Unpopular Opinions & Where They Come From

By: M. Marques

Beaches are better than pools.

Money can buy happiness.

Dogs make better pets than cats! 

These are some  unpopular opinions that can lead to never-ending discussions on whether they are right or wrong. Key word: never-ending. There will never be only one true answer for these statements.

Even though they are unpopular, that does not mean they are wrong… but that also does not mean they are right!

Imagine this: You are the only person drinking pink lemonade in a room full of people drinking original lemonade. This immediately makes you the outsider, and everybody tells you that you are crazy for thinking that pink lemonade is better than the original! Now, imagine you invite all of your pink lemonade-loving friends into the same room you are in, and now the original lemonade fans have been outnumbered. This gives you the upper hand, and now they are the outsiders. This could only happen because people that were not a part of the environment in the first place joined in. 

It is the same with real life! You might live in a country where pineapple in pizza could be considered a crime, but as soon as you step foot into another country, suddenly it is all the restaurants are serving! It all depends on the environment you are in.

Time plays a great role in this, too. In fact, it is what trends are all about! A few years ago, Owala bottles were just another water bottle brand, but now, they are the first item on our wishlist. This is because more people are buying Owalas and they outnumber the people who do not, just like the lemonade example. This all happened as time passed by - change can only happen with time!

Of course, there will still be countless things some people will never agree with, but that does not mean they are right or wrong. Maybe it is what the majority thinks, but maybe this will change with time, or in different places. 

Anyways, that is just my opinion.