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Who is your unusual crush?

536 replies

Chefpig · 02/08/2026 12:06

Who do you find attractive but they're perhaps not attractive in a conventional way?

I'll start with David Baddiel. Something about him. His facial hair is sexy. He did a series cycling round France with Hugh Dennis (who I also have a crush on) and the pair of them were a joy to watch. Witty and intelligent. He's also fiercely proud of his Jewish heritage.

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JesseDavisGonnaHangOnInThereNSoul · 03/08/2026 14:05

The lady in "what is he doing with those candle sticks"70s public information film
70s kids and parents may remember it.

unabashedopossum · 03/08/2026 14:05

Mine is definitely niche. Kirishima Tetsuo.

He’s a high ranking sumo wrestler. I know that’s not a profession that is generally associated with sex appeal in the West, but by God is he a beautiful man. I could watch him all day.

Urgentbiscuitrequired · 03/08/2026 14:10

I have a weird thing for Tom Kerridge. I don't think I'd shag him, but I expect he gives nice hugs.

Urgentbiscuitrequired · 03/08/2026 14:14

pinkmoomin · 03/08/2026 00:43

i’ve crush on Count Binface. I used to have a thing for Darth Vader, so must be the helmet, black cape and leather-gloves combo that does it for me.

Which helmet are you referring to?

JesseDavisGonnaHangOnInThereNSoul · 03/08/2026 14:15

Urgentbiscuitrequired · 03/08/2026 14:14

Which helmet are you referring to?

Ooo err missus.

mtobrokeme · 03/08/2026 14:30

Porcupinepotato · 03/08/2026 12:57

I walked past him once outside my local train station and thought the same. He acknowledged me and I didn’t know what to do so just winked at him 🤣

He’s my MP and I’m not sure what the certain something is that Ed has but he must leave it at home when he visits us! Also, I can beat your wink by a million per cent but that is a story that will absolutely out me! Let’s just say that I inadvertently propositioned Ed when he came canvassing to my house!

BarrelofBeer · 03/08/2026 14:39

Spidey66 · 02/08/2026 18:14

Keir Starmer and Jarvis Cocker

I agree to both. Now wondering if they come as a pair?

BarrelofBeer · 03/08/2026 14:40

Urgentbiscuitrequired · 03/08/2026 14:10

I have a weird thing for Tom Kerridge. I don't think I'd shag him, but I expect he gives nice hugs.

My BIL is the dead spit of Tom Kerridge and everyone always says he gives world class hugs. it's like being hugged by a grizzly bear.

AutismMum2017 · 03/08/2026 15:08

Oh god! I’ve just thought of another couple…….

Dr Ranj
Stephen Mulhearn

IdiotCat · 03/08/2026 15:11

Jimmy Nail when he was Oz in Auf Wiedersehen Pet.
I know. It’s a rough man thing lol

sidneytweeney · 03/08/2026 15:12

Richard Ayoade 🔥

AutismMum2017 · 03/08/2026 15:13

IdiotCat · 03/08/2026 15:11

Jimmy Nail when he was Oz in Auf Wiedersehen Pet.
I know. It’s a rough man thing lol

I always thought Jimmy Nail had an incredibly descriptive name as I did think he looked very much like a nail 🤣

AlwaysExtraHot · 03/08/2026 15:15

BarrelofBeer · 03/08/2026 14:39

I agree to both. Now wondering if they come as a pair?

Together at last Grin

Lottapianos · 03/08/2026 15:18

David Baddiel - yes. Very fit. Even though he comes across as a bit of a plum. His book about his family is really excellent though - very funny, very sad, very weird

David Mitchell - just lovely 😍 he used to look properly frightful in his Peep Show days but getting older and growing a beard has been a magical transformation. And he's got a reputation for being really lovely and delightful to work with

Themymblesdaughter · 03/08/2026 15:19

Toby Jones
i also like Cheerful Charlie and David Baddiel

unabashedopossum · 03/08/2026 15:25

Themymblesdaughter · 03/08/2026 15:19

Toby Jones
i also like Cheerful Charlie and David Baddiel

Toby Jones definitely counts as unusual.

slx · 03/08/2026 15:26

Max Branning

GotANewFrockTooFuckingFat · 03/08/2026 15:29

Sean Strickland.

He has some opinions about women but as long as he didn't talk, I could spend a fortnight on that man meat theme park 😮

TidyOchreDeer · 03/08/2026 15:37

Not sure if it's unusual really, but I usually get raised eyebrows at mine - Walton Goggins!

HelenaWaiting · 03/08/2026 15:41

Richard Ayoade. I just get the impression he'd be filthy in bed. It's his intelligence and quick wit.

Poppinpoppinpopcorn · 03/08/2026 15:42

James Brolin, even tho he's now in his 80s he is a very sexy older man, and his voice is amazing.

InOverMyHead84 · 03/08/2026 15:42

Sarah Millican.

Just love her.

GotANewFrockTooFuckingFat · 03/08/2026 15:44

TidyOchreDeer · 03/08/2026 15:37

Not sure if it's unusual really, but I usually get raised eyebrows at mine - Walton Goggins!

Didn't know who this was. That man has a weirdly terrifying face.

x2boys · 03/08/2026 15:44

James Corden
But as smithy .

PetulaGordeno · 03/08/2026 15:46

Poppinpoppinpopcorn · 03/08/2026 15:42

James Brolin, even tho he's now in his 80s he is a very sexy older man, and his voice is amazing.

My other half has just caught me watching Ransom Canyon again. He’s absolutely gorgeous. And yet I’ve always thought his very handsome son is… not remarkable.
Of course it helps that the senior version is married to Babs, an absolute icon.