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“What Words/Phrases Do You Hear Someone Say And Immediately Know You’re Probably Not Going To Like The Person?” (50 Answers)
We’ve all got pet peeves. Some people will smack anyone who starts chewing with their mouth open, and others might already be on their way home if a date shows up 5 minutes late. But there are also plenty of things people can say to make their potential friendships instantly go up in flames.
Someone recently asked Reddit users to share words and phrases that alert them that they won't like a person, and readers did not hold back. Below, you’ll find a variety of statements that people can't stand, so enjoy learning what not to say upon meeting someone, and be sure to upvote the phrases that you consider to be red flags as well!
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#1
Anything that involves "god's will"
The Blue Spirit 2 years ago (edited)
As a Christian (lol considering this article's title), I've always hated the use of that phrase. I do believe in God's will, but it shouldn't be used as a replacement for loving and serving a person, and definitely not as an excuse that a person "got what they deserved". God's will could be many things but it will always involve loving and caring for other human beings (and yourself)
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#3
Describes himself as an Alpha Male. Tells you implausible stories about how tough he is/how many women he's "Banged". Yeah, me an you gonna fall out soon buddy
Joe Publique 2 years ago
Alpha and beta humans do not exist. It's simply an excuse for some to engage in and justify their toxic behaviors.
#4
Anyone who is rude to waitstaff.
Been on a few dates where potential partners treated the waiter/waitress like garbage.
Instant dislike and termination of the date.
#5
Boys will be boys
#7
“People don’t like me because I tell it like it is”
#8
"We're a family here" in a work setting. Mother f****r you just laid off "cousin" Bill.
#9
“Do your own research.” Quickly became the mantra of some of the most misinformed and ignorant people on the planet.
Rashmi Prakash Palai 2 years ago
I hope somebody teaches those people about burden of proof fallacy
Joe Publique 2 years ago
It wouldn't matter. Facts and logic are not the reason they hold their beliefs and won't be the reason they abandon them.
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Joe Publique 2 years ago
People in the 90's: Don't trust ANYONE on the internet! People now: Freedom Eagle says Hildog eats babies..and Jewish space lasers..and Soros..and Gates..and something about a reset...wake up sheeple..av DuN mA ResurCh..
CG 2 years ago
That's usually how it goes whenever someone tells you to do your own research. It just gives you more ammo to blow further holes in their arguments.
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JamezyJamez 2 years ago
It's like recipes. If all you have in the pantry is canned tuna and butterscotch syrup, you can find a recipe for that online. Same goes for "facts" so people go in with their own opinions and beliefs and can 100% find some garbage online that supports and validates them, ignoring the rest. The web has been a huge facilitator for the confirmation bias.
Lawrencium 2 years ago
I tried to do my own research, but getting grant and IRB approval is hard work. Turns out it's a lot easier to just assume my hypothesis is correct and go from there. /s
Kay Jursik 2 years ago
And they will NEVER reference their source. "Google it yourself, I don't have time for this."
CG 2 years ago
And if they ever do cite their source, I've seen some instances of their sources (at least scientific one) that have been peer reviewed, and denounced by field professionals.
Load More Replies... Kat097 2 years ago (edited)
I do my own research when something does not seem right or "off" to me. I was trained how to do research for facts when writing papers. Plus I am very interested in how to find the facts. There is a lot of BS out there. Politicians, should (in my opinion) be held accountable for bull** and lies, The same for news medias, and pseudo science papers. Lately I have noticed that cable tv has a lot of bull** under titles of "History".. etc. I am from the USA.
AndyR 2 years ago
I don't agree with that - people should make an effort to understand things themselves. It's basic critical thinking.
Lucie Van Pelt 2 years ago
Too many people have no idea what "critical thinking" is. Desantis is certainly trying to outlaw it in Florida
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Fresh Start Apostolic Ministries 2 years ago
This one is funny. Please, DO your OWN research. You just might learn something. Are you afraid to study? Have you not learned how to think for yourself? Do you not know how to discern between truth and fiction? Those are the reasons you would NOT want to do the research yourself. Unless you are just intensely lazy.
