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Ansel Adorably Compares Turning 21 To Pokemon
Though Ansel Elgort may play a teen in his recent string of movies, he truly isn’t a kid any more. In fact, in an interview with MTV News, Ansel Elgort talked about his journey to impending adulthood, because if you didn’t know, he turns 21 on Saturday, March 14. So, here’s your chance to go out and get him a last second $25 gift card to Starbucks. You’re welcome.
The interview with MTV News is nerdy, hilarious, positively endearing, and may only be decipherable if you were a late 80's or 90's baby. Why? Well, because it has a lot to do with the fictional world of Pokemon that Elgort apparently studied quite closely. So closely, in fact, that he sort of totally lost the interviewer as he spoke. It's cool, though. I got the point you were trying to make, buddy. I used to have a binder full of laminated Pokemon cards, too.
You see, the Fault in Our Stars actor was merely trying to compare how leveling up in Pokemon is similar to his own personal coming of age. Being that he thinks he's a "man" now and all. Elgort said, "I’m like a Gyarados, but I didn't have the power yet. And I think now, at 21, I'm going to get more respect. I’m excited to be a man." But, despite being a man in the eyes of the law, Elgort will always be a kid at heart to us. And that’s what counts, doesn’t it?
After the video, check out the 21 pictures below in honor of his 21st birthday that prove he will always remain eternally youthful.
21. He's a master at #uglyselfies
20. He somehow still gets excited about snow
19. He's a bit of a scaredy cat
18. Despite being in blockbuster movies, he still gets a kick out of this
17. And this as well
16. He yelped like this after completing the Ice Bucket Challenge
15. He still gets embarrassed of his mom
14. He purchased this cavity trap
13. He makes wonderfully silly puns
12. He's definitely still a class clown
11. He has a way with Snapchat... sorta
10. He lives dangerously
9. He could probably have fun in a paper bag
8. Actually...
7. He takes prawn selfies. Prawnies, if you will.
6. He's still got the same exact face
5. He likes to hang out... literally
4. He's a regular prankster
3. THIS
2. He has an enthusiastic spirit
1. Which brings us back to the main point: He, in all seriousness, compared himself to an antiquated, fictional anime character.
Happy birthday, you adorable nerd. Never change.
