Unpopular Opinions.

Sepulchre17 · 15-11-2011 1:50pm

Well, I happen to hate Ice-Cream, Tea, Coffee and Pancakes. That's a combination that's guaranteed to raise eyebrows when you're out or in someone's gaff.

The King of Moo · 15-11-2011 1:51pm

castletownman wrote: »

I know a white girl can and there are countless who do. But is the general consensus not that black girls generally have better bodies than white girls? Particularly in the ass department?

I've heard that mentioned by African-American characters on TV and in films, but it's always specificially about the ass being bigger, not necessarily being better (unless you like big butts and you cannot lie), and not the body in general.

I haven't advanced my empirical research enough to come to a conclusion though.

kieranfitz · 15-11-2011 1:51pm

Sepulchre17 wrote: »

Well, I happen to hate Ice-Cream, Tea, Coffee and Pancakes. That's a combination that's guaranteed to raise eyebrows when you're out or in someone's gaff.

Tea coffee and pancake i understand, but ice cream????

cruiser178 · 15-11-2011 1:51pm

Imo Nigerian people are the most ignorant people I have ever met.

I cant stand the way the Gardai take a back seat approach against young scumbags.

krudler · 15-11-2011 1:54pm

cruiser178 wrote: »

Imo Nigerian people are the most ignorant people I have ever met.

They're definitely very abrupt, I know someone who worked in Nigeria for a while and they dont do subtley, its all "gimme dis" and blunt versions of phrases we use. different culture of manners and all that, its like Japanese people being stereotypically overly polite.

There's truth to every stereotype, its how these things become stereotypes to begin with.

talkinyite · 15-11-2011 1:57pm

Fbjm wrote: »

Probably been said already, but being atheist in a predominantly catholic country is not fun.

why not?

The King of Moo · 15-11-2011 1:59pm

krudler wrote: »

They're definitely very abrupt, I know someone who worked in Nigeria for a while and they dont do subtley, its all "gimme dis" and blunt versions of phrases we use. different culture of manners and all that, its like Japanese people being stereotypically overly polite.

There's truth to every stereotype, its how these things become stereotypes to begin with.

I think a lot of the stereotype of German people being abrupt similarly comes from their language which, like most other European languages, I think!, doesn't have many of the little nuances of English, like haven't different polite and impolite ways of saying the same thing.

Changing the subject, some post in this thread make me believe that some people don't know the meaning of either "unpopular" or "opinion."

Orando Broom · 15-11-2011 1:59pm

cruiser178 wrote: »

Imo Nigerian people are the most ignorant people I have ever met.

I cant stand the way the Gardai take a back seat approach against young scumbags.

I would say that Nigerians are the main reason Ireland has become more overtly racist.

There are so many of them here (probably the most represented African country in Ireland) and their cultural norms are being taken as the norms of Africans as a whole.

Giselle · 15-11-2011 2:01pm

Sepulchre17 wrote: »

Well, I happen to hate Ice-Cream, Tea, Coffee and Pancakes. That's a combination that's guaranteed to raise eyebrows when you're out or in someone's gaff.

Unless you're in 'Ye Olde Tea/Coffee House of Pancakes and Ice Cream' for dinner, it can't be that big an issue.

biko · 15-11-2011 2:05pm

Thanks should be removed in AH.

cruiser178 · 15-11-2011 2:07pm

krudler wrote: »

They're definitely very abrupt, I know someone who worked in Nigeria for a while and they dont do subtley, its all "gimme dis" and blunt versions of phrases we use. different culture of manners and all that, its like Japanese people being stereotypically overly polite.

There's truth to every stereotype, its how these things become stereotypes to begin with.

That dosent excuse ignorance, I treat all people the same way I would like to be treated, although I do see where your coming from.

Orando Broom wrote: »

I would say that Nigerians are the main reason Ireland has become more overtly racist.

There are so many of them here (probably the most represented African country in Ireland) and their cultural norms are being taken as the norms of Africans as a whole.

Thats not the way I see things, iv'e worked with people from many different African countries and only ever had a problem with Nigerians, again just my opinion.

Galtee · 15-11-2011 2:08pm

Time Machines

Da Shins Kelly · 15-11-2011 2:19pm

There's nothing bad about buzzing off good pills.

I was happy when Harry Potter ended - at least now people shut the f*ck up about it.

Older men are sexier.

Paparazzo · 15-11-2011 2:20pm

cruiser178 wrote: »

Thats not the way I see things, iv'e worked with people from many different African countries and only ever had a problem with Nigerians, again just my opinion.

