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Lighthearted unpopular opinions

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BriceNobeslovesMurielHeslop · 04/09/2023 02:50

I think Russel Crowe is incredible as Javert

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Childhoodmemories · 09/09/2023 17:27

Maireas · 09/09/2023 16:10

How come people used to routinely tie them up outside shops and cafes, you saw it all the time? Who is buying all the stolen dogs?

It's not the adult dogs people want it's their breeding potential and the puppies they'll produce

Maireas · 09/09/2023 17:29

Someone is buying all these puppies. I suppose it's hard to regulate.

the80sweregreat · 09/09/2023 17:45

Sorry to derail, but I wanted to wear a uniform at school and our one didn't have one ( unusual for the 1970s and 80s I know ) not at primary or secondary school.
I hated it. I feel it's better as the kids would turn into a fashion parade without something in place at school, but only my opinion

Maireas · 09/09/2023 17:47

Sadly, @the80sweregreat, kids identify others by shoes, coats and schoolbags. Also, the latest bullying is nails and eyelashes - some can afford salon treatments, others can't. I'm talking about yr7 upward..

Katmai · 09/09/2023 19:16

Maireas · 08/09/2023 16:44

I thought this was unpopular opinion?
Crocs are comfy and practical.

Comfy is the last word I would use. My feet must be a very different shape to yours. I've tried them on more than once, but they absolutely do not suit my feet in any way whatsoever.

DeadbeatYoda · 09/09/2023 19:30

Maireas · 09/09/2023 17:47

Sadly, @the80sweregreat, kids identify others by shoes, coats and schoolbags. Also, the latest bullying is nails and eyelashes - some can afford salon treatments, others can't. I'm talking about yr7 upward..

These things are all problems with parents. If they weren't so daft as to allow their kids to treat school like a fashion parade then we wouldn't have such an issue with this. However, the things you highlight are not what the bullying is about. If those things weren't noticed they would just be vicious anyway, some kids are just nasty like that.

Maireas · 09/09/2023 19:42

I know that, @DeadbeatYoda . I've dealt with bullying for many years.

MavisBeacon1234 · 09/09/2023 20:13

phewgal · 04/09/2023 14:45

Rosie Jones is not funny.

Yup she isn't funny and makes me deeply uncomfortable when she is on tv.

enchantedsquirrelwood · 09/09/2023 21:04

Maireas · 09/09/2023 16:01

Is this what society has come to? You have to take your dog into a public toilet cubicle with you, otherwise it gets stolen? Is that why dogs get taken everywhere now?

Partly the reason, yes.

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I agree with you all.

orangeyeahthatsright · 10/09/2023 15:30

MavisBeacon1234 · 09/09/2023 20:13

Yup she isn't funny and makes me deeply uncomfortable when she is on tv.

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Humour's a very subjective thing, but why does she make you uncomfortable?

Maireas · 10/09/2023 15:49

Humour is subjective, but I'm going against the grain, because I do find Rosie Jones funny! She did a travel programme and it was really enjoyable.

MavisBeacon1234 · 10/09/2023 16:20

@orangeyeahthatsright no idea why she does.

Catsmere · 10/09/2023 22:18

Interview with the Vampire was such a crap book it didn’t really matter how bad the film was.

pictoosh · 11/09/2023 07:13

Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt were seriously miscast in that one.

Catsmere · 11/09/2023 07:22

Not to mention Antonio Banderas!

mjf981 · 11/09/2023 07:57

If most of us had hard physical outside jobs, the level of anxiety and depression would drop dramatically. And we'd all be a lot happier.

mjf981 · 11/09/2023 07:58

Agreed. Me too.

mjf981 · 11/09/2023 07:58

(That was in reference to having to leave the room when Rosie Jones is on TV)

SaleOfTwoTitties · 11/09/2023 12:16

mjf981 · 11/09/2023 07:57

If most of us had hard physical outside jobs, the level of anxiety and depression would drop dramatically. And we'd all be a lot happier.

True x

FKATondelayo · 11/09/2023 18:52

mjf981 · 11/09/2023 07:57

If most of us had hard physical outside jobs, the level of anxiety and depression would drop dramatically. And we'd all be a lot happier.

Definitely. This is not just opinion - large body of evidence supporting the benefits of physical exercise for mental health.

LadyMonicaBaddingham · 21/01/2024 22:03

Kelly Rowland is vastly more talented than Beyoncé

ToWhitToWhoo · 21/01/2024 22:20

Men with bulging muscles are revolting, not sexy. Doubly so if they go around shirtless.

Instant coffee is the best coffee!

The whole concept of 'big' 'milestone' birthdays should be abolished,

ToWhitToWhoo · 21/01/2024 22:29

Catsmere · 04/09/2023 07:37

Mocha is a nice drink.

Agree - and didn't know it was unpopular.