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Unpopular opinions—chances are, we all have them. Whether we voice them or not is up to us entirely, but of course, some people cannot resist a chance to share their thoughts in some online threads, especially if you can hide behind an avatar and a username that probably isn’t going to expose your real identity to anyone (unless you don’t care, that is).

A popular Twitter user by the name of @jzux aka ‘trash jones’ asked her followers to share their most benign unpopular opinions. As expected, the thread was too hard to resist for a lot of the bird app users as the tweet went viral, receiving over 21.4K quote tweets as well as a lot of entertaining replies under the original post itself.

With that being said, if you’d like to see what is this all about, then think no further and scroll down below to see if you agree or disagree with some of the statements these people shared online.

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    Interestingly enough, the Georgia Institute of Technology has actually done studies in regard to unpopular opinions people have. Using the data found (that was based on a popular subreddit called R/unpopularopinion), Dasom Eom, Linh Hoang, and Gerry Oei came to some rather interesting conclusions based on their study.

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    Their research heavily links to a social phenomenon called the spiral of silence. To understand this better, first, you have to know what the theory of the spiral of silence entails. German political scientist Elisabeth Noelle-Neumann developed the spiral of silence theory, which combines political science and mass communication. It claims that a person's desire to express their own beliefs is influenced by how they perceive the distribution of the general public's opinions.

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

    Making your whole identity about your mental illness is weird too. I understand that being deep down in the hole that is clinical depression makes it hard to see anything beyond that, but you get perfectly functioning humans build a whole new personality and lifestyle around a diagnosis.

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    The development of internet technology and online communication has recently prompted people to speak out and share their opinions in public online, shattering the barrier of the spiral of silence. Users can openly post and discuss socially undesirable opinions on the subreddit r/unpopularopinion. In this exact study, the forum was studied using the results from participant interviews and community observation. Then they also presented a descriptive analysis to demonstrate how the online space aids its users in overcoming the spiral of silence.

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

    Those little crusty eyed, snotty nosed white dogs especially.

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

    It works, just not for you. Or me. Or anyone outside a very small, very wealthy minority.

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    In conclusion, one of the issues with online spaces (especially Reddit) identified in the study is the recurrent re-uploading of similar viewpoints on the same subject. After a while, users may believe the viewpoint is common and widespread after repeatedly hearing similar unpopular thoughts, thus it becomes the popular idea in the end.

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

    Agreed as someone who is planning to be child-free. BUT its also equally annoying when people make kids their whole personality and blame those who don't want them.

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

    I agree, pineapple belongs on pizza as much as all other ingredients such as pepperoni. Let people eat what they want to eat.

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

    I like tattoos on other people. Can never think of anything I want that badly myself.

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

    YES! It's one of the best flavours along side mint chocolate chip and lemon sorbet

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

    I’d much rather have neutral cream walls. May be boring, but you can add colour with pictures, rugs and accessories. Then if you want to change colour scheme you don’t have to repaint everything.

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

    No, some people actually have problems eating certain kinds of food. It might be the texture that will make them gag or throw up. It might give them indigestion.

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

    On one hand, I kinda get this, but on the other hand, a really awesome concert generates an incredible atmosphere that's all but impossible to not get swept up in. Also, it's a way of supporting your favorite artists :)

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

    I've been going to very different weddings. The weddings I attend are great - you spend time celebrating with family and friends. You eat, you dance, you chat.

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

    The idea is that you know a person so well, that there is little risk of buying the terrible gift. I you do not know that person that well, you should be allowed to bring a totaly generic gift. like a bottle of wine or the latest John Grisham.

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

    Uhm ... that sounds like "I don't want it" to me. If I have burgers at noon I will not eat burgers at night.

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

    I think everybody feels that way, and most people thinks oh god no, I can't sing, when they are forced to celebrate a birthday this way, and even the birthday boy/girl will be embarished when everybody's eyes is turned on them. So why we do it is still a conundrum for me.

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

    You're not supposed to eat them. you are supposed to look at the package and then throw it out in a few weeks. then they get buried and 3 days before easter, the peeps come out of the ground and appear on store shelves.

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

    Roundabouts and 4 way stops are insanely common across Europe. It’s only Americans that seem to have a problem with them since they’re more rare.

