205+ Hilarious Unpopular Opinions & Hot Takes

Sharing an unpopular opinion is the perfect way to start a friendly debate, whether you’re chatting online or in person. In an exclusive interview with wikiHow, a trend expert and influencer explained what unpopular opinions and hot takes are to help you come up with engaging icebreakers. Keep reading for the ultimate list of unpopular opinions about K-pop, life, dating, food, movies, and more!

The Funniest Unpopular Opinions Ever

Trend expert & influencer Rumi Robinson says an unpopular opinion or “hot take” is a controversial statement that goes against the mainstream. It can range from lighthearted opinions about food, music, or movies to more thought-provoking ones about life, dating, and society. Here are some funny examples:

Matcha tastes like grass.
Fevers are an amazing experience.
All superhero movies have the same plot.
Break-up texts are fine if you’re not married.
The middle seat is the best seat on an airplane.
The Karen “speak to the manager” haircut is hot.
SUVs are ugly and a sign of herd mentality in the U.S.

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Funny Unpopular Opinions

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According to Robinson, a “hot take” or unpopular opinion is a controversial opinion that you feel the general public won’t agree with.^{[1]
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- Six-packs are not sexy.
- Long toenails are attractive.
- Washing clothes is a waste of time.
- Fevers are an amazing experience.
- The year should start on March 1st.
- Watching people chew gum is disgusting.
- Shakespeare wasn’t that great of a writer.
- There’s nothing relaxing about birds singing.
- The beach isn’t fun—it’s just sandy and dirty.
- Beanbag chairs are weird and uncomfortable.
- Playing the lottery is a worthwhile investment.
- Swimming pools serve as bacterial Petri dishes.
- The Karen “speak to the manager” haircut is hot.
- The fade haircut looks terrible on 90% of people.
- SUVs are ugly and a sign of herd mentality in the U.S.
- Beards and baseball caps are men’s version of makeup.
- All phone conversations should be held on speakerphone.
- We should bring back Gladiator “fight-to-the-death” matches.
- Receiving gifts as a love language just means you’re greedy.
- “Don’t talk to me until I’ve had my coffee” people are insufferable.
- Kale is a conspiracy by Big Vegetable. It’s not good, stop pretending.
- Being bald with a long beard is better than having long hair without a beard.
- There should be separate seating for people with kids and child-free people.
- Looking for more examples? Check out our “Unpopular Opinions: What are yours?” forum or our “What's your hottest take?” forum!
Meet the wikiHow Expert

Rumi Robinson is a trend expert and influencer based in Los Angeles, CA. With over 9 years of experience, he specializes in Gen Z media and pop culture commentary and has over 500,000 followers.

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Controversial Unpopular Opinions

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The following unpopular opinions are slightly bolder than the ones above, addressing topics like tipping culture, political correctness, and flying preferences. You might want to avoid sharing them unless you’re around close friends or family members, since things can get pretty heated!
- Cats are better than dogs.
- No drink is improved by ice.
- Android is better than Apple.
- Summer is the worst season.
- Tipping culture shouldn’t exist.
- Deodorant really isn’t necessary.
- Searching for a job is actually fun.
- Being short is better than being tall.
- Monday is the best day of the week.
- Daylight Saving Time is not a big deal.
- Political correctness is killing free speech.
- Jeans are comfortable enough to sleep in.
- Cold weather beats warm weather any day.
- Wired headphones are better than wireless.
- You don’t have to brush your teeth every day.
- Driving in silence is better than playing music.
- The middle seat is the best seat on an airplane.
- Morning showers are better than night showers.
- Bicyclists are not entitled to ride on public roads.
- New Yorkers are the friendliest people in the world.
- There’s nothing wrong with walking barefoot in public.
- The average car should not be designed to exceed 100 MPH.
- They should ban the recline function on airplane seats in coach.
- Robinson’s unpopular opinion is that “kids under three don't need to be on vacation.”^{[2]
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Unpopular Opinions About Life

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Certain phrases and mentalities have been ingrained in society for a really long time… but that doesn’t necessarily make them true. Here are some unpopular opinions about life that flip traditional advice on its head:
- All hobbies are not equal.
- Money can buy happiness.
- It’s a good thing to be bored.
- It’s okay to do things for attention.
- Giving is not better than receiving.
- The best things in life are not free.
- Parenting should require a license.
- The glass isn’t half full, it’s half empty.
- Being chronically late is 100% a choice.
- It’s perfectly fine to take things personally.
- If you think you’re original, you’re really not.
- Human life has actually improved over time.
- You don’t always have to be a work in progress.
- It’s better to ask for forgiveness than permission.
- People don’t care what you look like or what you do.
- A lot of “common sense” isn’t that common anymore.
- Being a “cornball” is better than being a “normal” person.
- Turning your hobby into a job can make it feel like a chore.
- People are getting too comfortable with asking for money online.
- Being “easy to work with” is a bigger hack than being good at your job.
- Most people don’t actually want work-life balance but just want higher pay.
- Closure is usually something you give yourself, not something the other person owes you.