I was heading to West Africa before and was talking to a Nigerian before I went. He actually warned me to stay away from any Nigerians!
Anyone I met from other countries didn't like the Nigerians at all, even in West Africa they had a reputation for being dishonest.

Although when I was there, I only met a couple and they were sound.

Chuck Stone · 15-11-2011 2:27pm

I usually don't generalise but I hate people from South America.

Yep, all 371,000,000 of those buggers.

John Doe1 · 15-11-2011 2:28pm

I think really obese people shouldnt be allowed on public transport.

I think donegal should secede and get their hands on all that precious oil and become a superpower

I think priests should be allowed to have one night stands

I think we should change our national anthem to my lovely horse

Voodoomelon · 15-11-2011 2:33pm

I don't like kids.

Placebo Effect · 15-11-2011 2:34pm

Not sure if already voiced, cant be arsed to read through the thread...

Giovanni Trappatoni is a managerial genius...

Chuck Stone · 15-11-2011 2:35pm

Voodoomelon wrote: »

I don't like kids.

Have you tried them BBQ'd with a bit of mustard?

Yummy.

Galtee · 15-11-2011 2:36pm

Galtee wrote: »

Time Machines

I hate people who don't believe in

Darkginger · 15-11-2011 2:37pm

Brussels sprouts are the food of the gods.
Life is better when you don't own a TV.
Low fat diets are less effective than low carb ones.
Nigella Lawson puts me right off my dinner.

Maximum 40 Characters · 15-11-2011 2:45pm

Folk who use phrases such as bored.com,hammered.com should be made to set up and run that website for the rest of their tragically stupid existence possibly whilst monkeys fling their own faeces at them.

Although the ethics of child labour are definitely questionable you have to admire the quality of the workmanship

Napper Hawkins · 15-11-2011 2:49pm

kieranfitz wrote: »

Dev and McAleese, next.

Northern Irish people are foreigners now? Jesus wept..

Also, the President doesn't run the show, next.

St.Spodo · 15-11-2011 2:52pm

The Spanish football team, while undoubtedly excellent, are quite mechanical and can be boring at times.

Mike 1972 · 15-11-2011 3:06pm

The complete secession of the Irish Free State/Republic of Ireland from the United Kingdom was a disastrous mistake for all concerned and someday people will realise this

Tiocfaidh Ar Lá :pac:

IrishZeus · 15-11-2011 3:07pm

The King of Moo wrote: »

Perhaps I'm ignorant, but what does their skin colour have to do with it?

I'm white: can't I have a nice body?

White people in general, yes.

You in particular, no.

(I kid!)

Jagera · 15-11-2011 3:10pm

I think teenagers dress like total retards.

cruiser178 · 15-11-2011 3:17pm

Galtee wrote: »

Time Machines

Galtee wrote: »

I hate people who don't believe in

Stewie Griffin?

kieranfitz · 15-11-2011 3:22pm

Napper Hawkins wrote: »

Northern Irish people are foreigners now? Jesus wept..

Also, the President doesn't run the show, next.

Well theyre not goverend from Dublin so yes

whydoibother? · 15-11-2011 3:33pm

Darkginger wrote: »

Life is better when you don't own a TV.

Totally! You don't realise how much time you have to do stuff until there's nothing distracting you. When you have to go seek out stuff you want to see online, you only watch stuff you actually want to see. No crap.

krudler · 15-11-2011 3:34pm

Paparazzo wrote: »

I was heading to West Africa before and was talking to a Nigerian before I went. He actually warned me to stay away from any Nigerians!
Anyone I met from other countries didn't like the Nigerians at all, even in West Africa they had a reputation for being dishonest.

Although when I was there, I only met a couple and they were sound.

ah now I know one of their princes who has vast monies to deposit to my account in a most spectacular offering of generousity once I pay the cheque clearing fee, sound bunch of lads.

The King of Moo · 15-11-2011 3:37pm

IrishZeus wrote: »

White people in general, yes.

You in particular, no.

(I kid!)

My mother says I'm the most handsome boy in town!

ahal · 15-11-2011 3:40pm

I'm sick of hearing victims of abuse referred to as "survivors". It comes across as incredibly patronizing, and I suspect has more to do with the feel - good factor for those who say it than the majority of victims.

acidskiffle · 15-11-2011 3:40pm

St.Spodo wrote: »

The Spanish football team, while undoubtedly excellent, are quite mechanical and can be boring at times.

I don't like Barcelona either. No doubt they're great but I lost time for them after the el Classico's where they were trying to get people sent off and diving,it was horribly tedious to watch.

