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40 People Get Blatantly Honest About “What Is Not For Everyone, But Society Acts Like It Is?”

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The idea of expectations seems very tame at first. It is a standard the collective hivemind adheres to and expects that nobody strays away from this norm because collective stability. That’s how societies work, right?

Well, the concept has a lot of nuance to it—nuance that isn’t all that positive as it can cause unforeseen damage to relationships, cause harm to oneself, or is just flat out toxic all around. All because someone is comfortable with pushing the boundaries for the sake of stability.

And when someone snaps and breaks, folks wonder why it happened. Because not everyone is cut out for this. And that’s fine. But some don’t see it that way.

Folks online recently tackled this issue with an AskReddit thread listing what things are not for everyone, but society acts like it is?

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#1

40 People Get Blatantly Honest About “What Is Not For Everyone, But Society Acts Like It Is?” Social Media. Imagine being a 6th grader and having people think you’re weird if you don’t have an Instagram.

That s**t is poison. Wrecked our interpersonal skills. Ruined relationships. Perpetuated bullying into cyberspace when it used to end at the school day. Cemented embarrassment if you get recorded. The list goes on.

aSentientShadeOfBlue , Plann Report

Final score:

463points

Mel Colley 11 months ago

This should be no.1

66points

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#2

40 People Get Blatantly Honest About “What Is Not For Everyone, But Society Acts Like It Is?” Religion. That’s fine if you’re a believer and it brings you peace or purpose or whatever, but it’s really not for everyone.

xraig88 , Leo mandala Report

Final score:

317points

Shoes 11 months ago (edited)

I kinda get upset on how some people are forced to stay in a religion because the family said so

110points

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#3

40 People Get Blatantly Honest About “What Is Not For Everyone, But Society Acts Like It Is?” The whole “early bird gets the worm” mentality. Society tends to glorify being a morning person and waking up at the crack of dawn, but not everyone’s wired that way. Some of us are night owls who do our best work after midnight. So, let’s remember that not everyone thrives on the same schedule, and it’s okay to be a night-loving creature in a world that often praises the early risers. After all, owls are pretty cool too!

Stock_Strawberry2306 , Kampus Production Report

Final score:

315points

Elio 11 months ago (edited)

I'm more of a night person and certain day time people just don't get it and think you're lazy if you don't wake up early.

70points

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So, in the grand scheme of things, the thread did not receive a lot of upvotes, clocking in at just 3,300. What it did, however, do is generate quite a discussion. 4,900 comments later, we have loads of spot-on answers as well as talks about their respective themes and topics, giving context as to why it’s bad and why we would be better off without it.

#4

40 People Get Blatantly Honest About “What Is Not For Everyone, But Society Acts Like It Is?” Having children.

Connect_Office8072:

I worked for the State’s attorney in the Neglect and Abuse Division and I swear, you should need a test before you can become a parent.

ServiceCall1986:

I’m a woman who has never had that “motherly urge” and I never plan on having kids. People don’t seem to understand that can happen. It’s always “you’ll change your mind once you find the right person”.

No, my right person will feel the same as me. People want to change me, but I’ve always felt this way.

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Final score:

289points

RavenTheCat 11 months ago

Guys have thar same issue, im a dude i wont have kids. No i wont change my mind im gay

68points

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#5

40 People Get Blatantly Honest About “What Is Not For Everyone, But Society Acts Like It Is?” Crop tops. Some of us still want the whole entire shirt damnit!

slpeach91 , Ketut Subiyanto Report

Final score:

278points

TheBlueBitterfly 11 months ago

Why are plus size women's shirts shorter? I hate this!! I'd rather not show the world my pasty white doughbelly every time I raise my arm! I get that larger size = more fabric, so they're just trying to squeeze every last penny out of the fabric but come on.

125points

Gwen Smith 11 months ago

Look for shirts classed as a tunic. They're usually longer.

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Kelly Scott 11 months ago

I want to know why plus sized shirts always have a plunging neckline. Like, to the navel neckline. I'm a fatty, not a stripper.

16points

Rebecca Joan 11 months ago

It’s because we’re a society of “normalizing. Which is a term I hate. “Normalize”’ pronouns. Normalize being fat. Instead of not wanting to show society your pasty white dough belly, you’re supposed to be “normalizing” body positivity. And it’s like, I don’t necessarily mind being a fuller figured woman, but I also don’t think I should be rocking a bikini.

4points

Debby Keir 11 months ago

It's not just 'plus size' it's also if you're tall....

2points

Courtney Christelle 11 months ago

I find that certain items fit me better if I buy them in men’s. Jeans for starters and also, pockets!

2points

The girl who wore glasses 11 months ago

How about needing a plus size AND tall?

2points

Jayjay 11 months ago

more fabric = costs more (even though the main costs are in manufacturing) And many women of all sizes would like a top that is not cropped :)

2points

TheDarkestRaven 11 months ago

I bet you could still totally rock a belly shirt tho :3 💖💖

1point

Suzanne McHenry 11 months ago

Kaftan tops are pretty roomy.

