Popular & Unpopular Tastes

Pseudocode · August 12th, 2006, 12:01 PM

Is your enjoyment of a particular interest (i.e. movies, anime, hobbies, or food) motivated because a majority of people like the same thing?

I think when there are people that agree with my likes and what not, it sort of helps me appreciate that something is well received among others. For some reason though, it makes me uncomfortable when it seems like I am the only one who likes it: Such as me enjoying a movie everybody seems to dislike, eating a food considered "disgusting" by others or listening to Kenny G. These things aren't liked by most people, and it seems to kind of question my own tastes in a few things, such as if I am watching this movie wrong, or am I listening to the right notes?

I'm not sure if any of you have experienced this.

Animematt55 · August 12th, 2006, 12:03 PM

I liek different things than most. Liek music....when listenign to Jpop i get a lot of questions, insults, and dirty looks.

seba_boi · August 12th, 2006, 12:07 PM

Saxophones are cool... But I don't listen much to Kenny G...

As for your question, I'm somewhat heavily influenced with movies and I guess a bit with anime... Reviews can really light up some aspects of a film for me and make me see the movie in a different angle... But most of the times, I just think "overhyped"... For example, Lost In Translation---hate this movie ever so much... HATE IT--thanx to the hype!... On the other hand, Casablanca is still in my top twenty... It's never going to be my most favourite film of all time, but it's just so charming, and the way it charmed a lot of people have a sense of influence to how I view the film as well...

I like cheezy music, I have cheezy tastes, I admit it...

kenshinbebop · August 12th, 2006, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Pseudocode

Is your enjoyment of a particular interest (i.e. movies, anime, hobbies, or food) motivated because a majority of people like the same thing?

No. I have VERY varied tastes in movies, music, etc. Like, so varied, people are very surprised to see to songs of such varied genre's on the same iPod. But a lot of my likes aren't so popular.

u_nick · August 12th, 2006, 12:29 PM

I have a weird taste in things too, mostly things other people dont like. I am a huge Billy Joel fan, which is something that doesnt really 'fit my image'. ( "Big, hairy, straight guy" as some might describe it.) Other things too, like Elton John, other easy listening music, cartoons, toys, a lot of things people consider 'for kids'.

I've noticed Old People get a worried look in their eye when I walk by them. You should see the look on their faces when I smile at them. I also find it easier to hold fun conversations with children than I do most adults. LOL

I have another thing weird with music too, where I wont like a bannd at the height of their popularity. months later when everyone else starts to NOT like them, I'll find an appreciation for them. One such band is Green Day. I would care less for them when they hit the scene. when they quieted down a bit, i really listened to some of their stuff, and found a deeper appreciation for it. When I went to a friend later and mentioned that I thought they were good, he laughed at me.

Depression · August 12th, 2006, 01:22 PM

In highschool I would say so. But now, I like whatever I want to like regardless of what my friends do or don't.

Fashion, Movies, Music, whatever.

Soluzar · August 12th, 2006, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Depression

In highschool I would say so. But now, I like whatever I want to like regardless of what my friends do or don't.

Fashion, Movies, Music, whatever.

THREAD. OVER.

Perperikon010 · August 12th, 2006, 02:02 PM

I make it a point to go against the mainstream. You never know what you will find if you look in dark corners, and frankly most popular things are crap anyway. Especially music, but that's my own opinion. I really don't give a damn what people think about my tastes.

SabakuKuniGaara · August 12th, 2006, 02:06 PM

*cue to The Vines - Don't Listen to the Radio*

Fobb · August 12th, 2006, 02:08 PM

Is it even possible to like something no one likes? There's probably a 99.99% chance that someone in the world already likes what you do. So I don't think it's possible to be original anymore.

It's not really if you follow the trends. You probably take a trend, try it out, and if you like it, you stick with it. If not, you don't

Reidar · August 12th, 2006, 02:50 PM

My taste usually disagrees with most peoples', but I don't actively make it a point to go against popular opinion. That would be pathetic.

I just like what I like.

Vaikyuko · August 12th, 2006, 02:55 PM

My taste =/= popular taste. Usually my hobbies tend to be more niche things, like comic books (how many people know about Marvel's recent Civil War, or DC's Crisis On Infinite Earths?).

Perperikon010 · August 12th, 2006, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Reidar

My taste usually disagrees with most peoples', but I don't actively make it a point to go against popular opinion. That would be pathetic.

I just like what I like.

Oh yes, I'm sure that deliberately trying to find music, fashions etc. that everyone else overlooks is pathetic. Mhm, that's what they call it nowadays.

Animematt55 · August 12th, 2006, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Treize X

My taste =/= popular taste. Usually my hobbies tend to be more niche things, like comic books (how many people know about Marvel's recent Civil War, or DC's Crisis On Infinite Earths?).

i saw a poster about Marvel's civil war thing....does that count?

Scandiadream · August 12th, 2006, 03:20 PM

Though I do revel in my popularity when I achieve it, I usually do not care if a specific taste of mine is popular or not. I don't care if I have freaked out co-workers by my saying that I like pet mice and have two of them.

