The Ten Moments I Fell In Love With Dreamboats Of The 90s

Growing up a little gay dude in the 90s, I had crushes on boys but had to keep that secret under lock and key. It was through music, television, and movies I could get a taste of what it's like to be attracted to and fall in love with a boy. The following moments were vital to my self-discovery and maybe to yours too:

1. When Jordan grabs Angela's hand in the hallway like NBD.

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And everyone watches and Sharon Cherski is worried about some geometry test and we're all like: Shut up, Sharon!

2. When Gavin sings "Glycerine" in the rain at MTV's Spring Break.

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And we're all thinking he's getting electrocuted the entire time but just like, dealing with it, for the music.

3. When Tyrese gets on that bus and sings "Always Coca-Cola."

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And then he smiles all embarrassed and that girl doesn't even give him a sip and we're all like ugh.

4. When Brandon meets Dylan for the first time.

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And our minds are completely blown at what people look like in Beverly Hills.

5. When Marky Mark comes outta nowhere in that Calvin Klein commercial.

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And everyone's pretty excited to get a glimpse of his Funky Bunch.

6. When Heath sings to Julia and dances in the bleachers.

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And he slides down that pole like a pro.

7. When Leo flirts with Claire through a fish tank.

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And we're all wishing we were the ones "Kissing You", Leo. And sort of Claire, too.

8. When Dawson admits to Joey when he "walks his dog" in the pilot.

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And The Pretenders are playing and we went and Napster'd that song. Immediately.

9. When Freddie Prinze Jr. explains why he did all that f'ed up shiz.

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And we're all like wait a minute, that was really terrible of you, but then we're like whatever, come to art school with me!

10. When the camera zooms out on this D'Angelo video.

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And we're all not exactly sure "love" is what we're feeling at this particular moment.