0points

The voice of reason 11 months ago

Plus the number of women who think that no matter their size, who will wear the most inappropriate clothing. Summers are nasty looking!

0points

Sue User 11 months ago

Buy mens big and tall. They are longer.

0points

Poppy 11 months ago

As a fat lady, I prefer longer shirts, I'm sure other people don't want to see my wobbly bits either. Crop tops/shorter tops are the bane of my fashion existence.

17points

Ginny 11 months ago

And crop sweaters!

12points

Almost sunny 11 months ago

YES!

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BrownTabby 11 months ago

I’ve had luck with ethical clothing companies. It’s been illuminating to see how the companies that care more about their workers also care more about their customers.

6points

kath morgan 11 months ago

Got any recs?

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Pix 11 months ago

I'm 6ft. I've not had an entire top that wasn't a dress since I was a youngling 🤦‍♀️

5points

Katrina Nixon 11 months ago

Most of us!

5points

WonderWoman 11 months ago

There are approximately 500 people in the whole world that rock that crop top - and that is it. No one else can rock it. Stop buying them and soon enough they will stop making them.

4points

Lydsylou (she/her) 11 months ago

I actually hate crop tops I don't want to be walking around with my belly hanging out thanks. Just because I'm thin doesn't mean everyone needs to see my belly

3points

Nizumi 11 months ago

There are different shops. "Old lady" shops don't do crop tops.

3points

DarkViolet 11 months ago

Define "old lady," please. 🤨

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Almost sunny 11 months ago

So hating this trend. Give me a normal sized top please

3points

Em 11 months ago

The whole entire shirt absolutely still exists. Have crop tops gotten more popular? Yeah, probably. But they're not even close to being ubiquitous.

3points

Jenny Mason 11 months ago

The amount of cropped knitwear around at the moment is annoying also. What is the point of a cropped cardigan or sweater?

2points

Cyber Returns 11 months ago

Who wants a cold belly button at Christmas?

2points

Lauren S 11 months ago

Ha! I like this one. Just as passionate as the others but so much less serious.

2points

kazuha 11 months ago

THIS! I was shopping for clothes to gift to my 9 year old niece last week and all the tops in every single store were super cropped.

1point

Cricketgeeklol 11 months ago

I try and pull them down and it starts to really annoy me that I can't

1point

Mental Liberals 11 months ago

If you got the body, then why not!! No rolls please... :)

1point

Emily Betz 11 months ago

Ok the comment is dumb. Then get a top that isn't a crop top. Crop tops not being flattering isn't about size. I've seen larger women rock that s**t, while it never looked good on me at any size as a 6'2 female with small boobs and wide hips. So.

1point

Midnight (she/her) 11 months ago

Exactly! It's ridiculous how much clothing companies try to force their societal norms on women. Even the shirts that aren't marked as cropped are too short! Not everybody wants crop tops and that's that.

1point

Jill Bussey 11 months ago

It's cropped coats that I don't understand. There's a lovely thick, cosy, winter coat, that stops above the waist. What's the point?!

1point

ILoveMySon 11 months ago

Longer shorts for little girls as well. I have heard MANY parents voice frustration.

1point

DarkViolet 11 months ago

No parent wants their child running around in hot pants.

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martymcmatrix 11 months ago (edited)

Some of us still want the whole body as well...

1point

martymcmatrix 11 months ago (edited)

...as wanting the industry to stop on sewing fake pockets on literally every piece of denim for the ♂️! You don't need to do this, they will buy new handbags and purses anyway...🙋🏽

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kansasmagic 11 months ago

On my first day back at work in August (I teach at a community college), at least half the girls on campus were all wearing crop tops + high waisted 90s retro "mom jeans". It was kind of weird.

1point

Fall F. 11 months ago

Also low waist skinny jeans or other trousers.

1point

DarkViolet 11 months ago

Seriously! No plus-size woman wants to be caught dead that cráp. You might as well wear a neon sign that advertises your muffin top.

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Ken_Jane 11 months ago

I can't own enough crop tops😂 I work hard on these abs plus we're having heatwave after heatwave so I'm unfortunately on team crop tops

1point

ThatBlackNightingale 11 months ago

Yes!!!!! I can't find a decent long top without it looking like it came from the 60's... And of course it all comes from the women's aisle. I'm living off my hoodies fr

1point

Teresa Spanics 10 months ago

I second that!

0points

Pickle (they/she) 11 months ago

As a taller person, I hate crop tops with a burning passion and usually end up not buying shirts solely because they're too short.

0points

Laura 11 months ago

And I want a whole damn front pocket in my jeans and pants.

