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Unpopular opinions—chances are, we all have them. Whether we voice them or not is up to us entirely, but of course, some people cannot resist a chance to share their thoughts in some online threads, especially if you can hide behind an avatar and a username that probably isn’t going to expose your real identity to anyone (unless you don’t care, that is).

A popular Twitter user by the name of @jzux aka ‘trash jones’ asked her followers to share their most benign unpopular opinions. As expected, the thread was too hard to resist for a lot of the bird app users as the tweet went viral, receiving over 21.4K quote tweets as well as a lot of entertaining replies under the original post itself.

With that being said, if you’d like to see what is this all about, then think no further and scroll down below to see if you agree or disagree with some of the statements these people shared online.

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Interestingly enough, the Georgia Institute of Technology has actually done studies in regard to unpopular opinions people have. Using the data found (that was based on a popular subreddit called R/unpopularopinion), Dasom Eom, Linh Hoang, and Gerry Oei came to some rather interesting conclusions based on their study.

Their research heavily links to a social phenomenon called the spiral of silence. To understand this better, first, you have to know what the theory of the spiral of silence entails. German political scientist Elisabeth Noelle-Neumann developed the spiral of silence theory, which combines political science and mass communication. It claims that a person's desire to express their own beliefs is influenced by how they perceive the distribution of the general public's opinions.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Making your whole identity about your mental illness is weird too. I understand that being deep down in the hole that is clinical depression makes it hard to see anything beyond that, but you get perfectly functioning humans build a whole new personality and lifestyle around a diagnosis.

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The development of internet technology and online communication has recently prompted people to speak out and share their opinions in public online, shattering the barrier of the spiral of silence. Users can openly post and discuss socially undesirable opinions on the subreddit r/unpopularopinion. In this exact study, the forum was studied using the results from participant interviews and community observation. Then they also presented a descriptive analysis to demonstrate how the online space aids its users in overcoming the spiral of silence.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those little crusty eyed, snotty nosed white dogs especially.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wouldn’t pick a small dog myself but the excessive barking and dog reactivity is 99% owners fault . They baby these little beasts and nurture their “small man syndrome”. Chihuahuas are one of the smartest breeds on the planet but look what LA starlets did to them ..

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was scared of hearing extreme barking when my sister got a half Chihuahua. But he's quiet and the sweetest dog you'll meet. Loves everyone and everything, even some cats. I still think chihuahuas are a bit ugly, but he's a good dog.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In my opinion every dog is cute and good. it's always the owners who ruin them. Also many small dogs were originally bred to hunt small animals and to alert. So it's not surprising they bark more than bigger dogs who were bred to guard, protect and do harder labour.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This! I have a rather large dog and he's super chill, doesn't care about other dogs or people when on a walk and only barks when someones on our ground who doesn't belong or the door bell rings. My ex had two tiny dogs and they barked at EVERYTHING even when I was at his home for several days and I left the bedroom to use the bathroom.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Owner of two small dogs. Yes, they border on hysterical 75% of the time. One of mine is actually taking Xanax because her hysteria is exacerbating her epilepsy. But I find them much cuddlier than big dogs. Also the slobber is less.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No- it is not the dog. It is the a******s owner that does not know s*** about dogs. No training. No manners. Sometimes very reflective of the personality of the owner sometimes stupid owner. Saw 2 pit mixes in Lowes the other day with a family- mom/dad/2 small kids. Dogs dragging adults . Dogs got in a serious fight with each other and were immediately asked to leave the store. Owners very 'insulted'. Idiots like these have no business owning an animal.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most people don't know how to have small dogs. My Daisy was 9 pounds all of her 18 years so she was a small dog. However when I said no to her barking she stopped. Whatever I said went. She obeyed me 100%. I was firm and loving with her and she was a great dog. Everyone that met her loved her and I heard often how many people hated small dogs but loved her. People with small dogs let them get away with too much because they are small and cute. It's the owners... it's always the owners!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not always the dogs fault, it's the owners lack of interest to teach the dog not to bark over everything and anything. We've got a Mastines Español who barks outside and recently we've adopted a surprise puppy with no background of breed whatsoever.... He does everything his big brother does but as soon as they start yapping about nothing, we correct them ;) They know when to bark and when not to bark.

