the whole idea of "cringe" is just
social control. Acceptability.
Forcing others to conform to their expectations.
Trying to shame others for being authentically joyful about whatever makes them happy.
Second hand embarassment towards others' joy and expression.
in 2014 I decided all of my guilty pleasures (movies, TV shows, books, food, toys, games, weird porn) were sincere pleasures, actually, and my life improved immediately in countless ways. really recommend it to everyone.
it turns out an invisible, critical audience is a hell of a thing to filter your enjoyment through, and to carry around with you all the time.
