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“I Can’t Bear Him”: Netizens Point Out 30 Totally Unexpected Celebs They Hate For Nearly No Reason
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It just so happened that I’ve never liked Tom Brady. No, I understand perfectly well that he is a great player, an outstanding personality and deserves all the respect for everything he did and does, but every time I see him, a wave of hostility literally washes over me. Hostility that I’ve carried through decades, from New England to Tampa and now to Vegas...
A completely irrational hostility, and I used to think that I was the only one with such an oddity (well, I am perfectly aware this is an oddity). But now I have to admit - there are many of us like that all over the world. People who, for completely incomprehensible reasons, don‘t like various celebrities who are in many ways truly wonderful and outstanding human beings.
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#1
100% Taylor Swift. Her voice is nothing special, her lyrics are stuck in high school and her obsessive competitiveness and money grabbing tactics just irk me.
I respect the fact that she’s relentless and very hard working though.
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#3
Jim Carey....I'm sure he is a lovely guy but he and his rubbery face do my head in.
A few days ago, a thread appeared in the AIBU Mumsnet community, which began with a question from the user youreactinglikeafunmum: "One celebrity you irrationally hate (lighthearted and petty)?" By the way, according to the results of the netizen votes in the thread, more than two thirds of responders consider such behavior as not unreasonable (great, now I feel calmer...).
But seriously, the list of famous people listed here is largely made up of British celebrities, but there are also world-renowned people in various fields of human activity. Sports and music, politics and cinema, influencers and journalists - please meet this new selection made for you by Bored Panda!
#4
Sam Smith - attention seeker and budget lady gaga
Serena Myers 4 months ago
Shall I save "Who?" for another post or admit defeat and acknowledge that I am too old. The latter, I think.
#5
Zendaya. Don't know why, I just don't think she's worthy of having a mononym, she doesn't belong up there with Cher, Prince, Beyoncé etc.
RamiRudolph 4 months ago
Agreed. She's not a bad actress or a bad person (as far as I know), there's just nothing special about her at all.
#6
Max Verstappen. Whenever a race isn't going his way its always someone else's fault.
It is interesting that people pay special attention to appearance or voice when explaining the reasons why they irrationally dislike a particular person. Be it, for example, Jim Carrey's "rubber" face or the specific notes in Katherine Ryan's voice while performing another standup show.
We may know a thousand times that these are wonderful people, outstanding masters of their craft - but we can't command the subconscious.
"Historically, we perceive people largely through their appearance," says Valery Bolgan, a historian and editor-in-chief of the Intent news agency from Ukraine, whom Bored Panda asked for a comment. "In other words, a positive hero should be beautiful, and a villain will most likely be not this nice, and probably have an unpleasant voice. This tradition in fact dates back to ancient times."
#7
Amanda Holden, I can't stand how she finds the slightest things hilarious
JK 4 months ago
Went off her when she cheated on her husband and it was all over the papers and she just slated him and made sure the paps took pictures of her everywhere with other men. Her exhusband handled it incredibly graciously, never wrote a tell-all, never called her out in the papers, didnt go galavanting around with various women. At that time, i went from seeing him as a mediocre tv presenter, to a decent human being, and her from being a meh-level tv personality to a downright hoebag
#8
Lorraine Kelly. The tax avoidance scam of saying she’s playing a character and Lorraine isn’t her is an unbelievable brass neck.
#9
Sabrina Carpenter’s hair colour is WRONG for her and annoys me irrationally
detective miller's hat 4 months ago
She looks exactly like what AI would spit out if you asked for "generic pop star."
"Just look at some old theater masks - the main characters were always as beautiful as possible, and the villains, on the contrary, looked vile and ugly. So long-standing cultural traditions have not gone anywhere, and they greatly influence how we perceive the ordinary and extraordinary people around us."
"As a result, literally one unpleasant feature in the appearance of an absolutely good and pleasant person can distort our perception of them. Interestingly, in the case of actors, this can even be a convincingly played negative role. It’s not surprising that many movie stars so stubbornly refused to play villains - simply so as not to spoil their own image," Valery Bolgan claims.
#11
Oh, Alan Titchmarsh is another I could never stand. Always seemed smug and self-important. I was vindicated when I witnessed him doing the whole “Do you know who I am?” thing in an airport once.
#12
Ryan Reynolds (I think that's his name. Was married to Scarlett Johansson, now Blake Lively). His voice makes me irrationally angry!
Lara Verne 4 months ago
I'n not his devoted fan, but I think he's better actor than he gets credit for.
A separate category on this list of celebrities is occupied by young champions of the new era of sports: for example, Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz or Dutch racing star Max Verstappen. Well, in fact, people may be irritated by Alcaraz's allegedly overly loud shouts on the court (interestingly, for example, Rafael Nadal shouted no less loudly and unpleasantly...), but this is most likely not the point.