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

    I find it vice versa. Soft covers won't stay open, you have to break their spines or hold the pages down with a ruler, or use both hands. Hardcover you can leave open on your desk without using hands.

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

    i actually love good wine. everyone has different tastes. people can believe what they want.

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

    They play like the adults around them - my older daughter copies my wife and me, and we look after a baby so she wants to look after a baby too. I don't know how different it would be if we had a boy, or we didn't have a second child. Our older daughter also likes playing with cars and diggers, FWIW

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

    I had a boy and he had only female cousins his age, for one of the girls birthdays I bought a doll and my son asked me for one, he was about 2.we carted doll to Europe for our vacation and he loved her and talked to her…..and then he discovered a giant potato and that became his new friend . Lol

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

    I think it's weird to give *only* girls baby dolls and *only* boys cars and mechanic sets. Children like to imitate adults, they see adults taking care of children so they want to do the same during playing. Let's just let children choose their own toys regardless of their gender and there will be no problem.

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

    I partly disagree, it's not necessarily training them to be mothers. Here's the story why: a colleague tried to raise his daughter non stereotypically and offered her different toys. Among them were toy cars. And what did the girl do? She put the cars to sleep in bed, just like a doll.

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

    When my son and nephew were about 3 years old, they played with bubble swords, like pretend fighting. They put the swords down and my 7-year-old niece picked up a sword and pretended to cut her hair with it.

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    The only Plueschopossum
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a little girl I always had both, cars/mechanic toys and baby dolls/stuffed animals... and a bucket full of little plastic dinosaurs. I never liked playing with dolls and pretending to be their mom but preferred to cuddle with my animals and to play with my mechanic stuff. BUT: I used my Lego bricks to build neat little doll houses for my dinosaurs. (And they loved living in them :D) I think it's important to let the children choose what they prefer. There's nothing wrong or weird if you let girls be a doll's mommy and there's nothing wrong if they want to play with cars. (The same goes for boys of course.)

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

    I don't think it's about training to be a mom. They can dress them, play with them, take care of them and learn basic empathy skills and how to care for people around them. Very important traits for their future lifes.

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

    And then spend their whole blighted lives looking after other people. First the husband, then the kids AND the husband, then just as they think they're finally free when the kids leave home, their own parents.

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

    They naturally *want to* mimic the behavior of their caregivers, mothers and babysitters. If not provided with a baby doll they will improvise.

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

    My children, nieces, and nephews all were given baby dolls, cars, trucks, art supplies, dressing up clothes, Lego, etc.

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

    it's not weird... it's human nature. There is nothing wrong with letting a little girl, or a boy for that matter explore their nurturing nature. I think it builds empathy. Where it goes wrong is when moms and dads try planting ideas in kids heads about having kids. Let that develop naturally. Not everyone needs to be a parent.

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

    We gave our daughter cars to play with "just like her bother." Later that night, she had all 3 cars in the baby bed, tucked in, and kissed each one on the hood good night. Give your kids whatever they want to play with — even if, gasp!, it's a girl thing.

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

    Both of my sons have played with their mother’s old doll. They carry it around, sometimes not by the head or one leg, and put it to bed. It’s cute, it’s sweet, I don’t see what the big deal is. My eldest(9) moved onto to other things and my youngest(2) still plays with it. I don’t feel like any manliness is threatened or whatever b******t the macho men are whining about.

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

    not here boys are also given dolls and we have boy dolls as well as girl dolls.

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

    My kids both played with dolls - my daughter would cradle them and my son would grab the dolls by their ankles and swing them around.

    Yu Hong Tam
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Action figures (even transformers!) are dolls too. Kids like dolls because they can see it as a small companion and play, talk, dress with it. It's not like every parent who gives Lego to their kids secretly wants them to be constructors!?

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

    Teaching kids to be parents isn't necessarily a bad thing though....a few adults could certainly do with lessons. Just gotta make sure the kid wants the doll first of course.

    Jules Marten-Feldmann
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    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband bought our son a baby doll. I think it's a natural thing for them to emulate adults. They see a lot of adults with kids.

    Dave Parker
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    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like a typical feminist. What percentage of feminists are happy?

    Iera Foxx
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    8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a girl and a boy and both of them have "babies" they take care of. They both enjoy cuddling, making up stories, and having adventures with their dolls.

