How White Am I? I've a feeling I'm whiter than white
Stuff White People Like
Note: Stuff White People Like is a blog written by white people as an ironic (but funny, not pretentious) self-mockery. I'm so sick of people who've been overreacting to the blog and speculating on the racial/ethnic identity of the writers, going so far as to misidentify the authors as Angry Asian Male. That's my prestaging this post.
1. Coffee
I stand in line for over 20 minutes to get single origin cup of joe brewed specifically for me by the Intelligentsia's staff who sometimes give me the cup on the house because I'm a regular. They know what it means when I groan with my head scrunched in my hands - I'm grading a very poorly written essay.
2. Religions that their parents don't belong to
How about no religion at all?
3. Film Festivals
I've gone to see films at film festivals. I've probably seen as many films at festivals as I've in theaters during actual theatrical runs. You can tell I go to the festivals because I even know the industry jargon of "theatrical run." That said, I don't watch a lot of films. Don't have time.
4. Assists
If this is about basketball, I don't care.
5. Farmers Markets
Not so big on Farmer's Markets but I'm in favor of their existence.
6. Organic Foods
Ah, I wish I could afford it all the time. I do buy organic tofu, baby spinach, and yogurt from Trader Joe's.
7. Diversity
This is so 1990s.
8. Barack Obama
Yeah. Hope he, rather than McCain - whom I respect on many counts, will be our next President. Hilary would be okay too. I just don't want someone who will nominate a Supreme Court judge who will make abortion illegal again. Sad that it boils down to a single criteria.
9. Making you feel bad about not going outside
Um, whatever.
10. Wes Anderson movies
They're fine. Witty. Not necessarily blow my mind but enjoyable.
11. Asian Girls
Was one (now an Asian woman). Not particularly fond of other Asian girls, especially the bitchy, princessy ones.
12. Non-Profit Organizations
Worked and volunteered for several. Don't have any romantic illusions about them. They suck as much as for-profit orgs.
13. Tea
Love Jasmine. Wish I were filthy rich so that I could have the most outlandish collection of organic, rare teas.
14. Having Black Friends
None close in my life currently but have had black friends. Even had lovers who are. Gasp. (That ought to shock some.)
15. Yoga
I stretch. I don't "do" yoga.
16. "Gifted" Children
Was one. What happened.
17. Hating their parents
I used to. I love my parents although my dad and I are enjoying a long-distance truce from what could become World War III due to differences in opinion and scary tempers, not because we don't love each other.
18. Awareness
Um, I didn't bother reading the post on this. That said =) I consider myself very aware. I've just spent an inordinate amount of time reading various newspaper articles and blog posts.
19. Traveling
Not nearly enough. France is the only country outside of the US I've been to other than Korea which is where I'm from.
20. Being an expert on YOUR culture
I have to be. In fact, I probably know more about YOUR culture than of MY OWN culture. That is called white hegemony.
21. Writer's Workshops
Have I ever taken any? Perhaps. Not really fond of them.
22. Having Two Last Names
Gung ho. If I were to join the ranks of those observing the institution of marriage, I'm keeping mine. Any children will be hyphenated.
23. Microbreweries
Yep. That's pretty much the only kind of beer I drink. In fact, let me qualify that I prefer to drink only beer monks used to make once or have made.
24. Wine
Yep. Reds preferably. Shiraz/syrah, cab sauv, merlot, pinot grigio. Australian, Chilean, and European. But then there's always the two buck chuck from Trader Joe's.
25. David Sedaris
Isn't he a writer? It seems I'd find him contemptible.
26. Manhattan (now Brooklyn too!)
I wish I could be in Manhattan. Less so Brooklyn.
27. Marathons
No way. I respect those who can, but I don't really even care to watch the events.
28. Not Having a TV
I have an actual TV but it's only for DVD and VHS viewing. I wanted to give not having a TV a go to see if there would be a change in my productivity. Then, I found the internet.
