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Unless you are a committed contrarian, most of us prefer to generally agree with the majority opinion. After all, it's not really worth waging war over a commonly held belief, particularly if that debate is happening online. But sometimes folks do need to vent a little.  

This online group is dedicated to sharing opinions that generally go against the grain and we have gathered some of the best posts. From disagreements on simple food items to entire societal movements, people drop their hottest takes. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote the posts you agree with, and share your own thoughts in the comments section. 

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    Outside of this list, you have most likely encountered the idea of a “hot take.” This is simply an opinion, view, or idea (the “take”) that is quite controversial (the “hot” part.) What you might not have known is that this term comes from sports radio, of all places. Originally, the idea was to promote some listener engagement through good, old-fashioned rage baiting,

    The strategy would be for the radio hosts to choose "a topic from the sports zeitgeist, often one that has no business being discussed because the answer is unknowable" and then make"loud, fact-free declarations," so fans, who might not have the best self-control, would call in and do their best to “correct” them

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    T'Mar of Vulcan
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The person is not wrong - studies have shown that bathing/showering too often actually just moves the bacteria on your skin around.

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    Now this term has easily extended to the social media age, although the strategy is quite similar. People will be incorrect or inflammatory on purpose, relying on others quickly jumping into the comments section to “correct” them or share the post to mock it. Unfortunately, in the social media age, most attention is good attention, as the algorithm just sees clicks, comments, and reposts, not the negativity. 

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    Awesome At Being Autistic
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol, till 2018?! You sweet innocent child, the internet has *always* had a dark side. Source: I've been online since Jesus was a pup.

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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When people snicker "1st world problem" because you have the basic necessities but still have actual problems, I want to yeet them somewhere.

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    11 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m mostly having a problem with the adults having their children try to get the ball.

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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bad grammar and poor spelling always makes someone seem not very intelligent. I think it's because people don't seem to read much anymore. I'm talking about people who have English as a first language here.

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    T'Mar of Vulcan
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where does this person live? Here in Mzansi (South Africa) it's sunny 95% of the time. I get depressed when it's winter and too dark. We need the sun for our mental health.

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    Ruivo
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depends on circumstance. Yielding during heavy traffic so someone can go ahead in the perpendicular/opposite direction is completely acceptable.

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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honestly, a LOT of public places need to calm down with music. I understand having some soft background music so it's not dead quiet/fun for the people who are working, but I do not need radio blasting in my ears when looking at bread in the supermarket

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    zak
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dunno, having a "frog cam" during basketball games would probably still be more interesting than watching people pretend to ride on brooms 🤷🏼‍♂️

    T'Mar of Vulcan
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A lot of things in Harry Potter don't make sense. I mean in-universe.

    Rocket Surgeon
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Once you realize that everything in the Harry Potter universe is designed so that Harry Potter can be the hero, Quidditch (and everything else about the books/movies) makes a whole lot more sense.

    Kira Okah
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is the basics of world building for pretty much every story, yes.

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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Supposedly catching the golden snitch is so rare, it happens like every 20 games or so, so it keeps it interesting

    Zedrapazia
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The books say the game doesn't end until it is caught tho, so once a game progressed for like 3 months. Which is utterly ridiculous ...

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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wizards also just use to s**t themselves before plumbing, so I don't think anyone was giving them intelligence points.

    Definitely a Human
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A lot of stuff in the Harry Potter universe makes no sense. Why would a bad guy learn any spell when you can just avada kadavra your enemies? Why does the way you pronounce a spell make a difference? (LeviOsah / levioSAH). How does that work with accents?

    Lauren Caswell
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm pretty sure she did this as a jab at her ex who was really into football

    Steve Hall
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine how much fun this conversation would be if we were talking about something real.

    Cass Malone
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have no opinion on this one way or the other is I have never watched Harry Potter

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    Jeevesssssss
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also... kids get sick. So do adults. How are adults in a corporate culture going to stand up for their rights and take time off when sick (sorry, idk if getting PAID sick days is a usual thing in the US, but you should still not have to work when you're spreading lurgy) if you don't learn to do it as a kid?

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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Met my wife at work 12 years ago. It happens to millions of people, it's just the way it goes. They'll do what they can to prevent it, but as long as work is integrated between the sexes it will surely happen forever and that's just fine with me.

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    Queeqec
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't understand both things. Both are a waste of time in my (unpopular) opinion.

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    Zedrapazia
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a good friend who's been participating in kickboxing since he was like 13 and hits the gym on a regular basis. Most buff guy I know, but still far away from Arnold Schwarzenegger or anyone like that. Peak physical condition doesn't look the way the movies make it seem.

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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel the same about the “Alabama is where everybody f***s their sisters hurr hurr hurrrrrrr” joke. Its not funny nor is it anywhere near true.

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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I tend to get my impressions on numerous observations. How do they treat animals, retail workers, restaurant servers, do they gossip etc. Not their clothing or wealth.

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    James Lockhart
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    11 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sellers really don't have a choice. It's virtually impossible to sell your house on your own unless you're a house flipper who has their own license.

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    FreeTheUnicorn
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you are afraid of nudity, just avoid the locker room, throw on a jacket and sweatpants and shower and change elsewhere

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    Bhadrika Love
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everyone could benefit from therapy is different from everyone needs therapy. It's like a personal trainer in a gym - everyone would benefit, some need it more than others.

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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think people shouldn't be allowed more than two rental homes. This would allow for more affordable housing for first time buyers. How are younger generations supposed to compete in the housing market with Boomers who can use their rentals as collateral to buy more rentals and got their start back when house prices were affordable and wages were fair?

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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And.... you CAN stop any online game at any moment. Just exit and turn your computer off. Remember when you were little and playing hide and seek outside and your parent called? You just yelled: i quit, i have to eat diner! And your friends accepted that (because they also had to stop sometimes) and just continued or started a new game without you. It's exactly the same for online games!!

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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I prefer fake nice over genuine rudeness. You can be honest with people but still be mindful of their feelings.

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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really don't want to meet most of the people who I went to school with ever again

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    11 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think this person comprehends what a work wife, work husband, is. It is nothing to do with sex or lusting, it is simply the work buddy who makes you feel most at home and you can share inside jokes, have lunch with maybe and discuss anything and everything with.

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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want to be honest about this entire actor stuff. I really really really don't care what actors do or think in private. They're supposed to act for movies, their private is to them and this high amount of celebrity gossip magazines and interview shows are a waste of money and time to me. The only time when the private life of an actor is important is if it's really about something awful that has to be uncovered, such as pedophilia, abusive to spouse, murder and alike things.

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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree, take off, landing and turbulence are the only exciting bits of air travel.

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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nobody likes homelessness least of all the homeless. Better to hate the systems that promote homelessness, lack of psychiatric care, unaffordable Healthcare (America), unaffordable rents and housing, jobs that don't pay a living wage etc.

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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wouldn't Spider-Man be shooting webs out of his butt, then? Idk I'm not a spider expert.

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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Idk which country the op is from but in the UK the 'under housed' (wtf?) Would be delighted to be offered government housing. Unfortunately there is very little left after it was sold off by Thatcher

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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And pork, I love a good pork chop! Pork and chicken win over beef for me every time. And steak is just bland, also because for some reason it seems sacrilegious to add any flavour to it.

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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some people see past looks or body types. Sometimes attractiveness is measured in conversation/intelligence.

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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nonsense. If I don't eat in the morning my blood sugar crashes and I will feel lightheaded. Eat something that will keep you going, like eggs.

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