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What a small. Closed minded viewpoint. Definitely a lot of projection going on with the OP.
The hilarity is that when asked, your response was essentially: "Oh, I like all kinds of music."
I don't know what that says about you magic man, but I don't think it's too clever. >

I say "I like only good music" which sounds as bad >

This post screams “I listen to indie music and I want everyone to know how quirky and original I am” >

I listen to this underground band call LCD Soundsystem, you probably haven't even heard of them. >

My favorite spice is salt >

Salt is not technically a spice. >

Salt is my favorite rock >

Have you tried crystal meth? Gives a great kick to my chicken Parmesan/s >

I’ll kick you in the Chicken Parmesan’s >

This one made me chuckle 😂 >

IMO if someone really liked Taylor Swift and Drake but went out of their way to listen to music they dont actually like, it is equally NPC behavior 
Met a dude at my job who absolutely just loves pop music and going to concerts, def changed my perspective on the issue. Great guy, huge love for music, so who am I to judge >

"NPC Behavior" might be the most woke thing I seen all year. >

NPC isn't "woke" vocabulary, it's asshole vocabulary. Calling people non playable characters implies you're the main character and therefore you're the center of the world, the most important person
It used to be funny when it was used as a light joke when people did weird/silly stuff in public (aka they looked like bugged NPC) but now it just has a weird ring to it imo >

It doesn't imply that at all - it simply implies a lack of individuality >

It literally means non player character, so yes it shows that you consider yourself to be more important than everyone else >

Multiplayer games have NPCs. It is used to describe people who don't think for themselves. >

people like this are like "if you like Tayler swift your an npc" and then in the same breath be like "bro i found this really cool indie band called Metallica" >

the original poster reminds me of this kind of guy lol >

Next: "People should be judged on there taste in food" 😒 >

Yup. Adults who only eat things like chicken nuggets and mac and cheese? Like you don’t judge them 😂 >

No. I don't. Why would I? >

It shows they can be stubborn and don’t really value their own health, to start. >

And that's their prerogative. 🤷‍♂️ Their health isn't my business. >

For real, many fat people exist. Why do I care that they are fat? I only care if im fat, lmao. >

Or not everyone is as interested in music compared to others, hence what you would refer to as "poor taste." >

I can't imagine spending my life trying to not look like an NPC.... I think you'll grow up to find you aren't that special or unique. >

I don’t do anything for anyone other than myself. And I’m an adult lol. >

You sound like someone who wouldn’t do anything for the people around you. Shallow and selfish. >

Yes. That's why they made this post in an attempt to find 1 person who agrees with them...so they can feel better about themselves for being a judgemental piece of shit. >

Personality is not limited to tastes, especially just taste in music. Character and virtues say way more about a person and these are what we should judge others on. 
But some music is unoriginal and uncreative, true. But those who choose to listen to it are not by default unoriginal and uncreative. >

Personality is not limited to taste, but it’s absolutely reflected in your taste. People with good taste are inevitably more interesting. >

And what would you consider “good taste” >

His taste, obviously. He's the main character after all. Everyone else is an NPC. >

I’m gonna bet it’s 80’s music or older. The people who listen to old music and hate newer music have a massive superiority complex >

I mean music has went downhill alot. Especially in the rap genre. But seriously when he have annoying ass songs like "what does the fox say" being played on the radio then yeah we have a problem >

You can’t discredit all the amazing music made in the past couple decades though. The radio has never been known for amazing music, occasionally amazing songs would come on, but they aren’t gonna consistently play bangers. >

That doesn't make any sense. Essentially speaking if you don't like a artist they listen to, you wouldn’t like them at all even if you like their personality. >

No? It doesn’t fully encompass your personality, it just reflects it more than people wanna admit. >

Now this could be a good unpopular opinion >

I guess? But it’s still just not true. Your music taste (or any taste) defines you as much as you choose it to define you, and that’s not something an outsider can just infer. >

Anyone who is confident a single metric can define a person has spend no time trying to understand people >

