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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!

#1

People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are 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

AnonymousBoyOnReddit , Shaojie Report

#2

People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Black cats

a_random_catlover , Anton Ponomarenko Report

#3

People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are 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.

Cheeto2burrito , Nathan Dumlao Report

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Emily Phillips
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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#4

People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are 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.

ImproveOrEnjoy , Pixabay Report

#5

People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Cats! They’re constantly vilified but if treated right they’re lovely companions. Cats aren’t “a**holes”.

IAmDreams , Chris Abney Report

#6

People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are People turning down alcohol

majstrynet , cottonbro Report

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Patti Vance
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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#7

People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are People don't deserve hate they give themselves when they are not doing too good at the moment.

wilduk1 , whoislimos Report

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Alexia
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THIS. If you're reading it, know that you're an amazing person. The hardships you're going through do not define you. Be sure that you're already doing the best anyone can do under the circumstances. And that any storm comes to an end, eventually. Hugs.

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#8

People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Actors who played characters that people didn’t like.

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ohjojo (you/your's)
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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#9

People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Masks. It’s for our own good

LebronCreampieMeDad , Jievani Weerasinghe Report

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Anna
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just wish people would put them in the bin or there was a way to recycle them as its pissing me off how many of these I'm seeing littered everywhere!

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#10

People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are 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.

Lesbean36 , Thomas Bonometti Report

#11

People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are 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

Norfkilla303 , Jesson Mata Report

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LMW
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To think that customers get frustrated not getting there food in 47.832 seconds....

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#12

People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Introverts in the workplace

anon , Irvan Smith Report

#13

People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are 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.

legendariel , Skyler Ewing Report

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LMW
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I show my teeth and play dead sometimes when I don't like people

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#14

People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Fat. It's sugar that's what's killing us.

DazDay , Faran Raufi Report

#15

People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Math.

It's significant for human evolution and society as a whole.

reddit , Roman Mager Report

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Artsy Bookworm
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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#16

People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Child cartoons. Some are actually really good, even as an adult.

VDyrus , Victoria Art Report

#17

People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Vanilla ice cream, it's alright to like it!

Annoyinggobbo , Dovile Ramoskaite Report

#18

Swear words. Not to be confused with slurs.
Swears are fine and a great way to express yourself at times.

Breeblez Report

#20

People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are 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.

geek-kun , Krzysztof Niewolny Report

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Lisa H
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I genuinely have arachniphobia, but I still try to leave them alone. Unless I see a black widow, then they gotta die because I have cats and a black widow bite can kill them.

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#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.

LemonGrenadier Report

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Senhorito
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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#22

Religious people who are actually chill and not crazy.

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Kusotare
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The problem with religious people who are chill is that the ones that are decidedly NOT chill make a bad name for all of them. That's true of almost any group, though.

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#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.

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Rhea
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love wolves. I think they're absolutely beautiful and majestic creatures. People really need to stop thinking that they have the right to decide what animals live or die

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#24

People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are 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.

ctrldwrdns , Ryan Porter Report

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Lousha
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

LMW
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Live in NYC...you wouldn't want to drive or have the need to

Freddy M. (He/Him)
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just turned 21 and am having similar issues, didn't help that when I first started my mom's reaction to me doing anything other than driving down a straight road was taking a sharp breath and clutching the handle over the door for dear life

HarriMissesScotland
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is typical. And even though I am considered a very safe driver, my mother was always nervous. No one else, just her.

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Kiwii Stone
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Come to the UK, we have loads of people who don't drive and lots of alternative transport options :D

NerdyMom
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am 35 and have only had my licence for about 6 months! The anxiety is REAL!

