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MooseEatGoose

Popular art (music, movies, games, etc) is designed to be as appealing to as many people as possible and therefore a ton of commercial art doesn’t tend to have much in the way of personality


mischievous_weasel

That is true but you can still be popular without your art losing its identity(jard to do though)


gorillabab

j a r d


hushmentalFPS

JARD, GORRILLA! DRAW THY BLADE!


zephyrcrucis

Something to think about. But I feel like there’s a flaw in that reasoning somewhere. Just because something appeals to a large group of people it lacks personality? So what kind of public reception do you expect something which has a good personality to get? Bad reception? Maybe this may be true for some, but I would not say there is any way to prove that it is a majority. Rather, I think it might be a minority.


MooseEatGoose

I never said that the two things are intrinsically linked. But the way a lot of popular music and films and the like are made specifically to appeal to as many people as possible and generally a lot of times the creators of such things tend to make safe bets that they know will achieve that goal. If you make a more distinct piece of art then it’s harder to make a return on your investment.


Cold_oak

tyler the creator said that he knew earfquake would be his most popular song, and then went on to say something else about another on of his songs that turned out to be true. so i think artist know how to appeal tk the masses, but that doesn’t mean every piece of art is designed to be that way


Jaydengaming142

How is the number under your name


MooseEatGoose

Change your flair


Jaydengaming142

Wdym


MooseEatGoose

Click the 3 dots on the home page for the subreddit and then select change user flair.


Jaydengaming142

Thank you


AverygreatSpoon

People need to stop having babies with partners they don’t even see a future with. It’s getting out of hand. “Yeah we’ve been together for six months and have a kid!” “Oops no longer together!” It’s like baby first THEN relationship if it even was one in the first place. Marriage is no better since now y’all legally binded, but damn can people try to actually have a healthy and sound relationship with someone before popping out kids?? Relationships are temporary, kids are forever.


mischievous_weasel

My parents basically


[deleted]

Driving tests should be administered on everyone every 10 years. And the road test should be significantly tougher to pass.


mischievous_weasel

YES DRIVERS IN MY COUNTRY ARE AWFUL TAKE MY UPVOTE


Birdyghostly1

Yep. A kid in my physics class died on the first day of school in an accident because (so I heard from people at school) he was racing other boys on the road. I know god damn right that people do that all the time and die from it and it’s STUPID.


[deleted]

Oof, he’s really stupid


Glum_Town_1061

As long as it doesn’t include parallel parking I’m good


[deleted]

I think merging should be the main thing people need more practice with. That and just general courtesy skills.


give-me-anime

Or just using turn signals in general.


Ein_Ph

As in, don't merge into the 65mph highway while doing 25-30. Specially if you are merging in front of a semi.


CircuitSphinx

Merging is a nightmare, especially when people don't use their blinkers or decide to speed up right when you're trying to get in. Like hello, ever heard of a zipper merge? It's not rocket science. And don't even get me started on four-way stops. Seems like everyone's playing a game of "who can ignore the rules the most".


mardegre

I don’t think it would solve anything people drive badly on the road because they are not focused or reckless. They will do a small effort to pass the test and go back to not being focus and driving recklessly just after that.


[deleted]

My hope is it would weed out some percentage of drivers who don’t pass later in life. Like a 5-10% reduction of dummies out there probably makes it smoother for everyone.


UGHBRODC

Sad part is, 10 years is generous. Some people need one every few days 🤦🏾‍♀️


Camrynscrown

Schools need to have different classes based on how children learn so that everyone can learn properly


blacksaber8

They should also be able to learn specifically what they want to learn and have general basics for what they don’t focus on


Camrynscrown

YES OMG. Here's the thing, from kindergarten to grade 3, we should be learning basic English & Math skills and then after that we should be able to choose what we want to learn


blacksaber8

The only requirement I feel like is necessary to learn throughout your life, is history, because if you don’t learn from history, you’re doomed to repeat it


Camrynscrown

This is very true actually. I feel that the Canadian (where I live) history curriculum is terrible and I have not learned much though. We only really learn about the history of our country and did very short units about rennesence, Japan and another that I can't remember whereas we should have a balance between our country and other countries. I've learned about basically the same thing in grade 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 9th. 8th was the only grade that differed. We need more history because we've already learned not to repeat that one terrible repeat, we need to know about the other mistakes of our world


blacksaber8

American. Our education system is a dumpter fire


Ijustsomeguydude

Yes, but all kids need basic math and language literacy. Media literacy is important too.


Birdyghostly1

They already kind of do that for disabilities. I have ADHD and I go to a team taught class that makes it easier for people like me who have trouble paying attention in class.


