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FannyCornforth Sat 22-May-21 10:30:21

Aka 'Guilty Pleasures'

Hello Everyone! ?

Inspired by someone (who will remain nameless) who includes Pretty Woman in her list of all-time favourite films hmm

It can be anything: food; TV; books...

I'll get the crappy ball rolling with Super Noodles (chicken flavour); Celebrity Big Brother (RIP); and the Agatha Raisin books (complete and utter badly written drivel)
Oh, and I can't miss out The Daily Mail (subscription holder blush)

Come on, what are yours?

Thank you! smilethanks

Magrithea Mon 24-May-21 10:52:53

crazygranny this thread's is about guilty pleasures, not how loathsome Murdoch is, though I agree the man's a reptile and I can't stand his papers!!!

Magrithea Mon 24-May-21 10:51:26

Say Yes to the Dress - both American versions, the UK ones aren't nearly as good!

Ladyleftfieldlover Mon 24-May-21 10:49:16

Does anyone remember the coleslaw and Spike Milligan Story? He was on a flight somewhere and threw up into the paper sick bag. He then proceeded to eat it. It wasn’t vomit, it was coleslaw. I think the airline banned him for life.

BelindaB Mon 24-May-21 10:48:24

They might be a light read, but there is nothing badly written about the Agatha Raisin books!!!

With me it's an unguilty pleasure - I love reading. I have a private library of several thousand books (many read multiple times) and generally read between 5-7 books per week.

I learned many years ago to take your pleasure where and when you find it - life is too short for anything else,.

crazygranny Mon 24-May-21 10:48:07

Dear God I cannot believe that anyone would willingly put money in the pocket of that appalling Murdoch by buying his dreadful paper! After using Fox News to prop up Donald Trump (the man who pushed the 'covid hoax' conspiracy theory. Murdoch pushed ahead of everyone to get his vaccine in the UK late last year. That paper promotes all the most loathsome tensions in our society. Don't forget how hard it worked to get us into the dungheap that Brexit landed on us!

Naninka Mon 24-May-21 10:47:37

Oh... and I love Love Island.

Naninka Mon 24-May-21 10:46:18

I'm enjoying "I can see your voice" which is very trashy Saturday evening entertainment. I also enjoy Facebook, chip butties and boy/girl bands! Lol.

Moggycuddler Mon 24-May-21 10:43:21

Hammer horror films. And another vote for instant noodles.

GrammarGrandma Mon 24-May-21 10:42:05

I love coleslaw! And marmite. But I don't feel guilty about anything that gives me pleasure.

Witzend Sun 23-May-21 21:55:03

mrswoo, there’s always been a lot of sneering at Jeffrey Archer, because he’s not ‘literary’. However he tells a cracking good story.

I was once at a writerly conference where an author whose books sell a minute fraction of JA’s was keen to tell us how he was a mate of hers, but went on to say in that kindly pitying tone, ‘...but he can’t write’.
Sheer sour grapes.
I’m not sure that author is even published at all any more.

mrswoo Sun 23-May-21 21:04:27

Ooh I nearly forgot!
My guilty pleasure at the moment is Glow Up on BBC3. It’s brilliant.

mrswoo Sun 23-May-21 21:01:23

Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun
In for a Penny (just wish it was on longer than half an hour)
Dinner Dates - cringeworthy telly but oddly enjoyable
Gogglebox ( not the celeb one though)

KFC
Pink wafer biscuits - I could easily eat a whole packet in one go

I’ve just read my first Jeffrey Archer novel and was surprised at how much I enjoyed it.

crazyH Sun 23-May-21 19:42:22

True Crime and Court TV

Niobe Sun 23-May-21 19:37:25

Pimple popping videos on YouTube.

Sonatina7 Sun 23-May-21 19:35:42

All programmes about hoarders. Cheer me up no end. Eurovision song contest, can't imagine why we always get nil points!

shysal Sun 23-May-21 17:04:26

I love Flahavan's multi seeded porridge. Unfortunately I spoil the healthiness by burying a teaspoonful of Nutella in it to melt! I could just eat a bowl now.

M0nica Sun 23-May-21 15:41:22

Chocolate crackles, those lovely cornflake and chocolate confections. DGD always makes some for me when we see each other, may be 8 or 10 times a year. Meanwhile I never buy them or make them for myself.

Witzend Sun 23-May-21 14:43:03

I could easily eat a whole bag of Pontefract Cakes, but I haven’t seen any for ages. Maybe I need to look harder....

ninathenana Sun 23-May-21 13:13:26

GillT57 I buy Take a Break every week. I often don't read the editorial, I buy it for the crossword and quizzes.
I can spend a stupid amount of time watching videos on FB

henetha Sun 23-May-21 11:19:54

My secret eating vice is Pot Nooodles, - but only the curry flavour... I just love it. And peanut butter,- although I've recently discovered Nutella and now that's the one I raid late at night.
There's a spoof horror film called Tremors with Kevin Bacon and it's trashy but hilarious. And the film "Bridesmaids".

FannyCornforth Sun 23-May-21 11:16:12

tickingbird I too love Celebrity Big Brother.
The series with Pete Burns, Barrymore, George Galloway et al was absolutely amazing TV.

Boz Sun 23-May-21 10:54:08

Jam doughnuts and bacon sandwiches. Not together, though.

Bought some licorice torpedos this week. They cost £1 but will probably cost me £100 when I next visit dentist.

Country and Western Music

Hello mag at hairdressers.

tickingbird Sun 23-May-21 10:46:54

I have to admit to loving Celebrity Big Brother. Didn’t watch the ordinary one but the celebrity one was a hoot. Plying them with alcohol so their real selves emerged. I loved it. Bring it back.

Kate1949 Sun 23-May-21 10:42:30

We'll Fanny Not many for fear of ridicule! Only two. One made and painted by my cousin and another I picked up on holiday somewhere.

FannyCornforth Sun 23-May-21 10:20:49

I ate a chicken and my King Pot Noodle in bed last night. Lush.

I've recently discovered Idaho instant mashed potato in a pot. Very nice.

I'm a big fan of kettle cuisine, especially as I have a kettle in my bedroom.

I'm not doing myself any favours here, am I...