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The Lounge at the End of the Universe => Gallimaufry => Topic started by: Russell Nash on November 14, 2007, 05:23:21 PM

Title: Guilty Pleasures
Post by: Russell Nash on November 14, 2007, 05:23:21 PM
What do you watch/read/listen to even though you know it's bad?

We like watching Smallville.  I laugh at how bad most of it is, especially when one of the older folks starts off with, "you see Clark…". 
Title: Re: Guilty Pleasures
Post by: Ocicat on November 14, 2007, 06:21:34 PM
I have a great fondness for Godzilla and other giant monster movies.  I mostly indulge this when I'm sick and stuck on the couch.  I never ask my girlfriend or anyone else to watch 'em...

I also read a lot of comics, including superhero comics, but I don't consider them a guilty pleasure in general.  A lot of them are really good.  Some of them though, I just enjoy for the nostalgia.
Title: Re: Guilty Pleasures
Post by: Heradel on November 14, 2007, 07:00:37 PM
Well, Green Arrow, though I'm really wishing for Kevin Smith to take back over. They also need to stop fake killing him off, it's getting cliche'd.

I watch Smallville as well, personally I'm wondering when they'll bring in Perry White.
Title: Re: Guilty Pleasures
Post by: gelee on November 14, 2007, 09:14:46 PM
Conan the Barbarian.  I probably watch it 5 or 6 times a year.  Maybe it's the soundtrack?  I was a huge fan of "The Savage Sword" from Marvel until they cancelled it.  Of course, I always watch alone.  My wife would rather set herself on fire.
Title: Re: Guilty Pleasures
Post by: raygunray on November 14, 2007, 10:11:06 PM
As much as I try to avoid reality TV, I can't take my eyes off of America's Next Top Model.  I've managed to avoid this season, but I know the first day they have a marathon I'll be there.

Also, I'm rediscovering Charmed, but that may be because it features Alyssa Milano and dark haired girls.
Title: Re: Guilty Pleasures
Post by: DKT on November 14, 2007, 10:57:55 PM
Bon Jovi.  Especially the Young Guns days.
Title: Re: Guilty Pleasures
Post by: wakela on November 14, 2007, 11:43:06 PM
It's not like a watch it on a regular basis, or anything, but I really enjoyed Titanic.  I think it's a great movie, I really do.
Title: Re: Guilty Pleasures
Post by: swdragoon on November 15, 2007, 10:30:32 PM
I love kitchen nightmares
Title: Re: Guilty Pleasures
Post by: Darwinist on November 16, 2007, 01:51:14 AM
As much as I try to avoid reality TV, I can't take my eyes off of America's Next Top Model.  I've managed to avoid this season, but I know the first day they have a marathon I'll be there.


Gawd, my wife watches America's Next Top Model often and I've been known to join her.  It is so bad and the judges so annoying, but sometimes I can't stop watching.
Title: Re: Guilty Pleasures
Post by: DKT on November 16, 2007, 04:37:11 PM
Reality TV Confession:

Supernanny.  I just can't help it.  She's amazing.
Title: Re: Guilty Pleasures
Post by: Russell Nash on November 16, 2007, 04:43:19 PM
I used to call the Buffy/Angel line-up on WB "Guilty Pleasure Theater". 
Title: Re: Guilty Pleasures
Post by: wherethewild on November 16, 2007, 08:59:54 PM
Buffy is all class. Conan's soundtrack is one of the best things ever composed. American versions of Top Model or Supernanny I can't comment on, but the german ones... well, them's quality viewing, them is.

I'm going to go with (and this is gonna top all of you BY A MILE) Zoey 101.

What can I say? Britney's little sis has got me glued to young teen highschool shenanigans AND I CAN'T LET GO.
Title: Re: Guilty Pleasures
Post by: Planish on November 16, 2007, 10:11:31 PM
My wife and I both follow "Project Runway", and now "Project Runway Canada".

If I ever come across a reasonably-priced boxed set of all the seasons of "ReBoot" - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ReBoot - I'd probably buy it. It was a great series.

Music: "Staying Alive" (BeeGees), "Relax" (Frankie Goes to Hollywood), Patsy Cline, bagpipes, accordions. Not that they're bad, per se, just not so popular any more.
Title: Re: Guilty Pleasures
Post by: Heradel on November 16, 2007, 10:46:34 PM
I don't know how guilt a pleasure Project Runway is. I mean, yes, it is a reality show, but it's also about actual artistic talent and not "OMG SHE'S SUCH A BITCH" kind of faux-reality-drama.