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Article created by: Robertas Lisickis

Author and cartoonist Scott Adams once noted that “Nothing defines humans better than their willingness to do irrational things in the pursuit of phenomenally unlikely payoffs. This is the principle behind lotteries, dating, and religion.”

And while you can explain lotteries using numbers, and religion using philosophy, dating, relationships, and love in general are tough nuts to crack. But some still do try to explain themselves when it comes to dating, even if their reasoning is petty.

Not too long ago, folks on Reddit shared reasons—petty, yet more or less still rightful or fair enough ones, and sometimes just plain weird—to not date someone. And if you’ve been here long enough, you’ll know we covered a similar thread not too long ago, so you can check that out once you’re done with this one.

So, scroll down to enjoy some of the best and most entertaining responses to the now-viral thread, which garnered over 36,000 upvotes, and be sure to share your petty 'never dating this person' stories in the comment section below.

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#1

Chewing Like A Barbarian

Close-up of a fluffy white alpaca with grass in its mouth, illustrating silly yet valid reasons for refusing to date someone. Chews with their mouth open.

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    Grammar Is A Foreign Concept

    Young woman using phone at a kitchen counter with snacks and plates, illustrating silly reasons for refusing to date someone. “‘cUs sHe TeXteD LiKe dIs! :):):):) :p:p:p:p =))))))”

    shrillysoupygusto , Tricia Report

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    #3

    Apple Juice Is Life

    Child pouring apple juice from a Tropicana bottle in a casual setting, illustrating silly yet valid reasons for refusing to date. I instantly noped out of an otherwise fine blind date when she ordered apple juice - off menu - at a fancy restaurant. 19-year-old me only knew apple juice as a toddler's drink, and I just couldn't get past it. I'm no longer that petty. But I did make the mistake of mentioning this to my wife once, many years ago. And she now makes a habit of ordering apple juice whenever we're at a fancy restaurant, just to see if I squirm.

    pbspry , Glenn Robinson Report

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    #4

    I'm Reading A Book, Man, Don't You Ever Interrupt Me While I'm Reading A Book!

    Man sitting on a deck chair outdoors reading a book, illustrating silly yet valid reasons for refusing to date someone. I almost broke up with a girl when she was trying to be seductive and yanked my book out of my hand and closed it losing my spot.

    superopie , Alan Cleaver Report

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    #5

    "God Told Me..."

    Close-up of a hand with a cross tattoo, illustrating one of the silly yet valid reasons for refusing to date someone. I had a guy break up with me in high school because God told him to… I was like uh okay guess I can’t argue with that one.

    GreatPancakee , Micael Faccio Report

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    #6

    Cringey Home Decor

    Decorative flowers and a vintage sign inspiring to live laugh love, representing silly yet valid reasons for refusing to date. Live, laugh, love style home decor.

    XenophonOnTheLawn , Amina Ebrahim Report

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    #7

    So Who Wants To Talk About Religion And Politics?

    Two people sitting on a park bench having a conversation about silly yet valid reasons for refusing to date someone. People that like to “debate” too much. I’m all for having your own opinion but when someone thinks they have to be the devil’s advocate constantly? No thanks.

    sylvy8991 , Mussi Katz Report

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    #8

    Eating Pizza "Separately"

    Two people sitting at a table with a giant pepperoni pizza, illustrating silly yet valid reasons for refusing to date someone. She ate pizza with her hands.No, not like you think. She would scoop up the toppings in a messy pile and like a animal, claw them up and eat them then rip the bread and eat it.We were at a fancy italian place and I got horrified.

    Breadrozt , Sam DeLong Report

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    #9

    So, Are You A Virgo...?

    Astrology charts and data sheets on a table, symbolizing silly yet valid reasons for refusing to date someone. Into star signs and the like. To the point of being reminded what sign you are which somehow has an effect of who you and your personality traits lol

    Slug212 , pxhere Report

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    #10

    Selfiegram

    Two young women sitting on horse statues outside a building, one taking a selfie with a selfie stick, illustrating silly dating reasons. If their Instagram is nothing but selfies, especially if they’re striking the same pose in every shot. I had a match like that and it honestly creeped me out.

    Ellemeno , César Report

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    #11

    Can She Stop With The Disney Already?

    Parade float featuring Snow White and Prince, with crowd watching, illustrating silly yet valid reasons for refusing to date someone. If they're super into Disney stuff, it creeps me out for some reason.