Abbelius 2 years ago
I mean, of course do your own research. But then you've got people that make claims for the sake of argument/debate and fail to either provide proof, or cite their sources.
Load More Replies... Shelley Dawson 2 years ago
What??? How are people supposed to make an informed decision without their own research. I research restaurants that I want to go to. I research the meaning of words I don't know. I research medical issues. I don't understand this. Why do people make such crass generalisations.
CP 2 years ago
That phrase usually follows some hare brained conspiracy after you ask them for a source.
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Kristal 2 years ago
So considering my job is pretty much doing research, this hits me differently...
Cyndielouwhoo 2 years ago
In college we learned how to legitimately research topics and confirm genuine facts, one of the MOST important things is to consider the source. You need to know where the information is coming from, who's collecting it, how and why---do they have a agenda to push? Also, facts and opinions are not the same thing.
Matthew Fox 2 years ago
It's a fair statement though often used by people who should take their own advice. Blindly accepting the official narrative of anything is dangerous and you should look into the background. Not like the "flat earth" or "vacks causes autism" stuff, but there's plenty of things that were initially dismissed as crazy conspiracy theories that were later proven true (Tuskegee, MK Ultra, Apple slowing down old phones, your mobile devices recording you, etc.)
David Paterson 2 years ago
I have recently started using "do your own research". I am a research scientist and have recently got fed up with ignoramuses who parrot media hype and then ask me for my scientific references. The scientific references are all there on Google Scholar, you can look them up as easily as I can.
Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago
Thing is, when we challenge that and do the research they ask us to, we can still totally own them with verifiable facts. They hate that. That’s when they get really ugly and threatening, especially if they have a gun.
Linda Mermaid 2 years ago
Don’t bother getting into arguments with random idiots online. I’ve spent hours “doing the research”, replying to the random idiot with facts, links etc. F* ‘em. They’re stupid because they want to be stupid. Nothing you say will change their mind. Don’t waste your time. So I’ll keep using the “do your own research” reply, thank you.
Emma Goransdottir 2 years ago
Covid really broke my faith in humans. So many people that thought research is reading facebook posts or google their own opinions.
Gozer LeGozerian 2 years ago
These people think research is looking up articles online that confirms their deranged views without even the slightest critical sense
Androgyny Lunacy 2 years ago
Kinda sucks because if you ask someone to explain it to you, they tell you to Google it. Why not just tell me what info you have and/or your opinion?
Michael Largey 2 years ago
Doing your own research is like doing your own brain surgery. And the results are often identical.
Cuppa tea? 2 years ago
No, I won't. I trust that educated, knowledgeable and experienced people done their research, who are better experts in their field that cabbage brained loser from middle of cabbage field town.
Joel Hopkins 2 years ago
That's a lot like "everyone's opinion matters". No it does not. Not everyone's opinion on every subject should be treated with equal weight. I don't wear woman's clothing, so my opinion on women's fashion should be considered less meaningful than Anna Wintour's, or my opinion on astrophysics should carry less weight than Neil Tyson's.
Leo Domitrix 2 years ago
I do. But I do it as a medical doctor, which means, yes, I am more qualified to speak on the topic than whoever read the two sentences of an article you read out of context on a facebook post
Jp@nda 2 years ago
they only read the the first sentence of the abstract and then consider themselves experts on the topic
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#10
"Men are logical/analytical, and women are emotional." That's one of the most inaccurate statements I keep hearing every time I listen to a certain type of people on certain videos/podcasts.
#12
"Ugh I hate cats" I can't trust someone who says that. People who hate cats, really hate cats. To the point of abuse.
#13
“No offense, but…”, just before saying the most offensive thing you’ve heard in your life.
#14
"It's all a part of god's plan"
Joe Publique 2 years ago
“Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?” - Epicurus
#16
You should smile more 🙄
Rachel Reynolds 2 years ago
I find grinning widely while maintaining intense eye contact and tilting my head sideways generally makes them retract that statement.
