brain candy
Fun, not nutritious
Brain candy is something entertaining but intellectually undemanding—content you consume for pleasure rather than enrichment.
The metaphor treats such entertainment as a treat for the mind: sweet and satisfying but not nutritious.
I needed some brain candy after that exam, so I watched reality TV all night.
Rapid consecutive episode viewing
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
- sitcomsHumorous television series
- romcomHumorous love story genre
- streamingReal-time digital delivery
fluff · listicle · tabloids · memes · trivia · soundbites · catchy · earworm
Demanding continuous viewing
- compulsiveUnable to stop oneself
- hookedDeeply dependent or bent
- cravingPowerful urge to have
- habit-formingCausing repeated compulsive use
engrossing · captivating · irresistible · absorbing · fixation · autoplay · clickbait · mindless
Redirection of attention
- distractionThing diverting one's attention
- cozyWarm and snug
- undemandingRequiring minimal effort
- relaxationState of being unwound
downtime · unwinding · leisure · amusement · passive · low-effort · daydreaming
binge-watching
Rapid consecutive episode viewing
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
- sitcomsHumorous television series
- romcomHumorous love story genre
streaming · fluff · listicle · tabloids · memes · trivia · soundbites · catchy · earworm · jingles
bingeable
Demanding continuous viewing
- compulsiveUnable to stop oneself
- hookedDeeply dependent or bent
- cravingPowerful urge to have
habit-forming · engrossing · captivating · irresistible · absorbing · fixation · autoplay · clickbait · mindless · numbing
diversion
Redirection of attention
- distractionThing diverting one's attention
- cozyWarm and snug
- undemandingRequiring minimal effort
relaxation · downtime · unwinding · leisure · amusement · passive · low-effort · daydreaming
brain candybrain food
Nutrition aiding cognition
heavy reading · thought-provoking · substantive · edifying · enriching
brain candybrain food
Nutrition aiding cognition
food for thought · nutritious · healthy · beneficial · wholesome
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