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Ever had an opinion that everyone else thinks is crazy? Share it here, minus the shame!
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#1
My unpopular opinion is that doctor assisted suicide and euthanasia should be legal. Because people with terminal illness should have the right to die with dignity and we should also be able end the suffering of people that have severe disabilities and brain impairments. What I mean by that is people who require 24/hr care to survive and have no brain function. Like for instance the case of Terry Shivo. I think making people like out there lives in severe pain is cruel and that measures should be taken to end their suffering.
Final score:
98points
Ozacoter 5 years ago
I canโt agree more. We should also allow the euthanasia of chronically ill people even if their illness wonโt kill them. I have several illnesses that donโt allow me to enjoy life but as they wonโt kill me I canโt opt for peace.
James D 5 years ago
Yeah totally, having seen family members suffer from terminal cancer, giving a person the choice to end their suffering, instead of a disease would be more humane
cassiushumanmother 5 years ago
YES! I lost my favorite aunt from cancer at 40, she was mistreated by the medical field, one of my grandmother too from alzheimer, she was obliged to live it. My mother and i made a statement, will take the other to switzerland and if it's not possible, poisoned ourselves. It's on paper. Each one of us have the right to kill the other. I'm 34yo with a disease, my mother is fine.She will take care of my animals too, and know my teachers mail (i'm a welfare scientist with 2 animals)
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Neva Neviฤica 5 years ago
I agree with you. And regularly, decisions are made about this issue by people who are not terminally ill or suffering. People who are suffering should be allowed to decide, and helped if they decide they have had enough. Even animals are allowed to die with dignity when they are suffering, and the same should be legal for people.
Tiny Dynamine 5 years ago
Yes! The only person who should have the authority to decide on someone's life is that person themselves.
Claire Harper 5 years ago
Yes. Although I will go so far as to say that it should be avoided as a solution if possible and that it should ALWAYS be the choice of the person in question, given as they may still want to live and are people too.
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#2
Please respect my opinion... but... I do not like the shirts that say things like "girl power" and "Boys suck" and "Girls are better than boys" and such. I love the movement... But I think that males and females should be equal and not like an unbalanced scale.
Final score:
86points
II๏ธovecatsandogs 5 years ago
Me 2 I support EQUAL RIGHTS not โbe mean to boys because they are boysโ
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Eagle Girl 5 years ago
Girl Power is not the same as Boys Suck. It's positive & supportive to a group who feels stronger together.
Soleil Zapf 5 years ago
I agree. The whole point of feminism is that men and women are equal, I'm a girl and I still agree with you. The pay gap sucks though.
Maddox Haak 5 years ago
I completely agree with this. I also do not really like it when people do things like ยจgirls vs boys ______!ยจ
Cooper Schultz (Submission author) 5 years ago
(Just so you know, I am also equally offended by the shirts that say "Boys will be boys." Bleh.)
Luther von Wolfen 5 years ago
Agree. It reinforces boys vs. girls binary dynamics. Much better to encourage all kids to be kind and do their best regardless of gender identity or expression.
#3
Stop having babies you can't take care of. Stop having babies when there are so many waiting to be adopted. Stop overpopulating this earth; she's at her breaking point.
Final score:
80points
Baking Cactus 5 years ago
THANK you. People say "Oh adopting is different from having your own child". That child can become your child. If those children don't get adopted then they wont have anybody to nurture them and help them grow.
Ozacoter 5 years ago
If a parent love is conditional to the kid being theirs it means for me that she/he is not going to be a good parent.
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Aragorn II Elessar 5 years ago
Yes! Thatโs exactly what I say to anti-abortion activists. โThatโs awesome that you want kids to be live so they can be adopted! How many kids have you adopted yourself?โ
Hannah M 5 years ago
I think that's the important distinction between mindless pro-birthers and actual pro-lifers
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MagicalUnicorn 5 years ago
i agree, but also if it would be possible i'd create exams for all wannabe parents
D Peterson 5 years ago
Over-population is super slow suicide. I have nothing against suicide except you shouldn't force others to go with you.
Freya the Wanderer 5 years ago
Kids in foster care are dumped from the system when they turn 18. With no support network, they become homeless, or fall victim to human trafficking, or turn to crime or prostitution. To those who say "adoption not abortion" I say "Put your money where your mealy mouths are and adopt kids who have been waiting years for a home!"
Esmรฉ Adgnot 5 years ago
I agree but i also think that in some cases it isnt the mothers fault. That she gives birth, I mean
Helen Haley 5 years ago
I agree with stop overpopulating the earth, however, adoption is ridiculously expensive and difficult. Don't offer it up like it is easy. I've been trying for well over 3 years. I wanted to adopt since I was a kid, never saw the point in having my own when so many needed to be adopted. Well, now I know. Adoption isn't an uphill battle, it's an up-mountain battle. Especially if you aren't particularly well off and aren't a commercial-worthy perfect family unit.
Claire Harper 5 years ago
Agreed. USE CONDOMS AND BIRTH CONTROL PLEASE! GET ABORTIONS IF NEEDED! HUMANS ARE STARTING TO BECOME AN INVASIVE SPECIES!
Claire Harper 5 years ago
LMAO that sounded bizarre. What I'm saying is that I 100% agree with this opinion, although some people are without access to things like birth control, and we need to fix that too.
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I love books, and I don't think you're a "nerd" or a "geek" if you like to read books.
Final score:
68points
izzy bradford (Submission author) 5 years ago
it's just that a lot of people have called me a geek for reading so many books
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Bored Little Panda 5 years ago
Yes, I'm tired of the stereotypical you get good grades and read your a geek, it just means your smart.
Nikki Sevven 5 years ago
I've been an avid reader since I was a kid, thanks to my parents. I probably have more than a thousand books, and still read every night before bed. It's the only way I can sleep.
izzy bradford (Submission author) 5 years ago
1,000 books?!? that's like, my heaven!
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Julia King 5 years ago
I agree so much! Heck, I freaking BLOG about books! How much geekier can you get?
Piper 5 years ago
Iโm the biggest bookworm in my class and people think Iโm weird cause of it
izzy bradford (Submission author) 5 years ago
You're not weird, trust me.
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sylvanticx 4 years ago
I honestly don't know where the line is between "normal" human and nerd.
#5
US education system is broken. Not everyone is going to college and we have neglected the trades. We have created the need for going into debt for a piece of paper and ignored the need for those that will fix our plumbing, electrical, cars and whatever else.
Final score:
66points
Fact Perils 5 years ago
Anyone who has gone to grade school in the US knows that it is broken.
Christine 5 years ago
I wish I could upvote this more! We spend so much time pushing people to go to college when some people just are not meant for college. Some people want to work with their hands or they are better suited for careers that don't require a college education and, instead of acknowledging that, we look down on people and ridicule them for not being college educated. As a person with a professional degree, I am profoundly grateful that there are people who want to fix cars, install HVAC, etc. Not only can I not do those things, I don't want to have to do them. No one should ever look down on someone who is gainfully employed and think they are somehow less of a person because they are waiting tables or collecting garbage. Treat everyone with respect and thank them for doing a job you may not want to do or cannot do yourself. (I had an experience with a co-worker who did not want to invite our support staff to his birthday lunch. It was about 20 years ago and it still makes me angry.)
Helen Haley 5 years ago
It is because it isn't a system. It is a random mishmash where they can make or save money wherever they can and ignore the actual education part.
hydrostatic joints 5 years ago
Yup. once there was a literal leak in the ceiling of the library and the school decided to spend money on some random thing that didn't matter and it took months before they decide to fix the leak.
Freya the Wanderer 5 years ago
The U.S. educational system is a farce. Plutarch said "The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled." Our schools treat kids' minds as vessels to be stuffed with facts and figures that they later regurgitate on tests.
#6
Despite the hate, Pitbulls are actually good dogs. They are viewed badly because they are good fighting dog, so they are used for dogfighting often
Final score:
64points
Madison Lam 5 years ago
My friend has the sweetest dog, and he's a Pitbull who's been abused by 10 owners before her. Pitbulls are like any other living thing, you treat anything with cruelty and evil and it will live to be a bloodthirsty beast, you treat it with respect and kindness and it will live to be a gentle creature.
II๏ธovecatsandogs 5 years ago
10 OWNERS?!?! Humans are cruel. Those owners donโt deserve to THINK that they are better than dogs. ๐โค๏ธ๐ถ
Load More Replies... Claire Harper 5 years ago
I like pitbulls (dobermans too) but I will say that one should still be careful around such breeds (especially since there's a really violent one on my block who nearly killed another dog a few years ago.)
D Peterson 5 years ago
All dogs are born good & loving. People turn them into something else & them blame the dog.
IrishGirl 5 years ago
Pitties are ridiculously adorable, passionately lovable, & exactly what they are trained to be... ๐ค๐พ๐ค
Imtiredandiwannagotobed 5 years ago
Oh yeah, the pit bull my family fostered, this dog, was beyond derpy, all he ever wants is pets and chasing squirrels, they are very chill dogs.
Load More Replies... Bored Little Panda 5 years ago (edited)
I used to have a pitty, he was such a sweet boy and loved to play and cuddle but once he bite my now ex step sis and my now ex step mom made us get rid of him..... (I'm not sure what else to call my jon step mom and sis)
Freya the Wanderer 5 years ago
Some of the sweetest dogs I have ever met are pit bulls. My worst personal dog experience was with a psycho Irish Setter.
#7
I personally think todayโs music sucks
Final score:
62points
Madison Lam 5 years ago
I agree, but I still find a couple of good songs here and there (and I am not referring to overly autotuned ballads, senseless raps, etc.)
Raven 5 years ago
billie eilish is the most epic-est awesome singer ever and she is not overrated. she's possibly underrated because she's so young.
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Wouldn't You Like to Know 5 years ago
It does...it all sounds the same because robots don't have an imagination.
Helen Haley 5 years ago
Choosing musicians by their ability to dance, or marketable looks, really not conducive to good music.
#8
My unpopular opinion is if the man has custody of the child and is taking care of that child it is OK to take the mother for child support.
Final score:
59points
Luther von Wolfen 5 years ago
I believe the law in many states also holds this unpopular opinion.
Eagle Girl 5 years ago
on the same note re dads ...WATCHING Your Own Kid is NOT Babysitting. That felt good!
Nikki Sevven 5 years ago
I don't see why this is an unpopular opinion. The custodial parent generally receives half the financial cost of the child's support. No one is "taking" anyone for a ride here. Regardless of gender and custody, each parent pays half. That's fair and should be a popular opinion.
Mary Peace 5 years ago
Absolutely right. The child still needs food, clothes and everything else, so it makes no difference whether mother or father has custody.
Philly Bob Squires 5 years ago
My Ex didn't give me anything but grief when I was a single father of four. And she made just as much as I did. But at the time it was "a man should support his family." True, but not while Mom and her new screw are out painting the town and vacationing. If a man did that, he'd be scum of the earth if not in jail for non-support.
#9
Introverts do like people. Now, I do like staying home and being alone, but I'm happy whenever I hear or see my friends. I might not like people or going into the public, but there are people I like.
Final score:
56points
Nikki Sevven 5 years ago
It's not that we dislike people. It's that social activity drains us and we need solitude to refuel ourselves.
Samuel Chen 5 years ago
Yes!!! I like people genuinely and will spend time with them doing social activities but it really emotionally drains me and after I need LOTS of time to myself and I become a misanthrope for an hour or two.
Vanta Black 5 years ago
I'm an introvert, and a misanthrope. I don't like being around people, and I'm fed up of turning on my TV, or reading a newspaper, and seeing "adults" bickering like children. I also hate kids, just so you know.
Philly Bob Squires 5 years ago
At home: I want to go out, I want friends. When I go out: I want to go home because I hate people.
Average Grizzlies Fan 5 years ago
I am an introvert, but I enjoy being at school and around people. I still don't like too much interaction, but being around people is great. Boy do I miss school.
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R3belB4nny 5 years ago
YES!!! I sometimes get put OUT of group projects I don't want to be in just because, "I am an introvert". I don't have the courage to say I want to...
Mary Peace 5 years ago
This is a very personal thing. I'm nervous with people I've only just met, and with too many people at one time, so e.g. I don't really enjoy parties. When I'm with my friends, I'm fine and quite confident.
#10
Another unpopular opinion is they need to start cracking down on "news" agencies that spread misinformation and promote violence and hate. These sites and agencies have caused a massive amount of distrust and violent protest. For example many of the lone wolf mass shootings were partly the result of people being radicalized by these sites. Also there needs to be stronger measures into cracking down on preachers promoting politics from the pulpit and receiving tax payer money through the PPP loans. They pay no taxes and should not receive any tax payer help and should not preach politics as per the Johnson amendment.
Final score:
54points
Nikki Sevven 5 years ago
There's a fine line between disallowing misinformation and violating freedom of speech. However, if a website or other media outlet is labeling itself "news," then it should be required to report only factual information with NO opinion attached to it.
_ 5 years ago
Freedom of speech is a slippery slope. It's too easy to start censoring, but you can end up like China where you WILL NOT say anything that is against the government. It is up to us to ignore these nutbags so they do not have a platform. I say this as a Christian, and I too believe there is no place for politics in religion.
Helen Haley 5 years ago (edited)
Blame Reagan, we used to have this. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FCC_fairness_doctrine We need some form of this kind of law. Where facts are reported, with as little bias as possible.
Brian Irby 5 years ago
preachers promoting politics from the pulpit... I agree. And it includes left wing preachers like Jeremiah Wright, too. I don't go to church to hear politics.
D Peterson 5 years ago
YES! If you knowingly promote lies, disinformation, or hate, you should lose your paid position whether a news agency, pulpit, or political office. Church & state should be separate but if you blur the two, you should pay taxes!
natie marie 5 years ago
Or using media in the same way to get a large enough demographic to vote for something they dont understand, ruining the whole country so a handful of rich men can get richer by shorting the pound. (Firage and brexit)
#11
Many parents need to step up and do their part by making sure their kids do their homework, attend class and respect their teachers.
Final score:
53points
Zophra 5 years ago
Then there's the other extreme...some parents who needs to back the f down and stop doing their child's homework, asking to be notified if their child slips below a B grade, ask for their child's college recommendation letter, write a thank you note for their child, ask if I could ignore the last failed test because it is hurting their self-image, making sure I know that the reason their child isn't doing well is they just are not challenged enough... (sigh). However, the majority of parents are trying hard, being fair, and are wonderful to work with.
Imtiredandiwannagotobed 5 years ago
Exactly, Iโm a decent student, I keep my head above water, but my father said this to me โyou need to make honor roll at least once this yearโ, Iโm awful with online learning. Thatโs not an option. Iโll keep passing, but to get to the point, these extremes meet, thereโs very little middle ground, itโs likely either โtheir grade, not mineโ or โbetter be getting honor rollโ
Load More Replies... D Peterson 5 years ago
I worked with a man who was incensed when he enrolled his son in kindergarten & was told before the boy could attend he needed to know his full name, his home address, to count, & his alphabet. He kept asking, isn't that what he goes to school to learn. How do you raise a child for four or five years & never teach them this stuff?
Ozacoter 5 years ago
Thatโs why preschool should be obligatory at least from 3yo. Kids need social contact and nowadays most households barely have children. And also kids that donโt go to school early tend to struggle later because of things like your example.
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#12
Kids should know gay people are real so they grow up to be excepting and feel same to be themselves.
Final score:
50points
#13
My unpopular opinion is that adult people should stop blaming their problems on whether other people accept and respect their gender, sexual preferences, religion, race, nationality, etc. or not, and assume full responsibility for their own actions (as well as successes and mishaps) as intelligent human beings. In other words, they should cultivate an internal locus of control.
Final score:
48points
Nikki Sevven 5 years ago
Unfortunately, a lot of problems actually stem from racism and other forms of hatred. You can't blame a black man for his problems when he's shot in the back by the police. That, certainly, is not remotely his fault.
Damon Gates 5 years ago
Try substituting "suppress and persecute" for "accept and respect". Would you still hold to this opinion?
Luther von Wolfen 5 years ago
Bingo. An internal locus of control ain't worth much when you're being targeted for hate crimes, not protected by the police, paid less for the same work, and worrying about whether the SCOTUS is going to take away whatever rights and protections you've gained in the last fifty years.
Load More Replies... D Peterson 5 years ago
This sounds good & I agree until I look around me see people judging others for the exact things you list. Tell that to a black individual who is killed because they decided to walk down the street or go to the store or sleep in their own bed. The same thing happens every day to ethic groups, LBGTQ people, religious groups & more. Don't blame the victim.
