I remember hearing the talk about the movie Moulin Rouge when it came out and it being described as eye-candy! I had never heard the term before. When I finally saw it, I understood what they meant! When I walk into a fabric store the same eye-candy thing happens to me!
I often wonder why people gamble and play the slots. There is something I recognize happening to them as they see the lights flashing and hear the bells ringing. To me it is pointless. But a similar thing happens for me when I go fabric shopping! I would much rather spend my money on fabric and notions than spend it watching lights flash and bells ring, then walk away with nothing. When I get home, I've probably spent much less than they lost and I have the new additions to my stash to show for it. Plus, I can re-live that eye-candy event anytime I go wandering through it!