Everyone has opinions, but some are too controversial to voice out loud. They are either going to get you cancelled or make the group chat go silent. Not everyone might agree with them because these are your innermost thoughts, the ones that go against the grain. Everyone has them but are too scared to say it out loud. Here are some of my hot takes that I will defend no matter what:
Travelling will not change your life: Sure, travelling is fun and a way to “find yourself”, but it will not change your life. Money will. You will not find enlightenment inside a hostel room somewhere in Europe. Travelling does not need to be spiritual. Some trips are just unaffordable, filled with stressful, long flights and fitting 1000 things in your tight schedule.
You are looking for permission, not advice: A lot of the time, people ask their friends for ‘advice’ on what to do, but in actuality, they know exactly what they want; they are just looking for their friend’s validation to continue. They are hoping someone says yes to their impulsive decisions, like dyeing their hair red at 2 am.
Coffee does not taste good: You are telling me that you actually enjoy the bitter taste of coffee? It is an acquired taste, but let’s be honest, the first time you ever sipped coffee, your reaction couldn’t have been ‘wow, I need more of this’. People just pretend it tastes good, but it doesn’t, unless there is some kind of flavouring added to it.
Brainrot is funny: Some might argue that brainrot is a consequence of doomscrolling for hours and is bad for your health. While I agree with that, some of the brainrot content out there on the internet is hilarious even if it makes zero sense.
French fries and ketchup don’t go well together: While I know this is a famous combo and everyone has French fries dipped in ketchup, I think it ruins the taste. Ketchup overpowers the taste of everything. Instead, I like to have my fries dipped in vanilla ice cream. Before you judge me, try it!
All internships should be paid: I might be writing this from the point of view of a college student, but nevertheless, unpaid internships are just free labour. No matter the work you are doing, you should get paid some amount. Sometimes it is about more than just ‘gaining experience’.
‘The Office’ is not that funny: I have tried watching that show 5 times now, and every single time I have quit because it is just not funny. When I tell my friends this, they get offended and suggest that the second season is better, but I have my doubts about that. The comedy seems cringe and unseasoned. Some of the characters are there just to be punchlines, and overall, the humor is dry and unfunny.
Milk before cereal: It keeps the cereal crunchy for longer, it is less messy, and it creates the perfect ratio between the two.
Paper straws are annoying: While I care about the turtles and do believe we should minimise the use of plastic, paper straws are just not the right answer. It tears and hardly stays together. After 5 sips of my Coke, I find myself doing origami, trying to twist and turn the straw that just won’t stay together.
Mint chocolate flavour tastes good: Even though some might say it tastes like toothpaste, I think it deserves justice. The minty flavor makes it refreshing and balances out the sweetness of the chocolate. It provides a unique contrast. Mint choco chip ice cream on a hot summer day might just be the best thing ever.