Exactly. >

Except not everyone puts music on a pedestal, so why would you judge their entire personality based on the media they consume? Someone might listen to basic pop music because they just want a distraction while they work or drive, but that doesn't mean they "lack curiosity and creativity", it just means they don't care about what music they listen to as much as you do. This does not make them a lesser person.
And this is coming from someone with terabytes upon terabytes of music who used to run their own radio show. Music is very important to me, but I understand not everyone is attempting to advertise the depth of their personality with what they have on their playlist.
And fuck off with this "NPC" nonsense. You're probably just as boring as most of these people you're so eager to label and dismiss. You sure as hell couldn't come up with an interesting opinion this morning. It's not even "unpopular"; in fact, I'd argue that wanting to classify and rank people's personalities based solely on their preferred media (as opposed to actually getting to know them) is some of the most "NPC" behavior I've ever witnessed. >

I love this comment. 
Thanks, Plopsy xD >

Judging people for music taste says more about you than them imo >

Op wants to judge people without feeling guilty >

Only if their tastes don’t match his own >

Judging people for such a shallow reason says a lot more about you than music does about anyone else. >

OP must be a very judgemental person all around. Or insecure. >

I would say it's likely that he is still young or never really grew up. >

In one comment he called himself a "curious boy", so I suppose he's still in his teens?
In all honesty, when I read that comment dripping with a ridiculous amount of selfconfidence and smug you can only find in someone younger with a lack of self-reflection, I was like... damn. I feel old (i know this is dumb asf considering I'm only 19 myself. But damn, the cringe hit hard) >

What about me, op? Literally enjoy every. Single. Genre of music. From Broadway to rap. 
Lol >

Same for me like I could be listening to death metal one second then rap or country or blues the next. >

I prefer not to judge because there's nothing better than sharing what you like without the fear of being judged >

This is where you tell us your musical taste and what you think people should be into rather than Taylor Swift. What obscure, underground stuff do you like that is so curious and creative compared to the mainstream? >

I can find something to like in pretty much everything. I love Taylor Swift, but she’s far from my favorite. >

Yes OP, please share with us peasants which music those  with good taste are favoring these days. > >

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I can not take this seriously when you’re calling people “NPC”.
There’s a reason the music is popular, because it’s good. Not everyone cares about music as much as others, so music taste isn’t really a good way to judge people. >

Popular music is popular simply because it has the most money pushing it out to the most people. It’s not about how much you listen to, it’s why you listen to what you listen to. >

I don’t believe music has THAT much impact on who you are.
If I told you, I listen to mostly indie music, how would that define me? >

Those dam kids and their rock and roll music these days! >

Instead of asking somebody’s name just demand their top five artists and then demand they name 10 songs by each to prove they’re a true fan, basically what this post sounds like.
Music is great but especially once you’re an adult you will like so so many different types of music that aren’t similar in any shape or form or even like less music than you did as a teenager, it happens. It doesn’t tell you if somebody is smart or fun to be around or anything else. >

yOu WeArInG tHaT CaNnIbAl cOrPsE ShIrT? nAmE 10 SoNgS, pOsEr 
Oof. >

You're assuming that if someone's favourite artist is Taylor Swift it's because she's popular and they lack the 'creativity' to find something else, but how do you know that they haven't tried out different genres and artists and just happen to enjoy Taylor more? Also, music is subjective- what gives you the right to decide that Taylor's is boring/basic/etc? >

No idea what NPC is, but I can tell that you are a douche for saying it. >

Non playable character they basically mean somebody who is bland and stupid and uninteresting to be around >

Why does it matter what I listen to? It has no bearing on your life whatsoever... >

I disagree. It says a lot about you, where your head is at, what kind of art you value, what you’re willing to spend money on, who you hang out with and where you hang out, etc. >

It really doesn't say much about who you are. My boyfriend listens to a lot of hardcore rap that glorifies drugs, sex, guns, etc, but he has a stable 9-5 job, has never been arrested or in trouble with the law, doesn't do drugs other than occasionally smoke weed (which is legal where we are), and has never committed any crime other than speeding. He just likes rap... doesn't say anything about who he is as a person. >

That checks out tho. He has a boring life and lives vicariously through the music. >

His life is far from boring. He has a ton of hobbies. >

Mysticpolka talking like they know him and raised him since childhood lmao >

This sounds like an extremely juvenile take. I might listen to Taylor Swift because 


That's what plays on the radio and I can't be bothered to find more music because I really am not into listening music


I love her work and am a complete fanatic


She is one of many artists I listen to and I regularly explore to find new music


I don't even know it's Taylor Swift, I think it's Beyonce


Don't use BuzzFeed article logic to form opinions about people. If cinnamon is my favourite spice, are you going to tell me I'm both introverted and extroverted but if I'm a pepper guy I like molesting cows or something? >

