Viral Throwback: Ryan Reynolds' Bus Door Crush Story

A resurfaced clip has brought renewed attention to a funny childhood story shared by Ryan Reynolds, who once admitted to being mortified in front of a girl he liked.

The moment comes from an appearance on The Graham Norton Show, and it has once again drawn online interest from fans who enjoy his candid storytelling.

In the clip, Reynolds describes how he was head over heels for a girl who took the bus from the opposite side of his actual home. He would ride the same bus and sit next to her for roughly 45 minutes. Looking back, he said the behavior seemed adorable as a kid but would look like stalking as an adult.

He believes he was around 11 years old at the time. He had reached his limit and planned to get off the bus, since he was headed to Seattle or somewhere like it.

As he stood up to leave, he wanted to impress her with a cool exit. He mentioned imitating style icons such as Don Johnson and the vibe of Miami Vice. Unfortunately, his timing went wrong. He hesitated for a moment too long, and the bus doors closed on his backpack as the bus began moving.

Reynolds said he banged on the side of the bus until the driver finally stopped and opened the door. He gathered his bag, but afterward, he could not look in her direction.

The story has become a fan favorite for its relatable mix of youthful infatuation and comic timing.