Let’s get one thing straight: Hating isn’t controversial; it’s totally justifiable. You know that one person who just won’t shut up in your section? Or that TF that purposefully grades you down for the most minor mistakes you make? It’s completely acceptable to hate for the right reasons. As professional haters (of valid things and people!), we are here to provide you with some new excuses to point to the next time someone says it’s unreasonable to hate. Smh.

Having taste requires hate

That restaurant that’s ranked 0.8/10 on your Beli? Your hatred for that restaurant is there for a reason. Taste requires lots and lots of hate to find exceptional standards and expectations of your liking. Plus, given the time you spent offering helpful critique, your hate is more than justified. #restassured.

It’s okay to have controversial takes

It’s completely acceptable to think: Why is this being praised? Like that one overrated artist that always receives way too much hype for no reason, or that beauty product that makes your face look even rounder than it’s supposed to be. Remember, never settle for less—always expect the absolute best outcome because that’s what you deserve. Cue the breakups!

Nothing bonds more than shared hatred

Imagine you are back in your first few days of class and don’t know anyone. What better way to make an immediate connection than to strike up a conversation centered on complaints? Everything from how lunch that day was nothing short of a nightmare, to the reading being excessively long, to how that section kid needs to stop opining (a fav fallback of mine) is fair game. That moment of recognition when hatred resonates is one of validation: someone finally gets you! Pessimism alone makes a cynic. Hatred shared by two makes best friends.

It’s a cathartic release

CAMHS is likely not to be of any help to that aggression of yours. So what is one to do in turn? Expressing hatred purifies any negativity coursing through the body. No spa is going to provide a more thorough mental detox. Trying to suppress every hateful thought builds up tension that is surely not good for the body. You don’t need more stress in your life, so why try to bury your true emotions? Take some strain off by expressing how you really feel. You already do this on Sidechat, so why not IRL?

Hate makes our love stronger

It is the yin to love’s yang. By identifying all the things you hate, you can better appreciate all the wonders that bring you joy. The hatred you feel towards your ex-situationship only makes you fonder of your next prospect. Love is great, sure, but it gets sickening after a while. A world of just love has no drama, no whimsy. Hate balances out the scale <3.

If you still want to complain about people who hate, one could perceive that as an extension of someone hating. Ergo, you too are a hater. Except now you are not just a hater but a hypocrite (which is arguably worse, yikes). To save yourself some dignity, just accept that hatred is necessary for our existence. Obviously, don’t go out and hate exclusively from now on (we aren’t that cynical). But what is the harm in letting it slip from time to time? Spread the love hate.