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There’s always something people have demonized. First it was fat, then it was food additives, and lately it has become sugar. But things people see as evil don't end with our diet.
Other commonly disregarded stuff may have to do with music, like the controversial band known as Nickelback or going to psychological therapy, or not liking animals like rats, tarantulas, and snakes.
We rarely reflect on why specific things cause us such adverse emotions, so this viral thread may give us some perspective. The simple yet thought-provoking question “What doesn't need the hate it gets?” was asked by Redditor u/Alexdoesthedo, and it has clearly produced some very illuminating responses.
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#1
The rain. Rain is f**king awesome. It feeds all the plantlife, makes puddles, and my personal favourite, at night time the rain reflects light and makes even traffic lights look f**king amazing. Jesus I love rain.
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#2
Atheists. Most of us are nice, sensible good people just like you, we just happen to have different views on religion. Just like any religion, of course there are extremists that give the group a bad name, and the rest of us look down on them and don't support how they act.
#4
Pineapple on pizza. It’s delicious, and if you hate it don’t s**t on people who like it.
#5
Reading.
Even those who read scoff at what others read and it's not necessary.
Reading overall is good for the brain and memory. Comic books, magazines about cars or fishing, romance novels, old classics, it's all reading.
There's no need to feel shame or shame someone for what they read.
#6
Enjoying cartoons as an adult.
Good content is good content and looking back at the cartoons I loved now and then. I do have superior tastes.
tuzdayschild 3 years ago
Child please. I'm approaching retirement age and I never stopped watching cartoons.
#7
Therapy. It's never a bad thing but I definitely still know people who are firmly against or see it as a sign of weakness.
#8
People who want to live a basic, "normal" or "boring" life. From all generations, I am constantly hearing locals/normies being made fun of for not wanting a ~fancier~ lifestyle but like... Why does that matter? Besides, just having a roof overhead is luxurious to to some people. Let others live the lives they want to.
#9
Rats. They're some of the funniest, most affectionate and intelligent small pets, with a ton of personality, who actually enjoy engaging with people.
They get a terrible reputation for carrying disease or being aggressive- which is just not true for domestic rats. Growing up I had almost every common pet rodent you can think of, and hands down I'd pick a rat over a hamster any day.
#10
Cats. Many people I know absolutely despise them because they think they cant love you the way some dogs can, or they remind you of the stereotype "crazy cat person" or the whole "they're all aggressive/bitey/scratchy" thing. Once I had both dogs and cats (and reptiles!) in my house - and though I love both, cats tended to speak a little louder to me. I'm part of a TNR company and ended up raising one of the cats I caught while searching for my missing cat last month and realized how sweet they can be if you take the time to earn their trust and give them space when it's asked for.
#11
Bra straps showing. Like what? Why does it make you mad? It's fabric. And if I'm not mistaken, you're covered in it on the daily.
#12
Sleeping with stuffed animals. You’re never too old for that.
#13
The North American Opossum. They're docile unless threatened, and I think they are endearingly cute. They perform a great service by eating tons of pesky insects, like ticks. Added bonus, they are almost entirely immune to rabies.
#14
Teenage girls who are obsessed with something (a pop star, a movie, a book etc). Let people enjoy things.
#15
Broccoli. Steam it and melt a little Smart Balance on it. Yummy. Your parents didn't know how to make it. It's arguably the healthiest food you can eat, at least in the top ten.
#16
Muslims, they are really misunderstood everywhere.
Truth Monster 3 years ago
I'm in favor of practicing any religion you like, but Islam is one of the most intolerant religions to ever exist. There is no Muslim-majority country where being gay isn't hazardous to your health. There isn't a muslim-majority country that isn't a hellhole in regards to women's rights. Islam is incompatible with liberalism, the same way 14th century Catholicism is incompatible with liberalism. If you want to follow Islam, as a liberal I say you do you, but don't expect me to turn a blind eye to the religion's social problems.
#17
Homeless people. Austin, TX just reinstated a ban on public camping/sitting/laying down, with zero allocation for actually helping the homeless population.
#18
Sharks. They're just a well designed killing machine and the chances of them killing you are super low. Orcas and dolphins are actually "meaner" if you want to look at them in a human way, they'll purposely mess with you or hurt you. Sharks might just bite you on accident.
#19
Hyenas. Most unfairly villainized and maligned animal in the world all because of some stupid Disney movie. They are not scavengers at all they hunt 90% of their prey and lions steal food off of them far more than they steal off lions. They are highly intelligent predators with an equally important role to play in the ecosystem.
#20
Teachers.
