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Stuff White People Like: A Definitive Guide to the Unique Taste of Millions | 
 enlarge | Author: Christian Lander
Creator: Victor Bevine
Publisher: Brilliance Audio on CD Unabridged
Category: Book
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Rating:  55 reviews
Sales Rank: 712241
Format: Audiobook, Cd, Unabridged
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Items: 5
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 6.9 x 5.1 x 1.5
ISBN: 142337701X
EAN: 9781423377016
ASIN: 142337701X
Publication Date: November 1, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
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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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 Pathetic November 19, 2008
The most profound joke this book makes is the one on 'white people' who find it to be 'harmless satire'. The joke is on YOU! Pathetic. When is the majority of the young, North American public going to 'grow up'?! And shame on Random House, the book is indeed a bit 'trashy' and I'm a bit surprised they published such tasteless nonsense.
I say this as a person living outside North America who is very familiar with North American society/culture. The majority of the 'stuff' listed in this book is enjoyed by most middle-upper class whites, and non-whites, in most of the world's major cities. There are a few stereotypes of 'white North Americans' in the book which are mildly funny, although spliced into this, is complete ignorance and bigotry. Those who find it 'harmless satire' have been been duped yet again ...
 P.C. do not waste the time. November 18, 2008
Another white hate book.
To bad, though as many have learned liberalism is a mental disorder.....
Stereotyping for fun and profit November 14, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I'm not sure who the demographic for this book is. Perhaps vegan, liberal, upper class, Ivy League, Buddhist, Democrat divorcees in therapy will find the humor in it since they're the targets of his jabs.
Growing up in Appalachia and the Midwest, my peers and family have never fit the stereotypes put forth by the author so perhaps that's why I found this book silly...and even worse, boring.
Very funny, but would not buy it. ;) November 10, 2008
I thought the Mr. Lander's book was very funny, and gave me a good chuckle. It is ashame some people do not understand that this is satire.Please do not take this book seriousely. :)
However, I am not going to buy this book because most of what is in it is on the author's blog.
 Stuff White People Like November 7, 2008
This is a hilarious book that would make a great gift or be a funny coffee table item. It really nails what white people like with an explanation why things are popular. it is comical and can be picked up at anytime. Truly reccomended.
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