    Bgray450
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    8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My daughter and son were born about a year apart. I gave them toys for both genders (this is back in the early 80's): dolls, trucks, etc. It was interesting to me that my son wanted the trucks and dinosaurs and my daughter gravitated toward the dolls and kitchen toys. I truly didn't try to influence them at all. I wonder how common it is.

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

    I did all kinds of gender neutral things with my son. He was given dolls, watched “girl” shows like Shimmer and Shine, etc. He was given “boy” things too. He came out the most stereotypical boy you’ve ever seen. Rub some dirt on it, dinos, cars, building, etc. It took me a while to realize that the point of providing him with both stereotypical boy and girl things was to let him choose what he enjoys rather than push him in one direction. So he got to pick, and he picked very, very clearly. I’d still buy him a Barbie at the drop of a hat or paint his nails if he wanted but he just isn’t interested in that stuff. He’s a wonderful child regardless.

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

    We do that so they can prepare for the event that they may have kids themselves or that they have to take care of other small children. I don't think the problem is that girls play with dolls (or kitchens, cleaning gear etc.... it's all for preparing for the traditional adult female life). The problem is that not enough boys play with dolls (or kitchens....you know). Boys should also prepare for having children or taking care of other small kids.

    G'ma B
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because we are the ones who give birth and naturally most, not all, birth mothers want to nurture.

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

    My parents gave me and my sisters trucks! Like the giant Hess truck, Firestone truck a fire engine. They were big enough to sit on and really fun in the dirt! Sometimes you might even see a naked Barbie on one, with her soft rubber toes bit off!

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

    I had baby dolls but I had more cars. I mean, am I supposed to just not what do with that baby. Haha nope. I don’t know. Still don’t know a lot. I know how cars work tho. Somewhat.

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

    Because boys come with a plaything built in. Well... attached, at any rate.

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

    Agreed, but only because a lot of people ONLY give their daughters dolls etc. Our son has a baby doll and a play kitchen, because having kids and cooking is a human thing, not a female thing.

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

    Testing has shown that when kids select, girls like dolly things and boy like toy cars and weapons. Can there be a cross over? Sure, lots of em.

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

    Whatever interests them and they want to play with should be what they play with. Tinker toys, legos, the little carpenter belts and toys, chemist sets, doctor sets, baby dolls, and kitchen sets to make tea for Daddy, are all available to any kid. Boy or girl.

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

    dolls are good for both sexes...it's not that you're training someone to be a mother...you're helping your people practice caring for and nurturing other human beings...and also giving them someone to play imaginary games with, where they control the action...your daughter's doll might be her patient when she is a doctor or her student when she is a teacher...not all dolls are about dress up etc.

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

    This OP shows one of the worst cases of not understanding human beings AT ALL that I have ever seen. Has she ever learned anything ever? Kids have been playing with dolls for as long as we know, in every society, all around the world. Much of the imagination play that kids do is acting out adult activities, like "playing house". Good lord, why don't we teach Cultural Anthropology 101 in high school? It should be mandatory. It would quell about 90% of the stupid myths that abound these days and prevent questions like this that seem so awesome to people who know next to nothing about the world.

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

    So do you disagree with giving children toy cars too? I mean, that's training them to be drivers, right? Don't think too hard about why we give children gifts. Sometimes it is because they genuinely like playing with them and they grow out of it and into something else. My wife did not have kids because someone gave her a baby doll when she was 2 years old. We had kids because we wanted little people of our own.

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

    Oh I made it very clear I didn't want one and only wanted stuffed animal toys. My parents were cool with that (just as well as I didn't want kids myself and knew that from a very early age).

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

    Scientists just did an experiment with a group of baboons in the wild. They left toy trucks & dolls out near their troupe. The males picked up the toy trucks & the girls went for the dolls. Gender roles are hardwired into all primates. Except certain humans. They can't handle reality nor the science behind our behaviors.

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

    We have been very , very , very weird for a very , very , very long time in that case. They go back thousands of years.

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

    Yes. I am so sick of anti-establishment, just to be anti establishment. If they don't play with the first one, they don't get a second one, simple as that. They get them because they play with them.

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

    They are playing with toys, no one is training them. And many women become mothers because biology.