0points

Ja R 11 months ago

crop tops are over 75 yrs old, bikinis 60 minis 60, get over it if a female likes them and feels good so not Taliban. and the amount of skin depends on the event .. and what is crazy the haters of little kids wearing crops and short skirts the little kids had them first older girls and women later wore them. and for bikinis top on toddler or kid who haven't hit puberty is wrong girls 10 to 11 were often topless in the pre 1950s in backyards or pools

0points

Big Chungus 11 months ago

Can't stand crop tops, I love my shirts being bigger and more comfy

0points

Casey 11 months ago

I like crop tops,, if you don't then just don't buy them?

0points

lawrence Andrew 11 months ago

Stop buying them.

0points

Marley Nachi 11 months ago

Also, I feel cold showing my belly. A full length shirt is much better

0points

Michelle C 11 months ago

I see a lot of younger women wearing these nowadays, even though I’m relatively young myself, and can’t help but wonder, “Aren’t you cold?” I wouldn’t say it aloud unless somebody asked me to give my honest opinion, but I don’t think they’re either attractive or practical!

0points

Sonia J-Coffee 11 months ago

And all clothing with holes in front , back , everywhere

0points

Ashen Mccann (They/Them) 11 months ago

AND THEY LOOK SO GOOD BUT THEYRE TOO F*CKIN SHORTTTT

0points

DarkViolet 11 months ago

Some clothing manufacturers are set in their ways. If you're over a size 12, you don't exist. If they design an Iron Maiden disguised as "fashion," don't count on seeing it in a plus-size range. Tim Gunn from Top Model had the very same complaint (seriously, I could hug that man to pieces!) The only way to get the message across is to leave the less-than-impressive garments on the racks, and appeal to the younger designers. The clothes should fit the person, not the other way around.

0points

11 months ago

This! Target, are you listening? Grown women want to shop at your store too.

0points

Der Kommissar 11 months ago

also tube tops, leggings,and stretch pants on some women.

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#6

40 People Get Blatantly Honest About “What Is Not For Everyone, But Society Acts Like It Is?” Romantic relationships. So many people can't fathom the fact that I'm perfectly happy being single. I have a solid support network from my friends and family and feel perfectly content without a romantic relationship. I'm always happy for my friends who end up in good, loving relationships, but it's not something I am interested in.

spaceturtle1138 , Jasmin Wedding Photography Report

Final score:

223points

Thee8thsense 11 months ago

Had an elderly female friend who had a very nice life, having retired from a career as an RN. People often asked her why she never married, and she would reply "Because I never met anyone I liked as much as myself".

130points

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Answers revolved around social norms and expectations that everyone should be doing this or that. You know, things like hustle culture, social media, getting married and having kids, faith, and doing what is considered “normal” by the majority. But, at the end of the day, those are just norms and expectations. They shouldn’t be deciding factors just because... but peer pressure is a thing and it does some toxic things.

#7

40 People Get Blatantly Honest About “What Is Not For Everyone, But Society Acts Like It Is?” Having the most expensive extravagant wedding.

Thebazilla , alleksana Report

Final score:

223points

Mel Colley 11 months ago

I've never understood this one!

81points

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#8

40 People Get Blatantly Honest About “What Is Not For Everyone, But Society Acts Like It Is?” Alcohol - some people can't fathom that others can't be arsed to drink it, or choose a sober lifestyle after a bad experience.

zombsters , ELEVATE Report

Final score:

214points

LadyRougarou 11 months ago

I had stomach surgery and since then I cannot tolerate alcohol. My family looks at me weird although I've explained why I can't drink a million times. It's weird how unacceptable it is that a person chooses not to drink 🙄

99points

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#9

40 People Get Blatantly Honest About “What Is Not For Everyone, But Society Acts Like It Is?” Team sports. There are other ways to learn teamwork and be part of a group, such as orchestra, marching band, scouting and a lot more.

DiligentAdvantage475 , jeffreyflin Report

Final score:

197points

Helena 11 months ago

The glorification of sports is just crazy.

112points

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You can kinda blame evolution for making social and societal pressure a thing. It’s natural for folks to strive for companionship that’s best suited for life in a given community. Societies are what has given humans an edge in survival on this planet for as long as they have. And so the very fabric of our existence depends on us sticking together in that sense. It is also that same fabric that causes pressure into staying within its norms. Sometimes, very aggressively.

#10

40 People Get Blatantly Honest About “What Is Not For Everyone, But Society Acts Like It Is?” Hustle/grind/climb the corporate ladder culture. I just want to do what I'm good at and enjoy my life, not kill myself getting to the top.

pumpkinpretzel:

And also, (kinda on the flip side) the idea that everyone should start their own business and be their own boss.

Not everyone can/should/wants to…

Wishilikedhugs , Tima Miroshnichenko Report

Final score:

196points

Sergio Bicerra 11 months ago

I read a story about a guy who, everytime he was just about to be promoted to a management position, he asked to be left alone, cause he felt like being a coach instead of a player, and he loved to play.

