Richard Dean Anderson Will Never Know I Love Him

He ruined me for other men

Gaby Rogut
True Confessional

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Credit: TCM

Rick, smile for me! Yeah, you, clever man who can fix anything and everything with just a paper clip and some chewing gum.

Yeah, I know I’m committing the sin of confusing you with MacGyver, your most famous role. However, I want you to know that if I’m attracted to you, it’s not just because of your brain.

Oh, no, not me! I swear that, even after all these years, I’m still fascinated with your eyes and your sexy hair. Mmm, and the way you wear those jeans. And don’t even get me started on that swiss army knife of yours.

How you ruined me for other men.

I was just a little Mexican girl living in a border town when I first looked at you, Rick. The TV was on, I was there, and MacGyver was doing his thing.

I don’t remember what that particular episode was about; all I know is that from then on, I would watch you week after week, having adventures and using your brain to save the world.

Years later, when I was already a grown-up, I rewatched every single episode and — I know this is not your fault — was a little disappointed.

Those first episodes were good, yes. They were very MacGyver-ish. However, it seems the showrunners…

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Gaby Rogut
True Confessional

Jack of too many trades. Mom to a son. Former teacher. Bi. Autistic. Mexicana. Need some feedback? Hire me! https://ko-fi.com/gabyrogut/commissions