Listen, we’re not telling you what to say. We’re also not going to lie: These opinions are probably some of the most unpopular in Detroit. How do we know? Well, we asked.
We asked our Instagram followers what the most unpopular opinions in Detroit were — ones that go against the grain, buck popular sentiment, and will have you standing alone — and boy, there were a lot. From hot takes on Detroit’s music to the state of our football team, these are the opinions that will get you canceled if you dare to speak them.
So be warned: If you want to make or keep friends, it’s probably best that, if you possess these opinions, you keep them to yourself.
“I’m less ashamed of having owned a Limp Bizkit CD than a Kid Rock CD.” —cheftonyaja Credit: Larry Darling, Flickr Creative Commons“Both Coney Island locations are overrated.” —nashx21 Credit: Google Maps“I don’t like Faygo.” Credit: Photo courtesy of @faygoCalling it “the D.”Just don’t. Credit: Courtesy photo“Yall should really be doing 55 on the Lodge – that’s the speed limit” 🤡 —boom_chakra_chakra_chakra Credit: Shutterstock“I don’t care for buffs. Overrated.” Credit: ShutterstockSoda vs. pop
What do you call that beloved sugary-sweet, carbonated beverage (other than the dentist’s worst nightmare)? The debate bubbles on as to whether it’s “pop” or “soda” (or if you’re in the deep South, simply “Coke”). The correct name has become geographically polarizing, but here in the Great Lakes State, it will always be pop. Credit: Photo via Shutterstock“They should leave 375 alone and spend the money in our neighborhoods.” —bigyellowman Credit: Steve Neavling“It’s soda not pop” —revo_lou_tion Credit: Courtesy photo“No musician from Detroit has made good music.” —sir_coughs_alot313 Credit: Shutterstock“Seagrams is better than Vernors.” —aliraesmith Credit: Shutterstock“Coney pizza is 🔥” —__d.lebert___ Credit: Lee DeVito“The lions finna take it this year” —haraamdotcom Credit: Shutterstock“Little Caesar’s deep deep dish pizza is the best pizza in the country.” —kobrickjpga Credit: ScannableZebra / Shutterstock.com“Buddy’s is f*cking gross” —felice_detroit Credit: Yelp, Inc., Flickr Creative Commons“American is better than Lafayette. (NOT my opinion, btw)”—cliffsteele Credit: Steve Neavling“The Lions will win a playoff game this year.” Credit: Shutterstock.com“Detroit’s😢 is unsafe to visit” —tippy_maxwell Credit: NASA/Scott KellyAllowing outside opinions shape your perspective of Detroit instead of experiencing the city yourself! ♥️ Be careful what you say about the Motor City… Detroiters are ride or die, and we will always defend our hometown against ignorance.✌️ —@karafrankincense Credit: Hannah Ervin, Detroit Stock City“Slows BBQ is trash” —nevster2 Credit: Slows Bar BQ / Facebook“You can say you’re from Detroit if you don’t live in Detroit.” —zplaysultimate Credit: Joe Lapointe“There’s no difference between Lafayette and American’s food.” Credit: jdolenga, Flickr Creative Commons“The Lions will never be a good team.” Credit: Shutterstock“Shelby Township or Macomb Township is not Detroit.” —jason_carbary_photography Credit: Shutterstock.com“Any feedback on a small business that isn’t positive…. You’ll be deemed a hater.” —deehuesphotography Credit: Courtesy photo
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