discount program needed upon job loss) they were declined. Upon re-application as Latino, accepted. Maybe I do agree with this list. If your skin color doesn’t classify you as white…the list will. Yah, sure…uh-huh! LOL! OMG! WTF! wyt1 Did you know that: Italian = Latino = of European origin. According to the dictionary anyway.
on February 3, 2009 at 9:11 pm
My kids are 1/2 –husband from Italy with blonde hair & blue eyes. (Thought we were white) Anyhow, upon completion of a “white” application for Healthy Families (IEHP–medical discount program needed upon job loss) they were declined. Upon re-application as Latino, accepted. Maybe I do agree with this list. If your skin color doesn’t classify you as white…the list will. Yah, sure…uh-huh! LOL! OMG! WTF! OH & I hate mayo! UNLESS it’s on an artichoke or better yet soccer corn, aka mexican corn, aka hepititis on a stick. possum You mean repubs dont like scarves and little white dogs?
on February 4, 2009 at 7:03 am
billy bob Im just wondering how much money has been made from book sales and blog advertising?
on February 4, 2009 at 8:32 am
This blog/book seems to have gripped peoples attention…as well as pocketbook. Siciliana on February 4, 2009 at 12:49 pm I’m half Sicilian (which is actually the Latino mixed with the Moors way back). My dad (full blooded Sicilian) had an Afro and I myself have a full head of curly hair and some badunkadunk in the trunk. So I have never really identified myself as a 100% white person even though my mom is a whitey. Anyways that’s enough rambling out of me. Matthew Shouldn’t this be called stuff white liberals like?
on February 4, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Victoria You might of missed one…”blogging”
on February 5, 2009 at 1:02 am
teamcolin And another:
on February 5, 2009 at 2:22 pm
http://failedscreenwriter.com/2009/02/05/treachery-beyondthe-pale-r/ Tat2dmeatman on February 5, 2009 at 6:51 pm We love the “World Poker Tour.” We can watch people on T.V. playing a game that we actually play at home. What could possibly be more fun than watching 8 people wearing Sunglasses and goofy hats, play cards for more money than most of us will make in 10 years? Oh yeah, and we eat up those onscreen odds! Here’s the turn, and the river……. Nic Great blog, my prof brought the book to class… although it was missing taxidermied animals, reality tv and hand sanitizer
on February 5, 2009 at 8:49 pm
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on February 6, 2009 at 9:50 am
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on February 7, 2009 at 12:12 pm
whattha... “scienticif approach”…? lolololo..
on February 7, 2009 at 5:00 pm
jon gault some of these things listed aren’t liked by me, but i’m white. this makes me afraid that i’m not the “right kind of white person”. what does that mean? what’s the wrong kind of white person?
on February 7, 2009 at 8:28 pm
FrodoSaves White people seem to like Palestine too. I’m not sure why, but at times it seems like the place can do no wrong.
on February 9, 2009 at 4:44 am
Holly on February 9, 2009 at 7:30 am this should be called “stuff rich white people like”. you’re lumping a lot of people into a category that doesn’t fit. but i guess it’s okay because since we’re white it’s not racism, it’s justice? bluebells4 on February 9, 2009 at 9:42 am Oh get over yourself it’s a joke! Here’s a real laugh for you, I found it searching for information on Kitchen Aid stand mixers (#54)… here’s the punch line…I’m white and not rich! hahahaha I read it and some others and laughed my butt off! USMC_Chick You missed one…”Shows about Rich/Well to do White People.”
on February 9, 2009 at 10:31 am
Let me name a few: 90210, Gossip Girl, Lipstick Jungle, Dirty Sexy Money (guess they didn’t like that one enough), Boston Legal, One Tree Hill, Desperate Housewives, Brothers and Sisters, Privileged, Sienfield, Frasier. teamcolin White people like David Schwimmer:
on February 10, 2009 at 6:31 pm
http://failedscreenwriter.com/2009/02/09/the-cliff-clayburn-duplication-pg-13/ J-love You forgot ‘Whole Foods’ and ‘Borrowing Money from Their Parents Well into their 20s.’
on February 10, 2009 at 11:35 pm
Trisha T. 30’s!
on February 11, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Sam White people like documentaries about third world countried and 5 dollar cupcakes.
on February 12, 2009 at 10:45 am
Mike on February 13, 2009 at 9:12 am Yea I also don’t like that white people can be the target of stereotypes and yet it isn’t considered racist… but I don’t anyone should be offended by stuffwhitepeople.com. MissPiggy Hey, you forgot “Fishermen’s Pants”!!
on February 13, 2009 at 6:44 pm
Ray on February 14, 2009 at 3:56 pm You forgot “pretending to know more about another culture than everyone else, especially if said culture involves non-whites.” For example, have you ever been out for Thai food with some pretentious ass who will go on and on about how, “Well in Thailand, in real Thai cooking, it wouldn’t be served this way. Blah de blah de fucking blah blah.” mongo ballongo my thought exactly!
on February 15, 2009 at 12:57 am
sally http://www.chicagoreader.com/features/stories/sharpdarts/090122/
on February 15, 2009 at 12:24 pm
the title of this article!! eeheehee sally ooh ooh and read it too, hee heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee im whyte
on February 15, 2009 at 12:30 pm
lolthisshitsfunny on February 15, 2009 at 6:07 pm Im white..n this site is funny as hell. but that stuff about tattoos, deffinately not true for me. ive got 2 of em n theyre colored n i would NEVER get “a piece of bacon, old Nintendo characters, mustaches on the inside of their finger, or Asian Characters that say something funny and self-aware like “dim sum,””chicken fried rice,” or “I can’t read Chinese.” ” that crap is retarted- and anyone that has one of those can feel free to take offence to this comment :] Lauren on February 15, 2009 at 7:45 pm Sadly, I agree with almost every topic on here! What about sororities and fraternities? I’m currently in my last year of active membership in my sorority, but my mother has shown me that I’ll get to use it as a useful conversation starter with other white parents on the sidelines at my future children’s soccer games. It seems like most white people I know loveee to talk about their Greek experience and feel the need to look down upon anyone who can’t contribute to that topic! wow on February 15, 2009 at 9:27 pm Crap! I just saw a picture of the guy who owns this blog, now I understand. He is not representative of all white people just the trendy bay area types who are more about image than substance. Chris JOKE
on February 16, 2009 at 2:48 pm
JOKE JOKE TIME How many white bay area kids, does it take to change a light-bulb? HELLA! he's clever on February 16, 2009 at 7:09 pm Wow I found this guy giving a talk at Google… self-impressed white guys like him are part of why I couldn’t stand living in the Bay Area. And I’m white and educated too! Chris Okay, Lander, it’s time to add some really good stuff, like backup singers.
on February 17, 2009 at 9:58 am
StopusingWikipedia on February 18, 2009 at 2:33 pm Hello, black comedians make fun of blacks all the time. They dont bitch they laugh. This blog was writin by a white person about white people, apparently that makes it ok. If a black person wrote a blog about black people, Blacks would be laughing also. SAme way when George Lopez makes fun of Mexican, Mexicans laugh so on and so forth. U get the picture f*ck tard? StopusingWikipedia on February 18, 2009 at 2:37 pm haha U are lost. Why are you cryin about white stereoptypes and youre writing black stereotypes? lol If it makes you feel better to hate blacks then by all means. Blacks are not going to lose sleep over it because I know that the internet is as far as youre gonna go with this. Ur not man enough to say this to the blacks
StopusingWikipedia on February 18, 2009 at 2:45 pm lmao!!! I was just about to post that!… Im in college and I cannot tell you how many house parties or w/e dat I haev been to that has a Bob Marley poster. Alot of them might have no clue what the guy did aside from music or anything about his life in general. A few might not even be fond of minorities however they always have a bob marley poster/tapistry hanging on the wall. oldrow Visit http://www.oldrow.net to see what young white people in the south like.
on February 18, 2009 at 8:25 pm
kay on February 20, 2009 at 12:49 am Wouldn’t this be more of a boho wanna be type of list than strictly white people? I know plenty of 20 something, boho, wine sipping, jazz listening, more well traveled than you black folks… White people also love: -ceviche’ -knit hats -mommy and me justanotherliberalbitch As an over-educated, intellectual, yet totally UN-PC liberal, I take offense to this, you Republican shit-kicker redneck.
on February 20, 2009 at 8:03 am
Plus, I LOVE Google! :p justanotherliberalbitch “Every economic class has its trends that they cling to.”
on February 20, 2009 at 8:06 am
Yeah, like wal-mart and velveeta. justanotherliberalbitch OMG I DO love those! Chai latte has to be made with spy milk and have a shot of espresso in it though.
on February 20, 2009 at 8:07 am
No joke. justanotherliberalbitch Or “soy milk,” even.
on February 20, 2009 at 8:08 am
Duh. Holy shit, I was a grammar nazi on my own post! I really AM white! justanotherliberalbitch Actually it reeks of anti-union-busting bastards like the Walton family.
on February 20, 2009 at 8:11 am
Plus, it’s an aesthetic choice: we can avoid the unsightly, unwashed masses of the hoi polloi who flock to Wal-mart. justanotherliberalbitch “Not expressing ourselves for fear of offending others”
on February 20, 2009 at 8:13 am
Amen. Political Correctness is evil. It does nothing but raise a bunch of idiots who can find a potential offense in even the most innocuous remark. Fucking kindergarten teachers. teamcolin White people like movies about white people helping black people:
on February 20, 2009 at 8:59 am
http://failedscreenwriter.com/2009/02/17/breaking-smack-hustler-r/ Pamela on February 20, 2009 at 10:12 am I don’t think you really get it. Liking all-you-can-eat-buffets and spray cheese would make you the wrong kind of white person. See, I’m acting like I’m better than you. That makes me the right kind of white person. Pamela on February 20, 2009 at 10:16 am Dead on with the dog parks, happy hour and boutique hardware stores. I was suggest dog parks until I read your post. My favorite experience is going to the dog park and being around people who don’t want your mutt dog to play with their very expensive full bred dog. Monique on February 20, 2009 at 10:21 am Also… Young Professionals’ Groups, which are usually an excuse to look like your doing work “networking” while drinking free alcohol and talking about other peoples personal lives. Jen Black people don’t listen to jazz? If I know the Cosby’s-and I do- black people totally listen to jazz all the time.
on February 20, 2009 at 9:13 pm
E the Amethyst Initiative fountain pens (Mont Blanc) tulips photography college tours (ivy league, of course) art museums leather bound planners organic crops and free-range cattle
on February 21, 2009 at 6:02 pm
muy blanco Needs to add wine (especially expensive reds) to the list.
on February 21, 2009 at 7:02 pm
Ken I would like to respectfully submit – Brie, Banjos and Kiwi fruit. What the heck, let’s throw in Pat Boone for the older folks.
on February 21, 2009 at 7:14 pm
Although not embraced by ALL white people, I do believe that “Hootenanny” is uniquely white … sorry to say. Kris Its already there! #24
on February 21, 2009 at 8:16 pm
Beef How is sailing not on the list? Seriously.
on February 22, 2009 at 11:18 am
caitlyn Hell im 10 i like ur website i got to it of news to me tv
on February 22, 2009 at 4:58 pm
JD Um… video games? Especially owning the “vintage” systems… you know, Atari, NES. Obscure titles.
on February 23, 2009 at 3:59 am
as I think its someone interest and not everyone fall in the same box.
on February 23, 2009 at 5:41 am
Shannon Sharpe Kurt Vonnegut! Oh, and gallery openings (especially when they “know the artist”).
on February 23, 2009 at 1:37 pm
IanK 1. Moleskine notebooks. 2. Fountain pens, preferrably Mont Blanc. 3. Mechanical/automatic watches.
on February 23, 2009 at 4:04 pm
4a Growing more facial hair than their white friends. 4b Unkempt hair (aka: bed-head). 5. Ragged clothes that cost a lot. 6. Having a white friend with dreadlocks 7. Randomly working movie quotes into a conversation, particularly if they’re from comedies. 8. The thought of vegetarianism or veganism. 9. Tibet. 10. Che Guevara, but only the t-shirts. 11. Exotic cheeses. 12. Camouflage gear. 13. French post-impressionist art, Picasso, Banksy, and nothing else. 14. Keeping up with celebrity gossip, but pretending they’re too good for that sort of thing. 15. Cargo shorts. Concrete Tester on February 23, 2009 at 4:45 pm White people like getting Tazered in front of other white people to show that a tazer works and so that they can tell other white people that they are cool because they know how it feels. simon p facial hair. exotic goaties mustaches only if they are ironic/self-deprecating side burns
on February 24, 2009 at 12:54 am
Jeff Being “into” a band before they “Sold out”
on February 24, 2009 at 8:09 am
adchick I found our blog and love it. THANK YOU!
on February 24, 2009 at 6:52 pm
Dana on February 24, 2009 at 7:26 pm I always hated that. I have a friend who mentioned to someone else she liked a band, and the person she was talking to got all offended that she liked *his* band, which he knew personally and ate lunch with! how dare she act as though she knew anything about that band!?! I always thought, if you like that band so much, wouldn’t you want to see them be successful? I mean, since you’re such close personal friends with the members and all. But the truth is, white people like to be unique, and if other people start liking the same bands they stop being “unique”, so white people have to say that band “sold out” as soon as more than five other people like the same band. Vikas Gupta Great blog!
on February 25, 2009 at 6:00 am
Pushan banerjee Lovely, lovely blog. Thanks. I’m putting you up on my blogroll.
on February 25, 2009 at 7:55 am
Feliciana It’s scary how accurate most of this is.
on February 25, 2009 at 12:21 pm
What about: used book stores (“i have the first printing of A Clockwork Orange”) attributing personalities to appliances/vehicles (“GOD Rupert has been so touchy lately”) NaNoWriMo (“it’s an urban sci-fantasy with elements of dystopia and the main character is a teenage girl with untapped powers; it’s kind of a memoir”) RG Used book stores–so totally true.
on February 25, 2009 at 12:48 pm
I’ll also suggest outdoor concerts, fireworks, and ethnic festivals (which is very much in line with the interest in other cultures) Scott on February 25, 2009 at 6:24 pm Seems as if these lists and comments apply mostly to a distinct sub-set of white people: the soft middle and upper-middle class children of the ghastly Baby Boomer generation. They do not, for the most part, reflect the taste and outlook of lower and upper-class whites. christopher on February 25, 2009 at 6:55 pm this sites kinda racist. but in today’s culture it seems that only white people are labeled as racist. blacks, mexicans and any other race in america they cant be racist because they are minority. not in dayton ohio. whites officially became the minority here in dayton 3 years ago. just puting the info out there. where the what black people like, what mexicans like, what indians like, what europeans like sites. wheres all that at? eh it just seems kinda racist. but as a white person i find it funny and partially true. atleast for upperclass whites. im lowerclass, poor for those of you who dont know what that means, and we have simpler taste. like beer and pizza. instead of the expensive crap we make do with what we have just like everyone else. thankyou averagewhitereader White people are in love with the fantasy of blogging their way to fame.
on February 25, 2009 at 8:08 pm
Especially if it involves snark. CN on February 25, 2009 at 9:23 pm White people are experts at pawning off cynicism as art. This blog doesn’t seem to be productive at all. I guess you’re giving to charity? White people love giving to charity so they don’t have to deal with real-world problems themselves. Jeff on February 25, 2009 at 10:38 pm I am a white person, and I don’t like very many of these things at all and don’t know a lot of people that do. They do perfectly describe the hippie, yuppie, snooty, eco-freak, health nut group of white people that I know however. Things like: Moleskin Notebooks Ugly Sweater Parties Hummus Pretending to enjoy classical music Frisbee Sports Sweaters The Ivy League Scarves Rugby San Francisco Hating Corporations The Idea of Soccer Modern Furniture Threatening to move to Canada Bottled Water Musical Comedy Multilingual Children Recycling Expensive Sandwiches Bicycles Knowing whats best for poor people Toyota Prius Natural Medicine Sarah Silverman Vintage Whole Foods and Grocery Coops Arts Degrees The Sunday NY Times Asian Fusion Food Public Radio Plays Sushi Indie Music Apple Products Breakfast Places Vegan/Vegetarianism 80s night Not having a TV Marathons Writers Workshops Hating Their Parents Yoga Tea Non-profit organizations Organic Food Farmer’s Market Film Festivals Coffee
These in my opinion don’t describe the average white person but this one subgroup, which is unfortunately seemingly becoming greater in number nowadays. Obviously, white people are not the first group of people to be stereotyped. However, if white people stereotype another group of people there is outrage. What if I made a statement like “Black people like drugs” or “Black people like to rob people” or “Black people like being lazy”, without specifying what percentage of all black people I mean. Obviously there are some black people that like drugs, etc., just like there are some white people who like those things. But it would be wrong to stereotype an entire race because of some members of it. Therefore I think the outrage when a white person stereotypes another race is justified. However, I disagree with the idea that white people can be stereotyped by anyone, whether or not they themselves are white, and it is ok. I think it should be considered very wrong to stereotype any race for what a small percentage of people belonging to it do. White as White Can Be This is not the most unoriginal site I’ve seen.
on February 25, 2009 at 10:41 pm
However, it’s one of the most irritating. Why? Because you could never put up a hispanic, black, asian site like this without a raftload of shit and an absence of Advertisers. But no, White people are the last acceptable racial target in, so it’s all good and let’s sell the guilty a few products while we’re at it. Never mind if “whitey” is someone who is just as poor, uneducated and has just as few opportunities as any black or hispanic. Have any of you nit-wits ever volunteered in any of our poor communities? You’d see a variety of ethnicities are struggling, whites have no golden ticket to anything! Gina on February 26, 2009 at 9:51 am I think this website is hysterical! Just another way to laugh at ourselves. I happen to be of mixed ethnicity, living in a “white world.” Am accustomed to laughing at my heritages, and taking (sometimes inappropriate) jibes from others, including the media. Still, living in the “white world” makes me guilty of some of the behaviors on this site. Thanks for providing another flavor for laughing at homosapien herd behavior! Lily I think that everyone takes this site so seriously.
on February 26, 2009 at 10:00 am
It’s actually a very humourous site. Everyone who leaves a comment complaining about how racist or irritating or wrong this sight is is pretty much wasting their time. Keep up the good work Amber on February 26, 2009 at 10:04 am Gina, that’s a great sentiment except for one fact: it’s no longer a “white world” and people need to realize that. That misconception is one held on to by people who want to make sure they have a chip on their shoulder at all times. And they are allowed to because it’s not politically correct for anyone to tell them differently. I’m all about laughing at myself…. when I see something funny. Unfortunately this website falls far short of that. I didn’t even crack a smile.
persian princess on February 26, 2009 at 10:14 am Not satisfied with the undeniable opportunities they receive just by virtue of having that pale milky skin, white people love to comment on how unfair it is to classify and compartmentalize white people. Although it’s been proven that most white people enjoy irony, there is that select few that are so caught up in their self-satisfying ways and causes that they fail to see the humor or or feel the joy that results from clever writing. Anonymous on February 26, 2009 at 12:39 pm I’d like to suggest: Streetcars. White People like riding around in streetcars downtown in cities, so they can feel good about using mass transit while simultaneously imagining that hey are living in San Francisco. This is especially true if the streetcars are publicly funded through a massive inefficient infrastructure project. Never call a streetcars a “trolley” in the presence of a White Person, as this will reveal your uncool lower-class status. It’s a Streetcar, not a Trolley, poser. herrsonic on February 26, 2009 at 1:15 pm This stuff is funny … and I am white! I didn’t know why I liked some of these things — like the little gift items you find on the Neiman Marcus or Saks website — so much. But now I do. I guess it is because I am white. John on February 26, 2009 at 1:44 pm Rediculas. Can we look foward to the “Things latins like” site soon to come?? Bright colors, rice & beans, loud musica, la familia! Come on…….Could someone entertain me and not tell us the obvious!!! cm you have obviously never been to new orleans?!
on February 26, 2009 at 1:53 pm
cm on February 26, 2009 at 2:00 pm Cute site – interesting anthropological perspective – but you are also limited to a particular generation (probably those that would be interested in reading blogs) and social class. If you are really looking at stuff white people like, your travels will surely enhance your experience and writing. Susan Tarpenning Lighten up…. it’s for fun!!!
on February 26, 2009 at 3:49 pm
Mixed Individual on February 26, 2009 at 4:07 pm There are actually other websites similar to SWPL that target blacks and Latinos. It’s all in good fun and sometimes we need to laugh at ourselves. Coming from different backgrounds, this is made to make us laugh, not made to offend us. little red hen it’s just good fun to be able to laugh at our own foibles. thnx
on February 26, 2009 at 4:42 pm
Mr. White I’ll tell you stuff white people like, a good ass whooping.
on February 26, 2009 at 8:38 pm
I like the book too. Very good. Nice. I still like Wu-Tang. Rico on February 26, 2009 at 10:25 pm I really liked a few of these: -Dressing up animals like humans..which would fit into the dog category -Anti-Depressants…sad but very true -Pre-packaged ethnic foods, that should be noted are made for white people, so they can have a conversation starter about their vacation in developing countries -Wearing cultural clothing…so funny! -Taking too many pics and ruining the moment..great! I think this ties into some other categories, but I think acting as a Victim of everything is a major white characteristic(see oppressed white comments on this blog), often even to the point where they will adopt the causes of other individuals or groups in order to seem different or somehow believing that other ethnicities asked them to be their voice to the world…its infuriating, especially when as many foreign friends note that a stray dog often will be treated better than homeless people, but the rights of those who didnt ask for help will make someone a humanitarian. Another one which is even worse is the white experience with other ethnicities, as if the other person was just taking advantage, hates them, or just are using them for sex the white person will use that experience as a catalyst to defend other cultural rights and even be a self proclaimed expert on that other culture until they get bored of it or move on to a more “ethnic” person. This book I believe is written for people living in urban settings, mostly in North America. The Wrong Kind of white people are valued in the text if you read into the meaning, as they are pushed aside by the Right Kind of W people, who are mercessily bashed for their valued and shallow approach to life…enemy of your enemy is your friend in this case…But the simple fact that much of english media is printed in that same type of environment, including this book, is missed by some readers then I dont think reading this blog or Christian’s book will make them contribute to the larger discussion…of course it isnt true for everyone, but alot of it is and it should be praised for putting into words the thoughts of millions of non-white people who would never say a fraction of this aloud. Cheers Christian! Hilary You’re here commenting, so something drove you this far. Sure it wasn’t the humus?
on February 27, 2009 at 12:29 am
Eve I first was introduced to this book when the author went on the Today show, and I found it pretty hilarious.
on February 27, 2009 at 6:48 am
But after reading the book, I feel like he has, basically, shat on a lot of things that make life worth living. Other than to take the piss, the essential premise I got from the book was to act – makes choices about tastes and persuits in life – because you like them or find them to be of value/kool etc., and not for how they will make you will appear to other people. But I can’t escape the feeling that if I like any of these things, I’m being a poser, or in some way motiviated by the opinions of others, or just a dick. How do I escape this feeling!! Rico on February 27, 2009 at 8:33 am I think if a non white person was in the same position, they wouldnt care what other people think…the whole basis of this book is that white people live in a certain type of atmosphere that makes them think that they are an individual, but do not realise that they are all generally the same. The catch is that you can’t do anything about it, so feeling like a poser or a dick and living a comparatively comfortable life is the pain you have to deal with… Dickey T Just another idea. How about old VW’s?
on February 27, 2009 at 8:42 am
tago on February 27, 2009 at 2:26 pm You can’t do anything about it. As soon as you find something, this guy will gut it and say all “white people like it,” which will make white people giggle nervously, and make non-white people feel that much more superior when they buy oh-so-original Tommy and Fubu clothes and walk around claiming they’re all one-of-a-kind, while white people–who made their own clothes–suck because, well, white people like making their own clothes. This whole website reminds me of this guy I know who likes to make fun of himself by saying “I like what I like until you like it, then I don’t like it anymore.” btw, I’m not white. I just think this whole project is shallow, racist, and destructive; much as it would be if it were entitled “Stuff Black/Yellow/Red People Like,” and treated with the same cultural insensitivity. Of course, if that were the case, he’d be demolished in the press. Liz on February 27, 2009 at 2:35 pm I read once (was it in the book, *The WASP Mystique*?) that white folks are an ethnic group who characteristically see themselves as ‘non-ethnic’, who see themselves as cultural ‘generics’ — and that it is a culturally shared characteristic to think of themselves as ‘individuals’. Evidently, it’s all part of being a WASP. In general, as I head into my fifties, I suspect people are different, but not THAT different. We all seem to fall into a limited number of grooves and channels, perhaps because we ‘like’ them, perhaps because we can’t help picking it up culturally. I teach in a mostly minority school, and as as their well-meaning, intrepidly ‘white’ teacher, I’ve come to enjoy being ruefully typical. They seem to regard me fondly that way. Oh well. Tillie Amen!
on February 27, 2009 at 3:49 pm
Rico on February 27, 2009 at 4:58 pm As a non white, non-american, I think our friend Liz makes a very good point. I think white american urban culture is almost seen as a base culture for many even if in some cases they dont live in the Us or even are white. The genious of this book is that it defines a cultural attitude that is seldom identified as a culture, and presents its contradictions to the world. The book will not change the feeling some non-white people have of being superior to others and will not stop other groups of people from having trends of their own. Id you wish to see how other cultures are, in some stereotypical and some ironic ways please google Russell Peters..this book is much like a jumping point from where Russell ends by showing how others feel not being white in a mainly white society, and shows who the others are who often cannot even see themselves as such…for better or worse. I think with the US and white people within making so many positive contributions to the world it wouldnt be a problem if someone was proud of that culture, but as a staple of society in America sarcastic humor on one or more groups of people should never be discouraged..with true equality come critical thought and the ability to take the good with the bad. Non-whites have had to deal in many tough white situations, and its healty for whites to be proud of their culture, but also to be able to take criticims and make them…as cultures have and always will do…at best, Christian is simply identifying what being white is…what we all knew before and can finally openly discuss via Christian, Russell, and in the framework where every other culture has been discussed. Its about pride..not hate. Walter on February 27, 2009 at 5:20 pm William Weld, former Massachusetts Governor, WASP and Boston Brahmin socialite, replied to Irish-American Mobster Whitey Bulger’s brother Billy’s suggestion, “Your family must’ve come on the Mayflower” with a quip: “No, they sent servants on the Mayflower to build the cottage first.” Being my relatives are the actual descent of these servants, Myles Standish and other early colonists, I find this blog highly offensive. The Welsh and ‘Black Irish’, accounting for roughly 3% of the Anglo-Saxon ethnicity, usually sport black hair and very dark eyes, and recent studies show that’s because their ancestors mixed with African slaves, not ‘remnants of the Spanish armada’ as myth held for centuries. So, to wheedle racist rancor about a ‘White People’ homogenesis ignores distinct ethnic identities and histories amid a myriad. And we’ve yet to leave the British Isles. What of the Italians? Spanish? Germans? Greeks? In a parallel vein, what of the Tutsi, Hutu and pygmy Twa? Han and Lhoba? African-Americans (Haitian or not) and Afrikaans? What? So, while my best friend and I are both legally recognized Wampanoag Native Americans, he’s more often called black, and I’m more often called white. And my girlfriend– she’s significantly Cherokee, but not enough to receive Native status. They mostly call her Hispanic. Point in case, this kind of racial discourse is outrageously outdated and stupid. You really need to get out more, champ. Katherine on February 27, 2009 at 5:28 pm I think he forgot one thing–Bugaboo strollers. Come on, if you’ve been to Georgetown, NYC, LA, etc. you’ve seen the rich white yuppies with their Bugaboo strollers!! Annie on February 27, 2009 at 5:39 pm Based on these comments, I feel that you should address (or readdress, sorry, haven’t read all of your posts) another thing that white people (and all people, I guess) like: Desperately trying to prove their emotional maturity by responding to generalizations with indignantly. (Yeah! We’re all accepting and not prejudiced at all! I am just so much more mature than you, so I am outrageously upset by all of your stereotyping! What, you don’t ride a 2,000 dollar vintage bike that’s painted to match the color of your vintage messenger bag used to carry around a moleskin and a macbook pro? You’ve actually read the philosophy/history/(insert name of book by famous “thinker” like Locke, Smith, Mann, etc.) books that I’ve only skimmed the first chapter of? Another reason to dislike this super not-intellectual blog!) This blog is great. You’re great. I am proud to be something that white people like. Short, female, and yellow. Liz on February 28, 2009 at 6:31 am Yes, no question — this kind of racial discourse IS outdated, but because white people (rather like a frightened school of fish will veer together as one) have ‘decided’ that talking about race is ‘offensive’, and we haven’t experimented with considering ourselves as a ‘race’, at least in recent decades. We have some catching up to do, and we have to take care we dig ourselves OUT of the hole in the process, rather than in, deeper. ‘Race’ has usually been a concept applied to ‘others’. So far, we’ve managed to learn that it’s obnoxious to sing our own praises, as privileged whites. That’s got to count for something … For quite awhile now, when white people try to sort the race thing out ‘in polite company’, they often get shooshed — perhaps because listeners are afraid that what’s coming next is liable to sound like the racist diatribes of one’s youth. This may be progress, but maybe it’s stalled progress. I don’t want to hear that stuff, either. As it happens, I’ve been living in the ‘hood’ (so to speak) for over 20 years because I haven’t got money (it’s a pretty tame hood, no doubt) and I’ve noticed that my neighbors will talk race, any day. It has given me the novel sense that I’m easily seen as a not-terrifically-exotic ‘other’, one who’s often enough, ‘livin’ the stereotype’. They seem to think I’m harmless, which I most certainly am. I can easily see I come from white bread land, and my middle name is actually ‘Lowell’! … bark bark, woof woof! (which makes Dick Cheney some kind of cousin — YUK!– but so was James Russell Lowell). Anyway, my mom married the Black Scott plumber, so certain class-related issues come up. I agree that our own situation is complicated. I’ve had my mixed Asian kids repeatedly labled ‘white’, which bugs them because they don’t experience themselves that way. I remain somewhat allergic to rich kids, especially grown-up rich kids. But I like me some sushi, I ride the bike. I think it’s useful to experiment with joining the ethnic club, to stop buying into the rugged individualist delusion, and see ourselves as culturally inscribed. Then may we can do something constructive about racism, too. It’s not just a black folks problem. Giuseppina on February 28, 2009 at 1:38 pm Italian-American here…Walter’s new and true love interest. Nice try Lowell, however you completley missed the point. Next time open your eyes and mind sweetie and maybe you’ll catch on. If you are interested in learning about cultural differences and true racial terms I suggest you check out urbandictionary.com for more info. I wish you nothing but the best of luck on your intellectual journey. Love always, THE Dego Princess Walter Bark, bark, woof, woof…. what the fuck?
on February 28, 2009 at 1:46 pm
–Loving Couple. stephen Hooper White people like to advertise themselves as “going green”
on February 28, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Liz on February 28, 2009 at 7:15 pm I’m sorry. I’m making fun of me, not you — the need to spew credentials. You’er right about alot of things. I just think ‘we’ should try to imagine how we must appear. Liz Okay — help me out, because I can use all the luck I can get. If I’m missing the point … okay, what is it? I was riffing — meant no harm.
on February 28, 2009 at 7:31 pm
I still think we are talking about learning to recognise the rather goofy ways many of us participate in cultural patterns. None will completely, across the board. Maybe when we see that we aren’t neccessarily so self-determining, we can laugh at ourselves. ‘Thinking about it’ (responsibly) strikes me as a good thing; having some humility about the way we kid ourselves strikes me as realistic, and laughing at ourselves is infinitely better than picking on anybody else. I do like laughter — it beats many alternatives. In the meantime, I’ll check out the website you mentioned. Thanks (I guess). Best, etc. Liz Not 1 but 2 Carmen Ghias. One blue bug with black spraypaint (looked like a bruise. It threw a rod). One orange squareback …
on February 28, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Dianne on March 1, 2009 at 7:18 pm As someone who is also the descendants of very poor white immigrants, I think that some of the negative responses to this blog illustrate how successfully the dominant (ruling) class has veiled the workings of the class structure in the U.S. What I mean is that the authors of the blog are not truly writing about “white people;” they’re describing upper-upper middle class white people, who benefit from race AND class privileges that the rest of us don’t have. Examples of class privileges and class markers are all over the blog: where the tattoo piece describes the totally uncool tattoos–those are tattoos adorning poor whites; where another piece mentions in parentheses the names of schools these people go to–they’re Ivy League schools attended mostly by the rich & the Upper Middles. (Yes I was the first generation in my family to go to college; I went to about 8 colleges as I changed jobs, dropped out, & moved around; and yes, I went to a “state school.”) In fact, one of my favorite examples of a class marker is when someone asks me where I “went to school.” The unspoken assumption is that I only went to one college; the questioner (invariably White) apparently has no personal experience with we working-class or poor people who could only go to college when our skimpy circumstances allowed. There are many examples throughout the blog of both class privileges & the stubborn unawareness among these kids that their “specialness” comes from their Race AND their Class privileges–NOT from anything they’ve done–or thought, or created. I’m not arguing that we working-class Whites don’t have white-skin privileges too; I’m not suggesting we can skate over the histories & current practices of White supremacy, discrimination, hate speech & violence; or questions of what actions Whites should be taking to end racism. (see the excellent comment in another section about White privilege–I think the author is “Maggie.”) I’m just saying that privileged Whites have been pissing me off my whole life–even–ESPECIALLY–the Liberal ones [as opposed to the Leftists, who get it]. Over the last 20 years I’ve watched 3 perfectly good working class, ethnically diverse neighborhoods in LA–Echo Park, Silver Lake, & the downtown artist district [yes–many working class artists]–become ruined by the colonization of the Trust Fund hipster wanna-be White 20 & 30-somethings. Latino & Korean families, elderly low-income Blacks & Whites still in the old houses they bought in the 50’s-60’s—gone & replaced by unfriendly, snotty, patronizing, bony invaders. Buicks, Toyotas & pickups gone while a horde of SUV’s [yes–even in Silver Lake], Audis, and–my favorite–old beat-up Volvo’s try to run each other over in the Trader Joe’s parking lot. [I love the beat up Volvo because it’s meant to imply that the owner is really scrounging to get by–driving the old family car–like all true artists. Of course, working class artists, musicians, & others come from families who could NEVER afford a Volvo; families who usually can’t afford to EVER give one of the kids an “old” car cause they’re still DRIVING their “old” car.] The above is why I love the “Stuff” blog so much. I enjoyed the book too, until my stepsons (Latino) took it because they recognized our hipster neighbors, themselves, AND me in it. panda.bae also, quoting winnie-the-pooh is very white
on March 2, 2009 at 12:12 pm
sam white people love Dyson vaccum cleaners. they suck up the labrador hair so well.
on March 2, 2009 at 3:23 pm
sean it’s true. the Dyson sucks up dog hairs quite well. Most vacuums suck at this. I hate having to be the only white person who has cat hairs on my jacket.
on March 3, 2009 at 7:33 am
bailey ANYONE who get upset/offended/turned off by this site, CLEARLY has no sense of humor, and needs to lighten up!
on March 5, 2009 at 12:06 pm
THANKS
sky white people love hiking. come to arizona. you’ll see.
on March 5, 2009 at 12:07 pm
panda.bae on March 5, 2009 at 3:30 pm only scottish people genuinely love hiking. most other white people only love the idea of hiking in a way similar to their loving the idea of soccer. hiking is something invented by white girls to buy cute looking walking shoes and for both white men and women hiking is a subtle reference that they are environment aware and embrace outdoor. since most white people have obsessive compulsively bought tubes of sun-screen throughout the year, hiking is a good way to spend the sun-screen pile up then they can buy more sun-screen and with a higher spf the next year. Jam White ppl love ceiling molding on victorian houses. somethings only white ppl really like I dont know any asians , or hispanics and or AA’s that really get off on that shit.
on March 5, 2009 at 6:42 pm
Samuel L. Bronkowitz Shouldn’t there be a post on Blogging as something white people like?
on March 6, 2009 at 9:44 am
LauraB We like depression….
on March 6, 2009 at 2:22 pm
Name X White people like the XBOX360
on March 8, 2009 at 2:21 am
Joe on March 8, 2009 at 8:35 am Stuff White People Like: (1) Being self depricating and ironically self-aware. (2) Starting websites that are “just for my friends and I to laugh at,” then exploiting them to make money. (3) Dismissing criticism by suggesting that people “just doesn’t get it.” Tim Hatton on March 8, 2009 at 9:25 am “Life is a Highway” by Tom Cochrane should be on the list somewhere. Everytime the song comes on, every white person either smiles, taps their foot, mouths the words, or all the above. Everyone really gets into that song, myself included. Earl on March 8, 2009 at 2:05 pm You can’t take this stuff too seriously. Even some of the blackest people will like a few things on this blog, and few white people actually like everything on this site. Minorities laugh at stereotypes of themselves all the time. Just look at Richard Simmons, Chris Rock, Margaret Cho, or Carlos Mencia. Now that whites are soon to be a minority in this country we might as well learn how to poke fun at ourselves. oldrow http://www.oldrow.net
on March 8, 2009 at 4:42 pm
reader just an observation: white people like to talk a lot about nothing.. it prob stems from their liberal arts education!! lol (which explains why i was so bored in college).
on March 8, 2009 at 11:30 pm
Liz Maybe white folks don’t like jokes about white folks?
on March 9, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Liz but I like jokes about white folks …
on March 9, 2009 at 2:05 pm
lvgemini06 on March 9, 2009 at 3:00 pm White people love synchronized dancing: the electric slide, the cha cha slide, the cupid shuffle, riverdance, and line dancing. White people can’t get enough of it. I think it helps compensate for their lack of dance skills when the song comes with built in instructions. Gaseous monkey cloud on March 9, 2009 at 3:48 pm White people love to tell other people how they have Native American blood, regardless of if they actually checked or not, and regardless of how marginal the blood really is. Like me, I’m 1/32 Native American! hohoho Things Americans like.
on March 9, 2009 at 4:52 pm
Christian white people like “stuff white people like.” it makes us feel self-aware.
on March 9, 2009 at 8:58 pm
teamcolin White poeople like people in owl suits:
on March 10, 2009 at 8:33 am
http://failedscreenwriter.com/2009/03/09/hoo-dunnit-g/ Lura Willhite on March 10, 2009 at 11:15 am This is right up White People’s alley…mostly how to keep them from saying stupid stuff. This book is great… 35 Dumb Things People Say by Maura Cullen. http://www.DumbThingsPeopleSay.com fingjirueyrsh телемедиа A language is an exact reflection of the character and growth of its speakers fingjirueyrsh
on March 10, 2009 at 6:29 pm
tom on March 11, 2009 at 12:54 am White people love being the first person to know about a cool website and then pretend to stop caring about it after it becomes popular even though they cant help checking it as soon as they get home before even taking their scarves off. Non USA caucasian Having lived in the USA and Britain and Australia I can definitely declare this site is funny for USA citizens only.
on March 11, 2009 at 6:02 am
Lori Hilarious website. And painfully true observations. I am white and I like this site!
on March 11, 2009 at 6:24 am
L Yang I’m Chinese Canadian. I like white people (amongst other things) for their self-undermining humor.
on March 11, 2009 at 7:36 am
L Yang I’m Chinese Canadian. I like white people (amongst other things) for their self-undermining humor.
on March 11, 2009 at 7:43 am
I heard your interview on CBC.ca today and it made me stop and listen to the radio, something I haven’t done in a long time. My mind went back to the first time I came I this site. About 2 month ago, I googled “why do white people like asian women”, and voila, there was my first dose of stuff white people like – an entertaining list of idiosyncrasies. Of course, I wasn’t too interested in what white people liked, so I didn’t visit every day. I’ll start doing that now, knowing that you are Canadian and living in L.A. SMacd Stuff white people like:
on March 11, 2009 at 10:17 am
Going to Africa to ‘help out’. Having uncommon political affiliations (communism, anarchism, etc even if they havent read a single line of Marx and/or think Mikhail Bakunin is a character on ‘Lost’). Philosophy (even if they dont know any) Art (especially abstract art… “you dont know how to interpret this? man you’re dumb!”) Starting families (people like to make sure other people know that they are well on their way to ‘making a real commitment’). “Sharing feelings” (but not in any deep and meaningful way, just trying to make themselves SOUND deep and meaningful) Finding out what white people like and not doing it so they can tell people that “they dont conform to pre-formed ideologies” Vocabulary (memorizing big words and their definitions and waiting for a chance to insert them into a conversation) JB hahahaha.. you’re right… and I’m wearing a rugby jersey right now!
on March 11, 2009 at 10:52 am
Shit COCK This is true for white citizens of the United States but that is about it. BALLS DICK PENIS SHIT
on March 11, 2009 at 11:35 am
Whitepeople on March 11, 2009 at 3:00 pm All white people love Larry the Cable Guy… I just love him. Gitterdone. All white people love their American roots. Our family has a long history back to 1727. Anna on March 11, 2009 at 4:11 pm I am from Germany and I was almost appalled that I could choose to check a ‘race’ before applying for anything here in the U.S. Since I have been living here, I start seeing people in ‘boxes’ even though I don’t want to. But the constant reminder of what ‘kind’ of human you are and what you are associated with – if I read statistics for example it feels like they are published to demonize or elevate certain groups and not just to show facts. I feel they are there for us to say : You see, I told you they were like that. Or – “Wow, thank God I have lower risk of heart disease” and then pity the group that does not. In Germany we’re all pretty uptight about this and if someone utters the word ‘race’ and it is supposed to mean humans – everyone would get a heart attack with flashes of Nazi-guilt. Is that a good thing? I don’t even know. I gues part of it is. I like how in the U.S. people are more loose about the idea of ‘race’ but nevertheless would like it better without these strict categories. I find myself in such a fight internally not to prejudge, but it is always there. And never has it been there more than here where ‘race’ is such an issue. You see, I feel even ashamed of writing ‘race’ without the ‘ ‘. Natasha Maybe franchise and have Canadian/Australia/NewZealand versions.
on March 12, 2009 at 4:06 am
Australian anticorporate activists are fond of wearing Bonds Blundstones King Gee … Kosmo Vinyl on March 12, 2009 at 6:13 am You’re 30 years late with your satire of white America. See: “I’m So Bored With the U.S.A.” circa 1977. I think you would do well for yourself to leave North America for a little while and gain some global perspective. Your list is painfully parochial. H It’s not satire. It’s ethnographic research.
on March 12, 2009 at 6:53 am
Laura well, it is stuff white people like-but it a certain type of white person. so i know you are paraphrasing the title of your site cause of spcae. it should be if there was room. Things, white, upper middle to upper class, liberal, educated people like. And for them it is true.
on March 12, 2009 at 7:20 am
menoukha case The author of this book has accomplished what white people really like best:
on March 12, 2009 at 11:20 am
making money on ideas or labor generated by “other” people. He published a book on this stuff that made megabucks, but it is in his name only, thus apparently ripping off his Filipino co-creator who hipped him to the whole thing to begin with and contributed posts that are in the book. Pay Myles! John Why isn’t Recycling on the list??
on March 13, 2009 at 7:44 am
LLCalla on March 13, 2009 at 11:47 am I have to say; graduate school and being on time is not something thats exclusive to the palette of the average American Caucasian. Graduate school (I feel) is a enjoyment of all people because it can further the opportunities of any normal person. A doctorate and MBA a Masters or, Juris Doctorate increases profitability and overall life and cultural enrichment. Secondly, being on time (even ridiculously so) is just polite… My whole point is , I am just so tired of black and white . Its dumb we are all people, made up of DNA, RNA and some carbon. Nothing really separates us except our own mental deficiency about race and what race really means. I’m not being mean or nasty but, I feel like it’s incredibly immature and slightly derogatory to discuss what one race likes vs. another. People like things not races. Vishaan on March 13, 2009 at 12:41 pm Why isn’t this site on the list?? Gosh, I love this site and im not even white…buuuutt, after reading it I realized I need to do something else very white….get in touch with my culture. Karli on March 13, 2009 at 2:54 pm This site should really be on the list! Most of the people who read this site are exactly the kind of white people you’re describing. In fact, I bet they use this site to find new ways to impress their friends and they think it’s ironic to read this as they are white. Andrew Stuff white people like: Bad Logos. http://www.YourLogoMakesMeBarf.com
on March 13, 2009 at 8:08 pm
JoeB131 on March 14, 2009 at 3:35 am Reading the comments on this blog are kind of amusing. But maybe you should retitled it “Stuff White Liberals” like, since the whole theme of the blog is things enjoyed by snobbish liberal whites. (Incidently, not to get political, but even though Barack Obama was #8, the fact is that the majority of whites DID vote for McCain, the worst GOP candidate ever.) As a white person, I only found about six things on your list I actually like, and they were no-brainers like Wine and Asian women. But hey, this is a humor blog, and some of the humor is very biting. Keep up the good work. joe hey i love the site and i have some suggestions for future posts!
on March 14, 2009 at 7:10 am
do “bill murray.” for whatever reason, white people can’t get enough of bill murray. also, “sarcasm.” and be sure to mention not only how white people like to use sarcasm, but how they love to talk about how they use sarcasm, so much so that there are many myspace surveys where one of the questions will be “do you use sarcasm?” and the survey-taker will reply with a confident “yesss.” Rudy Stuff 20-35 yr. old, urban, liberal, white people like: referring to themselves as anything but “hipsters.”
on March 14, 2009 at 12:01 pm
Andrea You need to add scuba diving.
on March 14, 2009 at 3:01 pm
Erik Purell and Swiss Army Knives would be good entries.
on March 15, 2009 at 12:33 am
Sonia A suggestion: carbon offsets. Like Terracycle.
on March 15, 2009 at 5:40 am
Kevin Hornbarger -Chappelle’s Show -very small dogs -knock off clothing -skateboarding -Jackass -hybrid cars -Southern Rock -country music -energy drinks -Jim Carrey -psychadelic drugs -Cuban cigars -disc golf (frisbee golf, or “frolf”) -pet chinchillas -Discovery Channel -“Dude, Where’s My Car?”
on March 15, 2009 at 10:30 am
chasmin White people love zaxby’s smoothies boating playing bridge bird watching bluetooth etrade walking on moving sidewalks at airports cutting in front of people to board a plane even though seating is assigned.
on March 15, 2009 at 1:01 pm
They also love cinnabon, starbucks, golds gym, the zone diet, yard saleing, cardigans, and knowing exactly how many people of a different race have been in their home, watching amazing race, and frequent flyer miles. Tigi73 I love this site! Please consider the following: Birkenstocks and wearing B irkenstocks all year round!
on March 15, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Rob on March 15, 2009 at 3:43 pm I like the site, but maybe you should change the name or at least make a note on this page(the about page) that its about American white people, because a lot of the assumptions you make are about American’s and not white people from other countries, and lets face it there are quite a lot of them. That said some of the things you note are true for other countries “white” people! Brian Don Cheadle, nuff said.
on March 15, 2009 at 6:33 pm
Nick D on March 16, 2009 at 9:40 am I think there should be a new addition, stuff that white people like # 300, reading the stuff that white people like blog and feeling both superior to other white people and slightly embarrassed because they also have a metal water bottle and love the royal tennebaums. Mish Birkenstocks with white socks.
on March 16, 2009 at 10:48 am
Fino Fontana White people love to blog. (And to use false credentials when posting a comment).
on March 16, 2009 at 3:51 pm
panda.bae + buying a book not finish reading it
on March 18, 2009 at 2:21 am
+ to include quotes in email signatures + anniversaries + very very very hot shower (or not having a shower at all) + making air hostesses’ life difficult + european accent other than own parent’s + cheese + horses and ponies + achievement list on cvs + magicians (not becoming one) BG hahahhahah. awesomely said!!! P.S. I am not white
on March 18, 2009 at 8:40 am
KT2 yup. pretty much sums me up.
on March 18, 2009 at 8:04 pm
also: pilates, ayn rand, and used books and clothing stores Y Chavez Dammit…I’m turning white!! What I do?
on March 19, 2009 at 1:56 pm
panda.bae try to self tan yourself maybe?
on March 21, 2009 at 12:32 am
J Castro on March 21, 2009 at 10:10 am Hmmm I think most of these points would make more sense if you replaced white with ‘White Middle Class American’… Or even just ‘Middle Class American’ for that matter! For example ”Do not make the mistake of thinking that white people like all tattoos. In fact, they hate a great number of them: * Anything with an American Flag or Eagle * References to Military Services” I’ve only EVER seen these kinds of tattoo on (working class) white Americans matt small minded cunts. get a grip you fuking idiots
on March 21, 2009 at 10:26 am
panda.bae the small minded cunt says you don’t get it at all!
on March 21, 2009 at 10:23 pm
Ben on March 22, 2009 at 8:13 am I’m white. And this site is damn funny! I see some of my variety have lost their sense of humor (or never had it to begin with). I am currently a political science major on spring break. And it’s funny that I found this site right now, because over the break I’ve decided that political science is really stupid and childish. I hadn’t considered that it was also very ‘white’ until I saw that on this site. And upon further consideration…I agree. Natalie on March 23, 2009 at 9:11 am I’m such a stereotype! I have bangs. I have a moleskin, I have said “you don’t want to see me before coffee” and I found this site because I love Mos Def and was watching Dave Chappelle’s Block Party last night trying to understand where Dead Prez were really coming from. It seems though, that only white people are responding to the blog, so I think the Stuff White People Like blog should be added to the list. Carrie As it turns out, a thing white people like:
on March 23, 2009 at 2:19 pm
The website StuffWhitePeopleLike.com. Reading each post can either result in a sense of humorous self-deprecation (“that’s true, we DO love Netflix! Haha, I’m so white!”) or superiority towards other white people (“I HATE how other white people are always pretending to like ‘real’ hip hop. I am not like those losers”). oldrow http://www.oldrow.net
on March 23, 2009 at 6:38 pm
RAGE HARD veg on March 24, 2009 at 6:39 am Paint colours… if a beautiful old Victorian building over the road from your hip inner city flat is being painted a tasteful cretestone pale brown, which is covering up the peachy terracotta beneath, do you think .Thank you Jesus for covering that terrible peach colour .Oh Jesus no, my neighbourhood is getting too white ? Karen Was just watching HGTV and came up with another one you can post: Open Floor Plans.
on March 24, 2009 at 6:08 pm
Love the site! leah how about: home makeover shows fondue fiber pinup girls personal trainers ? i like all those things and i’m white so…
on March 25, 2009 at 6:52 am
leah oh, and shows about people with multiple, multiple, multiple children
on March 25, 2009 at 6:54 am
leah oh, and shows about people with multiple, multiple, multiple children although i don’t like those but i know a lot of white people and they do
on March 25, 2009 at 6:54 am
rrf finally someone pokes fun at those liberal-arts-studying, africa-travelling, indie-listening and hipster-looking subsets of humanity.
on March 25, 2009 at 6:59 am
rrf oh, not to forget at-advertising-agency-working.. those photoshop/brainstorming/mindmap-“creative” guys *are* the worst.
on March 25, 2009 at 7:04 am
Asif Bunrett You should add the tv show freaks and geeks.
on March 25, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Rikki How about “White Musicians who preform Black music with a little white flare” like The Beastie Boys Matisyahu, Bubba Sparxx Eminem etc
on March 25, 2009 at 1:11 pm
William #124: Having a therapist.
on March 25, 2009 at 2:13 pm
brett on March 26, 2009 at 10:00 am vintage posters… Nothing makes white people think they have sophisticated taste like a vintage movie poster, WWII recruitment poster, an old fashioned pin-up girl, or an advertisement for a brand of liquor that no longer exists. jm on March 26, 2009 at 10:27 am Bar trivia has to be on the list. White people can enjoy their favorite microbrews while proving that their BA in art history has some utility. It also a great launching point for discussions about study abroad/peace corps experiences or their favorite indie films. muttslikeme Good idea, bar trivia, and then on to sushi bar. That’s where the action is. Trendy for white people, too. http://tinyurl.com/sushi-bar
on March 26, 2009 at 11:00 am
veg Oh, yes. And the wrong kind of white people get the wrong kind of vintage posters. What a screaming mistake. Makes my skin crawl every time.
on March 26, 2009 at 2:06 pm
George White people love Charles Darwin. I know bumper stickers were mentioned already but those fish with “Darwin” inside it.
on March 27, 2009 at 4:33 pm
mike d on March 27, 2009 at 4:47 pm white people love to talk about quitting smoking. either they never do it or make a big deal about it for the two weeks that they do and hold it over their smoking friends heads while continuing to hang out with said friends. Then something trivial happens and they slink back over to Joe Camel’s ranch. rennie Fucking kareoke. Every white person wants you to do this, if you happen to be a white person who hates it, you’re shunned.
on March 29, 2009 at 12:03 am
john dont forget black people, we really do love ’em.
on March 30, 2009 at 2:59 am
JMB The Rock Band Journey – I have never seen a non-white person ever cry to “Don’t Stop Believing”.
on March 30, 2009 at 7:51 am
Ludwig Sobrechezch Some of this is very offensive to me. And i dont like it
on March 30, 2009 at 9:25 am
Chris on March 30, 2009 at 1:11 pm It’s humor, and I’m sure you’ve laughed at the likes of George Carlin, Eddie Murphy, or dare I say Arsenio Hall? What’s the difference… besides, why would you go to this site if you were easily offended – the domain URL name says it all – even before you landed to this ‘about page’? Come on Ludwig, live a little – laugh, and get creative yourself. -A whitey fan. John Yogurt needs to be on this list.
on March 30, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Nadia on March 30, 2009 at 2:23 pm To Ludwig, refer to #101 on this list. To Chris, refer to #50. Perhaps Ludwig is SO funny that he was attempting to employ such by pretending to be offended. If that is the case, props, Ludwig. If not, Ludwig, just refer to Chris’ comment. Non Non-Whitey on March 30, 2009 at 2:30 pm I heard an Asian girl say once that white people always blow their noses in the middle of dinner and most don’t bother to turn the other way beforehand. Apparently she found it quite disgusting. Western Civizzle Mr. Lander,
on March 30, 2009 at 10:38 pm
You truly are an astute commentator on modern white culture, for lack of a better word. In recent history, maybe 20-25 years ago, white culture was called “Western Civilization,” and it truly was culture in every sense of the word. Back then, almost every college student had to pass at least two semesters of “Western Civ” before receiving his/her undergraduate degree. I hope this is still the case, but I fear that white liberal educators felt like it was absurd to base the foundation of American higher education on events as provincial as the Battle of Tours, the Magna Carta, the Reformation, the Enlightenment, and the Industrial Revolution. Nevertheless, I congratulate you on the success of your website. Your writing succinctly captures and reflects modern white society’s smug sarcastic cynicism sprinkled with ennui. Soaking in your musings give me a feeling I have heretofore only found after watching “The Graduate.” Congratulations. Sincerely, Michael Hall mike I guess it wouldnt be pc to have a site called Stuff black people,mexican or asians like.
on March 31, 2009 at 8:42 am
Jenny There is though.
on March 31, 2009 at 9:12 pm
Peter Here are some other ideas:
on March 31, 2009 at 9:24 pm
-SUVs -Michael Phelps -Fantasy Sports -March Madness (pretty much every white male fills out at least two brackets; white females are usually not interested but they will always act interested). -Pink Floyd -Predictable Voice Mail Messages -Poker (over-analysis of poker; predicting the odds, etc.) -Resorts -Golf -Incense -Having a Barber on Speed-dial -Hookah (especially having very strong opinions about particular flavors, usually the most common ones: apple, strawberry, mango. Every time I go with white people to a hookah lounge, they say something like “You have to try the mango here. It’s amazing.”) -Career Fairs -Being added to mailing lists -Jewish culture (most white people are not, Jewish or not, love Jewish culture – challah, Manishewitz, Shabbat dinners, kippas, bar mitzvats, the Electric Slide) -Cotton Eye Joe Cdeeks All Inclusive Vacations! Where white people must:
on April 1, 2009 at 5:15 am
– Take a picture with his/her favourite bartender(s), their newfound “friends” – Take a picture of a derelict shanty on the way to / from the airport (aboard their luxury bus, of course) and post it on Facebook to validate that they were, in fact, in a third world country – Write in the sand “Cuba/Mexico/Dominican etc. (insert year)”, i.e. “Spring Break Cuba 2008” – Tell all of their friends back home upon arrival that they had been to a third world country, and are now therefore experts on said country’s history, foreign policy, internal affairs, etc. David Hodges garfield minus garfield. white people love that shit:
on April 1, 2009 at 8:27 am
http://garfieldminusgarfield.net/ Valerie Cooper Love this blog!
on April 1, 2009 at 11:56 am
Suggestion: dermatologists/dermatology SHABASHA Hahah….white people.
on April 1, 2009 at 1:53 pm
Mike I think it’s unfair that there is no useful list of “Stuff Brown People Like” for me to refer to!
on April 1, 2009 at 8:36 pm
It is interesting to me that the idea of that list is probably a lot more offensive to readers of this blog than the featured list is. Surely all groups of people are equally capable of laughing at themselves? Perhaps it is because “brown people” isn’t an acceptable group denomination, but “white people” is. but one could as why *that* is. I guess there are a lot more dark skinned people in the world than there are light skinned people, but the size and diversity of both somewhat meaningless groups makes that a poor reason. This blog isn’t even talking about all white people anyway, just a liberal/hipster subset that probably also includes a lot of non-“white” people who have grown up in middle to upper class Western settings. Whatever, it’s just the internet and I’ve spent way too much time on this too-long comment. Mike Oops, there’s already several lists of stuff brown people like. Google first, comment second, i guess.
on April 1, 2009 at 8:39 pm
Kris I would like to add “70’s rock” to the list
on April 2, 2009 at 10:12 am
Daniel on April 2, 2009 at 12:57 pm #124-Foreign Films. White people pretend to like foreign films because it symbolically combines two of their other favorite pastimes, “Learning a new language,” and “Pretending to like Classical Music.” I’ll let you finish it from here. joppe suck
on April 2, 2009 at 5:46 pm
Some fella Gee does white people got bad taste..everything in your list is bad taste. and not true ^^
on April 2, 2009 at 7:21 pm
Trent on April 4, 2009 at 7:27 pm It seems like; with the latest news about Madonna & Angelina Jolie – that white people like brown babies (from poor countries). I’m not sure why; but it seems like there is some fascination with finding and rescuing an appropriately cute and pathetic looking brown baby from another country. One they can take and care for and – genuinely love. The famous people doing this is one thing to note; but it’s not just famous white people, but seems to be a trend of white people to find and adopt brown babies from countries around the world (where there are brown/black babies) – Mexico, China, Namibia, Ghana, El Salvador… anywhere there is destitution and brown children to adopt. However this is a nice twist; if you are famous and and have a brown baby, you can ensure that your small brown human knows about his heritage by taking him or her home for special visits to see how “where s/he came from.” This not only teaches the kiddo to appreciate how good he’s got it and to look down on those who are left behind, it also goes to further instill the superiority of the famous person who adopted the brown baby in the first place. White people seem to like this – feeling superior and being seen as caring and compassionate. tonyloeb I recommend Andrew Bird. Maybe Radiohead.
on April 5, 2009 at 4:43 am
ruralmomof3 on April 5, 2009 at 5:13 am Hey, I do like my exclamation points but do “yoginipirate”s always aske questions they already no the answer to? My second sentance tells you who I am!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! trinityknot67 Well, Blogs for one thing.
on April 5, 2009 at 7:45 am
Eco-tourism. No one knows what their “footprint” actually is. We just don’t want it to be excessive for goodness sake. Also, Ten dollar light bulbs. charles i want to see – moving to DC/getting a job with a non-profit or advocacy group
on April 5, 2009 at 9:58 am
Patrick Siney Thanks for writing this book…. I’m white, and I guess I’m a normal, white college grad, because alot of what this book’s content is ….. well….. is ME.
on April 6, 2009 at 9:39 am
That’s ok…. to a point. But since I’m striving to be honest, sincere, and a friend of the earth….. I need to remember that anything I do that is done to extend my own image…is done for the wrong reasons. Even though this book has that joke quality…. it hits close to home for some…. and even I dont like someone hitting me so close to home. For other whites…. its probably way off…. and they probably get mad also because they think you got white people all wrong….. both ways….. people get mad. oh! you’re mad??? them my job is done….. now your thinking. thanks for shocking me back to reality. patrick Siney Oxygen Bars….. hey….. come on in…. we sell air!
on April 6, 2009 at 10:38 am
patrick Siney Oxygen Bars….. hey….. come on in…. we sell air!
on April 6, 2009 at 10:38 am
also…. nice to hear you speak last night…. good luck!!! patrick Siney Oxygen Bars….. hey….. come on in…. we sell air!
on April 6, 2009 at 10:38 am
also…. nice to hear you speak last night…. good luck!!! Marc Rodriguez whats with giving you a tour of their house??
on April 7, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Mia on April 7, 2009 at 12:49 pm Okay, I’m not white, but us black folk scratch our heads about why white people like sports and pasttimes that have a high probability of killing or maiming you some day, i.e., skiing, hangliding, mountain climbing, bungee jumping, NASCAR, jumping out of planes in one form or another, jumping a row of cars with your car or motorcycle in ever-increasing numbers, scaling the outside of a building, tight rope walking, swimming with sharks, wild animal taming, living like Survivor Man’, diving off high platforms… we don’t get why these things are considered fun. Mia Overwelcoming the lone black girl from class invited to the birthday slumber party
on April 7, 2009 at 12:53 pm
Mia And on a similar note, overwelcoming rarely seen black worshipers after church services
on April 7, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Mia Downsizing from a McMansion to a $10K yurt with an outhouse
on April 7, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Mia Devoting a year to mothering an orphaned animal in the jungle with a lone black man as a sometimes sidekick.
on April 7, 2009 at 1:09 pm
Mia on April 7, 2009 at 1:15 pm Going TOWRD the storm rather than feeling from it. Continuing to live in haunted houses and calling out spirits even after they’ve scratched their kid while he was sleeping. Chrissy on April 7, 2009 at 5:13 pm I agree so hard! A white couple blatantly showing off their African baby on the beach provided at least 14 hours worth of amusement/jokes for me and my boyfriend on vacation. pb black worshipers are not rarely seen, they just go to different groups.
on April 8, 2009 at 1:25 am
Mia on April 8, 2009 at 7:54 am I don’t think you understood the scenario. If a church has only white members, but some Sunday a black person happens to show up, whether invited by a friend or just walking in off the street, white people go out of their way BIG TIME to say hello and tell you how glad they are to have you there that day (as opposed to a white person who might also be visiting for the first time). Liz on April 8, 2009 at 8:19 am These days, sometimes it seems that ‘to be white’ is to be ‘damned if you do and damned if you don’t’. Maybe it’s hard to ‘like’ this, though. Oh well. People have had bigger problems — certainly bigger than ‘being white’ … It’s awfully hard to help who one is … Paul Mullenax The word parochial.
on April 8, 2009 at 7:09 pm
peg Yoga with dogs “doga” http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/09/fashion/09fitness.html?_r=1&hp
on April 8, 2009 at 7:32 pm
Monique AMEN! I still can’t figure out why my dad does that.
on April 10, 2009 at 7:20 am
Mr. Boombastic the book “the outsiders” – those greasers are about as gully as white people get
on April 10, 2009 at 2:41 pm
gary you racist shithead
on April 11, 2009 at 2:44 pm
John on April 12, 2009 at 7:59 am Actually… people who find this site racist are probably the most racist of all… since they are trying, I imagine, to protect the integrity of white identity from satirical onslaught… Gary… suck my big white cock. Kyra Halloway on April 12, 2009 at 11:15 am Actually, “suck/sucks” is mostly used as an adjective these days. If what one means is “That’s awful,” then one will usually say “That sucks.” In that instance, “suck/sucks” is being used as an adjective. Therefore, Will is right in saying that one cannot say “your blogs sucks.” It is simple 9th grade grammar that one would have assumed everyone should know by now. I am an English Education Major and a writer. I most definitely know what I am talking about when it comes to grammar. Let’s see if I can diagram this out for everyone a bit: “Your” — a pronoun showing possession of the noun “blogs” — the noun being possessed by the pronoun; because the noun is in the plural form, it implies that the person “Your” is referring to has multiple blogs. This is not the case — there is only one blog, with multiple posts — and is therefore the grammatical mistake. “sucks” — would normally be used as a verb. However, due to the modern connotation associated with the word, in this sentence “sucks” is being used as an adjective, meaning “awful” or “bad.” Hope that this has cleared a few things up, or possibly told you that you need to re-learn your grammar. Cale ~Designer candy (Jellybeans)
on April 12, 2009 at 7:33 pm
~Pretending to be asleep pingo on April 13, 2009 at 8:53 pm I’m curious about bilingualism. I’m white coloured and I speak English and German, which seems to be an extremely untrendy and unsexy language for white (sub)urban Subaru driving, blogging Mac users that I run into. They seem embarrased and disdainful when I tell them (after they’ve asked me). I’d like to be more acceptable to the shiny peeps at Whole foods and the local urban farmer’s market. What language should I learn to increase my cachet with the set I so desperately desire to be a part of? Any suggestions? Maybe Farsi or perhaps Michif? qbert this is so funny! i never realized how white i was lol
on April 14, 2009 at 1:31 am
kahlinh Coming of age movies (C.R.A.Z.Y., Igby Goes Down, Running With Scissors….etc)
on April 14, 2009 at 7:00 am
BROWN -skin protection -adopting children -the “classics” (ie jane austen, the catcher in the rye, yeats poetry) -ray bans
on April 14, 2009 at 4:32 pm
Chris on April 14, 2009 at 5:08 pm Anything ‘artisanal’ – which means that a white person with a masters degree made it so that it will sell at an independent retailer for three times as much as the one at Wal-Mart made by a pre-teen girl in China. Tim after carefully considering all of your comments i have only one thing to say……………………farts……………………..lots of them…………………
on April 15, 2009 at 4:44 pm
Not Aryan too late …
on April 15, 2009 at 6:36 pm
Not Aryan …that’s because whites are being crowded out of mainstream team sports (football, and esp. baseball and basketball)
on April 15, 2009 at 6:39 pm
Valerie Belding indoor rock climbing
on April 15, 2009 at 6:56 pm
Justin Using the word, “Actually,” in a condescending tone.
on April 16, 2009 at 8:45 am
Example Frank: Wow, those were some crazy special affects. Steve: Actually, its effects. And they weren’t that great. Frank: F**k you, Steve. nako Twitter iPhones Desk organizers “Green” shopping bags/totes The Gap French manicures Spa days Birthday parties for pets IKEA Products that support breast cancer research Sam Moon Not telling you where they got their shirt Blogging Homeowners Associations Volunteering Church camp Diffusers Generational fads Designer soap dispensers
on April 16, 2009 at 5:45 pm
Olivia on April 16, 2009 at 9:43 pm This is quite a good picture of white Americans, not white people in general. Black Americans are also quite different from other blacks. Tastes don’t have much to do with race, it’s a culture thing. bunny-rabbit “big white cock” – in your dreams my friend
on April 17, 2009 at 4:17 am
bunny-rabbit will you still think it’s funny when you realize you’re black?
on April 17, 2009 at 4:34 am
bunny-rabbit white people also like euphemism and passive aggressive because everybody is so nice to each other.
on April 17, 2009 at 4:44 am
Anonymous White people also like to join the Peace Corps.
on April 18, 2009 at 1:59 am
Jamie Talking about hating big corporations/global warming while smoking Jeremiah Johnson beards Living together before marriage and then breaking up Claiming to be bi-sexual but never having relations with the same sex Taking pictures of nature REALLY up close Not wearing makeup Talking about joining the peace corps
on April 18, 2009 at 6:26 am
the letter q on April 18, 2009 at 7:14 am This list seems to be very one sided, to favor only liberal white, middle to upperclass tendencys. I find the lack of conservative stuff that white people like appaling. there isn’t beer (which white people have been brewing for centuries), hunting, fishing, state fairs, family reunions, plaid shirts, fart noises, guns, and there are probably many more. I expect to see these things up here within a week, or I will be very put out. Evangelia Wait a minute, no IKEA?
on April 18, 2009 at 9:12 am
David How about racing
on April 18, 2009 at 8:35 pm
Horse racing and Nascar? Doog on April 20, 2009 at 3:08 pm I love beer, titties, Guns, and sex… I am white. Do you ever feel that your humor has lost its wit and that you may be wasting your time? I feel that way about you. Pam They’re referring to a specific kind of white. Yuppie-hipster, young white.
on April 21, 2009 at 10:46 am
Not white trash. Like you. Josh I don’t know James Stewart seems to understand. Maybe you need to get with the program.
on April 21, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Rick $10k buys a really high end Ger or yurt in Mongolia. The outhouse is another nice option.
on April 22, 2009 at 10:25 am
Paul on April 22, 2009 at 11:08 am Disappointing. The entire northern hemisphere consists of people of mostly light complexion but besides a relatively similar phenotype these people possess very diverse cultures, identify with multitudes of ethnic groups and various language families even across the borders of neighboring European countries. Surprise, or just a long overdue lesson in Cultural Geography? This list was more an identifier of a group of individuals of a certain generation, education, class and personality group than ‘complexion’. It is however endlessly fascinating to watch underexposed individuals play at linking shades of color to personality traits. Annie It’s a JOKE. Jesus Christ…Someone likes “being offended.” I’m white and I find this fucking hilarious.
on April 22, 2009 at 11:50 pm
Rick on April 23, 2009 at 2:55 pm The endless supply of people that have had their sense of humor completely removed is puzzling. Why do they read these sites knowing full well that they are humorless and uptight. Laughing at ourselves is what keeps us from hurting each other. Humorless people are dangerous. And white people are goofy, myself included. stephanie haha
on April 23, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Erik on April 23, 2009 at 7:42 pm I really like this list – I was about to post a couple of the same ones…how they haven’t put “blogs” yet is kind of amazing. Do they think it would be too self-referential? Doesn’t seem to stop the authors otherwise. A few others: Wii “Authentic” Mexican food Fantasy sports The Office/30 Rock Trains Portland, Oregon Pabst Blue Ribbon Hooded sweatshirts Lonely Planet Historic preservation Eddie What about Dane Cook? A lot of yuppies/hipster teenagers that I know find his eccentric, exaggerated hand gestures hilarious.
on April 23, 2009 at 9:41 pm
ilhu wow, double standards are making a comeback! making racism cool again since 2008. love always, whitey
on April 24, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Tracy I thought of another thing….cross country skiing. With all the fancy gear and knowing the right technique all white people like this stuff!
on April 24, 2009 at 6:33 pm
Jorge on April 24, 2009 at 11:13 pm skiing, every white person i’ ve ever met has at some point in there life gone skiing. “Sweet Caroline” for some reason white people love that song. and Chuck Norris jokes whats the deal with that? can someone explain this one to me, I don’t get it. RandallsB I second that emotion.
on April 25, 2009 at 3:00 am
healingkid on April 25, 2009 at 4:27 am There has not been enough attention given the appalachians, so-called “rednecks” and the many, many non-white people who are effectively “white” in the vein of stuffwhitepeoplelike.com’s central research focus. Figures of merit: correlations of filler words (“like”,”totally”,”un-fu**in-believable”); suburban sensitivities; outspoken membership/espousal of certain political parties. “dude,” let’s all get offended! me This site is so spot. OMG, so true. A little sad, actually.
on April 25, 2009 at 9:02 pm
Additions: – dating non white people just to see what it’s like, and for the cachet – independent movie rental places – being hardcore athiest – Eat, Pray, Love – fantasies of the exotic ‘other’. (see above) – going to camp as kids over the summer – caring about world development, but in a token way (ie they will volunteer to do something useless abroad instead of spending that money financing existing NGOs overseas staffed by non white people) – art by bad professional artists – valuing the arts over the sciences because it makes them feel better about not being able to compete – leaching onto other ethnicities and cultures to feel better about themselves (historically and to the present day) – gentification, but not actually living in the hood. hip hop culture, without actually being into it. vintage, but only if they’re rich. authenticity, but only if it’s material and shallow. – being anorexic, getting plastic surgery – getting married only when they’re too old/ugly to fool around anymore Heather How about “Stuff White People Like”. White people obviously love this blog, too.
on April 25, 2009 at 9:04 pm
Rilu Funny – FAIL
on April 26, 2009 at 7:47 am
Do not give up your day job. Rilu Duh – Chuck Norris is very very tough. I mean lord, his teeth are made of marble.
on April 26, 2009 at 7:49 am
Rilu To clarify, I think you mean to say:
on April 26, 2009 at 7:57 am
Why do people who are humorless and uptight read these sites? Rilu I think Pam hit it out of the park
on April 26, 2009 at 7:58 am
Rilu Hunting, fishing, and state fairs, I will agree with.
on April 26, 2009 at 8:03 am
Family reunions, guns, and fart noises are just as black as they are white. Plaid shirts have become very latino. update – free of charge! Erin Zinck can you please add sidewalks to this list?
on April 26, 2009 at 1:48 pm
pb Here’s another one — white people like Oscar Wilde.
on April 26, 2009 at 5:12 pm
michelle sleep away camp…
on April 26, 2009 at 5:24 pm
Shannon Don’t forget Twitter….sheer narcissism at work.
on April 27, 2009 at 5:22 pm
Jeremy i think i have some pretty good ones:
on April 28, 2009 at 5:07 am
– shortening their names (i.e. kristi-kris, brittney-brit) – blogs – fiji water – listening to music strictly on vinyl – keystone light – beer pong – bluetooths – smart cars – inside jokes – living downtown …something should definitely be written for fiji water and/or keystone light/beer pong dude Haha nice
on April 28, 2009 at 6:22 pm
Kimberly Pye My husband and I have some suggestions:
on April 28, 2009 at 10:56 pm
Bashing the American version of The Office in favor of the original U.K. version. Bashing Dan Brown and people who like him. Love the blog! I am SUPER white! Emily How about this one: Originals.
on April 29, 2009 at 9:42 am
White people love the “original” everything. It goes hand-in-hand with their love of everything vintage. For instance, a white person would never be caught dead listening to Dave Matthews’ version of All Along the Watchtower…because it’s a Jimi Hendrix original…oh, wait, then another white person could trump that by saying “It’s actually a Bob Dylan original!” and immediately increase their “status”. hannah cash #126…. White people like telling Black people about the website ‘Stuff White People Like’
on April 29, 2009 at 11:17 am
Confession: I do this all the time. autumn brilliant!
on April 29, 2009 at 7:03 pm
jamdrea have you include this song on stuff the white folks like??
on April 29, 2009 at 8:21 pm
Erik This one is fantastic – you can also add “bike lanes”.
on May 1, 2009 at 11:02 am
john louden on May 2, 2009 at 12:27 am Is it just me, or do other white people fall victim to an uncontrollable urge to wander aimlessly in trailer parks, and squander their savings on vanilla ice cream? dvsvsc Adoption from “3rd world” countries tends to be created like this:
on May 4, 2009 at 4:12 pm
Ignorance + White Privilege + Selfishness On occasion with added, Self-righteousness Evangelicalism (Sounds strange but just look at the adoption videos on Youtube.) ek thats totally what i meant.
on May 4, 2009 at 6:22 pm
Young Rapscallion on May 4, 2009 at 10:56 pm I didn’t see The New Yorker on the list. White people love this publication. I had a copy and this lady at the airport said she forgot her copy at home. I later saw her on my plane and she said something again about it, so I gave her mine because I was done pretending to read it and she practically convulsed with joy. Young Rapscallion red the description. It’s about young, hipster, left-leaning urban white people.
on May 4, 2009 at 11:08 pm
Young Rapscallion on May 4, 2009 at 11:16 pm Adverbs describe verbs, like “quickly” in “quickly ran.” The problem was that the “blogs sucks” uses a singular form when it should be the plural form. Idunno why Will had such a long explanation though. I think trying to make it look complicated boosts his ego? I imagine it was just a typo. Young Rapscallion There is no such thing as Bo since that’s too ridiculous a name. A Christian internet would suck though since lolcats are satanic and would be banned.
on May 4, 2009 at 11:22 pm
Young Rapscallion Latinos and Blacks hate sidewalks. Interestingly enough, Asians say they could take them or leave them.
on May 4, 2009 at 11:26 pm
Young Rapscallion on May 4, 2009 at 11:33 pm Spanish and go hang out in South America for a while. Preferably somewhere with fancy tea and colorful knit stuff you can wear in the states forever and say, “oh, I got this in ____.” Young Rapscallion haha!
on May 4, 2009 at 11:36 pm
Young Rapscallion on May 4, 2009 at 11:48 pm haha… I think this was unintentionally hilarious. I’d like to hear his deep take on what he learned about himself by reading the back of a Cap’n Crunch box. Young Rapscallion I thought Suburus were for lesbians and asian racer dudes.
on May 5, 2009 at 12:09 am
Young Rapscallion Is “using the word ‘fail'” on the list?
on May 5, 2009 at 12:13 am
Young Rapscallion You should start by separating yourself first and see if the rest follow.
on May 5, 2009 at 12:25 am
Young Rapscallion Yeah, I don’t agree. My white friends are the fartiest and most willing to disclose stuff they probably should keep to themselves.
on May 5, 2009 at 12:28 am
Young Rapscallion I think Big Black Hawk is really a white 13-year-old boy.
on May 5, 2009 at 12:30 am
Young Rapscallion I didn’t read this because WTF?
on May 5, 2009 at 12:35 am
Ladeeda Man I loved burning the New Yorker. Literally burning it. And I’m white. Doesn’t sound like you know the white people I know.
on May 5, 2009 at 7:11 am
Ryan Do white people really like this song, or do they just ironically like it? I honestly can’t tell the difference anymore.
on May 5, 2009 at 7:38 pm
nosacredcow I hate it every which way you can imagine. Actually that applies to anything by Journey, ABBA, Foreigner, Captain and Tenille, modern country…
on May 6, 2009 at 10:11 am
Amanda What about Ray-Bans? Classic white-indie-kid thing.
on May 6, 2009 at 6:58 pm
Terrie I looooove this song!!!! over over and over!!!
on May 7, 2009 at 2:48 pm
Katrina Have you listed air conditioning yet?
on May 8, 2009 at 6:19 am
cat lady “This is my song!!” is more like it
on May 8, 2009 at 10:29 am
casey What about cheese? When does cheese get on this list? Also, “TV shows on nickelodian we used to watch.”
on May 8, 2009 at 2:20 pm
casey oh, and surfing
on May 8, 2009 at 2:25 pm
casey and improv comedy
on May 8, 2009 at 4:10 pm
bittersweet These BCW’s you refer to are known as ‘rednecks’.
on May 10, 2009 at 2:31 pm
olivia this is a blog about what yuppies like…
on May 10, 2009 at 6:59 pm
John I think convenience cleaning supplies like the Swiffer need to be included. Also, hybrid dog breeds like Labradoodles and Puggles.
on May 11, 2009 at 9:35 am
ADHD haha white people like blogs about white people! it’s so true
on May 11, 2009 at 11:29 am
a good example is my blog http://www.iloveadhd.blogspot.com Renata H. There is obviously a lot to know about this. I think you made some good points in this subject. So, just want to say great job!
on May 13, 2009 at 7:31 am
kerri on May 13, 2009 at 1:21 pm Have you added a blog how white men seem to like women who look like men with breasts yet? Because this seems to be the trend. The no hips, no breast, no behind, and the 6 ft. tall look. kerri Ooops. I mean… no hips, no breasts, no behind and the 6 ft. tall look.
on May 13, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Rich Do you not have enough creativity to update your blog more often? That’s sad
on May 13, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Rambone on May 15, 2009 at 12:20 am Dude you really have talent. I seriously HATE ed hardy but I would have never guessed other white people share my resentment. I apply to at least 50% of these. It’s cathartic to know other people are like me. Keep up the keen eye. maec on May 15, 2009 at 11:17 am .I am white, my husband is white and our friends are white but we love Ed Hardy shirts and accessories….that is so pretentious of you to be classifying taste with race. Ms Lisa You need to get out more
on May 15, 2009 at 7:08 pm
SkinnyJack44 I hate this page because it is stupid
on May 17, 2009 at 2:25 pm
Jerry on May 17, 2009 at 4:03 pm White people are simply weird species…they go to other countries and behave like if they own the country and the people…you know who you are you F#$*ing D!ck!!!! PY lol, you guys just fueled this blog more…. good job!
on May 17, 2009 at 9:39 pm
Juan Perezoso White people like anything that is: “very unique”.
on May 18, 2009 at 3:38 am
Else on May 18, 2009 at 4:18 am What a load of BULLEKS! Black people come 2 ur country and never leave again! Narrow minded “species” who still think like others did 1000 years ago! Even more bizar:they expect u 2 go back in time..maybe white people act often like u discribe but 4 me all people are equal/the same..pointing at eachother.. spongekill https://stuffwhitepeoplelike.com/2008/05/28/101-being-offended/
on May 18, 2009 at 8:01 am
elizabeth Where is the “TOMS” shoe post? seriously, white people love them.
on May 18, 2009 at 12:16 pm
Blah This picture is really annoying
on May 18, 2009 at 6:17 pm
Raymond from Oz on May 19, 2009 at 8:42 pm White people outside of the US love to hate the US, coz let’s face it everyone outside the US is sooooooo much smarter, and their heads of state soooooo much more honest, and their population is sooooo much skinnier….build a bridge non US born whities, ya drips! Carla You know what white people LOVE? Hawaii. They orgasm at the thought of it. It’s ridiculous ’cause there’s NOTHING in Hawaii!!
on May 20, 2009 at 1:40 pm
Judy We need a post about white people adopting non-white children &/or white people loving the white celebrities who do this.
on May 20, 2009 at 8:57 pm
White people wouldn’t ever waste their time, money or energy adopting a white, orphaned Eastern European baby because it might be too risky that everyone would make the mistake of assuming the child was actually their offspring and not adopted. But also, ironically, would white people love it if non-white people started adopting orphaned, white Eastern European babies? I don’t think so. I think they would have an awful lot to say about this… Judy Build a bridge ? Non-US whites to US whites? Is that you mean?
on May 20, 2009 at 10:46 pm
aussiegrrrl I agree……COMPLETELY PAROCHIAL!!!
on May 21, 2009 at 12:45 am
mixedkid on May 21, 2009 at 9:26 pm That picture is BEYOND annoying. And now she has a memento for years to come. HEY look at me. I love africa! I’m culturally aware. Get the fuck outta here. That poor child poly dint even wanna be on her back—-damn photo op. Sorry youre attempt at being “african for a day wasnt that influential. youre still white. accept it. mixedkid on May 21, 2009 at 9:26 pm That picture is BEYOND annoying. And now she has a memento for years to come. HEY look at me. I love africa! I’m culturally aware. Get the fuck outta here. That poor child probably didnt even wanna be on her back—-damn photo op. Sorry youre attempt at being “african for a day wasnt that influential. youre still white. accept it. Kim But I don’t want a bridge to join US whites to Non-US whites (me).
on May 21, 2009 at 10:09 pm
Probaly none of my Non-US friends want the bridge either as we are far to busy being slim, smart and commenting on the honesty of our heads of state Rich Who wants to be black?
on May 22, 2009 at 9:34 am
Becca Corman on May 22, 2009 at 12:18 pm My friends and I found something that this list is missing. We would like to suggest that white people love to make two words/names into one. Some proof: brunch, Brangelina, Bennifer, Frolf, Dranksgiving, and the list goes on. equality you are nothing but a bunch of racists!!!
on May 22, 2009 at 12:31 pm
everyone on this rock is made up of the same stuff so how does discrediting skin color make u better than other people? grow up!!! Bob on May 22, 2009 at 4:54 pm Are you kidding?!?! I’m white and this is the funniest thing I’ve ever read in my life. Absolutely amazing…you sir/ma’am should read #101: Being offended Alan Masters Let me try my hand at taking the tendencies of a certain subset of a population and ascribing those tendencies to all members of that population.
on May 24, 2009 at 6:52 am
Here’s a Top 10 list of things black people like: 1. Murdering people 2. Stealing things 3. Being loud 4. Being loud and ignorant 5. Being loud, ignorant and violent 6. Thinking all white people are bad 7. Having a false sense of superiority 8. Having a sense of entitlement 9. Being lazy. 10. Being dishonest with themselves and everyone else. That about covers it. Christine on May 24, 2009 at 10:03 am You know, I hear you can buy a sense of humor at Crate & Barrel. If they don’t have it there, definitely check Ikea (but you’ll have to assemble it yourself). Ted How about liking watermelon?
on May 24, 2009 at 11:57 am
Ted And fried chicken
on May 24, 2009 at 11:58 am
Alan Masters on May 24, 2009 at 1:18 pm There was no humor intended. Any website that snidely characterizes people solely on the basis of skin color deserves an alternate version of the same logic. WP So you know that feeling you get when you realize OMG I’M SUCH A STEREOTYPE!!
on May 24, 2009 at 9:51 pm
As a gay man I’ve felt that way all my life but you learn to make a joke about it. So now you know what it feels like. Andrew Yeah. Clearly there was no humor intended. At no time did the author of this website say, “This is a joke Alan Masters. Get over it.” Not one time. Never.
on May 25, 2009 at 3:19 am
You go Alan Masters. Yay for you! Andrew on May 25, 2009 at 3:33 am Whoa there Carla. I live in Hawaii and let me tell you as a white person I am discriminated against on a daily basis. I live here because of my extreme white guilt. I feel like I need to be picked on mercilessly for deeds perpetrated by generations of whites I never knew and have no relation to. That’s not true but secretly I wish it were. Joe And, actually, if one really thinks about this list, it’s not based on color- there’s a geogrphical component.
on May 25, 2009 at 6:46 am
I think the author meant (for 90% of the things on this list) “Stuff White People From New England Like” Bulb The list thus far is awesome, but if there is one, and only one thing that is missing, it is white people’s love of Acoustic Guitars. I mean Come On!
on May 25, 2009 at 7:29 am
Last night i went out to this BBQ, and within 20 minutes an acoustic guitar was summoned up so that 80’s tunes and “Bob” could be played and sung along. The only thing that was missing was the campfire at this point, as the veggie burgers would fare better on a grill anyways… PS: i thought i was brown, but this list has taught me that i am actually white! Arrested Development: Best show….EVER! zz if its posted then “they” can decide for themselves
on May 25, 2009 at 5:42 pm
adam The very best thing about this excellent anthropology is the irate or self-justifying responses to people who’ve been stung.
on May 26, 2009 at 8:24 am
Brett People, it’s humor. It’s funny. “Joking”, if you will. Lighten the fuck up.
on May 26, 2009 at 10:57 am
Chaiyavahn on May 26, 2009 at 12:10 pm Yup as mentioned , white people love to feel they have a cause…”rescuing” little minority babies frum other countries , to them its juss like buying house furniture, a Brasilian cabinet near the asian throw rug, ahhh looks great. They also love to TAN, any form , spray , sun , wipe on , no matter wut colour they turn it makes them feel really important…and possibly closer to everyone else,without being everyone else.
