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What is something that is popular but is something that you detest

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19ptrialprice · 30/06/2025 23:14

What is something that is popular but is also something that you detest. It can be anything.

Picky bits - can’t fucking stand that phrase
Blake Lively - no, do not and have never got the hype. Rich nepo baby D list actress.
Love Island - trash
Dog/cats being pushed around in prams- if it has working legs, it can walk
Protein products - UPF advertised to the masses as “health” food to make a huge profit. Just eat whole foods that are high in protein.

You?

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pinkyredrose · 01/07/2025 21:56

AngryBird6122 · 01/07/2025 21:52

Well yes, of course it's their opinion, which they are giving on a thread where everyone is giving their opinion. I don't get it?!

The poster in question has been vociferous on this and other threads about how disgusting she thinks tattoos are and how they show society is going down the pan.

Matchalattecoco · 01/07/2025 21:57

Overnight oats, just why?!

Wincarnis · 01/07/2025 22:04

Coathangers
wine
”influencers”

dynamiccactus · 01/07/2025 22:09

Agree with a lot of the ones on here.

Not sure anyone has mentioned ski holidays or cruises yet. Though I don't detest them, I just get judgey about the environmental impact. I do however detest SUVs.

And I want to ban

pavement parking
people leaving their engines running while stopped
BBQs on hot days - burnt food smell just makes me feel hotter!
garden bonfires
personal use of fireworks
men walking around without tops on

dynamiccactus · 01/07/2025 22:11

WestwardHo1 · 01/07/2025 10:10

Virtue signallers going on and on about Gaza while completely ignoring the existence of other war zones.

yes - there's a serious lack of critical thinking going on

virtual signal less and think more

Flamingfeline · 01/07/2025 22:14

Tennis, football, snooker, darts, horse racing, and especially golf on TV.

AngryBird6122 · 01/07/2025 22:29

pinkyredrose · 01/07/2025 21:56

The poster in question has been vociferous on this and other threads about how disgusting she thinks tattoos are and how they show society is going down the pan.

@pinkyredrose yes but so what? That's their opinion no? I get we might not agree but you can't dictate someone's opinion

PopeJoan2 · 01/07/2025 22:34

TallulahBetty · 01/07/2025 11:09

Beyonce/Taylor Swift. Overrated in every sense.

Couldn’t agree more.

pinkyredrose · 01/07/2025 22:37

AngryBird6122 · 01/07/2025 22:29

@pinkyredrose yes but so what? That's their opinion no? I get we might not agree but you can't dictate someone's opinion

Oh I'm totally with you. Just that that particular poster went on and on and fucking on on another thread and really got up people's noses!

mindingmyown37 · 01/07/2025 22:39

Crocs with socks 🤮 dd does this and even though it doesn’t affect me in any which way it just irrationally pisses me off

bullying … seems to be more popular by the minute, especially on socials… it’s not hard if you don’t like what someone is about or saying just keep scrolling… because commenting on thier posts just gives them more clout. The phrase I keep seeing commented “ well thier in the public eye so they should except it” yeah sure they should be able expect criticism not full on bullying and outright nasty comments.

sheffexpat74 · 01/07/2025 23:25

-Modern housing estates
-Big flash cars on PCP (to look rich!)
'Gel nails esp with topical patterns eg hearts for Valentines
-Showing me your new nails
-All inclusive holidays
-Personal number plates that spell a full name
-Build up to Xmas
-Socialising with colleagues/ leaving speeches
-OTT easter celebrations and gifts when you're not even religious
-Going to faith schools when you don't follow a faith

SnowfallSnowball · 01/07/2025 23:28

Aperol Spritz - erm no
Wimbledon
Those phone cases that open and have their cards in
Veja trainers - why are they so popular?!
Taking photos of food in restaurants
Lime bike users - especially when they ride on the pavement
AI resorts where people run to reserve a lounger, jeez no thanks!
Dubai
India
Stacey Solomon

CuthbertStrange · 02/07/2025 00:04

K0OLA1D · 01/07/2025 16:24

Nah its not the pp with the bully behaviour

Its odd to have such a strong opinion on something you are obviously never going to be impacted by.

Of course the acceptance and proliferation of tattoos affects everyone. It’s an eyesore and reflects a moral decline in Western society. But you do you.

CuthbertStrange · 02/07/2025 00:06

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Foul mouthed bully? Just because i have a different point of view to you?

I can post if I like, same as you can, as you're so fond of saying yourself.

pinkyredrose · 02/07/2025 00:24

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I'm not going to take seriously the words of someone who writes things like this

Of course the acceptance and proliferation of tattoos affects everyone. It’s an eyesore and reflects a moral decline in Western society. But you do you.

FiendsandFairies · 02/07/2025 00:27

MidnightPatrol · 30/06/2025 23:29

All inclusive resorts.

I hear you! Kos in 2021 - never again!

FiendsandFairies · 02/07/2025 00:38

WhatTheShit · 01/07/2025 00:15

Charli XCX’s set at Glastonbury on Saturday night. Also, Rod Stewart.

Actually I ‘got her’ after about three songs. She’s a digital artist so everything was digital, and we were so impressed that she just did the whole thing seemingly completely on her own.

I much preferred her uniqueness and The 1975’s authenticity and vulnerability to Olivia Rodrigo’s megastar show.

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pinkyredrose · 02/07/2025 01:33

Back to the thread;

Wimbledon, can't stand the sound of all those balls on rackets.

Kfc/Nandos or anywhere that sells battery chickens, can't understand the popularity.

Tesla cars, it costs a lot and takes a lot of energy to produce one, sometimes I think people just buy one so they can tell people they've got one.

CuthbertStrange · 02/07/2025 01:35

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No issues. I’m just telling that poster to stop harassing me. Do you agree with harassment on this site?