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Everyone is entitled to having their own beliefs. Some people keep them to themselves. Some like to blare them out every chance they get. And others have views so unconventional, they completely go against the status quo.

When not every opinion is greeted with open arms, we’re lucky to have the internet where we can spark a discussion with complete strangers. There’s an Instagram account dedicated to sharing some of the best posts from the popular subreddit called Unpopular opinion. From electric vehicles to stuffed animals, members of this community have something to say about virtually any aspect of life.

So get ready to dive into some of the best posts this account had to offer. Upvote the ones you agree with, and, if you want to stir some emotions, share your own disputable views in the comments below. Psst! After you’re done, be sure to check out Part 1 of this post right here.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree, too many times people feel entitled due to their age. You don't owe anyone anything. Congrats on the souvenir and the story you will be able to tell your friends and family.

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Sometimes, we're discouraged from expressing our unpopular opinions because of the adverse reactions we might get from the people around us. Whether we’re talking about politics, religion, or popular culture, sharing our deepest beliefs can make someone feel pretty irritated. 

However, while some end up scratching their heads from confusion, others see a like-minded person and gladly show their support in heated discussions. After all, a controversial point of view does not instantly mean that it’s uncommon. When you push your fears of being the odd one to the side, it’s much likely you'll encounter others sharing the same thoughts as you. 

Brandwatch, a digital consumer intelligence company, was on a mission to investigate the most popular unpopular opinions on social media. They looked at consumers’ mentions from January 1 to June 30, 2020, excluding news, retweets, and shares. Results showed that 1.6M people shared their controversial beliefs in this period. Also, there were 34% more mentions during the lockdown compared to the four months prior. 

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Greed and narcissism... it's sad, but it's human nature. The majority of the people out there are fake as heck, and will do things like posting videos of themselves crying on the internet as PR moves, to help promote and enhance their brands, to help them gain those clicks, likes, follows, and subscribes. Even more sad is that there ARE the odd few out there who honestly have no one and no where else to turn to, and are using the internet to reach out. But those odd genuine few are usually buried and overshadowed by all the loud popular influencers out there, with their TikToks and viral videos and their memes.

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Thoughts? 🤔
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Harassment is the right word. What happened to Diana and other famous people with the paparazzi actually haunting them, spying and giving no Fu*ks. But here's a thought: Who the hell buys those rag mag's is an accomplice bc if they stop buying that filth then the paparazzi will (nearly) go away or at least be way less.

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Do Your Parents Use This Argument ?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Speaking as someone who was out on their ass at 18... basic parenting, including food, clothing, and sleeping indoors.... isn't nothing. Not when you consider what it's like to do without any of those.

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When it comes to the topics people touch on, the top ones were about characters in pop culture, TV shows, dislike of fandoms, and books. People shared their complaints about some of the bestsellers of the century and aired their grievances about how some shows have become outdated. For example, 34K mentions called out Friends "for being hugely popular, despite some aspects not being acceptable today." 

The researchers also looked into Reddit, where 958K users shared their gripes. "It seems like lockdown got to Reddit users, too. Posts to r/UnpopularOpinions increased 105%." They found that many of these mentions touched on things that happened on the platform itself. Most of them were focused on sports players, subreddits, and seeing change as not being good. 

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Death Penalty Isnt A Good Punishment. Its An Easy Way Out And You Cant Prove Anybody 100% Guilty
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why censor the word murder, not like we all can't figure out what it says, strange BP.

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What Are Your Thoughts On Male Birth Control ?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I read a quote before, wouldn't it be safer to fire blanks at someone than fire bullets at someone with a bullet proof vest

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So while it can be fun to share your controversial views online, they also let others say opposing views, have heated discussions, and see things from different perspectives. Anna Akbari, P.hD., is a sociologist, writer, and speaker who shared her thoughts on why unpopularity isn’t necessarily a bad thing in a piece on The Psychology Today

She explained that if we want to be happy, successful, and feel of service, we don’t actually need to appeal to the masses. "See, we’re complicated beings, each with our own unique experiences, full of biases and contradictions and, hopefully, a point of view," she wrote. "Having a point of view is a good thing, even when that view isn’t universally embraced."