#17
"The Election Was Stolen!"
#18
"i have no problem with the gays, just keep it away from me"
#19
“I’m so bipolar” to explain why they are indecisive or to play off poor life choices. Or just to say to sound quirky. Really hate that. I’m bipolar and rarely tell anyone.
Terry Tobias 2 years ago
I'm bipolar and hate this trend. Having a mental illness isn't fun, cute, quirky, or an excuse for bad behavior. You don't want to know what it's really like being bipolar.
#20
Women who say “I only have guy friends” which is usually followed by something like “women always bring drama / women are usually bitches / women can’t handle how real I am / women are always jealous of me.”
ETA: Yeah, it’s great having guy friends, but the problem is women who view other women as the enemy.
#21
"Why isn't there a white history month" I'm not even huge into politics, but this says a lot about someone to me
#22
If a person humiliates others for the sake of boosting his own ego, I immediately stop communicating with that person.
#23
"Sheeple" As soon as I hear it I tune out everything else they have to say
Lawrencium 2 years ago
I just assume they're trying to summon an ancient Eldritch species of sheep-people to usher in the Apocalypse. This ends up being more interesting than what they were actually trying to say, and generally more coherent as well.
#24
"oh, that's such typical [star sign] behaviour"
Brooklyn Roffman 2 years ago
I’m a cancer, we’re supposed to be sensitive (which I am) so it really hurts my feelings when people say that!
#25
“I’m brutally honest”
#27
I believe in the Bible as historical fact
#28
Woke.
Jeff Mcelfresh 2 years ago
This one gets so annoying to see. And it's always used by freaking bigots
#29
"Do you know who I am?"
#30
"If you can't handle me at my worst you don't deserve me at my best"
#31
“I just say what everyone else is thinking”. Describing someone as an “alpha” “sigma” “beta”, or calling women “females”
Sergio Bicerra 2 years ago
Depends on context: if I say Andrew Tate is an insecure b***h that tries to hide it behind his aLPhA mAlE image is exactly what everyone is thinking. Btw, is he's still in jail? Has he spread his alphaism among his fellow inmates?
#32
“Let’s go Brandon”
Rachel Reynolds 2 years ago
On a positive note, there was a new story about a young Autistic boy, named Brandon, who was nervous about his vacation in Texas. Until he saw all the "Let's go Brandon" signs which cheered him on. https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/8-year-old-boy-with-autism-puts-new-spin-on-lets-go-brandon-chants
#33
"Yes but you know there's worst" everytime you have an issue. Denying the pain of someone isn't helping them at all. Yes other have it worst, but at day D, hour H, I want to talk about my feeling and feel heard and seen. I want solutions or I want help or I want someone to b***h about the subject / person which / who is sensitive topic for me. Not thinking about others. That's not being selfish, that's destressing, and if you can't find a solution at least outing bad vibes.
Tuna Beach 2 years ago
Worse. I thought i was a typo the first time, but then it was repeated.
#34
"My ex was a narcissist". I didn't hear this nearly as often until the last year or so. Now suddenly everyone has had an ex that was a narcissist. I work in the behavioral health field and this one drives me crazy.
Like no, just because you both wanted different things in life doesn't make him selfish enough to be labeled with an actual *personality disorder,* ***oh my god.*** Just say you weren't compatible and move on with your life.
No offense to those who actually did genuinely date a narcissist.
#35
“You’re so quiet”
#36
"As a straight, white, cisgender person..." Ma'am this a Wendy's.
#37
"oh im compelled to do this totally normal activity because my OCD/adhd/bipolar is kicking in!"
#38
people who will insert, “well if trump was still in office…” in every single conversation despite having nothing to do with politics
#39
Got my shirt for x amount, my shoes for y amount type of people. You paid way more than normal people for stuff that's not something to brag about. Also do you really have no innate worth that you have to toss around price tags to attract people's attention.