They LOVE righting off every personal expense as a “business ” one til their company goes under and they have totally benifitted. Running companies millions into the ground, as long as their bank account checks out ok. Chaiyavahn All the best. White people do like attempts at assembling things, no matter how bad they come out
on May 26, 2009 at 12:17 pm
rob Chenoweth on May 26, 2009 at 5:03 pm SWPL–Don’t forget to cover summer camp, horses, novels, balsamic vinegar, photography (think pre-jfk Jackie O), sunscreen, “raglin” wool socks, catalogs—j crew, LL Bean, REI, et al, moc shoes (see LL Bean catalog), Wellies (ask a Brit), 300 plus count sheets, kayaking, bird watching, artisan olive oils, silverware and the polishing of, trust funds, antiques and the activity “antiqueing”, sailing/natica motif belts, khakis, button downs, boxers, messenger bags, and genealogy! Security +1
on May 26, 2009 at 9:42 pm
Security I believe he means that the people complaining about it should build a bridge, and get over it.
on May 26, 2009 at 9:47 pm
tetah on May 27, 2009 at 2:16 am Can we say racist?…..Alan, Ted you should be ashamed. The author must of hit some “sore” and “true” spots in your life for you to react with such heartless, hurtful, words. tetah A) No one likes Keystone light unless you are still in college playing beer pong.
on May 27, 2009 at 2:24 am
B.) It’s Smart water to go along with the Smart Cars. BT White people love Converse All Stars
on May 28, 2009 at 5:58 am
Chaiyavahn Yeah , when the regular things that can kill yu arent enough, there are XTREME sports LoL
on May 28, 2009 at 6:31 am
Gay Josh on May 28, 2009 at 8:39 am No black people like these now. They are now made in sweatshops and you can buy them at Target. Converse = White Ppl Fail! Stick with the new balances Steve How to cure your whiteness:
on May 28, 2009 at 8:53 am
Move to a small midwestern town such Newton, Iowa or if you are less brave, Toledo or Omaha. Get a job in a fast food restaurant or meat packing plant. Watch American Idol, eat bologna and cheese sandwiches. Do your shopping at the Dollar Store and Aldi’s. On Sundays go to church and eat at Applebees. Save up enough money for a vacation at a camp site in Wisconsin. When it gets cold, seal all your windows with plastic to save money. Steve Naw the best part is reading comments that mention “anthropology.”
on May 28, 2009 at 8:55 am
IanBrown REI
on May 29, 2009 at 11:47 am
http://www.lunch.com/data/REI-1383393-Reviews-REI_The_real_white_house-7686.html Alexis White people love touching black peoples’ hair. Black people do not like this.
on May 30, 2009 at 11:05 am
Mirko Living together before marriage and then breaking up
on May 30, 2009 at 12:09 pm
Claiming to be bi-sexual but never having relations with the same sex Hilarious! me this site is waste of time!
on May 31, 2009 at 12:18 am
Blue Toledo, Ohio or Toledo, Iowa?
on May 31, 2009 at 6:14 am
Why would I want to “cure” my whiteness? Just curious.
dada on May 31, 2009 at 9:19 am Here’s a few off of the top of my head. WP’s love calling the police They love badmouthing the NBA They hate Kobe,… They love Lebron If they say they like one black person, they have to find a rival black person that they can’t stand, and then talk bad about said black person, I.E. Kobe v. Lebron, Bill Cosby v. Richard Pryor, O.J. old v. O.J. new They love saying a black person looks like someone famous even if the said black person looks nothing like the person they think the black person looks like They use to love talking about their mortgages, and how much their houses were going up (not so fast my friend) T’hey love camping… and if you don’t like it,.. then they really love camping They love talking about professional athletes contracts,… they don’t dare talk about what the owner of a franchise makes, but love talking about Manny Ramirez’s contract They secretly love HOA’s… or HomeOwnersAssociations… they love em’… hence they exist They love calling people of other races monsters, beast, or animals… they just love these They love Waterslides…. I mean everyone loves a good water slide, but WP’s really love them. They love taking pictures with no people in them. A picture with not one person in it is worth a 1000 words…. they love this stuff. dada I have a top 10 for you Alan
on May 31, 2009 at 9:31 am
#10 Jeffrey Dahmer #9 Hitler #8 BTK #7 Timothy McVey #6 Jim Jones #5 Bernie Madoff #4 Charles Manson #3 Hulk Hogans son #2 Drew Peterson #1 John Wayne Gasey su madre white people like what everyone else likes: being treated with respect
on May 31, 2009 at 11:23 am
Chaiyavahn Then why do they treat other minorities less than that , especially in past years?
on May 31, 2009 at 12:03 pm
fact this is a racist site right off the bat. I saw very little to nothing true here. I am white. Ok. the were a few obvious, that anyone normal would like. Stereotyping+race directives=racism. Got a problem with it? Argue with Webster.
on May 31, 2009 at 4:02 pm
Leo You are gay
on May 31, 2009 at 4:45 pm
Frank on May 31, 2009 at 5:49 pm Being white, and living near shit loads of pretentious art fags, I find alot of humor on this site. Can you imagine how much trouble people would get in for making a StuffBlackPeopleLike.com? hmmm……… Derrek on May 31, 2009 at 6:20 pm Yeah white people are annoying but they are nothing compared to the wrong kind of white people. Ghetto black people are THE WORST. They are so homophobic and they scare me. I’m totally cool with most blacks but not the ignorant ones who hate on gays. Reed You can’t detect anything true on this website because you are the wrong kind of white person.
on May 31, 2009 at 7:44 pm
cloud on June 1, 2009 at 8:15 am you have most clearly missed the point. ‘white people’ is here just a term used to refer to a certain class of mostly Caucasian people who have in the past been called yuppies or bobos or i don’t know what- above average to upper middle-class, leftist, and otherwise exactly as they are described on this site: they have strong environmental and social consciences, they have secondhand and also expensive taste (you know, they’ll team designer jeans with an op-shop tshirt and like to buy antiques), they are intellectual and usually university educated in the liberal arts, they like diversity and are accepting of all races and sexual orientations, and they are interested in being interesting and developing their tastes through travel, music, film and literature, usually in all cases by favouring things slightly out of the mainstream. so if you’re right-wing and poor or very wealthy white person, then no, i can see how this site may not apply to you. but you should take in to account that the blog’s author is white himself so it’s really impossible for this site to be any more than self-deprecating. it’s certainly not racist! On Race, Markedness, and Stuff White People Like « Empire Avenue on June 1, 2009 at 12:07 pm […] liberal yuppie. The fact that this does not describe most white people is not a problem, as a commenter on the website demonstrates. After all, black stereotypes may not describe most black people, but a young black man is still […] Keith on June 2, 2009 at 8:23 am You’re being hypocritical and unfairly generalizing just by saying that. I’m sick of people saying shit like that. Not every white person is racist. People of other races are racist against whites, or blacks, or asians etc. People are people. Stop assigning all the blame to white people as a group, it makes you sound uneducated and blatantly ignorant.
Lighten Up Folks on June 2, 2009 at 10:41 am Wow!! People please lighten up. You are the same folks that laugh at Jeff Foxworthy and the whole Blue Collar gang and their Red Neck jokes. You are so the same folks that laugh at Katt Williams. There are some commonalities that are associated with certain groups of people. There is a grain of salt to all this satire. Hence SATIRE!! I lived with folks like this and it is darn funny. I have lived in the burbs where i was the only black kid on the block. Eating mayonase!! LOL And I have lived in the hood with Red flavored Kool Aid!! Both are true and funny!! Lighten up folks Nathan I have never felt less white. Thanks?
on June 3, 2009 at 3:35 am
Jon on June 3, 2009 at 3:50 am This site is funny. A good dose of self-deprecation and sarcasm – I like it. The image of “white people” here is of awkward, intellectual, self-doubting blue state suburbanites that mean well but come off a bit silly and unauthentic – especially because they want desperately to be authentic and cool. As stereotypes go, that’s not an especially negative one, and it’s not based on particularly sensitive spots from our present or past – unless you’re particularly sensitive about being uncool. It is qualitatively different than common stereotypes about e.g. black people or Latinos (being poor, uneducated, or criminal – references to real or perceived social problems and historical prejudices). So, to answer Frank, it is different than a site about what “black people” like, unless you can find similarly well-meaning but funny stereotypes about black people that black people themselves subscribe to and laugh at, and that aren’t just based on traditional (white) stereotypes of black people. I hope that we’ll come to a point as a society where that will be self-explanatory. At that point, though, white people will no longer be a privileged group but just another ethnic group of many, and then maybe we won’t be so funny. Until then, good blog. Matt on June 3, 2009 at 9:01 am This site is great. I grew up in the midwest in a bizzaro world where I had african-american friends who hunted and collected comic books, and asian-american friends who wore the leather african medallions and cross colors shirts. We had the FFA and the BGD. Rednecks and gangbangers, hicks and playas. But some of the ‘stuff’ on here is so damn true. Seriously, its meant for laughs people. White people also love philanthropy. But as long as they get credit for being a philanthapist, none of that anonymous crap. Tanya on June 3, 2009 at 2:53 pm I’ve never felt more white in my life. I love this website. Does saying it’s ironic make me uber-white? Does mentioning the irony in the last statement make me ULTRA-white? I’ll just shut up and go listen to the Animal Collective. eVa on June 3, 2009 at 3:18 pm i like the fact that this site pokes fun at whites and tries to explain their view on everyday social issues. African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, Asian-Americans, people that grew up in America ought to appreciate the humor in these anecdotes because we’ve all grown up hearing about our own bizarre cultural stereo-types (blacks love them some watermelon and fried chicken, asian women should never be behind the wheel of a car, the most jealous females are brazilian..) and thinking white peoples’ stereo-types were standards the rest of us should measure up to. apparently that’s not the case. the US is way too culturally diverse to have a ‘norm’. as a Filipino-American who grew up in the dirty south (Charleston, SC) lots of things that white people did or said blew my mind, but this site exploits those awkward, sometimes rude, ignorant perils. could this site be deemed racist and inappropriate? maybe- if it was 1999, but we’ve come a long way in the past 10 years. we have an African-American president for pete’s sake. it really isn’t any different than Jeff Foxworthy’s “You Know Your a Redneck If..”-it, or Dat Phan imitating his family’s Vietnamese accent, you get the idea. and actaully- this could be a useful educational site for anthropology students, foreign visitors, and British comedians alike. eVa on June 3, 2009 at 3:19 pm i like the fact that this site pokes fun at whites and tries to explain their view on everyday social issues. African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, Asian-Americans, people that grew up in America ought to appreciate the humor in these anecdotes because we’ve all grown up hearing about our own bizarre cultural stereo-types (blacks love them some watermelon and fried chicken, asian women should never be behind the wheel of a car, the most jealous females are brazilian..) and thinking white peoples’ stereo-types were standards the rest of us should measure up to. apparently that’s not the case. the US is way too culturally diverse to have a ‘norm’. as a Filipino-American who grew up in the dirty south (Charleston, SC) lots of things that white people did or said blew my mind, but this site exploits those awkward, sometimes rude, ignorant perils. could this site be deemed racist and inappropriate? maybe- if it was 1999, but we’ve come a long way in the past 10 years. we have an African-American president for pete’s sake. it really isn’t any different than Jeff Foxworthy’s “You Know Your a Redneck If..”-it, or Dat Phan imitating his family’s Vietnamese accent, you get the idea. and actually- this could be a useful educational site for anthropology students, foreign visitors, and British comedians alike. Eamander Where’s the post on insincere self-deprecation?
on June 3, 2009 at 3:59 pm
TN Great writing, and so true. I’m sad to say I recognize my eurocentric liberal-arts educated foreign-traveling Italian-scooter-riding ass in all these posts.
on June 3, 2009 at 9:12 pm
lorenzo absolutely brilliant and hilarious site
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Deborah on June 4, 2009 at 7:35 am Yeah this site is funny and is not meant to be taken seriously. Its not like white people fulfill all the stereotypes on this blog. Its a generalization and I think most people get that.
Look at it this way … this summer the movie Bruno is coming out, in which Sacha Cohen (a straight guy) plays an over the top caricature of a gay man. We all know (hopefully) that gays aren’t actually LIKE that so we can laugh at it. Its a joke. But overall, what’s wrong with being socially aware, educated, creative, environmental, eating healthy, “super not racist” and not being a corporate cubicle whore? White people aren’t so bad LOL Mike on June 4, 2009 at 7:40 am Yep I agree with you but I have to take issue with the Mayonaise issue. Having worked in several fast food joints I can tell you the Black people LOVE MAYO. They order sandwhiches with extra mayo all the time! There is no way that white people love mayo more than black people. J0hnson People who value diversity, environmental responsibility, cultural awareness, have a sense of taste and style, ect. . .
on June 4, 2009 at 7:44 am
OMG how terrible! Coral I’m actually pink….dunno what that makes me.
on June 4, 2009 at 11:36 am
Sarah on June 4, 2009 at 5:44 pm I just found the site, so I’m sure this isn’t the first time my comments have been made… original thought is so overrated! I think the blog is hilarious. Equally, I believe if a white person did this they would be publicly crucified. The double standard makes me sick to my stomach. We’ve really screwed ourselves into mess of social intricacies haven’t we? I wonder what the world would be like if individually, we didn’t feel better about ourselves by putting others down. In ALL directions – not just black/white. Hmmmmmm. A. D. “I believe if a white person did this they would be publicly crucified.” Uuhh, no. I’m sure myself and any other “white” person would prefer it if this blog was written by a white. Whites can make fun of their own race, but if blacks make fun of whites, it initially comes off as racist to us (and vice versa, of course).
on June 6, 2009 at 3:35 am
That rule goes with anything, though. Americans can make fun of America, etc. etc. Obviously, this blog is quite sarcastic, but I’m sure with all your “white guilt”, you’re unable to pick up on this. I have nothing against equality, but what I hate is when white people hate their own race just to try and look as if you’re equal and open minded to every other race. Baltimore Jen AMEN!!!
on June 6, 2009 at 4:54 am
bunny-rabbit White people also love swimming in the fast lane of the swimming pool, even though …
on June 6, 2009 at 5:49 am
bunny-rabbit And had Scandinavian boy/girlfriend when they’re at uni.
on June 6, 2009 at 6:21 am
jimcactus Christian Lander apears to be a Redhead. Redheads are not technically white. Just ask any Englishman.
on June 7, 2009 at 7:28 am
Phil how does one get a phone interview with this author?
on June 7, 2009 at 5:13 pm
Devon I would just like to point out, that most of this stuff would pertain to Liberal white America…
on June 8, 2009 at 5:59 am
Katie hahaha. I like a lot of this stuff, and that is why it is funny! Oh well.
on June 9, 2009 at 6:40 pm
Treadlong on June 9, 2009 at 9:50 pm i would like to point out that you’re comment is so pretentious i felt the urge to immedietly post a reply to it calling you a douchebag, i’m sure your a wonderful person and very insightful, i’m just saying… also number #99 pertains to you (capital i, comma, capitalized liberal, capitalized america) you’re a fancy boy Dave I have to back up “Treadlong” Devon, I live in Melbourne Australia and its quite remarkable how many of these “whiteisms” hold true.
on June 9, 2009 at 11:24 pm
I dont bash indians on trains or chase the lebanese off south Sydney beaches, but am absolutely guilty of searching for organic coffee, paying for overpriced spreads and jams, travelling to First and Third world countries looking for original experiences and always buying local crafts where possible! Good luck shrugging off the stuff you know you like fancy boy. monica on June 10, 2009 at 12:55 am YES! Thank you. I am white and so much on that list embodies general beliefs, practices, habits, hypocracies etc that I cant stand and are pet peeves of mine irregardless of race. (and I dont necessarily define myself as anti-liberal, just rationally motivated) Tania John, I couldn’t have put it better myself – except the last part of course…..contratulations all round
on June 10, 2009 at 3:15 am
Gavin You’re EXACTLY the type of person he’s talking about.
on June 11, 2009 at 2:34 am
Pick me up some sushi after you pick up the Prius from a service thanks monica. OneTimeOnly Now THAT is funny. LOL! Never heard that before
on June 11, 2009 at 11:30 am
k fed You’ve become the person she’s talking about by actually wasting your time responding. then again, so i have i. weird.
on June 11, 2009 at 1:34 pm
k fed You’ve become the person she’s talking about by actually wasting your time responding. then again, so have i. weird.
on June 11, 2009 at 1:35 pm
RicardoStevo Try this. White people love Mystical Magical Black People. ie. Green Mile, Bagger Vance, Rose from Lost, Guinn From Star Trek, The Pine Sol Lady.
on June 11, 2009 at 8:40 pm
Cynthia on June 12, 2009 at 10:50 am This comment is for Christian Lander, I’d like to to ask you to respond to this article posted in Racialicious about the other man behind Stuff White People Like, Myles Valentin. White people like taking credit for people of color’s work? Neither cool nor original. http://www.racialicious.com/2008/09/11/white-people-like-taking-credit-from-asians-who-is-myles-valentin/ Fun on June 12, 2009 at 8:35 pm Funny, reading through the comments, the divisions between white people are certainly coming out. People who don’t fit the stereotypes seem to be offended the most. That’s probably because they’re f*cking rednecks! bunny-rabbit White girls under 20 are all obsessed with Kewpie mayonnaise from Japan, very strange, but I don’t know why.
on June 12, 2009 at 11:05 pm
ginger boy suck my ginger dick, ballsuckers
on June 12, 2009 at 11:42 pm
Nat I’m very surprised mountain-climbing/sky-diving/hand-gliding hasn’t been covered on here. Only white people do that shit.
on June 13, 2009 at 4:22 am
mb because it’s delicious
on June 14, 2009 at 5:35 am
grinningidiot Write a post about what lengths people will go to in order to soothe their white guilt. I imagine you’ll hear from him.
on June 14, 2009 at 12:25 pm
Akasha WRONG…people of all races “do that shit”
on June 14, 2009 at 8:33 pm
Akasha on June 14, 2009 at 8:42 pm Great description of ridiculous blanket statements, bunny rabbit (I knew you were being tongue in cheek). The truth is people from all races like a wide variety of things (from sport and music to food and sex partners). A book entitled “Stuff Whie People Like” is dubious for many reasons. I can’t be the only one who thinks this. Is the author trying to make a statement about racism? Has he written a shopping list? Is he making a social commentary? Is he trying to be funny? (I have to admit I did laugh a few times). I’d like to know what others think. Obviously one cannot write a truthful book about what ALL white people like. That would be an impossible task. Akasha Not technically white? What is “white” then? (just curious).
on June 14, 2009 at 8:52 pm
bunny-rabbit It is an archetype thing …
on June 15, 2009 at 4:11 am
Chuck Wavy Dean on June 15, 2009 at 12:37 pm Here’s a good subject to add to the SWPL list : caucasian looking black women (although the only white people that would probably apply to would be heterosexual men and lesbians). I went to a dinner party last Friday night and an EXTREMELY attractive caucasian looking black woman was at the table. I couldn’t take my eyes off of her. For the record, I am a heterosexual white male. fisheggs How about keurig coffee makers. All my white friends have them.
on June 15, 2009 at 3:47 pm
John L whitewater rafting.
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Just came back from a trip. 30 white ppl. Akasha on June 15, 2009 at 7:13 pm Agreed deborah……it’s undoubtedly not a serious subject (although it has the potential to be very nasty). I cannot understand how a person can become so popular by writing a list called “Stuff White people Like”. I saw the “author” being interviewed on TV and he comes across as very ordinary. I don’t get it…why all the fuss? Angela White people like doing grab bag gifts for Christmas.
on June 15, 2009 at 7:36 pm
Jema i love opp shops and anyone that can afford to shop at expensive stores yet shop at opp shops.
on June 16, 2009 at 1:26 am
rachell white people like taking credit for everything =)
on June 17, 2009 at 11:45 am
Elizabeth This is a very strange website, and I’m white.
on June 17, 2009 at 4:34 pm
fisheggs The idea of surfing.
on June 18, 2009 at 6:21 am
S. fisheggs The idea of surfing.
on June 18, 2009 at 6:21 am
fisheggs on June 18, 2009 at 6:45 am Just a thought. Do white people like being white? I think you should embrace who you are , where you are and what you like. This list is funny. Ther is humor in all human ongoings. Honky on June 18, 2009 at 7:01 am White people aren’t allowed to be proud of being white. That is what this blog is about, really. A generation of white kids grew up learning about how awful their ancestors were and they are now doing everything possible to escape that stigma. So what is left but to make fun of ourselves? Josh Hayrides.
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Big White Al on June 20, 2009 at 11:53 am Yeah I feel ya. The reason Bruno can get away with what he does is because it is so ridiculous, over the top and slapstick. This site has some sharp social commentary but I’m not cracking up over. Doesn’t mean I’m deeply offended but I just don’t find it that HAHAHA you know? Akasha Thid site appears to be much ado about nothing of any substance…I still don’t know why the author has attracted so much attention. Can someone tell me?
on June 21, 2009 at 6:40 pm
Akasha This site appears to be much ado about nothing of any substance…I still don’t know why the author has attracted so much attention. Can someone tell me?
on June 21, 2009 at 6:41 pm
di_pasq on June 22, 2009 at 1:37 am Akasha, I’ve read a few of your previous postings and you’ve seemed to entirely miss the point. It is not just about “whiteness”, per se. It is a specific subset of mainly “white” people, ie, inner city dwelling, young professionals/students/hipsters who usually hold progressive values and are quite often financially secure. Quite often, the posts are a commentary on class, not specifically race. Here in Melbourne, Australia, these “white people” live in the gentrified inner-north, parts that used to be cultural hubs for migrants, Indigenous and working class people. Now, they are “trendy” and are full of converted warehouse apartments, renovated terrace houses and middle-aged, middle class couples who wheel their kid around in jogger prams. They live in these areas for the “cultural diversity” and “authenticity”, yet what they’re actually doing is driving out the migrants and the poor and increasing rental prices. Get what he’s getting at? mary-kate and ali online dating (eharmony and match.com)
on June 22, 2009 at 12:39 pm
lilo and stich how can uggs not be on this list yet?
on June 22, 2009 at 12:45 pm
stblack http://soundcinema.wordpress.com/
on June 23, 2009 at 12:53 am
Alli on June 23, 2009 at 8:46 pm because it’s HILARIOUS. absolutely hilarious. don’t think about it or analyze it too much. there are plenty of people doing that elsewhere. it’s just REALLY funny. i am a white girl who went to smith. the blog totally makes fun of people like me, and it’s about the funniest thing i have read in awhile. iloveblackppl “Akasha on June 21, 2009 at 6:40 pm
on June 23, 2009 at 11:00 pm
Thid site appears to be much ado about nothing of any substance…I still don’t know why the author has attracted so much attention. Can someone tell me?” AH, because it’s hilarious DeadEyeDick on June 24, 2009 at 10:42 am di_pasq, you have made it clear for me. I was going to hunt for the “Well-intentioned Blues,” a song that appeared on a National Lampoon record over 30 years ago, but you’ve explained it just as well. Oh, what the hell: http://www.tommcmahon.net/2006/06/the_middleclass.html The Middle-Class Liberal Well-Intentioned Blues I wish I was a Negro With lots of Negro songs So I could stay true to my ethnic roots And still play rock ‘n’ roll If I was a funky Negro Eating soul food barbeques I wouldn’t have to sing The middle-class liberal well-intentioned blues Intentioned blues Intentioned blues . . . I wish I was an Indian A grown-up Sioux papoose So when I get drunk on a beer and a half I’d have a good excuse I’d be a noble savage Wouldn’t ever wear no shoes And I wouldn’t have to sing The middle-class liberal well-intentioned blues Intentioned blues Intentioned blues . . . I wish I was a Wetback On strike in a lettuce patch Or a slant-eyed peasant with Viet Cong Stashed underneath my thatch I only ever cross a picket line To pay my union dues To keep on singing The middle-class liberal well-intentioned blues Intentioned blues Intentioned blues . . . But I am not a Negro (c’mon!) Not a Red Man nor a Mex (join me kids!) I’m a member of the oppressing color Language, age, and sex I sympathize with the Arab cause I feel for the put-upon Jews And I keep singing The middle-class liberal Humanitarian Meaningful dialogue We are all responsible Well-intentioned blues Intentioned blues Intentioned blues . . . Hello Having many facebook friends could be added to the list! I love reading all these entries!
on June 24, 2009 at 7:44 pm
fire juggler blues on June 25, 2009 at 12:46 pm You forgot one thing… every medium to large city in western countries have this group of “white people” who are convinced that they are the pioneers of their culture and will insist that pre-MTV Seattle were all listening to the underground music from their particular city. Generation X on ugly pills fire juggler blues on June 26, 2009 at 12:51 am This site is funny because it gets comments and counter-comments from “people like you”. (note the PBS ref – very white) The blogs kick off some of the funniest stuff I’ve seen on the net. The comments are what I keep coming back for. mmmkay? Soraiya on June 26, 2009 at 1:10 am I’m Indian and yet I like almost everything on this list and am very very confused. I just bought a mac, am part of the of the fairtrade club on campus, and am listening to indie music right now. The weird thing is I went to mainly white school with really rich kids and according to this I’m more white than they are. Which makes me even more confused. Esha on June 26, 2009 at 7:24 pm I just saw this comment and had to respond. I have never read this blog until this evening when a friend showed it to me. I’m Indian, too, but I was born and raised in CT and went to a predominantly white school. According to this list, I’m at least 48% white and, also, am whiter than most of my white peers and my white boyfriend. I guess brown is the new white? roger on June 27, 2009 at 12:34 am White people love to “hit the rock”. That is the standard way of greeting where white people, in an athletic setting, knock fists in an effort to project masculinity, aka Lebron James or any African American sports star. In this way, white people can not only satisfy their own need for athletic prowess, but align themselves with the oppressed black community. While this greeting may be socially awkward, it is a way of releasing racial tension and should be seen as a peace offering in a person of color situation, telling others that we “are cool” Barbra Novac I think lots of people from many different backgrounds can be ‘white’.
on June 27, 2009 at 1:15 am
Look at Will Smith. Barbra http://intelligentwomenreadromance.com/ P what about flip flops? babies without shoes/socks?
on June 27, 2009 at 2:39 pm
bunny-rabbit You don’t have to take every opportunity to sell you privileged up bringing my friend; does that make you different in a superior way??
on June 27, 2009 at 10:26 pm
Margot Non-white people confused about why they’re getting such a high “white” rating should google “bohemian bourgeois.”
on June 28, 2009 at 3:53 am
Esha on June 28, 2009 at 12:22 pm I don’t think anyone here is trying to sell themselves or seem superior. I believe Soraiya and I are basically stating that maybe if our environments had been different than our preferences would also be different. For instance, my cousins lived in an area that was predominantly Indian with new immigrants. Unlike me, they weren’t the only Indian kids in their communities growing up. We could not be more different both in our upbringings and our tastes. Even our parents were affected by their choice of environments. My aunts will still wear saris and salwar’s while shopping and my own parents lounge around in jeans and t-shirts. So our mention of our privileges wasn’t intended to make it seem that we are superior, it was was intended to be used as examples. Katie on June 28, 2009 at 1:49 pm Amazing- I’m doing an unpaid internship right now for a study abroad program in a foreign country. I’ve been keeping all of my notes in a moleskine and writing my reflection papers on my Mac, both of which I take with me everywhere. In my time off, I’ve been watching episodes of Mad Men and reading The Onion. Later this summer, before returning to grad school, I will be traveling, and I got my hair styled with bangs three weeks ago. I’d like to think the author of this blog is stalking me, but I’m sadly certain I am simply less original than I had previously thought. This could be another thing white people likeoriginality/quirkiness. Thank you for clarifying the existence of White culture. Jennifer Do a post on chuck palahniuk and my life would be forever made.
on June 28, 2009 at 1:51 pm
oldrow http://www.oldrow.net southern fraternity culture
on June 28, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Amanda on June 29, 2009 at 6:08 am They really love crafts. It’s as if they feel that by making something tangible in their spare time they can compensate for the fact that the produce nothing substantial in their work life. Jewellery making, leather carving, scrap booking, wood carving, origami and quilting. Knitting is particularly big among us white folk, scarves and sweaters obviously but hats and mittens (never gloves) are quite big too and if you ask them where they came from they will launch in to the story of how they got the pattern off a girl they met in India but they only got around to actually knitting it on a train ride from Paris to Czech Republic on their way to a Sparta Prague match. You’ll be bored but chances are in the end you’ll get a free scarf/hat/sweater out of it. It may or may not be worth it, weigh up the boredom against the quality of the knitwear before putting yourself through it. editrrix This blog and book (and I’m using the term loosely) seems stupid and useless and it’s not even funny. The Internet is turning into a vast wasteland.
on June 29, 2009 at 9:12 am
Viola on June 29, 2009 at 10:10 am For me……this is as white as it gets. Flip flops regardless of the occassion or the weather, babies without socks etc. I found myself out in the rain with flip flops one day and had a total identity crisis! Question: Are white people immune to cold? Is that what it is? One last comment: check out Uncle Rukkus on the cartoon DVD “The Boondocks”. He needs this blog big time!! Jennifer on June 29, 2009 at 10:35 am Since when has the internet become something that has to incredibly intelligent and/or useful. Like really, when has it ever been? There aren’t terms to consider before making a website. And it’s not like there’s limited space. This blog isn’t taking the place of a website that could be life-altering. The internet is in fact not turning into a vast wasteland…. think before you try to sound intelligent please. Dreaded Ed If I created a website that was called, Stuff that Black People like, would that offend you? Just wondering.
on June 29, 2009 at 3:43 pm
karen Lin WHITE PEOPLE LOVE DIY!!
on June 29, 2009 at 8:03 pm
Phoenix on June 29, 2009 at 10:15 pm They are allowed to be proud to be white. You forgot just because I’m white doesn’t mean my ancestors did awful things. I’m from Greece, but I’m white. So what have I done wrong? Nothing. The Generations today haven’t done anything wrong. We aren’t running away from anything. We didn’t do anything wrong. I don’t owe anyone anything. oldrow White people love the South
on July 1, 2009 at 5:04 pm
http://www.oldrow.net Joe Owczarzak Just a suggestion: I see no mention of whites’ love for NPR, PBS and British TV.
on July 1, 2009 at 6:10 pm
Keep up the good work. Matt Pssst. The author is Caucasian.
on July 1, 2009 at 9:23 pm
Rachel L You should think about adding Shakespeare in the Park (Central Park that is.)
on July 2, 2009 at 6:25 am
a) it is in Manhattan b) it is free, but you feel like you are entitled to tickets because you usually wait 6 hours (or overnight!) for them c) a few of the actors are also usually household names that you can brag about seeing to other white friends. Allie on July 2, 2009 at 4:46 pm this is truly a thing of beauty! I find myself taking myself less and less seriously with every entry I read, which is an awesome thing! keep on doind what you do Allie on July 2, 2009 at 4:47 pm this is truly a thing of beauty! I find myself taking myself less and less seriously with every entry I read, which is an awesome thing! keep on doing what you do Harding White people love telling their friends about this website.
on July 2, 2009 at 4:57 pm
Cynthia on July 2, 2009 at 6:58 pm You may want to add a segment entitled, “Elite-Liberal-White People Love ‘Stuff White People Like’ and will spend far too much time having a gleeful giggle-fest reading about all of their all-too-familiar quirks/tastes/biases/ironies rather than getting actual work accomplished or environmental petitions signed.” Hats off to irony! stblack soundcinema.wordpress.com
on July 3, 2009 at 12:06 am
Leo Add the following:
on July 3, 2009 at 9:38 am
marine biologist major singer/songwriter boutiques urban parks modern art urban critics/urban planners Chaiyavahn on July 3, 2009 at 7:22 pm and they LOVE to put their feet on the dash of any car. No matter if they were walking in dirt in sandals or slippers. I think it goes back to that “im white and i can do anything i want” stigma they have John White people love barbecues…
on July 3, 2009 at 7:53 pm
they can show off their amazing grills to all their spiffy friends. John White people love barbecues….
on July 3, 2009 at 7:54 pm
they can show off their amazing grills to all their spiffy friends. joe White people love sublime. actually all races seem to like sublime. in my life ive never met someone who hates the band sublime.
on July 4, 2009 at 2:51 pm
JPF I do.
on July 5, 2009 at 10:24 am
JuliusCaesar108 on July 6, 2009 at 4:44 am So do Koreans. Many times as an English teacher, the native Korean teachers will invite you to barbeque dinners. Keep in mind though, these are Korean barbeque style and not American style. American style is the kind when you grill steak, chicken, hamburgers, or hot dogs while standing up – and one person does it. Korean style, however, is when they flip over the grilled pork with their stainless steel chopsticks. The grills are at the tables while sitting on the floor. The most common meat is to grill pork, but other type of meats (like chicken) are available to grill in the bigger cities. Mary Some people major in marine biology because they are actually interested in marine biology.
on July 6, 2009 at 9:17 am
Misch u should add Nordstrom. white people seem to need Nordstrom.
on July 6, 2009 at 9:26 am
Mary Amen
on July 6, 2009 at 11:05 am
P.S. White people love emoticons Katherine The Huffington Post; the white, trust-fund hippie type loves the huffington post
on July 6, 2009 at 11:12 am
Judy White but not a trust funder (not even close), not a hippie (like Punk), Gen Xer, love HuffPo.
on July 6, 2009 at 3:18 pm
Judy Volkswagens….can’t believe they didn’t put V-Dubs on the list.
on July 6, 2009 at 3:19 pm
Judy Another white person here that doesn’t like Sublime.
on July 6, 2009 at 3:20 pm
Judy Actually a black friend sent this to me. I agree with about half of the list…the stuff she likes too.
on July 6, 2009 at 3:23 pm
White people love irony. Bry Dude…
on July 6, 2009 at 11:02 pm
Say Hi to Miles for me (I was drunk…it’s Miles right? The asian white guy?). Some Andrew W.K. wannabes knocked over a lame pee-wee herman bike in front of Lucky on Canada Day, and Miles valiantly picked it up, and yelled “WHOA……BE CAREFUL WITH THE HIPSTER BIKE!!” And carefully righted it. Anyways, I went up to him like he was superman after he saved the kid who fell over Niagara falls, told him he was my hero, and he announced who he was, his view on horribly stupid useless bikes….it was certainly topical information at the time. It made my night. I want my book signed. God damn I hate white people….and I’m half Scottish, half irish, half english…half other stuff….I’m really caucasian. How about Nelson BC….try and find an actual Human there…. That place looks like someone took your book and shook it out on the side of a mountain and the contents turned into a town… jessica will you marry me?
on July 7, 2009 at 9:51 am
Rosebud on July 8, 2009 at 7:10 pm Wondering what this blog is supposed to be. Trying to understand it, but seems to be racist to the hilt. Maybe you should try blogging about another racial group, like those descended from Africans. No telling if you hate white people or not, but seems you do. Bet you are not white, but probably black. Jason Think you missed it. He’s white and loves most of the stuff listed herein.
on July 8, 2009 at 11:00 pm
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=33372288&ps=cprs Crys actually the man who came up with this concept is white, Christian Lander.
on July 10, 2009 at 6:26 am
Ben on July 10, 2009 at 4:45 pm I’m white, and do not think this is at all funny. If it were about ANY other ethnicity, let’s say “Stuff Black People Like”, people would be outraged. It does not matter what the race of the creator may be, it’s just in bad taste. I have a very good sense of humor, even when it comes to the stereotypes of my own race, but I fail to see the “humor” here. This is borderline offensive… SueBrd Not sure if this has been suggested- how about adding NASCAR to the list? Or watching auto races for hours on TV on a beautiful day.
on July 10, 2009 at 6:03 pm
Yo, people- get a sense of humor. The author is WHITE!!! While I don’t know for sure where he’s coming from, the irony & humor I felt while reading it was great, so I choose to trust that intent instead of prejudism or negativism. Awesome. Dani I love this! There’s nothing wrong with poking fun at yourself, seriously. The creator is white, I’m white, and I think it’s funny.
on July 10, 2009 at 7:42 pm
Jakealoper on July 10, 2009 at 7:42 pm I want so much to be accepted by all the white people that I will slavishly follow every one of your suggestions, since as a white person I am too vapid to think for myself. daveinthewest I’m a white electrical engineering student. About as white as they get. I love reading about electricity and bicycles all day.
on July 10, 2009 at 9:08 pm
This blog is hilarious… I love it. I have a black friend and we poke fun at each other about race all the time… I think that its very healthy to joke about this because it shows that you’re over it. That racial separation is no longer existent, that it’s just a joke. If you’re not able to separate yourself as an individual from the generalizations of “The White Race,” then maybe you are too insecure to accept who you are. If you know who you are, there’s no one in the world who can hurt you. Just read it and laugh at how ridiculous it is in the first place! Not all white people care about grammar, the stock market, and electric scooters… Rachel L as to your comment see #101 – Being Offended
on July 10, 2009 at 10:08 pm
Bridget W. LOL, Rachel!!
on July 11, 2009 at 8:20 am
angie I’ve noticed lately that white people love to talk about ‘stuff that white people like’
on July 11, 2009 at 5:47 pm
bunny-rabbit This site is a bit out already. Chris really deed some new ideas.
on July 12, 2009 at 12:07 am
danmbob I saw Coldplay in concert and noticed the concert was full of white people. I believe Coldplay could be the next thing white people like
on July 12, 2009 at 8:04 am
Marry Me Christian Lander on July 12, 2009 at 11:00 am Finally, I have found my people. It took me so long, what with taking a semester off from college to travel, since I needed stress relief from the work of getting my liberal arts degree (general studies). Maybe I should have realized it earlier, when my friends pointed out I was a tree hugging hippie liberal. Anyway, now that I know who I am and where I belong, marry me Christian Lander, so we can have kids (gifted of course) and keep up the geeky, rhythmically impaired tradition that white people pass on so well! Oh, and of course, we will have my dogs dress up in tuxes and dresses and be a part of our marriage ceremony. bunny-rabbit :do you how i know you are gay?
on July 13, 2009 at 4:39 am
>HOW? :you like coldplay. Rachel I think the next ones should be Adopting or Memoirs (Both writing and reading).
on July 13, 2009 at 10:15 am
Rachel Other idea is Music Festivals.
on July 13, 2009 at 10:21 am
tracy what about “being closet club lovers” . you know, talking crap about going to clubs and saying they hate them but going every friday night anyway.
on July 13, 2009 at 4:45 pm
also, drinking games. beer pong, kings cup, f*ck the dealer etc Mark white people around here like raising chickens and/or goats within city limits
on July 13, 2009 at 6:12 pm
Clayton Christian Lander,
on July 13, 2009 at 7:37 pm
Ok, so I just finished watching your Authors@Google interview. When I got to the “favorite music” question, I couldn’t resist but to jump over to the WordPress site and get hold of you with an idea. French hip-hip. Seriously, it is the perfect white people music. It has all the social pain and struggle of American hip-hop but with all the flare that white people love from things like the invisible children and international relief agencies. Also, the French hip-hop artists rap about stuff most white people have no idea about – which is ridiculous and beautiful. But yea, just look some of these guys up. Two great places to start are Booba and Rim’K. I think the stuff blows Reggaeton out of the water and that you will love it. Big ups, Clayton Clayton Correction:
on July 13, 2009 at 7:41 pm
“French hip-hop.” That is all. Ashley White people really like Kimya Dawson.
on July 13, 2009 at 7:57 pm
WHYYYYYYYYY????? James Your book sucks.
on July 13, 2009 at 9:08 pm
Unfather Having heard French hip-hop, I can honestly say that under no circumstance could it ever qualify as “perfect” for anyone. French hip-hop is a joke.
on July 14, 2009 at 8:59 am
Unfather on July 14, 2009 at 8:59 am Having heard French hip-hop, I can honestly say that under no circumstance could it ever qualify as “perfect” for anyone. French hip-hop is a joke. And I mean that. If you released French hip-hop in America, white and black people alike would laugh in glorious harmony. Ashley Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!
on July 14, 2009 at 3:31 pm
blackee what if im black and i like this stuff? enlighten me?
on July 14, 2009 at 8:48 pm
angie on July 15, 2009 at 12:40 am White people in Melbourne love stencil art… although this form of street art did look to be replaced with these clever stickers that people started pasting up on street corners. Vic Wow! I think this calls for a Dark Moustache/Tuborg Cup followed by a Vic Pizza Special new found celebrity. Well done mate.
on July 15, 2009 at 10:24 pm Claus and I had a few (too many) drinks in your honour last night after we discovered your
-Vic P.S. We both ordered the book so if there’s any chapters about us in there we’ll spot ’em Tickchic http://www.thequestionis.weebly.com I’m told they like this too!
on July 16, 2009 at 7:46 pm
Tickchic http://www.thequestionis.weebly.com I found out that we like this too!
on July 16, 2009 at 7:47 pm
FEK Vampires, ghosts and other world things. They love it.
on July 17, 2009 at 11:17 am
FEK Funny rambling. I especially like the last bit.
on July 17, 2009 at 11:29 am
jimcactus They are “ginger” and redheads take a lot of abuse/discrimination in England.
on July 18, 2009 at 5:27 pm
Kayla on July 18, 2009 at 6:26 pm you only write this because writing a “stuff that black people like” blog would be racist. also, the vagueness of your subjects allows many people to like them; not just white people. but, enough of me sounding like a douche, i think this is super funny. Whit3girl 73 Just bought the book, heard about it from a white girl at work, love it..
on July 18, 2009 at 11:39 pm
just noticed on the back cover that Christian refers to “free-trade gourmet coffee”… now.. I’m assuming that his sarcasm was just too deep and went right over my head, making fun of people who call it “free-trade” instead of “fair-trade”…. hope so. dave Unless you’re a Hipster, than it’s a Parliament.
on July 20, 2009 at 7:27 am
Larry on July 20, 2009 at 7:39 pm Apparently, “white” people like stupid, pointless books listing all the things they allegedly like. Stir in just enough pseudo-irony and racial/political confusion, and you have a bestseller! I think the joke is on anyone who actually bought this book. But what do I know, I live in Portland. zack on July 21, 2009 at 12:16 am I think it’s great you thought of something original and did it. I don’t know much about you or the book, but it opens a complicated and sensitive debate about race. White people like trailer parks, ho-downs, tractor pulls and Nascar. Yet they’re nowhere in your list. You’ve taken a sector of so-called ‘white’ culture (or its implements) which are, like sushi or raggae music, the best pickings from other races and cultures, and reinvented it as white. You’re not talking about ‘white’ people; you’re talking about moneyed, educated, young, white Americans. More evidence of your repackaging whiteness is found scattered throughout the blog, for example, white people “having money” but still not wanting to waste sea salt. Two things: 1) things that separate and distinguish, not on the merit of individual achievement or effort, but on the basis of class, race, gender, religion, sex, etc., are a hard sell in our polyglot world. 2) it’s intellectually dishonest to take the ‘best of’ list of things white people like in a vacuum. Even things like taking a year off. Why is it, you think, a first-generation American Latina is not inclined to take a year off and ‘discover herself’? But it does raise interesting questions about white guilt, and who gets the mic in the discussion about race. I myself am bi-racial. Whiteness confers an advantage in our race-conscious society; a white man with a criminal record is more employable than a black man without one. It’s a fact. Yet I don’t blame any other race or believe in so-called ‘white guilt’. It’s good to get people talking, but at the end of the day, I thought the Big Picture was to look at individuals, to be colorblind. Maybe it’s post-modern, like using the ‘n’ word, to name the things people who are not part of an advantaged class enjoy. But it’s sort of lame; it is subtly divisive, intellectually dishonest (because it selects ‘finer’ things). Judging by the falling popularity of the site stuffwhitepeoplelike.com, I think the public – white and non-white – tends to agree. I hate to think of what Medgar Evers or Emmit Till would think of the site. Not saying you’re a racist, but it wasn’t too long ago, people who dared not dream of the accouterments of whiteness were fighting to be considered equal. Is this what you’re about? How does post-modernism hold up against this broader context? Honestly, I think your site would be enhanced if you didn’t bias your choices in favor of an inaccurate, flattering, picture of ‘whiteness’. There are more poor whites than anybody else. Even if the idea is that only white people like the things in your list, and not that all whites like the things in your list, it still suggests a well-to-do, entitled, carefree view of life that’s not representative. Still, kudos for getting people talking, thinking – myself included. Sincerely, Zack West Larry on July 21, 2009 at 9:48 am Zack, I like what you said, particularly your musing that “maybe it’s post-modern”. In my opinion, one of the telltales of post-modern “art” is that it usually becomes (unintentionally?) a parody of itself. A cute trick, but it reminds me of when John Lennon was asked what he thought of the “avent-garde” art movement, and he replied, “isn’t that French for bullshit?”. I’m pretty sure it applies here; you used the words “intellectually dishonest”. I prefer “artistically fraudulent” But hey, he wrote a “book” and I didn’t; but that doesn’t mean it has any value. Doctorate Upholder White people definitely don’t like Michael Bay, and Abraham Lincoln calls him out on it…
on July 22, 2009 at 4:41 am
http://lincolnsaysuncool.wordpress.com/2009/07/22/lincoln-says-uncool-michael-bay/ Jazmine I really hate your little tidbits on South Park episodes online. They are really annoying and just lame.
on July 22, 2009 at 7:14 am
And “white” people also include some Europeans like Polish, Austrian, Czech, etc. and Africans, Australians, South America. You are talking about white North Americans. I know you’re Canadian but there are other white people out there other than just Americans and Canadians. Jazmine on July 22, 2009 at 7:22 am another thing I want to add is that: both of my parents are Colombian and I was born in Boston. Even though I think your blog is kinda lame, I can “connect” and “get” your jokes and some even apply to me. Saying it’s something white people like is being kind of naive because “white culture” is shared not only by white people. Most parts of the US and Canada are very multicultural and always merging. “White” culture is not just limited to white people. mark @ Jazmine:
on July 22, 2009 at 10:10 am
Please see the blog posting about being offended. Have a nice day. Samantha LOVE IT ALL. hahaha. And I LOVE the complaints by other people too. Get a grip, it’s all true and hilarious.
on July 22, 2009 at 11:02 am
redeye …honestly…
on July 22, 2009 at 11:11 am
im a little bit confused about this site… its supposed to be funny i guess (or no) but sum comments seem not ment to be funny or…. mhhh or maybe its just sum weirdo us (based on stereotypes) humor…. fact: i cant laugh about it cuz i dont believe in stereotypes ervery human is different Doctorate Upholder White people certainly do not like Michael Bay, and Abraham Lincoln calls him out on it
on July 22, 2009 at 11:54 am
http://lincolnsaysuncool.wordpress.com/2009/07/22/lincoln-says-uncool-michael-bay/ Kelsey Did you see this website? If it’s not you, they are totally ripping you off!
on July 22, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Kelsey Did you see this website? If it’s not you, they are totally ripping you off! http://stuffrichpeoplelove.com
on July 22, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Indy Grrrl Funny blog! So true.
on July 22, 2009 at 6:25 pm
Trever on July 22, 2009 at 7:01 pm This stuff is hilarious, i was reading it and realized how white i really was. especially since I have been listing to Busta Rhymes and the sugarhill gang a lot recently. (Read the post on liking black music that black people don’t like anymore) Teddy C The “funny cuz its true” humor trend is getting so old.
on July 23, 2009 at 5:00 am
Doctorate Upholder White people certainly do not like Fred from Youtube, and Abraham Lincoln calls him out on it
on July 23, 2009 at 1:29 pm
http://lincolnsaysuncool.wordpress.com/2009/07/23/lincoln-says-uncool-fred/
Jake Vorkapich on July 24, 2009 at 1:40 am I’m an environmentally and socially conscious adolescent who is going to a middle class university in a small city in Michigan for political science. I also happen to be vegan. Sure, maybe in Portland, OR or whatever other liberal city people become carbon copied and annoying. However, it’s annoying enough to have to deal with criticisms from my friends and family for believing in the things I do, let alone feel worse about myself just from reading a fucking blog on the internet. After reading through these posts, I feel that others who have done the same (read the blog) will look at me and feel with more conviction that their insults and snide remarks are not only justified, but also funny to others (including remarks about how all liberals are homosexuals, all Canadians are liberal idiots, and others). This goes especially for when you have your “how to please the white person” tidbit at the end. Basically it says all young liberal white people care about is elitism and acceptance. They cannot actually carry on with their idiotic yuppy behavior long enough to ever change anything. This website satirizes people who hop on a bandwagon yet there is no scene like Portland’s where I’m from. Being a Canadian, liberal, white youth in a conservative American neighbourhood is already tough enough to defend. I already hate being who I am where I am, now there’s a blog satirizing quite a few things I do on a daily basis? Give me a fucking break. I know it’s all in fun because I’ve encountered some people who really can’t think for themselves anymore (Whole Foods, hybrid cars, metal water canisters, macs, etc.) but it also makes talking to people about issues harder if they’ve read this list. Oh wait, I forgot, the reason I do that is because I think awareness solves everything, want everyone to think exactly like me, and want to prove that I have a one up on other white people not doing anything. I must be such a naive, idiotic white fuck to not know that everything I did was motivated by needs to look hip, elite, and green. Doctorate Upholder White people certainly do not like Nickelback, and Abraham Lincoln calls them out on it…
on July 24, 2009 at 4:33 am
http://lincolnsaysuncool.wordpress.com/2009/07/24/lincoln-says-uncool-nickelback/ Xander @Jake Vorkapich
on July 24, 2009 at 6:51 am
Dude, it’s a joke. Get over it. You’re complain that he says all white people care about is acceptance, then you go on a rant about how you’re not accepted: “it’s annoying enough to have to deal with criticisms from my friends and family for believing in the things I do, let alone feel worse about myself” Um, shut up. Doctorate Upholder Abraham Lincoln goes clubbing…
on July 24, 2009 at 5:29 pm
Chas Underwood III on July 24, 2009 at 8:28 pm Hey Kelsey, thanks for pointing out that http://StuffRichPeopleLove.com imitates stuff white people like. I’ve been enjoying this site as much as you have and love the book even more. Doctorate Upholder White people certainly do not like Carlos Mencia, and Abraham Lincoln calls him out on it…
on July 25, 2009 at 4:31 am
http://lincolnsaysuncool.wordpress.com/2009/07/25/lincoln-says-uncool-carlos-mencia/ maggie on July 25, 2009 at 1:02 pm wow dude, just… wow. this website is not where you need to start your battle. try nancy grace or someone who really does hate liberal vegan white people. this website is a joke… and i truly hope your comment is too. Jake on July 25, 2009 at 5:50 pm No, I complained that the site offers “all white people” tidbits about how to feel good about themselves and to feel reassured that they’re awesome. It was not a contradiction to say that my family doesn’t accept me because of my beliefs. Saying the site’s a joke is true, but saying it’s a funny one, well I just don’t see it. What’s more of a joke is that this guy is making thousands of dollars on this blog which is now a book. bunny-rabbit White folks also like to compile list on everything.
on July 25, 2009 at 8:17 pm
texpert85 on July 26, 2009 at 10:47 am ‘Teach for America’ should definitely be added to the list. Two years pretending to be a teacher is a sure fire way to absolve any white person of socioeconomic guilt. At which point he/she will go to law school. matt …as opposed to the other kind of humor? all good comedy is funny because its true dipshit.
on July 26, 2009 at 2:22 pm
woot lol this is obviousliy a list of things the author of this blog “likes” or “liked”
on July 26, 2009 at 2:24 pm
matt and the site is mainly satirical, not some new trend in comedy
on July 26, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Doctorate Upholder Abraham Lincoln thinks 3OH!3 is uncool, so he calls them out on it.
on July 27, 2009 at 4:49 am
http://lincolnsaysuncool.wordpress.com/2009/07/27/lincoln-says-uncool-three-oh-three/ marina i’ve noticed people are really starting to like headphones. large expensive noise reducing high sound quality headphones.
on July 27, 2009 at 4:27 pm
Gwen white people like gelato as much as they dislike store brand ice cream
on July 29, 2009 at 10:50 am
Ray OK, dude, this Abraham Lincoln shit has gotten old …
on July 29, 2009 at 6:30 pm
Ray White people like to buy strollers that cost over $800 to show what great parents they are!
on July 29, 2009 at 6:35 pm
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2998214? cm_cat=datafeed&cm_pla=baby_accessories:stroller%2F_car_seat&cm_ite=bugaboo_'cameleon_2008'_stroller:239539&cm_ven=Froogle&mr:trackingCode=E66B2BF8-5619-DE11B0EA-001422107090&mr:referralID=NA White people love competitive parenting. Mary White people love gourmet coffee, but specifically Starbucks they also enjoy sitting in a cafe just to use wifi on their expensive Apple Laptop
on July 30, 2009 at 5:26 am
Paul They’ve been around for some time. I don’t think they’ve caught on. Only have seen a few at the airport, and we see a lot of people.
on July 30, 2009 at 4:54 pm
Alex Well, if Lincoln got one thing right, it’s that 3oh3 sucks; and I’m from CO
on July 30, 2009 at 6:40 pm
Exotic Limousine the three remaining men on exotic dates in Maui. She’ll narrow it down to the final two. The following will be the “Men Tell
on July 31, 2009 at 11:07 am
Exotic Limousine Stretched limousines, Porsche sports cars and other exotic forms of transport delivered youngsters to venues across the area, ready to dance the night away
on July 31, 2009 at 11:11 am
Chas Underwood III on July 31, 2009 at 11:22 am Hey LimoDude…I think you should be posting that at http://StuffRichPeopleLove.com. Those sound like the trappings of people that have a lot of money to spend! Anya on August 1, 2009 at 4:39 pm Ok, I just need to know why do white people like Brie (the cheese) so much. And does brie have some sort of social cache? At my university it’s always at department events. I think I’ve only had good brie once. The rest of the time it tastes like gooey plastic. And yet people continue to bring and fawn over it. Also Thai food, what’s up with that? It’s good food, but so is Korean and talking about Korean food never elicits the same “Omg i luuuv Thai food” response. Neither does Ethiopian or Vietnamese or Brazilian, so I’m not sure what that’s all about. dave on August 1, 2009 at 8:49 pm I think you’re all morons equating race/skin colour to contemporary modes of behaviour. Get a life, seriously. I know this site is making the owners of it a good living, but buying into this bullshit is seriously harmful. Hahah, wow, I like Wes Anderson, and I’m WHITE! wow! Amazing insight into human psychology. This entire site is equal to the racist, propagandist advertisements of the late 30s and early 40s regarding jews by the germans. This ridiculous site should be shut down by lack of visitors (I know you have the right to freedom of speech) …I just wish people would focus their energy on productivity…the opposite of this tripe you call a website. Ali BG Hmmm. My receipe for adopting our Ethiopian child would be a bit different than dvsvsc suggests when s/he writes
on August 2, 2009 at 9:43 am
Adoption from “3rd world” countries tends to be created like this: Ignorance + White Privilege + Selfishness On occasion with added, Self-righteousness Evangelicalism (Sounds strange but just look at the adoption videos on Youtube.) infertility+desire for a family+love of Ethiopian culture+previous travel+ability to stay connected to child’s birth family+generous gifts from family and friends to fund an expensive round of paperwork+opportunity to ALSO do humanitarian work that reduces the NEED for adoption in Ethiopia+terror of not knowing what I was doing by making my family so obviously multi ethnic… I’d say that a huge number of us adopt for those same reasons. Melissa Faye Green’s book _There Is No Me Without You_ is a great example. And as for evangelicalism…while she is an evangelical, Mary at Owlhaven does an amazing job of talking about the choices around having a multi ethnic family… Chaiyavahn on August 2, 2009 at 11:40 am All too true. With all the kids that are already in the USA that needs adopting , multi ethnic kids if they feel the need , they tend to want a 3rd world child. But understand for white people , it makes for great talk at the golf club or other drawn out events , talking about where their kids came frum and who frunted more cash during the process. Makes for excellent talk , tax right off and they also beleive it makes up for slavery in the past and other things minorities suffered at their hands. They also love tax evasion , and illegal business practices . Rick on August 2, 2009 at 9:17 pm It’s because Thai sounds exotic, while Korean sounds like you’re buying a cheap car. That said, I love Korean food, and know better. I also think there’s a bit of racism white people pick up via their love of Japan. I enjoy certain parts of Japanese culture, but also think many of them are socially-inbred island people with serious sexual issues. As for Brie, it’s a Francophile thing. Though I’m not a Brie fan. Anything French (or British) gets a free pass. Ethiopian food usually involves eating with your hands. We’re not into that; nothing to show off there, like there is if we’re adept with chopsticks. Vietnamese food is awesome. Brazilian is just steak, and we can do that very well ourselves, so it’s just not impressive-sounding. I am white, and I have spoken. Rick I think we need to distinguish “white people” from “ridiculously wealthy/celebretard white people.”
on August 2, 2009 at 9:23 pm
I have friends who adopted two Chinese girls because they had a horrible experience here in the US with a bio-mom who changed her mind and took the kid back 6 months later. Ugh. Can’t blame them for seeking an import. I agree that spending a ton of $ on fertility drugs so you can have septuplets, when God/your DNA have clearly said “you shouldn’t give birth,” is ridiculous. But, I also believe that freedom has to mean the freedom to do stupid shit. Otherwise, it’s not really freedom. I just hate it when the taxpayers end up footing the bill, like for Octomom. (Whatever happened to her, anyway?) Rick No no no, it’s only racism when white people talk about other ethnic groups. When whites talk about themselves, it’s humor.
on August 2, 2009 at 9:26 pm
When blacks talk about whites, that’s humor, too. In fact, when anyone talks about whites, it’s humor. We’re the safest target on Earth. White men, doubly so. Just the way it is. Chas Underwood III on August 3, 2009 at 7:59 am Hey Rick and Chaiyavahn, there has been separation of white people from ridiculously rich people. Check out the spin-off site http://StuffRichPeopleLove.com. Topics include escort services, cocaine, being right and being artistic. Nothing on adoptions and fertility clinics yet! All ideas welcome though! Rick THAT is freaking awesome. Thanks.
on August 3, 2009 at 9:03 am
I guess I could write for both sites, since I went to expensive private schools, but don’t make enough money to send my own kids there. Rick Suggestion for “Stuff White People Like:”
on August 3, 2009 at 9:11 am
#x: Sarcasm This favored means of communication often gets us into trouble with other ethnic groups. Liz Shark Week. Need I say more?
on August 4, 2009 at 9:57 am
cigargirl Can I get a GODWIN’s LAW!!!!
on August 5, 2009 at 10:36 am
Woop Woop! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godwin's_law cigargirl Can I get a GODWIN’s LAW?!?!
on August 5, 2009 at 10:37 am
Woop Woop! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godwin's_law Kevin Gann Bullfighting…
on August 6, 2009 at 5:29 am
http://video.msn.com/video.aspx?mkt=en-US&vid=622f516f-10e7-4611-bbed-c97f7abd5e1c Chaiyavahn on August 6, 2009 at 8:11 am Many non ridiculously white people do it to. Then go on shows about how they mortgaged their homes etc make a wonderful back story of how much monies they spent to make it happen. But now they are “so happy” which means look at what wonderful people we are . Chaiyavahn on August 6, 2009 at 8:17 am Loads of non rich white people do that expensive adoption thing and also love to use fertility drugs to get multiples. I say if yu cant yu cant thats all , there is a reason and a time. The worlds already overcrowded. But most of them are looking for tv shows so they can become rich. isnt that just great Leslie I think you should do a post on white people liking environmentally friendly lawn mowers (push/electric).
on August 6, 2009 at 10:22 am
Whiteguyfosho on August 6, 2009 at 2:49 pm starbucks is definitely white however it’s far too mainstream white. You have to patronize a local coffee house or smaller brands like Peet’s in order to appeal to a truly advanced white person Josh Agreed!
on August 6, 2009 at 4:27 pm
Stephanie White on August 6, 2009 at 7:31 pm Some of my suggestions for Stuff White People Like are the author David Sedaris and the North Face brand. Every white person I’ve encountered that’s read work by Sedaris or owned a North Face product has not only liked, but loved them. The right white people will both be aware of these items and appreciate them, giving one a great conversation starter and opportunity for potential friendship. Stephanie White I am a white person and I like shark week :]
on August 6, 2009 at 7:40 pm
Stephanie White Best suggestion ever! I would have already thought that this was a topic.
on August 6, 2009 at 7:42 pm
[note: sarcasm not used in the above comment :] IamBrown Can’t go through the whole 500+ pages on this…anybody mentioned winter olympics yet?
on August 6, 2009 at 10:12 pm
Adam Jacot de Boinod on August 7, 2009 at 8:34 am The Wonder of Whiffling is a tour of English around the globe (with fine coinages from our English-speaking cousins across the pond, Down Under and elsewhere). Discover all sorts of words you’ve always wished existed but never knew, such as fornale, to spend one’s money before it has been earned; cagg, a solemn vow or resolution not to get drunk for a certain time; and petrichor, the pleasant smell that accompanies the first rain after a dry spell. Discover why it is you wouldn’t want to have dinner with a vice admiral of the narrow seas, why Jacobites toasted the little gentleman in black velvet, and why a Nottingham Goodnight is better than one from anywhere else. Michael on August 7, 2009 at 1:55 pm Good job there, soldier. You’re igniting a “race war” over the internet, and make sure no foreign country’s cyberforce hacks into the site (North Korea? Iran? Africa? Australia? Cuba? Mexico? hello…this is the US government’s anti-non-white propaganda). Oh oh oh! Race war! Race war! I’ll be the corporal, you be the lieutanant and we need a general. + Bethany on August 7, 2009 at 9:10 pm Has anyone mentioned “documentation” as something white people like? Chiefly at work a very popular thing to say is, “Gee, Chuck; we should document that.” And it’s always a hit. Even if it’s documenting that the coke machine runs out of root beer on the 26th of every month. Just sayin’ Rod on August 8, 2009 at 6:13 am I got this idea from the endless photos that seem to pop up in the summertime on Facebook. “Family photos on a beach all wearing white tops and khakis”. White people love em. Rod There’s a full list: https://stuffwhitepeoplelike.com/full-list-of-stuff-white-people-like/
on August 8, 2009 at 6:16 am
Malachi HAHA white people
on August 8, 2009 at 8:16 am
Amber Hilarious!!!!! I love it.
on August 9, 2009 at 4:56 am
sam izdat Time to cover banh mi — the trending postcolonial sandwich of choice among the melanically challenged.
on August 9, 2009 at 5:23 pm
MegN on August 10, 2009 at 5:05 am Adam, Americans understand how to fornale better than any other nation I know… we may not know the word, but we do know how to do it.. on a Government scale.. Bill White people love the band Rush!
on August 10, 2009 at 1:15 pm
Rick It’s because we like Gap commercials/ads.
on August 10, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Rick This is true. I’ve seen Rush in concert, and never seen anyone but whites there. (I’m sure there are exceptions… but this is 99% true).
on August 10, 2009 at 3:57 pm
bmlacrosse13 Sperry top-siders? they are the perfect shoe. casual occasions, dress occasions, they literally are the perfect shoe.
on August 10, 2009 at 4:17 pm
dave Now I understand that it’s terribly important that I start hating myself more.
on August 11, 2009 at 11:38 am
Joshua http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/31198
on August 12, 2009 at 12:09 am
Christian, check out this link I found. I think that #5 is right up your alley! Olivia Lane This is so gay, haha but i like it
on August 12, 2009 at 8:41 am
Abby Dolan if jesus was a website, this would be it
on August 12, 2009 at 8:55 am
kate absolutly hilarious. sadly true. found out im whiter than i thought.
on August 12, 2009 at 8:55 am
Mitchell How is this so accurate?
on August 12, 2009 at 9:04 am
nikki band shirts. also, trying to bring back words such as “rad”
on August 12, 2009 at 9:15 am
Chaiyavahn That is a very white thing too , “this is so gay” when the word gay is used to mean sumthin other than its term
on August 12, 2009 at 9:27 am
aestar101 You made it on one my Blogroll lists
on August 12, 2009 at 9:46 am
Ben Galagan on August 12, 2009 at 1:51 pm So When Are You Gonna Post A Game To Find Out How White You Are Like You Did On “It’s On With Alexa Chung” It’s Be Nice To See If I’m White As Eminem Or Really White Like Leo… Sharon I second that.
on August 12, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Bethany I think you’re funny.
on August 12, 2009 at 10:32 pm
kittykat on August 13, 2009 at 11:16 am I never thought I’d be proud of smoking cigarettes with my bud lite while listening to Michael Savage. Of course, does believing in “know thine enemy” make me a white cliche? Any way, I also think Obama is BS, never went through a Bill Marley phase and drive a 300 HP Lexus that gets 15-20 mph. Thank you for giving me something to make me feel good about myself. I needed it. kittykat P.S. is do white people like Bud Lite? What about Lexus? I hope I didn’t speak too soon.
on August 13, 2009 at 11:19 am
Chaiyavahn All Lexus models get better gas mileage than that. Yu must be speaking of sum gm/chrysler ford crap
on August 13, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Ray Sanctimony. White people love it.
on August 13, 2009 at 4:13 pm
Patrick Smart What’s with pic of the white lady and the black baby?
on August 14, 2009 at 4:11 am
Stephanie White oh my goodness. are you talking about BOB marley?
on August 14, 2009 at 7:45 am
wow. Alissa Valeri on August 14, 2009 at 1:50 pm I think this book should be on the list of things white people like.. because the only people i know who read this shit are very very white. People who read this book, including myself, are torn between hating themselves for being so very much like what the book describes, and laughing in relief at how much less ” white” they are than alot of other people they know. Jared Rad never left!
on August 14, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Eddie on August 14, 2009 at 4:16 pm I don’t understand this site. Is it a joke I am not getting? I am not like the white people this site talks about. Must be east/west coast big city types. Not all white folks are the same. But I was wondering. Why are other races of people called “something” American. Such as African American. Why are Americans of European ancestry just called white? And why do those folks get so upset if they are called something else (but not derogatory of course). And here is another. How come the only people you can make fun of publically are southern white folks. By the way- white guilt is a myth. I ain’t done nothing to be ashamed of. Sexy Girl This is almost as funny as http://www.DanielDickey.com
on August 14, 2009 at 4:30 pm
No One on August 14, 2009 at 5:26 pm It’s pretty much OK to make fun of any type of white person. This site mostly seems to make fun of stereotypically “liberal” or “hipster”-ish white people, at least the bit that I’ve seen. stringhopper200 The title of your blog caught my eye, thought I’d take a look. I browsed through a few of your posts. My burning question is are you White? LOL.
on August 15, 2009 at 1:57 am
Natty Some of the things you talk about are soo true! People who get mad at this just take life to seriously :]
on August 15, 2009 at 10:23 pm
me That picture never ceases to crack me up. It epidomizes swpl.
on August 17, 2009 at 11:31 am
Conner Fields It seems this is an Urban city dweller stereotype.
on August 17, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Tori on August 17, 2009 at 2:17 pm Nah, the whole Gap-outfit-family-beach-photo thing really isn’t for this site. I mean, that IS something white people like, but this site isn’t really about white people. It’s about hipsters. And what is more hipster than making fun of hipsters? Tori YES.
on August 17, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Tori Hipster 101.
on August 17, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Alex Dear environmentally and socially conscious adolescent,
on August 17, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Everything about your comment cracks me up. Shit, my sides hurt from laughing so hard. I now want a tattoo of your comment on my ribcage. Ah! Another thing white people/hipsters like: tattoos of “deep”, “thought-provoking” text. Alex You fuck, this isn’t new comedy.
on August 17, 2009 at 3:27 pm
JM Pretty SWPL stuff right here
on August 17, 2009 at 8:35 pm
http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2009/08/brooklyn_will_soon_have_its_ow.html Vincent D. Faini - www.our-mission-possible.com You have a lot of great stuff.
on August 17, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Brittany I saw this site from http://www.DanielDickey.com and I’m not gonna lie this is just as funny as that one.
on August 18, 2009 at 8:09 am
Yaakov Dear SWPL,
on August 18, 2009 at 9:53 am
Your blog is really enjoyable and I’m writing you to express interest in how you get your layout. I’d like to start my own blog (on a separate topic) and would like to know how to get started in terms of setting up a format similar to yours. Can I be in touch with the designer you use? Thank you very much. Sincerely, Yaakov twistedmuser Thats good stuff!
