Some characters are crush-worthy. Others require a disclaimer and maybe a therapist. The “hear me out” character sits firmly in the latter camp: they’re messy, morally questionable, sometimes animated, and often not even human – but something about them just works.
Maybe it’s the voice. Maybe it’s the swagger. Maybe it’s the unrelenting villain arc with a sprinkle of trauma. Whatever the reason, these are the characters who ignite TikTok debates, show up on disturbingly detailed cake toppers, and inspire Reddit threads that start with “don’t judge me, but”.
This list ranks the 65 most unhinged hear me out characters, from mildly suspect to full-blown chaos demon. We’re not here to shame. We’re here to understand.
65 – Sally Carrera
She’s built for speed, not for scandal.
On paper, Sally is the least unhinged character here. She’s kind, supportive, runs her own business, and lives in a sleepy desert town. She’s also… a car. A literal car. That minor detail hasn’t stopped the internet from developing a niche but passionate appreciation for her.
She’s got a classic pinstripe vibe, big blue eyes, and the kind of voice that makes grown men consider switching lanes. Her dynamic with Lightning McQueen is sweet and stable, which is honestly disqualifying in a list like this.
Still, there’s something about the way she flirts with that tail light wiggle. The fact that anyone finds it hot? That’s where the chaos begins.
64 – Doc Hudson
Gruff voice, tragic backstory, suspension issues.
Doc Hudson is the older, wiser foil to McQueen’s cocky chaos, and his voice – pure Paul Newman – is like gravelly silk. There’s a gravitas to him, the kind that makes people whisper things like “silver fox” and forget he is, again, a vehicle.
He’s not actively seductive, but his whole vibe screams “emotionally repressed widower who reads Hemingway and owns a record player.” That aesthetic alone has Tumblr typing furiously into the night.
Ultimately, Doc is too emotionally mature and too grounded (both literally and narratively) to rank high on the unhinged scale. But if this pick speaks to you… therapy might.
63 – Treebeard
If your type is “stoic, ancient, and mossy,” we have news.
Treebeard is the Ent embodiment of “it’s giving oak.” He’s slow-moving, deeply philosophical, and more concerned with deforestation than flirting. But there’s a weird appeal to that grounded (again: literally) presence – especially if you’ve ever been emotionally attached to a houseplant.
He’s not sexy in any traditional sense, but his voice is like verbal molasses, and his wisdom is oddly comforting. Plus, the idea of dating someone who takes centuries to text back? Honestly less stressful than some of our past relationships.
Not hot. Not dangerous. But definitely someone who’s shown up in at least one “soft creature boyfriend” moodboard.
62 – Groot
Three words. He is Groot.
Groot is a living tree. A literal branch of sentient bark. And yet, the internet – especially corners of DeviantArt – has decided he’s something of a snack. Particularly adult Groot, who’s tall, muscular, and often shirtless (in the bark sense).
There’s a gentle nobility to him. He’s fiercely loyal, low-maintenance, and says everything with just three words. That kind of mystery fuels fantasies faster than a Marvel trailer drop. Also: his dance moves didn’t help.
Still, let’s be clear. Thirsting after Groot isn’t the most extreme take on this list – but it’s definitely a case of “check your search history and then delete it.”
61 – Sonic the Hedgehog
Speed isn’t everything. But it helps.
Sonic is confident, cocky, and chronically online. He’s also voiced by a rotating cast of actors who somehow make “blue hedgehog with attitude” sound flirtier than it should. His quips are constant. His hip wiggle is suspicious. And yes, people have written things. Many things.
It started as a joke. It always does. But between his anime-inspired glow-ups and the human teeth debacle that rocked the 2019 trailer, Sonic somehow became a pop culture thirst trap for the extremely online.
He’s not the most cursed “hear me out” character out there. But he’s definitely the fastest. And that, friends, is why we’re concerned.
60 – Mr. Tumnus
Softboy starter pack: scarf, trauma, betrayal.
Mr. Tumnus walked so every Tumblr faun-boy OC could run. He’s charming, soft-spoken, plays the pan flute – and also, canonically, tried to kidnap a child for the White Witch. But sure, let’s focus on the tea and lamplight vibes.
There’s a strange allure to his awkward politeness and tortured loyalty, and James McAvoy didn’t help. He gave Tumnus cheekbones, angst, and enough charisma to launch a thousand confusing awakenings. You know it’s weird, but that’s part of the appeal.
We’re not saying Mr. Tumnus is top-tier unhinged thirst bait. But if you’ve ever described someone as “a little faun-coded,” you might want to sit down for the rest of this list.
59 – Maui
He’s big, bold, and kind of a narcissist.
Voiced by The Rock with maximum chest-thump energy, Maui is the textbook definition of a problematic fave. He’s self-obsessed, chaotic-neutral at best, and once stole the literal heart of creation – but he also has a great singing voice and major “will absolutely carry you through a hurricane” vibes.
There’s something about his swagger, tattoos, and magical shapeshifting powers that stirs something in people. And let’s be honest, “You’re Welcome” is not just a catchy song – it’s a thirst trap in disguise.
Is he emotionally available? Probably not. Is he hot in a “would ruin your group project” kind of way? Absolutely. Proceed with caution (and maybe a demigod-sized ego check).