Ray Palmer · 15-11-2011 3:43pm

All people who are proffessional footballers are scum. Anybody who seriously tried to be one is scum too.

I'll let the older players of Charlton era away and say the scum came later.

Sepulchre17 · 15-11-2011 3:43pm

Voodoomelon wrote: »

I don't like kids.

Thank You! I HATE kids.

Sepulchre17 · 15-11-2011 3:45pm

kieranfitz wrote: »

Tea coffee and pancake i understand, but ice cream????

Hate the flavour and texture.

Giselle wrote: »

Unless you're in 'Ye Olde Tea/Coffee House of Pancakes and Ice Cream' for dinner, it can't be that big an issue.

Hahaha, no it's not an issue, just hearing 'oh my god you're so weird' gets OLD after a while.

Boulevardier · 15-11-2011 3:46pm

The irish "language". Glorified Neanderthal grunts. Ban it now.

LeeHoffmann · 15-11-2011 3:51pm

I'm sick of hearing victims of abuse referred to as "survivors". It comes across as incredibly patronizing, and I suspect has more to do with the feel - good factor for those who say it than the majority of victims.

no I think you're wrong there. Most victims don't see themselves as victims - that's a negative label placed on them by the rest of society, one that only increases the stigma and sense of shame for them. They have survived abuse, not succumbed to it - therefore, 'survivor' is a more appropriate label than 'victim'

ahal · 15-11-2011 3:52pm

LeeHoffmann wrote: »

I
no I think you're wrong there. Most victims don't see themselves as victims - that's a negative label placed on them by the rest of society, one that only increases the stigma and sense of shame for them. They have survived abuse, not succumbed to it - therefore, 'survivor' is a more appropriate label than 'victim'

And that's your opinion. I still think it's incredibly twee, and so done some friends of mine who were abuse victims. They don't take offence at being called victims either. It's like "Special" people ffs!

Jester252 · 15-11-2011 3:55pm

I hate atheist that bitch about religion without having an understanding of religion

LeeHoffmann · 15-11-2011 3:57pm

And that's your opinion.

Yeah my opinion and my experience. I thought it might be a little more informed than the OP's so thought it might be useful for him/her to hear

...just saw you're the OP. There was no offence intended. Only trying to help

Napper Hawkins · 15-11-2011 4:02pm

The King of Moo wrote: »

My mother says I'm the most handsome boy in town!

Fear not, your Majesty. I'd ride ya.;)

LeeHoffmann · 15-11-2011 4:09pm

I still think it's incredibly twee.

and that's your opinion :P

PrincessLola · 15-11-2011 4:09pm

I really like the human race, In fact I like humans more than animals (gasp)! and I would rather see all the endangered whales in the world slaughtered then one single child die.

saa · 15-11-2011 4:10pm

ahal wrote: »

And that's your opinion. I still think it's incredibly twee, and so done some friends of mine who were abuse victims. They don't take offence at being called victims either. It's like "Special" people ffs!

Special isn't a great word, my partner has a disability and if anyone called him special I'd give them a clatter round the ear.

Ok so some of your friends prefer to be called this, some of the other poster's friends prefer to be called that. If you are an abuse victim/survivor and you decided that to each their own, it's not that you don't have any other choice but to get on with it or through it, you have to survive it, maybe its not correct as a traditional definition in some cases but thats why language can develop and that term certainly has, and look its fine if its in dispute it only matters the individual person who has experienced abuse. So what do you refer to them as, well as long as its not insulting grand you can't please everyone.

I really do hate though when people say tried to commit suicide, like its a crime, I would see that as an unpopular opinion because most people don't seem to see a problem with it.

retalivity · 15-11-2011 4:16pm

Id rather live in continental europe or asia than in Ireland. North America, or any of the english speaking countries

LeeHoffmann · 15-11-2011 4:16pm

I really do hate though when people say tried to commit suicide, like its a crime, I would see that as an unpopular opinion because most people don't seem to see a problem with it.

you mean you don't like the 'commit' part? What do you say - ''they tried to kill themselves''? It just seems a bit too blunt to me :pac:

Napper Hawkins · 15-11-2011 4:20pm

LeeHoffmann wrote: »

you mean you don't like the 'commit' part? What do you say - ''they tried to kill themselves''? It just seems a bit too blunt to me :pac:

Suicide's fairly blunt, to be fair.

flutterflye · 15-11-2011 4:20pm

I think if endangered animals are endangered, let them die off - it is the natural way of the world.

There is no such thing as good or evil people, only small minds who can't see shades of gray.

The prison system does not work - how it continues to be the main form of punishment is beyond me.

I cannot relate to capitalist or right-wing views at all.

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