Steve Burns, the beloved star of Blue’s Clues, has accidentally become a full-blown internet thirst trap. He’s disabled the stitch feature on his social media accounts because the reactions got way too intense on TikTok. Millennials who grew up watching Steve search for clues with Blue are now having some very adult feelings about the actor, all thanks to his incredibly smooth podcast voice.
The specific soundbite causing all this chaos is circulating widely on TikTok right now. In the clip found by Daily Dot, Burns is heard saying, “Hey babygirl, I’m so valuing your perspective right now.” He was apparently speaking about the possibility of a career doing “spicy” voiceovers, but honestly, the context barely matters once you hear that delivery. It’s a truly magnetic voice, and you can understand why fans are suddenly swooning.
The reaction videos from fans have been hilarious and totally overwhelming. That level of immediate, visceral response definitely explains why Burns couldn’t keep the stitches open on his account. It seems the internet couldn’t handle the heat, and honestly, this is a perfect example of nostalgia colliding head-on with adult feelings.
You need to sit in your thinking chair and think about what you’re doing
If you’re a Millennial, you know exactly who Steve Burns is. He debuted as “Steve” on the iconic Nickelodeon show Blue’s Clues in 1996 and starred in nearly 100 episodes before leaving the show in 2003. When he departed the series, there were tons of wild, unfounded rumors flying around, including the deeply bizarre idea that he had actually died. Thankfully, none of that was true, and he has popped up quite a bit in recent years, even reprising his role for special events.
While he’s been busy being a major nostalgic figure, Burns has also been working on content for his now-adult audience. In June, he launched a new podcast called Alive. The show’s synopsis makes it clear this isn’t about finding letters or numbers anymore. The show’s description says, “Back then, it was letters and numbers and graham crackers. Now it’s death, sex, taxes, and all the big, messy questions of being alive.”
@caseythemysticmedic @Steve Burns @Alive with Steve Burns come teach my kids how to write in the handy dandy notebook. I got somewhere you can sit, just like you got somewhere I can sit. Sorry, not sorry.
♬ original sound – caseythemysticmedic
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I think it’s fantastic that he’s leaning into this new phase of his career, moving from teaching kids the alphabet to discussing existential issues with the adults they have become. It’s certainly a big shift from the innocent content of the 90s and early 2000s. The fact that he’s now talking about potentially doing voiceovers that are spicy is just icing on the cake.
If the smooth voice wasn’t enough to make the audience swoon, you should also know that Burns is a talented musician. Even beyond the accidental thirst traps, he has consistently leaned into his role as a nostalgic guide, often providing comfort and reassurance to his deeply attached fanbase.