Barb Holland 5 years ago
"oH, yOu'Re gAy AnD yOuR pArEnTs dOn'T aCcEpt yOU FoR WhO yOu Are, aNd yOu DoN't AcCePt yOuRsELf EiThier, bUt iT'S yOuR fAuLt. YoU sHoULd taKe REsPonSiBility fOr tHe faCT tHat YouR ParEnTs mEnTalLy AnD PhYsiCaLLY aBusE yOu On A DaILy BaSiS."
sylvanticx 4 years ago
I disagree. This is what people who are in the majority would say. Taking responsibility and all is fine, but is it our fault if we're insulted and shouted slurs at for our queerness, our race, or our religion? No. Fortunately, I haven't had many problems with this, but tell this to my father, who was beat up for wearing a necklace with a mezzuzzah on it.
Mary Peace 5 years ago
I had never seen the word before today. And I write poetry and stories, so consider myself educated.
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Churches should be taxed.
Final score:
47points
Zophra (Submission author) 5 years ago
They have no problem accepting money from the government: "The new SBA program, however, takes federal funding of religious institutions significantly further. Under the new Paycheck Protection Program, businesses with fewer than 500 employees, including faith-based organizations, are eligible to receive loans of up to $10 million, with at least 75% of the money going to cover payroll costs. The loans are in large part forgivable, so churches and other houses of worship won't have to worry about paying all the money back." https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/04/06/828462517/another-break-from-the-past-government-will-help-churches-pay-pastor-salaries
sylvanticx 4 years ago
YES. also people shouldn't get a religious exemption from stay at home orders.
howdylee 5 years ago
They don't sell goods or services - nothing tangible from which to make a profit. All of their profits come from gifts of its members - and those gifts are from what's leftover from taxing the giver. So if the church paid taxes, that money would essentially be taxed twice. That's why the system was set up in the first place. Not to say it's without flaws, but maybe that's more perspective to see it from.
Podunkus 5 years ago
When I worked, I paid Social Security taxes, but first paid Federal income tax on the income before the additional Social Security deduction. Now that Iโm retired, I draw Social Security (getting some of my own money back), but those checks are taxed again as income. This is a triple tax that everyone is paying, so taxing only twice is not much of a counter-argument. Churches basically comprise a tax-free service sector. Itโs quite a racket.
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โญ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐กโญ 5 years ago
Well I mean like part of me agrees but the other part doesn't. Like I understand what you're saying & like I kinda get it, but there are a TON of churches that don't have enough money to do that & are barely hanging on already, let alone being taxed. I feel like the megachurches should MAYBE be taxed but that money goes to smaller churches that are struggling. I don't mean to sound hateful, that's just my opinion.
Ozacoter 5 years ago
Why should all the population pay for the temples of a few? Taxes should apply to everybody equally because everybody benefits from them. Now of course rich people and companies should be taxed much more than others, thatโs true.
Load More Replies... Hannah M 5 years ago
In a way, they kind of are, because the original purpose of a financial offering is to pay the pastor (or pastors) and pastors are taxed on their income which, like I said, comes solely from the offering of church members.
Ziva Kravdahl 5 years ago
They not putting income on cash machine, no bill from it. It means if they got 1k, they can say they got 200. Also I guess is as a "tip". Terrible because in Poland churches are everywhere, government giving my money on it. They should build preschool or nursery. But no. Another church.
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The news needs to have more positive stories than negative ones.
Final score:
46points
Jason Brown 5 years ago
Already been tried multiple times, multiple good news outlets already failed. For whatever reason, people like to think and say they want more good news but rarely read it as much. Just look at the Most Read news items on any news site. Every news site has good news items but the bad news trumps the good all day every day. As a journo, my theory is that bad news gives a greater emotional response than good, and we become addicted -literally - to the adrenaline spurt that emotion brings. That is why Facebook is such a success. It takes a basic human survival instinct to be hyper alert to any threat and weaponises that against via fake news for their own power and profit. News outlets are of course guilty of similar tactics, just to a far lesser extent. An answer might be more media literacy lessons from an early age, right through to adulthood.
natie marie 5 years ago
There should be a controlling factor that for every negitive story there needs to be a positive one reported. And also more should be done to make news politically impartial
#16
Unpopular opinion: Game of Thrones sucks, both the books and the TV show. Thereโs more plot holes in the story than there are grains of sand in the Sonora Desert, and it would be kinda cool if I could follow the storyline without boobs getting in the way.
Final score:
45points
Madison Lam 5 years ago
I love books. And I love TV. But I genuinely could not read or watch Game of Thrones.
Abhainn 5 years ago
Try the Raven's Shadow Trilogy. Complex, but well-woven plot, great characters, and no boobs inhibiting the storyline.
Aragorn II Elessar (Submission author) 5 years ago
Hahaha Iโll give it a go then.
Load More Replies... Wouldn't You Like to Know 5 years ago
It appeals to the lowest common denominator...baseless violence and sex. Gee, just like society.
Helen Haley 5 years ago
There was just too much rape and boobs for that thing to be watchable.
Andres Tejeda 5 years ago
I haven't read the books, but the TV show is good until season 6 to 8. I don't mind the boobs lol. But I agree there were a lot of plot holes, but the series is still better than the hobbit trilogy.
Aragorn II Elessar (Submission author) 5 years ago
Iโll give you that one. The Hobbit trilogy completely changed the source material, and while I donโt mind more Orlando Bloom, they kinda ruined it.
Load More Replies... Aragorn II Elessar (Submission author) 5 years ago (edited)
Arizona/California. Used to live in that area.
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Prostitution should be legal and regulated. We're never going to stop people from using their services, but if they operated in a building with security and regular testing, as well as workers' rights, things would be a lot safer for sex workers.
Final score:
45points
Mauve Mouse 5 years ago
I'm a woman and a feminist and I agree 100%. Since it is illegal, it can't be regulated and goes hand in hand with other llegal activity.
Freya the Wanderer 5 years ago
If it were taxed and regulated, sex traffickers would be hurt. The "oldest profession" would be safer for hookers and johns alike.
Tiny Dynamine (Submission author) 5 years ago
Explain why you think that because it doesn't make any sense to me.
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Hannah M 5 years ago
Legalising prostitution doesn't help women. Countries where prostitution is legal have higher rates of human trafficking. Legalizing prostitution encourages men to solicit sex and have multiple partners, increasing STD risks. Condom policies are not enforceable โ men will force, or bribe prostitutes not to use them. Health checks for prostitutes are designed to protect clients, not the sex workers themselves. Being alone with strange men in a closed room will always leave women at risk from violence. Also, the argument to make something dangerous legal so it can be regulated (used regarding many issues) is flawed. Using the example of prostitution, the total amount of prostitutes is going to be higher where it's legal than where it's not and, given it's NOT a nice job, that's a problem. Prostitution is dangerous and degrading, and by keeping it illegal, it will be kept less common.
#18
Trump is the best. (Just kidding I'm not a psychopath)
Final score:
43points
Hannah M 5 years ago
Tbh, not many people think he is. There are a few (deranged) people who do, they just happen to be very vocal about it. The majority of Republicans or conservatives, who voted for him, would not think he's all that great. In fact, to believe a politician is "the best" is just stupid, regardless of who they are. You should always vote for the policies, not the person. Also, some who voted for Trump might not like his policies all that much, but preferred him to the other option. So yes, there are a few loud and misguided people who think Trump is the best, but most people - including those who voted for him - have more sense than that.
Your Cousin Vinny 4 years ago
Hannah M, how do you know what "the majority of Republicans or conservatives" think about President Trump? And why do you feel it is acceptable for you to call a person "deranged", "stupid", "loud" and "misguided" for expressing an opinion that is different from yours?
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Sara Canter 5 years ago
um ok. ppl who like trump are NOT a psychopath. just because someone has a different poltitical view or opinion doesn't justify you calling them deranged, a psychopath, or anything else. there is such a thing as RESPECTFULLY disagreeing with someone
Imtiredandiwannagotobed 5 years ago
Hey, pssst, pretty sure that was a... joke!
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Emma Galbraith 4 years ago
trump is not "the best" but, you do not look for the person, like you can be really mean, but, as long as you know what is best for the country and is doing it, I'll vote for whoever that is.
puppylover895 5 years ago
Good because if you did think that you honestly would be a psychopath
#19
2021 can suck too. Stop saying that 2021 is going to be the best. It's not like coronavirus is going to disappear, climate change is not gonna exist and Trump is going to evaporate when 2021 actually comes.
Final score:
42points
Eagle Girl 5 years ago
I think my unpopular opinion just became Trump Evaporation!... but alas the like minds will still be here.
Load More Replies... Freya the Wanderer 5 years ago
2021 is not guaranteed to be better. It could be better, or it could be worse. Up to us to make the difference.
Luther von Wolfen 5 years ago
2020 was worse for many people than an average year. 2021 will likely be better. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regression_toward_the_mean
Navy Blue Bandana 5 years ago
But we are (probably) going to get a new president inaugurated in January, which is great.
#20
Religion was formed to control the ignorant. It is still used that way today.
Final score:
42points
Zophra 5 years ago
I am guessing here - I don't know... but I sincerely believe it wasn't initially formed to control the ignorant - since initially all humankind was kinda ignorant and I would think brute force had the controlling power. I think it was formed to try to influence/explain the randomness of life and then also served the dual purpose of unifying communities to create an us vs. them mentality and cause people to help within "their" group - social evolution perhaps?
Ozacoter 5 years ago
Primitive religions yes, possibly originated like that. But soon they started amassing political and economical power so they turned in what op said,
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Uncommon Boston 5 years ago (edited)
Agree/Disagree. Some religions certainly pursue this, but an equal number provide support and assistance to their community. My church in Virginia, helped me get through my divorce. My son turned to the church for help, knowing he would be given compassionate but practical, real advice -- no holding back. A Born-Again Christian convinced my son he wasn't a Christian, his religion was fake, he prayed incorrectly, and with enough pushing my son to left the church and abandoned God. Many Christians look down on most everyone, using religion as a way to judge others. My pastor said religion can be used as a weapon. So true. I know my opinion is unpopular.
Jessica Bertram 5 years ago
Have an upvote. all the people arguing with you forgot the intent of this BP post: UNPOPULAR OPINIONS. it is indeed unpopular, it is indeed your opinion. (there are a lot of us that might take issue with bits of it, not me, btw, but the spirit of the post holds true) To the rest of you: OP isn't saying EVERYONE that is religious is ignorant. And there is a difference between personal faith (not the issue taken up here) and organized religion (which is the issue). think about the scammers masquerading as holy men that are televangelists. Controlling the ignorant through organized religion.
Uncommon Boston 5 years ago (edited)
Don't vote down opinions you disagree with, isnt this about unpopular opinions? Luther, you are right, absolutely correct. In the middle ages everyone went to church, a beautiful place all were welcome. Through the music and incredible surroundings they felt transformed, faith took them out of their often dreary lives. The churches were open to everyone, at least in theory, I am sure there were exceptions. All over the world, people have gone on pilgrimages for spiritual enlightenment, miracles, or help. If was dreadful, people wouldn't do it. Prayer beads and repetitive prayer is a mindfulness experience. Again yes, some churches are not there for the people. Think of all the well intentioned pro-life votes that come without any social programs for the often poor mothers. Elections have been won on this issue alone.
Ozacoter 5 years ago
You mean everybody was forced to go to church or they would be murdered and tortured. The world had a lot of different faiths that were terribly eradicated by your โchurchโ. Thatโs without talking about the blatant sexism, racism, homophobia, religious wars, supporting the nazis and a big etc.
Load More Replies... Vanta Black 5 years ago
It's definitely a scare tactic. The Old Testament is basically a list of "Don'ts" that will send you to Hell if you give in and do them. And the New Testament is "Jesus did all this, then he died for your sins, but if you keep sinning, you will bring about the Rapture". Also, there's no f*****g way Noah was over 600, Methuselah wasn't over 900, and Jesus didn't heal the sick or resurrect the dead with his God-like powers. If there was a Jesus back then, he was either a doctor, or a con artist.
Aragorn II Elessar 5 years ago
Well, thatโs a very interesting series of points that you make. Bear with me. The Bible teaches that every single person, living or dead, with the exception of Jesus, has defied God. I donโt think Cain went to heaven, no, but the point is the attitude when you realise youโve sinned (you as a general pronoun, not you you). The thing about our absolution by His death is that we have to accept our absolution, and repent of our sins. Itโs like being given a Starbucks gift card for your birthday that you never take out of the envelope. You have credit towards a free drink, but you donโt and canโt use it because you never opened the card. So it is with your forgiveness. You are entitled to it, but you donโt get credit for it if you donโt accept it. As for what you can or canโt imagine God doing, well. If God is real, the least significant of his actions would make no more sense to a human than a game of chess would to a mouse. (1)
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Pineapple is good on pizza.
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42points
Fact Perils 5 years ago
This is a popular unpopular opinion. But strawberries in salads can go die
Tiny Dynamine 5 years ago
Never say that to an Italian or they will kill you! People have different tastes and can eat what they want. It's no-one else's business. If you're an Italian and are reading this, I will contact the police.... ๐
Imtiredandiwannagotobed 5 years ago
As an Italian, I will not kill you, I actually like it
Load More Replies... puppylover895 5 years ago
I love that you like that! Now I am sorry that I don't but I respect that you do!
#22
My unpopular opinion: The idea that it is a basic human right to reproduce is flawed. We use this idea to pretend that reproduction, as a biological imperative, is somehow also a fundamental right that would be violated if everyone was not given the opportunity to have children. This is not true for any other mammal and it is not true for humans. Frankly, people who cannot afford to feed, clothe, and house their children; people who have inheritable genetic disorders; and people whose mental disorders prevent them from creating a loving environment; and etc. should not be encouraged to not have children. But instead of framing the issue in a way that would force people to take a look at whether they should reproduce and provide them with safe and affordable methods of choosing not to, we act like no one's life can be complete without children and we treat reproduction as a right. All this does is perpetuate social and medical issues.
Final score:
39points
_ 5 years ago
I did not have children because I do not believe I would be a good mother and depression runs on both sides of my family and has plagued me my whole life. I don't know how many people have called me "selfish" for not having children. Maybe I am following God's will by being a good steward of the planet he gave us, which is grossly overpopulated.
Neva Neviฤica 5 years ago
Having 10 kids when poor and using them for collecting child wellfare (investing none of it in your kids) is also very selfish.
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Helen Haley 5 years ago
Whoa there. I agree that those who aren't ready for kids shouldn't be having them, but enforcement of that would create a monster way worse. Education, education, education, would cure most of this. Solid education on family planning, real world economics and budgeting, easy access to voluntary birth control. Parenting classes. I'm not talking about one or two classes, but something like math. Start when you're young, with increasing knowledge levels through graduation. And can't afford to feed and clothe? You act as though no one has ever lost a job, or been hit with unforseen medical bills. There are plenty of people who started out being able to provide for families, and then one thing or a series of things (see covid) and suddenly, you can't afford them anymore. Sex and the drive to procreate are strong biological drives. To tell people to just shut it off because they don't meet your criterion is ridiculous. Educating people will greatly reduce the ills (not eliminate)
Hermitbunny 5 years ago
Exactly. There's too much room for opinion as well. What's too disabled, when is the risk of a genetic disorder too great to allow children, and most importantly who would decide all this?
Load More Replies... Ozacoter 5 years ago
I canโt agree more. In a society that has birth control and abortions (and is super populated) we should not encourage people who canโt provide good welfare for their kids to reproduce. For example people with chronic illnesses that can be passed genetically should never have biological kids to avoid them suffering. This of course canโt apply to countries where BC or abortions arenโt available. And it would not mean forced sterilisation, just not encouraging them to reproduce. For example the parents that can transmit hereditary diseases could adopt and enjoy being parents.
Luther von Wolfen 5 years ago
Voluntary population control would require access to birth control for everyone, better education for everyone, economic justice for everyone and the end of all forms of sexism. I'm in favor of working toward achieving all of the above.
Nikki Sevven 5 years ago
Not only does it perpetuate social and medical issues, it perpetuates societal issues as well. Children who are abused and/or neglected generally grow up to treat their own children the same way. Additionally, if every child had a proper supportive, loving upbringing, crime would be greatly reduced.
