Guilty pleasures?

This term has been used to describe an activity that we are slightly embarrassed off, yet they sill choose to do it- rather odd don't you think? Let's break the word in two, first of all if I feel guilty about doing something I tend not to repeat that activity. By saying something makes you feel guilty often implies it makes you feel bad, now why would you repeat it? And the second word is the exact opposite, pleasure describe something that gives you a sense of gratification. in other words it makes you feel good.

Guilty pleasure has often been described when so called smart people watch dumb shows, and their justification for this is that they "need a break from thinking", it's absurd when you think about it because modern day work is hardly rocket science, and another thing, getting into the habit of not thinking will ultimately lead to NEVER THINKING!

Just think about it ( I know it's hard!) Eating junk food used to be a " guilty pleasure" an now we are suffering from obesity because what used to a once in a month treat is now all we eat! Do you really want to live in a world surrounded by idiots? It would make passing obscene and outrages laws easier to pass because anyone with half a brain who could oppose it will be a thing of the past!