There’s always something we don’t like. I can’t stand the taste of beetroots, while my best friend is basically allergic to licorice. Food is just one category where people often express their dislikes, but we see the same bursts of loathing anywhere from the animal kingdom to leisure activities. A relative of mine couldn’t stand stepping into a boat, or rather even the thought of it.

But when you stop and think about the things humans address their hate towards, you start wondering about the reasons why. Maybe we’re simply scared of the unknown (yes, tarantulas, we’re speaking of you!) or maybe it’s our past experiences that haunt us to this day.

In any case, today is the perfect time to step back and reflect on these things. Thanks to these two thought-provoking Reddit threads (here and here) where people listed all the things that don’t deserve the hate they get, we have a lot to uncover!

#1

People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Feminism. It doesn’t mean that women are better than men, it means women are *equal* to men. And because I believe everyone should be equal, I am proud to say I am a feminist

AnonymousBoyOnReddit , Shaojie Report

Great Mushroom God
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3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yasss! EquALLity Edit: Omg thank you guys for all the upvotes

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    #2

    People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Black cats

    a_random_catlover , Anton Ponomarenko Report

    K- THULU
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My god, those eyes..... And that little void blep...

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    #3

    People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Homeless people. It doesnt matter how they lost their home, it doesnt matter if they suffer from an addiction, it doesnt matter if they have a job or not. People have unspoken challenges that you dont know about, and they may have never happened to you, and its none of your damn business why theyre homeless. Housing should be considered a human right, and the fact this is still up for debate bothers me. I've seen how small bachelor pads can get, people really dont need much to survive. Also, people act as if housing being a human right somehow infringes on their ability to buy property, when it doesnt. It just means those that are less fortunate literally just *CANT* be homeless and would be accommodated with the basics for human survival like running water, power, insolated walls and a bed. The fact that housing has been treated as profitable to exploit the lower class, is the reason we have homeless people. Not because of your pre-conceived idea of their life you know nothing about.

    Cheeto2burrito , Nathan Dumlao Report

    Emily Phillips
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm currently homeless and it was because my landlord sold the house without telling us til a week before we had to move out. I have a special needs son and on a fixed income so I haven't been to find anything.

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    #4

    People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Everything teenage girls like. They get hate for liking girly stuff, they get hate for being 'not like other girls', they get hate for being 'fake-geeks', they get hate for liking edgy stuff. Just let teenage girls like stuff.

    ImproveOrEnjoy , Pixabay Report

    Lemon Citrus
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fr like we cant do anything without getting bullied :(

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    #5

    People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Cats! They’re constantly vilified but if treated right they’re lovely companions. Cats aren’t “a**holes”.

    IAmDreams , Chris Abney Report

    #6

    People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are People turning down alcohol

    majstrynet , cottonbro Report

    Patti Vance
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    YAAS!!!! i am an old fart of 64. i stopped drinking alcohol when i was 25. it was a choice. ever since then i have been treated strange when i refuse a drink. i don't like being cajoled to drinking as it will eventually p**s me off. and, no, i am not in recovery. i just don't drink.

    DaveR38
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same here, knocked it on the head 7 years ago and never looked back. Not in recovery but just didn't like what it was doing to me.

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    TheDivineMsM
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't get the obsession with it- yeah, if I want a drink I have one- if I don't- I don't. It's such a weird thing. Like no one pressures you to drink root beer or milk, what is the obsession with alcohol???

    BakedKahuna
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Struggle of my life. I can't stand the smell and taste of it. I can't stand the feeling of being drunk. And most important, as an Asian I lack the enzymes that deal with alcohol. But somehow people hardly accept it when I refuse to drink. Or turn down a meal or desert that contains alcohol. 'Trx it anyway, it's all burnt off'. No it's not. And what's the point for me of having one spoonful of food or one shot, when I am trapped in one place for hours afterwards because i can't drive anymore. With incredible headaches, raging heartbeat, numb jaw and having massive problems just to breathe. Drinking is a big part of German culture. Fine, but don't force it on someone. Mysteriously same people are highly offended, when I suggest to do some heroin together instead, just to make a point (no, don't touch heroin ever!). End of ranting.

