Is “WASP” culture still a thing?

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Absolutely. Especially in the south.

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WASP culture isn't a thing at all in the south. Yes there are wealthy southerners, but it's not his same WASP culture that people here are describing.

DP. Just go to the Episcopal church nearest the nicest old neighborhood in any Southern city and you’ll find WASP culture.

Many think the affluent South is the most Waspy part of America these days. We can nitpick the term down to somehow only meaning Boston Brahmins but the old South and newly monies South both have very strong waspy cultural overtones.

[Anonymous]

Obsession with Ivy-league college admissions is testimony to WASP culture.

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I live on the Main Line and it’s like a WASP petting zoo.

[Anonymous]

If I be WASPish, best beware my sting.

[Anonymous]

I follow this girl on Instagram who is a friend of a friend (and now I guess an “influencer” with like 75k followers). The WASP lifestyle is still alive. Think golden retriever, neat looking cardigans, private plane to Nantucket, gobs and gobs of fresh flowers (especially hydrangeas) for any sort of holiday/event, smocked clothing for babies, tea length dresses even for casual lounging, holiday photos at the country club, etc. This is what I think of when I think of WASPS. Someone is still keeping this alive and people follow it.

Hate follow or aspirationally follow, I’m not sure …

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I follow this girl on Instagram who is a friend of a friend (and now I guess an “influencer” with like 75k followers). The WASP lifestyle is still alive. Think golden retriever, neat looking cardigans, private plane to Nantucket, gobs and gobs of fresh flowers (especially hydrangeas) for any sort of holiday/event, smocked clothing for babies, tea length dresses even for casual lounging, holiday photos at the country club, etc. This is what I think of when I think of WASPS. Someone is still keeping this alive and people follow it.

Hate follow or aspirationally follow, I’m not sure …

She's probably not a real WASP, just a wannabe.

[Anonymous]

Oh god, I thought we'd moved past the spate of how to be a WASP/preppy posts that dominated this board for a while. Please let's not bring it back!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:WASPs have been bred out. Golden goose analogy. Their legacy does live on however.
Evidenced by the fact almost all upper to upper middle class whites try and chase the lantern throughout the country.

It’s funny watching them pretend. At least the Jews are trying to tear everything down and start anew in the most recent era.

Say what now? I’m Jewish and have no idea what you’re referring to.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:WASPs have been bred out. Golden goose analogy. Their legacy does live on however.
Evidenced by the fact almost all upper to upper middle class whites try and chase the lantern throughout the country.

It’s funny watching them pretend. At least the Jews are trying to tear everything down and start anew in the most recent era.

Say what now? I’m Jewish and have no idea what you’re referring to.

Maybe it’s a Third Temple reference

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Absolutely. Especially in the south.

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WASP culture isn't a thing at all in the south. Yes there are wealthy southerners, but it's not his same WASP culture that people here are describing.

It absolutely is a thing in the south. Hardcore. They are also southern, obviously, but their traditions and culture is heavily British heritage. They used to be in the Episcopal churches but since politics entered the church, most have left for more conservative baptist or Methodist churches. From the way they name their children, to the clothes they wear, to the way they socialize. Very WASPy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Obviously the world has changed a lot in the last fifty years. Does this culture still exist and if so, how does in manifest in contemporary America?

Very much alive. If you are WASP, you may not notice it. However, things have improved and most people are evolving.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Absolutely. Especially in the south.

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WASP culture isn't a thing at all in the south. Yes there are wealthy southerners, but it's not his same WASP culture that people here are describing.

It absolutely is a thing in the south. Hardcore. They are also southern, obviously, but their traditions and culture is heavily British heritage. They used to be in the Episcopal churches but since politics entered the church, most have left for more conservative baptist or Methodist churches. From the way they name their children, to the clothes they wear, to the way they socialize. Very WASPy.

The south is cosplay WASP -- kind of sweet in its aspirational quality, but nothing like true WASP. I know from true WASP. DH's family goes back to the Mayflower on both sides. Today, the most noteworthy characteristic uniting family members is drinking copious quantities of alcohol and playing tennis. Sometimes simultaneously. Also, nobody has money anymore; just East Coast beach real estate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Absolutely. Especially in the south.

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WASP culture isn't a thing at all in the south. Yes there are wealthy southerners, but it's not his same WASP culture that people here are describing.

It absolutely is a thing in the south. Hardcore. They are also southern, obviously, but their traditions and culture is heavily British heritage. They used to be in the Episcopal churches but since politics entered the church, most have left for more conservative baptist or Methodist churches. From the way they name their children, to the clothes they wear, to the way they socialize. Very WASPy.

The south is cosplay WASP -- kind of sweet in its aspirational quality, but nothing like true WASP. I know from true WASP. DH's family goes back to the Mayflower on both sides. Today, the most noteworthy characteristic uniting family members is drinking copious quantities of alcohol and playing tennis. Sometimes simultaneously. Also, nobody has money anymore; just East Coast beach real estate.

This is sort of true. All you need to be WASPy in the south are a pair of red pants and a set of golf clubs. In the north all you need is a membership to Prouts Neck, parents who’s marriage was arranged over drinks at the R&T, a lineage going back to the mayflower including gilded age wealthy families, 2 grandfathers in banking, and a collection of houses that haven’t been kept up with for 2 generations.

Roughly equivalent entry requirements.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:WASP culture will always exist.

Pinnacle of toxic whiteness.

+1

I make it a point to try to avoid those who have no emotion or are dead inside, which some people, this group included, seem to aspire to.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:WASP culture will always exist.

Pinnacle of toxic whiteness.

+1

I make it a point to try to avoid those who have no emotion or are dead inside, which some people, this group included, seem to aspire to.

You are inventing something here. It’s really a marvel.