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brain candy

British

noun

informal something that is entertaining or enjoyable but lacks depth or significance

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Why streaming services insist on dropping entire seasons of shows like this while dribbling out brain candy like “Love Is Blind” incrementally is beyond me.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2024

Binge, scarf, inhale, or carefully apportion the delectable, delicious, scrumptious treat, veggies, comfort food, junk food, brain candy, or bonbon that’s being served up—unless of course its undercooked, and then push it gently away.

From Slate • May 18, 2020

While longer, warmer days no longer preclude a series from attracting a healthy viewership in the way they once did, lighter brain candy tends to rule this time of year for a good reason.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2019

Give credit where it's due: Canfield and Hansen's brain candy suits the temper of the times.

From Time Magazine Archive

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