I can personally confirm that I was a piece of work in grade school - then high school. And it wasn't because of teachers - it was because of me.
Kristof De Smet 3 years ago
So true! Living with a teacher every day, and believe me, it's not only the kids, but also the parents, the school board,....
#21
Snakes. They are awesome pets and the super dangerous ones don't want anything to do with you. I can't stand people killing snakes they find. To me its like killing a stray dog you find. Just call animal control.
Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago
Snakes are so cool, we used to have a pet Murray darling python. Sadly she passed away a few years ago.
#22
Trans people. Just like many other minorities, most people get little exposure to them other then what they hear and see online. Aka the trans freakouts and anti trans pages aren’t too realistic, along with the tumblr 30,000 genders people, “real” (not because of a coping mechanism or fetish, etc but fr like born that way, ) trans people irl are quite normal.
#23
GMOs. Humans have been slowly doing that since we started cultivating crops, now we can just do it quicker. And there are millions of people who rely on GMO crops to not starve to death.
Brandy Grote 3 years ago
It's just Monsanto GMO seeds. 1 generation so they can keep selling them, and they don't care if their product does get into organic fields nearby. Losing natural, unmodified seeds to Monsanto's greed is terrifying.
#25
Brussels Sprouts. You can do so much with them! Just stop boiling the hell out of them.
#26
People with the Karen haircut who are actually normal and chill.
#27
TV shows made specifically for toddlers. They are toddlers. It's all colors and shapes and being excited over simple things. That's what toddlers are about. YOU don't need to watch the show. It's not for you.
#28
Nickleback - I'm not a fan, but it's just kind of generic rock music that you are in no way forced to listen to.
Monday 3 years ago
I always figured the Nickleback hate was just a meme and everyone is pretty much neutral on them.
Teacher's Resources 3 years ago
Being indifferent to them is worse than hating them. That’s what I do with the things I do not like. I am just indifferent to them, as if they weren’t even there.
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Tarryn Louise 3 years ago (edited)
I like Nickleback. Majority who hate Nickleback only hate them to be 'cool'... I have heard a LOT worse... ever listen to Yoko Ono? Don't if you haven't ....but if you are really desperate to know... check out this horrific devastation of sound. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdZ9weP5i68
Alice Platzer 3 years ago
Never understood why half the world was (is) bashing Nickleback. I like the singer, he has a great voice and can actually sing.
RoseTheMad 3 years ago
I bet all these "haters" still loved "Rockstar" back when it was a massive song you couldn't go anywhere without hearing... an unfortunate thing about some (well, a lot of really) people is that they will just jump on whatever bandwagon is trendy..
Kira Okah 3 years ago
The reason for the hate is that they "sold out" and "went mainstream". Seriously all it is. They aren't that bad to listen to.
Scxdface 3 years ago
nickleback is an amazing singer! i listed to some of his sings daily, since they are catchy, and the words get stuck in my head! :D if you want to listen to his music, one song i reccomend is if today was your last day, its got a good meaning behind it and gives me happy vibes
Susan Widomski 3 years ago
I have never consciously paid attention to Nickelback, but I am aware of the prejudice. Just don't listen. It's not like they are going to come over and tie up and force you to listen to their music.
Noel Benavente 3 years ago
This is similar to the pineapple on pizza: people who say they hate it just want to feel special, cause they think they belong to a minority who is unique or that don't go with the trend or something...
DragonflyGreen 3 years ago
Not similar. I genuinely think pineapple on pizza is horrible.
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Sandra Boyd 3 years ago
Ever since I learned how they chose their name - buy something (forget what) , pay a dime (forget the exact price it's in US money) - and get a nickel back - I love them.
Richard Henderson 3 years ago
Nickleback actually have some really good songs and I think people get bent out of shape over them because they think they shouldn’t be good. For what reason though? 🤷🏽♂️
Vladimíra Matejová 3 years ago
i love nickleback. oh so many times we sang their songs on guitar parties at the dorms. i dont get it why ppl hate them. are they overplayed in some radios?
Mark Heitov 3 years ago
My heyday was the 70s through 80s and I feel like that era ( as well as 50s-60s ) was some of the best ever. Music is very subjective but I gag at what's considered cool pop these days, for the most part, and don't even know Nickleback, but am sure there is a lot worse and a lot better.
Tim Haight 3 years ago
I had tickets to one of their show but it was cancelled due to the f*cking pandemic.
