12 Things Everyone Should Appreciate
In these polarized times, we can still appreciate these 12 things that everyone should be grateful for.
Regardless of who you are or what you do, these are some pleasant, neutral, and universally adored items that everyone enjoys.
Right?
Right?
Ice Cream
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Whether you prefer classic ice cream, coconut-based options, lactose-free varieties, or even avocado ice cream like Tom Brady apparently likes, it’s all ice cream and we can all agree it’s delightful.
By the way, we’re not suggesting that The Simpsons is one of the Things Everybody Should Be Thankful For.
That’s just the accompanying image.
Babies Laughing
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Do you love kids? Or do you hope to never have them? It doesn’t matter — we can all concur that there are few things more joyful than hearing a baby laugh.
It’s especially amusing when a baby giggles at something odd, like a sound.
Like an adult making a silly noise with their mouth. That’s something everyone should appreciate.
So Far, So Good, Right?
Margot Robbie in Barbie. Warner Bros. – Credit: C/O
No one has rushed to the comments to bring up politics or religion.
We love that!
Now let’s move on to No. 3 on our list of beloved things…
Batman
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Everyone likes Batman.
Even The Joker, Batman's greatest foe, has a sort of admiration for him. Of course he does! Batman is fantastic.
We might prefer different portrayals of Batman — you may think of him as Adam West, Michael Keaton, or Ben Affleck, while I picture him as Christian Bale. It really doesn’t matter! They’re all Batman. We all appreciate him because he strives to do what’s right and keep his corner of the world safe and joyful, no matter how grim things may get.
Even those who view Batman as a vigilante who takes justice into his own hands must agree he’s an intriguing character, even if they disagree with his methods.
Yow
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Everyone has an opinion. Seriously? Some of you aren’t fans of Batman?
By the way, check out our piece on 7 Odd Facts About the Batman and Robin Relationship That No One Talks About.
Now, let’s continue down our list of things we should all be thankful for…
Casablanca
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If you watch it, you’ll enjoy it. We’re not claiming it’s a flawless film, but — you know what?
Yes, we are.
Next up on our list of universally liked things is…
Paths Free of Snakes
Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Paramount – Credit: C/O Paramount
We enjoy various kinds of paths, but whether they’re through parks, around lakes, or of another sort, everyone can agree:
A good path must be completely free of snakes.
And what about…
Little Women
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The Louisa May Alcott novel and all its movie adaptations — simply wonderful.
That’s Winona Ryder and Batman in the 1994 adaptation.
Cookies
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Whether we’re talking about sugar cookies adorned with little reindeer, classic chocolate chip cookies, or specially made cookies for those with allergies, everyone loves cookies.
Some of us might even enjoy cookies a bit too much, but you know what? We’re willing to take that risk.
Again, we’re not implying that The Simpsons is on our list of universally liked things. We’re focusing on cookies. We’re just using The Simpsons to make our point.
Bill Withers and His Music
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If there’s a soul or R&B song you like but aren’t sure of the artist, it was Bill Withers. “Lean on Me”? Bill Withers. “Just the Two of Us”? Bill Withers. “Lovely Day”? Bill Withers. “Ain’t No Sunshine”? Bill Withers.
Even if you don’t enjoy his songs, you can’t help but admire his story: the son of a maid and a coal miner, he served in the Navy, then spent years working as a mechanical assembler while performing and auditioning at night. When “Ain’t No Sunshine” became a success, he initially refused to leave his blue-collar job because he was aware of how unpredictable the music industry could be.
We know you’re probably going to leave this gallery to look up Bill Withers' songs, and we’re not even upset.
Hello!
John Waters in The Simpsons. Fox – Credit: C/O
You’re still with us. Thank you.
You’re going to love the final three items, we promise.
The Sopranos
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12 Things Everyone Should Appreciate
In these polarized times, there are still 12 things that everyone should appreciate.
