Stuff White People Like: Coldplay

alvin13 · 06-07-2008, 01:54 AM

I don't know if it has been posted, but here's a pretty weird article about coldplay on the site of vanity fair:

http://www.vanityfair.com/online/dai...white-peo.html

with a nice picture:

guyy · 06-07-2008, 02:21 AM

"Due to its big, sweeping sound, Coldplay’s music is perfect for montages about relationships in television and film. Because of this, many white people have listened to a Coldplay song on their iPod while looking out the window of an airplane or car, imagining that they are acting out a scene from a movie about their life. It is their secret shame and it is strongly recommended that you never bring it up with them."

"Their knowledge of music is very limited, and there is a 100 percent chance that they also like U2."

"It is easy to think that all white people love Coldplay."

Too bad those are in reverse order. Nobody makes fun of things creatively anymore.

polkahard · 06-07-2008, 02:39 AM

Well, that article rings true for me, at least. So I suppose they consider me a "basic" level white person.

Sorry I don't list Radiohead as my favorite band and exude pretentiousness, Vanity Fair.

majgirl · 06-07-2008, 02:41 AM

I don't care for U2 so.... hmmm

Lore · 06-07-2008, 03:01 AM

it's a quite stupid article

Tnspieler1012 · 06-07-2008, 03:14 AM

Stupid, and a tab bit insulting. mainly the alleged correlation of lack of money to respectability.

ricardo · 06-07-2008, 05:00 AM

*looks at skin, is it white? not*

Very stupid article (the first comment I made was a joke because you might think it is stupid too)

chuck kottke · 06-07-2008, 05:12 AM

Oh, I've just gotta laugh! Hmm.. Let's see... looking at the demographics put out by Quantcast, this site has a huge Asian and Latino audience, as well as a very large following by Americans of African Descent, and Americans of European Descent.. I give up - Coldplay is all about coming together, and all the old stereotypes are just that! So, does that mean if I listen to rap music, I have fantasies about becoming a rap star?? Or, can I listen if I just like the music and the message?? I think music is the universal language, and what divides us are minor cultural differences; flavors of humanity, or the spices of life.
What is this vanity fair anyhow? A fair for vain people??

Starlight · 06-07-2008, 05:34 AM

Quite a stupid, ignorant article if you ask me.

And by the way, I'm Asian and happen to love Coldplay very much.

Does this make me a twinkie?

blackchickintheback · 06-07-2008, 05:42 AM

If you're a twinkie, I'm an oreo.

People are so quick to segregate and put labels on everything. When are we going to realize that not only one race likes a particular band/genre/etc.?

chuck kottke · 06-07-2008, 05:43 AM

Hmmm... Well, if you're real sweet with a sugar cream filling, you might just be a twinkie!

chuck kottke · 06-07-2008, 05:47 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by blackchickintheback;2433526
If you're a twinkie, I'm an oreo.
People are so quick to segregate and put labels on everything. When are we going to realize that not only one race likes a particular band/genre/etc.?

Are you a double-stuff oreo??

(personally, I like the plain oreos, as the chocolaty part is the best..)
I'm just wondering when are people going to realize that there are no races, just us humans!

Starlight · 06-07-2008, 05:47 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by blackchickintheback;2433526
If you're a twinkie, I'm an oreo.
People are so quick to segregate and put labels on everything. When are we going to realize that not only one race likes a particular band/genre/etc.?

Ugh I know. I happen to like different kinds of music from different parts of the world (though I'm not into the sugary pop Asian stuff my cousin listens to...). I listen to blues and jazz, classical, latin pop...the works. Music, as well as other things, are meant to be experienced and enjoyed by everyone, and everyone should be able to be part of the musical journey together.

Quote:
Originally Posted by chuck kottke;2433532
Hmmm... Well, if you're real sweet with a sugar cream filling, you might just be a twinkie!

Hahaha it takes awhile to get to know me and really find my sweet side...

chuck kottke · 06-07-2008, 05:49 AM

Hmm.. So what does that make me? Just plain Vanilla?? I've got a bit of a tan, so maybe strawberry vanilla?

rudy_o · 06-07-2008, 05:51 AM

I like the pic

06-07-2008, 01:54 AM	#1
alvin13 Coldplayer Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 51 Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Stuff White People Like: Coldplay I don't know if it has been posted, but here's a pretty weird article about coldplay on the site of vanity fair: http://www.vanityfair.com/online/dai...white-peo.html with a nice picture: __________________ http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/9...ethill1et8.gif

06-07-2008, 02:41 AM	#4
majgirl maj_girl Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 404 My Mood: Location: California Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 9 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I don't care for U2 so.... hmmm __________________ ~"If you take your stand on the 'prevalent' view, how long do you suppose it will prevail?.....All you can really say about my taste is that it is old-fashioned; your will soon be the same."~ C.S. Lewis

