Guilty Pleasures

Informal Theme #6

Blog #6

            “Short is the joy that guilty pleasure brings.” Guilty pleasure is something one enjoys and considers pleasurable despite feeling guilt for enjoying it. Often, the “guilt” involved is simply fear of others discovering one’s lowbrow or otherwise embarrassing tastes, rather than actual moral guilt. It is almost alike with Schadenfreude which means pleasure derived from the misfortunes of others. Ever experienced someone take you for granted just to gratify themselves?

            Of all the virtues, this ranked second in my list, the first one being the Golden Rule. I sense this almost every day, from a classmate or two. Do you know how aggravating it is when someone pleads you to treat them when they think you are rich? Or maybe how provoking it is when you stay up all night for a project that was supposedly by group. You work so hard and all they do is take advantage of you on purpose, isn’t it irritating?

            Guilty pleasures even exist in fashion, music and food. We choose to eat unhealthy foods high in sugar or fat for the pleasure of our taste even though we know how bad it is for our health. Guilt is on our minds but we do not hinder from doing so. In every action you do, righteousness must exist. Don’t even bother let these pleasures prevail over your mind.