    OkCoast9806 , DAVID BURILLO Report

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    #12

    "Expresso"

    A clear glass cup of espresso on a saucer with a spoon, highlighting silly yet valid reasons for refusing to date. They pronounce the word "expresso" when they mean "espresso", or "expecially" instead of "especially."

    Grimace_aintnoshake , Kanesue Report

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    #13

    Being Loud

    Person dressed in plaid cloak holding axe and shouting, illustrating silly yet valid reasons for refusing to date someone She talks to people like they're a hundred meter away from her.

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    #14

    Question Everything

    Woman with curly hair using smartphone, illustrating silly yet valid reasons for refusing to date someone shared online. She did that thing with her voice where every sentence she said ended with a question mark. Follow-up: Since so many people have asked, she was not Australian. She's American.

    Pennaflumen , Ivan Radic Report

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    #15

    Miranda Lambert Is A Saint

    Woman with a dog indoors near Christmas decorations, illustrating silly yet valid reasons for refusing to date someone. Ended things with a guy over various other reasons, but the most annoying was how many times he told me that "He'd leave me for Miranda Lambert in a heart beat". Which okay, I get it some people have a 'list' of celebrities they'd leave their S/O over, mostly as a joke. But this was like everyday, just randomly said not related to the conversations we were having at the time, and he meant it. He made sure I understood that if for some god forsaken reason Miranda Lambert walked in through the front door, I was gone.

    Kiasurp17 , mirandalambert Report

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    #16

    Not Really An Outdoors Person

    Cluttered living room with packed boxes and furniture, illustrating silly yet valid reasons for refusing to date someone. She insisted on hanging out at home. She lived with like 6 people, and they always had friends over. I felt like a bf extra on Friends or Seinfeld.

    NewEnglandRoastBeef , Phil! Gold Report

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    #17

    Why Linger On The Past If You Can Look Forward To The Future?

    Interior view of a spacious hall with high arched ceilings and people walking, illustrating reasons for refusing to date. She didn't like museums.

    AyUnit , Leonardo Barichello Report

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    #18

    I Don't Know How Eating Works

    Toddler in red pajamas eating breakfast with a spoon and sippy cup, illustrating silly yet valid reasons for refusing to date. He ate with closed fists around his utensils like a toddler and his face right up to his food like someone was going to steal it.

    Firejen , Donnie Ray Jones Report

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    #19

    Who Wears Fake Glasses Anyway?!

    Person seen from behind wearing glasses on the back of the head, illustrating silly yet valid reasons for refusing to date someone. He wore fake glasses and didn't like vegetables.

    DHKillinger , Nate Steiner Report

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    #20

    Ew

    Close-up of man wearing sunglasses showing stubble and subtle smile, illustrating silly yet valid reasons for refusing to date. White spittle gathering at the edge of the mouth. I can forgive or overlook a lot of things, but that’s an instant turnoff. Edit: Every day is a school day! Apparently this can be a sign of dehydration or linked to another condition I’ve seen called Angular Cheilitis.

    PlasticFannyTastic , Ralf Steinberger Report

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    #21

    Where's The Mute Button?

    Group of people holding megaphones and smartphones outdoors, illustrating silly yet valid reasons for refusing to date someone. Loud person. No. I hate it.

    iamthecherryontop , istolethetv Report

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    #22

    Mamma's Boy

    Woman in a patterned top attending a social event, illustrating silly yet valid reasons for refusing to date someone. She had the same name as my mom.

    waqasnaseem07 , Dennis Yang Report

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    #23

    Gonna Eat Whatever I Want, Whenever I Want

    A black bowl filled with mixed nuts, illustrating silly yet valid reasons for refusing to date someone. They are deathly allergic to nuts. The idea of never having Nutella or Snickers again- or risk killing my partner with a kiss- is too much.

    Pithy- , Cowbell Solo Report

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    #24

    Cat Names Are A Serious Factor Here

    Close-up of an orange and white kitten lying down, illustrating silly yet valid reasons for refusing to date someone. Only went on one date but he named his cat Creamy, and the way he said it grossed me out.

    GoBanana42 , steve p2008 Report

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    #25

    What A Nominal Coincidence!?

    Two decorated birthday cakes on stands, with an elderly man sitting nearby, illustrating silly yet valid reasons for refusing to date. She had the same first name and last name as my grandpa.

    Fit_Sheepherder_3894 , Simon Kellogg Report

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