Mary Peace 5 years ago
When I got married my husband and I decided not to start a family straightaway because he was studying at college, so we only had my wage which wasn't much. Around the time he finished college I started to be ill, with bad stomach pain. I was told we could try for a baby then, but I would probably need a hysterectomy soon. We didn't have a baby. More medical tests showed I had a cancer which the doctors said would kill me within 2 years. I had surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and got the all-clear in 1992. I am now twice the age I was when I was diagnosed with cancer, but didn't ever have a child. Maybe it's just as well, because I've had a lot of health issues and couldn't return to work. No children, but I'm alive!
Hannah M 5 years ago
Seems like a good idea at first, but really can't work. The very people you list as not qualifying (for lack of a better word) to be parents are the ones who can't "choose not to". Those very people who can't afford to provide for their children also can't access birth control. For these people, the only option would be abstinence. Sex is also not a right, but it complicates the matter. And when you think about it, that's some real elitist oligarchical thinking right there. 'Only people of a certain economic status are allowed to have children.' You realise that effectively sterilising swathes of the population who don't fit a certain criteria is basically eugenics at its finest? (Especially when you consider that people who aren't so economically priveleged are most highly concentrated in sub-Saharan Africa.) Go to China and ask how many people are still traumatised by government-imposed sterilisation.
Christine (Submission author) 5 years ago
That is not at all what I said. I said nothing about eugenics or forced sterilization. I certainly don't agree that those are workable solutions as giving anyone that type of decision-making power leads to a slippery slope and would be abused. What I actually said was that we should reframe the issue and stop acting like reproduction is a right and that everyone has to reproduce. People should not be hounded to have children, nor should society act like this should be everyone's goal. I also said we should provide people with affordable methods so they could chose not to do it.
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#23
My Unpopular Opinion: People who claim to be 'PRO-LIFE' when they're actually only 'PRO-BIRTH' They want to make a person - who does not want to have a child for whatever their reason - have a child, then they b*tch & moan & criticize this person-with-a-child for having a chemical dependency, or putting said child up for adoption, or applying for food assistance, or needs financial help, or whatever, yet knew all along the couldn't offer a child a 'life.' Stop claiming 'pro-life' when 'life' is not what you care about.
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34points
Uncommon Boston 5 years ago (edited)
If they were honest they are anti-abortion. It isn't the baby, it about life they feel they can save, such powerful people can force women to feel even worse about something nobody wants, it is often done in absolute desperation. They try to make the situation so awful, women aren't brave enough to follow through. Churches push this without looking at the bigger picture. And there is a bigger picture. How many of the men who support this have insisted a mistress to end a pregnancy? They can fly her anywhere to have a "better experience. " I asked Pro Life protesters if they understood this a package deal -- no social programs is the other half. They were shocked.
IrishGirl (Submission author) 5 years ago
Thank you for your response, Uncommon Boston. I agree there is so much shame surrounding a person who is pregnant but wishes to terminate. I fully believe that if you don't have to live with the consequences of someone else's decision, stay the heck out of the process! I appreciate your insight & honesty...
Load More Replies... sophie b 5 years ago
If they truly were pro-life, they would care about reforming the foster system, teaching better sex-ed, and overall making better life conditions for people in the situation of pregnancy. Yet most pro-life people are just focused on forcing people to continue an unwanted pregnancy.
IrishGirl (Submission author) 5 years ago
I completely agree, sophie b! Thank you for taking the time to respond in a thoughtful, candid way! !
Load More Replies... Ozacoter 5 years ago
Thanks for this. It canโt be said enough. โProlifeโ people only care to force women to give birth. They donโt care about the woman well-being (she is also alive), for the foetus wellbeing (not allowing abortion for medical reasons where the foetus will suffer) and donโt care about the kids after. If they cared they would fight for a decent health system, against death penalty, for affordable childcare, for accessible birth control and sex Ed, for easier adoption and a better welfare system.
Octavia Hansen 5 years ago
The idea that anyone has any say about a woman's abortion is OBSCENE! Especially MEN! Sex education and birth control should be free and as handy as straws and napkins. No man is held accountable as women make these decisions. Women have gone to jail for this -- NO MEN! And in my days as an escort at a clinic, I was hit, kicked and threatened by men AND women. Men need to be held accountable.
Imtiredandiwannagotobed 5 years ago
As a fellow human of the male gender, I agree, men really donโt have a say, unless they happen to be carrying half the baby, Womanโs body, itโs her choice what to do with the baby.
Load More Replies... Claire Harper 5 years ago
Tbh pro-life people are actually not pro-life because taking away abortion rights will just cause women to become desperate and go to back alley places where they'll end up getting infections and later dying. You're basically sacrificing a fully grown woman for a clump of cells
Meredith Gossland 5 years ago
AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!! and do you notice that they are predominately white males.
sylvanticx 4 years ago
they are anti-choice. Also, so much of what they say is hypocritical. Oh, so I can't have an abortion cause I'm not mature enough? But I AM mature enough to have a child. Makes sense.
IrishGirl (Submission author) 5 years ago
Funny how things just, umm, line up sometimes!
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Unpopular opinion: Disagreement is not hate.
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33points
Mary Peace 5 years ago
Suppose you disagree with your child, or your partner, I hope you wouldn't say you hate them.
Imtiredandiwannagotobed 5 years ago (edited)
I donโt agree, I dislike you strongly. Edit: this is meant as a joke, sorry for any confusion I caused.
#25
My unpopular opinions are: 1. I don't like anything mint flavored 2. Not every reader likes Harry Potter 3. California is not filled with hipsters (seriously, stop believing everything the TV says) *Everyone else after reading this: Load the cannons! Fill them with tomatoes and aim at the downvote button! 3, 2, 1, FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!* Seriously guys, I know this is going to happen but either way, I don't think everyone enjoys the Harry Potter novels.
Final score:
32points
Fact Perils 5 years ago
I will say that I enjoyed reading Harry Potter to an extent, but it is by far not my favorite book. It's just an average story that only got popular since it was one of the first of its kind.
Abhainn 5 years ago
but there are so many knockoffs of LotR in it with "the chosen one" "the devoted friends" and "the wise graybeard".... sigh
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anxiousPansexualnightmare 5 years ago
and jk rowling is transphobic. which is very sad because she changed a lot of kids' lives with her writing and now it's a bit soured
Hannah M 5 years ago
As a reader of fantasies who has not read Harry Potter, I finally feel seen!
hydrostatic joints 5 years ago
Same, I've never read it and I kinda don't want to, just because of all the people out there who are crazy about it. I feel like if I tell them I read t and didn't like it they'll attack me or something :)
Load More Replies... sylvanticx 4 years ago
LA is overly glorified. I live here. We have SOOOO many problems. Also the places that tourists like to go to/get excited by (Walk of Fame, Hollywood, Hollywood Sign, really anything Hollywood related) are pretty much always overrated. We do have our fair share of hipsters, but not any more than any other big city. Seattle is where you go for hipsters.
Kendra Miller 5 years ago
I spent a summer in high school and I read the series. The first book wasn't bad but by the time I got to the last book (which is like a brick) the books had gotten so boring I felt like I was wasting my a chunk of my life when I could have been reading better and more interesting books.
II๏ธovecatsandogs 5 years ago
One problem, number one is a fact. It is a fact that YOU donโt like anything mint flavored, because in that statement you are describing your own preference
Neva Neviฤica 5 years ago
I don't think that it's really an opinion, but more of a taste. At least the first two. Liking some taste is not an opinion...i guess?
Esmรฉ Adgnot 5 years ago
I love Harry Potter but it isnt as if i expect everyone else to like it.
JustAWeirdoGirlChild 5 years ago
i personally LOVE the harry potter books, but the first one that i own was supposed to be my brothers, he didnt like it, so i asked to read it, and got obsessed with it.
#26
All sports are boring, unless they involve robots smashing each other into bits and then catching those bits on fire
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32points
Nikki Sevven 5 years ago
Try ice hockey. It's never boring, and there's always at least one fight per game.
Podunkus 5 years ago
There was an old joke about the New York Rangers who played at Madison Square Garden in New York City: โI went to see the fights at the Garden last night, when suddenly a hockey game broke out.โ
Load More Replies... Average Grizzlies Fan 5 years ago
I love sports. There is a reason it is called an opinion; not everyone has to agree.
sylvanticx 4 years ago
hmmm. martial arts is fun! lots of fighting. and ice skating is pretty. So is gymnastics. Sports that have projectiles are boring.
Mary Peace 5 years ago
I can ignore sport until there's some sort of championship so that it's on the main channels every day and we have to see highlights on the news. Then it feels as if it's taking over, for 2 weeks or so.
Vanta Black 5 years ago
This post just makes me miss Grant Imahara more. Thanks a lot, Steve...
#27
When people think of gender equality people just assume that it is about females not getting the same rights as males. But it is more than that. Men also have plenty of issues. I remember getting annoyed to the brink of crying when I was a child in primary school and a girl came up to me, instead of comforting me. Guess what. She told me that her dad told her men don't cry. I know, for a fact that that was wrong.
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Tiny Dynamine 5 years ago
Your points are not actually about gender equality, but gender stereotypes.
Mary Peace 5 years ago
I have never understood why men and boy are 'not supposed' to cry. It's a stupid idea, and probably part of the reason so many men bottle up their feelings and end up feeling suicidal.
Husky (Submission author) 4 years ago
Idk either its stupid and drives people to the brink of suicide
Load More Replies... II๏ธovecatsandogs 5 years ago
There is actually a bored panda article about this that I think you will like ๐
#28
I would like to see the return of the death penalty in SA. For first degree murder and rape, there should be no other option. This flies directly in contravention of my religious belief that only God should take a life, but there are people in the world that do not deserve to live. I shouldn't judge, but I am human, and I do.
Final score:
31points
Flare 5 years ago
I know I'm going to get downvoted for this, but I think animal abusers who kill an animal should get the death penalty because it's murder. I mean, people fight for custody over a dog as if it was a child!
Candy Rae 5 years ago
Murder is a legal term only applied to humans. You cant murder an animal. You can ( and should) go to jail for animal cruelty but its not the same as killing a person.
Load More Replies... Kendra Miller 5 years ago
Everybody deserves a second chance, to learn, to change and to improve. The death penalty steals that opportunity. Their death will not change what happened. To murder them in revenge because that's what the death penalty is. Just because THIS murder is government sanctioned doesn't make it right. People are a product of their circumstances, from family, poverty, peers and strangers alike. To murder them is just to satisfy our anger, fear and hatred. It doesn't fix anything that is broken. Such as the education system or poverty.
Kendra Miller 5 years ago
I should clarify, these people should not get a free pass, they should have to work their butt off to learn and change and prove that they understand, empathize and regret the pain they caused their victims. I think we have to be inventive with the punishment, so it is a lesson that fits the crime. Not just ship them off and store them in a concrete box.
Load More Replies... Octavia Hansen 5 years ago
For all the forensic evidence (DNA, prints) that proves someone committed murder, yes, the death penalty should be used when there is NO DOUBT. Instead of the high $$$ to keep anyone in jail for their lifetime, there should be a quick execution and a family get $$$ for a house, school, anything to help their lives. And a negligent parent should be strapped into the back of a hot car for the same death as their toddler.
Neva Neviฤica 5 years ago
Taking a person's life is an irreversible proces. What if i sleep with you and accuse you for raping me because i just don't like you, or i want to revenge for something? It's not that complicated to fake a rape after sleeping with someone. You have no whitnesses, ony me, crying that you raped me. And bang, a death sentence for you. And killing an inocent person is worse than letting an evil person live forever in jail. Yes, rape is very close to taking a life, but it is too risky to kill a person. Yes, some people don't deserve to live, but we should take lives only when there is solid proof for that. In that case, even for rape. And i guess that rape rates would be much smaller if the punishment was more serious.
Imtiredandiwannagotobed 5 years ago
You do have to prove such accusations, be it a rape kit, semen test, whatever, and itโs usually โarrest, hospital, figure out if thereโs a trace of anything, release, or trial, and freedom
Load More Replies... Nikki Sevven 5 years ago
However, the death penalty is a bandaid for a deeper societal problem...abusive and/or neglectful parenting. If parents don't raise their children with values, teach them self-discipline, and reward their accomplishments, it's difficult to lay the blame on the adult that stems from such an upbringing. As a society, we need to place more emphasis on proper parenting.
D Peterson 5 years ago
I think we need Superman's Phantom Zone when you just don't know what to do with someone bad.
Slinkman 5 years ago
But then there is abuse of this penalty, especially for rape. Innocent men are not easily believed. Getting killed because of a setup is terrible....
Imtiredandiwannagotobed 5 years ago
Y ou do have to prove such accusations, be it a rape kit, semen test, whatever, and itโs usually โarrest, hospital, figure out if thereโs a trace of anything, release, or trial, and freedom
Load More Replies... Egg Molester 5 years ago
What if its false accusations for rape. If its on video then execute but if its not then jail.
Imtiredandiwannagotobed 5 years ago
Itโs treated like any other crime, they investigate it.
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Chocolate ice cream isnt that good
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30points
Vanta Black 5 years ago
Chocolate ice cream sucks, but ice cream in chocolate (i.e a Magnum) is very good. Actually, artifical chocolate anything is terrible.
Bisexual bean (Submission author) 5 years ago
Strawberrys good, but i love french vanilla
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beautiful plumage 5 years ago
sounds like you haven't really had good chocolate ice cream. don't give up on it. there's good ones out there--depending on where you live.
D Peterson 5 years ago
But vanilla with chocolate fudge on it is! I never buy chocolate ice cream.
#30
I don't think Jesus was born on Christmas.
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27points
Luther von Wolfen 5 years ago
As a Christian, I think the majority of Christians acknowledge that Jesus was probably not born on 25 December. We don't think the specific date is the important part.
Navy Blue Bandana 5 years ago
Yes. Christmas is when we celebrate Jesus' birth, and it is when it is so that we have time for Epiphany and Lent before Easter.
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Capelli rosa e patate 5 years ago
We really donโt know when He was born so thatโs valid. ๐
Hermione Granger 5 years ago
He was probably born around April or May but we just celebrate in December
Ziva Kravdahl 5 years ago
To cover up old religion events... In Poland it was Slavic holiday "Szczodre gody" (after finishing all year of farming and growing stuff it was time to thank gods for letting us grow all food). It was also 12 dishes (because of months), tree, gifts etc Now we have Christmas instead.
Load More Replies... Wouldn't You Like to Know 5 years ago
He wasn't. He was born closer to what is commonly thought of as easter season. Christmas is the catholic church's attempt to replace pagan worship of Saturn holiday in the 300's AD and turn it into a 'Christian' holiday.
Rae Black 5 years ago
The original holiday was to celebrate the solstice. Christianity just elbowed in and said, "yeah, this is ours now". Dont get mad Christians, this happened a lot back in the day to integrate two people's/cultures after an invasion.
Wouldn't You Like to Know 5 years ago
Christian here...I totally agree with you and so does recorded history.
Load More Replies... Nikki Sevven 5 years ago
The Bible says Jesus was born during lambing season, which is in the Spring. I think the early church simply tacked their dogma onto the myriad of mid-winter holidays that already existed. (Same with Easter, which is a Spring fertility celebration. Hence the bunnies and eggs. And the word "Easter" derives from Eostre, the Germanic goddess of the dawn.)
beautiful plumage 5 years ago
He wasn't. also, the magi didn't visit him in the manger when he was a newborn infant. so 90% of all nativity scenes are wrong. they visited the "child" at a "house." for more, read matthew 2.
Navy Blue Bandana 5 years ago
Exactly. Also, Herod murdered all the male children under 3 so if Jesus had just been born he wouldn't have needed too. Jesus was probably about 2 when the magi visited. Also, there were probably a lot more than three. There were three gifts, but likely about 12 magi.
Load More Replies... Mary Peace 5 years ago
Just think, if we celebrated Christmas in June, there would be no snow on the Christmas cards: no snowmen, no robins, no penguins, no cute dogs or cats in the snow...
Load More Replies... II๏ธovecatsandogs 5 years ago
Although Jesus was probably born closer to June, the time when we celebrate Iโs December 25th and that is what really matters.
Imtiredandiwannagotobed 5 years ago
Because itโs in two days is all that matters
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#31
I really don't like soda. It hurts my throat.