#40
People who lie/brag about their IQ. In my experience they seem like the dumbest people.
#41
"I'm a -insert star sign- so that's why I'm (being a c**t)"
Stephanie Did It 2 years ago
I'm a Cantaloupe and my ex was an Asparagus so clearly we were not compatible.
#42
I had this new coworker who I didn’t have to work with, but could have made both of our jobs easier. He didn’t even need to say anything. At the first morning meeting he had a Daily Wire coffee mug that said, “this cup is filled with liberal tears.” Yeah, no thanks dude. I don’t need your help with anything.
Joe Publique 2 years ago
Or anyone whose worldview distills every situation into 'them and us'.
#43
"All men are trash"
Chexmy Licks🇯🇵 2 years ago
if men said all women are trash they do be acting like they're abt to start a war on twitter. i dont like it when people say something bad about the opposite gender,with "all"
#46
"I hate drama." I have never heard someone say this, unsolicited, and not been exhausted with their shenanigans within a day.
kitten levels tokyo 2 years ago
If a high school student said it referring to one of their classes, that wouldn’t be too bad.
#47
"As an ENFP/ISTJ/JKDSAJKHSDF/other alphabet soup personality test baloney..."
#49
"snowflakes", "woke", or "unbeknownst". Especially unbeknownst, I hate that word more than is reasonable to acknowledge.
#50
"Tough love" often seems to be used as an excuse to be a d**k. I get it when it's like an intervention, but most times I've personally heard it this was just people who wanted to start s**t.
Michelle C 2 years ago
Tough love is fine, but there’s a big difference between that and tough love as a guise for abuse!!
#51
“Everything happens for a reason.” Nah that’s just a b******t platitude you tell yourself because thinking the world operates on logic and reason is a coping mechanism for avoiding the reality that the world is unfair, unpredictable and bad things happen to good people all the time.
#52
Anyone older who says "back in my day...you younger people don't know what hard work is..." Anything like that as if they couldn't buy a house on minimum wage and go to college without crippling debt. I personally graduated debt free thanks to scholarships but the older generations seem to not understand the wage/cost disparity between their generation and younger generations.
Verena 2 years ago
"The children now love luxury; they have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place of exercise. Children are now tyrants, not the servants of their households. They no longer rise when elders enter the room. They contradict their parents, chatter before company, gobble up dainties at the table, cross their legs, and tyrannize their teachers." ... according to Socrates, who lived between 469 and 399 B.C. (before Christ = before year "0"). When used mockingly, it is okay. The world is changing so fast, so every young generation faces new struggles that should be taken seriously by the more experienced generations.
#55
If they refer to themself as a brand.
#56
Anything involving crystal healing, essential oils doing more than just smelling nice, or projecting one's dreams into reality. I forget the exact term for the third thing, at this moment. If any one of those things come up in conversation and you're being serious about it, I automatically don't trust you completely. If multiple are a part of your personality, I don't trust you at all.
Ang Chiyoko/Koharu 2 years ago
I use the stress relief aromatherapy. Is that the same thing as the essential oils? Cus mine is the mint and eucalyptus and it is calming but idk if that counts as essential oils in what the OP is meaning
#57
When talking about someone favorite sports team and they use the word "we". What did you do to contribute to the team.
JessieJ&LilyLovebug 2 years ago
This is a well-documented and studied phenomenon studied in the social sciences. It is VERY common to hear this when the team is winning, but when the team is losing, it becomes "what are THEY doin?" or "how could THEY lose?"
#58
"I removed one of your kidneys while you were unconscious."
María Hermida 2 years ago
I don't get this one. I can't think of a situation where I could tell a person I've removed one of their kidneys
#60
I work in construction and am gay. I think construction workers are the only ones who still say 'that's gay' about anything bad. So, any of those guys
#61
To play devil’s advocate… proceed to argue for some unhinged sociopathic s**t… Just say you hate every damn person on this planet and leave us alone.