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Has Someone Ever Pushed Your Face Into A Birthday Cake ?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've discovered this trend on the Internet and honestly, I absolutely do not understand it

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You ruined it with "sure they're cute" because that's the whole point, they're NOT cute, people have just been trained into thinking they are. People need to realise that inbred dogs with serious health problems are the exact opposite of cute.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

100% - the cheater is the one at fault - unless the people they cheated with is also someone who you have a relationship with then it's equal blame as they both owe you loyalty. I've never understood the blame being passed to the person they cheat with, and it's usually women who blame the other woman when their guy cheats - I sure there's a patriarchal link to all that that could be deciphered but seriously, they're just a shitty person if they knew he was involved with someone - if they didn't then they're just as much a victim in it all. This idea that men can't help themselves if offered sex has to stop - you don't accidentally have sex - yeah, you may regret it after but you totally know what you're doing while you're doing it.

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While we can wholeheartedly stand by one issue, we can also not see eye to eye on another. "Agreeing to disagree on most things in life is fine—assuming it doesn’t restrict the liberty or human rights of others. It’s when we start to think that we need to agree on everything all the time to merely function together that we get into trouble," Akbari mentioned. 

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Needless to say, popularity isn’t essentially bad. Lots of things that are commonly and generally accepted by our society are considered as "safe". Akbari explained that we don’t have to immediately or categorically reject the popular stuff but rather "selectively embrace it, or at least occasionally challenge it."

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Do You Think Free Therapy Is A Good Idea ?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, it really should be free. I have been in therapy on and off for years and it has been free (/paid by taxes). It's due to mental health issues so free healthcare = free mental healthcare. I learned a lot and cope much better. I wish it was available to all who needs it. To hear that people live with anxiety, ptsd, depression etc and can't afford therapy to learn how to cope better is really, REALLY sad.

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That Annoys Me Too!

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't use those sites anymore. If you want me to subscribe, or permit adverts in my ad blocker, or click a cookie thing every time, I just bounce. Enjoy your bouncerate and zero ad revenue. ALSO. PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD stop with the f*****g animated adverts. They drive my poor ADHD ass crazy. I can't stand it.

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However, if your views are not clinging to the mainstream popular or if they tend to stir some unexpected or even rude reactions, "don't despair. You don’t need to bend toward conformity, and you may even be able to cash in—financially and socially—on stepping outside the conventional bounds."

She mentioned two rules that people who tend to lean into unpopularity should remember. The first one is that you should actually believe what you’re saying or doing. "Disagreeing for the sport of it is annoying and, rightfully, no one likes or respects you if you do that. So stop it," the sociologist advised. 

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In many cases I would agree but in many I would not. For example If an employee of mine turned out to be a KKK member, or they were videoed ridiculing a disabled person I would fire them without hesitation.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As someone who breaks up spaghetti before boiling them - I agree. Now give me those judgemental looks :P

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Are Your Going To College ?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree completely. The world will always need woodworkers, metal workers, plumbers, electricians etc, not young people with huge financial debt and very little practical skills.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Retired teacher here, so let me weigh in on the realities. For elementary school kids, I'd overwhelmingly vote yes. Younger kids want to please the teacher; they want to be around the teacher, around other kids, in class. HOWEVER, as someone who taught middle and high school for 26 years, this does not work at all. By that time, there are a lot of kids who are looking for any way to leave the classroom. Yes, there are times they need to use the bathroom, but quite often they also want to socialize. There have been groups in certain years (not all by any means) that texted and met up in bathrooms and fought, too. It helps if a teacher has a sign in/out pass, or gives a certain number of tickets per month. Other children who don't have to use the bathroom COULD give a classmate a ticket if they felt generous.

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"The second rule is to embrace your unpopular opinions with the knowledge and grace that not everyone shares your point of view," she continued. This rule can be quite tough since we humans have a general tendency to want others to agree with us. After all, it makes us feel heard and valued. 

However, following this guideline "starts with a promise to both give up convincing other people to buy into your less popular opinions and to stop shaming them for their own thoughts and actions." 

