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Teresa avatar
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I heard this guy on npr today and cracked up about his blog on stuff white people like...

here is the link to the blog, you have to navigate by clicking on the calendar/date on the right hand side, I think - still figuring it out. you are not as unique as you think people!:lol::wave:

http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.wordpress.com/2008/02/14/

sample:

#64 Recycling

February 14, 2008 by clander

Recycling is a part of a larger theme of stuff white people like: saving the earth without having to do that much.
Recycling is fantastic! You can still buy all the stuff you like (bottled water, beer, wine, organic iced tea, and cans of all varieties) and then when you?re done you just put it in a DIFFERENT bin than where you would throw your other garbage. And boom! Environment saved! Everyone feels great, it?s so easy!.......


excerpt from LA times on this blog:
White like us

A blogger explores the attitudes and foibles of a new minority group.
Gregory Rodriguez

One irony-deficient reader complained that the blog was less about white people than it was about yuppies. And without knowing it, she was cutting to the heart of the joke. Lander is gently making fun of the many progressive, educated, upper-middle-class whites who think they are beyond ethnicity or collectively shared tastes, styles or outlook. He's essentially reminding them that they too are part of a group.

"I'm writing about the white people who think they're absolutely unique and individual," Lander told me. "I'm calling them out and poking fun of myself. The things I post are all the things I like too!"
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/la-oe-rodriguez25feb25,0,6905810,print.column

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Allifunn avatar
FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
#2
HEY!!!! I am totally unique....:wave:


:floor::floor::floor:
Teresa avatar
SoWal GuideAuthor
#3
HEY!!!! I am totally unique....:wave:


:floor::floor::floor:

yes, you are. don't let anyone tell you different!:wave:
30A Skunkape avatar
Skunky
#4
I still give Punz a hard time when she heads to Williams-Sonoma..."white people food":lol:
scooterbug44 avatar
SoWal Expert
#5
This is pucking hilarious!!! :wub:
Allifunn avatar
FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
#6
Toots...you tar looks like you & spidey (if you were living back in those days :wub:)
Of course, now a days, you are just another un-unique white person....:biggrin:
Matt J avatar
SWGB
#7
Is that a picture from Gulf Place?
Beach Fanatic
#8
Looks strikingly alike:idontno:

A sample quote from the website-or blog comments WHEWSKi... some of these are,.,.,. well... you decide...
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white societies (and a few others) were able to develop large cities by creating systems for mass distrubution of survival necessities: food, water, and shelter, and included in that is waste removal.
spectacular success was achieved in the early industrial age over disease and pestilence by cleaning up garbage and waste. this survival success is still strong in our culture as evidenced by our affection for well manicured clean landscapes.
recycling is a method whereby the idea of some organization of waste products is possible and the idea of actual re-using of some portions of garbage is done. this results from a relatively small investment in time and effort. maybe not to great benefit but at least a step in that direction.
at the very least today’s fledgling recycling habits will set the stage for a future that will almost certainly have to practice aggressive sustainable activity. this is a GOOD quality to possess, almost certainly other areas of the world will have to adopt this behavior eventually. the amount of filth and garbage in third world environs attests to the fact that recycling and waste control is an advanced human trait.


Is that a picture from Gulf Place?
Teresa avatar
SoWal GuideAuthor
#9
one of my favorite "stuff". uncle timmy loves this one too. it is so dam true!

#75 Threatening to Move to Canada

February 24, 2008 by clander

Often times, white people get frustrated with the state of their country. They do not like the President, or Congress, or the health care system, or the illegal status of Marijuana. Whenever they are presented with a situation that seems unreasonable to them, their first instinct is to threaten to move to Canada.
For example, if you are watching TV with white people and there is a piece on the news about that they do not agree with, they are likely to declare ?ok, that?s it, I?m moving to Canada.?
Though they will never actually move to Canada, the act of declaring that they are willing to undertake the journey is very symbolic in white culture. It shows that their dedication to their lifestyle and beliefs are so strong, that they would consider packing up their entire lives and moving to a country that is only slightly similar to the one they live in now.
Within white culture, it is agreed upon that if Canada had better weather it would be a perfect place.
Being aware that this information can be used quite easily to gain the trust of white people. Whenever they say, ?I?m moving to Canada,? you must immediately respond with ?I have relatives in Canada.?
They will then expect you to tell them about how Canada has a perfect healthcare system, legalized everything, and no crime. Though not true, it will reassure them that they are making the right choice by saying they want to move there.
But be warned, they will reference you in future conversations and possibly call on you to settle disputes about Canadian tax rates. So use this advice only if you plan to do some basic research.

Note: Canadian white people threaten to move to Europe.

Note: Europeans are unable to threaten to move anywhere.


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Skunky
#10
Bocce Ball, at Rosemary Beach or other locales.
Teresa avatar
SoWal GuideAuthor
#11
Bocce Ball, at Rosemary Beach or other locales.

living and/or vacationing in Sowal. :blink:
Teresa avatar
SoWal GuideAuthor
#12
one more...

