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Royal Baby: And so, finally, speaking of terrible: the Royal Baby. Why did anyone who was not in this kid’s immediate family care about him AT ALL? There is not much more on this earth that’s more boring than new babies and new parents and the British monarchy, and yet despite all THREE of these boring things being involved, people—somewhat sane, normal people—were obsessed with the birth of this one kid and his every little hand motion. No. Just no. There are better ways for us all to spend our time than by being sucked into this vortex of boringness. I don’t understand any American’s fascination with the offspring of a bunch of inbred Brits. But people were fascinated. And, once again, I stand alone…like Joan of Arc, or like the proverbial cheese. And I guess I’m fine with that. Fine with not understanding the appeal of little George or of sriracha or even of Taylor Swift. I’m just going to go watch my Norwegian sushi video in peace and wait for all the gChats I’m about to receive explaining to me why Breaking Bad is the best show ever, and why I’m a fool. It’s ok. I’m ready.
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