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Who is your unusual crush?

646 replies

Chefpig · 02/08/2026 12:06

Who do you find attractive but they're perhaps not attractive in a conventional way?

I'll start with David Baddiel. Something about him. His facial hair is sexy. He did a series cycling round France with Hugh Dennis (who I also have a crush on) and the pair of them were a joy to watch. Witty and intelligent. He's also fiercely proud of his Jewish heritage.

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Poppinpoppinpopcorn · 03/08/2026 15:42

James Brolin, even tho he's now in his 80s he is a very sexy older man, and his voice is amazing.

HelenaWaiting · 03/08/2026 15:41

Richard Ayoade. I just get the impression he'd be filthy in bed. It's his intelligence and quick wit.

TidyOchreDeer · 03/08/2026 15:37

Not sure if it's unusual really, but I usually get raised eyebrows at mine - Walton Goggins!

GotANewFrockTooFuckingFat · 03/08/2026 15:29

Sean Strickland.

He has some opinions about women but as long as he didn't talk, I could spend a fortnight on that man meat theme park 😮

slx · 03/08/2026 15:26

Max Branning

unabashedopossum · 03/08/2026 15:25

Themymblesdaughter · 03/08/2026 15:19

Toby Jones
i also like Cheerful Charlie and David Baddiel

Toby Jones definitely counts as unusual.

Themymblesdaughter · 03/08/2026 15:19

Toby Jones
i also like Cheerful Charlie and David Baddiel

Lottapianos · 03/08/2026 15:18

David Baddiel - yes. Very fit. Even though he comes across as a bit of a plum. His book about his family is really excellent though - very funny, very sad, very weird

David Mitchell - just lovely 😍 he used to look properly frightful in his Peep Show days but getting older and growing a beard has been a magical transformation. And he's got a reputation for being really lovely and delightful to work with

AlwaysExtraHot · 03/08/2026 15:15

BarrelofBeer · 03/08/2026 14:39

I agree to both. Now wondering if they come as a pair?

Together at last Grin

AutismMum2017 · 03/08/2026 15:13

IdiotCat · 03/08/2026 15:11

Jimmy Nail when he was Oz in Auf Wiedersehen Pet.
I know. It’s a rough man thing lol

I always thought Jimmy Nail had an incredibly descriptive name as I did think he looked very much like a nail 🤣

sidneytweeney · 03/08/2026 15:12

Richard Ayoade 🔥

IdiotCat · 03/08/2026 15:11

Jimmy Nail when he was Oz in Auf Wiedersehen Pet.
I know. It’s a rough man thing lol

AutismMum2017 · 03/08/2026 15:08

Oh god! I’ve just thought of another couple…….

Dr Ranj
Stephen Mulhearn

BarrelofBeer · 03/08/2026 14:40

Urgentbiscuitrequired · 03/08/2026 14:10

I have a weird thing for Tom Kerridge. I don't think I'd shag him, but I expect he gives nice hugs.

My BIL is the dead spit of Tom Kerridge and everyone always says he gives world class hugs. it's like being hugged by a grizzly bear.

BarrelofBeer · 03/08/2026 14:39

Spidey66 · 02/08/2026 18:14

Keir Starmer and Jarvis Cocker

I agree to both. Now wondering if they come as a pair?

mtobrokeme · 03/08/2026 14:30

Porcupinepotato · 03/08/2026 12:57

I walked past him once outside my local train station and thought the same. He acknowledged me and I didn’t know what to do so just winked at him 🤣

He’s my MP and I’m not sure what the certain something is that Ed has but he must leave it at home when he visits us! Also, I can beat your wink by a million per cent but that is a story that will absolutely out me! Let’s just say that I inadvertently propositioned Ed when he came canvassing to my house!

JesseDavisGonnaHangOnInThereNSoul · 03/08/2026 14:15

Urgentbiscuitrequired · 03/08/2026 14:14

Which helmet are you referring to?

Ooo err missus.

Urgentbiscuitrequired · 03/08/2026 14:14

pinkmoomin · 03/08/2026 00:43

i’ve crush on Count Binface. I used to have a thing for Darth Vader, so must be the helmet, black cape and leather-gloves combo that does it for me.

Which helmet are you referring to?

Urgentbiscuitrequired · 03/08/2026 14:10

I have a weird thing for Tom Kerridge. I don't think I'd shag him, but I expect he gives nice hugs.

unabashedopossum · 03/08/2026 14:05

Mine is definitely niche. Kirishima Tetsuo.

He’s a high ranking sumo wrestler. I know that’s not a profession that is generally associated with sex appeal in the West, but by God is he a beautiful man. I could watch him all day.

JesseDavisGonnaHangOnInThereNSoul · 03/08/2026 14:05

The lady in "what is he doing with those candle sticks"70s public information film
70s kids and parents may remember it.

PleaseStopEatingMyStuff · 03/08/2026 14:03

David Morissey, especially when hes looking cross about something.

BasiliskStare · 03/08/2026 13:59

@Tandmarmite Bill Nighy is not unusual. You are in a queue of at least two there. 😊

PetulaGordeno · 03/08/2026 13:52

PositiveProzac · 03/08/2026 13:35

Count binface

As if? You’re talking absolute rubbish 🤩

Tandmarmite · 03/08/2026 13:48

Bill Nighy & Peter Egan