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Christos Arvanitis
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While many/most are annoying, the reason is almost 100% because of the owners' mindset. "It's small, like a cat, so I don't need to do any training". And the other thing that I see with people with small dogs is in social dog or person situations, they simply pick the dog up... which contributes to their annoying personality. They need to socialize and resolve things on the ground. On the flip side, I met a dog trainer who had a tiny little teacup poodle. Looked like a small stuffed animal. And yet he followed her instructions perfectly and was absolutely amazing. Once again, it's the humans.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a miniature Dachsund that only barks when someone comes in the yard and stops when I tell her to. It's called training and it is something people with small dogs think they do not need to do. Size does not matter.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not about size, it's about training and upbringing. We have two small dogs that bark only a little cause we taught them from their first days with us they shouldn't. Problem is people think small breeds do not need to be trained, so they don't.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My little dog is Flippin yappy and sometimes drives me crazy . . . But at the same time I am a 53 year old female and I live alone the number one reason I have a dog is so she will bark at noises and alert me to danger. Also a fog of any size that barks is the number 1 deterrent for burgurlars/home invaders. So bark away tiny companions!!!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I believe this is mostly because people with small dogs dont spend enough time training the dog. You can teach your dog to not bark.. even if it is small.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think that while part of the undesired behaviour is down to a dog's personality (yes, all dogs are not the same, just like human beings) often, the lack of socialisation and training causes it...

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People don’t seem to think they need to train small dogs, it’s infuriating.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The only problem is the owners. Many people just see small dogs as little accessory’s and don’t treat them right. This goes especially for *chauhwawas they are treated terribly and that makes them aggressive and them being aggressive a lot gives them a bad reputation. It’s sad, but true as someone who has a *chuahwawa who was in an unsafe home.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I worked at a vet clinic, and the most vicious dogs were the smaller breeds. Napoleon complex or something I guess. Not the 200 lb mastiff or the 75 lb pit bull (yes he really was that big his name was King)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I so agree! I am looking to rent, and I have two dogs about 50 pounds a piece, most place will only allow dogs under 25 pounds! I mean who the hell wants that small of a dog!

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Mickie Shea
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Let's breed out , as opposite of breeding traits within doggies. We need no more yapping ankle nippers.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Small dogs bark because that is what they were bred to do, outside of being food for lean times.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All it takes is some training. My dachshunds don't bark because I don't like it so I trained them to be quiet.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a huge dog, its so gentle and we have been attacked by small dogs 3 times. You should see my 45kg dog climbing me, I'm 51kg being attacked by 6kg dogs. And yes they hurt.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I *have* met a few exceptions, but for the most part I agree, small dogs are far too wound up, noisy, and more often than not aggressive. Chihuahuas are the worst. I'll take a big, chill slobber beast over a hyperactive ankle biter any day

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think the problem with a lot of small dogs is just a lack of training. Things that would be unacceptable for a big dog to do, and thus are taught not to do, are often thought of as "cute" when a small dog does it. Like, running up aggressively to any person or animal it sees. "Oh, look. Tinkerbell, thinks she's a big dog. That's so cute." No, it's not.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No need to be so diplomatic about it. I think small dogs are obnoxious and annoying and I feel sorry for them and hate the people who bred them and those who continue to give money to those who breed them.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't really like them either, I mean lassa oppsos have a historical purpose that is logical but they and other little dogs are really so aggresive

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a former small dog owner, I have to agree. Had a couple, never again.

