If you come to think of it, the runners-up in our survey arguably have some mitigating factors that could have saved them from topping the poll. “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” (sixth, 10.89%) is undeniably catchy despite its slower-than-usual tempo, “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” (fifth, 13.07%) is still a popular graduation staple, “Basket Case” (fourth, 15.91%) is a fast-paced, fun, yet frank exploration of frontman Billie Joe Armstrong‘s mental health issues, “When I Come Around” (third, 16.58%) is another enjoyable sing-along with hooks for days, and “Wake Me Up When September Ends” (second, 18.59%) is a loving tribute to Armstrong’s late father. 

All of the songs listed above can be considered overplayed, and that’s usually one reason why present-day fans hate classic hits. However, none of them were disliked as much by our respondents as “Minority,” the first single from Green Day’s 2000 album “Warning,” which got 24.96% of the vote. Perhaps this time around, it’s a case of not being as popular as the other five tracks? As pointed out by Louder, “Warning” is largely overlooked these days, despite being the most significant departure from the trio’s signature pop-punk sound at the time of its release.

That said, many Redditors have a very favorable opinion of “Minority,” with u/WelcomeToMyWorld21 stressing that it’s a politically-themed song that doesn’t try to “scare” listeners. On the other hand, Rolling Stone opined in its slightly critical review of “Warning” that among other perceived faults, Armstrong doesn’t sound all too convincing on “Minority” when he, as a wealthy rock star and family man, sings about “marching out of time to my own beat.”