Things I absolutely hate

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There are many things that get my blood boiling, my heart racing, my fists clenching. These things are highly varied in nature. These are only a few of them. Normalize hating things! Normalize loathing.

1. The word pookie

   The word pookie is such a cringey and overused word. I don’t understand the obsession with it.

2.  Double standards

   I’ll be honest. You guys are doing the most for the least amount of attention and need to calm down.

3. Hair on the shower walls

   Blegh, that’s disgusting. Who raised you to do such a thing and not clean up after yourselves?

4. Leaving bodily fluids in a sink

   This is so much worse than having hair on the shower walls. Being in a college dorm means you’ve seen almost anything, even fluids that are not supposed to be where they are. Seriously, who raised you?

5. Mushrooms and apple sauce

   The textures of these two are so yucky that it's almost impossible for me to get them down.

6. The English language

   Why are Ks and Es silent sometimes? The English language is already so complicated and complex. Why must we make it harder to pronounce words that should be simple? Let’s get rid of silent letters so that way it’s easier for everyone to learn how to spell— unless you’re trying to spell Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia, which is a fear of long words. Good luck!

7. Olives

   All kinds are a no from me.

8. Carrot cake

   The texture is absolutely abhorrent.

9. Sweet potatoes

   See 5, 6, 8, and 9.

10. Cilantro

    I can’t even fathom eating cilantro because I, unfortunately, have the gene that makes it taste like soap. Unfortunately, Irish Spring soap is all I taste when I eat cilantro.

11. New Jersey

    Do I even have to say it? The smell, location, drivers (oh god, what a nightmare), and the size of New Jersey are all too much for one to muster (that’s what she said).

12. Pronouncing “h” in vehicle

    Again, unnecessary English spelling. Could you just be a person? Just speak fluently instead of being extra and adding emphasis to a silent letter.

13. Not knowing the difference between “your” and “you’re”

    At this point, I’m not even sure what to tell you. If you still don’t know the difference between “your” and “you’re,” I suggest educating yourself.

14. Bowling parties

    Bowling parties are either the best thing ever or simply the worst because of a lack of skill and because the bowling balls are so heavy. Keeping people on track is just as frustrating— get away from the arcade and take your turn —I’m begging you.

15. Jazz

    I associate jazz with chaotic motion sickness, so it very well could be a personal preference, but I can’t stand jazz.

16.  Not pronouncing the second “A” in caramel

    The letter is literally right there, people! And still, people deliberately choose to ignore it. We know where I stand in English, but at least I respect it enough to speak it correctly.

17. Hawk Tuah

    It is so unnecessary. Like any meme, it was funny at first, but now it’s overplayed and tired. There’s no need for a podcast or a dating app from someone who said something funny once, let alone making it your whole personality.

18. Automatic toilets

    Why can’t automatic toilets have a handle? Why must we be so extra?

19. iOS 18 update

    To say I dislike the iOS 18 update is an understatement— I absolutely hate it. Apple always claims they are making their iPhones more advanced and easier to navigate, but they make it so much more difficult to use! I miss the days when using my phone wasn’t so complicated. We must go back!