Why do people hate opera?

Question:

Why do people hate opera?

i like it.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I adore opera! I think a lot of folks feel threatened when they think something is over their heads. The language thing gets a lot of people. And some think it's over the top. well, some of it is: Wagner comes to mind. To enjoy opera, one must know something about the story. Continue to encourage people to be open-minded, and learn something about the genre, and if attending an opera for the first time, read up on the story and the composer ahead of time. And don't worry about not understanding the language. Pay attention to the facial expressions of the singers, read the notes in the program, and just get into the sheer beauty of the music. Opera is so beautiful, it can make me cry!