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There’s always something we don’t like. I can’t stand the taste of beetroots, while my best friend is basically allergic to licorice. Food is just one category where people often express their dislikes, but we see the same bursts of loathing anywhere from the animal kingdom to leisure activities. A relative of mine couldn’t stand stepping into a boat, or rather even the thought of it.
But when you stop and think about the things humans address their hate towards, you start wondering about the reasons why. Maybe we’re simply scared of the unknown (yes, tarantulas, we’re speaking of you!) or maybe it’s our past experiences that haunt us to this day.
In any case, today is the perfect time to step back and reflect on these things. Thanks to these two thought-provoking Reddit threads (here and here) where people listed all the things that don’t deserve the hate they get, we have a lot to uncover!
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#1
Feminism. It doesn’t mean that women are better than men, it means women are *equal* to men. And because I believe everyone should be equal, I am proud to say I am a feminist
Great Mushroom God 2 years ago (edited)
Yasss! EquALLity Edit: Omg thank you guys for all the upvotes
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#3
Homeless people. It doesnt matter how they lost their home, it doesnt matter if they suffer from an addiction, it doesnt matter if they have a job or not. People have unspoken challenges that you dont know about, and they may have never happened to you, and its none of your damn business why theyre homeless. Housing should be considered a human right, and the fact this is still up for debate bothers me. I've seen how small bachelor pads can get, people really dont need much to survive.
Also, people act as if housing being a human right somehow infringes on their ability to buy property, when it doesnt. It just means those that are less fortunate literally just *CANT* be homeless and would be accommodated with the basics for human survival like running water, power, insolated walls and a bed. The fact that housing has been treated as profitable to exploit the lower class, is the reason we have homeless people. Not because of your pre-conceived idea of their life you know nothing about.
Emily Phillips 2 years ago
I'm currently homeless and it was because my landlord sold the house without telling us til a week before we had to move out. I have a special needs son and on a fixed income so I haven't been to find anything.
#4
Everything teenage girls like. They get hate for liking girly stuff, they get hate for being 'not like other girls', they get hate for being 'fake-geeks', they get hate for liking edgy stuff.
Just let teenage girls like stuff.
#5
Cats! They’re constantly vilified but if treated right they’re lovely companions. Cats aren’t “a**holes”.
#6
People turning down alcohol
Patti Vance 2 years ago
YAAS!!!! i am an old fart of 64. i stopped drinking alcohol when i was 25. it was a choice. ever since then i have been treated strange when i refuse a drink. i don't like being cajoled to drinking as it will eventually p**s me off. and, no, i am not in recovery. i just don't drink.
#7
People don't deserve hate they give themselves when they are not doing too good at the moment.
#8
Actors who played characters that people didn’t like.
ohjojo (you/your's) 2 years ago
This role weighed very heavy on this young man. He has had to get out of acting for a while to get over the hate he received for the great job he did of making us believe how awful he was.
#10
here’s a big two:
any animals that are seen as automatically evil or bad. some example would be wolves, black cats, sharks, snakes, etc. these same thoughts cause those animals and more to be harmed and hunted simply for the belief that they are bad/bring bad omen. it’s sad to see.
sleeping with stuffed animals. listen, i’m not scared to say that i happily cuddle to sleep with my stuffed bbs. they make me feel safe and secure, and that’s something i’ll probably never grow out of.
#11
Fast food worker’s... they ain’t machines. They are just trying to get through the day like everyone else!. Keep it up y’all
#13
Opossums. They're neat little critters. They eat tons of ticks that carry Lyme disease, (mostly) don't carry rabies because their body temp is too low, and they're the only marsupial native to North America! They get a bad rap because their first defense is to hiss and bare teeth, but failing that, they just play dead.
If you don't have the predisposition to hate them, you'll find they're pretty cute too.
E: this is about /opossums/, the north American species.
Kiwis, I feel for you, but this comment isn't about your possums.
#15
Math.
It's significant for human evolution and society as a whole.
Artsy Bookworm 2 years ago
The thing about Math is it's not easy to teach. Very few students have a natural aptitude for Math. If you have a good teacher everything gets easier. I'm not a fan of Math but it's essential. Right now I'm a Biotech student and still using Math so no way to escape
#16
Child cartoons. Some are actually really good, even as an adult.
#18
Swear words. Not to be confused with slurs.
Swears are fine and a great way to express yourself at times.
Katie Lutesinger 2 years ago
Well, some websites clearly don't f*****g agree with THAT. For f**k's sake.
#20
Spiders. They're one of the backbones of the earth's ecosystem because they prey on so many pests, but people hate them because they're creepy-looking and occasionally dangerous if provoked.
