OT: Confess your unpopular opinions
A couple days ago a hashtag made the rounds on twitter that implored users to share opinions they have that aren't the most popular. We've had some quality confession threads in these parts before:
http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/ot-creepy-stories-featuring-story-turned-short
(That one about songs you like but are embarrased about that I can't find)
so let's hear it. What do you believe despite knowing that it's not a popular opinion? Team related or otherwise (yes, many people will want to retain Borges. Be creative).
I'll go first: I really enjoy a good black bean burger and frequently order them rather than beef burgers.
December 11th, 2013 at 2:41 PM ^
I used to think that, but craft beers are so much better than the average beer drank in this country. I used to be all about Miller Lite, Coors Light, and some others (and don't get me wrong, I will still drink those, but prefer something else), but craft beer is, typically, good. Sam Adams is my favorite beer company right now.
December 11th, 2013 at 1:54 PM ^
December 11th, 2013 at 1:56 PM ^
It will not bother me if The Big House is exceeded in seating by another school.
I do not mind alternative jerseys.
Chrome helmets would be pretty cool.
I think Lloyd Carr was overrated.
I don't really care about all time wins, or winning percentage.
I would like to have seen RR get a full five years.
I root for Michigan because I like Michigan and don't try to justify it objectively.
December 11th, 2013 at 2:43 PM ^
The attendance thing will bother me. I also don't mind, in general, alternate uniforms. Just win. Chrome helmets would look awesome in a home night game. Make it happen, Dave Brandon. Lloyd was not overrated. Was he an elite head coach? No, but he was a good one. I am starting to not care about the all-time wins because lately, we have not been winning enough. I care more about winning now than worrying if someone else will overtake us in the all-time win column.
December 11th, 2013 at 1:56 PM ^
"How Soon Is Now" is the only decent song by the Smiths. On the other hand, I like a lot of Phil Collins' work.
Also, I don't believe the return of up/down voting will make much of a difference in the quality of posts on this site.
December 11th, 2013 at 1:58 PM ^
on Phil Collins, especially his early work.
December 11th, 2013 at 1:57 PM ^
The NBA is unwatchable. It's not even basketball.
The NFL is boring.
My fiance and I walked out in the middle of Bridesmaids. Dumbest "comedy" I've ever watched.
I can't understand for the life of me, why anyone would have a Twitter account.
Fantasy football is dumb.
Boy, that feels good to get off my chest.
December 11th, 2013 at 2:15 PM ^
I also did not understand the love for the movie. My tak on it was "wow, I am really glad I am not a woman, that is depressing". My wife had the same take on it.
December 11th, 2013 at 1:58 PM ^
December 11th, 2013 at 2:02 PM ^
There, I said it. Big whoop, wanna fight about it?
Edit: I also hate country music but thoroughly enjoy the musical stylings of the great Billy Ray Cyrus.
December 13th, 2013 at 5:41 PM ^
So YOU'RE the one!
December 11th, 2013 at 1:58 PM ^
/show me the hani.
December 11th, 2013 at 1:59 PM ^
- Sofbtall > baseball, and it's not even close.
- Pulp Fiction is nowhere near a top ten all-time movie.
- The hate for later seasons of great TV shows is almost always way overblown (Entourage, The Office, ect.).
- No current Red Wing has a realistic shot at jersey retirement.
- Bad Santa is the only Christmas movie I look forward to watching.
December 11th, 2013 at 2:22 PM ^
December 11th, 2013 at 2:48 PM ^
I absolutely agree. Pavel is one of the best players in the world. Henrik is also an elite player.
December 11th, 2013 at 2:59 PM ^
and I agree with that statement, especially with Datsyuk. But look at the current retired numbers and their resumes.
Production Line I/II, Sawchuk, Yzerman and Lidstrom. Datsyuk doesn't have the resume of any of those players and I don't think it's realistic to expect him to get there, either. Not hating on the guy at all, but I just do not see him as an equal to any of those other greats.
December 11th, 2013 at 4:18 PM ^
To be fair, Pavel and Henrik don't have the super teams that the others you mentioned did. I'm pretty sure that cannot be disputed. Obviously the players you mentioned were great, but they had a lot of help with all of those wins and titles.
December 11th, 2013 at 1:59 PM ^
There is no such thing as a sandwich worth $14.00 (I'm talking to you, Zingerman's)
I hate calling them "Ohio." It's stupid and contrived.
"Fergodssakes, it's Michigan" is another meme that should go away.
There's one Justin Bieber song that I actually like.
December 11th, 2013 at 2:39 PM ^
I'm with you on the Ohio thing.
I think the "It's Michigan, Fergodsakes" thing made and continues to make sense.
December 11th, 2013 at 2:00 PM ^
The cucumber tastes better pickled.
December 11th, 2013 at 2:01 PM ^
I hate Twitter. Can't stand it.
December 11th, 2013 at 2:03 PM ^
"A Christmas Story" sucks. Not funny at all.