    Yoga Kitty
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    German here, and I know exactly what you mean! For some reason, drinking indeed seems to be part of the culture and people can be a real pain in the [!] if you refuse to participate. Well, most parties like Karneval, Schützenfest etc. ARE almost unbearable if you are sober, so maybe that is why. I stopped drinking several years ago and people told me they were disappointed that "they could no longer have fun with me". Wait, so you can only have fun with me when I am drunk? Only when you are drunk? Or both? Does that say something about you, or about me? I am confused, please explain! Needless to say, they couldn't.

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    LMW
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Recovering addict here. When people make a comment about me not drinking alcohol, I simply say, "I am very happy with my juice box. Thank you!!"

    Jon Clingenpeel
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Coming from a family of addicts I know how you feel and congrats on being in recovery!

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    Alexia
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Alcohol is a sedative - at least this is how our brain perceives its effects. Why would we want to get a sedative in happy moments?

    Yoga Kitty
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Many people think they need it to "losen up a bit" - far easier to rely on a substance to have fun every now and then than to work on your personality and think about what makes you so uptight in the first place. Plus, you can always blame the alcohol afterwards if you did something that you do not want to take responsibility for later on. It is a quite sad play to watch sometimes.

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    Tracy Wallick
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It damn near follows a script whenever a new person learns I don't drink. First, they say 'oh' and look surprised, often a little uncomfortable; then they tell me how they don't drink as much as they used to (I didn't ask and I don't care), and try to justify their drinking to me; it happens less now that I'm older (and thus hang out with similarly aged people), but when I was in my 20s there was the third response, which was trying to get me to try something alcoholic and/or telling me that they're gonna get me to drink (because f**k my boundaries, right?). I'm so tired of this.

    James016
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I stopped drinking in 2002. No regrets. I just got fed up of getting hangovers after a few beers and not being drunk. Had to push back some s**t from a few people but hey ho.

    Izzy_
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes!! People think just because I don't like to drink that I am lame or something. Alcohol calms me down, makes me sleepy, the total opposite of how I want to feel at a gathering. So annoying!

    Mark Serbian, PK&RG,W
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Alcohol is the only drug you have to explain why you're not using.

    Der Kommissar
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I cannot drink any more for health reasons. Hard to explain to people, so I just carry an ultrasound of my liver to freak people out. It looks like a piece of beef jerky

    WatermelonTheDutchie
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i have alcohol related trauma and hell will come to earth before you get me near an alcoholic drink

    Tigerpacingthecage
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup. I absolutely have a love-hate relationship with alcohol but have realized that it doesn't fit in my life. I hate when people are pushy about alcohol or assume that I'm pregnant again. Feel free to drink around me, I promise that I won't judge you for anything you do - I have made a fool out of myself too many times to count because of alcohol. But please don't push it on me for your comfort.

    Phyllis Turbin
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't like the taste of alcohol. I don't get the "drive to a bar, drink, and drive away blitzed" concept. But then again, growing up with an alcoholic parent scared the c**p out of me NOT wanting to drink.

    Sleeping Solipsist
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a product of alcoholic parents, stop wondering why I'm refusing. I don't ask what you do in the bathroom; don't make a fuss about what I want to put in my body.

    Julia McElroy
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Allergies, not liking to be fuzzy headed, previous unpleasant experiences with it (including addiction). Just not liking it. Being pregnant and not ready to announce and please stop drawing attention to why I don't drink no matter the reason

    Sandra Morison
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I drink alcohol if I want to and never ever if if driving but have been mocked for ordering coffee or lime and soda my favourie drinks in pubs and restaurants......

