Throw the book at me cuz I'm guilty (Pt 1)
The definition of a guilty pleasure is:
something, such as a movie, television program, or piece of music, that one enjoys despite feeling that it is not generally held in high regard.
Apparently, my life must be one, big guilty pleasure according to this definition.
Let's talk about our favorite, biggest guilty pleasures, shall we?
Books: I have been a reader since high school and back then, my preferred genres were romance and mystery. In my American Novels class in high school, we had to do a book report on what we thought was an "American Classic". Of course there were reports on books by Hemingway, Twain, Steinbeck, Fitzgerald who, of course, are all masters. My report?
Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann. Oh hell yeah I went there.
Do you know what this book is about? Basically it's about Hollywood, sex and drugs so what doesn't make it the perfect book for a report in a high school American Novels class? I even had to do an oral presentation in front of the teacher and class and I effing nailed it and got an A. I think I even gained a little respect from the teacher.
Once at a family gathering, a bunch of us were discussing books and my cousin's wife brought up some book that was some thought-provoking (yawn) popular book when she suddenly asked me "What type of books do you like?"
My response: "Um...smut."
Hey; just being honest. Actually, I like smutty books with a good story but I also really love Rom Coms and my very favorite author is Tara Sivec. If you haven't read her Chocolate Lovers Series you are missing out. Those books have me laughing til I cry. Tara is THE QUEEN.
There is one book out there that I have to mention as it is a book that wrecked me. Fading by EK Blair. I'd gotten away from reading and I found this book on Amazon for Kindle and it sounded good so I got it. Sweet Lord; I cried through some of the intense moments of this book and that never happens. It truly is a remarkable read.
TV: You would think I'm a lover of sitcoms and I do like old school ones like Friends, Roseanne (I still think Roseanne is my real mother), Laverne & Shirley, Facts of Life, The Golden Girls (if you don't like The Golden Girls then get off my lawn!), Last Man Standing (simmer down now; it's not political for me! Tim is just effing funny), Mike & Molly and a few others. Most sitcoms on today just kinda suck so I don't even bother. Anyway, the shows I really enjoy are:
Any Baking Championship Shows on Food Network I am not a baker for the most part and I'm always in awe of these people. Plus I want to stuff my pie hole with ALL the treats! Oh and the show Halloween Wars? That sucker is a must!
Any show with Josh Gates The dude is funny and goes on some kick ass adventures. If my feet didn't hurt, my knee wasn't bad, I liked to fly and I didn't hate roughing it, I'd want to go with him but thankfully, I can enjoy his treks from the comfort of my sofa and not have to pee in a jungle!
Ghost Hunting Shows So I got into the original Ghost Hunters show by sheer luck many moons ago and watched it religiously and then it went off the air. Now one of the original guys has re-vamped the show but it blows and I couldn't get through one episode however, another of the original guys is starting up a new show called Ghost Nation on Travel Channel and I am so stupidly excited for it to begin on October 11th. I would probably crap my drawers if I ever saw a ghost up close but I sure like the ghost shows.
Dog the Bounty Hunter You're judging me, aren't you. I feel it. Go ahead. I have seen every episode of the original series probably 3 times and will watch it any time I see it's on and I'm watching the new show, too. I absolutely loved Beth, Dog's wife who sadly passed away a few months ago at the age of 51. She was ballsy and mouthy and you could tell she and Dog adored each other plus the show just kicked ass and the new one does, too although it's heart breaking as Beth is going through her final months of life.
Outdaughtered I. LOVE. THIS. SHOW. SO. HARD. This show follows the family of the first all-girl quintuplets born in the US of A . The girls are now 4. Can you imagine having 5 four year olds? The one girl named Hazel---oh man alive. She's my favorite becuz she's a GINGER WITH GLASSES! And Uncle Dale is hysterical (and rather handsome)! Thing is, it's not a cutesy show at all; it shows everything from the highs to the lows. Imagine potty training 5 children at the same time. Uh yeah nope!
Any show with "little people" TLC has 3 shows featuring little people: Little People Big World, The Little Couple and 7 Little Johnstons and I LOVE THEM ALL. I don't care if I've seen the episode 5 times already, I will re-watch it again. I think it's super interesting to see how they adapt to their surroundings and all the families adapt in different ways. We "average height people" take for granted all the things that are easy for us like driving a car without having to modify it to fit our needs, cooking in a kitchen without using a step stool or modifying the whole kitchen, etc. It's just all so fascinating to me.
Dr. Pimple Popper Lipomas, seatocystomas, pilar cysts, and blackheads OH MY! The show is gross and you sure as hell don't want to be eating while you watch it but it's like a car wreck; you just can't look away!
90 Day Fiance': Why do I watch this sh*t show? It makes me feel better about myself! Most of these people are idiots. One dude has sent over 40 grand to his "girlfriend" in Ukraine whom he has never met. Yup; crowned him King Idiot.
There are more but I've already rambled enough for today.
Tune in tomorrow when we discuss movies and music!!!