I think music does not define a person. I refuse to be labelled as "one who listens to X". No. Unless I was a musician, I would not feel such a deep connection.
We can only judge a person's character by his or her personal values, attitudes, actions, behaviours. Music is just a preference.
We never wonder about judging someone based on the fruits he or she eats, for example. It is just a matter of taste, nothing else. We really need to know the persons, to be sure if we can be friends with them or not. >

Oh I just know you're such a buzzkill >

Saying Taylor Swift is like salt is weirdly a compliment >

Maybe more like paprika >

Generally, but not always. My best friend is somewhat chubby. He has a long beard, always wears a baseball cap, and rides a chopper. His music taste? Death metal. It sounds absolutely horrible. He also bangs his head and screams that stuff. What do you think he's like? Well, he's the kindest person I know. Never been in a fight, never swears. An extremely devoted Christian. Always helps out his friends, even random people - need a ride at 3 am? He'll wake up and get you. Even if you're on bad terms or he doesn't like you. Doesn't talk shit about anyone. Yet you'd be ready to judge him and many others based on his music taste.
For lots of people, music is just music. It's not any deeper than that. >

Why you said checks out. Metalheads are typically either sweethearts or nazis with no in between, because sweethearts can recognize the absurdity of metal and use it ironically.

For lots of people, music is just music. It's not any deeper than that.

Failing to recognize or not caring about the potential of art also says a lot about a person. Not that you have to take all music seriously, but barely caring at all in general is sus. >


Metalheads are typically either sweethearts or nazis with no in between

What the fuck are you talking about >

Has not spend a lot of time with metalheads. >

And we've already estabilished they're a bad judge of character >

First of all, NO ONE is an NPC.   The fact that you can view people as if they are meaningless numbers and code in a simulation, speaks volumes about your lack of empathy and your emotional dissociation from society and the living, breathing, soulful world around you.    
Perhaps you might want to reflect on that, in lieu of your judgmental nature towards how you view "people" and their taste. >

Yeah, sounds like OP might be a narcissist. >

Nice karma farming, OP. >

Damn, I used to think this way....in highschool....5 years ago....when I liked kpop.... >

A lot of people don't make their musical taste a big part of their identity so they just want something with a vaguely upbeat catchy melody, hence pop music. Not all people are seeking artistic meaning everywhere. Now I personally am, but I have different motivations to a lot of pop music listeners >

OP was "born in the wrong generation" and asks people on YouTube if anyone is still listening in 2023 >

Lol do a 180. I’m constantly seeking new music. >

I feel bad you're getting down voted to oblivion on this post..do people not understand this sub? You UPVOTE UNPOPULAR opinions and downvote popular opinions.
Also I agree with your opinion to an extent. If someone says they only like one artist or one genre it's just sad. There's so much music out there and you're going to limit yourself to that small section?
I basically love music of any kind. You can catch me singing Taylor swift then next song rapping some j Cole then next song tool comes on then Arctic monkeys etc. >

Exactly! It says so much if you just inquire. >

Yeah like obviously saying pop is your favorite genre doesn't mean anything. But if you say "oh I only listen to pop. All that other music is just trash" then it says to me you are either really boring or really close minded. >

Drop the NPC shit. People are people. Yeah some people lack deeper understanding or maybe just enjoy what is the mainstream but they’re still people. Just cause someone likes T-swift doesn’t mean they’re bland. Maybe it’s tied down nostalgically in a way you’d never be able to feel the enjoyment or emotion they feel from a certain song. I’ve met city people who like country, I’ve met country folk who like rap. 
Music does not define people. You can use it and identify with it but it does not identify YOU.
Of course it may seem lame or disingenuous when people only listen to the top hits but that’s what they enjoy! And you’d be surprised how many people just say a top song as a favorite because they’re nervous they’ll say something ‘dumb’ a music elitist will chew them out for their poor music taste. 
Music is meant for everyone to enjoy in their own way. 
And to be honest I’m a total snob when it comes to music but I’ll never shame or assume I know someone based off their music. >

Disagree. It does say something about experience but that’s the business of the person in question. There’s nothing NPC about listening to pop music if that’s what you like.
You can’t force yourself to like what you don’t like, that’s the beauty of music as a whole and you miss out on some of that beauty if you gatekeep people’s tastes.
I listen to lots of different genres, for different reasons and I love doing that. Some people just want to listen to one or two genres and that’s fine