    Barong
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I couldn’t care less if they choose not to drink for any reason one way or another. I don’t always order alcohol even at a bar myself. But good for them if they are an alcoholic. Addictions are hard so I’m proud of anyone that is kicking it. I imagine most adults actually feel the same way, just the vocal few or college age kids may be more inclined to encourage non drinkers to drink. Nope, I’m totally cool with people who chose not to drink. (Just know I may ask them to drive me home though.)

    aj B
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm actually allergic to alchohol and I still have to argue with people. I've tried every kind and a few foods cooked in it and it's triggered at minimum a headache at worst a migraine within two hours Every time. Yet still even that isn't reason enough for some people.

    Chancey
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My daughter is the same but people still push her to drink. SMH

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    Izzy Curer
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I drink, I just prefer to do it alone in the dark while listening to sad music

    Stephanie Wittenberg
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Absolutely agree! There are many valid reasons for not drinking alcohol. This is your choice to make..."choice" meaning both yes and no are perfectly acceptable answers!

    Enlee Jones
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh yeah! I’m perfectly capable of enjoying myself without alcohol, but I’m the one who needs to “loosen up”. Sure.

    Lady Luna
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I never drink alcohol, never like the taste of it. I'm happy with water and fresh orange juice.

    Marie
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This !!! I don’t own you an explanation to why I don’t drink. It’s my choice. Drop it .

    Minath
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't drink because of the medication I am on. I hate it when people push and push to find out what's wrong with me.

    GW
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't drink because of meds too. I'm not old enough to drink yet, but when I am, I'm just gonna say I can't drink and leave it at that

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    Diolla
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've observed a similar thing with other drugs. When people want to get high/ drunk/ stoned they tend to feel uncomfortable around someone who is sober.

    Thomas Gray
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love to drink. I'm probably an alcoholic. But I would never, ever look down on somebody who chooses not to drink. That's their business, and it has nothing to do with me. Besides, the less booze they drink, the more there is available for me!

    RoCaRol
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I haven't had a drop in 10 months and I intend to keep it that way. Living in France where alcohol is pouring everywhere I avoid going out for the moment. I get odd cravings at odd hours from time to time and I am so jealous of all the comments saying I can't stand the taste or the smell of it! Wish it was the same for me

    Dawnieangel76
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you! I'm 45 & have always been DD with friends & family. The 2 times I got drunk I did really stupid s**t. Also, my sister is an alcoholic, so someone has to run the house, had to parent her daughter, etc.

    Mattewis88
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have nothing against people who don't (drink, smoke, are vegan etc) - I'll never offer a second time if they say no. You do you, I'll do me. It's those who "but it's so bad for you" people I want to trip into the abyss.

    Catia 'shorty' Rodrigues
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh yeah! I'm not a drinker, simply because I rarely feel like drinking. I always get that side look and the 2 to 3 seconds pause with the: "oh yeah, you don't drink...". I started replying with an eyeroll... :D

    kat lia
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i never like alcohol even before when i was younger and it is not because i am trying to be a good kid to my parents eyes. but it is just simply because i don't like it's taste even those other fancy alcoholic drinks.

    Hill Branda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My Dad and older sister were both alcoholics and made my life and my mother's life absolutely miserable. I never drank--never liked the taste of most booze and had no intention of being like the drunken idiots I encountered at college. Turns out I have a weak liver so not drinking at all, for all these years, probably saved my life.

    Mistralok
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I no longer drink, but the "Sorry, I'm hungover as hell works every time."

    Alison Kennedy
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup. This one p*sses me off to no end.

    Susan Bosse
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm recovery and I've had to figure out how to shut people down quickly. It usually ends up with them being embarrassed, not me. I'm proud of being sober but if you wanna push it, I'll make you feel like s**t for keeping on at me. Hahaha

    BrookeBT
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't want to do meth. So don't judge me for saying "no" Pinkman

    Sara Williams
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes I'm just NOT in the mood for alcohol!

    Pam Page
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband and I do not drink because we don't like the flavor or the smell of alcohol. At times, in social situations, people are put off by our abstinence. I find that odd, it does not bother me that they are drinking, why should it bother them that I am not.

    Metalhead Turtle 🇺🇦
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My best friend refuses to drink alcohol because her father is an alcoholic.

