I think this is hilarious. Just because people like things that are outside the mainstream rarely means that they like them simply because they're outside the mainstream. It's like what Kumars was talking about in his comments on the "Base Bull" blog entry: the American people have come to enjoy really in-your-face, simple entertainment that lacks a lot of nuance (and in this case, artistry), so it all really depends what you're looking for. Generally speaking, you have to look outside the mainstream, which is marketed to those Americans who enjoy being spoonfed, if you want artistry and nuance (not that it isn't possible to fall off the other side of the horse, like the people I think you're visualizing).

It's not like people aren't allowed to have guilty pleasures. I know I do. But if you really are content limiting yourself to movies that are just "flashy" and "cheesy," or not making the effort to hear an artist out and listen to a full album, I think that's... well... really limiting. I mean, suit yourself. I don't think it makes you uncool, I just feel a little sorry for you.