Final score:
25points
smol doggo 5 years ago (edited)
If you leave a bottle open for a while it doesn't hurt your throat as much
Egg Molester 5 years ago
Good advice. Use water flavoring over soda because its not as bad for you and your mouth
Load More Replies... II๏ธovecatsandogs 5 years ago
Ohh thatโs so sad that it hurts your throat! I think soda is very good, so here is some imaginary soda that will not hurt your throat special for you! ๐ฅค
Kendra Miller 5 years ago
I don't like pop either. It burns. It's strange how a simple dislike can be so unpopular. Notice how you guys are giving advice on how to make it manageable to drink? It's better for my health to just enjoy my water. And yet, despite it being know I won't drink it, people still try various things to get me to like it. Like seriously just let it be, it's OK. (don't even get me started on how people react if you don't drink alcohol, like geez).
Serbob 5 years ago
Soda is disgusting. I gave it up a long time (8 years) ago. I had a sip not too long ago and I can't believe I could drink a whole can of that stuff at one point.
Neva Neviฤica 5 years ago
Me too. Shake the bottle a few times (and open it reaaaaaly slowly):D
#32
my other unpopular opinion is that people of childbearing age should be licensed to have kids. So many parents are in no way qualified to have that position. Parenting is much more difficult than driving a car and way more difficult than being a food handler but there is zero requirements (except for the ability to have unprotected sex).
Final score:
25points
Bisexual bean 5 years ago
But that Wont change anything! i agree with what your saying but I wasnt "of childbearing age" when i had my daughter. And there are many other girls just like me! I made the right choice to move in with my mom when i was pregnant, but they might not have place to go!
Mary Peace 5 years ago
How can you make someone responsible for deciding when someone or a couple are ready and capable to have children? It's true that parenting is much more difficult than the examples you gave but the whole issue is much more complicated. And then if the parent makes some small mistake (like losing a child in the supermarket) will they be disciplined?
Mohammad Ammar 5 years ago (edited)
This is a very simplistic opinion that has vast implications. If we did this, the poor would be disproportionately targeted as bad parenting is positively correlated to illiteracy and poverty.Also, who gets to decide the requirements for having children?
#33
My unpopular OPINION.... is that there are two genders. Male / Female, that's it. Now I will say, I really don't care if you want to switch when you're older, that's your prerogative. But what kills me is when parents allow their minor children whom haven't even gone through puberty yet do this. Let them be done growing and their hormones even out and THEN if they want to make the change, go for it. But please stop allowing your 4 year old get a VERY invasive body altering surgery. Also stop saying you identify with a friggin plastic hamster that has it's own babies. (sarcasm obviously) you have a uterus or you don't. You have male genatilia or you don't. You are not an "it" or a "Them" (them is a reference to more than one) Every time I hear the word Binary I want to ask if they are made from 0's and 1's.
Final score:
24points
Claire Elizabeth 5 years ago
I agree with this opinion, yet I still respect the LGBTQ+ community
Nikki Sevven 5 years ago
No one is performing transgender reassignment surgery on children. That having been said, the term medical science uses to refer to these folks is "gender dysphoria." Dysphoria is a psychiatric term referring to the symptom of dissatisfaction with life and/or self. There are dysphoric people who feel they should be amputees. Does that mean they should be allowed to amputate their legs? Of course not. They're treated with therapy and medication. So why do we find it acceptable for gender dysphorics to mutilate their genitals? Worse, what if your self-diagnosis of gender dysphoria is wrong?
โญ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐กโญ 5 years ago
Actually there ARE some children who are trans. I'm not trying to be rude, I just wanted to let you know.
Load More Replies... Helen Haley 5 years ago
I wholeheartedly disagree, and what child is getting reassignment surgery? The reason people use them (or others like it) is that a majority of languages lack singular pronouns not based on gender assumptions. I've just met or known too many people who are hurt by people who think like you to ever accept this opinion as valid.
AzKhaleesi (Submission author) 5 years ago
Google it, I promise you it has happened.
Load More Replies... Fact Perils 5 years ago
This opinion stems from misinformation, four-year-old's are not having surgery. In fact, until you become a teenager, the only difference that trans kids undergo is a social one, i.e. being referred to as he instead of she or vice versa, and maybe a different name. No surgeries, no hormones until they start to reach puberty and can also decide for themselves. They also go through a lot of therapy before they can get surgeries/hormones, to make sure that this is the right thing for them. Of course, this doesn't apply 100% of the time, but most of the time this is the correct and safe way to do it, and that is how it is done.
Toast Ghost 5 years ago
You confusing gender and s3x. Gender is a social construct, how one views themself. S3x is your part in reproduction, but even then there are intersex people who have mixed up genitalia, making them neither male or female. I understand this is your opinion, but wouldnโt you rather like to actually understand the topic rather than form an opinion on something you know barely anything about?
izzy bradford 5 years ago
but there is gender-neutral and nonbinary/genderqueer, don't those count? I politely disagree, and I think it's a bit disrespectful to the lgbtq+ community to ask if non-binary people are made of zeros and ones. if people want to be identified as they/them, then I say that people should respect that. non-binary people are not made of zero's and one's, and they are human's too.
Board Pan, duh. 5 years ago
I do wish we created a word in English language besides using a pronoun that means multiple people. It may be easier for others to use (they and them have been used for so long for more than one person...) like Ze, Zem or Ne, Nem? I don't actually know but humans are creative, we could've come up with a 3rd singular pronoun, no?
Stack o' Pancakes 5 years ago
What I don't understand is how genitalia have been the deciding factor on how everyone expects you to behave for so long. How the f**k did people get away with that for as long as they have? Seriously, people actually think that just 'cause you got a dong under your belt you should act a certain way? You should dress accordingly? Why should your genitals have anything to do with who you are as a person?
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Bird Mom 5 years ago
You have a good point! I just don't personally agree. Maybe we need to come up with a THIRD pronoun that is not it or them :)
Ozacoter 5 years ago
We really should. I want to be polite but it cringes me to talk in plural about one person. I really feel uncomfortable saying โthemโ.
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First, let me say, I love dogs. I like cats too, but dogs are my favorite pet to have. However, I hate seeing how some people treat their dogs. First, I hate seeing dogs in clothes (they are born with the covering they need) and being treated like, or even better, than children. I don't like the idea of a dog sleeping in my bed. Maybe it's because I let them do their doggie thing and I I've seen the things they do --- things that come natural to them. People justify this by saying they bathe their dogs regularly--- but too much bathing is not good for their skin. Or they restrict their every movement, often working against the dog's natural instincts. Some people feed their dog better than they feed people. They give them people food with all the wrong nutrients. Then they whine over the high vet bills when the dogs need medical care for human-type illnesses. Some people don't put in the time to train their dog just basic socially acceptable behavior, and then throw the dog away, because of its anti-social behavior. An undisciplined owner makes for an undisciplined pet. They are animals and would be very good at it if humans didn't try to turn them into something else to fulfill some crazy human need of theirs.
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Kendra Miller 5 years ago
I agree with everything except the clothes, they like everything have a time and place. If you are going to take your dog out for a walk at -20c, it's only proper that if the dog doesn't have a thick enough coat, to give them a coat and boots. If it's for the dogs health and comfort, then it's a good thing.
Curry on... (Submission author) 5 years ago
I'm not going to disagree with you, but it 's not something I would necessarily do, unless I had a tiny dog, like a Chihuahua. I've seen them shiver in the cold. Boots? I dunno...dogs I've seen with boots seem to have a hard time walking. But these are just my opinions. Each person has to decide how they want to handle the situation.
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#35
I HATE professional sport, and it should be abolished. First, I am not a sporty person at all, so I just find sports very boring. I understand that some might find it interesting to follow sport. I think that if people want to play sports, that's fine. But professionally? Absolutely not. It's got to be one of the biggest wastes of money ever. In a single year, in the US alone, $100 billion was spent on sports. How is this okay? Or, every time the Olympics roll around, they build a new stadium. Every four years, a massive new stadium, that costs more than a billion dollars. Then there's how much the athletes get paid. Roger Federer's networth is $450 million just for hitting a ball over a net. While most doctors and teachers are broke. Not to mention the costs of travel, uniforms, equipment, etc. The professional sports industry is huge, and it wastes so much money! If you want to play sports for fun at your local stadium then fine, but I think the professional sport industry should not exist.
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Christine 5 years ago
I don't agree with most of this post, but the Olympic stadium thing is spot on. Tons of money spent and the facilities seem mostly unused and useless afterwards.
Vanta Black 5 years ago
That didn't happen after the London Olympics. Most, if not all the new venues built are still in use today (Covid aside), and the Olympic Stadium (now London Stadium) hosts everything from concerts, to West Ham United home games.
Load More Replies... Wouldn't You Like to Know 5 years ago
If there were no sports there'd be no place for the BLM crowd to play games.
Soggy Crumpet 5 years ago
Respectfully disagree. My opinion is that society benefits greatly from competition. Looking specifically at the Olympics at any time in history we suddenly see countries that have been divided politically, socially, etc. come together to cheer for someone in common. Not counting COVID, you walk into any sports stadium and suddenly you are striking up conversations, high-fiving and cheering alongside complete strangers simply because of the team/country/whatever you support. And because professional sports essentially donโt contribute to oneโs life, even when your person or team loses, you move on but had connection with those around you.
Hannah M (Submission author) 5 years ago
I'm okay if people want to be involved in sports, and I realise that, to a degree, large stadiums are necessary. It's the fact that we squander hundreds of billions of dollars on professional sport and pay athletes so much while people who contribute more to society struggle to get by.
Load More Replies... Octavia Hansen 5 years ago
Pro sports are fine, but no one should be paid that kind of money to play a game! If anything, pro sports players should be paying for the privilege of playing and build their own venues. Quit laying it on towns and cities to come up with land and buildings for a single use of something so inane!
Henry Saravia-Melara 4 years ago
I agree.people have as much fun watching some kids play with ball as they do watching professionals
D Peterson 5 years ago
I don't have any problem with people playing sports or watching games, even though I'm not into team sports. But what's with paying millions to someone or the owner because they can throw a ball or jump higher than the other guy. Why do we worship athletes but not teachers or doctors or inventors or the nurse who holds your hand when you get chemo?
ME 5 years ago
I don't agree at all just cause your not a sporty person doesn't mean professional sport, should be abolished. no offence
Hannah M (Submission author) 5 years ago
That's not what I meant. I merely said that as a disclaimer that I don't really care about sport, but am aware that for people who enjoy sport they might not share the same strength of opinion.
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#36
I just want to say(even though it has nothing to do with the thread really), love is love and nobody can fight that.
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Claire Harper 5 years ago
Agreed, although there are a few varieties of love that should still NEVER be accepted (ie. Pedophilia)
Hannah M 5 years ago
Love is not so simple, and the slogan "love is love" can only function in the English language. Normally English is one of the most complex languages, but when it comes to 'love' it's very limited. Most other languages have different ways to talk about different kinds of love. A good example is Greek. Obviously there are different situations wherein we love people in different ways, but for some stupid reason we don't have any way to distinguish in English. On the surface this is merely a linguistic issue. However, if you think about it, it can potentially have huge impact on public discourse. The idea behind 'love is love' is that love should be universally accepted. This is true for some types of love, but there are other types that certainly should not be acceptable in certain situations. Try telling a Greek agape is eros. It doesn't work, and our limited English has stunted our ability to discuss and understand relationships in the English speaking world.
IrishGirl 5 years ago
US English speaker here...we definitely do have a tendency to 'love' everything. I recognize how problematic this can be. I really *do* love popcorn, my pupper, my kiddos, my partner, but all very differently. Why are we limited to just this one word to express that?!
Load More Replies... Ziva Kravdahl 5 years ago
Oh bad example. Depends how you pronounce it...
Load More Replies... #37
I donโt think that lying to kids about mythology figures, like Santa, is good. Parenting should never be based on lies. Kids should be able to trust their parents. Kids can still enjoy Xmas without believing in Santa, like celebrating their love for their family and sharing presents as a way to express that love.
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Hannah M 5 years ago
Yes! I never believed in Santa. When I was little my parents essentially told me about the lore behind Santa and so on, but that he wasn't real. We still did things like stockings, but we always knew it was mum and dad who filled them. This never took away any enjoyment, and in hindsight I'm quite glad that I never was told about an imaginary man in a red suit by my parents, only for them to tell me later it was made up. So I definitely agree
Ozacoter (Submission author) 5 years ago
Thanks! Most people react as if I am a monster. I remember being super disappointed at my parents for lying to me and resent them for a while. I would never tell other persons kids the truth but if I had kids I would never raise them to believe in Santa. Like you said, explain the myth and celebrate Xmas but not saying that he is real.
Load More Replies... Claire Harper 5 years ago
I think it depends on the parenting style, although I will say that no one should EVER go debunking someone else's beliefs if they are not ready for their beliefs to be debunked.
Ziva Kravdahl 5 years ago
Everyone knows in my family (we as kids knew it for sure) that was uncle in Santas clothes. Kids are not that stupid. We knew if parent saying Santa is watching it mean we need to behave because parents will be angry. It was just part of ACTING. Part of FUN. I enjoyed it. I love fantasy stories. Little magic in life. I dont mind those lies. My 3yo kid is crazy about monsters. She insist to ACT like there are monsters in the dark kitchen. She knows they are not, we keep telling it, but she likes to ACT like they are real. Its FUN for her to be scared. (Yes, I know she's weird but I insure you she is healthy in mind lol)
Mary Peace 5 years ago
I believed in Father Christmas (as we called him) when I was a child, and actually had no problem when I found out he wasn't real. I just thought he was for little children. But I always believed he only brought the small presents that were in my little stocking on the end of my bed, I knew that all the bigger presents came from my parents. When I was 14 I started buying stockings and filling them with small presents for my parents.
Podunkus 5 years ago
You misunderstand the purpose! Terry Pratchett explained it in โHogfatherโ like this... โAll right," said Susan. "I'm not stupid. You're saying humans need... fantasies to make life bearable." REALLY? AS IF IT WAS SOME KIND OF PINK PILL? NO. HUMANS NEED FANTASY TO BE HUMAN. TO BE THE PLACE WHERE THE FALLING ANGEL MEETS THE RISING APE. "Tooth fairies? Hogfathers? Littleโ" YES. AS PRACTICE. YOU HAVE TO START OUT LEARNING TO BELIEVE THE LITTLE LIES. "So we can believe the big ones?" YES. JUSTICE. MERCY. DUTY. THAT SORT OF THING.
Ozacoter (Submission author) 5 years ago
While I liked Hogfather I highly doubt that itโs a good reference book bout parenting and psicology.
Load More Replies... #38
White chocolate is f*****g delicious (creamy, tasty, goes great with everything) and dark chocolate (bitter, hard, wouldn't taste good even if it was blessed by julia child herself) can burn in a dumpster fire
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Aragorn II Elessar 5 years ago
I respectfully disagree with you. I love me some nice 92% dark chocolate.
Lula!!!! 5 years ago
Haha, my opinion is exactly the opposite! All good though, just cause we have different opinions doesn't mean we can't be friends!
Imtiredandiwannagotobed 5 years ago
Cocoa butter, a byproduct of cocoa beans, it does, just not the exact bean
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#39
Winning second is so much worse than third. When your third, you think that it was a long shot anyway and its no big deal. But when your second, all you can think about is how close you were to being first, as it slowly chips away at your soul. This is the case for me so I dunno.
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Tzippora Gold 5 years ago (edited)
nahhh when your in first all the spotlights on you STRESSSSS i would rather be second
Madison Lam (Submission author) 5 years ago
Hmmm... Its interesting to read other people's views on the situation. Personally speaking, the bane of my existence is to be first (as pompous as that sounds, it feeds my self worth), so second place to me is more stressful. Its intriguing to hear another view point.
Load More Replies... Madison Lam (Submission author) 5 years ago
Well I wouldn't want to be the last loser either lol
Load More Replies... #40
Showering at a nice hotel is a million times more comforting than showering at home. It sounds strange but it just feels so nice.
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18points
manon M 5 years ago
Good for you if you are comforted by this. Blah, knowing that many people went before me in this shower, even with a careful and rigorous cleaning, I find it not relaxing. The very idea of a hotel, where is circulation of bodies and particles, yuck.
Imtiredandiwannagotobed 4 years ago
Agreed, showing in hotels is awesome, maybe not as comforting as at home, but still amazing, they have a special heat (I prefer really warm showers) that I find amazing, but only if itโs a good hotel, like holiday inns.
sylvanticx 4 years ago
I disagree. I don't like hotel showers cause they're often gross or dark. Nothing worse than a dark shower.