Class Dismissed!
something, such as a movie, television program, or piece of music, that one enjoys despite feeling that it is not generally held in high regard.
Apparently, my life must be one, big guilty pleasure according to this definition.
Let's talk about our favorite, biggest guilty pleasures, shall we?
Books: I have been a reader since high school and back then, my preferred genres were romance and mystery. In my American Novels class in high school, we had to do a book report on what we thought was an "American Classic". Of course there were reports on books by Hemingway, Twain, Steinbeck, Fitzgerald who, of course, are all masters. My report?
Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann. Oh hell yeah I went there.
Do you know what this book is about? Basically it's about Hollywood, sex and drugs so what doesn't make it the perfect book for a report in a high school American Novels class? I even had to do an oral presentation in front of the teacher and class and I effing nailed it and got an A. I think I even gained a little respect from the teacher.
Once at a family gathering, a bunch of us were discussing books and my cousin's wife brought up some book that was some thought-provoking (yawn) popular book when she suddenly asked me "What type of books do you like?"
My response: "Um...smut."
Hey; just being honest. Actually, I like smutty books with a good story but I also really love Rom Coms and my very favorite author is Tara Sivec. If you haven't read her Chocolate Lovers Series you are missing out. Those books have me laughing til I cry. Tara is THE QUEEN.
There is one book out there that I have to mention as it is a book that wrecked me. Fading by EK Blair. I'd gotten away from reading and I found this book on Amazon for Kindle and it sounded good so I got it. Sweet Lord; I cried through some of the intense moments of this book and that never happens. It truly is a remarkable read.
TV: You would think I'm a lover of sitcoms and I do like old school ones like Friends, Roseanne (I still think Roseanne is my real mother), Laverne & Shirley, Facts of Life, The Golden Girls (if you don't like The Golden Girls then get off my lawn!), Last Man Standing (simmer down now; it's not political for me! Tim is just effing funny), Mike & Molly and a few others. Most sitcoms on today just kinda suck so I don't even bother. Anyway, the shows I really enjoy are:
Any Baking Championship Shows on Food Network I am not a baker for the most part and I'm always in awe of these people. Plus I want to stuff my pie hole with ALL the treats! Oh and the show Halloween Wars? That sucker is a must!
Any show with Josh Gates The dude is funny and goes on some kick ass adventures. If my feet didn't hurt, my knee wasn't bad, I liked to fly and I didn't hate roughing it, I'd want to go with him but thankfully, I can enjoy his treks from the comfort of my sofa and not have to pee in a jungle!
Ghost Hunting Shows So I got into the original Ghost Hunters show by sheer luck many moons ago and watched it religiously and then it went off the air. Now one of the original guys has re-vamped the show but it blows and I couldn't get through one episode however, another of the original guys is starting up a new show called Ghost Nation on Travel Channel and I am so stupidly excited for it to begin on October 11th. I would probably crap my drawers if I ever saw a ghost up close but I sure like the ghost shows.
Dog the Bounty Hunter You're judging me, aren't you. I feel it. Go ahead. I have seen every episode of the original series probably 3 times and will watch it any time I see it's on and I'm watching the new show, too. I absolutely loved Beth, Dog's wife who sadly passed away a few months ago at the age of 51. She was ballsy and mouthy and you could tell she and Dog adored each other plus the show just kicked ass and the new one does, too although it's heart breaking as Beth is going through her final months of life.
Outdaughtered I. LOVE. THIS. SHOW. SO. HARD. This show follows the family of the first all-girl quintuplets born in the US of A . The girls are now 4. Can you imagine having 5 four year olds? The one girl named Hazel---oh man alive. She's my favorite becuz she's a GINGER WITH GLASSES! And Uncle Dale is hysterical (and rather handsome)! Thing is, it's not a cutesy show at all; it shows everything from the highs to the lows. Imagine potty training 5 children at the same time. Uh yeah nope!
Any show with "little people" TLC has 3 shows featuring little people: Little People Big World, The Little Couple and 7 Little Johnstons and I LOVE THEM ALL. I don't care if I've seen the episode 5 times already, I will re-watch it again. I think it's super interesting to see how they adapt to their surroundings and all the families adapt in different ways. We "average height people" take for granted all the things that are easy for us like driving a car without having to modify it to fit our needs, cooking in a kitchen without using a step stool or modifying the whole kitchen, etc. It's just all so fascinating to me.
Dr. Pimple Popper Lipomas, seatocystomas, pilar cysts, and blackheads OH MY! The show is gross and you sure as hell don't want to be eating while you watch it but it's like a car wreck; you just can't look away!
90 Day Fiance': Why do I watch this sh*t show? It makes me feel better about myself! Most of these people are idiots. One dude has sent over 40 grand to his "girlfriend" in Ukraine whom he has never met. Yup; crowned him King Idiot.
There are more but I've already rambled enough for today.
Tune in tomorrow when we discuss movies and music!!!
Class Dismissed!
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