on August 18, 2009 at 5:44 pm
chris hey, what about fly fishing? I’m white and I do it all the time.
on August 19, 2009 at 8:40 am
jonathan #151 Feeling depressed after going to the zoo. White people feel terrible about the animals in their cages; they invariably are sad after going to the zoo.
on August 19, 2009 at 6:55 pm
Taylor submitted for your approval
on August 19, 2009 at 9:50 pm
Made-to-Order Desserts You’re out to dinner with your white friends at a fancy restaurant. Everything seems normal, until one of your friends has ordered dessert with their entrée. It’s truly the end of the world as we know it. White people love initiative. They love saying it, they love having it, and they especially love showing it off to others whenever possible. It is for this reason that white people invest heavily in 401k’s, get tattoos, and learn foreign languages, in hopes that the same person who was present when they made their decision will be able to see them reap the reward and be visibly jealous. However, because some of these ideas take years to come to fruition, white people must find another outlet for flaunting their initiative. Enter the made-to-order dessert. These are typically available at upscale restaurants, such as the Grand Lux Café. Ordering such a dessert usually plays out in this manner: while the waiter or waitress is taking entrée orders, they will ask if any of the diners would care to order one of their “signature” desserts, often something French (soufflés, beignets, etc.) or something that does in fact require time to make (good old-fashioned apple pie, for instance), and cannot be made by simply microwaving something. Having passed the point of no return, the white person can find peace of mind in knowing that their entire meal is taken care of; there are no more hard decisions to make. Instead they get to sit back and watch the stress that plays out their companions’ faces when confronted with the choice of picking an obviously inferior dessert later on. Note: Do not ask for a taste of a white person’s made-to-order dessert, regardless of your relation (significant others and spouses included). In their opinion, it was made especially for them, and asking for any piece of it would be like asking to try on your friend’s wedding ring; you just don’t do it. They will get incredibly defensive if you do ask, will likely feign ill, and thus appear valorous in trying to save you from what they will exaggerate to be the plague why savoring the last crumbs of their bespoke dessert. Proper etiquette for this situation requires that you acknowledge that the superiority of the white person’s dessert, and avow that you will order it next time you are there, knowing full well that it will not be with the same group of white people. yeah uh huh on August 20, 2009 at 3:20 am #152 Pricey soft drinks, like the Jones Soda Co. It’s all about the bubble-gum flavored blue stuff. Snapples are so 1994 and Vitamin water was yesterday. A new drink “Vio” was on the news, a half-milk/soda drink is being test-marketed in certain parts of the US. White people gotta have half-milk/soda drinks, and the massive protests by environmentalists joined forces with anti-corporation activists about Coca-cola’s and Pepsico’s water pollution in the Beijing region of China. UH OH.+ twistedmuser on August 20, 2009 at 3:24 am Either you have some seriously shallow friends or you are trying to make this into a white bashing thing. Been out with friends many times and have never seen anything like that. twistedmuser on August 20, 2009 at 3:27 am Yes I know what you mean. Last time I went to the zoo and saw h ow the animals have plenty of room to roam, shelter, food on a regular basis, free medical care, and every other need taken care of, for free, I was depressed. Rachel on August 20, 2009 at 12:27 pm You should so do those yearly update letters from rich white family/”friends”. We get them consistantly. The ones that say stuff like “Oh, the trip to Italy was wonderful. Susan just finished graduate school and William has a wonderful job as a doctor… blahblahblahblah….” Those things have pissed me off since I’ve been like twelve. Donnie Except when they get naked and jump in an exhibit.
on August 20, 2009 at 7:09 pm
Nate How about pronunciation in the cases of food, country names and names of foreign writers.
on August 20, 2009 at 7:18 pm
Caz White people really like wearing really old baseball caps from college sports teams
on August 20, 2009 at 8:37 pm
Indiga Photography. Sharing their works on Flickr. Angled shots.
on August 21, 2009 at 12:47 am
Indiga Photography. Sharing their works on Flickr. Angled shots. Sepia/Black and White photographs.
on August 21, 2009 at 12:47 am
yeah uh huh on August 21, 2009 at 5:02 am White people like the think-tanks in National Geographic insists on calling countries by their original names and spelled the “official” way. It’s the thing to be ‘P-C’ right? You oughta go back to #58 to edit Japan to “Nihon”, and #116 African American inspired music that People of color don’t listen to anymore. +
Mina on August 21, 2009 at 8:55 pm Oh… wow. Lol. What the hell is this?! This is hilarious! There’s so much weird stuff on the internet, I swear. Anyways, do white people make this website? Do black people make it? I’m definitely curious. I’m Persian… I wouldn’t mind seeing one of these for every ethnic group. Stuff Middle Eastern people like would be great. Or stuff black people like might be a little controversial.. lol. But this is great, I wish I could think of one that wasn’t included on the list. Mina That link didn’t work. Is the site down now? It’s been over a year since this post but I’m definitely interested in seeing the site.
on August 21, 2009 at 9:02 pm
Mina Also, I see two things in here that black people love as much as white people:
on August 21, 2009 at 9:34 pm
Marijuana and The Wire. I don’t know any black people my age who don’t love those. But then again, I wouldn’t even say just black people. I’m Iranian and I love those things also. Most Hispanics my age like those things. Oh, and black men love Asian women too. I’m Asian (Iranian – Iran is in Asia), and my boyfriend is black. I’m positive the majority of black men I know (like my boyfriend’s friends, my friends, etc) would love to date an Asian or Hispanic or basically anything but an American white or black girl. So I don’t see dating Asians as being something only white men love, although they are the ones who would go overseas to find an Asian bride. Rick Ha! Yep, I agree. And yet, we put up with being called “white” instead of “European-American.” It’s all silly crap, on all sides.
on August 22, 2009 at 8:40 am
Rick This site is run by the white guy you see in the banner ad (up top).
on August 22, 2009 at 8:41 am
One thing I’ve noticed Persians in America *don’t* like: other Persians. It’s like once they leave home, they don’t want to be reminded of it. True for you, or no? Chas Underwood III on August 22, 2009 at 8:43 am The number of comments you get is amazing Christian! Traffic is really growing at http://StuffRichPeopleLove.com and I wanted to thank you for your advice last week. It turns out the guy was a flaming douche bag and nothing came of his threats! Rick on August 22, 2009 at 8:55 am Persians are not Asian, in our use of the word. Persians are Middle-Eastern or Central-Asian. Very different thing, and you know it. Regardless, very good looking women, in general. As for most people your age (I’m assuming you’re under 30) liking these things, I believe that’s a sign that what defines ethnic groups is fading (a good thing). Each new generation is usually more open to outside ideas. >I’m positive the majority of black men I know (like my boyfriend’s friends, my friends, etc) would love to date an Asian or Hispanic or basically anything but an American white or black girl. I agree. That’s what I’ve observed/experienced (I’m white; my uncle is black). I think there is a general sense of disappointment among whites and blacks with their own groups — not for all, but for a sizable chunk. My ex wife is white, and I will probably marry an Asian, if I remarry. There are just traits I’ve observed with 75% of white women that I don’t like. I don’t want to start a flame war here, so I’ll just leave it at that. I’ve traveled throughout Asia, and studied various cultures there/related arts, and have an appreciation for it, so this is not exactly exotic material for me. It’s what I’m comfortable with. That said, any group can change, and I believe white American women will, in time. It may just take a generation or two for them to get over the idea that being of equal worth to a man does not mean you have to act like one. Anon I wonder how much hate mail I would get if I made a “stuff black people like”?
on August 22, 2009 at 9:58 am
twistedmuser If you make enough money…who cares!
on August 22, 2009 at 2:46 pm
twistedmuser uhhhh…lighten up?
on August 22, 2009 at 2:47 pm
dcgrl on August 22, 2009 at 8:11 pm why would it not be controversial to do ‘what middle eastern people like’ but controversial to do ‘what black people like’? i don’t get it. it would be hilarious! Mo This website is really really funny haha nice job!
on August 23, 2009 at 6:01 am
buggy Christian Lander is white
on August 25, 2009 at 10:56 am
mike How about “Gardening” for an activity that white people like, or better yet, having a garden, which opens up all sorts of comedic options. Just a thought.
on August 26, 2009 at 7:52 am
mike on August 26, 2009 at 7:58 am I thought of another one, how about “the idea of fly-fishing” with a Bamboo fly-rod reference, and a tip of the hat to “A River Runs Through It” could be a good start to a post! Scott on August 26, 2009 at 12:42 pm Here’s something I noticed that white people (especially university students) tend to love: any form of “radical” or “progressive” political/social ideology that is predicated on laissez-faire free market capitalism, i.e. Libertarian, Anarcho-capitalism, and Ayn Rand’s school of Objectivism. But of course, being white college students, it is always wrapped in a vaguely Marxist iconography and is meant to help the working class. danieldickey http://www.DanielDickey.com <———-LOOK
on August 26, 2009 at 1:10 pm
If you like this you'll love my random comedy blog. Rated #3 comedy blog by VH1 'You Should Read This' Darnell Brooklyn
on August 27, 2009 at 8:13 am
You see all white people are not hipsters. All hipsters are not white people. You’re talking about stuff Hipsters like. There’s a difference. Don’t drag white people into your Cream of Irony Hipster Smoothie Recipe. All Hipsters Love Brooklyn. Some even name their children Brooklyn. whhhyyy on August 28, 2009 at 5:17 am Rick – I think that might just an American thing. In New Zealand, rather than ever using colours, people refer to very specific ethnicity for people of all backgrounds (eg. Maori, NZ European, European, etc). As a North American who wouldn’t identify as a European OR a New Zealander – I would have to state that I am, in fact, a “European-American”. I get your point and perhaps it is too PC, but just wanted to mention that it wouldn’t be completely unheard of to say “European-American” melissa on August 28, 2009 at 9:55 am I just got the book today because it just seemed too funny not to =] I am not white but my boyfriend is, and I thought it was an amazing book for him b/c it was just too real. I was, however, disappointed that “high-fives” were not in the book. I see white people high five each other like 10 times a day. Is that somewhere else? loved the book!!! =] paul yeah because nobody likes gardening except for white people
on August 30, 2009 at 9:38 am
cody i’m sure someone has said this already, but its ironic that stuffwhitepeoplelike.com is now on the list of stuff white people like.
on August 30, 2009 at 9:53 pm
Kathy on August 31, 2009 at 7:22 am Can you help me start a grassroots movement to call white people European Americans? Why do all the other people get special names that sound important like Asian or Pacific Islander or African American and we are all just called WHITE? Let’s celebrate our own heritage! White people are from Europe. Let’s make everyone else say all those extra syllables for us too!!!!!! whitegirlwithoutbangs Yes! I love this idea!
on August 31, 2009 at 5:51 pm
whitegirlwithoutbangs on August 31, 2009 at 6:44 pm What about blogging? Don’t most white people blog? I admit that I love to read what I write and I think I have killer opinions so I’m really into leaving comments and writing material for my blog. Infact, I sometimes daydream about cloning myself just so that I could have a REAL best friend. I know I’m wise, loyal, intelligent, etc. etc. and therefore would make THE perfect best friend, for me. “Hey Me. What do you think about this…?” matt its called Caucasian… duh
on August 31, 2009 at 8:25 pm
ADMikey #129 Stay-at-home Moms/wifes
on September 2, 2009 at 6:35 am
Nothing more to make a white person (in this case, a man) very proud of his wife’s freedom of choice/decision making we proudly hail in the white culture: The woman’s right to choose…but in the realm of housekeeping & child-rearing. A woman’s natural urgency is to take care of an infant she gaven birth (white guys seem to have a turn-on when the wifes are VERY pregnant, I mean FAT & BIG, just don’t say that or watch them hormonal wimmin think you’re sexist) puts her on a very important role not neglect our children. Women in these days in the ’00s are willing to sacrifice in the name of natural instinct white people often boost about about the importance of family values. But don’t quote any part of it from the Holy Bible, since you don’t push religion. Also to save big $ not hiring a nanny (it’s not hip to “live out” in this economy) or babysitter from down the street (teens should work in McD’s, except we have are white), it’s up to the modern liberated woman to “choose” her gender role for the good of the kids and she’ll LOVE the results. And best of all, it leaves us the men to pursue his life-long dreams or career goals, like a co-manager takes him to a topless bar in his “mutual open” relationship, as my wife is too busy in household chores and diaper-changing my kids. Stay-at-home moms/wifes is a must-have career for women to wish for the good ol days before the rise of feminism and to cut down on waves of undocumented workers whose skin is a shade of brown to remind us the shame of racial subjugation & colonialism we don’t want to be reminded of. – I might well start a blog “StuffOchreShadedPeopleLike”. + ADMikey on September 2, 2009 at 6:45 am The double-personality disorder known to affect affluent white people is “the two-faced syndrome” when involved in political and social movements. They concocted a sickening mixture of unregulated capitalism to make them stay rich (or get richer), fanatical liberalism to end “racism” or “hate”, a strong sense of morality to out-Calvin the Calvinists and to promote an one-world order unity-commune government. If you or someone you know suffers from the two-faced neo-conservative/pseudo-liberal psychosis, please get help not in your private psychiatrist session or in a out-of-the-way religious denomination. They will only make the two-faced syndrome sufferer worse with more symptoms like smugginess, egocentrism and an acute case of ignoramus. + ADMikey on September 2, 2009 at 6:51 am There is no European country other than the phantom nation formed in 1999 the European Union (or EU). Over 80 African nations, 50 Asian ones and 20 to represent Latin America, therefore the concept of an “African”, “Asian” and “Latino” race is just as sketchy and uniformal like an “European” American racial group. In Europe, you have many kinds of ethnicities, nationalities and language groups from the Basques to Bulgarians, the Finns to French, the Irish to Italians, the Poles to Portugese, and the Scots to Slovenes. The farthest points of “white” Russia is in the Asian continent…and may we include former British/white-majority nations under the European sociocultural umbrella? + ADMikey on September 2, 2009 at 6:55 am #151 should include the blogger’s sympathy to snails, but not to the Aborigines or something really provocative. Save the whales! but Screw the starving South Dakota Indians! The Black Hills not for sale! Let the white man “help” them. The Quinaults off the coast of Vancouver Island (Canada) and Mount Olympus peninsula (USA) fought hard against Greenpeace & the BIA to preserve the annual (once a year) whale hunts in the Pacific ocean. + ADMikey on September 2, 2009 at 6:56 am Fly fishing is OK, but make sure the little goldfishies aren’t on the endangered list. That’s not nice! They have feelings. I’m gonna cry over the fish sticks I just ate. :_-( ADMikey on September 2, 2009 at 7:00 am People are people, but let the government call them “Black, white, yellow, brown, red, tan, olive, bronze, beige, peach, orange, pink, grey, green, blue, purple, etc.” tones of the basic same hue of skin we the people, homo sapiens, (3 or 4 layers below your derma everyone sees) happened to possess for millions of years…and have the UN, EEOC, FCC & NAACP command people not to say/write “racial” things or they get fired, fined, suspended or even arrested. + ADMikey on September 2, 2009 at 7:01 am She’s a loving, caring & heartful mother, except the “evil” US government & the 50 states’ child custody services made it very hard for her to adopt an American child of any color in need of a home she could offered to him or her. XD ADMikey on September 2, 2009 at 7:03 am What kind of white are you??? Black people joked about the multiple skin colors they have from the “high yellow” to the “mocha-latte” to the “caramel-honey” among each other. I’m gonna have to place a brown paper bag next to your face (cant’ see you though)…yeah, you passed. You’re just a “redder” shade on the neck by working hard out in the sun. + ADMikey #11 is for you (most replies) when the subject is about race, sexual attraction and cultural trends behind…seeking Asian girls woman to make a baby to pass on her “chiney” looks?
on September 2, 2009 at 7:09 am To adopt an Asian baby is one thing, how about an Asian
I wish to share you my Mom’s photo at age 25 on here: you would think she’s “Amerasian/Asiatic/Oriental” in ethno-racial appearance when in fact she’s of an American Indian father. Just want to test to see some of you white guys are low enough to ask out my Mom (ROFL)…stay away 0 _ 0 twistedmuser What are the ones that name their kids after hotels….for instance, LaQuinta?
on September 2, 2009 at 7:28 am
ADMikey on September 2, 2009 at 7:30 am Good idea for the next entry (129?) on white American people encounter different food etiquette on vacation. One rule of thumb in France: Don’t put your arms/hands under the table as opposed on your lap. I had my father and relatives explain this is considered improper. But we heard stories of a few American tourists can’t help with the rule. + twistedmuser On the other hand black guys seemed turned on by the big white women who are not pregnant.
on September 2, 2009 at 7:33 am
ADMikey on September 2, 2009 at 12:46 pm Wonderful name for a white couple had a honeymoon in la Quinta Cal. to get a “souvenir” 9 mos. later. Robert Downey Jr. named one of his kids Indio, where he was put on trial for drug possession while in Palm Springs. I bet you have alot of Coachellas among the gen. Y’ers after the trip to the rock music fest last April. + ADMikey on September 3, 2009 at 12:35 pm Used to be white people (those not have money, in small town Midwestern or post-war suburban areas) went to church every Sunday to associate with people (i.e. make friends, find spouses or have fun) among their own kind. The problem lies in yuppie-dominanted Corporate culture and college campus life full of policies controlling romantic relationships literally made it hard for (esp. white) people of the opposite sex relate to each other without risk of lawsuits or media-hyped fears of predation or sex crimes. Yeah, go ahead and clone yourself, “mini-me” is the answer for your social isolation and any problems you can share with yourself. The old adage: wherever you go, there you are. + ADMikey …and white people think they know how to act in public/ society/in company.
on September 3, 2009 at 12:42 pm
#130 is about strict behavioral conformity, like strict socio-behaviroal codes (i.e. Miss Manners etiquette books) and how to act puritanical/ethical in everyday life (except it don’t apply to white-collar criminals). The importance of little changes in ritualistic behavior in… say, washing your hands every single time you get near a door handle or office phone or your hand is “near the nose”. Also is the ecological move to make us stop using toilet paper. You mean all of us white folk don’t wipe? WTF? How unhygeinic is that? “Well, you get brown spots in your pants and it costs money to buy them anyway”. Not in wal-mart, go use the newspapers when the industry dies out. + ADMikey on September 3, 2009 at 12:45 pm dear Abby, I must remind you Jesus is black! No wonder the black people go to churches known for loud and proud sing song/hand-clapping/hip-dancing gospel choirs. “AH YEA! Free at last, HEH! free at last, HOU! and god almighty, free at last. YACK! THAT RIGHT BROTHAS.” + ADMikey on September 3, 2009 at 12:47 pm Lincoln calls out the 2-1-2, 2-1-3, 3-1-2, 3-1-3, 4-1-0, 4-1-5, 2-0-6, 5-0-3, 2-1-4, 3-0-1, 3-0-2 and 2-0-2. That’s about 12 area codes to disconnect (in addition to Silicon valley 408 or 510) …and I know where they’re located, btw. + ADMikey on September 3, 2009 at 12:50 pm Lincoln calls out any place with zip codes beginning in 101, as well the zero (stands for nothing) and the number 2 for that matter. There goes the Northeast states and the last 9 but more in the digits of 90-, 94- and 97- in the west coast. + ADMikey on September 3, 2009 at 12:54 pm White people like the color Black: to dress for funerals, the women dress in black to look “hot” and the kids dress the emo/goth/punk look to “fit in” with peers high school. It’s the color of choice for the KKK (head leader-grand knight) and Nazi uniforms to match with the boots. + ADMikey on September 3, 2009 at 12:57 pm #130 would be about white people identifies with great-grand-parents’ land of origin, those are homogenized white bread types without any knowledge or experience about ethnic identity. They support development of ethnic groups in terms of culture, racial categories and feel good holidays. Sept. 16 is Mexican independence day, Sept. 25 is Native American day, Sept. 21 is Jewish new year, Oct. 1 begins Filipino American month and Oct. 11 for Italian Americans (just don’t mention the evil dead white man from Spain by the name Christopher Columbus). + Truth on September 3, 2009 at 1:12 pm Do you people really believe that every single white(caucasian) person is like this? I’m not going to debate anything with any of you, it would get nowhere, but if you made and freely contribute to this site, and I happen to meet you, pray I don’t find out. Act tough if you want, but if you meet me(and you won’t know me), nothing will save you. You’re just more racist trash mixed in with this world, ignorant and stupid. See you on the other side. truth was truthful i agree with you dude! Although i also say some of this is funny shit
on September 3, 2009 at 1:17 pm
vince on September 3, 2009 at 1:32 pm Oh dear, the endless humourlessness of the wrong kind of white person. My advice is, take a big gun (you no doubt believe every white American should carry one) and shoot yourself in the foot, having first made sure there’s no universal health care. Garage Sale How about Garage Sales for September’s SWPL
on September 4, 2009 at 6:54 am
twistedmuser on September 4, 2009 at 10:45 am Good grief, black people dont like yard sales? Have you been to one? I’m all for making fun of one’s self, but it should be funny and unique to that group. Sleazy McSleazy The teacher asks her class, “If there are 5 birds sitting on a fence and you shoot one of them, how many will be left?”
on September 4, 2009 at 5:23 pm
She calls on Buckwheat’s best friend, little Johnny. He replies, “None. They all fly away with the first gun shot.” The teacher replies, “the correct answer is 4, but I like your thinking.” Little Johnny says, “I have a question for YOU….There are three women sitting on a bench having ice cream; One is delicately licking the sides of the triple scoop of ice cream… The second is gobbling down the top and sucking the cone… The third is biting off the top of the ice cream… …Which one is married?” The teacher, blushing a great deal, replied, “Well I suppose the one that’s gobbled down the top and sucked the cone..” To which Little Johnny replied, “The correct answer is the one with the wedding ring on…but I like YOUR thinking..” Leticia on September 5, 2009 at 10:47 am Please Add “Singing sweet Caroline” in public with stragers to stuff white people like. They LOVE it. When the song comes on, just try to find one white person not singing. Maybe it’s genetic? I dunno, but it’s kind of a phenomenon. Elikelp are you trying to say Mormons are white?
on September 5, 2009 at 8:05 pm
“Yes, whites do like geneaology…go to Utah. ” We got some multi colored Mormons in NY…. Or are you saying that genealogical obsessiveness is a predominately white mental illness? Iyabo Asani Well, for some strange reason, this is my first time to your site.
on September 6, 2009 at 6:09 am
I must say I find you hilarious but eerily accurate. I have always been fascinated with culture and you are doing a great job of describing white American middle to upper class culture and you are doing it with a lot of humor and very sharp insight. As wonderful as your writing is, I am very surprised at your commenters and their responses to your posts. It detracts from your site. Sure it is pretty amazing to have over six thousand comments to this page alone, but all in insults and racial slurs and everything else just does not make it a worthwhile endeavor. Great blog! Good to see your work. Iyabo Asani vince on September 6, 2009 at 6:46 am So great to see a commentator who actually gets the tone of this highly entertaining site. I have also been unpleasantly surprised and repelled by the negativity and narrow-mindedness of the site’s detractors. It seems to happen universally all over the net, though, and I guess is a sad litmus test of where a frightenly large number of people are at. twistedmuser so as long as its humor poking fun at white people its witty, but as soon as someone says something a little off that topic its racist. interesting.
on September 6, 2009 at 7:08 am
Tag on September 6, 2009 at 7:17 am that is reality, white are full of contradictions, living in lilly white neighborhoods, yet discussing the diversity concept over 6 dollar coffees, or having a black child on her back, then go home to their up-scale loft NY apartment. it is b/c many whites and/or white wannabes are hypocritical and act like fools-they are not worldly nor posses naturual intellect unless it involved, intranet porno, baseballs, bbq, or infidelity. twistedmuser on September 6, 2009 at 7:35 am and only white people are judgemental and make suppositions based on a picture. so what is wrong with someone going to a foreign country and helping there. some people talk about africa, others actually go do something. that is wrong how? twistedmuser Vince, if you are referring to me, I find the site hilarious. most of the people making comments..not really.
on September 6, 2009 at 7:36 am
vince @twistedmuser
on September 6, 2009 at 9:02 am
I made 2 comments, so I don’t know which you’re responding to, but neither was directed at you. The one about shooting oneself in the foot was directed at a comment titled “truth”. Egad. Truth. Truthiness. Not the sharpest tool in the shed, that guy. My more appreciative comment was directed at Iyabo Asani, one of the rare few who gets the point. As do you. One thing this site makes clear: the dadaists were so endearingly idealistic to imagine that irony and humour might be a way to shift ideological bigotry. I’m happy for them that they haven’t lived to see the torturous sludge of dullness arising from commentators on this site. Tag on September 6, 2009 at 9:11 am you are offended, you like travelling, and doing the boogie woogie in africa just like that secretary of state, as the country falls further into a depression- —helping–by what?!?!–photo ops?, resume building, feeling good about one’s white guilt–all a sham/scam. vince on September 6, 2009 at 11:22 am Some of us white folk actually live in Africa, sweetheart, and conservative white America’s greedy self-obsession is damaging civilisations all over the world, so wake up and become aware that the human race consists of many people other than yourselves, and we all have to live on this planet together. ell on September 6, 2009 at 11:40 pm i think this site is really funny, but i also feel that it encourages racial stereotyping. this book makes fun of people simply based on race? it’s definitely funny. but i guess i just dont think books should be written to like that. i dont think it would be cool to write a book about what black people like, or what asian people like. i dont think that we should be supporting racial steroetyping like this. i havent read all of this website, and maybe i fall into all of the categories of things white people like! but i am liberal, and i really believe that racial sterotyping is something to avoid. people can’t be categorized based on race. not all of these things apply to me because im white. i think this book definitely encourages racial stereotyping, and i dont really like that. but its definitely hilarious. maybe i take myself too seriously. i just dont like it Michael D. on September 7, 2009 at 10:18 am Gingers are the new “black” huh? At least, sophisicated white people admire the achievements of civil rights for gay and lesbian people in the UK. The Europeans claim not to be racist towards people of certain skin color, but we knew racism is everywhere and other groups of people can get second-class treatment. + Michael D. on September 7, 2009 at 10:32 am GASP! You gotta be kidding. I’m gonna answer that. 1. I kinda fear the cops too, they can’t stop pulling young males over, we’re profiled by the basis of age and sex. 2. Many white people still love the NBA, we’re forgiving. 3. We like black people in basketball for some reason, but before 1960 we never want to see blacks play sports. 4. The anti-Obama conservatives insist they aren’t racist or find Condo Rice, same with anti-Hillary conservatives with the “we don’t mind a woman president” bring in Condo Rice. 5. I knew someone who looked like Barry White. Heck, I had a black person yell “(I) look like Adolf Hitler”. 6. They brag on (to among each other) whenever a black person moves in it goes down. It may not apply to the whites who don’t live in 1950s era suburban home tracts. 7. White people have primal instinct to follow the “call of the wild” and the stifling nature of civilization has on us. 8. More and more whites HATE it when a black, Hispanic or Korean in major league baseball makes more than WE do. 9. Absolutely, to make rules on home owners like doors or windows must have no “ethnic” features. ROFL! Racist. 10. Obama=Magic negro. Mexicans or Cubans=Illegals. Chinese or Japanese=Yellow peril. Indians=Hindus. Arabs or Iranians=Muslim radicals. and Italians or Poles=Wops. 11. In the west coast. You find more slip and slides in the south, or in minority areas in the north: Public pools. 12. Is it we don’t care about people? That goes to Obama Soviet-agit-prop propaganda posters on “HOPE CHANGE”. + Michael D. on September 7, 2009 at 10:34 am Thanks for the frugality tips, either you’re black…or Jewish. More cheap ethnic/racial group jokes to pass around. But it is more of an “Okie” or “Polack” joke than a yuppie one. + Michael D. on September 7, 2009 at 10:36 am dada, all of them are Jews! You could add Karl Marx, the Rotschilds or Judas Iscariot on the list. They are white…and Jewish. You’re gonna be popular among the Black Muslims or Rev. Jeremiah Wright’s racial nationalist congregation.+ Michael D. on September 7, 2009 at 10:39 am But can you tell which one is really racist or joking around? Welcome to the internet, no wonder I got a tendency to be banned/suspended on forums. Best to head out to the bar to act all wild or crazy, get punched or thrown out. xD Michael D. on September 7, 2009 at 10:43 am I like to see Sally Struthers whine about the starving kid in Ethiopia. Purely the ideal photo momenet: a white liberal celebrity is in Africa right there. + Michael D. on September 7, 2009 at 10:45 am Polish babies are great…door stops. I got to admit we came a long way to allow interracial marriages/adoptions, gay marriages/adoptions and soon, repopulate our white race by the people the Nazis thought are “Untermenschen”. + Michael D. on September 7, 2009 at 10:47 am Sorry Kim, white people can’t get enough of the so-called 21st century slave trade: Mexicans and other Latinos. The Amistad ship (a reservoir in Texas) has split over and they run from the border to find work in a Taco Bell near you. + Michael D. on September 7, 2009 at 4:58 pm White people like to promote interracial marriage and not advertise “white identity”, the complete opposite of a pro-Jewish identity group in Israel aired this controversial TV ad on the “dangers” of intermarriage is liking to lose Jews. +
Ryan Shillington Pardon me while I stereotype you as somebody who doesn’t know how to use the shift key on their computer.
on September 7, 2009 at 7:13 pm
Michael D. But they can be so wonderful, check out one who dances! Important for her to get some exercise at least (thumbs up).
on September 7, 2009 at 8:11 pm
MROL Lighten up douchebag.
on September 8, 2009 at 5:08 am
Statler old crap that was barely funny about 10 years ago.. get a new hobby
on September 8, 2009 at 11:56 am
danieldickey If you like this site you’ll LOVE http://www.DanielDickey.com
on September 8, 2009 at 2:48 pm
Voted VH1’s #2 Comedy Blog Voted Top 10 funniest internet sites by Comedy Central Michael D. on September 9, 2009 at 6:37 am You hadn’t killed enough of us white boy. I’m 1/4 American Indian and my French father had relatives fought Nazis in WWII. You believe having white skin makes you better than everyone else? Uh huh…how much money you got? + Michael D. (Cherokee+other American Indian+3/4 white=minority)
on September 9, 2009 at 6:44 am
(French+Scottish+German+English=white person) What’s wrong with this picture? Are white people this obsessed with ones’ racial pedigree? I don’t know what gives to be more white or more non-white than thou, but how about the leader of our country is, as follows… (Kenyan Muslim father+Irish American mother=Barack Obama) But to a racially charged hell-bent internet troll, they may well go off on the (black man+white woman=interracial) or worst (illegal alien+terrorist with Arab name=9/11 flashback). Michael D. on September 9, 2009 at 6:47 am sod, my seed is pure (from the book “Keys of Tulsa”). They hid the American Indian legacy from the WASPs, but found a way to claim an older ancestral presence in the 1980s from the likes of Cher. Btw, most white Californians could start claiming to be Armenian, the “Semitic” people from the Caucasus mountains in an exotic place known as the Asian continent. + Michael D. on September 9, 2009 at 6:53 am Very common to hear about intermarriage between Blacks and Native Americans, then came the Portugese Hawaiians, Punjabis from India with Mexicans in California, and even Japanese-Cherokee marriages in the L.A. metro area when the two groups lived aside in the early 20th century. Now the white people once boosted to have money, stock market bonds, ivy league degrees and professional careers all because of pure white ancestry…is envious in wanting to be partsomething (not limited to Cherokees), they will be “1/5 Cuban” or related to a Zulu princess tomorrow. + Michael D. on September 9, 2009 at 6:55 am For awhile, most of the white people up there fled to either San Jose or Santa Rosa between 1950 and 1990. Now the trend went into reverse and its’ the blacks or east Asians in a flight out of the cities of Oakland or San Fran. The Central valley, alike Southern Cal. is “browner” than lily white parts of S.F. plus the black middle class exodus eastward into the Sacramento-Stockton area. + Michael D. ooooooh…and “gentrified rock”, while they condemn the corrupted corporate music industry. Rock on, whiteys. +
on September 9, 2009 at 6:58 am
Michael D. on September 9, 2009 at 7:01 am These weird parents fear the A.U.T.I.S.M. comes out of the vaccine to prevent the upcoming “scary” swine flu pandemic. It’s like a flashback of a time the kids fear Polio in the 50s, but more of the early days of AIDS in the ’80s when people thought you get the AIDS from a black person or a gay man. Btw, I have a high functioning type of autism my whole life, and in my late 20s so I remember when most people outside the neuro-psychiatric field didn’t know a thing about autism.+ Michael D. on September 9, 2009 at 7:04 am SWINE FLU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah, I must had scared you straight. But the white people are so sensitive to the fact the swine flu originated in Mexico, let’s not call it the “Mexican flu” OK? That’s racist, xenophobic and makes the Mexican people look dirty. Remember SARS? And how we feared the Chinese? We called it the “South Asian Racial Syndrome” but we added a ‘H’ in the end for “Hysteria”. + Michael D. on September 9, 2009 at 7:07 am A sure sign of being in an oppressed people, how about the African-American self-titled “prince” like Malcolm X and the descendants of the Egyptian pharoah or Jesus Christ? LOL! White people, as well black people and any other people can be delusional. “I AM THE LIZARD KING”. + Michael D. on September 9, 2009 at 7:10 am Once associated with communists and Jews according to right-wing extremists, feminism is now a major feature in conservative Christian politics: Sarah Palin? Yah, yoo betcha. It’s like the neo-cons claimed JFK and MLK among their own: “If they were alive today, they would been conservatives” said Glenn Beck. + Michael D. “Wintering in Lake Placid” – 2nd home for the holidays.
on September 9, 2009 at 7:13 am
“Moving out of California” – Got too liberal for them. “Lily white Uruguay” – a Spanish-speaking country. White people got to have a townhouse in the L.E.S. NYC. + Michael D. Playing around with communism (how fun can it get?)
on September 9, 2009 at 7:15 am
University bachelors’ degrees (it’s like having an ID). Reading ink-and-paper for news instead (not this site). And wait, there’s more of white people’s likes and gripes comin’ rite up. + Michael D. …and don’t forget Absolut vodka! Clear, plain & white, just the way they like it: best mixed with O.J. and berry flavored water. +
on September 9, 2009 at 7:16 am
Michael D. Mey-Hee-Ko! Fa-ronz! and Hee-Ran! Mispronounce these words and they call you a friggin’ uneducated racist. LOL! +
on September 9, 2009 at 7:19 am
Michael D. on September 9, 2009 at 7:21 am Yet only 40% of Americans bother to vote, most of us think it’s a game, a bunch of politics or stuff we don’t care about. Most people who vote are white, but over age 65 and male. They determine who gets elected the most anyway. + Michael D. on September 9, 2009 at 7:23 am “can we all just get along?” – white liberal steals a quote from Rodney King during the L.A. riots in ’92. Never since the tumultous summer of ’67 did white people reacted in fear, or in the words of radio comedian Phil Hendrie (before 9/11 occurred), “the worst case of fear by white people against a non-white race since World War II” (the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor). + Tag on September 9, 2009 at 7:26 am relax, USA is heading for a depression anyway, and is 2nd rate/class, the country is in double digit unemployment, massive home foreclosures, bankrupt states, etc… we’ll probably bee living in Africa too.so let’s all get along and enjoy our latte together. cheers mate! Michael D. Stuffconservativeslike: 1. JESUS CHRIST! JESUS LOVES YOU! WWJD! 2. Red meat, fresh from the hunting trip. 3. Shopping at Wal-mart like it’s the place to go. 4. Abstinence, being married, never divorce. 5. Country-western-rock-pop hybrid music. 6. AM neocon talk radio or FOX News on TV. 7. Mobile homes, trailers or double-wides. 8. Traditional values like condemning gays, atheists and creationists. 9. Waving the “ol’ glory” flag, red-white-and-blue. and 10. Media censorship if any “private” parts are shown (i.e. medical journals or art museums). +
on September 9, 2009 at 7:28 am
Michael D. Stuffconservativeslike (now there’s a site speaks to them): 1. JESUS CHRIST! JESUS LOVES YOU! WWJD! 2. Red meat, fresh from the hunting trip. 3. Shopping at Wal-mart like it’s the place to go. 4. Abstinence, being married, never divorce. 5. Country-western-rock-pop hybrid music. 6. AM neocon talk radio or FOX News on TV. 7. Mobile homes, trailers or double-wides. 8. Traditional values like condemning gays, atheists and evolutionists. 9. Waving the “ol’ glory” flag, red-white-and-blue. and 10. Media censorship if any “private” parts are shown (i.e. medical journals or art museums). +
on September 9, 2009 at 7:30 am
Michael D. How did it do that? I cancelled the last post and still it appears. Damn computer. Must be a bug hidden in my PC somewhere. I hope it’s not a virus. +
on September 9, 2009 at 7:37 am
Dude Simply “reread” your statement. Do you think maybe you ramble? All that to say it’s funny, I’m liberal and we shouldn’t racially stereotype. EOM
on September 9, 2009 at 7:01 pm
Dude on September 9, 2009 at 7:06 pm Yes and there are not other stereotypes for other races. Funny you bring those up and you have riots. I’m pretty sure big gold chains and ground effects on cars can be pretty funny as well. Michael D. on September 9, 2009 at 9:19 pm That’s what we need: more toilet paper (time to print ’em out…save me $ not buying the book). The latest trend in not purchasing bathroom tissue is the most oddest since the bottled water thing started in the early ’80s. Perrier is the real thing, you guys drink $3 bottles of l’eau de toilet. + Michael D. White people in the South (or Mountain west or Midwest): “If you ain’t white, you ain’t right”.
on September 9, 2009 at 9:21 pm
White people in the North (or west coast or east coast): “If you aren’t white, we think you’re poor, you can get free stuff and you don’t have to blend in with the rest of us”. Both idiotic and pathetic, equally racist and illogical. + twistedmuser Never heard those. You should seriously consider hanging around with a better crowd of people.
on September 10, 2009 at 4:11 am
twistedmuser meant for the idiotic comments about what white people supposedly say.
on September 10, 2009 at 4:45 am
MROL Is it really the most oddest? Great command of the language.
on September 10, 2009 at 5:23 am
Maddy Hilarious, White people also love cottage cheese and melba toast!
on September 10, 2009 at 11:15 am
Lily I found this blog on http://www.DanielDickey.com and it is defiantly just as funny!!
on September 10, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Violet So true!
on September 10, 2009 at 3:32 pm
e-dubs Tee hee…snicker..uncomfortably..that is…
on September 10, 2009 at 5:07 pm
Mighty Righty Whitey Things white people say to the author of the blog,
on September 11, 2009 at 8:26 am
“SCREW YOU HIPPIE!” Cynical on Cynicism on September 11, 2009 at 8:17 pm The thing that White people love MORE than ANYTHING is making witty anecdotes about their own alleged demographic so as to express a comedic sense of humility. The most humble of all White People will go to Liberal Heaven. While in Liberal Heaven, White People will get the chance to meet Liberal Jesus. Liberal Jesus then scoffs at said White People, because even after being such wonderfully enlightened human beings during their time on Earth, they should still feel guilty and over-privileged in their afterlife. chris on September 11, 2009 at 9:33 pm This is fucking funny. its not always correct, but some of it is right on. any ways i think that it was a bad idea to make this list because now u will be hated by people with no humility or sense of humor. Lily If you liked this, you’ll love
on September 12, 2009 at 12:29 pm
http://www.DanielDickey.com <——FREE LAUGHS Plus naked celebrities. Mattd00d on September 12, 2009 at 10:20 pm It’s a funny website, but it is annoying as hell. Everything is so general and vague that any race or social group could fit into most of these categories. When the day comes that white people aren’t the status quo and the majority you’ll all be crying hey Michael D. You might want to look at the other 127 sites with your worthless name on them…
on September 13, 2009 at 5:02 pm
We now know who you are autism boy….LOL.+ YOINK! Hey Michael D. You should not have started all that racial shit Mikey. It seems that you thought you can bully with your stereotypes, but it backfired on ya!
on September 13, 2009 at 11:57 pm
What’s the difference between you talking about african americans like you do and I’m talking about you with a disability? Same bigoted shit, different groups. Stop your bullshit and I’ll stop mine. Kass You all need a better sense of humor! geez!
on September 14, 2009 at 3:27 pm
I work at one of the Corporations mentioned in your book. I found your book on our back room desk and we have all been reading it on our work breaks. We work in a very stereotyped “white” town and have died laughing at how true most of this is. Especially the outdoor sports/coffee/hating corporations that make things they don’t like/scarves/etc. Very funny. “Cleansing” nailed me. I laughed so hard. Thanks for your humor. It makes our day. Blackguy Kanye West is a racist. this page is racist
on September 14, 2009 at 5:23 pm
Blackguy this is racist just like Kanye West.
on September 14, 2009 at 5:24 pm
Whitey Kanye west is this page. Racist is racist.
on September 14, 2009 at 10:09 pm
marcy Kanye West hates white people!
on September 15, 2009 at 12:09 pm
Michael D. I am gay, french and autistic. I am also bipolar, it sucks to be a retard.+
on September 15, 2009 at 6:38 pm
Garrin on September 16, 2009 at 3:42 pm I guess I would consider myself white (I have a small amount of Hispanic and Native American blood on my father’s and mother’s sides, respectively). Anyone who finds this blog offensive is only mad because it’s true. 10/10 Hilarious. Tamara this is the funniest website i’ve ever seen.
on September 16, 2009 at 5:59 pm
whitekid LOOOL YES finnaly !!!!! best website of white stereotypes ever. and no people its not racist, its funny
on September 16, 2009 at 7:39 pm
blah on September 16, 2009 at 11:32 pm i would love to see a picture of u. but u probably don’t do that for fear of being drop kicked on the street. either way, quit being a pussy n show us who the brains behind this bullshit blog r! some of it is funny, some of it is just fucking ridiculous n goes a little too far. JUS SAYIN’. Anon I agree this is funny, not racist. I guess you can add white people like humor about being white to your list.
on September 17, 2009 at 2:47 pm
twistedmuser Holy cow I’m guessing comments like yours are exactly why there is not picture! lighten up Francis!
on September 17, 2009 at 3:43 pm
twistedmuser I dont think I would admit that French thing if I was you.
on September 17, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Raz on September 17, 2009 at 8:53 pm I believe that this is racist and you are a piece of shit whoever wrote this and guess what i like violent sports so how about i kick your fucking ass cock sucker Judio on September 17, 2009 at 10:54 pm Raz, it’s fuckin humour you dumb ass, and it’s hilarious. We’d prolly be a lot less racist as a country if people could laugh at themselves a bit more. So before you kick anyone else’s ass, I suggest removing the cock you got stuck up yours. Judio on September 17, 2009 at 11:04 pm no, they’ll just redefine who is white by including white Hispanics (i.e. the descendants of Spaniards, not the mestizos, mulattoes and indigenous), just like when Jews, Italians, etc. became white after WWII. If the “white race” hadn’t been socially reconstructed then, there would already be no “white majority.” As long as a socially constructed “white majority” is necessary to racially divide the working class and the poor, a way will be found to define one. The real Michael D. on September 18, 2009 at 1:02 am AOL news had an article on the overuse, declining power and significance of crying “racism” or calling people “racist”, but the term is used to attack white liberals, Black/African American political leaders and probably everyone who has an opinion about any given race of people are called racist. + http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090917/ap_on_re_us/us_crying_racism This Is Your Life Michael D. on September 18, 2009 at 2:14 am I am not accusing you of being a racist, I am accusing you of being an asshole using racist dialect and calling it humor. I am also accusing you of being stupid for fucking with me in the first place. Don’t try and change up midstream now that your dumbass have been exposed. yoink Poopisit hahahah, now that’s funny!!!
on September 18, 2009 at 8:48 am
The real Michael d. on September 18, 2009 at 9:48 am Twistedmuser, don’t fall for that trick enigma or what’s his name is doing to me. I already contacted the blog owner to deal with them trolls who spout the worst stuff on here, enough said. + The real Michael d. on September 18, 2009 at 9:51 am You mean ethnic cleansing? (oops, what I meant is ethnic diversification). They prefer Gentrification to pressure non-whites to relocate elsewhere while the wealthy whites move in the neighborhood. Also I find white people cleanse or wash their fruits and vegetables in the sink before they eat them. They like organic free of pesticides or whatever makes their kids obese, there’s an article in newsweek mag. about the estrogen-pesticide-child obesity connection. + The real Michael d. on September 18, 2009 at 9:56 am What about if we made fun of white political activists stand in front of anything named after Andrew Jackson? He may be the military hero of the South (the war of 1812 battle of New Orleans), but as president he removed every Native American tribes east of the Mississippi river to Oklahoma in the 1830’s. I happen to be of Cherokee Indian descent and knew well of Pres. Jackson’s sinister deeds by removing a whole race of people…and back in the ’80s I attended a grade school in Indio, Cal. named for a racist like him! + This Is Your Life Michael d. on September 18, 2009 at 11:42 am What the f**k does this have to do with what you did??!! Stop making excuses and TAKE what you’ve been dishing out the past couple of weeks like a man. You now see that it’s no fun being on the receiving end of your so-called humor, now do you? yoink! The real Michael d. on September 18, 2009 at 11:46 am As a matter of fact twistedmuster, I would be banned myself for the shit I’ve been saying about black people on here, but now I’m trying to change my ways. I really am an asshole. I blame my autistic, french-indian-white background for my wicked ways. yoink. The real Michael d. Yoink!+
on September 18, 2009 at 11:48 am
lilblackgurl on September 18, 2009 at 5:02 pm This is the funniest shit ever! I mean like Eddie Murphy or Dave Chappelle funny. I am black and have friends of all different combinations. We saw the book and had to buy it! I hope everyone realizes that this is comedy (with a little truth! and to treat it at such. If you’re having doubts or feeling uneasy about this just come over my house and watch the pimp chronicles with me. You’ll love that too! Meg Hilarious! I want to see a blog about grown white adults who get braces……make it happen!
on September 19, 2009 at 5:29 am
Kristen on September 20, 2009 at 5:58 am I would like to see a post about white people who have weddings at plantations. My cousin was married at a plantation in Georgia. I took my best friend who is Latina and she had never been to a white wedding. Prior to the wedding, I briefed her about what musical selections she could look forward too which are always: YMCA, Shout, Unchained melody, Baby got back, (see Wedding Crashers for complete list) ADMikey on September 20, 2009 at 6:17 am Haha, I am still here BITCH. you must hate someone using your tricks against you. Get over it. Pay what you owe like the non white guy says and you can continue your lil blowhard ways. If not, there is more where that came from. I will request that there be a strobe light flashing in the corner of the web page for your viewing pleasure. LOL... white wedding??
on September 20, 2009 at 10:27 am
white wedding-Billy Idol…. John on September 20, 2009 at 12:53 pm White people must also like these semi vintage graphic illustrations used in publications like the NYtimes or time all the time. I mean anyone who reads this stuff knows what i talking about all I got to say is WTF on em. The real Michael d. on September 20, 2009 at 9:59 pm White people have feelings too. But there’s a “proper” time and place for them. Expression of normal human feelings is what white folk repress on a daily basis. + The real Michael d. on September 21, 2009 at 2:02 am What if we can make black actors “white” for a certain movie role? It can be done…here’s how it works. This is about Robert Downey Jr. played a Black Australian fighter on the movie “Tropic thunder”. Blackface is hailed a taboo, reminds us of racially offensive late 1800s minstrel shows. Another shame is skin bleaching done by Black people, yet it gone out of style in the 1960s by rejecting cremes for black pride. Now we have white actors play black or brown people, then why not get African-Americans to “lighten” up!
Hanna Hello, Would that be really funny? I can make it happen if I see enough interest.
on September 21, 2009 at 10:19 am
Public Enemy II on September 21, 2009 at 1:41 pm You speak as if Hollywood execs are a mixture of all races…NOT! Had you watched those TV awards last night on CBS, you would have seen a sea of nothing but white faces, with a few sprinkles of non-whites in the crowd. White actors playing black or brown people is as offensive as seeing white actors play asians in the 1960s and before. Instead of telling african-americans to ‘lighten’ up, what should be said is that whites should ‘put more color’ in their lives. fight tha power…. The real Michael d. BTW, please click my name if you wanna know what i do for a living. I love to receive, if you know what I mean….giggle…
on September 22, 2009 at 5:11 pm
Mark on September 22, 2009 at 6:49 pm Christian, I just completed reading your guide to Stuff White People Like and laughed my plaid flannel shirt, New Balance, North Face short wearing ass off! Your insightful observations of the Caucasian persuasion are hilariously right on the money! I also wanted to share with you some other stuff that white people really like – starting with number #79 in your book titled “Modern Furniture”. Without a doubt, white people do love IKEA. But they have a similar fondness for all things Pottery Barn. White People love furnishing there renovated old houses with Pottery Barn furniture and home furnishings. Which leads me to number #37 – “Renovations”. It’s a fact that white people love renovating old houses. But, they also equally love Restoration Hardware – well because they have the old looking stuff that white people need to make it look like new again. I also loved number #90 – “Dinner Parties”. White people love to host fancy dinner parties. But they also love serving dinner and pouring drinks with only the best that Crate & Barrel have to offer. Finally, number #135 hit too close to home for me. White people do love expensive strollers and it’s got to be a Peg Perego because well – it’s your first child and the lady at Babies –RUs made you feel guilty about putting your first born child in a cheap Graco model. But a jogging stroller by “Bob” will also elevate your white status just as much as a Peg Perego travel system stroller. Thanks again and keep up the good work! Mark The real Michael d. on September 22, 2009 at 10:31 pm About #135, white couples in affluent urban areas are having babies because a few celebs out there like Angelina Jolie, Sarah Jessica Parker, Ashlee Simpson and 98 others are. I thought we’re going through a decline in birth rates, as well marriages are put on hold and more “doubling out” of young adults live together in the same home/apartment. The latest US census report finds more commute time and less income earned, thanks to the recession…and more black people leave the city, less immigrants enter the USA. More suburbs are racially mixed such as Contra Costa county east of San Francisco and the Maryland suburbs of DC attest to the trend, as well suburban Detroit north of 8 mile road and Riverside County, Cal. east of L.A. + Earl of Titsbury Today I saw a white guy with dreadlocks. He had gotten his dreadlocks stuck in his car door in the Whole Foods parking lot. IMMD.
on September 24, 2009 at 9:57 am
brad gulick I liked #1…You nailed it! The rest are debatable.LOL
on September 24, 2009 at 3:08 pm
Lily Angelle on September 24, 2009 at 8:55 pm You know what I have recently discovered? White people love this expensive shoe called the Sperry. Or as my non-white friend calls them, “White people boating shoes.” These things are huge right now, white people love to wear these “boating” shoes ALL THE TIME. They look great with plaid flannel shirts and come in many neutral colors to go with every outfit. I must admit, I own three pairs. They’re comfortable, but more importantly, they make white people look classy. At least to other white people. On the official Sperry website (link below) there are pictures of white people decked out in their white people boating shoes, and I just find it really funny. Check it out. And if by chance Christian reads this, dude I really hope you add this one to your list of stuff white people like because white people are going nuts over these shoes! http://www.sperrytopsider.com/index.jsp?kwid=G_Sperry&gclid=CI_mrKz7i50CFZQM2god-1X01w Kalamazoo Web Design Oh you crazy white people. They also like goth and vampire stuff more than other races do too it seems. josh the white people who like goth and vampire stuff are the wrong kind of white person.
on September 25, 2009 at 6:44 am
on September 26, 2009 at 12:09 am
White people like Brittany. #129: Jewish People. Only the right kind of white people LOVE Jewish people. They can’t get enough of them.
on September 27, 2009 at 9:09 pm
profmaman on September 28, 2009 at 9:36 am #130: Being married to people of color who are, in fact, as white or whiter than they are. This gives them points for being cool enough to snatch one up, while allowing them to remain perfectly within their comfort zones. Mark on September 28, 2009 at 10:16 am I am sure you get this a ton but thanks for an entertaining blog. I only discovered it a few weeks ago and it has provided me a great amount of amusement. As a white, gay, lawyer with a dog and a number of apple products, who has studied abroad, eats too much sushi, reads the onion . . . (well, you get the idea), I have found myself reading and agreeing more than I would like to admit. I was wondering if you ever considered a post on the Kindle. Seems to beg to be included on the list: sleek – looks like an apple product saves trees high start up cost exclusionary in that you can’t share books you buy etc. I am sure you get a ton of recommendations for things “you must include” in your list but just wanted to pass this message. Thanks again for a great blog. Barb This book had better been added to the list of stuff white people like. I dig it. And I’m embarrassingly white. Ugh.
on September 28, 2009 at 7:53 pm
ADMikey on September 29, 2009 at 3:26 am ??????????????????????? What the HELL are you yacking about, a intellictual you are NOT. A dumbass, well, YES. Shut the F@@@ UP already and pay what you owe. Apologize beeeeeotch, or your days of being a blow hard will be over. + ADMikey Was that an attempt to be funny, well it was’nt. Take a long leap of an longer cliff. hahaha
on September 29, 2009 at 3:28 am
The real Michael d. on September 29, 2009 at 7:05 am NBC news report from Dec. 2007 about the rise of black women dating/marrying white men. If the news media said it’s the trend, watch for more white people going out with AfricanAmericans. “once you go black, you can’t go back”. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j30aP2sg2ms The real Michael d. on September 29, 2009 at 8:07 am The moment of absolut whiteness: White people like vodka. Better when you mix red bull or some other energy drink. It will kick your socks off and be an angry white guy on the road. + Mike The only thing that is missing from this book, but on most other “WHITE PEOPLE” lists, is ice hockey. Unless I missed it lol
on September 29, 2009 at 11:38 am
The real Michael d. But me personally, I cannot handle anything stronger than water. I can get really tipsy off of milk, unless I suck it out of a tubesteak. I love man-milk.
on September 30, 2009 at 8:02 am
The real Michael d. on September 30, 2009 at 8:02 am But me personally, I cannot handle anything stronger than water. I can get really tipsy off of milk, unless I suck it out of a tubesteak. I love man-milk.+ Tim I’m not seeing anything about the zombie apocalypse and having a plan for it.
on September 30, 2009 at 9:55 am
ADMikey on September 30, 2009 at 3:13 pm Too late blowhard, ( and not just sucking dick) Pay what you owe. Remember your racial garbage you spread all through this site for most of this month. Payback time. Apologize or your name will belong to us. + twistedmuser on September 30, 2009 at 6:21 pm Because no one has a good plan for it. When it happens we need something besides shotguns, cause their wont be enough shells for all of them. Bummer. PIanohero on September 30, 2009 at 11:33 pm I love this book and blog. I purchased the audiobook on iTUnes to play in teh car and such (its amazing , and a crowd favorite everywhere i go) , but my only complaint is that many of the articles here are missing (i will add that it also contains many MANY articles that this site doesnt have) , but some of my favorites are not there . I looked and saw that the ones not there were posted (and perhaps created) after the book was published. I was wondering if you guys will release a second edition that includes the missing articles and other new ones. that would be great and i would buy it again just to be able to show my friends the “black music that black people dont listen to anymore” and “appearing to enjoy classical; music” amongst many other favorites not included in the book and audio book . beside that EXCELLENT job (also , it would be nice if the audiobook was organized with each article being a new track since its hard to find and fast forward if i want to show someone a particular article/topic/ But you guys probably had nothing to do with the arrangement of the audio book) Karrey on October 1, 2009 at 10:15 am You definitely need a post about white people being obsessed with their ethnic/regional heritage. “I’m not an American, I’m an Irish/English/Luxemborgian American!” tgtn Two things.
on October 1, 2009 at 1:23 pm
1. I’m finding this very disturbing, as a black woman, to find out how very white I actually am. I either do or enjoy more than 85% of the things on the list. Any suggestions, short of a Michael Jackson make over? 2. The #1 thing on the list that I have found, at least in Texas, is collecting assualt rifles. What say you? (God, THAT was even REALLY White, as it is from Lord of the Rings….Help!) Leslie TGTN (THE GoToNegro) or so I thought until now. shani I suppose being “white” has nothing to do with the color of your skin???
on October 2, 2009 at 5:48 pm
shani Ya’ll have seen Resident Evil right??? Not to worry, Mila Jovovich will come to the rescue when the time comes…
on October 2, 2009 at 5:50 pm
shani Canucks…
on October 2, 2009 at 5:54 pm
shani This is an amazing addition to the literary world. I see many more additions to come as white people, among many other things, like sequels.
on October 2, 2009 at 6:01 pm
sarah You need to put lavender on this list.
on October 5, 2009 at 5:06 am
Sexy Lily I saw this site on http://www.DanielDickey.com(the MTV VJ) and must say it is just as funny!!
on October 5, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Did this guy make StuffJewishPeopleLike.com too? rachel I am indeed very white, at least according to this list. Can’t wait to read the book…
on October 5, 2009 at 11:08 pm
another white-ism: home-made diapers. My friend does this and its pretty hysterical. Owen You’re a fool. Have you ever even been to Texas?
on October 6, 2009 at 9:55 am
Dawn on October 6, 2009 at 11:12 am The people who are offended by this site take themselves way too seriously. I love this site because the posts that describe me make me laugh at myself, and the ones that don’t describe me make me laugh at other white people. That said, I do agree that most of the entries describe more affluent white people. Sexy Lexi I saw this site on http://www.DanielDickey.com(the MTV VJ) and must say it is just as funny!!
on October 6, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Did this guy make StuffJewishPeopleLike.com too? iverson college basketball.
on October 6, 2009 at 6:17 pm
Dawn Renaissance festivals and Civil War reenactments.
on October 7, 2009 at 6:13 am
Claire cheese.
on October 7, 2009 at 3:47 pm
Terence Twitter
on October 7, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Alex on October 8, 2009 at 2:31 pm Agreed on all points. This site is pretty dead-on more often than not, but definitely focuses on the more pretentious upper-class white folks. Fine by me; I laugh at them anyhow! Broke-@ssed whiteboy, out. Alex lolz. He who smelt it…..
on October 8, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Alex hahahahaha TwistedMuser = winner
on October 8, 2009 at 2:55 pm
Random liberal whiteguy on October 8, 2009 at 3:14 pm Word. Also, everyone stereotype’s everyone else. It’s human nature when processing information to make assumptions out the gate. About humans, objects, everything. If you saw a chair that looked to be made out of wood or steel you would, usually without thinking about it, assume that the chair could support your weight. When you sat on it and it squished beneath you because it was just painted cardboard, only then would you rethink your initial STEREOTYPE. So chill, Ell, and let yourself enjoy it without the liberal guilt. All the other races do. You just have to be honest enough with yourself, and all of a sudden all this shit is hilarious. Alex on October 8, 2009 at 3:29 pm Hey, you pathetic generalizing sap. Some of us white folks, living in a predominently Mexican suburb NOT located in New York, discussed the diversity concept over a Jumbo Jack and a 25-cent Safeway cola so we still had change for the bus home after school. Oh yeah, and the school had 16 white kids TOTAL out of roughly 900. Most were black or Vietnamese. A NY loft? Fucking seriously? How stunted are your mental faculties? Out of all the rascist fools posting on this page you win the prize. You are not the most vulgar by any means, but you seem to honestly not realize the bigotry of what you spout. Ick. Alex “Do you people really believe that every single white(caucasian) person is like this?”
on October 8, 2009 at 3:38 pm
No, they probably don’t. “blahblahblah…nothing will save you.” Lol. Flex those cables! Oooooh so strong. Alex on October 8, 2009 at 3:56 pm Agreed, though I would expand it to include all of New York. White people don’t really give a shit one way or another about New York. White hipsters on the other hand…. A hearty lol @ Cream of Irony Hipster Smoothie. Lolz You mean jealous, don’t you?
on October 9, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Alex Word son!
on October 9, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Alex Fucking Zing!
on October 9, 2009 at 1:46 pm
M White people love Ted.com
on October 9, 2009 at 4:51 pm
Siobhan White people love geocaching
on October 10, 2009 at 8:25 am
barry Is this the Siobhan at Berkley?
on October 10, 2009 at 10:15 am
Stesha on October 11, 2009 at 12:35 am Apparently I’m not white, despite my ghostly skin, because I like very few of these things…Stuff Liberal College Kids Who Are Trying To Be Cool Like would be much more accurate. Amanda on October 11, 2009 at 11:24 am This site is pretty funny! I came here because someone gave me a copy of the book for my birthday, despite the fact that very few of these things apply to me (and seriously, hummus is freaking delicious no matter what color you are). The only thing that bothers me is people who mistake me as a “White Person” because I have white skin. Despite being caucasian, I grew up poor in the projects with a single mom and work my arse off for every dollar. When I shop at Goodwill, it’s because it’s all I can afford. But it never fails that I get comments from someone of a minority group about “how much better I have it” because I happen to be white. wtf? Megan on October 11, 2009 at 5:33 pm you guys should do one about My life is average, i mean they feature your blog on their website for gods sake. the least you could do was write them up. plus, white people love MLIA, it gives them a sense of conformity. Richard Craven on October 12, 2009 at 1:55 am I’m certainly white, but why does this mean I like organic food?? I don’t! As a matter of fact, I find eco-wank really irritating. There are 6bn people on this planet, and the hippies aren’t going to be able to feed us all. We actually need factory farms and genetic modification. taylor pretty much everything on this site applies to me…so i guess i’m extremely white! i think it’s hilarious though!
on October 12, 2009 at 10:15 am
Sexy Lexi I saw this site on http://www.DanielDickey.com (the MTV VJ) and must say it is just as funny!!!!
on October 12, 2009 at 7:56 pm
Did this guy make StuffJewishPeopleLike.com too? Sandy Little on October 13, 2009 at 9:20 am As a white person who moved from Boulder, CO to College Station, TX I gotta tell ya this list is spot-on for what white *liberals* like, not just plain ‘ole white people. Jordan Everything I don’t like about Texas can be found in College Station. Everything I do like about it is found elsewhere.
on October 13, 2009 at 9:38 am
But that’s a good point, it’s more about the kind of white people you find in Austin or Boulder or Seattle or wherever…but not white rednecks. I think the authors assume people will pick up on that, but not enough people have spent enough time in the afore mentioned places in order to do so apparently. Essentially, it’s really “Stuff Liberal Young Urban White People Like”. Stuart on October 13, 2009 at 5:33 pm I didn’t see one thing on here that applied…well, OK, camping applied. But still, I was in the dark on the rest. I guess I need to try to be a better white person. Maybe I should try to make more racist comments about black and “Mexican” (hispanic or latino) people. Maybe throw in a couple jokes about those funny little human calculators. What’re they called again? Oh right. Asians. Yeah, NOW I’m sounding like a much better white person. (Caucasian, or Anglo, if you prefer) Yeah, because I’m totally freaking racist about all them colored folk. Yeah, right, because I like, totally, like, for real go and burn crosses. And I have SO much more money than my black friend because I’m white. Fo’ rizzle. That’s why he shops at retail stores in the mall and I’m stuck at Walmart. Makes sense to me… Lattney I am not going to comment about how none of Christian’s views applied to me. That would be totally white. And because they do.
on October 13, 2009 at 6:52 pm
Adam Just saw this. Funny that the most responses are from white people. I guess white people like blogs too… makes them feel independent.
on October 13, 2009 at 8:15 pm
Jerry Your argument was almost valid until you said “arse”. Haha, I love white people!
on October 13, 2009 at 10:47 pm
Kareema on October 14, 2009 at 11:05 am You have to, Have To, HAVE TO make a post about the fact that they LOOOOOOOOOOVE adopting Asian children; preferably Chinese or Korean!!!! …and children of varying ethnicities as a close second but the asian adoptions reign supreme in the white mind and I wanna know why LOL!!! Scott I think there are two things you are missing that are related to one another and white people love them both.
on October 14, 2009 at 9:20 pm
1: Sing-alongs. White people don’t like solo acts much (we are not known for our Karaoke skills) but MAN do we love being part of a crowd singing the same thing. Campfire songs, protest chants, take me out to the ball game- the list goes on. 2: Dueling Piano Bars. See #1- one or two pianists lead us all in a song we know and love and everyone else gets to join in! We love these places so much we will pay extra to get the whole bar to sing along to our selection before anyone else’s selection. Hearing “Oh man, nice choice bro” after screaming your head off with your neighbor is the ultimate compliment. Anyone else with me? matt There is no such word as “anyways”.
on October 15, 2009 at 1:46 am
Max O on October 15, 2009 at 4:38 am This is so perfect – thanks for producing this site! It describes all my likes exceedingly well, and it is also absolutely hilarious : ) Don’t have any black or gay friends, though – must work harder… beige race on October 15, 2009 at 5:35 am Boosting about having friends who aren’t white, are gay or disabled…was this the “thing” in the 1980s or early’ 90s? The white people say the darnest things like “my best friend is…” and best of all, white men/women seem to be friends, but NEVER lovers together. Come to think of it, white people want gender equality…they act sexless. beige race on October 15, 2009 at 5:39 am White parents name their kids weird and irrelevant stuff: Anyone in here has a child named “Apple” or “Chandler”? You got a wideload of gen Y’ers named “Sarah” or “Jason”, because white Christians (hee hee) want to have biblical (Jewish) or multiculti sounding names. Any Anglo white kid are being named “Jose”, “Bopthuwa” and “Nguoa” yet? Tammy Whites have nothing over non-white who hyphenate their American heritage a lot more than whites do.
on October 15, 2009 at 7:14 pm
O Diddy 1 word: Running
on October 16, 2009 at 6:23 am
This has to be added. 5k’s marathons, etc. White people love that stuff. Dirty Job Comics Webcomics. White people love webcomics. Most webcomic creators and readers are overwhelmingly white people, with a great sense of humor.
on October 16, 2009 at 9:09 am
Andy White people like: Stuff White People Like. Hyper-irony is their most beloved form of self gratification.
on October 16, 2009 at 11:46 am
Lisa Facial Hair. Beards. Ironic mustaches. Yes and please.
on October 16, 2009 at 2:10 pm
ede white people like reading stupid blogs like this. ok.. not really.
on October 16, 2009 at 2:44 pm
ede ok really
on October 16, 2009 at 2:46 pm
Elle Here are some that should be added to the list: -American Apparel -Composting -Yoga -MTV -Keggers -Body Cleanses -UGGs -Friends with Benefits
on October 16, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Dave on October 16, 2009 at 6:42 pm Your site is an inspiration to me. I know many people like this but struggle to be one myself. I put a link to you on my blog (http://whangdoodle77.blogspot.com). Keep up the good work. suaze white people like having the best bootleg movies out of all of their friends.
on October 17, 2009 at 11:45 am
Ethan Bishop I love this site…I’m going through a similar process of writing my own blog that I hope to turn into a book soon. Thanks for the great insights!
on October 18, 2009 at 6:29 pm
Anon It’s disappointing that the world is still this primitive. Ah well, reason why I don’t hang out with people in general, most of them are rather predictable and irritating.
on October 19, 2009 at 2:28 am
Enjoy your jokes, I’m not bashing anyone over these, I could care less if any kind of person was joked about, I’m just disappointed in that some people still actually believe a color defines a personality, not that this site was made with that belief, just the people this site attracts, they disappoint me. -Anon, thankful no one escapes deathSexy Lily I saw this site on http://www.DanielDickey.com (the MTV VJ) and must say it is just as funny!!!!
on October 19, 2009 at 7:44 am
Did this guy make StuffJewishPeopleLike.com too?? Peeta Bread on October 19, 2009 at 2:53 pm What I think is primitive, is your sense of humor. This site is way ahead, not primitive. It suggests that it is perfectly okay to joke on the topic of race without prejudices arising. Guess who reads these? You know, the people this site attracts…WHITE PEOPLE. It’s accurate and hilarious. Of course every freaking white person isn’t like this, but enough are to stimulate laughter. While you’re spending all of your time trying so hard to be PC and mature, you could be reading and laughing about things that you know are true. Have a nice day stranger. Dissenter on October 20, 2009 at 10:04 am Sure, it’s funny, but I can point out any number of other ethnicities that like the same things. Anyway, I only wanted to weigh in on #8 Barack Obama. A hell of a lot of white people don’t like him. And it’s not because he’s black, it’s because he’s not competent enough to be US President. What I want to know is how many black people don’t like Obama, and if they don’t like him, did they vote McCain? Or Hillary? yeah Well said Peeta Bread.
on October 20, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Austin Aaron on October 21, 2009 at 10:26 am I read down to #65. Not too sure what kind of white people the author is speaking about, though. I’m white, but I don’t get most of it. Who the fuck listens to Mos Def? Sweater parties? Talking about your t-shirt? It’s a t-shirt. Who gives a shit where you got it. The Wire? Didn’t that show go off the air like 3 years ago? Drinking water from a metal canister . . . I don’t think I’ve ever even seen this happen. Prius? Thought people drove those cause the government gave them free money for doing so. Why the hell would anyone go camping, regardless of race. Mad Men is boring as fuck. My GF watches, though. Halloween? Reading instead of watching the movie? Why. Takes 5+ times the amount of time to read. No understanding of anyone’s affinity for riding a bike when you could just drive. Suppose I can agree about Ed Hardy. Eh, whatever. Exactly what kind of white people is the author referring to, though? Are they only from a certain state? Age group? Fiscal background? Etc…? baf Self denigration. Ironic racism. Charity for good karma. Commodifying arrogance. Ignorant appropriation. Empty nostalgia.
on October 21, 2009 at 10:40 am
are these gonna make the list anytime soon?!?!? itakecareofyou i was told about this blog a few hrs ago, and man o man, just, who are you? This is so good. I love it, absolutely love it. big ups to you my friend.
on October 21, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Jay Thank you for putting into words what I think is hilarious about myself and loathsome about people from Colorado, Toronto and San Francisco.
on October 22, 2009 at 7:15 am
If you take requests (you shouldn’t, but as a White Person I need to pay you a compliment and then tell you how to do it better)… – Messy hair – The Original UK Version – Overpriced baby clothes – Things that look homemade, but aren’t, because that would be bad – Ten Thousand Villages No_limits80 What I still fail to understand is a huge flurry at the end. ,
on October 22, 2009 at 8:43 am
Me Racist cu*t.
on October 23, 2009 at 9:52 am
You Have you seen the book “Stuff black people like” ?
on October 23, 2009 at 10:06 am
Does that trigger the same emotion in you? If it doesn’t, have you any idea why not? Live as a white man as an ethnic minority (China for 8 years, Middle East for five years) to correct your thinking. Try living in Qatar – no Indians or Filipinos allowed in the shopping centers on Thursday night or Fridays. You don’t know racism and religious intolerance until you live in the Middle East. Sarah Not to mention the sexism.
on October 23, 2009 at 10:32 am
It’s crazy that you can’t criticise Islam in England anymore – people think it’s like buddhism, or something. At least the French speak out against Islam when the culture affects women’s freedom. Sarah I hate that kind of prejudice – the sort of idiots who think Italians eat pizza, or that Jews go to synagogues. Shame on you!
on October 23, 2009 at 10:40 am
Sarah Swpl… * Radiohead
on October 23, 2009 at 10:43 am
Dan I live in England and I criticise Islam. Labour ain’t gonna shut me up.
on October 24, 2009 at 5:50 am
Don’t give into them robert rodriguez on October 24, 2009 at 7:37 am I’m surprised that there is no “pinky-swear” anywhere on your website. Of all the white people I have met, about 90% of them do the “pinky-swear.” Perhaps y’all should look into it… Bob on October 24, 2009 at 8:56 am get over it, you lost. We put up with eight years of Bush, and 20 of the last 28 years under a republican. I’m all for intelligent dissent, based on political idealogies or moral reasons, but what exactly did Bush do to qualify himself more than Obama? You don’t like a black man in the white house. The rest of the world has drastically changed their opinions of the United States based upon your candidate losing and Obama winning. He’s brought hope to the rest of the world and to the majority of americans. Keep pouting and rally the troops and maybe you can take back the presidency for the Old White Man party in three years. That’s how it works. Keep your political nonsense to the right wing blogs you love to read, and keep hammering at the race issue… This blog is for entertainment. Here’s something that will really get your goat…. My father has voted republican since 1968 and he reluctantly voted for Obama. It may be your contention that white people don’t like him, but obviously a big chunk of white folks put him in the white house. missy a I second that. I’ve lived in the Middle East for 8 years. Where I live it’s not as obvious as it is in Qatar, but scratch the surface and it’s quite clear.
on October 24, 2009 at 11:41 am
Maybe I’m one of a white minority that has been subject to racism, but I agree with You above, “Have you seen the book “Stuff black people like” ?” Does it really help anybody, as quirky and funny as it may seem on the surface, to make divisions on racial lines? Particularly when those lines generalise a race on socio-economic lines. At a time when Western society is supposed to be working towards “not seeing colour” etc, what on earth does this achieve? White middle-class people who like the things listed know what they like and non-whites or whites in other economic brackets probably don’t care! The title’s not so funny when racism directed both towards yourself and friends is a daily reality. cc: cassandra and Dave Matthews Band lol
on October 24, 2009 at 12:30 pm
plaintain1 on October 24, 2009 at 1:38 pm Hi, London calling. Saw you a few days ago on Sky TV and was interested in the strange coincidence that you were plugging your latest at the convenient time when the notorious BNP leader was appearing on Question Time. I’m just wondering if this is the kind of stuff whites do just to get reactions. Braaanie If this is anything to go by…the rub me out and colour me white..
on October 24, 2009 at 5:49 pm
(liking 99.9% of the list…bar coffee) Doonz swpl…. BROOKLYN
on October 25, 2009 at 7:08 am
Brandon on October 25, 2009 at 9:38 pm Wow… some of you should really have no idea how hilarious your comments are. What do you really know about being an ethnic minority? Seems a bit ridiculous to claim you know all about the “minority experience” because you were the only white person around when you lived in a country that you could have left at any time. It’s not like you grew up there. When you say things like that, this book makes a cliche out of you. Just a heads up. And if your interested in “Stuff Black People Like,” I’ll start writing it today. I think it would be hilarious. I’ll start off with “menthol cigarettes, lotto tickets, fried chicken and grape soda.” Seem racist? Don’t worry. I’m black. And I have no problem laughing at such silly generalizations. For now, you can just check out the 2 seasons of Chappelle’s Show that are on DVD. It’s pretty analogous to this book and blog about white people. Besides… this is all in good fun. If you can’t laugh at yourself, then you’re in for a rough time. It’s 2009. Peace! Braaanie Amen..
on October 26, 2009 at 3:53 am
elf what about farmers markets!!
on October 26, 2009 at 6:45 am
Jess Roger Federer
on October 26, 2009 at 9:46 pm
Coopers Pick SWPL betting on sports.
on October 27, 2009 at 4:43 am
Peggy Stuff white people like: blogging
on October 27, 2009 at 6:29 pm
Jay Oh – another one: The Twilight Saga. (blech)
on October 28, 2009 at 11:44 am
Jason SWPL: Evites.
on October 28, 2009 at 4:42 pm
Kathryn SWPL: Phillip Glass. We like to pretend to listen to classical music.
on October 28, 2009 at 5:11 pm
Lana People-watching. Or more precisely, saying that they enjoy people-watching as a hobby.
on October 28, 2009 at 7:39 pm
Lana People-watching. Or, more precisely, claiming to enjoy people-watching.
on October 28, 2009 at 7:41 pm
evan Immortal Technique
on October 28, 2009 at 10:49 pm
rafael this website, honestly. this is their outlet for discovering new things
on October 28, 2009 at 11:53 pm
Austin on October 29, 2009 at 9:47 pm Before reading “Stuff White People Like” I thought I liked stuff because it was either useful or interesting, but now I realize that its because I am a self-centered passive-aggressive hypocrite who is desperate for the attention and approval of all those around me and must strategically “like” things to both fit in and fabricate a pseudo-individualism to inflate my massive ego and sense of self-worth. I now realize that I am a loathsome and detestable human being. Who knew? Austin on October 29, 2009 at 10:34 pm I find it strange that people relate to this young, liberal, arts & humanities sort of persona, because I’m from the south and people described by this site are few and far between down here. I fit in with the general persona of this site as a result of distancing myself from the popular culture where I’m from. (Irony!) If my previous comment seemed like griping, its because I’ve never been stereotyped before, and that really caught me off guard. damn. The author really did a good job characterizing a group who I’ve never seen lampooned before. You got me! White person Your a racist! Stop being a hater against whites!
on October 30, 2009 at 12:19 pm
Noelle Garcia I am laughing in confusion. I might be white.
on October 30, 2009 at 12:25 pm
White Kid i think this is great. since people dont like racial jokes about them id like to see racial stuff about white people. why? i can appreciate a good joke.
on November 1, 2009 at 5:41 pm
Sense of humour Learn to spell, and look up the meaning of racist. While you’re at it, get a sense of humour.
on November 1, 2009 at 5:52 pm
stefan stepanski These things seem to be true. I love being a White Male. May I add one . . . we like other people loving what we like — even if it is making fun of it.
on November 2, 2009 at 6:53 am
Jay SWPL: Refuting their own comments.