Experienced sports fans are usually very suspicious of rising stars, considering them something "not real," and recalling all sorts of their shortcomings in comparison to the "genuine" legends of the past.
Just as Verstappen, in their opinion, is worse than Lewis Hamilton, Hamilton in his youth was "inferior" to Michael Schumacher, who, in turn, was "inferior" to Ayrton Senna - and so on, ad infinitum.
I bet when some new young champions appear in Formula 1 or tennis in about ten years, we’ll criticize them in the same way, comparing them to the great and unique Verstappen and Alcaraz...
#13
Cliff Richard. Very creepy man. I am convinced he’s guilty of something serious that we’ll never know about.
T'Mar of Vulcan 4 months ago
I def think he's gay and doesn't want people to know. Trust me, Cliff, you aren't fooling anyone. (Also I like his songs and I don't care about his sexuality; it just seems like a weird thing to be precious about.)
#14
Martin Lewis, yes I know he helps people with bills etc but his voice and his self promotion make me change channels as soon as he comes on
Kris 4 months ago
Martin Lewis throws so much s**t against the wall that and some stuff sticks. He knows nothing about half the s**t he claims to be an expert on. I work in car insurance (dont hate me, i dont make the prices) and he said if you call they HAVE to lower your price.....no, no they dont.
#15
Alex Jones. Can't stand her. Her squeaky, irritating voice and manner of speaking, and the way she fawns, are very insincere.
I will sprint across the house to change the channel before I have to hear her because she makes me so irrationally angry.
I won't watch The One Show at all, just because she's on it sometimes.
In any case, it’s always interesting to learn something new about famous people - even if it is that someone on the other side of the world dislikes them for the pettiest reason.
So, please feel free to read this list to the very end, and maybe add your own “hated” celebrities in the comments below, while I perhaps re-watch “The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady” on Netflix. Maybe this time I’ll change my mind about Tom, who actually knows?
#16
Katherine Ryan, a voice that takes me back to fingernails down the blackboard of old.
#17
Amol Rajan - BBC journalist. I just find him so smug and just a know it all and we’ll just my irrational celeb dislike!
#18
I used to be a big Ewan fan until he ditched his wife for a woman half his age. I can't stand the sight of him now.
#19
Fearne Cotton. Her stupid flaring nostrils give me the RAGE!! And her voice is like nails down a blackboard…
#20
Claudia Winkleman because her fringe bothers me so much. I feel a physical reaction when I see it, as if I've got hair actually in my own eyes.
#21
Well not irrational but Frankie Boyle is beyond vile
His jokes about people with downsydrome were disgusting.
Spidercat 4 months ago
Frankie is actually a genius when it comes to comedy in terms of timing and structure. His humour is not for everyone but there's no malice beyond shock value. He's actually a really quiet and decent chap in real life and he is one of the few comics that all other comics will stay to watch at a gig. He's honestly held in very high esteem by many in the industry...now days people are too sensitive and struggle to understand that humour is humour.
#22
Chris Ramsey. I don’t understand how he’s so popular. His humour is ‘bloke in the pub that’s quite funny’ - not sure how he’s ended up so prime time.
#23
Anna Chancellor. I know nothing to her discredit, just hate that stupid simpering mouth. And her cleft chin. Hate cleft chins. Like having an arse on your face. Sorry Anna. You'll probably cooe with suffering my totally irrational dislike.
#24
Clive Anderson. If I hear or see him on radio or TV, I immediately turn off or switch channels. No idea why, possibly his air of smugness.
#25
Daniel Craig, only because of his pouty lip thing. Can’t take him seriously in anything now.
#27
Alcaraz 😭😭
No idea why, I think its his moans when he hits the ball, they give me the ick
#29
David Tennant. Used to think he was likeable back in the day but now everything about him screams mid life crisis. Takes himself far too seriously as well.
#30
Robin Williams was always like nails on a chalkboard for me. One Hour Photo and Worlds Greatest Dad were the only roles I've ever enjoyed him in. His popularity always baffled me, even as a child watching Mrs Doubtfire and Aladdin.
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and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 4 months ago
Mr Beast, he is just so fecking obnoxious. Just so annoying. Drives me insane.
G A 4 months ago
Will Ferrell. One of the most unfunny comedians ever. Just flails about and is loud instead of doing or saying anything funny. Total cr@p.
JayWantsACat 4 months ago
I don't know most of these people but now I get to find out why people find them annoying. Fun! See, nnoying people who "who?" articles like this? Instead of commenting "who?" like moron, either don't comment or f*****g go find out who they are? Just because you don't know them does not make them not celebrities, FFS. The world does not revolved around you and who you know. You are not a main character.
Leah Banks 4 months ago
I get a lot of hate for this anytime I say it, but Conan O'Brien. I've heard he's a good guy, but his voice and especially his laugh irritate me to insanity and just all sounds so fake!
