andywax Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.wordpress.com/ Super funny blog in the spirit of broad, sweeping generalizations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patron Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 They should add that site to the list. If you want to understand white people, you need to understand indie music. As mentioned before, white people hate anything that’s “mainstream” and are desperate to find things that are more genuine, unique, and reflective of their experiences.Fortunately, they have independent music. A white person’s iPod (formerly CD collection) is not merely an assemblage of music that they enjoy. It is what defines them as a person. They are always on the look out for the latest hot band that no one has heard of so that one day, they can hit it just right and be into a band BEFORE they are featured in an Apple commercial. To a white person, being a fan of a band before they get popular is one of the most important things they can do with their life. They can hold it over their friends forever! Indie music also produces a lot of concerts, for which white people can attend and meet other white people. It’s especially useful, since they are attending the same concert, they both like the artist and can easily strike up a conversation that will flow from band at the show->other bands they like->where they went to/go to school->where to get the best vegan food in town->agreement to meet at said restaurant for awkward date. It is worth noting that white people are expected to stay current with music and go to concerts well into their 40s. Unlike at dance or hip hop clubs, there are few stigmas attached to being the “old guy at the club.” But BE WARNED, talking about Indie Music with white people is perhaps the most dangerous subject you touch upon. One false move and you will lose their respect and admiration forever. Here are some general rules Bands that have had their songs in an Apple ad are still marginally acceptable Bands that have had their songs in ads for other companies are not acceptable If you mention a band you like and the other person has heard of them, you lose. They own you. It is essential that you like the most obscure music possible. Remember, popular artists can turn unpopular in a heartbeat (Ryan Adams, Bright Eyes, The Strokes), so you would be best to stick to the following statements: “I love the Arcade Fire,” “I still think the Montreal scene is the best in the world,” “I would die without Stereogum or Fluxblog“* and “Joanna Newsom is maybe the most original artist today.” *-do not substitute Stereogum for Pitchfork, as this is one of those things that used to be cool, but is now not cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniethebear Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Hahahahahaha, my employer is on the list. Amazing (and true). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirbypuckett Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 I love how Sushi is the first picture on the header -- exactly what I'm going to eat for lunch today. I thought this thread was going to be a link to that flash cartoon where it says white people "eeh eeh ehh" black people "dur dur dur" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante3000 Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Best quote: "WARNING: under no circumstances should you EVER list Dane Cook as your favorite comedian. The wrong kind of white people like him. And mentioning him will cause white people to lose all respect for you." I love "The wrong kind of white people". This is a pretty funny list, but it's more "hipster white person" than general white. It also makes me way stoked that many of these things do not apply to me. I'm a real white guy, mayonnaises sandwiches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andywax Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 This is a pretty funny list, but it's more "hipster white person" than general white. Yeah for sure. Fixed gear bikes? http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.wordpress.com/2008/02/10/61-bicycles/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtmanner Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 mayonnaises Are you a hobbit by any chance? Sorry. Too much Lord of the Rings lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniethebear Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 I'm a real white guy, mayonnaises sandwiches. Tomato samwich! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante3000 Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 mayonnaises Are you a hobbit by any chance? Sorry. Too much Lord of the Rings lately. Stupid hobbitses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steventangent Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 I almost expected to see a picture of Dave Matthews Band upon opening this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goraiders Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 I almost expected to see a picture of Dave Matthews Band upon opening this thread. that was funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhamm212 Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I almost expected to see a picture of Dave Matthews Band upon opening this thread. that was funny and true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadmonkey Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 It seems that this is more of stuff hipsters like as opposed to white people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 http://www.blackpeopleloveus.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.