People who can't accept that you hate something.

[Lace Neil Singer]

Tea. No, just cuz I'm English does not mean it's compulsory for me to like tea. I hate it, and always have done.

This is something that just bugs me; and no offence intended, but it is usually Americans who make that kind of assumption, as if all English people drink tea. -.-

[telecom_goddess]

Well I'm female and HATE girly things like makeup, high heels, dressy clothes. And I'm not a huge fan of jewelry and candy and flowers and crap. I go nuts over technology and stuff like that. Also I don't drive, don't own a car, never plan to...don't care.

Southpark was ok at first but I'm over it and have been for a while.

Now as far as steak goes I love it...RARE and with enough fat on it to capture that yummy flavor it gets being cooked on a bbq. YUM

[Teysa]

I've had people think I'm strange because I hate beer, peanuts on sundaes, onions, bell peppers, and chocolate covered any kind of nut. Sorry, I consider nuts to be a waste of perfectly good chocolate. I also despise Brussels sprout, most greens, (other than spinach, I actually love fresh spinach in salads.) and asparagus. Guess what, as a grownup, I can eat the veggies I want. If someone else likes all those things I hate, it's no big deal to me. We all have different likes and dislikes.

[smileyeagle1021]

Speaking of disliking South Park, I am of the opinion that their disclaimer should be taken literally, it should be viewed by no one

I also get the people who think I'm weird for not liking beer or football... the only thing that really bugs me though is when people start assuming why.

me- nope, not interested in football
idiot- how can you not like football... you some kind of queer or something
me- actually, yes, yes I am
idiot- well that explains a lot
at which point I will make some smartass comment like "yeah, gay guys hate watching hot guys in spandex running around"

or the people who don't understand me not liking Will and Grace
... "but you're gay... all gay guys are supposed to like Will and Grace"
sorry, never really appreciated the humor, too sitcommy for my taste, I'd much rather have the stand up comedians or the comedians like Jon Stewart any day of the week.

[Nyoibo]

I know more straight people that like Will & Grace than gay people.

[Lace Neil Singer]

Just like more straight women write and read slash than gay men. Tho hopefully those women have a gay man on hand to help with with the technicalities. XD

I will also throw in bands like My Chemical Romance, Staind etc that people think I should automatically like cuz I like Korn. The style of music is quite different; plus, even with bands I do like I don't necessarily like all their albums.

Another example is this conversation:

(on hearing I like Kiss)

Random person: Do you like Crazy Crazy Nights?
Me: No. It sucks.
Random person: (is confused) But you said you liked Kiss!

Look, just cuz that song is the only one that English radio stations play from the entire Kiss catelogue, does not mean I have to like it. Jeez. -.-

[Wingates_Hellsing]

I'll agree that South Park is needlessly offensive/scandalous, but there's still valid social commentary and humor behind some of it. I myself stick to the episodes that consist of mostly social commentary and avoid watching the ones that really are just a 20 minute poop joke (and there's plenty of both. Still, there's no arguing that the the show would be better off without most of the crude bits...

Why is it that people never stop bugging me about wearing a hooded sweatshirt? It's either 'but it's SUUUUMMMMEERRR and it's HOOOOT out!' or 'but it's WIIINNNTER it's to COOOLD!'

Like it's the end of the world!

[the_std]

Ooo, Wingates, you just reminded me of one.

The province I'm from has its own little bits of regional dialect, as do most. One word we use that, evidently, is never used anywhere else is bunnyhug. Bunnyhugs are hooded pullover sweatshirts, not the zip ones. I hate calling them anything other than a bunnyhug. No, I will not say hoodie. I will not say sweatshirt. I will not say sweater. I will not say fabric warmth unit! I don't care if you're from <other province>, I've explained to you what the word means and I will continue to use it whether you like it or not.

I generally get ragged on a lot because people think the word is stupid and they want me to stop using it because it makes me sound dumb. Hey, guess what? You're just making me want to say it even more! I hate saying anything other than bunnyhug because it makes me feel like a poser. So too damn bad!

[BroomJockey]

One word we use that, evidently, is never used anywhere else is bunnyhug.

You mean a kangaroo jacket?

[the_std]

... I've actually never heard that term used before. I had to look it up. Evidently it's an older terminology. It pre-dates "hoodie". Well, I learn something every day!

... And no. I still mean bunnyhug.

[guywithashovel]

I don't like nuts in ice cream or in any other desserts, either, and most people seem okay with that.

But I also don't like cabbage, and every time someone in my family cooks cabbage, they'll offer me some, even though I've told them several times that I don't like that stuff (can't stand the smell).

When I was a kid, I went through a phase where I didn't like melted cheese, so whenever we ate pizza, I'd pull of the cheese and just eat the crust and sauce. Everyone acted like I was slaughtering a baby right in front of them.

Other than that, I don't have this problem too often. I'm not a picky eater, and there isn't much food that I don't like.

[BroomJockey]

I had to look it up. Evidently it's an older terminology. It pre-dates "hoodie".

Really? Huh. It's used all the time around here. Regional terminology. Gotta love it.

[DesignFox]

<snip>
When I was a kid, I went through a phase where I didn't like melted cheese, so whenever we ate pizza, I'd pull of the cheese and just eat the crust and sauce. Everyone acted like I was slaughtering a baby right in front of them.

<snip>

*laughs* I used to do that as a kid, too. Got the same reaction!

Now I looooves cheese on my pizza. If I'm making pizza, my SO and Dad often tell me I add too much cheese!

Hated the stuff as a kid, though. All I wanted was the crust and sauce!

[guywithashovel]

Nice to know I wasn't the only one.

I love melted cheese now. Sometimes, I'll even take off the cheese and other toppings and eat them by themselves.