40points

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#11

40 People Get Blatantly Honest About “What Is Not For Everyone, But Society Acts Like It Is?” Talking to toxic family members.

Magazinegurl , Andrea Piacquadio Report

Final score:

170points

Sahitya Madhavan 11 months ago

So true. I'm expected to be all normal with my abusive sibling. 'After all, he's your elder brother. You are family.' It's frustrating.

75points

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#12

Christmas. I really don’t like Christmas, but people look at me like I have two heads if I say that out loud, like I’m not allowed to not like Christmas. Not a religious reason, I just find the holiday to be too intrusive. It insists upon itself, and everywhere you turn, Christmas gets jammed in your face, down your throat, up your a*s. It’s October 29 and my neighbor just put his Christmas lights up. They won’t come down until the end of June. Is eight months of Christmas really necessary?

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Final score:

151points

Bob Brooce 11 months ago

I hate starting the Christmas season at the beginning of October, or even after Halloween, but I don't find it intrusive. That said, I do hate that so many of the people who make the biggest deal over Christmas are the same morons that b***h about atheists and the LGBTQ community "shoving their lifestyle in our faces" or claim they're being persecuted because some people who know that a lot of people aren't christians use inclusive greetings during the holiday season.

43points

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And just like anything that’s taken to an extreme, society too can take expectations and norms to a degree where it starts marginalizing people. And those who find themselves stuck between their own ideas and desires, and the opinion of society can end up in a spiral of stress and inadequacy. And all of this is very ironic because communities form to ensure stability and we now have folks who are destabilizing it.

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#13

40 People Get Blatantly Honest About “What Is Not For Everyone, But Society Acts Like It Is?” Driving. Maneuvering thousands of pounds of metal at speeds that can easily kill you and other people, yet we encourage people to do it before they can vote or drink or live alone, and at least in North America you’re seen as some sort of immature freak if you can’t or don’t want to.

Illustrious_Town_163 , Norma Mortenson Report

Final score:

144points

Sally Signup 11 months ago

Driving is pretty much essential in the US unless you live in a big city.

96points

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#14

40 People Get Blatantly Honest About “What Is Not For Everyone, But Society Acts Like It Is?” A 9-5 job. I'm a bartender/server and a natural night owl. I honestly think that's why I even prefer the service industry because I just feel more normal at night lol. I have my degree and did the 9-5 for about 2 years but everyone's energy all day kinda makes me nauseous 🥲 But the relentless judgment for being on a different schedule than the rest of society is constant.

ServerAgent88 , https://www.pexels.com/photo/bartender-pouring-drink-into-glass-of-ice-4818176/ Report

Final score:

141points

BrownTabby 11 months ago

The things people attach “morality” to never fails to blow my mind. I know y’all would riot if we didn’t have night staff doing their jobs but you’re gonna turn around and look down on them? Yeah nah, bro.

41points

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#15

Guns, well at least in US society.

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Final score:

141points

Jeff Jones 11 months ago

Having a gun is NOT your God given right

74points

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In turn, social pressures often encourage people to fit in with those around them. Again, this circles back to safety and security within a given community, the desire to change ourselves in order to stay connected with people for the greater good, i.e. survival. And while it can be a positive change, it can also turn out to be toxic as well.

#16

40 People Get Blatantly Honest About “What Is Not For Everyone, But Society Acts Like It Is?” Sex. Nobody should be shamed for having sex or not having sex.

onemanmelee:

Similarly, hookup culture. Not everyone glorifies the idea of "anytime with anyone, anywhere."

Minute-Shoulder-1782 , Ketut Subiyanto Report

Final score:

139points

DeeDee M 11 months ago

That sounds like a recipe for alot of bad sex...and possible STI's.

44points

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#17

40 People Get Blatantly Honest About “What Is Not For Everyone, But Society Acts Like It Is?” Being extroverted and constantly craving social interactions.

Cute-Landscape7610:

this. i love being at HOME. i love my small circle of close relationships - those are the people that can be recharging for me.

i do not crave being in loud, overpopulated environments or making small talk with a bunch of strangers or distant acquaintances that i have no bond with. even being around extremely social, extroverted people that i do love dearly (my almost in laws) gets exhausting, because they nearly always have their family friends over. i just could never.

lehmx , Matheus Bertelli Report

Final score:

129points

madeleine f 11 months ago

Introvert people often get judged for being boring but I found conversations with the least loud person in a big group often is the most rewarding. The ones that shouts can be so obnoxious and exhausting being around.

4points

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#18

40 People Get Blatantly Honest About “What Is Not For Everyone, But Society Acts Like It Is?” Marriage.

Im_100percent_human:

I used to believe that Marriage was a societal invention that really did not serve an important purpose. I decided at one point that I never wanted to get married. My views have evolved on this as I have aged. While I still believe that marriage, as an institution, is a societal invention, but it does serve an important purpose. It provides a default legal contract that defines the sharing of property and responsibilities. While this may sound trivial, it is not. This is particularly important for couples as they age, become sick, and die. It really defines how another person can make decisions on your behalf and benefit from a shared life. If you are to couple with another person, you should marry at some point.... You really don't need to have a wedding or even tell anyone. Just do it for the sake of your partner.

