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Who is your unusual crush?

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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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Lentilcakes · 05/08/2026 10:40

Re Baddiel - saw him at my vet’s!!! Also literally bumped in to him in central London years ago.

Lentilcakes · 05/08/2026 10:37

And Clive Myrie

Lentilcakes · 05/08/2026 10:37

BarrelofBeer · 02/08/2026 17:05

He's pretty incredible in Outlaws.

Mine's Chris Packham.

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Chris Packham (young version w the spiky hair!) was one of my early crushes.

Current ones:
Simon Reeve
Stephen Mangan
Noah Wyle (I liked him much more than Clooney in ER)
Dark Destroyer on The Chase 😂

girljulian · 05/08/2026 10:31

LinnetsWing · 05/08/2026 09:06

He’s very attractive! And the most beautiful voice.

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Oh yes, I love him!

Seems I like a large man with a posh voice which is probably pathological but there you go.

x2boys · 05/08/2026 09:32

Calliopespa · 05/08/2026 00:44

Oh not at all! I have always fancied Bob Geldof. Still do a bit. I don't even think it's weird ... is it?😐

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No not at all
In his younger dsys he was very attractive .

LinnetsWing · 05/08/2026 09:06

Lalgarh · 05/08/2026 09:05

Roger Allam was quite generic looking when he was younger but he's quite nice now

He’s very attractive! And the most beautiful voice.

Lalgarh · 05/08/2026 09:05

Roger Allam was quite generic looking when he was younger but he's quite nice now

LostFragmentsOfTheTenthMuse · 05/08/2026 09:00

AutismMum2017 · 05/08/2026 08:09

Tom Selleck isn’t unusual, he’s a good looking guy! X

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True, I suppose none of them are all that unusual. I am in the finding Bob Geldof a bit attractive camp though. I'm not sure that's all that unusual either 😂

AutismMum2017 · 05/08/2026 08:09

LostFragmentsOfTheTenthMuse · 05/08/2026 00:09

A bit young, but Mae Martin.
Naomi Watts
Tom Selleck
Chevy Chase as Sparky

Tom Selleck isn’t unusual, he’s a good looking guy! X

AInightingale · 05/08/2026 08:08

mrlistersgelfbride · 05/08/2026 00:02

Someone said Harold from Steptoe and Son 🤣🤣🤣 i get it though! It’s the sideburns.

Adrian Edmundson and the late great Rik Mayall- in Bottom

Sgt Wilson (John le Mesurier) from Dad's Army was also very attractive, I always thought. And Citizen 'Wolfie' Smith (Robert Lindsay) and the lovely Richard Becksinsale. All such good-looking actors.

Abhannmor · 05/08/2026 07:58

Bob Geldof elicited a comment of ' Jesus!'

Bob is a handsome lad but I imagine him as a moanyhole version of Jesus.

I read somewhere that Lister and Rimmer are not that different to their real life counterparts @mrlistersgelfbride

Urgentbiscuitrequired · 05/08/2026 07:12

Years ago I used to fancy Tony Robinson, also Dan Cruikshank. I was about 20 at the time, so probably a lot weirder back than.

I do agree that David Mitchell has aged well. Also think Wayne Rooney has too. I can't say I fancy them that much but I'm surprised they look quite handsome now.

@mrlistersgelfbride I do think the Arnold Rimmer of the 80s just needed loosening up a bit. I didn't like him at the time, but there is something about being very meticulous about everything that is attractive.

MrsShawnHatosy · 05/08/2026 06:37

ScruffMuffin · 05/08/2026 01:15

Somebody finally went and said David Cameron! I've heard it all now. I find politicians very unsexy, apart from Obama! 🥰

Like a PP said, physical attractiveness is probably further down the list than we imagine. Most of us want to be able to have good conversation, a good laugh and financial stability. So intelligence (or particular skills), a sense of humour and a decent job are all attractive characteristics. I personally go for personality first, and grow attracted to guys if they are lovely (and well-mannered).

How about Senator Jon Ossoff?

Who is your unusual crush?
Wetblanket78 · 05/08/2026 01:18

Frank Skinner I just love men who are naturally funny but can also hold a good conversation.

ScruffMuffin · 05/08/2026 01:15

Somebody finally went and said David Cameron! I've heard it all now. I find politicians very unsexy, apart from Obama! 🥰

Like a PP said, physical attractiveness is probably further down the list than we imagine. Most of us want to be able to have good conversation, a good laugh and financial stability. So intelligence (or particular skills), a sense of humour and a decent job are all attractive characteristics. I personally go for personality first, and grow attracted to guys if they are lovely (and well-mannered).

StripyShirt · 05/08/2026 00:58

Liz Truss and Kemi.

And another vote for the Shake & Vac lady!

Calliopespa · 05/08/2026 00:57

lordbaddingham · 02/08/2026 19:34

Yes

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Another yes. It's the way he is so competent. Swoops in and saves the day ...

Calliopespa · 05/08/2026 00:53

Sparklybutold · 02/08/2026 17:59

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen

Now he has filled out, yes. He was a bit ladylike for me before...

Calliopespa · 05/08/2026 00:50

Rosesanddaffs · 02/08/2026 19:42

I have no idea why 😂 I think it’s the way he talks 😂🤣🙊

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He's very bright.

Calliopespa · 05/08/2026 00:44

Sunnyskies882 · 05/08/2026 00:42

Jesus 😂

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Oh not at all! I have always fancied Bob Geldof. Still do a bit. I don't even think it's weird ... is it?😐

Sunnyskies882 · 05/08/2026 00:43

David Cameron

Calliopespa · 05/08/2026 00:42

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.

I had a crush on Darth Vader as a tween. It was partly the walk I think ...

Sunnyskies882 · 05/08/2026 00:42

GL0WWORM · 02/08/2026 17:03

Bob Geldof

Jesus 😂

Settingshavechanged · 05/08/2026 00:39

StasisMom · 02/08/2026 17:08

I’d happily spend a night with Martin Clunes, I don’t know if that’s unusual?!

Me too but it's actually his warm, funny and genuine type personality that I like. Plus his love of animals.

Calliopespa · 05/08/2026 00:33

Coffeebeforework · 03/08/2026 16:44

Haven't RTFT but has anyone mentioned Peter Firth in Spooks?

Thought that was Colin Firth at first glance and was thinking you can't put him in a "weird" crush thread!