Because Sir Patrick Stewart is one of the most handsome dudes to ever walk the planet, even today.

The character being a fairly assertive and confident leader without bravado or machismo helps. He’s smart, capable, kind when allowed to be.

Picard is a perfect example of everything star trek represents, in a way, and is definitely the epitome of what star fleet and the federation were supposed to be.

But, legit, I’m cis het, and if Patrick Stewart asked for a handy, I’d grab the lotion.