Tiny Dynamine 5 years ago
Here's a little story for you. I lived in India for a few months and we didn't have hot running water where I stayed. It was winter and us volunteers would usually go and stay in a hotel at the weekend, mainly so that we could just have a hot shower. It was amazing!
Kateryna 5 years ago
But sometimes showering at home is more comfortable and familiar. Hotels are often really "weird"
Eli_Electrify (Submission author) 5 years ago
Yeah, I see where you're coming from there, It totally depends on the hotel and how they maintain it. :)
Load More Replies... Sent From The Slytherin House 4 years ago
Yeah, because it's so clean- it gets cleaned every few days- so its really nice
#41
This may be contreversial but... Cats the musical is overreated. Sorry to offend.
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18points
#42
Candidates for governmental positions should be analysed for their history and current values so that anyone who is deemed to be unethical/ corrupt would never be allowed to stand.
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_ 5 years ago
What about having them pass the citizenship test all immigrants have to pass before gaining citizenship, and passing a test on the Constitution and Bill of Rights? I'm for that!
Eagle Girl 5 years ago
They should also cap an age they have to retire/are exempt from running for office, like any citizen. Two 70+ year old men running for president? Please. If you can't drive at night you can't run a country
Suzanne Haigh 4 years ago
Whatever test you put them through it would be hard to have honest results, that is for any country. The rich at the top will always look after their own
sophie b 5 years ago
But by that logic who would they be judged by? It would be an endless cycle of analyzing people so they can analyze others, and since everyone is biased in some form it would be difficult to make standards. But I understand what you're saying.
Tiny Dynamine (Submission author) 5 years ago
An independent authority, similar to when we have an advertising standards group. Fortunately, not everyone is corrupt and strict guidelines can be adhered to.
Load More Replies... Tiny Dynamine (Submission author) 5 years ago
Definitely not. If you're from the USA, you have been programmed to to be fixated on the military.
Load More Replies... #43
I wish people did not judge the world so harshly. I wish for understanding and acceptance of our differences. People who disagree with are not insane or stupid. For a truly interesting discussion, ask them to explain -- in a compassionate, non judgemental way. "I don't understand this. Could you tell me more?" Don't expect to understand, it will add more information to something you are interested in. Increase the depth of your knowledge on the issue. You will not understand, unless you know the otherwise. It will help you play well with others.
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Mary Peace 5 years ago
Thank you. I think more people need to read this, but most BP members don't seem to scroll down this far.
Imtiredandiwannagotobed 5 years ago
Thatโs why I liked the giver, it showed that without differences, nobody was ever mean, but without, things seem off.
#44
Star Wars honestly sucks ๐ฌ
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Average Grizzlies Fan 5 years ago
I feel like once Disney bought Star Wars they tried to shove it down our throats, and that kinda ruined it for me.
Load More Replies... Imtiredandiwannagotobed 4 years ago
*cough cough* Disney *cough cough* oh man, I seem to have gotten a minor cold, sorry.
Load More Replies... Nikki Sevven 5 years ago
The original Star Wars that was released in 1977 was awesome. The two original sequelae were decent, but the Ewoks should have been Wookies instead. You can blame Disney for the newer stuff. If you really want to get into the Star Wars universe, read the novelizations by Timothy Zahn. He's an amazing writer. His characterizations are spot on. And his plots are multilayered and brilliant.
#45
I think cars should be banned in Los Angeles. Millions of people on the roads everyday with only 1 person in them. (Or at least ticket every car on the road with less than 4 people in it.) It is so stupid when we are at the tipping point. Electric vehicles required for all commercial transportation, company cars, fleets. Just sayin.
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16points
Kendra Miller 5 years ago
Imagine there was a fleet of self driving cars. Imagine everyone had a phone with free internet. Imagine you could call up one of these cars to pick you up to take you to work. Imagine it made a couple of quick stops on the way to pick up other people on their way. Something like 95% of the time our cars sit useless in our driveways and garages. Imagine if nobody had private cars, and the self-driving cars were almost always on the road moving people to where they wanted to go. Think of all the parks and community gardens we could build out of all the parking lots and apartments, stores and offices out of all the parking garages :)
Kendra Miller 5 years ago
Imagine how many fewer office buildings would be needed if workplaces decided they would only come into the office once a week? One building could be shared with 5 different teams! What would happen to all the old office buildings? Well I would love to see more affordable downtown apartments, and to make sure there was fresh food to feed the city dwellers, imagine if some of the ex-office buildings became vertical farms!?
Load More Replies... Black Panther11 5 years ago
I'm sorry for sounding mean but EVERY big city will have horrible traffic
#46
My unpopular opinion is that animals are completely separate from humans because humans said so. That is like saying that fleas are the best living things on the planet because all of the fleas agreed. I think people might say it because in the Bible it says that people are superior to animals, but if you think that, then why did god make animals with souls? ANIMAL CRUELTY NEEDS TO STOP! ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ญ๐น๐ฐ๐ฆ๐ป๐ผ๐จ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ท๐ธ๐ต๐๐ง๐ฆ๐ค๐ฆ๐ฆ ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐บ๐๐ด๐ข๐๐ฆ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ก๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ณ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ช๐ซ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ฆ๐๐ฉ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฆข๐๐๐ฆ๐ฆก๐๐๐ฟ๐ฆ P.s: I am not saying that the entire world should become vegetarian, but for example, the chickens we eat need to be taken better care of. They need at least a little bit of their own space, I say that we need 1 square foot per chicken so that they can actually move.
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Eagle Girl 5 years ago
It's funny bc "Cage Free" eggs still come from overpopulated plants. Must say "Humanely Raised". However, you have to respect not everyone has that luxury. If you need to eat, you buy the cheapest eggs if you're lucky enough to have the luxury of protein.
Ekate 5 years ago
Yeah, or if you are really poor, like people in the third world, you can buy beans/lentils and get your protein that way.
Load More Replies... DDmaybeandor 5 years ago
Most old school Christians don't believe animals have souls. That's a new idea
II๏ธovecatsandogs (Submission author) 5 years ago
Exactly! I was raised Cristian, and even as a little kid I was bothered by the fact that โeverything god creates is amazing. Wait, no sorry that is only humans sorry! Animals are just here for us!โ Like, what the heck? They have emotions, meaning that they have personalities, so yes, they do have souls.
Load More Replies... Mary Peace 5 years ago
You're right that animals bred for food should be given better care, because they don't have any choice about what happens to them. I have always eaten meat but these days I eat a lot of non-meat alternatives, for various reasons.
sylvanticx 4 years ago
i think it would be great for the environment if we taxed meat a lot more than veggies.
Sentinel 4 years ago
I agree. Also, i dont understand why vegans/vegetarians are the target of much internet hatred. Not all of them are forceful in their belief. Saying things about anti animal cruelty will get u all kinds of vulgar names about being vegan on the internet. Well, even in real life.
Lyone Fein 5 years ago
Actually, the Bible does NOT say that humans are superior. In fact, the book of Ecclesiastes pointedly asks, "How does anyone really know that when we die humans go "up" and animals go "down"? Also, in the book of Job, God says to Job: "Who do you think you are? Where were you when the whales were being created?" This book is way more complex than most people give it credit for.
Ozacoter 5 years ago
We are the smartest, thatโs undeniable. But many other species are better than us in other aspects (strength, agility, speed, numeric memory, spatial memory, peacefulness etc). Why being smarter makes us superior and not the rest of qualities? ApAm I superior to my enightbour if she is less smart than me?
Load More Replies... #47
Millennials donโt suck (and I am a Gen-Xer).
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Ozacoter 5 years ago
Thanks :) We had already a hard time with the 2008 recession, plus the impossible prices for housing, rent and healthcare/education. Plus extreme low salaries and extreme high demands to get into entry jobs. But we get so much s**t for everybody :(
Melissa Boatman Linebaugh (Submission author) 5 years ago
Itโs such a hard time! And If people are pissed at millennials, be pissed at the people who raised them and the world they created, NOT millennials!
Load More Replies... Navy Blue Bandana 5 years ago
Millennials are great it's Boomers we need to worry about (I am a Zoomer btw).
Ozacoter 5 years ago
I canโt agree more. Despite being the generation that started a lot of freedom and equality movements (modern feminism, lgbt, anti racism) they have become a very conservative and problematic generation.
Load More Replies... Black Panther11 5 years ago
Btw we Gen z don't suck we are just learnt thing s at a very young age
Melissa Boatman Linebaugh (Submission author) 5 years ago
Nope we donโt suck. We lived through the end of Vietnam, the Energy Crisis, the Cold War, the beginning of the AIDS crisis, the death of the nuclear family, and the beginning of the latch key kid. Itโs why we are called the forgotten generation!
Load More Replies... Neva Neviฤica 5 years ago
Thank you, it's nice to hear that:). I just recently learned that i am a millenial too, and i was kind of disappointed :D
Melissa Boatman Linebaugh (Submission author) 5 years ago
Donโt be disappointed! Each generation has their positives and negatives. Except Gen Xโwe are just the best! ;)
Load More Replies... Eagle Girl 5 years ago
Me too. I agree. Love their authenticity. You may not agree but it's real.
#48
Netflix is trash, there's nothing good on it anymore
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14points
Luther von Wolfen 5 years ago
I've been using someone else's account for years. I'm not complaining.
ME 5 years ago
bruh................" thats ILLEGAL" quote SSSniperwolf AKA my favorite youtuber
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Anna McHugh 5 years ago
Try Amazon - it's a whole new level of awful. So many midday movies I never knew got made. You're already half a vegetable just by looking at it.
#49
Comic Sans font is ok. I don't understand why some people complain about it so much. Where did this mindset come from? It's there to be used from a choice of hundreds, so why not choose it sometimes? Maybe if it was called something else, like, Perfect Font then fewer people would complain about it.
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14points
#50
Candy corn is gross
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13points
Lorelai Purvis 4 years ago
It's a tiny triangle. There's three colors on it, yellow, orange, and white. It's white on the top, orange on the bottom, and yellow in the middle. They're kinda soft, but also crunchy-ish and I love them.
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#51
Those people who comment "just covering up the comment below!" just make people curious to look at it. If you don't want a mean comment to be the first one, then just comment something nice. If the comment is already mean, it will still say "The comment is hidden. Click here to view"
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13points
hydrostatic joints 5 years ago
Yeah, whenever people do that it just makes me curious to look at the other comment and then I get disappointed in humanity.
Alison Marchand 5 years ago
Honestly I actually LIKE the "hidden comment/click to view" method. It's like almost-censorship where everybody can speak their minds, but you get a heads up if it's a [99 times out of 100] scummy/terrible opinion. Censorship is such a tough subject (as I'm out here assuming popular opinions of what constitute terrible opinions๐คฏ ) but I'm currently leaning towards advocating for people to be truthful about their opinions so we can at least know what perspectives are out there. Hopefully that way harmful ones won't flourish in darkness. (P.S. Wow I apologize for all the times I said "opinion" here)
Kateryna (Submission author) 4 years ago
I think some people are just looking for upvotes. They always get praised for it!
Load More Replies... Suzanne Haigh 4 years ago
I always have to look. Most of the time the hidden comments are just opinions people do not agree with, not offensive, rude, etc.
Wouldn't You Like to Know 5 years ago
Yep, the more they run my name down the more my price goes up!
Kateryna (Submission author) 4 years ago
What I'm saying is, it's better to comment something nice instead of simply saying you want to cover the comment below. To me, that just looks like looking for upvotes.
Load More Replies... #52
My unpopular opinion is: 1. If you don't have a reproductive system, you can't have a say on what women do or don't do with theirs 2. abortions should be made legal everywhere
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uber mensch 5 years ago
It amuses me to think how this "debate" would change if men could get pregnant, too.
Ozacoter 5 years ago
We would have super advanced birth control and abortions would be a right. Parental leave would be long and mandatory.
Load More Replies... #53
It's not OK to group everyone into one of two groups based on their words and/or appearances. Stop dissecting every word people say (especially behind your computer trenchs) in order to place them into a left or right affiliation. There is a huge gray area most of us live in.
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13points
Tiny Dynamine 5 years ago
100% I'm sick of people being categorised all the time. Especially these days with the age categories. Do you think everyone born in a certain period is exactly the same? Man...
#54
Having a baby is not a right, and we're already too many on this planet to live sustainably.
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12points
Damon Gates 5 years ago
Yeah, it's about like saying "Competing in the Olympics is a right (talent, skill, discipline, and so on notwithstanding).
Mary Peace 5 years ago
I thought this was already discussed earlier in this thread, although it began from a different point.
Sentinel 4 years ago (edited)
While i agree with ppl saying noone have the right to sterilise anyone, im empathetic to the humane side of OPโs point. Yeah, we humans have done too much destruction to other species & nature. Its not wrong to ask for compassion for other species other than ourselves. It is noble to decide not procreate for the sake of the earth.
Tiny Dynamine 5 years ago
Well, you're wrong there on both accounts. There aren't too many people, it's just that governments are too corrupt and useless to be able to manage populations and use of land well enough.
Diane Patrick 5 years ago
Who told you there are too many on earth? Itโs propaganda. Do some research and turn off your tv.
#55
Cops are the good guys. I still believe the police force needs vast, rudimentary changes, but my first reaction towards police is the same reverence that most people have towards the military. I acknowledge that there are bad apples, and then there are bad apples spoiling the bunch, and then there are bad apples in charge of the bunch that breeds systemic issues and an insane cycle of arrests and dehumanizing punishments....while often overlooking and even exacerbating the issues at heart. Still, I honestly believe there are mostly good, noble people who take on those roles and do honest work and want to help the community and take pride when they can actually perform a role of protection and leadership for people. I also believe they really are putting their lives at risk in doing this, and yet will be treated like enemies enough that it will make them more like enemies. I feel like neither the government not the populace is taking care of its good guys, and that's forcing and allowing more of them to become the bad guys.
Final score:
12points
DDmaybeandor 5 years ago
It's wrong to paint and group of people with a broad brush. Are all Christians like Westborough Baptist? Are all Muslims terrorists? Are all black men criminals? Are all cops racist? It's ridiculous and insulting to even make those stamens, but that's the way the media has portrayed groups of individuals and unfortunately too many have bought into said stereotypes.
Ozacoter 5 years ago
Some cops are good and some are bad. But often the good ones do nothing to control or punish the bad ones. And more often than not the bad ones get in positions of power where they can reward others for their bad actions.
Troux (Submission author) 5 years ago
Part of the systemic problems is what happens to the bad ones; they'll most often get transferred, or publicly fired and quietly rehired in another precinct/position. As authority figures, they wield a very large stick with their actions, but get punished less for the damage it does.
Load More Replies... sophie b 5 years ago
I agree, but I support the ACAB ideology. But I believe people in favor of cops don't realize the true meaning of ACAB- it's not All Cops Are Bad, I think that's false, it's All Cops Are Bastardized. This phrase puts the blame on the system rather than the individual cops themselves. I agree with you, there are both bad and good apples in the police system, but as a whole the system is flawed and needs reconstruction.
sylvanticx 4 years ago
i think that cops are great. i always feel safer at school when there are cops around. HOWEVER the police system is rascist and harmful and needs to be changed.
#56
Despite c19/2020, we live in the best human era EVER! I am glad to live now than at any previous time in history. There "good old days' never were. Speaking as a 55+ here
Final score:
12points
Alison Marchand 5 years ago
Yeah, when I think of this type of thing I'm grateful that at the very least I wasn't born during medieval times when sadistic torture was common punishment for normal human behavior ๐
Tiny Dynamine 5 years ago
Wow. I know medical and technological developments are good, but politics is in a terrible state with the rise of neo-fascists again and the rich-poor divide bigger than ever.
Wouldn't You Like to Know 5 years ago
Billy Joel once wrote: "The good old days weren't always good, tomorrow ain't as bad as it seems!"
#57
Perhaps the most Unpopular Opinions ever ~ made all the more valid by the responses directed to a large swath of OPs... 1) It is entirely possible to read something on the internet that you disagree with & just scroll right on by, without responding. *AND* 2) If a response is made, it is also entirely possible to disagree with someone without being disagreeable. Thanks Pandas! :)
Final score:
12points
#58
Social media are really bad for us (yea, I know I'm kinda hipocritical right now). Like, way wors than we imagine. I did quit facebook, insta etc. (I was already using them very rarely, a glimpse one or two times a day) two years ago. After a month of a withdrawal symptoms I noticed how much it altered my entire thinking and percieving reality. Finally i felt grounded, half of my anxciety was gone. After another month I noticed how my abbility to critically think and talk to people is slowly coming back to "normal". I don't think social media are some evil conspiracy and we should fear them. We simply adjusted to this form of communication and consumption of information and it kinda crippled our way od thinking and our conversation skills.