Anya Beboop 2 years ago
Sometimes, Devil's Advocate arguments are needed. Needless, unhinged one not so much.
#62
The gratuitous "God Bless"
PrettyJoyBird 2 years ago
The Southern "Bless Your Heart" Fu "how ya gonna bad bless" Comedian Anjelah Johnson 😂 Been saying this daily since watching her new You Tube Special. ❣️
#65
"meat is murder"
Dana Ondráčková 2 years ago
I dont Care if you wanna eat Grass, but try to take away my steak And Ill bite ya
#66
LITERALLY. Like, literally
#67
You know what your problem is don't you?
#69
“Irregardless” or “It is what it is”
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
Irregardless annoys me. But "It is what it is" is fine. It's no different to C'est La Vie or Que Sera Sera in my book.
#70
Anyone using words like "literally", "toxic" or "problematic" in every other sentence. It's like these words have lost all meaning.
#71
Engagement, initiative…any kind of “group speak” that sounds like the corporate marketing manager plagiarized…
censorshipsucks 2 years ago
Let's take this convo offline and caucus about it and see if we can find out whether it is what it is.
#72
“I’m the type of person thaaaat…” You always know it gonna be followed by some egotistical b******t. Ex: If you cross me I’ll cut you off real quick, don’t f**k with me.”
#74
"it's none of my biz, but..."
#75
"wambulance" I've never heard anyone use that term who wasn't a flaming douchebag.
Amy Leverich 2 years ago
Friend: They made my latte wrong and now my whole day is going to be off. Me: Poor thing. Do I need to call the wambulance?? Basically means you’re being overly dramatic. Do I need to call an ambulance for you? Waaaa 🥲 + ambulance 🚑
#77
Anyone who uses the phrase "are you/they on crack?" in response to a joke. Makes them seem very judgmental and like they have almost no sense of humor. Plus it makes it awkward for everyone.
#78
Referring to something being "shoved down our throats". I've found it to be a red flag for reactionary/narcissistic/conspiratorial thinking.
kitten levels tokyo 2 years ago
Sorry, but I disagree. Just me personally. If someone is pushing something on me aggressively, I say they are trying to shove it down my throat.
#79
“Say it louder for the ones in the back “…
daniel (pineapple he/him) 2 years ago
but what if its in a literall context such as having to speak louder for the people in the back to hear bc im hella quiet
#80
For me it’s not words or phrases. It’s tone. If they sound stressed or panicked or impatient over a small issue, I immediately know they’re a chore to deal with. For example, you toss trash in the bin, miss. Go to pick it up, and they jump on you for littering.
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
Bit of a snap judgment this one. You never know what other problems people are dealing with. The person who's sounding panicky may have a family member in hospital and they're desperately trying to get through the day at work so they can go visit them.
#81
“Normalize”
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
I used to work on databases. Normalise is a pretty common word to use.
#83
« I’m vegan »
Jeff Mcelfresh 2 years ago
I think *you're* the one displaying the 'red flag' behavior here. Unless they're being pushy about it or something, why the f**k do you care if they're vegan?
#85
"I'm on the spectrum" "Stop enforcing gender norms" "LETS F*****G GOOOOO!" "That's so f*****g cringe" "Donald Trump was the best president ever" "Donald Trump was the worst president ever" "Sex and gender are a social construct" "Capitalism is destroying the world"
What do you think ?
Boris Long-Johnson 2 years ago (edited)
Using the size of someone penis as an insult - especially common with women who really don’t like being asked if they’re being such a b-tch cause they’ve a c**t the size of a bucket? (How the tables have turned). Simple rule - don’t attack someone on something they can’t change!
Noname 2 years ago (edited)
I think that if you're a male and insult a woman first by calling her a b***h or c**t, you deserve to have your penis ridiculed.
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censorshipsucks 2 years ago
A red flag they forgot is someone who writes in weebspeak, like "*blushes* *gets hot and bothered* *shuffles feet:*" my god it is cringeworthy.
