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Who did your Mum have a crush on in the 80s or 90s?

200 replies

Snooks1971 · 13/12/2024 22:07

It was never like phwoarrr obvious, but looking back she definitely had a thing for Daley Thompson and Paul Nicholas (Just Good Friends).
Good taste Mum!

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Runskiyoga · 13/12/2024 22:14

Adam Ant 😁

Runnyyolkplease · 13/12/2024 22:15

George Michael, Mel Gibson, Jimmy Nail…

Lamplighton · 13/12/2024 22:15

Alex Hurricane Higgins. Obviously liked a bad boy

Doggymummar · 13/12/2024 22:15

I wouldn't have a clue, I was left home and living my life.

Comedycook · 13/12/2024 22:15

Lovejoy 😂

MaybeALittle · 13/12/2024 22:16

My mother’s crushes were in the 60s. Mine in the 80s was Pål Waaktaar from A-ha.

Snooks1971 · 13/12/2024 22:16

Lovejoy!

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Backtothe80splease · 13/12/2024 22:17

David Essex

SomeonTookMyAnonymousUserName · 13/12/2024 22:17

My mum also loved Paul Nicholas. Noel Edmonds was another and the 'good looking' BeeGee, don't know what his name is/was.

RosesAndHellebores · 13/12/2024 22:17

When she was 50-60, no idea. My step probably, who she married in 1981.

Snooks1971 · 13/12/2024 22:19

MaybeALittle · 13/12/2024 22:16

My mother’s crushes were in the 60s. Mine in the 80s was Pål Waaktaar from A-ha.

Yes but I bet she still had crushes in the 80s. My mum loved Elvis but hello, Daley Thompson

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ssd · 13/12/2024 22:20

No idea here too

UnalliterativeGeorge · 13/12/2024 22:21

John Nettles

CurlewKate · 13/12/2024 22:21

70s for my mum. Paul Michael Glaser. James Drury. Sean Connery.

Gowlett · 13/12/2024 22:21

Michael J Fox

ParksidePen · 13/12/2024 22:21

Neil Pearson in Drop the Dead Donkey.
Al Pacino

I think she'd still say the same.

NeverSeenAFarmerOnABike · 13/12/2024 22:22

Alan tutchmarsh.

Awrite · 13/12/2024 22:23

Graeme Souness. I know.

Snooks1971 · 13/12/2024 22:23

Gowlett · 13/12/2024 22:21

Michael J Fox

FFS he was MY crush im in my 50s Grin

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Seagullsinawinterwonderland · 13/12/2024 22:23

My mum was in her 30s in the 80s but had a thing for Pat Jennings the goal keeper. She still would apparently... 😂

FloordrobeIsGoingToGetME · 13/12/2024 22:23

My mum thought Terry Wogan was 'dishy' 😂

Frith2013 · 13/12/2024 22:23

Sean Connery

Alan Hansen

Chelsea26 · 13/12/2024 22:24

Bruce Springsteen - she’s remained faithful and I totally would too!

Although she’d disown me!

Anonym00se · 13/12/2024 22:25

My Mum fancied Bob Geldof!

Snooks1971 · 13/12/2024 22:25

UnalliterativeGeorge · 13/12/2024 22:21

John Nettles

I get this

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