People love to hate
so many things for no par-
ticular reason.
Over the years, I've noticed common themes in negative bandwagon jumpers all over the globe. Everyone's entitled to their opinion (such a cliched preface)......but I don't believe that these themes are so consistently under-pleasant. Why? Because I'm open-minded and I have as much clout as the next schmuck.
People hear things enough from those they deem relatively credible sources and they fall in line because it's easier than internal analysis. Some folks go through the motions of analysis whilst already having made up their minds prior to objective thought. My mom "doesn't like" hummus because it looks like sour cream, although she loves beans. When she finally agreed to try it, she mistimed her pre-determined displeasure signal, shaking her head before it actually touched her tongue.
I get that some people (if not many people) genuinely detest things. But so many have nothing to support their notions and choose a thought route because it's common or fashionable. This irritates me. Take Europeans on "Dub-ya," for example. Don't tell me that EVERY single person from Europe passionately hates the former pres. I'm not saying I love the guy, but there's just no way everyone I have EVER spoken to about Jorge individually hates him. Surely many don't actually know enough about him to form an opinion. But go talk to a European.....their ignorant hate is uncanny. Do what I do--ask them why.
Here are some of the common themes people seem to hate in life, merely because it's fashionable to do so. Keep in mind that context may be relevant in some cases. If you're not an avid sports fan, you may not give a shit about sports commentators.
George W. Bush
The Eagles
Starbucks
cats
life after Superbowl
sports commentators
the holidays
going to the dentist
delivering speeches
sports commentators
the holidays
going to the dentist
delivering speeches
taking out the trash
tax season
hangovers
rain
traffic
tax season
hangovers
rain
traffic
extended hospital stays
tequila
airport security
alternatives to Marlboro
foreigners
accents
grammar corrections
waiting for anything at a restaurant
down time
I can make a GREAT, and oft-overlooked argument for ANY of these. I just wonder: what's with all the hate?
tequila
airport security
alternatives to Marlboro
foreigners
accents
grammar corrections
waiting for anything at a restaurant
down time
I can make a GREAT, and oft-overlooked argument for ANY of these. I just wonder: what's with all the hate?
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