There’s always something people have demonized. First it was fat, then it was food additives, and lately it has become sugar. But things people see as evil don't end with our diet.
Other commonly disregarded stuff may have to do with music, like the controversial band known as Nickelback or going to psychological therapy, or not liking animals like rats, tarantulas, and snakes.
We rarely reflect on why specific things cause us such adverse emotions, so this viral thread may give us some perspective. The simple yet thought-provoking question “What doesn't need the hate it gets?” was asked by Redditor u/Alexdoesthedo, and it has clearly produced some very illuminating responses.
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The rain. Rain is f**king awesome. It feeds all the plantlife, makes puddles, and my personal favourite, at night time the rain reflects light and makes even traffic lights look f**king amazing. Jesus I love rain.
Atheists. Most of us are nice, sensible good people just like you, we just happen to have different views on religion. Just like any religion, of course there are extremists that give the group a bad name, and the rest of us look down on them and don't support how they act.
Pineapple on pizza. It’s delicious, and if you hate it don’t s**t on people who like it.
Reading.
Even those who read scoff at what others read and it's not necessary.
Reading overall is good for the brain and memory. Comic books, magazines about cars or fishing, romance novels, old classics, it's all reading.
There's no need to feel shame or shame someone for what they read.
I think that its more "what you read". Some people pretend that if you arent reading Kafka or scientific papers you are inmature and wasting your time.
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I met this idiot once who bragged - BRAGGED - that she doesn't read books. I said "How can you live your life without stories? I feel sorry for you."
Multiple family members, the few times they'd visit our home, would come in, wrinkle their noses, and go "Do you REALLY read ALL those books?!" and "Well, I read magazines, but I'm just as smart as you!" Like, Cousin, all I said was "Do you want to sit in the living room or on the patio?" My home space isn't judging you, you insecure twat.
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Sadly I have met a few people in my life who not only do not read but enthusiastically state they've never read a book.....ever, as if that's something to be proud of.
I know what you mean... I worked with someone who used to say that they "didn't read anything they didn't have to"----it showed in their work too. BTW: Writing was their job.
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Exactly. I love reading serious things (like a paper about human evolution). But sometimes I am tired and I need an easy read, like Harry Potter. But i know that a lot of people would mock me for that.
I’m 77 years old and I’ve read every single Harry Potter book multiple times. I love them!
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It's hard for me to trust anyone who doesn't read books. How can they get a broad or if any perspective of life, other cultures/races, other countries, the world, etc?
We have the internet now. I learned about Syria and its civil war from direct accounts of people living in Idlib, Damascus and from a Syrian who escaped into Turkey. A friend would call me during rocket attacks near Damascus as it would calm him. You can't get that from a book. Books are great but you can't ask a book questions or get events in real time.
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Those who read, live a thousand lives. Those who do not, live only one.
This genre gets a lot of hate, too. "Oh, that's not REAL reading!" Want to bet it is?! Fan fiction is a specific kind of fan-driven engagement with material that allows for multiple, equal possibilities, too. Of course, the people who sneer at fan fiction don't get that Paradise Lost, Ulysses, and a good chunk of Shakespeare also qualifies as fan fiction.
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Back when I had no life (as if) I used to sit outside the library and read, and I rarely failed to attract people who would start talking to you, not seeing the scene in front of their eyes in which you are having a private conversation with your book.
Girls reading in public is a thing that gets a lot of hate. I can't tell you how many times as a girl I was interrupted by either a beefy dude in shorts or a little old lady who would start saying things like "Why do you have your nose in a book? Why don't you put the book down and make friends? Do you think you're smarter than me because you're reading? People are going to think you're a snob/judgmental and boys won't like you." Literally every woman I know who was a "bookworm" as a girl has similar stories of reading in public spaces and being interrupted by some jerk trying to make them feel bad for it.
I just don't get why some people get twisted up in a knot about what other people do. How does reading hurt them? Reading is a good thing.
My now-wife had was dumped by a boyfriend when he found out she read books. He wasn't stupid and was a successful businessman.
I absolutely love reading. My dad said when he was a kid he never read. He said he didn’t expect me to love reading as much as I do
Why is this on the list? Is there really someone who HATE reading?!
