I remember my rhetoric professor once warned us to never make statements that involve everybody, nobody, everything, nothing, and other absolute extremes. Why? Because of people like this.
A Redditor recently asked folks to share things and activities that nearly everyone hates, or at the very least finds extremely dull and uninteresting, yet they themselves find enjoyable.
Because of course there’s gonna be that one dude or dudette who loves untangling Christmas lights. Or that one person who absolutely loves writing academic essays. Or that one guy or gal who can’t wait to get home and do their dishes because it’s hella relaxing. Or that one writer who still uses hella in their writings, for that matter... There's always that one not allowing for absolute statements.
Scroll down to find the best responses to the now-viral question what's something you like that the vast majority of people hate? found on AskReddit. And hey, while you’re going that way, why not leave an upvote and a comment sharing things you love while the rest of the world looks at you all confused.
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#1 Being Alone
knovit said:
Being alone.
Being alone.
jasta85 replied:
This is me. When I was young, I was always told that the key to success was making friends and building up a network, and that the end goal was marriage. I forced myself to do work towards all these things, ended up working leadership/management positions for most of my career, almost got married. But I realized over time that my happiest moments were when I was alone at home and could just relax and not worry about anyone else.
This is me. When I was young, I was always told that the key to success was making friends and building up a network, and that the end goal was marriage. I forced myself to do work towards all these things, ended up working leadership/management positions for most of my career, almost got married. But I realized over time that my happiest moments were when I was alone at home and could just relax and not worry about anyone else.
I'm single, with no intention of ever changing that. I also now work from home, and don't go out of my way to be around people unless it's for something I genuinely enjoy. It's been 3 years and my life is so much better now and I'm not changing my lifestyle unless I feel a need to.
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#2 "Bad" Weather
eggtart_prince said:
Gloomy and rainy days.
Gloomy and rainy days.
amposa replied:
I love gloomy and rainy days, just like I love the winter, and the night time. The world slows down, I don’t feel like I have to be “on,” there is no reason to feel like I am missing out on something performative since we can all just stay inside. I’ve suffered from depression most of my life and I find the symptoms worsen on hot sunny days. They are so all consuming and oppressive.
I love gloomy and rainy days, just like I love the winter, and the night time. The world slows down, I don’t feel like I have to be “on,” there is no reason to feel like I am missing out on something performative since we can all just stay inside. I’ve suffered from depression most of my life and I find the symptoms worsen on hot sunny days. They are so all consuming and oppressive.
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222points
#3 Wind Turbines
I think wind turbines are elegant. I don’t think they should be installed everywhere, but I don’t find them ugly as many people do.
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#4 Doing Absolutely Nothing
-alexandra- said:
Doing absolute nothing all weekend. Unfortunately this is a distant memory because kids.
Doing absolute nothing all weekend. Unfortunately this is a distant memory because kids.
scocopat replied:
Nothing beats laying on my bed with my dogs and wasting all my time. Love Reddit and Instagram and YouTube. Absolutely nothing productive just laze. If I could get away with being a lazy piece of nothing with no contributions to society I would.
Nothing beats laying on my bed with my dogs and wasting all my time. Love Reddit and Instagram and YouTube. Absolutely nothing productive just laze. If I could get away with being a lazy piece of nothing with no contributions to society I would.
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180points
#5 Untangling Things
I love untangling things. Your Christmas lights end up in a ball and there’s no telling where it starts or ends? Give. Got a necklace that got rolled up into a total mess? I’m your detangler. Headphones come out of your pocket looking like a Tangela? No problem! Total zen for me. Wish I could make a few bucks with it tho.
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150points
#6 Brussels Sprouts
featureenvy said:
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts
Turtlehead88 replied:
Oven roasted with bacon.
Oven roasted with bacon.
sketchypoutine replied:
Sauteed with garlic, olive oil and minced sun dried tomatoes.
Sauteed with garlic, olive oil and minced sun dried tomatoes.
