Unpopular Opinions - General Thread

[Turbo]

I mean hating something solely because its popular is stupid.

So much this. Anti-mainstreamism bugs me a lot. Just because someone is a "hipster" doesn't mean they should only be interested in obscure things and indie music, and hate on popular music and current trends.

 

[Com Fox]

Problem though is that people mostly assume people are being Anti-mainstreamism when they haven't even given a reason "Oh you hate *insert trend*, you must hate it because it is popular" is what comes to mind. Don't even bother to ask why.

 

[TS050]

Rap is horrible

Elaborate.

I really don't think so, to add on what @SPhilli911 just said, another reason people hate is because of how much it blocks other content on not only online but also on the news and tv shows. It's the same deal as the issues some people had with the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

It's a game.

Said game has pretty much taken over the world, and you expect it to get little to no media coverage? Alright.

 

[Com Fox]

Elaborate.

Granted it is likely because it is mostly lyric based and what I said before, I think Lyrics ruin most songs so they mix XD

It's a game.

Said game has pretty much taken over the world, and you expect it to get little to no media coverage? Alright.

Not me, I'm neutral on the whole PGO subject but trying to show the opposing arguments.

 

[Barra333]

My own unpopular opinion: owning a car can be simply silly in a big city like Toronto. I'd love to have one again, but only when I know I've got the disposable income to do it, since a car tends to just cost money, not earn me any. The number of people I know that are tied to expensive car payments, and have other aspects of their life impacted by it, scares me away. I'd much rather live in my current place than live somewhere run-down simply to afford a set of wheels.

This only works for me because everything I need is no further than a few blocks. I completely understand the need for your own personal form of transport out in the country, or even smaller towns, but the biggest city in the country? Nope.

It really depends on where you live/work whether you need a car here. If home and work are both on a subway line, then a car is a luxury. If either one of those is not on the subway, then you are in the realm of maybe needing one. I really wouldn't want to rely on buses here if I didn't need to. I took the bus from Dufferin/Bloor down the the Indy on Friday and I felt like a sardine until King St, and that was 9:45. I couldn't imagine that an hour earlier.

Also, having a kidlet makes the TTC even harder - once you leave downtown, there are a lot of subway stations that aren't pram friendly.

I would love to not need a car, but the reality is that to get a place big enough for 3 of us (and maybe more in a couple of years), we arent going to have the subway on our doorstep (or even be in Toronto city limits).

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@Carbonox - by the time you are 30, I can guarantee that someone you are friends with will have had a miscarriage, but it isn't something to sing from the rooftops about. Just offer your congratulations when a baby arrives, take your high horse and move on.


My random unpopular opinion - I didn't find Anchorman funny.

 

[Losco]

The key word here is they're boring. Boring is good if you use cars as you would any other white good.

But if you want a hot hatch and you buy a Golf GT there is something wrong

 

[Liquid]

Bacon is so, so, so, so, so overrated.

 

[Cowboy]

• Gran Turismo does not make you a better driver
• It is OK to live with your parents when you are an adult
• McDonald's fries are too salty

 

[Com Fox]

Super Mario Galaxy 2 is a horrible game.

It works but that (and the Rock Mushroom) are the only things I can stay positive about. Cloud Flower is OP as 🤬. Story is basically a more child like version of SMG story (I know you really shouldn't complain about the story in a Mario game but it was hard not to notice this). The difficulty is massively dumbed down with only 2 missions causing me multiple deaths. Yoshi ended being just a gimmick in this game which is sad as Sunshine used Yoshi well and worst of all, it is basically a copy paste sequel, even had a ton of content ripped off from Galaxy 1 and I think Galaxy 2 did them far worse than the original (and why on earth was the Ice Flower taken out and not the 🤬 Spring Mushroom)

This game just shows that Nintendo are guilty of the same crimes that people accuse EA and Activision are doing, exploiting the franchises with unoriginal and lazy sequels. While I am fine with it as I do like NSMB2 and that was just NSMB Wii but on the 3DS, but Galaxy 2 pretty took everything from Galaxy 1 and made it worse. It does annoy me though when Nintendo fans attack games like Call of Duty for being lazy when Nintendo franchises are just as guilty.

and I agree with what joshscorcher said about the "Galaxies", you rarely even feel like you're in space. You know it is bad when 3D Land is just as "Galaxy" as Galaxy 2.

This why I don't want a Super Mario Galaxy 3.

 

[SPhilli911]

It's a game.

