The Guilty Pleasures Thread.

Dex · #1 10-01-2013, 09:12 AM

So, um, yeah, I just bought tickets to see Sarah Brightman in Calgary later this month.

And I feel awesome about it.

And that is so, so wrong in so many ways.

Also I find smokers kinda sexy.

So here's the place to talk about the things you love that your ideal self knows you probably shouldn't. Anyone have anything? Grape soda? Avril Lavigne? Fisting? It all goes down here. Maybe there's some kindred spirits among us.

seekerj · #2 10-01-2013, 09:27 AM

John Denver.

(Shhhh. Don't tell!)

Dex · #3 10-01-2013, 09:36 AM

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John Denver.

(Shhhh. Don't tell!)

I had to youtube that to see who you meant. Good choice!

But yes, mum's the word and all that. Maybe we should write everything in this thread in smaller text to indicate secrecy and shame?

I think I'm going to learn a lot from this thread about things that I shouldn't like but probably will.

Highly educational.

WildHearted · #4 10-01-2013, 09:39 AM

The Nickelodeon show "Victorious."

I'm a sucker for singing and dancing, what can I say.

applebucked · #5 10-01-2013, 10:24 AM

The closest thing I've got to a person's idea of guilty pleasure (which in my case, is not a guilty pleasure at all. hell, my username is from that show) is My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. I'm shameless with my pleasures, for the most part, so it's hard for me to think of one.

seekerj · #6 10-01-2013, 10:27 AM

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I had to youtube that to see who you meant. Good choice!
But yes, mum's the word and all that. Maybe we should write everything in this thread in smaller text to indicate secrecy and shame?

I think I'm going to learn a lot from this thread about things that I shouldn't like but probably will.

Highly educational.

LOL.... dying of laughter!!!! Secrecy and shame!!

When you youtubed him, what song did you watch? Just wondering which song made you decide he was a good choice!

This was a great idea for a thread! I can't wait to see what others respond with.

Dex · #7 10-01-2013, 12:41 PM

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LOL.... dying of laughter!!!! Secrecy and shame!!

When you youtubed him, what song did you watch? Just wondering which song made you decide he was a good choice!

I sort of meant "good choice" for this thread. Rather than just "Oh excellent!" But I did find the song perfectly pleasant. Sweet and cheesy, which fits this thread to a tee. I can't remember which song it actually was though.

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The closest thing I've got to a person's idea of guilty pleasure (which in my case, is not a guilty pleasure at all. hell, my username is from that show) is My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. I'm shameless with my pleasures, for the most part, so it's hard for me to think of one.

The thing about MLP, which I admittedly cannot understand the hype over, is that it's basically a decent show. There isn't anything to criticise there. It may seem like a strange choice to some, and admittedly I don't "get it", but I don't think you need to feel guilty about it. Wheras Sarah Brightman, on my part, has much criticism thrown at her which I happen to agree with, and yet I like her in spite of that.

Also, even after reading your discussion of MLP in another thread, I never put it together with your username. That's how obtuse I am.

Good to know!

HomerMcvie · #8 10-01-2013, 12:53 PM

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Also I find smokers kinda sexy.

Eww, really? I'm opened minded to so many things, but I think smoking is the most disgusting thing anyone can do. You might as well drop trou, and take a poop in the middle of the room, because I find them equally repulsive!

Dex · #9 10-01-2013, 01:01 PM

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Eww, really? I'm opened minded to so many things, but I think smoking is the most disgusting thing anyone can do. You might as well drop trou, and take a poop in the middle of the room, because I find them equally repulsive!

Well I imagine there's probably someone in the wide world of ours that would find that kinda sexy too.

Perhaps even on this very forum. Watch this space and see, I guess!

applebucked · #10 10-01-2013, 01:01 PM

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The thing about MLP, which I admittedly cannot understand the hype over, is that it's basically a decent show. There isn't anything to criticise there. It may seem like a strange choice to some, and admittedly I don't "get it", but I don't think you need to feel guilty about it. Wheras Sarah Brightman, on my part, has much criticism thrown at her which I happen to agree with, and yet I like her in spite of that.

Also, even after reading your discussion of MLP in another thread, I never put it together with your username. That's how obtuse I am.

Good to know!

Maybe because I know people who are guilty of enjoying it.

A lot of the things I'm passionate about started as "guilty pleasures". The whole Buckingham Perfect thing being one of them, plus a few other pairings from many shows I watch. Now I just partake in everything guilt free.

Okay, except one pleasure of mine: reading blind items.

Dex · #11 10-01-2013, 01:04 PM

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Okay, except one pleasure of mine: reading blind items.

I have no idea what that means, but it sounds terribly exciting.

applebucked · #12 10-01-2013, 01:05 PM

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I have no idea what that means, but it sounds terribly exciting.

This should give you an idea: http://blindgossip.com/

jenniferuk · #13 10-01-2013, 01:07 PM

We try not to eat processed or artificial foods but every now and again I need some M&Ms. I love them.

Usually twice a year, Christmas and birthday, we order English treats we miss and can't find locally. I always get Walkers Thai Chilli crisps--my favourite junk food. Eating twice a year or so keeps it special and so I am almost glad they are not in every US shop.

When home alone I often blast the 'cheesy' 70s and 80s music--makes household chores more fun. Or, I like a bit of classic telly-esp if ill and needing a comfort.

I do have John Denvers greatest hits--he was fabulous! And, Sarah b is an amazing talent-will be a wonderful show!

Dex · #14 10-01-2013, 01:08 PM

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This should give you an idea: http://blindgossip.com/

That was enormously confusing, actually! But I wiki'd and now I get the idea.

Dex · #15 10-01-2013, 01:12 PM

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We try not to eat processed or artificial foods but every now and again I need some M&Ms. I love them.

Usually twice a year, Christmas and birthday, we order English treats we miss and can't find locally. I always get Walkers Thai Chilli crisps--my favourite junk food. Eating twice a year or so keeps it special and so I am almost glad they are not in every US shop.

When home alone I often blast the 'cheesy' 70s and 80s music--makes household chores more fun. Or, I like a bit of classic telly-esp if ill and needing a comfort.

I do have John Denvers greatest hits--he was fabulous! And, Sarah b is an amazing talent-will be a wonderful show!

I love this whole post. Your positivity is infectious as always, jennifer. As an expat I can relate to missing certain snack foods. It seems these days like the biggest difference between western nations is the junk food available, and that's what people miss most!

We're going back to Canada next week and my husband and I are most excited about eating at Wendy's. Classy stuff, huh?

I don't think I've ever seen Walker's Thai Chilli crisps though? Or are they those upmarket "sensation" ones which I tend to ignore at the supermarket? The world of crisps is a vast one!