Jayypoc replied:
Sautee brussels sprouts halved with garlic, chili flakes, soy sauce, onions and some popcorn shrimp. Serve on top of riced cauliflower. *chefs kiss*
Sautee brussels sprouts halved with garlic, chili flakes, soy sauce, onions and some popcorn shrimp. Serve on top of riced cauliflower. *chefs kiss*
dilxoxoxlib replied:
In a sauce made of heavy cream and pepper, baked in an oven and parmesan.
In a sauce made of heavy cream and pepper, baked in an oven and parmesan.
Psychological_Air455 replied:
Roasted with honey and balsamic vinaigrette!
Roasted with honey and balsamic vinaigrette!
vexmaster123 replied:
Why is everyone describing ways to hide the flavour? Jk I love them too, they're really hard to burn so you can go super dark and them glaze them, super tasty and there might even be some vitamins left! They're also great in a coleslaw.
Why is everyone describing ways to hide the flavour? Jk I love them too, they're really hard to burn so you can go super dark and them glaze them, super tasty and there might even be some vitamins left! They're also great in a coleslaw.
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135points
#7 Dark Chocolate
SalFunction12 said:
Dark chocolate.
Dark chocolate.
DiamondOracle194 replied:
It's my go to in baking. Everyone eats the cookies, brownies,or fudge I make with it and they enjoy it because it's not sickenly sweet.
It's my go to in baking. Everyone eats the cookies, brownies,or fudge I make with it and they enjoy it because it's not sickenly sweet.
Dark chocolate nibs from the Bulk Barn for the win.
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130points
#8 A Proper Winter
FakeLordFarquaad said:
A winnipeg winter day where there's not a cloud in the sky or a breath of wind, but it's so f*****g cold out your nose hairs freeze together every time you breathe
A winnipeg winter day where there's not a cloud in the sky or a breath of wind, but it's so f*****g cold out your nose hairs freeze together every time you breathe
WaterCluster replied:
I much prefer the winter to the summer we are having right now. You can always put more layers on, there are only so many you can take off. I like going outdoors to run and in the winter you don’t get cold with the right layers (even if your sweat freezes in your top layer). With the current weather, jumping in water every kilometer is the only way.
I much prefer the winter to the summer we are having right now. You can always put more layers on, there are only so many you can take off. I like going outdoors to run and in the winter you don’t get cold with the right layers (even if your sweat freezes in your top layer). With the current weather, jumping in water every kilometer is the only way.
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#9 Salt And Vinegar Potato Chips
Theybe_Kar_Mans said:
Salt and vinegar Lays chips. I love them and whenever I ask people look at me like I'm crazy. It's good and idk why people are sleeping on it but apparently no on like it.
Salt and vinegar Lays chips. I love them and whenever I ask people look at me like I'm crazy. It's good and idk why people are sleeping on it but apparently no on like it.
WeirdGuacamole replied:
Hated these as a kid, but love them as an adult. I’m curious if a lot of people just haven’t given them another chance since they were little, and are just going off of that memory.
Hated these as a kid, but love them as an adult. I’m curious if a lot of people just haven’t given them another chance since they were little, and are just going off of that memory.
129points
#10 Long Nights
When it starts getting dark early. People complain how Polish winters are gloomy and depressing because it starts getting dark after 3 p.m. but I love it. F**k the sun.
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#12 Wrapping Presents
happygoose2022 said:
Wrapping presents! It's super therapeutic and relaxing to me. I'll wrap everyone's presents in the house, even the ones they have to give to other people!
Wrapping presents! It's super therapeutic and relaxing to me. I'll wrap everyone's presents in the house, even the ones they have to give to other people!
frickineh replied:
If everyone would just get off my [case] about it, *cough* mother *cough*, and let me take my time, I'd love it. I did it for Macy's one Christmas and learned how to do it so every edge and fold is clean and the bows are majestic as heck, and I still do my own that way, but my mom will ask me to wrap something for her and then stand there and tell me I'm so slow and it doesn't have to be perfect blah blah. Ma'am. You asked me because you know I'm good at it, if it takes 5 minutes, that's how long it takes.