Said game has pretty much taken over the world, and you expect it to get little to no media coverage? Alright.

Of course not, but try to imagine something like Pokemon Go that you didn't particularly care about, but it was all over the media and internet and so forth, so you couldn't possibly ignore it if you tried. The Pokemon "haters" are told to just ignore the game, but that's almost impossible. It's hard to say that wouldn't annoy you after a while if you were not a fan. In general, it's not a hate towards the players or the game itself, it's the constant exposure to it that seemingly can't be switched off.

Basically, the game probably doesn't deserve hate, it's a game with many passionate followers and they should have what they want. But quite simply, something so large is going to have it's fair share of passionate haters too. So these days, whether you like the game or not, you've really got no choice but to hear about the game.

(Trying to stay neutral here)

 

[SlipZtrEm]

I'll bite: Honestly, nobody in Western society (except your mother, unless you're married to some sort of nobility) cares whether you're having kids or not. I certainly don't, my wife doesn't, nobody in my family cares...we've friends, aunts, uncles, cousins who didn't have children, either. But we chose to, and there's no going back. Believe it or not, we parents have our own major issues to deal with rather than badger others into increasing the population of this planet...neither is right nor wrong, and there's nothing wrong with either one. If you meet people like that, they're either desperate to sell or offload children's clothing, baby supplies, and toys, or they're doing it wrong.

I think people create their own self-manifested pressure in this scenario; while it's true you're friends might have them, and that changes the friendship dynamic (they have to spend more time with raising a child than hang out in the evenings), that pressure isn't exerted on you. Unless you're part of some fundamentalist-leaning family, nobody really wants to pay for more kids in terms of their time and money...but you also have to understand that it's well and truly Not About The Money.

What most parents don't like is when the non-child-rearing populace (some of whom who can't tie their own shoes with out instructions) is quick to point out how we should handle every scenario when you've never walked an inch in those very shoes. Believe me, there's no instruction manual for every parental situation, there's no way to always have a "back-up plan for the back-up plan", so don't try to Monday-Morning Armchair Parent when nobody asked for said opinion and you're not willing to budge an inch.

There's always going to be babies that scream in movie theaters, because there's selfish parents who shouldn't have done that in the first place. Or parents who won't escort their kid outside the restaurant after the first five minutes of a tantrum. Or times which are pretty much unsuitable for infants and toddlers (really, a 10:00pm historic walking tour?!?). Yeah, we hate that too...even more so than you could imagine, because we can be thoughtful to avoid much of that chaos in the first place; arranging our extra time to make sure others aren't inconvenienced during the spare times seems a double-waste when that kind of thing happens! There's always going to be parenting gaffes, just as nobody here has never dinged a car, right? Never said a word they'd like to take back? Bought the wrong damn thing? Same thing.

But keep your thoughts to yourself when you're upset that a kid is loud at mid-day in a city park, supermarket, airplane, bus...do you really think your noisy rabble is actually more important than anyone else? People do have to get out of the house. Babies can't always express themselves, and if you think a slap or pound is going suddenly make them quiet, then you have no clue what sound levels escalate into afterwards. Every child is a bit different than the next, and what works for one, doesn't work for another. On the other hand, you get a bit of empathy when these child rages occur: 1) That stinks, I remember that 2) Sure glad it's not my kid.

We get it, and we don't expect you to dispose of a diaper, change a baby, entertain the youngling, keep it quiet, fill a bottle, and hold it constantly. Have you been asked to a few times at large family gatherings...naturally, but compare a 5-10 minute session with 18-21 years of that. And later on, you'll be glad someone took the photo of you holding your cousin's baby.

Guess what? That was you. Let one's opinions Grow Up already.

That said, it's kind of amazing being a parent, but it also means shelving other things in life...not as much as you think, although a bit more so in the first 2-3 years. Sure, video games were the first to do, because real life became much more interesting and rich than somebody else's button-pushing vision. I don't really miss them. They grow up, too and they want to do the same things you do. You get to be their teacher, and you learn a lot about what you know (and don't know). Parenting is an Important Thing to Do, but that's not to say that there's not plenty to get out of life if you never had kids at all.

Maybe it's just me, but that all reads very much on the defensive.