Yurie Choi 3 years ago
I thought it was just a running joke with no disrespect to their music and I thought the band kind of runs with the publicity
Tim Duenkel 3 years ago
The hate came from radio. Nickelback was played almost non-stop on rock radio and they were at best, "meh". Radio used to be the way people heard new stuff and even stuff they liked, but couldn't afford to buy. A CD used to cost up to $20, so you had to pick and choose more carefully than now, so people would listen to the radio a lot. And Nickelback was on the radio ALL THE TIME. I really don't hear people rail off on bands like this anymore. Why? Because it's super easy to just listen to what you like.
Eslamala 3 years ago
All the hate they get makes them a bigger deal than they actually are: an average band with a few radio hits. like many
Tiny Dynamine 3 years ago
They only exist to make easy money from the people who don't like to think.
#29
Billie Eilish. I don't know what it was that made people go "eeeew, BiLlIe EiLiSh" but come on. She's an interesting person and her music is genuinely good. I'm not one for forcing artists on people, I just don't get when a relatively innocuous musician gets that level of hate.
And while I'm at it: Taylor Swift writing about relationships. Just about every artist in existence has either written about their relationships at least once, or usually write about love/relationships, either through experience or generalization. Why is it okay for people like Ed Sheeran, John Mayer, or Ariana Grande to write about their relationships without much uproar, but when Taylor Swift does it? Sheesh.
#30
Body pillows.
There's no law saying you have to put something sexy on it there's plain colored pillowcases for them literally everywhere.
They. Help. You. Sleep. Gud.
Raluca Neacsu 3 years ago (edited)
How can people hate body pillows? I have one covered in a plain white sheet and it helped me have the best sleep I've ever had. Honest to god, I recommend everyone to have one.
#31
Veganism. We just don't want innocent animals to get hurt yet we get mocked for it all the time.
Viktor Feurer 3 years ago
People do not hate the veganism, we hate the aggressive, "only we can save the world, you f***ng animal killer"-like evangelist vegans.
#32
Anyone showcasing genuine passion and hobbies on social media.
Blackheart 3 years ago
There are 2 kinds of people. 1 People who do what the hell they enjoy and don's give a s*** what anybody thinks. 2 People who do what they do, and post and share it everywhere. Once it is out there in the public, the public has a right to respond. Be a 1.
#34
Boy bands/ any music where the target audience is teens/young women. people need to stop assuming that anything that is liked by that demographic is stupid.
Downunderdude 3 years ago
I don't think people hate boy bands per se. I think they hate the cynical manufacturing of them by music companies. 'OK, so we've got the super handsome one, the goofy one, the sensitive one, the blond one...' 'Can they sing?' 'Sing? who cares?'
#35
Kristen Stewart--she's just socially awkward during interviews! She's a decent actress. People freak out that she's not super emotionally expressive... Some people just aren't!
What do you think ?
Toujin C'Thlu 3 years ago
I think a lot of people hate these things because media and the internet tell them to.
If I could I would live under water 3 years ago
I'll add introverts. It's okay to be an introvert, you don't have to be an extrovert, introverts can be fun, too an it took me years to realize that.
Raven DeathShade 3 years ago
I love my introvert friends! I'm a socially awkward extrovert, but I'm a heck of a lot more outgoing than many of my friends.
Load More Replies... Hans 3 years ago
Frankly, nothing in this world deserves hate. (Maybe save for a few exceptions, and these exclusively are people whose main life purpose seems to be spreading hate and misery.)
Lauren Caswell 3 years ago (edited)
I love spiders. I prefer they don't sneak up on me but I never kill them. Certain types are put outside, others moved to near a window if I'm not sure if it's a house spider or outside spider 🤷♀️ I'm allergic to mosquito bites so they do me a big favour :)
Load More Replies... ivan bolitekurac 3 years ago
Really unpopular opinion...What about Americans,Christians and people who want children?They get hated/mocked a lot here on bp
Troux 3 years ago (edited)
I will add: innocently staring at people shouldn't be that bad. We are visual and curious creatures and sometimes we just want to look with wonder or appreciation at someone else, but it's always perceived as creepy/perverted, and unfortunately it often is. I often check out someone's hair, shoes, backpack decals, facial structure, clothes etc. but terrified that I'll be "caught" appreciating their style or something. For this same reason, I never compliment strangers the way that I want to.
Rissie 3 years ago
Now you need to take into account that the other person doesn't know your thoughts. Many do stare with creepy intentions. And also that no everyone is always waiting for compliments. Having some empathy about that would make it easier to understand how it's not appreciated to stare. Also, what you personally want should never be at the cost of discomfort of another.