CP 4 months ago
It seems that many people didn't understand the assignment and had rational reasons. In light if that I will add my irrationally hated celebrities. Laura Linney and Robert Redford.
Boredandsomea 4 months ago
ricky gervais, obnoxious and as unwilling to learn and move forward as the ones he is mocking. His only saving grace was working with Stephen Merchant from time to time.
Allen Packard 4 months ago
I have officially reached the age where I don't know who most of these people are.
hannahbahngswife 4 months ago
Hating on Zendaya for using her first name is so stupid (but again, article is about people hating celebrities for no reasons so). And I kinda feel like Max Verstappen calmed down this days. He was very chill in his collision with Kimi Antonelli (definitely would have been another story if it was with Russell though).
KatSaidWhat 4 months ago
Have long separated artist from art. There are a few I really dislike for their public actions but will I still listen to their music or watch their movies? Yes.
Jonathan Labelle 4 months ago
Logan Paul is for me the finnest example of acting like a a*s and pretending IT just a joke
Upstaged75 4 months ago
Vincent D'Onofrio. I loved when he got attacked by the velociraptors. 😂
HelyerT 4 months ago
Brian C*x the astronomer, I hate his stupid face, his teeth his hair and his dumb voice. I’m sure she’s very clever and whatever but man I hate that guy.
Lara Verne 4 months ago
I don't know about 70% of these people. I'm not even that old (d**n). But most of people on this list are hated either for no reason, or because they're popular - it's weird.
JK 4 months ago (edited)
Here's a couple more: Bob Geldof (self righteous prïck); Bono (as someone else mentioned in the comments, another prïck); Jennifer Lopez (just yuk), Anna Kendrick (hate hate hate her she just screams of whiny entitled mean-girl); the stupid cow who does the Persil non-bio tv ad in the UK (apparently her name is Vogue Williams) something about her face/voice makes me want to punch things. I probably have more, those are just the ones living rent free in the front of my mind the tw@tbaskets.
and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 4 months ago
Mr Beast, he is just so fecking obnoxious. Just so annoying. Drives me insane.
G A 4 months ago
Will Ferrell. One of the most unfunny comedians ever. Just flails about and is loud instead of doing or saying anything funny. Total cr@p.
JayWantsACat 4 months ago
I don't know most of these people but now I get to find out why people find them annoying. Fun! See, nnoying people who "who?" articles like this? Instead of commenting "who?" like moron, either don't comment or f*****g go find out who they are? Just because you don't know them does not make them not celebrities, FFS. The world does not revolved around you and who you know. You are not a main character.
Leah Banks 4 months ago
I get a lot of hate for this anytime I say it, but Conan O'Brien. I've heard he's a good guy, but his voice and especially his laugh irritate me to insanity and just all sounds so fake!
CP 4 months ago
It seems that many people didn't understand the assignment and had rational reasons. In light if that I will add my irrationally hated celebrities. Laura Linney and Robert Redford.
Boredandsomea 4 months ago
ricky gervais, obnoxious and as unwilling to learn and move forward as the ones he is mocking. His only saving grace was working with Stephen Merchant from time to time.
Allen Packard 4 months ago
I have officially reached the age where I don't know who most of these people are.
hannahbahngswife 4 months ago
Hating on Zendaya for using her first name is so stupid (but again, article is about people hating celebrities for no reasons so). And I kinda feel like Max Verstappen calmed down this days. He was very chill in his collision with Kimi Antonelli (definitely would have been another story if it was with Russell though).
KatSaidWhat 4 months ago
Have long separated artist from art. There are a few I really dislike for their public actions but will I still listen to their music or watch their movies? Yes.
Jonathan Labelle 4 months ago
Logan Paul is for me the finnest example of acting like a a*s and pretending IT just a joke
Upstaged75 4 months ago
Vincent D'Onofrio. I loved when he got attacked by the velociraptors. 😂
HelyerT 4 months ago
Brian C*x the astronomer, I hate his stupid face, his teeth his hair and his dumb voice. I’m sure she’s very clever and whatever but man I hate that guy.
Lara Verne 4 months ago
I don't know about 70% of these people. I'm not even that old (d**n). But most of people on this list are hated either for no reason, or because they're popular - it's weird.
JK 4 months ago (edited)
Here's a couple more: Bob Geldof (self righteous prïck); Bono (as someone else mentioned in the comments, another prïck); Jennifer Lopez (just yuk), Anna Kendrick (hate hate hate her she just screams of whiny entitled mean-girl); the stupid cow who does the Persil non-bio tv ad in the UK (apparently her name is Vogue Williams) something about her face/voice makes me want to punch things. I probably have more, those are just the ones living rent free in the front of my mind the tw@tbaskets.
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