29. 80s Night
Most 80s Nights suck. They're cliched and unimaginative.
30. Wrigley Field
Love Wrigley Field. Former Chicagoan and Cubs lover.
31. Snowboarding
No. I like having my ACL intact.
32. Vegan/Vegetarianism
I was almost guilted into considering reducing my consumption of beef, all in the name of commitment to the environment and world peace.
33. Marijuana
Have done it. Too busy to imagine doing it right now.
34. Architecture
Faaaaacking love it. I subscribe to architectural design magazines.
35. The Daily Show/Colbert Report
Very funny. Very intelligent. But I don't have TV and I don't have time to watch them on YouTube.
36. Breakfast Places
Faaaaacking love them. Wish I could afford them.
37. Renovations
Never have done. Don't think I'd have the patience for it.
38. Arrested Development
No. Again no TV and don't have time.
39. Netflix
I've had the same DVDs for now several months. Have considered canceling many times since I'm just giving money to Netflix.
40. Apple Products
Faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaacking LUUUUUUUUUUUUUV. Luv luv luv luvluvluvlvuluvluv.
41. Indie Music
Used to be very into it. Now I still like it but really not into the scene itself.
42. Sushi
Thought it gross at first. Luuuuuuuv it now.
43. Plays
Generally like them and in fact participated in the production of several. Prefer the avant-garde variety.
44. Public Radio
Thought of contributing to local NPR station this morning. I still might. I'm an NPR junkie. Best news around in the US. Have given in the past.
45. Asian Fusion Food
Goodie.
46. The Sunday New York Times
And Monday NYT, Tuesday NYT, Wednesday...
47. Arts Degrees
Ars Baccaulaureate
48. Whole Foods and Grocery Co-ops
Not co-ops (associated with West Philly anarchists in my mind) but love the mega Whole Foods. What can I say? I'm American.
49. Vintage
Yep. They fit me better generally. People used to be smaller.
50. Irony
I get it. But I like people who use it wisely. Not pretentiously.
51. Living by the water
Would be lovely.
52. Sarah Silverman
Can't stand her. I think men like her because of her boobs. She's ugly. And not funny.
53. Dogs
Had them. Love them. Frenchies in particular.
54. Kitchen Gadgets
Junkie. And I don't really cook very much.
55. Apologies
Big believer in the transformative power and necessity of the apology.
56. Lawyers
Don't know what this one is about. Have friends who are lawyers and that can come in handy, just as having friends who are professionals of other sorts can be wonderful at times.
57. Juno
No. Probably would like it somewhat. But I don't have time.
58. Japan
Would be nice to check out.
59. Natural Medicine
Use it although I'm not a granola.
60. Toyota Prius
Wish I could have one.
61. Bicycles
Pro-bicycles. Watch cycling competitions. Bike messengers on fixed gears are hot.
62. Knowing what's best for poor people
No. But then I've almost been there. I fear being there.
63. Expensive Sandwiches
Love them more often than not.
64. Recyling
I think people who do not recycle should be pilloried. It's so criminal not to recycle these days.
65. Co-Ed Sports
Don't care.
66. Divorce
Just don't get married.
67. Standing Still at Concerts
No. I like to dance.
68. Michel Gondry
Who?
69. Mos Def
Not into rap generally.
70. Difficult Breakups
Ugh. Could write the manual on this one.
71. Being the only white person around
Not applicable unless you think me a banana or a twinkie.
72. Study Abroad
Wish I could have done it. Good thing in general.
73. Gentrification
Yes, I live in Silver Lake.
74. Oscar Parties
Generally don't dig them. I hate all awards show related parties. They remind me of weddings, organized religion, and marriage.
75. Threatening to Move to Canada
Have been known to do so, but I generally like the US. Besides if I moved, it'd be to Europe.
76. Bottles of Water
Generally do out of my Nalgene. Find individual disposable plastic bottles a bit too wasteful, harmful, irresponsible. Hence, I have a Brita filter. But have resorted to the disposable kind when desperate.