#67 Standing Still at Concerts

February 17, 2008 by clander

Music is very important to white people. It truly is the soundtrack to their lives, meaning that white people are constantly thinking about what songs would be on the soundtrack for the biopic. The problem is that most of the music that white people like isn?t really dance-friendly. More often the songs are about pain, or love, or breaking up with someone, or not being able to date someone, or death.
So when white people go to concerts at smaller venues, what to do they do? They stand still! This is an important part of white concert going as it enables you to focus on the music, and it will prevent drawing excess attention to you. Remember, at a concert everyone is watching you just waiting for you to try to start dancing. Then they will make fun of you.
The result is Belle and Sebastian concerts that essentially looks more like a disorganized line of people than a music event.
If you find yourself invited to a concert with a white person, do NOT expect to dance. Prepare yourself for three hours of standing reasonably still. It is also advised to get a beer or (if legal) a cigarette so you have something to do with your hands. Although it is acceptable to occasionally raise one hand and point just above the stage.

Note: the addition of the drug ecstasy changes everything.:lol:


my comment: exception to the rule is white people attending WP concerts.

a comment on the site: actually a lot of white people do dance at concerts but they shouldn't.
Bob avatar
SoWal Insider
#13
I don't know if it's included, but white people like family crests, vacuum cleaner demonstrations, any product that claims to kill germs, timeshare, and extended warranties for things that don't usually break.
Mango avatar
SoWal Insider
#14
:rofl: These are hilarious.

Love this one. Expensive Sandwiches
Excerpt: In most cities, if you need to find a cache of white people get yourself to a sandwich shop. Generally these places aren’t open for dinner, have a panini press and are famous for their bread.

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30A Skunkape avatar
Skunky
#15
Skunky is so #64, #76, and #11.:clap:
Matt J avatar
SWGB
#16
Skunky is so #64, #76, and #11.:clap:

Punzy it's time to log him out again. ;-)
Beach Fanatic
#17
Tofu, chips and salsa, fully automated car washes,
sushi ; ~ )
Beach Runner avatar
beats on hood
#18
Tofu, chips and salsa, fully automated car washes,
sushi ; ~ )
You're right -- I rarely see any black people at Mexican restaurants, even at Nuevo Laredo or Taqueria Del Sol in the city of Atlanta which is predominately black. I never see black people at Doc Chey's in Virginia-Highlands. The former are mostly frequented by whites and Latinos, and the latter by whites and Asians.

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hnooe avatar
Beach Fanatic
#19
plaid golf pants, black dress sock with tennis shoes, horrific fleece pink and green Lily Pulitzer day dresses, crocks.....
Beach Fanatic
#20
:lolabove:
plaid golf pants, black dress sock with tennis shoes, horrific fleece pink and green Lily Pulitzer day dresses, crocks.....


what about DOGS; with the exception of Pits:idontno:​
Teresa avatar
SoWal GuideAuthor
#21
plaid golf pants, black dress sock with tennis shoes, horrific fleece pink and green Lily Pulitzer day dresses, crocks.....

all true and horrid. we could go all day on the clothing and accessories alone.


:lolabove:





what about DOGS; with the exception of Pits:idontno:​

well, not just any dogs I'm sure. actually, whities are the ones with Pit Bulls, aren't they?
Beach Fanatic
#22
all true and horrid. we could go all day on the clothing and accessories alone.




well, not just any dogs I'm sure. actually, whities are the ones with Pit Bulls, aren't they?



Well; just depends on what side of the tracks you're talkin about honey:blush:


How bout!!!!!!!

ps; please dont shoot the messanger; this is only an example..

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Beach Runner avatar
beats on hood
#23
plaid golf pants, black dress sock with tennis shoes, horrific fleece pink and green Lily Pulitzer day dresses, crocks.....
Don't make fun of pink and green -- my new tar is pink and green because I'm a honky with spring fever. I can't wait to get to the beach.

Oh, another thing most white people like -- getting a tan. The only white person on the planet I know who has never had a tan is my sister-in-law. She's the whitest white person you've ever seen (my daughter is a close second). SIL hates warm weather and hates being out in the sun, and thus she has never moved away from Wisconsin where she and hubby were born. When SIL and BIL vacation, they go north so it's colder or go to Europe in the winter.
Jdarg avatar
SoWal Expert
#24
Well; just depends on what side of the tracks you're talkin about honey:blush:


How bout!!!!!!!

ps; please dont shoot the messanger; this is only an example..

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She most certainly is.:clap:
hnooe avatar
Beach Fanatic
#25
Don't make fun of pink and green -- my [/B]new tar is pink and green because I'm a honky with spring fever. I can't wait to get to the beach.

Oh, another thing most white people like -- getting a tan. The only white person on the planet I know who has never had a tan is my sister-in-law. She's the whitest white person you've ever seen (my daughter is a close second). SIL hates warm weather and hates being out in the sun, and thus she has never moved away from Wisconsin where she and hubby were born. When SIL and BIL vacation, they go north so it's colder or go to Europe in the winter.[/quote


Sorry Beach Runner-as always, I over-generalized--you are fabulous!!;-)
Good Luck on Sunday!

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Beach Fanatic
#26
Don't make fun of pink and green -- my new tar is pink and green because I'm a honky with spring fever. I can't wait to get to the beach.

Oh, another thing most white people like -- getting a tan. The only white person on the planet I know who has never had a tan is my sister-in-law. She's the whitest white person you've ever seen (my daughter is a close second). SIL hates warm weather and hates being out in the sun, and thus she has never moved away from Wisconsin where she and hubby were born. When SIL and BIL vacation, they go north so it's colder or go to Europe in the winter.[/quote

:lolabove:I CANNOT WAIT UNTIL SUMMER:lolabove:

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