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A complete list of popular things that are actually super overhyped
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Time for some hot takes! What popular things do you think are super overrated? Maybe you think clubbing is a sweaty, noisy, unenjoyable experience, even though your friends seem to love it. Or, maybe you just can’t get behind the minimalist, “sad beige” interior design trend, even though it’s all the rage on social media. If these statements resonate with you, you’ve come to the right place! Read on for a long list of things society has deemed good or important that are actually just overhyped.
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