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What are your unpopular opinions

552 replies

HoneyIgrewthekids · 04/07/2019 16:06

Was discussing this with DD and her friends and thought it would make a great mumsnet thread.

Here are mine,
I cant stand Eastenders
I find Love Island boring
I dont like Ed Sheeran

OP posts:
Baguetteaboutit · 04/07/2019 19:06

That middle class academics with their head up their ass who dismiss class in favour of talking endlessly about tribes should be the first against the wall come the revolution.

GrandmaSharksDentures · 04/07/2019 19:06

Contraception rarely fails if used correctly .
Contraception often fails if used incorrectly

daddykool99 · 04/07/2019 19:08

dead men are "COOL"

Ginandgingers92 · 04/07/2019 19:10

Coldplay are hugely overrated.

Ginandgingers92 · 04/07/2019 19:10

Nando's is one, long disappointment.

BobTheFishermansWife · 04/07/2019 19:11

Gin is the creation of the devil!
I don't get why it's a popular drink atm, rum is much nicer!!!

BoronationStreet · 04/07/2019 19:14

A male with a penis in a dress isn't a trans woman. It's just a man in a dress. 🤷‍♀️

cushioncovers · 04/07/2019 19:18

Drunk people are boring.

Most tattoos on women look tacky.
Contraception failure isn't that common when used correctly all of the time.
Don't bother getting uptight about the yearly dog eating festival in China if you eat meat.

FawnDrench · 04/07/2019 19:24

Babies- no thanks, don't even really like holding them when I have to for the sake of appearances.

Fancy dress parties - can't understand their popularity with some people, the very thought of dressing up makes me shudder.

Camping - just no.

Baguetteaboutit · 04/07/2019 19:27

That most people who say that they limited their family size because of their grave concern for the environment just hit the wall with the amount of work child rearing demands.

OldUnit · 04/07/2019 19:28

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OldUnit · 04/07/2019 19:30

Gin has been ruined by the addition of synthetic sickly sweet flavourings, let the adults have it back, thanks.

Martiniwitholives · 04/07/2019 19:32

I think life would be better without social media! I prefer online forums, emails, WhatsApp and im saying this as a person who is in my early 20s!

theorchidwhisperer · 04/07/2019 19:33

I can't abide any animal in a cage. It makes me cry.
Cats really are the only domestic animal that can choose their owners.

Liskee · 04/07/2019 19:34

Not a fan of Kylie
Prefer showers to baths
Hate massages

WineIsMyCarb · 04/07/2019 19:38

Huge sugary "coffees" with all sorts of syrups and gallsons of milk added (coffee shops) are poison for adults whose tastes haven't matured beyond the age of 5.

Every other option should be explored (including sacrificing your career or critically damaging it, or living in a much smaller or shitter house) before leaving a child in nursery 8-6 5xper week.

Social media and phone addiction is killing people. And it shouldn't be given to children for more than 10 mins per month.

letsrunfar · 04/07/2019 19:42

Women's football isn't going to be a big deal anytime soon.

I wouldn't live on a new development with low cost options and housing association units.

Starting a BBQ is a waste of time, just use the oven and avoid getting shits!

AllOverIt · 04/07/2019 19:43

I hate all musicals. They're cringey. Yes ALL musicals. 🙄

I hate Ed Sheehan. I think his melodies are catchy, but the lyrics are shit.

Coriander is rank. So is lamb.

I don't like dancing.

I think people who have anything with a feel good phrase on it are FUCKING IDIOTS

Ofjoseph · 04/07/2019 19:43

Life is too hard for most people.

Some people should not be allowed to have children.

Society should not be expected to pay for your children. If you can't afford them then you shouldn't have them.

A huge percentage of children are fat and most parents can't see it.

Having a fat young child is abuse.

Wreaths on roads are usually for boy racers. It's survival of the fittest out there and that means the mind as well.

The education system suits about 20% of pupils. Unless you work in it, you wouldn't believe how badly flawed it is.

Most teachers end up with mental health issues due to workload.

People who drop litter are scum.

Social media has wrecked society.

Sugar is 100% addictive.

99% of music is shit.

Artistic types are strange.

People don't honestly care about others most of the time.

Ripped jeans look shit.

justwingingit10 · 04/07/2019 19:43

@Shmithecat2 I agree - not attempting to breastfeed a newborn (medical reasons aside) is selfish
Gin is disgusting
Reality tv is all garbage
Facebook should be abolished
The NHS is fantastic and those who moan about it are dicks

Hithere12 · 04/07/2019 19:45

Domestic violence against men is not as traumatic as against women.

Men can restrain a woman, are physically stronger, women are powerless in the situation.

Hithere12 · 04/07/2019 19:46

And it should not be seen as equally bad for the victim.

MrsXyzAbc · 04/07/2019 19:47

The word 'curvy' when used to describe obese people.

Sparklingbrook · 04/07/2019 19:47

Some posters think 'unpopular' means 'twatty' for the purpose of this thread.

Soola · 04/07/2019 19:51

Climate change/global warming is a load of old beau-locks.