Ozacoter
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Right? I got my license at 23 but never had a car until 30 so i couldnt practise. I used to get so anxious that sometimes i needed to stop, park and change seats with my partner because it was too much. Anything faster than 30km/h used to give me panic attacks. Then it was 40, then 50. I still dont dare to go to the highway but last week i drove at 90 for a while without paniking (still scared). Many people mock me for being irrationally afriad of the highway

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Funhog
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I purposely put off driving until I absolutely couldn’t put it off any longer (age 20) for similar reasons. Now I love driving. I hope that someday you will, too, OP.

Terri-Georgia Print
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah I'm 32 ... can't drive and won't drive ! I'm clumsy enough on 2 feet .. let alone in control of that much metal!!!!

Alexandra te Riele-Hol
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Move to the Netherlands. Getting a driving license here is so hard and expensive that nobody’s all that surprised if you don’ bother.

BadCat
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know what the cost is everywhere, but it is expensive. We were given order kits for the drivers learning manual and the cost of the driving tests. $500 just for a book.

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Purple3262
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Got my driver's license a week before turning 50.....just didn't feel ready until then.

Marie
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was 38 when I got mine. Nobody’s business but mine .

Brepoels Dylan
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am 26, and I still don't drive. Because unless like everyone try to tell you, we don't all need to have a car. I can walk to places where I need to be, and if it is too far, I can take a bus or a train, then walk again. Walking may be time consumming, but will keep you healthy. Bonus part is that you don't have to pay for the fuel (especially in the current situation).

Thomas Ewing
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My sister never drove, (she's over 70), and I can't drive due to being in a wheelchair, but there is NO problem with public transportation. Saves the Earth.

tuzdayschild
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have no problem with this unless you're always asking me for ride. Then I'm definitely like, "You need to get a license."

Gabrielle Riley
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

28, never driven. To many accidents as a kid, completely night-blind, and severe anxiety controlling anything with two wheels (bicycles included), so I do not drive. Will be a]lying for a license soon, but super nervous 😬

Ileana Andreea Drop
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am 43 and I don’t have a driver’s licence. I can do without it. Only on a fiew occasions I will actually need it. Not for work. I walk to the office, shops and back.

Tigerpacingthecage
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm terrified to drive. One of my worst fears is to accidentally not see someone, like a fast little child... I've practiced driving a lot, and people told me it would be easier but I still have this fear. I also had issues with alcohol (even though I'm sober now) and feel like a driver's license don't fit with that regardless. I'm actually fine with riding my bike everywhere but many jobs require a driving license (even though it's not really about driving) so that's why I wanted to get one but after several attempts I think I've given up now (I'm 34 and started at 21).

SnubNosedMonkey
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm 28 and don't drive, honestly I feel a lot of shame because of it and that I'm below other's for not having my license at this age

Princess Jade
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aussie here, I'm almost 50 and the reactions I've had over the years when I tell people I dont drive has been mixed. I made a lifestyle change that affects me and me alone yet people can be so pressed about it!

BadCat
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same as a Canadian. Even if you live in a city with plenty of public transportation, amenities in walking distance and not bumming rides off of people. Some people I know who have taken the bus before get it. But those who live out of town or choose to be ignorant still accuse me of relying on other people to drive me around, insist on driving me to functions when I tell them I can take a bus and b***h about me not learning to drive. It's to the point I have family who refuses to invite me to places now and will not accept my invites to have them over for dinner. I'm beginning to think they do not accept people who take the bus, or find it unfair I'm not paying for gas like they are.

GayBoi
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm literally 13 and my dad is already making fun of me because I don't know how to drive. Nevermind that I have anxiety, grew up watching too many shows with too many wrecks in them, nevermind that I see a wreck at least once a week, nevermind that I can't multitask. As soon as I'm eligible to get my license I already know I'm gonna get so much c**p for not wanting to get it right away.

Amy Taylor
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I live in Los Angeles and it's pretty necessary here, but I'm finding more people are opting to take public transportation now due to the insane amount of traffic we have.