Louis-grabbing-pills , Jeremy Wong Report

Final score:

125points

Mel Colley 11 months ago

This is why I think gay marriage should never have been an issue.

83points

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And, as it so happens, these evolutionary processes also lead to the fact that we’re hard-wired to respond to social pressures—to a degree where changes can quite literally be detected in the brain.

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Many look at others for guidance. It’s a thing called social proof whereby a community essentially determines what’s good and what’s not based on how much they approve of it or partake in it. A certain kind of popularity.

#19

40 People Get Blatantly Honest About “What Is Not For Everyone, But Society Acts Like It Is?” Interest in sports.

grondfoehammer , Andrea Piacquadio Report

Final score:

112points

Helena 11 months ago

Nothing more irritating than sports being intertwined with our schools and colleges.

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#20

40 People Get Blatantly Honest About “What Is Not For Everyone, But Society Acts Like It Is?” "Sucess" in our modern way of thing about it. Not everyone wants or can handle being extremely wealthy, famous, or powerful. Some of us just want our slice of a good life and live it.

Major-Language-2787 , Karolina Grabowska Report

Final score:

105points

K Buff 11 months ago

Being successful is relative. Wealth is relative

24points

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#21

40 People Get Blatantly Honest About “What Is Not For Everyone, But Society Acts Like It Is?” 40 hour work week.

xMadxScientistx:

I don't honestly think it's for anybody. People say there are a bunch of psychopaths out there who just love working every waking moment, but I kind of think they just tell people they feel that way to look like they're virtuous.

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Final score:

100points

Stardust she/her 11 months ago

In the news in my country, someone said that us youngsters should work 70 hours a week if we want our country to get ahead

18points

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However, there has to be a fine balance between being all in or all out when it comes to functioning in society. Setting boundaries and understanding what you as an individual needs is crucial in maintaining personal health. Turning into an absolute people-pleaser can lead to harmful relationships which in turn have zero benefit for the individual, all the while turning against society isn’t wise either as it’s not all bad.

#22

Sexually provocative imagery on everything, being seen by kids. We steep in it all our lives

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Final score:

100points

David 11 months ago

One of the things I like about Ghibli movies is they are not crammed full of sexual innuendo and double entendres. Some of the western studios seem to think you can't make a viable kids' movie without tossing in a lot of jokes that only (you hope) the adults will get. We watched a lot of both but sometimes it was awkward when the adults / older grandkids laugh at something and the little ones want an explanation.

42points

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#23

40 People Get Blatantly Honest About “What Is Not For Everyone, But Society Acts Like It Is?” College.

xSmittyxCorex:

I don’t know about society at large, but media sure acts like it. I swear almost every show and movie ever it’s assumed the entire cast went to college. And not a local college either, they left home, stayed in a dorm, and somehow in between all the studying, a lot of partying and weed was involved. And if it involves highschoolers, its assumed they’re going to go, and if not, it’s cause they’re the stupid/trouble-making one.

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Final score:

98points

E2U&U2 11 months ago (edited)

I hate to say it, but an undergraduate degree is the equivalent of a high school diploma decades ago. Some employers view it as a minimum qualification to consider a resume or application. I have a BA but hold a position that usually needs a Ph.D. I got here by having common sense, initiative, a strong work ethic, and the trust of my superiors. Those qualities aren't rewarded the same anymore.

34points

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#24

Capitalism?

I mean, it literally is only for the capitalists. Everyone else gets to labor, or die, or both...

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Final score:

96points

BrownTabby 11 months ago

Every day I rue the phenomenon LBJ pointed out: “give a man someone to look down on and he’ll empty his pockets for you”. That’s a massive part of why so many poor and middle class people vote against their best interests.

28points

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Hence, it’s important to learn how to express individuality, but all the while understanding how you can help a society and how a society can help you.

The first part can manifest in many ways: wear unique clothes, don’t be ashamed to embrace what you enjoy near others, speak your mind, that sort of thing. In turn, losing the trying to fit in mentality might save you a lot of stress along the way.

#25

Probably gonna get crucified for this but...

Rap/hip hop or any type of music in that style... including a lot of this new Bro Country stuff.

*goes and hides under the table now...*

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Final score:

89points

Jeff White 11 months ago

Just don't assume that if it's not for you, it should not be for anybody.