December 11th, 2013 at 2:03 PM ^
I love football, but I have to say that the college football postseason is a pile of steaming garbage. I watch one bowl game a year and that is Michigan's. If they aren't playing, I don't watch a single bowl game. I don't even check to see what happens in the games or the scores. I just don't care at all because the system sucks so horribly. I'm not even excited about the four team playoff because four teams doesn't really constitute a playoff to me. If they ever go to an eight team playoff, then I'll get excited.
December 11th, 2013 at 2:03 PM ^
India Pale Ale sucks.
I don't think Norfleet, even if given more opportunities, is ever going to be a difference maker for Michigan.
Tiger Woods is the best golfer in the world and the best in history, by far.
Magnus is the best non-staff poster on this board.
December 11th, 2013 at 2:11 PM ^
December 11th, 2013 at 2:51 PM ^
I like IPA too
December 11th, 2013 at 2:40 PM ^
As a lifelong golfer, I couldn't agree more on Tiger. The things he has accomplished in the game is remarkable. Not to mention he's doing it against far deeper fields than what Jack had to compete against. I think people grossly underestimate the talent on Tour and how hard it is to win 1 tournament, or 1 major, let alone 79 tournaments and 14 majors.
December 11th, 2013 at 2:49 PM ^
I am also a fan of Magnus' posts. He tells it like it is.
December 11th, 2013 at 2:04 PM ^
I dislike it when Ace fills in for Brian for one of his regular scheduled columns and does the same exact bits as him. For example, "fake 40 time" in the recruiting profiles or "Cackle with knowing glee" in the game previews. Brian has a very special writing style and I feel like only he can enlighten us with humor and insight with these very specific insights.
Ace is a great writer so I wish he would format these type of columns with his own bit, plus it would help with confusion as I often think Brian is writing something Ace wrote.
December 11th, 2013 at 2:05 PM ^
Buckeyes fan. I'm glad the Spartans won, since I was sure that FSU would have killed OSU. And I admire how Michigan State has built their team. OSU has great recruits, but their defense sucks. That is the fault of coaching.
I don't trust Meyer. To me he is still the coach that beat the Bucks in 2007.
I want to get past all my animosity to Michigan.
December 11th, 2013 at 2:09 PM ^
I admire your honestly.
/respect
December 11th, 2013 at 2:06 PM ^
I hate the "Ohio" thing. I think that Brady Hoke is making Michigan look stupid by continuing to insist on using that moniker for Ohio State.
December 11th, 2013 at 2:19 PM ^
For obvious reasons
December 11th, 2013 at 3:59 PM ^
December 11th, 2013 at 2:08 PM ^
If you are a white person that likes baseball but hates basketball, you are racist against blacks.
December 11th, 2013 at 2:18 PM ^
What if you like baseball and college basketball but hate the NBA?
December 11th, 2013 at 3:34 PM ^
There are enough white kids in college basketball that my stance holds true in your case.
December 11th, 2013 at 3:40 PM ^
They both suck?
December 11th, 2013 at 2:10 PM ^
December 11th, 2013 at 2:12 PM ^
I think fake boobs are only appropiate on women who charge for services.
December 11th, 2013 at 2:12 PM ^
December 11th, 2013 at 2:13 PM ^
- Advertising in Michigan Stadium wouldn't bother me
- Sometimes I like uniformz
- I think Dave Brandon is doing a good job
- I don't mind Borges staying for year 4
Wow, I could be the most unpopular person on this blog.
December 11th, 2013 at 2:17 PM ^
No, I think you're just level headed and not quick to hit the panic button on everything.
December 11th, 2013 at 2:35 PM ^
2. Only uniform I didn't like was @MSU.
3. Borges might be a problem. But I think inexperience and lack of execution is a bigger problem. I'll wait another year to pass judgment because I think continuity is an advantage for a senior QB and players who are coming into their own. We can be good next year.
4. I would mind advertising IN the stadium. Don't do it.
An original thought:
I think Kate Upton is THE least attractive SI girl (though still attractive).
December 11th, 2013 at 2:14 PM ^
A few more from me:
- I like the movie "Clue".
- I cannot comprehend anything which says "decaffeinated" on the label
- I do not care for most of the Disney films made while Walt was alive
- I actually walked out of "Into Darkness" when they stole lines from "The Wrath Of Khan".
- I am a huge fan of the band Devo and own my own Energy Dome.
December 11th, 2013 at 2:16 PM ^
But Into Darkness was the basic events of Wrath of Khan but in the different timeline thing... That was like the whole point.
December 11th, 2013 at 2:23 PM ^
The fan in me that grew up with the original films (Wrath Of Khan was the first movie my parents took me to see, and I was 4) took over and just couldn't stand it. It wasn't exactly a rational response, but I couldn't reconcile myself with this version of events. Perhaps that's just me.
December 11th, 2013 at 2:32 PM ^
I can understand that response. I took it as a cool way to say that events may happen differently but certain things or characters will be the same, though I didn't grow up on it as much. I got into Star Trek later in life.