58 – Nick Wilde
Con artist fox. Smug. Witty. Uncomfortably smooth-talking.
Nick Wilde is the poster child for awakening a very specific kind of attraction: the sly, sarcastic, morally grey trickster with a tragic backstory and a voice like silk. He’s got a shady past, killer timing, and a soft spot for Judy that makes the fandom go feral.
There’s a reason the internet calls him “the Zootopia problem.” He’s animated, he’s a fox, and yet somehow people are scheduling therapy sessions because of him. Blame Jason Bateman’s voice. Blame the eyebrow raises. Blame society.
By all logic, he should not be hot. But logic fled the building the moment he flicked that smug smirk and said, “It’s called a hustle, sweetheart.”
57 – Shrek
Shrek is love, Shrek is life right?
The Shrek fandom thirst started as a joke and morphed into something far more sinister. He’s a big green ogre with hygiene issues and anger problems… and somehow people can’t get enough. It’s the confidence. The attitude. The fact that he lives rent-free in millennial and Gen Z culture.
He’s also a surprisingly tender romantic lead, willing to fight dragons, break curses, and process his emotional trauma – all while roasting you like a seasoned stand-up comic. Fiona saw the vision. Many others did too.
We’re not saying it’s healthy. We’re just saying, statistically speaking, someone you know has printed a Shrek body pillow – and they probably don’t regret it.
56 – Sulley
Massive, fluffy, and possibly the least problematic man on this list.
James P. Sullivan isn’t exactly a classic “hear me out” case. He’s kind, responsible, and deeply loyal to his tiny chaos goblin of a best friend. But there’s something about a hulking, blue-furred monster voiced by John Goodman that has folks raising eyebrows – and maybe a few pulses.
It’s the gentle-giant thing. The protective dad energy. The fact that he’s capable of both total destruction and heartfelt tenderness. He’s what happens when you give the Hulk a social conscience and a soft spot for kids.
Is it weird? Slightly. Is it criminal? No. But if your crush list includes Sulley and Hades and Bowser, we may need to talk about patterns.
55 – Mike Wazowski
Small, loud, jealous – and somehow… confident?
Mike Wazowski is all eyeball and attitude. He’s a neurotic overachiever with major short king energy and a voice like a caffeine overdose. And while his design screams “child’s plush toy,” his energy reads more like “middle manager with a superiority complex.”
He’s needy, high-strung, and wildly defensive – but he’s also ride-or-die loyal and kind of charming in a weird Muppet-gremlin way. His love for Celia is oddly sweet. His hustle is admirable. His drip? Questionable.
Is thirsting after Mike Wazowski objectively wrong? Maybe. But we’ve all met someone in real life who gives off this exact energy – and let’s just say it didn’t always end in regret.
54 – Jake Sully
A big Smurf?
Jake Sully started off as a jarhead cliché and ended up as the blue saviour of Pandora. Along the way, he bonded with a space dragon, betrayed humanity, and somehow convinced an entire alien species to tolerate him. Confidence? Unchecked.
To his credit, he’s protective, passionate, and incredibly good at riding glowing animals. But there’s still something vaguely unsettling about how quickly he assimilates – and how often he mansplains Eywa to actual Na’vi. That, plus the fact he fully left his human body behind? A little unhinged.
Still, if you’ve got a thing for blue guys with tribal tattoos and messiah complexes, we get it. But don’t say you weren’t warned.
53 – Beast
He roared, imprisoned her dad, and gave her a library.
The Beast is the ultimate Beauty and the Stockholm Syndrome tale. He’s rude, dramatic, throws chairs when he’s upset – and yet somehow manages to have every Disney adult out here defending him with their full chest. Must be the voice. Or the cape. Or the tragic upbringing.
He has that classic “I’m mean because I’m scared of being vulnerable” thing down to a science. The transformation scene may have ruined many people’s lives. Let’s not even talk about the growl. You know the one.
Is he hot? Only once you’ve emotionally excavated the man beneath the fur. Is that journey worth it? For some, it’s the whole appeal.
52 – Edna Mode
She’s three feet tall and controls the fashion-industrial complex.
Edna Mode is not traditionally thirsted after – and that’s precisely what makes it so unhinged. She’s a fashion tyrant, a genius inventor, and somehow terrifying despite being the size of a barstool. The bob. The boots. The absolute authority in her voice.
She demands respect, refuses capes, and operates on pure diva energy. And if you’ve ever caught yourself watching The Incredibles and thinking “Wait… is she kind of everything?” – congrats, you’re not alone.
Not hot in a conventional sense, but undeniably iconic. And in the realm of hear-me-out characters, that’s half the battle.
51 – Kuzco
Egomaniac. Emperor. Llama.
Kuzco is what happens when you give a narcissist a kingdom and a makeover montage. He’s self-obsessed, petty, rude – and yet impossibly watchable. His sense of comedic timing? Sharp. His self-awareness? Nonexistent. His voice? Peak David Spade snark.
What makes him a hear-me-out case is the swagger. The shoulder shimmies. The way he delivers a line with absolute disdain. Even when he’s in llama form, he somehow maintains top-tier sass.
