They can put only "Python" on their résumés, right?
For example, I wouldn't want PHP or Fortran on my resume, and, consistently with that, I avoid them. I don't have an opportunity to actively avoid them, but that defense mechanism would leap into action, if called upon.
However, I know a thing or two about these; I'm not simply applying "meme-based reasoning".
Would you want to pass on Lisp because of the ramblings of a rookie web developer with no Lisp experience? That's what you might do if you believe the "Lisp Curse".
I've almost exclusively worked on the usual procedural /OO languages professionally (java /c#)..I like to experiment and I've picked up a bunch of languages along the way (perl, python, coffeescript, f#, nim etc).. And its usually because I want to see what's different and spend enough time to do something useful (but not large) with it. Also, it helps you become a better programmer IMO. otoh, if I'm hired for my skills but then have to work on js( don't actually like the js eco system) or haskell (I gave up after trying and I doubt I'd become very good at it anytime soon if I were forced into it) I'd be not happy either (and IMO, with valid cause that doesn't reflect on me or my abilities)