OkieDonut
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am 24 and have very legitimate reasons why I can't drive. I already have a very bad sense of direction, I'm extremely clumsy and disoriented and it gets much worse when I am tired or stressed. For example my depth perception is HORRIBLE when I'm tired (I often reach for things and realize I'm reaching beside it or too far away). Not only that I am terrible at eye-balling things and guessing distance etc. ON TOP OF THAT I have been diagnosed with multiple anxiety based disorders including panic disorder. I have a ton of experience driving because my parents forced me to learn and I did drivers ed and my instructor told me herself I am too much of a dangerous driver

OkieDonut
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cont. I have come to accept the fact I will never be able to drive and it's a sensitive thing for me bc I have to always rely on rides from others or take the bus (which is an anxiety trigger for me but I am constantly working through it to make it less of a trigger) but I am always getting the most judgemental reactions from people when I tell them I don't drive. I usually get "you just need to practice" or "you can't live your life without driving" or "what happens when you have kids and they need to get to doctors appointments" and I just feel so much guilt and it's really not cool. Seriously leave people alone! You don't know what they might be going through!

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Öz Deniz Boro
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have technofobia. I was never interested in driving although I love speed. Living in a metropolitan driving a car and finding parking space seems so much like a waste of time anyway. I never felt odd because I would not drive a car.

HarriMissesScotland
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I started learning to drive at 14, got my learner's permit on my 15th birthday, my regular license on my 16th birthday. I had to parallel park a 1959 Cadillac, the longest car made at the time. Those fins killed me as kid...

Liam Walsh
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I grew up on a farm so could drive at 10. Long tractors and trailers so can sympathise. Lived in the middle of nowhere so ditto, needed a car. Fortunately live in a village now with excellent bus provision and not far from trains. Still love my ability to get in my car and go where I want. It is fun, messed up by some idiots on the roads unfortunately.

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April Pickett
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My grandchildren learned to drive but chose not to for a couple of years. I was really astounded by that.

Lene
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Got my license just over a year ago at the age of 37. Because I finally had to learn to drive because we moved out on the country. Before that I lived in big cities where I could get by with public transportations, biking and walking. My driving teacher told me that when I learn to love to drive I will be perfect at it. I still don't like to drive even though I do it on a daily basis. I do drive a lot better though. But darn the anxiety I have had while learning to drive. The first time on the highway I cried. I didn't like driving so fast. Now I am OK with driving on the highway but I don't really like it. It is true what they say: you don't learn to actually drive until after you get your license.

lolliegag69
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would never give you s**t for doing something at your own pace or just not being comfortable in general with doing something.

Mary Bricklin
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yep. I'm 34 and don't have my license because of severe anxiety with driving. I don't enjoy it at all and tend to have panic attacks when I get behind the wheel.

DrGirlfriend
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your doing great! People in the USA drive like they robbed a bank or kidnapped the president, I understand

Jessica Cifelli
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm 31 and still don't have my driver's license. Not for lack of trying though. Nobody in my family is willing to teach me due to their own anxieties and driving lessons are way too expensive. I wouldn't be able to afford a car now anyway, even though I have a full time job that pays better than any other job I've ever had. So I might never get it now. Oh well

Lylan Daina
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Down voted. Having several friends who don't drive, means neverending requests to pick up, to deviate a route and so on. Just no. Not accommodating ever again. Driving = 100% independence. I am in Rome, Italy, and if don't drive or don't live downtown, you can forget of any social, cultural, fun activities

BookCrazyTeen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I haven’t learned to drive yet and I know that because of my social anxiety and anxiety in general I will have an incredibly hard time learning.

Jenn C
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I tried as a teenager, but distractive ADHD made it difficult. Luckily I live in a small town, and could either walk or get a ride to work after college Finally learned at 24, when I had no choice due to job change

Elle Malkamäki
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel you, I'm 38, no license due to crippling anxiety, and not a day goes by where I'm not shamed for it/nagged about it

Alex GW
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mum didn't get her license til her 40s. And I only have a motorbike CBT and don't plan on getting a car ever, or at least not til I'm much older

Lee
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I didn't get my license until I was 20. And I still would rather not drive if someone else is willing to.