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Alyssa Oliver
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

sounds like you hate untrained dogs more than you hate small dogs

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Andrea Steinacher
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

they have to bark to be seen! but yes, as a Chihuahua-mom, it´s annoying that most small breed owners think their dogs don´t need education

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't encourage/support them, it's because people like them that they've been bred and exist in their deformed state, and because they've been bred into a deformed mess people love them so continue to breed them.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've had a fair few Jack Russells (technically working terriers as they were not "pedigree" ) so long as they got enough exercise and were properly socialised with other dogs and people they are pretty chill. never had barking problems, always been well behaved with cats, dogs, even strangers who weren't threatening.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The only ones I like are the ones that aren't babied and are trained as if they were big dogs.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's because most small dog owners don't think they need to train their dogs because they are small.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The owners are to blame here. They yap and act "obnoxious" because since they are small, their owners do not exercise them properly or stimulate their minds enough (they think they can just leave them). Lock up a two year old human and don't let them run off their energy or give them anything to do. They're gonna be annoying. Same for dogs.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I won't say annoying, but when I was walking my grandkids' small dog she made me nervous, she seemed so combative.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Barking rats. Most cats behave better. (I said "most. cats. behave. better! LOL!)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have to agree with dislike of the overindulged high-strung nonstop-yapping "rodent in a dog suit" purse vermin style of "dog". I have known some small dogs, who were reasonably calm and could behave themselves, that I liked just fine, but I do prefer the larger breeds. IN GENERAL (I am aware of exceptions in both directions), larger dogs TEND to be calmer and maybe a bit smarter.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've seen a sign on this just yesterday ...... "Please don't step on our watchdog"

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It works, just not for you. Or me. Or anyone outside a very small, very wealthy minority.

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In conclusion, one of the issues with online spaces (especially Reddit) identified in the study is the recurrent re-uploading of similar viewpoints on the same subject. After a while, users may believe the viewpoint is common and widespread after repeatedly hearing similar unpopular thoughts, thus it becomes the popular idea in the end.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agreed as someone who is planning to be child-free. BUT its also equally annoying when people make kids their whole personality and blame those who don't want them.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree, pineapple belongs on pizza as much as all other ingredients such as pepperoni. Let people eat what they want to eat.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like tattoos on other people. Can never think of anything I want that badly myself.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

YES! It's one of the best flavours along side mint chocolate chip and lemon sorbet

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’d much rather have neutral cream walls. May be boring, but you can add colour with pictures, rugs and accessories. Then if you want to change colour scheme you don’t have to repaint everything.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, some people actually have problems eating certain kinds of food. It might be the texture that will make them gag or throw up. It might give them indigestion.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

On one hand, I kinda get this, but on the other hand, a really awesome concert generates an incredible atmosphere that's all but impossible to not get swept up in. Also, it's a way of supporting your favorite artists :)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've been going to very different weddings. The weddings I attend are great - you spend time celebrating with family and friends. You eat, you dance, you chat.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The idea is that you know a person so well, that there is little risk of buying the terrible gift. I you do not know that person that well, you should be allowed to bring a totaly generic gift. like a bottle of wine or the latest John Grisham.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Uhm ... that sounds like "I don't want it" to me. If I have burgers at noon I will not eat burgers at night.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think everybody feels that way, and most people thinks oh god no, I can't sing, when they are forced to celebrate a birthday this way, and even the birthday boy/girl will be embarished when everybody's eyes is turned on them. So why we do it is still a conundrum for me.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're not supposed to eat them. you are supposed to look at the package and then throw it out in a few weeks. then they get buried and 3 days before easter, the peeps come out of the ground and appear on store shelves.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Roundabouts and 4 way stops are insanely common across Europe. It’s only Americans that seem to have a problem with them since they’re more rare.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I find it vice versa. Soft covers won't stay open, you have to break their spines or hold the pages down with a ruler, or use both hands. Hardcover you can leave open on your desk without using hands.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i actually love good wine. everyone has different tastes. people can believe what they want.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They play like the adults around them - my older daughter copies my wife and me, and we look after a baby so she wants to look after a baby too. I don't know how different it would be if we had a boy, or we didn't have a second child. Our older daughter also likes playing with cars and diggers, FWIW

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Avocados are healthy and contain good ingredients. They taste good with pasta.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to think so too. Then I learned that instead of infusing it with boiling water (100°C/212° F), I should use slightly cooler water (70°C/158°F), also the leaves shouldn't be in cup for too long. The difference is big. I'm not saying that he HAS to like green tea but for many people it's a matter of drinking badly prepared one.

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