Final score:
12points
Soggy Crumpet 5 years ago
There are many studies that agree with this. Social media can have such a negative effect on the human psyche, especially the still forming brains of pre-teens and teenagers.
Ozacoter 5 years ago
I think that it depends on how is used. For example if you use Fb to be in contact with your friends it can be a very positive experience. But if you use it to compare yourself with others then itโs very destructive. Some social media sites, like BP or Reddit can provide a lot of interesting content and even be very good support groups. But they also can be dangerous (like the crazy amount of uncles, racists and pedos in Reddit).
#59
I hate when people say: This singer/comedian... is famous because of the fans who buy their stuff. You are right BUT these people don't own you anything. If they don't want to be friendly all the time with everybody it's their right. They sell stuff you have the choice to buy or not. As your baker doesn't own you anything because of the fact you are one of his customer, the singer your are fan of is exactly the same.
Final score:
11points
#60
I don't agreed with the 3rd wave feminist, I think that's the wave, the Uber extreme 'all men are crap' wave. Since I was born with a uterus a lot of them think I should jump on their bandwagon of 'one of us' and I don't. Do I agree with some of the feminists, yes, but stop bashing all men. Are some men mysognists, yes, but not all of them. I've met all kinds of people in my life and quite frankly the ones that scream about anything with a d**k like 'That Vegan Teacher's screams about meat consumption are the same level of toxic. Yes, things need to change but not like that.
Final score:
11points
Ozacoter 5 years ago
Feminism is not man hating. Is fighting for the equality of both sexes and fixing the problems that both women and men have due to sexism. Itโs basically impossible to disagree with it on principle unless you just hate people.
Roadkill The Brave (Submission author) 5 years ago
I know that, I'm talking about a very specific section of feminists that are about man hating. I've had a woman flat out tell me all men, all men, deserved to be imprisoned or killed and she thought the guillotine should be brought back to take care of it. Yes she had other issues but she wasn't alone, this was a group of them counter protesting something all of them decked out with equality signs. Sad thing is I've seen this more than once and with that level of anger. Yes there is more to it and I agree with sane feminists, however the extremist feminists that that wave of feminism has produced is what I'm talking about directly.
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Uncommon Boston 5 years ago
Freedom to follow our individual beliefs, depends on others accepting we don't have to agree on everything. Although, there are people who use their beliefs as weapons, as a way to make others feel guilty. Perhaps a bit of insecurity? I prefer not to eat meat, but don't have a fit if it isn't a choice. I tell waiters I am somewhat flexible, don't remake a dish entirely because of a touch of beef broth. It isn't what is important to me. For me, it isn't about being that strict, but it is to others. Mess with my food allergies, big problem.
Roadkill The Brave (Submission author) 5 years ago
I'm referring to the extremists in feminism. I was just using a TikTok reference of a vegan who is saying everyone who eats anything other than plants is going to hell. I know all vegans or vegetarians aren't like that just like all feminists aren't. This was a just a place to put our unpopular opinion and I think the extremist feminists should be reigned in. There's always underlying problems and most of them most likely have come from terrible child and adulthood. My point is extremes are just as Toxic and bad as what they're trying to get rid of. That was my point.
Load More Replies... sophie b 5 years ago
I agree with you, I consider myself a feminist but I don't hate all men, however your post is hypocritical. You criticize new feminists for judging all men to be the same, but then you judge all current feminists to be the same. You're confusing misandry with feminism.
Roadkill The Brave (Submission author) 5 years ago
I'm not judging all currant feminists to be the same at all. I'm directly looking at a very specific part of it. I'm not criticizing all feminists. Please read all my comments because I state that several times. Its the same as being extremist left or exteamist right in politics. The majority of Democrats and Republicans are decent people but I don't agree with the far side of anything. I'm looking at the extremist feminists. I even state in my comment above in not sure which 'wave' that the bulk of them are in I just believe it's the third. The waves of feminism break down I'm not 100% on. The only thing I should make more clear is I'm referring to them in the U.S., as they're the only ones I've crossed paths with.
Load More Replies... #61
Mine is that we humans are rightfully damned to get screwed by each other and / or by Mother Earth (through disasters etc.) and that an upcoming extinction of humankind is unavoidable. No, I'm not a religious, old testamential person or someone who believes in something like Apocalypse, but just watching others, reading news and experiencing some really effed up s**t during "CoVid era" in particular does not give me much hope for the future (nevertheless I tell my kids to always look for the good in people, be caring, listen to others and trying to be as empathetic as possible). It hurts the most when thinking about my kids in regard of that huge pile of s**t we will leave behind for them to cope with...
Final score:
11points
Freya the Wanderer 5 years ago
We're bringing it down on ourselves. COVID-19 is just the first of the chickens that has come home to roost.
Imtiredandiwannagotobed 5 years ago
And god thank whatever force is happening. Human extinction is coming, and I donโt think we should stop it we have as a species done more harm than good.
Load More Replies... #62
I just really like onions.
Final score:
11points
#63
Marijuana should have been decriminalized in the states, instead of "recreationalized," which is just a way for the government to impose taxes, just like they did to alcohal after prohibition.
Final score:
10points
Vanta Black 5 years ago
Seth MacFarlane, Seth Rogen, Snoop Dogg, Kevin Smith, Willie Nelson... all successful, all weed smokers.
Load More Replies... Wouldn't You Like to Know 5 years ago
We are Americans, if we can't make money on it, we won't allow it.
#64
I'm not sure if people actually believe this but in Australia we don't eat kangaroos. Not many people live in the outback, we live in cities and not everybody has a strong Aussie accent
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10points
IrishGirl 5 years ago
Nor have I. I am a bit disappointed to think Aussies don't really run around saying 'G'day!' to each other though...
Load More Replies... Uncommon Boston 5 years ago
In the US, most of us speak with a regional accent and slang. It happens in many countries much smaller, like Switzerland.
Imtiredandiwannagotobed 5 years ago
And depending on where youโre from, you get a cool variation on the accent! My grandmother was an Australian immigrant as a baby, I guess a small accent passed down, because now people tell me I have a small Aussie accent in my voice, so I guess I have a โcoolโ variation of it.
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Diane Patrick 5 years ago
I am Australian. Restaurants serve kangaroo. My cats eat kangaroo pet food.
Anna McHugh 5 years ago
You can buy roo in the supermarket. Before i became a vegan I ate it often. It's also sold as animal food.
albernistuff 4sale 5 years ago
as a Canadian, I have actually tried and enjoyed kangaroo, emu, and croc burgers at a specialty restaurant. BTW none of them tasted like chicken...
#65
1) Beyoncรฉ is overrated ( Don't go hard on me Beyoncรฉ fans It is just my opinion ) 2) Strawberries are disgusting and get more credit than they deserve. 3) I donโt like Nutella. It's not even that good if you think about it deeply.
Final score:
10points
Uncommon Boston 5 years ago
Thank goodness we live in a world that gives a choice not to eat things. I was incredibly happy to hear there is a chance soy could increase the possibility my cancer could return. So tired of people telling me I would like tofu is prepared in a certain way. I have tried it far too often and I don't like it. Now I have an excuse that ends the conversation. I don't like tofu.
sylvanticx 4 years ago
1. I respect Beyonce but I've never been a big fan 2. Strawberries are overrated 3. I like that kosher nutella stuff. Better than Nutella.
Stack o' Pancakes 5 years ago
I like the fake strawberry flavor, but not actual strawberries. The same goes for watermelon.
ใทใฃใใใขใใใใซใซใใใใ ๏ผ 5 years ago
#2: I agree, but only the ones from the store. They don't taste right when they come from the store.
Onyinye Odimmegwa 5 years ago
Beyoncรฉ is not overrated. Her songs are not that good, I agree. What makes her Amazing is her live performances.
#66
Not all religions are equal. Some are actually awful, but many provide the support and assistance a community needs. The Jewish Community Centers are a perfect example. People here focus on the bad apples, the grumpy woman helping with a church event, means we should never donate to a religious organization. Is this how you judge the world? Few large organizations don't have corruption, greed, and bad apples. Unfortunately it is a part of being human. Some people control it better than others. Please judge the world equally. Instead of focusing on the individual bad examples, look at the many, many positive aspects of organized religion.
Final score:
10points
Mary Peace 5 years ago
Interesting point of view. A lot of churches, and voluntary organisations, are mainly run by a few people who work very hard - including that grumpy woman - and sometimes they cannot stop doing that job because there is no-one to take their place.
sylvanticx 4 years ago
I think that religion is generally good. Also, the JCC is a good way to interact with other Jews in a goyish area.
#67
Salted caramel tastes awful.
Final score:
10points
sylvanticx 4 years ago
YES. i had salted caramel ice cream. I liked the caramel, but there were big bites of SALTY ICE CREAM. EW
#68
I think that life was much more simple back then.
Final score:
9points
Baking Cactus 5 years ago
back when? During the Bubonic Plague? During World War 2? When gay people couldn't get married? When people were enslaved because of the amount of melanin in their skin? When women were treated like property and couldn't vote? When people were forced out of their country and into a new one because of their religion?
Neva Neviฤica 5 years ago
In the pretty times whitout aneaesthetics and pain killers, bad hygiene, whitch burning, crusades, abscessed thooth that killes you slowly and painfully, when 6 from your 14 kids survived to adulthood (and that was not so long ago), no birth control, starving because your crops failed....Sir/Lady Cactus, we both missed so much. :D
Load More Replies... beautiful plumage 5 years ago
back when? 1950? 1850? 1450? the "when" does matter. also, "simple" is not the same as easier, safer, fewer apex predators above human, etc.
Octavia Hansen 5 years ago
Life spans were much shorter until about 1900. Most women would be widows later in life and in some eras children were not given names until they were 3 so the parents wouldn't become so attached. Even with more people smoking and obese, we have a longer life span than our parents -- clean water, healthy food. What you are referring to is your limited knowledge gleaned from movies, books and photos.
#69
Well I don't like chocolate? I also don't like sweet and salted popcorn, only each on its own. I'm not sure why. Oh, and yes most of my opinions are all on food, unpopular and popular.
Final score:
8points
Lorelai Purvis 4 years ago
I used to like caramel popcorn but now I can't stand it. I do love chocolate popcorn, though.
sylvanticx 4 years ago
I'm weird. Popcorn gives me a headache if I eat too much. Not kettle corn tho.
Nikki Sevven 5 years ago
I like popcorn, but don't eat it. It's not worth having to spend 20 minutes cleaning kernels out of my teeth.
#70
Monogamy isn't for everyone. That it's possible to maintain different relationships with different people, who provide different things in a person's life, as long as all parties are honest about who they are seeing and sleeping with (for health reasons, as much as anything), and that everyone consents to what happens.
Final score:
8points
Ozacoter 5 years ago
There is a lot of evidence that humans might have been polygamous (both women and men having free sex, not harems) in origin. First most primates are polygamous, chimpanzees and Bonobos are (and they are the closest to us), menโs testicles are more similar in size (proportion with body size) with polygamous mammals and we have a very small sexual dyphormism compared to animals that practice other strategies.
sylvanticx 4 years ago
Especially bonobos. Bonobos are our closest relatives and they have all the evolutionary benefits of polygamy. There is no infanticide (they don't know who the father is) and no war!
Load More Replies... #71
I believe in the Loch Ness Monster.
Final score:
8points
Mary Peace 5 years ago
There are lots of different opinions of what the monster would actually look like, including some that were proved to be fake. If you put all the supposed sightings together you would end up with a very strange creature.
#72
Religion has always done more harm than good, throughout history.
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8points
sylvanticx 4 years ago
Fools who force their religion on others. Fools who conquer lands. Fools who forcibly convert others. Most religion is good tho.
Load More Replies... Theoretical Empiricist 4 years ago
During prehistory and perhaps into the Renaissance, I think religion had positive survival value in that it facilitated the formation of communities, societies, and civilizations. Important social policies were more readily adopted when dressed up as "God's will". As nations became more heterogenous and science became more adept and relied upon to explain the natural world, its broader utility waned. Now, at best, it provides individual comfort in times of strife and encourages individuals be concerned about the welfare of others. Unfortunately, too many people are psychologically locked in the Dark Ages.
#73
-Religion is overrated and some of them make no sense -Not all LGBTQ+ people are good and not all homophobes are bad -no one should be offended by the term "queer" it's an umbrella term -Everyone is biased against some group of people, don't deny it. stereotypes are inevitable and you can't go around them so just acknowledge when you're being prejudiced and try to be better.
Final score:
8points
sophie b 5 years ago
I don't consider myself a religious person, but I think it's rude to bash all religions as a whole. Religion brings comfort, as does not having religion, and as long as people keep it to themselves and don't force it onto anyone, let them be part of whatever religion they please.
Stack o' Pancakes (Submission author) 5 years ago
I'm not trying to bash religion, and I agree with you. I normally don't share this opinion because I respect other people's religious belief(but it's an unpopular opinion thread so here I am). I personally don't believe in it and can't understand how people go nuts over their god/gods. lots of people take it too far or use it as an excuse for their hate.
Load More Replies... Ozacoter 5 years ago (edited)
I agree so much with all of your points. All organised religions spread hateful ideas (sexism, racism, homophobia etc) and are used to gain power and money. That doesnโt mean that a resin is bad for believing in a god but the institution in itself is bad. Also I am very glad about your second point. Transphobia and homophobia are terrible things, but that doesnโt mean that queer people are automatically perfect and above criticism. Nobody is. Is like people who think that a PoC cannot be racist, sexist or hateful. Yes, they are discriminated and we should fight that, but they can discriminate too.
Stack o' Pancakes (Submission author) 5 years ago (edited)
There are homophobes who are actually decent people, they just have a dumb f*****g opinion.
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#74
I have a couple opinions that are probably gonna be really unpopular. First of all, I hate ham and snickers candy bar because they are both really salty, I don't like many salty foods. My second unpopular-ish opinion is I LOVE dad jokes. These jokes are just funny, I love them. My third and final opinion is that parents shouldn't influence their kids when it comes to LGBTQ. Let them make their own opinions on this wonderful community.
Final score:
8points
earringnut 5 years ago
Upvote for the dad jokes. Downvote for the snickers. Upvote for the glbtq. Ham is a wash. Net total = 1 upvote.
#75
Don't hate me. Coconuts are gross and inedible, but that's just my taste opinion.
Final score:
7points
Mary Peace 5 years ago
I agree with you. I have to eat a gluten-free diet, and some of the biscuit manufacturers use coconut to replace the flour. This gives a horrible 'bitty' texture which I don't like at all. Fortunately I've been on the diet long enough to find the biscuits I like, but it was a shame when people thought they were buying me a treat, and gave me macaroons.
Lorelai Purvis 4 years ago
I actually enjoy coconut, and my mom (who hates coconut) will eat it if you can't taste it.
Wouldn't You Like to Know 5 years ago
Only inedible if you try to eat them in their natural state...
#76
I firmly believe that NO politician anywhere actually understands the concept of the Protest Vote. Protest votes happen anywhere where free elections take place. For example, some voters would have voted for Mr Biden just to vote AGAINST Mr trump. In fact they would have voted for anyone just to vote against Mr Trump - They would even vote for Biden's dog if that was allowed. If forced to accept there was ever a protest vote, they would say that it's only a tiny proportion of the vote. I believe that protest vote is always very large!
Final score:
7points
Damon Gates 5 years ago
I'd vote for a glass of water over Trump; it would likely pay better attention to medical science and intelligence briefings.
Ozacoter 5 years ago
My dog would be a better politician than trump. And she is not particularly bright for being a dog.
Load More Replies... BlackestDawn 5 years ago
Maybe in terms of US elections but other countries have more choices. So I would rather say that the fewer choices in elections the higher proportion of protest votes.
#77
I think religion is bs and just a way to manipulate ppl and get away with illegal things. I also think it's wrong to force religion onto children. let them decide what they want to be. I also think cats are better than dogs, sorry. ps christians, jesus was jewish if u didnt know
Final score:
7points
uber mensch 5 years ago
Attributed to Ghandi: " I like your Christ. I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ."
