# Cultural Stereotype Parodies 'White People Problems' by the Selwyn Brothers & Atom.com By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-04-27 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-people-problems-selwyn-brothers-atom References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fm3IWqXUQ8Y) & [atom](http://www.atom.com/funny_videos/white_problems/) 'White People Problems' is a hilarious cultural stereotype parody video by the [Selwyn Brothers](http://community.atom.com/profile/selwynbrothers) for Atom.com. Much like the blog (and now book) 'Stuff White People Like,' 'White People Problems' lampoons the trivial trials and tribulations of a Caucasian person's life. Among the situations mentioned in 'White People Problems' are: selling out of arugula at [Trader Joe's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkling-white-tea-with-pomegranate-juice), the inability to find a good Prius mechanic and a daughter who doesn't like her brand new post-plastic surgery nose. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cultural Stereotype Parodies:** Creating humorous videos that satirize cultural stereotypes can provide entertainment and spark conversations about societal perceptions. - **Lampooning Trivial Trials:** Making fun of everyday challenges experienced by specific groups, like 'white people problems,' can provide comic relief and shed light on the silliness of certain concerns. - **Mocking Lifestyle Preferences:** Parodying the preferences and choices of certain demographics, such as Caucasian individuals, can challenge societal norms and promote inclusivity. ### Where This Applies - **Comedy Entertainment:** The comedy entertainment industry can capitalize on cultural stereotype parodies by creating engaging and humorous content that appeals to diverse audiences. - **Media and Advertising:** Media and advertising professionals can explore the use of parody videos to challenge stereotypes, create viral content, and engage target audiences in new and unexpected ways. - **Social Commentary:** The social commentary industry can leverage parody videos to highlight societal perceptions, provoke critical discussions, and promote understanding of different perspectives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social-First Snack Comedies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretzelized.md) - [Comedic Christmas Parodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reinfell-ad.md) - [Sweat-Themed Comedy Specials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-comedy-special.md) - [Humorous Holiday Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roast-host-collection.md) - [Humorous Menswear Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-wearhouse.md) - [Cheeky Movie-Referencing Mustards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dont-worry-dijon.md) - [African American-Inspired Auto Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/What-in-the-Frunk.md) - [SPF Comedy Specials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunhinged.md) - [Surreal Imaginative Fantastical Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/problemista.md)