    Pjerrot
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can’t tolerate alcohol because of My Health. But when I tell don’t drink people take it as if I’m boring or a Saint!

    Cathleen Day
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yASSSSSS! I don't drink alcohol. I don't like the taste, I hate the smell. I hate when people spill it on me, walking into a licensed premises is horrible, the carpets, curtains - everything reeks of booze. In Australia, everything is celebrated with booze! You're treated like a leper or bullied into just one drink because it's inconceivable down here that you don't drink. Ugggh

    Darren Fusellier
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can't say I've ever turned a drink down? In fact my brain refuses to make sense of this daft question!

    Judy Steelman
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    with them. Their problem not mine

    Judy Steelman
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Obsession la they feel guilty if you dont drink with

    Judy Steelman
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Alcohol does horrible things to your body. It should be illegal or restricted. My roommate is an alcoholic but dorée for her and me she is a chain smoker and i have asthma. Stopped drinking alcohol and after i had successful breast cancer surgery i want be drinking anymore

    Glass Ghost
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've been clean my whole life and honestly don't care to ever start it. Thankfully I haven't dealt with the kind of people that would ask all that but I know it has to be annoying

    no_name
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really don't like the taste. I'm not gonna force myself to eat, I don't know, mushrooms, if I don't like them, now am I?

    Benita Valdez
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I drink and I don't get why non-drinkers get a hard time. You don't want to drink with me? Ok cool. That's it. Why harass someone to do something they don't want to?

    WordWeaver
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just don't like it and it doesn't like me.

    AliJanx
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't like to drink in public or even at private parties. At home, I like a drink every now and then. People get weirded out when I order a club soda. They always assume I'm an alcoholic. No....I don't want to PAY for a drink when I have the bottle at home, I don't want to drive with even one drink in me, and I don't want to Uber because I maybe had 2 drinks in me. Overall, club soda's just easier.

    Ana Hotko
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. I always feel like people think I'm a prude for turning down alcohol. Truth is, I do like to drink occasionally, but I'm quite picky at what I drink and especially when. My job involves going to concerts at clubs and I generally don't like to drink when I work and when I have to work the next day. I treat alcoholic drinks as, well, an occasional treat.

    Al S
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who do you hang out with?!? Time to upgrade your crowd.

    David Woollands
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve been recently indulging in non alcohol beer, mainly due to work - I think that could be the way forward. I think most people enjoy being a little drunk, but I’ve seen people take it too far too!!

    Babsevs
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've always enjoyed a social drink....but in midlife, I've been dx with an autoimmune condition, and have found it to be very much aggravated by alcohol. I'm choosing now to only have a drink on special occasions (I enjoy the taste of a nice wine and champagne) I may well have to live without it completely in the near future....so I am already feeling the pressure on times from others to "just have one".

    begging for ham
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I will get dizzy just by smelling the alcohol.so please stop forcing me to drink

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    3 years ago

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    #7

    People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are People don't deserve hate they give themselves when they are not doing too good at the moment.

    wilduk1 , whoislimos Report

    Alexia
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    THIS. If you're reading it, know that you're an amazing person. The hardships you're going through do not define you. Be sure that you're already doing the best anyone can do under the circumstances. And that any storm comes to an end, eventually. Hugs.

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    #8

    People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Actors who played characters that people didn’t like.

    Darth_Infernae Report

    ohjojo (you/your's)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This role weighed very heavy on this young man. He has had to get out of acting for a while to get over the hate he received for the great job he did of making us believe how awful he was.

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    #9

    People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Masks. It’s for our own good

    LebronCreampieMeDad , Jievani Weerasinghe Report

    Anna
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just wish people would put them in the bin or there was a way to recycle them as its pissing me off how many of these I'm seeing littered everywhere!

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    #10

    People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are here’s a big two: any animals that are seen as automatically evil or bad. some example would be wolves, black cats, sharks, snakes, etc. these same thoughts cause those animals and more to be harmed and hunted simply for the belief that they are bad/bring bad omen. it’s sad to see. sleeping with stuffed animals. listen, i’m not scared to say that i happily cuddle to sleep with my stuffed bbs. they make me feel safe and secure, and that’s something i’ll probably never grow out of.

