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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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PaulaZackMayo · 25/09/2023 14:17

Festivfrenzy · 25/09/2023 14:14

I can see the appeal of these - mainly cos they have a twinkle in their eye and you can see they would've been very fit in their prime.
Just for the benefit of any septuagenarians reading though I'm assuming this is crush from afar rather than any potential genuine interest though? The thought of any of these nekkid is ick right??

😂What are you going to do when you partner turns 70? Refuse to look at them naked?

I'm a long way off 70 but it was just a thought.

wayyour · 25/09/2023 14:18

He was handsome and has remained so. Though I can't see the last of the, progressively getting older, photos. It won't load.

StaunchMomma · 25/09/2023 14:28

I don't find him attractive at all, young or old, but I properly fancy Yul Brinner so who am I to judge?

Festivfrenzy · 25/09/2023 19:43

Well presumably I'd be looking equally gravity-ravaged!! Also somehow I think most people crush on people the same age as they are.
I know we all look at different age men as well but it was just a reality check really so the ageing womanisers reading this thread didn't get too carried away.

EtiennePalmiere · 25/09/2023 20:48

Ever seen Dr Luca from ER ?

EtiennePalmiere · 25/09/2023 20:53

Here

AIBU for having a crush on this elderly Croatian singer? Do you find him attractive?
RobertaFirmino · 25/09/2023 21:13

Yes to Bryan Ferry and I always thought Sir Roger Moore remained handsome to the end too.

PaulaZackMayo · 25/09/2023 22:25

Festivfrenzy · 25/09/2023 19:43

Well presumably I'd be looking equally gravity-ravaged!! Also somehow I think most people crush on people the same age as they are.
I know we all look at different age men as well but it was just a reality check really so the ageing womanisers reading this thread didn't get too carried away.

😂I don't think Richard Gere will be worrying if some Mumnsetters are bothered about him now he is getting old.

He was very beautiful in An Officer & A Gentleman.

bopbey · 25/09/2023 22:27

The hair dye is really ageing

viques · 26/09/2023 00:02

CarrieMoonbeams · 25/09/2023 01:03

I have no idea what I'm doing here - I have a crush on John Thaw (RIP) 😔

I still have a thing for Leonard Cohen and I am not too bothered that he is dead………

Wingedharpy · 26/09/2023 00:13

viques · 26/09/2023 00:02

I still have a thing for Leonard Cohen and I am not too bothered that he is dead………

I think that's necrophilia @viques .

HelloHilda · 26/09/2023 22:38

Come to think of it, he looks more like Robert Deniro than Johnny Depp.

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