Okay, so my theory about the "boring" guy is that they think we're talking about her because we're desperate for attention and being told we're basic will discourage us.
Speaking for myself, my feelings for her are anything but ironic. I really really want to kiss her and cuddle her and play with her two massive hair things.
>>51328257She was my first real crush ever. I have a vivid memory of watching the first episode of Pokemon Advanced when it debuted, seeing her onscreen, and feeling a way about her a girl had never made me feel before.