    Lesbean36 , Thomas Bonometti Report

    #11

    People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Fast food worker’s... they ain’t machines. They are just trying to get through the day like everyone else!. Keep it up y’all

    Norfkilla303 , Jesson Mata Report

    LMW
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To think that customers get frustrated not getting there food in 47.832 seconds....

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    #12

    People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Introverts in the workplace

    anon , Irvan Smith Report

    Lisa H
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Introverts, period. It's okay to not be a social butterfly.

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    #13

    People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Opossums. They're neat little critters. They eat tons of ticks that carry Lyme disease, (mostly) don't carry rabies because their body temp is too low, and they're the only marsupial native to North America! They get a bad rap because their first defense is to hiss and bare teeth, but failing that, they just play dead. If you don't have the predisposition to hate them, you'll find they're pretty cute too. E: this is about /opossums/, the north American species. Kiwis, I feel for you, but this comment isn't about your possums.

    legendariel , Skyler Ewing Report

    LMW
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I show my teeth and play dead sometimes when I don't like people

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    #14

    People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Fat. It's sugar that's what's killing us.

    DazDay , Faran Raufi Report

    #15

    People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Math. It's significant for human evolution and society as a whole.

    reddit , Roman Mager Report

    Artsy Bookworm
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The thing about Math is it's not easy to teach. Very few students have a natural aptitude for Math. If you have a good teacher everything gets easier. I'm not a fan of Math but it's essential. Right now I'm a Biotech student and still using Math so no way to escape

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    #16

    People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Child cartoons. Some are actually really good, even as an adult.

    VDyrus , Victoria Art Report

    #17

    People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Vanilla ice cream, it's alright to like it!

    Annoyinggobbo , Dovile Ramoskaite Report

    Gustav Gallifrey
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A good vanilla ice cream is an excellent ice cream.

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    #18

    Swear words. Not to be confused with slurs. Swears are fine and a great way to express yourself at times.

    Breeblez Report

    Katie Lutesinger
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, some websites clearly don't f*****g agree with THAT. For f**k's sake.

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    #19

    People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Pineapple on pizza

    harmacist91 , bckfwd Report

    #20

    People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Spiders. They're one of the backbones of the earth's ecosystem because they prey on so many pests, but people hate them because they're creepy-looking and occasionally dangerous if provoked.

    geek-kun , Krzysztof Niewolny Report

    Lisa H
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I genuinely have arachniphobia, but I still try to leave them alone. Unless I see a black widow, then they gotta die because I have cats and a black widow bite can kill them.

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    #21

    Lady Gaga. She is a very talented vocalist and pianist. People act like she is the worst musician in the history of the world and hate on her so much because she uses clothing as part of her performances.

    LemonGrenadier Report

    Senhorito
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Something similar happens to Anitta, people always focuses on the clothes she's wearing (or not), or the fact that her song that became number one wasn't in Portuguese. While forgetting all the good she did representing Brazilians worldwide and also being one of the few to break out of there.

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    #22

    Religious people who are actually chill and not crazy.

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    Kusotare
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The problem with religious people who are chill is that the ones that are decidedly NOT chill make a bad name for all of them. That's true of almost any group, though.

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    #23

    Wolves they are always the villian of the story but in real life they are scared of humans and they have every right. Just a few weeks ago a lot people killed a lot of wolves because its "wolf season" or something that of sorts. These creatures are very misunderstood and yeah they are big and can kill a human but it won't unless its hunrgy or threated. A long time ago, there was a wolf hunt in europe killing a lot of wolves. They are beautiful creatures, strong, fast, loyal to their pack, and very protective of their pack.

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    Rhea
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love wolves. I think they're absolutely beautiful and majestic creatures. People really need to stop thinking that they have the right to decide what animals live or die

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    #24

    People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are People who don’t drive (in the US) I am still learning to drive at 22 because of anxiety and I can’t count the amount of times people gave me s**t for it.