Uncommon Boston 5 years ago (edited)
My long carefully written reply has disappeared. To be a Christian, you must believe in Jesus. The New Testament explains it. By definition, you accept the New Testament is true. Don't memorize the Bible, it is a translation of a translation. Ignore the words, hear the message. Absolutely none of it is intended to be used to hurt others. If you think so, you're doing it wrong. It is full of hope, truly good news. To get into heaven you must ask for forgiveness for your sins and believe Jesus is our savior. No mention of how many cupcakes to make for bake sales, or hours given to helping others. I have made a fuss on many submissions. I equal opportunity loud mouth. Do you believe in God is a yes or no question. A very different question is what church do you attend. You have not insulted me, far from it.You asked some honest questions and I was able to answer, even though what I wrote has gone to unknown cloud. Seriously good questions. Thank you
Soleil Zapf 5 years ago
I personally am a Christian but I believe that all religions are beautiful and no matter what God you believe in your still a beautiful valuable person, so I must politely disagree with you.
Load More Replies... Klaus Hargreeves (Submission author) 5 years ago
why should you be a 'good christian' or a 'bad christian'? Why does it seem your told to go to hell if you dont beleive in god, but if you do you automatically secure a spot in heaven? or why do you have to memorize the bible to be a 'good christian'? Do you have to pray 24/8 and volenteer at a church? why cant you be 'mediocre christian'? What if u cant afford a bible? Im an atheist but most of my family isn't. just wondering.
Load More Replies... Wouldn't You Like to Know 5 years ago
Yes, we know. Because the Apostle Paul clearly stated in Romans 1:16: "For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile." Thanks for the heads up. Enjoy your suite in hell.
sylvanticx 4 years ago
i am religious. My religion has helped me in hard times. No one at my shul commits crimes. I am not manipulated.
Klaus Hargreeves (Submission author) 5 years ago
Hey don't get me wrong, I don't like, hate religous ppl.
Ozacoter 5 years ago
No. He would have been Middle Eastern from a Jew family. Not black at all. This is as wrong as pretending that he would have been blond with blue eyes.
Load More Replies... #78
In Aladdin 2019 the best part if the movie is Arabian Nights.
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6points
#79
My unpopular opinion is that that when Bored Panda creates threads like this, shaming the OP in the comments probably shouldnโt be a thing, even if you donโt agree with the post. The description for the thread even said, โno shameโ. So, maybe not cool of Bored Panda to create a thread like this where they know people are going to stir up stuff?
Final score:
6points
Lula!!!! 5 years ago
I mean, I think we're all a community here, and are kind to each other the majority of the time. While I think that people DO need to be more gentle with each other in the comments, I don't think this is BP's fault. And it's okay to share opinions. it's okay to disagree with people. And as long as it's respectful, it's okay to debate. Just my opinion though. Happy holidays!
Esmรฉ Adgnot 5 years ago
I think that as a community we obviously shouldnt be rude but be able to debate respectfully
Theoretical Empiricist 4 years ago
I'm inclined to agree. In threads like this, it would be nice if people can post without opening up a debate. I'd also disable the capacity to up or down vote, so people can effectively say, "This is my unpopular opinion - it isn't up for discussion and I don't need your validation". Perhaps it would be helpful to make those features optional to the poster. There have been a number of threads where I wonder "What does my up/down vote really mean?"
Ozacoter 5 years ago
I think that it depends. The vast majority of opinions need to be respected and accepted. For example โI believe in x godโ or โAvocado is not tastyโ. But certain opinions can be very damaging for society and should not be tolerated, like โwomen shouldnโt be allowed to voteโ, โblacks are less intelligentโ or โyou will go to hell for being gayโ.
anima mundi 5 years ago
its aparently not an unpopular opinion if youd have read 15 out of 60 of these.
#80
I hate avocado and any food that contains avocado including guacamole (I don't care who makes it, no one can make a guacamole I like.) The texture is gross and the color looks like something that was eaten several hours before.
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Candace Fitzpatrick 5 years ago
Itโs one of those foods that people either love or hate.... like feta cheese, olives, cilantro, black liquorice, pickles and more. I love all of these including avocado
Donna Norman 5 years ago
Any liquorice that isn't black is not true liquorice. It's just gross flavored gelatin.
Load More Replies... Equine_Ravenclaw_Directioner 4 years ago
Fookin avocados. (Any directioners here to get the reference?)
MagicalUnicorn 5 years ago
i agree, tastes and have texture of soap which was abandoned in puddle of water, yuck!
#81
Doodles are just overpriced mutts. And there ainโt no breed of dog that wonโt give some people allergies
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BlackestDawn 5 years ago
I first thought of doodle as the quick/simple drawing kind of doodle before remembering there's the poodle mix kind as well.
Andres Tejeda 5 years ago
I would expand it to include all designer dogs. Like Pomskies, Chaweenies, and Bullshits.
Lorelai Purvis 4 years ago
Yeah, but there are lots of breeds that are less likely to have allergens, but I totally agree with you on the "overpriced mutt" thing, like, why are they so expensive?
Trizyre (Submission author) 5 years ago
Oh yeah I totally agree! I just didn't think of them when making the post!
#82
No person, male or female, has a RIGHT to have sex.
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Kathy Smith (Submission author) 5 years ago
Some people - Iโve only heard of men feeling this way, but I donโt know that for a fact - feel that they have a right to have sex, even if nobody wants to have sex with them. The INCEL movement, for example.
Load More Replies... #83
I think Dumbledore is a quack. He knowingly left Harry in an abusive home, repeatedly hired unqualified teachers who put the students in danger/were cruel to them, played favorites, left Harry, Ron, and Hermione do dangerous things and break the rules and then rewarded them for it. Plus, in Goblet of Fire, he had the whole school come and watch a lake for and hour, wth??
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6points
#84
animal crossing is still a popular game
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5points
Kendra Miller 5 years ago
I was listening to a podcast, that in the early days, if you played a social game such as second life, you were considered weird and a nerd. But even if those avatars aren't real. the community is/was, and it can help sustain a person in dark times, such as Covid. SO it's nice to see that opinions have changed, where one of the most popular game is a social one, Animal Crossing.
Tzippora Gold (Submission author) 5 years ago
its still popular but i am finding more among us and less animal crossing
Load More Replies... Mary Peace 5 years ago
Well there are zebra crossings and pelican crossings.... or is that only in the UK?
#85
I'm not sure if it is an unpopular opinion but if you look past at believing God and actually look at Christianity and how to works, it has so many flaws and loop holes that some Christians take advantage of. And as a Christian, i don't think God would agree with some of the teachings in the bible.
Final score:
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Andres Tejeda 5 years ago
You make no sense, the bible is the supposed word of god. He told the prophets what to write so how would he not agree with his own opinions?
sylvanticx 4 years ago
I think G-d would think that people have misinterpreted G-d's writings.
Load More Replies... sophie b 5 years ago
I agree! I come from a long line of catholics, and while I believe there is a higher being up there, I think the church's portrayal is biased and flawed. For starters, how can we say it's the true 'word of god' when it's been translated from language to language and reinterpreted, changing the meaning of many phrases just based on how different languages work. Second of all, the New Testament differs from the old one, and the person who rewrote it had bias.
Hannah M 5 years ago
This... doesn't make sense, like other people have said. Also, you claim to know what God thinks, however you do not believe this to be consistent with the Bible. This raises the question: where do you get your understanding of God? (If you were, say, a Muslim, and said that God disagrees with parts of the Bible, it'd make sense because you'd get your understanding of God from a different place. However, you say you are a Christian, and a key part of Christianity is believing the Bible to be the divinely inspired word of God.) Do you somehow have some wonderful revelation that 2 millennia of Christian thinkers have missed? You're sounding a bit like Joseph Smith part 2. Your post simply doesn't make any sense.
Ozacoter 4 years ago
Wow. Enslaving people is โmercifulโ because of how their culture was? Thatโs a really racist and f****d up idea. Yeah letโs enslave them and teach them the โgood wayโ while treating them as cattle. Rape is never mentioned as a sun, I donโt know what you are talked about. Pedophilia existed in biblical times and child brides are mentioned in the bible, so they are accepted by your religion. You cannot say that homosexuality is a sin but pretend that you love them. Your religion is just filled with hate and crime and is proud of it.
Load More Replies... Elsbeth Young-Haug 5 years ago
It sounds to me like you are on the verge of some wonderful enlightenment...and your opinion is very popular.
#86
There are nearly 8 *billion* people on the planet. It's WAY past time to let Darwin have some input when people don't or won't use their brains or be responsible. Want to ride a motorcycle with no helmet? Yup, your choice - doesn't mean the hospital has to waste time/money on you when you wreck, though. Go exploring/camping unprepared? You're on the hook for any rescue efforts. Your country or society or culture is oppressive? Stay THERE and _fix_ it, instead of running away and becoming some else's problem (you likely outnumber the troublemakers by thousands-to-one). Equality of opportunity does NOT equate to equality of RESULTS (what kind of sick, sadistic git wants to hobble someone else instead of improving themselves?) Bottom line? If people want to be free to close, they should be held responsible for those choices; if they don't want others bossing them around, they don't get to control anyone else (particularly religions!).
Final score:
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Mary Peace 5 years ago
I agree with you about motorbikes, exploring, camping, etc. The other issues are far more complicated.
Ozacoter 5 years ago (edited)
I agree with some points but not with the country and rights one. If the majority of population discriminated against you for x reason it is almost impossible to fix that. Or if the country has severe economical problems or unemployment itโs also not up to us to fix it. Or at least it would take generations to do so. For example when I left my country there was a 60% unemployment in young people. I had two masters in science and spoke 3 languages fluently but I couldnโt even find a paid job as a cleaner or cook assistant. I could have stayed yes, but I would be homeless and unable to pay for medicines or food. How was leaving my choice?
uber mensch (Submission author) 5 years ago
I would hazard a guess that what you describe is the result of a lengthy period of human misbehavior at its root. Why expect a quick and easy solution?
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Chris Hutchinson 5 years ago
This is a very dangerous road to go down. Who decides? "Shouldn't have crossed that road without looking... No help for you! " Where do you draw the line? The only other option is to treat everyone regardless of how they were injured.
uber mensch (Submission author) 5 years ago (edited)
If the road is that busy, then getting across depends on someone exhibiting good judgement as to how/when, wouldn't you say? I don't mean to suggest help shouldn't be given to _anyone_ - but that doesn't mean bad judgement or willful stupidity deserve a free ride.
Load More Replies... Theoretical Empiricist 4 years ago
I'm more inclined to take a more capitalist approach. If you want to ride without a helmet or drive without seatbelts, carry proof of death or disability insurance, minimum payout $30 million. Don't want to get vaccinated? That will run you $500 per day, similar fines for unvaccinated dependent children (unless you have a waiver signed by a medical professional vetted to make such determinations). People will bellyache about "rights" they've conjured up out of thin air until it starts costing them real money.
Wouldn't You Like to Know 5 years ago
You seem like a great candidate...you go first. Show us all how it's supposed to be done. Then, get back to us.
#87
Truth is not subjective.
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Wouldn't You Like to Know 5 years ago
The statement that there is not such thing as absolute truth is an oxymoron. The statement itself is an absolute.
earringnut 4 years ago
The Earth revolves around the sun whether we recognize that fact or not.
#88
The Shawshank Redemption is overrated. It is not the best movie of all times. Not the best prison movie either. Not even the best 20th century American prison movie with Morgan Freeman playing a prisoner (that is Brubaker).
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Candy Rae 5 years ago
Really? Most people like how the protagonist eventually gets out and the way he gets revenge. I think its pretty obvious why its popular
Load More Replies... Fred L. (Submission author) 5 years ago
It was definitely a good movie. The one with Steve McQueen, havenยดt seen the remake.
Load More Replies... #89
I DON'T LIKE UNDERTALE. welp, I'm gonna get blasted for that.....But earthbound is 600 times better. Stop saying undertale is the, "RPG masterpeice". IT FREAKING STOLE THAT TITLE!!!!! >:( I don't care if this gets downvoted.
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R3belB4nny (Submission author) 4 years ago
Yeah, kinda why I quite liking it....WHILE IM STILL INTO STEVEN UNIVERSE SO THE FANDOM'S PROBABLY OK!!!! (ยดโฯโ`)
Load More Replies... R3belB4nny (Submission author) 5 years ago
Well THANK GOD someone agrees!!! Phew!
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#90
Chocolate chips and applesauce is the best food combination.
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Fact Perils 5 years ago
Hmm, haven't tried it but it isn't the worst food combination I've heard of.
Eagle Girl 5 years ago
Ooooh! let's play that game. Worse food combinations..Go!
Load More Replies... Alison Marchand 5 years ago
Applesauce makes such a good partner to so many foods. Anyone like (usually fried) chicken dipped in honey? Also sounds weird but is golden, sticky, crunchy, deliciousness.
Donna Norman 5 years ago
That sounds gross, but then I love liver and onions. And it had better be medium rare. :^)
#91
I despise the movie โGladiatorโ.
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4points
DexterDogTheLovey 5 years ago
"My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions and loyal servant to the TRUE emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife. And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next."
Elin Sandman (Submission author) 5 years ago
The script mostly. I find it so ridiculous. Some parts are ok but the ending always cracks me up โGo to them Maximusโ.
Load More Replies... #92
Religion is BS.
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Equine_Ravenclaw_Directioner 4 years ago
I say people can believe what they want to believe. I'm not religious myself, but I think that people who are should not be shamed for it.
Dรกniel Prim (Submission author) 4 years ago
I don't intend to shame believers, I shamed religion.
Load More Replies... Dรกniel Prim (Submission author) 4 years ago
What you wrote is another proof for the non-existence of the christian god.
Load More Replies... #93
The billionaires of the world need to help the people of this world a heck of a lot more.
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Wouldn't You Like to Know 5 years ago
When was the last time you got a job from a poor person? Go ahead, I'll wait...
Laura Roberts (Submission author) 5 years ago
I am a public school teacher and i bet i donate a bigger percentage of my income than any billionaire.
Load More Replies... #94
I hate when people call their pets their fur babies, or refer to them as their kids. I have 2 cats, yes they are part of the family, yes they get Christmas & birthday gifts however that's because they're part of the family, not children. My cats are both individual adults.
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Theoretical Empiricist 4 years ago
The whole "pet parent" thing rankles me, too. A parent is someone who prepares a dependent child to function competently as an independent and interdependent adult. The term "pet parent" diminishes that necessary and arduous endeavor.
Wouldn't You Like to Know 5 years ago
You are not a pet parent. You are an owner. You don't birth a dog or cat from your own flesh. You engage in some type of retail transaction and buy the dog or cat. Like you would a toaster. Granted, the toaster won't bring as much joy (unless you are addicted to Eggos)...but you still own them both just the same.
The Redhead (Submission author) 4 years ago
I don't own my cats. Cats are independent I'm part of their support staff. Also both my cats are rescues I've had them both since they were kittens they're now 17 and 14 years old. I get the impression that you didn't understand my answer. My cats are 100% part of my family and they're included on holidays. However I don't consider them as my children.
Load More Replies... #95
Absolutely no one will know what I am talking about but I think in the Moulin Rouge musical, Amber Ardolino was a better Satine than Karen Olivio. Karen is a goddess and her voice is incredible but I feel like it overpowers Aaron Tveit's voice and you cannot hear them singing together just her, which would be fine but Aaron Tveit also has the voice of an angel. Amber Ardolino doesn't have the recognition deserves either even though she was in Hamilton in the ensemble and Peggy's understudy.
Final score:
3points
Soggy Crumpet 5 years ago
Sorry but I only know the Nicole Kidman version. YouTubing this now actually
#96
The Legend of Korra is better than Avatar the Last Airbender! Love both tho ๐
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3points
Andres Tejeda 5 years ago
Last Airbender was better, Legend of Korra was a mess from the writing pacing, and love triangles. She did have some good villains and told the back story of how the Avatar was created but it needed better writing and better humor. Also the heart of the show was missing in it. Korra and her gang were not as compelling as Ang and his group.
#97
Mine is: Boredpanda shouldn't take points off you just because people downvoted your comment. Some people downvote to show how much they disagree. Why does Boredpanda side with disagreers per se?
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3points
Average Grizzlies Fan 5 years ago
They do this (I feel like, at least) because it is still 'points'. There will be "penalties", so they count all the points, even the negative amounts on comments. If they didn't count downvotes then I feel like they wouldn't include an option to downvote. Also there are some people that come just to tear people down, and downvoting is something to handle that, hence the "this comment is hidden. click to view". So I don't think they side with anyone; they are just making it fair.
