Snakes? I hate snakes

The guilty pleasure is a wonderful thing because taste in any area of arts or entertainment should never have to be questioned. There are circumstances, whether it's buying a collection of George Michael B-sides or the director's cut of "Glitter," where there is no doubt an error in judgment has been made.

I am an arts writer by trade, so there is this unwritten rule that I must be a jerk who thinks his taste trumps all. That isn't so. Just because I write that an album is better than another album doesn't mean I like said better album more than said weaker album.

So, over the course of the last few years I've learned to appreciate everything, but there are still times when someone asks me what movie I'm watching, or what's on my iPod, that I am a little hesitant to admit the answer.

I will do that right now.

"Indiana Jones and the (insert awesome event here)"

I don't care how cool your mom is, Indiana Jones is cooler, and I'm confident enough in my love for Dr. Jones to say that if you don't like any of these movies, yes, even "Temple of Doom," you are a sick, culture-free person.

We're talking Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, Short Round-"This is no time for love, Dr. Jones"-and, additionally, the best movie of all-time in "Raiders of the Lost Ark."

First, and foremost, Karen Allen is leaps and bounds ahead of any love interest in "Indiana Jones" lore and comparable to any Bond girl. She can handle her liquor better than anyone I know, she picks the best time to rock hot outfits, and she ended up with the role of Mrs. Smalls is "Sandlot." So, you know she didn't have Smalls with Indy. She possibly had Benny "The Jet" Rodriguez with Indy, but not Smalls.

Not to mention her character's name is Marion Ravenwood. Just say it, it rolls off the tongue like some sort of sixth grade daydream. Names like Joseph Kingsbury, Bailey Wildwood and Reed Heath can't touch that.

You want to talk about best enemies of all-time, "Raiders of the Lost Ark" has them. Give me all your other options-DeVito's Penguin, "D2's" Gunner Stahl, Satan in "Devil's Advocate"-and I'll treat them to a nice glass of "Not Today, Buddy" ("Not Today, Buddy" is three parts Maker's Mark whiskey, one part lime juice, one part Hennessy).

"Raiders of the Lost Ark" has the Nazis.

Who roots for the bad guys here? Alright, maybe Trent Lott or David Duke, but let's face the facts. When the Ark of the Covenant is opened up and Nazi face starts melting everywhere, there isn't a dry eye in the joint.

Best minor character of all-time? Mr. Katanga!

I wish I could print a picture of this guy's face to show you how awesome he is. Wait, I just did.

Simply stunning.

"Raiders of the Lost Ark" has everything you want in a movie. Bonus credits for Harrison Ford doing a remarkable job acting.

Some honorable mention to music that fits the mold:

Phil Collins, "Invisible Touch"

This song is so hot, it burns. Genesis fans may rip on Phil for whatever reason, and yes, Genesis was amazing, but when Phil sings, "She reaches in and grabs right hold of your heart," fist pumping ensues. It's like that moment in "Saved By The Bell" where Zack Morris swipes Kelly away from Slater with a slimeball move, and in the back of your head, you think, "Yeah, that's my man."

Maroon 5, "Songs About Jane"

Admitting this kind of makes me want to donate my man parts to charity, but these handsome gentlemen write hooks that could catch Jaws.

Stretch Arm Strong, anything.

Traditionally, listening to heavy music is understood to be either a form of release or a display of violence. While both are oft-used and a huge stereotype, Stretch Arm Strong is neither. Is there anything better than listening to a bald, straight-edge, 30-plus year old man scream lyrics like, "It's okay for me to say 'I love you' and it's okay for you to cry."

It never gets old.

This week's "hard to debate" fact of the week: Brad May putting the puck through Ray Bourque's legs and torching Andy Moog to help the Sabres sweep the Bruins was the worst moment of Bourque's career.