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AIBU for having a crush on this elderly Croatian singer? Do you find him attractive?

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HelloHilda · 24/09/2023 17:36

I know this is silly because I'm too old to have celebrity crushes, but for the past year I've had a crush on a man named Vlado Kalember. He's 70 but there's lots of videos on youtube of him from when he was younger and I think he's so cute, even as an older man now. He kind of looked like Johnny Depp when young, plus his music is fun despite the fact I can't speak Croatian. I've watched all his music videos and just think he's so sexy. I used google translate to read articles about him. I honestly don't think he's that interesting to read about based on what I've read, but for some reason I really like him still.

He was around when Croatia was still a part of Yugoslavia, and was considered one of the most eligible bachelors in the land. He was known as an eternal bachelor/womanizer who didn't settle down until his early 50s with a woman 30 years younger (he's older than her parents) and they had a baby. Now they're divorced but are apparently still best friends.

Anyway, I don't know why I'm posting this. I guess I just want opinions because I've only mentioned this to one person I know in real life and she told me to get an eye test because he's not attractive at all. Do you guys think he is/was attractive?

Here is his most famous music video

AIBU for having a crush on this elderly Croatian singer? Do you find him attractive?
AIBU for having a crush on this elderly Croatian singer? Do you find him attractive?
AIBU for having a crush on this elderly Croatian singer? Do you find him attractive?
AIBU for having a crush on this elderly Croatian singer? Do you find him attractive?
AIBU for having a crush on this elderly Croatian singer? Do you find him attractive?
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TheYearOfSmallThings · 24/09/2023 17:41

He was a good looking man in his time, and probably still would be if he hadn't had stuff done to his face and hair. Not a patch on Jeff Goldblum though (my septugenarian of choice).

Farmageddon · 24/09/2023 17:43

Hmm, not my type OP but if I showed you a picture of the guy I currently have a crush on you would probably think similar.

Sometimes it's nice to have a little escapism - enjoy your crush and don't worry what your friend thinks.

ShippingNews · 24/09/2023 17:45

He was cute !

HelloHilda · 24/09/2023 17:55

What plastic surgeries do you think he's had?

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TheYearOfSmallThings · 24/09/2023 18:08

Actually maybe none when I look at less filtered pictures of him. It might just be the eyebrows, the hair and careful lighting!

AIBU for having a crush on this elderly Croatian singer? Do you find him attractive?
IHeartGeneHunt · 24/09/2023 18:10

Yes he's handsome. I have a crush on Martin Shaw.

sonres · 24/09/2023 18:13

He reminds me a bit of Per Gessle who I had a massive crush on in the 90's. Probably his voice I found the most sexy though

Justhereforaibu1 · 24/09/2023 18:14

Never heard of him but he's lovely!

Fallenangelofthenorth · 24/09/2023 18:15

Your not wrong

redavocado · 24/09/2023 18:18

sonres · 24/09/2023 18:13

He reminds me a bit of Per Gessle who I had a massive crush on in the 90's. Probably his voice I found the most sexy though

That's exactly who I thought of too! Also not bad for someone now in his 60s....

Herefordhousewife · 24/09/2023 18:21

I felt the same way about the late elderly Leonard Cohen.

VeterinaryCareAssistant · 24/09/2023 18:22

I don't think he's attractive but I don't think he's ugly either.

Johnny Knoxville 😊

theduchessofspork · 24/09/2023 18:30

I think in his youth he’s a bit Romanian Morton Harket, but these days he reminds me a bit of Kris Jenner. (Not that there’s anything wrong with KJ.)

But, there is nothing wrong with a random crush. I’ve had some weird ones.

KitchenSinkLlama · 24/09/2023 18:32

Saschka · 24/09/2023 18:16

Looks like Paul King to me.

I loved (and prided) Paul King

ILoveaSunflower · 24/09/2023 18:43

You're not alone. I have crushes on several men in their sixties namely:
Roland orzabal from Tears for Fears (62)
Alan wilder from Depeche mode (64)
Paddy Mcaloon from Prefab Sprout (66)
Mark Hollis from Talk Talk (died at 64 RIP)

Of course they're only in their twenties in their videos. I'm not sure I find their present selves so appealing

viques · 24/09/2023 18:46

Does he have teeth OP, those pictures look as though he is keeping his mouth well and truly closed.

Oysterbabe · 24/09/2023 18:47

It's a no from me.

Adreno · 24/09/2023 18:51

He looks like a magician.
Ick.

fuckssaaaaake · 24/09/2023 18:58

Ew

Supercat100 · 24/09/2023 19:13

Not my type but I have the weirdest taste so I'm not judging! YANBU.

BitOutOfPractice · 24/09/2023 19:19

My SOC (Septuagenarian Of Choice) is Bryan Ferry. Always was, always will be, as hot af. I have loved him unconditionally for 43 years now and he still has “it” in spades.

Your Croatian? Not so much. You can keep him all for yourself!

Slavica · 24/09/2023 19:43

Oh, OP. Thank you for posting this; if you have a crush, you have a crush.
How did you come across Vlado Kalember?
(I'm Croatian. He's old, he was old when I was young and I am no longer young. Everyone my age can sing "Nek' živi ljubav")

Lentilweaver · 24/09/2023 19:45

Aw this thread is so sweet.

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