50 Examples Of Unpopular Opinions That Redditors Shared, Instigating Intense Debates
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Some opinions are so blunt that they stop a scroll in its tracks. That is exactly what happened with this collection of unpopular takes, where Reddit users shared everything from everyday annoyances to bigger debates about work, relationships, and social norms.
The posts are simple, but the reactions they spark are not. Some of these opinions feel oddly relatable, while others are the kind that instantly split a room and get people arguing in the comments.
Here are 50 unpopular opinions that got people talking, and a few of them may be more convincing than you expect.
1. This may have just given me an idea.
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4. I think it's one thing to talk about where you are from and where your family bloodline originates.
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5. This is true as well.
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That one clearly hit a nerve.
6. I've never thought of this, but it's definitely a good idea.
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7. People just need to form a true bond with a cat.
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8. I mean, I'd be happy too if I caught it and definitely wouldn't want to give it up.
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9. Yes, I totally agree with this.
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10. This is just the internet collecting your information.
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11. Balance is something that everyone should strive for.
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12. People do care, so tell your story.
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13. I think most of us love when people laugh, and we love to laugh ourselves.
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14. This is how I feel as a customer, but I have been forced to greet customers in many service jobs that I've held.
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15. We aren't ready for many things that are happening.
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Some of these takes are a lot more relatable than they first sound.
16. You can wear your clothing however many days you'd like.
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17. Driving crazily does not mean you are a good driver.
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18. The bigger issue is that people need to stop breeding dogs to be 'specific ways.'
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19. Maybe I just don't feel like working out.
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This mirrors the argument between friends over splitting the bill by orders vs evenly.
20. If you have a pet, then they are part of your family and should be allowed to enjoy what that entails.
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21. Just because these people are 'celebrities' doesn't mean their lives are open to everyone.
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22. Listen to this, ladies and gentlemen!
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23. This is actually a pretty fair opinion.
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24. Women should be allowed to be barefaced.
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25. Men should be able to take birth control, both for the woman's sake and so that men can feel protected if necessary.
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26. I'm an app addict, so I don't know.
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27. I've always said this: I don't care about walking because you won't feel the difference anyway.
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28. Do what works best in your relationship.
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29. Many things have brainwashed us into believing things that aren't true about appearances and aging.
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30. This is an opinion I've heard a lot.
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31. Respect everyone's time.
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32. Reddit isn't always a child-safe space.
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33. They need more respect, and they actually make more money than you'd think.
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34. This is definitely an unpopular opinion, but I agree with it.
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Another comment section was never going to let that one slide quietly.
35. What's your opinion on this?
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36. I don't think this is an unpopular opinion because many people do this for these reasons.
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37. Everything is trying to become touchscreen now.
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38. America heavily promotes drinking and pharmaceuticals, and I don't think either should be advertised to anyone.
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39. Teachers should have no control over when anyone can go to the bathroom.
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40. This would hold kids back either way.
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41. I completely agree with this, especially because these top employers probably perform worse.
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42. I think this depends on the context.
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43. I believe that you shouldn't have to ask to see someone's phone, and if you are asking to snoop, then there is already an issue.
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44. Not everyone has to go to college, and pushing it onto them is causing a lot of stress.
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45. Many lower-wage jobs should pay more based on the work or intelligence required.
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46. People should have access to all healthcare, whether mental or physical, but mental healthcare uses significantly fewer resources.
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47. If we go for one extreme, then why not explore all extremes?
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48. This would eliminate wasted time for the applicant.
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49. This is an interesting perspective.
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50. Eat food how you want to eat it; there are no rules.
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Some of these unpopular opinions are surprisingly easy to agree with, and others are guaranteed to start an argument.
For more dinner fallout over fairness, read about the AITA fight after someone ordered the cheapest item.