It’s been a seriously long time since I posted a WTF Crush. I think it’s about time we break that dry spell, don’t you? After polling Facebook and finding that Chris Pratt decidedly does not belong in this category (sorry, I was thinking of chubby Andy from Parks and Rec not Guardians of the Galaxy‘s Star-Lord, OK?!), I’ve decided to go with one Mr. John Oliver.

For those of you new to this series, WTF Crush spotlights the (many) celebrity crushes I have that make my friends stop everything and look at me with scrunched up noses and furrowed brows that scream WTF?! I like to call myself out sometimes and tell you who they are… and then tell you exactly why I’m so right to crush on them.

So. Here’s why you should love John Oliver as much as I do…

So, I’m still taking a little bit of time off to regroup and recharge, but I couldn’t resist popping in to share this little gem.

You know I love Brian Williams. He’s prettiest much the hottest newsman ever (also, I love his daughter (Marnie from Girls), in case you were curious) and he’s pretty funny too.

That’s why when I saw a link for him “rapping” on Jimmy Fallon, I knew it was going to be gold.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=8yr7ivVPhmY

I know I can’t be the only one. Who else loves the BriWi?

A balding, middle-aged, potty-mouthed, pot-bellied ginger is probably not the first thing you think of when you think of things that a twenty-something lady such as myself might be attracted to. But guess what?

I have a big fat crush on Louis CK.

Before you start shaking your messy topknot in disapproval, let me break it down for you:

He’s really, really funny.

If there’s one thing my WTF Crush series has taught me it’s that funny is important to me. Whether it’s a fictional character, a comedian or a regular dude on the street, he better bring the LOLz. And Louis CK does.

At first glance his humor can seem a little crude. And I guess it is. But what keeps my interest is that fact that underneath it is this vulnerable guy who you can somehow totally relate to. Whether he’s talking about obesity with Jon Stewart on the Daily Show, evolution,  or old ladies in airports he can make me laugh (and a lot of times it’s in the ohmygooood that’s so true but I would never speak it out loud to millions of people kind of way).

And Louie, his show on FX, is amazing. There have been episodes where I laugh pretty much the entire way through. And it’s especially good if you’re a parent. There are so many golden nuggets in that show that are both hilarious and true. I could go on and on but  it means nothing if you haven’t seen it (so go watch!).

This scene is one of my favorites from last season (just so you know there’s some NSFW or kids language in it):

He’s (brutally) honest.

This is one of the reasons he’s so funny. You’re sitting there thinking “I cannot believe he’s saying this” while simultaneously thinking “That is so true!” The combination of the two make you laugh even harder at his jokes–and makes me love him even more. If you’ve ever met my husband you’ll totally get that this is sort of a running theme in my life.

Aside from his honesty being funny, it’s kind of refreshing. In a world full of bullshitting bullshitters that will butter you up with anything they think will help their cause (however noble or terrible it may be), Louis CK tells it like it is. There’s no softening of reality. There’s no delicate gloves for protection. He gives it to you straight and you have no choice but to laugh at the ridiculousness of reality.

He actually seems like a good guy.

Yes, he talks about sex and bodily functions. Yes, he curses like a sailor. No, he is not politically correct. And yes, he seems like a pretty cool guy and a decent human being.

He postponed his show in New York the night before Sandy hit, just in case there was a chance people would be in danger. But instead of just leaving it at that and letting people fend for themselves ticket wise, he did the best anyone could possibly do in that situation by offering a full refund or tickets to other shows if the new date didn’t work. He also did a couple of benefit shoes in Staten Island after Sandy. Because he’s good people. That’s why.

I like a good guy. Especially a good guy who at first seems a little crass and suspect.

There’s also this (which is especially funny if you watch Louie).

http://youtu.be/Tbzfvef0aE0

Who’s with me? And who’s gonna share their crushes that make people go “Huh?”

photo by Martin Schoeller via GQ.

I am queen of the WTF crush. I can’t tell you how many times in my life I have professed my adoration for someone to my friends and they’ve looked at me as though I might just need to be institutionalized.

Usually it’s because said crush isn’t attractive in the usual way, like say a George Clooney or a Ryan Gosling. There’s no need to explain why those two immediately trigger my drooling mechanism. But there are a slew of others who do.

Enter my WTF Crush series. This is where I’ll convince you that my crushes are indeed crush-worthy with a list of the reasons I adore them.

Today I bring you Seth Rogen. You see him as the scruffy, curly-haired, burn out from movies like Superbad, Pineapple Express, and Knocked Up. Someone who sits in the periphery to let the heartthrob do his thing. Or you see him as the goofy guy with a few extra pounds to lose that the hot girl magically falls for.

I say the hot girl should’ve opened her eyes and fell for him in the first place. Here’s why:

His giggle.

It’s absolutely impossible to be turned off by an infectious laugh. In fact, it’s a huge attraction–no matter how goofy it might be.

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How awesome is that laugh? Wouldn’t you want to just spend all of your time looking for ways to force a giggle?

People with great laughs make me want to laugh. They’re fun and they don’t seem to take life too seriously, which brings me to my next point.

His sense of humor.

The guy is funny. You have to give him that. I’m sure you’ve seen some of his movies and there’s no way you didn’t laugh (even if it was in spite of yourself).

But did you know that he actually writes a lot of the the lines that you’re laughing at? He wrote both Superbad and Pineapple Express as well as some episodes for the hilarious and way too short-lived TV series Undeclared. He also wrote for Da Ali G Show.

And ummm, can we talk about his Vanity Fair spoof with Paul Rudd, Jonah Hill, and Jason Segel?

He’s even funnier unscripted.

Let’s be honest. We don’t “know” actors. We know the persona they put on for us. But I always have a special fondness for celebrities who are charming and funny in interviews.

Seth falls into this category for me. He’s also a little awkward and self deprecating, which I find way more attractive than cockiness.

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He cleans up nice.

While he might be scruffy and unkempt most of the time, the boy can be downright dapper when need be.

OK, so he’s still not George Clooney. But does everyone have to be?

I for one enjoy a funny (somewhat nerdy) guy who always has something interesting to say.

What about you? Do you have any crushes that some of (or maybe all of) your friends don’t understand?