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Is There A Labour Shortage Where You Live ?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My previous boss (who was an absolute jerk!) used to say "there's a line of people waiting to take your place, if you quit." I did quite eventually. Seven years later and... my place is still unoccupied. And not just mine - two other people also quit from that office, and replacements could never be found. Or someone would start and then quit a month later due to the conditions. I guess the line of people for my spot turned out to be a bit too short ;)

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or, stop suing everyone for making mistakes. Yes there are serious negligence cases, but they're a lot less common than the cases where "negligence" is claimed, but it's just an honest mistake. Americans really need to stop that s**t.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We have to get rid of the phrase "unskilled labour". A janitor needs practical skills far above average (at least a good one does), and the working conditions of courier drivers or fastfood workers require a great deal of stamina and resilience. In any job you can go from beginner to master, working your job better or faster. Even more important, the economy absolutely depends on the jobs we tend to call "unskilled". Usually, in any company, if a middle manager is absent for some days, work continues more or less as usual. If the cleaning lady is absent, you notice the problems after a day or two the latest.

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Do You Like Cats ?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love my cats and would do anything for them, but they ARE little assholes.

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After that, it’s all about trusting yourself. If you believe that some things are just not right, don’t be shy and share your views with others because, chances are, there are people out there just like you. According to Akbari, there is value in dissent. "There’s often truth at the fringes and insight in unpopular perspectives. Greatness comes neither from blindly following nor from knee-jerk rejecting."

"Many of our greatest historical figures held really, really unpopular opinions. They did stuff that made people cringe or even retaliate against them. Going against the grain takes guts. And that courage is admirable, even if we disagree with what they’re saying or doing—but only when executed with integrity from a place of personal honesty," she wrote.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you don't trust your partner, then you don't trust your own choice of partner.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We switched my kid to a Montessori school because they got to 6th grade and there was no AP option so they were just sitting there bored. It costs a good bit, but I have no reason to think public schools will be better for my kid than they were for me.

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Have You Seen Such Videos ?

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Disabled people don’t like these either. It feels exploitative and misses the point entirely. For more info, on this issue google “inspiration p*rn” to read about how the disabled community is negatively affected by this portrayal (editing to add: very important to note that it’s rarely disabled people who make these posts, but non-disabled people using their images/videos without permission)

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Every corpse on mount Everest was once a highly motivated person. Im staying safe.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have fibromyalgia- it would literally cripple me - got ankle weights to wear while pottering about the house to try and gently work my legs a bit, not even heavy ones, 1kg each - I was in agony for 4 days after that, it was horrific. Disabilities effect people differently. Someone can be in a wheelchair but their upper body is largely unaffected and able to do such things, other people, like me, look able bodied but can be left in unbearable pain from pushing a shopping trolley. So yeah, that's my excuse. And even if I didn't have a decent excuse maybe I just don't want to lift weights? Maybe I don't enjoy working out? Maybe it's none of your f*****g business and you shouldn't judge people

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Exactly. Many people do not look ill and are judged all the time. Sorry for the fibromalgia, I have heard that its terrible

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm in chronic pain that gets worse when i do, well, anything. ständig and sitting make it worse. i hate living on the couch, i hate lying there all day. and still i get sent motivational messages like those videos i don't lack motivation. i lack a body that doesn't break down even more when i use it.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agreed! Even doctors will say 'exercise helps control your pain' and it's like 'knowing that doesn't keep me from sliding back at times, are you there to physically lift me off the couch when standing hurts?'

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm disabled and I don't exercise. What's my excuse? It would literally f*cking kill me!

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Enlee Jones
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate videos like this. I also hate the ones that are like “You don’t need medication, you just need a good pair of running shoes”. Thanks for invalidating everyone who takes medication for depression, jerks.

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Anjali Jeter
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Inspiration p*rn is gross. Able-bodied people need to stop using disabled people this way. We're not your inspiration or your guilt trip material.

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Jo Choto
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Setting people with disabilities as the lowest possible bar above which everybody else has to achieve is really insulting to everyone with disabilities.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have MS. My exercise is cleaning the house and that stresses my body out to the point where it makes the MS worse until I sit for awhile to recoop and then I'm tired for the rest of the day. Any chores around the house like laundry or changing the sheets etc. is my only form of exercise. I can not jump around and exercise due to balance issues. Until now I really never thought anything about those ads but now I do. Thanks guys.

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Larry Bettany
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is called "inspiration porn" and many disabled People don't even like it. Stella Young wrote a Good article about it.