DBear 2 years ago
Anyone who starts bragging about their self-defense skills. No, your hands are NOT registered as lethal weapons. Also anyone who brags about having street smarts. That instantly tells me you don't because if you did there would be no need to brag about it.
Gardener of Weeden 2 years ago
#1 rule - do what you need to , to get the flack away. (according to my teacher.)
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Dizzie D 2 years ago
'I'm not a dog person, keep it away from me' Had this in a park the other day. A park, full of dogs. Hmmm okay.
Boreddd🇺🇦 2 years ago
Dogs are adorable, but I'm a little scared of them, which is why I sometimes say this. Though, after going with one of my friends on some dog walks, I'm getting more comfortable:)
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JP Doyle 2 years ago
"Can't you just stop being anxious/depressed/panicked?" or "There's no reason for you to be depressed." Like anyone who suffers from anxiety and depression LIKES being that way. The only thing I've ever heard that's more ridiculous was a co-worker talking to a friend who said "Why don't they try not acting like they were black?"
Dak Janiels 2 years ago
I'd like to add "Do you want me to be honest...?" NO, no thank you. If you aren't already speaking honestly, I'm going to assume the next thing you say won't go well.
That Goth Demon (zey/zem) 2 years ago (edited)
But ikr is really useful, especially in text
Load More Replies... Lana Lana Banana 2 years ago
Widely unpopular opinion here: "Doggo" and the like. I cannot STAAAAAAND doggo, hooman, and all the rest of that. It drives me absolutely batshit insane.
Sky Render 2 years ago (edited)
Pretty much anything relating to "gender critical" is a quick ignore for me. It's like watching a toddler throw a temper tantrum because mommy didn't let them smoke a cigarette: prevention of harm through ignorance being met with hate and rage. I'm intersex, not whatever binary was forcibly written on my birth certificate, and my gender is not defined by that slip of paper either for that matter.
Lolly Gagger 2 years ago
People who use the phrases crotch goblins/spawn/brat/“Ugh, I just don’t like children”. You are allowed to not be drawn to spending lots of time with kids. You are allowed to not be a parent (in fact please don’t if you don’t want to), you are allowed to not enjoy being in close proximity to children making a lot of high pitched noise. What I don’t understand it why it had become socially acceptable to name call and ostracise a vulnerable minority group of humans. We don’t accept a nasty names for people if different skin colours and cultural backgrounds, we don’t accept down putting and isolation of people with disabilities, we don’t accept people saying “Ugh, I just don’t like old people”, so why should treating kids the same way be acceptable?
Missylyn Crowell 2 years ago
“You know what your problem is…”, I wasn’t aware I had a problem other than you. SMH
Barbara Baldwin 2 years ago
Keto. Gluten free. Paleo. I uninstalled Pinterest because it's ground zero for those words
Rosie 2 years ago
Why are we so judgy? Sure, some idiots open their mouths & prove how moronic they are. I for one am grateful. Good to know! Others simply say things that are not my style. They may be good people otherwise. The world would suck if we all thought/spoke the same way. I just don't understand the hate, especially over a word/phrase. I don't hate even the worst of these, just avoid them.
Noname 2 years ago
Yes! And normally I'd make an exception about cats, but I just saw the "Kitchen Nightmares" episode about Amy's Baking Company and she says "we have 3 sons who inhabit cat bodies" and "I speak feline- meow meow meow meow." That level is a red flag for me.
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Demolition Lover (He/him) 2 years ago
"The intrusive thoughts won!" while referring to, idk, spontaneously dying their hair. Those are impulsive thoughts. Impulsive thoughts are throwing something, dying your hair, binge shopping. Intrusive thoughts are horrific, sickening images and ideas that stay in your head constantly because of mental illness. I have diagnosed OCD. Intrusive thoughts are about hurting others. Hurting yourself. And not just punching someone, like horrible sh*t you'd see in American psycho or happy tree friends. Anything taboo or morally wrong can be constantly on repeat in your mind, like r*pe, p*dophillia, ect. And you can't stop it. Because they are INTRUSIVE. You feel like the most horrible, evil, disgusting person ever. When mine were bad, I was having daily panic attacks, and su*cidal thoughts at age 10/11. And you can't just tell people whats going on, because 1. no one knows what intrusive thoughts or OCD actually is, and 2. You can't describe them without triggering or upsetting people.
