In many threads on controversial topics I see more and more often that people argue with personal experience against scientific data, yes every scientific research, survey, poll etc. has weaknesses, but is basically more serious than a random opinion or impression.

it is even argued that people hide behind studies and surveys instead of forming subjective opinions (what the ....)

Of course, there are different qualities of data and several levels, to give concrete examples

Several studies have investigated how income, occupation or level of education affect the attractiveness of men. In short, richer men are not only seen as more attractive, they are also considered to have better characteristics. here is one of the many studies on this topic
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S109051381730315X

How the hell is it now an argument that you or a friend thinks the Starbucks barista is cute?

yes we could argue that it's not about the money itself but about the higher social status or job security, but it really shouldn't be about your aunt mary's anecdote

every time i read something like this i think of a psychologist or sociologist who has worked on it for weeks or months only to have Goldstar3759 think he can put it down with a fairy tale about the neighbor's dachshund Susi