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Rainbow Panda 3 years ago
It’s okay to dislike something, but it’s not okay to be mean about it. 🙂
FABULOUS1 3 years ago
All of these that where mentioned just remind me how great it is that people enjoy different things. A lot of things I wouldnt learn or hear about if someone didnt introduce me to it. What a boring world it would be if we were all the same, acted the same and liked the same things. Love and embrace our differences but try not to be an asshole if someone is not like you or likes things you dont.
Dmitri Johnson 2 years ago
i know one mineta from mha there is worse perverts yet the get love
Just saying 3 years ago
Boomers/Millenials/Karens. Particularly on this site. In fact, let's just ban these terms completely and try to see the individuals around us without prejudice.
Jenny King 3 years ago
Just because someone doesn't "embrace" something does not mean they HATE it.
Chloe *Leah* Pheonix 3 years ago
FURRIES ARE MISUNDERSTOOD. NOT ALL FURRIES ARE PERVERTS. NOT ALL FURRIES ARE INTO HEAT. NOT ALL FURRIES ARE LGBTQ. HOW DO I KNOW? IM A FURRY. I HAVE MULTIPLE FRIENDS WHO ARE FURRIES. ALMOST ALL OF THEM ARE STRAIGHT. GET THAT GUNK OUTTA YOU. But if the reason you dont like furries is because you think that kind of stuff is kinda odd and you're just not into it, you're fine, have a nice day.
~hUmMuS vIbEs~ 3 years ago
I will also add: Lilly Singh. Why is she getting all this hate on the internet? She's worked hard for her success, and anyone who is insecure enough about themselves to criticize her humour, doesn't deserve to watch her videos. As long as what you're doing is not hurting anyone it's fine.
jk nbt 3 years ago
I worked as an hourly worker in some chemical plants & refineries... I got a bachelor's degree in humanities... It was so useless that I couldn't get a job selling insurance on commission with it... so I went to work as a workin' man... I was hated everywhere I worked because the workers didn't have any education beyond high school, and they were jealous and offended that I would dare to work in "their plant". They would tell me to my face that I was a fool for working there with a degree. I got tired of telling them that I was making three or four times what I could get with the useless degree...
Tim Haight 3 years ago
I got my AA in social science and humnaities becuase after basic training and tech school I only needed 6 classes to finish it. I went on later and got a bachelors and masters degree in computer programming and IT. Most of the AA was the general ed stuff that all degrees require. Not a useless degree.
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RandomBeing 3 years ago
A simple guide to satanists from what iv'e seen: Church of satan: fine. Temple of satan: not fine.
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Victoria Pitt 3 years ago
You know what should be on this list? People who like signs like "Live, Laugh, Love". I like to think I'm a pretty edgy, cool, artistic, individualistic, and self-made woman. OK, so why do I get made fun of if I want a gd inspirational quote in my home.?! There is nothing "basic" about me. Ya'll are judgmental a-holes. lol
8-ball 3 years ago
I would add K-Pop, J-Pop, and C-Pop as well! I enjoy this music and I'm teased and judged for being interested in different cultures? Same when I listen to any music in Spanish or French. I'm always judged for listening to different languages and I don't understand why. I showed a friend an English version of a K-Pop song and they SERIOUSLY enjoyed it, but when I showed them the original, they were disgusted that I had "tricked her into listening to that stuff." It makes me really upset that fans are teased and judged for listening to this. It's our musical taste, and no one is asking you to be a fan, so please just respect the fact that WE enjoy this. Thank you.
martine 3 years ago
uhh you see there are no problems when it comes to k-pop its just the fandom has toxic stans :(
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Becky Samuel 3 years ago
Ooo. So edgy. Good grief, if you're going to troll at least try something a bit less lazy.
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Toujin C'Thlu 3 years ago
I think a lot of people hate these things because media and the internet tell them to.
If I could I would live under water 3 years ago
I'll add introverts. It's okay to be an introvert, you don't have to be an extrovert, introverts can be fun, too an it took me years to realize that.
Raven DeathShade 3 years ago
I love my introvert friends! I'm a socially awkward extrovert, but I'm a heck of a lot more outgoing than many of my friends.
Load More Replies... Hans 3 years ago
Frankly, nothing in this world deserves hate. (Maybe save for a few exceptions, and these exclusively are people whose main life purpose seems to be spreading hate and misery.)