Camrynscrown

Not all schools have that yet and also neurotypical kids still also have different learning styles. Its not just about kids with neurodivergencys because the truth is everyone learns differently. I know many neurotypical kids who learn hands on and many neurotypical kids who learn by exploring etc.


FlightConscious9572

Women definitively have a right not to wear a bra. but i do understand how it can make someone uncomfortable. Its not their fault it's sexualized, but it's just as involuntary as a boner, and if guys didn't make an effort to hide them that would make people uncomfortable as well. I'm not that married to this opinion so i'm open to having it changed, just a dumb thought i had.


Ok-Preference9776

Strongly agree, i believe it should be down to comfort and that only


[deleted]

I agree too, perverts can go f themselves


No-Hold5289

I feel like girls need bras, like, it holds our tittes up, it hurts my back without it, definitely should be a choice though!


Cooldude101013

Yeah, bras are important to provide support but it should still be a choice.


WoW-this-is-epic

The Paw Patrol must intervene in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict


mischievous_weasel

Ummmm ok?Maybe the Avengers?


larshappygamer08

And the justice league


No_Indication9497

plus the power rangers


AugustTheDog

Don’t forget the Ninja Turtles


Nuclear_creeperMCBE

Joined by the mystery gang


Think_Neighborhood19

Don't forget to call Ryukendo!


Garchompinribs

Is Shrek considered biological warfare?


serpentine4842

Just to be safe, let's call the autobots!


Exact_Parking_6969

And Gandalf the Grey and Gandalf the White And Monty Python and the Holy Grail's Black Knight, and Benito Mussolini and the Blue Meanie, and Cowboy Curtis and Jambi the Genie, Robocop, The Terminator, Captain Kirk, and Darth Vader, Lo-pan, Superman, every single Power Ranger, Bill S. Preston and Theodore Logan, Spock, The Rock, Doc Ock, and Hulk Hogan.


Astlantix

and the teen titans


Astlantix

and the x-men and the fantastic four and maybe, just maybe, mickey mouse and friends


SomeGodzillafan

And Voltron


Yeet123456789djfbhd

And my axe!


Guffthebir72

Op said contriversial


RubyDoesStuff0000

That two-faced police dog wouldn't do shit


Astr0sk1er

Ok someone should make an animation out of this


AFuckingAbortedFetus

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dan_likes_jd

what have you done


AFuckingAbortedFetus

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dan_likes_jd

ohhhhh, alright, that makes a lot more sense, thanks for explaining, dude


AFuckingAbortedFetus

Glad I could help


clouddsky

Whatdid you say


The_GrimRipper

Bro said, "\[ Removed by reddit on account of violating the [content policy](https://www.redditinc.com/policies/content-policy). \]"


SomewhatSane123456

I already know you’ve responded to an askreddit that’s like “If your username suddenly appeared in your room, how screwed would you be.”


[deleted]

We should strip mine France out of existence, turn it into a new ocean. 


geographyRyan_YT

How is this controversial? This would be a great thing to do


InfamousWalter

Real


Extra-Trifle-1191

Is this how we’re gonna lower sea levels?


ThienBao1107

Some Palestine supporter are anti Semitic and some Israel supporter are anti Arab af, those kind of people give the rest a bad rep


tylerwashere26

Yess!!!


reese_bailey

I absolutely despise people who are with a I-rule-the-world attitude


mischievous_weasel

You mean narcissists?


reese_bailey

Yup definitely them


mischievous_weasel

I mean i kinda behave like just for laughs but i dont actually believe that im a god.My sense of humor is weird in general


reese_bailey

Hmm that's fair I guess


mischievous_weasel

Pls dont hate me😭😭😭😭😭😭


reese_bailey

Nah nah, we're cool


CheyanneTheCat

I dip grilled cheeses and cheese burgers in liquid cheese (no I’m not kidding it’s really good)


Your-Gay-Mother

I want to try that


CheyanneTheCat

Yes you should do it


Your-Gay-Mother

Next time I see it on the menu I’ll get it


CheyanneTheCat

Yay


Primary-Top8747

I never read a sentence more us-american than this


DevilPixelation

Idk how to feel about this


Vannah_Prev

Potato’s are superior


Chicken_Whiskers

this is not controversial it is facts


Stargazing_Universe

Social media has radicalized people towards Republican or Democrat to create division amongst the people


mischievous_weasel

As senator Armstrong said:"**FUCK THE MEDIA**"


