Guilty Pleasures are BS

A guilty pleasure is anything that you derive enjoyment from, even though it may be embarrassing, or possibly taboo to like. It could be something unusual or weird and people tend to be ashamed to admit them.

But they shouldn’t.

What are guilty pleasures besides just things that you take pleasure in?

Why should I be guilty about something I like? Just because most people don’t like it, doesn’t mean that I can’t, or shouldn’t.

We shouldn’t discourage others from partaking in and celebrating what they enjoy. Unless, of course, it’s harmful to others.

You like singing One Direction while you’re alone in the shower? Why on earth should you feel bad above having fun?

And you know what? Most of those people that would judge you for admitting that, would certainly bop their head and sing along if “Best Song Ever” came on the radio in their car.

Let’s put everything out on the table. My friends are supportive of this mission to destigmatize guilty pleasures, so they agreed to let me post their guilty pleasures:

“Those strawberry shortcake ice cream bars. I have like 3 boxes in my freezer.”

“Watching New Girl on repeat for the past year.”

“I listen to Carly Rae Jepsen unironically. Her music is actually good.”

“I love doing laundry. It relaxes me.”

“Drugs, just kidding — eating a whole pint of Phish Food in one sitting.”

No more shame! Enjoy what you enjoy!

But, also, on another point. If you have a “guilty pleasure” for listening to a certain kind of music or eating a certain kind of food, you need to seriously reconsider your standard for what is “bad.”

If your guilty pleasure is, say, stealing items from local businesses — then, yeah, you should feel guilty. But if you like to snack on Doritos while you watch Friends for the fifteenth time? Nah.

Oh? And my, not-at-all-guilty, guilty pleasure? Ordering takeout for dinner right after getting back from the grocery store because I can’t be bothered to cook.