I used to hate reading but now I love it. Went 15 years without reading a book, to now owning and reading hundreds.
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Reading can take you to worlds you would never be able to visit in reality. Why would anyone hate that?
Uhm. I have never in my life heard of someone shaming someone for reading...except people who say they have nudie mags for the articles.
Bill Hicks: "I'm in Alabama, eating breakfast in a waffle house. I'm reading a book. Waitress says, 'whatcha reading fer?' Hmm, why do I read? I don't know, I guess for a lot of reasons. One of them is so I don't end up being a f***ing waffle waitress."
it appears most commentors didn't read the whole post b/c they thinks readers are being scoffed at for reading when its about scoffing at what they're reading not b/c they are reading.
sorry, I do judge people's intelligence on what they read. When people tell me to read 50 Shades or Twilight type books I judge them b/c they read stupid crap. I read a lot. Those books got recommended to me so many times it was ridiculous mostly by friends who aren't regularly readers. It was like they finally read a book and were so proud of themselves. argh. Those books are like soap operas...poorly written soap operas.
He probably COULDN'T read any of his daily briefs!
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I have a story to share, but it isn't about reading, rather about writing. I am a Noob webnovel writer, and have two (incomplete) casual stories on my name online. I kind of a hobby + part time thing. I've told my relatives that I write webnovels. Guess what? They think I can write anything. Movie scripts, plays, classic format novels, content writing, you name it. After some time I've realised that people don't usually give shiet if it doesn't concern their lives.
I get hate for reading in general. Comments like, "You actually read??" and "I can't see how that's enjoyable" are constantly flung towards me. It's so annoying in rude. I like to read. Mind your own business. If you don't like to read, I don't care. Deal with me reading, because I love it.
I work in a bookshop. One time a lady asked for my opinion on a book and I said it's not my kind of book. She said 'what do you like to read?' I said 'science fiction'. She said, to my face, 'oh, science fiction is rubbish'. I was very professional and didn't say what I was thinking.
I write. Does that count, because I have to read it a dozen times before it gets published?
A lot of people hate reading after being forced to read at school. Usually the books were boring to them. Some actually pick up a book of interest when they get older and become book worms. Anything with words on it is a good read for someone
I’m asexual by choice. I still get those feelings and s**t I’m just not interested in doing anything about them. I just don’t want that in a relationship it’s just not what I want at all ( please respect that). What do I do with those feelings? Hot sexy romance novels.
When I was a kid I always scored real high on my reading comprehension tests. I attribute it to my fascination with comic books at a very young age.
I read tons of comic books as a child; I now read 100 books a year. thanks, Mom.
All the women in my book club read "literature." I like to read -- and re-read my favorite mysteries and fantasy novels. I feel like I have to tell them I've been reading more highbrow books so they won't think less of me.
I've never known anyone who was looked down on for reading, and I read a lot.
I'm a person with an extremely wide interest in things to read. I'm not going to criticize anyone for what they read. Don't knock it until you've tried it. I never thought I would enjoy science fiction. Then I was introduced to Robert A. Heinlien. Wow!! I think Wuthering Heights is a romantic classic. One of my faves. But thats it. Only one. Like I said, don't knock it until you try it.
People hate gen z who read comics when it's no different from your novels so go away let me read my comics in peace
My "mother" always made it out as a bad thing that I liked to read for fun!
Exactly, I will admit, I s**t on some books, take Twilight for example, I find it absolutely awful - but if kids are encouraged to read, or if it's the only fiction you can find for yourself, then by all means read whatever the hell you want
Where and when do others scoff at people that read? Are these crappy things in Amercia?
There are no "worthless" books. What you learn from a "worthless" book is that it is worthless and anyone who uses it is questionable, if it is quoted in another book or used as a source, that book is questionable, there are a lot of things to be learned about worthless books and people who "promote" them and I am not talking about fiction I am talking about "faction."
I never met anyone who shamed readers, but I did meet a few readers who acted like their hobby made them above everyone else.