Note: Stuff White People Like is a blog written by white people as an ironic (but funny, not pretentious) self-mockery. I'm so sick of people who've been overreacting to the blog and speculating on the racial/ethnic identity of the writers, going so far as to misidentify the authors as Angry Asian Male. That's my prestaging this post.
1. Coffee
I stand in line for over 20 minutes to get single origin cup of joe brewed specifically for me by the Intelligentsia's staff who sometimes give me the cup on the house because I'm a regular. They know what it means when I groan with my head scrunched in my hands - I'm grading a very poorly written essay.
2. Religions that their parents don't belong to
How about no religion at all?
3. Film Festivals
I've gone to see films at film festivals. I've probably seen as many films at festivals as I've in theaters during actual theatrical runs. You can tell I go to the festivals because I even know the industry jargon of "theatrical run." That said, I don't watch a lot of films. Don't have time.
4. Assists
If this is about basketball, I don't care.
5. Farmers Markets
Not so big on Farmer's Markets but I'm in favor of their existence.
6. Organic Foods
Ah, I wish I could afford it all the time. I do buy organic tofu, baby spinach, and yogurt from Trader Joe's.
7. Diversity
This is so 1990s.
8. Barack Obama
Yeah. Hope he, rather than McCain - whom I respect on many counts, will be our next President. Hilary would be okay too. I just don't want someone who will nominate a Supreme Court judge who will make abortion illegal again. Sad that it boils down to a single criteria.
9. Making you feel bad about not going outside
Um, whatever.
10. Wes Anderson movies
They're fine. Witty. Not necessarily blow my mind but enjoyable.
11. Asian Girls
Was one (now an Asian woman). Not particularly fond of other Asian girls, especially the bitchy, princessy ones.
12. Non-Profit Organizations
Worked and volunteered for several. Don't have any romantic illusions about them. They suck as much as for-profit orgs.
13. Tea
Love Jasmine. Wish I were filthy rich so that I could have the most outlandish collection of organic, rare teas.
14. Having Black Friends
None close in my life currently but have had black friends. Even had lovers who are. Gasp. (That ought to shock some.)
15. Yoga
I stretch. I don't "do" yoga.
16. "Gifted" Children
Was one. What happened.
17. Hating their parents
I used to. I love my parents although my dad and I are enjoying a long-distance truce from what could become World War III due to differences in opinion and scary tempers, not because we don't love each other.
18. Awareness
Um, I didn't bother reading the post on this. That said =) I consider myself very aware. I've just spent an inordinate amount of time reading various newspaper articles and blog posts.
19. Traveling
Not nearly enough. France is the only country outside of the US I've been to other than Korea which is where I'm from.
20. Being an expert on YOUR culture
I have to be. In fact, I probably know more about YOUR culture than of MY OWN culture. That is called white hegemony.
21. Writer's Workshops
Have I ever taken any? Perhaps. Not really fond of them.
22. Having Two Last Names
Gung ho. If I were to join the ranks of those observing the institution of marriage, I'm keeping mine. Any children will be hyphenated.
23. Microbreweries
Yep. That's pretty much the only kind of beer I drink. In fact, let me qualify that I prefer to drink only beer monks used to make once or have made.
24. Wine
Yep. Reds preferably. Shiraz/syrah, cab sauv, merlot, pinot grigio. Australian, Chilean, and European. But then there's always the two buck chuck from Trader Joe's.
25. David Sedaris
Isn't he a writer? It seems I'd find him contemptible.
26. Manhattan (now Brooklyn too!)
I wish I could be in Manhattan. Less so Brooklyn.
27. Marathons
No way. I respect those who can, but I don't really even care to watch the events.
28. Not Having a TV
I have an actual TV but it's only for DVD and VHS viewing. I wanted to give not having a TV a go to see if there would be a change in my productivity. Then, I found the internet.
29. 80s Night
Most 80s Nights suck. They're cliched and unimaginative.