Kuzco’s arc makes him marginally more tolerable by the end, but let’s be honest: if you’re thirsting after him, it’s not about the growth. It’s about the attitude.
50 – Lightning McQueen
He’s cocky, committed, and unfortunately… a car.
Lightning McQueen is the kind of character that would absolutely ghost you and then show up on your doorstep three months later with a weak apology and a piston ring. But he’d say it in Owen Wilson voice, so you’d probably let it slide.
He’s fast, famous, and eventually learns how to be a decent car-person. But let’s not ignore the ego, the showboating, or the fact that he spends the first half of the film acting like an F-boy with racing stripes.
Still, that confidence? The drive (literally and emotionally)? There’s a reason people got weird on Tumblr about him. We don’t condone it – but we get it.
49 – Knuckles (Idris Elba)
Voiced by Idris Elba. That’s it. That’s the entry.
No one expected Sonic the Hedgehog 2 to contain one of the most bafflingly hot performances in recent memory, and yet – Idris Elba’s Knuckles arrived with that gravelly baritone, intense honour-code energy, and enough pecs to snap a Chaos Emerald.
He’s stoic, deadly serious, and talks like he’s in a Christopher Nolan film while everyone else is in a Saturday morning cartoon. Somehow, that only makes him hotter.
Is he a red echidna with fists the size of beach balls? Yes. Are people on the internet disturbingly into it? Also yes. This is what happens when you cast with vibes and no concern for consequences.
48 – Daphne Blake
Redhead. Fashion icon.
Daphne has always been a cartoon crush, but her modern incarnations have taken her from damsel to deadly. Depending on the version, she’s a black belt, a tech genius, or a high-functioning chaos agent in heels.
She’s got the glam, the guts, and just enough unhinged energy to make you wonder what she’d do if left unsupervised at a murder scene. And let’s be honest: every generation has had a Daphne.
She’s probably the most traditionally attractive person on this list – but we’re including her because she’s not just hot, she’s “will fight your ex and win” hot. And that’s the kind of danger we support.
47 – Yzma
Elegant. Evil. Looks like she could curse you.
Yzma is terrifying. She’s also fabulous. Voiced by Eartha Kitt with the purring menace of a Bond villainess, she struts around in feathered couture and openly plots regicide with a level of flair that borders on theatrical genius.
Sure, she’s a skeletal megalomaniac with a suspicious number of potions, but she also has taste. And ambition. And bone structure that could cut glass. Somewhere between her eye-rolls and evil laughter, she’s developed a cult following – and not just the ironic kind.
If your type is “90% villain, 10% drag queen,” Yzma might be your blueprint. Just don’t drink anything she offers you.
46 – Captain Hook
The eyeliner alone launched a thousand crushes.
Captain Hook is unwell in the most charming way. Whether you’re picturing the Disney version, Dustin Hoffman’s theatrical menace, or the Once Upon a Time smoulderfest, one thing’s clear: this pirate has charisma. And trauma. And amazing coats.
He’s dramatic, petty, and deeply obsessed with a teenage boy (yikes), but also well-dressed, delightfully vengeful, and surprisingly eloquent. In certain adaptations, he’s a misunderstood anti-hero. In others, he’s just hot pirate trash – and some of us are fine with that.
Captain Hook might not be the most dangerous pick on this list. But he’s definitely the most likely to break your heart and steal your jewellery.
45 – Prince Zuko
Angry. Burned. Deeply committed to emotional damage.
Book 1 Zuko is peak disaster boy. He’s full of rage, driven by daddy issues, and can’t go five minutes without yelling about honour. His angst is turned up to eleven, his hairline is on a journey, and his vibes are deeply fanfiction-coded.
And yet. There’s a reason people started simping before the redemption arc even began. Zuko’s voice has gravitas. His scowl is weirdly hot. And every time he blasts fire out of sheer emotion, the thirst intensifies.
He’s not healthy. But he’s compelling. And if you were on Tumblr in 2007, you already know that Book 1 Zuko was a foundational “I can fix him” experience.
44 – Catra
Lesbian rage in a crop top.
Catra is chaotic queer energy personified. She’s all sharp edges, snarls, and abandonment issues – an emotionally volatile gremlin with eyeliner sharp enough to wound. And yet, She-Ra fans couldn’t look away.
She spends most of the show self-sabotaging, taunting her ex, and making morally questionable choices in a variety of excellent outfits. But there’s something deeply satisfying about watching her unravel. Because underneath all that fire is a soft, scared girl begging not to be left again.
If your dream partner is “hot, gay, emotionally unavailable, and occasionally homicidal,” congratulations. You’ve already written Catra fanfic.
43 – Helga Pataki
She’ll punch you in the face and then write poetry about it.
Helga is 9 years old and already more emotionally complex than most HBO protagonists. She’s mean, manipulative, wildly jealous – and secretly the most tender-hearted character in Hey Arnold. But also, she built a shrine out of chewing gum, so there’s that.
For many, she was an early introduction to the idea that love and rage can coexist. She weaponises her intellect and hides behind bullying because feelings are scary – and somehow that made her wildly relatable.
