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We often hear the notion that you should try everything at least once, especially when peer pressure comes into play. But it's not really valid, or healthy. Still, there's some expectation that people should just universally want to do some things that are considered 'milestones'.

Well, one user on Reddit was wondering what people absolutely refuse to try even once, aka their "anti-bucket list" items. There's no need to have an excuse not to do something - "No" is a full sentence - though these people still made some very valid and interesting points.

Maybe they're missing out on the hype, maybe they're protecting their sanity, but over 4k people shared their biggest 'nopes' in this thread, and Bored Panda selected the most popular answers. Scroll down and and let us know if you find these relatable, or maybe they are actually on your bucket list? Either way, don't forget to upvote your favorites, and make sure to share what you would never ever try in the comments below! And if you want to read more stories on a similar topic, here's our post on things people actually did, but would never do again.

#1

29 People Share Their "Anti-Bucket" List Of Things They Will Never, Ever Do, No Matter What Having children. I'm not passing on my fibromyalgia or any of my sucky genes. I have my own under control very well, but I just can't put someone else through that. I refuse. Plus I'd rather have freedom, than take care of children. I don't hate them or anything, but mom life isn't for me. Neither is married life.

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#2

29 People Share Their "Anti-Bucket" List Of Things They Will Never, Ever Do, No Matter What Climbing mount Everest. Too cold, not enough oxygen, too many dead bodies. I don't get why people feel the need to do it/try, but I sure don't, ESPECIALLY after watching Everest. Nope.

HigherMind9200 , watchsmart Report

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

I’m glad I read this cause I was thinking I’d do this but this list changed my mind ;)

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29 People Share Their "Anti-Bucket" List Of Things They Will Never, Ever Do, No Matter What Cave-diving. Crawling through very small, dark spaces and chances of getting stuck and suffocating down there. With almost no way of calling for help, if u did it alone. Even if you were with someone there is still not much time to get help if you are stuck. No sir, I am never gonna do that.

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#4

29 People Share Their "Anti-Bucket" List Of Things They Will Never, Ever Do, No Matter What Cigarettes. My grandfather passed away from lung cancer and was a heavy smoker back in the day. The fact that he didn't smoke for so long before he was diagnosed really shows how bad smoking is. The thought of cigarettes and even seeing others smoke repulses me and I never want to try one.

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

As an ex-smoker, I can say this to whoever feels like trying: don't. It's the stupidest vice ever. You'll be literally paying to slowly make yourself sick and possibly have a gruesome death. All just for a short stress/anxiety/boredom relief. Smoking will always hunt you. It is always lurking around your subconscious mind waiting for the right trigger to come back with full force. It will never leave you; you just learn to ignore it and replace it with something healthier. But it's there. I willingly paid for it to be there. My biggest regret. Get a hobby instead. Learn EFT or meditation or other ways to deal with stress and anxiety peaks. Thank you for reading my TED-talk. Merry Christmas!

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#5

29 People Share Their "Anti-Bucket" List Of Things They Will Never, Ever Do, No Matter What Spelunking! I'm so claustrophobic that even thinking about being in a tight cave gives me the chills.

nownowthethetalktalk , Dave Bunnell Report

#8

29 People Share Their "Anti-Bucket" List Of Things They Will Never, Ever Do, No Matter What SURSTRÖMMIMG
Or as others know it, the Swedish rotten fish.

anon , Lapplaender Report

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

It really just tastes salty, smells more foul than I have words to describe though

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#9

29 People Share Their "Anti-Bucket" List Of Things They Will Never, Ever Do, No Matter What Casu marzu. You couldn't pay or bribe me with anything.

AvsMama , Shardan Report

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

Nope. Nope, Nope. Hard pass. Just Google'd it: translates as rotten cheese in Sardinian including wriggling maggots and their cheesy excretions.

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#10

29 People Share Their "Anti-Bucket" List Of Things They Will Never, Ever Do, No Matter What Going on a cruise. I get seasick really easily. Like REALLY easily. I’m also very introverted so the idea of being stuck on a boat with a bunch of strangers while barfing myself to death sounds like torture.

RackhamJack , Jeff VanLandingham Report

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Stardust she/her
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I also don’t want the ship to sink. I’ve had a fear of being anywhere in or near a body of water ever since I was 5

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#11

29 People Share Their "Anti-Bucket" List Of Things They Will Never, Ever Do, No Matter What Balut

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

For those wondering, Balut is a fertilized developing egg embryo that is boiled or steamed and eaten from the shell.