If you're into technical things, I highly recommend reading (or at least flipping through) very old textbooks. I am an avid collector of mostly pre-WWII technical books. The knowledge contained in them might not seem to be of great value in a modern context, but understanding another generation of evolution in engineering can give you quite a bit of insight. Plus, if you're a hobbyist, they are a wealth of information from a time when fewer processes required enormous specialized machinery. And everything appears a little less daunting when it's explained in hammer-and-wrench terms.
I don't think if ever heard someone hate on reading. I know not everyone is an avid reader, but even the people who don't read usually wish they read more.
I think they are trying to say that people hate on what other read like they consider some stuff less than like for instance classics or intellectual books or smt and hate on people who enjoy other stuff
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But there is also no reason to be proud of reading fiction. It can be pure entertainment or very intellectual fare, or anywhere in between. It's no different from watching movies. Are you proud that you watch fiction movies? No more or less reason to be proud of that than reading fiction books.
Or you could read business books, they could be important to learn things from, but is it any different from looking online?
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Enjoying cartoons as an adult.
Good content is good content and looking back at the cartoons I loved now and then. I do have superior tastes.
Child please. I'm approaching retirement age and I never stopped watching cartoons.
Therapy. It's never a bad thing but I definitely still know people who are firmly against or see it as a sign of weakness.
People who want to live a basic, "normal" or "boring" life. From all generations, I am constantly hearing locals/normies being made fun of for not wanting a ~fancier~ lifestyle but like... Why does that matter? Besides, just having a roof overhead is luxurious to to some people. Let others live the lives they want to.
Rats. They're some of the funniest, most affectionate and intelligent small pets, with a ton of personality, who actually enjoy engaging with people.
They get a terrible reputation for carrying disease or being aggressive- which is just not true for domestic rats. Growing up I had almost every common pet rodent you can think of, and hands down I'd pick a rat over a hamster any day.
Cats. Many people I know absolutely despise them because they think they cant love you the way some dogs can, or they remind you of the stereotype "crazy cat person" or the whole "they're all aggressive/bitey/scratchy" thing. Once I had both dogs and cats (and reptiles!) in my house - and though I love both, cats tended to speak a little louder to me. I'm part of a TNR company and ended up raising one of the cats I caught while searching for my missing cat last month and realized how sweet they can be if you take the time to earn their trust and give them space when it's asked for.
Bra straps showing. Like what? Why does it make you mad? It's fabric. And if I'm not mistaken, you're covered in it on the daily.
Sleeping with stuffed animals. You’re never too old for that.
The North American Opossum. They're docile unless threatened, and I think they are endearingly cute. They perform a great service by eating tons of pesky insects, like ticks. Added bonus, they are almost entirely immune to rabies.
Teenage girls who are obsessed with something (a pop star, a movie, a book etc). Let people enjoy things.
Broccoli. Steam it and melt a little Smart Balance on it. Yummy. Your parents didn't know how to make it. It's arguably the healthiest food you can eat, at least in the top ten.
Muslims, they are really misunderstood everywhere.
I'm in favor of practicing any religion you like, but Islam is one of the most intolerant religions to ever exist. There is no Muslim-majority country where being gay isn't hazardous to your health. There isn't a muslim-majority country that isn't a hellhole in regards to women's rights. Islam is incompatible with liberalism, the same way 14th century Catholicism is incompatible with liberalism. If you want to follow Islam, as a liberal I say you do you, but don't expect me to turn a blind eye to the religion's social problems.
Homeless people. Austin, TX just reinstated a ban on public camping/sitting/laying down, with zero allocation for actually helping the homeless population.
Sharks. They're just a well designed killing machine and the chances of them killing you are super low. Orcas and dolphins are actually "meaner" if you want to look at them in a human way, they'll purposely mess with you or hurt you. Sharks might just bite you on accident.
Hyenas. Most unfairly villainized and maligned animal in the world all because of some stupid Disney movie. They are not scavengers at all they hunt 90% of their prey and lions steal food off of them far more than they steal off lions. They are highly intelligent predators with an equally important role to play in the ecosystem.
Teachers.
I can personally confirm that I was a piece of work in grade school - then high school. And it wasn't because of teachers - it was because of me.
So true! Living with a teacher every day, and believe me, it's not only the kids, but also the parents, the school board,....
