Is “WASP” culture still a thing?

[Anonymous]

I associate WASP culture beginning with the old monied families in New England. They had such high regard for all things English. Think, J.P. Morgan banking dynasty. Typically Irish and Jews were excluded.

You can say that it jumped the shark when the Kennedys were allowed to join their country clubs. The perception continues to evolve. Took anther turn, When Harry Met.. Mehgan. Now it means if you are wealthy, act like you have pedigree and dress accordingly. The clothes sometimes look preppy, but always expensive without being flashy.

[Anonymous]

I know I am the twentieth person to post this, but since posters keep saying the same things: WASP is a very specific, narrowly defined social group and culture. It is not synonymous with either White Anglo-Saxon Protestant or with having money. For example, Trump is the antithesis of a WASP.

[Anonymous]

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.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It exists in small pockets, mostly in New England but eminates out to some cities throughout the US where the NE WASPs have spread - obviously NYC, Philly, DC but also pockets in WASP-acceptable cities like SF.

Characteristics include private schools, country and yacht clubs, lots and lots of cocktail parties. Being social is very much part of WASP culture. Other markers include having a second home at a NE enclave, having a mean backhand, a good golf game, knowing your way around a boat and good skiing ability. Kids play lax and hockey (but this has spread to the Catholics and Jews so no longer exclusively WASP). Having a messed up kid or two, or at least one who works at a sailing shop rather than Wall St. is pretty par for the course.

And, of course, not being showy with one’s money is the number one characteristic.

+1 This is spot on. I'd add in boarding schools too.

Funny because too boarding schools have so many Asians now (Asian Americans and from Asia).

[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.

Why were you searching for this thread? Why did you decide to post this on a 4 year old thread? What’s your agenda?

[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.

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

[Anonymous]

WASP culture is no longer a thing.. The seersucker suits are staying in the closet.

I think it's because of marriage. WASPs no longer marry WASPS. And it's been that way for at least 30 years. WASP culture feels very antiquated now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:WASP culture is no longer a thing.. The seersucker suits are staying in the closet.

I think it's because of marriage. WASPs no longer marry WASPS. And it's been that way for at least 30 years. WASP culture feels very antiquated now.

You already said this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It exists in small pockets, mostly in New England but eminates out to some cities throughout the US where the NE WASPs have spread - obviously NYC, Philly, DC but also pockets in WASP-acceptable cities like SF.

Characteristics include private schools, country and yacht clubs, lots and lots of cocktail parties. Being social is very much part of WASP culture. Other markers include having a second home at a NE enclave, having a mean backhand, a good golf game, knowing your way around a boat and good skiing ability. Kids play lax and hockey (but this has spread to the Catholics and Jews so no longer exclusively WASP). Having a messed up kid or two, or at least one who works at a sailing shop rather than Wall St. is pretty par for the course.

And, of course, not being showy with one’s money is the number one characteristic.

+1 This is spot on. I'd add in boarding schools too.

Funny because too boarding schools have so many Asians now (Asian Americans and from Asia).

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Yes, but they socialize in their separate groups and rarely interact with the Wasps.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Let's see....all of our presidents except two have been WASPs...check. Virtually all presidential candidates are WASPS. Yeah, I think it still exists.

It’s true that almost all US presidents have been White Protestants, but that doesn’t mean they were WASPs. Carter, Clinton, Johnson, Nixon—definitely not WASPs.

nor Trump

[Anonymous]

America is about the upstarts and the entrepreneurs, not the “old” money.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:WASP culture will always exist.

Pinnacle of toxic whiteness.

[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.

Why were you searching for this thread? Why did you decide to post this on a 4 year old thread? What’s your agenda?

+1
This and the "prep" thread. What exactly do you need to know to feel better about yourself, thread bumper?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Let's see....all of our presidents except two have been WASPs...check. Virtually all presidential candidates are WASPS. Yeah, I think it still exists.

It’s true that almost all US presidents have been White Protestants, but that doesn’t mean they were WASPs. Carter, Clinton, Johnson, Nixon—definitely not WASPs.

nor Trump

Nor Reagan.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It exists in small pockets, mostly in New England but eminates out to some cities throughout the US where the NE WASPs have spread - obviously NYC, Philly, DC but also pockets in WASP-acceptable cities like SF.

Characteristics include private schools, country and yacht clubs, lots and lots of cocktail parties. Being social is very much part of WASP culture. Other markers include having a second home at a NE enclave, having a mean backhand, a good golf game, knowing your way around a boat and good skiing ability. Kids play lax and hockey (but this has spread to the Catholics and Jews so no longer exclusively WASP). Having a messed up kid or two, or at least one who works at a sailing shop rather than Wall St. is pretty par for the course.

And, of course, not being showy with one’s money is the number one characteristic.

+1 This is spot on. I'd add in boarding schools too.

Funny because too boarding schools have so many Asians now (Asian Americans and from Asia).

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Yes, but they socialize in their separate groups and rarely interact with the Wasps.

How would you even know? What school does your DC attend?