Our planet is home to billions of people with unique quirks and traits – and every single one of us holds different opinions.
Is eating breakfast for dinner acceptable? How essential is a college education? Is social media creating a toxic culture or helping us stay connected? Is Shrek the best-animated movie ever? The list could go on and on, but you get the gist.
Some might argue that being overly opinionated is somewhat frowned upon – however, everybody perceives life in their own way. Distinct opinions foster debate – and debate is great, as you get the opportunity to view the world through someone else's eyes:
“What is the smallest, pettiest hill you'll still die on?” – this web user turned to one of Reddit’s most thought-provoking communities, wondering what seemingly unimportant beliefs people are willing to defend, no matter what it costs them. The thread has managed to receive over 14K upvotes in just a matter of days, as well as 14.5K worth of comments and intriguing examples.
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#21 Scrolling Through Tiktok With The Volume Up In Public
Scrolling through TikTok/Reels/whatever with your volume up in public or semi-public places (transit, waiting room, restaurant).
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229points
#22 It’s “Piqued,” Not “Peaked”
Piqued my interest.
It’s not “peaked”
It’s not “peaked”
222points
#23 Fish Is Meat
Fish is meat.
I had one friend who would not let it go and argued that it was not and it was ‘just fish’ so much that it became a running joke.
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219points
#25 Don’t Wave Through The 4-Way Stop To Be Nice, Just Take Your Turn
Don’t wave me through the 4 way stop to “be nice”, just take your goddamn turn.
206points
#26 Always Clear The Timer On The Microwave
If you open the microwave before it's done clear the timer so the next person doesn't have to try figure out why it's not starting.
206points
#27 It’s "Lightning," Not "Lightening"
The meteorological phenomenon is "lightning", NOT "lightening"
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193points
#28 Inside = Floor, Outside = Ground
When you're inside it's the floor, when you are outside it's the ground.
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191points
#29 “Irregardless”
Saying “irregardless”, despite the fact it’s in the dictionary (albeit, as a “nonstandard”), makes you look and sound like a f*****g moron.
“Regardless” does the job. It means “without regard”. So adding the prefix “ir-“ is goddamned redundant.
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180points
#30 Sidewalk And Hallway Traffic Should Move Like Road Traffic
Sidewalk and hallway traffic should move like road traffic. Stick to the side of the sidewalk or hallway based on the direction you are going. I will not move out of my way for you if you are walking on the wrong side.
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171points
#31 It’s A PIN, Not PIN Number
It is a PIN, not a PIN number. PIN stands for personal identification number.
Just like it is an ATM, not an ATM machine.
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171points
#32 6 A.M. In The Morning
"6 a.m. in the morning."
No. Just no.
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169points
#33 Squeeze The Air Out Of The Ziploc Bag Before Placing It In The Refrigerator
Before placing a ziploc bag in the refrigerator or freezer, squeeze the air out of the bag. I don't know why my wife doesn't, and one day I'll have to make a choice.
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161points
#34 Don’t Ask Questions You Know The Answers To
Do not ask questions you know the answer to. "Are you crying?" no sharon I am just sweating through my eyes, that's why I look so upset.
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152points
#35 An Apology Should Be Used When You’re Genuinely Sorry
An apology should be used when you are genuinely sorry, not as absolution; it should also not be expected to be forgiven, either.
Edit: As a Canadian, I'll concede that I do use "sorry" several times a day in the most seemingly mundane of situations, but trust me; I am sorry I am in your way.
143points
#36 Don't Reach Over And Honk The Horn While Driving
Don't reach over and honk the horn while I am driving.
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141points
#37 Store Checkout Should Read "10 Items Or Fewer"
The checkout at the store should read "10 items or **fewer**"
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137points
#38 “Divide And Conquer”
So many people, movies and TV shows misuse the phrase “divide and conquer”.
It doesn’t mean “to split up and attack on multiple fronts”, which is a horrible idea for military strategy on the grand scale of armies.
It means to divide your enemy, and conquer them one by one.
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136points
#39 First Cereal, Then Milk
Cereal then milk. What kind of heathen would do it the other way around.
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135points
#40 Acronymized Band Names
I can't stand every movie/game title or band/artist name being acronymized these days. What the hell is TLAT? SWTROS? When you say BTS are you talking about the musical group or behind the scenes of something? Its like learning a new language.
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117points