They're always pretending to be pickles.
Seriously, have you ever seen a cucumber that wasn't trying to pass itself off as a pickle? They'll even go as far as to try and pickle themselves just to fit in. Talk about trying too hard.
They're the worst at being a salad ingredient.
Don't even get me started on how difficult it is to chop a cucumber. They're either too soft and go all mushy, or they're too hard and you end up with a broken knife. And have you ever tried eating a salad with slices of cucumber that are thicker than your finger? No thanks.
They're the official vegetable of basic Instagram posts.
You know what I'm talking about. A smoothie bowl topped with some tasteless cucumber slices, accompanied by a caption about "detoxing" or "cleansing". Gross.
They have no flavor.
Okay, I'll admit that pickles are tasty, but that's only because they're soaked in vinegar and spices. Cucumbers on their own have about as much flavor as a piece of cardboard.
They're just plain boring.
Compared to other vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, and onions, cucumbers are the epitome of blandness. They add nothing to a dish except for a bit of crunch and some much needed hydration (which you could easily get from a glass of water).
In conclusion, cucumbers are the worst vegetable and should be avoided at all costs. The next time you're at the grocery store, do yourself a favor and grab some bell peppers instead. Trust me, your taste buds (and Instagram followers) will thank you.