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

By Laura Marie Meyers

Updated on Aug 12, 2016 at 3:00 PM

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 — Everett Collection

He Had the Cutest Smile

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And the Best Hair — ABC

And the Best Hair

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Not to Mention the Bad-Boy Attitude — ABC

Not to Mention the Bad-Boy Attitude

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(But Seriously, the Hair) — ABC

(But Seriously, the Hair)

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He Tried to Act Tough — Everett Collection

He Tried to Act Tough

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And He Sometimes Joked Around — ABC

And He Sometimes Joked Around

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But Mostly He Was Just Really Sweet — ABC

But Mostly He Was Just Really Sweet

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Even Shawn's Pets Were Adorable — Everett Collection

Even Shawn's Pets Were Adorable

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So Were His Dance Moves — ABC

So Were His Dance Moves

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They Were Some Pretty Impressive Moves — ABC

They Were Some Pretty Impressive Moves

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Let's Not Forget His Facial Expressions — ABC

Let's Not Forget His Facial Expressions

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Or His Iconic Poses — Everett Collection

Or His Iconic Poses

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Including This Interesting Introspective Shot — Everett Collection

Including This Interesting Introspective Shot

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Sure He Got Into Trouble, But He Had a Heart of Gold — Everett Collection

Sure He Got Into Trouble, But He Had a Heart of Gold

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Shawn Was Really Cute — ABC

Shawn Was Really Cute

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And Really Fun — ABC

And Really Fun

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And Really, Adorably Charming — ABC

And Really, Adorably Charming

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Bonus Points For Being Romantic — ABC

Bonus Points For Being Romantic

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And For Dropping Heartfelt Lines Like a Pro — ABC

And For Dropping Heartfelt Lines Like a Pro

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Shawn Was Even Cute When He Was Mad — ABC

Shawn Was Even Cute When He Was Mad

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And When He Danced Like This — ABC

And When He Danced Like This

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And Like This, Too — ABC

And Like This, Too

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

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

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Because, Yes, He Was Totally Cute Then — ABC

Because, Yes, He Was Totally Cute Then

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

When Shawn's Heart Broke, Yours Did, Too

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You Just Wanted to Give Him a Hug — ABC

You Just Wanted to Give Him a Hug

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So Many Hugs — ABC

So Many Hugs

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Hugs All Around, All the Time — ABC

Hugs All Around, All the Time

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

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

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WAY TOO MUCH — ABC

WAY TOO MUCH

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

And the Most Lovable Thing Was His Friendship With Cory

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They Brought Out the Best in Each Other — ABC

They Brought Out the Best in Each Other

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And It Maybe Made You Cry a Little — ABC

And It Maybe Made You Cry a Little

Shawn Hunter Forever, Right? — ABC

Shawn Hunter Forever, Right?