If you’ve ever thought “Helga deserved better” unironically, you’ve got a little unhinged in you. And if you were ever into Helga’s brand of chaos? Therapy.
42 – Gantu
Massive alien cop with bad attitude and worse job performance.
Captain Gantu is big, brutal, and deeply bitter – basically a brick wall in a uniform. He’s constantly annoyed, perpetually yelling, and somehow still ended up with a dedicated niche fandom. Why? Well, the voice is deep, the chest is broad, and the villain energy is… compelling.
Sure, he failed at capturing Stitch, got demoted, and was outsmarted by a sentient hairball. But he’s also the kind of character who’d punch a wall to express affection and then awkwardly ask you out with a grunt.
Not exactly romantic, but weirdly hot in a “grumpy space marine” kind of way. And let’s face it, that’s a whole genre now.
41 – Moe Szyslak
Bartender. Romantic. Possibly a gremlin in human form.
Moe is unpleasant. He’s crusty. He smells like old beer and loneliness. But despite all that – and maybe because of it – he has a strangely enduring “sad divorced uncle” appeal.
He’s desperate for love, writes surprisingly eloquent poetry, and is technically a business owner. He’s also voiced by Hank Azaria, which doesn’t hurt. And there’s something weirdly vulnerable about how open he is with his desperation. It’s… touching? In a deeply cursed way?
Moe might not be the thirstiest pick on this list, but if you’ve ever found him oddly endearing, you might need to log off and go outside.
40 – Scar
Elegant. Evil. Possibly a theatre major.
Scar is a Shakespearean villain in a Disney body count. He’s manipulative, cunning, and clearly rehearsed every line like it was opening night at the West End. Jeremy Irons’ voice? Seductive. The eyeliner? Flawless. The betrayal? Oscar-worthy.
There’s a reason Scar ignited an entire generation’s villain crush complex. He purrs insults. He monologues. He casually commits fratricide while maintaining perfect posture.
Do we support his politics? Absolutely not. Do we understand the thirst? Unfortunately, yes.
39 – Randall Boggs
He slithers. He schemes. He has range.
Randall is an insecure overachiever with the personality of a high school try-hard and the mobility of a haunted screensaver. He’s weirdly hot for a monster shaped like a gecko-centipede hybrid – and you can thank Steve Buscemi for that.
He’s always lurking, always bitter, always two steps from snapping. And something about that unhinged energy – mixed with surprising competence – makes him a surprisingly popular “I could fix him” candidate.
He’s slimy, yes. But that just means he’d never ghost you. He’d vanish mid-conversation instead.
38 – Shego
Green fire. High kicks. Headcanon lesbian energy.
Shego is the moment. The attitude. The snarky queen of Kim Possible who radiated “hot villain girlfriend” energy before it became a cultural staple. Her banter? Razor-sharp. Her fighting skills? Lethal. Her glow-up? Literally radioactive.
She doesn’t care about world domination. She just wants to roast Dr. Drakken and throw hands in sleek leather. And we ate it up. Still do. Shego is Gen Z’s Harley Quinn with millennial shoulder pads.
If you didn’t want her to step on you, you wanted to be her. Either way, she lives in your head rent-free – and with excellent boots.
37 – Waluigi
Gangly. Loud. Iconic. Unapologetically weird.
Waluigi shouldn’t work. He’s got no lore, no dignity, and no chill. His proportions defy God. His laugh haunts your dreams. And yet, he’s become an internet sex symbol entirely through raw meme energy and unrelenting spite.
He’s petty. He’s a sore loser. He’s somehow both irrelevant and beloved – and that’s exactly why he ranks. The thirst for Waluigi is never physical. It’s metaphysical. It’s a rebellion against norms. It’s ironic thirst that’s stopped being ironic.
We don’t know why it works. We just know that if he ever got a solo game, the fanfic floodgates would open instantly.
36 – Bowser (Jack Black)
Big. Loud. Obsessed. Kinda perfect?
Jack Black’s Bowser turned the internet inside out. Sure, he’s a fire-breathing lizard warlord with anger management issues – but he plays piano, sings power ballads, and simps harder than anyone else in the Mushroom Kingdom.
There’s something hilariously relatable about how unhinged he gets over Peach. One minute he’s terrorising kingdoms, the next he’s rehearsing a breakup song in full costume. The voice helps. The drama helps more.
If your ideal partner is passionate, overcommitted, and owns a lava castle – Bowser’s your guy. Just don’t ghost him. He will launch a siege.
35 – Loki
God of mischief. Agent of chaos. Certified Tumblr boyfriend.
Loki isn’t just a villain – he’s a lifestyle. With his sharp cheekbones, tragic backstory, and Shakespearean sarcasm, Tom Hiddleston’s Loki became the internet’s favourite disaster man within minutes of appearing on screen.
He betrays everyone. He fakes his own death – twice. He probably smells like cologne and consequences. But he’s also clever, conflicted, and armed with a grin that launched a thousand fan edits.
Loki is the blueprint for modern “hear me out” characters: messy, magical, emotionally unavailable – and way too pretty to be trusted. And that’s exactly why we keep coming back.
34 – Syndrome
Cape-wearing manchild with tech skills and deep grudges.