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Unpopular Opinions About K-Pop

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It’s no secret that K-pop stans go crazy for their favorite idols, which means there are definitely some strong opinions floating around the internet. Check out the list below for hot takes on specific groups and fandom culture in general (and remember, these are not our personal opinions… so please don’t cancel us!):
- YG has mediocre idols.
- K-pop isn’t K-pop anymore.
- IVE doesn’t have an artistic identity.
- CORTIS is extremely manufactured.
- Losing fans could be good for an idol.
- Jungkook is the only good vocalist in BTS.
- Hate trains basically help a group succeed.
- K-pop fans know nothing about music history.
- fromis_9 is better off as a five-member group.
- Blinks glaze Jennie for doing the bare minimum.
- KATSEYE shouldn’t be nominated for a Grammy.
- AllDay Project’s Annie isn’t actually a bad dancer.
- RIIZE’s ex-member drama sabotaged their success.
- LE SSERAFIM is the most overrated fourth-gen group.
- Yunah doesn’t fit the cutesy, magnetic concept of ILLIT.
- NMIXX kinda sucks at performing their own songs on stage.
- Aespa’s “Dirty Work” and “Rich Man” weren’t even that bad.
- Some of BTS’ best songs were for their mobile game BTS World.
- K-pop idols should have basic English knowledge to communicate with their fans.
- TWICE doesn’t need any rapping in their songs because it doesn’t suit their style.
- The rapline carries BTS. Without RM, Suga, and j-hope, there wouldn’t be a group.
- XG would be the top girl group if they were all Koreans and from a Korean company.
- Most K-pop idols would hate their fans if they saw the stuff they post about other groups online.

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Unpopular Opinions About Dating & Relationships

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There’s a lot of contradictory relationship advice in the world, depending on who you ask or what media you consume. That means many people have different opinions about what’s considered “normal” in dating and marriage, and some of them have us scratching our heads… Here’s a list of totally valid and totally unhinged opinions about dating and relationships:
- Jealousy can be healthy.
- Marriage is just a piece of paper.
- Relationships don’t need laughter.
- Dating apps are pretty much perfect.
- Honesty is more important than loyalty.
- Relationships hinder you from growing.
- You can have more than one soulmate.
- Bachelor parties are an excuse to cheat.
- Most people in relationships have settled.
- “Never go to bed angry” is horrible advice.
- Break-up texts are fine if you’re not married.
- A woman builds a man more than he builds her.
- It’s not crazy to go through your partner’s phone.
- It’s not morally wrong for a friend to date your ex.
- Different political opinions don’t matter in a relationship.
- There’s nothing wrong with being friends with your exes.
- Men trap women with a baby more than women do to men.
- Most people aren’t in love—they just don’t want to be alone.
- The man should love the woman more for the relationship to work.
- You’re not in a relationship if you’ve never met your partner in real life.
- The “honeymoon phase” shouldn’t end if you actually like your partner.
- Unless it’s a special occasion, the check should always be split evenly.
- Your spouse should come before anyone else (friends, family, and kids).
- Finding other people attractive while in a relationship is completely normal.
- Sleeping in separate beds is way more comfortable than sleeping with your partner.
- Dating isn’t dead because of apps or hookup culture—it’s dead because of our lack of social lives since the pandemic.
- Want to keep the fun going? Take our “Relationship Hot Takes” quiz to see how your opinions stack up against the crowd!

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Unpopular Opinions About Food & Drink

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If you thought everyone loved classic pairings like milk and cereal, think again! There are tons of unpopular opinions regarding food and drink that go against the grain. Here are some highlights that will have you questioning people’s tastes:
- Milk ruins cereal.
- Sushi isn’t that good.
- Ice cream is too cold.
- Tomatoes are not a fruit.
- Matcha tastes like grass.
- Pineapple belongs on pizza.
- Airplane food is actually good.
- Vanilla is better than chocolate.
- Sprinkles add nothing to a cake.
- French fries taste better reheated.
- Beer is better at room temperature.
- Spaghetti is the worst pasta shape.
- You can never add too much garlic.
- Raw onions are the perfect side dish.
- Ice cream should be eaten with a fork.
- Fruit shouldn’t be dipped in chocolate.
- Burger and fries shouldn’t go together.
- Candy corn is the best Halloween candy.
- The taste, texture, and smell of bacon are vile.
- Fake maple syrup is far superior to real maple syrup.
- Dark chocolate is more delicious than milk chocolate.
- Oatmeal cookies are 1000% better than chocolate chip cookies.
- It doesn’t taste that bad when you drink orange juice after brushing your teeth.
- Want to see how your food taste stacks up with the rest of the world? Take our “Food Hot Takes” quiz!

