Why Shawn Hunter Was (and Maybe Still Is) the Guy of Your Dreams

There were a lot of reasons to love Boy Meets World back in the day, and sure, Cory and Topanga's relationship was adorable, but Shawn Hunter was the ultimate '90s sitcom crush. Played by Rider Strong, Shawn was the good "bad boy," and although he may have tried to pull off a tough image — remember "Shawnzie"? — he had a heart of gold, making him the perfect onscreen heartthrob. To celebrate Shawn's wedding (aka the death of your young dreams of marrying him yourself) on this week's episode, take a look at all the reasons you feel for him to begin with.

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He Had the Cutest Smile
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He Had the Cutest Smile

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And the Best Hair
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And the Best Hair

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Not to Mention the Bad-Boy Attitude
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Not to Mention the Bad-Boy Attitude

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(But Seriously, the Hair)
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(But Seriously, the Hair)

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He Tried to Act Tough
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He Tried to Act Tough

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And He Sometimes Joked Around
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And He Sometimes Joked Around

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Even Shawn's Pets Were Adorable
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Even Shawn's Pets Were Adorable

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So Were His Dance Moves
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So Were His Dance Moves

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They Were Some Pretty Impressive Moves
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They Were Some Pretty Impressive Moves

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Let's Not Forget His Facial Expressions
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Let's Not Forget His Facial Expressions

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Or His Iconic Poses
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Or His Iconic Poses

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Including This Interesting Introspective Shot
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Including This Interesting Introspective Shot

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Shawn Was Really Cute
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Shawn Was Really Cute

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And Really Fun
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And Really Fun

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And Really, Adorably Charming
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And Really, Adorably Charming

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Bonus Points For Being Romantic
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Bonus Points For Being Romantic

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And For Dropping Heartfelt Lines Like a Pro
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And For Dropping Heartfelt Lines Like a Pro

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Shawn Was Even Cute When He Was Mad
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Shawn Was Even Cute When He Was Mad

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And Like This, Too
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And Like This, Too

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Yep, Rider Strong Posters Definitely Had a Spot on Your Wall
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Yep, Rider Strong Posters Definitely Had a Spot on Your Wall

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Because, Yes, He Was Totally Cute Then
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Because, Yes, He Was Totally Cute Then

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When Shawn's Heart Broke, Yours Did, Too
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When Shawn's Heart Broke, Yours Did, Too

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You Just Wanted to Give Him a Hug
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You Just Wanted to Give Him a Hug

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So Many Hugs
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So Many Hugs

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When He Got Emotional, It Was Just Too Much to Handle
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When He Got Emotional, It Was Just Too Much to Handle

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WAY TOO MUCH
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WAY TOO MUCH

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And the Most Lovable Thing Was His Friendship With Cory
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And the Most Lovable Thing Was His Friendship With Cory

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They Brought Out the Best in Each Other
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They Brought Out the Best in Each Other

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And It Maybe Made You Cry a Little
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And It Maybe Made You Cry a Little

Shawn Hunter Forever, Right?
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Shawn Hunter Forever, Right?