The Orion Online

Issue date: 9/12/07 Section: Features

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I have a confession - Regardless of the fact that they're made for children, I can't get my fill of chicken nuggets or SpongeBob SquarePants-shaped macaroni and cheese. I count "Saved by the Bell" as one of my favorite TV shows, and I'd be lying if I said I didn't get joy out of every pair of shoes I buy. Whether you keep yours hidden away where no one can find them or claim them loud and proud, we all have our guilty pleasures. I have no shame, so I'm revealing all of mine right here for all to read. But keep in mind the cardinal rule of guilty pleasures: Judge not, lest ye be judged.

Target shopping sprees

If heaven could be found in a shopping center, Target would be the pearly gates. Any place that allows me to fill my shopping basket with lotion, cheap dishes, laundry detergent, $9.99 DVDs, economy-sized packs of Orbit gum and pajamas deserves a medal. If I'm feeling down, a trip to Target is a guaranteed pick-me-up, as sad as that sounds.

Wendy's Frosty and fries

Sometimes the foods that sound disgusting taste oh-so-good. Case in point: grabbing an order of Biggie fries and a chocolate Frosty from Wendy's, and dipping each soggy fry into the chocolatey goodness. It sounds like a pregnancy craving, but trust me, it's a thousand times more delicious than the ol' pickle and milkshake combo.

The Disney Channel

Admit it - you've watched your fair share of "That's So Raven" and Disney Channel Original Movies, including Hilary Duff's turn as Cadet Kelly in the movie with the same name. She definitely deserved an Oscar for that role. The children of the '90s also have the channel to thank for bringing them back to their childhood by airing "Boy Meets World" 20 times a day. Cory and Topanga were the original Ross and Rachel, and we have the Disney Channel to thank for reminding us.

Cheesy pop songs

Wedged between Feist and Flight of the Conchords on my iPod, you just might find Fergie. Anyone who denies singing along to "Fergalicious" is either a liar or lives under a rock. Sure, these artists may not write all their songs, but when it comes to danceable pop, I really don't care. If it sounds good, I'll work it out like Beyonce, embarrassing lyrics and all.

Leslie can be reached at featureseditor@theorion.com

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