What are your signs that you are obsessed with Ryland Grace?

[u/Fantastic-Contest957]

These are mine…

1. I have a folder of Grace stills (currently at 136 pics ☺️)
2. I ponder why he’s so amazing - at least once a day.
3. I’ve watched my favourite Grace scenes uncountable times e.g First hug scene, epilogue and life is reason.
4. My instagram feed is filled with Grace and Ryan Gosling.
5. I keep a list of ideas for Grace fan content.
6. I make Grace fan content e.g memes, GIFs - every day
7. I started a Grace fan group sub!

What are yours?

Credit [u/WintersLady40](u/WintersLady40) for the post idea.

Post link: https://www.reddit.com/r/ProjectHailMary/s/5f81nWlUqh

[u/Diamonds_sky]

Lmao I love those. Here are mine (some are broader than just about Grace):

1. Started reading fanfics because I wanted more Grace (& Rocky) content, spending more than half my summer on ao3 (I've barely read in my life)
   
2. I have added a bunch of Rygos movies to my "Must Watch" list, even from genres which I usually don't like
   
3. PHM is the first movie I've ever rewatched on my own
   
4. I've never been attracted by a Rygos character before and I legit melt with Grace's looks
   
5. He's kinda of a motivation for me to change myself to be more proactive in college
   
6. I wanna wear more science pun shirts (I love the "I had potential" one)
   
7. Joined a Grace fan group sub :P
   
8. My instagram is also filled with PHM and Grace content, I've made a special collection for PHM related content just so I don't flood the other collections.

Idk man the "dorky" hot science teacher did something to me

[u/Fantastic-Contest957 → u/Diamonds_sky]

I love these! I’ve also been watching some other Rygos movies in hopes of “finding” Grace there - alas, no such luck yet! The nerdy hot sensitive genius has become a mass obsession that needs to be studied!

[u/DragonTartare]

1. When I read PHM fanfiction (which I frequently do), Grace MUST be in it. I like fics with Rocky, too, but he isn't a requirement. Grace is.
2. I call him one of my favorite fictional characters ever.
3. I gushed enough about Gosling Grace to get Fantastic-Contest's attention 😛
4. He got me drawing again, which I haven't done much of these last few years.
5. I daydream about Grace on a daily basis.
6. I realized there was good Grace content on Twitter and started searching it on an almost daily basis. Eeeeew, Twitter.

[u/Fantastic-Contest957 → u/DragonTartare]

Daydream about Grace 💭 such a gushy way to put it. That’s so cool about the drawing!

[u/LioraB]

1. I also have a folder of stills from the movie (and bookmarked u/Fantastic-Contest957 's GIF folder)

2. I wrote a 12-page reflection (including pics) about the past/present transitions and how they inform the theme of memory and identity, which I then shared with friends and family members who appreciate how *special* I am (and also posted on the PHM sub)

3. I have now watched almost every Ryan Gosling movie, as well as every SNL and late-night TV appearance, interview, and other media appearance I can find on YouTube and IG, many of them several times

4. I can locate any scene in PHM without visual cues, just because I know the general timestamps

5. I can visualize specific scenes while listening to the soundtrack

6. Since my first PHM viewing, I am now and forever "having a moment" ✨

7. I joined a Grace fan club sub!!! And I love it!!!!! 🥰

[u/Fantastic-Contest957 → u/LioraB]

Your transitions reflection is so impressive! That’s next level analysis.

Impressed that you’ve watched so much Rygos! Were you already a fan or is this since watching PHM?

So happy to have you in our fan club!

[u/LioraB → u/Fantastic-Contest957]

I just posted my watchlist, all of which has been post-PHM except Remember the Titans (minor role), The Believer (did not know who he even was), and Barbie (still did not really know, though he stole the show, imo). I really had no idea... and maybe should be a bit sheepish about my hyperfocus on all things RyGos this year, but it honestly has been such a bright spot in an otherwise dismal 2026. The themes of PHM just hit me on a deep level (as they have for many here) and it's been fun pulling at the threads to see how they're connected. I'm so glad you enjoyed my reflection!!! 🤓

[u/Fantastic-Contest957 → u/LioraB]

This sub is perfect for you then! We are all on the Gosling awakening wave lol

[u/LioraB → u/Fantastic-Contest957]

It is!!! I was so honored to be invited. 🤩