10 Ways You Might Accidentally Become Obsessed With Benedict Cumberbatch

From a simple admiration of his talents to full blown Benediction in 10 simple steps. I'm warning you...

1. Watching the BBC's "Sherlock" for the first time

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Unless you've been living under a rock, you've heard of "Sherlock" and so clearly you need to see what all the fuss is about. Let's be honest, within the first five minutes of 'A Study in Pink' you were hooked. I mean, the dialogue, the cinematography and the dynamic between Holmes and Watson! Why didn't you jump on this bandwagon sooner?! You're also starting to get this whole, 'Benedict Cumberbatch' thing because, the man can act! I mean, really act.

2. Finding this interview

Because you're now addicted to "Sherlock" you clearly need to read/watch everything to do with it, ever. You can't help but think how charming and articulate Benedict is, and somehow Irene Adler's voice pops into your head... 'Brainy's the new sexy' and you're suddenly very appreciative of his sexy, sexy brain. 'It's purely cerebral' you think, just appreciating the man for his talents, that's it. But looking at some related videos... that can't hurt!

3. Then this one

And you're thinking that this is probably the most amazing thing you've ever heard. Again, appreciation of talents! Benedict Cumberbatch, Alan Rickman and Elton John all rolled into one? It's Christmas! In the back of your mind though, you're secretly thinking that you find it all a bit freaking cute, I mean, no you're not.

4. Followed by this self-deprecating speech

By this point, you're smiling like an idiot and blessing the existence of youtube for the pleasure of watching this. I mean, he's so humble and lovely. You also find yourself wanting to hunt down and berate the person who wrote that he was, 'horse-faced, ass-named, wooden and untalented' because clearly they are fucking crazy. Suddenly you are overcome by the need to watch everything he's ever been in, because, and only because, he's such an exceptional actor. Yes, that's definitely the reason.

5. "Parade's End"

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You are brought back to the overwhelming fact that Benedict Cumberbatch is ridiculously talented. You guess Michael Douglas deserved his Emmy but you can't help thinking that Benedict was robbed. The way he manages to roll bumbling, smart, strong and sexy all into one is seriously majestic and there is a little part of you that can't help but think, 'lucky bitch' whenever Rebecca Hall or Adelaide Clemens get a snog or a particularly lusty look...

6. "Star Trek Into Darkness"

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Somehow despite never watching "Star Trek" before in your life, you find yourself glued to "Star Trek Into Darkness" if only to watch Benedict's stirring portrayal of Khan. Stirring, only because of the acting, obviously, and not the fantastic costuming.

7. And this deleted scene

Not only are you impressed that the same man who plays the lithe, sexy Sherlock Holmes can also pull off the hulking (still sexy) Khan, you also find yourself cursing whoever decided to cut his very important shower scene.

8. Finding this gif...

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And realising that you need to re-watch "Sherlock" immediately, because clearly you missed all the times he looked like a fucking sex god because you were too busy paying attention to silly things like the dialogue and plot...

9. Watching "Sherlock" for the 2nd (etc.) time...

And wondering how in the world you weren't more acutely aware of all the tight shirts, cheeky smiles and soul stealing stares. And because, cheekbones.

10. Making a BuzzFeed list about him

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Which you realise took about two hours longer than absolutely necessary because you got... erm... distracted. You've decided that there is nothing left to do but accept it. You're Benedicted.

You're Welcome.