Definition of «throwaway garbage»
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"Throwaway garbage" refers to media, art, or content that is perceived as having no lasting value or intellectual depth, yet is often enjoyed for its superficial qualities. It suggests that the item is disposable and meant for immediate consumption rather than preservation or serious study. Despite the negative connotation of the word "garbage," the phrase is often used in a self-aware or even affectionate way to describe "guilty pleasure" entertainment. It highlights the contrast between high-brow art and low-effort, transient pop culture.
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> But it’s gorgeous, and silly, and profound, and transient and utterly throwaway garbage.
> I know this reality show is just throwaway garbage, but I can't stop watching it after work.
> Most of the apps on the store are just throwaway garbage designed to show you ads every five seconds.
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