August 12th, 2006, 12:01 PM	#1
Pseudocode Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 32	Popular & Unpopular Tastes Is your enjoyment of a particular interest (i.e. movies, anime, hobbies, or food) motivated because a majority of people like the same thing? I think when there are people that agree with my likes and what not, it sort of helps me appreciate that something is well received among others. For some reason though, it makes me uncomfortable when it seems like I am the only one who likes it: Such as me enjoying a movie everybody seems to dislike, eating a food considered "disgusting" by others or listening to Kenny G. These things aren't liked by most people, and it seems to kind of question my own tastes in a few things, such as if I am watching this movie wrong, or am I listening to the right notes? I'm not sure if any of you have experienced this.

August 12th, 2006, 12:07 PM	#3
seba_boi angels open the doors for me. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Erth Posts: 2,208	Saxophones are cool... But I don't listen much to Kenny G... As for your question, I'm somewhat heavily influenced with movies and I guess a bit with anime... Reviews can really light up some aspects of a film for me and make me see the movie in a different angle... But most of the times, I just think "overhyped"... For example, *Lost In Translation---hate this movie ever so much... HATE IT--thanx to the hype!... On the other hand, Casablanca* is still in my top twenty... It's never going to be my most favourite film of all time, but it's just so charming, and the way it charmed a lot of people have a sense of influence to how I view the film as well... I like cheezy music, I have cheezy tastes, I admit it... __________________ LONG LIVE YOKO KANNO!!! Brawl Code-- FISH: 2062 8831 8143 MarioKart Code--1075 1340 9855 Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom Code--MEH!: 5328-2318-7355

August 12th, 2006, 01:22 PM	#6
Depression Shall we begin? Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MI Posts: 1,568	In highschool I would say so. But now, I like whatever I want to like regardless of what my friends do or don't. Fashion, Movies, Music, whatever. __________________ Has anyone seen my Bunny? -Boma (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(")

August 12th, 2006, 02:02 PM	#8
Perperikon010 In the fade Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Honors Thesis Horror Land Posts: 230	I make it a point to go against the mainstream. You never know what you will find if you look in dark corners, and frankly most popular things are crap anyway. Especially music, but that's my own opinion. I really don't give a damn what people think about my tastes. __________________ *The secret of life is to appreciate the pleasure of being terribly, terribly deceived. - Oscar Wilde* Many phenomena -- wars, plagues, sudden audits -- have been advanced as evidence for the hidden hand of Satan in the affairs of Man, but whenever students of demonology get together the M25 London orbital motorway is generally agreed to be among the top contenders for exhibit A. -"Good Omens" by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman

August 12th, 2006, 02:08 PM	#10
Fobb The High Score Jacker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,461	Is it even possible to like something no one likes? There's probably a 99.99% chance that someone in the world already likes what you do. So I don't think it's possible to be original anymore. It's not really if you follow the trends. You probably take a trend, try it out, and if you like it, you stick with it. If not, you don't __________________ 1 2 3 4 5 6

August 12th, 2006, 12:03 PM	#2
Animematt55 Banned Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North Dakota Posts: 4,314	I liek different things than most. Liek music....when listenign to Jpop i get a lot of questions, insults, and dirty looks.

August 12th, 2006, 12:29 PM	#5
u_nick Macaroni Bastard Join Date: May 2006 Location: CT, US Posts: 1,931	I have a weird taste in things too, mostly things other people dont like. I am a huge Billy Joel fan, which is something that doesnt really 'fit my image'. ( "Big, hairy, straight guy" as some might describe it.) Other things too, like Elton John, other easy listening music, cartoons, toys, a lot of things people consider 'for kids'. I've noticed Old People get a worried look in their eye when I walk by them. You should see the look on their faces when I smile at them. I also find it easier to hold fun conversations with children than I do most adults. LOL I have another thing weird with music too, where I wont like a bannd at the height of their popularity. months later when everyone else starts to NOT like them, I'll find an appreciation for them. One such band is Green Day. I would care less for them when they hit the scene. when they quieted down a bit, i really listened to some of their stuff, and found a deeper appreciation for it. When I went to a friend later and mentioned that I thought they were good, he laughed at me.

August 12th, 2006, 02:06 PM	#9
SabakuKuniGaara Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 617	cue to The Vines - Don't Listen to the Radio

August 12th, 2006, 02:50 PM	#11
Reidar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 2,459	My taste usually disagrees with most peoples', but I don't actively make it a point to go against popular opinion. That would be pathetic. I just like what I like.

August 12th, 2006, 02:55 PM	#12
Vaikyuko The Watcher Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Empire. Posts: 11,751 Blog Entries: 2	My taste =/= popular taste. Usually my hobbies tend to be more niche things, like comic books (how many people know about Marvel's recent Civil War, or DC's Crisis On Infinite Earths?). __________________ Blog\|DVDs\|Games\|Anime\|Movies\|Comics Current Avatar: Zero, Drakengard 3 "The agriculture ministry is not in charge of Gundam," ministry official Tsutomu Shimomura said.

August 12th, 2006, 03:20 PM	#15
Scandiadream Super cool chick Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,857	Though I do revel in my popularity when I achieve it, I usually do not care if a specific taste of mine is popular or not. I don't care if I have freaked out co-workers by my saying that I like pet mice and have two of them. __________________ I'm the proverbial square peg in the round hole.