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Ellie Rosser
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So if we think they're "special" because they're disabled and somehow "managing" to exercise we might need to spend more time addressing our own prejudices before we even think about exercising.

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Deson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have degenerative Arthritis in both knees and the disks in my back are giving out and I use a cane for mobility. I already work in a hospital and I have no desire to become a patient here.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's a line between motivational and guilt trip. It's not a fine line, either, it's a chasm.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My excuse is I don't want to do that....I have better things to do like sleep.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's sort of the same mentality as articles that say "8 things you should be doing to bla bla bla". If they really want me to click on them, they probably shouldn't be telling me what do, lol. My reaction isn't a positive one. Just give me information without acting like you're better than everybody. It's the same with videos that challenge you not to laugh. Why? I'm only watching videos of cats falling off the backs of sofas because I WANT TO LAUGH. What is even the point? Seems like some macho bs to me.

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Ruth Watry
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am on medical disability so can dedicate time to my physical health. Once I go back to work, I will not have the same amount of time to do that

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's also massively patronising to people with disabilities & implies it's somehow more of an achievement.

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Pamela Blue
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The US advertising industry is designed to guilt you into buying their product. People have been brainwashed to believe that they are filthy, dirty, smelly, and that their houses are disgusting, or that they're going to die, etc., if they're not using the product they're peddling.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm 49 and I hate working out. Being chosen last in sports teams in elementary and high school taught me that sports are not fun, that I am not worthy of enjoying exercise.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's about as annoying as the Facebook posts where people say "Today is a day for honoring people with Cancer...send this message on to show you care....I'll wait to see who does it..." It's like...don't go all heart felt and then try to guilt me to send it on. I have plenty of people I know who have cancer and not only do I care about them, I respect the fact that many of them want to keep their illness private. Why does someone who's sick or disabled have to be paraded around in front of everyone for you to feel better about yourself? Get a life of your own instead of invading other peoples lives.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

why should they? I don't believe they're insinuating that everyone should be weight lifting.

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Paulina
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also: I'm allowed to complain about my physical fitness or weight and still do nothing about it. Sometimes people just need to vent or feel particularly bad at this moment, that's all.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's even worse when you are disabled, you get these motivational pictures rammed down your throat and people want to know why you can't do it.

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Robert Thompson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is likely that I spend more time at work and with my family than the person in "those vids"

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Bodey Bigham
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

and a lot of the time its someone whos missing a leg or something which does not effect what they can lift with their arms while sitting down at all. like seriously "whats my excuse'? well how about the fact that im not built like a gorilla.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also it's important to remember that many disabilities are invisible and in some cases exercise makes symptoms way worse and cause more damage

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There was a popular Australian ad featuring a young, fur mum and her three young, very close together kids and the title “What’s your excuse?” And I f*****g HATED it (my teeth are gritting even now just thinking about it. How about “because not every is the same and not everyone is you?”. A few years later she interviewed with a magazine and sadly e raked that she had post natal depression and her marriage broke up. I’m sad for her - I truly am - but it’s interesting how this these webs of lies can be spun, isn’t it?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Watching youtube, tiktok etc. is like straining sewage with your front teeth. Sure there might be pearls in there, but have there really been though?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not disabled. I don't do sports - if I am lucky enough to have time on hand to spend with what I want, I won't waste it at anything but play guitar or play with the cat. These headlnes at least prove that there are a lot of disabled douches, and likely, they don't even know they should have an excuse for their assholery...

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s usually not disabled people posting these things, but non-disabled people using their images and videos for “inspiration” without permission. Its a problem and harms the disabled community

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My excuse? In 5-6 grade my sports teacher was adamant that I'm just lazy and not just very physically unfit. Made me believe I will never be at sport no matter how hard I try and made me hate sport. I'm 36 and I still can't make myself not hate doing sport.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agree, you can’t see someone’s internal physical capabilities and make judgment

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is toxic and exists as a ethos throughout western culture. If I can do it, you can too (implying if you can't there is something wrong with you). You see this a lot in regards to poverty. This one person escaped it...everyone else must just be lazy or defective. The reality is, we don't start on an even playing field. A few people can catch up, but most don't have the support, resources and environment to.

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Thomas Sweda
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don’t like the TV ad with the old woman who says she makes a decision every day to be happy or sad. She chooses to be happy. You’re lucky lady. Many people don’t have a choice.