#21
Lady Gaga. She is a very talented vocalist and pianist. People act like she is the worst musician in the history of the world and hate on her so much because she uses clothing as part of her performances.
Senhorito 2 years ago
Something similar happens to Anitta, people always focuses on the clothes she's wearing (or not), or the fact that her song that became number one wasn't in Portuguese. While forgetting all the good she did representing Brazilians worldwide and also being one of the few to break out of there.
#23
Wolves they are always the villian of the story but in real life they are scared of humans and they have every right. Just a few weeks ago a lot people killed a lot of wolves because its "wolf season" or something that of sorts. These creatures are very misunderstood and yeah they are big and can kill a human but it won't unless its hunrgy or threated. A long time ago, there was a wolf hunt in europe killing a lot of wolves. They are beautiful creatures, strong, fast, loyal to their pack, and very protective of their pack.
#24
People who don’t drive (in the US)
I am still learning to drive at 22 because of anxiety and I can’t count the amount of times people gave me s**t for it.
Lousha 2 years ago
I'm 41. Had my licence before I turned 19. Have not driven once since. I realised early on that I'm extremely sh@@ at it. I can do lots of things but driving is not one of them. It's not about lack of practice. It's about lack of abilities needed for this. I know myself. I know it would be dangerous to me and others for me to drive, so I do the responsible thing and I don't. And I get so much sh@@ for it. Like there's no way I can know myself better than this stranger who met me 5 minutes ago and can absolutely tell that I just need practice because that's how it worked for them.
#25
Veganism.
Seriously, it's just people trying not to hurt animals.
abby smink 2 years ago (edited)
I'm fine with it, I just don't like it when they act like I'm Satan because I don't share their view.
#26
Broccoli. On its own its not tasty...when I say that I mean it doesnt have much taste at all...yet people make it out to be devils food. But once you use it in a soup or spice it up with something on the side it tastes good.
#27
Nickelback.
Sure, they aren't the best band in history, but they don't deserve the meme-like status they've received.
#28
Am I allowed to say country music? Like I don’t even listen to it, but whenever someone says they like country music, someone else is gonna gag in their face. A lot of it is formulaic, but so is pop. And most hit songs of any genre. And there’s also decent country music. The root of modern pop is country rock. Music snobs need to take a seat on this one.
Shane S 2 years ago
Let people enjoy things. Music is art, and art is very personal. If you don’t like it, bring headphones. The only time it annoys me is if there’s gospel music in public places. Simply because gospel is very emotional and kind of moody. Like I just wanna sit here and eat my enchiladas and complain to my spouse about work that day. I’m not really in the mood to drop down on my knees in a fervent worship session at Jose Taco.
#30
Unemployed people. A lot of people genuinely are looking for work and did not want to lose their last job/it was beyond their control (like a layoff) but they get so much hate and called lazy by most people. I know too many unemployed people that are actually really trying hard. They definitely aren’t lazy. (Not saying lazy unemployed people don’t exist, but to be fair, so do lazy employed people too lol)
Glitterati 2 years ago (edited)
Worked in community services for a few years on a mandatory program for anyone on welfare to get them back to work. There were only three types of people 1. Want to work, 2. Absolutely unemployable at that moment in time, and 3. Incredibly lazy. There was hardly anyone in the lazy category. Some of the people experiencing homelessness or people addicted to drugs or alcohol wanted so so badly to get jobs but had too many personal challenges to be reliable enough to make it to work. Broke my heart.
#31
Puns, everyone always acts like they're so cringey when secretly, I think we all know how great they are
#32
Nuclear energy. Of the 3 big nuclear accidents (Chernobyl, Fukushima, Three Mile Island), two of those designs are no longer in use at any plant, and none of the designs have been used to build any new plants in decades. The entire industry has been made far safer as a result of learning from past mistakes and it is now the greenest of energies. But many people are still adamantly anti-nuclear.
Sonnovab Kegeles 2 years ago
Not disagreeing, in fact it does seem like a good clean source these days but . . . Have they figured out how to handle the waste (used fuel rods etc.) safely?
#33
Natural red hair
Channon Doughty 2 years ago
And natural CURLS! I'm so blow out of stick straight, part in center and just hang there. Cookie cutter hair
#34
Meteorologists. They try their best to predict the weather based on patterns, models, and data. They're not perfect because predicting the weather is insanely difficult. When they get it wrong, I think we should go easy on them. It was probably an outlier result almost no one could have foreseen.
#35
Optimism.
I'd rather be an optimist who's occasionally wrong than a pessimist who's always right.
