Humor me (+poll)

@IndigoShirtProd coffee addict waiting for an intervention
Mon, 20 Jan 2020 00:51:15 +0000

@IndigoShirtProd wrote:

This brings up the topic of guilty pleasures. And while people should have no reason to be ashamed of liking what they like, if they come across a vocal minority(or majority) of naysayers, they might be apt to join them, even if they like that thing. I like media for children, whether that be media the whole family can enjoy or things for toddlers(when I say media I mean cartoons shows mostly) There's something so nostalgic and wholesome about children's shows that can be therapeutic or even entertaining. Also like, on occasion, garden variety, bottom of the barrel reality television. Anyone can watch those and understand the conflicts right away.

I think it's important to consume both kinds of media, simple and intellectual. Obviously the intellectual media will 'expand your horizons' and let you 'learn something new everyday'. All of which is good. The problem comes with how dry and pretentious a person can come off if they only strive to 'expand their horizons'. It's good to be smart, but it's good to be humble too. The simple stuff keeps people grounded. It make you realize you can also be entertained by the most elementary entertainment the world has to offer. And that's okay. Everyone needs a mental break every once in a while, why not spend it watching Project Runway.