Stuff White People Like

The Definitive Guide to the Unique Taste of Millions

By: Christian Lander

Narrated by: Victor Bevine

Length: 5 hrs and 57 mins

Publisher's summary

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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©2008 Christian Lander (P)2008 Audible, Inc.

As funny as a book can get!

Wow! I can not believe how right on this book is. It's always fun to see how much we are all alike. Is anyone unique?
Great book for sure.

Hilarious!

This book made me laugh frequently! Even though not every bit will apply to every person's life (white or otherwise), there is enough to relate or at least recognize in people around us. Very light and a ton of fun to "read"! It gives you fun tid-bits to bring up during party conversations :)

Entertaining

What made the experience of listening to Stuff White People Like the most enjoyable?

I enjoyed keeping a checklist next to me while listening to this book. I would find myself laughing and agreeing with certain parts and questioning why I didn't agree with other sections. Being able to compare myself with others was a way to keep this book funny and engaging.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Stuff White People Like?

I believe it was #80 on the list. White people like the idea of soccer. "Many white people will tell you that they are very into soccer. But be careful, it’s a trap." I found this to be hilarious.

Have you listened to any of Victor Bevine’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have not listened to anything else by Victor Bevine but I am thinking that I will listen to A Nail Through The Heart: A Poke Rafferty Thriller

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I did find myself laughing at a number of sections but I wouldn't say that my reactions were extreme.

Any additional comments?

Overall it was entertaining. I'll admit that there were parts when I started to zone out though.

Read David Brooks Instead

As a just left of center white person, I thought this would either be funny or have some insights about our culture. It is neither entertaining nor informative. For a truly engaging account of the people and culture Mr. Lander describes, read Bobos in Paradise by David Brooks instead. This "pseudo-documentary" style is meant to by satirical I assume, but is really just boring.

Also, the author neglects to include the enormous fraction of the white population who are not college-educated liberals in his characterizations.

Bland simply bland!!!!

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

This book was simply bland. It felt forced and uninspired. The main joke was the only joke and the author just beat it to death. I didn't even finished the book I had to put it down and wake myself from the numbness in my brain. Don't waste your money or precious credits on this book.

Horrible Narrator

Could have read the blog for free; they should try having someone a bit more comedic read the nest one.

Whiney and Boring

List to Lander whine about white people for several hours. As a white person, I don't even understand half of the supposed "all white people do this" references. I've never even met the weird white people he describes which makes it neither funny nor observational. If the people described here are stereotypical it must be of such a small slice of the population that they aren't even identifiable.

There is no deep insight here. Shallow finger pointing and rather offensive without anything meaningful to offer.

book this white guy didn't like

Would you try another book from Christian Lander and/or Victor Bevine?

no

What was most disappointing about Christian Lander’s story?

Lack of originality, poorly executed.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Victor Bevine?

Dave Duke, or any grand wizard of the KKK.

Any additional comments?

For the first time in my life I really get it, when i tell people I am only joking and they are not amused.

One Raised Eyebrown Out of Two

Where did this guy do his research? The white people he describes refers to new age, pretentious, Californian vegan hippies.

There are a few kernels of truth in the extensive list of what white people supposedly like, but it was a lot less entertaining than I was anticipating.

I think the author sort of missed some key cliches as well.

In the book, Lander says that white people like a variety of teas (green, chai, black, etc.) but REALLY white people will have only one brand that they drink and will badmouth other brands. Lander says that white people like ethnic food, but REALLY white people like traditional meat and potatoes or whatever is local to their region.

Anyway, wasn't a fan... thought it described only the type of white person you'd see on the OC. Not me or anyone I know!

1st 5 min is funny. After that...Boringgggg

Truely the first 5 min is very funny. I found myself chuckling and hoping that his book was going to go somewhere really funny. NO. If you listen to the first two minutes it sets the same format and tone for the entire book. Its someone reading a list of what white people do, thats it.