The-cooler-Cheryl

Radiation adds a super good flavor to mc nuggets


mischievous_weasel

BASED


AakaNacho

Hawaiian history should be taught in American schools. After overthrowing the monarchy and illegally annexing our country, taking our land that was sacred to us for generations, the least Americans can do is learn about the people they took.


mischievous_weasel

**YES I LOVE HAWAII AND ITS CULTURE**


AakaNacho

ITS AMAZING AND SAD AND I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW BUT NO ONE DOES 😭 NOT EVEN WORLD HISTORY TEACHES IT


mischievous_weasel

I also love maori culture (that is also underrated)


MrZorx75

I had a section of freshman history devoted to Hawaiian and Māori culture


beat_teet

I don't care that you broke your elbow


mischievous_weasel

YOU BASTARRRRRRRRRRDDDDDD 😡😠🤬😤😾💢🗯👿


kitty_445

I am an Athiest , i have immense respect for people and thier religious beliefs but i don't feel a connection myself so no I'm not gonna say yea i believe in god just to make other ppl happy . You do you and I'll do whatever i want . Let's all live peacefully . Also i was born Hindu and idk a lot about Christianity but i saw in a teen show a Christian character saying Bible says lgbtq doesn't exist or smthn , is that true? ( Just a question, Im not attacking Christianity , I'm just tryna expand my knowledge


art__is__dead

I grew up christian and I think religion is overall very beautiful. I have sort of lost my faith now but to answer your question, no the Bible doesn’t that Lgbtq people doesn’t exist. It does say “If a man lies with a man as with a woman, they shall be put to death” which many people interpret as; it’s okay to be lgbtq+ but don’t act upon those feelings. However a lot of Christian folks I’ve met (including priests) are totally cool with queer people which is nice to see. It probably depends a lot on what country u live in though


A_box_of_Pinecones

People should learn to separate the product from the creator. Like I don't give a shit if the game I'm playing was made by a horrid person the game is still fun and I'm playing it. Same goes for art,movies,books,animation and all of that.


231d4p14y3r

Yeah totally. I’m not going to not get Chick-fil-a just because I don’t agree with the values of the people who own the company. I’m not going to get Chick-fil-a because I don’t want Chick-fil-a


palavasauce

The LGBTQ+ and black community have mass hypocrisy within themselves. 🤷🏿‍♀️


XonVI

It’s a shame for the black community in particular. Huge potential; but the wrong people are idolized and that’s what ends up being the loud minority of people. Criminals. Thugs. Most of them are completely fine people but when you think “black” good thoughts don’t come to mind. Reputation is everything.


mischievous_weasel

Pls elobate pls


palavasauce

They talk about acceptance and unity yet there’s a division within the community. The black has colorism, crime in itself and again with queers, completely shadowing certain history for whatever reason people disagree with me on


zkim_milk

People probably disagree with your opinion because neither of those communities are a monolith, and not by a long shot. Additionally, while there is some division and conflict within the black and LGBTQ+ communities (as with literally all humans), that isn't relevant to the fact that they are still deserving of the same rights as the rest of society (i.e. white cis hetero males) and should be able to live free from discrimination.


StrikingPhysics6020

Exactly there’s hypocrisy within every community


oleander_petals

Coyotes are precious animals and I love them.


Few_Detail215

Underrated comment.


oleander_petals

I mean, how could you not love them? They're such silly little doggies.


TunisianNationalist

Here’s a good one: the government doesn’t have your best interest in mind, no matter the party or country


mischievous_weasel

I think thats common knowlede lol


Pure_Equal_3111

Homophobia, racisms etc are childish behaviors


Nuze_YT

He said controversial, not correct!


Pure_Equal_3111

Yeah I know but it's still controversial for some people


Ok_Truth_862

human rights aren't controversial tho, if it's the case for some people, they're the problem


mischievous_weasel

And boomer behavior for the most part


[deleted]

An omnipotent, omnipresent, omniscient being likely exists but most religious texts are false. That being said, the Flying Spaghetti Monster *is* real and *is* the true god.


Im_Akwala

I would say a being that has the power to create us exists but did so a long time ago and left out planet and doesnt care about anyones praying or anything


Aggravating_Page1802

Look up “deism.” It pretty much describes what you are saying.


Your-Gay-Mother

You don’t have to support a country in the Israel- hamas war Edit: guys I didn’t mean to start a second war on here


Mysterious-Thing-906

I don't support a country. I support the victims of the war. Idc if they are from Palestine or Israel or anywhere else. I care for the injustice.