30. Wrigley Field
Love Wrigley Field. Former Chicagoan and Cubs lover.
31. Snowboarding
No. I like having my ACL intact.
32. Vegan/Vegetarianism
I was almost guilted into considering reducing my consumption of beef, all in the name of commitment to the environment and world peace.
33. Marijuana
Have done it. Too busy to imagine doing it right now.
34. Architecture
Faaaaacking love it. I subscribe to architectural design magazines.
35. The Daily Show/Colbert Report
Very funny. Very intelligent. But I don't have TV and I don't have time to watch them on YouTube.
36. Breakfast Places
Faaaaacking love them. Wish I could afford them.
37. Renovations
Never have done. Don't think I'd have the patience for it.
38. Arrested Development
No. Again no TV and don't have time.
39. Netflix
I've had the same DVDs for now several months. Have considered canceling many times since I'm just giving money to Netflix.
40. Apple Products
Faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaacking LUUUUUUUUUUUUUV. Luv luv luv luvluvluvlvuluvluv.
41. Indie Music
Used to be very into it. Now I still like it but really not into the scene itself.
42. Sushi
Thought it gross at first. Luuuuuuuv it now.
43. Plays
Generally like them and in fact participated in the production of several. Prefer the avant-garde variety.
44. Public Radio
Thought of contributing to local NPR station this morning. I still might. I'm an NPR junkie. Best news around in the US. Have given in the past.
45. Asian Fusion Food
Goodie.
46. The Sunday New York Times
And Monday NYT, Tuesday NYT, Wednesday...
47. Arts Degrees
Ars Baccaulaureate
48. Whole Foods and Grocery Co-ops
Not co-ops (associated with West Philly anarchists in my mind) but love the mega Whole Foods. What can I say? I'm American.
49. Vintage
Yep. They fit me better generally. People used to be smaller.
50. Irony
I get it. But I like people who use it wisely. Not pretentiously.
51. Living by the water
Would be lovely.
52. Sarah Silverman
Can't stand her. I think men like her because of her boobs. She's ugly. And not funny.
53. Dogs
Had them. Love them. Frenchies in particular.
54. Kitchen Gadgets
Junkie. And I don't really cook very much.
55. Apologies
Big believer in the transformative power and necessity of the apology.
56. Lawyers
Don't know what this one is about. Have friends who are lawyers and that can come in handy, just as having friends who are professionals of other sorts can be wonderful at times.
57. Juno
No. Probably would like it somewhat. But I don't have time.
58. Japan
Would be nice to check out.
59. Natural Medicine
Use it although I'm not a granola.
60. Toyota Prius
Wish I could have one.
61. Bicycles
Pro-bicycles. Watch cycling competitions. Bike messengers on fixed gears are hot.
62. Knowing what's best for poor people
No. But then I've almost been there. I fear being there.
63. Expensive Sandwiches
Love them more often than not.
64. Recyling
I think people who do not recycle should be pilloried. It's so criminal not to recycle these days.
65. Co-Ed Sports
Don't care.
66. Divorce
Just don't get married.
67. Standing Still at Concerts
No. I like to dance.
68. Michel Gondry
Who?
69. Mos Def
Not into rap generally.
70. Difficult Breakups
Ugh. Could write the manual on this one.
71. Being the only white person around
Not applicable unless you think me a banana or a twinkie.
72. Study Abroad
Wish I could have done it. Good thing in general.
73. Gentrification
Yes, I live in Silver Lake.
74. Oscar Parties
Generally don't dig them. I hate all awards show related parties. They remind me of weddings, organized religion, and marriage.
75. Threatening to Move to Canada
Have been known to do so, but I generally like the US. Besides if I moved, it'd be to Europe.
76. Bottles of Water
Generally do out of my Nalgene. Find individual disposable plastic bottles a bit too wasteful, harmful, irresponsible. Hence, I have a Brita filter. But have resorted to the disposable kind when desperate.