When it comes to the various top tens that I’ve been writing, this one has proven itself to be the easiest to tackle from start to finish. I guess it’s much simpler for me to think of things that make me cringe than it is to narrow down movies or songs that I absolutely adore. Pretty scary, eh?

I’m going to outline the top ten things that I hate that you probably like.

Throughout my life I have had always been extremely opinionated. I’d get fired up about something and my acerbic tongue would get me into trouble. Worse yet was the fact that over the years I discovered that some of the things I despise are people, places or things that nearly everyone else I know holds dear to their heart. I’d make an off-hand comment about how I “never really cared too much” for this or that and would suddenly find myself being verbally assaulted by even the quietest of cohorts.

We’ve ALL been there one time or another: you state your opinion on something and suddenly find yourself in the same boat as Henry Fonda in “12 Angry Men”. You’re the lone voice on a particular side of an argument with everyone else holding the opposite opinion…and, boy, are they going to let you have it.

Uh-oh, I've said something that's not agreeable with everyone present...again.

The criteria for this one is simple – I merely had to think back to the times when I’ve voiced my opinion on an item and was immediately and emphatically chastised for my stance by an ever-growing number of people.

So, without further adieu, here they are:

10. Big budget CGI movies
I’m a story teller. I appreciate a movie that is told with incredible dialogue and creativity. The big budget CGI movies of today are the complete opposite of a good story, period. The people involved with making these “movies” are more excited about using computer-generated crap for the “oooh” factor than they are in telling a compelling and coherent story. George Lucas killed the Star Wars universe with the last three flicks he made. I’ve not seen a single big budget CGI movie that I enjoyed for as long as I can remember.

9. Fruits and vegetables
Surprised? Yeah, most of the known world has given me crap about this since the beginning of time. I don’t like fruit. I don’t like vegetables. I don’t eat them. Never have, never will. The texture bothers me. The taste is even worse. And before you start in with the “not even ____?____” line of questioning, trying to find the lone stand-out…no, not even _____!_____. My Mom put up with it and gave me vitamins instead. I get sick maybe once a year, if that…so don’t hand me those arguments as to why I should eat ‘em. It’s not going to work.

8. Travel
The mere thought of packing a bag and then going somewhere sends a chill down my spine. I’m an introvert and truly enjoy staying at home. I’ve always created my own personal paradise wherever I hang my hat so why on earth would I want to leave that to go stay in unfamiliar surroundings and run around seeing attractions?!? Not for me, thanks. I dated a travel agent years ago and she would get extremely discounted tickets to the Bahamas, London, etc. but I always turned down her invitations. Home, sweet home will always be my preference.

7. The Goonies
Sorry, gang, but I never gave two bowel movements for this flick. As the co-creator of The 80s Server – a site that memorialized the entire decade – I know that I should be hung up by my toenails for dissing this beloved flick from 1985 but I have to, my friends. I didn’t like it…at all. The kid that played Data – who single-handedly ruined “Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom” – just grated on my nerves. Fortunately for Data, though, he can thank Shia LaBeouf for surpassing him as the biggest catalyst for ruining an Indiana Jones flick.

6. Tiger Woods
Sure, he’s an incredible golfer. There’s just something about him that makes me not like him. I’ve always lumped him, Oprah and Kobe Byrant in the same “I can’t stand them but I can’t quite put my finger on it” category. Kobe’s true personality was revealed through his infidelity, rape charges and general attitude while on the Lakers…but I’m still waiting for Oprah’s and Tiger’s to come to light. There’s just something shifty hiding behind Tiger’s eyes and I don’t like it.

5. The Daily Show/The Colbert Report
God, where to begin. I admire comedians. I truly, truly do. I’ve just grown to expect more from them over time as I’ve gotten older. I want them to push my mind to think through their setup and honestly be surprised with the end result. Neither “The Daily Show” or “The Colbert Report” do this…ever. Their punchlines are telegraphed miles beforehand. You know how the news media is required to write their articles in a “third grade language?” Both of these shows do that and it’s sooooo boring. Now both Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert are funny on their own as I’ve seen in interviews and when they are away from their respective shows…but the canned jokes they push out on their shows leave me with the same feeling as listening to Bob Saget on “America’s Funniest Home Videos”.

4. Lance Armstrong
Let me just put it this way — he rides…a bike. “Oh, but Ken! He can ride a bike FAST!” Again, he rides…a bike. “But, but, he can ride the bike up mountains!” He rides…a bike. “But, Ken! He’s the best bike rider…” Agreed. But he rides…a bike. My daughter can ride a bike. Grandparents can ride a bike. Someone with one leg can ride a bike, albeit with a little difficulty. But why everyone admires this ball-less wonder is beyond me. He rides…a bike. Most true athletes have to utilize a skill that requires precision and/or a unique ability. Lance simply rides…a bike. Whoopty.

3. LOL/LMAO/ROFL
Click here. Information superhighway. Cyberspace. Those cringe worthy phrases make me shudder…but not nearly as much as “LOL.” As technology continues to permeate nearly every facet of our daily lives – and we’re able to quickly share with others our personal thoughts through it – I have seen more and more intelligently speaking people reduce their language to these idiotic acronyms. I mean, honestly. When was the last time that you seriously laughed so hard that you were rolling on the floor? Oh, it’s been several years? Then quit using “ROFL.” And did you really just laugh out loud at the fact that someone said “Hey, I was just thinking that myself”? Of course you didn’t…but, yet, you’re going to say “LOL” at the end nonetheless. Christ.

2. Seinfeld
One of the cheesiest clubs in my high school was one called “The Cheating Club”. It was a group of trustworthy students hand-picked by the teachers that relied on us to tactfully and quietly call out someone that was cheating on a test. Yes, I was in it…and, yes, I called out a couple of my classmates that I witnessed cheating or copying off someone’s paper and turning it in as their own. Seinfeld is someone that I’d have called out every single day had he been in my class. With the deep respect I have for the comedians of yesteryear it truly pains me to see people in my own generation heaping praise and accomplishments onto this unfunny man. Seinfeld ripped soooooo much material from the greats of the past and passed it off on his own. Only once did I see him give the actual credit to someone in an article in the TV Guide. And yet, everyone thinks he came up with “yadda yadda yadda” (sorry, Lenny Bruce was using it back in the ’60s). Seinfeld’s standup is about as clever as the current Sonic commercials. It’s just b-l-a-n-d. But it seems that I’m alone in my stance that the man was not funny. The people that were on his show were funny (and have talent)…but Jerry? Give me a break.

1. Pets
Without a doubt, I’ve caught more grief from people about my absolute disdain towards pets than for anything else on this list. I can’t stand them. They smell. They make messes non-stop. They’re annoying. “But, Ken! So do babies!” But babies grow up and can take care of themselves. Another thing I can’t stand about pets is the way people treat them like they ARE people. I couldn’t tell you about the number of times I’ve encountered someone taking better care of their pets than their own children – or even themselves! “Oh, but Ken, my pets give me love!” Your pets just want you to hand them food. That’s not love…that’s them needing to sponge off you to survive. Pets can kiss my ass.

So, as I calm myself down, there you have it. My top ten things that I hate that you probably love.

What’s something that you hate that most everyone else loves?