on November 2, 2009 at 9:49 am
createandsmile on November 3, 2009 at 2:14 am Ok Mr. Lennon, whatever you say. One huge item overlooked about what (I can’t believe this) “white” people like… why not what “people like? Asians don’t like Dogs? Blacks don’t like yoga? Mexicans don’t like People who wear EH clothes? What are you 9 yrs old? First of all Ed Hardy and his stuff suck! Trite, over-situated the market with the same thing, had a celeb friend or two wear his crap to kick start it and now his own buddies don’t like Ed. Ed is an asshole. I quit even considering buying his stuff when I saw a bottle of hand soap for sale in a discount. The guy sold out quicker than U2. Camping? Anyone who is an idiot likes camping no matter what color their skin is. Maybe in the UK it’s different. Camping. Yea, maybe if there are 20 rock bands playing all weekend and the booze is endless and the drugs don’t run out of gas. Where the wild things are – Yea, strip joints. Who doesn’t? Bob Marley – I’ll give you that one. Moleskin notebooks – Wow, I’m getting one when the stores open this morning. I didn’t know we liked them. Thanks for the tip. The one, the most important and truest to a fault – What people love to talk about themselves, they have a need to always be right, they will argue until they wear the other down and the person just says fukc it, you’re right, white people tend to be an expert on… everything! White people will judge you when they can’t get up from the gutter, white people have more double standards than anyone I know, white people will be your friend AS long as there is something in it for them, white people will steal shite from you, tell you it was stolen then help you look for it. White people are the only people I know who have a strong sense of entitlement no matter what. White people are always the victim, white people will justify anything and the most annoying is white people will not shut the fukc up.. Oh yea, don’t get me going on ho tightly wrapped white people are. Perhaps this will be the title of you next whatever it is you have coming out. Bob Tombleson on November 4, 2009 at 6:31 am This falls into the same category of humor as Larry the Cable Guy, Dane Cook, or Jay Leno– let’s simply make an observation, but tag a catchphrase to it without any humor injected into it. Here, let me try. Stuff White People Like: Leather Chairs! (Why do they always need to be comfortable!) Luxury Hotels! (What’s with that?) Dogs! (Always looking for companionship!) Cul-de-Sacs! (Can’t they live around other people?) 63 million hits an not one ounce of talent. Congrats. Jake I love it! I’m white myself and i love going on the site and finding things my friends and I do, just about all of it.
on November 4, 2009 at 6:19 pm
Annabel on November 5, 2009 at 1:15 am And you need to sort out your English grammar before airing it in public. ‘Your’ means ‘belonging to you’. You were looking for ‘you’re’, a short form of ‘you are’. And it’s not at all racist – it’s quite affectionate, absolutely true and very funny, to those of us with a sense of humour…. kesia casual racism should be on here. every white person loves that. well… at least all british people do. but, only in the company of friends, as of course no white people like to be seen as racist.
on November 5, 2009 at 1:57 am
Desirae Hey there! This site is awesome, and so is the book. My white boyfriend actually gave it to me.
on November 5, 2009 at 4:03 pm
These are things alot of us minorities notice about white people but its AWESOME that someone actually called them out on it! Its about time that we can make stereotypes about them, after ALL they stereotypes they make about us. Also, these are all TOTALLY true. Thank you , very very much. I plan to be a fan for a long time. al this shit is funny but lacks any accuracy if you need a random cracker for research hit me up
on November 6, 2009 at 11:27 am
Grace Castro on November 6, 2009 at 2:38 pm I find the title of this book somewhat misleading. Perhaps a more fitting title would be stuff that 21st century Americans like. It doesn’t seem logical to lump entire groups of people into one category based on skin color. Spaniards and Persians are considered “white”, and yet something tells me many of the items discussed in this book wouldn’t make it on their own list. Also, there are plenty of items on this list that non-whites would also relate to. If they share these interests, does that make them white?? It seems Americans need to move beyond filtering everything through color. We miss so much more when we do that. Melinda I died. This is sooo funny and really true… I’d say 95% of these apply to me for real….
on November 6, 2009 at 3:50 pm
Melinda why do you care? it’s funny, and it’s meant to be funny, not pc.
on November 6, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Melinda True that!haha
on November 6, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Melinda For real. This is just meant to be funny. I think every white person would agree with a majority of these stereotypes.
on November 6, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Fabio Tabah Stuff white people like: action videos with fighting and special effects. Like this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTvajhmOE7M
on November 6, 2009 at 4:50 pm
todd f peterson on November 7, 2009 at 1:53 am White people really like to think of ideas for ‘Stuff White People Like’ posts. We do not want to actually develop entries, as that would leave us, by way of our writing, far too vulnerable to comparison with the actual writer(s); we simply want to convince our friends and fellow commentators that we can make similarly acute and funny observations. We also like meta-anything. And tempeh. Ryan Steiner You should do NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) for this month, since NaNoWriMo’s going on right now.
on November 8, 2009 at 10:13 am
JF Doh, this is called “Humour”. Apparently another thing only white people like,
on November 8, 2009 at 8:38 pm
That's BS Are you really that spineless? Pathetic. This fella ain’t scared…
on November 9, 2009 at 5:44 am
http://www.brainbooger.com/2/category/stuff%20white%20people%20like/1.html BRAINBOOGER.COM BEEOTCHES! christy Just got the book, LOL! Only because I see me and my family in all of it. Another thing white people like… Unique hand soap.
on November 9, 2009 at 7:58 am
Joy White people like to self-reflect. They like to be ironic and are really into “knowing.”
on November 9, 2009 at 11:26 am
Dig the site and your comments about the irony of liberal arts schools/faculty. DW Horses. White people love horses. Why isn’t there an entry on horses???
on November 9, 2009 at 11:44 am
Person oh my god, i have spell checker on my macbook too!
on November 9, 2009 at 9:26 pm
Person Nascar. If there’s a car and country music, white people love it.
on November 9, 2009 at 9:33 pm
Albert dude…. Your comment = wrong kind of white people…. ughhhh will you guys ever learn????
on November 9, 2009 at 11:38 pm
Alex White people probably like this web site, they show it to their friends and laugh about how it describes them.
on November 10, 2009 at 7:47 am
Alex being politically correct
on November 10, 2009 at 7:48 am
You people are racist! on November 10, 2009 at 8:43 pm I find these extremely offensive and untrue. Do you realize that generalizing and using stereotypes like that is actually racism? It’s not funny, no matter what viewpoint. Except, of course, the author’s – who seems to have no idea what he’s talking about, just guessing. Mister Christian It’s simply a case of meta-racism
on November 11, 2009 at 4:36 am
katrina thompson Granola. White people love it.
on November 11, 2009 at 12:17 pm
And hacky sack. star3 on November 11, 2009 at 2:31 pm ooh please: strange grammar whilst typing on the internets usage of ebonics/medieval/colonial speak foreign words/phrases, self-aware blogs with multiple disclaimers… claiming mixed people are just the most gorgeous to explain their ‘exotic is erotic’ thang- in particular, white males whom used to get shoved into lockers/don’t go to the gym/are emasculated Will on November 11, 2009 at 4:14 pm I like how if we made a book stuff black people like, we would be sued for everything we had and be called racist! Half of these things that you say and listed are false. You people are ignorant and obonxious! Satire Hi! My name is Satire. I don’t believe we’ve met.
on November 11, 2009 at 10:17 pm
hmm i think its pretty funny, what it seems like to me is that its making fun of hipsters.
on November 12, 2009 at 2:34 am
hahahaha so true!!
on November 12, 2009 at 3:09 am
jay SWPL: Planning to run a marathon someday.
on November 12, 2009 at 6:13 am
Julie Or speak in Spanish so no one can understand you
on November 12, 2009 at 7:52 am
Chad Bryce Worthington on November 12, 2009 at 11:36 am white people like being mad at things they think they can’t do or say, but if you have the gonads ans the smarts also you can do it, so be happy Will , you can do whatever you want , except use the “N” word in public postposttalk the north face.
on November 12, 2009 at 2:07 pm
sara on November 12, 2009 at 6:28 pm this is absolutely accurate. I love this site. I have shown it to all my friends, regardless of race. I am white and everything on here is hilariously accurate & scarily true. I am currently in Raleigh and as all white people know, David Sedaris is from Raleigh Mel Watson Movies where they are the last of something or there are no Black people in
on November 13, 2009 at 12:41 pm
The Last of the Mohicans The Last Samurai The Mexican Friends Sienfeld The Lord of the Rings ( unless I guess you count the Orks) Most Disney Movies Mel Watson Movies where they are the last of something or there are no Black people in
on November 13, 2009 at 12:42 pm
The Last of the Mohicans The Last Samurai The Mexican Friends Sienfeld The Lord of the Rings Most Disney Movies RLL Tweed Rides http://sftweed.com/
on November 13, 2009 at 1:12 pm
E BDSM, swinging, polyamory, and anything else that can be considered “sex positive.”
on November 13, 2009 at 4:35 pm
bobcat For satans sake, if i hear people talk about the fucking Pixies one more time I will turn green and pop heads!
on November 14, 2009 at 10:33 am
That, and snow. It happens every year. Duh. Jeremy Blooper Reels. Whether it is sports or after a tv show. White people love bloopers
on November 14, 2009 at 11:59 am
craka on November 14, 2009 at 5:36 pm it’s funny sometimes. but he’s the pinnacle of hipsterdom. who else would 1) be white, 2) want to piss off white people and 3) passive-aggressivly dupe non-whites too stupid to realize the irony of the website into racism, while 4) self-consciously cataloging every form of irony involved? every social group has visionaries, i suppose. when i catch myself getting mad at things like ‘vespa scooters,’ or ‘knowing all about your culture,’ i think, no, no, that is what he wants. i’m between being the wrong kind of white person and the right kind of white person. i should be immune to crap like this. but i’m not. it’s a versatile attack. Olivia Inspirational quotes. White people love random quotes. I feel as though all my white friends have a quote to fit every situation that arises.
on November 14, 2009 at 10:17 pm
Trista Putting clothes on animals. White people love small clothes and animals.
on November 15, 2009 at 8:32 am
Also, the Office. david rivalry
on November 15, 2009 at 10:55 am
Christa Strawberries.
on November 15, 2009 at 8:14 pm
While at a bubble tea place with a bunch of asian friends. Being the only white person (blue eyed, blonde haired, fairskinned at that) in the joint, I stuck out like a sore thumb. The menu was in Vietnamese and I was not able to read it. I asked my asian friends what I should get. They spoke for a few minutes amongst themselves, and then with the tables next to us, and then finally the waitress, who consulted the other waitresses, all in Vietnamese. A friend of mine told me that they discussed it and they decided that white people like strawberries so I should order a strawberry bubble tea. A restaurant full of asians can’t be wrong. Bill Lists.
on November 16, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Tiffany Uhhh I am starting to doubt my whiteness because I don’t like any of this shit. You should change the name to whatrichliberalwhiteyuppieslike.com .
on November 16, 2009 at 5:37 pm
twotwentynothings Number 101 – Being Offended
on November 17, 2009 at 4:50 am
HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Number 50 – Irony BAHAHAHAAHAHAAHAH!!!!!! beige race on November 17, 2009 at 9:14 am I’m placing a bet the next entry is about etiquette, manners and behaving like you’re better than anyone else in the room. Now that’s white…very white! Everyone can be polite no matter what race, class or ethnicity they are, but every country in the world has its own various manners/etiquette. White people (Americans) are also imposing their own code of conduct on everyone, and accuse the host countries (i.e. the French) of rudeness or arrogance.
beige race on November 17, 2009 at 9:16 am You double-posted…or it’s the computer’s fault. How does white folk get around so easy on the internet? You need to learn about how to check for and remove certain data and programs known to make your computer act up on you. beige race on November 17, 2009 at 9:18 am Are you joining in with more humor? Don’t have it backfire, or you’re gonna get burned. Ooooooh yeah, that’s right. We know this is racism, classism and just plain wrong. You need to check out #14 for good ol’ sexist homophobic jokes: Gay friends are of every sex, color, shape and size, but it seems everyone all of a sudden wants a gay “friend”. beige race on November 17, 2009 at 9:21 am OWWIIOTNIAVWTTD. (translation: Only Whites Writing In Initials On The Net Is A Very White Thing To Do). Except only the person writing the message knows what it is, like he’s a psychic genius with a massive brain or something. The only exception is not at work, because white people like to work and are afraid of being themselves in a strict, proper and professional setting. beige race on November 17, 2009 at 9:27 am …and still exhibit obviously racist behavior and snobbery at those who aren’t part of their “classy” clique. They think any talk about a controversial subject is “wrong” like inter-racial marriage (see #11 about the other “brown ones”), but how about your daughter is dating a blue collar worker? Is he in love with her money…or herself? You be the judge. beige race on November 17, 2009 at 9:29 am SWPL: Elites. Correct your spelling please…any of you heard of “spell check”? Nevermind, everyone gets a “B-” and a “Super You” sticker. Ok, we’re done for the day. Class dismissed. beige race on November 17, 2009 at 9:30 am The AmazonKindle TV ads are “puree blanche”, made esp. for white consumers. 60 second online books, made esp. for perceived to those who aren’t known to read/literacy. beige race on November 17, 2009 at 9:32 am Racist cult. Nice one, Me. “Meep” or whatever you shout in a classroom. See me after class. This is a cult, not a class. We believe in our divine super-men racial domination of the world. That’s the motto of the “Hitler Youth” of today. beige race on November 17, 2009 at 9:35 am Not to criticize other religions started in America, plus the post-Nazi holocaust mourning felt in Europe to this day, and finally the self-hate/shame/guilt of white people in europe, America or everywhere. beige race on November 17, 2009 at 9:43 am You forgot the drunken Irish, dumb Poles and rude French. White people always want to (because it’s trendy or more multiculti) identify with where their great-grand-parents came from. Since when Jews went to synagogues? LOL. To be Jewish is also considered by some an ethnicity or nationality. Adam on November 17, 2009 at 9:45 am So, you really believe that it would be viewed in exactly the same light if I were to make lists of things black people, mexicans, or native americans like; using a similar set of generalizations? beige race on November 17, 2009 at 10:45 am Correction: #88 is where to go for gay friends, #14 for the “black ones” (smacks head on table). Whatdayaknow? White people aren’t really prejudiced after all, this blog is generalizations about white people we all know is comedy. Remember, there are no such thing as stereotypes… because they are all true! beige race Adopting Asian kids and then raise them like animals (sorry to say that, but you understand what I’m getting at).
on November 17, 2009 at 10:49 am
Claiming to be part-American Indian and use it for flirts: “Hey babe, I’m part-Indian…want some?” And finally, refuse to call the Fort Hood shooting incident an act of Islamic terrorism, because Hassan planned to commit an attack against the US army based on his religious beliefs and opposition of deployment to fight fellow Muslims. beige race on November 17, 2009 at 10:51 am Ted airlines: the “greyhound of the skies”. It’s a low-cost air carrier owned by United. It’s like going back in time to 1964, nearly everyone is NOT white and much less services provided compared to major airliners provided 45 yrs. ago. beige race on November 17, 2009 at 10:53 am Sure thing, JC Lander may be thinking about it right now, and he could well speak for Jewish people as well. Does he have a female co-writer? If so, she’s gonna make “stuffrealchickslike” or something to appear abit sexist. He has Mylosh co-write some of the blog’s entries and Mylosh is of Asian/Filipino descent. tim burton stuff white people like:
on November 17, 2009 at 4:27 pm
tim burton paris devianart cuba Seth Yeah they do. I make fun of those people but I still find it so cute.
on November 17, 2009 at 6:10 pm
I think I will go put a pair of underwear on my cat’s head right now. Seth big Z your a douche
on November 18, 2009 at 9:24 am
big Z your a douche…racist
on November 18, 2009 at 9:25 am
Janna on November 18, 2009 at 5:16 pm SO FUNNY. I’m white and I do like a lot of the things on the list. It’s just funny to realize that only white people like it. And the explanations behind the things themselves are HILARIOUS. I actually thought of some additions: -plastic surgery -hating plastic surgery -designer clothes that don’t look like designer clothes -expressing the faults of society through satire -color-coded office supplies -the words “awkward” and “random” -professional family photos -anime -nature trails -unshaven faces on guys/guys with long hair Conor Lee white people love monty python!
on November 18, 2009 at 5:32 pm
Devin Reynolds on November 19, 2009 at 12:28 am Here’s a good one for the list: Avoiding their Relatives. Stereotypically speaking, we are the only ethnic group without a strong, intrinsic sense of family. That’s not to say that we don’t love our families, but unlike most other groups who seem to have a strong sense of “These people are my family, therefore I love them,” white people are more likely to judge which of their relatives they like or dislike on an individual basis. Just think of the motto: you can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your relatives. This implies a sense of being trapped with your family, and, in an ideal world, most white people would love to be able to choose their family. This sentiment often results in white people avoiding their families, with the exception of the requisite holidays, in which they are obligated to spend it with one another because, quite frankly, that’s what everyone is doing. Cam Phish.
on November 19, 2009 at 8:18 am
Last night I went to my first Phish concert. I was (1) not high and (2) fascinated as a sober observer by the melee of frenetic Caucasians, swaying and shaking and spinning, in a trancelike joyous state. The music was fantastic, but the demographic of the crowd made me wonder, why do white people like this music so much? Is it nature or nurture? I don’t know. Joe i just heard of something called a “gold party”. i don’t know what it is, but i suspect that i will like it. Meg 10 Reasons White People Don’t Like San Antonio, Texas:
on November 19, 2009 at 9:46 am
on November 19, 2009 at 11:19 am
– It’s not “artsy” enough. – Too many fast-food restaurants. – No Whole Foods stores. – No REI outlets. – No good schools. The public schools are mediocre (and what white person sends their kids to public school anyway?) and the private schools are all either Catholic or Fundamentalist Christian, and as everyone knows, those religious groups espouse narrow-mindedness. – Too many Mexicans. For some reason, white people don’t like Mexicans. It’s weird because they love to demonstrate how tolerant and open-minded they are, but apparently they’d much rather demonstrate this using a black or gay person than a Mexican. Don’t ask me why. – Too few fellow whites. White people like to have friends they can actually relate to, in addition to the ones that display their tolerance and diversity, and in San Antonio, whites are a definite minority. (Fact – look it up.) Of the whites in San Antonio, most are the Wrong Kind of Whites, being either in the military or homeschooling families (or both). And as everyone knows, military types and homeschoolers are narrow and intolerant. There’s also a dearth of blacks and Asians. – No public transportation except for a bus system. White people love to live in places with public transportation (although they never seem to use it), but they hate buses, which apparently don’t count as public transportation. – No neighborhoods they like. They’re all either too Hispanic, too boring and unoriginal, or too expensive and highbrow. – They don’t like the weather. It’s too hot most of the time, which puts a major damper on their beloved outdoor activities. White people hate discomfort such as that caused by running around outside in 100-degree heat. They might do it anyway, but only to prove how tough they are. Kenny Hillbillies and Black/Hispanic hipsters totally break down your blog’s racial stereotypes.
on November 19, 2009 at 12:05 pm
Please change it to ‘Things Canadians and Northern Californians Like’. Much more accurate. Brian on November 19, 2009 at 11:14 pm I’m white, grew up in SA, went to public school, went off to college, earned my PhD, and just returned. Yes, whites are a minority in SA, and there is only a bus system. Nothing else on your list is remotely true. Major art galleries are here, McNay for instance holds and owns world famous artists. O’Keefe, Picasso, Rembrant,… SA’s is known for it’s cuisine. Mexican of course, but anything else under the sun is here. Paesano’s is famous. And our “fast-food”, like Taco Cabana, is much better than other parts of the country that serve “authentic Mexican Cuisine.” If you travel, you would know this. Whole Foods is in the Quarry, very central in the city. There may be others too, but before there was Whole Foods and that trend, there was Sun Harvest here, the original organic store that has survived and flourished here for decades. The public schools I went to earned and continued to earn National Exemplary status, from grade school to High School. Just speaking for my class, there were dozens of National merit scholars. We went to all parts of the country, from the Academies to the Ivy’s, both whites and hispanics. Compared to the rest of the country, our housing market is stellar. Low costs of living produces a big bang for your buck here. There are many old established neighborhoods that are still affordable. SA has world championship sports, top notch medical facilities, many universities, huge research and development facilities, big corp. business headquarters, and of course and huge tourist industry. People from all over the country come to SA and love it, or else there wouldn’t be the riverwalk, bowl games, major concerts that continually thrive and grow. No one, whether white or hispanic, that isn’t from here, likes the weather in the summer. You have to be a local to get accustomed to it. You deal with it like someone from up North deals with cold. Peddle your ignorance somewhere else. I hope you realize that after blundering so badly on your list, that no one would/should believe you when you say whites don’t like hispanics, especially in SA. When the rest of the list is such garbage, you kind of lose credibility you know? rachel on November 20, 2009 at 11:13 am i love phish! and it’s true, the phish crowd is pretty much all white. maybe because the guys in the band are white vermonters who built their fan base starting as a college band at uvm? who knows. anyway i think the music could be liked by many people it’s just not widely listened to outside of the phish sphere. Expekt bet365 Very predictable
on November 20, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Meg You make some good points, but please don’t get me wrong. I’m not bashing SA – I live there too, and love it, I just should have made that clearer.
on November 20, 2009 at 9:50 pm
You’re right, I didn’t think about the McNay, or SAMA for that matter, both excellent museums. My bad. Yes, we have excellent Mexican food. No argument there. And Taco Cabana is by far the best fast-food place I’ve been to, bar none. Good Asian food (particularly Chinese) is a little hard to come by, although there are some places where you can get it. The point was that fast-food restaurants and BBQ joints are on pretty much every street corner, although this is probably true everywhere and I just haven’t been paying enough attention while traveling. Which, knowing me, isn’t that unlikely. I did not know about the Whole Foods in the Quarry, and that’s also my bad – I should have done more research. All your points about world championship sports, medical industry, tourism, etc. are valid. Again, I wasn’t saying that no one would want to live in San Antonio, just that our (imaginary, I hope) stereotypical White Person wouldn’t want to. I was playing for laughs, not for accuracy, and I definitely wasn’t trying to sound like the Tourism Council. Equally valid is your point about the weather in the summertime, but it supports mine, which is that active outdoor sports aren’t so much fun here in July and August. (Besides, our stereotypical white person is probably from Portland or some other place where “really hot” means 90 degrees anyway.) I actually do have a couple of friends who claim to enjoy the heat, but that’s another story. I sincerely beg your pardon for peddling ignorance and will hereby shut up. white girl from canada white people love acoustic versions of things. Just add “unplugged” to anything and white people go crazy. Youtube=proof.
on November 21, 2009 at 8:31 am
GG -Expensive vintage or second hand clothes -Anything Apple -Pabst blue ribbon -80’s sun glasses -Driving their parent’s turbo diesel Mercedes/Volvos. -Hacky Sack
on November 21, 2009 at 5:21 pm
strawberry i think i’m in love with you
on November 21, 2009 at 9:32 pm
Jordan Wendland White people love A Prairie Home Companion! And I say this as a white person who loves that show.
on November 21, 2009 at 11:13 pm
Thomas Actually better to revise that to things all non-hyperconservative whites like. I live in Upstate New York and this is all pretty true.
on November 22, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Alice So true!
on November 22, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Scott Wing on November 23, 2009 at 8:44 pm White people love specific airlines; preferably those with generous frequent flier programs. White people are fiercely loyal to their preferred airline and will convince you just how stupid you are for choosing to fly with another one. Ask a white person how many miles they have earned and where they plan on taking their next vacation with their free ticket(s). Jennifer A on November 24, 2009 at 1:07 am Journey’s 1980’s hit ” Don’t stop believing.” white people like to carry the tradition on of teenage angst ridden 80’s movies. This song helps them feel like they too grew up on molly ringwalds 16 candles and john cusaks say anything. it is usually used to signify the end of a fraternity/sorority party, bonfire or any other event where music is used to socialize. people will usually hold each other tight and sing a kareoke style version as their friend plays the air guitar/drums. Arash on November 25, 2009 at 11:30 am I think I have an awesome suggestion for your next entry: “Panera Bread’. I know expensive sandwiches were included but Panera is so especial that you can’t just ignore it, plus it’s not really that expensive. I am originally a non-white person, but living in Madison, WI for the last seven years made me look like a chalk, and whenever I want my ultimate white lunch, Panera Bread will be my first choice by far. Just sitting there for half an hour, and hearing people conversations will cover almost all of your blog entires. Jocelyn Funny, because my sister and I were reading this book in Panera Bread, thinking it should have been in the book too!
on November 25, 2009 at 5:24 pm
Sam Two very important movements important to the upcoming white generations are missing from this list:
on November 25, 2009 at 6:52 pm
– Twilight: no explanation necessary – Lil Wayne: you can always tell a white person by asking who their favorite rapper is. If they respond with “lil Wayne”, their white status is affirmed – he is popular enough to appear on the radio, and because he is not white, he allows them to feel as if they are in with the “ghetto” crowd, while not having to actually associate with any of these people. b the tv show Glee white people love it
on November 25, 2009 at 10:05 pm
b Off the top of my head, White people love:
on November 25, 2009 at 10:27 pm
1. GLEE 2. Seth Green 3. Seth McFarlane 4. VW Jettas 5. Rollerblading 6. Harry Potter 7. Roadtripping 8. Setting off to “Find themselves” 9. Tracking their carbon footprints 10. The Eagles 11. Will Ferrell 12. Dog Hotels 13. Edamame 14. Snuggies 15. Granola Sarcasticguy on November 26, 2009 at 7:46 am I suggest an entry about U2–a band that enjoys near-religious-figure status among the subset of white people you are describing here. I’ve offended a lot of white people by happening to mention that I don’t especially like U2’s music. It’s like not liking Jesus, or maybe even worse. Maria I have an idea for an entry.. Tipping 20%! White people love to do that.
on November 26, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Courtney Mikeska White people love RenFest (Renaissance Festival). My theatre troupe goes every year and there is usually very few to no attendees that are not white.
on November 26, 2009 at 6:14 pm
lisabutterfly White people love:
on November 27, 2009 at 2:20 am
1. Being praised 2. The thought of being in love 3. Talking about the existence of life 4. Complaining about the government 5. Coffee shop conversations uberhausfrau I have another suggestion.
on November 27, 2009 at 4:07 pm
White Texans like: Central Market. It’s Whole Foods times ten. I met the parents of my sons classmate there because this location has it’s own playground! This location i went to had a huge outdoor eating area along with heaters – it’s getting cold in Texas. The parents came out with wine and some fancy cheese. they also bought a bottle of water for my son that came from new zealand. after the boys played we head back to the car and saw one car sporting a “life’s better outside” bumper sticker and while heading back to the main road saw a new balance shoe store in the same shopping complex area. I’m sure there’s more but I’ve never been inside one. GG -Deep & meaningful tattoos.
on November 27, 2009 at 8:17 pm
David White people love a capella music.
on November 28, 2009 at 7:40 am
JAmes College football and Tim Tebow
on November 28, 2009 at 2:58 pm
CX I am eagerly awaiting an entry on BURNING MAN.
on November 28, 2009 at 10:20 pm
Am I not mistaken that that annual event ought to be included in this blog? james will ferrell
on November 28, 2009 at 11:33 pm
Kiki White people love botanical gardens. So much possibility for gloating!
on November 28, 2009 at 11:55 pm
Memo Come on, did you seriously forget mayonnaise?
on November 29, 2009 at 12:48 pm
GG Don’t forget Ranch Dressing
on November 30, 2009 at 12:05 am
beige race on November 30, 2009 at 6:15 am But I thought white people act like they never have sex, or was it white people from the 1950’s? Whatever, they will have sex…and no children. Whites aren’t having kids like they used to, look at the latest US census report on the declining white population. The highest birth rates goes to Hispanics (which isn’t a race) with a 3.1 children per family ratio compared to nonHispanics at 2.1. No kids, but have sex? LOL. beige race Trying to get enough sleep to face a big day at the office.
on November 30, 2009 at 6:22 am
Those sleeping pills should do the trick, forget side effects. And most of all, 8 hours is never enough (less than at work). = white people like black people
on November 30, 2009 at 11:30 am
Monet White people like Russell Peters for some ungodly reason.
on November 30, 2009 at 2:34 pm
atianafiorella This blog would make for an amazing podcast.
on November 30, 2009 at 3:00 pm
smilelizab3th love this!
on December 1, 2009 at 9:46 pm
how about white people like being resourceful (when its clearly unnecessary)? thanks for entertaining this Caucasian! Laighloni Lets see an entry on how much white people love “Burts bees”
on December 2, 2009 at 8:06 pm
Anthony Cooke on December 2, 2009 at 8:52 pm How about impromptu philosophizing or self-important commentary? or how about “going black” or “experimenting with same-sex partners” before having a white, hetero marriage? Madison how about “having fictional diseases and conditions”
on December 3, 2009 at 6:17 am
Yo hahahah having read this, it seems to be more of a blog of “stuff elitists like,” not necessarily white people.
on December 3, 2009 at 10:11 am
Rachel Tannenbaum I absolutely luv this.. you definately need:
on December 3, 2009 at 12:29 pm
1) Black framed glasses! 2) Vests 3) Attempting to Learn Guitar 4) Volunteering 5) Grungy stages 6) Xanax 7) Double Dates 8) ADD 9) Nannies 10) Blogging
White but my skin's quite dark on December 3, 2009 at 10:23 pm Bluegrass. Interestingly, it originated from the white country/ gospel type of music and the blues guys hanging out one night and playing music all night, thus, Bill Monroe began to use the blues scale learned by his black friends to produce this new and wonderful style of music, Bluegrass. I have been going to bluegrass festivals for years and am in a band, but I think that the audience is always about 100% white for some reason. I am wondering if only white people like bluegrass. Ed In a cruel example of a self-fulfilling prophecy, stuffwhitepeoplelike.com has become something white people like.
on December 4, 2009 at 6:41 am
I’m sure that’s just a product of no.50…white people’s love of irony! sam wallace how about American Apparel?
on December 5, 2009 at 8:29 pm
awesome stuff christian Ringaile Can you rename this for what it really is?- “Stuff Hipsters Like”. Or “The Essential Guide to Being a Hipster”.
on December 6, 2009 at 5:07 pm
Shanann You can probably add ‘Stuff White People Like’ to your list… us white people also like to read about ourselves.
on December 7, 2009 at 7:24 pm
Meh the weird thing is that while almost all of this applies to my mother, only like 5 apply to me.
on December 8, 2009 at 10:43 am
probably just a rebellion thing. also where I come from most “gifted people” get torn apart by smart people, why? because they compare everything to Hitler. turkoid I second that. My reason being in that it seems derogatory towards a group of people who want to be referred to that labeling.
on December 8, 2009 at 11:24 am
Jake Tobin Christian! I met you at FSU, I was working with Union Productions. Graphic design student. You don’t have to remember me.
on December 8, 2009 at 11:25 am
Okay, now that I’ve done my name dropping that white people love to do, I have one that you should consider. White people love to visit their friends in the hospital. And be as TOTALLY CONCERNED as possible. And then look down upon others who haven’t visited yet. I think it goes along with the idea in white people culture of turning really altruistic things into competition. Just an idea. Thanks for coming to the school, great talk, and very insightful! Jake Will on December 8, 2009 at 3:30 pm There seems to be a growing amount of people(specifically people who use apple products) who don’t pay for cable but use hulu, itunes etc and ditch cable. My suspicion is that they are mainly white people… You should do a post on them… pat mahiney my favorite is the one about the scarves! it’s so true. because i do it all the time! xD
on December 8, 2009 at 5:47 pm
pat mahiney i think you should add “trying to look cool in front of black people.”
on December 8, 2009 at 5:50 pm
because i mean, come on, we all do it. BUCKAROO Lander,
on December 8, 2009 at 11:41 pm
Come out of hiding or post your obituary. Do something so we know you’re alive. We mortals need your morsels. Running around England will accomplish nothing. Remember, they lost the war. Besides, we have Shara Palin. Trade ya. Anna on December 9, 2009 at 7:21 pm I feel that your work perpetuates racism and stereotypes. What you are doing is racial profiling. Not all racism is against people of color. However, this perpetuates the problem, because by separating white people from everyone else you are sending a message saying its okay to apply racial profiling to other people. Alex what about ninjas?
on December 9, 2009 at 8:41 pm
john what about Bonnaroo, Shambela (in BC, Canada) and Warren Haynes?
on December 10, 2009 at 9:21 am
jay on December 10, 2009 at 1:40 pm How can you get away with a site like this? It’s so unbelievably racist. What if I made a “stuff that mexican people like,” “stuff that black people like,” “stuff that asian people like”? Jim Christian:
on December 10, 2009 at 5:18 pm
The site is funny as hell BUT.. . it is/you are also clearly sad and pathetic. The self loathing is pretty clear, and you have given ammo to the very people who you hate the most: the OTHER KIND OF WHITE PEOPLE. Also, why the hell do you have to include the bit about how you were voted top public speaker or whatever? Funny, but also pathetic. beige race #130 Liberal media, yet to stir racial tensions by simply do a report/section about race…and to offend alot of people. This week’s NY Times had a holiday gift guide for people “of color” and read what else was in the yahoo news story.
on December 10, 2009 at 6:05 pm
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ynews/ynews_ts1028 beige race on December 10, 2009 at 9:25 pm Cheap Chic! The great recession changed the way white people spent their money, they learn to prioritize their spending habits and look for what’s a good bargain these days. They are… (eat your heart out David Letterman): 1. Renting condos, not staying the nights in hotel suites. 2. Fly in cargo planes, due to their very low travel fares. 3. Printing coupons from online “Grocery bargain saver” sites. 4. Renting DVDs from those red-box vendor machines. 5. Watches their fave shows only on youtube, no cable fees or surcharges. 6. A throwback to the simpler times of the 1970s: put on a sweater (ah), not turn up the heater (ah). 7. Infertile women pays other women to bear their babies (surrogate moms). 8. Homeschooling their kids instead of 4-digit a year private school tuition fees. 9. Go buy their food products at 99-cent stores (i.e. Aldi, the Dollar tree and the 99-cent Supercenter). and 10. ROP programs to teach young adults how to work in manual jobs, instead of hiring undocumented workers and to avoid high legal fines by the Department of Labor. beige race I gotta add 2 more trends by the wealthy going cheap. Many young adult men are moving into YMCA or church-run shelters to save big $. And office pro women are having their hair done in beauty schools for like $8 a cut. The ways of the world can really impact your wallet.
on December 10, 2009 at 11:30 pm
ct talking about how horrible kanye west’s public actions are, while defending his music as genius.
on December 11, 2009 at 9:30 pm
DeeDee Commenting (ad nauseum) about how YOUNG black and asian people look compared to themselves.
on December 12, 2009 at 7:24 am
Al on December 12, 2009 at 11:19 am I’m pretty sure “being offended for other races” is on the list, so I hope you’re kidding. Also, I’d love to see those sites you mentioned, as long as they were done in good humor and weren’t just a poorly veiled racist attack under the guise of harmless sarcasm. jordan on December 13, 2009 at 1:45 pm This site is shit and racist as fuck. What is it with white americans promoting race-related online? read a book. understand that people do not deserve to be pre-judged by the colour of their skin. sort your corrupted government out whilst your at it. fucking yanks. hope this shit gets closed down John Hancock Jordan you need to calm down and realize a few things,
on December 13, 2009 at 2:45 pm
1.) Cussing that much just makes you sound like an ignorant and angry person that no one will want to listen to… ever. 2.) Any white person who doesn’t harbor some issues about the color of their skin and realizes that white people, like all races, are a very diverse group of people would not take offense in any way to this site. So the fact that you do take offense just shows that you clearly have some kind of a racial issue with either yourself or someone else and that should probably be dealt with. 3.) Also your grammar and capitalization are atrocious. 4.) Your lack of understanding about how the internet and/or government works is just embarrassing. Who do you propose shut down the site? The gods of the internet? I think it would be better if you just never posted anything on the internet ever again, both to save yourself the humiliation and to save all of us the trouble. Predictablewhitewoman on December 13, 2009 at 6:05 pm I found this site by mistake and decided to read through it thinking it was tongue in cheek. I would love for you to make a stuff black people like. I am amazed that you state white people are predictable and list so many things that other cultures enjoy as well. You take many of the great things in the world and make a joke because white people tend to like them – so you think- more than blacks, hispanics and asians. Apparently you do not know too many people outside of your own culture. I would like to say that because of several things on this list black people as well as other minorities have been able to survive or even make ends meet – nonprofits especially. Why not add the trustees office, donating to food banks, law school or even funding charter schools in severally depressed minority neighborhoods. But wait that would be racist right? In the same spirit that you made your list, I will start you off with what black people like: -Have too many children they cannot afford to feed -spending all their money on their hair, nails and clothes and using food stamps to feed their kids -not finishing a basic education -driving a car with expensive rims and stereo equipment and still living in their mama’s basement -being good in basketball -being able to dance -somehow managing to make a purple suit with matching alligator shoes look good -go crazy for chitlins -not being able to properly say the word ask, ambulance or police -using the emergency room for the most ridiculous things imaginable such as a paper cut, a pregnancy test or a STD clinic….I have personally seen these things….oh and let us not forget screaming about their stomach pain while eating potato chips -not being sure who the daddy is -have a million cousins – loving fried chicken and watermelon -playing the race card every time something doesn’t go their way – not being able to control the volume of their voice in social situations – having lots of ‘friends’ of the opposite sex -never using a condom and perpetuating STDs at a insane rate – look it up 1:5 black men has an STD Shall I go on? I will let you finish the list. Instead I will go back to listening to classical music, enjoying my organic food from the farmer’s market, check out the Onion online, plan my next camping trip, watch Mos Def in Italian Job and plan my day tomorrow at work at the nonprofit I work at in the ghetto. Maybe tomorrow I will switch my Bach over to Ice Cube…..So very predictable….. John Hancock on December 13, 2009 at 9:21 pm Honestly lady, your comment was just racist. The fact of the matter is that everything on the list of stuff white people like are humorous observations of what certain white people like to do, they are choices. Every single one of the things on the white people list is a choice. All your racist self did was bring up a bunch of issues that, due to a vicious cycle of socioeconomic problems that leads to low-income uneducated black population, they have no power to fix. Camping and pea-coats are a choice. Having too-many children they can’t afford to feed and not being able to finish a basic education most of the time aren’t. Various social and economic factors lead to this lack of education that causes many of the problems you brought up. So thank you for that, by trying to prove a point about being a racist, all you did was show that you are one. cherismith on December 13, 2009 at 11:12 pm I am “white people” and I love this site. I check back regularly for updates. I think I like it because I can totally relate. The Onion? Check. David Sedaris on NPR? Every chance I get. Camping? I live in Oregon so absolutely. Scarves? I knit them and wear them fall through spring. I love The Wire and Mad Men. I have 2 dogs, one of which is a Golden Retriever (doesn’t get more white than that). Would you be as offended if you knew that the author of this blog is white? He is. Mehul I was certain this website would be in the top 50, at least the top 100, of Stuff White People Like.
on December 14, 2009 at 5:13 am
pattyayers Funny, but if you flipped it around? I don’t think so.
on December 14, 2009 at 6:14 am
Immulsekaks Greetings – This is a great forum
on December 14, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Just registered and wanted to say hello. Jessica on December 16, 2009 at 4:19 am Is this site racist or something? Why is there a section for white men who love asian girls, but there’s no forum for white women who love black men? And don’t tell me its because there’s not enough white women that go for black men. Thats just BS. a Should be white americans.. I am white non american and can’t identify with all these wimpy things
on December 16, 2009 at 12:34 pm
Doble D This should really be called what left leaning idiot hippy white people like…written by white people.
on December 16, 2009 at 2:22 pm
I’m white and really can’t identify with any of this stuff… KB Yeah, no one cares. Maybe you can start your own site, “Stuff Republicans Like”.
on December 16, 2009 at 8:50 pm
KB on December 16, 2009 at 8:52 pm You people are all so sensitive. If you can’t identify with the references made on this site, don’t sit here and try to belittle the writers. Just be on your merry effin’ way. No reason to be a downer. Beautiful Um, Predictablewhitewoman…..you do know that the person who wrote the book, “Stuff white people like”, and this blog are WHITE right?
on December 17, 2009 at 1:57 am
I fail to understand why you would come up with your own “list” seeing as though you are clearly offended by this blog…why stoop?? Did it feel good to get those nasty, idiotic things off your chest?? Signed, Predictable “does my race really matter” Woman Beautiful Um, Predictablewhitewoman…..you do know that the person who wrote the book, “Stuff white people like”, and this blog are WHITE right?
on December 17, 2009 at 2:00 am
I fail to understand why you would come up with your own “list” seeing as though you are clearly offended by this blog…why stoop?? Did it feel good to get those nasty, idiotic things off your chest?? Signed, Predictable “does my race really matter” Woman Doble D And maybe you can start you’re own site too: faggotty smart asses sucking cocks for cocaine.
on December 18, 2009 at 11:18 am
KB on December 18, 2009 at 11:22 am While you’re looking for material for your Republican site, maybe you should also look up the difference between “your” and “you’re”. I’m just saying. P.S. Wonderful comeback. Very well thought out, and quite intelligent. Doble D on December 18, 2009 at 12:21 pm things white people like: correcting innocent grammar mistakes, thinking they’re more witty than someone, and arguing with someone who really doesn’t care. YOUR falling into the exact stereotypes that this website ridicules dipshit KB Stuff White People Like: Intelligence
on December 18, 2009 at 12:27 pm
I am most definitely the type of white person that this site is making fun of, and I think it’s hilarious since it’s so true. At least I can laugh at myself. Take a deep breath and relax, Doble. Doble D Sigh, being proud that you conform to stereotypes that are being made fun of by this website (satirical or not) is a sad state to be in.
on December 18, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Enjoy your soy milk lattes, obscure literature, and keeping up with the gays next door. I’ll be happily living my life, and will continue to ridicule narrow minded douche bags like you while actually living my life instead of conforming and trying to live a life that I was told was cool by other douche bags with nothing better to do than ridicule normal contributing members of society like me. KB I love you, John Hancock. You are my hero.
on December 18, 2009 at 12:37 pm
RealWhiteBoy LOL!
on December 18, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Point Doble! KB why in the world would you want to actually admit you’re like the people described in this blog? You basically just admitted that you represent all the worst qualities of left leaning Americans! LOL!!!!! PS. Here’s a star for making all the rest of us look better! KB Doble,
on December 18, 2009 at 12:46 pm
You forgot independent coffee shops and indie music. By the way, the writers of Stuff White People Like are not ridiculing you, my dear. They are ridiculing me, and I’m okay with it because I’m perfectly secure with myself. Plus I find it hilarious. I won’t be responding anymore, so you and “RealWhiteBoy” go have some fun, eh? KB DobleD YOUR dumber than I thought, I know they’re ridiculing people like you and not me. Security has nothing to do with.
on December 18, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Conforming to a standard that is being mad fun of because of it’s idiocy is just plain dumb. Someone could say they are secure in the fact that they are a baby eating cannibal, but it doesn’t make it cool or right. So, in short, YOUR wrong. Enjoy your stereotyped life, and good when you hear the suck noise that is your pathetic existence circling the drain of life. I’ll say a prayer for you as I’m enjoying my functional life. I’ll take it by the fact that YOUR not responding that I have won this argument and you are finally assuming I’m correct. Responding will only ram that point home more Realwhiteboy, thanks for the props bro RealWhiteBoy im crying that i’m laughing so hard!
on December 18, 2009 at 1:06 pm
no problemo doble! sounds like KB has his panties in a bit of a knot because he’s finally realizing what a stupid trick his is! KB on December 18, 2009 at 1:57 pm I’m sorry, I meant to say that I’m the sensitive one, and I’m taking on comments that I perceive are against the writers of the site (whether they actually are or not) as personal assaults against myself. I should tell you that the writers of this site actually probably don’t care what is posted here, and that I’m just being silly. But who am I kidding? I don’t have an idea what is real or not, and I like being offended so screw all of you, I’m better than you. Please don’t remind me that I’m a downer either, I already know that I am, and I am taking corrective actions tonight in the bath tub with my favorite razor blade (I call her emo). So I guess this is good bye everyone! You really are better than me… Doble D I apologize. The fact that I have a tiny, microscopic dick makes me pretty insecure sometimes. My bad. Bro.
on December 18, 2009 at 2:02 pm
Doble D AH HA! KB is impersonating me! And he responded, therefore my previous argument with him is validate…I WIN!
on December 18, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Doble D – Epic Win (even if my wiener is small, at least I have one!) KB – FAIL (and apparently suicide!) See KB, you really can’t win when you’re trying to play me! Doble D on December 18, 2009 at 2:41 pm Oh, and KB (aka impersonator Doble D, the one that calls me, the real Doble D small of manhood) consider yourself trolled. Have a good weekend, watch your cornhole at those gay coffee bars you hangout at downtown! KB that’s not funny! my wiener is smaller than yours!
on December 18, 2009 at 2:43 pm
Doble D ok, you can win that one…your penis is smaller than mine.
on December 18, 2009 at 2:44 pm
KB COOL! I won one…hey…wait a minute…
on December 18, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Doble D ZING!
on December 18, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Booger > > > > > Subject: Guy Goes into a bar> > Guy goes into a bar where there’s a robot bartender. >> >> The robot says, “What will you have?” The guy says, “Martini.” >> >> The robot brings back the best martini ever and says to the man, > “What’s your IQ?” >> The guy says, “168”. >> >> The robot then proceeds to talk about physics, space exploration >> and > medical technology. >> >> The guy leaves, but he is curious, so he goes back into the bar. >> >> The robot bartender says, “What will you have?” The guy says, > “Martini”. Once again, the robot makes a great martini, gives it to the > man > and says, “What’s your IQ?” The guy says, “100.” The robot then starts to > talk about NASCAR, Budweiser and John Deere tractors. >> >> Again, the guy leaves, but finds it very interesting, so he thinks > he will try it one more time. He goes back into the bar. The robot says, > “What will you have?” The guy says, “Martini”, and the robot brings him > another great martini. The robot then says, “What’s your IQ?” The guy > says, > “Uh, about 50.” >> >> The robot leans in real close and says, “So, you people still happy > you voted for Obama?” >> > >
on December 18, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Booger I think it’s aimed at liberal white americans…people like that homo KB
on December 18, 2009 at 2:50 pm
Cory You forgot #214 White People like to argue on the internet.
on December 18, 2009 at 6:10 pm
Hannah Funfetti Cake!
on December 18, 2009 at 6:46 pm
When it comes to the kitchen, many white people claim to be incapable of cooking just about anything. The one exception is Funfetti cake. Every white person loves Funfetti cake. When in the presence of a white person, NEVER point out that Funfetti is just white cake mix with sprinkles added. This would make the white person very emotional and would create in him an immediate desire to prove you wrong. White people love Funfetti because it reminds them of their childhood. Although it is very affordable-you can get a box for less than $1-white people will always believe that Funfetti is more delicious than any other cake they have ever tasted, especially if it has Funfetti frosting with the little rainbow chips on top. Bring out a Funfetti cake for dessert and white people’s faces will light up with glee. They will immediately launch into stories of their childhood birthday parties and dogs’ birthday parties and stuffed animals’ birthday parties, all of which included Funfetti cake which they had bought with their allowances (all white people had allowances as children). Even if the white people in attendance have dietary restrictions (most will), they will be unable to resist the allure of the Funfetti cake. It doesn’t matter that it took you all day to cook a vegan, gluten-free, raw food dinner, as they won’t remember it anyway after they see the Funfetti. Doble D Victory IS MINE!
on December 19, 2009 at 7:02 am
JOANNA on December 20, 2009 at 3:22 pm What do you mean by white people?? White people in the just the U.S., or all North America, or Europe?? Or do you mean white people all over the world?? Just wondering. A few people made comments about Europeans doing stuff and I fiugred they aren’t included since the learning the other language part speaks only about English. But I’m white and I am German. I grew up in America, so I’m white, yeah?? Just confused to what white is. Humprey Boogart on December 21, 2009 at 7:31 am I think they’re making fun of goofy left winger democrat Americans. All other whites are considered “the wrong type of white people.” It’s satire against the former. vLo Tiger Woods.
on December 21, 2009 at 4:27 pm
beige race on December 21, 2009 at 7:02 pm Reading the news from a suspicious source on “how dogs are worse than SUVs” about the environment, and watched some news network’s doomsday scenario on Earth 2025: locusts spread northward to Europe, megafires burn down western half of L.A. and all of Bangladesh starves to death, right before a sudden downpour & melted ice caps rose the sea level to bury them. No wonder they are members of a secular religion called “Environmentalism” by Rev. Al Gore. casey studying abroad
on December 22, 2009 at 1:42 pm
bri How about answering first round jeopardy questions out loud and pretending you knew the answers in the second one?
on December 22, 2009 at 4:05 pm
Jaide You should really change your name to “Stuff RICH White People Like.”
on December 22, 2009 at 11:21 pm
len ha aha ha ha ha just came across this site im a white guy that lives in south africa, and it says on my passport that im a African, plus i can speak, Zulu doesnt that make me more Black than youre average African american was just wondering but damn youre site is funny let me know
on December 23, 2009 at 2:23 am
Len Morris Joanna….you are white…sheesh. Get over it.
on December 23, 2009 at 1:35 pm
john white people love pomegranate
on December 23, 2009 at 11:58 pm
sitsy white people looooooooovvvveeeeeee sitsy pups
on December 24, 2009 at 12:17 pm
sitsy another thing is gams, gams is the person who yells sacko! at a packer game
on December 24, 2009 at 12:18 pm
M Above the knee polo bathing suits (with ray-ban wayfarers to complete the ensemble).
on December 25, 2009 at 9:21 am
Michael I noticed that your book is being sold at Barnes & Noble. Will it also be sold “there” as an e-book? I would like a copy for my awaited Nook.
on December 25, 2009 at 5:24 pm
Arthur peruvian hats (with ear flaps)
on December 25, 2009 at 9:48 pm
blogs Peter L I was just given “White People” as a gift. Just more contrived useless rhetoric. You and Michael Moore might consider sucking each other off.
on December 26, 2009 at 6:03 pm
Laurel on December 26, 2009 at 8:31 pm White people are crazy about spontaneous dance scenes. It is no longer enough to limit them to live theatre and movies, now they need to be enacted in supermarkets, caught on video, and published on youtube. I’d love to see a blog post about this. Anonymous on December 27, 2009 at 4:13 pm UGH IM TIRED OF THIS! Y CANT SOMEONE WRITE A BOOK CALLED WHAT BLACK PEOPLE LOVE? GOD DO U KNOW HOW IRRITATING THIS IS? THEY THINK THEY ARE SO MUCH BETTER THEN US, I CAN ONLY IMAGINE WHY…. WE ARE ALL EQUAL OK! GEEZE….. Madeline I don’t do any of these things…and I don’t know what half of them even are. Sheesh…
on December 27, 2009 at 5:46 pm
nathan on December 27, 2009 at 11:47 pm This website is a joke! Some stuff makes sense but most of it doesn’t…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… nathan This website is a joke! Some stuff makes sense but most of it doesn’t……………Meow
on December 27, 2009 at 11:47 pm
beige race on December 28, 2009 at 12:04 am DIVERSITY, now that the White people’s biggest obsession since capitalism. A diversity training video circa 1990 from the AAUW (a Women’s labor group), but one general rule in workplace diversity is no joking about groups of people: African-American Underclass Women (oh man, I’m banned).
Ali on December 28, 2009 at 11:54 am Malcolm Gladwell. As well as any other writers who sign on to write one kitchy book a year, all with identical covers. Also, “action-drama” novels for adults that read at the fifth grade level. Cue Dan Brown. Dave How about “Traveling around the world to save the environment”.
on December 30, 2009 at 9:27 am
Megan To Beige Race,
on December 30, 2009 at 1:16 pm
The AAUW is not a female labor group. It stands for the American Association of University Women. It is a networking, political and professional development organization for women who are associated with higher education either as professors, researchers etc… Just thought you should know. Erick on December 31, 2009 at 8:11 am I just got this book for my Birthday. It’s both hillarious & mostly true. I do however disagree with White People listening to Dropkick Murphy’s on St. Patricks Day. Flogging Molly is waaaay better & Dropkick Murphys can suck it! ils A more accurate description of this blog would be “stuff affluent gen X’ers like”
on December 31, 2009 at 7:02 pm
Lynne De Weaver on January 1, 2010 at 7:34 pm I heard Christian on the ABC in Australia the other day & subsequently visited the website. It’s great but it occured to me that some of the earliest iterations of things white people like could have also have been found in the 1980’s classic, The Preppy’s Handbook! dux on January 2, 2010 at 4:20 am a more accurate descriptian would be stuff the author thinks they like, this therfore has a 0% chance of being remotely true for any one outside there small American town. BTW Christian Lander NO one likes vespid scooters… EVER Emily This is the dumbest thing I have ever heard of. I hope you aren’t making any money off of this.
on January 2, 2010 at 1:32 pm
gary they are vespa…not vespid
on January 2, 2010 at 7:51 pm
2more on January 2, 2010 at 9:45 pm this is some fucking bullshit. I found more shit on the list that I actually cant stand than which is true. Somewhy this pisses me off. If one black man comes up to me asking me why I like freakin seasalt or yoga Im just gonna have to come and kick ur ass for the faith of my race. bitch. beige race on January 2, 2010 at 11:15 pm You all gonna love this: The ABC cartoon series “the Goode family” is back on Comedy Central. It’s a criticial satire about liberals who are into environmental & social causes in the name of being fair, but their strict adherance to the left wing doctrine is what screws them over in every episode. Here’s one scene on how to properly call a people whom Barack Obama, liberal messiah happens to be a part of.
List of Stuff Middle-Class Americans Like on January 3, 2010 at 4:42 am The list actually describes the stuff Middle-Class Americans like… Maybe the majority of things listed are preferred by whites but that’s because the majority of the middle-class is white. However, other minority middle-class Americans engage and have preference for these activities as well…I’m a Black American who live in NYC and i’ve done a few of these things such as having an Arts degree…took a year off and live abroad as an English teacher, have a collection of different scarves and yes even wear them during the Spring, Fall, and sometimes Summer, shop at Whole Food (I go there because of their eclectic soy products), farmers market (cheaper especially if you buy in bulks), and Trader Joe, attending graduate school, Pescetarian (vegetarian who eat fish), love the onion (it’s freaking hilarious), I promised myself I will learn Spanish (did that for two weeks), and the list goes on…These examples are there to reiterate what i said in the beginning…I have to admit there are some stuff on the list that pertain only to white people #113, #125, #86, etc… Tanning I am surprise tanning didn’t make the list!
on January 3, 2010 at 4:49 am
Naomi I see why your list never made it…your anger is not humorous…
on January 3, 2010 at 4:56 am
i see no humor in your list on January 3, 2010 at 5:20 am You want a list of some of the stuff Black People Like (I hope you can tell the difference between the ugly crap you wrote in your comment and with this list)(oh and base on your list I can tell you probably don’t have black friends and merely formulated your list base on the media…Stop being ignorant) Here’s an excerpt from http://cobb.typepad.com/cobb/2008/02/stuff-black-peo.html Stuff Black People Like You know I had to do it. #1. Black People Black people like black people. Mostly because we actually do, other times because we have to. Most of the time it’s because we want to like black people, and since black people want to like black people, we generally meet black people who want to like us. The liking is mutual and self-replicating. This is especially the case whenever we are in areas that are predominantly white. We immediately find some other black people to like and we go and like each other. When we’re mostly around black people, then we tend to only like certain black people. Some people like to talk about black love, but in fact, black love is at a premium. Black like is all over the place. So much so that even white people like black people. #2. Freedom Black people like freedom. We’re never really sure if we have it or if we have freedom-lite, you know, that freedom that they sell down at the corner store. We have plenty of it, but it always seems to be that discount freedom that breaks when you really need it. It’s plain wrap freedom, not the expensive good kind like they sell at Macy’s. Still, we love the freedom that we have, and we tend to be a bit showy with it. Plus we always invent new kinds of freedom. Problem is, not everybody digs black freedom, like the freedom to interrupt anything any actor in any movie is saying, or the freedom to tell anybody anything at anytime. But that won’t stop us from really, really liking freedom. Do yourself a favor and try not to get between us and freedom. #3. Mama I’ll always love my mama, she’s my favorite girl – the onliest one. Black people like mama, and also momma, and moms. We like big mama, skinny mama, foine mama and bad mama jamma. But we only like our mama, we don’t like your mama. In fact, your mama is so old she pees rust and poots dust. OK now I dare you to say something about my mama. #4. Education Ask any black man woman or child what’s the solution to the problem and sit down and prepare yourself for a lecture on the benefits of education. It all started when mama, yeah mama, walked five miles to and from school in the snow with no shoes, uphill both ways. And before that with Carter G. Woodson. Black people love education so much that we’ve decided that every American ought to wake up with night sweats over a dream that they forgot to study for the test, and that test is Black History Month. Education is that thing we know that can be denied but once achieved can never be stolen. Sure it would be nice just to have enough to buy, but we are Saturday’s child, we have to learn for a living. #5. Hair Preparations It could be Glover’s Mange or Creme of Nature, but it’s certainly not Prell or Head and Shoulders. There is no reason at any time for any black person of any stripe not to have a very specific regimen for hair care. That goes double for those who have to travel. We make doubly sure that we bring the right dose and boy are we persnickety about it. If somebody were to document all of the stories about curling irons, #1 clipper guards, barbershops & beauty salons, jheri curls, doo rags, pressed hair vs natural, dreads vs braids and other aspects of black hair preparation, it would strain the capacity of Google. #6. Cell Phones I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but ever since cell phones were invented, there has been no color line. Black people got them as soon as they became available. We didn’t get cable TV when it first came out and we didn’t get the internet right away. We also didn’t get invited to Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, but we actually didn’t miss it much. But when it came to a cell phones, black people would not put up with being left behind on that score. So we made it known, with our awesome consumer clout in these United States, that we would not be ignored. We even got a hiphop phone company just for texting with flavor. Unfortunately for Kwame Kilpatrick… ahh but that’s another story. What’s your ringtone? #7. Telling White People Off One of the most fun thing about being black is that white people listen to you, especially when you get all up in their grill. They act like they hate it and they get all huffy about it, but in the end they’re always grateful for the experience. White people tend to forget who they are and what they’re doing on this planet. That’s why they watch foreign films. They know that they live two inches off the ground, and of course they often forget whether or not they are living in reality. They ask themselves stupid questions like, how do I know everything I’m experiencing is not an illusion and maybe when I’m asleep, that’s reality. That’s why white people made The Matrix. And who did they turn to in The Matrix? A black man, of course. Morpheus. White people need black people to ground them in reality, so the next time you feel like slapping the taste out of some white person’s mouth for doing something spacey, go ahead and give them a neck shaking verbal beatdown. They’ll act offended, but deep down they’re really glad you did it. They call it an intervention, and we really like to give them. #8. Church Black people legendarily sin on Saturday night and make up for it on Sunday morning, which stretches into Sunday afternoon half the time. Don’t forget Bible Study on Wednesday night. Now I was originally motivated to say that black people love Jesus, and a lot of us do, but not as much as we love Church. You and I both know there’s a lot of black people in Church who don’t really love Jesus as much as they say they do, but I suppose that’s pretty much universal. Black people church. Which is to say we have turned it into a verb. Next to education, church will get you right. It is more than a ritual, it is a way of life, you’ve got worship, praise, singing, dancing, dressing up, eating, socializing of all sorts, gossip, showing off, redemption, celebration. There isn’t much that doesn’t go on in Church. Yes even that. #9. Loose Clothing Some people think that drooping pants is a new trend among young black teens. In fact, it is a tradition dating ancient Egypt, or should I say Kemet. The Man won’t let you know but recently archaeologists found some hieroglyphs showing Pharaoh Ramses Extra II sagging big time. Of course our Arab brothers in North Africa still wear the flowing robes today and we are gradually making the full circle complete as our white t-shirts get longer and longer. #10. Basketball I know. I know. I know. We like track and field and we like baseball, and we really like football. We like tennis and golf now, but maybe that’s just an infatuation. But basketball? That borders on something unhealthy. We like the sound of the ball on a hardwood floor and the echo off the cinderblock walls of the gym. We like the squeak of the sneakers on a pivot foot at the high post. We like sounds and the energy and the fact that in the blink of an eye you can go from being on offense to being on defense. We like the drama of the final seconds of possession and the elbows down in the paint. We like the swish of the net and the metallic clank of the spring loaded rim snapping back after a monster dunk. We like the improbable little men, the stylish guards and the miraculous ball control. We like the unstoppable big man charging the lane and snatching rebounds with authority. Ahh. you get the picture. What’s not to like? #11 Dap Dap is a fudamental element of black greeting and communication. It can be as subtle as a split-second head bob between strangers crossing paths in a city street. It can be as complicated as a hand game between blood sisters. It can be as sassy as a neck working snap from a man in tight jeans on Greenwich Village or as decorous as a triple cheek kiss at the after party at a Paris couture event. It could be a father and son rubbing foreheads at bedtime or fraternity sisters making triangles with their fingers. I can be as sinister as a gang sign or as welcoming as warm embrace. Every American baby learns to high five before it can speak. Dap says acknowledge me and a language of gesture that is a black gift to the world, we like that everybody likes dap. #12 Shine There is nothing quite so annoying to black people as a drab existence. So when we get a chance to show off, there ain’t no half stepping. We could set Warren Buffet back on his heels trying to calculate the value of all the chrome rims adorning black people’s automobiles from coast to coast. Black people have reinvented jewelry, it’s not just glitter, it’s bling. But bling is too narrow to describe that element of flashiness that’s why I say shine. It’s about a megawatt smile, a showtime attitude, and acheiving just right mix of upper crust sophistication and gutbucket style. Like all the greatest inimitable styles, it’s hard to describe shine but you know it when you see it and you know it had to come from black people. #13 Hot Sauce Obviously because most of us are not from New Haven, Connecticut, if you are black you have got to have some element of spice in your diet. Tobasco, Rooster, Red Hot. I could go on. And we like not only our own native hot, we like habanero hot, and kung-pao hot, and Indian curry hot too. It could be in a Jamaican patty or a Nigerian jerk goat head. It could be on french fries or on top of the already hot salsa in our heuvos rancheros. Black people like all kinds of hot, and that’s hot. (You go hottie!) #14 Heads Now this may seem strange to outsiders, but black people have a great deal of admiration for a well-shaped black male head. Now for a time there, black men were somewhat undercover of the Afro and that was cool for a time, but the basic aesthetic of the black skull could not long be denied. We chuckle when those Minoxadil commercials come on because we know the very essence of masculinity is the shaved black man’s head. Except for Christopher Darden. He’s got a pack of hotdogs crawling up the back of his neck and nobody respects that. From the time we And black women can work it too. Sure you’ve got your Annie Lennox and Sinead O’Connor gave it a shot, but they don’t hold a candle to Julianne Malveaux. #15 Swap Meets Black people can make a dollar out of 15 cents at the swap meet. Sure white people have garage sales and estate auctions, but there’s something about an acre of tables with cheap stuff that makes me want to get my shop on. #16 Center Stage Black people like attention. Because when we have something to say, man it’s just not sufficient to employ the King’s English. It could be the pulpit or the end zone. It could be the dance floor or the waiting room at the doctors office. You just never know when a black person feels that they have been quiet for too long. But the moment that decision is made, well there’s just no stopping us. #17 Dancing You will notice that I say black people like dancing, not Dance. Dance is something you observe from the balcony, or seventh row center if you got it like that. Dancing, is something you experience more fully. It is the cure for the body-mind duality those silly Greeks tripped on. Contrary to popular opinion, black people can’t all dance, but that incompetence stops very few of us. In fact, if you go to any club in which you are likely to find a floor full of dancing black people, it wouldn’t take you much time to see that half of us would not last a minute if the dance floor wasn’t packed and people could actually see what we’re doing. Be that as it may, black dance is generally very simple and repetitive. You need only practice it at the club once a week, and after a month, you’re as good as you ever need to be. That goes for the Electric Slide and all of its variants. What white people don’t seem to realize about this simplicity is that there is a time and a place for everything under the sun, and there is only one place for the Cabbage Patch and that is 1989. The time and the place for the Chicken Dance is an eternity in Black Hell. #18 Bass I’m not talking about the fish here pardner. I’m talking about bottom, boom, the low end. And if you catch my double entendre then you know that there’s something about booty bass that’s the bomb. My favorite book by Toni Morrison is Sula, and the paradise of that book is called The Bottom, the analogy was not lost on me because black people find, in the absence of the privileges of society ways and means to celebrate the simple. There is nothing more simple and fundamental than the notes way below the treble clef. I’m talking about the groove, the bassline, the fundamental foundation of all music. It is the great contrast between the melody and the subharmonics that allow us to feel the music in totality. but a funky bass rhythm is its own reward. And ever since Nile Rodgers gave us Good Times, we’ve extended the break into its own arena. We dub the bass, we slap the bass, we attempt to personfiy the bass. And it’s not just now, but then too. All you had to hear was Paul Robeson start off with ‘Go Down Moses’ and it was over. With nary an instrument the stage was set, deep deep down in the basement of the soul is the bass. The earthshaking primal force of all that stirs the emotions, bass will always be in place. #19 Bill Clinton Bill Clinton is famously known for being the first black president. We cut him some slack because he was trying to be the man, but The Man wouldn’t let him be The Man. Now what kind of deal is that? A familiar deal as far as black people are concerned. Bill Clinton could shoot the gift, and you know wherever he went, the first thing out of his mouth was ‘Where all the white women at?’ But why hold that against him? Bill came from humble origins and people never let him forget so when it was time for him to have his office, he put it in Harlem. How could you not love that? #20 Tyler Perry If you don’t know, now you know. And if you still don’t know, don’t ask because nobody’s gonna tell you. OK one small hint. Movies about black people (who like black people). #21 Radicals Having been part of the outsiders going on three or four centuries in the New World, black people have had few opportunities to get the real scoop on what’s really going on in the minds of the powers that be. But we have a pretty good idea that one thing that’s going on is that those powers don’t mind that we remain outsiders. So every couple or three decades, black people fall in love with some order of radical who demands that change be made. Sometimes they are serious radicals, like Marcus Garvey and Malcolm X, sometimes they are dime store wannabe radicals like Tupac and Al Sharpton. But black people are often disposed to like things that stick it to The Man despite the fact that we all understand no revolution is afoot. So there will always be a show of support, with emphasis on the word ‘show’, when a radical pokes his head above the radar. The point is that black people don’t mind being suggested as the a massive force to be reckoned with – anybody who says that will get our rhetorical backing if not our blood, sweat and tears. As often as not, the radicals only get our money, and then we wake up. #22 Horoscopes Libra and my name is Charles Now I like a woman that’s quiet A woman who carries herself like Miss Universe A woman who would take me in her arms And she would say, “Charles, yeah” And if you fit that description This is for you especially Mmm take my hand Come with me, baby, to Love Land Let me show you how sweet it could be Sharing loving with me, I want you to Float, float on (Girl, yes) Float on, float on (With Charles) Float, float, float on (Ooh, yeah) Float on, float on (need I say more?) #23 Africa We like the Africa of legend. The Africa of possibility. The Africa lost and never recovered. The ancient, the modern, the rust colored dirt, the mystery of the interior, the history of its coasts, the long suffering motherland asking why we don’t call. Africa is our talisman and the liberator of all thoughts of pride and hidden memory. It is our magic Mirror of Erised reflecting to us whatever it is we want to see. We defend mother Africa without really knowing our cousins, and in fact get real American upon hearing some African thoughts about women, but the romance never dies. One of these days, somebody is going to make a mint building ‘Africaland’. It will probably be Robert Johnson, the CEO of BET. That will be essentially, the end of Africa. We like the myth and the majesty of the place and the people but we are constantly frustrated by the editorial vapidity of National Geographic. It ain’t just animals, plants and geography. But let me chill. #24 Poetry There is something about black people that simply we cannot resist a rhymed couplet. Perhaps it is a deep longing for the rhythms of our lost native tongues that forces us to twist and turn English into something it isn’t by itself but miraculously becomes when we work it. The urge to turn even the simplest explanation into a syncopated soliloquy is almost irresistible. Of course it doesn’t always approach art and we often suffer from it. How many times have we been seduced by the some line Jessie Jackson and wake up the next morning asking what we were thinking. How many times have we let that Ice Cube line slip above audibility in mixed company? Ahh but when it works, there is nothing like the grandiloquent heights we can reach. #25 Brooklyn When did Brooklyn become ‘the planet’? Well it was long after Jackie Robinson had gone, but there’s something about Brooklyn that black people love in deep and mysterious ways that had been a long time coming. Sure there’s Harlem’s Sugar Hill and there’s 125th & Lenox, but the magic of Brooklyn goes for miles and miles. Brooklyn has every flavor, ethnicity and class of black people, which is one reason it became ‘the planet’. There are affluent American blacks in Park Slope, there are argumentative Hatian Blacks in Prospect Heights, there are rowdy Jamaican blacks in Bed Stuy, and all sorts in between. Everybody shows up to the annual Caribbean Parade on Eastern Parkway and it is a festival that puts just about every other to shame. If you haven’t experienced it, you really have been watching too much television. #26 Hamburger Stands Every ghetto, every ‘hood, every blackified ‘burb in America must have it’s hamburger stand, and you are bound to find black people there enjoying some grease. We know about apple pie and hot dogs, but I’m sorry, it’s got to be a hamburger to get black people really interested. Bacon, chili, cheese, egg if you can, a little bit of lettuce and one slice of tomato thank you. Ketchup, mustard – hot mustard if you got it. Pickles onions and hold the mayo. Now that’s eatin’. Also give me a side order of crispy fries, not crinkle cut fat fluffy fries, skinny ones with Lawry’s Seasoning Salt on it. And a suicide. Orange soda mixed in with Rootbeer. Now you’re talking. Turn on the radio, call out to your buddy across the street. Have a smoke, check out the action. It’s a fine way to spend a sunny afternoon. #27 Pork / No Pork Black people have a love/hate relationship with pork. It started off as a hate relationship because none of us wanted to eat them parts of a pig that Massa left us. But we figured out a way to turn that sow’s ear into a silk purse, and no I don’t mean head cheese. And by the time we could afford to go whole hog, well Oh Happy Day. I mean BBQ spareribs, smoked bacon, honey ham… I’m starting to drool right here. So the love affair went pretty much uninterrupted for 200 years until black people started turning Muslim. And now a great number of us refer to it as ‘the swine’. Of course there are healthy ways of eating pork but we tend to like the traditional stuff too – hogmaws, pigs knuckles and chitlins, although not many of us go for tripe. Mmmm fatback! And oh by the way, we never call it ‘the other white meat’. If you happen to know dude, you just tell him to chill on that advertising campaign. He’s not doing the industry any favors. — I have not, by a longshot exhausted the possibilities here, but I wanted to get this piece out today. And of course there are many more paragraphs I could have exhausted on each of the above 27, but I wanted to share the meme in a spirit of fun. MORE! Continuing on.. (and remeber these are not ranked) #28 All You Can Eat Buffets There are certain things that black people like so much that it’s embarrassing. You take a likable thing and then you know a particular black person that just acts a fool, and then when you come to think about it, you can remember acting a fool your damned self. What can I say? One of the great miracles of the post Jim Crow era is the all-you-can-eat Asian buffet. Not just Chinese food, but all the Chinese food you can eat, plus catfish and good macaroni salad. It’s on. The one in my old neighborhood is packed, every weekend from sunup to sun down. The only problem with these places is that black people take that same attitude to every function, like your graduation party or wedding reception. And then they act like we’re never going to run out of crab legs or drumettes. Then they start complaining, like they paid for it or something. It’s going to be the ruin of us. #29 The Club It doesn’t matter what kind of club it is, as long as black people can get in, we’re happy. You know that old Groucho Marx joke about not respecting any club that would have him as a member? Does Not Apply. Black people will wait in line for twenty minutes, subject themselves to a search, complain about the price of drinks, complain about the crowd, diss people’s hair, style of dress, diction, method of dancing, & brand of cologne, complain about the DJ skills, the general quality of the opposite sex and the people they came with, but still go back week after week. There are about 50 books that need to be written about the subject as well as a psychological research organization funded by the World Bank. #30 Michael Jackson We don’t like Michael Jackson so much as we like the idea of Michael Jackson. But then we come around to the fact that we like Michael Jackson. Why? Because Michael Jackson is the last innocent black man on earth. That’s only because nobody can find out where Urkel disappeared to. Yeah yeah, but we know he’s hiding. Even before Thriller was Off the Wall. And before that was The Wiz. I don’t have to tell you that when he started easing on down the road, we were in rapture. The idea of Michael Jackson is that we could all be innocent and cool at the same time, and he will always represent that somewhere deep in black people’s hearts, no matter how he ends up. #31 Picnics Somewhere, not far back in your memory is that picnic. You know the one. Where you and all your friends were at the park and there was fried chicken and a football game on the grass. Where little kids were running around blowing bubbles, or shooting water pistols and screaming, where you were stretched out on your second best blanket from off your bed and you chilled with your sunglasses on – until the water balloon fight started. I have to say right here and now that the greatest black folks picnics are at Belle Isle Park. Sorry, but that’s a fact. #32 Family Reunions There is nothing so black people as a family reunion where all your cousins and family take over the local Radisson. You already know who you can’t wait to see. You already know who is going to get on your last nerve. Auntie Jane has been pestering you for the money for six months now and you didn’t realize how fast time flew by before it’s time to get out there. Big mama’s looking healthy but a touch slower since the last time you saw her. Crazy uncle Jimmy is acting a fool again. But it’s so good to see everybody, and look at those cute babies. Mercy. You always leave your family reunion wondering why black people can’t get together like this on a national scale, and then you remember the cousins who didn’t show up and thank God for that. Family is quite good enough, thank you. #33 Car Wash You may have guessed by now that the last three entries are all about that Will Smith song, Summertime. Yeah well he got that right. The greatest car wash in America is the Crenshaw Car Wash in Los Angeles, the car capital of the world. Now I know Detroit comes in a close second because of all the brothers who opened up their own little car wash that does one car at a time, but really. The car wash is a social tradition like getting your do did, and there are few things that give black people the satisfaction as waiting for that Mexican dude to spin his towel in the air indicating that he’s done polishing your rims, tip please. It is money happily spent as you turn to see that everyone sees, yeah that cool whip is me.
