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What we “unfortunately do love” in Charlotte

From guilty pleasures to unexpected favorites, the “unfortunately do love” social media trend is taking over the internet — and we want your input.

The Uptown Charlotte skyline at sunset.

The Queen City has a lot to love.

Photo via Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority

There’s a new trend making the rounds on social media — and it’s all about guilty pleasures. People are confessing the little things they “unfortunately do love.” Think: taking pickleball a little too seriously or splurging on $8 lattes from a local coffee shop. Honestly, we can’t live without them.

Editor Maria, here. I’ll go first. Unfortunately, I do love...

Splurging on...

a $7 Sugar Daddy latte from Coffee Republic.
“Shoes.” — Jamie C.
“attending Carolina Panthers games.” — Tyler P.
“the newest bowl from YAFO.” — Angela D.
“cocktails on the patio of Sneak.” — Nikki W.

Competing like a pro...

trivia hound at King Canary Brewing.
“poker night with my friends.” — Tyler P.
“doing trivia at my local brewery.” — Jamie C.
“music bingo at Vaulted Oak Brewing.” — Nikki W.

Reserving a table for date night...

just to get my Cuban-Peruvian fix at Calle Sol.
“Oku.” — Tyler P.
“Fahrenheit.” — Nikki W., Angela D., and Jamie C.

Satisfying my sweet tooth at...

Seemingly Overzealous.
“Golden Cow Creamery.” — Jamie C.
“Cherry Lemon Sundrop.” — Tyler P.
“Villani’s.” — Nikki W.

Snapping too many photos of...

the Charlotte skyline at sunset.
“LaMelo Ball’s garage.” — Tyler P.
“the Charlotte skyline.” — Nikki W.

Smiling too hard when...

it’s too easy getting on or off Exit 3A on I-277 — IYKYK.
“the Panthers win.” — Nikki W., Tyler P., and Cat G.

Now it’s your turn. Submit your answers to grow this trend in the Queen City — we’ll re-share this article with your loves.

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