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

Sometimes I really had to laugh - on the one hand because of Lander's humor and on the other hand because some his claims are so true and I found myself thinking "you got me on this one"! But with the book featuring 150 unique things, there is a period in the middle were it becomes slighty boring.

It's funny cuz it's true

made me laugh at myself a little

Author Christian Lander has taken it upon himself to satirize the pretensions inherent in the cultural values of urban, professional Caucasians. While many of his references will be lost on non-American readers, what he says just as easily applies elsewhere. Among the items on his list are recycling and driving hybrid cars, expensive gourmet sandwiches, irony, organic groceries, having ethnic...more

Author Christian Lander has taken it upon himself to satirize the pretensions inherent in the cultural values of urban, professional Caucasians. While many of his references will be lost on non-American readers, what he says just as easily applies elsewhere. Among the items on his list are recycling and driving hybrid cars, expensive gourmet sandwiches, irony, organic groceries, having ethnic friends, supporting worthy causes, world cinema, arts degrees (touche) and spirituality without commitment (ie any belief system that is not monotheistic and dogmatic is fashionable). Very funny and incisive.   hide