Snakes. They are awesome pets and the super dangerous ones don't want anything to do with you. I can't stand people killing snakes they find. To me its like killing a stray dog you find. Just call animal control.
Snakes are so cool, we used to have a pet Murray darling python. Sadly she passed away a few years ago.
Trans people. Just like many other minorities, most people get little exposure to them other then what they hear and see online. Aka the trans freakouts and anti trans pages aren’t too realistic, along with the tumblr 30,000 genders people, “real” (not because of a coping mechanism or fetish, etc but fr like born that way, ) trans people irl are quite normal.
GMOs. Humans have been slowly doing that since we started cultivating crops, now we can just do it quicker. And there are millions of people who rely on GMO crops to not starve to death.
It's just Monsanto GMO seeds. 1 generation so they can keep selling them, and they don't care if their product does get into organic fields nearby. Losing natural, unmodified seeds to Monsanto's greed is terrifying.
Brussels Sprouts. You can do so much with them! Just stop boiling the hell out of them.
People with the Karen haircut who are actually normal and chill.
TV shows made specifically for toddlers. They are toddlers. It's all colors and shapes and being excited over simple things. That's what toddlers are about. YOU don't need to watch the show. It's not for you.
Nickleback - I'm not a fan, but it's just kind of generic rock music that you are in no way forced to listen to.
Billie Eilish. I don't know what it was that made people go "eeeew, BiLlIe EiLiSh" but come on. She's an interesting person and her music is genuinely good. I'm not one for forcing artists on people, I just don't get when a relatively innocuous musician gets that level of hate.
And while I'm at it: Taylor Swift writing about relationships. Just about every artist in existence has either written about their relationships at least once, or usually write about love/relationships, either through experience or generalization. Why is it okay for people like Ed Sheeran, John Mayer, or Ariana Grande to write about their relationships without much uproar, but when Taylor Swift does it? Sheesh.
Body pillows.
There's no law saying you have to put something sexy on it there's plain colored pillowcases for them literally everywhere.
They. Help. You. Sleep. Gud.
How can people hate body pillows? I have one covered in a plain white sheet and it helped me have the best sleep I've ever had. Honest to god, I recommend everyone to have one.
Veganism. We just don't want innocent animals to get hurt yet we get mocked for it all the time.
People do not hate the veganism, we hate the aggressive, "only we can save the world, you f***ng animal killer"-like evangelist vegans.
Anyone showcasing genuine passion and hobbies on social media.
Boy bands/ any music where the target audience is teens/young women. people need to stop assuming that anything that is liked by that demographic is stupid.
I don't think people hate boy bands per se. I think they hate the cynical manufacturing of them by music companies. 'OK, so we've got the super handsome one, the goofy one, the sensitive one, the blond one...' 'Can they sing?' 'Sing? who cares?'
Kristen Stewart--she's just socially awkward during interviews! She's a decent actress. People freak out that she's not super emotionally expressive... Some people just aren't!
Except an actress should be able to ACT AS IF they have emotions. Especially in movies....
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I think a lot of people hate these things because media and the internet tell them to.
I'll add introverts. It's okay to be an introvert, you don't have to be an extrovert, introverts can be fun, too an it took me years to realize that.
I love my introvert friends! I'm a socially awkward extrovert, but I'm a heck of a lot more outgoing than many of my friends.
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Frankly, nothing in this world deserves hate. (Maybe save for a few exceptions, and these exclusively are people whose main life purpose seems to be spreading hate and misery.)
I love spiders. I prefer they don't sneak up on me but I never kill them. Certain types are put outside, others moved to near a window if I'm not sure if it's a house spider or outside spider 🤷♀️ I'm allergic to mosquito bites so they do me a big favour :)
Load More Replies... Really unpopular opinion...What about Americans,Christians and people who want children?They get hated/mocked a lot here on bp
I will add: innocently staring at people shouldn't be that bad. We are visual and curious creatures and sometimes we just want to look with wonder or appreciation at someone else, but it's always perceived as creepy/perverted, and unfortunately it often is. I often check out someone's hair, shoes, backpack decals, facial structure, clothes etc. but terrified that I'll be "caught" appreciating their style or something. For this same reason, I never compliment strangers the way that I want to.