Joseph Teopaco 2 years ago
Should pronouns people and you misgendered me people be in the list?
cameron crosby 2 years ago
Wow, I posted a comment that basically said I don't like these one-sided politically-based bored pandas and my comment got immediate blocked by I suppose a one-sided political censor. Nice work Bored Panda! Great job on keeping an open mind and a place for open discussion! Guess I need to not resist and be assimilated by the snow flakes...oh sorry, snowflakes don't like people that call them snowflakes.
Joroches 2 years ago
Honey, there's only one person acting like a snowflake here and it's you. I know it's hard but accepting that other people have a different opinion than you is something that comes with being a grownup.
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Andrea Steinacher 2 years ago
"could of.." -"would of" ------ maaan, that is "could´ve" what is literally "could HAVE" ----- I don´t like people being that lazy with their own language
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 years ago
"It is what it is" I freaking hate when people say that. It "is what it is" because you are too lazy/scared/disinterested in actually doing something to change the situation for the better.
cameron crosby 2 years ago
Yuck..these political Bored Pandas are annoying. So much virtual signalling...so much my side's good...the other side's bad...blah, blah, blah, blah. Most of us are here to take a break from the political warfare and don't really want to hear from yet another close minded, bigoted author who is talking to the rest of those inhabiting their political bubble.
Boris Long-Johnson 2 years ago (edited)
Using the size of someone penis as an insult - especially common with women who really don’t like being asked if they’re being such a b-tch cause they’ve a c**t the size of a bucket? (How the tables have turned). Simple rule - don’t attack someone on something they can’t change!
Noname 2 years ago (edited)
I think that if you're a male and insult a woman first by calling her a b***h or c**t, you deserve to have your penis ridiculed.
Load More Replies... censorshipsucks 2 years ago
A red flag they forgot is someone who writes in weebspeak, like "*blushes* *gets hot and bothered* *shuffles feet:*" my god it is cringeworthy.
DBear 2 years ago
Anyone who starts bragging about their self-defense skills. No, your hands are NOT registered as lethal weapons. Also anyone who brags about having street smarts. That instantly tells me you don't because if you did there would be no need to brag about it.
Gardener of Weeden 2 years ago
#1 rule - do what you need to , to get the flack away. (according to my teacher.)
Load More Replies... Dizzie D 2 years ago
'I'm not a dog person, keep it away from me' Had this in a park the other day. A park, full of dogs. Hmmm okay.
Boreddd🇺🇦 2 years ago
Dogs are adorable, but I'm a little scared of them, which is why I sometimes say this. Though, after going with one of my friends on some dog walks, I'm getting more comfortable:)
Load More Replies... JP Doyle 2 years ago
"Can't you just stop being anxious/depressed/panicked?" or "There's no reason for you to be depressed." Like anyone who suffers from anxiety and depression LIKES being that way. The only thing I've ever heard that's more ridiculous was a co-worker talking to a friend who said "Why don't they try not acting like they were black?"
Dak Janiels 2 years ago
I'd like to add "Do you want me to be honest...?" NO, no thank you. If you aren't already speaking honestly, I'm going to assume the next thing you say won't go well.
That Goth Demon (zey/zem) 2 years ago (edited)
But ikr is really useful, especially in text
Load More Replies... Lana Lana Banana 2 years ago
Widely unpopular opinion here: "Doggo" and the like. I cannot STAAAAAAND doggo, hooman, and all the rest of that. It drives me absolutely batshit insane.
Sky Render 2 years ago (edited)
Pretty much anything relating to "gender critical" is a quick ignore for me. It's like watching a toddler throw a temper tantrum because mommy didn't let them smoke a cigarette: prevention of harm through ignorance being met with hate and rage. I'm intersex, not whatever binary was forcibly written on my birth certificate, and my gender is not defined by that slip of paper either for that matter.
