The Unpopular Opinions thread

[Croconaw]

WORK ETHIC OVER SENIORITY!
You should get paid based on work ethic and not how long you’ve been there. I worked at a local grocery store chain, and we were a union. Some people have been there for over six years, but their work ethic suddenly decreased after reaching the maximum raise amount. And because they’ve been loyal, the union protects them. They won’t fire them or cut their pay for miraculously losing work ethic. I had some of their workload put on me because they either didn’t finish or didn’t want to do it, but the union protects them, so what do I know? I don’t know, I stocked four aisles completely while the rest of the employees combined only did three. The last straw was when I was basically told I was nothing because I’ve only been there three months. You’re willing to talk down to the hardest working employee there being paid like $5 less an hour. I don’t even know how this is relevant because I don’t even work there anymore, but I hate unions. I can’t be the minority in this.

 

[ams]

In the uk we had to do a mandatory 2 weeks at an entry level job around the age of 15. I think it was because we used to officially leave mandatory education at 16. Education beyond that was optional, so I assume the idea was to set those up that wanted to go straight into work. The age of leaving education here was changed to 18 a couple of years ago, though apprenticeships etc now count as education too. If you don't pass secondary school level English and Maths, you have to continue doing them either until you pass or until you turn 18. I sort of assume covid would've prevented work experience from happening easily with schools.

I agree with you, it's the best way to teach people, by letting them experience the environment themselves. I hate seeing people being so rude to retail workers and restaurant workers etc. Occasionally I will tell them to chill out, if they're clearly upsetting someone. It's a real pet peeve and one way to instantly put me off someone, if they're rude to people just trying to work.


Yep! Also they end up dumped at a shelter more often, cos the owner can't handle them. There's a woman local to me who has 6 collies in a tiny one bed flat. She walks them without leads and they just run everywhere, all neurotic and out of control. They're working dogs ffs, it's cruel.

By far though, the breed that cannot seem to handle domestic life the most is German Shepherds (unless very well cared for and excercised a lot, every single day). They're police dogs. Guard dogs even. Way too many I have known to just suddenly snap one day and attack someone. Plus for a while, people were getting them as status dogs and they're the type of people who shouldn't have dogs in the first place. I think the worst incident I remember with a German Shepherd was this one that got stung by a bee and went on an absolute rampage before getting hit by a car. Attacked several people, including kids on their way to school. Probably rare that it goes that far, but too many I have known to "suddenly turn". It's because they're working dogs. Working dogs are neurotic and can't channel it appropriately if not given a job.

I’m in Canada and our biggest problem is huskies. Literally every shelter dog is some kind of husky lab cross. It’s actually not possible to get a rescue dog in my city that isn’t part husky. And in the northern area of my province there are literal packs of feral husky/labs that are really dangerous. And somehow the only banned dog breed is pit bulls. We need new laws.

 

[moo_nieu]

im not a huge fan of pets in general (buying/owning animals just seems a little wrong to me) and i think selective breeding and just breeding in general is out of control. it makes me sad to think of the conditions some animals go through for it and it sucks that there are so many strays. also it seems like a lot of people dont put in as much effort to care for their pets as i think the animals deserve :c

respect to those who take amazing care of the pets they have though and for those who rescue. its not an easy situation but its nice that there are people putting a lot of effort into giving their pets the best lives they can give them. it would be nice if there were more rights for animals so that all owners had to put in a lot of effort

also i freaking hate loud bass so much its so upsetting to have your body assaulted by super loud music. you cant even plug your ears because the vibrations travel through your skull ;-; the people who do it in the middle of the night are the worst. my bed was shaking at 1:30 am last night from it

last thing i can think of at the moment is that im not a fan of perfume and cologne. its one thing if you can only smell it when youre hugging a person (that is reasonable to me), but it seems like a lot of people just get it all over them and it really hurts my nose when i have to be in close proximity to them. people, your noses may be desensitized to your scent but the rest of us are not. thankfully face masks help me a lot, and now that im not in giant classrooms every day its not a much of an issue

oh one last thing that blows my mind is that fireworks are legal. i may seem like a downer for this but they can be dangerous to the people using them as well as others if something goes wrong. also it seems like they often end up as litter. the sounds are annoying too (and sometimes scary), but i dont think fireworks are legal where i am now. i guess the only draw back to that is you cant tell yourself the gun shots you just heard are just some kids playing with fireworks d:

 

[Corrie]

The Polar Express is a terrible movie.