Now you need to take into account that the other person doesn't know your thoughts. Many do stare with creepy intentions. And also that no everyone is always waiting for compliments. Having some empathy about that would make it easier to understand how it's not appreciated to stare. Also, what you personally want should never be at the cost of discomfort of another.
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It’s okay to dislike something, but it’s not okay to be mean about it. 🙂
All of these that where mentioned just remind me how great it is that people enjoy different things. A lot of things I wouldnt learn or hear about if someone didnt introduce me to it. What a boring world it would be if we were all the same, acted the same and liked the same things. Love and embrace our differences but try not to be an asshole if someone is not like you or likes things you dont.
i know one mineta from mha there is worse perverts yet the get love
Boomers/Millenials/Karens. Particularly on this site. In fact, let's just ban these terms completely and try to see the individuals around us without prejudice.
Just because someone doesn't "embrace" something does not mean they HATE it.
FURRIES ARE MISUNDERSTOOD. NOT ALL FURRIES ARE PERVERTS. NOT ALL FURRIES ARE INTO HEAT. NOT ALL FURRIES ARE LGBTQ. HOW DO I KNOW? IM A FURRY. I HAVE MULTIPLE FRIENDS WHO ARE FURRIES. ALMOST ALL OF THEM ARE STRAIGHT. GET THAT GUNK OUTTA YOU. But if the reason you dont like furries is because you think that kind of stuff is kinda odd and you're just not into it, you're fine, have a nice day.
I will also add: Lilly Singh. Why is she getting all this hate on the internet? She's worked hard for her success, and anyone who is insecure enough about themselves to criticize her humour, doesn't deserve to watch her videos. As long as what you're doing is not hurting anyone it's fine.
I worked as an hourly worker in some chemical plants & refineries... I got a bachelor's degree in humanities... It was so useless that I couldn't get a job selling insurance on commission with it... so I went to work as a workin' man... I was hated everywhere I worked because the workers didn't have any education beyond high school, and they were jealous and offended that I would dare to work in "their plant". They would tell me to my face that I was a fool for working there with a degree. I got tired of telling them that I was making three or four times what I could get with the useless degree...
I got my AA in social science and humnaities becuase after basic training and tech school I only needed 6 classes to finish it. I went on later and got a bachelors and masters degree in computer programming and IT. Most of the AA was the general ed stuff that all degrees require. Not a useless degree.
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A simple guide to satanists from what iv'e seen: Church of satan: fine. Temple of satan: not fine.
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You know what should be on this list? People who like signs like "Live, Laugh, Love". I like to think I'm a pretty edgy, cool, artistic, individualistic, and self-made woman. OK, so why do I get made fun of if I want a gd inspirational quote in my home.?! There is nothing "basic" about me. Ya'll are judgmental a-holes. lol
I would add K-Pop, J-Pop, and C-Pop as well! I enjoy this music and I'm teased and judged for being interested in different cultures? Same when I listen to any music in Spanish or French. I'm always judged for listening to different languages and I don't understand why. I showed a friend an English version of a K-Pop song and they SERIOUSLY enjoyed it, but when I showed them the original, they were disgusted that I had "tricked her into listening to that stuff." It makes me really upset that fans are teased and judged for listening to this. It's our musical taste, and no one is asking you to be a fan, so please just respect the fact that WE enjoy this. Thank you.
uhh you see there are no problems when it comes to k-pop its just the fandom has toxic stans :(
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Ooo. So edgy. Good grief, if you're going to troll at least try something a bit less lazy.
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I think a lot of people hate these things because media and the internet tell them to.
I'll add introverts. It's okay to be an introvert, you don't have to be an extrovert, introverts can be fun, too an it took me years to realize that.
I love my introvert friends! I'm a socially awkward extrovert, but I'm a heck of a lot more outgoing than many of my friends.
Load More Replies... Frankly, nothing in this world deserves hate. (Maybe save for a few exceptions, and these exclusively are people whose main life purpose seems to be spreading hate and misery.)