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    Lousha
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm 41. Had my licence before I turned 19. Have not driven once since. I realised early on that I'm extremely sh@@ at it. I can do lots of things but driving is not one of them. It's not about lack of practice. It's about lack of abilities needed for this. I know myself. I know it would be dangerous to me and others for me to drive, so I do the responsible thing and I don't. And I get so much sh@@ for it. Like there's no way I can know myself better than this stranger who met me 5 minutes ago and can absolutely tell that I just need practice because that's how it worked for them.

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    #25

    People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Veganism. Seriously, it's just people trying not to hurt animals.

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    abby smink
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm fine with it, I just don't like it when they act like I'm Satan because I don't share their view.

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    #26

    People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Broccoli. On its own its not tasty...when I say that I mean it doesnt have much taste at all...yet people make it out to be devils food. But once you use it in a soup or spice it up with something on the side it tastes good.

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    Shane S
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it’s fine on it’s own. A lot of Americans way overcook broccoli until it’s a soggy mess. It doesn’t take much heat or steam to be just right!

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    #27

    People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Nickelback. Sure, they aren't the best band in history, but they don't deserve the meme-like status they've received.

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    #28

    People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Am I allowed to say country music? Like I don’t even listen to it, but whenever someone says they like country music, someone else is gonna gag in their face. A lot of it is formulaic, but so is pop. And most hit songs of any genre. And there’s also decent country music. The root of modern pop is country rock. Music snobs need to take a seat on this one.

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    Shane S
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let people enjoy things. Music is art, and art is very personal. If you don’t like it, bring headphones. The only time it annoys me is if there’s gospel music in public places. Simply because gospel is very emotional and kind of moody. Like I just wanna sit here and eat my enchiladas and complain to my spouse about work that day. I’m not really in the mood to drop down on my knees in a fervent worship session at Jose Taco.

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    #29

    People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Karen as a name, not a personality.

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    Senhorito
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's kind of sad how calling someone Karen now it's starting to mean that someone (normally a woman) is too much for someone's taste.

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    #30

    Unemployed people. A lot of people genuinely are looking for work and did not want to lose their last job/it was beyond their control (like a layoff) but they get so much hate and called lazy by most people. I know too many unemployed people that are actually really trying hard. They definitely aren’t lazy. (Not saying lazy unemployed people don’t exist, but to be fair, so do lazy employed people too lol)

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    Glitterati
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Worked in community services for a few years on a mandatory program for anyone on welfare to get them back to work. There were only three types of people 1. Want to work, 2. Absolutely unemployable at that moment in time, and 3. Incredibly lazy. There was hardly anyone in the lazy category. Some of the people experiencing homelessness or people addicted to drugs or alcohol wanted so so badly to get jobs but had too many personal challenges to be reliable enough to make it to work. Broke my heart.

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    #31

    Puns, everyone always acts like they're so cringey when secretly, I think we all know how great they are

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    T5n
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. But the cringe-inducing aspect of them is one of their good qualities

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    #32

    Nuclear energy. Of the 3 big nuclear accidents (Chernobyl, Fukushima, Three Mile Island), two of those designs are no longer in use at any plant, and none of the designs have been used to build any new plants in decades. The entire industry has been made far safer as a result of learning from past mistakes and it is now the greenest of energies. But many people are still adamantly anti-nuclear.

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    Sonnovab Kegeles
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not disagreeing, in fact it does seem like a good clean source these days but . . . Have they figured out how to handle the waste (used fuel rods etc.) safely?

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    #33

    Natural red hair

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    Channon Doughty
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And natural CURLS! I'm so blow out of stick straight, part in center and just hang there. Cookie cutter hair

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    #34

    People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Meteorologists. They try their best to predict the weather based on patterns, models, and data. They're not perfect because predicting the weather is insanely difficult. When they get it wrong, I think we should go easy on them. It was probably an outlier result almost no one could have foreseen.

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    LMW
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And this is when I shout, "Thanks Sam Champion! I didn't bring my umbrella!!"

