Much like stupid pet tricks they are amusing for the observer, but demeaning for the participant, whether they realize it or not. Often life threatening, dangerous, unnecessary, and, of course stupid. Including, but not limited to, russian roulette, sky diving, cliff jumping, hiking in isolated areas, letting your kid get in a weather balloon in Arizona, but not really, for publicity. Often SWPT can involve wild animals as well.
Guy 1: Did you hear gary got killed over the weekend?
Guy 2: How?
Guy 1: He tried to feed a bear and pet it.
Guy 2: Ah, Stupid White People Tricks.
Guy 2: How?
Guy 1: He tried to feed a bear and pet it.
Guy 2: Ah, Stupid White People Tricks.
by Sleepy D March 1, 2010