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Unpopular Opinions About Music

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With so many music genres around, it’s no surprise that musicians can’t please everyone. Besides the classic “modern music sucks” argument, there are many hot takes about specific bands, solo artists, instruments, and the music industry in general. Here are some unpopular opinions to think about the next time you turn on your favorite tune:
- Country music slaps.
- EDM makes no sense.
- Music videos ruin songs.
- The Beatles are overrated.
- JAY-Z is not a good rapper.
- Modern pop music is trash.
- Bob Dylan is a horrible singer.
- Listening to music is not a hobby.
- Acoustic guitar is superior to electric.
- Songs are becoming way too short.
- “Toxicity” is better than “Chop Suey.”
- People hate Nickelback for no reason.
- Everyone secretly loves divorced dad rock.
- “MMMBop” by Hanson is a certified banger.
- NSYNC is better than the Backstreet Boys.
- All of Ed Sheeran’s music sounds the same.
- The Rolling Stones never made a great album.
- Taylor Swift’s lyrics aren’t that incredible or complex.
- There aren’t enough funny rappers in the mainstream.
- One Direction hasn’t made a real impact on pop culture.
- People put way too much value on music taste in dating.
- Johnny Cash’s cover of “Hurt” was worse than the original.
- Britney Spears is a figurehead and a brand, not a musical performer.

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Unpopular Opinions About TV & Movies

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The most iconic TV shows and movies have intense fans and intense haters. Plus, the rise of streaming has introduced many changes to how we consume media, which not everyone appreciates. Here are some unpopular opinions about TV, movies, and the entertainment industry in general:
- ESPN should cover ballet.
- Cartoons should only be for kids.
- Cable TV is better than streaming.
- Friends is a horrible show, full stop.
- Musicals are the best form of media.
- Wuthering Heights is not a romance.
- Watching movies at home is so boring.
- Medieval shows are European westerns.
- Shrek the Third is better than the original.
- All superhero movies have the same plot.
- Celebrities have made commercials worse.
- Six Feet Under is better than The Sopranos.
- Jujutsu Kaisen is the most overrated anime.
- It’s good that Quentin Tarantino is opinionated.
- The live-action Cat in the Hat movie is hilarious.
- The Star Wars sequels are better than the prequels.
- It’s time for us to move past spinoffs and reboot series.
- Adam Sandler plays the same character in every movie.
- The end of How I Met Your Mother ruined the entire show.
- Jon Hamm deserved the Emmy wins over Bryan Cranston.
- Most movies today do not need to be longer than 90 minutes.
- Watching sports on TV is boring—it’s only good if it’s live in person.
- The Percy Jackson series is 1000% better than the Harry Potter series.
- Want to see where you stand compared to other fans? Take our “Anime Hot Takes” or “Harry Potter Hot Takes” quizzes!

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Unpopular Opinions About Social Media

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Most people think social media has gotten out of hand, but there are some social media supporters who think it’s not as bad as people make it out to be. Here are some unpopular opinions about social media platforms and their effects on society:
- Snapchat is the best platform.
- Social media brings people closer.
- Social media is only for showing off.
- We should be paying for social media.
- Social media stalking is too normalized.
- “Cancel culture” is just an excuse to troll.
- Posting quotes on your story is corny AF.
- Reddit is the worst social media platform.
- Sharing posts on social media is not activism.
- It’s weird to have zero social media presence.
- People shouldn’t post their babies on Instagram.
- Social media can actually boost your self-esteem.
- Social media was great until companies monetized it.
- Trends involving body shape or weight shouldn’t exist.
- Social media didn’t ruin society—society ruined social media.
- Kids shouldn’t be able to access social media until they’re 16.
- All social media apps are slowly blending into the same thing.
- The less successful you are, the more you post on social media.
- Product reviews are useless now because everything is sponsored.
- Relationships are based on what’s seen on social media nowadays.
- The internet should be turned off worldwide for 24 hours each week.
- A friend who doesn’t like your posts on social media is secretly a hater.