Here's 23 of our Falkirk readers' most unpopular opinions

Everybody has one.
We asked the people of Falkirk their most unpopular opinions - here's what they saidWe asked the people of Falkirk their most unpopular opinions - here's what they said
We asked the people of Falkirk their most unpopular opinions - here's what they said

Many people live their lives keeping opinions like this to themselves, ashamed of contradicting the norm, of inviting scorn. Until now.

We asked the people of Falkirk their unpopular opinions on our Facebook page, and they did not hold back.

Here's a handful of our favourite examples.

‘Fancy coffees should be banned.’

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Coffees should stick to black or white/with or without sugar, according to Alan Stewart. You can keep your frappuccinos, your flat whites, your piccolos. “Everything else is an abomination," Alan says.

Queen's biggest hits are overrated and decidedly average’

Bohemian Rhapsody? Average mate. That’s according to Stuart Thomson.

Cats are better than dogs’

It's the age-old debate, but Jane Marshall was willing to pick a side.

‘Oysters are just a giant snot in a shell’

They are considered by many to be a delicacy, even an aphrodisiac. But not to Sarah Wright.

'Die Hard is definitely a Christmas film’

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This opinion, held by Allan Grey, turned out to be fairly popular, actually.

‘Heinz baked beans are better cold, straight from the tin’

We were shocked too when we heard this revelation from Lesley Gilbert.

‘Falkirk High Street is actually quite a pleasant place to be’

Thanks for confirming this for us, Paul Ryan.

‘White chocolate isn't chocolate’According to Donna Gray. Which begs the question, what is it then?

‘Pumpkin spice lattes are honking’

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That's right, not just bad. They are honking. So says Lee Ovens.

‘I’m not excited about Poundland reopening'

Speak your truth, Stuart Adam.

‘Star Wars is rubbish. Every single one of them.’

This shocking view is held by Paul MacBeath, who has never been seen in the same room as Darth Vader.

‘I love broccoli and Brussels sprouts’

So declared Wendy Kirkwood MacKinlay. Stand up for what you believe in, Wendy.

'I like to boogie is getting on my nerves’

Woah there, Martin Waugh.

‘I like Tabasco in my lager’

This confession from Jane S. Russell has left us without words.

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‘We should have an extra fireworks night throughout the year’

Many people wanted to ban fireworks being sold to the public, but not Mark MacDonald.

‘I love spiders’

A hot take indeed from Lesley Mcguire.

‘Pineapple on pizza should be made illegal’

Greig Lawson did not reveal whether it should it be illegal just to supply pineapple pizza, or also if you were in possession of the contraband. Much to ponder.

‘Falkirk doesn’t need a Primark!’

Primark? Ross Allan doesn't need one.

‘Stirling is a better night out than Falkirk’

How could Andrew de los Perros say something so controversial, yet so brave?

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‘Olive oil doesn’t taste of olives, and is fundamentally pointless’

Watch out Adrian May, you have just made enemies with all of Italy.

‘Shakespeare is overrated’

So thinks Gordon Cameron. We thinks he doth protest too much.

‘James Bond films are pointless’

That’s the view of Pauline Kemp. No point to them at all.

And finally: ‘The Spice Girls were an absolute waste of time’

Sorry Posh, Scary, Baby, Sporty, and Ginger. Alan Sandison thinks you wasted your time.