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

    if she wants it, she gets it - if she wants teddybear or a slot car racing track. she may have it .I grew up this way and I´m born early 60ies. to me Barbies are more horrible than baby dolls

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

    If you don't, the kid will do it herself. I've seen girls put max steal to bed like a baby or make a doll out of a folded coat

    Helen Jane Witten
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If that was my child's preferred toy to play with then I would accommodate that. Personally I was more of a tom boy in my childhood and preferred anything outdoorsy and sporty.

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

    As a child, I more so saw my dolls like my friends, or a little sister.

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

    Anyone remember that song "William Wants a Doll?" Anyone wants a doll--go for it.

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

    I hated baby dolls as a child and found them creepy, plus I didn't like the feel of the plastic. Now as an adult, I'd like to become a mother. Never had any of the training I guess!

    Peta Hurley-Hill
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My Daughters all had dolls, so did my son. They also had a big range of other toys too. My Granddaughter has dolls ,but has far more dinosaurs.

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

    Somebody should've given my mother a doll to practice on before she had kids, but that's another story.

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

    Little boys enjoy playing with baby dolls as well. Babies are their reality and they want to emulate their parents

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

    Really? Somebody doesn’t understand why society would train young girls to be mothers? Who should we be training to do it? Should we just not have mothers? Should they remain untrained?

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

    I used to act out stories with my dolls.If one thing, I was taught to be a movie director, lol

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

    Mmm, maybe because they have wombs and are no matter what you identify as, still the only ones in the human race able to carry a child to birth.

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

    I think it's just that babies are cute and even babies think babies are cute. Like elephants think humans are cute so they like to play with them

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

    Many times over the years I was the only girl at my babysitters. Played boys stuff. Her son was the big brother I never had. Went to visit his grandparents and they were putting in a large septic tank. Great place to play construction! I read The Hardy Boys, not Nancy Drew. Too girly. I had dolls at home, but I was crazy about the Dr. Kildare Show, so I mostly pretended to operate on them. I just think it was the environment I was brought up in. They built a huge addition to the hospital I used to work at. I would rather have watched the construction all day.

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

    They made an experiment once where very young toddlers were given the options between more feminine and masculine toys, and the genders generally swerved towards the norm. Girls more often to dolls and calm play, boys to wild play.

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

    Many have a bit of maternal instinct early in life, which is reflected in toy choice

    Bubbles and sparks
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not as much training then to be mothers, it's making them know how to handle a baby. Children learn by what they see. That being said, there are parents that do teach them to become parents, some even make the older kids babysit and take care for their siblings so they can go do other things. To those parents I would say "use birth control if you don't or can't care for yet another child"

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

    We give boys guns and swords as well most do not become warriors...

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

    Er...because one day they might be mothers. Clue's in the question. But I'm all for giving little girls army toys and toy pianos and Lego and everything, and letting *them* figure out what they want to be. Incidentally I learned recently that there's an almost universal rule of play: little boys build things, like towers, and little girls put things inside other things, like a jewellery box. Just a thing that seems to happen.

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

    It’s important for children to mimic adults in their play, that is how they learn social emotional interactions. But give all toys to all kids. The pink/blue aisles at the store need to end.

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

    Someone gave me a baby doll for Christmas once. I hated it, I never played with it. I guess that was a hint as to why I new from a very young age that I didn't want kids.

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

    Believe or not most kids do pick toys appropriate for their gender all by themselves. My grandson at 6 mos.... not at all interested in his sisters doll, but totally excited by a truck or motorcycle. It's not all nurture believe it or not.

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

    Yeah, I don't really buy I to the whole "gender appropriate" toy idea.

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

    Anectodal, but my mother's brother had two girls, then a suprise boy, who pretty much rejected the girls' hand-me-down girl toys. I don't think anyone involved would have had a problem if that were not the case (and this was the 1980s) but it was what it was. I also see it with my own son - he's been in plenty of situations where he has access to a wide range of toys but tends towards the boy side.

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

    You mean a decreasing percentage of men won't because they're stuck in some pathetic hyper-masculine gender role. I'm so glad the younger generation of men is more open minded than previous generations.

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

    Who else is going to be their mother if they decide to have children?

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    Because a washed brain works out way more effective if done in a young age. And/or because it seems like they enjoy playing with them.

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

    It’s only important to me that the paper is there when you need it

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

    Avocados are healthy and contain good ingredients. They taste good with pasta.