#34 Funerals I knew this all along, but now I’m old enough to feel it – that strange attraction we have to funerals. We all have the funeral dress or suit, and the dark sunglasses. How many times have black people in their youth thought about how many cars would be in our very own funeral procession? I guess just about every time on a Sunday morning we have to stop in traffic as the motorcycle cops wave one by and we just sit there getting late for Church. Then of course at the wake we just have to see who is here that we don’t know but suspect. Like who is that woman and how did she know Uncle Bert? The art of making our evil aunt seem kinder in death than she was in life is the great skill we long to see employed by the officiant, and we usually get it, although sometimes they just pick the wrong picture to put on the program. The funeral directors are still some of the last organic Talented Tenth businesses still in the old ‘hood. Me? I definitely want a New Orleans style funeral, oxcart, second line and parasols, and you had better party when I’m gone. #35 Spades & Dominoes No get together is right without some smoking, drinking, cursing and gaming. And while the young folks think gaming means XBox and Playstation, black people ain’t all young. That means slammin’ bones and running Bostons. People who ordinarily look meek and mild somehow get transformed when they start playing these two traditional games loved, loved, loved by black people all over. The foldup metal table with the brown pleather top is dragged out of the closet and a foursome is seated. The glasses of Mount Gay are handy and the business gets going, but never without comments from the peanut gallery. It’s just as much fun, well almost, to talk smack when you’re not a player as when you are seated. It’s a tradition that will be with us until Kingdom come. #36 Al Green I happen to believe that of all the singers we’ve known over the latter half of the 20th Century, there are few that have been responsible for more black babies being born than Al Green. Something about black men and women becomes unhinged when slow dancing to Al Green. Or at least I can say with confidence that smooth move never failed for me. The great thing about Al is that he never fell off in his short, and therefore perfect career. The man understood. Simple and plain. #37 Denzel Black people love Denzel Washington. Always did and always will. Unlike so many others in the business of entertainment, DW has always kept his game on and his head up. You can always argue about which movie he did was better, but you can’t argue that he ever was an embarrassment, which is one of the things that black people hate. I could go on about Denzel, but uh.. real black men don’t. #38 Kool Being of Black American Prince extract, Shabby Gentility Division, I am quick to notice others of my krewe. Think ‘Carlton Banks’. Once I met such a gentleman at (the notorious) TGIFridays in Marina Del Rey who had found the ultimate secret to success. He was the manager for the marketing of Kool cigarettes. All the billboards with the Kool models? That was him. Kool Jazz Festival? That was him. He was single-handedly responsible for 17.3% of black culture. He even had a pet penguin. K This is kind of .. depressing. Yay for stereotyping.
on January 3, 2010 at 4:06 pm
ST Would love to see the blog on this!!
on January 4, 2010 at 3:18 pm
Adana on January 4, 2010 at 6:26 pm This is one of the greatest books of all time…I just picked up 10 copies for me and my friends to serve as a cautionary tale to us to the stereotypes we all subscribe to, all the while thinking we are unique. A few suggested topics for the future: The Writings of Ayn Rand Libertarianism Ron Paul Gold as an Investment Volvos Self Loathing Saying you have ADD Adana Oh, And The Word Awesome
on January 4, 2010 at 6:26 pm
beige race on January 5, 2010 at 6:45 am Bowling is in, according to today’s NY Times living section. Once a working-class sport, bowling is a new alternative for friends, family or coworkers to spend the night out, but not to spend so much money. Bowling companies are rising prices, standards, dress codes & other expensive things to draw in the upper middle/professional class to bowling. beige race OK, here’s three more suggested topics for the future: 1. Online College courses (because campus life is pricey). 2. Finding religion (in elite-oriented churches like Anglicans). and 3. Racial integrating “white” neighborhoods (but move out as soon the composition is over half black or Hispanic).
on January 5, 2010 at 6:47 am
beige race on January 5, 2010 at 6:49 am Ok then, I figured the “W” stands for women (or Workers’, since men can join the group…right?) The NAACP is popular among white people to join (it was founded by blacks and Jewish whites), let’s write about claiming to fight for non-whites & women’s rights (white men can’t flirt, LOL). ??? you cant forget uggs! preppy white girls love them (I personally think they look horrible, btw)
on January 5, 2010 at 4:57 pm
Lrigyttiw You’ve got to add the Amazon Kindle to the list!
on January 5, 2010 at 9:46 pm
shinejug on January 6, 2010 at 10:30 am As a White Southern American (Redneck) I am offended that you would lump me as a white person in with the yuppie, hippie want to be, suburbanites that you speak of in your posts and book. I am part of the subculture that hates everything they stand for, and pretty much everything they like. On your list of 130 things I only found 3 things that I as a “white person” like, America, T-shirts, and Netflix. America because it is the best country in the world, t-shirts because they are cheap and make great shop rags when they wear out, and Netflix because we live in the middle of no where and it is cheaper than going to town to get movies. The things I like the yuppies you write of hate, hunting, Budweiser, Hooter’s, BBQ, mud bogging, red meat, bulldogs, jeans that fit, guns, God, supporting our troops, atv’s, and the list could go on. Are all Black Americans thug, gangster, drug dealers? Are all Hispanic Americans wetbacks? Are all Oriental Americans good at math? No, none of it is true of these groups as a whole, just like all white people are not like the yuppie, hippie, suburbanites you write about. All meant as a joke, although I do pretty much hate everything these yuppie type white people like, and by the standards of some I am a REDNECK, but I do not live to their standards I live to my own. Nick Markert on January 7, 2010 at 6:56 am This book is hilarious. To all the haters, obviously everyone is different but the list is great. Clearly you are not going to like EVERYTHING on the list(for example I don’t like Vespa’s but I know a lot of white people do), but you can still laugh and agree with them. here are some things I think can be added to the list: -Tanning -Making a kissy face for a picture -Spongebob Squarepants -Jello Shots -Hockey Tomfoolery You sir, are the wrong kind of white person.
on January 7, 2010 at 11:45 am
Mike Helvetica
on January 8, 2010 at 8:48 am
James on January 8, 2010 at 8:53 am Yeah i guess this is pretty true, only looked at the first two pages but all seems right ^^ except the glasses, i have no idea what the make is..let alone about who’s wearing it. shinejug What is the right kind of white person?
on January 8, 2010 at 10:55 am
Amanda Sufjan Stevens, white people can’t get enough of the guy.
on January 8, 2010 at 1:50 pm
Toby1 White people are so funny – always doing nerdy things.
on January 10, 2010 at 3:40 pm
Like inventing electricity and computers and the internet. Grady What about Eye contact?… I feel like white people over emphasize the importance of eye contact.
on January 10, 2010 at 9:46 pm
Kevin on January 10, 2010 at 9:57 pm yeah white people love eye contact. If someone does not make eye contact with us then we are offened, more then getting called a cracker. Also non eye contact people are shady. But if there is one thing i love more then eye contact its beer pong shinejug You get offended if someone calls you cracker? Where I live it is a compliment. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_cracker
on January 11, 2010 at 4:48 am
Silas on January 11, 2010 at 8:38 am How do I know if I am a white person? I sort of like tea, am I definitely a white person? My friend says that there are people who can help me to choose not to be a white person, but I don’t know if it will work. Hannah How bout punk rock music?
on January 11, 2010 at 3:51 pm
elley Talking about how they didn’t vote for George Bush. (Or believe that Iraq had WMDs).
on January 11, 2010 at 5:09 pm
DeeGee Roller derby and/or burlesque…white people love that shit…especially white women, who think it is “empowering” – hah!
on January 11, 2010 at 7:11 pm
bob on January 11, 2010 at 7:23 pm so I don’t understand if this is an insult to white people or not. I became a fan on facebook because I thought it wasn’t, now I think it is. Clearify please? Cause if this is just to poke fun at white people, this site is shit. 667 the asian girl part is wrong. all of the guys i know hate asian chicks, same with me
on January 11, 2010 at 7:26 pm
Brian Cronin White people all love AVOCADOS. I think this should be included.
on January 11, 2010 at 10:27 pm
Justlookin' You should write about “Naggers” – there are so many people here who just nag! Damn naggers!
on January 12, 2010 at 6:11 am
nathen pura so true thats me to the point
on January 12, 2010 at 12:21 pm
Kris on January 12, 2010 at 4:00 pm Hi Christian! U make me laugh like no other blog, absolutely love it. Any chance u will be speaking in Scandinavia soon? I have just moved to Sweden, if u want to watch me slowly freeze to death up there here is my blog: http://thingsidowhenyoulookaway.blogspot.com All the best, Kris Joe Suggestions: 1-Facebook 2-Texting 3-Apple Computer Products 4-Not vaccinating their children 5-COPS (the TV show) 6-Ribbons for Causes 7-Selling products for their childrens’ causes 8-Fountain Pens 9-Silly Ties 10-Eating in Silence
on January 12, 2010 at 9:49 pm
red-bike on January 13, 2010 at 12:30 am it true to the extend that you’re white. as far as i can tell white people avoid eye contact with people who’s not white and pretend they don’t exist. i have been queue jammed by white people so many times that they all say when finished being served they would say “oh, sorry, i didn’t see you”. Barbra Novac White people love post modernism…..
on January 13, 2010 at 5:00 am
Barbra http://intelligentwomenreadromance.com/ Maitiu Corbett Suggestion: Anthropology
on January 13, 2010 at 10:37 am
From the Latin “anthro” (meaning ‘you are wrong’) and “pology” (‘apologise’). Michelle S suggestion – REAL maple syrup…”none of that store-brand watery stuff!”
on January 13, 2010 at 5:28 pm
J. This site makes me nod my head in agreement…which might be a thing that white people like.
on January 13, 2010 at 7:07 pm
White people also like using the word “important” while describing things. “That’s a really important painting in her collection” or “that was an important book.” Highnumbers SUGGESTIONS:
on January 13, 2010 at 9:10 pm
– Boat shoes (specifically Sperry brand) – Nostalgia for their childhood TV heroes (Mr. Rogers, H.R. Puffnstuff etc. ) – English culture – The GUITAR (as was expertly demonstrated in a skit by Dave Chappelle and John Mayer a few years ago). -Tupac Shakur (which might classify as “music that Black people don’t care about anymore). Also other classic era “Gangsta rap” Ben K. on January 14, 2010 at 1:17 pm Sportscenter anchor Scott Van Pelt — He is beloved by white people because he is bald, wears glasses but still remains cool. Also every white person secretly wants to become a sportscenter anchor, and then to bang Erin Andrews, who is the perfect woman because she is a sports expert and also breathtakingly gorgeous. Also, Van Pelt makes lots of pop culture references that white people understand, and this makes them feel special. For example, when someone makes a huge dunk, Van Pelt may remark , “That’s levitation holmes,” referencing of course the song “Wonderboy” by Tenacious D, a silly band somehow beloved by many white people. -BK Lee on January 14, 2010 at 2:49 pm White People love to use similies. ALL THE TIME. Like this and Like that. they use this technique to sound smart while talking about thier favorite art work or piece of architechture. ” You can like really like feel the emotion he like trys to get across.” i hate it. stop saying “LIKE” like all the time. geez Noel on January 15, 2010 at 12:05 pm I’m white and I just love white people with no guts which would be the founder of this web site.I saw one look at that low testosterone nerd with red hair and glasses and almost spit up my Yoohoo.Did anyone notice that black people love Miraclewhip. Ro Similes* Tries*
on January 15, 2010 at 7:06 pm
1. White people aren’t the only ones who use “like” that way. It’s mostly people (read: girls) between the ages of 12 and 20 of all colors that do it. 2. They don’t do it to sound smart. In fact I don’t know anybody who thinks using “like” that way sounds smart or cultured; it actually makes the person sound less cultured and more ditzy. Most(ish) of these people realize it’s improper English. 3. It’s often used to hedge or soften a statement. “I, like, really don’t don’t like that guy” instead of the more direct “I really don’t like that guy.” chris on January 16, 2010 at 5:28 pm it’s all tongue-in-cheek.. probably another thing white people like. it’s not put up to be insulting to (at least not all) white people, perhaps just those ones who the rest of us (i’m white) laugh at too. Matt Jacobs i personally have 3. and in a very “white” school i would estimate 9 out of 10 people have either a northface jacket, fleece, or most popular, backpack.
on January 17, 2010 at 12:16 pm
anne How about
on January 17, 2010 at 2:48 pm
Saying theyre from a city when they are really just from the suburbs example: “where are you from?” “New York City” “Oh, cool, me too, what boro, what neighborhood?” “Actually I’m from a suburb on Long Island” White people like saying they are from cities because it makes them feel like they have some claim to the identity or unique culture of the city. It makes them feel more urban and authentic than just thinking of themselves as from an American suburb. If you call them out on it they will get flusterd and angry. anne on January 17, 2010 at 2:59 pm White people also love hating on the Church even though if you point out that the Church is the reason that western civilization can read and write, and that it provides food and shelter throughout the world in places where white people will only travel in or feel bad about, they will get flustered and angry, and start talking about how it is “holding people back” by not agreeing with their aclu ideals. If you press hard enough they will give up with a dismissive insult about “the greed” of the church or all the problems with “organized religion.” anne Holy shit CT that is dead on.
on January 17, 2010 at 3:53 pm
anne more like just, “stuff upper middle class white liberals like”
on January 17, 2010 at 4:03 pm
AnotherNCnative on January 18, 2010 at 9:20 am Predictablewhitewoman, I assume that you’re offended by the blog and strongly disagree with many of the things that the author, a white man, states white people. If you’re offended this individual’s ‘opinons’ why not take issue with him instead of attacking and offending an entire group of people? We all have hidden biases whether it admit it or not, but your list seems to reveal much more. Your list is nothing more than ugly stereotypes. Your post is contemptible and full of venom. Seems like you’re been looking for something to justify your dark heart. God help! Chris They (we) do like saying “like”, but “Any sentence with the word LIKE included” does not equal “simile”.
on January 18, 2010 at 4:33 pm
dP on January 18, 2010 at 8:14 pm The church is the reason that western civilization can read and write? That’s a new one. Wonder what all those innocent people killed in the Crusades would think. The church IS known for holding people down (young boys); its unrealistic and repressive dogma; strange and deviant behavior; the sad list goes on and on. Fortunately, 500 years from now, the Church will be nothing but a memory, because the longer human beings live, the smarter we get — and the less use we have for ridiculous, inane fairy tales that have no basis in fact. fran on January 18, 2010 at 10:14 pm Why are you people so angry? Especially Noel, wow. And it’s the electric guitar. And the more irritating phrase is “You know what I mean” at the end of every sentence. And aren’t you people afraid that the PC police is watching? Forget the boogie man. lori LMAO soOoOo true!
on January 20, 2010 at 8:43 am
lori on January 20, 2010 at 8:48 am You are just pointing out the catholic church, the ironic thing is that not all of the western civilization was based on CATHOLICISM it was based on Christianity but obviously you haven’ t read the New Testament before. They came here to escape religious freedom, and it’s funny how a country who’s foundation was based on CHRISTIANITY not CATHOLICISM became the strongest country in he world in the shortest amount of time and also when it started to steer away from it’s foundation began to quickly fall apart…look at where the US is now… SO on January 20, 2010 at 3:22 pm These are not things white people like. I live in a town that’s mostly full of white people and I’m 100% sure most of the things on this list would raise an eyebrow or elicit a ‘huh?’ These are things YUPPIES like and I think that includes black yuppies too i.e a certain class of overeducated, overpriviledged ,generally urban living gen-xer. You should add to your list of things that yuppies like: Pseudoclever self-deprecating humor aimed at other yuppies RH I was starting to think the same thing, especially with the Obama, and some of the other ones. However, it is kind of funny stuff
on January 20, 2010 at 7:47 pm
fran Your 100% right! this site doesn’t even for one second consider trailer trash. How inconsiderate.
on January 20, 2010 at 11:33 pm
Rob on January 21, 2010 at 5:53 am i think you will find the fact that the land you stole from the indigenous population was extremely fertile and the whole land was packed full of natural resources that allowed your country to become what it is, also slavery had a massive part to play in your country progressing so quickly (wonderful christian values) add in the fact that the two world wars weakened Europe whilst making the US stronger through sale of weapons and not having any attack on us soil apart from pearl harbor. these are just a few reasons that your country did so well not because of your religion. Jennifer Um.. I think I’m white.
on January 21, 2010 at 9:06 am
lori on January 21, 2010 at 10:09 am Which all boils down to the hand of God allowing such things to happen, it has nothing to do with RELIGION and everything to do with the belief in the truth which is CHRISTIANITY (Jesus sets you free NOT bow down and pray 5 Our Fathers to be forgiven). If it wasn’t for the slaves Christian beliefs and praying to GOD to set them free it very well could be they would be in the same place today, I’m sure that most black people with roots that go that far would be happy to tell you the same The Hebrews were also brought to Egypt as slaves and were set free… all that you just stated above happened to the Israelites as well… what a coincidence huh? Not trying to impose a belief because regardless not everyone will accept it, just as the two comments above prove; but the truth needs to be spoken regardless of how people want to take it :). It has all been written Rob on January 21, 2010 at 11:38 am The slaves from africa didn’t believe in Christianity when they were forced on those ships and brought to america and many were forced to adopt christianity (another wonderful thing many christians have loved to do over the years) not because they wanted to but because they feared the lash, and of course naturally it progressed so that it became natural belief from upbringing. You will not agree with me but the emancipation of slavery was not God’s doing it was the doing of the men and women themselves although most of them being christian does not make it a christian thing! If you claimed that then you could say that the Gurkha’s managing to stop the British empire from taking Nepal being a sign of the Hindu religion being the truth and that there faith in there gods made it happen! i don’t hate christianity or any religion i dislike religious people as i believe rightly or wrongly that the many of the morales are correct but implemented by fools who use them as a tool to rule and murder. Christian (No Joke) on January 21, 2010 at 4:07 pm Christianity didn’t get the slaves through or out of slavery. It kept them in it. Slaves sermons were all always about the afterlife. The parts where it talked about the jubilee (every seven years all the slaves get to go free) were often edited out In William Lynch’s book, (the guy who the term lynch comes from) he identifies Christianity as a pacifying force amongst the slaves. Basically the idea was to fill their heads with nonsense and keep them away from the white sharecroppers, who were closer to the slaves condition. By the way to say that Christianity got them out of slavery also implies that the lack of Christianity pre-middle passage got them into slavery, and that’s nonsense. Haley true story. trailer trash make up a HUGE portion of our community
on January 21, 2010 at 6:37 pm
Steezy McGoo Yeah but in the end….
on January 21, 2010 at 6:40 pm
America won. You can’t argue with that one. Haley Upon reading the material found here, 100% of us will discover that we are INCREDIBLY white. And it’s okay
on January 21, 2010 at 6:44 pm
Haley Suggestion-toaster ovens, not microwaves
on January 21, 2010 at 6:46 pm
preasmata Whats up,
on January 22, 2010 at 7:08 am
SO this guy who levels acconts Giving accounts away at http://runescapegiveaway.com not my site Dave on January 23, 2010 at 11:59 am You know what else white people like to do? They like to criticize other white people for being white. They also love to pull the race card on other whites so they can obviously see themselves as not racist. Joel Squier Huh, I’m white and none of this pertains to me. Perhaps that’s why the “humor” of this site eludes me.
on January 24, 2010 at 3:03 am
superstrongjohn hi,
on January 24, 2010 at 11:24 am
my name is superstrongjohn and i recently started my own series on my blog entitled “things insert_skin_color_here people like.” you can check it out at http://www.superstrongjohn.com. anyways, my two topics were white people love lists and blogs. i was wondering if i could go more in depth regarding those topics as a guest writer for your blog. let me know. also, i’ve only recently become more serious about my blog. if you have any helpful tips for improving my blog, that would be greatly appreciated. thanks! anne on January 24, 2010 at 2:07 pm The Church will be far from over. If you honestly think it is fading, then you are only paying attention to the trends of white people culture, and have not even the slightest idea of the rate of growth Catholicism is experiencing in South America and Africa. And every priest I have met has been incredibly decent. Yes, the Church is not perfect, but if you are implying that the ugly evils outweigh all the good it does for people throughout the world spiritually, intellectually, and charitably, then you obviously don’t know very much about it. People like you don’t understand anything outside their culture, because they can’t imagine that other people would ever freely choose to be part of an institution that they don’t agree with. Just because you don’t agree with something doesn’t make it “unrealistic and repressive.” anne on January 24, 2010 at 2:25 pm Yes actually. Before the rise of Catholicism, the VAST majority of Europeans could neither read nor write. In the 5th Century, St Patrick & Palladius introduced the Irish to written language. Later, in the Dark Ages, when most of Europe had reverted to absence of intellectual industry, Irish saints like Columba, Collumcille, and Malachy left Ireland to bring the rest of Europe back to the Church, and re-teach them the written word. That is the story of how Western civilization came to be able to read and write after the decline of the Holy Roman Empire. anne on January 24, 2010 at 2:46 pm Rob- you are right, evil is evil, no matter what religion its doer is. Religion should never be a tool of power and murder. I think Christians who do use religion for their own power and wealth take the Lord’s name in vain when they call themselves Christian. I just get annoyed when these “progressive” UMW’s put down the entirety of my faith, and the faith of my fathers just because their high school english teacher taught them that religion is bad, and they have some vague idea of what happened during the crusades (since AT FIRST the crusades were simply the work of Catholics trying to win back the land that Muslims had conquered and taken from them, and it was only later that the crusades pushed beyond the bounds of Europe). Thanks for not hating on Christianity. Jon Perhaps you are the “wrong kind of white person.”
on January 24, 2010 at 5:54 pm
sentientcincinnati Hello, you are terribly funny–thank you.
on January 24, 2010 at 7:39 pm
Just a note: I recently moved to a city whose metropolitan area includes Kentucky, leading me to discover a wide and wonderful swathe of White culture that is fascinatingly out of line with your findings: Hillbilly. Known academically as Urban Appalachians, their children play football with shoes, their men fix cars without tools, their women shape their bangs with thermal round brushes, and they have a cuisine in which Mountain Dew and cornbread both figure centrally. I would be most curious to read any insights your scientists may have, on this unique sub-populous. Regards, Fabien Tepper Editor, Sentient Cincinnati http://sentientcincinnati.com amexicanidol grammar is one of the things white ppl llike
on January 25, 2010 at 2:10 am
aaron Stuff white people like #132
on January 25, 2010 at 11:41 am
Reading Stuff White People Like and pointing out in the comments “how not white” they are. expert 11. Eat only at the table 12. Watch Lacrosse games 13. Don’t raise their voices in noisy places 14. Believe in reading the daily horoscopes 15. Have 401ks to retire *giggles* xD
on January 26, 2010 at 1:00 am
expert on January 26, 2010 at 1:05 am Fact: whites love bananas. any cheap (to the standard) natural organic food to their health. and where do you think bananas come from? places for whites to visit not live. expert second suggestion: Air America. Also known as : bankrupt, off the air.
on January 26, 2010 at 1:07 am
Sara on January 26, 2010 at 12:10 pm Non-traditional wedding dresses. So you can show off to your friends how quirky and unique you are, and how you don’t pander to the media that encourages you to spend thousands of dollars on a dress that you wear only once. If you make it yourself, even better! And if your wedding has a non-traditional theme, like “circus” or “outdoor camping adventure”, you ensure that it will live forever in the memories of all your less clever friends who all had the same unoriginal “church and reception” wedding. You can also complain about how exhausting it was making your own cake or party favors, like photo buttons, in order to secretly brag about how financially conscious you are, thus hinting at your own poverty level. Sara on January 26, 2010 at 12:19 pm Excellent suggestion. Also authenticity in general, especially if it’s an “American Tradition”. (ie. American brewed beers, home-made cheeses, original motorcycles) Sara Thank god, they exist! You and your friends are rare gems in this wide world!
on January 26, 2010 at 12:21 pm
Lili white Netflix. it’s so easy a black man can do it (whites imitate them).
on January 26, 2010 at 3:54 pm
anything British (comedies are one) becuz they’re traitors. They cant show their feelings. we know whites have feelings tucked in. white maggie this is funny stuff – and I am so white!!! hate to say it, however much of it was spot on
on January 26, 2010 at 10:54 pm
I am a sucker for nostalgia and my childhood, anything retro makes me want to buy it ( I usually don’t – but I want to…) I guess, I leave my fellow caucasions wayside when it comes to my TV. I love TV. What struck me so funny though is that many of my friends tell me they don’t watch TV, however they always seem up on the latest American Idol or 24? How does that work??? And why is it okay to watch sports on TV? I have many friends who say they only watch sports. Funny and insightful!!!! I guess the good news is that I am normal??? Dannette Uh, I think Jason meant what he said: “Evites”.
on January 28, 2010 at 5:36 pm
fastcyclist on January 29, 2010 at 3:07 pm Speaking in organizations to save the environment. The majority of whites in cities love to ride pro mountain bikes. Faster than a local transit bus in a 5 mile ride around town. Keeps the air clean & not time consisent (the bus sucks). green people on January 29, 2010 at 3:09 pm we are not white. we are green. into natural organic food. time for a green party. get the obongo drums. the tie dye shirts. and head to the mountains to live near pine trees. name our son douglas fir and explore his femininity by gettin gay by crossdressing. I AM THE LIZARD DRAG QUEEN. godless (fo real) on January 29, 2010 at 3:10 pm I pray to my imaginary friend. “it” shall help me through life. its all make believe. my parents made me believe in “it”. and so should all of society. but what happened to freedom of religion? anyone has an imaginary friend of their making. ABM on January 29, 2010 at 11:54 pm Another thing white people like: Being able to produce a blog /book titled “Stuff White People Like”, and enjoying it’s overnight success, because it was written by a white person. If it were written by a black person, it would probably only be “liked” by black people, which means it would be considered inflammatory and hold no weight in “mainstream” society. And everyone knows that nothing can truly become an overnight sensation unless a sizeable amount of white people “like” it and deem it society-worthy. Examples: Jay-Z, Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock…Mos Def. Who’s gonna let a black man hold a press conference to talk about a book/blog titled “Stuff White People Like”? Such irony… I’m not angry…just being frank like Mr. Lander. Annie-o You’re not totally clear on the concept of humor, are you.
on January 31, 2010 at 10:57 am
Annie-o oops, this comment was directed to the honorable ABM, NOT to CL! This blog is among the top funniest things ever!
on January 31, 2010 at 10:59 am
“You’re not totally clear on the concept of humor, are you.” Annie-o on January 31, 2010 at 11:00 am oops, thie comment about being unclear on the concept of humor was directed to the honorable ABM, NOT to CL! This blog is among the top funniest things ever! “ Annie-o on January 31, 2010 at 11:03 am Yikes! Apologies for the unintended spam! The comment-editor keeps showing a message saying you’ve made a duplicate comment, so I re-worded it and submitted again. Ya need a DELETE button! So sorry. But again, thanks a million for the laughs. ABM My Dear Annie-o,
on January 31, 2010 at 2:44 pm
Of course I understand the concept of comedy. As a matter of fact, I do think this blog is VERY funny. Most of it is true. That’s why it’s funny. I expected my comment to provoke a response like the one you gave, and whether we agree or not, your response only lends weight to my claim. I stated a true fact. Most white people aren’t comfortable laughing openly about something or admitting they like certain types of things until they notice other white people enjoying it. How many adults do you think would’ve openly “claimed” liking Harry Potter novels before the media deemed them “phenomenal masterpieces of fantasy literature”? I’m only saying that if this blog were written by a black (or any other) person, white people wouldn’t have found it funny right away. They would’ve held their applause until enough (white) people started clapping. It goes without saying that, if my comment would have been written by Mr Lander, you would’ve instantly found it funny and true, and wouldn’t have accused him of misunderstanding the “concept” of comedy… Tell the truth. JMAN another thing white people like is posting links to this on their social networking sites. Why is that not possible?
on January 31, 2010 at 2:55 pm
white noric nordish subtype White people come in, I suppose, 9 kinds to define them easier: * Yuppies working from sunrise to sunset just sit in the cubicles of the corporate offices * Elderly snowbirds head down south every winter in their RV’s & eat early bird specials in Sloan’s restaurants * Blonde Jews shop in Ralph’s or Kroger for a huge selection of kosher certified foods * Southerners in small towns attend church every sunday and watch CMT or blue-collar TV videos * Rich recluses live in the coasts of Long Island and Pebble Beach to play golf or tennis all day * Nature lovers spent the weekends in the mountains to ride bikes & in river rafts * Web bloggers for right-wing web sites like the Drudge report to promote neo-con Republican views * College professors preach instead of teach about the work ethic is itself a conspiracy against the proles * And white women. Feminists, fakes and phonies.
on January 31, 2010 at 9:27 pm
Italo Americano Don’t forget teen bop beeotches on the jersey shore.
on February 1, 2010 at 12:24 am
I can’t stand her, go play with a pickle, you psudo Italiana. Italo-Americano Don’t forget the teen bop beeotches on the jersey shore.
on February 1, 2010 at 12:26 am
I don’t like her, go play with a pickle, you fake Italiana. chipshutcrammy Howdy
on February 2, 2010 at 7:05 am
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on February 3, 2010 at 9:04 am
Thomas Sowell B on February 3, 2010 at 6:56 pm I agree with you, but I would replace “white people” with “people”. Not because I find it offensive, but I truly believe that, yes, stereotypes can be true, but in a multi-cultural society more often than not people are all the same. I think what you said is true for all moronic people out there, which (in my obviously cynical opinion) is the majority of people these days, whether they’re mostly white or not. That’s how I interpret this blog. BT SWPL suggestion:
on February 8, 2010 at 11:37 am
“Having ‘mixed feelings’ about the Olympics” facebook poker chips white people tend to play facebook poker more too, they’re nuts about their facebook poker chips
on February 10, 2010 at 6:19 pm
Nisagirl on February 10, 2010 at 6:41 pm i’ve never even heard of alot of the people listed here on this site…i don’t really agree with this. i don’t really fit into any of these stereotypes… but whatever, i guess people think it’s funny. Travis on February 11, 2010 at 10:44 am I think you need to add folk music festivals, because they usually combine some sort of activism with the feeling “I’m doing something to save the world.” White people love this. The festivals make white people feel like they’re deep while listening to a lot of insomnia-curing music. IloveWiseCracksATL you need to add to the list use of the words “fail!” and “pwn’d” on the internet.
on February 11, 2010 at 11:13 am
scott on February 11, 2010 at 12:14 pm i live in argentina and i can’t stand seeing so many white people wearing flip flops…ESPECIALLY in the middle of winter. I’d love to see one on flip flops. thank you! scott on February 11, 2010 at 12:15 pm i live in argentina and i can’t stand seeing so many white people wearing flip flops when they visit here…ESPECIALLY in the middle of winter. I’d love to see one on flip flops. thank you! Alex I’m white, and I think it’s funny… A lot of the stuff is true, like it or not; though maybe not for everyone…
on February 11, 2010 at 8:43 pm
john on February 11, 2010 at 9:05 pm this site is bullshit. i saw a picture of the guy who does it and he was pretty much the whitest thing i have ever seen, some nerdy guy riding a fixie. p.s i’m not white Jim Ed This is kinda neat. Not the equal of the NAACP but a start! Probably get the kneegrows all stirred up though.
on February 12, 2010 at 8:49 am
Brian Cronin I want more!!!!!!!!!! Where aaaaaare you???
on February 12, 2010 at 2:55 pm
White person You should add expensive/imported drinks, ie vitamin water. And peanut butter. Also, add opinions. We value our opinions, as well as others.
on February 13, 2010 at 6:38 pm
chitown Beer bongs and beer pong. Also, tye-dye.
on February 13, 2010 at 8:18 pm
Max Hey Guys,
on February 14, 2010 at 6:57 pm
Love the site. Just found this. Could be a good add. This is a website only sick white people seem to understand. Kunte Kinte Those of you not paralized by white guilt might want to check out this gem!
on February 15, 2010 at 6:22 am
http://stuffblackpeopledontlike.blogspot.com/ Whatever Oh another place where white-people get to laugh at themselves to atone for their supposed racism. Bleh.
on February 15, 2010 at 10:52 am
Wouldn’t a site dedicated to things that black people like be just as amusing? Pictures of collared greens, fried chicken, used Cadillacs, gold teeth, talking loud in a movie theater and my personal favorite: made names like Consheisha. And who can forget their endearing accent and inability to pronounce any word ending in ‘g’. Now that is humor, my friend. Oh? What’s that? Stereotypes are bad? Oh, I forgot. They are only funny when they are aimed at white people. That’s right. We can’t poke fun of other races because that is wrong. That is racist. I forgot about that. Katy Oh what about self-inflicted dietary restrictions.
on February 16, 2010 at 9:06 am
For example: (two people are deciding what they want for dinner, one is definitely white) person 1(p1): So do you want to get Mexican? decidedly white person (dwp): Oh, I can’t. I’ve cut out all dairy and red meat. p1: Oh right. Are you lactose intolerant? dwp: Oh no, I just read an article about how bad dairy is for me. I can give you some literature if you’re interested. I actually keep a copy of The China Study in my car at all times. p1: …thanks. So do you want to get Chinese? dwp: well, actually, I’m currently on an 80% raw vegan diet right now…I mean my doctor says that I’m not getting enough protein, but what does he know? I read this article in (insert local organic co-op newsletter) that really stresses the importance of cutting out….blah blah blah Fuck on February 16, 2010 at 4:35 pm Thank you for contributing to the morass of unfunny shite disseminated by foolish uncritical asshats like yourself, and the morons replying to this shit, as if it is accurate in any way. Let’s just continue to allow totally false and divisive shit to be tossed upon the masses. Why stop now? You fucking tool. Rawr … Um. Wow.
on February 16, 2010 at 8:30 pm
Way to be racist. mbm on February 17, 2010 at 9:28 am haha I’m white, and some of this stuff is pretty funny. But I’d like to point out now, I love a good steak. Oh and about the other foods, it’s because most white people can’t cook very well. I know, because I usually cook for them. Merdeath Wayne Brady needs to be added to the list. nough said
on February 17, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Tessa Way to lack a sense of humor.
on February 17, 2010 at 6:12 pm
Benjamin from Denmark on February 17, 2010 at 7:37 pm You must please not be so ignorant in you views. This site is funny cause its true and beacause of the intelligent writing (the tone). If you want a good life (i think you do) then dont be so narrowminded towards breaking down barrierers (sorry spelling, im danish). I think you need humor in your life to prevent depression. But then again.. I guy calling himself “fuck” is probably just mentally ill and im sorry for any additional crazyness i might have caused you. I dont want no trouble with the unstable folks. Have a nice day! Katy on February 18, 2010 at 6:15 am The fact that you and so many others find this to be racist shows that you do not understand exactly who Christian is refering to when he says “White people”. You can’t always take everything at face value. When he says “white people” it seems more likely that he is refering to upper- middle class liberals than actual white people. Andrew on February 18, 2010 at 10:27 am Seriously, its not racist. Everybody gets all fucking butt-hurt when someone makes a joke about race – any race. If one is white, and makes a joke about all the stupid shit white people like, are they racist. No. They just have a good sense of humor. I’m white. I read “Camping, Vespa Scooters, hating people that wear Ed Hardy, and the Bob Marley (who us white people just call “Bob”)”, and these guys nailed it. Hahahahaha, it was so me. I support the writers of this blog. I’m white. Worse, I’m a Jew. But hey, I have the right to make fun of myself right?? Benjamin from Denmark … Um. Wow.
on February 18, 2010 at 4:31 pm
Way to be stupid. You have put yourself in the category, ‘narrowminded neverclevers’. Dont waste time taking an IQ test. I can tell you right away that you will not score higher than 90. With that in mind, I will like to say: congratulations with the accomplishment of turning on your computer. Also science says that its the simple folks who is the happiest in generel. So have a nice day! Terra Funny that you mention making fun of yourself. Apparently, self-deprecating humor is also something that white people like.
on February 18, 2010 at 7:40 pm
green police on February 18, 2010 at 8:36 pm *siren* STOP…IN THE NAME OF THE EARTH! Hold it right here. We are the Green Police, to protect the environment, reduce & recycle. Drop the plastic bag…and don’t dare to say “paper”. BYOHB…bring your own hand-bag. Over & out. green police on February 18, 2010 at 8:38 pm Double post. Must be the site loads slow, won’t display your comment. The owner should delete all spam, troll & flame posts. White people get bent outa shape over posts on blogs & message boards. Spam…Spam…Spam, spam, spam, spam. green police Careful. The blog memory database is running out of space. It could APSLODE! Ka-boom! No more computer for you. XP
on February 18, 2010 at 8:39 pm
white race gender roles on February 18, 2010 at 8:44 pm white women: 1. claim to be Jewish or any religion decides tribal lineage passed only by the mother. 2. threaten to sue any men who comments nice about how they look. and 3. hire a nanny to babysit the children. white men: 1. spend all day drinking on St. Pats day & claim to be Irish. 2. wear a hawaiian t-shirt or shorts everywhere they go, except at work and 3. act all touchy-feely, because manliness is sexist…so wrong. white race white jokes White people love to tell this joke when around only white (guys): A Jew, a black guy & a *insert other group* (esp. a gay man) go into a bar…
on February 18, 2010 at 8:47 pm
The bartender says: GTFO! I hate you all. I don’t serve you. white race blank vision on February 18, 2010 at 8:50 pm UGH! MY EYES! Need to expand word size to see again. tl;dr TL;DR ! Ok we get it now. I will add #39 for respecting the “disabled” people by not calling them “disabled” at all. #40 is to become democrat after voting republican to make sure black people don’t advance, until one became prez. white race white lie on February 18, 2010 at 8:52 pm To pretend to LIKE black people when a black person is famous on TV, sings music on the radio, in the press like the NY Times & on the shortest month of the year: black history month. white race nordic aryan on February 18, 2010 at 8:59 pm That one will come on #132. But more white people will protest about Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories. White people don’t talk about the issue whenever a “Jew” or Arab/Muslim/Indian is around their presence. Devon I’m glad people finally have race jokes to make fun of me for. This is all very funny, and I do like a majority of the things on your list. Thumbs up.
on February 19, 2010 at 9:13 am
Devon hahaha. clever.
on February 19, 2010 at 9:15 am
Devon on February 19, 2010 at 9:19 am The only reason this is funnier than a website about what black people like is because that has been done over and over and over. we get it. its not funny anymore now. jq I can’t believe cheese isn’t on the list. Especially really weird/obscure cheese.
on February 19, 2010 at 12:33 pm
more white stuff * Wine, a glass a day to keep the world away. * ABC, CBS or NBC news at night, CNN at daytime. * Business suits to look you do serious business. * Etiquette training, a plus for children after soccer games and piano practice. * Because they are over 30 they act like “adults” . * And never smile (eyes look down, unemotional amnd nonchalant).
on February 19, 2010 at 4:06 pm
blackgirlredheart http://blackgirlredheart.wordpress.com/2010/02/13/john-mayer/
on February 21, 2010 at 8:37 am
how white can you get? on February 21, 2010 at 7:15 pm Songs played by pianos. Think about it: Vanessa Carlton, Jamaraqui (sp?), Maroon5 “Sunday Morning or Afternoon” (may got the title wrong) & the guy sings with his piano on a 1-800Faster commercial. Electronic keyboards are passe in hip-hop, but to a white person they are so declasse. I can speak another language real well! So why isn’t there a stuffblackpeoplelike.com? Or stuffasianpeoplelike.com?
on February 22, 2010 at 2:41 pm
I think it’s really ironic – which is a white thing to like – that we white people feel obligated to make fun of ourselves without including the others. We’re leaving the other races out again, guys! OH NOES! Canada the white way on February 22, 2010 at 8:07 pm Curling! White people love it. Not long ago, no one gave a sh*t about curling, except for Canadians. Not only the men’s, but women’s…and bonus white points to speak for women everywhere that the Canadian women’s curling team allowed a pregnant olympian to sit (er, participate) as an alternate player. USA women’s ice hockey beat Russia 13-0, and the US men’s beat the Canadians, but let’s be peaceful and not offend our Canadian brothers & friends. reminds me of another book - 'Bobos in Paradise' http://www.amazon.com/Bobos-Paradise-Upper-Class-There/dp/0684853787/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1266905116&sr=1-1
on February 22, 2010 at 10:12 pm
Nick Reith on February 23, 2010 at 2:45 pm So I bought this book and LOVED it to death, and you seem to allude to making a second volume once you have enough material. Might I offer a suggestion, though? I think you should make a “Stuff the Wrong Kind of White People Like”. Not only would it be completely hilarious, but it would also serve as a guide to minorities about what NOT to do to win the respects of the “right” kind of white people. This book would be just as hilarious as SWPL, if not funnier. Just suggesting this because you allude to the wrong kind of white people often in your SWPL book. Let me know what you think! Drew Jones Soda. Made in Oregon. Uses real cane sugar. Has edgy and cool photo lables. Interesting flavors. White.
on February 23, 2010 at 3:54 pm
eide Twitter, White bread, hair irons
on February 23, 2010 at 4:17 pm
blackgirlredheart on February 23, 2010 at 5:24 pm I think you should make a “Stuff the Wrong Kind of White People Like”. Not only would it be completely hilarious, but it would also serve as a guide to minorities about what NOT to do to win the respects of the “right” kind of white people. This book would be just as hilarious as SWPL, if not funnier. *********************************************** for that to be funny minorities actually have to be interested in winning ‘the respect of the almighty whitey’ first. And no, it wouldn’t be hilarious, it would be pushing it and making it Not hilarious. white light on February 23, 2010 at 9:13 pm Goes to carl’s or Jack in the box to order grilled cheese sandwiches. Since when white people want to eat ’em? Fast food joints never bother to make grilled cheese. lol Sara How about Roller Derby? White people like that a lot! And it would make for an excellent post. . .
on February 24, 2010 at 1:29 pm
Nick Reith Some ideas: -indie cred -wayne brady -housewarming gifts -backpacking -stoicism -dark chocolate -cardigans -hating the media -Al Gore -having a pop vice
on February 24, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Jennifer HGTV. what white person doesn’t love house hunters?
on February 24, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Nic Eriksson Wayne Brady- because he makes Bryant Gumbel look like Malcolm X.
on February 25, 2010 at 3:36 pm
discopalace Cool blog! Just discovered it this week. Wrote about you in my own blog
on February 25, 2010 at 5:34 pm
kristian seems like boat shoes are really popular today
on February 26, 2010 at 8:40 am
Jack Board games. How come there hasn’t been a post about board games. Im sure you can elaborate on this much better than I can.
on February 26, 2010 at 8:52 am
real white people on February 26, 2010 at 1:04 pm #132 should be voting Democrat or Republican, whoever is for wealthy white elites to keep all the money in the wallet. Remember when reagan was the hero and clinton was all good? Not for anyone in the middle class, however Black people loved clinton and religious zealots loved reagan. White people use Bush 41 & 43 for an advantage to protect capitalism. Obama is about to surpass Jimmy Carter as the least liked president. The Bushes though are said to be Hoover x2 or the worst combo since Nixon-Ford in the 70s. Jo the unkown on February 26, 2010 at 3:13 pm Are you serious about this blog? ahahah. This is some stupid blog… To be honest everyone can have the same taste. There are even some white people that don’t even like these stuff and black might. It doesnt matter if you’re white or black or mixed as long as you are interested in it. —————————————————————————I honestly don’t understand the context and the purpose of this blog. Could you email me and inform me about this blog or actually never mind don’t even bother if it includes racism, because this blog bleaming FAILS. tb excellent stuff man, I love it.
on February 27, 2010 at 9:40 pm
@Jo the Unknown Haven’t you ever heard of satire? Mandi on February 27, 2010 at 10:52 pm I’m Australian so maybe I don’t GET this site. We have minority groups over here, fuck, it’s as multicultural over here as you can get, but if any of those minorities took the piss out of the rest of the population, let’s just say, it wouldn’t be pretty. As far as I can tell in the US BLACK people (African Americans? Being PC is SO hard to keep up with these days) like to wear thier jeans around their knees, to talk in a language they made up by themselves, call women ho’s, bitches and be perfectly justifiable in doing so, the women MUST have large “butts” gosh.let me think as I AM mostly relying on TV and movies…watermelon? Picking cotton? Whistling and tap dancing. Do I have any right? Didn’t think so. Oh and I particularly like the “n” word rule, you know the one, where “y’all” are allowed to say it and call each other that word but if “they’all say it or call any of YOU one, they’ll need an ambulance and a bloody good restoration surgeon. Please help me out here? Sam @Mandy
on February 28, 2010 at 10:43 am
You may be Australian, but you are also clearly racist and extremely stupid. Your comments–even if meant to make a point–are way out of line. My guess is that you’re probably very young, but that doesn’t excuse your ignorance or bigotry. This blog is satirical, and as a member of the group being chided (I am a white person), I find it hilarious. Get a sense of humor…and a clue, while you’re at it. Mandi on February 28, 2010 at 6:42 pm Hi Sam – racist, maybe, young and stupid…not so much. I actually watched Christian talk at some school or other for almost an hour. Yes, I get this site is about satire and I “get” everything that is being done here..NOW. Previously, didn’t have a clue, should someone had just have explained it instead of insulting me, that would have been nice. The demographics over here wouldn’t quite allow the transition of this blog to *most* of this country as a nation I think we are INCREDIBLY racist, although as I mentioned ours is FAR more multicultural than any place I can actually think of. I’m not EVEN including our Native Australian Aborigines, or maybe I will, the things people say/get away with in regards to them would be simply horrify you guys, trust me on the Winnie Blues. So have fun, great blog, I just can’t relate to it in the way an American person would. There would have to be another spin off – “What white Australian people like” and that would just be…nasty, again you guys would be appalled Mandi on February 28, 2010 at 10:29 pm Oh and Sam, while I MAY be an extremely stupid, ignorant, racist, humourless, clueless bigot (yes, you clever little word-smith you DID get ALL that in a post the size of your obviously lacking penis), BUT, at least I don’t take pleasure in taking people down because of their obvious misunderstanding of a particular blog. Oh, pardon me, I admit to gaining immense pleasure from calling your penis small back there. Now, go do some things American’s do will you? Like – never mind that would be “wayshal”. Dumb Fuck. get animated on February 28, 2010 at 10:47 pm Sam and Mandy, you the hot animated coeds from the show “Totally Spies”? I wanna see you two do something not age-appropriate for a kids’ cartoon. We need to throw in Beavis and Butt-head, two infantile teenage boys. What you have is an online fan fiction story worth writing. Mandi on March 1, 2010 at 1:35 am Lol, I’ll have to google all that “Get Animated” and get back to you, I’m an “Extremely Stupid” Australian person….things sweep over my head like like a dong hovering over my forehead while I’m asleep ready to turkey slap me….(that happens often, my husband has a weird sense of humour). Anyway, I don’t think Sam is laying any more *pouty face*. Come back Sam! We was having fun ‘n that Ross on March 1, 2010 at 9:50 am I don’t know whether this site is meant to be satirical or not, but I think in any respect it’s a sad commentary on what’s acceptable today. I mean really, if there was a site called “what black people like” or “what mexican people like” your site would be down so fast your head would spin… and likely your wallet empty as well. So maybe that’s a good thing, that white people are so tolerant that you are still doing business. Why don’t you think about that for a while. Or maybe white people are just too stupid to do anything about it. I believe the term applicable here is “reverse racism”. I’m tired of people taking pot shots at white people, maybe I wouldn’t mind as much if I could return the favor but who am I kidding? You know Martin Luther King Jr.’s I have a dream speech? I’ll be here waiting to be judged by the content of my character and not by how much melanin is floating aroung in my skin. Thanks for the vote of confidence. Ross on March 1, 2010 at 9:50 am I don’t know whether this site is meant to be satirical or not, but I think in any respect it’s a sad commentary on what’s acceptable today. I mean really, if there was a site called “what black people like” or “what mexican people like” your site would be down so fast your head would spin… and likely your wallet empty as well. So maybe that’s a good thing, that white people are so tolerant that you are still doing business. Why don’t you think about that for a while. Or maybe white people are just too stupid to do anything about it. I believe the term applicable here is “reverse racism”. I’m tired of people taking pot shots at white people, maybe I wouldn’t mind as much if I could return the favor but who am I kidding? You know Martin Luther King Jr.’s I have a dream speech? I’ll be here waiting to be judged by the content of my character and not by how much melanin is floating around in my skin. Thanks for the vote of confidence. Ross on March 1, 2010 at 10:01 am You know when someone says “white person” my mind automatically jumps to “upper-middle class liberals” and not actual “white people”. I mean why say “upper-middle class liberals” when “white people” says all I want and more? It’s such a mouthfull isn’t it? Do you realize how stupid you sound? Not to mention your gross generalization of a whole race and type of person. But since you don’t find this to be racist could you tell me what color you are so I could post some jokes about your race? It’s only fair. melina You’re obviously white. The rest of us have had to deal with ‘white privilege’ and direct racism all our lives, its time you had to deal with it too. P.S. Get a sense of humour!
on March 1, 2010 at 10:45 am
:) on March 1, 2010 at 12:04 pm Australian or not…you have a right to an opinion and i totally agree. I live in the most racist part of the US (southern) and i am so tired of all of this black and white bullshit. Renee on March 1, 2010 at 2:11 pm Everybody has had to deal with racism all of there life..get a grip. I don’t walk around making white people pay for what has happened to the people in my culture. History is history. You can’t change it now. What’s the point of trying to get back at “White people” Today for what people did years ago. Wouldn’t you then be just as bad as those years ago? basically shut up and enjoy the humor of the book. It’s statistics, all races have them and most our true..whites, blacks, Hispanics, Latino’s, all people alike. LilOleMe on March 1, 2010 at 4:27 pm Come on ya’ll, this site is funny because it’s totally true. Like 95% of the things on here apply to me. And if you’re seriously offended by this site, then you have to be one of the biggest babies I’ve ever seen. A baby with no sense of humor I might add. If you really hate the site so much, click that little red x on the right side of your screen at the top of the page. works everytime. Jacob This blog is fundamentaly retarded. I cannot imagine a single argument that can be made in it’s defense.
on March 2, 2010 at 12:12 am
It is mislabled. It should be “stuff rich dbags like”. Worse it furthers this idea that race and not environment and affluence determines lifestyle and taste. Worse still it’s painfully ignorant of all of the other cultures equally white. Oh good let’s make North Americans look even more egotistical and sheltered. We come from a continent that is a baby by the rest of the world’s standards. Please… please stop making me feel embarressed to be North American. Also, for the record, I don’t like most of the things I am supposed to according to this blog, which makes it not funny and not accurate. Craig on March 2, 2010 at 5:20 am This stuff is so funny because it’s true. Some of you white people need to get a sense of humor. There are plenty of instances in which being racist against one’s own race is very funny. You ever watch Boondocks? That’s funny! And anything Chris Rock says…..of course he pretty much makes fun of everybody. Anyone heard of Avenue Q? Everyone’s a Little Bit Racist. So why try to escape it? Have fun with it! ceekay funny! I love it!
on March 2, 2010 at 9:29 am
Daniel on March 2, 2010 at 10:50 am Dang people, now come on we know that when something is supposed to be entertaining, yet directed at a specific group represented by Equal Opportunity, there are all kinds of people out there who think that everyone is laughing at them. Who cares what color anyone is? The world don’t owe anyone anything, so stop victimizing yourselves as the target and laugh you pretentious hypocrites! I dont see any certain item on here calling anyone specific out to point and laugh at. Honestly most of the stuff on here is so vague and unsubstantiated that you honestly would have to be truly ignorant as a human being to think that any of this stuff is only liked by white people. In which case you deserve to be pointed at and made fun of… I am so sick of people taking generalizations and making them into a personal attack. That’s so narcissistic of a person, not society. Get over yourselves. And that’s my stinky 2 cents as a white cracker boy! lol Blog improvement on March 3, 2010 at 8:32 am White parents want to share favorite cartoons when they were kids to their children. How about the Muppet show? Now that would be cool: Muppet Death Metal. ROCK ON!
Chris Where is hockey on this list?
on March 3, 2010 at 9:08 am
Queen Q Where is “saying racism doesn’t exist” on this list? That is DEFINITELY something ONLY white people like to say!
on March 3, 2010 at 12:38 pm
nonoNC on March 4, 2010 at 5:48 am Hey LilOleMe, You meant the little red x on the left side of the window, because offended white people like Macs !! Oh those design geniuses from Apple had thought it through. They knew that placing the cross on the leftist side of the screen would appeal to bleeding hard white liberals (of which I am of course). On that note, I saw a professor on campus with a Sarah Palin sticker on his macbook. I was befuddled. Greg How about “never updating their website?” Can we put that on this list? Aren’t there 5 or 6 people writing for this site?
on March 4, 2010 at 9:44 am
just visiting on March 4, 2010 at 2:29 pm Great site! Keep it up. How about that animated Diet Coke heart disease awareness commerical? Now that’s WHITE. The music, the calmness & the art, plus it has awareness & buy a diet coke (alot of white people drink ’em), and the money goes to a medical research fund. Now that’s RIGHT. Confederatio Schweizen Romansh on March 4, 2010 at 2:33 pm You mean the clothing brand? or the country? Aaahhh I get it. White people always spells, writes or pronounces countries by their original name. When you’re talking to them about it, please refer to Switzerland as “Helvetica”. If not, you’re either uneducated to them or worst, a racist. Yehudi on March 4, 2010 at 2:37 pm Oy vey. Not the ones who are rich, elderly, often female, neo-con, democrat & came from New York or Malibu retire down to Palm Beach or Palm Springs, Palm Bay or Palm Desert. Make sure they aren’t orthodox or conservative, and most of all, they shall never support the state of Israel. In addition, they must assume they love black people, and preferably identify themselves as American and part-Polish. feminism sucks on March 5, 2010 at 4:12 pm Watch and listen to words of advice about white people’s obsession of gender equality. Forget about racism, class disparity or how the media made “fat” people look “ugly”. Feminism is a scam, mainly the 3rd & 4th waves. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qt_0ko4njmc equal? what equal. on March 5, 2010 at 4:14 pm You got mixed up with a sugar substitute sweetner, Equal. the kind white people love to sprinkle on food or drink. No wait, they love Splenda, and are afraid of Nutrasweet, that replaced other cancer-causing sweeteners like saccharin & aspartame. Who’s afraid of a spoonful of sugar to make the medicine go down? Quote from Mary Poppins unquote. Trollander on March 5, 2010 at 4:16 pm Midgard, the capital city of the online RPG called Troll-land. Where online trolls go to hide, gather & plan their next move on cyberspace. Remember, trolls don’t know (or do they) on forum admins/site owners feel about the internet: SRSLY BUSINESS. Trollander on March 5, 2010 at 4:17 pm Hella yeah, white people want to live in Switzerland, but forget about Vail Colorado, Park City Utah or Lake Tahoe. These ski resorts are found in America, because we went to war and Canada with Vancouver, Banff or Whistler didn’t. Trollander on March 5, 2010 at 4:24 pm comment 7000 on about SWPL! Boycotting things because it’s trendy, not because you give a sh*t about human rights half way the world. White people wanted to boycott Beijing 2008 summer games over how Tibetans are treated by the Chinese govt. and the coming Sochi 2014 winter games on the Circassian massacre took place there 110 yrs. ago. But are STILL frowning over Carter’s decision to boycott the Moscow 1980 summer games, since a Democrat president stood up to the USSR in its invasion of Afghanistan, and we continue to question why the US olympic team came to the Berlin 1936 summer games when the host leader, Adolf Hitler, was in power? African-American runner Jesse Owens 0wnd Nordic Aryan white racist…4 times. gold. LOLZ. DA-mn-it on March 7, 2010 at 12:25 pm Let’s start with the next entry (#132): NY Cablevision drops the region’s local ABC affiliates, among them WABC-TV 7 of New York, and the subscribers are mad (make that furious) on missing out tomorrow night’s Oscar Academy awards show. suggestion on March 7, 2010 at 8:35 pm Topic suggestion: White people love to throw birthday parties for themselves, then plaster the pics all over FB. Their birthdays, especially if they are single, are on par with major holidays such as St. Patrick’s Day. mike I would like to see a thread about beards. Come on even our beloved Christian Lander sports a beard!
on March 7, 2010 at 9:51 pm
Also, I noticed you litter the phrase “wrong kind of white people/person” all over the place. It would be hilarious to describe “hating the wrong kind of white people” as a topic. just some thoughts… mike I would like to see a thread about beards. Come on even our beloved Christian Lander sports a beard!
on March 7, 2010 at 9:52 pm
Also, I noticed you litter the phrase “wrong kind of white people/person” all over the place. It would be hilarious to describe how white people love “hating the wrong kind of white people”. just some thoughts… Rachel White people like collegiate a cappella.
on March 7, 2010 at 11:16 pm
repeat on March 8, 2010 at 1:01 pm #132 claim to have a “disability” and you can’t help it. It’s a white thing to do, get sympathy and special attention. Time to sign up to participate in the special olympics. Everyone wins a medal. You can spend the night in a white little bus and have a victory dinner in McD’s.
We all sleep alike, but go to bed different on March 8, 2010 at 2:33 pm http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100308/sc_afp/lifestyleushealthsleep;_ylt=AmSkIXVMpwXrMKUj5gNfTl6s0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTNyZzhvNGc3BGFzc2V0A2FmcC8yMDEwMDMwO Blacks, whites, Asians and Latinos are studied in a latest sleep deprivation research survey on how they prepare in going to bed. You gotta see how white people sleep, have less insomnia, take more sleeping pills & have pets to sleep with. In this recession, more white people would spend hours all night tossing, turning and worrying about their waking lives too. monicaskim on March 9, 2010 at 3:15 am White people love to sponsor disadvantaged little non-white kids to display their talents in more developed countries. It is wrong to refuse to donate or to accept the donation. Even if the non-white kids and their parents don’t want to visit the more developed country because it is cold and people drive on the wrong side of the road. Edgar Mavers on March 9, 2010 at 6:13 am The bottom line of this entire site/idea is to continue stereotypes and categorize people to make yourself feel more comfortable. Go ahead, keep pointing out only our differences and pretend that its entertaining. It is no different than black face minstrels or WWII era movies about Asian stereotypes. Only now, the only group that we can make fun of, are white people. So ask yourself, is it ok to point out the “funny” aspects of one culture over another? How about Jews like money, or blacks can afford cell phones but not healthcare, or asians build great cars but can’t drive them well, or hispanics in the US are all there illegally? Hmm, somehow those aren’t as funny. Jfunk on March 9, 2010 at 10:14 am Some of the things on this list are funny and true. However, one of the things should be called “making smarmy countdown lists ridiculing the liberal traits of middle class white people.” No one likes making “top ten” type lists like whitey. Angela WWOOFing
on March 9, 2010 at 11:30 am
WHITE PEOPLE LOVE WWOOFING! David Jesus Christ you’re dumb. It’s just a fucking comedy site. Do you get offended by everything? I hate to see how fucked up you are in real life…
on March 9, 2010 at 8:32 pm
For L.A.! on March 9, 2010 at 9:37 pm Claim to love baseball, but don’t care for it. Wear an Angels or Dodgers cap (no wait, Dodgers is for Chicanos)…and get a $1500 baseball card of 1954 Hank Aaron, not because of his pre-Barry Bonds home run record, he’s a Black Baby ruth. What's wrong with white parents?
on March 9, 2010 at 9:57 pm
Filthy on March 9, 2010 at 11:42 pm I think he has a point, you go to a chinese restaurant and ask for some flied lice, vely hot flied lice, or go to the UK with some of our good old aussie COON cheese (yes we really have that brand, its nice too) and show some black people what you are eating. See how funny they think it is, why cant the white race do anything, shit they even got rid of gollywogs to keep the whingers happy. ashley I am white and dont like any of this stuff “white people like” especiall organic foods or vegans…WTF?? who made this shit up?
on March 10, 2010 at 2:32 am
The other white folk on March 10, 2010 at 11:20 am What we have here is a small percentage of white (and overall) people in charge of the country’s economic system. But, what about the “other white folk”, the uncouthed, uneducated & unsophisicated kind known as “white trash”? Despite the pro-establishment attitudes of the affluent, the social liberalism alienates the other white folk, whom show a more social conservative but anti-establishment attitude. The other white folk on March 10, 2010 at 11:26 am One more suggestion – Going to college! The problem is, most white people will brag about how hard they earned their master’s (or more commonly, bachelor’s) degree, and still they find themselves either unemployed or in a part-time job. You won’t believe how most of those jocks are un-employABLE and waste their whole time and energy (and money) by binge drinking, partying in frat houses or chasing girls on college campuses. Stereotypical I know, but in the year 2010 it’s advised one should spend more time at home on an online college course, classes offered over the net on university web sites (i.e. University of Phoenix) or a small franchise college such as Devry, Kaplan or ITT instead. Madison You should include Journey’s Don’t Stop Believin’ on the list.
on March 10, 2010 at 12:50 pm
Dipstick Whata hoot-and-a-holler.
on March 10, 2010 at 2:51 pm
Here’s another good one: http://www.SomethingYouShouldRead.com Emily on March 10, 2010 at 3:26 pm Are you planning to write a “Stuff Black People Like” sequel??? As a white person who agrees with your list I would find it really interesting and helpful!!! Seriously, do it!!!!! Best Declan where is Che Guevara T-shirts? every white person loves to pretend there a communist.
on March 11, 2010 at 2:52 am
Zyzxx on March 11, 2010 at 11:55 am what about the weird reactionary white kids with their Nazi swastika armbands and confederate flag t-shirts or caps? Not only the socialist commies came back, time to fear the neo-nazi fascists. lazysupper ya! white people LOVE Che t-shirts.
on March 11, 2010 at 11:04 pm
i have a pair of Che socks. i bought them to be ironic, but i’m not sure it worked. lazysupper You need to add karaoke.
on March 11, 2010 at 11:11 pm
Chris South by Southwest(sxsw) festival in Austin. White people love raving about it, even when they’ve never been. Must do a blog on that!
on March 12, 2010 at 12:10 pm
ILoveWiseCracksATL Obscure films like The Room and Rocky Horror Picture Show The Macrobiotic Diet Over Analyzing things (*Guilty*) Ghost Hunting Online Petitions (*Guilty*) Amazon.com (*Guilty*) I-reporting Name Morphing ie. Bradgelina Adopting kids of a different race Farm-Aid
on March 12, 2010 at 6:54 pm
ILoveWiseCracksATL oh and Snow Boarding
on March 12, 2010 at 6:55 pm
ILoveWiseCracksATL oops already on the list….
on March 12, 2010 at 7:12 pm
Erik Band-Aids. Us white people love band aids.
on March 13, 2010 at 3:45 pm
Steven on March 13, 2010 at 8:44 pm If “white” people have a stereotype for being educated, sophisticated and cultural, and “white trash” are there polar opposites; are “black” people who have a stereotype for being uneducated, unsophisticated and blatantly foolish have an opposite of “black trash” who have interests similar to “white” people? On a side note, I’ve also noticed a lot of southern “whites” have interests similar to “blacks”, which I think is fantastic. Robert on March 13, 2010 at 10:17 pm There’s been a book written on that topic, by Thomas Sowell. It’s called _Black Rednecks and White Liberals_: http://www.amazon.com/Black-Rednecks-Liberals-ThomasSowell/dp/1594030863 Sarah Murphy Please, what is a “gollywog”? I will eliminate it from both vocabulary and thought – once I know what it is.
on March 15, 2010 at 5:56 am
Socialist skills White people LOVE Socialism and boy, they do love it. And speaking of Socialism…
on March 15, 2010 at 3:00 pm
Wayne R. Byard on March 15, 2010 at 5:21 pm This wesite is stupid and racist. I’m white and I don’t like any of the shit you have as stuff white people like. What I really hate is somebody trying to make a buck in this manner. Try a website something like “What Black people Like” or “What Muslims Like” or “What Yellow People Like” and I garantee you will create such a shit storm you may want to change you name and move to Antarctica! Come on I dare you! How about “What Jews like” as a warm-up to the my other suggestions. Your book and website is really insulting and unfunny. Well I guess anything for a buck is OK …..right? Wayne R. Byard Jr. Dad, please stop posting these nasty comments on the people’s websites. We’re late for the tea party.
on March 15, 2010 at 5:53 pm
Justin on March 15, 2010 at 7:35 pm Wayne, you totally don’t get it. The guy who did this I am sure is whte. It is the same thing with Carlos Mencia and Richard Pryor, both of whom make fun of their own ethnic group. This is funny. This is what liberal white people like. I did not see NPR on here, totally should be. sports Nut on March 15, 2010 at 9:00 pm I think you meant Babe Ruth, who’s also have the most strike outs. I want to see Barry Bonds lose his home run record and be banned from the MLB hall of fame for life too. Meanwhile, Pete Rose is still appealing his lifetime ban for sports betting. Patrick You forgot post its.
on March 16, 2010 at 8:57 am
Brandon I feel like im watching a nature show about being white.. ha
on March 17, 2010 at 12:18 am
Stephen Guess you missed the point and the spell check there Wayne. Have fun being a close minded, humorless dick.
on March 17, 2010 at 3:50 pm
Buttonwillow McKittrick on March 17, 2010 at 3:53 pm You should probably change the name of your blog to “Stuff ‘Hipsters’ Really Like”. It’s probably already been suggested, but I don’t really have the time to look through 584 pages worth of comments, so I apologize for being repetitive. Anyway, I think this website would be a lot funnier if that was it’s title. And, you’d probably get less people moanin’ about it being politically incorrect. It’s win-win! Plus, you won’t have to give up your incredible knack for stereotyping, it’ll just be directed towards a different demographic. This blog is sort of funny nonetheless. Rita on March 17, 2010 at 7:29 pm Suggestion: Polaroids. White people like Polaroid instant film. It gives that grainy vintage look filled with imperfections in every image, adding to the artistic and one of a kind value to each picture. If you have pictures of you/friends/family on Polaroids, it instantly makes you more artsy and retro. Also, they recently stopped producing Polaroid instant film, leaving Fuji as the only developer. Despite the waning popularity of instant film in the past decade or so, as soon as it was announced to be discontinued, white people freaked out. Of course, they had to show their artistic/vintage support by starting projects such as Save Polaroid and The Impossible Project to provide new, useable, and expensive film to those who were recently inspired to by a Polaroid instant film camera. (A Polaroid 600 is actually the first camera I ever owned. I got it in 2000 and I am an avid supporter of Save Polaroid and The Impossible Project myself. I don’t care how artsy or hip Polaroids are considered as long as it cheapens the price of the now tripled film cost.) Lindsay Suggestion: Plaid.
on March 18, 2010 at 5:58 am
orly Hey why don’t you do a counter blog about stuff black people like. Oh wait, that would be well offensive.
on March 18, 2010 at 1:59 pm
Kendra Fuchs Suggestion: Chuck Norris
on March 18, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Kendra Fuchs It’s white people like you that give us a bad name…
on March 18, 2010 at 5:19 pm
Joe Love the site. Funny to see myself in several of these. Whadda ya gonna do?
on March 18, 2010 at 5:27 pm
However, clearly missing in this list are table-top role playing games such as Dungeons and Dragons. And don’t even get started on live action role playing games. Though I agree these do seem like things liberal white people like, but still. Durey on March 19, 2010 at 2:24 pm Since when does the colour of your skin determine what you like or don’t like? And I don’t think using (and creating more) clichés is funny anymore – if it ever was. Durey on March 19, 2010 at 2:27 pm Since when does the colour of your skin determine what you like or don’t like? I don’t think using (and creating more) stereotypes is funny anymore – if it ever was. Whitey I think Jeff Foxworthy already did that with his “you might be a redneck”
on March 19, 2010 at 4:37 pm
j faunt next entry: “urban races.”
on March 19, 2010 at 7:11 pm
White people love it (see #116)
on March 19, 2010 at 7:22 pm
snen Jeeves and Wooster
on March 20, 2010 at 10:03 am
I am more or less white, and for some reason have recently felt the urge to re-watch Jeeves and Wooster, a show that I, and most white people religiously watched in the 80s. I did so as a child with my family. I posted on facebook that I had started watching it again, and all of my whitest white friends were overjoyed and commented with phrases such “Spink-Bottle!” and “Oh Birdie!” I showed the program to my boyfriend, who is not quite as white as I am. First he was amused by the awkwardness of all the white people, then bored by all the plotting to right social situations, and then confused and fearful, referring to the program as “a nightmare in white-people world; a world that is so white it probably rains mayonnaise.” WhitestKidYouKnow on March 20, 2010 at 7:23 pm Since when does the amount of mayonnaise you use on every sandwich determine how white you are? I don’t think using (and creating more) pornography is bad anymore – if it ever was. Susan two you should put on are… Vampires and Artsy Pictures
on March 21, 2010 at 4:02 pm
Aldo Suggestion: White People like “Stuff White People Like”
on March 21, 2010 at 6:22 pm
I think you get the point lol mariah m suggestion: standing in line
on March 22, 2010 at 5:32 pm
I suppose it makes them feel like whatever they’re waiting for is well worth the wait. They’ll start a line anywhere for any reason without warning and even if it’s completely unnecessary. Oldie but goodie on March 22, 2010 at 6:33 pm I rather call the site StuffYOUNG30s40sWhitePeopleLike! How about a site for older white people: Living in the golf course, joining the AARP and eating cat food (J/K!) But for the gray-haired ones who saved enough for retirement. Olivia ALL people like sarcasitc, FREE e-cards, riiiight?
on March 23, 2010 at 3:53 pm
trevac hahaha this blog is hilarious! i think “stuff hipsters like” would be a more appropriate title, but all in all, very funny!
on March 23, 2010 at 5:03 pm
James Volcom would be a hilarious add to your page.
on March 23, 2010 at 9:19 pm
schmidt um no…….that would be the wrong kind of white person.
on March 24, 2010 at 11:16 am
beta0313 how about “self publishing” as a topic?
on March 24, 2010 at 3:55 pm
my farmer’s market-going-grey water system using-berry picking step mom just started a workshop for all her like-minded friends that teaches “self publishing.” white people always feel that they have something important to say and that society will benefit from them sharing it. beta0313 that would be the exact wrong type of white person. it’s fascinating how many people do not get what this blog is about…
on March 24, 2010 at 4:23 pm
pif paf on March 26, 2010 at 6:26 pm white people like lo-fi, accoustic music, traditional “ethnic” instruments, ironic synthesizers and taking camera-phone photos of the poorly-dressed masses. also: white grown-ups like watching childrens’ programming from the sixties and wearing shirts proclaiming this hobby. they also like tacos. DaphneIsWhite yeah your right…white people love mexican food
on March 27, 2010 at 6:06 pm
erik hagen great stuff! Awesome webdesign.
on March 28, 2010 at 6:59 am
Abbey H. on March 28, 2010 at 4:42 pm Dear Author, Today, my friend Amanda and I purchased your book. As two white chicks, we laughed our asses off. We would like to make some suggestions though, in case you haven’t already included them… -Hatred of Nickelback -Leather Bracelets -Comedy Clubs -Bad Xmas Sweaters Just some suggestions. We hope you like them! Sincerely, Abbey + Amanda (white chicks) Chris Ooh, yes, and another thing you might like to add is “Giving suggestions.” Or did you do that one already?
on March 29, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Jessica Other additions:
on March 29, 2010 at 12:36 pm
– IKEA – Reusable Bags – Thinking Amsterdam is actually a country. – Pretending to be Irish on St. Patrick’s Day – Roadtrips that included visiting uniquely odd tourist attractions like the largest ugly Christmas sweater or tallest statue of Bob Marley – Making fun of curling – Spending 10 days in Europe visiting 12 different countries. This allows for a false belief they they actually know anything about that country or the people within it. It also allows them to check off countries on their list. “Aw man I just had the craziest trip in Europe! The people were so different in each country and it was so interesting to see the conflicting political atmospheres.” “Where’d you go?” “12 different countries, you know, Spain, France, Germany, Italy. You know? Europe.” “Wow – how long were you there? 6 months?” “Naw man! 10 days. It was so enlightening.” lord hawking fixed gear bikes
on March 29, 2010 at 8:02 pm
chris fixed-gear-bikes
on March 29, 2010 at 8:05 pm
S.dow on March 30, 2010 at 5:17 pm You must reall hate white people, too bad we invented the internet so you can bitch about disliking white people, making fun of us, when really all we’ve been up to recently is making blacks and hispanics as happy as possible. I’ts people like you who cause all the hate in the world, people who literally can do nothing but spread racism just for the simple fact that you want to. cbear fancy imported and/or organic yogurt: Fage, Chobani, etc.
on March 30, 2010 at 7:55 pm
name on March 31, 2010 at 8:37 am Just awful. Really. I had to comment because I found this website thinking “oh, I’m a white person.. a Canadian, the whitest of the white!” and yet am almost offended by the awfulness of this piece of garbage site. I just hope that no one is reading this and taking it to heart cause this is written as if by a confused alien who met a white person or two and learned how to write from the microsoft paperclip guy. This blog obviously only represents one white person (though I have some pretty strong doubts you are white) who thinks it’s awesomely productive to write useless, terribly written blogs they think are SO “ironic” and “edgy”. It’s not. You’re a fool and you’re embarrassing us all. name it’s pretty easy when it’s a pre-made cut and paste website… ever heard of wordpress? you too can make a terrible, poorly written blog!
on March 31, 2010 at 8:44 am
Bella This site is funny and somewhat true but not entirely. There should be more sites like this for other cultures. LMAO.
on March 31, 2010 at 6:38 pm
If you take this site too seriously, then you should be reading a novel or watching a documentary and not reading this site. The internet is a big place, pick another site to read.
