Sunday, October 16, 2011

Blog One: Stuff White People Like

I am currently reading a book titled Stuff White People Like, but Christian Lander. It is satirical and I have to say quite awesome. I have been reading it everyday at this point, pretty much whenever I can fit it in. Generally I love humor in literature. Anytime I can get the melding of fun and laughter while losing myself in a book I call it a win-win kinda moment. I am going to refer to the book as "Stuff" just because I'm lazy and well it is the easiest thing I can think of. 
I've skimmed the entire book at this point. Because it is broken up into sections like #6, which is organic food, and  #52 Sarah Silverman, I have been able to pick and choose what I really think will be funny and read that portion first. Overall though the book in its entirety has me laughing my butt off. Social commentary has to be the funniest thing I can think of. Taking a look at what would be called uppity, so-called high brow individuals in this way has been awesome. Pages 178-179 has Career Guidance, a chart where you answer questions to get the definitive answer to what you should be doing. It turns out that since I like my job I should keep it, but in the event I change my mind I could consider being an organic bakery owner, an organic t-shirt designer, I could open a doggie daycare, or a vegan restaurant too! 
Number 96 of the book is probably one of my favorites. It is titled 'having Children in Their Late Thirtys', and pretty much expresses the idea that 'white people' like the idea of self-discovery and therapy and generally working on themselves. It takes at least until the thirties to be able to think about having a child. Also 'white children' need a lot of crap and to provide the right crap and ample amounts of it a career well into the thirties is required. Have no fear all you 'white' parents who gave birth in your twenties, the book gives you an out. Because being a "hot mom" is also pretty high on the list and you can much more easily do this if you are young! Ha this book cracks me up. I love reading all the cliched things people actually think that we don't make fun of nearly enough! I hope I have made you want to check this book out and if not next blog I will do a better job! Happy reading.

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