58points

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#26

40 People Get Blatantly Honest About “What Is Not For Everyone, But Society Acts Like It Is?” Credit cards.

DEVILDORIGHT:

Living in and with debt is just lunacy to me. What sense does it make to live your entire life in debt to a corporation? None. If I cannot afford to pay for a thing outright, I don't need it. "Oh but a credit card/debt, allows you to have what you want." NO. It allows the bank to come take your shit and throw you to the wolves and out on the street should you fail to pay the debt incurred.

gottarunfast1 , Anete Lusina Report

Final score:

86points

David 11 months ago

Well, I see one of your problems right there. You assume that having a credit card = buying things you can't afford. I have credit cards. I pay them off in full every month. I get cash back so the net effect is they pay me to use them. It also means I have a built in proof of purchase, I am carrying less cash on me / lose less if I lose my wallet. And in many situations I get longer warranties. Costco electronics purchased on their visa get an extra 2 years on the manufacturer's warranty. When my camera was stolen in the Philippines, AMEX replaced it for free because it was purchased on their credit card and I was traveling. It is also a form of insurance. I do not always have enough cash in my wallet to cover an emergency tow or tire replacement. TLDR: CCs are a good thing if you use them wisely.

94points

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#27

40 People Get Blatantly Honest About “What Is Not For Everyone, But Society Acts Like It Is?” Being connected ALL the time: Wifi, TV, streaming.

Upstairs-Radish1816:

I was in my 50's when my son gave me his old smart phone. He couldn't understand how I could leave the house without it. I kept telling him I've gone this long without one I couldn't see the need to have a phone all the time.

Ob1cannobody , Andrea Piacquadio Report

Final score:

82points

BoredPossum 11 months ago

Yes, this! And everything requiring that you register online.

31points

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But societies are necessary, for survival, of course, but let’s put it into perspective: society has enough power to push for changes and public opinion that might just keep you safe, say, in a pandemic where everyone wears a mask, and the one not wearing one would be pressured, if not mandated, into it so that it wouldn’t stir any more trouble. But that works for everyone’s benefit if the focus is for the benefit of everyone, and not motivated by self interest. So that’s something to think about.

#28

40 People Get Blatantly Honest About “What Is Not For Everyone, But Society Acts Like It Is?” Owning a pet.

Tim0281:

I agree. I'd love to have a dog, but I'm a childless bachelor that lives in a second floor apartment. I don't have the time or space to properly take care of a dog. It wouldn't be fair to the dog if I got one.

SydneyTheCalico , Mikayla Meeker Report

Final score:

75points

StrangeOne 11 months ago

I've lived with a dog, I've owned a dog from a puppy to a year old. They don't train that easily and require a lot of attention. Things get destroyed, your house starts smelling like dog pee from accidents, and you have to puppy/dog proof your home like you would with a toddler.

15points

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#29

40 People Get Blatantly Honest About “What Is Not For Everyone, But Society Acts Like It Is?” The idea that in order to be part of this world, you have to focus on events that don't concern you. We're expected to be 'aware' of conflicts all over the world, poverty, crime, social problems and all other kinds of horrible things that happen daily but don't concern us. This leads to constant panic and stress, caused by events and situations that aren't in our sphere of influence but we're expected to be aware of them. There's almost no way to live a stable life when we're constantly battered over the head with events happening in other parts of the world, but if we ignore them, we're horrible people.

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Final score:

73points

Thee8thsense 11 months ago

In this case, as in most on this list, a viable solution is to simply not care what others think of you. Really. Personally, it came as I got older, but it feels fantastic.

31points

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#30

40 People Get Blatantly Honest About “What Is Not For Everyone, But Society Acts Like It Is?” Small talk.

RudeSympathy259 , Kampus Production Report

Final score:

71points

Boootifull Unicorn 11 months ago

I HATE SMALL TALK. WHY CAN'T WE JUST BE QUIET?

37points

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So, what are your thoughts on any of this? Throw in your two cents and share stories in the comment section below.

And once you’re done with that, why not peep at this article about things that seem to have been normalized, yet they are anything but normal due to their toxic, immoral or just flat out wrong nature.

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#31

40 People Get Blatantly Honest About “What Is Not For Everyone, But Society Acts Like It Is?” Homeownership. Some people just don't have the budgeting skills, willingness, time and knowledge to do maintenance, or the discipline necessary for homeownership.

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Final score:

61points

Lauren S 11 months ago

I think homeownership should be in this list. But I disagree with some of their reasoning. Some people don’t come from backgrounds or circumstances that afford them the luxury of saving for a home. Or when they are financially ready the timing is poor with an inflated market and high interest rates making homeownership not a financially responsible (or feasibility) decision. Others I’m sure don’t want the responsibility of maintenance or costs that come with it and that part of what op said is true. But I disagree with budgeting skills or discipline, that’s not why most people can’t buy houses.

42points

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#32

40 People Get Blatantly Honest About “What Is Not For Everyone, But Society Acts Like It Is?” Working the same job/career for 40+ years.

Dregnaught42 , Andrea Piacquadio Report

Final score:

58points

Sergio Bicerra 11 months ago

Unless you love it.

