# 50 Unpopular Opinions to Start a Debate at Your Next Party > 50 unpopular opinions by theme (food, everyday life, funny, sports, couples), each with the real share of players who agree and the vote count. - Source : https://unpopular-opinions.app/en/blog/unpopular-opinions-examples/ - Author : the team at Unpopular Opinions (https://unpopular-opinions.app/mentions-legales/) - Published : 2026-09-17 - Keywords : unpopular opinions, debate game, party games, unpopular opinions list, unpopular opinions examples, funny unpopular opinions, unpopular opinion ideas, hot takes, controversial opinions for debate, unpopular opinions about life, party debate - App : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/unpopular-opinions/id6739219396 ## In short - An unpopular opinion is a short, blunt statement ("Soft sandwich bread is better than a baguette") that only a minority of people defend. It is the fastest debate starter there is: everyone has an instant take. - Here are 50 unpopular opinions in five themes, each with the real share of players who agree in the Unpopular Opinions app and the number of votes behind the number (between 1,200 and 16,096 votes per opinion, pulled September 17, 2026). - How to play: someone reads the opinion out loud, everyone votes at the same time, thumbs up or thumbs down, and the minority has to justify itself. ## What is an unpopular opinion? An unpopular opinion is a statement most people reject but a minority defends without shame. "Soft sandwich bread is better than a baguette." Twelve percent of players agree, on more than 5,000 votes. The other 88% have already started arguing. That is exactly what makes it the best tool for a party. A classic debate question asks you to think. An unpopular opinion triggers a reaction in one second: you agree, or you don't. The debate comes afterwards, on its own, with no host needed. A good unpopular opinion follows four rules: 1. **It's short.** One sentence, ten words, no comma if you can help it. 2. **It's a statement.** No "I think that", no question mark, no "or". 3. **It can be answered with agree / disagree.** If the natural answer is "it depends", it's a miss. 4. **It divides, it doesn't offend.** Aim at ketchup on pasta, not at people. ## Unpopular opinion vs. hot take A hot take is an unpopular opinion thrown out for the reaction, usually about something in the news, usually without waiting to see if anyone agrees. An unpopular opinion is the same thing, measured. Reddit's r/unpopularopinion made the format famous; what the posts never tell you is how unpopular the opinion actually is. That measurement is what the [Unpopular Opinions](/en/) app adds: every opinion is voted on by thousands of players, and the verdict comes with a percentage. An opinion at 12% is unpopular. An opinion at 51% splits the table in half. An opinion at 93% is a truism in disguise. ## How to play with this list No equipment needed. One person reads the opinion out loud. On "go", everyone votes at the same time, thumbs up for "agree", thumbs down for "disagree". Voting simultaneously matters: otherwise the last voters just follow the majority. Then the minority gets thirty seconds to justify itself. That's the fun part. If nobody is in the minority, move on. If the table splits in half, let the argument breathe. And to compare your table with everyone else, read the percentage after the vote: a table that votes the opposite way from the app's players has to explain itself as a group. The numbers below come from the app's real votes. As of September 17, 2026, the app holds 1,414 opinions and 2,184,085 votes, i.e. 1,545 votes per opinion on average (median: 1,121). The record belongs to "Oreos aren't that great" with 16,098 votes. Each opinion below shows its share of "agree" votes and the number of votes behind it. ## 15 unpopular opinions about food The safest theme to start with: everyone eats, nobody gets offended. 1. **Soft sandwich bread is better than a baguette.** 12% agree · 5,043 votes. 2. **Wine is the best drink before dinner.** 18% agree · 5,001 votes. 3. **Tartiflette is the best French dish.** 23% agree · 4,993 votes. 4. **Sweet and salty is a total fail.** 23% agree · 5,022 votes. 5. **Mayonnaise is the best sauce.** 32% agree · 1,931 votes. 6. **A hamburger patty is best cooked well done.** 32% agree · 5,007 votes. 7. **We need to stop cooking pasta al dente.** 34% agree · 5,023 votes. 8. **Breakfast is salty, not sweet.** 34% agree · 5,029 votes. 9. **Putting ketchup on pasta is criminal.** 45% agree · 5,081 votes. 10. **Coffee isn't that good.** 47% agree · 5,046 votes. 11. **McDonald's will always be better than Burger King.** 48% agree · 1,937 votes. 12. **Tea beats coffee.** 51% agree · 4,967 votes. 13. **Oreos aren't that great.** 54% agree · 16,098 votes. 14. **French tacos are better than Mexican tacos.** 55% agree · 4,930 votes. 15. **Lentils are good.** 74% agree · 5,062 votes. Tea versus coffee, at 51%, is the most reliable opinion on this list for splitting a table in half. Oreos are the most voted opinion in the whole app. ## 10 unpopular opinions about everyday life 16. **Sleeping more than 6 hours a night is laziness.** 10% agree · 4,932 votes. 17. **You can forgive your family for anything.** 11% agree · 5,003 votes. 18. **People who go to college are smarter.** 16% agree · 5,009 votes. 19. **Showering every day is too much.** 19% agree · 1,948 votes. 20. **Napping is a waste of time.** 25% agree · 4,988 votes. 21. **Arriving early is just as rude as arriving late.** 26% agree · 4,996 votes. 22. **Traveling with family is better than traveling with friends.** 30% agree · 4,927 votes. 23. **Winter surpasses summer.