DrBronxx
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I didn't learn to drive until I was 24. I just...never needed to drive until then.

Tharizin 🇺🇦
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This resonates so hard with me— I’m 17 and I have like 16 out of 50 needed hours to get my license, and I’ve had my learners permit for like two years. I feel like freaking out whenever I have to drive anywhere due to anxiety, and literally everybody acts like there’s something wrong with me because I hate it so much. I hope I can overcome it tho :(

Bee she/her
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You don’t want blind people on the road now do you? (Not blind)

Michael Largey
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mom did not learn to drive until she was 35. My dad taught her. At age 8, I had never witnessed anything funnier in my life.

DeoManus Argentem
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who hates people that don't drive? Who cares? However, if you don't drive and expect me to be your personal on-call taxi service, that would get old quickly.

Benita Valdez
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My friend was an alcoholic who started drinking young. The one smart decision he made was to not get a license because he didn't trust himself since he always makes poor decisions. He is nearly 40 and just starting to learn since he finally has it under control

René Sauer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Here in Germany it would be not driving manual. I have learned on a automatic car, it is even noted in my license that I can only drive automatic, I would never drive manual. The number of times people stared at me like I am an alien when I told them that, unbelievable. The only problems I have with only driving automatic is a) Not being able to drive most European classic cars (not that I could ever afford a classic car) and b) a drastically reduced pool on the used car market. Seriously, only like 15% of all available are automatic...

Firstname Lastname
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have my license, and use it during the worse weather (winter and heavy precipitation) or if I can't walk in a reasonable amount of time somewhere, but most days I walk to work. People will ask me if my car is broken constantly. As if it's weird to save gas and get some fresh air.

Lou Cam
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So much easier to be car-free in Europe where many places were built before cars and the public transport is widely available and not looked down upon. I'm mid-forties and have never driven. I live very close to the city centre of a very old city so my own two feet and occasionally a bicycle are all I need. When I visited the US I tried to walk from my hotel to the beach a few blocks away (L.A.) and the police came over to ask me if I was OK. Everything is based around cars.

Angeline Shalyn
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't feel bad, I drive but VERY seldom, I only drive here where I live because I've lived here my whole life and there's no freeways here and I know every road in this state like the back of my hand , but if I were to move somewhere else ? Forget it ! Never driving again haha

Lisa H
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I didn't get my license until just before my 21st birthday. Learn at your own pace.

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#25

People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Veganism.
Seriously, it's just people trying not to hurt animals.

DreamingSeraph , Polina Tankilevitch Report

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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#26

People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are 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.

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Shane S
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it’s fine on it’s own. A lot of Americans way overcook broccoli until it’s a soggy mess. It doesn’t take much heat or steam to be just right!

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#27

People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Nickelback.

Sure, they aren't the best band in history, but they don't deserve the meme-like status they've received.

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#28

People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are 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.

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Shane S
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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#29

People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Karen as a name, not a personality.

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Senhorito
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's kind of sad how calling someone Karen now it's starting to mean that someone (normally a woman) is too much for someone's taste.

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#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)

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Glitterati
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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#31

Puns, everyone always acts like they're so cringey when secretly, I think we all know how great they are

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T5n
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes. But the cringe-inducing aspect of them is one of their good qualities

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#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.

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Sonnovab Kegeles
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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?

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#33

Natural red hair

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Channon Doughty
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And natural CURLS! I'm so blow out of stick straight, part in center and just hang there. Cookie cutter hair

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#34

People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are 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.

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LMW
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And this is when I shout, "Thanks Sam Champion! I didn't bring my umbrella!!"

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#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.

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AndThenICommented
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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#36

People who hate popular things just because they're popular/mainstream are ridiculous.

