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The internet is full of hot takes and unpopular opinions. Some can be quite light-hearted, while others are borderline conspiracy theories. From food to literature, and from culture to science—today, we’ve gathered 28 of these and are asking you: Do you think the owners of these opinions have a point, or are their takes so hot you will not go near them?

Maybe you have a hot take you want to share? Leave it in the comments!

#1

Social Media Has Made Life Worse, Not Better

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Idk

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Maartje
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21 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So agree. It seemed so great at first but now? not so much.

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    #2

    Pineapple Does Belong On Pizza

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    Poll Question

    What do you think?

    Totally

    Nope

    Not sure, really

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    PunchinelloTX
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    21 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I will never understand policing the food choices of other people.

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    #3

    Having Kids Isn’t For Everyone

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    What do you think?

    100%

    Nope, that's what people are made for

    It depends

    #4

    Being Good At School Doesn’t Mean You’re Smart

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    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    21 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Much of school consists of studying, memorizing and following instructions. It's very indoctrinated. Leaves little room for creative exploration, theory constructs and self-discovery. If you're able to produce anything off-curriculum it's not accounted for in marks.

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    #5

    There’s Nothing Wrong With Enjoying Fast Food

    Hands holding a double cheeseburger wrapped in paper, related to an unpopular opinion poll about food preferences.

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    What do you think?

    Totally - nothing wrong

    Oh yes, there is

    Not sure

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    Sue Denham
    Community Member
    21 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As long as it's not all you eat, sure, have the occasional hamburger/pizza/fried chicken and enjoy it.

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    #6

    Mayo Is Actually Amazing

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    Poll Question

    What do you think?

    Totally

    Nope

    Not sure, really

    #7

    You Don’t Have To Be Passionate About Your Job

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    Lotekguy
    Community Member
    22 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Passionate" is a vague term. Hatred is a form of passion.

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    #8

    Streaming Services Have Made TV Series Worse

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    What do you think?

    Absolutely

    Absolutely not

    Dunno

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    #9

    Prunes Are Delicious, And Everyone Should Eat Them

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    What do you think?

    I agree

    I disagree

    I don't know

    #10

    People Demonize Sugar Too Much

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    Debby Keir
    Community Member
    15 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Excessive sugar, yes, but I'd rather have pure sugar than sickly chemical additives.

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    #11

    All Stoplights Should Be Turned Into Roundabouts

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    Hard to tell

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    zims
    Community Member
    20 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More stoplights should be turned into roundabouts, but not all

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    #12

    Being Unwilling To Use Technology Is The Equivalent Of Being Illiterate

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    What do you think?

    Absolutely

    Definitely not

    Idk, it depends?

    #13

    You Don’t Need To Drink 8 Glasses Of Water A Day

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    Nope

    Idk

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    Libstak
    Community Member
    20 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you have low kidney function you need less water, mum is limited to 1.5 litres a day to reduce fluid retention and therefore risk of fluid on the lungs and pneumonia

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    #14

    Winter Is Only Good For The First Two Weeks

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    Idk

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    Beak Hookage
    Community Member
    19 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate winter. But then I have seasonal affective disorder or whatever it's called. Winter weather makes me depressed and lethargic.

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    #15

    Avocados Don’t Taste That Good

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    Ace
    Community Member
    18 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    TBH I only ever use them in guacamole, with lots of added flavouring (chilli, lime, onion, etc.).

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    #16

    Listening To An Audiobook Doesn’t Mean You’ve Read The Book

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    What do you think?

    100%

    I don't agree

    I don't know

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    Beak Hookage
    Community Member
    19 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one's kinda ableist. What if you're blind and prefer not to use Braille?

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    #17

    Lord Of The Rings Is Overrated

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    100%

    Blasphemy!

    Hard to tell

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    XenoMurph
    Community Member
    20 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are two types of people who think LoTR is over rated. 1Those who have not seen it. 2 The Uruk Hai.

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    #18

    People Romanticize About The '90s Too Much

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    Tucker Cahooter
    Community Member
    20 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just wait until the end of this year (assuming we even make it), people will be even be looking back fondly on 2020

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    #19

    Paper Books Aren’t Superior To E-Books

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    Idk, I don't read

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    Surly Scot
    Community Member
    21 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We need a car tree air freshener with "old bookstore scent". E-books are convenient, but you can't beat the musty smell of old books,

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    #20

    Reading Books Is Not Inherently Superior To Watching Movies

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    Poll Question

    What do you think?

    Yes, it is superior

    No, it's not

    It depends on the book & on the movie

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    Pieter LeGrande
    Community Member
    20 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I generally find movies of books I have read and enjoyed quite disappointing. I guess that during the reading process I am building a mental image of the people, their environment, their attitudes, etc. and these rarely match the director's ideas.

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    #21

    Dubai Chocolate Is Mediocre At Best

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    Agree

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    Hard to tell, never tried it

    #22

    AI Art Is Still Art

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    What do you think?

    Ofc it is

    No, it's definitely not art

    I don't really have an opinion on this one

    #23

    If You’re Making Tea, Using A Microwave Is Better Than Using A Kettle

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    What do you think?

    Yes, then you heat just the right amount of water

    This is an abomination

    idk

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    Surly Scot
    Community Member
    21 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once suggested to my American friend we could microwave the s'mores instead of building a fire, he looked like he wanted to build a fire just to burn me alive. This is the same thing to the British when you suggest microwaving water for tea.

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    #24

    Eggs Are Gross

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    Absolutely

    Definitely not

    Idk

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    Trillian
    Community Member
    19 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this now a case of the high hanging eggs being too sour 😂

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    #25

    American Football Is The Most Cerebral Team Sport In The World

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    Poll Question

    What do you think?

    Totally

    Absolutely not

    Maybe?

    #26

    Celebrity News Is Actually Interesting And Entertaining

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    Poll Question

    What do you think?

    Ofc it is

    Absolutely not

    It depends, I guess?

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    DoubleDoubleTiredAndTuckered
    Community Member
    22 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Celebrity news is something I despise, and I despise very few things. Why do the news outlets believe that I should care about who a songwriter’s boyfriend is, or who said what to someone else that has a lot of money? It’s pointless, it has no impact on my life whatsoever, and it’s mediocre entertainment at best.

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    #27

    The Earth Is Flat

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    What do you think?

    I agree

    That's just... No

    Maybe it's actually neither flat nor an oblate spheroid?

    #28

    Bacon Is Overrated

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    Yeah

    Nah

    Idk

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    DoubleDoubleTiredAndTuckered
    Community Member
    22 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe my connection is poor right now, but does this question and a couple others after it not have the poll for anyone else?

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