55points

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#33

Veganism.

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Final score:

58points

RavenTheCat 11 months ago

Theres nothing wrong with veganism itself its the *peta* culture that gives it a bad rep in my opinion, maybe im dumb

52points

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#34

40 People Get Blatantly Honest About “What Is Not For Everyone, But Society Acts Like It Is?” Based on recent unpopular opinion posts, Halloween costume parties for adults. Every time someone says they don't like them, they're met with "you just don't like fun" comments.

BLUFALCON78 , Black Iris Visuals Report

Final score:

50points

RavenTheCat 11 months ago

This is another example of to each their own. I understand both sides i myself just love halloween

28points

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#35

40 People Get Blatantly Honest About “What Is Not For Everyone, But Society Acts Like It Is?” Desk jobs. All through school they preached that we were failures if we were anything less than doctors, lawyers, middle management, etc. So we all trained for those things and did really well. Now there aren't enough jobs to go around in those fields. Now it's just "your degrees are useless! Go work fast food! You failed!"

Really getting tired of the out of touch 50+ crowd ruining people's lives.

CodenameJinn , Antoni Shkraba Report

Final score:

36points

Deb M.F. 11 months ago

not all 50+ feel that way.

49points

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#36

Cohabiting with an intimate partner.

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Final score:

36points

Poppy 11 months ago

I honestly couldn't live with a partner. I have lived alone for so long and I have ADHD and if my routine is messed with by having someone live with me, I'd have a meltdown. I'd be quite happy to have a loving and committed partnership and not live with them.

20points

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#37

Taking dogs everywhere. It's become ridiculous in the UK now with people taking them on shopping trips to big stores, but worse still, restaurants are now allowing dogs in eating areas. It's gross ...

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Final score:

34points

S M 11 months ago

Disagree. A well-behaved dog in a restaurant is often less “gross” than many adults, let alone children.

95points

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#38

40 People Get Blatantly Honest About “What Is Not For Everyone, But Society Acts Like It Is?” Monogamy *and* polyamory. The main reason people think polyamory is bad is because non-polyamorous people attempt it and inevitably fail at it because they think polyamory is something you can just switch on and off and “try out”. At the same time, society acts like monogamy should be the standard for everyone, when it’s just not suited to everyone.

early_onset_villainy , cottonbro studio Report

Final score:

31points

Realistic Optimist 11 months ago

People are too caught up in defining relationships in general.

37points

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#39

Math teacher here: Algebra. EDIT: I'm not saying "Mathematics" I'm saying "Algebra".

Final score:

27points

Bob Brooce 11 months ago

Tell us you're a lousy math teacher without telling us you're lousy math teacher. Very few people need to understand quadratic equations, but some basic algebra is part of everyday life for a lot of people, even if they don't realize it. Learning algebra is also part to the process of learning to think.

18points

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#40

Some sort of political opinion.

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Final score:

27points

Emily Ward 11 months ago

What I'm tired of is people bashing other people saying they must be a trump person etc etc even when the conversation has nothing to do with politics or anything related to it. It's like a go to now for people to try and win an argument.

16points

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Some time ago, Robertas used to spend his days watching how deep the imprint in his chair will become as he wrote for Bored Panda. Wrote about pretty much everything under and beyond the sun. Not anymore, though. He's now probably playing Gwent or hosting Dungeons and Dragons adventures for those with an inclination for chaos.

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Will Cable 11 months ago

I hate it that people without children are expected to give up holidays etc for those with children. My partner isn't down for a shift Christmas but I have a feeling that he'll be asked to give up the holiday so those with children can have the time off.... Yet when he booked holidays he was expected to cover his own holiday for a couple of days as they couldn't get anyone to cover!

11points

Daniela Lavanza 11 months ago (edited)

He should just say no. His life without children is in no way less valuable than that of people with children. Childless people's time and schedule are NOT in any supposed to compensate for others' obligations. What about those who merely want to spend their holidays with their families, old parents, friends...?

8points

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Emily Ward 11 months ago

Exercise obsession. It is not the fix all for everything. It is not for everyone. It has never once in 40 years helped my depression. It has never helped my sleep schedule. It has never made me less hungry. I did get a damn staph infection at the gym though that scared my back. So now i cant wear anything with an open back shirt.

10points

Lou Cam 11 months ago

Exercise can make you much hungrier! Swimming especially, I could twice as much after swimming and tend to gain weight if I don't restrict myself.

2points

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kansasmagic 11 months ago

Exercise definitely helps me, but with a catch: It only helps while I'm exercising (and maybe 1/2-1 hr after).

0points

Biljana Malesevic 11 months ago

For me exercises did help with depression but I gained some chronic injuries which according to doctors will never fully heal and I will always have pain in them. Apparently, I have "bad tendons" and they tend to get inflamed, and even get small breaks pretty easily. It's just not for everyone.