If everyone would just get off my [case] about it, *cough* mother *cough*, and let me take my time, I'd love it. I did it for Macy's one Christmas and learned how to do it so every edge and fold is clean and the bows are majestic as heck, and I still do my own that way, but my mom will ask me to wrap something for her and then stand there and tell me I'm so slow and it doesn't have to be perfect blah blah. Ma'am. You asked me because you know I'm good at it, if it takes 5 minutes, that's how long it takes.
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113points
#14 Oatmeael Raisin Cookies
Oatmeal raisin cookies, and raisin bran, I like raisins in general.
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#15 Blue Cheese
waverunnr said:
Blue Cheese. I’ll add it to most things I eat.
Blue Cheese. I’ll add it to most things I eat.
countingsheep1234 replied:
Local pizza place has a blue cheese pizza and OMG it’s the best thing ever.
Local pizza place has a blue cheese pizza and OMG it’s the best thing ever.
DoorSubstantial2104 replied:
I bought my husband a pizza oven for his birthday and since then I’ve had blue cheese pizza every weekend. Just had one about 3 hours ago. Best thing is it means there’s always blue cheese in the fridge to snack on too.
I bought my husband a pizza oven for his birthday and since then I’ve had blue cheese pizza every weekend. Just had one about 3 hours ago. Best thing is it means there’s always blue cheese in the fridge to snack on too.
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98points
#16 Cilantro (Yes, We Know It's Genetic, You Can Stop Rubbing Our Noses In It)
This_Personality3731 said:
I don’t know anyone personally besides myself that likes cilantro.
I don’t know anyone personally besides myself that likes cilantro.
DasherPepper replied:
I [fudgin'] love cilantro. Fries with a spicy seasoning, feta, [dung] tons of cilantro, sour cream and salsa, yeees.
I [fudgin'] love cilantro. Fries with a spicy seasoning, feta, [dung] tons of cilantro, sour cream and salsa, yeees.
This_Personality3731 replied:
You’re speaking my language.
You’re speaking my language.
97points
#17 Sauerkraut
Obamas_Tie said:
Sauerkraut.
Sauerkraut.
takichandler replied:
I used to eat it with mustard… just a plate full of mustardy sauerkraut. Also there is a chocolate cake recipe that has sauerkraut that is delicious and no one believes it’s possible 😹 I’ve made it and it is so good.
I used to eat it with mustard… just a plate full of mustardy sauerkraut. Also there is a chocolate cake recipe that has sauerkraut that is delicious and no one believes it’s possible 😹 I’ve made it and it is so good.
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95points
#18 Black Licorice
Powerful-Humor-7474 said:
Black licorice.
Black licorice.
Cradled_In_Space replied:
You and my mom would get along. She even gets this kind from Germany that is diamond shaped, hard, and super potent. I can stand it, but I don't love it.
You and my mom would get along. She even gets this kind from Germany that is diamond shaped, hard, and super potent. I can stand it, but I don't love it.
WoorkAtHome replied:
That's how we find traitors/spies in Sweden and Finland. If they don't like licorice they are obviously not Swedish or Finish.
That's how we find traitors/spies in Sweden and Finland. If they don't like licorice they are obviously not Swedish or Finish.
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94points
#19 Using Blinkers
NotFourrestGump said:
Using my blinker.
Using my blinker.
andrewdok replied:
And not like when you're already half way through the turn.
And not like when you're already half way through the turn.
UmbertoEcoTheDolphin replied:
Me: "Wow, you blinked 1 1/2 times when you were already 95% in the turn lane. Who saw that coming?"
Me: "Wow, you blinked 1 1/2 times when you were already 95% in the turn lane. Who saw that coming?"
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87points
#20 Writing Essays
Writing essays. I got addicted to research when I was in college and something about putting everything together to present a coherent argument is just exciting for me.
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82points