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Stuff White People Like: A Definitive Guide to the Unique Taste of Millions
by Christian Lander

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Have you ever wondered what white people are all about? From modern furniture to Oscar parties to self-deprecating humor, hardwood floors, irony, and knowing what's best for poor people, the white race is finally demystified thanks to Christian Lander's handy field guide, based on his popular blog of the same name. Stuff White People Like will make you laugh and it'll make you cry and it'll have you pondering how you ever got by without it, much like the films of Michel Gondry or Wes Anderson — just ask a white person.
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They love nothing better than sipping free-trade gourmet coffee, leafing through the Sunday New York Times, and listening to David Sedaris on NPR (ideally all at the same time). Apple products, indie music, food co-ops, and vintage T-shirts make them weak in the knees.

They believe they’re unique, yet somehow they’re all exactly the same, talking about how they “get” Sarah Silverman’s “subversive” comedy and Wes Anderson’s “droll” films. They’re also down with diversity and up on all the best microbrews, breakfast spots, foreign cinema, and authentic sushi. They’re organic, ironic, and do not own TVs.

You know who they are: They’re white people. And they’re here, and you’re gonna have to deal. Fortunately, here’s a book that investigates, explains, and offers advice for finding social success with the Caucasian persuasion. So kick back on your IKEA couch and lose yourself in the ultimate guide to the unbearable whiteness of being.

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"The Preppy Handbook" meets "PostSecret," in this cultural manifesto for a new generation. Lander and his blog stuffwhitepeoplelike.com have already been profiled by NPR and "The Los Angeles Times," adding to the success of the Internet phenomenon.
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About the Author

Christian Lander is the creator of the website Stuff White People Like. He is a Ph.D. dropout who was the 2006 public speaking instructor of the year at Indiana University. He has lived in Toronto, Montreal, Copenhagen, Tucson, Indiana, and now Los Angeles, where he lives with his wife, Jess, a photographer who contributed many of the photos in the book.
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Freya_221, August 23, 2008 (view all comments by Freya_221)
Hm ... This may be awfully white of me, but -- what are we doing when we laugh at this stuff? If the ethnicity at issue was any group other than 'white' , would it still seem like a friendly joke?
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janj77, August 22, 2008 (view all comments by janj77)
I bought this book at Borders just because of the cool title, and I am white, Very interesting!! They really hit close to home!
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Mariah, August 5, 2008 (view all comments by Mariah)
Well I obviously don't know enough white people. I don't have TV, but think I've only met one other person who doesn't. I would LOVE to meet more folks that don't 'do' TV!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780812979916
Author:
Lander, Christian
Publisher:
Random House
Subject:
General
Publication Date:
August 2008
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
211
Dimensions:
9.28x6.32x.53 in. .69 lbs.
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