Yahoo Lifestyle If You Think Blocking People Over Political Views Is Petty, Just Wait Until You See The Other Reasons People Shared
In the days following the end of the presidential election, talk about blocking people who express different political views than yourself on social media began circling online. Some people think it's an unnecessary step or mean-spirited, while others see it as a way of protecting their peace.
Well, those who are quick to hit the BLOCK button recently shared how easy that action can be — especially when they've blocked other accounts for trivial reasons.
"you block ppl over politics?" baby i block people over a tv show that ended 4 years ago 😭😭
— 🍂 (@trenchxdaddy) November 6, 2024
Here are some of the pettiest reasons people had for digitally removing someone from their sphere:
1.
i literally used to block people who had the same name as me https://t.co/HzMPZRCFQ9
— Myka (@serenenby) November 7, 2024
2.
I blocked someone bc they didn’t wish me happy birthday but wanted me to share their post…..what makes you think as a Trump supporter you’re safe??? Pls https://t.co/imWYASWI2w
— Rain☔️ (@lurainrae) November 8, 2024
3.
i was blocking ppl over football during the world cup like https://t.co/7SB0W5DLsW pic.twitter.com/4Df3xn6BdG
— caro 🍥 narusaku parasite™️ (@hoeforbabylon) November 7, 2024
4.
lost ended in 2010 and im still blocking people for thinking they were dead the whole time https://t.co/hNfO3gA6M6
— shelbzilla (@_shelbzilla) November 7, 2024
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i’ve blocked people over not liking carrot cake https://t.co/mnTgAUCq5e
— andy 🍓 (@frogclubs) November 7, 2024
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i do not gaf ill block for any reason https://t.co/3evEt3KRVl pic.twitter.com/YEkPXUCVCS
— J Camp (@jcampkystiel) November 7, 2024
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i block people for putting pictures of men on my tl before 10am https://t.co/GXgHlqGv6O
— e. oley, cole (@jupivilla) November 8, 2024
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i block people for insulting a thai pygmy hippo https://t.co/G2UDwW0GeH
— mo (@faerymo) November 7, 2024
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I block people who can’t pronounce s’mores properly to increase engagement so yeah I am absolutely blocking people over their political beliefs https://t.co/eRebsnjoXD
— majestic tiger butthole (@pinkazukibeans) November 7, 2024
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i blocked someone once cause they hate mangoes https://t.co/HU4SQQrWOE
— tess♡ (@CEOoffemmes) November 8, 2024
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“you block ppl over politics?” baby i block people over a band that broke up half a century ago 😭😭 https://t.co/HmjXgZkCaQ
— Dree | NOW AND THEN (@FabFourLoko) November 7, 2024
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I’ve blocked people over saying that an actress I like is ugly https://t.co/HNnawQQ6rj pic.twitter.com/iAts4YRkuQ
— is a bela; #saveprismalaserie (@zweigsballs) November 7, 2024
OWN / Via Twitter: @zweigsballs
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i once blocked someone for spoiling a harry styles fanfic i really wanted to read like idgaf https://t.co/N2R56lfoBD pic.twitter.com/wMoLCdmoyf
— military wife (@fooI4tae) November 7, 2024
14.
literally 😂 somebody just got blocked for talking bout meredith grey https://t.co/NNk7oREq0h
— michona. (@prettynerah) November 8, 2024
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i block ppl for disliking batman https://t.co/7WgXEV3vsD
— batmom 🍉 (@kabaneriis) November 7, 2024
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“you block people over politics?” baby i block people if they speak wrong on sam and dean’s friendship https://t.co/4nEw9B7mJB pic.twitter.com/Ndkjo3OYnN
— vee ♡ (@jegulusmoony) November 7, 2024
Warner Bros. Television / Via x.com
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I be blocking people w the same pfp as me sorry https://t.co/FkALEpOJrG
— lee chan’s lawyer 𖦹 (@ohmysnoopy) November 7, 2024
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I’ve blocked someone for being overly aggressive to someone I didn’t even know https://t.co/MIsggwlJ7F
— Sammy🦋✿ (@_fabeany_) November 8, 2024
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I block people over food opinions idgaf https://t.co/3B7Yzt41qd pic.twitter.com/72kNi2AUi5
— mæ ୨୧ (@aeribmi) November 7, 2024
20th Television / Via Twitter: @aeribmi
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i block people over sakura https://t.co/1Dt571FbPV
— three (@3uchihas) November 7, 2024
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i block anyone who annoys me without a second thought https://t.co/IJ8OIWAGwx
— jess (제시카) 🦌🫀; (@hyojinsmile) November 8, 2024
What's the pettiest reason why you've blocked someone? Let us know in the comments.
