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Can anyone outweird my secret crush?!

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SweetFamilyAddams · 16/05/2025 18:17

I have developed an inexplicable crush on Uncle Fester.
I've had a few odd crushes over the years but this one is by far the oddest.
Does anyone else get weird crushes for absolutely no good reason?

OP posts:
Latenightreader · 16/05/2025 22:17

Anyone else remember Jack May? He was Nelson Gabriel in the Archers, and either Theoden or Denithor in the Radio 4 Lord of the Rings from 40+ years ago. Now there's a voice...

I've had a crush on Alan Alda since watching repeats of Mash in my teens. When he turned up in The West Wing I decided I'd still run away with him if he asked me.

Juliet Stevenson too, but I don't think that's weird!

CountryMouse22 · 16/05/2025 22:19

Latenightreader · 16/05/2025 22:17

Anyone else remember Jack May? He was Nelson Gabriel in the Archers, and either Theoden or Denithor in the Radio 4 Lord of the Rings from 40+ years ago. Now there's a voice...

I've had a crush on Alan Alda since watching repeats of Mash in my teens. When he turned up in The West Wing I decided I'd still run away with him if he asked me.

Juliet Stevenson too, but I don't think that's weird!

"Juliet Stevenson too, but I don't think that's weird!"

She has a lovely voice.

Endofyear · 16/05/2025 22:19

DonewhatIcando · 16/05/2025 19:21

Fatima Whitbread, I'm a straight female.
I dunno, there's just something about her

Oh I agree with this! I love her 🥰 I think it's her dedication to campaigning for children in care and her vulnerability even though she's obviously a strong woman 🤔

Endofyear · 16/05/2025 22:22

Are these weird crushes? When I was little I had a big crush on Chewbacca from Star Wars 😂 Robin Williams too, is that weird?

My biggest crush has always been Ray Winstone - don't know if that's weird but all my friends think it is!

TasWair · 16/05/2025 22:25

CountryMouse22 · 16/05/2025 22:15

Who is Gru?

Despicable Me Stuff GIF

This hottie.

lifeonthelane · 16/05/2025 22:33

HornyHornersPinger · 16/05/2025 18:18

Bandit, Bluey's Dad. He's the epitome of my perfect man 👨 ❤️

THIS!

paulhollywoodshairgel · 16/05/2025 22:37

I have a massive crush on Youngblud. I’m old enough to be his mother! My daughter is mortified 😂😂😂

Can anyone outweird my secret crush?!
Absolutenonsense · 16/05/2025 22:38

Janie1962 · 16/05/2025 21:28

The cartoon BFG! He has a kind face, and a lovely accent 😊 Do you think I should get out more? 😆

It’s because it’s Mark Rylance! Who is hot…..

Needhelp101 · 16/05/2025 22:45

GasperyJacquesRoberts · 16/05/2025 19:04

Come on. That's not a weird crush. I'm a boringly heterosexual man but I can definitely see the attraction of Charles Dance. Despite his age he's still a good looking and very charming man.

Uncle Fester, on the other hand, is deeply weird.

Completely. He makes a wonderful Vetinari (Dance, not Uncle Fester). I've always been a sucker for a great voice (see also Alan Rickman).

ThesophisticatedJY · 16/05/2025 22:58

Long time lurker , not posted before , my secret crush is SHREK , i think he’s cute , in fact I know a few that look like him

Picle · 16/05/2025 23:04

I once had a very rude dream about Ed Milliband. Never thought of him in that way before Blush

Also Rishi Sunak was eye candy during the BBC lockdown briefings.Grin

menopausalfart · 16/05/2025 23:07

Mine used to be Janice from the Muppets.

JessWild · 16/05/2025 23:11

Mrs McCluskey in Grange hill.
Showing my age and RIP

HardbackPaperback · 16/05/2025 23:12

Endofyear · 16/05/2025 22:22

Are these weird crushes? When I was little I had a big crush on Chewbacca from Star Wars 😂 Robin Williams too, is that weird?

My biggest crush has always been Ray Winstone - don't know if that's weird but all my friends think it is!

I used to fancy him like mad when he played Will Scarlett in Robin of Sherwood!

anonymous98 · 16/05/2025 23:18

Absolutenonsense · 16/05/2025 22:38

It’s because it’s Mark Rylance! Who is hot…..

Maybe not in Bones and All though

Ohgodohgod · 16/05/2025 23:18

HornyHornersPinger · 16/05/2025 18:18

Bandit, Bluey's Dad. He's the epitome of my perfect man 👨 ❤️

This is normal.

HouseCaptain · 16/05/2025 23:20

I used to have a crush on George Bush, but that seems really normal compared to Uncle Fester.

Ohgodohgod · 16/05/2025 23:20

I'm super into Elon Musk and I'm so ashamed. I could honestly watch him talk about rockets and Martian colonies all day. Help me.

Youranus · 16/05/2025 23:22

Anyone remember this stud muffin?

Can anyone outweird my secret crush?!
Ohgodohgod · 16/05/2025 23:26

SwedishEdith · 16/05/2025 19:21

I know it's wrong but I found the wink to Angela Rayner a bit sexy. I know.

I also had a Raab dream and afterwards I watched this wink about 30 times and was weak at the knees. I'm over Dom now though.

murasaki · 16/05/2025 23:40

I was wondering if anyone would be mad enough to admit to Rees Mogg. i remain disappointed although unsurprised.

Definitely Mackenzie Crook. And Billy Bob Thornton.

HardbackPaperback · 16/05/2025 23:46

TulipTuesday · 16/05/2025 21:35

Back off, he’s mine!

@TulipTuesday, clearly we will have to duel. Or whoever spots the fake Vermeer gets PM…?

WinterFoxes · 16/05/2025 23:58

SweetFamilyAddams · 16/05/2025 18:32

Peter Dinklage is gorgeous!

I saw him at Kew gardens years before he was famous. Couldn't take my eyes off him. He was wearing a leather bike jacket and he had such charisma.

Endofyear · 17/05/2025 00:30

Youranus · 16/05/2025 23:22

Anyone remember this stud muffin?

Omg yes! Me & my sister were obsessed with this show!! Definitely had a crush on Vincent!

SockQueen · 17/05/2025 00:41

Chilliandbanana · 16/05/2025 20:37

I realised my maternity leave had to end and I had to get back to adult interaction every day when I realised I had developed a rather large crush on Mr Tumble! I wanted to watch his show more than my DD 🤭🤭

A few years ago someone on Mumsnet admitted to this and then a thread of Tumble/Justin Fletcher-themed erotica... happened. Do NOT search for this unless you have a plentiful supply of brain bleach.

I have to add to the roll call of weird Tory crushes (I have never voted for them in my life) with... Rory Stewart. Blush