Diana Cartwright (Submission author) 5 years ago
Ok, see here, my unpopular opinion was going to be "Freddie Mercury isn't a very good singer", because I believe he isn't. Tha downvotes were gonna send me straight to Siberia! And it's not a negative comment, it's my opinion! I think the Panda system is wrong (hiding opinions that are not popular).
Load More Replies... #98
Personally i think guns are cool... i don't mean to kill people or whatever but just hitting targets...
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3points
#99
Icecream in general isn't that nice, it's overrated.
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3points
Candace Fitzpatrick 5 years ago
I like it in general, but I can do maybe 3 spoonful and thats enough for me. It makes me thirsty and itโs very rich.
Uncommon Boston 5 years ago
Nooooo! Vehemently disagree, but you will leave more for the rest of us. Each to his own.
Sassy bookworm (Submission author) 5 years ago (edited)
I do snack on ice-cream sometime, I'm not saying it's bad but people describe it as some magical gift from the gods. I guess it's just that I have sensitive teeth or that nothing taste unrealistically delicious to me anymore.
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#100
You aren't allowed to get "regular sick" anymore. Everything is COVID...from sinus infections to cancer.
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#101
I absolutely hate avocados...and sushi ๐คข
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3points
#102
Some drugs should be illegal to sell but all drugs should be legal to take. The criminalization of drug dependency gets in the way rehabilitation.
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2points
earringnut (Submission author) 5 years ago (edited)
My point is that being addicted is a disease and should not be a crime.
Load More Replies... #103
In college, I started graduate school for biochemistry (with an emphasis on genetic research). Cancer runs in my family and I felt driven to try to be at the forefront of researching a cure. In one of my classes we were studying epidemiology and the Spanish Flu. Part of our discussion was how much larger the population would have been if it never occurred (and this was 12 years ago or so). As population grows, the rate of growth is exponential (this is common sense to most people). However, what most people don't consider is that because of this, as population grows, things like resource-shortages and chance of global pandemics grow exponentially as well. The more I studied the figures, the more I felt conflicted. Probability-wise, cancer predominantly affects older people (I know there are exceptions depending on type), but famine, drought, and pandemics tend to have a higher probability of being fatal to the young as well. I realized that if you could cure cancer, the majority demographic to be better off would be the elderly. This would also mean that infrastructure (like medicine, social security, and care) would become extremely taxed, and that burden would fall on younger generations. The real critical point though is that when I looked at the numbers, it seemed most likely that if you saved "X"-amount of cancer patients, it would eventually lead to a lot more deaths than "X", as well as a lower quality of life for everyone in general. I began to become convinced that if we cure cancer before we tarraform and colonize Mars, it would likely be the greatest contributing factor to the essential breakdown of society and an abrupt stagnation of tech and science development (with most resources having to be used just to slow down pollution, funding care for people who can no longer contribute to society, and finding/gathering food/water). I won't say that curing cancer is the wrong move, but I just couldn't argue it was the right move without more information or accounting for unknowns. So I quit my program, because I realized I couldn't be the person to potentially make that call. I've tried to explain my logic to people, but most don't understand, or just disagree and call me a monster. I'm not sure what's right, but I am utterly confident that the biggest issue humanity will face in the next century will be an unsustainable population, and all the complications that result from that.
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2points
Octavia Hansen 5 years ago
We are keeping people alive who at any other time in history would not be alive . . . and then they breed. There is a quality of life issue . . .
#104
Unpopular opinion: We're all hoping our comment will get a bunch of upvotes and/or worried that a troll will leave a nasty comment.
Final score:
2points
#105
Dark mode is horrible.
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2points
#106
Eat cereal dry then drink milk. See, I grew up drinking a glass of milk with every breakfast. I also grew up eating cereal dry. When I heard about the milk first or after debate, I was so confused but there's my answer.
Final score:
2points
sylvanticx 4 years ago
Drinking milk is gross. Actually, milk is only good in cheese, baked goods, and coffee. Pretty much nothing else. I get in trouble for eating cereal dry, but the alternative... ewwww.
Wolfowl 4 years ago
The only time I will ever drink plain milk is with cereal.
Load More Replies... #107
Drinking milk as a small kids was ok, however as an adult, makes you vomit.
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sylvanticx 4 years ago
Most people are lactose intolerant. One could argue that drinking milk past puberty is unnatural. I can handle a bit in my coffee, but i get disgusted when I see people drinking glasses of it. my stomach hurts just watching...
#108
I think that WataWatachi is great! Why do people hate WataWatachi?
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1point
Kendra Miller 5 years ago
I liked Green Lantern, which is so hated on even Ryan Reynolds regretted acting in it.
#109
The Princess Bride is overrated. It is incredibly boring.
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IrishGirl 5 years ago
*GASP* Hast thou gone mad?! It's been my fave for 30 years!! (still upvoted you!)
Aragorn II Elessar 5 years ago
Yeah, Princess Bride might even be a smidge better than the Return of the King.
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#110
Gay Rights...
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#111
I LOVE DESTRUCTION!
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1point
Octavia Hansen 5 years ago
I LOVE a building implosion . . . any kind of BIG demolition job is a joy to watch!
#112
Chocolate takes horrible. It is bitter. What people like is the fat and the sugar. If not for the sugar, they would not like that horribly bitter terrible substance called chocolate. When you are eating chocolate, you are just covering up the shitty bitterness with the whole lot of sugar. If you like sugar so much, just say so! but no, people pretend that they like chocolate, but they would never eat it without sugar now, would they?
Final score:
1point
Uncommon Boston 5 years ago
I lost ability to taste chocolate after COVID. I am so lucky. It could have been much worse.
IrishGirl 5 years ago
Wow! I'm thankful we still have our panda! I hope you've recovered in all the really important areas...not minimizing chocolate, but I mean, unless you're Willie Wonka.......
Load More Replies... Average Grizzlies Fan 5 years ago
We wouldn't eat plain sugar all the time either. Combine the bitter chocolate with sugar and other ingredients then it tastes GOOD, and that's why a lot of people eat it. It is just like any other snack/dish with ingredients; some of the ingredients you wouldn't eat by itself but combined with other ingredients and it is good.
Sweet Happiness (Submission author) 5 years ago
See, when you say that you don't like dark chocolate, to me it sounds like an admission that you actually don't like chocolate. When you like milk chocolate, it is because there is more milk, and less chocolate! So the less of chocolate there is, the more you like it, huh! You just like sweet fat milk :)
Load More Replies... DDmaybeandor 4 years ago (edited)
What I like about chocolate is the bitterness. I've been known to eat straight baker's chocolate. It's the same thing I like about coffee, the bitterness. However, you're right; I know from looking for dark chocolate, it's far less common than overly sweet chocolate. I'm an anomaly.
#113
My unpopular opinion is: when you have a chronic disease you don't have to kill yourself. I learn that in this thread. It is an unpopular opinion. I didn't knew it.
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1point
#115
Ancient Greece have too much in common with Indian civilization(The South Asian one, not the America) and the european prechristan civilizations as well.
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#116
The Beatles are trash, and were in the right place at the right time.
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Nikki Sevven 5 years ago
This is just wrong. From my perspective (being a musician), Lennon and McCartney were a brilliant songwriting team.
von Funnyname (Submission author) 5 years ago
I'm not gonna argue that point: I think they write great songs, I just think that as a group, they didn't work well singing and playing together. Any cover that has ever been done of a Beatles song is amazing, and that's certainly a testament to their compositions and songwriting. Just can't stand listening to *them* play/sing the songs, lol
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Equine_Ravenclaw_Directioner 4 years ago
I don't think the same but respect your opinion nevertheless.
Octavia Hansen 5 years ago
The Beatles are a link in a chain of music coming down through the ages. More people know their music than Beethoven, and you can actually sing along. Ignore them if you can.
Average Grizzlies Fan 5 years ago
My family was talking about this the other day. They said that if you listen to the singing closely it isn't that good.
von Funnyname (Submission author) 5 years ago
That is 100% my reason! The voices don't match AT ALL, but they all insist on singing at the same damn time!
Load More Replies... #117
Creepypasta related one. I personally think that each of the Proxies has a different element.
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Ziva Kravdahl 5 years ago
I dont understand this post or comment. I know what creepypasta are but... dont get this one. Anyone?
DexterDogTheLovey (Submission author) 5 years ago
Something I forgot to say, but I think that they are also kind of like the forest guards
#118
Your name is not important. I think people who go like "My name is Sarantulapagodopulofski and you should pronounce it as Geriandrimysuperiofskaya" are narcissistic. A name is a just a label, and if it it difficult for other to pronounce, make it simple. When people say things like, "Well, if you can learn to pronounce Chaikovsky and Michelangelo, you can pronounce Geriandrimysuperiofsky", I think to myself "When your achievement are comparable to those of Chaikovsky and Michelangelo, I am sure we will learn to pronounce it. In the meantime, I would like to call you Bob". Best regards, Yaroslavna Vladimirovna Kadulina, aka Yara or whatever you feel like calling me, it does not change who I am.
Final score:
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earringnut 5 years ago
My name is my name. I didn't pick it. I'm not a narcissist for not coming when you call someone else's name.
Neva Neviฤica 5 years ago
You are free to call me Bob, i am free not to answer it because it's not my name.
Vanta Black 5 years ago
My name is my identity. It allows people to address me directly, and it allows me to stand out from being the same as everyone else (assuming I'm not in a room full of people with the same name as me). And many of us are named as a tribute to loved ones who came before us. If you want to give me a nickname, that's fine (I'm quite partial to "Majesty"), but if you call me something just because you're too lazy to learn how to correctly pronounce my name, I won't answer, and you can f**k off.
Aragorn II Elessar 5 years ago
Iโve always liked it when people call me โPreciousโ. It has a nice...ring to it.
Load More Replies... The Redhead 4 years ago
My name is French (part of my recent heritage, even though I'm American) the e at the end of my name is silent so people always say my name incorrectly.
Mary Peace 5 years ago
A name is a label, like chair. If someone says they agree with Bob, I won't know if they mean you because that isn't the name you've given. And if my name has an unusual spelling, I will tell you how to pronounce it, so that you can ask for me when you telephone.
#119
The death penalty should be more common and there should be no "life sentence" in prison. Death is a part of life and perhaps after death a new life will come. Regardless, "life" in prison is helping no one. To those that will argue the expense, a bullet is cheap. To those who argue of the personal growth for which life in prison gives the opportunity; I say that growth happens quickly in a time crunch, and that lots of time and no hope for anything better is more likely to foster degeneration than growth.
Final score:
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Willow Anderson 5 years ago
Look at it this way, would you rather take the easy way out of your crimes or have to live your life in a dirty, cold jail cell for the rest of your life.
The Redhead 4 years ago
You make excellent points. You mentioned expense a bullet is cheap I agree. However because there are so many appeals and other legal stuff it takes so long for the sentence is carried out it does wind up costing the state more than keeping someone locked up for life. Once the guilty party is 100% proven guilty the sentence should be carried out immediately, so much money would be saved.
#120
I don't things dogs should walk on leashes. There should be an other type of device or thing that you could use to walk your dog but leashes sometimes the human can pull and it could hurt the dog so I just don't agree with that.
Final score:
-2points
Mary Peace 5 years ago
This goes back to the post about training animals to do what the humans want. I think dogs should be on leashes but the dogs and owners should be taught to use them properly.
Equine_Ravenclaw_Directioner 4 years ago
Often leashes are for their safety and for that of others.
sylvanticx 4 years ago
um no. my dog and dad were ATTACKED by an off-leash dog. my dog would run into the street without a leash, he's an idiot. humans are careful
#121
Unpopular opinion: BP shouldn't have created this thread at all. "Unpopular opinion" threads are just excuses to launch your stupid homophobia, transphobia, racism, sexism, etc into existence. And we could all do with the non-existence of a few of these posts.
Final score:
-4points
Eagle Girl 5 years ago
These threads are more honest than some of the personal agenda posts I've seen by BP Editors. Maybe that's another of my unpopular opinions
What do you think ?
Candy Rae 5 years ago
Hetes mine: I hate all the using" KAREN" as an insult. Its rude and kind of being a bully. Say" entitled bitch" not " Karen". The meme was ok but i literally see this all day every day. Enough. No my names not Karen but God forbid some sympathy for those who are Karens??
Eagle Girl 5 years ago
Completely agree Candy. It is bullying, lacks empathy to those who share the name & displays the detached nature of of our culture. I give you TEN VOTES!
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Edan Min 5 years ago
I just realized, the least upvoted post here is actually the most unpopular opinion 😅
Fred L. 5 years ago
That's because some ideas aren´t just unpopular but plain stupid.
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Troux 5 years ago
This thread really highlights the echo chamber effect. BP asked people to post their unpopular opinion, then they get downvoted for being open and following the prompt. So now the most popular opinions win the unpopular opinions thread....nice way to discourage discourse. Sorry to anyone being downvoted into silence. I hope you're still willing to share your opinions while also accepting challenges to them!
Billy The Kid 5 years ago
Like my comment on here, down votes don't bother me but it bothers me when people are getting the wrong idea about UNpopular then getting edgy about the ones that are unpopular. Hmmm
Load More Replies... Billy The Kid 5 years ago
points don't bother me but i think people are getting the wrong idea about UNpopular questions.
sylvanticx 4 years ago
unpopular opinion: Israel has a fundamental right to exist as a Jewish state and that can never change
sylvanticx 4 years ago
Unpopular opinion: Perfume is dumb. I have a strong sense of smell. I can smell your cologne, your perfume, your hairspray, whatever. It hurts. I get a headache. You smell fine without it, just don't wear it! No kidding I can't be close to people wearing strong smells...
Wolfowl 4 years ago
Related note: I hate candles. They smell bad, and they make everyone is my house except the person who burns them miserable.
Load More Replies... Klaus Hargreeves 5 years ago
I want to say, this was supposed to be a place to confess without ppl getting mad, but theres a religous debate happening at my post (another reason why religion is stupid)
TheDanceQueen 5 years ago
Everyone is entitled to their opinion, so why start an argument of any sort? Believe what you want to be believe but don’t go around trying to convince people to join your “correct” opinion.
Candy Rae 5 years ago
Hetes mine: I hate all the using" KAREN" as an insult. Its rude and kind of being a bully. Say" entitled bitch" not " Karen". The meme was ok but i literally see this all day every day. Enough. No my names not Karen but God forbid some sympathy for those who are Karens??
Eagle Girl 5 years ago
Completely agree Candy. It is bullying, lacks empathy to those who share the name & displays the detached nature of of our culture. I give you TEN VOTES!
Load More Replies... Edan Min 5 years ago
I just realized, the least upvoted post here is actually the most unpopular opinion 😅
Fred L. 5 years ago
That's because some ideas aren´t just unpopular but plain stupid.
Load More Replies... Troux 5 years ago
This thread really highlights the echo chamber effect. BP asked people to post their unpopular opinion, then they get downvoted for being open and following the prompt. So now the most popular opinions win the unpopular opinions thread....nice way to discourage discourse. Sorry to anyone being downvoted into silence. I hope you're still willing to share your opinions while also accepting challenges to them!
Billy The Kid 5 years ago
Like my comment on here, down votes don't bother me but it bothers me when people are getting the wrong idea about UNpopular then getting edgy about the ones that are unpopular. Hmmm
Load More Replies... Billy The Kid 5 years ago
points don't bother me but i think people are getting the wrong idea about UNpopular questions.
sylvanticx 4 years ago
unpopular opinion: Israel has a fundamental right to exist as a Jewish state and that can never change
sylvanticx 4 years ago
Unpopular opinion: Perfume is dumb. I have a strong sense of smell. I can smell your cologne, your perfume, your hairspray, whatever. It hurts. I get a headache. You smell fine without it, just don't wear it! No kidding I can't be close to people wearing strong smells...
Wolfowl 4 years ago
Related note: I hate candles. They smell bad, and they make everyone is my house except the person who burns them miserable.
Load More Replies... Klaus Hargreeves 5 years ago
I want to say, this was supposed to be a place to confess without ppl getting mad, but theres a religous debate happening at my post (another reason why religion is stupid)
TheDanceQueen 5 years ago
Everyone is entitled to their opinion, so why start an argument of any sort? Believe what you want to be believe but don’t go around trying to convince people to join your “correct” opinion.
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