06-07-2008, 03:14 AM	#6
Tnspieler1012 Come On, Let's Go Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 12,242 My Mood: Location: Prague, Czech Republic Gender: Country: Chat posts: 1 Thanks given: 60 Thanked 132 Times in 81 Posts	Stupid, and a tab bit insulting. mainly the alleged correlation of lack of money to respectability. __________________ "So I wanna live in a wooden house, where making more friends would be easy, I wanna live where the sun comes out..." Quote: Originally Posted by Karencorpse;4818717 Tnspieler1012 seams like a very interesting guy who has lots of interesting things to talk about and great things to do with her. Quote: Originally Posted by eff-exx;5237716 You're like the ultimate post-rocker in this forum. Quote: Originally Posted by Til_Kingdom_Come;5509315 Ha Ha!!! I guess you suck at geography as well as Rock music!!

06-07-2008, 05:00 AM	#7
ricardo n00b Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 10,741 Location: Under neon loneliness motorcycle emptiness Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	looks at skin, is it white? not Very stupid article (the first comment I made was a joke because you might think it is stupid too) __________________ :'( = Quote: Originally Posted by juanif94;4816627 Copy & Paste Quote: Originally Posted by Reilly;4824826 And practice kissing with your hand but not the one you masturbate with /thread

06-07-2008, 05:42 AM	#10
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06-07-2008, 02:21 AM	#2
guyy Might be a ghost Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 356 Location: The Universe Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	"Due to its big, sweeping sound, Coldplay’s music is perfect for montages about relationships in television and film. Because of this, many white people have listened to a Coldplay song on their iPod while looking out the window of an airplane or car, imagining that they are acting out a scene from a movie about their life. It is their secret shame and it is strongly recommended that you never bring it up with them." "Their knowledge of music is very limited, and there is a 100 percent chance that they also like U2." "It is easy to think that all white people love Coldplay." Too bad those are in reverse order. Nobody makes fun of things creatively anymore.

06-07-2008, 02:39 AM	#3
polkahard Coldplayer Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 765 Location: The home of "The Office" Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well, that article rings true for me, at least. So I suppose they consider me a "basic" level white person. Sorry I don't list Radiohead as my favorite band and exude pretentiousness, Vanity Fair.

06-07-2008, 03:01 AM	#5
Lore Coldplayer Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 53,460 My Mood: Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 8 Thanked 31 Times in 28 Posts	it's a quite stupid article

06-07-2008, 05:12 AM	#8
chuck kottke Gearwork for Clocks Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 8,425 My Mood: Location: Just north of Green Bay - near Lake Michigan's Western Shore Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 4 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts	Oh, I've just gotta laugh! Hmm.. Let's see... looking at the demographics put out by Quantcast, this site has a huge Asian and Latino audience, as well as a very large following by Americans of African Descent, and Americans of European Descent.. I give up - Coldplay is all about coming together, and all the old stereotypes are just that! So, does that mean if I listen to rap music, I have fantasies about becoming a rap star?? Or, can I listen if I just like the music and the message?? I think music is the universal language, and what divides us are minor cultural differences; flavors of humanity, or the spices of life. What is this vanity fair anyhow? A fair for vain people??

06-07-2008, 05:34 AM	#9
Starlight Me so horny Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 12,566 My Mood: Location: Philly, PA! Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Quite a stupid, ignorant article if you ask me. And by the way, I'm Asian and happen to love Coldplay very much. Does this make me a twinkie?

06-07-2008, 05:43 AM	#11
chuck kottke Gearwork for Clocks Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 8,425 My Mood: Location: Just north of Green Bay - near Lake Michigan's Western Shore Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 4 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts	Hmmm... Well, if you're real sweet with a sugar cream filling, you might just be a twinkie!

06-07-2008, 05:47 AM	#12
chuck kottke Gearwork for Clocks Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 8,425 My Mood: Location: Just north of Green Bay - near Lake Michigan's Western Shore Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 4 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by blackchickintheback;2433526 If you're a twinkie, I'm an oreo. People are so quick to segregate and put labels on everything. When are we going to realize that not only one race likes a particular band/genre/etc.? Are you a double-stuff oreo?? (personally, I like the plain oreos, as the chocolaty part is the best..) I'm just wondering when are people going to realize that there are no races, just us humans!

06-07-2008, 05:49 AM	#14
chuck kottke Gearwork for Clocks Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 8,425 My Mood: Location: Just north of Green Bay - near Lake Michigan's Western Shore Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 4 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts	Hmm.. So what does that make me? Just plain Vanilla?? I've got a bit of a tan, so maybe strawberry vanilla?

06-07-2008, 05:51 AM	#15
rudy_o Joy, it's all founded Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 34,615 Location: Wisconsin Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I like the pic __________________ last.fm \| tumblr Lover, the weather is changing everyday. I won't.