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Non offensive and very silly unpopular opinions thread

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newjobnewstartihope · 04/05/2023 21:28

Play suits shouldn't be worn over the age of 4

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whiteroseredrose · 05/05/2023 07:53

tourdefrance · 04/05/2023 21:58

Fake meat is pointless. Yes it’s vegan but it’s still highly processed.

Yup. Stick to chick peas and lentils.

tourdefrance · 05/05/2023 08:02

Had lots of comments on this one!

Fine for you to eat processed food as a vegan / vegetarian, but poor when the only vegan option is fake meat in a restaurant.

There are so many amazing ways to cook vegan food (including using chick peas and lentils) but some chefs don’t bother.

BernardBlacksMolluscs · 05/05/2023 08:16

Adults who don’t drink tea or coffee are childish

if I offer a person over the age of 18 a drink and they ask for squash, then hell yes I’m judging them

Catsmere · 05/05/2023 08:32

whiteroseredrose · 05/05/2023 07:52

Sweet has no place on savory dishes. And salt should keep away from sweets (I'm looking at you salted caramel).

Hard agree!

Saschka · 05/05/2023 08:41

Kindofcrunchy · 04/05/2023 23:52

Do we (vegans, that is) have to wheel out the dildo analogy again for you lot to understand? 😂

Because fake meat tastes like a eating dildo? Yep, hadn’t though if it like that, but you aren’t far wrong.

(signed, a vegetarian who would just be a meat eater if she wanted to eat meat or meat-adjacent products, and now finds all restaurant menus just have fake meat versions of their meaty food instead of a proper vegetarian option).

Iloveabaconbutty · 05/05/2023 08:45

@whiteroseredrose And no chili in chocolate either!

I like both but together is a ridiculous nonsense.

nopuppiesallowed · 05/05/2023 09:05

After passing the driving test, everyone should take a retest every year for the next 5 years. Hands off the super careful, experienced older drivers who have fewer accidents than boy racers....

Iloveabaconbutty · 05/05/2023 09:14

@Snippysocks Agreed. Or at least some required learning. I actually quite enjoyed the Driver Awareness Course I had to do when I was caught speeding and felt I'd learned something useful as as stuff is changing on the highways all the time. I'd be up for doing that again every five or maybe ten years.

Iloveabaconbutty · 05/05/2023 09:21

Takeaway fish and chips is over-rated.

Heavy, greasy and very over-priced.

Same with a lot of takeaway pizza - the sort that leaves big grease stains soaking through the bottom of the box. 😝

whiteroseredrose · 05/05/2023 09:35

Iloveabaconbutty · 05/05/2023 08:45

@whiteroseredrose And no chili in chocolate either!

I like both but together is a ridiculous nonsense.

DEFINITELY no to chilli chocolate!!

isitshe · 05/05/2023 10:08

SpidersAreShitheads · 05/05/2023 03:10

The devil's spunk you say?

Sounds as if I'm going to be spending the afterlife noshing off the devil then.....

If you like salted caramel it was probably meant to be.

Necrotic · 05/05/2023 10:15

baconisgoodforme · 05/05/2023 07:16

@Necrotic 🤣 there's a video compilation on YouTube of his best bits which is definitely worth a watch! I wonder what became of King Curtis

Ah see I’m such a fan I researched this very question! He became a mechanic bless him … and he still thinks bacon is good for him 😂

stayathomer · 05/05/2023 10:20

Adults who don’t drink tea or coffee are childish
I used to force myself to drink tea all the time for this reason and only started liking it over Covid (taste buds changed).

Rosscameasdoody · 05/05/2023 10:23

echidna1 · 04/05/2023 23:41

Sourdough is shit......and toasted sourdough is an abomination; hard, tasteless & totally disgusting

Ciabatta isn’t far behind IMO. Hard crust and full of holes !!

Comedycook · 05/05/2023 10:25

Grown adults who enjoy TV talent shows or who find ant and Dec funny are absolute weirdos.

Rosscameasdoody · 05/05/2023 10:30

Iloveabaconbutty · 05/05/2023 09:21

Takeaway fish and chips is over-rated.

Heavy, greasy and very over-priced.

Same with a lot of takeaway pizza - the sort that leaves big grease stains soaking through the bottom of the box. 😝

If you’re ever in Hoylake, or Parkgate - both in Wirral, they both have fish and chip shops that will change your mind, I promise. In Hoylake it’s called ‘Marigolds’ and they serve fresh huge haddock in the lightest of beer batters, and their chips are chunky, soft on the inside and crispy outside. The other, in Parkgate is just called Parkgate fish and chips. Beautiful whole plaice and the best mushy peas - with the added bonus of being across the road from the marshes and bird sanctuary, so a lovely view while you’re eating.

CallHerJohn · 05/05/2023 10:34

People should be made to pass a test / get a licence to have kids.

Giggorata · 05/05/2023 10:41

YES

Necrotic · 05/05/2023 10:41

Comedycook · 05/05/2023 10:25

Grown adults who enjoy TV talent shows or who find ant and Dec funny are absolute weirdos.

Ant and dec need banning. I’m sick to death of the pair of them, anyone that thinks they’re actually funny are just laughing along to be in with the IN crowd

SinnerBoy · 05/05/2023 10:41

ScottBakula

I wear hoodies , I promise I don't ask people for money.

You just brandish your flick knife and they hand it over, without a word

😀

pam290358 · 05/05/2023 10:44

Saschka · 05/05/2023 08:41

Because fake meat tastes like a eating dildo? Yep, hadn’t though if it like that, but you aren’t far wrong.

(signed, a vegetarian who would just be a meat eater if she wanted to eat meat or meat-adjacent products, and now finds all restaurant menus just have fake meat versions of their meaty food instead of a proper vegetarian option).

And the ones that do have veggie options are boring and lazy - watery vegetable based pastas mostly, and the predictable filled baked potatoes. I opted for something described as ‘mixed bean casserole’ once. It was basically brown sludge with onions !!

Rosscameasdoody · 05/05/2023 10:53

tobee · 05/05/2023 02:22

Chinese restaurant puddings obviously not all pudding

A long time since I’ve been in a Chinese restaurant but if I remember correctly, the only decent pud option - ice cream, was also crap. One tiny scoop of boring vanilla in a stainless steel dish. And what’s with Lychees ? They taste of nothing and the texture makes me think of those bugs they eat in Australia !!

ScottBakula · 05/05/2023 11:14

SinnerBoy · 05/05/2023 10:41

ScottBakula

I wear hoodies , I promise I don't ask people for money.

You just brandish your flick knife and they hand it over, without a word

😀

<<<< looks over shoulder for @SinnerBoy following me >>>>>

😂

Newestname002 · 05/05/2023 11:17

BlackieGrey · 04/05/2023 21:54

I hate afternoon tea.

Me too for 99.9% of them. But I still remember a lovely afternoon tea I had years ago at one of the mandarin oriental hotels which was well balanced sweet and savoury and utterly delicious. I still fondly remember the mini smoked salmon tartlets. 🌹

Rosscameasdoody · 05/05/2023 11:18

boobot1 · 05/05/2023 07:37

Thats because they must be smothered in butter!

Or heat through some crushed garlic and chopped parsley in the butter til it foams, and then toss the potatoes in it. Wow. Hungry now !!

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