I think optimism needs space to breathe and grow.
AndThenICommented 2 years ago
It’s true. For some reason few people want to hear ‘alright, let’s get this done! We’ll do what we can to foresee problems, and face challenges head on as they arise’. Humans are even strangely wired to find any change painful
#36
People who hate popular things just because they're popular/mainstream are ridiculous.
BenMaharaj 2 years ago
Anything that’s popular/mainstream is such because it’s just so amazing and original that everyone just loves it, or because it’s engineered to be a safe rehashed, proven product to maximize the chance of having a broad appeal. The former is rare and timeless. The latter is dime a dozen and you won’t even remember it two years from now. I just wait until everyone I know can’t stop talking about it, then I check it out.
#37
Sharks
Anna 2 years ago
I love diving with sharks, they really are such beautiful creatures. I wish more people would experience life under the ocean to see how beautiful it is and maybe experience first hand all the harm that is happening down there. Every dive my partner and I collect bag loads of rubbish, it's getting quite heartbreaking.
#38
Fast food. It's just meant to be quick and edible, not healthy and sophisticated. And some days I'd rather wait 5 minutes in a McDonald's than spend an hour cooking for myself.
#39
MSG has gotten a bad rap but there really is nothing wrong with it.
#40
The banjo, people only associate it with bluegrass and therefore not many people like the instrument. But when playing other styles it actually sound very nice and interesting.
#41
Snakes, okay *some* snakes. I can understand a fear or phobia of snakes because we're instinctually afraid of them. Even if you're not scared of them, if you touch or see a snake you'll probably get a shiver up your spine or get goosebumps since they were a big problem for our race WAY back when. Hating snakes though? most of them leave you alone and mind their business as long as you mind yours.
#42
Customer service associates.
BenMaharaj 2 years ago
Everyone should work in customer service for a year. It actually makes you a better person, in public anyway lol
#43
The Prius. Rock solid, reliable, cheap on gas, and, as of the 3rd gen, average performance. Lots of storage and utility. People love to hate it. People always want to be in front of it, even if they intend to go slower than it was. Everybody that has a coal tune on their truck has to take a shot at rolling on it, and the list goes on.
Kusotare 2 years ago
I don't care if people hate on me and my Prius. It's approaching 400K miles, and has averaged a little over 50MPG since new (I have the records to prove it). Without question it has been the best car we've ever owned, and the best vehicular investment, too. Not the most fun, admittedly, but I never expected a Prius to be fun.
#44
SPAM (the canned SPiced hAM product, not trash email). I make SPAM musubi about three times a year. At least once a year, my family has fried SPAM sandwiches for supper. We would probably have it more often if it wasn't so expensive.
Heidi Nicholas 2 years ago
It's really good on fried eggs and rice. My brother spent two years in the Philippines and when he got home, he could not get enough of that stuff.
#45
Guy Fieri, he literally is the nicest person in the world but since he looks like he was electrocuted by mountain dew people want to saw his head off
#46
Beans on toast. Had a rough day? Beans on toast! Partner being difficult? Beans on toast? Kids ? Beans on toast
#47
Pumpkin Spice. It gets associated as "generic white girl s**t" but goddammit that s**t is tasty! I look forward to every fall when pumpkin spice comes back.
BenMaharaj 2 years ago
I’ve never understood food based stereotypes. “Ha ha! Those people eat that particular food. That’s so like them and why they’re terrible.” And it’s a food with broad appeal. Idiotic.
#48
Can I say Coldplay?
I love them.
DuchessDegu 2 years ago
I love Coldplay as well. I mainly like metal but Coldplay have quite a lot of good songs perfect for dancing and jumping around like no one is watching! Amazing live as well, great energy
#49
<Insert Current Videogame Popular with Kids>
Be it minecraft or fortnight or roblox or whatever, there always seems to be a game out which it is fashionable to s**t all over just because a certain group of people you find personally annoying enjoy.
Sure, I find the minecraft build tutorials narrated by someone who hasn't blown their nose once in their 14 years of life annoying, but you know what he's putting it out there and good on him.
Mama Panda 2 years ago
Right now Diablo Immortal is my go to game. I know it's been labeled as pay to win (p2w) but I have found it very enjoyable and I have spent maybe $20 max on it. It's f2p (free to play) and there isn't a spending requirement at all. It's just to help in certain dynamics of the game.
#50
Furries. They are a bit weird, but completely harmless. Especially compared with many other subcultures nowadays.
What do you think ?
