Opinion Avoider Gifts

'We're wavering between 'undecided' and 'no opinion.'

"Before the library cuts I was well-read now I just have ill-informed opinions."

"Let's see what's going on in the world."

Nervous at a party.

"If you want my opinion you're damned if you do and damned if you don't."

E Pluribus Nada

"C'mon, Hillary – just answer the question!"

Assange Among Friends

'I'm going to prescribe for you to stay away from the news on TV and all social media!'

'The controversy builds, as we gather more half-arsed comments to dress up as considered public opinion!'

"I'm not getting out of bed. What's the point? Things keep getting worse every day. Even my toothbrush depresses me... I'll just continue sleeping until the world comes to its senses." "Amen."

"I was against the war, but my objections fell on deaf ears."

"Free speech" does not mean your ignorance is equivalent to our knowledge!

"Long time commenter, first time reader. . ."

'Those are my views on the election, but perhaps you'd like to get a second doctors opinion.'

Election Cancelling Headphones

"Just this once, can we not talk about news or politics or money or family or relationships or children or friends or sex or religion or sports or culture or real estate or the past or the future?"

On - Undecided - Off switch

The Occupy a Barstool Movement.

"It seems all doctors agree with you, but I'd still like to get a 15th opinion."

2016 Policlicks

'All my opinions are posted on my online blog.'

"Pick two! Staying abreast of the rapidly evolving global pandemic and what it means for your middle-class suburban life. Creating holiday memories that your kids will treasure throughout their lifetimes. Remembering to eat a vegetable."

'An ability to listen is fundamental to a more democratic society...'

Contrary opinions matter

"You never told me what you thought of 'Wolverine.'" "I was waiting." "For what?" "For the consensus." "My own immediate reaction to any piece of entertainment could be biased. I need to read tweets and posts before I settle on a verdict." "If my view differs too much from the hive mind, it's not valid."

Always right.

"I envy you, not having any idea of what's going on these days."

'We get 183 channels, and I still don't know what I think.'

An agony of aunts

'Thurlow, the difference between you and me is that I was smart enough not to take my own advice.'

"My insomnia is getting worse, doctor - I can't even sleep now when there is a party political programme on television."

"At last — no Trump."

'Vice is one thing but advice is far worse!'

'The news on tv is SO depressing, I've decided to stop watching it.' 'Is that permitted?!'