The Guilty Pleasure of Celebrity Crushes: From Donatello to K-pop Stars

Often, the memories of our first crush are seen through a lens of nostalgia, filled with a mix of excitement and innocent confusion. Today, we'll explore the diverse range of celebrities and characters that have captured the hearts of fans, from childhood favorites to current pop sensations.

Donatello: The Turtle in My Heart

It was actually... Donatello from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Yes, a fucking turtle, but not just any turtle.

When I was six years old, I was absolutely smitten with Donatello from the 2012 animated series, a far cry from the original Mirage comic series. The show hit me differently back then, and I was overly invested in Donatello's relationship with April O'Neil. It was just surreal to see them hooking up in my dreams, and to my bewilderment, April seemed completely fine with it. Who did she think she was?!

Donatello's Stick: A Little More Than a Subtle Hint

One of the more peculiar moments during my dedication to Donatello was writing a letter to Santa. I wasn't asking for any toys, just Donatello's stick! It took me almost three years to get over him, which is probably because it was just a stick, but I was a kid, so of course I was smitten.

From Classics to Modern Marvels: My First Celebrity Crush

While my crush on Donatello was a memorable one, I eventually moved on to other celebrities. My first true celebrity crush was Yara Shahidi. I still think she's gorgeous, and I remember her in a different light, highlighting the evolution of my crushes over the years.

Skeet Ulrich: A Childhood Obsession

Another significant crush was Skeet Ulrich as Billy Loomis from Scream. It's no surprise that many of us fell for the quintessential teen angst portrayal. However, it wasn't until a few years later that I was smitten with an entirely different dynamic.

The Year of the Weasel: Iggle Piggle and Peer Pressure

At the age of four, I was consumed with Iggle Piggle, following his every outing in the Teletubbies. However, as the show progressed, I became annoyed by his continual hangings with Pokey. This small triviality highlighted my growing sense of independence and irritability in the face of peer pressure.

From High School to K-pop: The Evolution of Crushes

While my earlier crushes were on fictional characters, my teenage and young adult years brought a new level of intensity to my crushes. Efron, Harry Styles, and Chris Hemsworth all left indelible marks on my heart during my teenage years. But as I grew older, my crushes shifted towards the K-pop world.

I’m currently a big fan of some of the talented members of the K-pop group BTS. Jin, V, Jimin, RM, and Jungkook have all won my heart. I might not be proud of these recent additions to my crush list, but they are a testament to my changing tastes and possibly my inner child.

My journey from Donatello to K-pop stars shows that our crushes are a reflection of our growth and changing interests. Who knew that a simple revision of a question could reveal so much about our past and current obsessions?