Lauren Caswell 3 years ago (edited)
I love spiders. I prefer they don't sneak up on me but I never kill them. Certain types are put outside, others moved to near a window if I'm not sure if it's a house spider or outside spider 🤷♀️ I'm allergic to mosquito bites so they do me a big favour :)
Load More Replies... ivan bolitekurac 3 years ago
Really unpopular opinion...What about Americans,Christians and people who want children?They get hated/mocked a lot here on bp
Troux 3 years ago (edited)
I will add: innocently staring at people shouldn't be that bad. We are visual and curious creatures and sometimes we just want to look with wonder or appreciation at someone else, but it's always perceived as creepy/perverted, and unfortunately it often is. I often check out someone's hair, shoes, backpack decals, facial structure, clothes etc. but terrified that I'll be "caught" appreciating their style or something. For this same reason, I never compliment strangers the way that I want to.
Rissie 3 years ago
Now you need to take into account that the other person doesn't know your thoughts. Many do stare with creepy intentions. And also that no everyone is always waiting for compliments. Having some empathy about that would make it easier to understand how it's not appreciated to stare. Also, what you personally want should never be at the cost of discomfort of another.
Load More Replies... Rainbow Panda 3 years ago
It’s okay to dislike something, but it’s not okay to be mean about it. 🙂
FABULOUS1 3 years ago
All of these that where mentioned just remind me how great it is that people enjoy different things. A lot of things I wouldnt learn or hear about if someone didnt introduce me to it. What a boring world it would be if we were all the same, acted the same and liked the same things. Love and embrace our differences but try not to be an asshole if someone is not like you or likes things you dont.
Dmitri Johnson 2 years ago
i know one mineta from mha there is worse perverts yet the get love
Just saying 3 years ago
Boomers/Millenials/Karens. Particularly on this site. In fact, let's just ban these terms completely and try to see the individuals around us without prejudice.
Jenny King 3 years ago
Just because someone doesn't "embrace" something does not mean they HATE it.
Chloe *Leah* Pheonix 3 years ago
FURRIES ARE MISUNDERSTOOD. NOT ALL FURRIES ARE PERVERTS. NOT ALL FURRIES ARE INTO HEAT. NOT ALL FURRIES ARE LGBTQ. HOW DO I KNOW? IM A FURRY. I HAVE MULTIPLE FRIENDS WHO ARE FURRIES. ALMOST ALL OF THEM ARE STRAIGHT. GET THAT GUNK OUTTA YOU. But if the reason you dont like furries is because you think that kind of stuff is kinda odd and you're just not into it, you're fine, have a nice day.
~hUmMuS vIbEs~ 3 years ago
I will also add: Lilly Singh. Why is she getting all this hate on the internet? She's worked hard for her success, and anyone who is insecure enough about themselves to criticize her humour, doesn't deserve to watch her videos. As long as what you're doing is not hurting anyone it's fine.
jk nbt 3 years ago
I worked as an hourly worker in some chemical plants & refineries... I got a bachelor's degree in humanities... It was so useless that I couldn't get a job selling insurance on commission with it... so I went to work as a workin' man... I was hated everywhere I worked because the workers didn't have any education beyond high school, and they were jealous and offended that I would dare to work in "their plant". They would tell me to my face that I was a fool for working there with a degree. I got tired of telling them that I was making three or four times what I could get with the useless degree...
Tim Haight 3 years ago
I got my AA in social science and humnaities becuase after basic training and tech school I only needed 6 classes to finish it. I went on later and got a bachelors and masters degree in computer programming and IT. Most of the AA was the general ed stuff that all degrees require. Not a useless degree.
Load More Replies... RandomBeing 3 years ago
A simple guide to satanists from what iv'e seen: Church of satan: fine. Temple of satan: not fine.
Load More Replies... Victoria Pitt 3 years ago
You know what should be on this list? People who like signs like "Live, Laugh, Love". I like to think I'm a pretty edgy, cool, artistic, individualistic, and self-made woman. OK, so why do I get made fun of if I want a gd inspirational quote in my home.?! There is nothing "basic" about me. Ya'll are judgmental a-holes. lol
8-ball 3 years ago
I would add K-Pop, J-Pop, and C-Pop as well! I enjoy this music and I'm teased and judged for being interested in different cultures? Same when I listen to any music in Spanish or French. I'm always judged for listening to different languages and I don't understand why. I showed a friend an English version of a K-Pop song and they SERIOUSLY enjoyed it, but when I showed them the original, they were disgusted that I had "tricked her into listening to that stuff." It makes me really upset that fans are teased and judged for listening to this. It's our musical taste, and no one is asking you to be a fan, so please just respect the fact that WE enjoy this. Thank you.
martine 3 years ago
uhh you see there are no problems when it comes to k-pop its just the fandom has toxic stans :(
Load More Replies... Becky Samuel 3 years ago
Ooo. So edgy. Good grief, if you're going to troll at least try something a bit less lazy.
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