** 31% agree · 1,921 votes. 24. **The Christmas season isn't magical.** 37% agree · 4,983 votes. 25. **Living with your parents until you're 25 is perfectly fine.** 75% agree · 5,530 votes. ## 10 funny unpopular opinions These don't upset anyone, they make people laugh. Perfect for a group that barely knows each other or a table with the in-laws. More ideas in this vein: [the best party games](/en/blog/best-party-games/). 26. **Singing in the shower is dangerous and very stressful.** 8% agree · 1,210 votes. 27. **Turkish toilets are better.** 12% agree · 4,631 votes. 28. **Sleeping on the floor is better than a mattress.** 18% agree · 1,212 votes. 29. **A crepe and a galette are almost the same.** 19% agree · 1,879 votes. 30. **Mermaids and unicorns exist.** 28% agree · 1,208 votes. 31. **The strongest human can beat the weakest adult gorilla.** 29% agree · 2,015 votes. 32. **The Swiss are right: French should say "septante", "huitante" and "nonante" for 70, 80 and 90.** 32% agree · 1,903 votes. 33. **Keeping your socks on in bed is fine.** 39% agree · 1,914 votes. 34. **Surprise birthdays are anxiety-inducing.** 50% agree · 1,901 votes. 35. **The rules of UNO are never the same depending on the person.** 97% agree · 1,209 votes. The gorilla versus human is a Reddit classic; 29% of players still believe it. The UNO rules, at 97%, are the most consensual opinion on the list: keep that one to end on a laugh. ## 5 unpopular opinions about sports 36. **Padel is better than tennis.** 41% agree · 4,926 votes. 37. **Golf is a sport for old people.** 52% agree · 5,045 votes. 38. **Climbing is an incredible sport.** 58% agree · 4,948 votes. 39. **People who are too competitive ruin the joy of sports.** 68% agree · 5,000 votes. 40. **Running with music is better than running without.** 87% agree · 1,217 votes. ## 10 unpopular opinions about couples Save these for when everyone is settled in. To play as a couple, with the rules that keep the evening from ending in a fight, see [Couples game: 30 opinions to find out if you really agree](/en/blog/couples-game-questions/). 41. **Giving flowers is a mediocre gift.** 15% agree · 5,191 votes. 42. **Sleeping apart is a sign of a mature relationship.** 30% agree · 5,130 votes. 43. **A childless couple is happier.** 31% agree · 5,115 votes. 44. **Couples' anniversaries are pointless.** 32% agree · 5,190 votes. 45. **Splitting expenses 50/50 from the start is a mistake.** 32% agree · 5,142 votes. 46. **We should celebrate Valentine's Day the day after to avoid getting screwed.** 37% agree · 5,101 votes. 47. **A healthy couple has a lot of fights.** 58% agree · 15,003 votes. 48. **We should stop talking to our exes.** 64% agree · 5,133 votes. 49. **Routine is the real killer of love.** 71% agree · 5,150 votes. 50. **"Red flags" are used haphazardly on social media.** 88% agree · 1,162 votes. "A healthy couple has a lot of fights" is the second most voted opinion in the app, with 15,001 votes: 58% say yes, which means that at a table of six there are almost always two or three people saying no. ## How to write your own unpopular opinions The hard part isn't finding an opinion, it's phrasing it so it splits the room. Three techniques that work: - **The reversed ranking.** Take two things everyone compares and flip the expected order: "Soft sandwich bread is better than a baguette." - **The word "overrated".** Apply it to a monument: Marvel, brunch, New Year's Eve, Oreos. - **The absolute life rule.** "We need to stop…", "Everyone should…". Absolutes force people to pick a side. Test your opinion on three people. If all three agree, it's popular, you missed. If all three disagree, it's unpopular, good. If they start arguing with each other, it's perfect. In the app you can [submit your own opinions](/en/#comment-ca-marche) directly: they get reviewed, published, and you receive the other players' verdict. The 50 above are a sample; the app holds more than 2,000, and [the 50 most divisive](/en/blog/most-divisive-opinions/), the ones that split France down the middle, are refreshed every month with new votes. For other party formats, see [the best debate games](/en/blog/best-debate-games/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is an unpopular opinion? A statement most people reject but a minority sincerely defends. Example: "Soft sandwich bread is better than a baguette" gets only 12% agreement (5,043 votes). A good unpopular opinion is short, can be answered with agree or disagree, and doesn't offend anyone. ### What are some funny unpopular opinions? The ones nobody gets hurt by: "Mermaids and unicorns exist" (28% agree), "Singing in the shower is dangerous and very stressful" (8%), "Sleeping on the floor is better than a mattress" (18%), "The strongest human can beat the weakest adult gorilla" (29%). They work with strangers, in-laws and coworkers. ### How do you play with a list of unpopular opinions? One person reads the opinion out loud. On a signal, everyone votes at once: thumbs up if you agree, thumbs down if you don't. Whoever ends up in the minority gets 30 seconds to justify their choice. Then, next opinion. In the Unpopular Opinions app, you swipe instead, and the real percentage of other players appears. ### Where do the percentages and vote counts come from? From the real votes of players of the Unpopular Opinions app, pulled from our database on September 17, 2026. The vote count next to each opinion is the total of agrees and disagrees it received. --- Unpopular Opinions · https://unpopular-opinions.app/en/blog/unpopular-opinions-examples/ · Text © Unpopular Opinions: quotes and excerpts allowed with a link to the source. Contact: contact@unpopular-opinions.app