#Mike likes cute things

[mostlylurkinbarelypostin]

Mike Likes Cute Things

Dustin, Lucas, Steve, Max, and Robin all use the word “hot” to describe people that they’re attracted to in S3.

For Dustin, Lucas, and Steve, it’s in reference to Phoebe Cates, who Dustin compares Suzie to.

Dustin: “Think Phoebe Cates, only hotter.”

Lucas: “She’s a genius and she’s hotter than Phoebe Cates? No girl is that perfect!”

Steve: “No no. No way. Hotter than Phoebe Cates? No.”

It’s implied that they all view Phoebe Cates as the pinnacle of hotness - a common opinion at the time as a result of her role in Fast Times.

Similarly, Max uses the word hot to describe Ralph Macchio. Another actor that was popular at the time as a result of his looks.

Max: “Yeah he’s the Karate Kid. […] He’s so hot right?”

Finally, Robin uses the word hot in reference to girls when she tries to convince Keith to give Steve a job at Family Video. She bribes him by talking about all the ladies he’ll bring in.

Robin: “And these ladies… These ladies are hot. They’re so very hot.”

This is all to say that most teenagers are attracted to people that they consider “hot.”

When Mike finds out about Suzie though, he doesn’t ask Dustin if she’s hot. Mike asks…

“Is she cute?”

Mike is the only one to use this word. He’s the only one who is primarily concerned with cuteness rather than hotness, and his word choice is so telling. Unlike many teenagers, Mike is drawn to cute things still.

Things like the little teddy bear with the bow tie at the mall…

…and, ya know, his best friend, who happens to be strategically placed right behind him throughout the entire shot…

… in bright red shorts…

… as if he’s Mike’s version of a certain someone.

[love-byers]

wheelers watching their byers hug his mom☺️

[silverliing]

“If byler were both girls nobody wou-“ yes they would! as someone who grew up sapphic I would love them even more!

@rainyydazze Ty for putting this in my brain

[gayofthefae]

Awkward as he is, fake nonchalance aside, he still looks at Will with these eyes

But funny enough, he caught himself doing this too. He averts his eyes immediately after. This is the reason he barely looked at him all day. He knew if he did, he couldn't hide it.

He looks at him like this for 0.1 second (I'm making an edit, so I can check and it is actually 0.1), and he can't handle it, he can't hide it.

[hotchocolatebeforebed]

i really like how they made it looks like mike was holding out a giant phone to someone it's so funny 😭😭

wait...WAIT

[hnbka]

y'all left but i'm still here

[royalarchivist]

Billzo: Can you look dead down the camera for us, Pac?

Pac: [Looks down at the floor] Like this?

Billzo: Um. No, at the camera, sorry.

Pac: Ah sorry, at the camera- you said look to the camera, I look to the floor. [Looks directly at the camera]

Tubbo: He looks so... so pure! Look at him!

Aimsey: Little baby!

Quackity: He's so attractive.

Pac: [Embarrassed laugh]

[taeiris]

mike invited will over to show him his new campaign’s progress but will’s feeling significantly clingy today so he’s distracted himself a bit by doodling on his boyfriend’s pretty face 💔

[d4jamso]

The mermaid byers and prince Mike brainrot don't stop

[smartsxylacy]

Mike: My hands are really cold Will: Here, let me hold them Mike: Golly gee, my lips are absolutely freezing! Will:

[chasedeys]

Steelers' coaches on Burrow and Chase

[gmaybe666]

wasteland baby, i’m in love, I’m in love with you

and i love too, that love soon might end,

be known in its aching, shown in the shaking,

lately of my wasteland, baby

day 1 of bylerween/ trapped in the upside down

inspired by @kidovna’s flicker gate byler artwork ✨

[miwiromantics]

Unpopular opinion but I like Mike’s new haircut

[stevieharringtonwifeguy]

unfortunately in a fem stevie au i think dustin would spend a not insignificant amount of time absolutely convinced that he and stevie will be married some day

[royal-they]

There you are! 🌠

[gayofthefae]

This is the biggest proof I need. This is such an "I heard straight guys do this" kiss. He's hesitant and barely even touches her.

(I had to try multiple times to get a screenshot of his lips actually touching her because it's so short)

This is not romantic love or inclination. This is "[insert expression of romantic feelings here]". He'd honestly be more convincing if he just pretended she was Will (but that would probably make him feel so horribly guilty he'd be Vecna's next victim within the week so I get it).

Also in screenshotting it, why is he looking away from her as he kisses her???

????? what is that supposed to mean???

Edit: looking back it looks like he kisses like the hair next to her face I don't actually think he does make it all the way. It's a temple kiss in spirit.