Why Do People Have Such a Problem With Like?

In one five minute exchange on love island in 27 teen the word was uttered 76 times. Politicians, educators and business leaders have complained it makes speakers sound stupid. Linguists agree that usage of like has increased every year since then. But despite its long history and widespread use for many, it remains enraging. Why is it so detested? Well, humans have an innate tendency to judge people who very liberal in other aspects of things such as race or sexual orientation.