Why do people not like 'special snowflakes'?

If your question is, “is it OK to want to be special, and if not, why not?”, then, yes, it is normal, but not truly healthy for a mature adult who wants to be self actualized. read more

First of all, you have to understand that “being a special snowflakes” and “want to feel different and special” is not the same. Being a special snowflake means that you ARE different and special from everyone else mostly because of something you have or are. read more

It’s particularly effective given that there’s really no comeback to it: in calling someone a snowflake, you are not just shutting down their opinion, but telling them off for being offended that you are doing so. And if you, the snowflake, are offended, you are simply proving that you’re a snowflake. read more