I love spiders. I prefer they don't sneak up on me but I never kill them. Certain types are put outside, others moved to near a window if I'm not sure if it's a house spider or outside spider 🤷♀️ I'm allergic to mosquito bites so they do me a big favour :)
Load More Replies... Really unpopular opinion...What about Americans,Christians and people who want children?They get hated/mocked a lot here on bp
I will add: innocently staring at people shouldn't be that bad. We are visual and curious creatures and sometimes we just want to look with wonder or appreciation at someone else, but it's always perceived as creepy/perverted, and unfortunately it often is. I often check out someone's hair, shoes, backpack decals, facial structure, clothes etc. but terrified that I'll be "caught" appreciating their style or something. For this same reason, I never compliment strangers the way that I want to.
Now you need to take into account that the other person doesn't know your thoughts. Many do stare with creepy intentions. And also that no everyone is always waiting for compliments. Having some empathy about that would make it easier to understand how it's not appreciated to stare. Also, what you personally want should never be at the cost of discomfort of another.
Load More Replies... It’s okay to dislike something, but it’s not okay to be mean about it. 🙂
All of these that where mentioned just remind me how great it is that people enjoy different things. A lot of things I wouldnt learn or hear about if someone didnt introduce me to it. What a boring world it would be if we were all the same, acted the same and liked the same things. Love and embrace our differences but try not to be an asshole if someone is not like you or likes things you dont.
i know one mineta from mha there is worse perverts yet the get love
Boomers/Millenials/Karens. Particularly on this site. In fact, let's just ban these terms completely and try to see the individuals around us without prejudice.
Just because someone doesn't "embrace" something does not mean they HATE it.
FURRIES ARE MISUNDERSTOOD. NOT ALL FURRIES ARE PERVERTS. NOT ALL FURRIES ARE INTO HEAT. NOT ALL FURRIES ARE LGBTQ. HOW DO I KNOW? IM A FURRY. I HAVE MULTIPLE FRIENDS WHO ARE FURRIES. ALMOST ALL OF THEM ARE STRAIGHT. GET THAT GUNK OUTTA YOU. But if the reason you dont like furries is because you think that kind of stuff is kinda odd and you're just not into it, you're fine, have a nice day.
I will also add: Lilly Singh. Why is she getting all this hate on the internet? She's worked hard for her success, and anyone who is insecure enough about themselves to criticize her humour, doesn't deserve to watch her videos. As long as what you're doing is not hurting anyone it's fine.
I worked as an hourly worker in some chemical plants & refineries... I got a bachelor's degree in humanities... It was so useless that I couldn't get a job selling insurance on commission with it... so I went to work as a workin' man... I was hated everywhere I worked because the workers didn't have any education beyond high school, and they were jealous and offended that I would dare to work in "their plant". They would tell me to my face that I was a fool for working there with a degree. I got tired of telling them that I was making three or four times what I could get with the useless degree...
I got my AA in social science and humnaities becuase after basic training and tech school I only needed 6 classes to finish it. I went on later and got a bachelors and masters degree in computer programming and IT. Most of the AA was the general ed stuff that all degrees require. Not a useless degree.
Load More Replies... A simple guide to satanists from what iv'e seen: Church of satan: fine. Temple of satan: not fine.
Load More Replies... You know what should be on this list? People who like signs like "Live, Laugh, Love". I like to think I'm a pretty edgy, cool, artistic, individualistic, and self-made woman. OK, so why do I get made fun of if I want a gd inspirational quote in my home.?! There is nothing "basic" about me. Ya'll are judgmental a-holes. lol
I would add K-Pop, J-Pop, and C-Pop as well! I enjoy this music and I'm teased and judged for being interested in different cultures? Same when I listen to any music in Spanish or French. I'm always judged for listening to different languages and I don't understand why. I showed a friend an English version of a K-Pop song and they SERIOUSLY enjoyed it, but when I showed them the original, they were disgusted that I had "tricked her into listening to that stuff." It makes me really upset that fans are teased and judged for listening to this. It's our musical taste, and no one is asking you to be a fan, so please just respect the fact that WE enjoy this. Thank you.
uhh you see there are no problems when it comes to k-pop its just the fandom has toxic stans :(
Load More Replies... Ooo. So edgy. Good grief, if you're going to troll at least try something a bit less lazy.
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