Good job site admins! Jim King Write your own blog. I can even suggest a title: Things Fucking Douchebags Like.
on March 31, 2010 at 6:57 pm
Hola on April 1, 2010 at 6:03 am I did once see a blog called Stuff Black People Like, written by African Americans. The difference was that it sort of celebrated whatever idiosyncracies they saw in themselves, as opposed to this site, which has a definite derisive tone. It does come off as sounding like, “anything white people do is stupid because of the fact that the people doing it are white and white people are stupid.” name Aw thanks but no thanks I wouldn’t want to steal your claim to fame.
on April 1, 2010 at 6:35 am
Sven on April 1, 2010 at 3:20 pm This site might embarrass you, but I just think it’s satire. I wouldn’t even say it’s all that “edgy”. Maybe your area of Canada isn’t crawling with the type of hipster or do-gooder that this site is targeting. My über-white town of Madison, WI sure is. But the blog clearly is not hostile or hateful. Just a bit of fun. . Thanks for commenting. This conversation is part of the point, I think! Shepard Konstantin Meladze writes all songs for “Viagra”, Valery Meladze? and Sofia Rotaru.
on April 2, 2010 at 7:20 am
Audrey on April 3, 2010 at 10:08 am I cannot believe how many people are crying racism! Pointing out that white people love Conan O’Brien and music festivals is not racist – it’s hilarious!! Picking your own fruit?? hahaha! My whole family used to go every fall! Speaking as someone who loves almost every single item on this list I can honestly say that i laughed my ass off reading this. angelove on April 4, 2010 at 7:23 am Ok, I’ll admit when my fiance told me that a recent post he was showing me was from a site titled Stuff White People Like, I groaned. Nervous at the obvious undertone-wait, make that screaming neon sign, I was weary to say the least!Honestly, he and I have had many a heated discussion on the appropriateness or lack thereof regarding certain comments made by others or even himself. Certaintly, this is a humorous look at how other people may look at white people and their habits or idiosyncracies but those who lack a certain, shall we say…..ability to laugh at themselves are obviously going to shrink at the mere existence of it. Enjoy the humor that exists from reality and stop tripping out and attempting to create yet another divide between the races. What makes us beautiful is our differences and celebrating the often laughable qualities or quirks that for the most part do distinguish us can be an amazing opportunity to come together. give it up and let some of the air out of your ass…oh, i’m sorry, your skull….and let your brain slide back in. with love, a doc well, this website isn’t racist, its not funny either, its just….boringly stupid, oh well, in another 15 minutes no one will be looking at it
on April 4, 2010 at 3:42 pm
sears i definitely needed a dictionary for like every third word you used -.-
on April 4, 2010 at 10:11 pm
sears ahahaha Jim King ftw!!!!!
on April 4, 2010 at 10:15 pm
Allison Commenting on the Census and saying “race is a social construction” – I think it’s the modern equivalent of being “color blind”.
on April 6, 2010 at 5:18 pm
David Allen on April 7, 2010 at 6:59 am It is not racist, but the author obvious likes to give a backside insult to Black Americans. We do not listen to Jazz or Blues???? Where did he get this from the one black person he knows. Jazz and Blues is a mainstay in our communities beneath the loud sounds of hiphop. But I can tell he never spent any real time or cared to in the black community. Morethan3words The author of the blog is white, so it is self-deprecating.
on April 7, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Katie HA!
on April 7, 2010 at 10:31 pm
Lily White on April 8, 2010 at 7:04 am I agree…racist is probably the wrong term..it isn’t politically correct though. I always wonder why white folks bash each other and you don’t find other ethnic groups doing it. I guess the agenda against the majority has pretty thoroughly brainwashed us… I am white , I am proud of my race and the contributions we have made to the world. Every group has their bad history…but we have a lot of good and we do a lot of good in the world.. UP with white folks! WhitePerson Oh, I see. You are a white prick! Oh, so then you are actually profiting off of racism against yourself. That makes me feel so much better.
on April 8, 2010 at 9:56 am
There is an expression: the bird sings of its cage. Your depiction of cookie-cutter suburban lifestyles only recycles it affect. Similarly, the money you make off of your little thumb in ass comments about conformist culture will only be poured into sustaining your meaningless life of coffee table books and black rim glasses. Tom I don’t think this concept is racist at all.
on April 8, 2010 at 6:43 pm
For one thing, it’s geared toward white people. I think (and certainly hope) that there aren’t many non-white people who are seriously relying on this to form an opinion about white people. Second, white people generally have a long history of applying stereotypes to other races. This site shows that stereotypes can be applied to whites as well. The obvious problems with doing so – a large number of white people who don’t fit the stereotype, assumptions about white people’s income level, the vaguely insulting tone – are the same problems that apply to all stereotypes. It’s what makes most stereotypes both “true” and absurd at the same time. Living in a society that is constantly treating non-whites as “others” and promoting “white” culture as “normal,” it’s refreshing, as a white person, to see that dichotomy turned on its head. Don’t get me wrong. If this book or site were being marketed primarily to non-whites, or in countries where whites are a small minority, I think there would be a major problem with that. But I don’t think anyone can realistically claim that that’s the case here. Anonymous Hippo you should add going to the gym, or constantly complaining about their figure!
on April 9, 2010 at 11:06 am
bobby Trying to look like a “Hipster”
on April 9, 2010 at 11:08 am
babalugatz i’m gonna write a book stuff negros like (if negro is fine for the united negro college fund, it’s good enuff for me) how’s that gonna go over? or stuff colored people like (if the naaCp is cool wif it, so am i)
on April 10, 2010 at 6:47 am
Sarah on April 10, 2010 at 8:59 am Your book shouldn’t be allowed to be published. It’s backward and so are you. Racism is racism regardless of whether it is casual racism and “in good humour” or hate crimes against others, and regardless of who it is directed towards. I’m seriously embarrassed for you, that when you die this book will be your stamp on the world. Lynn I personally think it’s a hoot. And by saying that I’m clearly white.
on April 10, 2010 at 10:39 am
babalugatz why are you so uptight & self-righteous, bitch? you don’t know that i’m black, white, oriental… got a stick up your ass because i suggest a similar book about a non-white race? i love the double standard by the obnoxious p.c. douchebaggery in the world. kudos for making the planet that much more annoying
on April 10, 2010 at 11:52 am
babalugatz also, if n’ when i write this book, and it becomes a best seller… yeah, that’ll be my stamp….on a big-assed italian marble mosoleum, you annoying twat
on April 10, 2010 at 1:29 pm
Whitest on April 10, 2010 at 9:28 pm About 80% of the TEA party are white, middle class, neo-con, libertarian, religious, hard-working and patriotic. But SWPL is more about the kind of white, er any people the TEA party are all wild up or wrapped in: Urban liberal elites. White folks, green habits on April 10, 2010 at 9:42 pm They come in grocery stores with reusable handbags and display attitude about eco-conscious behavior. They find it horrifying on plastic bags are bad for the environment, after all they put paper bags into extinction 20 yrs. ago. Chaz Yes, yes, yeeeees! This needs to be an entry! You’ve practically written it already!
on April 10, 2010 at 10:00 pm
Chaz Already done, and hilarious.
on April 10, 2010 at 10:06 pm
#44 https://stuffwhitepeoplelike.com/2008/01/31/44-public-radio/ Chaz Never seen white people walking around with swastika armbands. The socialist commies never went away. Folks wearing Confederate flag T-shirts are “the wrong kind of white people.”
on April 10, 2010 at 10:15 pm
Chaz on April 10, 2010 at 10:29 pm You’ve got that totally backwards. Not only would a white person drone on about the legacy of racism faced by black water polo players in Minnesota, but for super-not-racist bonus points, they’d direct you to the book about it. dida on April 11, 2010 at 8:07 am ~ Christian, you made my day yesterday ~ haven’t laughed that hard since I moved out here to Little Rock…. it’s like that woman told you, “You give people hope… ;-D ” I talked to my “one person” yesterday and she’s agreed to indulge me. Borat on April 11, 2010 at 3:41 pm Mishemash. Borat here. What a great glorious site, yeah? The work of the people as great father Stalin once said-a. May I ask you this “Christian Lander”…are you a jew? Ah. you cannot be the jew. the site is wunderful. is nice. funny. Borat on April 11, 2010 at 3:46 pm hey dude, whats up. I speak American. Borat in da’ house n*gg*z. I met real choc-o-lata face. One darky is the great dictator. he overthrown the great leader prince Dub-ya Bush. Great warrior sent the great USA army to take over Iraq-y, Afghan-y-stan & I want him to destroy small brain Uzbeks next. would it happen yea? I dont think holocaust happen. dont think moon landing happen. Salaam-a-ya. babalugatz so, no one has a prob. w/ NAZI-SARAH stating that my ”stuff negroes like” book ”shouldn’t be allowed”??
on April 11, 2010 at 6:10 pm
holy statist-bitch, batman…..sarah-fucking-orwell Looking for mates on April 12, 2010 at 8:24 pm Nah, You are half-right (white people don’t point out you’re wrong…you hurt their feelings) and may I add more wispy uppity white women wear dresses. You see white men are unable to speak to a woman out of fear over “harrassment” & “date rape”. Hey white men, be MEN again…look at the trend white women are regaining their feminity status. Looking for families #133 video recording their children’s whole lives from birth.
on April 12, 2010 at 8:33 pm
Vid. 1. Here’s my wife on the maternity ward hospital bed. She’s panting, moaning, screaming…and look at that, she’s pushing…is that poop on her butt…or the baby’s head? It’s crowining! You can do it honey, push. It’s cute to see wife & baby poop together. The baby’s here. Wash the green poo off. I’m a father! Oh man, I gotta post it on YT for my buds. Vid. 2. My 1 year old baby’s first B-day. Here’s a piece of chocolate cake. Don’t cry or have a hissy fit. I don’t want to force down string beans or veggies down his/her throat. Open wide…and there, you had a piece of cake. Uh oh, the baby’s face is puffing up…omg allergy! What should we do? Let’s call the doc…BARF! Ah…that’s cute. baby feels better. Vid. 3. My 2 year old kid is running around, screaming his/her head off. Is he/she autistic? No, (s)he’s a kid. They should be children. Hey honey, I won’t yell at you. I won’t be like my Mom/dad. Here, take a paxil. Like candy. Open wide. Ah, that will knock him/her out. That’s nice & easy. Vid. 4. My 4 year old kid lost his/her tooth. I will record it. Here’s a rage. Hold still. Look at the blood! Very good. You didn’t yell or jerk your head. I shall keep it in the family scrap book. I’m gonna, er, the tooth fairy will give you a nice quarter on the pillow tonight. A quarter…teach the kid about the value of money, but skip the work ethic part. and vid. 5. Puberty? LOLZ. Pedophile dad (or is it the mom). la familia on April 12, 2010 at 8:49 pm I came to notice ethnic Europeans are family-centered, so are they white too? We consider Hispanic, Middle Eastern and Asian families very large, multi-gen. & close-knit in one house or block. White people love to break up the black family structure…but we call it welfare policy. Don’t try to break up Italian, Polish and Greek families…or we breaks yous knee caps, capice? Passing white, but we are “family”. Looking for women Oops…just visiting. These women aren’t my type, sorry.
on April 12, 2010 at 8:52 pm
Show me a hardcore porn fetish vid. (there’s one on about about a preg. chick dancing) & I’ll be happy to came here. #133 should be…mundane humor that bores non-whites. Red Eye Tip jars turning up everwhere from theaters to locker rooms.
on April 12, 2010 at 11:11 pm
Said Fox News, the channel not number 1 for liberal white urban hipsters. Many places like Barnes & Noble, Starbucks, McDonalds and Ace hardware are all pressuring customers to tip for service. Damn…because minimum wage is low, unemployment high and elitist snobs just want to charge you for more cash, because they are going broke. LOL. Norb Vonnegut Christian,
on April 13, 2010 at 2:57 am
We spoke at the Little Rock Festival. You were hysterical. I’d love to have you guest blog on Acrimoney, my occasionally irreverent look at Wall Street. You have the link now. Thanks and all the best, Norb What white women want on April 16, 2010 at 1:42 am White American and European women want “sensitive guys” while their Brazilian counterparts want “macho”. Meanwhile, white men in USA and Europe are flocking for ethnic beauties, most notably east Asian and Russian. Is there reasons for a white single seeking a preference? lucy on April 18, 2010 at 6:52 am This blog while I suppose is amusing to some people is not really accurate. This is not a list of things that “white people” like but a list of what people of a particular generation, income and education level like. There are many white people who do not share these interests or values and on the flip side there are many people of many races that like the things on your list. What is the point of this quasi-racist non-study? Perhaps you should title it “What the white people I know like”. Unoffended on April 18, 2010 at 7:36 am I don’t find any insult in the insinuation that Black people don’t listen Jazz and Blues. We don’t. Not in massive amounts anyway. Keep it real. Black people created and then abandoned Jazz and Blues a long time ago…to the extent that you’re thought of as eclectic if you DO have a Miles Davis album. David What I want is 7,122 Responses to the “About” page on my blog.
on April 18, 2010 at 3:17 pm
SWPL dating service on April 18, 2010 at 6:33 pm #133 Online dating. 40 million people are doing it. White folk say to go outside to a coffeehouse to meet and greet. Then again, it’s warm like 90F and sunny to burn skin in 5 minutes. They don’t wanna be sued for harrassment, typical white person news media hysteria esp. if you’re a woman. mike It is a joke. If you still do not understand I am amazed you understand how to use the internet.
on April 19, 2010 at 11:02 am
jenkem69 mayonaisse totally needs to be on this
on April 19, 2010 at 4:31 pm
Dominik Hey there Christian.
on April 20, 2010 at 3:11 am
We’ve been talking on Omegle yesterday. I’m the guy that wouldn’t answer the question whether he liked black babies directly. Greetz William Munny on April 20, 2010 at 12:03 pm Obviously, you are a complete poser and do not know your subject as well as you claim to for where is THE entry about the absolute fetish white folks have for guns & weapons? How many black, brown, and yellow folk do you see at an NRA rally or convention? Where is THE entry about surfing? Where is THE entry about patriotism? You are nothing but a mirage. H on April 20, 2010 at 5:08 pm Everyone’s defentition of “white” is going to be sometimes similar but usually very different. In his book, he is describing the more commonly used liberal side of the equation. White people who recycle, listen to npr, like Obama. That is the more common and recognized defenition. If he wanted the book to be called, “Stuff Rednecks Like” I think he would have put the love for arms in there. Don’t call him a mirage, just because he did not put the two defenitions you wanted in his book. Obviously people’s views about a specific style are different, that is the best part about being an individual. White people might all surf in your mind and carry guns everywhere, but those are both things no one reall cares about. Hate to end my comment on such note but you sir, are a mirage. littlejohn98 on April 21, 2010 at 1:26 am The only weapons white people will have in England will be a Swiss Army knife (Victorinox of course), or, if you are very white, a shotgun (not the sawn off type). Joe Every single blog entry is basically, “stuff pretentious hipsters like” (white and asian)
on April 21, 2010 at 10:53 am
I own a moleskin and a mac, but i actually draw and paint on them… jconn Some jokes aren’t all that funny!
on April 22, 2010 at 2:08 am
maliadbunt I think you’re brilliant!
on April 22, 2010 at 8:58 am
Jess Settlers of Catan; Tattoos of vegetables or bike parts
on April 22, 2010 at 6:16 pm
Chas. on April 23, 2010 at 3:56 pm Just realized I have now spent 1.5 hours infront of the computer reading this. Yikes! But so Hilarious! I tried reading it to my parents but they didn’t understand. I am bummed out.
JS on April 24, 2010 at 11:20 am I hope everyone who reads this blog understands these tastes essentially describe Northeastern white liberal culture and its various wannabe-posers around the world. The point about this being white is that Northeastern type liberals are deeply ashamed of their brethren from the conservative boondocks, and would gladly disown any white person who does not meet at least 70% of the criteria on this blog. Very religious, gun-toting, outspoken racist white people remind “progressive” whites of everything they are ashamed about in the race’s past. 90% of the posts point out that whites consider themselves progressive because they are trying to make amends for suppressing non-white culture for the last 500 years. The difference, essentially, is that the “wrong kind of white person” would be glad to learn their ancestor was a medieval despot, but the kind of white person described in this blog would wring their hands in chagrin and rather not know. This portrait of white people is essentially everyone who went to prep school or a liberal arts college. I am white and admit fitting this description because it accurately describes a slice of the population. I differ in that a lot of these traits describe how white liberals jockey for status within the elite, progressive bourgeoisie of this country. I find jockeying for status just as crude and proletarian as thumping one’s chest and claiming to be a “proud ‘merican.” The truly elite do not need to jockey for status because they already are assured of their elite nature, nothing can or will take it away. This kind of white person is the rarest. Winston Chesterfield jr. on April 24, 2010 at 6:50 pm this is stuff EVERYONE likes!!!! you’re just pointing out some popular things and writing a little paragraph about how its funny that white people like it too. I don’t understand the hype of this site at all. You should post https://stuffwhitepeoplelike.com/about/ as your next entry, it would make alot of sense. Fredrik on April 26, 2010 at 12:12 pm Hullo, everyone. I haven’t read all the different topics yet, but it seems kinda funny and rather true in some ways. However, what I wanted to say is that when, throughout this blog and these comments, you, guys, say white people you’re talking about american white guys, right? coz I’m from Europe, I live there and shit, being even half swedish (so, I’m as white as you can get, from a keratine point of view) and maybe I don’t understand some inside jokes. Coz most of your facts don’t really apply to European white guys. Am I right? Anyway, keep it up. Second and third degree humor is crucial Mike on April 28, 2010 at 4:21 pm SPIN CLASS.. White people love Spin Class at the gym..wearing the gear, picking the same bike, signing up, heart rate monitors, the music, especially when they play like old 50¢ and 60’s crap. Totally need to investigate this world! Gerald on April 29, 2010 at 7:08 am Tuscany!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Out of all the regions of Italy, while having a beautiful countryside and art and history filled towns like Florence, Pisa and Siena, it is higly overrated. l I find this quite offensive. If this was about blacks or any other race then there would be civil unrest.
on April 29, 2010 at 3:19 pm
Things of Which I May Not Speak » Off to ROFLcon […] the person who runs Stuff White People Like […]
on April 29, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Xan on April 30, 2010 at 9:42 am Bro’ ( and I am black from Seattle…. living in ATL now ), your article on CNN.com today was very poignantly written and I wanted to applaud you for your enhanced perception of some of the disparities that arise from that box being checked on the census. At least they did not have the word “honky” as an alternative option, like they had “negro” for black. Most of us are not crazy about the phrase African American, since a lot of us our from the Caribbean, South America….etc. This is funny though…. my cousin ( who is black ) is from Germany and is here finishing up med school did not know what to fill out. I really felt bad for him because he wanted to participate as a tax paying citizen, but he also had a hard time understanding why that information was important, since they do not has the same type of questions in Europe. Keep up the good work. I may not agree with all viewpoints or opinions…. but I don’t with my wife either, so what the hell!! LOL. Reynold Watkins on April 30, 2010 at 1:37 pm I didn’t know you were descended from Pilgrims. I’m wondering if we’re related. I’m descended from the Whites (ironic, aint it?). Specifically from Resolved, not Peregrine, who I consider to be the first white trash American. From which Mayflower family are you descended? Gramps III on April 30, 2010 at 1:45 pm My dad’s family came on a rough boat ride in Feb. 1659 from Amsterdam to “New Amsterdam” so I’m a slight newcomer. However, “EVERYONE” in this hemisphere is an immigrant or decended from immigrants. There are NO natives on the two continents according to science as we know it. Yes, we whites had or created some advantages. But you should all read “Blood, germs and steel” by Jared Diamond. It’ll give you a different perspective I think. Jonatha Caspian on April 30, 2010 at 1:52 pm I was interested in your take about how we became white people. You commented on various immigrant groups becoming “white” and “ethnically American.” I see a different facet in the immigrant prism. My ancestors came to American in various waves from 1632 to 1904–I’m second-generation Sicilian-American, 10th or 11th-generation Scottish-American, and German, Swiss, Irish, Welsh, English, French, and probably something else inbetween–in other words, I’m white. And additionally, my complexion is pale and freckled. Instead of funneling all that diveristy into basic Americanness, I think it’s worth a gander to “turn the telescope around” and peer back the other way: we are all immigrants. According to the most recent research in human origins I’ve heard, no people “come from” this continent–they’ve all migrated here, some perhaps 30,000 to 50,000 years ago. In fact, if the genetics researchers and the paleoarcheologists are right, we’re all ultimately African in origin. The idea that America will never get “whiter” is perhaps poetic justice, perhaps nature returning to homeostasis, and not anything I fear. Birds, butterflies, flowers come in all shades and hues, and the world is richer for it. Lee what’s with black people thinking that all white people look alike? Are they serious? Or is it simply come-uppance?
on April 30, 2010 at 4:20 pm
As a (white) friend of mine put it, “Why do blacks think white people look alike? Whites, or as they are considered in America, can have any hair color, any hair style, and any eye color and we all look alike??? What?” Angie Greetings Lee,
on April 30, 2010 at 7:37 pm
I wouldn’t say that “all” black people think “white” people look alike. But sometimes ignorance and unfamiliarity causes them to think that way. But at the same token, a lot of white people think many black people look alike in -certain- cases (not all) But speaking from experience (meaning me) and I’m mostly African-american and I have over 200 Caucasian friends and I know the difference between each of them, based on personality, eye color, height, hair color..certain features but I think you understand where I”m going with this I think it’s the area they live in or environment in a nutshell again that’s only me. Ben on April 30, 2010 at 11:49 pm There is one category, one thing that white people like that I haven’t found on this site. Maybe I missed it; it really is one of the top pasttimes of white people. What am I talking about, exactly? Talking about “white people” in the third person, as though the ones speaking aren’t white themselves. This is the ultimate attempt to set oneself apart from the crowd and appear to be smarter and more educated than the rest. Adam North Face Motocross Being Mormon
on May 1, 2010 at 4:41 pm
Ron Williams You should change the name of this blog to “Stuff Yuppies Like”.
on May 1, 2010 at 5:56 pm
You forgot to put “Judaism References” on the list. You know how much white people love Jerry Seinfeld and Mel Brooks, and dropping shit like “Mazel Tov”, “Oy Vey” and “Gefilte Fish” around other whites, in hopes that one or more of the whites will (claim) to have Jewish ancestry, even though they have no idea what any of those statements mean. Lee And the idea of freeing Tibet.
on May 1, 2010 at 6:07 pm
Lee on May 2, 2010 at 8:02 pm Oh yeah one more thing: Denying the fact that they (or their parents) are well-to-do or wealthy. I’ve given so many upper/upper-middle class members the benefit of the doubt by saying things like “Greedy landowners”, “Capitalist swine with their spoiled brat expensive-university-bound sports car driving kids” (well something to that effect) and they almost always respond with “Yeah I hate those kind of people. I wanted a ’94 Volvo station wagon for my 16th birthday but my dumbass parents bought me a Nissan 360Z.” greg you racist cunt. white people have opened up their countries to the black horde you woman using rapist sub human!
on May 2, 2010 at 9:11 pm
Chaz Dude, you’re so white it’s painful.
on May 3, 2010 at 10:54 am
jonny on May 3, 2010 at 12:28 pm JS, you got confused while cracking open a bud light. You mentioned proletarian, but in this case the progressive liberal would be the only person looking out for the proletarian (by voting for Obama, trying to get free education, health care and reign in corporate greed, etc and doing so at the expense of the wealthy), all of those things that your so called wrong type of white peson is currently against. I would have to say (though I try not to include myself in a group mentality) overall I fit this descirption of a progressive, liberal, north-eastern American pretty well, but I would be super-fucking-psyched if I found out one of my ancestors was a despot. And statistically, I have more chance of that than you and the proletariat. Orlandostan on May 4, 2010 at 9:59 am So… when does “Stuff White People Like” make your list? Wouldn’t that be ironic and clever? I’m sure white people everywhere would giggle into their lattes. Lee on May 5, 2010 at 3:02 pm I honestly don’t think any black people look alike. Unless they are twins (Williams sisters) of course. I mean, Denzel Washington looks nothing like Eddie Murphy. Wesley Snipes looks nothing like John Amos. James Earl Jones looks nothing like Martin Lawrence. And on and on. Ileana on May 6, 2010 at 8:27 am I know someone who wants to get and ironic bald eagle/flag tatoo. You may need to update that entry — it now belongs to the “right” (i.e. left) white people. DDS Please include Urban Bootcamps.
on May 6, 2010 at 10:29 am
Tyrone+Ki'sha on May 7, 2010 at 7:59 pm Hey, if there is one thing that is for white people and white people only, it’s crew. Yeah, we call it crew…excuse me, um, “rowing”, I think. In fact, we’ve invented an entirely new language for it: “coxswain”, “regatta”, “weigh enough”, and “Yale”. We don’t even have regattas year round; oh no, the mild seasons of spring and autumn are perfect for our brightly colored rain boots and spandex. But of course, we have to be comfortable while we’re rowing our $40,000 boats with our $300 oars. Crew is it. qwerty Crew isn’t for white people; it’s for losers.
on May 9, 2010 at 11:53 am
Joe P the last comment was probably made by someone not white…
on May 9, 2010 at 4:17 pm
Where did the white people go? http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100509/ap_on_re_us/us_changing_suburbs
on May 10, 2010 at 2:14 am
Suburbs are losing young whites to the cities, said the US census and from the yahoo news story. Since when an inner city loft is chic? LoL, many non-wealthy young whites with jobs and children move to the exurbs, way out into the country, which leaves metro area suburbs emptied of whites. Adam Vance This whole site is stupid. Talk about profiling one group all together. Racist.
on May 12, 2010 at 6:12 pm
Patrick on May 12, 2010 at 9:33 pm While I apreciate this is an attempt at humour, I fail to see the funny side. I think the website is devisive and serves only to broaden the gap between white people an others, when we should be focusing on closing that gap and becoming a more inclusive society. jordan I love this site. I’ve been reading it since the beginning. Wish you’d post more often. (Please)
on May 12, 2010 at 11:36 pm
clint eastwood I think half the fun of this website is reading the comments from people who don’t get it. They make the experience all the better.
on May 13, 2010 at 11:28 am
You are … A giant fag. Stop the butt hurt (Another thing white people like)
on May 14, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Ironymous on May 15, 2010 at 1:28 am I think some people have chronic “white guilt” and like using it in “ironic” ways. This site could simply be about that…or maybe narcissism–though I’m guessing it is probably about the long-term goal of, “easy money”:) Funny that this is actually a feature of “human nature” and transcends race…How ironic! Yeah on May 15, 2010 at 4:17 am …narcissism is one of the themes I’ve seen here. I just found this site today and read the ones that interested me. The writers later on start reffering to these people as the right kind of white person and then there are the wrong kind of white person. I think I fall somewhere in between. Whitey on May 15, 2010 at 5:56 pm It’s because we are being pushed out by crime. The niggas, and now the beaners are taking over the inner cities and suburbs….so we gonna let them push real hard till we wind up at an ocean…..then we gonna double back behind them, and shove them into it!!! Carolyn This list is a fantastic ode to a hipster.
on May 17, 2010 at 10:24 am
ad nauseum on May 17, 2010 at 10:25 pm Gentrified hyper-bass techno soundtracks from commercials like the Kaiser permanente, Time-warner cable and Lincoln car TV ads. I know white people LOVE this sort of music. julis what about GOLF?!?
on May 18, 2010 at 11:29 am
John What about White people creating stupid websites like this one?
on May 18, 2010 at 12:41 pm
rocknation on May 18, 2010 at 1:06 pm … and the atheist internet would suck because it would just be a bunch of whiny blogs saying that religion is the cause of cancer, famine, the sun being too hot, etc. Nate on May 18, 2010 at 1:27 pm A new topic they forgot is “books that don’t need to be books” (Malcom Gladwell, anyone?), and maybe just “books” as a general fixation tied to sophistication. Tracey on May 18, 2010 at 9:43 pm Racist much? The niggas? What are you a rapper? The book suggests that we white people have a priviledged life. What the heck are you whining about? Oh, I get it. You live in a trailer and the Niggas moved in next door? Boo hoo, for you. Whitey – that’s your moniker? So sad. Tom This isn’t racist. It would only be racist if someone made a blog called “stuff black people like” and listed watermelon and fried chicken.
on May 19, 2010 at 10:23 am
srslyawesomestuff.com on May 19, 2010 at 3:38 pm Exactly. It would be racist if Christian was of another race and released his book. Can you be racist against your own race? Does that even make sense? No. It’s truth in humor. People need to lighten up and laugh at themselves for what they are. xs Hilarious, thanks for the laughs!
on May 19, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Signed, A white guy who likes a lot of stuff on the list. Rob A on May 20, 2010 at 12:57 am I was thinking beauty pageants are so loved despite the reality of them being a ridiculous (although awesome for guys) narcissistic display of boobs and ass that reward people simply for the structure of their vessel. Just wanted to put it in the suggestion-box here. And diamonds:http://www.bandyhumor.com/Handler.ashx?PhotoID=29&Size=L Chad Vaneyk I am white and i didnt like any of this fucking shit…i like boys
on May 20, 2010 at 9:27 am
Christian Habicht on May 20, 2010 at 3:35 pm i think the average white person spends about 5 times longer when posting a comment, what with having to proofread and make sure it sounds eloquent and whatnot hahahaha Anthony Paintball. Do that.
on May 20, 2010 at 5:06 pm
kk You guys should feature your blog as an item on your blog
on May 21, 2010 at 6:27 am
Eliz18 This blog is not about what white people like. It is about what upper middle class, liberal Democrat white people like… Just saying.
on May 21, 2010 at 8:04 am
Eliz18 This blog isn’t about what white people like; it is about what upper middle class, liberal Democrat white people like. Just saying…
on May 21, 2010 at 8:12 am
Elizabeth Oh my God…this me !!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHA!
on May 21, 2010 at 10:06 am
carol connolly I only like about half of these things… does that make me bi-racial?? haha
on May 21, 2010 at 1:13 pm
;kjafv II don like much of any of this lol this website fails epicly
on May 21, 2010 at 1:28 pm
Dave on May 22, 2010 at 1:46 pm Hi Mr. Lander, I posit a HUGE change to your very clever idea: Please change the word “people” to “culture” whenever the phrase “white people” is used. Since anyone can adopt our culture, no matter the color of their skin, saying “white people” is misleading and… well, racist. Thanks! -Mr. Powers Ashley I would have to say that I apply to most of these things or at least know some other white people that apply to them. This is great!
on May 23, 2010 at 5:58 am
kenzie The guy who writes this sounds sort of bitter but i still relate to some of the things, maybe not completely like the paragraph said but still.
on May 23, 2010 at 6:02 pm
Randy Bradshaw on May 24, 2010 at 2:05 am Let us do the tedious SEO work for you. You know your business, we know SEO. Our rates are some of the most competitive in the industry. We will put in writing that everything we do adheres to all ethical Search Engine Optimization guidelines. At a minimum you owe it to yourself and your business to reply to this email so I can send you more information. GYM Non-whites aren’t supposed to know these things! These are supposed to be kept secrets, like the secret white guy handshake…
on May 24, 2010 at 5:15 am
meg wow….this list is strangely accurate…being white is so complicted hahahahah
on May 24, 2010 at 8:19 pm
Marjua This has to be the funniest site I have seen in donkeys lol.
on May 24, 2010 at 11:32 pm
Amanda Ruth on May 26, 2010 at 7:43 am who ever made this website has to be racist because i happen to be white and i do not like all of that stuff listed. Also i happen to like ed hardy and hate obama, so just stop being such a racist pig. Jennifer on May 26, 2010 at 9:14 am Hahahhah. Wait. Um. Hahahhahhahahhahhahha. Let me think of the simplest possible way that I can say this…intelligence is a prerequisite to understanding intelligent humor. So there you go. You must be racist Amanda, you must also be racist if you hate obama lol!
on May 26, 2010 at 9:53 am
redneck Do you actually know any white people outside of the parasitic “Creative Class?.”
on May 28, 2010 at 4:25 am
Trustfunders. What are ya gonna do with em….. Jess uhh, im white…i DONT like Barrack Obama. So you lose.
on May 29, 2010 at 6:17 am
Ben This is so sweet, I haven’t laughed this hard in so long!
on May 29, 2010 at 12:03 pm
Da Love You also don’t know how to spell or use grammar or punctuation! Seems to be a popular stereotype among Whites who don’t like Barack Obama!
on May 29, 2010 at 3:27 pm
Git ‘r dunnnnn! Da Love You also don’t know how to spell or how to use grammar or punctuation! Seems to be a popular stereotype among Whites who don’t like Barack Obama!
on May 29, 2010 at 3:28 pm
Git ‘r dunnnnn! Da Love You also don’t know how to spell or how to use grammar or punctuation! Seems to be a popular stereotype among Whites who don’t like Barack Obama!
on May 29, 2010 at 3:29 pm
Git ‘r dunnnnn! cathelyngregoire Amanda, perhaps you should google the author. Hopefully then you’ll get that stick out of your butt. Lighten up and learn to laugh.
on May 29, 2010 at 9:24 pm
dylan just cuz some one dose not like obama dose not make them racist or are you not saying that
on May 30, 2010 at 8:38 pm
Mr European American OK lets get this right we “white people” are European Americans, Lets all be
on June 2, 2010 at 4:38 pm
Rebecca Don’t forget hockey, “The Hills” or “OC”, golf , and skinny jeans.
on June 2, 2010 at 7:10 pm
White Guy on June 3, 2010 at 12:59 am White people like ribs. Black people like fried chicken. Mexicans like tacos. Jews like money. Prostitutes like sex. Funny thing is…. you could switch any nationality around and it’d probably still be true. We’re all the same, some just choose to examine from a micro level and find differences. Just saying “white people” or “any” type of people…. It’s to broad. So, are “white people” the people that left Europe cause it sucked so bad? James your pathetic
on June 5, 2010 at 9:40 am
maggy simony Logged in for first time. I was SURE there’d be something about white people playing bridge — not so.
on June 5, 2010 at 9:47 am
Littlemummy.Com » Content is King…. by Mr Shev on June 6, 2010 at 11:07 pm […] is King This may seem like an obvious point and if you’re the next (or actual) Alpha Mummy or Christian Lander, then you’re probably skimming this bit already with a contented grin on your face and a smug […] papdick58 Country Clubs —- Yacht Clubs —— Cricket Clubs —– Luncheon Clubs………. non- spinning hub caps……
on June 7, 2010 at 7:35 am
Sofia on June 8, 2010 at 1:43 am Emm…don’t you mean stuff that AMERICAN white people like???? White people everywhere are quite different! Unless you don’t consider people of other countries, for instance Russians, like me, to be white? Almost the whole of the Russian population is white, half of us don’t even know who Conan O’Brien is, don’t even have any black acquaintances (black people are quite rare in Russia), and as for picking our own fruit, almost all of us have dachas with our own gardens and fruit trees, so eating our own fruits and vegetables isn’t considered exotic as it is to most Americans. As for thinking that they know everything about other cultures-I think you’re making that mistake right now! Content is King « Mr Shev's Blog on June 8, 2010 at 2:46 am […] King This may seem like an obvious point and if you’re the next (or actual) Alpha Mummy or Christian Lander, then you’re probably skimming this bit already with a contented grin on your face and a smug […] emilie on June 8, 2010 at 4:14 pm This is likely a very unnecessary question, but what white people SPECIFICALLY is this site referring to? This is my first time visting this blog, and it seems that hipsters are the most targeted, but then there will be a post or two that would prove otherwise. Personally, an embarressingly number of these “stereotypes” apply to me (a vegetarian, liberal Seattle teen who wears a mix of vintage thrift store finds and urban outfitters, daydreams about arguing against homophobia and racism while biking, listens to a jazz playist when it’s warm enough to keep my windows open at night, and cannot stand commercial music), but almost none of my friends (or really anyone at my school, for that matter) seem to be the “white people” that this blog refers to. Granted, my school is catholic/private and full of people who wear preppy clothes and listen to “commercial hip-hop.” Personally, I find these people unoriginal, shallow, and painfully insular, and just assume that most white american teens are the same. So, are my schoolmates a seemingly-generic-but-in-fact-rare breed of white people? I’m very confused. Regardless, this site is hilarious, clever, and has enough material to mock and stereotype me for years. White Person Suggestion: Therapy. They pay exorbitant amounts of money to talk about themselves for an hour and blame their parents for all their actions.
on June 8, 2010 at 6:42 pm
Andrea Bar Crawls…not only for 21st birthdays, but for fundraisers, bachelorette parties, celebrations and just for the heck of it.
on June 10, 2010 at 11:48 am
Tyler L. Law & Order Marathons, MTV Reality Shows, The Big 12, Hockey, Crude Cartoons
on June 11, 2010 at 4:58 am
Eli Getting plastered at a wine tasting
on June 11, 2010 at 7:11 pm
Being Served by Latinos at coffee shops EVITE Traveling in RV’s Salads cupcakes taco trucks with expensive tacos or other ethnic fooods providing very limited food at their own parties but pigging out at your party because the food is so good having early weddings with appetizers only tailgating for everything drinking for every sporting event themed parties salsa dancing lessons wearing ethnic gear from 3rd world countries being green Lam here’s a suggestion: tie-dye.
on June 11, 2010 at 8:43 pm
fuck you … but half of those things are done by the “wrong” kind of white people. They don’t count.
on June 11, 2010 at 10:52 pm
oops! “fuck you” was left over from another rant.
on June 11, 2010 at 10:55 pm
Snow White (if snow has a yellow shade) on June 14, 2010 at 8:55 am I own a Macbook Pro (that I NEVER bring with me when I leave the home, cmon, I have my iPhone 3GS for that!), about 5 different Moleskines (one tiny black for phone numbers, another tiny black one for my sorry ass “IOU”s, a semi-small red one for quick notes (mostly lyrics), a hardback black one (plain sheets, rubberband) for all kinds of jibberish and last but not least a New York Edition thingy.. I started buying Moleskines about 2 or 3 years ago after I got tired of my cheap replica (gave me black marks all over my hands!?) and stumbled upon the real thing in a local bookstore. YEah, they are way overpriced and that sucks Balzac, but I’ve convinced myself that I need them cause regular notebooks don’t survive my cluttered messenger bag (which, btw, should be on this list, shouldnt it??). On a further note; got my first ever Nalgene-bottle the other day. Got fed up with the old reused mineral water bottle, they just dont last! And yes, I need to rehydrate constantly when I walk all over town (days on end), ride my bike (more points for me, right? I mean, the earth.. yeah?) and chug coffee (black with no sugar, and occasionally iced mocha) . I do however use regular tap water, unfiltered. Since I started drinking coffee (about 4 years ago) I rarely drink tea anymore, but once in a while.. green, of course! Can’t really claim to be a coffee shop enthusiast tho, I hate overprized drinks/food and “ambience”. And I DO NOT WANT strange a-holes coming up to me to try and strike a conversation or what not. Just.. dont. I try to eat as much organic food as I can, and tho I’ve left my vegetarian ways/days behind (I love meat and I do feel guilty about it) I still try to be alternate.. I love a good veggie-meal, still! But I would never in a million years try sushi!! Not big on sea salt either, I prefer herb salt. I also feel bad about not going outside more, and tho I try not to impose this guilt onto others, I’m afraid I fail sometimes. I have two last names and my parents come from Catholic and Jewish backgrounds but are not much into religion.. so instead, I am! Or, at least.. I believe in “something”. And I hate one of my parents so I get half a point there too! I have no black friends.. in fact, I don’t have many friends at all. And I kinda like it. No need to register at motherflippin Facebook!
I recycle everything that can be recycled (I think/hope?). I make monthly donations to WWF and an organisation that plants new trees (tho to be honest, I’m not that big on trees). I’ve also chosen a TV-free life. But I hate public radio. I live on the coast, but I don’t live directly by the water. My neighborhood is somewhat “rough”.. but not really, I guess. I do hate living here tho, if that counts for anything. Most of my clothes are, or at least look vintage – cause I’ve worn them to shreds! I wear shorts (if it ever gets warm enough) and my keffiyeh has been a loyal friend to me since I first bought it (over 10 years ago). But I loathe New Balance. It’s Docs, Chucks or nothing! Almost bought a pair of Wayfarers cause I saw em, thought they looked goofy, hideous and sort of like the ones Jim Martin used to wear (reasons good enough to want them).. but then I saw the price tag and almost barfed all over the useless crap. Later I saw everyone wearing the same effing shades and became even more reassured in my decision not to buy them – I don’t do trendy! (maybe I’ll buy a pair once they go out of style again.. that should reduce the hideous price level as well, right?) I hate Ed Hardy and the people who wear it.. but then again I hate almost all kinds of people, regardless of their clothing, perfumes, religions and politics. But I kinda like Obama, tho I’m somewhat prepared to be suckered. Made half-assed efforts to learn German, French and Italian once.. then I snapped out of it and realized that English is all you need! And as you can see, grammar is not my friend. Cheers, and God bless America! Snow White (if snow has a yellow shade) Like I said; messenger bags!
on June 15, 2010 at 3:31 am
I have one and I’m as white as they come, so it really should be on the list! MRom on June 15, 2010 at 9:51 am You should really look at some of the comments that some extremely foul-mouthed and ignorant folks left on the post about having black friends. It is extremely offensive and doesn’t seem appropriate for this site which is tongue-in-cheek funny rather than trying to be offensive. I have laughed out loud at many of the list items, and I feel like it ruins the humor of such a clever site to have such nastiness going on…most of the stuff they say is sickening and horrifying to the spirit. I don’t know if you can get that trash off of there, but it might be worth a try! humble hamster This website is racist. You are an ignorant, and incompetent. People like you profiting off racist profiling is everything that is wrong with the world today.
on June 15, 2010 at 10:47 am
Harrison on June 15, 2010 at 6:53 pm Humble Hamster this blog is made for fun and he is not racist, he is white himself. Don’t take it so seriously it’s just supposed to be funny. Besides saying that white people like apple products and coffee is true. Also he never started this blog to make money so why don’t you go leave mean comments on sites that actually scam people not blogs that make you laugh. Tramo Please, PLEASE add the annual Naked Bicycle Ride in NYC. It’s perfect for this site!
on June 16, 2010 at 6:18 am
CJ on June 16, 2010 at 8:10 am The most important thing I have noticed about my white friends and white people in general that you have not touched on directly, though many times indirectly as of yet is WHITE PEOPLE LOVE TO TALK ABOUT THEMSELVES….and will find any way to do so. @CJ No CJ, blacks love to talk about themselves just as much. I think thats more of an american thing then anything else.
on June 16, 2010 at 10:11 am
colton the creator(s) is a racist peace of shit. this is all based on stereotypes. just looking at the top posts… 133 dont care for any sports 11 i like any girl that’s appealing 80 dont care about sports! 116 are we talking about black metal is that considered “black music” or are you referring to rap, i dont like that crap old or new 130 dont know what that is even 124 why would it matter what others wear 28 i like having a tv but then again i can control myself not to waste my life in front of it
on June 16, 2010 at 11:18 pm
@colton on June 17, 2010 at 6:11 am colton, you fag why don’t you grow a pair? So what if you don’t fit some of these… I have great news for you: This site isn’t about you! So fuck off and for everyones benefit pretend that you never saw this website. @everyone on June 17, 2010 at 8:09 am This site is kinda funny. Who cares if it has its roots in stereotypes. Why aren’t people up in arms about all the tv shows that Tyler Perry is involved with then, same idea. Almost as funny as the site itself, is the comments people are leaving… keep it up kids devere love this site… very funny…stereotypes r funny! everyone lighten up and laugh. eventually we’ll all see ourselves here!
on June 17, 2010 at 9:37 am
paulysworld Dude, the creator is a white dude from Vancouver. ’nuff said.
on June 17, 2010 at 5:40 pm
francophile on June 18, 2010 at 6:19 am just found out about this site today, so my comment has probably been posted by someone else. title of the site should be “stuff LIBERAL white people like.” very funny. kissmyass stupid as hell
on June 19, 2010 at 9:47 pm
Rizel my teacher has this book on her desk at school. Its soo funny and informative. you should write :” white people like blogging”
on June 20, 2010 at 7:11 pm
david nascar
on June 20, 2010 at 9:40 pm
RT NASCAR is the “wrong kind of white people” on this site.
on June 21, 2010 at 4:44 am
Kim on June 21, 2010 at 6:14 am Love this blog??? Come meet Christian on June 27th in Princeton, NJ at 3PM. For more information and to purchase tickets visit http://www.onesimplewish.org/events All proceeds will benefit One Simple Wish, a NJ non profit. (hey – #12!) francophile on June 22, 2010 at 6:33 pm just found out about this site today, so my comment has probably been posted by someone else. title of the site should be “stuff CONSERVATIVE white people like.” very funny. @francophile sorry… you fail. This is stuff liberal white people like.
on June 22, 2010 at 8:21 pm
The Guy on June 23, 2010 at 8:10 pm Tipping. White people feel good about giving tips. It makes them feel like the are generous and caring. Mostly though, it protects them from the scorn of other white people if they don’t tip. When many white people are together eating, they say things like “she works for minimum wage” and proceed to plunk down exactly 13.5% of the bill on the table for their waitress to look upon them with wonder and delight. To ensure you are in white peoples’ good graces, make sure you say things like “I usually tip 20%”. If prodded why, respond with “they work hard, they’re on their feet all day”. That will make white people feel guilty and shamed. You don’t actually have to leave the tip though. WTF? It's me again! on June 24, 2010 at 11:37 am Francophile mon ami, the liberal elite preaches conservative or strict rules upon everyone who are the “lessers” than they are. Progressives are always insisting America changes for their benefit, and then come the Libertarians who are challenging the elite imposing new laws or social rules all the time. Hey, this is 2010 not 1972! Get out of the past and into the 21st century, when the USA is in decline. How to be (mostly) white #134 – Being multi-cultural…by grandparent lineage.
on June 25, 2010 at 10:08 am
White people: “I am 1/16th Indian” or “My ancestors came from a Spanish ship” is the new version of attracting some attention for being “part-Jewish” and “from a Viking ship.” christy on June 27, 2010 at 5:08 pm UMMM………I’M CHEROKEE INDIAN, SWEDISH, & AFRICAN AMERICAN BY HERITAGE, BUT I’M CONSIDERED A WHITE PERSON & FRANKLY I FIND PRETTY MUCH EVERYTHING ON THIS SITE RIDICULOUS, PREJUDICIAL, & OUT RIGHT OFFENSIVE! PITIFUL THAT THE WORLD OR AT LEAST YOU STILL HAS ISSUES WITH SKIN COLOR????! lensreflex How are “infographics” not on the list yet?!
on June 28, 2010 at 9:53 am
SK are you a troll or retarded? this blog has nothing to do with being racially prejudice and furthermore IS TOTALLY AWESOME.
on June 28, 2010 at 3:17 pm
SK wait. i’m hispanic and i like 99% of these things. does this mean i’m adopted?
on June 28, 2010 at 3:19 pm
WHITE AMERICA NO MORE on June 28, 2010 at 10:49 pm This is funny in the sense its hilarious what white people like. Its not funny because this is just one more thing separating the human race instead of bringing us together. Its sad because not his is another thing to misinform the public. Its sad because some moron might comment back to this and say some unimportant hateful comment. this website should redirect what it does to help the public. Go to DemocracyNow.Org, TruthDig.com, TruthMove.org, change.org if you want to be informed of what is happening right before your eyes instead of whats the latest hair trend celebrities are into or STUFF WHITE PEOPLE LIKE! WHITE AMERICA NO MORE *corrijo* *correction* “Its sad because not his is” > Now This
on June 28, 2010 at 10:51 pm
mc tux ah too true! but who doesn’t like infographics? they’re informative and very easy to read haha
on June 29, 2010 at 12:51 am
Lori It means you’re a coconut like a lot of us!
on June 29, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Snow White (if snow has a yellow shade) MESSENGER/COURIER BAGS!!!! I’M NOT RESTING UNTIL YOU PUT THEM ON THE LIST!! YOU KNOW I’M RIGHT.
on June 30, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Oops, sorry for the caps lock.. Amber I recently was shown this video – hopefully you’ve already seen it. Diane Horner’s Country Hip Hop Dancin’
on June 30, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Diane Horner has a mean bowl cut, and her team of hip hop dancers are like something out of Full House. Love it. Johnny Salami I’m waiting to see your comments about auctions, although the wrong type of white people sometime attend.
on July 2, 2010 at 10:50 am
Hannah on July 2, 2010 at 10:13 pm I feel like there is an abundance of negative energy in this comments section. The people who are offended by this stuff could use a little light- hearted-ness. <(white people like creative spelling). Obviously, this site isn't supposed to be taken seriously. No person would be so pretentious as to actually intend to create instructions for people of color to befriend white people. It's for hipsters to make fun of ourselves! Which leads me to a thing that white people like: BEING PRETENTIOUS! It's great fun. Curt Insidious, light-hearted stereotypes are always the best kind. I’m not being satirical. My denial is neither meant as satire.
on July 3, 2010 at 6:27 am
the organic artist White people need to lighten up….YOU are the best! Luvs from the ‘ol hippy, Deb
on July 3, 2010 at 7:08 am
Hannah Fordham Where is Eminem?
on July 3, 2010 at 10:52 am
CJ IF you are white but 25% Portuguese are you hispanic or am I a white mut
on July 3, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Stacy Suggestion for #134: Having a blog.
on July 5, 2010 at 8:12 am
Tony I think they should change the title to ‘Stuff that liberal hippies who wish they weren’t white mostly like.’
on July 5, 2010 at 12:15 pm
I am white and I like some of these things, however there are a bunch of things that make me dislike the people who like them! Scarfs, coffee shops, ‘going green’ etc etc. Perhaps the thread title should just be renamed too ‘Things to like if you live in San Fransisco’. There are white people who live outside of Liberal crap holes like LA, SF, NYC. Guess what, they like BBQ, Sports and true conservative politics. No free handouts for anyone mother sucker! Rachel Farina Interesting. Not sure why I love and hate so much of everyone and everything.
on July 5, 2010 at 10:47 pm
Like – it bugs me that my friends do yoga, drink tons of tea, and go to grocery co-ops. And I got pissed at the ‘green people’ too. Then I lost my car, got a bike, and fell in love with biking. My point? I’m a white girl living in Los Feliz (somewhat hipster, white, supposedly ‘progressive’ neighborhood, and I certainly hate white people practices and find them disgusting… especially being ‘vegan’. Then I think: why do I care and why am I even considering this? It’s fine, but any irony and subtle deprecation is a bit unnerving, and I personally feel it might be best if I stop looking at others and simply enjoy what I enjoy. This blog is funny, and at first I totally digged it, but then I thought – where does the author live? Clearly in a liberal white area, which means many many whites like totally don’t fall into these ‘likes’. So, I kinda find it useless. Anat loved your book, laughed out loud reading it : )
on July 6, 2010 at 2:05 am
Suggestion for your next post – Lonely Planet Guide books. you will never see a white person in a exotic country with out it…and they contain recommendations about all the things white people like such as Hostels, exotic foods, places with no other white people… etc Wayne on July 6, 2010 at 2:46 am I see your point. The site seems to confuse trend following wanna be elitists that do things, even though they might not like them, seemingly to fit in and how ridiculous they look doing it. This mindset draws no racial lines. It includes every race, creed and color. They are the pseudo liberals. They are everywhere not just the big cities, I could go on and on about these ppl and their friggin mentality for hours. Since I could not do that in this small space I can present a brief list of what these like minded trend following persons do or have done. Now it seems that anyone, especially these types, who goes to college deems themselves in the upper class. The most they might make at a job is what used to be a middle class income since they majored in history. Then they try and do things that they hope makes them look and feel wealthier than they really are. I go along with this site about the sports trends. To show how cosmopolitan they can be they have recently shown an interest in the world cup tournament. For some reason it’s hyp for yuppie types to like soccer now. Just in a few yrs time. Obviously Media controlled. On TV, just look at the American bars when the US team was still in contention. There were all types jumpin around like jackasses in the bar. Not just white ppl. It’s what they do to make something theirs that’s the most irritating. Like riding bikes. They have to do it with those stupid stretch uniforms and helmets, drinking at trendy coffee bars (what happened to the coffee shops where they’d refill your cup for nothing?). Acting as if they have these superior palates so they try to make everyday foods gourmet like mac and cheese and hot dogs, and the peanut butter and jelly thing is friggin laughable. Driving around in suvs was the thing and still is with the old cell phone glued to their ears. Now, it is trendy to go to church for them. Interesting, who’d ever thought that these liberal minded atheists, just a few yrs ago, would ever get religion? Next, the stores that they go to, with the classical music playin and the overpriced produce. You’ll see them in there buying deli items and Capn Crunch. They try to emulate this worldly knowlege of food so they pay 40 dollars for something you can get at 7eleven for 5 bucks. Going to the newest trendy restaurants. It is a guarantee that you will see the parking lot full and a menu that charges 20 dollars for 5 raviolis. You know, 4 star prices for -2 quality cooking and foods. The business owners get rich off their blind leading the blind mentality. More power to them. Again, I see all types of races doing the same thing. It is more of a struggle for class distinction than anything racial. John on July 6, 2010 at 10:53 am Suggestion for another one: dumpster diving (especially by kids going to $50,000/yr private liberal arts colleges) and being a conniseuer of who has the best dumpsters (e.g. whole foods on thursday afternoons after the new melons come in …) Chris on July 6, 2010 at 4:40 pm Suggestion for stuff white people like: Places considered quaint. White people, along with their love of traveling, love visiting quaint places. These places can include but are not limited to Europe, villages with cute little houses, plantations in the south, cabins in the woods, places with antiques etc.. Chris Something else white people like: Using the term “negative energy”
on July 6, 2010 at 4:42 pm
Cara on July 7, 2010 at 9:38 am St. Patrick’s Day also rides the Euro-cool wave of World Cup time… White people in the U.S. be they German, Dutch, Polish, whatever; ALL want to be Irish, and go to great lengths to produce that one relative that came here escaping the potato famine. I wonder if people in Ireland put on fake American accents and drink Budweiser on the 4th of July… lionel I haven’t gone through all of your blogs, but it will be a shame for you if you haven’t written this about what white people like:
on July 7, 2010 at 10:47 pm
Extreme sports! Or putting their lives in danger! All the dangerous sports like aerial skii/snowboarding, X-games, or anything that requires flying 30ft up and land will be participated exclusively by white people. Example of endangering themselves will be: jumping off a patio into a pool (while adding back flip for style), being around dangerous animals, etc. pete do one on electronic/techno music!
on July 8, 2010 at 10:23 am
Smart@$$ class on July 8, 2010 at 11:52 am #134 is dedicated to NOT boosting about wealth, because it is bad…and they preach on the importance of classless societies, while to flaunt their wealth is…well, “classless”. mson on July 8, 2010 at 9:09 pm I can hardly comprehend the lack of a post about expensive cameras and wanna be photographers. Even better are the people that buy Leica cameras because they have “soul”, even though most people don’t have enough skill to use a Leica. This is a huge trend in white people land that deserves a post. Cheers(another thing white people like to say) White man with dreads Good more power for whitey….check this out http://www.myurbantree.com
on July 9, 2010 at 8:25 am
Lee on July 10, 2010 at 6:01 am Add, “Older model Volvos” “Motorcycles” and “Using the traditional English spelling for words that are spelled differently in America, ie colour, favourite, etc.” Mike! on July 10, 2010 at 8:46 am Twitter, Facebook, Smart phones, Web 2.0, ‘let’s take that offline’, ‘let’s circle back on that’, bicycles, hatred of Ray J (that guy sucks) and Brett Michaels (sucks, but not as much as Ray J) emmalee coffee mate. especially hazelnut flavored coffee mate. because nothing ruins a good cup of coffee like flavored creamer that requires no refrigeration.
on July 11, 2010 at 9:28 am
#134 self-righteousness About THEY…the WHITE person can force down their personal opinions & political beliefs down your head.
on July 11, 2010 at 2:25 pm
If you disagree, they whine & moan about you can’t take “constructive criticism” about we need to be earth-friendly or eco-conscious, and be “socially responsible”. Now try to do the very opposite to them, if it’s center-right or non-mainstream opinions, they will think/call you “rude.” hnic505 white people with dreads are like black people with mohawks
on July 11, 2010 at 7:14 pm
Snow White (if snow has a yellow shade) hey, here’s an idea: MESSENGER BAGS!!
on July 12, 2010 at 2:47 am
White wealth=green bucks “It is more of a struggle for class distinction than anything racial.”
on July 12, 2010 at 7:33 am
They are in secret thanking themselves for being born to the right crowd, a silver spoon up their rear end…and a long family history of obtaining endless contribution of wealth (or not billionaires, a fair amount of income passed on w/out interruptions, except for some, the Depression). Their geneology looks like this: 100% white Euro-Caucasian greatgrandparents=grandparents=parents=children, and never faced serious limitation in access of higher education, good-paying employment and financial inheritance plans to pass on the parents’ earnings to their offspring. But make sure in the coffee bar, the man (or woman) of your dreams is in the same class as you are: racially, that man/woman can be from the “wrong kind” of white people (redneck?) or could well be one-quarter or one-fifth Caucasian (go for it), except to be a racial minority is bad for “family” business. Geneva Fooshee' on July 12, 2010 at 8:27 am I saw a Frohawk for the first time the other day. It was amazing, clearly putting to shame the long lived Mullet that is so popular in Shepherd, TX. My family almost got kicked out of the local Wal-mart the other day when my none too tactful husband yelled out “Oh My EFFIN GOD! IT’s a family with THREE Mullets! For God’s sake Honey…Grab the camera and take a picture! Nobody is going to believe this!!”. Sure enough, a lady with two adolescent child, males, all sporting Mullets were about three feet away from us. She was very offended, but anyone that wears a Mullet should be prepared for this. I thought I heard her say something about being rude, but am not sure because I could not understand her clearly because she did not have her teeth in. Apparently Meth and Mullets go together like black people and Mohawks. Becky A few more things to add to the list (for the parenting age crowd):
on July 12, 2010 at 7:29 pm
Play Dates – because there has to be a clearly defined line between “hanging out” in the park, or “slumming in the street”, and the pre-scheduled meeting where 2 or more children of middle class folks interact for about an hour. Note: Driving or walking a good distance past the local playground to another location that offers a good vantage point for all passers by to admire the children “socializing”, is a must. Birthday Party Favors / Goody Bag – The more expensive and ridiculously unique, the better – i.e. British items, like Christmas Crackers – no not the “biscuits”, but the cardboard cylinders wrapped in festive paper that you pull on either end to make a “Snap” or “Firecracker” sound, which also releases a novelty encased in the cylinder. It’s to show off to your guests that you’re so well-off that you can not only throw a “Circus” themed party for your 1 year old, who hasn’t got a clue what the heck is going on, or why – but have so much disposable income, that you don’t really need more gifts, and instead choose to give them gifts, because some fool came up with the idea a long time ago, and now it’s a gosh darned tradition. Anyone who doesn’t do this, is looked upon as “cheap” and will certainly endure at least one child begging them for their favors / goody bag at the end of the party. BTW – I’m not Caucasian. I’m Asian (Filipino) and grew up in an inner city (Brooklyn) project. After 5 years of living in the hood, my parents saved enough to buy a house in the “suburbs” of NYC (i.e. Eastern Queens). So I’ve had a good perspective of Black / White culture. I now live in a suburb of NY (Rockland) with a large immigrant / minority presence. So my kids have the same upbringing as me, but with a heck of a lot more lawn and trees – and minivans. Just bought a shirt from Wal-Mart that has the Sesame Street characters on it and says “It’s All Good In The Hood”. Becky One more thing (still for the parenting crowd):
on July 12, 2010 at 7:39 pm
Charitable Gift Giving or “In Lieu of Presents” request – Growing up poor really brings out the best in people, because when you get presents (all unexpected), you actually love them, and cherish them forever. When you’re rich, you look forward to amassing presents, but don’t really give a hoot about them, and treat them accordingly – breaking them or never opening them. For the select few who are so rich, they honestly don’t know what to do with all their money (or for those who want others to think they’re uber-riche) put a nice little note in the party invitations that request guests to donate nonperishable goods or “gently used” clothing or books “in lieu of gifts”. Don’t feel bad for the birthday child, because they’re parents will take care of their precious little one’s needs, and only want to see how creative and competitive their guests can be – i.e. who brings in the most pounds of food, unique childrens’ books, hand me down designer wear. Becky on July 12, 2010 at 8:01 pm Last one for the night (11:57 p.m. in NY) – Scrapbooking!!! – I can’t even get started on this, because my sister does it. They’re really nice, but honestly, I’m puzzled as to its popularity. Adhering bits of wrapping paper, photos, bottle caps, buttons, ribbons, paper fasteners, stickers, magnets, etc, onto blank journal pages, is actually considered a hobby??!! I think it’d be second only to Knitting / Crocheting / Needlepoint. At least you can wear or hang the finished products for display. With scrapbooking, you get to keep them on your shelves or pile them on your coffee table (oooh another coveted furniture piece). Nighty Night folks! Becky My bad – typo in the “because they’re parents will take care” sentence – s/be “because their parents will take care”.
on July 12, 2010 at 8:04 pm
White people from outer space!
on July 12, 2010 at 8:16 pm
Byrne Owens Thought you might get a kick out of our webisode on hipsters. Your site was a helpful resource. That, and living in Los Feliz!
on July 13, 2010 at 1:57 pm
Snow White (if snow has a yellow shade) M E S S E N G E R.. B A G S..!!
on July 14, 2010 at 11:03 am
cmon. Sunny on July 14, 2010 at 6:40 pm As an off-shoot of being offended – hating the movie The Last Airbender. Not because the movie was actually bad, but because white people love to claim being offended at the lack of obviously ethnic actors. Ethnically ambiguous actors are not good enough to satisfy the white mind. The actors must be able to fit into identifiable stereotypes to satisfy the white masses. Any white person knows that any Asian character, who of course knows martial arts, must have some colorful tint to his or her skin and slanted eyes. Do not confront a white person about the physical variations of an Asian groups as this will also offend them and you will be accused of being insensitive to the colored person’s plight. Shame on you. Naomi Can you add “being barefoot in public places” to the list?
on July 15, 2010 at 11:54 am
http://jezebel.com/5587865/naomi-watts-bravely-runs-barefoot-on-nyc-street Seriously, I can’t think of the last time I saw a person of color (over the age of 5) do some shit like this. B Perhaps a “stuff Asian people like” website should be created so disingenuous suggestions could be given for the entire Asian race.
on July 16, 2010 at 12:42 am
A couple to start us off: #1 Talking loudly and endlessly in American (and European, I would gather) university libraries. #2 Cutting lines in any public setting, whenever possible. Collin I got an Idea for another thing white people like:
on July 16, 2010 at 10:31 am
Writing books and making jokes about white people so we can try to distance ourselves from other white people and not seem like as big of tools as other white people, when really you’re in the same boat as the rest of us. Olivine I thought based upon the posts here that “clander” was an ignorant black person.
on July 16, 2010 at 3:34 pm
Unlike Mr. Lander, I was raised in the southern part of the United States in the 80’s and grew up being told I had to tolerate ignorant black people using upperclass stereotypes as examples of what to hate about the “honkies.” How stupid for blacks and drop out college students to group all white people in with this resentful stereotype. I understand that super elite white people who inheirited (or more likely earned) their money act like these examples posted here. Good for them; they have money. However Mr. Clander’s “college drop-outs are cool” attitude and his resentful observations sound too much like the moaning and complaining done by black people here in the South who use excuses to keep themselves down in society. It may be some sort of satire, or maybe bitterness about what they have and what he doesn’t, but either way, he sounds like a black female just had a kid to get the tax credit check but wants to put white people down because her big screen T.V. is in the ghetto and not in a house that she bought. Maybe they money Clander earns from his books and the attention he gets from his blogs will fill in the void that he has from being economically separated from the people he seems to focus on too much. Either way, they elite whites worked hard and were smart enough about their money to afford to be as silly or gluttonus as poor “working man college” student hates about them. I say let them eat cake and to those who can’t afford to make ends meet-do not reproduce, for your children might be affected so much by your meager ability to afford them AND property taxes for a nice home that they will drop out of school and journalize about hatin’ whitey. And as for po’ white folks lashing out quietly in these “po’ folks is better” blogs, quit with your jealousy. Do not be angry with wealthy people. Most likely they either provided jobs to your “working man” socioeconomic group or have also donated cash money to one charity or another-a charity that you may have taken advantage of by being poor or without means. They also spend more than most “working class” make in a year in taxes-these taxes provide for you and your family in a variety of ways. You should not snap at the hand that is indirectly feeding you. White, Black or Brown, it just sounds trashy and uneducated. Have fun in the trailer parks and housing projects-with your attitudes you and your young ones will never leave those living conditions. Olivine on July 16, 2010 at 3:42 pm I mispelled the word ‘inherited’ and ‘gluttonous’ and made a couple of other typos. I am sure that there is a reader out there that wants so much to point this out to feel superior. Instead please focus, like Mr. Clander, on what others have and what you don’t, and you will fit in very well here. White Liberals like America wants to join the rest of the world by having… 5. Soccer (see #133 for World cup highlights.) 4. Socialized Medicine (free health care is here!) 3. Doing away with driving (bike riding and bus seats.) 2. Secular religion (make our government atheistic.) and 1. The metric system (we need to adopt it too.)
on July 16, 2010 at 10:15 pm
karlhungus hot sauce in the fridge…
on July 16, 2010 at 11:56 pm
…that doesn’t need refrigeration. Angelika SK I’m black and I like 99% of these things also.
on July 17, 2010 at 6:53 pm
I think it just means we’re hipsters. Ooops. The dangers of diet soda on July 17, 2010 at 7:25 pm White people are easily duped to believe regular soda is bad, but diet drinks are much much worse. The additives Phenylalanine, Aspartame, Nutra-sweet, Saccharin and what’s next: Splenda, derived from sugar, are deemed hazardous to your health. White people must be the only race sensitive to any other sweetener except for Stevia, a herb that costs twice than more to produce and to sell than sugar. No wonder you see so many white folk drink bottled vitamin waters, because gatorades and powerades, and snapple teas are “artificial” chemical-laden lab-created junk. Sampsa on July 18, 2010 at 5:42 am You are a genius. This is the best web site ever. Seriously, I’ve been in tears of laughter for the last hour reading this stuff. You make the internet, in face all of human existence worthwhile. Debbie H. This is an incredible blog! I have laughed at the irony in every post I have read so far. You are a very gifted writer!
on July 18, 2010 at 9:28 am
I have found the stereotypes to be true in many white urban professionals, some in myself as a middle class white female. (Many of these things I had already realized were ridiculous, like growing all my own food) What I find the most humorous and refreshing is the way that an alternative way of thinking about these things is presented as the NORM. (as in “The white people are the odd ones.”) I think more people need to hear that, instead of thinking our own way of thinking is the only “right” one. I have some dear friends who are Mexican laborers here in the states, and have seen how they are treated as if they were an underclass by people who otherwise are considered to be upstanding people. 1. Customer: “I need to talk to one of those latino guys.” Me: “Oh, would you like to speak to Reynaldo? He is the manager.” 2. Me: “Don’t the men need a break? They have been working for hours.” Boss who does nothing: “Oh no! Those latinos can work all day. They don’t get tired.” Yes they do. But they don’t want to lose their jobs. Thanks for this blog, I will come back to this again and again. Max Hey great site!
on July 21, 2010 at 11:07 am
But it’s missing the #1 and #2 things white people like!!!! they are: 1 – The Princess Bride 2 – Theme song from The Fresh Prince of Bel Air You know it’s true Dee on July 21, 2010 at 1:39 pm Haha you know what is ironic, your use of the phrase “cash money” like all of the rappers say in their music. I wish I could take back the 5 minutes it took to read your wasted racist posts. Alas I am just going to have to cheer myself up by attacking my voodoo doll collection of all of those generous, hones,t hardworking CEOs of BP, Meryll-Lynch, Lehman Brothers and the rest of the wall street powerhouses that Iam so incredibly indebted to for my life and hope to one day aspire to live up to their quality morals and wealth. Thanks for reminding me how lucky I am to have these people and how inferior everyone else is to them. Andre C. on July 22, 2010 at 1:58 pm WTF? Why is blatant racism okay if it’s directed at white people? And why are all white people assumed to be hipster trust-fund liberals? This has to be the most cynical website I’ve run across in a long while. Get a life. steph this is so racist and dumb! scientific approach..yeah right! only read this cuz someone was dumb enough to post it on facebook.. terrible.. waste of time.
on July 22, 2010 at 2:04 pm
paulysworld Uh yeah, THIS IS SARCASM PEOPLE! It’s not meant to be serious in any way. Lighten up and laugh, it’s funny
on July 22, 2010 at 3:29 pm
Ridiculous on July 24, 2010 at 12:22 am The site is dedicated to the most ambiguous kind of white people: Trendy outside, but odious inside…and represents the worst qualities of white folk, esp. in the country USofA. zach This is amazing. This defines my life.
on July 25, 2010 at 9:06 am
Espii “Are you racist against white people?
on July 25, 2010 at 11:55 pm
Not outwardly.” …..haaaaa ha ha. only when you’re posting on your blog (which is something white people like to do). funny stuff, mister. hater Eat Love Pray–white women’s bible!!
on July 26, 2010 at 6:31 pm
PicoDeGallo on July 27, 2010 at 12:53 am this is funny!!! i like the science behind it. also i can use this to taunt my black friend, who wishes he was white…he likes to do almost every single thing on the list. LOL! i’m always teasing him about how much whiter he is than me! I hope you do one for asians, blacks, and mexicans…would be funny also. great job! asdfasdfad woah look at all the mad white people, haha i know your secrets now, i can control you ;p
on July 28, 2010 at 6:43 pm
Angel on July 29, 2010 at 3:05 am I didn’t know white people alone had exclusive rights to everything on this list:)? The need for anybody to categorize anything based on race just continues to perpetuate racism, even if its in guise of hummor. I’ve noticed that some white people more than in any other racial group feel the constant need to separate themselves. You can’t create a self inflated complimentary list, exclusively tag it by race and not acknowledge that it is racist. Ed David how about chocolate? here’s a video about mast bros –
on July 29, 2010 at 6:52 am
It was a remarkable video project – let me know what you think! ed Frank Rizzo Scavenger Hunts PLEASE!!!
on July 29, 2010 at 1:57 pm
Mike D. on July 29, 2010 at 5:08 pm #134 is attempting to pass for another race, a reversal of “passing white” by light-skinned or racially mixed African-Americans. Lena Horne is one thing, but Al Jolson is a joke. Where does it place Barak Obama or Vanessa Williams? Perhaps, Tiger Woods will have the answer on multiracial identity instead of some “hip-hop” wigga wannabe. + Dayo E don’t forget capoeira!
on July 29, 2010 at 6:06 pm
yep Self-help books!
on July 30, 2010 at 8:37 am
uncle Could you add:
on July 30, 2010 at 2:34 pm
Taking pictures of their food and showing it to their friends. Ian Smith Hi Christian,
on July 30, 2010 at 3:41 pm
I just got back from the farmer’s market and now I have macaroon smears on my iPad. Dammit! IS. anon going up north (esp if you live in the midwest)
on July 30, 2010 at 6:56 pm
han ren on July 30, 2010 at 7:07 pm hi. I am han ren and Im Chinese. your site mesmerise me. My people seem to pass for white but we are not white in the true sense. good work to make all races of ppl laugh. Mike Piano lessons.
on August 2, 2010 at 3:38 am
Paige This one is So true! Why do people do that? I don’t care what you are about to eat or have just eaten!
on August 2, 2010 at 9:50 am
Brenda White people like adopting black kids but not learning how to do their hair.
on August 3, 2010 at 4:00 am
ATL I can’t believe this hasn’t been posted: Apple products/Macbooks!!
on August 3, 2010 at 5:45 pm
White Bronze tone on August 5, 2010 at 5:45 am White people like to get a tan, some will pay big bucks to sit in tanning machines for long hours. For them, having a sun tan or bronzed skin look healthier and more attractive to symbolize active lifestyles. Why not make #134 about suntanned skin. ET Shark Week. Wth cares.
on August 5, 2010 at 5:59 pm
sdaniels First Friday Art Gallery events!!!
on August 6, 2010 at 3:42 am
vimfuego “AVC: How will you know when the site’s run its course?
on August 8, 2010 at 6:22 pm
CL: I don’t know. I’ll know it when it happens, I guess. When it stops being fun for me will probably be it. And it’s still fun. I think it’ll probably happen. This can’t keep up forever. And it won’t keep up forever. At some point I’ll be like, “All right. It was a good run. And it’s over.” ” So… is it over yet? I’m guessing it is with the lack of momentum. How about a heads up so us fans can know whether to anticipate anything more? Japan+Asian Girls=#134 ANIME!
on August 9, 2010 at 1:27 am
Angela kim on August 9, 2010 at 12:31 pm White people like it when “other” people pay their taxes too. White people also like when the guy at the counter speaks some form of english. White people also like quiet (non-rap infiltrated) red lights to sit at. Snow White (if snow has a yellow shade) on August 9, 2010 at 1:40 pm MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS got it? if not: MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS MESSENGER BAGS Asinine art (don't ever try this!)
on August 10, 2010 at 4:41 am
Liberals took over America (and look what happened to us)
on August 12, 2010 at 3:41 pm
Mike D. on August 12, 2010 at 5:26 pm LoL. The clip is trippy, whoever done this was high on meth and stuck in the ’70s. The artist forgot to add a “1” between the zeros. The American Bicentennial saved the USA from an ultimate demise at the time, starting with the social upheaval of the ’60s. For hippies and liberals after the Vietnam War ended, they started to be proud on being American. + Julia Jiaqi #133 Adoption
on August 13, 2010 at 6:01 pm
James Brown Northern Soul music!
on August 14, 2010 at 3:40 pm
Anti Smoking crack.
on August 16, 2010 at 2:20 am
Nan Too bad none of your stuff is even remotely funny. White guilt is so last millenium, didn’t you get the memo?
on August 17, 2010 at 2:22 pm
Nano Hit a nerve there nan?
on August 18, 2010 at 10:11 am
shit honkies like
on August 18, 2010 at 10:37 am
Shannon on August 23, 2010 at 12:35 pm Okay, I’m sorry but how could (as a white person) not be offended at this blog? In all your posts instead of using comedy it feels as if your talking down to the reader, like we are all stupid. To me it seems as though this blog was intended to knock down white people, make fun of us or otherwise just be mean and rude. I don’t get it? Why? Do people actually think this is funny? Why haven’t you matured enough to know that singling people out, pointing out faults and generalizing are all bad things? There is no respect in this blog, by making blanket statements like saying that all white people like certain things simply because they are white is pretty awful. It’s like saying we are all clones, we have no control over ourselves and we’ll never change- we are what you say we are because that’s just how white people are. Well I think that’s bullshit. So- Fuck you, fuck your blog and grow up. yap I’m a white guy and I find this blog hilarious. I keep finding stuff on here that I actually do like and that just makes it funnier.
on August 24, 2010 at 7:23 am
Matt Please please please do a post on kite surfing. It’s more popular than frisbee!!!
on August 24, 2010 at 7:32 am
Holla You should DEFINITELY post on Tom’s shoes. That’s the latest trend…and it’s for a good cause.
on August 24, 2010 at 4:00 pm
Jimmy on August 25, 2010 at 12:47 pm The “minimalist” trend is sweeping the blog-o-sphere as of late. White folks have certainly jumped on the bandwagon of giving away all your crap, going car-free, and living for the “moment”. I think a post about minimalist “professional bloggers” that ride fixed gear bicycles to the nearest coffee shop and thrift store in the city of San Francisco, New York, or Portland would be an excellent and entertaining post. Here are a few links, see for yourself: zenhabits.net mnmlist.com becomingminimalist.com farbeyondthestars.com Criticisms towards minimalist fixie “writers”: bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/ Cheers. Steven You have to do a post on Seinfeld…white people love Seinfeld or Friends sitcoms haha
on August 25, 2010 at 6:14 pm
Harley Davidson on August 26, 2010 at 8:05 am Yeah, good idea. For that matter, why not let the readers make some suggestions. I’m sure most would suck, but a few might move this site along. Here’s my suggestion: White people love taking Wednesday off, just like health care professionals. Friday afternoon too. Nothing goes on on Fridays anyway – all the work was done on Tuesday. Friday afternoon off is a necessity for the weekend getaway – all those last minute provisions that must be procured before hitting the highway. For that matter, white people love back roads – “the road less traveled” – the belief in being special, just like driving a Prius or Subaru. Ok, I could go on, but the point is to open this up. White people might not be the smartest group on the planet, but they love to think they are the most clever. And special too. laura rea I do think you should take submissions or suggestions. For example, how is this not exactly ‘stuff white people like’…
on August 26, 2010 at 12:28 pm
http://www.youtube.com/user/dickeysbarbecue#p/u/3/gotEorQHODc Sarah on August 27, 2010 at 8:26 am Next on the list. #— Identifying with almost nothing on the Stuff White People Like list. This fact will only prove to the white person and their friends, whom they are sure to talk to about this fact, how unique they really are. I see why you do this… its good to take a look at the inside of the cup! SANIFI Here’s a suggestion…
on August 27, 2010 at 2:32 pm
White People Like Going Backpacking, in politically unstable countries, counties that are predominantly another race, because they feel like they have what it takes to teach and demonstrate peace and civility. And because they are white, they feel that they should be held to different or none of the standards that this country would of their own people. And when these white people are seized for invading a border, or whatever it was they did that pissed a particular country, their response is, “But I was just hiking peacefully. I meant no harm to you or your people even though I knew better than to come here.” Or something like that. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/02/world/middleeast/02iraq.html james on August 28, 2010 at 12:40 pm This blog is hilarious, but reeks of that classic kind of American egoism, or arrogance: it applies only to White Americans (and maybe Canadians, and some Brits). I don’t doubt the author of the blog is a nice guy, probably not the least bit arrogant – but Americans have a tendency to project their world view and perspective over the rest of the world, usually out of ignorance and lack of exposure. No White French guy would ever talk about ‘White people’ like that. Maybe he’d talk about ‘the French’ or ‘White French guys’ or what not – but there would always be that qualifier, because he’d be cognisant of the vast scope of diversity on this planet. The blog would be more aptly named: ‘White Americans’ or … ‘White liberals’ or something of that meaning but more smartly put. Great blog though, goddam hilarious because I do everything that this guys says, which means I must be a statistic. Freia Brunost I am a scandinavian, and i feel coined even so.
on August 28, 2010 at 1:38 pm
Bradley Heath Henry You are a sad pathetic excuse for a human. What you are doing is thoroughly and absolutely steeped in racism. I hope that whenever you pass away it has pain involved.
on August 29, 2010 at 9:05 am
Your Mom I am white and I love this!
on August 29, 2010 at 10:03 am
Faye I’m black. Is it ok to like some of the things on the list? Just kidding….I guess I’m whiter than I thought. Oh well.
on August 29, 2010 at 2:54 pm
John Rancher Pffffftttttttt.
on August 29, 2010 at 7:32 pm
Get the fuck off your high horse. samanta cq9RsU http://djb3jDdmjckow30cnjcmd61l0dy.com
on August 30, 2010 at 4:16 am
Christine on August 30, 2010 at 6:33 am I stumbled on this site while searching for nice things I can do for my elderly Grandma (how very WHITE of me I know). Strange how us whiteys care for our children and the elderly, how very mundane and predictable. I really just wanted to point out a few things… first off, sounds like you are specifically discussing “liberal” white people. Sadly I am related to a few of these and they really love telling me about their gay, black, ethnic and whatever else friends. They are independently wealthy and have no children. Second, if I were to publish a blog discussing the MANY predictable things people of any other race like I would probably have a SWAT team at my door in moments accusing me of some sort of hate speach. So, if I were you I would go ahead and remove the “offended” form the like’s list. Honestly other races spend a lot more time thinking about and hating white folks than we do thinking about you. Christine its actually EAT PRAY LOVE, but hey, reading is overrated right?
on August 30, 2010 at 6:40 am
Kerry on August 30, 2010 at 9:31 am It surprises me how many people get so offended by this! Seriously angry swear-word using people, whats up with you?Lighten up guys!! Learn to laugh at yourself just a little bit, everyone else is! JD James I’m not offended by any of this, but come on…this is totally a stereotype.
on August 30, 2010 at 10:50 am
I mean, does not applying to 90% of this list make me any less white? And, what is “white”, anyway…a skin color or a culture? There are normal, predictable, boring people of every race and skin color. The extremists and youth tend to be brought to the spotlight, though, giving way to stereotypes. nan this site really made me laught,thank you.
on August 30, 2010 at 8:13 pm
bob this is more like stuff hipsters like.
on August 31, 2010 at 5:06 am
Allison Harklerode When is the event at ODU? There’s a time but no date…. I wanna go!!!!
on August 31, 2010 at 10:48 am
Scott Wheres fantasy sports? White people are obsessed!
on September 1, 2010 at 8:42 pm
WickedCake on September 3, 2010 at 8:32 am you should look at minimalist living, white people are really starting to love that sh!t, have too much stuff or money? White people have no problem throwing it all out! Leanna on September 5, 2010 at 8:52 am Dear Sir/Madam, I am afraid you are ridiculously ignorant. 99% of the things you post pertain only to hipsters. Are all white people hipsters? Tell that to Nana who still thinks food additives are good for you or to my uncle Jonathan who owns two SUVs. Also, if liking art, food that’s actually good for your health and intelligent discussion are white people “things” then…I suppose all other races must really looove cancer and imbecility. I;m thankful that my Grad-school-loving African American and Asian American and Latino/a friends are smart enough to not mock veggies and to be truly passionate about things other than their own narrow culture (as I am, too). I really want them to live a long time, and according to your ignorant posts, they might not, because their culture (to which they are apparently bound) doesn’t believe in healthy food or listening to smart, educational discussion (“but they don’t quite understand why people who can afford TVs and have access to Youtube, would spend hours listening to the opinions of overeducated arts majors.”) I wonder if any other race or ethnicity in America would agree with this portrayal. Also, since white people like America and dogs (and who knows how many other commonly-known-and-loved things) then, I suppose other races and ethnicities don’t. I will not go any further, as it clearly seems pointless. This list is not funny and it isn’t very sensible when it comes to other races/ethnicities. Leanna on September 5, 2010 at 10:42 am Exactly! What is black or white anyway? I mean if you’re black and you like healthy food (cause guess what? you don’t want to go to the hospital, waste money on medicine or die young)does that make you less black? so is blackness associated with carelessness and a lack of knowledge. I’m white and through exclusion, I feel that this blog is more offensive for any other race/ethnicity than for whites. I like America. I like dogs. I like good, healthy food. And the blog confirms it. But labeling this things as white is a real insult to everyone else. Do Latinos hate America? Do black people hate dogs? Don’t Asians like healthy food? I don’t feel insulted by the list. I like a lot of this stuff..and much more…but I don’t like these things because I’m white. I like them because they are commonly liked things. It’s like saying whites like air and blacks like water. It is completely ridiculous. Allison Harklerode on September 5, 2010 at 11:28 am This wasn’t meant to be racist, just points out really obvious but funny facts of life. If you don’t find it absolutely hilarious (which I do) then don’t read it. Maybe disliking “things white people like” should be added to the list of things white people like. Sarah on September 5, 2010 at 11:28 am Do you not get that this blog is here to make people laugh and not to be taken seriously? You seem very angry, maybe that’s why you couldn’t see the humor. It’s hard to laugh when you’re mad. Mike D. (NOT Enigma the Coon) on September 5, 2010 at 3:40 pm The site is running out of steam and the blogger needs new ideas to keep SWPL going for a little bit longer. We hate to see you go, JC Lander…you’re an e-comedian genius!+ lulu I am white and this. is. Hilarious. It’s my opinion that we will never achieve true equality until we can all laugh at ourselves and eachother. I think they need to add “putting clothing on small dogs” to the list… as well as “suggesting things to put on a list.” Good day.
on September 6, 2010 at 7:50 pm
butters on September 7, 2010 at 2:05 am looooooool! there’s a post in there about how white people like to get offended- not about themselves, but for other people. perfect example. made my night. Cat God, we white people really are a sad lot- You done anything on our strange social pecking orders yet? Or maybe social groups?
