Ah, the bittersweet nostalgia of youthful crushes—those fleeting infatuations that, with time, become more laughable than embarrassing. As I reflect on my adolescent heartthrobs, I’m ready to share a few with you. Get ready to feel the warmth of nostalgia!
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Timmy
My very first crush was Timmy from H.R. Pufnstuf. Honestly, the show’s plot escapes me, but that iconic bowl cut of his left quite an impression. (Turns out, bowl cuts were all the rage in Pufnstuf’s universe.) -
Shawn
Fast forward a few years, and I was head over heels for Shawn Cassidy. With his amazing voice (or so it seemed to my 7-year-old self), acting chops, and undeniable charm, it’s no wonder my heart skipped a beat. My hair, however, could never quite achieve his perfect feathered look. My dreams were shattered when Shawn tied the knot in 1979, breaking countless young hearts in the process. -
Marcus
In the wake of my Shawn heartbreak, I stumbled upon a cartoon called Star Warriors. It featured a group of teens with superpowers defending the universe from evil. I became infatuated with Marcus, the team captain. My obsession was a secret, as none of my friends watched the show, and it didn’t have a long run on our local station. Turns out, I wasn’t alone in my admiration—after a quick search, I found a whole community of fans. If only the Internet had been a thing back then! -
Johnny
It would have been a crime not to crush on someone from The Outsiders. I found myself drawn to Johnny Cade, who defied the “greaser” stereotype with his sensitivity. Plus, he was portrayed by none other than the dreamy C. Thomas Howell. -
Jake
Now, let’s talk about Jake from Sixteen Candles, Blane from Pretty in Pink, and Andrew from The Breakfast Club. These three heartthrobs set unrealistic expectations for my teenage years. After watching these films, I genuinely believed that the most popular boy in school would soon fall in love with me. Thanks a lot, John Hughes—your romantic fantasies left me waiting for a fairytale that never came true. -
Mason
During my college years, I found myself captivated by Mason Steadman from thirtysomething. I had a crush on his brooding persona, completely oblivious to the fact that the show depicted a glamorized version of adulthood. It wasn’t until I was nearing “fortysomething” that I realized how challenging real life could be. At least I’m not as angsty as Mason! -
Fox
The 1990s were a whirlwind of memories—graduate school, grunge fashion, terrible haircuts, and my all-consuming crush on FBI Agent Fox Mulder from The X-Files. He was always just “Mulder” to me. Smart, funny, and endlessly devoted to uncovering the truth, he stole my heart. The show wrapped up in 2002—the same year I married. Coincidence? Maybe. As Mulder would say, “I Want to Believe.”
While I’ve had crushes since then (Daniel Craig as James Bond, Tim Riggins from Friday Night Lights, and Raylan Givens from Justified to name a few), none have ever matched the intensity of those early infatuations. Perhaps it’s age, or maybe it’s the realization that true love is far more fulfilling than any fleeting crush.
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In summary, revisiting these crushes is a delightful reminder of the innocence and excitement of youth. Whether it’s the heartthrob from a cartoon or the brooding hero from a classic film, these memories will always hold a special place in our hearts.
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