Mama Panda 2 years ago
I fully believe that everyone is entitled to their own opinion but that it shouldn't interfere with anyone else's lives. If you don't like the LGBT community then don't participate. If you don't like certain shows on TV, then don't watch. If you don't like certain lifestyles, then don't live like that. If you don't like abortions, then don't get one. It's just that simple. People need to stop shoving their views/beliefs/ideals down our throats and just pay attention to their own lives instead of butting into others. We need to respect each other to a certain degree. Full stop
Jan Bowyer 2 years ago
Oh, if the people doing the hating would actually read and comprehend what you wrote, Mama. My thoughts exactly. What on earth is wrong with "live and let live?"
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Oerff On Tour 2 years ago
GAYS! Just because you misinterpreted the Bible on the subject, does not give you the right to hate (or worse: act on this hate). Maybe you should read what Jesus himself said: "Love, Honor and Respect. But the most important thing is LOVE!"
Vinniegret 2 years ago
Well, that didn't go as expected. Oerff,, you are misquoting Jesus. The verse you are referencing is from the Old Testament. Jesus is in the New Testament. Jesus spoke of love many times, but your reference is from Corinthians.
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Completely Hatstand 2 years ago
GMOs. There are 2 major types of GMO's in the world; Roundup-ready and BT. The reason that these are the 2 major types is simple; Greenpeace. Greenpeace's use of GMO as a fundraising boogieman has ensured that it is almost impossible to get funding for any GMO research for the last 50 years. My home country of New Zealand has a problem with greenhouse gases produced by farming. Almost all of which could be solved by GM rye-grass and modifying the gut bacteria of the cattle. The effectiveness and safety of this has already been proven. But there is no way the public will allow it. Nicotinoid insecticides are killing bees worldwide. Bt crops completely solve this problem. But they cut into the profits of organic insecticide producers who wish to spray Bt, the world's most popular organic insecticide.
Freya the Wanderer 2 years ago
GMOs are a double-edged sword. On the one hand, they have great promise to solve many problems; on the other, unscrupulous companies exploit them to fatten their profits. Also, we don't yet understand everything about genes and genetics. Genes that make crops resistant to herbicides can jump to the weeds, resulting in super-weeds that are nearly impossible to kill. Also, many GMO crops do not have viable seeds, so the farmers have to buy seeds every year instead of reserving some from each year's harvest for next year's planting.
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Mama Panda 2 years ago
I fully believe that everyone is entitled to their own opinion but that it shouldn't interfere with anyone else's lives. If you don't like the LGBT community then don't participate. If you don't like certain shows on TV, then don't watch. If you don't like certain lifestyles, then don't live like that. If you don't like abortions, then don't get one. It's just that simple. People need to stop shoving their views/beliefs/ideals down our throats and just pay attention to their own lives instead of butting into others. We need to respect each other to a certain degree. Full stop
Jan Bowyer 2 years ago
Oh, if the people doing the hating would actually read and comprehend what you wrote, Mama. My thoughts exactly. What on earth is wrong with "live and let live?"
Load More Replies... Oerff On Tour 2 years ago
GAYS! Just because you misinterpreted the Bible on the subject, does not give you the right to hate (or worse: act on this hate). Maybe you should read what Jesus himself said: "Love, Honor and Respect. But the most important thing is LOVE!"
Vinniegret 2 years ago
Well, that didn't go as expected. Oerff,, you are misquoting Jesus. The verse you are referencing is from the Old Testament. Jesus is in the New Testament. Jesus spoke of love many times, but your reference is from Corinthians.
Load More Replies... Completely Hatstand 2 years ago
GMOs. There are 2 major types of GMO's in the world; Roundup-ready and BT. The reason that these are the 2 major types is simple; Greenpeace. Greenpeace's use of GMO as a fundraising boogieman has ensured that it is almost impossible to get funding for any GMO research for the last 50 years. My home country of New Zealand has a problem with greenhouse gases produced by farming. Almost all of which could be solved by GM rye-grass and modifying the gut bacteria of the cattle. The effectiveness and safety of this has already been proven. But there is no way the public will allow it. Nicotinoid insecticides are killing bees worldwide. Bt crops completely solve this problem. But they cut into the profits of organic insecticide producers who wish to spray Bt, the world's most popular organic insecticide.
Freya the Wanderer 2 years ago
GMOs are a double-edged sword. On the one hand, they have great promise to solve many problems; on the other, unscrupulous companies exploit them to fatten their profits. Also, we don't yet understand everything about genes and genetics. Genes that make crops resistant to herbicides can jump to the weeds, resulting in super-weeds that are nearly impossible to kill. Also, many GMO crops do not have viable seeds, so the farmers have to buy seeds every year instead of reserving some from each year's harvest for next year's planting.
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