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SPECTRUM RECOMMENDS: Hear me out

Sharing some of our wildest character-crushes for you to ponder on

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Graphic for The Spectrum Recommends: Hear me out

In light of the Spectrum’s annual sex survey results being posted, the editorial staff decided to share our hear me outs — a person or character that one finds attractive though they are unconventional or slightly embarrassing. 

Endermen from the videogame “Minecraft”

Listen. I don’t know what it is. There’s just something about them. Especially when they are holding a block.

  • Izabella Ducato, Editor-in-Chief

Orochimaru from “Naruto”

Some might find him physically unsettling or even disturbing, partly due to his villainous nature and snake-like aesthetic. His strong bone structure and long dark hair, however, are enough for me.

  • Belle Clark, Copy Editor

Sofia Falcone from “The Penguin”

Just watch the show and you will understand. I can fix her.

  • Jacob Wojtowicz, Senior Features Editor

Puss in Boots from “Shrek” and “Puss in Boots”

Honestly, I don't feel like I really need to explain this one. He would fight hard for me, but he also has that sweet baby face that just melts my heart. 

  • Olivia Risolo, Assistant Multimedia Editor 

Archibald Asparagus (Archie) from “VeggieTales”

He’s tall and British. Can’t say I don’t love my vegetables.

  • Sabrina Wroblewski, Director of Marketing & Communications

Ken Kaneki from “Tokyo Ghoul”

Do I have to explain this one? Ken was my first love interest when I got into anime, and he will forever be in my top 5. But specifically, I love white-hair Ken from season 1, episode 13 after he attacked Jason. He looked sooooooo ugh especially when he snapped his fingers. 

  • Amy Aracena, Managing Editor

Diego from “Ice Age”

He’s just so pathetic but sensitive at the same time. 

  • Nadia Bangaroo, Assistant News Editor

Simon from “Alvin and the Chipmunks”

He’s smart, caring, gentle and kind. He has glasses and always wears a hoodie.

  • Alyssa Ramos, Senior Multimedia Editor

Margaret from “Regular Show

She continuously played with Mordecai's feelings, but honestly, I would let her do the same. 

  • Saqib Khan, Assistant Features Editor 

Boo-boo Bear and Yogi Bear from “Yogi Bear”

Nothing sexual, I just want to be their friend.

  • Ciah Courtney, Senior Sports Editor 
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