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If you mention the band to a white person and that white person rolls their eyes, you are likely dealing with a “standard” level white person. The way to know for sure is to say, “I consider the band to be a guilty pleasure.” A favorable reaction indicates that your white person is indeed standard level. For the most part, these people are either former fans (“I liked Parachutes when it came ... [link]

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Early buzz: 'Guyville,' Broderick, 'Lost' and more
Published 6/25/2008 by Whitney Matheson at USATODAY.com - Pop Candy
Hello, everyone! I hope your Tuesday evening was better than mine -- the spouse and I were sitting on the couch, watching High Fidelity for the millionth time, when all of a sudden we heard a loud POP and I saw a flash out of the corner of my eye. It seems our home computer had spontaneously exploded. Cross your fingers for a full recovery. A few headlines: - The creator of Stuff White People Like discusses Coldplay 's white fan base for Vanity Fair . - Here's more info on the Fox pilot Tricia Helfer will co-star in after Battlestar . - Wow, Liz Phair ...

Chris Rock Was The Only Black Guy At The Coldplay Show
Published 7/2/2008 by Stereogum at Stereogum
... thubmnail icon: Chris Rock Was The Only Black Guy At The Coldplay Show I'm not saying that because Coldplay is now officially Stuff White People Like , I'm saying that because Chris Rock is saying that in a Celebrity MySpace blog post entitled "Only Black Guy Concert Review." He lists some of the shows at which he held the distinction of being "the only black guy" -- Van Halen, the White Stripes, the Cure, soon Radiohead, oddly not his " ...

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