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Is Our Collective Ryan Gosling Obsession Creepy?

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Look at that face!!

When it comes to fascinations with Ryan Gosling, I get it, completely. I mean just look at him! Those eyes, that body, those arms. Do I need to continue? And don’t even get me started on him as Noah. Actually, while we’re on it, how freaking AMAZING is he as Noah? He can build me a house any day. And yes, I know, I know he’s just a fictional character, but I’m more than happy for him to just be Ryan Gosling.

Ryan Gosling separate from Noah is still one hell of a romantic guy. As I’ve mentioned previously, in an interview with GQ, Ryan Gosling said “God bless The Notebook. It introduced me to one of the great loves of my life. But people do Rachel and me a disservice by assuming we were anything like the people in that movie. Rachel and my love story is a hell of a lot more romantic than that”. As if you don’t want to marry him now! Or least, I don’t know, have a quick cuddle.

And look at that BODY!!!

And obviously, it’s not just me who thinks so. I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve read an article where the author refers in passing to the sexiness that is Ryan Gosling even when mentioning a completely unrelated topic. That’s not to mention the hundreds of articles dedicated to Ryan and how much people wish he was their boyfriend. Check out this open letter to Ryan published on Hello Giggles where he is basically asked to stop being adorable as he is ruining other men for us. I agree with every word.

Then there are the galleries. So many galleries. Why there was one posted by Cosmopolitan (Australia) on their website this past week explaining, using great photos, why he should be be our boyfriend. Yes, I flicked through the gallery, what of it? But I got to thinking, is it a little bit weird that a collective generation of women make galleries and write stories after stories about how much they love Ryan and wish he was their boyfriend without ever having actually met the man?

If you think this is all a little bit harmless, remember when People magazine had the audacity to name Bradley Cooper the Sexiest Man Alive last year? People lost their shit, there were actually protests outside the magazine offices in New York as people thought Ryan should have won. From The NY Daily News:

Despite People magazine’s decision to name the “Hangover” star this year’s “Sexiest Man Alive,” many disagree.

An overwhelming amount of fans took to social networking sites after Wednesday’s announcement, with some news organizations (including the Daily News) posting lengthy reasons as to why Gosling was more deserving of the title.

In addition to an online petition asking People to admit its “huge mistake,” a Facebook page titled “Pro-Gosling People Magazine Protest” was created in an effort for fans of the hunky Canuck to voice their opinions.

Despite the rainy weather, about a dozen Gosling devotees appeared before People magazine’s office building on Sixth Avenue Thursday afternoon wearing masks bearing the actor’s famous face. A number of the protesters’ signs gave humorous takes as to why the actor deserved the title: “Ryan Gosling’s dog has a Mohawk. Bradley Cooper doesn’t even have a dog.”

“It’s grievously unfair to Ryan and his fans that he wasn’t chosen as this year’s sexiest man alive,” a protester tells the Daily News. “It also shows how out of touch People Magazine is with mainstream culture. If we can’t trust People Magazine, then who can we trust?”

I wish this was a joke but I didn’t find this on The Onion. Imagine how weird it would be for him, knowing that random girls all across the world are building him up to be the most amazing guy ever. For starters I think he would have found it a little bit flattering then it would have gotten weird. And think about how it would be for Eva Mendes, you know, his GIRLFRIEND! Being the girlfriend of a guy who is frequently hit on by other girls (don’t deny it DG), at first there’s that bit of pride that other girls find your boyfriend attractive. Then it gets to the “bitch please” point. I’m sure Eva is already there but lets be honest, as if any of us stand a chance against her!

Maybe one day Ryan…

Do you understand the Ryan Gosling obsession? Do you think it’s a little creepy?

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    • http://explore.johnanthonyjames.com/ John James

      I don’t think I really knew what Ryan Gosling looked like until I watched The Ides Of March last week…

      …having nothing else to measure against, I would say he’s a pretty good actor…I was impressed…

      • Monique Fischle

        He is a rather impressive actor. While he’s obviously loved by lots of women for The Notebook and Crazy Stupid Love, he plays some really interesting roles. Especially in Lars and the Real Girl. Such a strange movie but he plays the part so well.

        On a side note, I actually found The Ides of March underwhelming, which I found strange because it was a movie filled with excellent actors.

        • http://explore.johnanthonyjames.com/ John James

          Oh! I have seen Lars and the Real Girl…so last week was the 2nd Ryan Gosling film I’ve ever seen (he obviously made a big impression on me 😉 )

    • Ashleigh

      I love Ryan, but people going crazy at People for making Bradley the Sexiest Man is crazy! You can be privately outraged and even share your feelings with friends, but a petition?! Mental!
      And I love that you got “Bitch, please” in a post. Outstanding :)

      • Monique Fischle

        I know, right? Went a tiny bit overboard methinks. Bradley Cooper is still seriously attractive and I don’t really think Ryan cared at all.

        And of course haha :)

    • http://tamsinhowse.com/blog Tamsin Howse

      I don’t get it. It’s like all the women of the Western world got together at one of those secret meetings I know you guys have because it explains how everyone else always gets the dress code right, and decided you would go gaga for this guy for absolutely no reason.

