Why does everyone always make fun of the Hufflepuff House?

I think it's because they don't have a strict trait that defines them. Gryffindor is brave, Slytherin is "ambitous", and Ravenclaw is smart. Hufflepuff took the kids who didn't really fit into the other houses. Ofcourse, that was because Hufflepuff was kind and openminded, buut some people, like Malfoy, don't think that means very much.

It must be because they don't have a "main character" in the books. Gryffindor has every damn person, Slytherin has the Death Eaters and Draco (Harry's enemy), and Ravenclaw has Luna who is very popular with the fandom. Hufflepuff has Cedric and Tonks, who I think are fine characters, but no one gives any credit to Hufflepuff for having them.

As for me, I'm a Hufflepuff and I'm proud of it ;]

It may be because in the book it is said that they are very kind.So everybody else thinks they are easy to cheat and not brave enough. They don't have a special trait like all the other houses have. They have a lot of traits but nothing to stand up. :)

because its one of the minor houses no one realy pays any attention to it

They're just jealous that our mascot could totally own any of theirs. Badgers eat snakes, and there have been cases where they've killed a full grown male lion. >:3

See?

Because they are so nice, loving, kind ... oh, and they are good finders. Hufflepuff stays out of the Gryffindor vs Slytherin and doesn't contribute much.
This house isn't associated with 'powerful' or 'outstanding' traits either, thus stays in the background and is often laughed at.

...I don't see everyone making fun of Hufflepuffs -- I certainly don't see myself doing it. The few jokes I do see are AVPM related.

Haters gotta hate. Haha

It's the natural human way to communally dislike something - and since being a bad guy is so popular (and since many important characters are Slytherins), Slytherin, the natural house to dislike, is more well liked than the lesser mentioned Hufflepuff.

Plus people think Hufflepuff is where people who don't stand out in a special way go (i.e., bravery, clever, cunning) - although frankly I think the descriptors of a Hufflepuff are something to be proud of too! Just, loyal, patient, unafraid of facing toils and troubles - I wouldn't mind having those qualities!

I think that Hufflepuff is as great as any other house. They might not be the the House of the Show but they are definetly so kind and loyal, if hufflepuff were not a house than Hogwarts would not be as great as it is right now!

Thank You Helga Hufflepuff!

I don't know why. I FIND Hufflepuff to be a very cool house.

I think I remember Hagrid saying "They're a load of old duffers", or something to that effect.
And anyway, people always ignore or tease the ones who won't tease back. Hufflepuffs are characterised as nice, hard-working people, and it's generally this type of person who gets picked on in real life, in my experience. Maybe because people see 'nice' as another word for 'boring'.
I don't care, Hufflepuff common room is near the kitchens, and they are excellent finders, so I'd be a Hufflepuff any day.

I think it is because Hufflepuff is the home of not only those who are kind, friendly, loving and hardworking. It is also home to those who don't fit into the other houses. Because of this, those sorted into Hufflepuff are often thought of as the ones who aren't good enough to be in any of the other houses; not brave/loyal enough for Gryffindor, not intelligent/witty/creative enough for Ravenclaw, and not resourceful/sneaky enough for Slytherin.

However, this is silly.

Hufflepuffs should be proud. After all, Hufflepuff was the house of the brave, quirky, lovable Tonks. Hufflepuff is known for being accepting of others, hardworking, friendly and kind. These are some of the best traits to have. After all, what can you possibly hope to achieve with talent without hard work? How can you succeed or even be happy if you're not kind and friendly? If you're unable to accept others, it will only make you hateful and miserable. The traits of Hufflepuff are some of the most important, and possibly some of the very best, that there are. So Hufflepuffs can take pride :)

Dunno. I like Hufflepuff, since I am one.
Maybe because of their name? Since it dosen't sound as cool as Gryffindor, Ravenclaw or Slytherin. Maybe because they are known as "the rest" in one of the Sorting Hat songs eventhough they are loyal and hardworking.
And perhaps because they are hardly paid attention to in the books.

I never really experienced this hatred towards them from anyone. I do know that the Hufflepuff house is extremely underrated and I never knew why myself. That house had Tonks and she's awesome!

Because people think that Hufflepuffs are 'useless' or 'stupid' because their main qualities are loyalty and kindness. People think that anyone who isn't brave or cunning or super smart ends up in Hufflepuff. People think that Hufflepuffs are the leftovers. Well let me tell you something: We are not the leftovers.

The people who falsely believe Hufflepuffs is just "the house for people who don't fit in the other houses." Viewing the houses from a very superficial, stereotypical way, the Gryffindors are "the good guys," Slytherins are "the bad guys," Ravenclaws are "the smart guys," and Hufflepuffs are everything else. (I'm definitely not saying that's what I think, personally I love the Hufflepuff house. It alternates with Slytherin for my favorite house.)

I should also point out that if you ever hear people saying the following: "What the hell is a Hufflepuff?", "Hufflepuffs are particularly good finders," or call the house "Jigglypuff," they're just quoting lines from A Very Potter Musical, not actually making fun of the house :)

I guess people think they can just walk all over Hufflepuffs since we're just nicer, kinder people--bullies come in all shapes and sizes. Personally I've gotten a lot of dislike for being Hufflepuff which is, in my opinion, the stupidest thing ever. Let's all find a way to further No Hufflepuff Hate, ya'll.