 

[DinosaurDumpster]

i prefer the trashy looking anime art style from 2008 over the modern styles
theres just something about the low quality that makes it magical to watch

 

[Beanz]

i heard a lot of people hate fondant but i actually like it because of the taste and the texture.

 

[smudge.e]

I like cheap microwaved bacon and I am disgusted by real bacon.
I love raw potatoes and yes I do know that it’s not good for you in big portions.
I hate marshmallows and whipped cream. It’s bland and I don’t like the textures..
I’m sick of how it’s cool to be alternative now and how much I was treated so badly when I was younger for being alt.
I get disappointed when ppl say they are horror fans and can only list movies made from 2012-current time.
I only take baths.
I hate cheese on hamburgers.
I am so sick of stores only selling high waisted shorts and pants.
Come at me.

 

[Croconaw]

I only take baths.

I only take baths as well. I can’t stand showers. The water bearing down on you is a NO.

 

[Anitagonist]

I hate ketchup and mustard on anything
I thinks the battle royale genre is one of the worse game trends ever created
I prefer manga over anime (not sure how unpopular that is now though?)
I think cable TV is garbage

 

[tumut]

I love raisins. Normalize eating raisins and enjoying them as a sweet and tasty treat.

 

[Violet Witch]

Smoking needs to be banned throughout all public sectors, leaving smokers with the only option to smoke within the confines of their properties and not outside amongst the general public.

 

[Alienfish]

I love raisins. Normalize eating raisins and enjoying them as a sweet and tasty treat.

I disagree, the taste and texture is disgusting especially with chocolate :^)

Also if you're gonna forbid smoking also forbid snus/snuff/chewing tobacco as well.

 

[Zinnia.]

For me, it kinda depends and I only like raisins when I feel like it, or if i put them in my cereal or oatmeal.

also i think anything lavender scented smells like a cheap mr.clean knockoff product with bad chemicals in it

 

[Jujuwah]

i don't like romance and physical affection.
i don't like chocolate.
i don't like baths.
i hate the cold.
i don't like having pets (used to love having pets but things changed)
i prefer mornings over nights, i love waking up early to see the sun shinning
i don't like fruits except for mangos
i'm an adult married woman with no children and i still have stuffed animals to cuddle with. its something i can't break out of. i love stuffed animals very much, they bring me so much comfort.
i also never want to be a mother. not in a million years would i want a child

 

[VanitasFan26]

I sometimes don't like it when people say "You should do this, because I think it will work for you" I don't like it when people give me lectures of what they think works for me. If I act I am enjoying this its only going to damage me mentally. I prefer to go at my own pace and not have others telling me what works for me. I get they are trying to help and offer advice, but again the issue is when you heard it is so many times that it makes you not wanna even ask for help and you don't want to hear the same lecture over and over. Thats one of the reasons I hate going to the Doctors because I know they will give me the same lecture over and over again.

 

[oak]

Smoking needs to be banned throughout all public sectors, leaving smokers with the only option to smoke within the confines of their properties and not outside amongst the general public.

I had my neighbour come over recently and complain that I smoke in the front yard, even though the houses have a gap between them? So really no matter what I do I can't please everyone.

 

[Alienfish]

Older soap opera series are definitely more fun to watch rather than "intellectual" modern series aimed at specific audiences

 

[k e r f u f f l e]

Dolphins are not cute or quirky. They utilize puffer fish to get high, bully other creatures, and kidnap fellow dolphins (including their babies) for kicks.

I'm not vouching for their mistreatment or that all dolphins are nasty- but jeez, they can be malicious and it kills the vibe for me. lol

 

[Alienfish]

Dolphins are not cute or quirky. They utilize puffer fish to get high, bully other creatures, and kidnap fellow dolphins (including their babies) for kicks.

I'm not vouching for their mistreatment or that all dolphins are nasty- but jeez, they can be malicious and it kills the vibe for me. lol

Ain't they humans, lol.

Also yeah I can definitely appreciate newer series, some are good, but I hate those "smart" streaming service reboot/remake stuff or just really targeted stuff like, come on no one asked for remakes except your money greedy bosses.

 

[moo_nieu]

Dolphins are not cute or quirky. They utilize puffer fish to get high, bully other creatures, and kidnap fellow dolphins (including their babies) for kicks.

I'm not vouching for their mistreatment or that all dolphins are nasty- but jeez, they can be malicious and it kills the vibe for me. lol

yeah they used to be my favorite animal as i kid. i was devastated when i found out the kind of activities they get up to. especially the ones involving calves :C theyre super intelligent. its really sad that they can be so cruel