0points

Alexandra 11 months ago

No one claims that exercise fixes depression. However, in the majority of cases it helps in the way medication helps, to get a grip on depression and go from there.

0points

Biljana Malesevic 11 months ago

"I started working out at 40/50/60 and I am all fit now so you can too" (always with photos of very fit older or middle aged person). NO, not everyone can. People have chronic diseases, problems, old injuries, health issues... not everyone can suddenly start pumping weights at some 40+ age and be all fit and muscular. It's not for everyone don't try to shame us into it. A lot of people over that age have several medical issues and a lot of them have chronic pain and old injuries which should not be provoked. It's not easy for everyone and not everyone should even try to start with heavy weight lifting at any age, at least not without full exam and doctor permission.

4points

kansasmagic 11 months ago

*Nothing* is for everyone. (Well, except death I guess...) It's amazing to me how many adults mistake "I personally like/prefer X" with "everyone should like/prefer X".

3points

Hphizzle 11 months ago

Crop-top sweaters. Why? How? Are you cold or not? Belly warm, but tatas are cold?

2points

Berlytea 11 months ago

Not minding your own business. This whole list is a bunch of "issues" that folks wouldn't be concerned with if society would just embrace the lost art of minding your own damned business.

1point

Mike Fitzpatrick 11 months ago

Thank you very much! Someone posted above about political opinions reflecting core values. Know what? IDGAF about other's opinions or "core values". Keep your thoughts and such to yourself and I'll do the same. Except here at BP of course, lol.

1point

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Valeria 11 months ago

Hello Biljana. I will also like to get fit like you, since you have an idea on how someone can get really fit and I want you to mentor me that's if you don't mind.

1point

Steve Hall 11 months ago

The same articles over and over again.

0points

Will Cable 11 months ago

I hate it that people without children are expected to give up holidays etc for those with children. My partner isn't down for a shift Christmas but I have a feeling that he'll be asked to give up the holiday so those with children can have the time off.... Yet when he booked holidays he was expected to cover his own holiday for a couple of days as they couldn't get anyone to cover!

11points

Daniela Lavanza 11 months ago (edited)

He should just say no. His life without children is in no way less valuable than that of people with children. Childless people's time and schedule are NOT in any supposed to compensate for others' obligations. What about those who merely want to spend their holidays with their families, old parents, friends...?

8points

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Emily Ward 11 months ago

Exercise obsession. It is not the fix all for everything. It is not for everyone. It has never once in 40 years helped my depression. It has never helped my sleep schedule. It has never made me less hungry. I did get a damn staph infection at the gym though that scared my back. So now i cant wear anything with an open back shirt.

10points

Lou Cam 11 months ago

Exercise can make you much hungrier! Swimming especially, I could twice as much after swimming and tend to gain weight if I don't restrict myself.

2points

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kansasmagic 11 months ago

Exercise definitely helps me, but with a catch: It only helps while I'm exercising (and maybe 1/2-1 hr after).

0points

Biljana Malesevic 11 months ago

For me exercises did help with depression but I gained some chronic injuries which according to doctors will never fully heal and I will always have pain in them. Apparently, I have "bad tendons" and they tend to get inflamed, and even get small breaks pretty easily. It's just not for everyone.

0points

Alexandra 11 months ago

No one claims that exercise fixes depression. However, in the majority of cases it helps in the way medication helps, to get a grip on depression and go from there.

0points

Biljana Malesevic 11 months ago

"I started working out at 40/50/60 and I am all fit now so you can too" (always with photos of very fit older or middle aged person). NO, not everyone can. People have chronic diseases, problems, old injuries, health issues... not everyone can suddenly start pumping weights at some 40+ age and be all fit and muscular. It's not for everyone don't try to shame us into it. A lot of people over that age have several medical issues and a lot of them have chronic pain and old injuries which should not be provoked. It's not easy for everyone and not everyone should even try to start with heavy weight lifting at any age, at least not without full exam and doctor permission.

4points

kansasmagic 11 months ago

*Nothing* is for everyone. (Well, except death I guess...) It's amazing to me how many adults mistake "I personally like/prefer X" with "everyone should like/prefer X".

3points

Hphizzle 11 months ago

Crop-top sweaters. Why? How? Are you cold or not? Belly warm, but tatas are cold?

2points

Berlytea 11 months ago

Not minding your own business. This whole list is a bunch of "issues" that folks wouldn't be concerned with if society would just embrace the lost art of minding your own damned business.

1point

Mike Fitzpatrick 11 months ago

Thank you very much! Someone posted above about political opinions reflecting core values. Know what? IDGAF about other's opinions or "core values". Keep your thoughts and such to yourself and I'll do the same. Except here at BP of course, lol.

1point

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Valeria 11 months ago

Hello Biljana. I will also like to get fit like you, since you have an idea on how someone can get really fit and I want you to mentor me that's if you don't mind.

1point

Steve Hall 11 months ago

The same articles over and over again.

0points

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