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    #35

    Optimism. I'd rather be an optimist who's occasionally wrong than a pessimist who's always right. I think optimism needs space to breathe and grow.

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    AndThenICommented
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s true. For some reason few people want to hear ‘alright, let’s get this done! We’ll do what we can to foresee problems, and face challenges head on as they arise’. Humans are even strangely wired to find any change painful

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    #36

    People who hate popular things just because they're popular/mainstream are ridiculous.

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    BenMaharaj
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anything that’s popular/mainstream is such because it’s just so amazing and original that everyone just loves it, or because it’s engineered to be a safe rehashed, proven product to maximize the chance of having a broad appeal. The former is rare and timeless. The latter is dime a dozen and you won’t even remember it two years from now. I just wait until everyone I know can’t stop talking about it, then I check it out.

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    #37

    Sharks

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    Anna
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love diving with sharks, they really are such beautiful creatures. I wish more people would experience life under the ocean to see how beautiful it is and maybe experience first hand all the harm that is happening down there. Every dive my partner and I collect bag loads of rubbish, it's getting quite heartbreaking.

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    #38

    Fast food. It's just meant to be quick and edible, not healthy and sophisticated. And some days I'd rather wait 5 minutes in a McDonald's than spend an hour cooking for myself.

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    Shane S
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depends on what you’re cooking at home too. A fast food meal can be the nutritional equivalent of a lot of typical American home-cooked meals- particularly processed or “quick meals”. Neither is good for you, but nutritionally it doesn’t make a difference.

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    #39

    MSG has gotten a bad rap but there really is nothing wrong with it.

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    Shane S
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you can eat anything nacho cheese or ranch flavored, but Asian food gives you a headache, it’s not MSG. It’s racism.

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    #40

    The banjo, people only associate it with bluegrass and therefore not many people like the instrument. But when playing other styles it actually sound very nice and interesting.

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    Lisa H
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Banjo haters, listen to The Dillards. They're amazing.

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    #41

    Snakes, okay *some* snakes. I can understand a fear or phobia of snakes because we're instinctually afraid of them. Even if you're not scared of them, if you touch or see a snake you'll probably get a shiver up your spine or get goosebumps since they were a big problem for our race WAY back when. Hating snakes though? most of them leave you alone and mind their business as long as you mind yours.

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    #42

    People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Customer service associates.

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    BenMaharaj
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everyone should work in customer service for a year. It actually makes you a better person, in public anyway lol

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    #43

    People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are The Prius. Rock solid, reliable, cheap on gas, and, as of the 3rd gen, average performance. Lots of storage and utility. People love to hate it. People always want to be in front of it, even if they intend to go slower than it was. Everybody that has a coal tune on their truck has to take a shot at rolling on it, and the list goes on.

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    Kusotare
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't care if people hate on me and my Prius. It's approaching 400K miles, and has averaged a little over 50MPG since new (I have the records to prove it). Without question it has been the best car we've ever owned, and the best vehicular investment, too. Not the most fun, admittedly, but I never expected a Prius to be fun.

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    #44

    SPAM (the canned SPiced hAM product, not trash email). I make SPAM musubi about three times a year. At least once a year, my family has fried SPAM sandwiches for supper. We would probably have it more often if it wasn't so expensive.

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    Heidi Nicholas
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's really good on fried eggs and rice. My brother spent two years in the Philippines and when he got home, he could not get enough of that stuff.

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    #45

    Guy Fieri, he literally is the nicest person in the world but since he looks like he was electrocuted by mountain dew people want to saw his head off

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    Jennifer
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want to see "mountain dew people" now. I know that's not what you meant, but that's what I'm reading and I'm holding onto it until I see one.

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    #46

    Beans on toast. Had a rough day? Beans on toast! Partner being difficult? Beans on toast? Kids ? Beans on toast

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    Rhea
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beans on toast is one of the best meals, always a fave. Always always always. Respect the beans on toast

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    #47

    People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Pumpkin Spice. It gets associated as "generic white girl s**t" but goddammit that s**t is tasty! I look forward to every fall when pumpkin spice comes back.

