Top 10 Guilty Pleasures of Teenage Boys

Traditional gender roles are going the way of the dinosaur as women triumph in hockey and the men of our world dig deeper into their feminine sides.

Sure, it’s rare to hear two men discuss Edward Cullen or the latest episode of Glee with one another – but with their trustworthy gal pals, they are starting to reveal their true colours.

It is through these discussions with my male friends that I have discovered the Top 10 guilty pleasures of teenage boys!

1. THE TWILIGHT SERIES

Be it jealousy or emulation, male teens can’t get enough of Edward Cullen. Ideal for the closet romantic, Twilight is a secret hit amongst men.

2. FACEBOOK STALKING

Facebook is the optimum tool for jealous females. With one click, you get all the information you need on your boyfriend, crush or ex. The best part is, men do it too… they just won’t admit it.

3. POP MUSIC

Love or hate Disney stars, you must admit their melodies are catchy. Guys may complain about the Jonas Brothers in front of friends, but nothing can stop them from singing Burnin’ Up in the shower.

4. REALITY TV SHOWS LIKE THE BACHELOR

Twenty-five women vying for one man’s heart hardly seems like a manly premise for a TV show. However, watching women trying to win a man’s attention is entertaining – and every guy has a bit of a romantic side.

5. ROMANTIC COMEDIES

It’s not all about explosions anymore! Men these days do enjoy rom-coms and can even shed a tear or two… a supportive gal pal will just pretend she didn’t see them.

6. SHOPPING

Boys love to buy clothes and look good. It’s no secret that it’s a material world, so why do boys insist on hiding the fact that they enjoy mall outings as much as their female counterparts?

7. HAIR, HAIR, HAIR!

Here’s some news for you girls: boys bring gel to school. And yes, they do their hair in the washroom too. Shocked? Don’t be.

8. FASHION MAGAZINES

Maybe it’s the content, maybe it’s the pictures, but give a guy your Cosmo and he’ll be occupied and in a fit of giggles for days.

9. MTV SHOWS LIKE JERSEY SHORE

It’s a recipe for disaster when clubbing party brats are shacked up in a beach house together. Between the trashy fights and “unscripted” *ahem* drama, boys find a comfy middle ground that entertains them to no end.

10. GLEE

This high-school musical sitcom is taking the world by storm. Whether it’s the drama, the singing football players or the complicated love triangles, something about Glee simply speaks to the male population.

Regardless of what their guilty pleasures may be, teenage boys are starting to open up about them. The next step? Coming clean to the other boys! Of course, that may just take a few more decades of advancement.