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

    I used to think so too. Then I learned that instead of infusing it with boiling water (100°C/212° F), I should use slightly cooler water (70°C/158°F), also the leaves shouldn't be in cup for too long. The difference is big. I'm not saying that he HAS to like green tea but for many people it's a matter of drinking badly prepared one.

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

    Never tried it because I don't like how it looks. So maybe I will die without knowing how it tastes - and I'm fine with that.

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

    True. My brother in law runs a shelter/rescue for wolf-dog hybrids. People think it's cool to get a wolf-dog, but they are unprepared for the challenges. Very sad.

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

    I wish your lives get better, American folks! Love from Scandinavia!

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

    Just don't take the snow away from us living in the Scandinavian countries. We love snow!

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

    Damp is a worse word than moist. Nothing good is damp. You want a damp cake?

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

    Uhm, no, it's not. Oil. Add. truffle bits. Wait till oil smells like truffles. Truffle oil.

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

    Right....because trigger totally doesn't have a neutral meaning. Nobody needs to say "oh yeah that really triggered a response" or "I think it was the cinnamon that triggered that reaction"..../s

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

    I don't like Eagles fans typically. They are obnoxious and will literally punch you in the face over a game.

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

    I'm so behind the times that I don't even understand what this means lol

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

    Thanks alot. I have never once even thought about this and now will be counting stairs.

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

    you need to actually try an actual pumpkin. Here in Africa we roast them with a range of spices like oven potato style. Or you can mash them and deep fry the mashed globs (about fist-sized) as a savory snack similar to a donut. Pumpkins are not only (a) for flavoring starbucks and (b) for halloween.

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

    Thats what we ate thousands and thousands of years ago. Humans actually ate veggies more than meat.

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

    Apparently you've never had a fresh, warm blackberry cobbler with vanilla ice cream. RIP on that lonely hill.

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

    Actually, I LOVE the fall and winter. Beats the heat and humidity in Louisiana!

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

    Not entierly true. Getting excided about squirrels or motorcycles is just dangerous. Also these specific triggers will probably trigger the predatory chain which means that your dog will loose all control and it wil feel primal and strong. Meaning that it's super reinforcing... and it might become a habit to seek those triggers. And that's dangerous for general dogs health! So it's fine as long as it's not a common and reocurring thing.

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

    Peanut butter is one of my favorite foods. I'm hypoglycemic so it's a good recovery food for me.

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

    I agree but with humans. We're the most violent creature to ever exist.

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

    I've seen some excellent videos of Ukrainian drones bombing the carp out of enemy celery,

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

    No. Coffee is fine. A Venti Frappu Caramel Whateverchino with 2 liters of cream is disgusting.

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

    Why? There is no reason to hate mushrooms. Without them you wouldn't be alive!

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

    I disagree... they have skin in the game if they care about younger loved ones or are in the know about the political climate. Just because someone grew up one way doesn't mean they don't have an understanding after living so long to give input. This is just narrow minded thinking. If I let my 21 yo vote on all topics the place would turn to s**t. Come on people. Everyone has a voice. Would hate to see how this person feels when they get old and feeble and they make It that long not to have a voice when their mind is still working.

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

    Coming from a country the "Bread Culture" of which has been recognized by UNESCO as cultural world heritage, I feel personally offended by this. "Wrong shape for the toaster" should never be a point on which to judge bread. Somehow the only bread Americans seem to deem acceptable is toast so sweet it would be considered cake elsewhere...

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

    Hate most things in even numbers. Odd is nearly always better. 3 candles look better than 2 together. 3 plants planted in a group look better than 4. Etc.

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

    It's just another flavour. If you like it, cool. If you don't, cool.

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

    Humans used to eat beans ALOT until the meat processing industry. Beans are easy to grow and they're healthier than meat.

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

    Nothing like a ncie cone of lukewarm sugar mix on a hot summer's day.

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

    For me sandals are the only comfortable thing when it's hot outside. I hate wearing too hot clothes, and by 'clothes' I also mean 'shoes'.

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

    Misogynistic comment! Some guys also pretend to like champagne. As for me, I don't have to pretend.

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

    Because its cheap and nutritious. You get more food from soup than the plain ingredients

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

    I assume it's because they are overwhelmingly sad or happy and if you're uncomfortable then you should control that emotion as it's probably easier than what they are going through.

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

    coop has obviously not listened to much music from before the 80s or so

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