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    BenMaharaj
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve never understood food based stereotypes. “Ha ha! Those people eat that particular food. That’s so like them and why they’re terrible.” And it’s a food with broad appeal. Idiotic.

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    #48

    People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Can I say Coldplay? I love them.

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    DuchessDegu
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love Coldplay as well. I mainly like metal but Coldplay have quite a lot of good songs perfect for dancing and jumping around like no one is watching! Amazing live as well, great energy

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    #49

    <Insert Current Videogame Popular with Kids> Be it minecraft or fortnight or roblox or whatever, there always seems to be a game out which it is fashionable to s**t all over just because a certain group of people you find personally annoying enjoy. Sure, I find the minecraft build tutorials narrated by someone who hasn't blown their nose once in their 14 years of life annoying, but you know what he's putting it out there and good on him.

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    Mama Panda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Right now Diablo Immortal is my go to game. I know it's been labeled as pay to win (p2w) but I have found it very enjoyable and I have spent maybe $20 max on it. It's f2p (free to play) and there isn't a spending requirement at all. It's just to help in certain dynamics of the game.

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    #50

    Furries. They are a bit weird, but completely harmless. Especially compared with many other subcultures nowadays.

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    Michael Deyette
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Canada, a group of Syrian refugees was booked at a hotel while they got sorted and could figure out where they would be living ect. Unknown to the organizers, the hotel was hosting a local furry convention at the time. The Syrian children, likely terrified from fleeing the ongoing war in their home city, were greeted with brightly coloured and sympathetic fursuits who were absolutely delighted to share a hug with scared children.

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    The discussion of dislikes and preferences is a topic that resonates with many, as seen in the way people express their loathing towards certain foods or experiences. Exploring the reasons behind these dislikes, whether they stem from experiences or societal norms, can be fascinating.

    If you're intrigued by the idea of shared dislikes, you might want to delve into the concept of what creates shared antipathy among people.

    #51

    People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Knitwear, some people find it itches and stings but it's actually pretty comfy when you wear sth else under it

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    BonnyDK
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm allergic. You have no idea how it burns and feels like hot needles being poked in your skin. Layers don't help.

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    #52

    Honestly, I think Reddit gets more hate than it should. Don’t get me wrong, the company itself has a lot of problems, but I feel like there’s this persisting stereotype that Reddit is just a bunch of edgy incels, and it’s just not true anymore (if it ever was). Sure, there are some bad subreddits out there, but mostly what I see, especially in the bigger subreddits, is a really diverse user base in age, experience, and identity.

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    Mark Faby
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reddit is FILLED with people who hate anyone who doesn't agree with their views. Same here. So many people simply can't handle people with differing views.

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    #53

    People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Police officers. Sure there are the occasional that go on power trips, but there are far more just doing their job. And chances are that the only reason you had a bad experience with one is because you were doing something wrong to begin with.

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    Megan O'Neill
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No. Way too much evidence of bad run ins with cops when people weren't doing anything wrong.

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    #54

    People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Simon Cowell, at least back in the day when American Idol was huge in the US. People always called him mean, but from what I could tell he was basically right all the time, and he didn't sugar coat things because he had to make up for every other judge sugar coating their feedback so much. There were probably instances of him taking things too far, but I never saw that myself.

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    Lizzie Smith
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't hate him for what he says, I hate him for his systematic destruction of the UK music business.

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    #55

    BTS! they're insanely humble and talented people who unfortunately have an annoying fanbase

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    CG
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can't say anything about the group themselves, or any interaction I had with their fans, but it's more for the repetition of their song with Coldplay that airs on the radio at least twice a day. I swear, despite the radio station advertising the "No Repeat Workday", I hear that song (and others) on average twice to three times a day. And there's also the fact it's not my cup of tea genre wise, as I'm more of a rock fan, but that's just splitting hairs at that point. And every fanbase will always have that subsection which makes the fandom difficult to be apart of/are toxic, which always gives the fanbase a bad rap.

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