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#12

29 People Share Their "Anti-Bucket" List Of Things They Will Never, Ever Do, No Matter What Drunk driving. I live in Wisconsin and the number of people who do it is astounding to me.

RufRufRufio , why kei Report

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

Illinoisan here, can confirm, but also seems like more drunk driving everywhere since the pandemic.

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#14

29 People Share Their "Anti-Bucket" List Of Things They Will Never, Ever Do, No Matter What Drinking alcohol. I don't like saying this because it sounds whiny, but i've had too much problems in my life and i'm afraid i would find alcohol as a solution and get a bigger problem.

HeavyWeath3r , joyce Mutesva Report

#15

29 People Share Their "Anti-Bucket" List Of Things They Will Never, Ever Do, No Matter What Energy Drinks.

Main reason: they smell awful to me. I don't care if they taste better than they smell, they'd still probably taste horrible.

Not-Sure24 , Jeff Siepman Report

#16

29 People Share Their "Anti-Bucket" List Of Things They Will Never, Ever Do, No Matter What Sky Diving

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

I did skydiving twice. You are attached to your instructor's front side. You take off the plane backwards, so the instructor literally "pushes" you out of the plane... like "ok, set ready GO!" And off you are. Yes, terrifying. The first few seconds when your body is registering that is falling are the most violent. You can feel all the cells in your body screaming, and there's nothing you can do to help them. Then... then you feel nothing because suddenly you... float. In other words, you reached constant acceleration so you no longer feel you are falling. And that feeling is amazing, it can't be described. It's like being in a rollercoaster: adrenaline, speed, body sensations, the vacuum in your stomach. But it doesn't last long as the parachute needs to open after a minute or so. Then gliding with the parachute is just... out of this world. You see the world below so big, so magnificent, so green, so pure... and all is silence around you. Pure crystal clear silence.

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#17

29 People Share Their "Anti-Bucket" List Of Things They Will Never, Ever Do, No Matter What Deep sea diving. I know whats down there, and id rather not go say hi.

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

As a diver...i'm going to say that you don't know what's actually down there. It's amazing, peaceful and just another world. I've introduced so many people to diving and even just snorkeling that regret ever having the view that the ocean is a terrifying place and that they would never dive and they couldn't wait the go again. But yeah yesterday's dive with sea turtles was truly terrifying and horrible experience 😛

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#18

29 People Share Their "Anti-Bucket" List Of Things They Will Never, Ever Do, No Matter What That stupid amusement park ride where you look like you're bungee jumping to your death. No, thank you.

Lulu_42 , momentcaptured1 Report

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#19

29 People Share Their "Anti-Bucket" List Of Things They Will Never, Ever Do, No Matter What Weed. My roommates are major pot heads and they're always trying to get me to smoke with them. But I'm just not interested. That's some of the grossest s**t I've ever smelled in my life. To each their own, it's just not for me.

troysplay , Matthew Brodeur Report

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

It's an acquired taste, just like alcohol and coffee. I'd posit it's healthier than alcohol. (All should be done in moderation)

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#20

29 People Share Their "Anti-Bucket" List Of Things They Will Never, Ever Do, No Matter What Instagram

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Tams21
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why Instagram in particular? All social media has its downsides but I don't think think Instagram is worse than any other.

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#21

29 People Share Their "Anti-Bucket" List Of Things They Will Never, Ever Do, No Matter What A quiji board

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

... issued and sold by a board game company. And that tells all that is to tell about these.

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

yeah, the fear and superstition on this one in the comments has kind of shocked me. it's...a...boardgame. (yes i have played with one, many times. no, nothing "woke up" or responded). fear the real bogeymen, not some boardgame. 🙃

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

Oh hell no, Ouija boards are the real deal. I wouldn't want to wake up something that I can't send back.

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

I don't know if they're real, but I'm not a risk taker. I'm not tempted to try.

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

I fully believe in spirits and all that, but I have never been afraid of Ouija boards that are made by Parker Brothers game company. They're just cardboard and stickers. There is no witch or something at the factory, cursing them all as they go by on the conveyor belt. A homemade Ouija board? Maybe, if made by the right person, could be scary?

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

Never done it, but I fail to see what's so bad about it. Unless you actually believe in all the superstitious nonsense.

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

The fact that you can buy one in places like a toy store or Target, and it's made by a board game company, tells you all you need to know.