Syndrome is what happens when parasocial obsession meets STEM. He went from adoring fanboy to vengeful supervillain with a jetpack and a personal vendetta – basically the Elon Musk of animated evil.
He’s petty, theatrical, and deeply insecure. But there’s something about his swagger, smugness, and mad scientist energy that’s… weirdly appealing? He’s the type who’d send you a playlist and a bomb threat in the same email.
Not hot in the traditional sense, but if chaotic incel energy with a dramatic flair is your thing… we won’t stop you. We’ll just quietly judge.
33 – Seto Kaiba
Billionaire duelist with trauma and an emotional support dragon.
Kaiba is a menace with a trench coat and superiority complex. He owns a corporation, an airship, and approximately zero coping mechanisms. Every duel is a cry for help. Every insult is foreplay.
He’s rich, rude, and obsessed with defeating a high schooler. And yet, the confidence? The coat flares? The ability to say “screw the rules, I have money” without irony? It’s intoxicating.
He’s clearly not okay – and that’s the entire appeal. If you ever rooted for Kaiba over Yugi, you probably still have enemies-to-lovers fanfic bookmarked.
32 – Meg Griffin
The fandom didn’t do this. The internet did.
Meg has been through it. Family Guy built a running gag out of her misery – but that only fuelled a bizarre wave of online sympathy and unexplainable thirst. She’s awkward, sarcastic, and constantly dunked on – but some people looked at that and saw potential.
The internet rallied behind Meg with the force of a thousand ironic crushes. Somewhere between the misery, monotone delivery, and frumpy beanies, she became an underdog icon for weird taste.
It’s not that she’s hot – it’s that you wish she was, just to prove a point. Which is somehow even more chaotic.
31 – Dr. Doofenshmirtz
Mad scientist. Divorced. Surprisingly lovable.
Heinz Doofenshmirtz is a walking red flag with a tragic past and a catalogue of vaguely competent inventions. He monologues, he builds “-inators,” he wears turtlenecks, and he just wants someone to listen.
There’s something deeply appealing about how consistent he is in his chaos. He’s technically a villain, but really he’s just a lonely guy with a dramatic flair and a soft spot for his daughter.
We’re not saying you should thirst over Doofenshmirtz. We’re just saying if you did, you wouldn’t be alone – and that’s what makes it worse.
30 – Hades (Disney)
Blue flames. Business casual. Flamingly chaotic.
Disney’s Hades is what happens when a used car salesman is possessed by Greek god energy. He’s fast-talking, flamboyant, sarcastic to a fault – and he somehow makes being dead inside look fun.
He’s got villain swagger without the genocidal overkill. Plus, the hair literally lights up when he’s mad, which is an underrated kink for some people. You’re either into the voice, the vibe, or the fact that he’s constantly seconds from a breakdown.
Is he hot? No. But is he hot? Also no. And yet, if you said “hear me out” while watching Hercules, we wouldn’t question it. Too much.
29 – Dream
Brooding goth poet trapped in a Netflix thirst trap.
Morpheus, King of Dreams, looks like he hasn’t slept in 10,000 years and blames you for it. He’s got trauma, a permanent scowl, and the voice of someone who only speaks in riddles or emotional gut punches.
He’s beautiful in a haunting way – like if a Victorian funeral had cheekbones. He doesn’t flirt. He suffers at you. And somehow, that’s hotter than anything he could actually say.
The fact that people are crushing on the physical embodiment of dreams says more about us than it does about him. But honestly? Valid.
28 – Voldemort
Bald. Evil. Weirdly magnetic.
Lord Voldemort is terrifying. He’s pale, noseless, snake-adjacent, and kills people without blinking – but he also wears a fabulous black cloak and delivers monologues like a Shakespearean actor on Red Bull.
His hotness is not about looks. It’s about presence. Authority. The kind of guy who could ruin your life and make it sound like a business proposal. And let’s not ignore the fact that Ralph Fiennes gave him that voice.
If you’re into domineering power-trippers with no regard for morality or nose cartilage, Voldemort’s your guy. Just don’t mention Harry Potter at dinner.
27 – Miss Trunchbull
Unhinged gym teacher energy with the strength of a forklift.
Miss Trunchbull is fear incarnate. She throws children. She wears military boots indoors. She probably smells like chalk dust and aggression. And yet, there’s something about her that screams “force of nature.”
She’s got power. She’s got presence. She could lift you like a kettlebell and still make it to assembly. For some, that’s terrifying. For others… intriguing. And let’s not pretend Matilda the Musical didn’t make her weirdly commanding.
We’re not here to kink shame. We’re just saying if Miss Trunchbull appears in your crush roster, there’s a non-zero chance you also liked Gwendoline Christie in Wednesday.
26 – Kovu
He’s literally a lion. That hasn’t stopped anyone.
Kovu is Zira’s emotionally conflicted golden boy with smoky eyeliner and the voice of an aspiring sad indie band frontman. He’s the Disney bad boy blueprint – raised to kill Simba, redeemed by love, and unreasonably attractive for a talking animal.
He has a scar. He broods. He does that slow-walk-from-the-shadows thing. We all know it’s wrong to simp for a lion, but Disney knew what they were doing with the animation.
