12 Unpopular Opinions Louisiana People Know Are True
If social media has taught folks in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, or Shreveport anything, it would be this. Everyone has an opinion. And, everyone, on social media at least, seems to think that you are entitled to hear theirs. Here in The Boot you're likely to hear thoughts on football, politics, food, festivals, and we do love to point out when folks are "actin the donkey".
Most of the time our opinions are valid and simple observations. Sometimes though the thoughts that are attempting to be conveyed become clouded and convoluted. I am all for the free and clever exchange of well-thought-out ideas but we know clever and well thought out often do not accompany the opinions you might read on social media sites.
But, if it weren't for opinions we'd never get anything done. Someone has to be the one to step up and say "hey this isn't working" or "hey this guy is an idiot" and that's how change happens. For example, I don't think any of us would be be buying a footlong sandwich from the guy pictured below. That's an opinion we can all agree on.
However, the inherent problem with many opinions is they are often not facts. In fact, quite often they are not based on anything resembling a fact. They are based on emotion. Which, there's nothing wrong with that except when that emotional outpouring fosters an environment of untruth.
This leads us to the "unpopular opinion". That's an opinion that people really don't want to hear even though it's probably what they need to hear. Quite often when I read stories online such as this one that talks about unpopular opinions I usually wind up shaking my head a lot.
Why?
Because I know the unpopular opinion is probably a great observation. And, I know that I won't be saying that opinion out loud because I don't want to hear the cacophony of noise that usually follows those kinds of statements. And to be honest the truth or at least something closer to the truth can usually be found at our fingertips.
So let's take a look at some opinions that you may or may not agree with. Even though deep in your heart, you know they are spot on.