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.
Yes! It's not like people have to be offended by other people's food choices.
I have like literally all the unpopular food tastes. I like sparkling water, pinapple on pizza (at least hawaian barbeque pizza), black licorice, blakc licorice jelly beans, oatmeal raisin cookies, and maybe some other things i'm forgetting. I also like one of the weird bertie botts jelly bean flavors, i cant remember which one but i think its grass.
Load More Replies...I don't care if you like it, I'll happily cook you one if you want it, I just don't like sweet things on savoury food so I won't eat it myself.
Well, leave them to me then, because I love the opposite combos sweet/salty, cold/hot... as long as they are well thought of: I saw once Cod with Bananas. Erm, no.
Load More Replies...Food should never get hate, unless it is not really food (i.e. junk food with hardly any nutritional value). After all, taste is individual.
I never got the hate it gets. I dont like it but why whoukd i care about other people's pizzas? I also dont like salami in mine and i dont hate others for eating it.
I don't like the little fishies on mine, but whatever floats your boat.
Load More Replies...i would eat pineapple on a lot of things, pizza is just one of them :D
Hawaiian pizza is one of the only ways I can eat ham. Pineapple enzymes help digest it. Delicious pizza.
Ham, bacon, pineapple, and extra cheese is, in my opinion, the PERFECT pizza.
Meanwhile a man in New Zealand, received death threats after posting a photo if Kiwi Fruit on pizza!
Toast Hawaii is delicious too! (Toast with a slice of ham, pineapple and cheese baked in the oven)
I dont get how italians hate on pineapple on pizza but they are ok with eating french fries on pizza 🤷🤦
Hawaiian is one of our favorites! We not only get extra pineapple, we get onions & green peppers on it too!
Oh yum!!!! Double pineapple for me!!!! And it doesn't make my mouth bleed when it's cooked!
I don't like it, and I promise I won't come and s**t on you. I also won't eat. I don't want oranges grapefruit or apples on my pizza.
I agree totally. I eat the food I like cooked the way I like it, so yes to Pineapple on Pizza and I have my meat Well Done especially Beef and Steak. I don't try to make people eat things my way nor comment on how or what they eat it. Oh I don't eat eggs however they are cooked but if others like them that is fine by me but never on my plate please.
Tis ,so good, brings memories of forgotten moments of island breezes and Hawaiian lays.
I went through a phase where I loved pineapple on pizza. For about 3 months I always added it to pizza and loved every bite. Then, for no reason, I no longer liked it. Now anytime I see a pizza with pineapple on it, it is like an ex-girlfriend, we had some good times but we just aren't right for each other anymore.
Can I just say I would like it if the taste was a bit more balanced. I just feel it's a little too sweet for me.
Wait, people actually get pissed at pineapple on pizza? I always just thought it was kinda gross and moved on, I didn't know people actually got offended by fruit on food-
IT"S THE BEST PIZZA! also, I seemed to have noticed that people who don't like it seem to say a lot more often
It is more of a traditionalist view that you just don’t do that. I don’t think there are pizza-supremacist groups, but to many it’s just ‘insulting’ to pizza. It also made me nuts when people in NYC would go to Pizza Hut. Like ketchup on a hot dog or ranch with Buffalo wings. You have the right to do what you want, but if they are done in my presence please believe you will be judged.
the pineapple, mushrooms, onion, black olives, extra cheese, and red sauce pizza is MINE
No. No. No! To a paulista (who is born in the São Paulo State in Brazil) is the same of put ketchup in pizza - a mortal sin
Seriously. I hate cooked mushrooms, it can ruin the entire Taste of a pizza for me. Not to mention the rubbery texture. But I don't go after people who like mushrooms on their own pizza. Doesn't matter how nasty I find them if they're not making me eat it why should I care
Only thing that bugs me about pineapple on pizza is when it is called “Hawaiian pizza.” Born and raised there. Never heard it called that till I moved to another state and saw it on the menu. Just because it has pineapple doesn’t make it Hawaiian.
Alright, slap the damn bracelets on me and go on with life.
Load More Replies...Canadian invention. I say this as a proud Canuck and yeah, I love it. Sometimes.
I personally don’t like it, but I don’t get it when people hate on it, like, just let people enjoy their pineapple!
Hey I just don't like pineapple but that just means there is more fir you.
I’ve always thought that the anti pineapple thing was such an American take. In New Zealand, and I think also Australia, ham and pineapple is one of the classic types of pizza.
Pineapple with pepperoni though, ham is too sweet. But if you mix the crispy spicy pepperoni with the pineapple it is fantastic!
It is good that other people like pineapple on pizza. So I don't have to. Cannot stand it.
Wellington just hate the taste of pineapple in general. But go for it if you're into it.
Honestly don't mind pineapple on pizza. But it's a fun argument to get into. Like whose sports team is the best? Harmless fun.
I like it just fine. It's the anchovies on pizza lovers that puzzle me.
I don’t really know if I like it, I’ve only tried it once
Throughout Asia it comes as standard. Part of that hot/sour/sweet/salty combo we love so much. If you want to be weird and not have it you have to ask.
Pizza is more than one thing. People have to understand that there are no limits to what people call pizza.
If you add jalapenos to it too you get that awesome sweet and spicy thing going on. YUM!
I went to a pizza place the other day, and I put roasted chicken, pineapple, spinach and basil on mine and omgee it was so good
I don't understand why pineapple on pizza has become such a big thing to argue about. People have been popping a ring of pineapple on a gammon steak for decades. People have been eating cheese and pineapple cubes on cocktails sticks for decades. So it's well established that the combinations work, and those that don't like them are practised at knowing about them and not eating them. It's silly really.
People who "hate it" just want to feel special or unique. No you are not, i bet the people who actually like this is much less than the people who doesn't.
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.
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.
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.
Load More Replies...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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