PSA: It's OK To Enjoy Really Bad Television

Stop Garbage-Shaming 2k15

Have you ever told someone you like a show, only to have that person say that what you like is trash?

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Maybe you couldn't stop watching I Wanna Marry Harry.

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Or absolutely love Keeping Up With The Kardashians.

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Whatever it is that you like, someone made you feel bad or dumb for liking it.

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Listen to me. Read my words: It’s OK to like junky stuff.

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If you like something it’s because it brings you joy, that’s enough of a reason to like it. Full stop.

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Enjoying whatever makes you happy is what makes the world bearable, and that’s important.

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You are NOT stupid for enjoying trashy shows, and anyone who says you are is condescending.

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Also those people never have any fun ever and that's a fact.

And while it's true that many of these shows have problematic elements, it's OK to acknowledge that and enjoy them anyway.

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You can know in your heart that the female representation on a show is severely lacking and still be into it. You are vast and you contain multitudes.

Like what you like, love what you love, and anyone who thinks it’s trash is the real trash bag here, if we're being honest.

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Let's stop feeling bad for liking garbage, and also stop garbage-shaming in the year 2015.

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Rock on, garbage-lovers!