      I’m going to be controversial here and say he’s not even as good looking as a LOT of other actors. Chris Hemsworth, Bradley Cooper, Chris Evans… I don’t know, MILLIONS OF OTHERS. And so far I haven’t seen anything to give him the kind of cult actor status as Brad Pitt or Johnny Depp (amazing actors, AND really good looking).

      I don’t get it. I really don’t. I don’t see it at all. And I think it’s a bit weird. Imagine if men were going around working how hot Scarlett Johansson (to continue my Avengers theme) was into everything unrelated.

      • Monique Fischle

        Chris Hemsworth and Bradley Cooper = super hot.
        Chris Evans = only a little hot.
        Ryan Gosling = crazy hot.

        He is actually a fantastic actor, he plays so many different roles so well. Fair enough if you don’t find him super attractive, but he is quite talented.

        Still majorly creepy though.

        • http://tamsinhowse.com/blog Tamsin Howse

          Sorry that’s what I meant when I hadn’t seen any evidence. I haven’t seen any evidence that he is an amazing actor – not in the way I have for Brad Pitt or Johnny Depp. And he seems to be enjoying the kind of cult status they receive.

          Admittedly I haven’t seen all his films, so perhaps I need to investigate further.

          • Monique Fischle

            I would investigate further. He’s quite the skilled actor. Even in Lars and the Real Girl which is one of the weirdest movies I’ve ever seen!

            • Kris2040

              I don’t get it either, I’ve seen The Notebook, and Lars and the Real Girl, and he’s OK, but not obsession worthy in my opinion. He’s a good actor, but I don’t get the hysteria at all.

    • Jessica Chapman

      I think there’s a bit of a general perception that celebrities are public property and they shouldn’t find having myriads of adoring fans creepy. But celebrities are people too, they’re not objects and I think it would be natural to find having millions of girls have a crush on you a bit weird. He does seem very dreamy, but to be honest he’s probably not as perfect as everyone makes him out to be.

      However, I don’t think having a harmless crush on a celebrity is wrong as long as it stays harmless. I’ve never seen the harm in engaging in a little bit of fantasy as long as you recognise that it is just that. There is a bit of a difference between joking about dating Ryan Gosling and actually believing that he will dump Eva Mendes for you.

      • Monique Fischle

        Exactly! Nothing wrong with a bit of a crush, but I think it sometimes goes just a bit too far and as much as I joke about dating him, I’m not delusional enough to think that we would ever date, because that would require actually meeting him! And even then, as if I would have a chance!

        I think there’s just an overload of articles and galleries and that protest was a bit too far.

    • Melinda @ ShopMeChic

      I actually love Bradley Cooper but I have to say, Ryan Gosling is definitely the winner in my eyes. He seems to have perfected the hot, sweet and romantic combo but not TOO sweet that he comes off like a sad sap.

      • Monique Fischle

        Yes!

    • Hayley Ashman

      I saw a photo of Ryan with Reece Witherspoon once and the caption said ‘Ryan Gosling has the ability to look at a woman like she is the only girl in the world.’ He certainly had that look in the picture. I think it’s what makes him my ultimate fantasy man.

      • Monique Fischle

        He really does!

    • Cassidy

      Last year, I didn’t really see what the big fuss was about, I though Ryan was a little funny looking even, but hey, I hadn’t seen The Notebook or anything so who was I to judge. Then I saw Crazy Stupid Love, and NOW I understand, he is sexy.

      Plus all the cool stories – breaking up fights, saving people, riding a harley over a rainbow, whatever, this man can do it!

      I think it’s a mixture of being in love with a character (and his body) and also personality based on all the lovely things that get written up.

      • Monique Fischle

        He seems so lovely, doesn’t he? I definitely understand it, just find it a little creepy.

      • http://tamsinhowse.com/blog Tamsin Howse

        I love the image of someone riding a harley over a rainbow!

    • Maree Talidu

      He’s all kinds of wonderful. And while I would never sign a petition to give Bradley Cooper the boot or picket an office, I think Ryan has it in the bag times 100. He is an incredibly gifted actor. Unfortunately, many people know him only as the ‘guy from The Notebook’. He is a sophisticated actor who is not afraid to be humble in interviews. Hot damn he’s pretty. I don’t rate Brad Pitt at all. Great actor? Yes. Good looking? Nope.

      • Maree Talidu

        p.s I am not obsessed in any way. I just happen to find him far more attractive than anyone mentioned here (besides a young Johnny Depp).

      • Monique Fischle

        He is definitely wonderful. I think more men would find him a great actor if they separated him from the “guy from The Notebook”

    • Bradley

      I wonder…..if Ryan Gosling was as ugly as a hatfull of backsides rather than the “hottie” that some claim…would his acting skills be just as “superior” ?

      Yes. I find the female obsession with Gosling creepy.

      • Monique Fischle

        Interesting point. I honestly can’t say whether I think it would make a difference for me, I find people who aren’t attractive to me personally to be amazing actors, but for the masses, it probably would make a difference.

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    • http://explore.johnanthonyjames.com/ John James

      Given the fact that this is now the most popular post ever on KiKi & Tea, I would say the answer to this question is an overwhelming YES!

      • Monique Fischle

        We can never underestimate Ryan!

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