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Laura Silverstein
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whoever said I needed an excuse? I see where the people in those vids may be coming from but as a social statement it’s kinda sorta taking on a bit of a victim role. “I have physical disabilities which make working out harder for me, but I still do it…” etc etc. Disability is not the only impediment people might have for engaging in exercise. By claiming it is, it dismisses and trivializes all other unique and personal reasons.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Note that it usually not disabled people posting these things, but non-disabled people using their images and videos for “inspiration”. Its a problem and harms the disabled community

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

just an idea......stop watching the videos.....radical, I know, but if you use your brain, life might be better

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm lazy, no excuses.. I used to be in pretty decent shape, and after that I used to be my strongest when I wasnt in that good shape by fitness standards, now I just dont seem to have any motivation to take care of myself. (still probably stronger than average human if your bodyweight is not taken into account.. definitely no where near athletes)

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

De-normalize workout videos and gym selfies. I don’t want to see your sweatya$$ self. Go take a shower.

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Jennifer Norton
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unpopular opinion here.... if those videos get on your nerves maybe you need to ask yourself why. Is it because you are jealous? Is it because you are feeling bad about your own situation? If you don't care about those videos then they should bother you at all!! They used to bother me and I realized it's because I was unhappy with the way I was living my life and I changed it. So maybe the issue is you and not the disabled person fighting against what life handed them to be a better person!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It bothers me because it is used as an insult to the disabled community. It's ableist.The problem is not disabled people, the problem are people who 1. use disabled people as inspiration porn and 2. see disabled people as a monolith. Someone who is paraplegic will be able to do different stuff than someone who has ME/CSF etc. This videos bother people because they're crap, not because the bothered people are the issue

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Always wonder with those "are they on disability?" because lacking a job tends to give a lot of extra time. Sure the money isn't anywhere near what people think and it's not enough to live even decently a lot of the time, but it does give you a lot of free time to do things like work out.

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So what? Get over it? I see and follow many competitive differently abled riders. I don’t mind the ass kicking. Don’t be so precious.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Disabled, not “differently abled” please. Euphemisms not needed, disabled is the word most of us prefer

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some establishments also bombarding one with promotional messages after using their service once...like damn, now you giving me a reason not to use your product again...

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'll probably be downvoted, but this also applies to the African American label. Your distant ancestors were from Africa,you were born in the US therefore you are American. You don't hear people of Asian or African ancestrysaying they are Chinese English or Ghanian Scottish,they are English or Scottish or just plain British.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well this is obvious, it also applies to many of the "50 years of driving and no accidents" type people... Yes Mrs Miggins, but only because everyone has done such a good job of avoiding your ass

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Currently laid on my bed, contorting myself around 3 dogs and wouldn't have it any other way.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I swear a lot, but it's very very rarely AT someone. I'm not doing it to offend people, it just comes out :P

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Jeans and hoodies get washed maybe once a month (or three) unless something has got on them. You don't need to smell like washing powder, and constantly washing everything is bad for you, your clothes, your bank account, and the planet. End of discussion, downvote me all you like I think you know by now I don't give a s**t.

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My husband and I have slept in separate rooms for over 10 years (due to his loud snoring keeping me awake). We are very happy together and have no real problems in our relationship - we just both like a decent night sleep. People assume that we aren’t intimate and/or that our whole relationship is falling apart, which couldn’t be further from the truth.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is probably the reason why Adblockers are a necessity nowadays

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And accessable. Don't forget, these tech companies are potentially alienating swathes of their target market who are missing limbs, have neurological issues that preclude motion detection, etc.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yup. I've been a passenger while the driver just drove around and around waiting for one of the "good" spots to become available. Finally I said, "If we had just parked in one of the far spots right away, we would have been inside the store by now."

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Urgh. My ex-husband used to say that all the time especially during arguments. "No one cares" or "no one feel that way". Well, I do. You can't decide on what to care about or feel based on your feelings and use that as the only truth. Blah.

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They say money doesn't buy happiness, but I think this is it...this is the happiness money can buy.

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I feel like the human approach to "what to do with the waste/recycling of electric vehicles" will (and probably is) treated similar to the problem of what to do with nuclear waste, and unfortunately, our approach seems to be to sweep it under the rug and let future generations figure it out.

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