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Russell Nash

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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…". 


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Reply #1 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.


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Reply #2 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.

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Reply #3 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.
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Reply #4 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.

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Reply #5 on: November 14, 2007, 10:57:55 PM
Bon Jovi.  Especially the Young Guns days.


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Reply #6 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.


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Reply #7 on: November 15, 2007, 10:30:32 PM
I love kitchen nightmares

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Reply #8 on: November 16, 2007, 01:51:14 AM
Quote from: 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.


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.

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Reply #9 on: November 16, 2007, 04:37:11 PM
Reality TV Confession:

Supernanny.  I just can't help it.  She's amazing.


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Reply #10 on: November 16, 2007, 04:43:19 PM
I used to call the Buffy/Angel line-up on WB "Guilty Pleasure Theater". 


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Reply #11 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.

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Reply #12 on: November 16, 2007, 10:11:31 PM
My wife and I both follow "Project Runway", and now "Project Runway Canada".

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Reply #13 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.

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