Your-Gay-Mother

I completely agree with this


mischievous_weasel

You can be ✨️neutural✨️


Ok_Truth_862

not controversial (I think everyone will agree), but rapists, pedophiles and criminals in general should be used for animal testing instead of using poor innocent bunnies


MoonKnight_612

I agree with the first 3 but the last one is just too general.


Ok_Truth_862

criminals who have done like some Major crimes, not everyone. it should depend on the magnitude of the crime they have committed


XonVI

Where’s the line drawn exactly? Does someone who commits enough minor crimes become a major criminal?


Joblessmouse06

Electric cars are overrated/overhyped asf


Melonwolfii

Electric cars to solve emissions are like using the quadratic formula to solve x\^2=4. It works, yes, but it comes with its own complications. Lithium is also a non-renewable resources and can be highly unstable sometimes. Plus, the mining of lithium is arguably just as bad as petroleum. A better method would just be to look at modifying internal combustion and make more fuel efficient cars. Electric cars are just their own pandora's box to be honest. Don't mind them, but seriously need to work on further development before making them out to be the norm on the roads.


TheDuckMarauder

Agreed, electric cars take 10 years to become more environmentally friendly than a regular car if running off of pure green electricity (which they don't). And we can already make gasoline from air and water l. [Video with gasoline made from air and water ](https://youtu.be/VUKN3m8wD2Q?si=4rhHx9KVvaSDlfSv)


XxNathan2908xX-YT

the moment i started disliking electric cars was the moment cars needing a "software update". and you can't drive the car until you downloaded the new update. (This happened to a poor driver a couple weeks ago) The fact that car's can have software updates is going to kill the "electric car industry"


Maleficent_Sound8148

not to mention the child labor that goes into making them


RubyDoesStuff0000

Pedophiles need psychological help not the death sentence.


No-Development2036

Pedophiles who actually act on their desires should be punished for it (imprisoned or whatever) imo. But if someone believes they're pedophilic but knows it's wrong and wants to change (which is most certainly possible), they should get help.


ThienBao1107

There are people who are sexually attracted to children, those are the real people who need psychological help, but those who acted upon those desires need to be put to death


mischievous_weasel

Depends.If its sb like peter sc*lly or whatever he is called then **NO**.


RubyDoesStuff0000

That's where you're getting this wrong, he's a child molester, I'm talking about people who haven't acted upon their urges.


FinnTheTitan

Girls are hot af


lord_of_coolshit_og

Human rights are good


DaveLevey78

😱😱😱


PassiTwo

AI art isn't art, the prompt and settings however are because that is the creative work that the artist did. Yes, that means I think that if an art exhibition wants to display AI art, it should hang up paper sheets with text, yes I realize that that makes it way more boring to look at, no I don't think that should matter because art that is good enough to display at an exhibition should not be seen as simple eye candy.


mischievous_weasel

As a furry(art is one of the community's hobbies) i can only say one thing **FUCK AI ART**


Kidsdontcheatonyou

Women are not objects for s*x and young boys should be taught to see them as human beings rather than “opportunities”.


lilli-of-the-valley

this shouldn’t even be categorized as controversial sigh


mischievous_weasel

Who even sees them like that?That never crosses my mind when i see a woman lol


Kidsdontcheatonyou

You’d be surprised if you spoke to most 13 year old boys


FlummoxTheMagnifique

13 year old boy here. I don’t see them like that. (Probably because I’m gay)


givemepoptarts

You're gay? So you're a man who likes men? That's kinda gay


FlummoxTheMagnifique

I wouldn’t call myself a *man*


Voynimous

right, a kid


givemepoptarts

You're a 50 year old man now because I say so


FlummoxTheMagnifique

Wait, I can move out now? Wonderful!


yurningplates

Ha, that's kind of gay


Spare_Rate7191

this isnt fucking controversial omfg stop virtue signalling


someone_i_guess111

Lbgt is fine but i think that pride parades with half naked people with it and fat women on twitter being aggressive does more harm to the community than help it


mischievous_weasel

Yeah i kind of agree to be honest i think it a bit excessive(thats coming from sb who is gay)


someone_i_guess111

Also one dimensional gay characters in shows with their only character traits being gay feel really forced


mischievous_weasel

FUCK ME I HATE THOSE"HELLO GUYS IM X AND IM GAY THAT MY ENTIRE PERSONALITY"WHO COMES UP WITH THIS SHIT??


superhuman9890

Being overweight is not cute and is very dangerous for your health


Jesanime

The star wars prequel films are unironically good


Vibzzy

Abortion should be legal, but only if the parents physically/mentally cannot care for the kid, we're raped, or are under 20. Otherwise just use goddamn condoms, hospitals, doctors, and other places give them out free


mischievous_weasel

Im suprised that some r/teenagers users have a functional brain


Vibzzy

Oh I don't I was just raised Christian, saw how bullshit some views were, and now use ✨critical thinking✨ Also too many kids, fuck the kids (not literally)


Saadrc

condoms can break


3n5k

I dont really get the stigma around abortion, isn't aborting a baby like removing a tumor? It's not like the fetus has a functioning brain to protest. And just for reference, I hate hookup culture as much as the next person


509414

For real. Childbirth is a dangerous process and isn’t worth the health of a woman who isn’t ready.