I can certainly tell you it's not just my mother that bothers me about my (current) decision to not have kids, though she is the most adamant. My grandma likes to introduce guilt ("I'd like to see your mother become a grandmother before I die"), but even outside of my family, or my girlfriend's, there's friends that ask me how I could possibly not want them. It's almost offensive, really: these are people who – I'm reasonably sure – acknowledge I'm an adult, and capable of rational thought. I'm not asked if I'm sure I want to pursue a particular career, or buy a condo versus a house, so why is my judgment called into question when it comes to procreation? People telling me "you'll change your mind when you grow up" is not acceptable, frankly. Which, yes, I've heard since I finished high school a dozen years ago.

I've no problems with kids, and no problems with others having them. I'm genuinely excited for my friends to start a family, because it's what they want. It just isn't for me at this stage in life.

Specifically I mean Dijon or the even more potent English mustard - the sort of stuff which apparently goes well with steak, but in my opinion spoils it completely. I don't really mind the French's stuff because in comparison to the others it barely tastes of mustard at all.

Ah, yeah, I'm the opposite. Using Dijon to mix with other things during cooking is fine, but I'll feel sick if I so much as smell French's. I really don't know why, and I'm sure I've eaten some sort of sauces that have listed it as an ingredient without knowing, but on its own, I just can't do it.

It really depends on where you live/work whether you need a car here. If home and work are both on a subway line, then a car is a luxury. If either one of those is not on the subway, then you are in the realm of maybe needing one. I really wouldn't want to rely on buses here if I didn't need to. I took the bus from Dufferin/Bloor down the the Indy on Friday and I felt like a sardine until King St, and that was 9:45. I couldn't imagine that an hour earlier.

Also, having a kidlet makes the TTC even harder - once you leave downtown, there are a lot of subway stations that aren't pram friendly.

I would love to not need a car, but the reality is that to get a place big enough for 3 of us (and maybe more in a couple of years), we arent going to have the subway on our doorstep (or even be in Toronto city limits).

Yeah, I should've clarified: in our situation (DINK), it's not really necessary. My girlfriend also lucked out, landing her current job just as we moved into our new place, and it's the next stop light over from our building. I can understand how it's much harder with a little one in tow, as like you said, the accessibility at most stations isn't very good. And then there's the issue of streetcars...

The Dufferin bus is easily one of the worst in the city, which is saying something, because our transit system on the whole is one of the worst in any major city I can think of!

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Unpopular opinions, considering all the hoopla about Ghostbusters: first, the original two movies aren't exactly masterpieces anyway (and yeah, I'm a fan). Second, I'm really excited about the rumoured sex-flipped Ocean's 11, too. Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Helena Bonham-Carter, Mindy Kaling, and who knows who else? That sounds fun.

 

[Barra333]

I can certainly tell you it's not just my mother that bothers me about my (current) decision to not have kids

We didn't get as much grief about not having kids as we did for not being married. We have been together nearly 12 years, and have proven the genuineness of our relationship to 3 different countries for residency permits, but some think we need to be married. My cousin even heckled me while I was giving a speech at my brother's wedding...

because our transit system on the whole is one of the worst in any major city I can think of!

But $3+ billion on one more subway stop in Scarborough will fix it!

 

[AOS-]

but I'll feel sick if I so much as smell French's.

Yup. After a while, you can't stand the mainstream brands (for lack of a better word) and need something a bit more "authentic" or real.

It's like mayonnaise to "whipped dressing" or peanut butter that has the oil separating from peanut butter rather than the thick spreads in plastic jars like Jif or Krafts.

 

[W3H5]

Bikes are better than cars. (My opinion)

I know the hate the bikers/ cyclists get, I've experienced it most of my life and I'm not one of the worst kind if bikers (although I'm borderline).

Cars have their place. Transporting a family, goods or in course weather. Cars can be useful. I've owned a few and I currently own a rather new one. I don't hate cars.

But bikes are better.

Be it motorcycle or push iron, for the majority of transport they are more than adequate and it's only in the west where people are so afraid of the elements or a bit of physical exertion that bikes are in the minority. The third world thrives because of them and their impact on the earth is minimal compared to a car.

More often than not a car is transporting a single person and just adding to traffic. All excuses considered about bikes, they're still more economically and environmentally viable than cars.

 

[Lizard]

Trains are the best form of transport.


Reasons.
1. You can drink on the train and not get arrested.
2. You can get on the train drunk and not get arrested.
3. Trains have higher speed limits than cars.
4. You can get up and move around on trains.
5. You can fall asleep on a train.
6. You can order food and drink including beer and wine whilst the train is still moving towards where you want to go.

 

[OZZYGT]

Trains are the best form of transport.