Lolly Gagger 2 years ago
People who use the phrases crotch goblins/spawn/brat/“Ugh, I just don’t like children”. You are allowed to not be drawn to spending lots of time with kids. You are allowed to not be a parent (in fact please don’t if you don’t want to), you are allowed to not enjoy being in close proximity to children making a lot of high pitched noise. What I don’t understand it why it had become socially acceptable to name call and ostracise a vulnerable minority group of humans. We don’t accept a nasty names for people if different skin colours and cultural backgrounds, we don’t accept down putting and isolation of people with disabilities, we don’t accept people saying “Ugh, I just don’t like old people”, so why should treating kids the same way be acceptable?
Missylyn Crowell 2 years ago
“You know what your problem is…”, I wasn’t aware I had a problem other than you. SMH
Barbara Baldwin 2 years ago
Keto. Gluten free. Paleo. I uninstalled Pinterest because it's ground zero for those words
Rosie 2 years ago
Why are we so judgy? Sure, some idiots open their mouths & prove how moronic they are. I for one am grateful. Good to know! Others simply say things that are not my style. They may be good people otherwise. The world would suck if we all thought/spoke the same way. I just don't understand the hate, especially over a word/phrase. I don't hate even the worst of these, just avoid them.
Noname 2 years ago
Yes! And normally I'd make an exception about cats, but I just saw the "Kitchen Nightmares" episode about Amy's Baking Company and she says "we have 3 sons who inhabit cat bodies" and "I speak feline- meow meow meow meow." That level is a red flag for me.
Load More Replies... Demolition Lover (He/him) 2 years ago
"The intrusive thoughts won!" while referring to, idk, spontaneously dying their hair. Those are impulsive thoughts. Impulsive thoughts are throwing something, dying your hair, binge shopping. Intrusive thoughts are horrific, sickening images and ideas that stay in your head constantly because of mental illness. I have diagnosed OCD. Intrusive thoughts are about hurting others. Hurting yourself. And not just punching someone, like horrible sh*t you'd see in American psycho or happy tree friends. Anything taboo or morally wrong can be constantly on repeat in your mind, like r*pe, p*dophillia, ect. And you can't stop it. Because they are INTRUSIVE. You feel like the most horrible, evil, disgusting person ever. When mine were bad, I was having daily panic attacks, and su*cidal thoughts at age 10/11. And you can't just tell people whats going on, because 1. no one knows what intrusive thoughts or OCD actually is, and 2. You can't describe them without triggering or upsetting people.
Joseph Teopaco 2 years ago
Should pronouns people and you misgendered me people be in the list?
cameron crosby 2 years ago
Wow, I posted a comment that basically said I don't like these one-sided politically-based bored pandas and my comment got immediate blocked by I suppose a one-sided political censor. Nice work Bored Panda! Great job on keeping an open mind and a place for open discussion! Guess I need to not resist and be assimilated by the snow flakes...oh sorry, snowflakes don't like people that call them snowflakes.
Joroches 2 years ago
Honey, there's only one person acting like a snowflake here and it's you. I know it's hard but accepting that other people have a different opinion than you is something that comes with being a grownup.
Load More Replies... Andrea Steinacher 2 years ago
"could of.." -"would of" ------ maaan, that is "could´ve" what is literally "could HAVE" ----- I don´t like people being that lazy with their own language
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 years ago
"It is what it is" I freaking hate when people say that. It "is what it is" because you are too lazy/scared/disinterested in actually doing something to change the situation for the better.
cameron crosby 2 years ago
Yuck..these political Bored Pandas are annoying. So much virtual signalling...so much my side's good...the other side's bad...blah, blah, blah, blah. Most of us are here to take a break from the political warfare and don't really want to hear from yet another close minded, bigoted author who is talking to the rest of those inhabiting their political bubble.
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