I’m sorry to make this a gendered thing, but I think way more men need to hear this message from society in general.
At least in my part of the world, most of these things would not even raise an eye brow if a grown adult woman was doing it.
However, after a certain age, men partaking in these things outside of the context of doing them with their children/grandchildren is very strongly looked down upon. Men are allowed to be overgrown children if it’s in the context of “expensive toys for adults” like a hobby car or hunting equipment. Even playing video games is considered questionable in some crowds. Glitter pens and plush animals? For men, that’s just way too far outside of what’s considered normal and acceptable. But I agree, it shouldn’t be. If it brings you joy and it’s not hurting anybody else, why the need to be shamed by society for it?
Marinate the Pringles in the Mtn Dew overnight. Drain the excess Mtn Dew into a bowl and set aside, do not discard. Bring oven to 375F/190C, allow it to preheat. Place marinated Pringles onto cookie sheet, do not stack, and leave enough space between crisps so that they do not touch. Use a spoon or spatula to avoid tearing. Place in preheated oven for 10 minutes, then flip, and cook an additional 3 minutes. Sprinkle with Mtn Dew drainage and allow to roast for an additional 3 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. In the mean time, place any remaining drainage into a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly to avoid burning. Allow Mtn Dew drainage to reduce, until it just barely sticks to a wooden toothpick. Remove from heat, pour over cooling crisps. Spray with canned cheese or sprinkle with Cool Ranch Doritos dust if going for a more fancy ambiance.