This one’s not on us. It’s on them. And if you’re still carrying a Kovu crush into adulthood… you’re not alone. You’re just a statistic.
25 – Barry B. Benson
A bee. A bee. And yet.
Barry isn’t just a talking bee – he’s a bee that flirts with a human woman and wins. He sues humanity. He wears sneakers. He has the voice of Jerry Seinfeld and the energy of someone who should absolutely not be in your DMs – and yet here we are.
The internet turned Bee Movie into a cult obsession, but the real unhinged moment came when people admitted they found Barry… charming? Maybe it’s the suit. Maybe it’s the sheer audacity. Maybe we’re all just too far gone.
If this isn’t a cry for help, it’s at least a buzzing red flag. But you already knew that. You’re still reading.
24 – Rattigan
The world’s greatest criminal mind. And apparently… daddy?
Voiced by Vincent Price and dressed like a Victorian lounge singer with a god complex, Rattigan is a giant rat with surprisingly alluring swagger. He’s refined, theatrical, and fully unhinged—all traits that somehow push him from “villain” to “goth crush with rabies.”
There’s elegance in the chaos. He sips champagne. He monologues. He snaps and murders a minion mid-song. If you were ever into Loki or Jareth, Rattigan is basically their rodent cousin.
He’s not hot because he’s a rat. He’s hot despite being a rat. And that’s exactly why he deserves to be this high.
23 – Death (Wolf)
Terrifying. Sexy. Possibly both on purpose.
Death from Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is the rare case of a children’s movie villain becoming a full-blown TikTok crush. He’s a wolf. He’s literal Death. And he has the voice of a dangerously charismatic assassin.
His entrance is iconic. His whistling? Chilling. His dialogue? Spicy. And somehow, despite being the embodiment of mortality, he has more sexual tension with Puss than any other DreamWorks character in history.
Death is the ultimate example of a “should not be hot” character being very much hot. You’re scared. You’re intrigued. You’ve paused the movie. We know.
22 – Megamind
Evil genius. Huge head. Even bigger fanbase.
Megamind went from misunderstood villain to Tumblr icon without ever changing his weird little jumpsuit. He’s dramatic, brilliant, and self-aware – and that combination hits harder than it should. Add in that tragic backstory and dry wit, and suddenly the giant blue noggin isn’t so distracting.
There’s something about his transformation from bitter loner to awkward romantic that unlocked a very specific kind of attraction. Maybe it’s the voice. Maybe it’s the underdog swagger. Maybe it’s just because he’s not Metro Man.
Megamind isn’t hot in the face. He’s hot in the arc. And somehow, that’s worse.
21 – Cruella (Emma Stone)
Fashion devil.
Emma Stone’s Cruella is everything: a punk couture anarchist with emotional baggage and cheekbones sharp enough to draw blood. She burns bridges, stages runway shows in the middle of galas, and stares down her enemies while wearing half a Dalmatian.
She’s chaotic, stylish, and fully aware of her villain era – and the performance is so magnetic, you almost forget she was supposed to be a puppy murderer. (Almost.)
She’s not a “maybe.” She’s a problem. And some of us are into problems wrapped in couture. That’s between you and your fashion therapist.
20 – Venom
Alien goo. Massive teeth. Surprisingly tender?
Venom is a sentient parasite with a taste for brains, bad jokes, and Eddie Brock. He’s also one-half of the most bizarrely compelling romantic pairing in modern cinema. They argue, they cuddle, they bite people together. Love wins.
Physically, he’s nightmare fuel: dripping black sludge, jagged fangs, zero chill. But emotionally? Weirdly loyal. He protects Eddie, hypes him up, and pines when they break up. Venom is basically a clingy alien boyfriend in the body of a meatball.
This one’s not about looks – it’s about vibe. If you’ve ever said “I just want someone who understands me,” Venom already does. And yes, he brought snacks.
19 – Darth Maul
Horned. Silent.
Darth Maul has like six lines in The Phantom Menace, but that was enough. The red-and-black skin, the tribal tattoos, the double-bladed lightsaber? Iconic. The thirst? Immediate.
He radiates menace, but in a way that suggests he’d toss you across a room respectfully. He doesn’t talk much, which is a bonus if you’re into the brooding, emotionally repressed type. And let’s be honest: he made doing flips in robes hot.
He’s not dateable. He’s barely stable. But if you say you wouldn’t go for a spin on his speeder bike… you’re lying to yourself.
18 – Darth Vader
Tall, terrifying, and packed with daddy issues.
Anakin Skywalker’s final form is equal parts tragic and terrifying. Darth Vader is a walking life support system with the voice of James Earl Jones and the ability to choke you from across the room – which, for some, is apparently the dream.
He’s powerful, commanding, and emotionally shattered – like a goth ex who still haunts your dreams and occasionally blows up planets. His moral compass is toast and his romantic history is cursed.
You shouldn’t want this. You do. We all make mistakes. Just hope he doesn’t sense it.
17 – Kylo Ren
Unstable space prince with lightsaber tantrums.
Kylo Ren is the ultimate “I can fix him” fantasy – except you absolutely cannot. He’s dramatic, moody, and commits war crimes in a high-waisted cape. He’s the kind of guy who writes poetry in his Notes app and then punches a wall for catharsis.
