Guilty Pleasures, huh?
Our intrepid duo seems somewhat divided on this week’s concept, at least to start. Katherine rejects the very concept of a guilty pleasure; while clueless Michael doesn’t seem to know what one is.
But one thing’s for certain…
Guilty Pleasures are SUCH A CROCK
Michael doesn’t seem to know what a guilty pleasure even is. It’s a “you know it when you see it” kinda thing to him.
So he decides to look up some “popular” guilty pleasures on the Internet to get more grounded. According to research cited by Hello! Magazine, 90% of Brits indulge in so-called guilty pleasures, up to four times per week.
He and K run through some of the Hello! hit list. Do they do these things? Often yes. K never seems to feel guilty about any of them, though 😉
Examples:
- Ordering takeaway because you can’t be bothered to cook
- Watching Disney films and cartoons as an adult
- Falling asleep in front of the television, or at the cinema
- Playing on the games console when the kids are not around
- Dancing to Meghan Trainor
Napping is NOT a Guilty Pleasure!
Katherine has been a long advocate of an afternoon nap. For years, as a young — if overworked — ad exec, she was criticized for curling up for twenty minutes under her desk or whatever.
But scientists now say that a twenty minute power nap in the afternoon is just what the doctor ordered!
Now there are even napping businesses like recharj that validate her position. Something that makes you more productive is the opposite of guilty, right?
More from The Washington Post: Would you pay for a 20-minute nap? This studio is charging $15 for one.
The Simpsons: Guilty Pleasure Icon
Michael remembers way back when The Simpsons first started to air.
In those early years, the Simpson family drew all kinds of criticism. Bart was considered a bad influence. Even the POTUS seemed to have it in for them!
But over time critics have changed their position on The Simpsons. It has crushed countless records and won even more accolades and awards.
Read my lips: Can arguably the greatest achievement in television history be considered guilty, however pleasurable?
Why we NEED Guilty Pleasures
Simply: We can’t all just do what we love for work.
Katherine cites Do What You Love… and other lies about success and happiness by Miya Tokimitsu; that separation between work and play is a healthy thing.