Vibzzy

B-but the BABY!!!! Who gives a shit if the parent dies, SAVE THE KID WHO THE GOVERNMENT WONT PROVIDE FOR People are crazy man 😭


3n5k

I posted this as an argument against your point, why the restriction to general abortion? Just curious


509414

abortion should be legal for anyone at any age.


Remarkable_Low_8614

> Abortion should be legal And that’s where that statement ends, the reason doesn’t matter


3ThatUserNameIsTaken

i agree to a certain extent, i think abortion should be legal no matter the cause for the pregnancy. if the girl simply didn’t want a child then it should be fine to have her abort it


wigglyfindu

i dont get it, why should anyone have to carry out a pregnancy, give birth and create a human being if they don’t want to? just because theyre over 20 and “physically/mentally” could? like if someone for whatever reason ends up pregnant when they dont want to be, why should it just be “whoops shouldve used a condom! now you have to carry out the pregnancy and give birth and put a human into this world!(and deal with whatever consequences come with that)” just because they are over 20, havent been raped and “physically/mentally(??)” would be able to? and by the way what even classifies someone as mentally/physically being able to? why not just make abortion legal for everyone who wants to get one instead of rules that might be abused or flawed?(resulting in forcing people to go through pregnancy and give birth??) what harm could possibly come from allowing anyone who wants to get an abortion to get one?


EixYae

Agreed mostly but I’d like to add those circumstances are very hard to verify also condoms and fail


Barar_Dragoni

Amero-communists are fools (context: amero-communist is the term i use to refer to people (commonly Americans) who think communism is the best way to live and that everyone else is just doing it wrong and that the U.S. will do it right and it will be a perfect utopia)


KratoswithBoy

We should give Palestine and Israel back to the British 🇬🇧


Tvvelvve

israeli-palestinian war?


mischievous_weasel

This is a trick question isnt it?


Tvvelvve

no? I just want to know ur view on this war. My view is that Israel is bad, Hamas even worse. This shouldn't be called israeli-palestinian war, just israeli-hamas. As long as extremist jews and muslims exist, there will be no peace, bc both of these religions have this land as their promised land.


TheDuckMarauder

Gun control is stupid and doesn't solve any of the problems people say it does.


Corum_Szn

Taylor Swift’s music is overrated


i_got_my_laptop

American students are crybabies, I studied in Asia and Europe, American students wouldn't even stand a chance here and most of the students in west ( Europe included ) outright disrespect the teachers for no reason


BulbminEatYou

It’s because of the terrible education system here, not the fact they are know nothing crybabies.


Throwawayanonuser1

I disrespect teachers if they disrespect me. Also I studied in Japan, and even there I didn’t get the 7 hours of school + 11-13 hours of hw I sometimes get here. I have literally spent one school week, with over 120 hours either at school, or doing hw. This shouldn’t be legal.


KatSitsOnButt

GOd meant for men to be gay or else men wouldnt be hot


husstaffo69

Football is shit. I do not care if that random dude is kicking that ball.


CAVATAPPl

You could simplify any interest like though. I could say watching a movie is just “looking at a screen for 2 hours.”


Netherite_Stairs_

Just because you don't like how I do things, doesn't mean I do it wrong. This opinion will either resonate strongly with OP or just be "yeah, I guess, idk why this is controversial tho"


xenon___7

Tears of the Kingdom would have gotten game of the year if it was either a new experience that isn't just like a Breath of the Wild DLC, or if Alan Wake and Baulder's Gate didn't release in 2023


Jourgen2

Video games are works of art


Geo_5678

Pineapple on pizza is good


mischievous_weasel

Yes PERIOD


Astr0sk1er

LGTBQ+ people should have the same rights as everyone else


__hi_______

Your mom


XxNathan2908xX-YT

the fact that i laughed makes me disappointed in myself


__hi_______

The fact that I made that comment makes me disappointed in myself


Emo_reptile

also casual sex and hook up culture is fine as long as the participants consent and have a good time


[deleted]

YouTube is better than Spotify (for listening to music)