But he’s also painfully earnest. Behind the mask is a sad, conflicted man begging for love and breaking everything in the process. Adam Driver’s physical presence doesn’t hurt – neither does the soft voice he uses when threatening enemies.
He’s not just unhinged. He’s emotionally weaponised. And if you’re still defending him after The Rise of Skywalker, the call is coming from inside the fandom.
16 – Smaug
Massive. Dangerous. Voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch.
Smaug is a mountain-sized dragon who monologues like a Shakespeare professor and kills for fun – and somehow that didn’t stop anyone from thirsting. He’s rich, eloquent, and literally glows when angry. Toxic? Yes. Hot? Also yes.
Benedict Cumberbatch purring threats while surrounded by gold triggered something feral in people. The fan edits. The fanfic. The fact that “dragon thirst” became a real phrase on the internet. No one left The Hobbit trilogy unchanged.
You shouldn’t want to climb him like a tree. You’re not even the right species. But here we are.
15 – Bellatrix Lestrange
She kills. She cackles. She’s distressingly hot.
Bellatrix is a sadistic murderess with a Victorian hair nest and serious boundary issues. She’s also magnetic. Every scene she’s in crackles with dark energy – and Helena Bonham Carter plays her like she’s permanently aroused by chaos.
She’s unpredictable, obsessed with Voldemort, and one Avada Kedavra away from being banned from every dinner party ever. But the way she moves? The way she laughs mid-duel? It’s giving “unstable theatre major with a knife kink.”
She is, without question, the most deranged witch in the wizarding world. And if you’d let her ruin your life (and your wardrobe), you’re not alone.
14 – Maury the Hormone Monster
Grotesque. Filthy. Dangerously charismatic.
Maury is a mess. A hairy, horny embodiment of puberty with the hygiene of a swamp goblin and the libido of a raccoon in heat. He should repulse you. But somehow… he doesn’t?
He’s gross. He’s loud. He’s voiced by Nick Kroll doing a chainsmoker impression. But he’s also honest, affirming, and-dare we say-loyal. He’ll fight for your self-worth while saying the worst sentence you’ve ever heard in your life.
Maury is proof that confidence, humour, and deeply problematic one-liners are a potent (and disturbing) combo. Don’t think too hard about this one. It’s already too late.
13 – Connie the Hormone Monstress
Curves. Chaos. Crude wisdom.
Connie is like your unfiltered aunt who drinks rosé before 11am and gives disturbingly good advice in between sex metaphors. She’s loud, hairy, and wildly inappropriate – but she believes in you. Aggressively.
She’s emotionally volatile, hypersexual, and wears a bikini like it’s a political statement. And somehow, in the middle of Big Mouth’s body horror and cringe comedy, she became a genuine thirst object. The voice helps. The confidence helps more.
She’s part monster, part life coach, part queer icon – and all red flag. If you’ve ever found her hot, just know: the algorithm sees you. And it’s judging.
12 – Stefan Salvatore (Ripper Era)
He’ll love you forever – and probably eat your best friend.
Ripper Stefan isn’t the brooding romantic of early Vampire Diaries. He’s the unhinged version. The bloodthirsty baddie who slicks back his hair, rips people’s throats out, and somehow makes that hot.
He’s cold, calculated, and absolutely drowning in guilt. But there’s a confidence in Ripper mode – a swagger that says, “Yes, I’ll ruin your life. But I’ll apologise so earnestly about it later.”
He’s seductive in a way that only someone with centuries of trauma and perfect cheekbones can be. Not safe. Not stable. But definitely hard to quit.
11 – Jareth the Goblin King
He sings. He spins. He stares into your soul.
David Bowie’s Jareth is not just a villain – he’s a fever dream in tight pants. He rules a labyrinth of chaos, kidnaps babies, gaslights teenagers, and still manages to be absurdly seductive.
The hair. The glitter. The voice. The way he says “Sarah” like it’s a curse and a compliment. Jareth is equal parts rock star, fairy tale nightmare, and metaphor for dangerous attraction. And we ate it up.
He’s not normal. He’s not supposed to be. He’s a glam god in a crystal palace – and he’s been living rent-free in horny fandom brainspace since 1986.
10 – Dr. Facilier
Tall, smooth, dangerous – and haunted by his own shadow.
Dr. Facilier glides through The Princess and the Frog like a jazz-drenched fever dream. He’s stylish, charismatic, and backed by the best villain song in Disney canon. He does tarot, hexes bankers, and flirts like it’s his full-time job.
The man is all angles and intent. You know he’s evil, but you still want to see what that cane does. He oozes charm, makes deals with literal demons, and has the audacity to make it look sexy.
If your type is “voodoo villain with swagger and one foot in the underworld,” Facilier is your man. Just don’t be surprised when the bill comes due.
9 – Harley Quinn
Unstable. Unstoppable. Unreasonably magnetic.
Harley Quinn is chaos with lipstick. Whether animated, comic, or Margot Robbie-flavoured, she’s volatile, hilarious, and strangely vulnerable under all that glitter and violence. She’d absolutely stab you – but she’d giggle and kiss your forehead while doing it.