Reasons.
1. You can drink on the train and not get arrested.
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6. You can order food and drink including beer and wine whilst the train is still moving towards where you want to go.

What trains are these? We only get boring ones in NYC (NYC Subway and LIRR/Path)

 

[MatskiMonk]

Glen Campbells take on "Times like these" is better than the Foo Fighterereses' 👍

 

[Lizard]

What trains are these? We only get boring ones in NYC (NYC Subway and LIRR/Path)

Cross country ones in the UK at least. The one from my home town of Lincoln to London has all that.

 

[polysmut]

Trains are the best form of transport.


Reasons.
1. You can drink on the train and not get arrested.
2. You can get on the train drunk and not get arrested.
3. Trains have higher speed limits than cars.
4. You can get up and move around on trains.
5. You can fall asleep on a train.
6. You can order food and drink including beer and wine whilst the train is still moving towards where you want to go.

You can buy booze outside of licensed hours on a train too.

 

[Com Fox]

I think the only reason why Mario Kart 8 even considered including 200cc is just because of the constant complaints about "Fire Hopping" overtaking 150cc and this the only way to solve it without having to change the entire Physics of MK8.

 

[Turbo]

Top Gear is overrated.

 

[FoRiZon]

I dont care about celebrities doing their things that wouldnt affect public.

I dont care about Kanye crap. Period.

 

[Michael88]

(Probably very-) Unpopular opinion: I find big (natural) breasts unappealing and unattractive.
With size shape suffers too much.

 

[R5]

(Probably very-) Unpopular opinion: I find big (natural) breasts unappealing and unattractive.
With size shape suffers too much.

I think they're nice if they fit the overall body shape, but I'm personally an ass man myself.

 

[Winters Noble]

I think they're nice if they fit the overall body shape, but I'm personally an ass man myself.

My sentiments can not be any more similar.👍

 

[Grandea GTR]

The E30 M3 isn't that great of a car.

 

[FoRiZon]

*Might be flamed but hear me out since this thread is for unpopular opinion.*

I think it safe to say that Racing Games nowadays are, honestly, felt out of favor mostly due to cost it takes. I used to have quite many of friends flocking around GT6 online, even got some local and GTP clubs running. Nowadays is basically zero. I do have PCars and Burnout Paradise and lately for a week I play so much of them online. But only. Only very handful who owned PCars compared to GT6. Before that I recently got bored playing racing games since like months ago and decided to venture into other genres.

When I asked people who still play GT6, nobody but one did. When I ask to buy GTSport for PS4 owners (most choose PS4), they say they didnt plan to buy GTSport due to its non-full title thing. Forza is only on XBox One and only one of my friends owned it. Other titles? Ain't no money for that

TLDR I think Racing Games are becoming novelty as time passed. I secretly didnt want that but in the end it doesn't really matter. Thats why you should try into other genres as well.

 

[Winters Noble]

*Might be flamed but hear me out since this thread is for unpopular opinion.*

I think it safe to say that Racing Games nowadays are, honestly, felt out of favor mostly due to cost it takes. I used to have quite many of friends flocking around GT6 online, even got some local and GTP clubs running. Nowadays is basically zero. I do have PCars and Burnout Paradise and lately for a week I play so much of them online. But only. Only very handful who owned PCars compared to GT6. Before that I recently got bored playing racing games since like months ago and decided to venture into other genres.

When I asked people who still play GT6, nobody but one did. When I ask to buy GTSport for PS4 owners (most choose PS4), they say they didnt plan to buy GTSport due to its non-full title thing. Forza is only on XBox One and only one of my friends owned it. Other titles? Ain't no money for that

TLDR I think Racing Games are becoming novelty as time passed. I secretly didnt want that but in the end it doesn't really matter. Thats why you should try into other genres as well.

I think cost is a good aspect of it, especially since most companies are going though a major console generational shift at the moment, but I think the lack of community can be attributed to "staleness" as you put it. There are many games out there, but what is actually "new"? I noticed that games nowadays largely rely on the online to keep attention sustained. Sure you can still have fun, but if the interest in the game itself is weakening, you're only going to stick to it for so long. Gt6 is a good example. It changed alot over the years, but still needs that awe and variety to help it. Just my guess.

 

[Lizard]

The E30 M3 isn't that great of a car.

I raise you with.

All BMWs are meh. I would have a Mercedes over a BMW any day.

 

[Michael88]

I'm personally an ass man myself.

Me too. And legs.