on September 7, 2010 at 3:20 pm
Shirley Hicks Hi guys,
on September 7, 2010 at 7:05 pm
Had a hoot with the site when it first went up. But it needs feeding, love and care – and new entries! What am I to do as a pale Canuck amuck in the United States if not to laugh at every stereotype with which I’ve been nailed? Shaun Flynn Hello I was on your site and thought you might want to get some Discounted Travel http://www.clubseabreeze.com/diver
on September 7, 2010 at 8:35 pm
kyle on September 8, 2010 at 6:15 pm So I’m confused, where is your analysis? What is your contribution here? Ever read anything about white privilege? White supremacy? Social stratification? Intersections of race, class, and gender? Read Robert Jensen, Joel Olsen, Patricia Hill Collins, Paula Rothenberg, Tim Wise and bell hooks…espeically if you’re interested in making all this shit remotely relavent. Or is this just a joke to cash in? Printing out a blog and calling it a book, selling shirts, and posters….capitalism is oh soooooo white. Then again, so is leaving snarky blog comments that sound holier than thou. I get it. I just think, what you have done here is simply provide dissertation ammo to PhD students. It was said: “It’s my opinion that we will never achieve true equality until we can all laugh at ourselves and eachother.” Laughing without connecting dots just reinforces racism and inequality. The connections between privilege and racism are as obvious as sexism and violence. How about a little depth here? Or at the very least, provide some resources for those that wonder – hey yeah, white people do love snowboarding – why is it that white people can afford this and minority people can’t? Here are other ideas for things that are white: Colonization, Imperialism, Slavery, Trade Agreements, Green Consummerism, Industrial logging, fishing, and agriculture….let me know if you need more ideas…. ST I found this blog today and on the latest page found about 6 things I like. God I’m predictable. Love it.
on September 8, 2010 at 10:07 pm
alice White people also like blogging, tweeting, wellington boots, premium brand outlet centers, game meats and offal (foodie white people).
on September 9, 2010 at 1:39 am
mac on September 9, 2010 at 10:51 am Scottish Enlightenment philosopher David Hume contended that meaningful statements about the universe are always qualified by some degree of doubt.[Hume] asserted that the fallibility of human beings means that they cannot obtain absolute certainty except in trivial cases where a statement is true by definition (i.e. tautologies such as “all bachelors are unmarried” or “all triangles have three corners”). All rational statements that assert a factual claim about the universe that begin “I believe that ….” are simply shorthand for, “Based on my knowledge, understanding, and interpretation of the prevailing evidence, I tentatively believe that….” For instance, when one says, “I believe that this is the stuff white people like,” one is not asserting an absolute truth but a tentative belief based on interpretation of the assembled evidence. Even though one may set an alarm clock prior to the following day, believing that waking up will be possible, that belief is tentative, tempered by a small but finite degree of doubt (the alarm might break, or one might die before the alarm goes off). Humanities’ graduate St Andrews University circa 1980’s, urbane devotee and agnostic believer in all stuff white people like. rtbwolf Hipster? This site should be called whatpussyuppityliberalyuppiekeepingupwiththejonsesduchebagslikeregardlessofcolor.com Blanquita Pobrecita Things that white people like:
on September 10, 2010 at 9:23 am
on September 11, 2010 at 10:12 am
~Driving home–from their 6-digit-income job in the city to their trendy-hip neighborhood where they reside in a fully-restored Craftsman bungalow with its native-plant landscaping and sustainable/organic garden; the interior graced with fine Mission-style furniture, the kitchen with its granite countertop, stainless-steel appliances, and commercial-grade mixers/food processors/panini presses/espresso machines (etc.), the fridge and cupboards stocked with sustainable/organic/free-range comestibles; their leather briefcases/satchels and offices full of the latest cutting-edge technology and their closets stuffed with eco-chic designer clothing; and all of this protected by a state-of-the-art electronic security system–in a Prius with a bumper sticker that reads, “THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE NOT THINGS.” ~Obsessing on the “coming apocalypse” in its many guises, and preparing for the austerity that will (supposedly) ensue: bicycles and hybrids/electrics (peak oil), local/organic/sustainable food, gardening one’s own, and/or keeping chickens (peak food), solar panels and rain barrels (peak electricity/water), etc. etc…while in fact the very “apocalyptic” conditions they fear are already (and ever-) present in the less-privileged, less melanin-challenged neighborhoods of their own communities. White People WILL like this on September 11, 2010 at 11:21 am The Goons in the 1960s are ahead of the times. White people like live-performance plays, unpop indie music and niche ethnic origins. Ying tong ying tong ying tong.
j as a whitey, i LOVED this site. nailed far too many of us… so obvious and so well written. Humorous!
on September 12, 2010 at 4:37 pm
Anaiis Salles on September 12, 2010 at 5:51 pm This site is so very, very funny! The idea that white people could be successfully stereotyped, and listing those stereotypes, clearly makes white people who like poking fun at themselves seem smarter — without working very hard. Is eating sushi without ever having to go to Japan on your list? How about going on “spring break”? Keep it up, this is brilliant! John Suggestion – Stuff White People Like #150 Casablanca. The movie, that is. Because, lets face it, very few white people have actually been to Morocco.
on September 13, 2010 at 1:26 pm
There’s lots to work with. And it is a universal truth that answering “Casablanca” to “What is your favourite movie” will gain you the immediate respect of the asker that only a 1942 classic film with Humprhey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman could. Van O Hello,
on September 13, 2010 at 11:57 pm
I was inquiring about advertising on your website. I am really interested in promoting my client’s Directory related website. Please send me an email at your earliest convenience to discuss rates and advertising options for your website. Thank you for your time, Van O. [email protected] CWD on September 17, 2010 at 11:13 am SIR, To be quite honest with you, this site offends me. Not because it’s not funny, and because I don’t know exactly the type of douche that you refer to on your blog, but because I resent being lumped into the same category as these people. There used to be terms for these type of people, i.e. ‘yuppie’, but your referring to all these people as ‘white people’ as if an entire race of human beings, and the majority of the citizens of the country acted this way, I feel, gives people the wrong impression, and perpetuates stereotypes. Don’t get me wrong, your site is hilarious, and makes a lot of good points very well. I just wish you wouldn’t refer to those people as ‘white’, because the majority of white people in this country do not act like that. Greg Vermont
on September 18, 2010 at 10:28 am
Lauren Lighten up, man. This is hilarious! We white people deserve to be made fun of like this- and worse probably!
on September 18, 2010 at 6:52 pm
Josh #101…
on September 18, 2010 at 7:17 pm
Lucy People need to chill the fuck out. It’s SATIRE. It’s intended to be funny, not ignorant and rude. Get over it. Lighten up and stop your bitching.
on September 18, 2010 at 7:26 pm
zoeyzila I couldn’t agree more with those words!
on September 19, 2010 at 5:46 pm
Sammie Excuse me, white people deserve to made fun off?! How dare you! No one deserves to be made fun off – no one.
on September 19, 2010 at 9:17 pm
Sammie You would be surprised.
on September 19, 2010 at 10:05 pm
I went in to a Target store and a guy who was dark was buying self-tanning lotion for himself and he asked the sales assistant would it make him darker. She was dark herslef and looked at him quite perplexed. It takes all sorts to make a society. Sammie You forgot African!
on September 19, 2010 at 10:11 pm
Katie I’ve got an idea for a new entry ‘going on safari’ – this is a strange desire white people have for some reason enjoy.Similar to the zoo.
on September 20, 2010 at 10:37 pm
Will I’m a white person… this is hilarious, therapeutic and pretty spot on. We should add “Putting our folks in retirement homes”
on September 22, 2010 at 1:21 am
George on September 22, 2010 at 12:07 pm hahaha They can’t do one for Black Asians and most other races … Because they will have some organization … O wait .. or that Rhyming preacher guy hahahahaha or is it the Jackson guy … Wait .. .he’s dead now .. .no no no wait wrong jackson. kcj III on September 25, 2010 at 11:02 am I am white. I have the same name as my father and grandfather which would make me the 3rd Kenneth…ultimate white. I have to say this is the worst kind of trash being put into print. This is worse and as unintelligent as comedians that take the “White people do this, but Black people do this…HAHAHAHA” approach. I mean really, can we not just get over the fact that the light from the sun reflects differently when it hits a certain person’s skin? Maybe i’m the idiot for thinking it doesn’t matter…but hey if we can make fun of white people like this, I can say black people are fast because they only survived if they could outrun the slave owners. Joe You have inspired me to create StuffAmericansHate.com
on September 25, 2010 at 12:04 pm
Hilarious stuff. Can’t wait for the new book. Mssalsa classic white person response. See #101 Being Offended.
on September 26, 2010 at 7:33 am
white boy see that computer you’re watching, well it was invented by a white man, now be a good little boy and fuck off.
on September 29, 2010 at 10:03 am
not white...american on September 29, 2010 at 1:44 pm I like this site. Most “white people” would not find the humor in it though. The very ideas of what separates us as different races needs to be reevaluated by all. However most people are so unaware of themselves or the world around them to even begin this. And I realize the this comment will fall on deaf ears but here goes, sites of this nature promote racism and the only way to force race to stop being an issue is to stop making it one. not white...american I had forgot my last point. How funny would it be if there was a site called what black people like. Think about it
on September 29, 2010 at 1:48 pm
blinky as a white person, I vote that we banish “white boy” from the tribe
on September 29, 2010 at 2:38 pm
Feleene Here Here
on September 29, 2010 at 7:24 pm
Narwal I’m white and I don’t like over half the things on this list…awkward.
on September 30, 2010 at 8:05 am
tittysprinkles This site is funny. Extraordinarily offensive. But funny.
on September 30, 2010 at 9:13 pm
tittysprinkles hahah I never knew Al Sharpton was white.
on September 30, 2010 at 9:15 pm
tittysprinkles haha I never knew al sharpton was white.
on September 30, 2010 at 9:16 pm
tittysprinkles The post below was in response to this btw:
on September 30, 2010 at 9:18 pm
“Mssalsa on September 26, 2010 at 7:33 am classic white person response. See #101 Being Offended.” Apparantly this site doesn’t let you quote others. tittysprinkles was this site made by the same group of people?
on September 30, 2010 at 9:22 pm
http://stuffniggaslike.com/ A. Wilson on October 4, 2010 at 1:00 pm According to the London Review of Books, SWPL may be partially responsible for the decline and fall of ‘Western culture.’ Well, at least you’re symptomatic of such a decline. To whit: “The law of ‘find your own voice’ and ‘write what you know’ originates in a phenomenon perhaps most clearly documented by the blog and book Stuff White People Like: the loss of cultural capital associated with whiteness, and the attempts of White People to compensate for this loss by displaying knowledge of non-white cultures.” ~from Elif Batuman, “Get a Real Degree” [a review of Mark McGurl’s The Programme Era: Postwar Fiction and the Rise of Creative Writing], LRB, 23 Sept 2010. The article is a pretty wild ride, and reads like a burlesque of a fear-filled white guy lamenting, in a calvacade of words containing 5 or syllables each, that the world’s gone to hell in a handbasket because “the n*ggers are coming”. Helen I’m white and I like of the things on the list; facebook. TAKE THAT BITCH.
on October 6, 2010 at 1:33 pm
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on October 8, 2010 at 4:55 pm
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on October 10, 2010 at 7:04 pm
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on October 13, 2010 at 4:10 am
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on October 14, 2010 at 9:45 pm
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on October 20, 2010 at 10:20 pm
Harvard Crimson Article Written about Stuff White People Like in the Harvard Crimson:
on October 23, 2010 at 8:04 am
http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2010/10/22/white-people-someone-list/ Jesse Why isn’t Dilbert on this list? Everyone knows that white people not only like Dilbert, they live in a dilbert-like environment for 8-12 hours a day.
on October 24, 2010 at 4:58 pm
A. Nonymous Title needs to be renamed if you want to sell this internationally. “Stuff white Americans like.” otherwise most of the blogs that reference countries outside USA don’t make sense. eg. “white people like the World Cup because it allows them to pretend they are European for a few weeks”. Germans (pick any predominately white European country) like the world cup because they get to pretend to be Europeans?
on October 25, 2010 at 4:04 am
Milla I like most of this stuff and im not white. Whats the deal?
on October 27, 2010 at 4:31 pm
Top 10 songs to rock your Obama victory party on October 28, 2010 at 8:27 am […] college a capella may get mocked on Stuff White People Like, this cover of the famed will.i.am song is perfectly pulled off by Barackapella, a group from Lewis […] Jo Dalton you don’t have to be white to be white – according to lander. you just need to have a healthy disposable income.
on October 28, 2010 at 7:25 pm
beryl Braithwaite hello
on October 29, 2010 at 10:42 pm
PNP Transistor : bachelorette parties are kind of interesting, i wonder if they also have same activities with bachelor parties *
on October 31, 2010 at 2:23 am
FresnoDick on October 31, 2010 at 11:05 am I suppose this list is intended to be tongue-in-cheek. It’s clearly a list of things a small sub-set of white people like, for the most part, upper middle class, moderate to liberal, 20 to 60 demographic. To be complete, you need companion lists of things white rednecks like (guns, NASCAR, coon and squirrel meat), things white right-wingers like (guns, Glen Beck, vicious attacks on anyone more moderate than they), and so on. That said, since white people have been stereotyping non-whites for centuries, I guess it’s OK for them to sterotype us, even though they apparently had to call on the help of a white person to do it. Anera on November 2, 2010 at 2:30 pm This is sad. It’s ALL wrong. Maybe a subset within a small community, but to apply this to white people?!!! What about all the white people for which most of this doesn’t apply? Why is it ok to be so racist against “Whites?” Just say “douche” to describe these people. There are loads of whites who are not douches. Loads of douches who are not whites. Don’t forget to put in “white think it’s pc to be racist against themselves.” A on November 2, 2010 at 4:26 pm It doesn’t count as racism when you’re in the dominant culture. This would actually be more like classism, because the list is mostly stuff upper-middle class white people like. Also, white people getting defensive about critiques of whiteness (even if it’s a one-sided view of whiteness) makes me wonder about regular-old-racism. byrne Check out this webisode ‘my roommate the hipster’ http://myroommatethe.com/episodes/hipster/
on November 3, 2010 at 3:25 pm
Mikelle Antoine Introducing themselves as ex-expats to their non expat friends.
on November 6, 2010 at 12:22 am
coolio places they can walk to
on November 7, 2010 at 7:05 pm
PJ Chill Anera – Take the entire site with a VERY large dose of salt and humour (or perhaps a gentle dose of smug “I’m not like them!”)
on November 7, 2010 at 8:04 pm
coolio places they can walk to dita von teese burlesque burlesque bars speakeasys nostalgic candy mexican coke korean bbq sam shepherd africa herman miller coasters (especially John Derian coasters) lines for Target ironic motels roadtrips santa fe ansel adams co-ops montreal fonts
on November 7, 2010 at 9:22 pm
Melissa on November 8, 2010 at 5:25 am ummm, I think your taking it way too seriously. Its just a website devoted to making fun of the things the majority of white people do, its satire. It’s meant to be funny and not serious, and no one’s being racist, I think you’re taking things out of context, and honestly white proplr(me included) like to do a lot of this stuff. Marc on November 8, 2010 at 12:53 pm This entire site is brilliant; spot-on, dead-right genius. I have laughed for 2 days now. My Heavens. It’s like reading a biography of 98% of our friends. “Because the basic goal of the whitre person is to feel better than you…” Absolute genius. I’m still laughing. Thank you. Marc I live at the epicenter of white people: Orange County, CA. We have so many friends who fit every one of these.
on November 8, 2010 at 1:01 pm
The couple who both drive Priuses, take their daughter to ballet (another white person thing), only shop at Whole Foods and own nothing that is not organic (or labelled so). Have 3 bazillion food allergies, a vegetable garden in the backyard of their $1 million dollar tract home, go to Europe once a year to pretend they’re French, bitch and moan about recycling and “renew, reuse, recycle” yet run their air conditioning 24/7 spewing God knows how much ozone into the atmosphere. hey have season tickets to the Performing Arts Center (though they know nothing about classical music except for the “Mozart’s Greatest Hits” CD they bought once. The wife goes to writers workshops and the husband only wears Dockers. They have these HUGE art books on every coffee table they own, though they know nothing about art. it goes on and on. Just hilarious. It’s 100% true. Everything listed on this site. I could come up with a dozen more…like “putting your kids in ballet.” Hampton on November 8, 2010 at 9:18 pm Is this serious? Everything on this website is opinionated. How can you have a speech at a school about it when it’s based on personal opinion? Lol. No thanks…seriously. no no. David Hello StuffWhitePeopleLike team,
on November 10, 2010 at 12:02 am
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on November 11, 2010 at 12:05 pm
Sexy Jessi LOL HAHAHAHAHAHA I saw this blog on http://www.DanielDickey.com (The MTV VJ) and love it just as much!
on November 13, 2010 at 9:08 am
Suzanna O on November 13, 2010 at 3:54 pm I’m shocked you don’t already have it on your life list: birding. For older, thoughtful white people it’s a highly valued avocation. And of course, those white people in the know (“birders”) call it “birding,” NEVER “bird-watching.” What’s the diff, you may ask? White people crave just such discreet cognoscentic dividers. Owen White people love Kid Cudi
on November 13, 2010 at 10:28 pm
Nailah White people really like Glee it seems…
on November 14, 2010 at 5:37 pm
Laura on November 16, 2010 at 12:09 pm You are hilarious. I love posting your quotes, and/or quoting you to piss off my friends/family who think they are “original” and/or “authentic”. I have been “de-friended” because of you countless times– which is, of course, what I strive for. And for all the people who are arguing with this site: you are dumb-asses, but please continue, your comments are a welcome added bonus:) WhiteMOM First off, my family and I love this site. Now to the above poster:
on November 16, 2010 at 4:40 pm
I’m white and my husband, and therefore my kids, are not. How does that fit with your neat little theory? I guess since I am hanging out in the kitchen while my husband and kids are in the living room I am a willing participant in the “continuous effort of race segregation.” This website’s generalizations are funny and self-deprecating, yours are offensive. I am not a part of some conspiracy to encourage segregation. Vera on November 16, 2010 at 7:30 pm We need a weighted average questionnaire so that whites can rate (rank?) their whiteness and non-whites alike can figure out how effective they are at being white. Take me for instance. I’m one of those Asian girls married to (what else?) a white guy. But… I am SURE I’m actually whiter than he is. He likes the TED talks, (wants to) live near water, microbreweries, Asian girls, sushi, fusion asian food, the Onion, and being the only white person around. and oh.. apple products. I on the other hand, like everything in his list except Asian girls (well, maybe platonically) but can add on pea coats, hummus, architecture, kitchen gadgets, prius (prii?) bicycles, recycling, free healthcare, vintage, apple products, wine, giftie kids…. (We don’t have to threaten to move to Canada because we already live here). ok… I’m losing track here, too much stuff. But I’m sure if you weighted some of my stuff versus his stuff I’d still come out ahead. Bonus points if they’ve produced aesthetically pleasing hybrid gifted kids who go to French immersion. (kid is hybrid and cute, French immersion starts in 2 years, jury is still out on the giftedness). Penalty for having a non-arts degree. Double-penalty if your grad degree is in science, engineering or business. Mary on November 16, 2010 at 10:10 pm I’m writing to send regrets that we can’t come to your book club party in Brooklyn on Tuesday. We’ve got some kids, one with autism, so it’s pretty hard to get babysitting. We’re using our chit this month to hang with Leonard Lopate and Mark Bittman the night before. I hope you understand. Also wanted to ask what it means that, try as I might, I can’t just be cool and hip about the autism-vaccine quote in the NY Times review? Am I not white enough because I can’t take a joke, or only too white because I can’t take a joke about something that seriously affects me? So conflicted. My husband says what’s really bothering me is that the joke doesn’t work–it’s a little convoluted and not that funny. We did agree you’re onto something with the phrase “caught autism” though. That’s kind of funny. Do you think “caught the autism” would be too much? Are you really Canadian? John is this like racist against Black or Hispanic people? please respond
on November 17, 2010 at 7:51 pm
Charles No John. This is stereotyping white people. If its racist, it’s racist against white people.
on November 18, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Christie on November 21, 2010 at 10:05 am He isn’t joking about autism. He is joking that people think autism could be from vaccines when there is no scientific basis for it. For someone who claims to have a child with autism you sure seem like you don’t know very much about the disease. Let me explain the joke to you since I see you’re having trouble processing it. Hipster white people, which is what this book is a satire of, don’t get their children vaccines. Most people think not getting vaccines is pretty stupid when you look at how much vaccines have done for the population. So he was SAYING that they were hoping to be RIGHT that vaccines cause autism even though we DONT KNOW what causes autism because they want to feel uppity about their choice to not administer vaccines to their children. Any other questions? re: whiTe MOM on November 21, 2010 at 12:23 pm White people don’t want their own to talk about race out of fear it encourages hate, divisiveness and lawsuits. But they will continually live in race-segregated neighborhoods full of overpriced lofts usually inhabited by white pseudo-liberal urban pros. They put their 1.5 kids in private school, little boy Taylor in soccer and tomboy girl Chandler in girl scouts. He plays an international game that Europeans and others like, she’s self-segregated around an all-girl environment. They use code words to describe the “wrong side of town” like “that’s an ethnic enclave” created by failed Fannie Mae mortgage policies or dedicated to low-income subsizidies. Another code word is “cultural awareness” by their driving through a barrio to eat in the out-of-the-way taqueria where all the customers are Mexicans, the loud music from the kitchen is Dominican and the TV in the bar is in spanish. But they know not to judge the cliente: that’s “stereotyping”. And to add the housewife’s need to “work”, more like her daily jogs and doesn’t mind a brown-skinned Mestizo Latina does the nanny work, but she fears (er, psychologically fantasizes) Latino men “surround” her blond-blue eyed face and supposedly came home “full” with a genetically “exotic” Amerindian baby. Her husband doesn’t friggin’ care on “what color the baby turns out” but out of an affair, that’s not his. He dreams of the baby grows up to be the next Barak Obama. whiTe trash The “wrong kind of white people” you been warned about.
on November 21, 2010 at 12:28 pm
Hormone Replacement bachelorette parties are of course so nice because you can meet some other girls .”*
on November 22, 2010 at 12:06 am
mary on November 22, 2010 at 7:37 am Hi Christie, I am aware of the lack of scientific evidence correlating vaccines and autism. I also know it is a serious public health issue if parents refuse to vaccinate their children. My comment was completely subjective and personal. I don’t think this is good material for whitey hipster jokes. It’s an incredibly sensitive issue for families who struggle with autism. Nobody (white hipster or not) who knows any kid on the spectrum takes vaccinating lightly, even after doing all the research. And that’s just about trying to get by with a “regular” life– nothing to do with enjoying the treats of the upper middle class. I vaccinated all my kids but would never joke about this. It’s like drawing pictures of Muhammad to some in my community. You don’t want to go there. I understood there was no malicious intent. Mike If Merle Haggard is ‘wrong” I don’t want to to “right” white.
on November 23, 2010 at 7:57 pm
Julio on November 25, 2010 at 1:09 pm I’m not sure what you get out of being an archetype. The things you listed are enjoyed by all people across ethnic and socioeconomic spectra. The idea that in order to be unique you must be white is the lynchpin of white privilege. I know this topic has probably been tackled to death on this blog by now, but people such as yourself keep getting duped by these racial classifications and perpetuate white privilege without actually even being white. It’s wrong and it’s stupid. This blog really needs to go away but that’s not likely as long as dump trucks full of cash continue to arrive at C. Lander’s door. Garry How is Burning Man not on the list?
on November 25, 2010 at 11:52 pm
Bloatus This site is racist crap.
on November 26, 2010 at 8:53 am
manhatposeur Your all idiots if you think this about race. Take out “white people” and replace it with Hipster or “indie-person” or “filth”.
on November 26, 2010 at 10:25 am
Richard a hilarious list. Even more hilarious are the white people offended and screaming racism on your comments page!
on November 27, 2010 at 3:27 pm
Perhaps they should make it onto the list.: “White people who take themselves too seriously” lighten up all. go eat some hommus. …or is that hamas? keep up the fun The Rogue Stuff white people likeWRITING IRONIC BLOGS ABOUT WHAT WHITE PEOPLE LIKE
on November 27, 2010 at 6:14 pm
White people love to write tongue and cheek “ironic” blogs lambasting what white people like simply for one simple motivational goal, to sell an “ironic” list based coffee table book at Urban Oufitters about “STUFF WHITE PEOPLE LIKE”, so that other ironic white people will purchase said book. White people love to poke fun at their own culture because it makes them seem multicultural, integrated, and liberal. There is no better way to do this than to write a blog that will attract tons of other white people who love to poke fun at themselves. This is because white people have been taught for many years now that they should feel bad about who they are, and what they have come enjoy doing. They have been taught that having disregard or maybe even utter contempt for other cultures EG ( aggressive urban, hip hop based black and Latino culture) is unacceptable in a multicultural society. They have also been taught by their older more liberal minded professors at University, that they are the sole bearers of responsibility for urban decay, the crack epidemic, 15% lower average iq rates for african americans compared to white counterparts, 50% incarceration rate, and just about every other negative thing to inhabit minority culture. As a manifestation of this comes the “Ironic” fun poking of their own culture. When a white person does this it shows their other white counterparts that they are in the know, like minded, and of the people. Even if they to partake in every one of these clinched activities themselves. JED on November 28, 2010 at 7:37 am I waited for you to say it, listening to the CBC radio interview yesterday….you said white people could be called ‘crackers’ and some other slang – and you insisted that nothing – no term, no slang, could cross over and identify whites in a bad way. And the radio interview wrapped up. Don’t know about you but WHITE TRASH, in my experience, epitomizes the scourge of the human race. There’s nothing lower than White Trash and for that reason you never hear Black Trash, Yellow Trash, Brown Trash or any other colour of trash, other than WHITE. Kwumey on November 28, 2010 at 8:43 am Your site is GENUIS!! love it!! Your observations and muses are dead on accurate and outright humorous.. I howled laughing reading your list of what white people like! HAHAHAAH.. (altho I do know people of diverse ethnic backgrounds who love a few of the items listed).. The site is very innovative and unique and I think white people who dont get it or are offended by this site as just pissed off they did not come up with the idea themselves… You are on top of my FAV’s list!! *kudos* and keep up the good work.. Youre a talent!! Kira on November 28, 2010 at 4:00 pm Um, excuse me, but that is a bunch of B.S. Haven’t you ever heard the song ‘Redneck Woman”, by Gretchen Wilson? Trust me, I go to a college in Maine with some of the biggest hicks I’ve ever encountered, and they are all kinds of proud to be ‘trailer trash’, ‘rednecks’, and of course, ‘white trash’. They fervently believe that being uneducated, dirty, and chain smokers means that they are more ‘real’, down-to-earth, and (believe it or not) healthier than the average whole-foods, outdoor gear, aware individual. Kira on November 28, 2010 at 4:04 pm Woops, sorry! That was meant as a comment to another guy who posted bashing the site. He seemed to think that being called ‘white trash’ was considered a huge insult, therefore negating the bloggers claim that no slang names for white people will ever be offensive. I totally agree with the site, though I don’t necessarily think the stereotypes are a bad thing. Rock on! J Burning Man and detoxing/cleansing need to be on this list, stat.
on November 28, 2010 at 4:44 pm
X #135 Hostels, make a great place to live when studying in college #136 Thrift stores, dress for success for a low low price #137 Brown bagging, ideal to make-and-take your lunch #138 Amazon Kindle, because white people like reading #139 Poly marriage, because sharing (spouses) is caring #140 Pacifism, let’s all get together and be a lovely family of man
on November 29, 2010 at 8:58 am
Y White people nowadays go to consigment stores to buy recycled furniture.
on December 1, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Don’t rent furniture, because that’s not a white thing to do. Z Where to find white people. Thanks for the map, JC Lander.
on December 1, 2010 at 1:28 pm
Carol You forgot good beer!
on December 2, 2010 at 1:01 pm
Find this song...and you're white! Circa survive “I felt free” Blue Sky Noise
on December 3, 2010 at 5:02 pm
D on December 4, 2010 at 5:18 am If you actually replaced the word ‘white’ with ‘middle class’, then you could also apply your (totally accurate) list to Europe. Race is such a prevalent issue in the States, but much less so elsewhere and to a non-American seems out of context. N on December 4, 2010 at 4:33 pm You are right about race being less of an issue in a lot of other countries… but that’s probably more attributable to the fact that most countries are incredibly homogeneous compared to the USA. Kib on December 4, 2010 at 9:35 pm Um…really? Does poking fun inevitably = low-grade self-loathing? Perhaps some of us poke fun at our own culture because poking fun at one’s own culture is, well, kinda funny. And if ‘funny’ = ‘book sales’, well, why not? Liberal white folks aren’t the only ones to do this. IMHO, the quickest way to a myocardial infarction is to take oneself – and things like this blog – wwwaaaaayyyy to seriously! Lisa yeah…. here in Ireland we all have red hair and freckles… all of us.
on December 5, 2010 at 8:33 am
Anna C Niblack on December 5, 2010 at 11:29 pm You seem to have left out a lot of things that non liberal and/or non-northern white people like. Like Nascar, “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps”, preparing for Armegeddon, (storing guns, seeds, food in remote locations), electing people into government who are anti government, barbeques, driving 4 wheel drive vehicles on road, woodstoves,….the list goes on. I know, too obvious and not as funny. But thats a huge segment of the white population left out. Annabell Plush on December 8, 2010 at 8:15 am Big fan, but was thinking you have forgotten one thing White people like, and I dunno, you may have covered it and I missed it, but hello! Toms!!! Everyone’s nuts for them. They’re in style, they come in a few different styles so people can feel original, and they supposedly help others without having to exert any extra effort! Daniel Bright - white British Saying they’re individuals and free-thinkers, free from the thought constraints of religion and government.
on December 8, 2010 at 5:58 pm
But you try saying in a room full of white people these simple phrases too see how quickly the entire room of individual free thinkers unanimously thinking the same way will reject your free thinking individualistic thoughts: “there can’t be too many gays, then no one would be born” “lol@evolution” “Organic is a scam perpetuated by the ‘corporations’ you claim to hate” “I am right wing” “lucky the anti-gun lobby didn’t have the upper hand in 1776!” “If our culture is so bad why do so many people come here?” “going to university is not worth it” “help the weak and vulnerable or perpetuate the pandering to the foolish and irresponsible?” “I love Regan and Thatcher” Evan This should be called stuff middle aged liberal white people like.
on December 8, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Garick Hi Chris,
on December 8, 2010 at 9:55 pm
In early January, Febreze SPORT is launching a new campaign. As a top influencer through Stuff White People Like, we’d like to send a Free sample of Febreze SPORT over to you prior to this launch. What address would you like this sent to? I have your agency at: Keppler Speakers 4350 North Fairfax Drive Suite 700 Arlington, VA 22203 Is this right? Or would have a different postal box that might be more direct? Best Regards, Garick @mwksgc Whiteguy on December 9, 2010 at 11:50 am I think the first comment is the result of a confusion between “gay” people and “sterile” people. Plenty of gay people reproduce. If the entire population were gay, I do not see how this would prevent people from being born. Homosexuality might keep people in the closet, but it certainly doesn’t trap fetuses in the womb, preventing them from being born. The evolution comment is also a bad example of free thought. Freethinking is generally meant to pertain to issues like metaphysics, that are unsettled. The facts surrounding the ongoing evolution of life and everything complex in this universe have been settled for some time now. Organic. Yeah, the jury is out on that one. I doubt you’d get a unified front from any large group about that label. If you are “right wing”, or have any other kind of rigid ideology, that is most definitely not any sort of free thinking whatsoever. It may be a valid viewpoint, but it’s not freethinking. Anti-gun lobby? On which side? I’d put my money on the colonists over the Brits in hand-to-hand combat, if you’re saying there shouldn’t have been guns involved. People come “here” because there are economic opportunities that they are being denied in their home countries. I doubt the majority of people immigrate to a country because of a hit TV show. Perhaps university is not for everyone, but statistically it improves your chances of higher income. Don’t know about the second-to-last one. Reagan and Thatcher. Charismatic politicians. All the great things, and all the trappings of this role. Jamie Brunch. White people love brunch.
on December 9, 2010 at 4:14 pm
First Reason: Very ideal if you need a socially acceptable excuse to start drinking before noon. Second Reason: Bloody Marys and mimosas – love them, next question. Third reason: It’s an advocate for #130. Wearing ray-bans, or any kind of sunglasses for that matter, is completely dignified. Fourth reason: Plaid. White people love plaid. And, they love wearing plaid to brunch. Fifth reason: It’s a portmanteau. White people love portmanteaus i.e. brunch (breakfast and lunch) brangelina, wikipedia (another thing white people love), AmEx, liger… Brunch essentially covers all white people extra curricular activities into one. Ingenious. Tom White people love giving mixed alcoholic drinks slutty/badass names.
on December 12, 2010 at 6:36 pm
Examples being the “pornstar” “slippery nipple” “fuzzy navel” and the like. We all know white people like binge drinking but none of them like to admit it’s a problem. It makes white people think that they’re raging alcoholism is actually fun and playful but in reality that bar tender (probably also white if this isn’t the love boat) just poured 3 different hard liquors into the same glass filled with 70% ice. Not to mention they just paid about 9 dollars for that too. (another white tendency of paying too much for basic things with names attached to them) Also calling any drop-shot drink a “bomb” in order to hide the fact that you cant handle straight hard liquor without dropping it into sugar free red bull. Layne Brady How about our love for “North Face” clothing or Mid-Century furniture & design – particularly the Danish variety.
on December 13, 2010 at 9:38 am
Tiff on December 13, 2010 at 9:47 pm I love it because it’s true- I couldn’t tell you why I like half these things, I just do. What about stuff the wrong kind of white people like? I think all white people would enjoy it. The wrong kind would like it because it’s about them, and the things they like. Regular white people would like it because it’s “ironic”. Chal SWPL: Andy Warhol– perfect for the screen print series (which he popularized.)
on December 14, 2010 at 9:17 am
KellyJoe on December 17, 2010 at 1:09 pm You’re way off base here. Your descriptions describe a lot of Americans I know who are brown, yellow, black or a combination of colors. Come to Oakland, CA & you’ll see. Me Oakland, CA — I do not think that city is on the list of Stuff White People Like. The closest they will come is San Diego.
on December 19, 2010 at 3:42 pm
SlamDuncan on December 20, 2010 at 1:01 pm SWPL: Saying “they hate white people” if the [fill in person of color author/rapper/actor/columnist] criticizes the U.S., its foreign policy, or popular culture. beth christenson U-F-O’s
on December 20, 2010 at 8:04 pm
Sammy - Health and Fitness Tips on December 22, 2010 at 1:50 pm Interesting and at times quite hilarious blog you’ve got here. I applaud the effort and the audience you’ve reached thus far. I can only hope to strike such a powerful cord as you have done here. Good Luck on you’re “ventures” Health and Fitness Tips on December 22, 2010 at 1:54 pm By the way I heard you originally had this blog hosted at wordpress. How did you manage to move your readership over when you bought the new domain? I’d really appreaciate the answer but I’d understand if you don’t. Thanks! Sexy Jessi LOL I saw this blog on http://www.DanielDickey.com (The MTV VJ) and I must say, it’s just as funny!!!!
on December 23, 2010 at 12:07 pm
Ashley (white, fyi) -Pickles, crossword puzzles, saying things like “what’s up”, “you tried your best”, and “see you later”
on December 26, 2010 at 7:55 am
-finding sites like this and trying to look cool by listing stuff white people would like -making fun of white people while white themselves -writing all of this while eating pickles -over bulletin-izing -making up words (that don’t catch on) whiteburt knitting!
on December 26, 2010 at 12:50 pm
September 1. Amazon
on December 27, 2010 at 10:41 am
White people love the Amazon discussion boards and will full-on assemble religiously devoted hate communities targeted at specific books and their authors. 2. Cult TV Shows White people love “cult television shows” because they enable them to feel superior to people who watch “mainstream television shows”. Kathryn on December 28, 2010 at 3:08 am Oh dear… Amazing… Apparently white people also like being incredibly self deprivating and not very funny… and i am not WHITE… I am a nice peachy colour thank you very much… xxx Melanie Another thing white people like…Blogging! ; )
on December 28, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Matt in Denver Judging by the comments, white people really like sneering at the Stuff White People Like blog…
on December 30, 2010 at 12:39 pm
Debora Dang… I thought we were all just varying shades of brown….
on December 30, 2010 at 1:08 pm
Bill Fuzzy navels were named for their components; Peach (fuzzy) and navel (orange).
on December 31, 2010 at 11:34 pm
Bill Atmospheric ozone is not a problem, ground-level ozone is. Take a Chemistry class…
on December 31, 2010 at 11:52 pm
Arie Uittenbogaard on January 1, 2011 at 3:14 pm What a curious and phenomenal website. All of a sudden I realize that, yes, I am a white person. I feel enlightened. But also a bit daunted. What do white people do? I’m sure I can learn what they like from this fine production, but when I’m done going though it, what then? I also need a blog that would inform me about what white people do when they are through reading the one about what they (I mean “we”) like. blacklotus on January 1, 2011 at 6:04 pm I am assuming the author may not know much about “black” heritage. There are many “black” people who are vegan. My family is Rastafarian and we are ALL vegan. I find that insulting that ‘veganism” is on the list, the idea of veganism was not part of “white” culture. cark on January 1, 2011 at 7:45 pm In Sydney they are known as the upwardly mobile, latte sipping, savignon blanc (was chardonnay) drinking, out for breakfast, lunch and dinner set, who love to think they are ‘special’ while of course being affluent mainstream…………. John Leblanc You simply must add the little baby girl voices to the list!! Nothing irritates me more!
on January 2, 2011 at 12:16 pm
A Description From Jeremiah’s Vanishing New York Blog: “The yunnie female comes with a very peculiar speech pattern. It’s not an aspect of any specific “type” of yunnie, but rather a universal trait among them. Basically, it’s a combination of valley-girl speak (“oh my god, I’m like, so totally, like…”), an “uptalk” (that is, interrogative) delivery, and a whiny baby-voice. From listening to them, I’ve also found that they have trouble pronouncing certain words (usually words with the schwa vowel sound): e.g. “yeah” becomes “yah”, “thank you” sounds like “think-you”, “all right” is “arr-ate”, etc. The combination of all these traits, though apparently unconscious, is a very effective irritation. How they all grew up speaking with the same accent is something I’ve wondered about a great deal. After all, yunnies who grew up in New Jersey, California, Alabama, Minnesota–literally every state–all somehow ended up in adulthood (or quasi-adulthood) sharing the same accent. Why? It isn’t a regional or linguistic accent. This has always bothered me, especially since one very rarely heard unabashed baby-voiced valley-girl speak anywhere before 2001 or so (except as a joke), but now it seems to be universal amongst the upper-middle classes and above. The best reason I could ever conjecture was that, since they also seem to share the same values and tastes, something must have happened in America during the 80’s and 90’s that made growing up in an affluent suburb such a communal experience that the kids who passed through it grew up to be literally indistinguishable. I guess it’s a class-accent, since that appears to be it’s only basis.” Nancy Berger Hey — what happened to The New Yorker’s spot on the list???
on January 4, 2011 at 11:09 am
jameslee007 Excuse me everyone, how to post a new thread on this blog. i would like to add another thing white folks like to the list. how to do that?
on January 5, 2011 at 8:20 am
jameslee007 on January 5, 2011 at 8:35 am to the blog owner, i would like to make a suggestion for adding another thing to the list: missing old stuffs. white people, being given so much time to think and image things, money and energy to spend, and least likely have any rough childhood, tend to miss how things are back the in days, no matter how crappy and lame it might sounds by today’s technology standards. you gotta admit it’s true. i live in seattle area and im literally surrounded by the type of white people you’re mentioning here (lol), and i can clearly image a well-dress white yuppie/nerd try to picture how “wonderful” things were and how “meaningful” life was back in the days. Jacob This site should be called “Wikileaks for White People”
on January 5, 2011 at 6:13 pm
Minnie Thank you, Mr. Lander, for your work. I just read about it in the newspaper “Real Change.”
on January 6, 2011 at 10:20 am
All I can say is thanks! Jessamine Diane I don’t get this….. Am I missing something here?
on January 10, 2011 at 4:35 pm
Meghan What about detox diets and juice fasts?
on January 11, 2011 at 10:25 am
EMMAA on January 13, 2011 at 11:42 am I AM A WHITE PERSON. and i dont like any of these things. so to the creator of this website. u might want to think about some of these. and if your trying to be funny, your not. Lucy on January 13, 2011 at 2:11 pm I was just eating a cinnamon roll at my workplace when an older woman walked out of the elevator and pursed her lips at me. I tried to smile at her and even squeked out a “hi” but she just increased her look of disapproval as she walked by. When did eating cheap but tasty dessert treats become a terrible thing to do? Stuff White People Like: Hating inexpensive treats Get over it. There are worse things. Also, some like to look down on those who take the elevator instead of the stairs. I don’t need to lose any extra pounds, so you go ahead and run down those stairs, but don’t hate me for taking a quicker and easier form of transportation. Jeff Emmaa – You certainly do not like grammer, #99; that’s obvious!
on January 13, 2011 at 6:25 pm
Benjamin on January 14, 2011 at 7:50 am Saw Christian speak at the Tattered Cover in Denver last night, and it was one of the better stand up comedy shows I’ve been to. The man has an act, its great, and if you get a chance to watch him speak, take it. Steph Gerard on January 18, 2011 at 7:35 pm I twigged early to two American obsessions: organization and dogs, and have made a biz out of both. Suggestion: Container Store is something big that white people LIKE. We also like paper products (success of Moleskine, Paperchase, journals [sic] et al). Laugh so hard at SWPL entries that milk goes up my nose. zeichenpress on January 20, 2011 at 1:14 am Went with my mom to see Christian at Majers & Quinn in Minneapolis last night. He was hilarious. I was too shy to hand him my business card but I know he would have appreciated the letterpress printing. It is just so, unbearably, white. http://zeichenpress.com/
AndreaMichelle on January 20, 2011 at 2:21 pm I referenced your book in a recent article I wrote for Uptown Magazine entitled “White Friends: How Many of Us Have Them”. It’s a light-hearted read but brings up interesting questions regarding sociological & racial dynamics. I hope you enjoy it! http://uptownmagazine.com/2011/01/white-friends-how-many-of-us-have-them/ As I started writing the article it was all fun and games but then I was hit was more introspection than I was ready for. Here I am writing about how black professionals need to diversify their friendship networks and realized I don’t have many close white friends either. Which is weird because I went to Brown, worked on Wall Street for 5+ years and lived in the UK & Hong Kong for a total of 4 years. … So in the spirit of the article, will you be my friend? White people love in-N-out Burger
on January 21, 2011 at 10:36 am
s can someone please explain what this websit is fully about! is it moking white people? is it making fun of white people? is it only for white people to read? is it ‘white satire’?
on January 23, 2011 at 10:52 pm
What is the purpose of it? not saying that i loath it, is extremely entertaining, reading all the hot and heavy coments coming from blacks v. whites. (this all coming from a non white) p.s. has anyone noticed their are no asian comments on this site NETHERTHELESS, THIS IS A GREAT WEBSITE/BLOG Hugo Bohrfladt I have a general question regarding white status.
on January 24, 2011 at 7:14 am
First, I realize that I gave up all claim to being truly white some thirty five years ago when I adopted conservative, “right wing” political views and sealed my un-white (as opposed to “non-white”) fate when I took my degree in Engineering, perhaps the most un-white college major of all. But, what I want to know is, is there an age or range of ages where aging white persons automatically lose their whiteness and become like me, un-white and outside looking at the inside? Charlie on January 24, 2011 at 11:02 am How about Skyr? We went to Whole Foods last night and fought our way through a crowd of skinny pale people with wool hats just to get some. —> White people like Skyr. marcusdylan This is really cool. It’s kinda funny. Can’t tell whether it’s just for laughs or serious.
on January 24, 2011 at 8:14 pm
“White people ROCK!” Michelle Wtf? I hate this website and the d-bags who came up with this in the first place.
on January 25, 2011 at 3:45 am
Preston D. Holston on January 25, 2011 at 4:07 pm It’s said that a fish in water does not know that it is wet. I know that it must be extremely difficult for a white person to notice all of the special attributes, adjectives, and actions that go along with the white experience. So with that, I will point out one that I have not found mentioned at this site or in the book (that I have not yet finished reading). I am a cab driver/student/junglist who recently drove a white person to a homeless shelter. The fare was about $11.00 he gave me $14.00 and told me to keep the change. A white person will never pass up an opportunity to tip in a noticeably generous, yet not over-stated manner. Even the wrong type of white person cannot resist the urge to leave a little something extra behind. In fact the wrong type of white person will often leave too much of a tip in an attempt to be more like the correct white people. Most brown people do not tip cab drivers (‘cab driver’ in this sentence is a synonym for ‘anyone’). Abeezy stupidshitwhitepeoplesay.tumblr.com
on January 25, 2011 at 9:54 pm
Doug Cant believe it 7,543 Responses to “About” page. Seriously what a load.
on January 25, 2011 at 11:28 pm
Rebecca This is incredibly America-focussed. Most of them smack of cultural insecurities.
on January 30, 2011 at 5:59 am
There are lots of things in the list that really do not ring true for the UK, in fact I’ve not even heard of many of them. JES You should have an entry about ‘stuff white people like’. White people love it!
on January 31, 2011 at 4:48 am
Fred It’s us and specifically middle-class focussed, I’d say. The title is long enough as it is already though
on February 2, 2011 at 6:09 am
Tom In my anxiety to make sure I fit into the white people culture I quizzed myself on your list of 134 things white people like and failed abysmallyLiked, 22 Indifferent, 30 Don’t like, 72 Have I failed as a white person, or are you lacking in actual white insight? Be honest.
on February 2, 2011 at 7:47 am
Walter Apparently, if this RACIST blog is any indication, I’d say most Whites in this country are self loathing, ni**er loving liberals.
on February 3, 2011 at 6:40 am
Craig Coming from someone who is obviously an ignorant white racist, the irony of this comment is laughable.
on February 4, 2011 at 5:51 pm
Mrman Jungle, you could neva diss, if you do that you feel my fist. RIP Stevie Hyper D
on February 6, 2011 at 10:03 pm
Origin of stereotypes
on February 7, 2011 at 1:34 pm
SWPL does a “good job” in anthropological studies of white people. Look at the illustrated graph and tell what you think. He forgot to stop by recently “trendy” cities for white people: Fargo, Tulsa, Provo, Kokomo IN., Burlington VT. & Morgantown W.Va. It’s exotic to meet hip white folks in those cities in a way like to find east Indians in east Africa, Malagasy living in Macau & Tibetans in Switzerland. Chuk on February 7, 2011 at 4:51 pm “explain stuff white people like. They are pretty predictable.” 20,000 pounds says this site was made by black people. only black people talk about races out of context.. you are pretty predictable… ever seen black stand up comedy? WHITE PEOPLE DO THIS, BLACK PEOPLE DO THAT, AND IF YOU MEXICAAN AHH SHIIIT lol Walter on February 8, 2011 at 3:20 am Typical self hating White response. Do you encourage your daughter to date blacks to show how ”progressive” and ”tolerant” you are? I’m also sure you feel that the rampant violent crime blacks are responsable for are all due to them being poor (which still doesn’t make it any more acceptable). So how do you explain when (c)rappers and sports stars – all wealthy beyond words – show their inner chimp at the slightest provocation? Perhaps we should ask Nicole Brown Simp……….oh, we can’t. Anyways, have a safe day and if you do get mugged, beaten and/or raped I’m sure you’ll find some way to blame it all on yourself. That ol’ White Guilt’s a real b***h innit? Walter BTW, the below message is directed @ Chris. (”Reply To This Comment” on many sites puts comments below the original comment).
on February 8, 2011 at 3:30 am
this site is fucking gay This site is fucking stupid. I’m sad that I wasted 3 minutes of my life on it. That said, I should probably go back to working on my PhD.
on February 8, 2011 at 2:35 pm
By the way, organic food sucks (and I’m white) Why would I spend an extra 50%-100% on something just because it was fertilized by some hippy’s water-free toilet? Jay on February 8, 2011 at 7:28 pm This site is clever, but the author lowers himself by identifying the content with a racial stereotype. It would be more accurate to call it “Stuff College People Like”, for example. This site would not go down as well if it was called “Stuff Black People Like”, and listed things like ‘fried chicken’, but it’s same thing. Unfortunately, it appears that because the ancestors of caucasians caused problems in the past, it makes it OK to be racist towards them today. J. mikeh are you REALLY in a Phd program? what field? Marketing?
on February 8, 2011 at 8:57 pm
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on February 9, 2011 at 7:35 am
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on February 9, 2011 at 8:39 am
Mark Please don’t put large images in your RSS feed. It messes up my Google reader and it’s going to force me to unsubscribe.
on February 9, 2011 at 5:44 pm
chowley on February 11, 2011 at 7:57 pm Today I gave you an award. It’s like a blog traffic ponzi pyramid scheme for bloggers, cept there’s no gold at the end of the rainbow (or $20,000,000 in unclaimed funds waiting for you in a secret Nigerian bank account or prison sentences…not yet anyway.) To actually display and take claim of your prize, there are rules: 1. You need to link back to me…I gave it to you (muhahahahah maniacal laugh: http://firstloser.wordpress.com/2011/02/11/suave-blogger-award-cha/) 2. You need to blog 7 things about yourself 3. You need to award it to 15 other recent blog discoveries 4. You need to contact them, keep the prize moving along If you’re so inclined, you can stop by my blog, pick up the art (small badge for your blog), and crown yourself Hot Stuff for the day. Way to go – congratulations – gazunteite. Chris PS – I really do dig your work – great blog! Adinnela on February 17, 2011 at 2:55 pm Eyeglasses. So many whites when they work and fiddle on the PC wear them. There are two sets of glasses for reading and driving, and the usual “work-study-chatting” vocals. Gotta be stylish and portrays yourself a smart educated intellectual or white collar urban professional, but don’t dare mention you bought ’em at LensCrafters! rcunningham on February 22, 2011 at 12:50 pm wtf? This is a site about what white people like? I just put “Buddy Holly” into your search box and it found NOTHING!!!! WTF!!!! Seriously guy’s WTF!!! I mean like seriously, you guys need to get something on here like yesterday, seriously pro-mozyr.by
on February 26, 2011 at 1:53 am
! Stephen Campbell on February 27, 2011 at 10:08 am This site is just driving us farther away from achieving racial equality. If you want to be liked just be yourself. White people trying to play a part is why we get so much shit. Just be you. Laura Kathryn on March 2, 2011 at 4:58 pm You guys ought to have cats as one of the things. Seriously, I volunteer at an adoption place for sick cats. You know who wants them? Only white people. Most of the time, not even them… Sincerely, Another bang-wearing grad student reader who studied abroad. Syamim Hashim I just went to your talk at ISU. It was awesome.
on March 2, 2011 at 7:56 pm
Will Denham What is so hilarious about somebody caring for a distressed animal. Maybe you should poke fun at the Children’s Hospital of St. Paul while you’re at it.
on March 3, 2011 at 12:25 am
Jameson on March 4, 2011 at 9:06 am I saw you come and talt at Iowa State University. I thought it was very interesting, funny, and had a good message. My question is if all these people are looking at your website and think it is “racist”, WHY DO THEY KEEEP LOOKING AT IT?? Jameson on March 4, 2011 at 9:08 am Can you be called a racist for say a true fact of some people of the same race as you? If anything it is stereotypical not racist! Keep up the laughs and good work Christain! You made my first lecture very enjoyable! dfcsbvf on March 4, 2011 at 8:21 pm wow this website is dumb as fuck, I’ll tell you #1 thing white ppl LOVE is to create stereotypes, catagorize, and generalize people into something simple so their small minds can comprehend it…. C on March 5, 2011 at 10:36 am Yes, whenever you try to categorize anything about “races” you are a racist. Are you going to tell me that other “non-white races” don’t like coffee? Or camping? Or anything in your stupid-arrogant-made-up-by-ill-brains list? James on March 5, 2011 at 7:39 pm I, a black man, find this website to be more funny than offensive. The others are entitled to their opinion, but I think its more satire than anything. I have white friends, by no means does this make an expert on white people, and some of the stuff listed they do. I also do some of the things when I’m with them. I find this website is a good icebreaker when meeting new people of a different race and you want to break the tension. I’ve seen another website called ” Stuff Black People Like “,I’m not sure if you’re affiliated with them, and found it funny as well. I hope as a black man I’m not speaking out of term when it comes to dealing with the stereotypes of white people, but doesn’t every group have a stereotype. If they didn’t comedians would have little material. kailey I am white and I love this website. I also love how right you are, I basically fit into every category hah. Great job, you’re writing style is perfectly sarcastic.
on March 5, 2011 at 8:21 pm
#135 White people fears: world overpopulation
on March 5, 2011 at 10:49 pm
Strgblkwmn I read through this site expecting the worst, thank u for stating your opinion and leaving out any racism….
on March 6, 2011 at 1:29 am
Kimberley Well you are just angry and rude
on March 7, 2011 at 6:32 am
JR on March 8, 2011 at 10:12 am lol I agree. I thought I was going to see some racist stuff on here or something (I was bored during study hall and I googled this up) but I got the complete opposite and interesting! =O Michelle Glee should be added as one of the things white people like.
on March 8, 2011 at 5:50 pm
right on March 10, 2011 at 2:02 pm So, what you’re saying is that all white people are bigots? I assume you realise that generalising every member of a race like that makes you racist? Because, y’know, not realising that would sort of make you a retard. DRC This list is so far off it isn’t even funny. The list is like some strange liberal fantasy.
on March 11, 2011 at 1:14 pm
The MANTRA: Everybody says there is this RACE problem. Everybody says this RACE problem will be solved when the third world pours into EVERY white country and ONLY into white countries. The Netherlands and Belgium are just as crowded as Japan or Taiwan, but nobody says Japan or Taiwan will solve this RACE problem by bringing in millions of third worlders and quote assimilating unquote with them. Everybody says the final solution to this RACE problem is for EVERY white country and ONLY white countries to “assimilate,” i.e., intermarry, with all those non-whites. What if I said there was this RACE problem and this RACE problem would be solved only if hundreds of millions of non-blacks were brought into EVERY black country and ONLY into black countries? How long would it take anyone to realize I’m not talking about a RACE problem. I am talking about the final solution to the BLACK problem? And how long would it take any sane black man to notice this and what kind of psycho black man wouldn’t object to this? But if I tell that obvious truth about the ongoing program of genocide against my race, the white race, Liberals and respectable conservatives agree that I am a naziwhowantstokillsixmillionjews. They say they are anti-racist. What they are is anti-white. Anti-racist is a code word for anti-white. Jon Five course tea with mom and daughter. Stuff white people def. like….
on March 12, 2011 at 10:50 am
Check out the article on nytimes.com http://travel.nytimes.com/2011/03/11/travel/11tea.html?hpw Jmoney Your post makes about zero sense bro… your an idiot
on March 12, 2011 at 10:51 am
Jmoney Mr.DRC that is…
on March 12, 2011 at 10:52 am
anonymous on March 15, 2011 at 4:32 am wow i guess im not as white as i thought being a blond haired/blue eyed pale white boy. i’ve never even heard of most these people/bands/shows all white people like ex. the shins, the line, conan o brien, banksy, ed hardy, mad men, moleskin notebooks, michael gondry, juno, sarah silverman, david sedaris, wes anderson, or the onoin. ive also never purchased sea salt or a pack of bottled water or an apple product or a metal water bottle. i do love pot but i stick with the rolling papers or wooden pipe. ive never attended an 80s night or sweater party. never watched the world cup or the movie where the wild things are, dont listen to public radio or indie music/oldschool hip hop/rap/jazz/etc. dont have netflix or the $ for it or cable for that matter. i honestly am not sure what vintage clothes are or why ppl buy them if they are so expensive. hate coffee, i do like tea though but i only drink sencha green tea and plain red tea. im not religious and am very unaware of what’s going on in the world or even in my city other than what i see. never been to a stand still concert, fil festival, or play(other than my little brothers in 2nd grade). never been to an oscar or dinner party. never owned a scarf or new balance shoes, or a pea coat. never traveled or considered travelling to japan though i do like sushi. never studied abroad. i have no idea what gentrification is or TED conference. never heard of wayban wayfarers. i dont like frisbee or classical music. i dont recycle im not vegan or vegetarian and dont care about eating meat its natural. cant afford organic stuff. i do like the outdoors but not hiking or bicycling. have way more than 5 black friends. dont hate my parents, btw they never smoked with me nor has any of my white friends parents done so with them. i wish gifted children were treated like normal people so nature would take its course and eliminate them. had a gay friend once back in florida where im from he smoked a ton of weed with me when he was dealing that good. never have or would pay to pick berries. i dont particularily enjoy mos def. i drink bud light or coors light and my favorite beer is corona extra but its too expensive for me usually. i dont have the time to watch marathons. im not an expert on any culture and have never attempted to learn another language, barely cheated my way through spanish in high school. i hate lawyers and the legal system for that matter, go canada jk. never seen a game of rugby and dont know the rules of the game. never been to a private school or part of an ivy league. never put a bumper sticker on my car and prob never will. never done an unpaid internship and never will. think vespa scooters look funny and wouldnt be seen on one unless maybe in europe. dont care about political prisoners. for a site with so much info on white people and what we like you would think this would be accurate at least a little. it was funny though most my friends and i laughed at this shit while smoking a blunt mydog on March 15, 2011 at 10:11 am you should differentiate between circumsiced white people and normal white people. When you refer to “europeans” you should not that you are talkin about ‘normal white people’ in other words, ‘non-circumsiced white people’ who are responsible for the reneissance and the good culture we know from europe. Circumsiced white people, mostly from united states and some smaller countries, are not considered european simply becus theyre white. their culture is entirely different from normal white people. they are more mechanical and not as sensitive as europeans. mydog you should call your blog, ‘stuff circumsiced white people like’, because circumsiced people usually obssess about mundane stuff
on March 15, 2011 at 10:28 am
anon on March 15, 2011 at 12:31 pm This is racist against White people! If it were called “Stuff black people like” or “Stuff muslims like” it would not be allowed so why should it be okay to generalise against White people, who have just as much a right to speak out against discrimination and racism as non-Whites. This is just highlights how the White Race is being ridiculed and portrayed as inferior to other races. If this continues, the White Race will be wiped from the Earth, which is GENOCIDE, and especially criminal considering that White people are mainly responsible for Civilisation itself. Stew Another thing white people like: going to the Chiropractor.
on March 15, 2011 at 1:15 pm
Andrew Holmes on March 15, 2011 at 3:36 pm Christian, you sir are a genius. Let me know if you need any help with any white related activities. I’ve been white for 25 years now, so I know a thing or two. Tyler I am, admittedly, a white person – in fact, I am so white, I might as well refer to myself as transparent.
on March 17, 2011 at 12:31 am
As I read through your blog, however, I am becoming increasingly worried and frustrated. While I seem to have little troubles recognizing the traits and charateristics you continuously mention, of which I find to be fascinatingly and humorously ironic, I myself simply cannot seem to indentify with any of them. Understandably, this is worrisome and has triggered somehwat of an identity crisis. Whatever shall I do? This Site is Offensive/Exclusive/Not funny on March 17, 2011 at 7:06 pm Let me begin by saying that I have a sense of humor. But this is NOT funny. Somehow the people who wrote this book are SO culturally exclusive – and only see diversity in terms of race – that they preclude the possibility that people who do NOT identify as white may also identify with and enjoy with all of these things that so-called “white people like”. Somehow in this country, just because “white” is the majority, it is acceptable to stereotype. And even though the book/site is satiric and is openly stereotpyical it’s still ignoring the fact that this is not stuff ALL white people like – it’s stuff that “yuppy” people like (so – a convolution of race and class). Sorry to break it to everyone, but in fact A LOT of white people also like to shop at wal-mart, watch Nascar, and listen to country music.
In general, the whole concept is extremely exclusive. And can you even imagine if there was a book “stuff black people like” or “stuff brown people like”? Ironically, I have a feeling a lot of the “white people” that created and glorify this site would take issue and call those websites “racist”. This Site is Offensive/Exclusive/Not funny on March 17, 2011 at 7:17 pm Most people don’t understand what “racist” or “racism” means. There is a difference between “racism” and “making generalizations” or “stereotyping”. This website unabashedly stereotypes and generalizes…Except it generalizes a very large, and frankly undefined set of people that are called “white”. What the website really attempts to describe is a sub-culture of American society that is generally politically liberal, of a higher socio-economic status, and well-educated. However, instead of delving into such – or any – complexity or nuance…It is “funnier”, and obviously more parsimonious, to just say “white”. Because, after all, the “white” people who read all of it, identify and agree that these aspects of culture pertain to them, will not know the difference… Anne I just wasted 5 minutes of my life (which I will never get back) reading this comment
on March 18, 2011 at 8:09 am
Brad HAHA, you British skinheads are so, so stupid. It’s HILARIOUS! You probably don’t understand any of the content on this site anyway…
on March 18, 2011 at 12:51 pm
And I mean the racist skinheads not the “we just look generally angry” ones from 25 years ago. Brad That was @anon from page 635.
on March 18, 2011 at 12:54 pm
Brad I mean DRC is just generally insane in a VERY scary way, clearly American. But anon, you’re just so cute because you half-ass it.
on March 18, 2011 at 1:00 pm
Daniel Wandell on March 20, 2011 at 12:00 pm This is the best ever, being white is hilarious. What a great collection of honkey bullshit! Oh man, I’m choking on all the smug…. garden gnomes, koi-ponds, ride on lawn mowers, back packing, the word IGNORANT. Just genius, Daniel Wandell on March 20, 2011 at 12:27 pm peach salsa, MTV U, vans, yard sales, micro brews, dog/cat clothing, ironic mustaches/facial hair, farm aid, silent auctions, NO HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, veneers, American Girl Dolls, the Westminster Dog Show, keg stands, slutty Halloween costumes, green man unitards, black/white v-neck t-shirts, fedoras, Jumbo-trons, waiting in line at the Mac store, selling spot in said line on e-bay, insider trading, invisalign, ADD/ADHD, the UN, drinking Pabst Blue Ribbon under the age of 35, shot-gunning beers, Cotton Eyed Joe (fascist dance instructions!), the word FASCIST,….. and on and on and on. PHEW, I need a Mike’s Hard Lemonade and some grilled cheese with tomato slices Dave_in_AK You didn’t have to keep reading it.
on March 20, 2011 at 7:48 pm
Dave_in_AK That was meant as a reply to the offended person. The site seems to be misbehaving.
on March 20, 2011 at 7:51 pm
Elisa You forgot to do an article on homeschoolers. Out of all the white people in the world they are the most stereotypical. Just saying…
on March 21, 2011 at 6:24 pm
haley on March 22, 2011 at 9:52 am As an offender of like most things that white people like I can think of million suggestions. However, the one that I think is MOST appropriate is *putting things in wicker baskets*. Thanks! Haley A white person on March 22, 2011 at 1:04 pm i hope this whole websit/book is a joke cause im white in skin color but i hardly like any of the things on your site so whats that make me? and tha anser not blak Becky on March 22, 2011 at 2:49 pm This blog is about stereotypes of white people. Stereotypes do not HAVE to mean EVERY single white person likes all of the things on the list, and it most DEFINITELY does not mean that non-white people can’t like them either. People are always crying about racism, but how is he being racist….against himself?? And there ARE things about stuff black people like, too. Who cares!! It’s not meant to be taken seriously! I am a white person, and I can go through the list and see things I don’t like, but I definitely know plenty of people who do!!! It’s a joke! The people who don’t find it funny are probably “uppity” and snobbish anyways. Hellxia lol agreed at why so srs? not srs.
on March 22, 2011 at 5:02 pm
HOWEVER, there is such a thing as internalized racism. Please consider! Whitey McWhiteskin Is it just me or is this guy riding the “hipster wave” all the way to the bank? The irony is really building up here.
on March 23, 2011 at 11:46 am
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on March 26, 2011 at 5:22 pm
Justin Bradley Hey I am an average white kid and I made a funny rap for it. Check it
on March 29, 2011 at 3:38 pm
Jessica on March 29, 2011 at 7:49 pm This is absolutely ridiculous!!! Seriously everyone is always complaining about racism but if a white person ever said anything about racism against us that would be terrible!! This is the most asinine blog I have ever heard of, and by the way I’m white and most definitely DO NOT like Barack Obama at all!!! Brooke on March 31, 2011 at 10:38 am I agree with Jessica. I’m white, and I do find this demeaning and offensive, wether or not it was intended to come off that way. If a similar site were created saying things that a minority group likes, they would have a field day. This was not created “scientifically,” these are stereotypes. They are stereotypes that do not apply to all white people, just like stereotypes about black or asian people are not true for all members of the group and are highly offensive. YouDontGetIt on March 31, 2011 at 4:41 pm The best thing about this site is the endless stream of right wing leaning morons who come across this and think “OMG! This is racist against white people! I’m white! Things aren’t supposed to be racist against whites!” But in actual reality its an ironic commentary on things left leaning hipster types like. Only a total fucking idiot would read one of these articles and think “But they’re talking about white people as a group! How dare they! I don’t even like these things! I’m gonna post how angry I am! Also, George W. Bush was the best president ever and Barack Hussein Obama was born in Africa!” The smugness your stupidity gives me is immeasurable. yourdumb wether -> whether similar -> similiar you -> moron
on March 31, 2011 at 5:36 pm
imdumb similar is actually correct. you’re still dumb.
on March 31, 2011 at 5:39 pm
Re: dumbing down White people in America want to spell the British way: Favor—>FavoUr Civilized—>CiviliSed Theater—>TheatRe
on March 31, 2011 at 7:45 pm
Amanda on April 1, 2011 at 1:03 am Some of these things are very funny, but they apply to a very specific type of white people- hipsters. If I were to write a blog called “Stuff Black People Like” that only represented some black people, I know I’d be labeled a racist. maya on April 1, 2011 at 2:16 am My dog’s name is Cracker. He’s white. People often get offended by this and I explain that white people invented racism, we are not its’ victims. It’s fine, maybe even important to make fun of ourselves. Obviously the list is not descriptive of all white people, but it sure is hilariously on the mark. Emmy Herp derp.
on April 2, 2011 at 4:39 am
required name um…
on April 2, 2011 at 2:05 pm
http://www.blackpeopleloveus.com/ It’s the interwebs, Jessica. Your points are invalid. required name um…
on April 2, 2011 at 2:07 pm
http://www.blackpeopleloveus.com/ It’s the interwebs, your points are invalid. To say there isn’t a huge amount of racism towards minorities proves that women shouldn’t argue. Aussie Hunk: Jacko - Libertarian >:-(
on April 2, 2011 at 8:37 pm
Asha There are so many things that I find wrong with the title of this website. You should be ashamed of yourselves!
on April 5, 2011 at 8:31 pm
J on April 8, 2011 at 7:11 am I love your site! It’s a great satirical way to point out white privilege. I’ve found myself laughing hard as I look at how I fit into some of these narratives and I think this site is a great way for me to look into and check my own privilege. anon The “left leaning” white hipster type is exactly the sort of person this site appeals too.
on April 10, 2011 at 9:02 am
HF They go on ghost tours. I’m still smh when I heard this one. I love you white folks, but of all the zany things you guys do this has to be the weirdest.
on April 11, 2011 at 11:40 am
Who Cares Loves Being controversial, having double standards, abeing a bit crazy, all in all, white people ain’t no different!
on April 12, 2011 at 7:33 am
Peace and Love, especially those who cannot do it unto themselves! Sydney if you dont like this website y waste your time writing nasty comments on here?
on April 12, 2011 at 8:05 am
Shaner Need to add “Camo Hats and River Shirts”
on April 14, 2011 at 11:06 am
Jaimee on April 15, 2011 at 9:19 pm I completely have to disagree im white and i find this hilarious!!! I saw the book somewhere and had to check out the website. I don’t care if people make fun of us white people we’re wierd and do stupid stuff so don’t get so offended im not! Im still smiling because i find this entertaining. Melliot Trailer park heaven is a real good dealo. Check out Mel’s scumbag trailer park and ass wipe village.
on April 17, 2011 at 8:50 am
Sonia I think you need to take a break from self-promotion and update this blog.
on April 17, 2011 at 11:09 pm
awdawdawd on April 20, 2011 at 2:40 am I read two articles of you: the Banksy and the other one about hip-hop. I agree with you in some points in the Hip Hop article but unfortunately I cannot get your point. You criticize whites who like art who like blues who like jazz so what the fuck do you want us to do? Listen to Country and be cowboys?? Plz respond. HuttBurt I feel dumb. After realizing who this blog is targeted towards it makes much more sense. Even the one about tattoos…
on April 20, 2011 at 11:45 am
Eric “White people invented racism …”
on April 20, 2011 at 6:08 pm
Oh, wow. Eric It would be interesting to see you move on a little and explain the following:
on April 20, 2011 at 6:22 pm
Stuff white people like = by definition funny Stuff [any other ethnic group] like = by default racist If you would actually have a sensible thing or two to say about that distinction, your book could actually be hilarious AND interesting. But as it stands now they are a collection of easy laughs that will always be politically safe. Nothing more. StuffWhiteRacistsBelieveInAnything
on April 23, 2011 at 2:43 pm
TrueIsrael This post is stuuuuuuuuupid. What’s your point? So White Racists think that the earth was colonized by Corinthians from space? What a dork.
on April 24, 2011 at 5:46 am
TrueIsrael Oops my error, I mean Carinthians. Whatever that is.
on April 24, 2011 at 5:47 am
Mike on April 27, 2011 at 8:51 pm you son of a bitch, you are the most vile and racist dick i have ever came across in the internet. you pansy ass shithead just cannot go on with your own life and had to distinguish b/w white people and others. learn to fucking stop updating this blog and consider taking it down. IS Diversity great? GREEN CHICKEN!
on April 29, 2011 at 4:39 pm
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on April 30, 2011 at 3:55 pm
Plus, I could use a daily dose from the book. cromagnon Spot on.
on May 4, 2011 at 11:51 am
cromagnon Spot on?
on May 4, 2011 at 11:53 am
Anonymous Coward SWPL is looking long in the tooth. Get some ideas man! Bring it up! The book is printed and on the shelves, so don’t say the book is keeping you from it.
on May 5, 2011 at 12:03 pm
WORK SUX! Whites like to talk of hating work. http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/05/03/10-workplace-rights-you-think-you-have-but-dont/?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl11%7Csec1_lnk3%7C60763
on May 6, 2011 at 3:08 pm
bellamf As a result of you – this is very helpful !
on May 7, 2011 at 2:27 pm
jessica jankowski Where Is Shiny Things And Teddy Bears? Every White Person Loves Shiny Things And Teddy Bears!!
on May 8, 2011 at 11:53 pm
TrueIsrael Actually Black people like shiny things, not White people.
on May 9, 2011 at 5:33 am
PDAs! Next entry: Public Displays of Affection. You see lots of young white couples hold hands together when they enter a store entrance.
on May 11, 2011 at 1:22 am
DiB Could somebody please explain why white people like taking pictures of the food they are about to eat at restaurants?
on May 11, 2011 at 6:30 am
–DiB Darlene on May 11, 2011 at 8:47 am I think that people do this when they post ratings on Yelp and such. In addition I am a mystery shopper on the side and some of the shops require that a photo be taken of the meal before eating it, but this is rare. Sven Gally White people have always loved The Beatles. Definitely should have a section on this!
on May 12, 2011 at 7:28 am
aisha bradley i agree with this
on May 12, 2011 at 9:38 am
franknfilms I’m still waiting for the heavy metal article…
on May 12, 2011 at 9:44 am
giacomomuratore on May 14, 2011 at 6:04 am I find this blog extremely odd. If you have been able to get a book published which highlights the differences in behaviour, value systems and cultural mores between “white” people across the USA, Australia, the UK and other countries populated by “white” people then this is hardly novel is it? Glossing everyone with the same label and expecting them to behave the same way and exhibit similar interests without accounting for social class, ethnic group, religion, creed and other idiosyncracies is in itself a form of discrimination, even if you are aiming this at your own ‘race’. I find many of the entries on your list rather contrived. As a Brit I come from a city where there are black, white, brown, yellow and people of other hues and shades who all mix up British and foreign elements into a mish-mash hybrid. There are Black people in the UK who like the Beatles and wear indie t-shirts. Your book is thus in many ways an exercise in the obvious and I cant believe that someone actually accepted it at publishing level. Its obviously meant for ‘armchair academics’, a book bought in a motorway service station on a long journey only to be donated to the nearest charity shop when arriving at your destination. In the UK we have a very similar book which has the same meaningless attraction, its called “crap towns”. It states the obvious and does not actually do anything intelligent. Why are crap towns crap? Similarly we can ask, why do white people like the beatles? Simply saying that they like them doesnt get behind the reasons that this group is still popular. I suggest everybody read something a little more enlightening if you do feel the need to dabble in sociology. Try Pierre Bourdieu, who’s book “distinction” analyses why some people in society eat Sea Bass rather than fish fingers. Simply saying that white people like Sea Bass is erroneous to say the least and does little to recognise the nuances between people. If we have to pander to stereotypes, and also to court controversy as the subject of your blog does, we could also say that only in America could a book be produced that lists the things that “white people like”. Even if this is intended to spoof a particular group in NY why use the word “white”? Not all “white” people in the States are Lefty’s with degree’s in the humanities. The book thus presents one-persons view on society, a bit like believing that Borat is an adequate depiction of Kazakstan. I would have thought a country currently much vilified around the world for its foreign policy would prefer not to stick its head over the battlements….obviously not! DavidA on May 14, 2011 at 8:57 pm It’s a shame this blog is named as it is. The habits covered aren’t really those of white people generally but rather inner city progressive types (liberals, lefties). Culture snobs. As it happens those very people are also of the self-loathing variety. They’re always hating on the west and blaming white people for the world’s ills, so a blog called “stuff white people like” designed to ridicule white people would suggest an agenda aligned with the progressive cause. So I expected to come here and read about cheap beer and sport and mexicans taking jobs, quite the opposite of what the site does cover. If I knew it was anti-Liberal I might have visited earlier countryroads on May 15, 2011 at 12:22 pm I noticed that National Geographic Magazine wasn’t on the list. I think that this magazine is very popular in the white community to the extent (I think) that is against the law to throw these magazines away. Alex ROCK CLIMBING! WHITE PEOPLE LOVE ROCK CLIMBING!
on May 15, 2011 at 8:58 pm
HeatherL Wow, nothing like taking something light-hearted so seriously.
on May 16, 2011 at 12:31 am
Old Korean Lady is a Youtube star. on May 17, 2011 at 12:04 am http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/05/16/dan-adler-korean-jewish-ad-stick-together_n_862513.html?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl3%7Csec1_lnk2%7C63321 Thrax I’m as white as they come and I don’t like 90% of the stuff on this list. I think the title of the website should be “stuff pretentious white liberals like”.
on May 18, 2011 at 12:45 am
(i)nked i love this blog
on May 18, 2011 at 10:19 am
chriscuk whats is this about??? is it just racist or am i missing something?
on May 19, 2011 at 2:10 pm
Phoenixone You’re missing something.
on May 24, 2011 at 6:10 am
Sandra on May 26, 2011 at 6:27 am me too, I’m from Ireland, but live in NYC now. This is so funny, of course it’s racist, it’s supposed to be. I like the one “promising to learn another language” it’s funny to me, because where I am from it’s almost all white, and many, many people speak two or three languages. However the black community that have now moved in can barely string a sentence of English together, even though it’s their first language since birth. Oh and another thing should be on this list – for some reason white people throw their trash in the trash can, not out the window. White people, we are so dumb! Will This should be called ‘stuff white people in the US like’
on May 27, 2011 at 2:25 am
Anessa on May 29, 2011 at 4:19 am This could be racist (#101 Being Offended), but really its just a way to laugh at yourself and the people around you. I mean, i liked 80 of the things on the list, so it seems pretty accurate. By the way, what would he talk about if he came to your school? Ben Yes you are, you dumb Irish whore
on May 29, 2011 at 2:16 pm
Darlene Thrax,
on May 30, 2011 at 2:17 am
You are correct. I hate almost everything on the list as well. Lauren on May 30, 2011 at 6:46 pm Seems like this should be renamed “stuff hipsters like,” including black hipsters. Yes, there are black hipsters. I’ve never known any white, Christian right being into any of this stuff. White people love hardcore metal
on June 3, 2011 at 9:07 am
wanpaku I stumbled on this site…and I have not idea what to think.
on June 4, 2011 at 4:38 pm
Mildly amusing at first glance, then somewhat aggravating….if you list enough things then obviously someone who happens to be white will like it eventually…. Maybe it should be renamed “stuff white people like that the authors feel like ridiculing at the moment” 1 MOAR time: PlacesWhitePeopleLove Gotta love WWII-era European white American elite corporate-funded Globalist Socialism.
on June 5, 2011 at 6:44 am
Where they really live (forget Connecticut): http://realestate.yahoo.com/promo/meet-americas-richest-counties.html 3 in Northern Virginia and 1 in Maryland, home to federal employees working in Washington DC. One in NJ is smack between NYC & Philadelphia. None of them in New York state or New England. Peabody on June 6, 2011 at 12:22 pm I think the purpose here is to pretend that all white people are well healed upwardly mobile types with a vacation home and 2.5 kids in university. By painting a supposed race with this broad brush, it simply reveals that these are the only kind of white people with which the authors come into contact or which they care to satirize . The rest of us “white people”, those with problems, don’t merit any recognition here. For the purposes of this site, 90% of “white people” don’t exist. This is not a “let’s make fun of rednecks” type of place, more of a “let’s make fun of Yuppies and call them white people sort of deal. You see, when you make fun of people that have all the best things, you risk nothing because those people don’t care if they are the object of your ridicule. As they say, the best revenge is living well. If the authors wanted to show some spine, they could make fun of white people who are suffering job loss, ecological disaster, health problems and homelessness. That would be a little more entertaining to those who like to laugh at people based on their skin color, don’t you think? Peabody on June 6, 2011 at 1:07 pm Let’s conduct a little experiment. I have edited the blurb about the line drawings contest by replacing the word “white” with “black” and “pale” with “dark”. ——————————————————————– Since Blacker Shades of Dark came out back in November, a lot of people have voiced how much they love the book’s scarily accurate line drawings, which call out the prototypical black denizens of cities from Austin to Atlanta and Seattle to Santa Fe. Now comes your chance to own them in poster form (18 x 24). Regrettably not all of the drawings could be featured here, but it’s still quite possibly one of the coolest lineups of blackness ever assembled. ——————————————————————– Does this sound like something that you could publish without drawing the attention of the Southern Poverty Law Center? a) yes. b) no. c) maybe. d) I can’t answer honestly because I’m white. Louise on June 7, 2011 at 7:58 am Agree. This is a very predictable, passe joke which ignores the fact that there are millions of white people (certainly in the UK where I live) who wouldn’t have the slightest interest in any of this stuff. Or are white people from outside of this socio-economic status group no longer valid now? whiteperson You guys haven’t yet mentioned the mother of commercial empires adored by the white masses.
on June 7, 2011 at 4:55 pm
National Geographic Subscribing to the magazine, pretending they know about photography, sending their white teenage offspring on ‘expedition’ , wearing the (made in China) branded clothing White Chick 101 on June 8, 2011 at 8:28 am Wow…I totally feel like I have culture now with my “eclectic” taste for sushi, being in graduate school, and shopping at Whole Foods occasionally. So, like, I guess I should TOTALLY move by the water — I was thinking some uppity suburb in California. Would that make me whiter?! On a side note, this blog is kind of funny, but also kind of inaccurate at the same time. I just don’t see the race-specificity of most of the things mentioned on here, and even if I did, it would really only apply to a small portion of white people — young, more politically left ones. Clearly you haven’t been around enough white trash to REALLY know what white people like! So, here’s my contribution to the list: -Cheap beer -Lifted pickup trucks -Cut-off jeans -Karaoke -Hunting -Plaid shirts -Wearing multiple necklaces at once -Keeping your Christmas lights up all year long -Buying jeans with ridiculous amounts of holes in them -Wearing wife beaters -Garage sales -Dairy Queen -Tex-Mex food (not the “real” stuff) -Stock shows -Actually winning first place at stock shows -Bonfires -Tractor Supply -The show “Sixteen and Pregnant” -Actually resembling people on the show “Sixteen and Pregnant” -Going to community college…for six years -Treating your parents like crap and having them give you free money anyway -Muddin’ (driving a four-wheeler through mud, for those of you who aren’t hick enough to know this reference) -Saying stuff like “I’m fixin’ to leave,” “I’ll tell you what,” or “You might could do that.” -Drinking Diet Coke with your Big Mac because it cancels out all the calories Gregalicious on June 11, 2011 at 1:55 pm hi. I’m greg. I’m also known as gregalicious. I like pole dancing and I want the world to know that I am a conservative, pole dancing, out of the closet gay man who needs to be recognized!! Here is my soon to be hit single about me… enjoy….