She’s got trauma. She’s got a bat. She’s got the energy of your wildest ex and your best night out, rolled into one. And let’s be real: when she’s not in love with a literal clown, she’s even more irresistible.
Harley is the blueprint for hot mess appeal. You know it’s dangerous. That’s what makes it fun.
8 – Miss Trunchbull
Back again. Stronger. Hornier. More terrifying.
Yes, she was already on the list – but stage Trunchbull? That’s a different beast. The Matilda the Musical version of Trunchbull gave her musical numbers, military precision, and a commanding presence that awakened something dark in theatre kids everywhere.
She hurls hammers. She sings about discipline. She struts across the stage with the confidence of someone who could deadlift a minivan – and audiences swooned. We don’t fully understand it, but we respect it.
Stage Trunchbull isn’t just scary. She’s… kind of hot? And if you’re reading this in full agreement, congrats: you’ve entered final-form hear-me-out territory.
7 – The Penguin (Danny DeVito)
Filthy. Feral. Fully unhinged. Still got it.
Danny DeVito’s Penguin in Batman Returns is horrifying. He’s greasy. He bites people. He eats raw fish and makes noises like a dying kettle. And yet, there’s… something there? Something oddly captivating in the chaos?
It’s the confidence. The commitment. The grotesque charm of a man who knows exactly what he is and dares you to look away. You shouldn’t be attracted to him. But if you are, you’re not just weird – you’re advanced.
The Penguin isn’t hear-me-out energy. He is the energy. A sewer-dwelling sexual riddle in a onesie and top hat.
6 – Homelander
Terrifying. Toxic. Terminally hot.
Homelander is a monster – and you can’t stop looking. He’s a twisted, power-drunk narcissist who could melt you with a glance, and still… the thirst thrives.
Antony Starr’s performance is a masterclass in “you should run but you won’t.” The way he smiles while threatening global annihilation? The milk obsession? The sheer control he exudes? Pure uncut danger appeal.
You don’t like Homelander. You need Homelander to like you. And that’s what makes this so much worse.
5 – Mewtwo
Genetic clone. Existential crisis. Surprisingly ripped.
Mewtwo is a lab-grown psychic weapon with the voice of a Shakespearean villain and the moral compass of a rogue AI. He was made to destroy, raised in isolation, and spends most of his screen time levitating ominously while questioning the nature of existence.
He’s brooding, aloof, and capable of erasing your brain with a single thought. And yet… he’s got that voice. That posture. Those weirdly defined pecs. Mewtwo is what happens when science asks “what if a Pokémon was kind of jacked and hauntingly philosophical?”
You’re not supposed to want this. You’re supposed to catch him. But you’ve already been caught, haven’t you?
4 – Xenomorph
Seven feet tall. Acid blood. Unholy levels of thirst.
There’s no good reason anyone should be into the Xenomorph from Alien. It has no face, no soul, and a jaw inside a jaw. And yet… fan art exists. Erotica exists. Whole fandoms exist.
It’s sleek. It’s deadly. It’s biomechanical nightmare fuel. But something about its design – Giger’s haunting curves, the impossible grace – unlocked something deep in the internet’s lizard brain.
This isn’t just unhinged. It’s science fiction horniness gone rogue. And at this point, we’re not even surprised anymore.
3 – Pitch Black (Rise of the Guardians)
He’s fear incarnate – and kind of a snack.
Pitch Black is literally the Boogeyman, made of shadows and spite. He whispers in your ear, rides nightmare horses, and probably smells like antique cologne and nihilism. And yet… the voice? The smirk? The tragic villain backstory that screams “I could change him”? It’s all there.
Jude Law gives him the kind of slithering British menace that turns fear into foreplay. He monologues like a jilted theatre kid and looms like he invented gaslighting.
He’s not safe. He’s not okay. But if you’ve ever said “I can fix him” while holding a black candle, congratulations – you’re already his.
2 – Beetlejuice (Beetlejuice)
Gross. Ghostly. Somehow… irresistible?
Beetlejuice is loud, rude, mouldy, and dresses like a haunted referee – but for reasons science can’t explain, people are into it. He’s a bio-exorcist with boundary issues, bad teeth, and the confidence of a man who’s definitely been banned from multiple dimensions.
He hits every red flag on the list: manipulative, unwashed, chaotic evil in stripes. And yet – there’s charisma. There’s showmanship. There’s a perverse charm in how completely he owns the room, the scene, and occasionally, your soul.
You wouldn’t bring him home to meet your parents. But if he invited you to the Neitherworld for “just one drink”? You’d go. You know you would.
1 – Lord Farquaad
The alpha and omega of “hear me out” energy.
Lord Farquaad is short. He’s petty. He’s got the haircut of a medieval Karen. And yet – somehow – he became the internet’s ultimate unhinged thirst icon.
Is it the legs? The accent? The unearned bravado? We don’t know. But what we do know is that his fandom is disturbingly real. Edits. Fanfic. TikTok thirst traps. This man has reach.
Farquaad isn’t the most attractive. He isn’t the most dangerous. But he is the most “hear me out”. He shouldn’t be #1 – and that’s exactly why he is.