People love to complain and often they have every right to be peeved. It's tough out here!
But many things we love to hate are things we want and need, and would be upset if they disappeared.
Here are 20 such things.
1
Yes they’re expensive and yes the bikes get in the way, but having an instant meal at your fingertips is priceless.
2
Everyone hates their job, but most people really want to keep it.
3
For all its toxicity, damage to society, and uses for harm, you know you love to scroll through that feed.
4
Even when your package gets delayed, lost, or stolen, it’s still more convenient than other ways of buying.
5
Yes, air travel is more cumbersome than it’s ever been. But do you want ticket prices to go back to what they used to be?
6
Is it stupid mindless junk? Yes it is, but try walking past a TV without stopping and watching.
7
Spellcheck might make the occasional error, but try turning it off and you’ll see how valuable it is.
8
Everyone yearns for the days of cable TV or DVD stores, but those would involve leaving the bed.
9
The apps are difficult to navigate, but we all rush to them anyway. The allure of the perfect match is just too strong.
10
There might be no worse place to hangout, but boy do we need them.
11
Everyone says we’re too celebrity obsessed, but put those same people in a room with Derek Jeter and see what happens.
12
My bus is so far away! But I’m glad it exists.
13
Yes it’s unhealthy and a bit pricey these days, but you’ll be happy when you need a midnight snack.
14
Sure, the government and politicians can be slow and corrupt. But at the end of the day it’d be lawless chaos without it.
15
Everyone thinks the news is biased and untrustworthy, but it’s necessary for a functioning society.
16
Nobody likes talking to customer service, but sometimes they’re the only ones who can help.
17
The police have definitely earned their poor reputation, but they are necessary for a functioning society.
18
It’s so bad for you, but it tastes so good.
19
It stinks when things are shut down for construction, but even worse when they fall apart.
20
The cloud is confusing, especially for older folks, but incredibly convenient when you get a new device.