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Just what IS it about him?

64 replies

Wokenupbybirdsong · 13/04/2023 18:51

Harry styles

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TheDalaiShawarma · 13/04/2023 20:32

As PP said, he’s very charismatic. He also comes across as incredibly respectful, emotionally intelligent, and mature. Everyone who has met him or worked with him has nothing but wonderful things to say about what a lovely chap he is.

And obviously throw in the fact he is bloody gorgeous.

TheDalaiShawarma · 13/04/2023 20:34

The comparison to Bieber is just offensive. They are male singers around the same age, that’s literally the only comparison. Bieber is an objectively an awful person with a terrible reputation.

NotMyDayJob · 13/04/2023 20:39

I don't know about charisma but have you seen My Policeman? stickman is less wooden than him in that, with his terrible accent.

DarkDarkNight · 13/04/2023 20:43

He’s one of the few people to have been on The X-Factor that actually has ‘it’, that indefinable something. He is good looking, charismatic, he has his own style and seems very comfortable in his own skin. It’s appealing. I’ve seen videos of him interacting with fans on Insta and he’s very charming and personable.

I’m a bit too old for boy bands so wasn’t the target audience, and was a bit cynical when it came to his solo career at first but I have to admit I like some of his songs. I haven’t listened to the albums but Falling, As it Was and Late Night Talking are proper ear worms.

elm26 · 13/04/2023 20:51

GoodChat · 13/04/2023 18:55

I think it's because he's had older girlfriends so women think there's actually a real genuine possibility of him being attracted to them.

To me he just looks like he smells of stale sweat.

I get the stale sweat impression too 🤣

I'm 29 and don't see the appeal whatsoever.

Allthingsbrightandbeautifulx · 13/04/2023 20:57

elm26 · 13/04/2023 20:51

I get the stale sweat impression too 🤣

I'm 29 and don't see the appeal whatsoever.

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Me too stale sweat and smoke. Looks like he’d have dirty fingernails too, maybe that’s why he paints them black 😂

BakewellGin1 · 13/04/2023 21:14

Nope nothing there for me (im late 30s)

He looks grubby, has a 'young boy' look about him and is in no way my type. I like my men to be rough round the edges, a little older looking...

I mean if you said Channing Tatum, Vin Diesal, Gérard Butler then absolutely 😂

Adelant · 13/04/2023 21:30

I don’t see the appeal. Awful fashion sense.

Fairislefandango · 13/04/2023 21:34

No idea - I honestly don't see the appeal.

Inthedarkagain · 13/04/2023 21:36

Didn't he get his nob out in public once?

I'm not into him, but I'm 40. Too old and practically asexual already anyway.

TheVolturi · 13/04/2023 21:51

He's not my cup of tea, I do like him though. I find the Larry Stylinson stuff very interesting and a bit wow 😳

AllOfThemWitches · 13/04/2023 21:52

Yuck

Wednesday6 · 13/04/2023 22:05

Watermelon sugar high! He's fun, easy on the eye, he moves and smiles... I don't blame you girl!

Feelinglow27 · 13/04/2023 22:24

I get it but when he I heard the reference to choking in one of his songs it put me right off.

cocolocoe · 13/04/2023 22:25

I'd love to go to bed with him.

FrogsWormsandButterflies · 13/04/2023 22:27

Oh he’s just beautiful.
Comparing him to Justin Bieber is ridiculously offensive to Harry 🤣

NooNakedJacuzziness · 13/04/2023 22:30

Objectionable nostrils

Seaside21 · 13/04/2023 22:31

I like my men smart and clean cut, so he looks too dirty and unkempt for me, but my friend in her late forties absolutely adores him!

cocksstrideintheevening · 13/04/2023 22:33

X factor? I love him, also Taylor swift and I'm an old grunge girl at heart. He's harmless pop fluff.

JamSandle · 13/04/2023 22:34

He doesn't do it for me. Was a cute teenager though.

quietnightmare · 13/04/2023 22:34

Wokenupbybirdsong · 13/04/2023 19:01

@quietnightmare Why would that creep you out?

That’s the thing, I’m a bit embarrassed to say 🙈All my other *Crushes are totally reasonable and all older than me

Don't be embarrassed 😃.

I think him being similar age just makes me cringe perhaps because I know a few men of similar age like him and they just seem to annoy me and perhaps compare them to the men I know in my life of a similar age who are a little more sensible. It's hard to explain

NashvilleQueen · 13/04/2023 22:38

The tattoos really put me off. They're terrible.

Dontsayyouloveme · 13/04/2023 22:47

Oh for me it’s the chiselled jaw, cheeky smile, that signature dance of his !! I’m 51 and always been a fan of a pretty boy band with a sharp jawline but they’ve usually been around my age.. think Take That!.. but I don’t care.. I think HS is bloody gorgeous 🥰

Pocketfullofdogtreats · 13/04/2023 22:50

Right at the beginning I found him very attractive because he reminded me of Mick Jagger, so I'm disappointed he hasn't done some proper rock stuff (apologies if he has and I've missed it). I think he's got real talent and potential that has been subsumed under all the fancy clothes and other distractions.

bimbimbap · 13/04/2023 22:55

Knew the thread would be about him before I opened it!