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

Load of bunk - fun fact here ; look up 'Lamar Keene', he was a fake 'psychic who used the whole b******t playbook of 'Spiritualism' to make a fortune out of his 'believers' before he spilled the beans about the whole charade of spitualism / oiuja / spirit worlds etc. a really interesting story that should make any halfway sensible person who has residual belief about this rubbish sit up and think !!

K. David Ladage
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are just stupid toys. You are *not* communicating with anyone.

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

I sneezed one time and no one said bless you and my soul escaped, true story. But yeah, stay away from quiji boards.

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

Do not mess with dark spirits! Not believing isn't enough to protect you. THERE IS A SPIRIT REALM. Go to church and be safe.

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

I had one reeeeaaalllly bad experience with one and I swore never to touch one again

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

No, thank you! I’ve had the misfortune of encountering demons through other means more than once and encountering them as bad enough. Having encountered them, when I have actively sought to avoid them throughout the course of my life is equally as evil, and I would rather not mess with anything satanic. Give me Jesus always!!

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

Take my upvote. Your beliefs aren't hurting anyone, there is no need for the downvotes

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

it's a stupid waste of time, but other than that i don't see why you would commit to never doing it?

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

Why even try to disturb the deceased with a living beings b******t? I would think when it's my time to drop off my mortal coil I will be relieved that I never again have to cope with other people's c**p again.

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

Don't tell THEM about tarot cards. 😏 (I own several decks -- burn me at the stake!)

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

".....the fear and superstition on this..." You sound young. I've seen people make ouija boards out of plain, everyday objects. But go ahead. Mess around and find out.

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

How would people from, let’s say, a certain country pronounce ‘Ouija’ (weegee?), ‘the Louvre’ (the loof’, ‘Germany and/or any other country in this area’ (EuRoPe), ‘voilà’ (wallah) etc. Etc. ?

O.M.Miki
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

oh come on.... lol it's fun - this list is starting to become a real drag..lol

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

Not gonna lie, I don't mess around with these. I don't consider myself a very superstitious person, but this just seems like playing with fire. Or maybe I've just seen too many horror movies. Either way - not worth the risk lol.

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

Go right ahead and bring a ghost in. That never wants to leave. Suuurrre.

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

"Hey, let's sneak into the abandoned mental asylum with an ouija board".

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

C'mon, people. Parker Brothers/Hasbro does NOT make a conduit to communicate with spirits. It's all BS.

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

It is a board with letters printed on it made in a factory and sold by a major bored game corp. It is fascinating how people will put so much power, fear, or superstition in a piece of particle board.

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29 People Share Their "Anti-Bucket" List Of Things They Will Never, Ever Do, No Matter What Chitlins

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

What is this? I’m too scared to Google it (edit) thanks so much for telling me…..I did not want to have to look for it. I just knew it’d be bad!

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29 People Share Their "Anti-Bucket" List Of Things They Will Never, Ever Do, No Matter What Lobster. Not vegetarian but the thought of how its cooked and breaking it open to get to the meat gives me the heeby jeebys.

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#24

29 People Share Their "Anti-Bucket" List Of Things They Will Never, Ever Do, No Matter What Karaoke. Not enough alcohol in the world.

To be clear, I have nothing against karaoke, I just know full well that I would suck at it. Ergo, not on my bucket list.

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29 People Share Their "Anti-Bucket" List Of Things They Will Never, Ever Do, No Matter What Tattoo

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

Just can't commit to something permanent on my skin for life. Nothing is that profound or meaningful, I change and grow

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29 People Share Their "Anti-Bucket" List Of Things They Will Never, Ever Do, No Matter What A durian fruit. I can't get past the smell.

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

I bought one once when on vacation in China. Stank like hell but though the taste was pretty good.

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#27

29 People Share Their "Anti-Bucket" List Of Things They Will Never, Ever Do, No Matter What Contact lenses. Eyes are not meant to be touched.

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#28

29 People Share Their "Anti-Bucket" List Of Things They Will Never, Ever Do, No Matter What Work on stage somehow like an actor or singer.

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#29

29 People Share Their "Anti-Bucket" List Of Things They Will Never, Ever Do, No Matter What Coffee, I hate bitter things and I know by the smell I won't like it.

X0AN , Devin Avery Report

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

I love the smell of coffee, but I hate the taste of it. Every since I tried a moccachino, I can't start my day without one of some sort.

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