LucA This blog is the bomb! I’m whiter than I thought i was: HAHAHAHA!
on June 13, 2011 at 6:47 am
Crosscultural music: East India meets Western pop meets Reggateon
on June 13, 2011 at 5:53 pm
Crosscultural music: East India meets Western pop meets Reggateon Indian music is hot, so is reggaeton from Puerto Rico and west Indies. There you have it: South Asia meets West Indies.
on June 13, 2011 at 5:54 pm
Ned Senemounnarat on June 15, 2011 at 6:11 am One more thing I would like to state is that as opposed to trying to suit all your online degree lessons on days and nights that you complete work (considering that people are fatigued when they return), try to obtain most of your sessions on the week-ends and only one or two courses in weekdays, even if it means taking some time off your weekend break. This pays off because on the week-ends, you will be extra rested in addition to concentrated with school work. Thx for the different ideas I have mastered from your weblog. James Thats funny. there are so many predictable points for white people. I guess we all have certain things in common
on June 17, 2011 at 6:58 am
bet365 This site is getting far too many comments
on June 17, 2011 at 7:02 am
Moro Mmmm, I’m doing some disgruntled late-night websurfing and somehow I stumble upon some smokin’ SRK. …. …. … … (pregnant pause) This is what the internet was made for. (Although I kinda prefer Saif Ali Khan.)
on June 21, 2011 at 1:02 am
Eric Go to dirtywhiteshirt.com
on June 23, 2011 at 2:01 am
You can use anything from it on your blog. drekone on June 23, 2011 at 6:13 pm THIS BLOG IS SO ON POINT EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM IS SO PERFECTLY TRUE! I HAVE LAUGHED FOR DAYS (ESP WITH THE EXPLINATIONS OF EACH ITEM ON LIST) AND I SPREAD THE WORD KEEP IT UP IM SURE THERS MORE TO ADD! Brown-outs on June 28, 2011 at 9:55 am They love California, to bring back Jerry Brown to the governor seat after a 28 year hiatus. They LOVE him and wish he was the president, not EVIL Ronald Reagan in the 1980’s. He was also governor between Jerry and daddy Edmund Brown. kate on July 2, 2011 at 10:11 pm White people definitely like reusable water bottles, especially those that show a hiking or environment symbol on them. It gives them a sense of superiority over their environmentally unfriendly neighbors who love plastic water bottles made to be thrown away. They also love vintage records; hiking and backpacking are a must; and white teenagers tend to use “abbreves” or abbreviate their words in order to converse with their fellow white teenagers, including “abbreves” like “mos def,” “bs,” and “obvi.” Perhaps one of the biggest likes among white people is photography. Even if the pictures are shit or they don’t know how to use the damn thing, they love the idea of being an artist or an obscure, indie photographer, for again it gives them a level of superiority just like the reusable water bottles. tom on July 4, 2011 at 12:51 am im not sure what colour, the person is who writes this shit but its borderline racist. making white people out to be thick and ignorant, well fuck you im proud to be white and trust most white people are, im not hating on other races whatsoever but if it turns out that the guy who writes this isnt white then how is he getting away with this shit!? once again fuck you, stupid cunt. lou Tom, get a sense of humor.
on July 4, 2011 at 7:38 am
phil on July 4, 2011 at 5:33 pm gotta agree with tom’s post. since he already did all the cussing and took the discredit that usually goes with course language, i’ll just skip most of that step. i’ve got a pretty good sense of humor already, no overhaul needed, so keep those comments and thoughts. to the jerk(s) writing this blog: you are obviously witty and you admited that you are a racists (against white people… that stupid turn of phrase). but you’re a jerk, and not unique. i’ve met plenty of jerks with wit before, just as i’ve met your brand of weak-sister passive aggressiveness before. when i meet people like you in person, i’m quick to ridicule then, and make other people laugh at their expense, right there in the moment, whilst looking on. i do that because i’m white and i like being white because its awesome. if you are not white, i pity you because you wish you were, but will never be. if you are white, then you need a really solid ass kicking. like the kind my dad gave me when i was being a disrepectful punk teenager to my mother, many moons ago. that style of ass kicking is needed because are being a disrespetful punk ass adolescent to your mother culture. and just like my dad before me, i get wonderfully irate when i see someone dis what gave ’em life. maybe you’ll mature. or not. enjoy being unhappy. Darlene We need Whites to get on a consistent message so I will post this again.
on July 5, 2011 at 5:00 am
Everybody says there is this RACE problem. Everybody says this RACE problem will be solved when the third world pours into EVERY white country and ONLY into white countries. The Netherlands and Belgium are just as crowded as Japan or Taiwan, but nobody says Japan or Taiwan will solve this RACE problem by bringing in millions of third worlders and quote assimilating unquote with them. Everybody says the final solution to this RACE problem is for EVERY white country and ONLY white countries to “assimilate,” i.e., intermarry, with all those non-whites. What if I said there was this RACE problem and this RACE problem would be solved only if hundreds of millions of non-blacks were brought into EVERY black country and ONLY into black countries? How long would it take anyone to realize I’m not talking about a RACE problem. I am talking about the final solution to the BLACK problem? And how long would it take any sane black man to notice this and what kind of psycho black man wouldn’t object to this? But if I tell that obvious truth about the ongoing program of genocide against my race, the white race, Liberals and respectable conservatives agree that I am a naziwhowantstokillsixmillionjews. They say they are anti-racist. What they are is anti-white. Anti-racist is a code word for anti-white. jacob http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-love-being-white/187919221261760 please join the white moment today
on July 6, 2011 at 1:19 pm
Tammy on July 7, 2011 at 4:24 am If Tom needs to get a sense of humor, so do all black, latino and any other race that is non-white. C’mon people, you want to end racism but think it’s funny to have a site like this? WTF? Brett Stevens I like this blog because it points out why white people are so neurotic: they are caught in a status struggle and a class war.
on July 7, 2011 at 11:19 am
Those who seem most interesting and successful win, and the others must content themselves with ballcaps, pork rinds and NASCAR. The urban hipster, the Bohemian Bourgeois, and the limousine liberal elitist all come from this desire to rise above others and not get tagged in the white trash morass of the lower middle class suburbs. It’s also great to see someone bringing up race. Part of being a status-conscious white person is never to bring up race except to say nice things about third-world-derived populations, and point out how they have Hidden Wisdom that we missed while getting college degrees and programming computers. Chantel #135: Outraged Comment Battles On Random Blogs and Facebook postings/pages;) For real, quit taking this (and yourself) so seriously lol!
on July 7, 2011 at 7:58 pm
Jon #135 should be vampires
on July 8, 2011 at 11:11 am
Gabrielle #136 = Abercrombie & Fitch
on July 10, 2011 at 10:56 am
Seriously, how is this not on here? #137 = Harry Potter I’ve worked almost every opening of Harry Potter, and the one thing noticeably absent from every opening night (the same goes for those of Twilight) is nonwhite people. Harry Potter, like Twilight, is like black repellent. cboyle3 on July 11, 2011 at 9:03 am Well what about the opening of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince when he asks that black waitress out for a date? Does that count? Sorry, I am white and need to point these things out….. Darlene That was Hollywood’s pathetic attempt at multiculturalism. Anything that is White they try to destroy by including non whites.
on July 11, 2011 at 10:59 am
Meg What about Prince Edward Island Canada? The most elitist white people in the world go there for fun: Prince William and Kate and Regis and Kelly.
on July 13, 2011 at 8:10 am
Bec on July 13, 2011 at 11:54 pm So most of these posts are about rich liberal white people. How about writing about normal, hard working, middle class white people? I feel like the people being made fun of in these posts are a very small minority. (I’m white, by the way) Doesn’t everyone talk about the white people being the force behind the Tea Party movement? Maybe make a separate section for non-rich-stuck up-liberal white people. (I guess they’re not as easy to make fun of) StuffWhitePeopleKnow&CareAbout http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/upgrade-your-life/upgrade-life-avoiding-online-etiquette-blunders-160031669.html
on July 15, 2011 at 1:33 pm
Nick uh… here’s some more stuff white people like:
on July 15, 2011 at 4:14 pm
1) the internet 2) writing blogs 2) thinking that being ironic about something somehow absolves them from culpability for doing it Nick and I see I entered the number two twice which makes me look like an idiot but anyway….
on July 15, 2011 at 9:36 pm
An American Conservative Republican's dream of America
on July 16, 2011 at 8:46 am
Wherever White Liberals live won’t be allowed to join in their Redneck games. Map Guide compass The map shown Texas secede from the union. LOL!
on July 16, 2011 at 9:01 am
Hilly Billy Sam Clin-Wal-Ton Hick-a-Bee for prez.
on July 16, 2011 at 9:03 am
Where the white trash are…can’t stand a black man running the country. Them Arkies, Okies, Texans, Hicks and Crackers. Darlene on July 16, 2011 at 9:49 am You sound like one of them. Besides Obama is just a figure head. When America has talks with foreign countries they always deal with H.Clinton, not Obama. denispax Brightly, beautifully, very much all is correct!
on July 20, 2011 at 10:36 am
Tara Duggan on July 26, 2011 at 10:21 am Hi Christian – I’m a journalist writing for California magazine about changing concepts of taste and why we like what we like. I’d love to interview you. I can be reached at [email protected]. Thanks for your help, Tara Paul Johnson on July 30, 2011 at 2:06 am We offer quality Search Engine Optimization / SEO Services and Internet Marketing Solutions. Our dedicated team of SEO Professionals ensures Top 10 search engine rankings. Our SEO Processes are designed in view of the SEO guidelines, and white hat SEO techniques are strictly followed to ensure that our clients from world over get the best SEO services. Please reply to this email so we can send you more details. Phone No: +919897697333 White people like (and don't like) * Do what they advice you do (i.e. recycle, eat vegan organic foods, ride bikes to work, go outside more and “Do your own thing”).
on July 31, 2011 at 12:59 pm
* Don’t ruin their day/morning/after work/Friday/weekend/SUNDAY/ON VACATION/HOLIDAY about how you feel. *IN between: Don’t talk about politics, but let’s discuss the poor unfortunate souls in third world countries and our inner cities. Chris Add a “like” for Facebook so I can like this site, it’s something white people like me want to share!
on August 5, 2011 at 1:49 pm
R on August 8, 2011 at 3:07 am This site really should be called “Things white AMERICANS like.” – but how just like Yanks to think they are the Whole World. You morons still can’t see past your own noses can you? NoUseForAName …and it’s just like someone from outside the U.S. to not be able to take a joke…lighten up dude.
on August 8, 2011 at 9:57 am
invest liberty reserve I agree with your About Stuff White People Like, excellent post.
on August 8, 2011 at 1:57 pm
Roi R. Czechvala on August 11, 2011 at 6:13 am White people like Christmas specials starring Ben Vereen. We also like to watch Movies such as Fridfay to be “hep”, but draw the line at movies such as Malcolm X (for obvious reasons). We also like “white safe” comedians such as Wanda Sykes and Sinbad. Dave Chapelle… not so much. Hope this helps. Cheers Alison You should do one about boycotting. White people love boycotting
on August 12, 2011 at 11:58 pm
Fairly Emotional Stable White Person on August 13, 2011 at 6:39 am It is at most unfortunate that such anti-white racism is so prevalent in our society and as much as evident from your blog posts. Do you hate “whites”, or just hate being white? It’s really hard to tell from your apocalypse of hatred veiled under the guise of free speech and anecdotes. Vicky on August 15, 2011 at 1:04 pm That’s the problem with the world today. Has everyone lost their sense of humor? If you don’t approve, DON’T READ IT! AND DON’T COME BACK! Geez. Blergadot This blog was probably started by a self-hating persons who is a 1/4 black. And Hitler was a Jew.
on August 15, 2011 at 6:25 pm
Blergadot on August 15, 2011 at 6:27 pm I love how Roi R. Czechvala has a barely pronounceable ethnic name but proclaims the likes and dislikes of white people. This blog was probably started by someone who looks Samoan but is a 1/8 white. Andrew you guys are a friggin stupid. i’m white and this is funny as shit. learn to laugh, tightwads.
on August 16, 2011 at 5:40 am
Fdo If white american with eastern european ancestry is ethnic, then yep, he is as ethnic as he can get.
on August 16, 2011 at 7:07 am
shanodindryad This is obviously a joke >.<
on August 16, 2011 at 7:25 am
Vicky Agreed!
on August 16, 2011 at 7:40 am
Bob on August 16, 2011 at 8:23 am Lighten up, asshole. This is funny as hell, and not racist in the least. And fuck you, anti-white racism may be prevelant where you are, but i’ve never seen a single instance of it. And I think people have atleast earned the right to make vaguely racist (I dont see it) jokes about white people such as you and me. I do like the ted conference, and bob marley. Daniel on August 16, 2011 at 9:38 am Of course it’s racist. Any time someone stereotypes an entire race or ethnicity, it is by definition racist. People are all different. People of one particular race or ethnicity do not all think and do things the same way. All generalizations are false (except that one). Nevertheless, just because it’s racist doesn’t mean it’s not funny. People need to not be so sensitive. We are becoming a nation of crybabies. Bill I’m white and i want to complain about the background color for this text box. It implies that white people are square and should be written upon.
on August 16, 2011 at 9:48 am
Maggie Hilarious!!!
on August 16, 2011 at 11:14 am
Vicky You are a riot! LOL
on August 16, 2011 at 12:06 pm
Bertha No, even the generalization that all generalizations are false is wrong.
on August 18, 2011 at 4:53 am
Why can’t I shake the feeling that most people reading this site are white and think “ohmygod this is funny I’m so open minded because I can take this joke!” But maybe it’s just me. Darlene @ Bob.
on August 18, 2011 at 6:14 am
Can’t you reply without using vulgar language? Oh, and I am assuming you live in the middle of Wyoming, without tv, since you have never seen an instance of anti-White propaganda. Darlene I agree with you. This site is run by a self hating White liberal. He probably lives in the suburbs without a non-White within miles.
on August 18, 2011 at 6:17 am
Vicky on August 18, 2011 at 7:30 am OMG people. These guys ‘OBSERVE’. It’s interesting honestly. It’s no different than a comedian pointing out the differences between caucasians and african americans (OR WHITES AND BLACKS!). I don’t understand WHY people persist to insult and complicate things they just don’t get! To each his own. Should I have the SAME sense of humor as YOU!? This is not meant to be insulting. If we can’t learn to polk fun at ourselves, and we take ourselves SO seriously, why don’t we all just become catatonic and live without any stimulation at all? GET OVER IT ALREADY. Just don’t read it and GO AWAY! LOL Darlene @ Vicky.
on August 18, 2011 at 8:53 am
it’s poke not polk. People get it. If you like this stuff you should read a funny book called Racism Schmacism. Vicky on August 18, 2011 at 10:16 am Pull the cork out of your ‘arse’. If you don’t like it, then WHY don’t you NOT READ IT? I’m white, grew up in the South-East part of the US in a VERY conservative Baptist family! I’m German, Native American, Irish, English, AND AMERICAN (low and behold MY SKIN IS THAT OF A CAUCASIAN). Most of us are mixed with something. I’m also more artsey than a gramatically correct, anal, wanna-be social philosopher! Not to mention, OBVIOUSLY less judgemental. I wonder how many words I misspelled in this post… I’ll just bet you can tell me. Just like you can tell the world how they should think, feel, act, and see. Communist? Maybe find a country that ISN’T FREE and GO THERE! Vicky on August 18, 2011 at 10:25 am Can someone give me an example of how ‘Stuff White People Like’ is actually RACIST? It may be sterotyping but I just don’t see RACISM. They are not hating on white people! It’s a list. Is anyone offended because the list says that white people like coffee or anything else on this list? REALLY?!
Bertha on August 18, 2011 at 10:40 am I don’t want to take sides here, and I like this website, but first of all, stereotyping people based on their colour is part of the definition of racism, and second, you actually sound very judgemental, telling people what to do, how you think you are a better person than them(it sounds like it, I don’t want to judge you, either), what should and shouldn’t offend them. People can read whatever they want, and they should, even if they don’t like it, because sometimes a bad opinion might be important. If, for example, those stereotypes might get dangerous. If you want to get your point across, and don’t think this is a dangerous form of racism, then why don’t you do so in a politer way? Do you want to get your point across or do you just want to scream at people via the web? Because the latter won’t change anyones opinion, it is just hurtfull and makes people angry. Stereotypes are a very difficult topic. Maybe some people see a big problem with judging a whole race, but if they do so with all stereotypes about all races, I don’t see a mistake on their side. Just my personal opinion. Vicky on August 18, 2011 at 10:56 am Did you not read the part where the owners of this site were being slaughtered? Is racism not claiming superiority? These guys are NOT doing that. Even in highschool there are new sterotypes based on hair dye, clothes, and whether or not one has piercings in their nose. Sterotypes are NOT going to go away. They exist whether or not someone POINTS THEM OUT. I’m personally offended when someone tells me that it’s WRONG to think that something is funny. I have every right to defend the philosophy of the owners. I just want to say, I don’t scream or yell verbally or over the web. I’m just not that type of person. I’m sorry if anyone took it that way. I think that what these guys are doing is great. They are actually poking fun at sterotyping and bring forth an awareness that no one even recognizes because they are too busy crying foul. Vicky No. This isn’t judgemental…
on August 18, 2011 at 11:01 am
Bertha on August 18, 2011 at 11:19 am I just can’t see the use of what you are doing, thats all. And it is not about just pointing it out, but about keeping people aware that jokes on other people’s expense can lead to bad things. What makes a joke dangerous and what makes it funny, that is just opinion, and I’m pretty sure the owners of this site don’t need to be defended, but laugh at the “probably self hating white liberals” comments, if they even read them. Not everyone understands every joke. There is no use in getting worked up about it. Many people probably just get angry because they find themselves in those stereotypes, and nobody really likes to find out that they aren’t that special. But everyone draws their line somewhere else, and we need to accept that. If I would think this site contained serious racism, I would point that out, and anger wouldn’t change my mind. And again about the slaughtering: That is exactly why I see more use in sharing my opinion with you, not them. About the racism=superiority: true, but sterotypes are often exactly that. This group can be defined this way, but my group is special. read this cracked article about that, it is what actually brought me to this site: http://www.cracked.com/blog/6-double-standards-were-all-guilty-of/ Darlene @ Vicky,
on August 18, 2011 at 12:10 pm
You sound like your getting all uptight. In addition not everybody is mixed with something. That is Communist propaganda. So I guess I don’t need to go to a Communist country, because I live in one. You only think your free because the government tells you so. If America was as free as people think, do you think the government would have to tell us constantly how free we are? Have you not noticed this? Bertha How is this communist propaganda.Don’t get me wrong, this is a sincere question, I really don’t get it.
on August 18, 2011 at 12:31 pm
Vicky on August 18, 2011 at 12:46 pm Great article! Check out ‘attrigution theory’, ‘chameleon effect’, and what the article speaks of is called the ‘fundamental attribution error’. Geez. It sux to be human? The jokes are at Christian’s own expense as well. He’s not poking fun of himself too? How’d he know these things unless he witnessed it himself? I honestly don’t think he’s dangerous. Anyone who wishes to repress self reflection and cultural understanding, and promotes conformity to one way of thinking, is dangerous. He’s not saying that ALL WHITE people are this way, lol. Trust me, MARKETING? Someone is reading it… Bloggin is a way of sharing and gathering information. It’s useful to him and his publishers. So, It’s just as important that he see supporters as it is opposers. How would you define the difference between ‘racism’ and ‘prejudice’? Maybe in my mind they are just DIRTY words? I see them both as derogatory? Fitting into a sterotype, I do not. I honestly don’t care if I ‘stand out’. In fact I’d RATHER NOT. I know that I’m no better, but it disturbs me that so many would try to repress so many things that cause no harm because of hypersensitivity. If you have a teenager, you’d understand that quite a bit has changed (of course depending on where you live). The diversity in my daughter’s school is amazing. And they seem to all get along. The racial divide is disappearing but unfortunately the social classes will always stick around. Vicky @ Darlene,
on August 18, 2011 at 12:55 pm
I suppose ALL of your lineage leads you to a pedigree? Living under a dictatorship that tells you that you can’t freely voice your opinion is not communist? IF you are in America, you are not in a communist country! Good grief. We are free more so than most. I don’t agree with many government decisions and it’s no secret that we are fed what we are supposed to know. You don’t love your country? Our country? Research other countries and I’d love to know if you find a better place. Vicky @ Darlene
on August 18, 2011 at 12:58 pm
AND it’s you’re NOT your (touche). Bertha on August 18, 2011 at 1:59 pm I think you misunderstood who or what I meant with dangerous.I only meant that some people might see it as problematic. Prejudice can be a very dangerous thing, in the hands of the wrong people. I agree that all this being offended by everything isn’t very healthy and also comes in all kinds of colours. Here in germany it is especially difficult. Because on one hand, we are afraid to say anything against anyone just in case someone could call us nazis, on the other this causes a certain kind of anger, that should be directed at this german sef-hatred, but IS directed against the minorities we are afraid to speak out against. Here, it is mostly Germans vs. Turkeys and vice versa. One has to be very careful with prejudice(even if it is a joke), because many things in both directions are presented as facts, when in reality its just poorly made statistics. for myself I must say: I’m a lot of stereotypes. On this site alone, I found myself in so many examples, like not owning a TV and loving vintage crap, just as there actually ARE a lot of black people who love fried chicken. Things that are sometimes facts can be a problem, because people tend to think that if one is a fact, the others are too. No one can blame the writer. It’s just fun to read how ones own group might look like for others, even more if they are right about it. But not everyone likes to laugh at their own expense OR at others. At some point, we need to take a hard long look at ourselves and ask: Why is it even funny that japanese people like weird porn? Why do we laugh at differences? I’m getting philosophical, and this is a blog for jokes, and I aimed at an entirely different point and forgot which one it was. Me on August 18, 2011 at 7:48 pm This site is racist. Nuff said. If it were the 1950’s, I’m sure that the maker of this site would jump at the opportunity to stereotype “them crazy ol black folk” they way they did in that era. Just because racism against whites is acceptable in today’s liberal dominated society, doesn’t mean it’s right. Rob on August 19, 2011 at 1:46 am if this site’s racist we need more racism. Other cultures need to be able to start looking at themselves in a satirical and light hearted way like this blog. the sad thing is that they’re aware of their own short comings, and they’re aware that other people are aware of them. At least when u turn it into satire it puts you back in control of it. celestine I think you are confusing “racist” with “self-deprecating”.
on August 19, 2011 at 8:27 am
Argentines: White Europeans!
on August 19, 2011 at 4:08 pm
Grim You can’t be racist towards a group of people who have never been oppressed.
on August 19, 2011 at 5:09 pm
hatwearer on August 19, 2011 at 11:12 pm Dude, you need to chill. I mean, yeah, there’s a few things that are exagerated or aren’t completely accurate, but that’s what satire is. This involves a bit of collective self-reflection in a fun kind of way, which people like you tend to spoil. I absolutely hate it when people don’t have the brains for abstract concepts like satire and instead process things in a narrow-minded “black-and-white” “good vs. evil” simplistic manner so they can soothe their limited understanding of the world – you know, kind of like a child would. You are proving point #101 on the list. People like you are always finding something to whine about. This is meant to be a FUN site and you’re turning it into something else. Get a life! hatwearer on August 19, 2011 at 11:13 pm Dude, you need to chill. I mean, yeah, there’s a few things that are exagerated or aren’t completely accurate, but that’s what satire is. This involves a bit of collective self-reflection in a fun kind of way, which people like you tend to spoil. I absolutely hate it when people don’t have the brains for abstract concepts like satire and instead process things in a narrow-minded “black-and-white” “good vs. evil” simplistic manner so they can soothe their limited understanding of the world – you know, kind of like a child would. You are proving point #101 on the list. People like you are always finding something to whine about. This is meant to be a FUN site and you’re turning it into something else. Get a life! Bertha on August 20, 2011 at 1:09 am That is…I’m sorry, that is just…it’s stupid! It’s the opinion of a five year old! I really thought hard how to say this nicer, but where is the logic in that?! What does Racism neccessarily have to do with oppression? The first can very well lead to the other, That’s the problem. And f. y. i. whites have been oppressed. The irish, for example. Smaller groups in other countries. Racism doesn’t need oppression to be! It doesn’t even need hatred. Just some uncomfortable people who don’t know what to think of their neighbours. Marek Really funny, but many posts are tinted with self-righteousness and bitterness. Particularly the arts degrees one. A little high and mighty, if you ask me.
on August 21, 2011 at 3:54 pm
Jill Some of these are accurate but honestly it seems more to be showcasing “stuffhipsterslike.”
on August 22, 2011 at 1:10 am
white girl on August 24, 2011 at 9:46 pm yes, I am in fact offended. I have been treated like s&^% many times in my life because I am white. Yes, because I am white. I do not hate other races, nor do I hate myself and I DO NOT find amusment in reading ( however “satiricaly” things that have been said to me by people of other races for the sole purpose of hurting my feelings. I am also not amused that people think that jokes like this are harmless because “everybody knows that white folks have it good. Nobody discriminates or perpetrates hate crimes against THEM”. fu&%ing bulls&*t. It happens everyday. jared hey can you contact me i want to see if you can post a video to your facebook fan page http://youtu.be/siaJoZy5KhA
on August 25, 2011 at 5:58 pm
plz it would mean alot persona get over it b&*#ch, white people do have it easier…no one feels sorry for you.
on August 26, 2011 at 3:38 pm
Maurine This is white people poking fun at white people… It’s not oppression…
on August 27, 2011 at 7:08 am
D When will there be new material? Has Sir Lander catalogued all the funny stuff things about white culture… I think not. Get back to writing!
on August 27, 2011 at 7:59 pm
Erin I’m white and I hate Asian girls! xx luvs, erin
on August 28, 2011 at 11:02 pm
amardkcihc is it possible that “every” thing white people like is listed here … or will be listed here in time ?
on August 29, 2011 at 12:08 pm
seems to me white people like to “complain” about sorta trivial stuff quite alot. but what ethnic group complains more ? Sarah I was just googling “dinner party meal plans”. Ps I am half white.
on August 30, 2011 at 1:15 am
Margie what about Portland, Oregon???
on September 2, 2011 at 11:52 am
K on September 8, 2011 at 10:59 am Stumbled on this. Actually, followed a friend’s link. I read the fruit picking bit – ended up reading it out loud to hubby-in-the-dining-room. I made the mistake of looking at the comments, which I found mightily surreal. I think what I like about what you’re doing here is that I can’t get a solid take on you. You’re laughing at me some of the time, at THEM for more of the time (YAY!!! – I am SO glad to be better than the people who are better than me) and yourself, but how much of the time, I can’t tell. The “editorial stance” here is reminiscent of one of those tiny little extra dimensions required by string theory – all curled around and through themselves in the most provoking manner. Your ironies are so intricate. So much fun to read. Such alternating flashes in my little brain of superiority and then guilt and then pure admiration for aerial work well done. So – praise, laughter and appreciation. K on September 8, 2011 at 11:03 am Yes. There. That’s what I was trying to wring out of my brain. Stuff HIPSTERS like. And I think hipsters actually probably come in colors – but maybe not. The one truth in this perspective is that EVERYONE can laugh about hipsters and you can’t call it anything but pure enjoyment. bert im not white..but i like 95% of the things on here
on September 8, 2011 at 4:05 pm
Burak Is it so important to be white or black?
on September 19, 2011 at 2:16 am
Moncler emubootsonlineshop.com
on September 19, 2011 at 11:13 pm
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on September 20, 2011 at 1:04 pm
Noelle on September 22, 2011 at 1:02 am I think this blog should be more accurately titled “Stuff Hipsters Like” because most of these posts are poking fun at hipster culture. Hipsters come in all colors but most of them are white. While most hipsters are white, this does not mean that most white people are hipsters. This is why a lot of comments say, “Well, I’m white and I don’t fit into that description.” There are a variety of white people, and “hipsters” are just one of many kinds. These posts are hilarious though. Hipster culture is fun to poke fun at for those of us who understand it but are not a part of it. To everyone else, not so much. jacob on September 23, 2011 at 5:49 am I have to agree with Noelle, to a extent, I thought this book was going to be a funny commentary on white people, instead it’s one of the many commentaries on hipsters that the author thought would be clever and “super neat-o” if they disguised their book as a doc-comedy on the white race. Personally I don’t like to generalize, but from what I can gather from hipster writing, it’s all dripping with sarcasm and annoying Diablo Cody dialogue since they’re so use to communicating through social networks like Twitter. Many of these hipster writings are very self-involved self-glorifying pieces, one can imagine the author laughing to himself as he drinks and consumes a life-style that they think is so far off corporate radar that they can’t see how mass-produced it already is and that they’re directly supporting a system they say they’re opposed too. If I wanted to hear someone pontificating about whats wrong with society around them (besides their friends of course), their amazing wit and humor, and their intelligence so that they feel glorious for that one moment, the same superiority complex shared by the high-school jocks that made their life a living hell. I don’t know why every hipster thinks they deserve a medal for conforming into looking and acting like everyone else, it’s so ironic how do they not realize it? marc hey youre spot on, but dont start generalizing yourself to make a point (football jocks/bullying claim)
on September 26, 2011 at 4:00 pm
Carmen hmmm…it sucks to be generalized huh white people? (btw I am white)
on September 27, 2011 at 6:56 pm
Peita Christian, I just saw your article on CNN about redheads and wanted to direct you to a fabulous number by an Australian musician/comedian.
on September 28, 2011 at 6:49 pm
If you power through your horror and mortification at what he is about to say … it is actually hilarious. From one ranger to another … justin White people LOVE hashtags!!
on September 30, 2011 at 2:25 pm
savanna like i said what a waste. im not one to be racists. & two say us white people are predictable. get a life. k? kay bye.
on October 3, 2011 at 9:34 am
corinne on October 3, 2011 at 9:07 pm The best blog I have EVER read. It is 1:00am and I can’t let go and just go to bed. Laughed like crazy, everything SO true. In America, if you’re not dealing with the white right wing insane asylum, you are dealing with the so-called left-wing, PC fake. The whole thing is pathetic. – Female from Eastern Europe fwisner on October 4, 2011 at 2:20 pm First off, I am not in the least offended by all of this. Second of all, most of the stereotyping you indicated belongs to those who were born after the 1980s. Thirdly, since we live in America it is everyone’s right to have an opinion. I know who I am, what my likes and dislikes are, so your opinion of what I am all about is pretty much a mute point. Having been stereotyped, I feel no less offended than I do when people I know judge me. So for folks of different ethnic backgrounds, religions and so forth, I guess I don’t see what the fuss is all about. Quite simply put, be strong and confident in who you are and what you are all about. If people look down their nose at you it should be like water off a ducks a__. They are the ones with the problem, and not you. Remember that for any one person who will not accept you for who you are, there are three more who will. With a great love and understanding for the complexity that exists in all creation including humankind… I am Fay P. Wisner defender of all Underdogs. : O ) Come share the weath of understanding at Fay Chauvette Wisner on Facebook and Twitter. whitey This is pretty true and hilarious. generalizations are there for a reason…because theyre generally true. im not offended in the least. dying laughing!
on October 5, 2011 at 9:37 pm
Bernie Gross that dude’s a GINGER
on October 7, 2011 at 6:36 am
Stuff White Brits Like If only there were a British version of this blog…
on October 8, 2011 at 7:02 am
Max Factor LOL this blog is hilarious. Is the author white? It’s hard to tell. Anyways keep up these funny ass posts. I gotta re-use some of this stuff.
on October 11, 2011 at 7:45 am
Mark
on October 13, 2011 at 1:43 pm
Mike Gourds. White people like decorative gourds.
on October 17, 2011 at 7:27 pm
Minnesota on October 21, 2011 at 10:58 am This seems pretty “educated, liberal” white to me. Where’s the Classic Rock? Chewing tobacco? I can’t think of any non-whites who worship Reagan. Tractor pulls, off-raod mudding, recreational vehicles, snow-mobiles, ice-fishing… commonsense on October 22, 2011 at 8:47 am Nice racist site. You may well become the black hitler if you keep it up. I am sure you hate jews as well. You should start raping young white girls and murdering them. Then you would fulfill your destiny as a true psychopathic racist. Get over it already. Life is too short to spend hating. MissDRae on October 22, 2011 at 1:15 pm The Africans have the raping and murdering part already covered. You should check out the horrific hate crimes commited against the Boers in South Africa. Just search Boer murder or something similar. Some of those websites are really graphic. It is sad that White Limo Liberals will put up sites like this but not anything about their fellow Whites being killed in South Africa. Tobias on October 22, 2011 at 4:19 pm White people like to talk about “third world” poverty, don’t know if it’s on the list. They love visiting “third world” countries, and coming home “moved”, “changed”, “distraught” by the “poverty”. That’s all they see. The “stark realities”. Playing guitar for white girls Why is okcupid not on here yet? Or just online dating in general?
on October 23, 2011 at 10:03 am
Or something about hating middle America. All white people do is jump from San Fran to Brooklyn to Philly to Boston and back to San Fran. Maybe a little Austin or Minneapolis but that doesn’t count…. xiu xiu LOL, This blog is jut so awesome and funny at the same time. I am not even sure how I stumble on this blog but sure as hell happy for for it .
on October 23, 2011 at 11:13 am
Chloe on October 27, 2011 at 9:35 am Some of these commenters here need to lighten up (ha!). This is not a racist site, nor is it some kind of “white power” site, it’s just a humorous take on what a certain type of white people like. Reading the books I realize that my parents are totally like this. I am a little bit, but less so. BTW I wish the blogger would add more things/let other people add things more often instead of all the book plugs. me worcestershire!!!!
on October 28, 2011 at 8:37 am
How can you miss that one?? me Wow. Whats with all the racist comments??
on October 28, 2011 at 8:42 am
Obviously you people have a terrible sense of humor if you find this blog racist. Everyone elses shit stinks but your owns right? wow how childish and snobby. How about a blog about ” What WHITE PEOPLE DONT LIKE”??? now that would be real racism. Wow This has to be the stupidest Fucking website I have ever seen. Good Job Bitch!!
on October 30, 2011 at 12:07 pm
MissDRae I agree with you. This sight is about Limousine Liberals.
on October 30, 2011 at 12:46 pm
MissDRae You are correct. This site is about Limousine Liberals.
on October 30, 2011 at 12:47 pm
Kelly on October 31, 2011 at 6:56 am I read the list and the white person the author describes sounds like a pretentious prig. I have two in my family. They are married and no one really likes them. I do not think this website is racist like some others do. I do think it is focusing on a certain type of white person – the Hollywood celebrities, the educated elite who think they are better than everyone else. Real, everyday “white” people like family, friends, all sorts of music, working hard to achieve their goals, sports, church (of whatever denom), helping others, traveling, hobbies of all sorts…and much more than this list states. And you know what…I think black people like all that too, and hispanics, and asians, and pretty much everyone Dana on November 2, 2011 at 10:15 am Funny thing is that in some of his entries, Lander betrays his own Limousine Liberalism: to wit, nobody in the whole world was able to survive past the age of 26 before white people invented vaccines and milk pasteurization. Right. All that literature the world put out that mentions parents and grandparents was derived from someone’s very fertile imagination. The timeless advice to any aspiring author to “write what you know” quite notwithstanding. Believe it or not, the world of humanity manages to survive and, dare I say it, even thrive without White People Intervention. Yes, even without the shots and the milk-cooking. Crazy, I know. Funny books otherwise. Mostly.
By the way, conservatives are just as bad as liberals in some ways. If it’s White People, it’s a bunch of people with delusions of grandeur about how the world cannot possibly get by without them. The difference between conservatives and liberals in this regard is a liberal will bribe you with food if you go along with them, while the conservatives will sell your kids off to be adopted and bomb your village. Dana on November 2, 2011 at 10:19 am Oh, forgot to mention. I’m curious how everybody reverting to organic agriculture would cause worldwide starvation. That’s a page straight out of Monsanto’s PR playbook. Let’s think about this rationally. Which requires more purchased inputs, conventional ag or organic ag? Who on earth, outside the developed world, has the money to keep buying seeds and pesticides (herb- or insect-) year after year after year? The only reason food continues to be grown is the people are displaced from their lands and the lands bought up by plantation owners, either private or corporate. Most people in the world would rather have their own land and grow their own food, because they are not crazy corporate white people on a quest to own everybody else. Stuff like these books is funnier when it’s actually based in fact. When it’s only regurgitating lies designed to pad someone’s bank account, it comes off as mean, petty, and stupid. I recommend a fact-checker if there’s a third book in the works. White/Black/Asian/Latin people like this. Only in L.A. such a trendsetting place.
on November 2, 2011 at 4:10 pm
I can go for a Kogi Korean BBQ Tacoria Taco right now. MissDRae Monsanto etc are Jewish not White.
on November 2, 2011 at 9:38 pm
MissDRae @Dana
on November 2, 2011 at 9:59 pm
Actually you are right that they would survive. However their numbers would be extremely low. In Africa it is because of Whites sending billions in aid that they are starving. This is because adults will eat the food and not give it to their children. The children starve, however the parents don’t and are able to make more children to starve. There are more starving people in Africa now than 50 years ago because of people like Bono wanting to “help” Africans. The other issue I have with helping non whites is that they do not need to have our standard of living. We think that everyone deserves our standard of living. This in nonsense. If they do not have the capacity to create something they do not need it. I believe that the different races are meant to survive without any intervention from other peoples. The pastuerization part would never apply to non whites. They do not use dairy. Dairy is mostly a European thing. Lastly, I think non whites should stay in their own countries. When they come to White countries they destroy them. The crime rates go through the roof and the White standard of living goes down. However this needs to be a 2 way street. We don’t interfere with the nons and they don’t interfere with us. scotty1 Keep the blood line pure
on November 4, 2011 at 5:57 pm
jules on November 5, 2011 at 9:57 pm Well if western imperialism and slavery hadn’t occured maybe there wouldn’t be this oh so horrible “mixing.” But that’s what happens when certain people feel they must shove their “superior” ways down the throats of others.
Raymond the Scientist on November 11, 2011 at 10:23 pm Whites are predictable. They are now all in the White Party (AKA Republican Party). The Republican Party is just a bunch of white racists obviously. It is filled with a bunch of Angry White Guys (and Gals like Sarah Palin) who think the 1965 Hart-Celler Immigration Act ruined America because it made it a lot harder for whites from Ireland, England, France, Germany, Italy, etc. to immigrate to the U.S. and made it a lot easier for the Chinese, Indians, Jamaicans, Mexicans, Egyptians, etc. to immigrate to the U.S. BTW, the average IQ of an Asian is 118 whereas the average IQ of a white person is 115. What these racists don’t GET is that the 1965 Hart-Celler Immigration Act greatly increased Diversity in the U.S. which has made OUR Nation stronger and a much more multicultural place to live. Before 1965 Whites of European descent made up 90% of the U.S. population. Now whites only make up 65% of the U.S. population and by 2042 they will only make up 49% of the population. By 2100 Whites of European descent will only make up about 30% of the U.S. population and only 3% of the World Population. The 2008 Election was just a turning point in American History though. By the end of this century white Europeans will be out of power in the United States(FINALLY!). They ran this country into a ditch and it’s up to the Asian immigrants to get it moving again. Unfortunately, these Changes won’t take place until the White Kids in Strollers and Elementary School today are in their 60’s and 70’s. The World is Flat. The white racist Republicans just don’t seem to get it! MissDRae Raymond,
on November 11, 2011 at 11:28 pm
You’re an IDIOT. The only reason this country WAS ever great is because of WHITES. If Whites are so evil then why do non whites always move to White countries? It is because they could never build a country like Whites do. You are the obvious racist. I can’t believe that you think that Whites ran this country into a ditch. It is because of all of the non whites. You can not have a first rate nation with a turd world population. Diversity is a disease and you are some sort of TROLL. Everybody says there is this RACE problem. Everybody says this RACE problem will be solved when the third world pours into EVERY white country and ONLY into white countries. The Netherlands and Belgium are just as crowded as Japan or Taiwan, but nobody says Japan or Taiwan will solve this RACE problem by bringing in millions of third worlders and quote assimilating unquote with them. Everybody says the final solution to this RACE problem is for EVERY white country and ONLY white countries to “assimilate,” i.e., intermarry, with all those non-whites. What if I said there was this RACE problem and this RACE problem would be solved only if hundreds of millions of non-blacks were brought into EVERY black country and ONLY into black countries? How long would it take anyone to realize I’m not talking about a RACE problem. I am talking about the final solution to the BLACK problem? And how long would it take any sane black man to notice this and what kind of psycho black man wouldn’t object to this? But if I tell that obvious truth about the ongoing program of genocide against my race, the white race, Liberals and respectable conservatives agree that I am a naziwhowantstokillsixmillionjews. They say they are anti-racist. What they are is anti-white. Anti-racist is a code word for anti-white. Whitey Good job…here’s a big white thumbs up to the site.
on November 12, 2011 at 2:04 pm
christian colleges midwest on November 16, 2011 at 3:25 am I’ve recently started a webcomic. After viewing some of my favorite other webcomic sites I noticed that they had a ? in every comic posted. My questions are: Do you have to Copyright a webcomic? Is it as simple as just typing in a ? into every comic or do I have to register something somewhere?. jordandeloatch …I think Poe’s Law must be invoked here.
on November 16, 2011 at 2:38 pm
chiropractor What are the laws as to using company logos in blog posts?
on November 17, 2011 at 10:52 am
Chimurenga on November 19, 2011 at 2:47 pm Why worry about the white race. Their time will soon be up. Today the Black (Negroid) population, counting, the Carribeas, South and North America are the second largest race after the Chinese. In 2070, they will double the Chinese population to 4 billion, marking the beginning of the black civilisation. I am not sure what the black man, still hurt and angry will do to the whites who will only be making less that 6% of the population at that time. By 2100, it is predicted that the White race will be extinct, and with it racism. Jews will be making 00.67 percent. Our motton where I come from in Rwanda is every black man has a duty in this world. To procreate, and thats exactly what I am doing. I am 34 and have six children already. I need for more. Jay You’re all idiots. We’re people. Wait til we’re defending ourselves against the aliens. There won’t be any black and white anymore, just earthmen.
on November 21, 2011 at 5:43 pm
Jay on November 21, 2011 at 5:51 pm Stop bloody seeing the world in black and white then. THERE ARE SHADES OF GREY. People do not need to be pigeonholed into race categories. If the first thing you feel describes you is your race you need to get more hobbies. Re: Black people written by a white person
on November 22, 2011 at 7:14 am
Mark Couple of things white people like:
on November 22, 2011 at 9:39 am
Decorative house flags, changed to suit the seasons. In my neighborhood, the ghosts and goblins flags have been replaced by Thanksgiving cornucopias, soon to be replaced in turn by trumpet-blowing Christmas angels. Ken Burns documentaries. Need say no more. Astralis Why is this site no longer updated?
on November 22, 2011 at 6:03 pm
Kraus on November 24, 2011 at 2:00 pm I actually do not sometimes know how I finished right up right here, but I believed the following submit was once great. I actually do not realize who seem to you might be but certainly you’re visiting your well-known tumblr for those who aren’t undoubtedly; )#) All the best! Sydneys cheapest tiles on November 24, 2011 at 5:53 pm Magnificent website. Plenty of useful information in this case. I’m distributing it again towards several friends ans also showing through flavorful. Not to mention of course, thank you for your effort! Emily on November 26, 2011 at 7:41 pm How about Casserole? It’s like the fried rice of white people. You throw your leftovers in a casserole dish, cover it with cheese and bake it. Delicious! I’m pretty sure the majority of white people were raised on casseroles. Magicians I like that:
on November 27, 2011 at 3:59 am
White Town - Your Woman- good 90s song, dontcha think?
on November 27, 2011 at 6:53 pm
Robin on November 28, 2011 at 11:48 am OMG stop getting offended. Jeez!! I would say that, if you’re offended by any of this, it’s probably because you fall right into the Stuff White People Like category. LOL Who cares?? Culturally, white Americans, black Americans, Mexican Americans, etc., etc., all have different cultures. To disagree is plain ignorance (don’t be offended here either…it’s true, it’s okay to not be right all the time, and you should never stop learning). Spend a holiday or go to a wedding with a friend of a different ethnicity, and you will see this clearly. To recognize the cultures is actually a beautiful thing!! I’m a white person…American….I can see the humor in this. For me, the humor in it is actually that my sister is much like a lot of what I’ve read. She’s a yuppie. Me? Not. I date men of any color, my child is biracial white/black, I listen to hip hop/R&B, I’m philosophical and an anthropology major working toward my PsyD. Anyway, I definitely find the humor in this, even if one of the only things I relate to is casseroles?! LOL Jon O on November 28, 2011 at 5:21 pm There’s a tramp in my town who eats shit and scours the pavements for cigarette tabs to smoke. He is white. I am white. I guess I’d better start eating shit and smoking discarded cigarette butts. MissDRae @ Robin,
on November 28, 2011 at 9:14 pm
You’re family sounds disgusting. You are obviously full of self hate. Anyone who fornicates with the strange flesh is a whore. cinthia on November 28, 2011 at 10:07 pm you do realize that the whites just payed for the land but foreigners built it infact if it wasnt for native way back then all those “whites” would have starved and died so the whites didnt do shit so if you think your race is superior its equal to just about anyone elses so stop thinking so highly of your race and start hitting the history books moron! Greg on November 29, 2011 at 11:33 am Even though I’ve enjoyed this book, (and learned a lot ) it’s title is misleading. The title should be .. Stuff “Liberal” White People Like…. but it’s cool… Katie haha I sort of felt that too
on November 30, 2011 at 12:18 pm
chad NASTY a nlb
on November 30, 2011 at 4:06 pm
chad So you are a NLB? you should kill yourself
on November 30, 2011 at 4:07 pm
Sally O. SWPL The Polar Express!
on December 4, 2011 at 6:43 pm
Whites fascination with Bhutan, Nepal and Tibet http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/06/kadinchey-pogos-remix_n_1131222.html?ref=culture
on December 6, 2011 at 11:34 am
Bhutanese Music video - Kadinchey
on December 6, 2011 at 11:36 am
RyanMcCoskrie on December 10, 2011 at 12:05 am In my experience people who talk about ‘Being Metal*’ for the most part mean being white but don’t want to front up to that. You might want to do an article on the non-upper-middleclass related to this. Here’s the beginning of a list of how different style match up with different personalities: Favourit song** Type of White Person —————— ———————— Master Of Puppets – Metalica = Proudly the Wrong Kind of white person Primo Victoria – Sabaton*** = Wrong kind of white person Fear Of The Dark – Iron Maiden = Only just the wrong kind Beauty Of The Beast – Nightwish = Wrong kind with delusions of grandeur Dance of eternity – Dream Theater = Nerd with self confidence issues (me). * Guns ‘N’ Roses, Evanescence, AC/DC, Queen and King Crimson are all rock. They make no claims to being metal and us metal heads are fine with that. **From this list anyway *** I actually don’t know so much about this sort of metal. Anyway Jeff Inks Hi – We wanted to let you know about a new product we are promoting around the USA.
on December 12, 2011 at 11:03 am
Let me know what you think. http://www.givetheshaft.com Thanks Jeff 970-256-9288 ext 1 FIJI! on December 15, 2011 at 11:11 pm Lots of White people love to travel or move in Fiji someday. x-D About Fiji, about 40-45% are East Indian and the same amount are indigenous Melanesians. Some Whites, Polynesians, Chinese, Malays, Lebanese/Syrians and Afro-Caribbeans live in Fiji…the most developed south pacific nation not including New Zealand or Hawaii (USA). Hunter on December 19, 2011 at 9:43 pm I’ve gotta say I absolutely live this site. Despite what some people say there is nothing racist about it. It’s a down I earth realistic view of things white people..well like. It’s a white person breaking down white people. Hilarious, I own both books. I have some suggestions…. – The Dave Matthew band – phish – the grateful dead – bonaroo – protesting- hence time magazines person of 2011 – multiple middle names – black babies – cnn – Ellen – you tube – Subaru outbacks – kureg machines – Skype – posting to much I formation on facebook – LSD – seeing a shrink / having a therapist – seasonal depression – taking medicine – growing mustaches for charity – – ADD I have written down tones, thought I’d share these. Hunter BIG SUN the closest star Astrology. Horoscopes. the Zodiac. White people follow that. big time.
on December 24, 2011 at 1:49 am
M. J. Ariyanto on December 25, 2011 at 5:42 pm I was just given a copy of your book and laughed out loud at every page. Imagine……even though I’m married to an Asian and have been a permanent resident of a Southeast Asian country for 26 years….I’m still 85% white (after all…being the only white person in a room…having bilingual children….is a daily experience…. hahaha) The writing reminds me of that famous college anthropolgy course required article about the curious customs of the Nacermina. Keep it up! White Women ARE empowered (and Misandryists)
on December 26, 2011 at 5:44 pm
Old Yella Why I Don’t Like StuffWhitePeopleLike
on December 28, 2011 at 8:55 pm
By now you’ve likely been forwarded the link three, maybe four times. The nation may be divided by the war in Iraq, the Democratic Party may be lumbering towards a Denver apocalypse, mortgage-meltdown tent cities may be springing up while lenders collapse, but, look on the bright side: At least everyone loves Stuff White People Like. The blog, started this past January by 29-year-old L.A. comedian and “internet copy writer” Christian Lander, cheekily promises “a scientific approach to highlight and explain stuff white people like,” Barack Obama (#8), for example, or traveling (#19), or “having gay friends” (#88). On the basis of such offerings, stuffwhitepeoplelike.com (SWPL) has easily become 2008’s first legit web sensation, the faux-encyclopedia (89 entries and counting) generating nearly 14 million visits, garnering a few thousand blog mentions (including a standing link on the front page of TheRoot.com), spawning a handful of copycat sites and inciting several favorable nods from old media. The giant pile of consensus about SWPL could easily be cliff-noted in four, exclamatory words: “Funny!” “Brilliant!” “Insightful!” and (from white folks who claim SWPL cuts a little too close to the pale bone) “Ouch!” Me, personally, I can’t stand the thing. That’s not to say I think SWPL is particularly evil or nefarious; it just annoys and bores in the precise measure needed to land it on the list of “stuff gary dauphin can’t stand.” (It’s a long list, let me tell you.) I’ll confess that part of my antipathy is just old-fashioned player hate. Nothing gets under my (colored, nearly-middle-aged) skin like the spectacle of a twentysomething white kid doing what twentysomething white kids do all the time, namely, play on some or another aspect of their race for smug fun and profit. Lander has already reportedly been offered a $350K-plus book deal from Random House. (Can a VH1 Special be very far behind?) People of color are constantly accused of playing various race cards, but “White boy makes good by being white” is hardly a man-bites-dog story. Envy aside, though, SWPL also smells like a classic racial con-job. It goes without saying that the specific entries (Oscar parties?) don’t really apply to anyone. That makes Lander’s overall pose–and the uncritical response to it–the real action. You’d think from the approving hubbub that SWPL had discovered (white) America or something, but white comedians, academics, and artists have been thinking and cracking wise about “white” culture since before Lander was in, well, short pants (#86). Usually, even jokey talk about whiteness has a whiff of danger to it, but SWPL is likely the safest, most affable racial satire ever, a loving high-five between friends passing as critique. If you want an instructive flipside to Lander’s wan irony, try tooling around the archives of Race Traitor magazine (“treason to whiteness is loyalty to humanity” must be the most bitchin’ magazine motto ever), or try to get your hands on a copy of Julius E. Lipp’s 1938 ethnographic study “The Savage Hits Back.” A German Jewish anthropologist aghast at what he saw as the twinned projects of Nazism and colonialism, Lipp compiled mocking, ribald and ironic depictions of whiteness in the visual arts of colonial west and central Africa. The end result is an early classic of engaged anthropology, a kind of proto-whatwhitepeoplearelike anchored not by snark, but by the perceptions and experiences of the colonized. Closer to home, Black People Love Us!, a highly targeted experiment in “contagious media” by Chelsea Peretti and Jonah Peretti, covered essentially the same ground as SWPL (only with more concision, accuracy and comedic skill) way back in 2002, a lifetime ago in web years. If SWPL has an immediate precedent, though it’s not the gleefully absurd Black People Love Us! but the direly depressing Hot Ghetto Mess. Like SWPL, Hot Ghetto Mess presented itself as an “inside” look at a given demographic’s “mess” for the purported purposes of humor, education and uplift. It was, of course, nothing more than the worst (best?) kind of Internet hustle, the site riding repackaged and cheaply available (as in free) web photos and video all the way to an ill-fated BET TV tie-in. Borrowing from the Hot Ghetto Mess playbook, SWPL not just monetizes dime-a-dozen and banal observations, but relies quite directly on an uncredited, nameless class of people of color. Landers grew up in Toronto’s Chinatown and credits the experience as having made him “aware of whiteness right away.” In a Los Angeles Times interview, he goes on to explain that he “came up with the idea for the blog after talking to a Filipino friend about how much they both liked the HBO police drama “The Wire.”” That’s a great secret origin, securing Landers’ bona fides as a whitepeoplecoloredpeoplelike, and yet the SWPL entry on The Wire (#85) summarily disappears (or is that assimilates?) the Filipino friend, this even as Landers seems to write in his non-white voice. (I guess stuffmeandmyfilipinofriendslike.com didn’t have that magic ring.) Seen in that light, SWPL’s innovation on Hot Ghetto Mess is a classic blue-eyed soul (white) power move: take a colored discourse, eliminate the messy colored bits, and watch the hits roll in. Does every discussion about identity have to be about colored folks? No, of course not. Talk amongst yourselves, white folks, really. By all means. But to paraphrase Al Sharpton, (whose own groundbreaking work in the area of racial satire continues to be underappreciated) “don’t piss on me and your Filipino friend and call it rain.” Ultimately, Lander’s site echoes an exchange that writer Greg Tate recounts in his recent anthology Everything But the Burden, where a family member observes that in a world of wiggers, Eminem and Bill Clinton being called the first black president, white people are taking “everything but the burden” from black culture. Stuff White People Like could easily go on that list as well. Lander’s site is not just about white people, it’s also the sum of a thousand little fruitful encounters its author self-reports having had with the people of color. That small, metaphorical act of theft (and, who knows? maybe even love) would make a great entry, but don’t expect to see it on Stuffwhitepeoplelike.com. Lander is too busy joking about sandwiches (#63). Gary Dauphin is a Los Angeles-based writer. Efflam Awesome blog.
on January 1, 2012 at 3:29 am
Just the entries of the Full List of Stuff White People Like is spot on, and the content is rarely disapointing. I enjoy it even more when I read so many comments of people being pissed off! Which I guess means I am very much “white” indeed Actually I am French aso I enjoy reading things that piss off American white people probably (Starship Troopers movie for instance, because so many people missed the irony while “I mean, it is like so obvious”). Keep up the great work! catzd A “scientific approach” to highlight and “explain” stuff white people like?
on January 6, 2012 at 9:18 am
Really? Sounds more like “How to please white people by exploiting the stuff they like”. Why so much emphasis on “how to please” guides? Jeff From what I’ve seen on the list, this blog could just as easily be called Stuff Hipsters Like.
on January 6, 2012 at 12:07 pm
Kat Love this site, it really cracks me up. Here are a few things should definitely show up in the top 25:
on January 10, 2012 at 7:28 pm
1) therapy 2) pre-marital counseling 3) birth control 4) anti-depressants Loinmaster The Big Lebowski
on January 14, 2012 at 2:09 am
Micheal Kors This is my first time here and I have to say, this is one of the best blogs I have read. Writing at it’s best!
on January 14, 2012 at 5:56 am
Jess marathons, yes–
on January 14, 2012 at 10:23 am
but need to add- rock climbing and ballet. Whiteologist Your missing rap and hating any state south or in the midwest
on January 15, 2012 at 12:52 pm
Arnette A “scientific approach” to highlight and “explain” stuff white people like? Ha ha! More like, what makes white people tick.
on January 17, 2012 at 2:06 am
Lovely Blog Damian Mason Mr. Lander,
on January 17, 2012 at 7:38 am
I just finished reading your first book, “Stuff White People Like.” Brilliantly funny and well done. Your bit on Portland, OR and the reference “on the Lord of the Flies timeline it’s right before Piggy’s glasses get broken” might be some of the best stuff I’ve ever read. I’ve been a comedian for corporate events for 18 years. As such, I’m jaded. But, your book evoked out loud laughter on several occasions. Smart comedy is difficult. You do it wonderfully and with such cynicism. I probably shouldn’t be telling you this – I see your listed with Keppler and are likely a competitor on the speaking circuit! Oh well, funny material deserves praise. Loved the book. Will pick up “Whiter Shades of Pale” soon. on January 18, 2012 at 6:05 am Great weblog here! Also your website rather a lot up very fast! What host are you using? Can I get your affiliate link on your host? I want my web site loaded up as quickly as yours lol mari.nell on January 18, 2012 at 6:46 pm Your blog is wonderful. So are the reactions of the unfortunate souls who fail to realize these posts are humorous and light-hearted fare not meant to be taken seriously. Julian Ball I thought this was supposed to be funny? Dull, dull, dull.
on January 27, 2012 at 3:37 pm
Ben on January 28, 2012 at 1:10 am I thought this was written by a black guy but now I find out its written by a white guy and it seems more like a douchey white guy projecting than a cute black guy ranting Brian You sir, are a moron and an asshole.
on January 28, 2012 at 9:58 am
hmmmm Just can’t help thinking that if this was about black people this would all seem terribly racist.
on January 28, 2012 at 10:46 am
That said, I have had many a chuckle browsing this! bob be more funny!
on January 29, 2012 at 12:40 am
hipster douche’s always fail at humor… Rene Mud Runs—White people love mud runs…the get to drink and exercise and get dirty.
on January 31, 2012 at 12:37 pm
http://toughmudder.com/ Bill on February 9, 2012 at 10:56 pm You are an IDIOT.. racist PUSSY that speaks ill of white people but NOT black people…. You are one of those white liberal pussy types, huh??? STAY OUT OF white areas and move to a black one you PUSSY! You will get lit up in 2 seconds.. Thank goodness for many white people.. The country would be one GIANT GHETTO OTHERWISE PUSSY!! Bill on February 9, 2012 at 10:59 pm That’s because hipsters are limp wristed homos.. Most of em are in MAJOR need of a shower and actually looking manly and going to a gym! Ugly looking, skanky hipsters.. YEEK.. make sure to BEND OVER when voting for Obama BEE- YOTCH! Stacey on February 15, 2012 at 11:56 am I’m black and I really loved the book. I think it speaks very highly of white people and I actually have, own, and like 95.5% of the things listed. All black people aren’t ghetto, like myself. For you to make that ghetto country statement, that says a lot about your character, where you’ve been, and where you haven’t been. I’ll be the first person to admit that a whole, whole, whole lot of black people are uneducated, welfare thugs that give black people like myself, a bad name and cause white people like yourself, to judge our race as a whole. It’s wrong to judge people, but we all do it, myself included, but when making judgements, judge the person, not the entire race of the person. Btw, I didn’t vote for Obama and I’m not a liberal. Lee WELL SAID THAT MAN!!
on February 15, 2012 at 12:10 pm
James Someone really needs to address Pinterest.com/white delusion that we are all good at photography, soon.
on February 17, 2012 at 4:51 pm
Pamela Holy crap, I literally came to this site to formally suggest Pinterest. If it isn’t the picture of white, heteronormativity, I don’t know what is.
on February 19, 2012 at 7:27 pm
Jerry Please add to the list: “aviator style sunglasses”.
on February 22, 2012 at 6:59 pm
dubious on February 23, 2012 at 2:11 am White people love different cultures, except they get bent out of shape over “culture theft” and whites wannabe another race while they accuse each other of stealing ones’ culture from (usually a non-white minority) another race. (shrugs) The two Koreas: North side vs. South side Hip-Hop dance contest
on February 25, 2012 at 2:16 pm
The two Germanies/Berlin/Europe/the world: back then when East vs. West
on February 25, 2012 at 2:17 pm
White Guy on February 25, 2012 at 2:19 pm I get it: World unity: meanwhile, we built a fence between US and Mexico in San Diego-Tijuana and still illegal aliens from Asia freely cross through the Detroit and Niagara rivers from Canada (and the Puget sound) through ferry and back of trucks . Bolox If I were to start a blog titled ‘what black people like’, I would be considered a hater.
on February 27, 2012 at 11:24 am
This is as scientific as an ashtray. p This blog may perpetuate stereotypes about white people but does not affect white people’s standing in society.
on February 27, 2012 at 11:31 am
That hypothetical blog would most likely perpetuate harmful stereotypes. p on February 27, 2012 at 11:35 am not only do they love appropriating other’s culture but they have the privilege of never having to take the negative parts (prejudice, increased incidence of sexual violence in women). As an example, the numerous pictures of lithe, half-naked caucasian girls in indian headdress/makeup perpetuating a overtly sexualized stereotype of native american women. Foo Fire Truck Fighter food trucks anyone? food trucks! whites love food trucks.
on March 1, 2012 at 12:22 am
whitey Another thing white people like: showing other white people how sensitive they are to racial stereotypes and objectification of “minorities.”
on March 1, 2012 at 6:46 pm
Pat Attack How about some stupid site about what black people like, oh sorry that would be generalising and racist.
on March 6, 2012 at 5:49 pm
Marta Ibarrondo It’s the world’s awfullest blog and it has some awful truths that white people may like.
on March 7, 2012 at 4:52 pm
http://www.theawfultruthblog.com hope you like it. Love your blog by the way. marta hulu Soft Drink makers: white people can enjoy drinking cola.
on March 8, 2012 at 4:58 am
jason How is “Guitar” not on the list?!?!
on March 8, 2012 at 12:35 pm
Nathan Just discovered this blog. It’s genius. Christian, lets hang out.
on March 10, 2012 at 10:27 am
Si Hello,
on March 12, 2012 at 3:52 pm
Hope you’re doing well. My name is Si and I work as a media buyer here at Tapit Mobile Advertising. I think your website is awesome. I am currently looking to source new publishers to help allocate existing spend for our brand advertisers (Mini Cooper, eBay, Mitsubishi, Etc..) These advertisers have large budgets and are looking to secure more mobile inventory daily. As you are well aware the Mobile space is hot right now, for apps and all websites, whether they are mobile-optimized or not. I see great value in working with you and would love a chance to further discuss TapIt! Mobile and how we can work together. Thanks, Si Bui Si on March 12, 2012 at 4:03 pm Hello, Hope you’re doing well. My name is Si and I work as a media buyer here at Tapit Mobile Advertising. I think your website is awesome. I am currently looking to source new publishers to help allocate existing spend for our brand advertisers (Mini Cooper, eBay, Mitsubishi, Etc..) These advertisers have large budgets and are looking to secure more mobile inventory daily. As you are well aware the Mobile space is hot right now, for apps and all websites, whether they are mobile-optimized or not. I see great value in working with you and would love a chance to further discuss TapIt! Mobile and how we can work together. Thanks, Si Bui ILIkeSalsa This is hilarious!..
on March 15, 2012 at 9:03 pm
hahahahahahaha!!!!! snowden r u wite
on March 16, 2012 at 7:03 am
Darryl Jenkins Man Confuses Filmmaker For Sexual Predator; Honest Mistake
on March 21, 2012 at 6:23 am
Georges
on March 27, 2012 at 9:00 am
julie landers I fucking hate white people.
on April 21, 2012 at 4:47 am
Yuki Why?
on April 21, 2012 at 8:22 pm
Conrad on April 23, 2012 at 6:48 pm Have you ever noticed your broad generalizations and sweeping swathe of thinly veiled discrimination makes you look like you are bigoted with an axe to grind. I suppose White people like coffee, black like fried chicken, and yellow like gambling huh? Your website is perpetuating racism, and a a disservice to humanity you should be ashamed of. Hollie Thank you for saying exactly what I was thinking, in much more eloquent terms.
on April 25, 2012 at 6:23 am
Anonymous on April 28, 2012 at 8:19 am Funny. But isn’t this blog more about urban hipsters than about white people generally? You are missing a lot of white quirks here by focusing on the yuppies alone. anonny that’s exactly what I was gonna say. It is a pretty funny pisstake of hipsters tho.
on April 30, 2012 at 7:37 pm
lauren francesca Hello,
on May 2, 2012 at 10:44 pm
My name is Lauren Francesca, I shoot comedy videos online. I have been in many viral videos. Recently I shot a video that is topical and relevant for your site and would love for you to feature it. My videos have been seen on many popular blogs, Sports Illustrated, Entertainment Weekly, Perez Hilton etc. Love reading your site. Here’s a link to my Awesome funny video;
gonzo How funny is this? Fuck all you guys, stuffing the internet with rubbish!
on May 8, 2012 at 1:47 am
Kerri I completely agree with you Conrad. The whole idea of this blog is prejudice and disgraceful that people still in this day think this is appropriate.
on May 8, 2012 at 1:34 pm
Sam on May 11, 2012 at 2:37 pm Hi there white people! first off, we are big fans and we wanted to let you know that we’ve just started a youtube channel called SWAGggr. We are launching our first 3 videos today on autocorrect fails. We are looking for an audience and we could surely need your help for a little push. We would appreciate it so much. Keep me posted, looking forward to hear from you, thanks, Sam https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSwagggr ampgs White people also like all white meat chicken.
on May 23, 2012 at 9:29 am
sue this is a test post
on May 23, 2012 at 9:35 am
Missy on May 23, 2012 at 6:54 pm You know – I don’t even know how I ended up on your blog, but I did find it and I thought – you know – why is it every other culture on the planet can celebrate themselves, but white people can’t? I don’t consider myself racist. I’m friends with and work with some great people of diverse backgrounds and ethnicity. My favorite actor is Will Smith. I LOVE Oprah (don’t get me started girl!). I think Morgan Freeman would make a great president. I voted for Obama. Me? I’m white. And I’m proud I’m white. And I don’t mean it in the sense like “Hey. Look at me! I’m white and you’re not. Too bad.” I mean it like “Hey. I’m proud of my heritage. I’m proud of my Irish & Polish background and whatever other blood got mixed in. I’m just proud to be me.” There’s black entertainment television (BET). I don’t see white entertainment television anywhere (WET). There’s black Miss America. I don’t see a White Miss America pageant. There’s a United Negro College Fund. Where’s the United Caucasion College Fund? I’m not trying to be rude or funny. But if anyone on here wants to talk racism, then look to the ones who draw the lines in the sand. I think other cultures segregate themselves and then throw tantrums if other “groups” of people want to do the same. But I just don’t think it’s wrong wanting to be around people who are the same as you, no matter what color your skin (and sharing the same interests). I’m not saying people should be hateful or cruel. That is just not acceptable, especially in this day and age. No one should be treated like they are beneath anyone else. There’s plenty of love and peace to go around. Again – I’m white and I think this blog or whatever it is is pretty funny and appropriate for white people who like white things. Seriously. If this were a blog titled “Stuff Black People Like” – there would be no issue. That’s pretty racist if you ask me. White Male on May 26, 2012 at 12:43 pm ‘Stuff White People Like’? Where? California, Chicago, and New York? Pffft. I flipped through it and kept saying to myself “nope, nope, nope, nope…” I feel emasculated just looking at the douche-canoe’s picture who wrote this book. Pasty, soft, and elitist; I doubt he’s ever broken a sweat in his life. Thankfully this book was a gift. Meh…at least it will make good kindling. Gav on May 27, 2012 at 3:47 pm How can you guys think this is rascist. I never post comments online, but now the shiznit be different. It astounds me that most americans truly have no sense of irony. It isn’t racist, it’s taking the piss out of white stereotypes and their stupid little idiosyncracies. By the way i’m white irish but I can laugh at the bullshit rat race and fake hollister/facebook culture that most people partake in. Keep going lads, lots of left-field funny stuff here that i’ve been following for a while. Tara on May 27, 2012 at 4:00 pm Missy, I am happy for you that you are a proud white person. That must be nice for you. I do have a correction to make with your comment, however. When you were talking about how there is no WET (White Entertainment Television) when there is BET (Black Entertainment Television), your point is to make it sound as if Black people get special treatment for being black by having their own special network, when white people do not. Yes, white people may not have a proclaimed WET. But that is because they already have a solid guarantee that when they turn on the TV, no matter what channel they are on, there will be someone that looks like them on there. The reason that there is a BET is because black people, like many other racial groups, have no such guarantee. As a Cree Indian, I see less than 5 Aboriginal characters when I watch TV per year. It is very rare that I see someone who looks like me. Likewise, there is no White Miss America pageant because there already exists a very high probability that the woman who will win the pageant will be white. And there is no United Caucasian fund because every scholarship out there is your United Caucasian Fund. They are all designed for you. Your comments were in no way racist and I did not take offence with them, but the naivete was definitely there. You really need to research white privilege and think about the automatic privileges you have as a white person, before you talk about starting ridiculous things like WET and White Miss America pageants. My respects, Tara teken Hi,
on May 28, 2012 at 1:55 pm
I have two comments: – Why is there no site also for suffwhitepeoplehate.com? – As a white person, I hate to see movies and tv programs just designed to please black people, without giving any consideration of whether it disturbs white people or not. I find many of them disturbing and even humiliating for white people but no one dares to speak and nothing seems to change In almost all the films: – blacks are only in good characters – blacks are only in top, commanding positions – blacks are always with whites, especially you never see a black man with a black woman, it has to be a white woman and so on, and so one Is there a way to stop all these? I think there are no more any films or tv programs left that white people can watch and fully enjoy. Roland M on May 29, 2012 at 10:17 am Well, Stereotyping in movies is as old as Hollywood itself, and most of it now days is purposefully designed to be as generic and unoffensive as possible. It’s unfortunate as people are rarely presented as they really are – regardless of race, sex, or political perspective. The good news is that TV is irrelevant. The internet is king. Ryan Gotta add “anything ironically” and “nothing popular”/”being the first to like” something
on June 2, 2012 at 7:33 am
As a white male, there is nothing I hate more than a band I’ve loved for years (and couldn’t understand why they weren’t more popular) suddenly becomes popular and I don’t receive proper recognition for my accomplishment. Peter on June 4, 2012 at 9:05 am You have got to feature this video, I am surprised you guys don’t have it up yet! #WhiteBoyProblems. Posted on Smosh, Huffington Post, Break, and Funny or Die! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgEu4mWAjlo James Just a few comment I want to add,
on June 11, 2012 at 12:36 pm
I hate to tell you but in most horror movies, blacks and other minorities usually die first. Also, you seem to say that white people hate this stuff: “- blacks are only in good characters – blacks are only in top, commanding positions – blacks are always with whites, especially you never see a black man with a black woman, it has to be a white woman and so on, and so one” (~your quote) So you are suggesting that you hate seeing blacks as good characters? You hate seeing blacks at the top in commanding positions? You hate blacks interacting with whites, and that they are with white women when they should be sticking with black women? So the only way you could enjoy films and tv shows now is if there are no black people getting in the way of white people? Your ignorance knows no bounds, sir. lauren francesca Hello,
on June 13, 2012 at 6:31 pm
My name is Lauren Francesca, I shoot comedy videos online. I have been in many viral videos. Recently I shot a video that is topical and relevant for your site and would love for you to feature it. My videos have been seen on many popular blogs, Sports Illustrated, Entertainment Weekly, Perez Hilton etc. Love reading your site. Here’s a link to my newest Worst Pick-Up line ever video; WORST PICKUP LINE EVER- DAILY PICKUP III;
kevin I agree with what you wrote Missy and I read the reply on the next page.
on June 17, 2012 at 7:34 am
If there was a WET there al sharpton would be screaming racism from the mountain tops….. can a white girl enter the black miss America contest? Tell a black woman she can’t join the Mrs America contest and again…… racism. No doubt blacks got a bad deal back then….. but we have come a long way. If racism exists in this country the white folk are the victims Wow Stuff black people like – complaining that white people are racist Stuff black people like – discriminate against white people
on June 17, 2012 at 7:38 am
tom if this was stuff black people like it would probably be deemed as racist im not really arsed but it would be
on June 21, 2012 at 9:04 am
Really White Girl on June 27, 2012 at 8:00 am I think everyone just needs to stop bitching about this and have more of an open mind. Not ALL black people hate white people. I love racial humor. So do my black friends. It’s great. Stop whining, white people and get a life. Really White Girl TV shows white people can enjoy:
on June 27, 2012 at 8:28 am
Wilfred Breaking Bad Dexter Weeds Mad Men It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia King of the Hill The Simpsons Family Guy South Park Now go watch your TV and stop complaining. sesyila on June 28, 2012 at 11:11 am haha the site is pretty funny! but as far as the topics about asian girls are discussed, I found a lot of asian girls hate asian men and spread the rumors against asian men everywhere… I have a few friends marrying asian men and they said they are great. So I guess there should be a lot of self-racism asian girls. Hence the topics about asians might be a little bit racism… The rest of this site is funny and the book is interesting. Robert Oh, jeez. This is so many people I know and grew up with.
on July 2, 2012 at 12:24 pm
And yes, SWPL is spherical class prejudice — class prejudice, any way you look at it.. lauren Hello,
on July 5, 2012 at 7:02 pm
My name is Lauren Francesca, I shoot comedy videos online. I have been in many viral videos. Recently I shot a video that is topical and relevant for your site and would love for you to feature it. My videos have been seen on many popular blogs, Sports Illustrated, Entertainment Weekly, Perez Hilton etc. Love reading your site. Here’s a link to my newest video for 4th of July Celebration; Happy 4th of July Best BBQ Ever – Short Film;
God Bless America! Adam Oshan Other things white people like:
on July 6, 2012 at 9:21 am
Iced tea Non fast food chain restaurants Listening to music in differnt languages Reminiscing about the 80’s Going to museums TLC Gardening Bragging about their kids Book groups Potlucks Private schools Being friends with poor people Tygeejz Obama Washington III All shit!
on July 6, 2012 at 5:03 pm
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AguyfromEurope on February 15, 2013 at 4:17 am Why isn’t this blog called ‘Stuff left-winged people like’?. I know a couple of people who apply to a hundred of these examples -while I myself can relate to a few of them, like tea. I don’t give a shit about half of these stuff white people seem to like, like being offended for other people. I don’t care about white guilt, being into or experiencing another culture, listening to world music and all that crap. I just don’t care. Although some of them are true and funny, like knowing multiple languages, or not being of the same religion as your parents and hating it (that being the christian religion, because when you say Islam is just as ‘bad’ as Christianity here in Europe, you’re a racist/xenophobe/Islamophobe/ redneck/ (insert poorly chosen insult here) according to the left-winged parties). But again, that mostly applies to left-winged people, not your ordinary jack :). AverageWhiteDude I think the site’s just being funny. If you can’t laugh at yourself, you’re taking life too seriously.
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