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BenMaharaj
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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#37

Sharks

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Anna
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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#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.

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Shane S
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Depends on what you’re cooking at home too. A fast food meal can be the nutritional equivalent of a lot of typical American home-cooked meals- particularly processed or “quick meals”. Neither is good for you, but nutritionally it doesn’t make a difference.

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#39

MSG has gotten a bad rap but there really is nothing wrong with it.

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Shane S
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you can eat anything nacho cheese or ranch flavored, but Asian food gives you a headache, it’s not MSG. It’s racism.

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#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.

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#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.

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#42

People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Customer service associates.

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BenMaharaj
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Everyone should work in customer service for a year. It actually makes you a better person, in public anyway lol

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#43

People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are 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.

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Kusotare
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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#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.

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Heidi Nicholas
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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#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

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Jennifer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want to see "mountain dew people" now. I know that's not what you meant, but that's what I'm reading and I'm holding onto it until I see one.

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#46

Beans on toast. Had a rough day? Beans on toast! Partner being difficult? Beans on toast? Kids ? Beans on toast

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Rhea
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beans on toast is one of the best meals, always a fave. Always always always. Respect the beans on toast

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#47

People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are 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.

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BenMaharaj
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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#48

People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Can I say Coldplay?

I love them.

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DuchessDegu
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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#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.

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Mama Panda
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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#50

Furries. They are a bit weird, but completely harmless. Especially compared with many other subcultures nowadays.

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Michael Deyette
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In Canada, a group of Syrian refugees was booked at a hotel while they got sorted and could figure out where they would be living ect. Unknown to the organizers, the hotel was hosting a local furry convention at the time. The Syrian children, likely terrified from fleeing the ongoing war in their home city, were greeted with brightly coloured and sympathetic fursuits who were absolutely delighted to share a hug with scared children.

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#51

People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Knitwear, some people find it itches and stings but it's actually pretty comfy when you wear sth else under it

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BonnyDK
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm allergic. You have no idea how it burns and feels like hot needles being poked in your skin. Layers don't help.

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#52

Honestly, I think Reddit gets more hate than it should. Don’t get me wrong, the company itself has a lot of problems, but I feel like there’s this persisting stereotype that Reddit is just a bunch of edgy incels, and it’s just not true anymore (if it ever was). Sure, there are some bad subreddits out there, but mostly what I see, especially in the bigger subreddits, is a really diverse user base in age, experience, and identity.

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Mark Faby
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reddit is FILLED with people who hate anyone who doesn't agree with their views. Same here. So many people simply can't handle people with differing views.

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#53

People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Police officers. Sure there are the occasional that go on power trips, but there are far more just doing their job. And chances are that the only reason you had a bad experience with one is because you were doing something wrong to begin with.

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Megan O'Neill
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No. Way too much evidence of bad run ins with cops when people weren't doing anything wrong.

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#54

People Name 50 Things That Should Not Be So Universally Hated But Somehow Are Simon Cowell, at least back in the day when American Idol was huge in the US. People always called him mean, but from what I could tell he was basically right all the time, and he didn't sugar coat things because he had to make up for every other judge sugar coating their feedback so much. There were probably instances of him taking things too far, but I never saw that myself.

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Lizzie Smith
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't hate him for what he says, I hate him for his systematic destruction of the UK music business.

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#55

BTS!
they're insanely humble and talented people who unfortunately have an annoying fanbase

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CG
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can't say anything about the group themselves, or any interaction I had with their fans, but it's more for the repetition of their song with Coldplay that airs on the radio at least twice a day. I swear, despite the radio station advertising the "No Repeat Workday", I hear that song (and others) on average twice to three times a day. And there's also the fact it's not my cup of tea genre wise, as I'm more of a rock fan, but that's just splitting hairs at that point. And every fanbase will always have that subsection which makes the fandom difficult to be apart of/are toxic, which always gives the fanbase a bad rap.

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