Yesterday's post wasn't exactly funny or scintillating. So today, I decided to try something different.
Remember, I posted a photo of Hugh Jackman not too long ago? I get a million hits on that one post, which is amazing to me. I mean, there are a zillion photos on the web of Wolverine, eh? Apparently, people find it intriguing that his photo is associated with a "crab" blog. Who knew.
So below, I've assembled some shots of guys I have had a crush on throughout my life, at least the 60's, 70's, and 80's. I have to give some thought to the 90's, but nobody leaps out at the moment. We'll do that next.
So here's a stroll down Hunk Memory Lane.
One of my earliest crushes was on Captain Kirk, William Shatner. I wanted to live on the Enterprise and have a cool blonde bouffant hairdo. I wanted to say "beam me up!" and mean it. I wanted to be his girlfriend and wear a cute costume. Alas, the show was canceled and I was crushed.
Another great crush was Charlton Heston. He was Moses, Ben Hur, the Omega Man - what a hunk. One of the first VCR tapes I saved up and bought was Ben Hur. I still think of the great lines from that film, from time to time - "Row well and live!" / "Blood begets blood, as dog begets dog!"
Now, as the 70's dawned I started to realize I wanted brains with my brawn. My tastes changed a bit. I never wanted to see this guy in tight costumes or a skirt, but his brain was as hunky as they get. My kids and I love the early Steve Martin movies and I own most of them. All of Me is a timeless classic.
In 1978 I saw the first HBO special starring Robin Williams. I fell in love. I fell hard. I would've stalked him if I'd been able to break free from my parents. His lightning fast wit still delights me. Just recently I saw through his entire interview on Inside the Actor's Studio, while my kids and Mother deserted me. Robin, if you're out there, call me, OK?!
In high school, when I first saw Billy Joel, I knew he was as magnetic and sexy as Robin, but in a musical way. I remember begging my parents to get me the album The Stranger. I listened to it so much I about wore it out. I can still sing every word to every song. Billy, I know you're old and bald and fat now, but hey, you're still a hunk to me, dude.
Speaking of the follicly challenged, here's Phil Collins, another crush. I saw Genesis in concert when I was in college, at the Omni in Atlanta, and I was blown away - so much so, I got lost on the way back to where I was staying. I drove around bad neighborhoods at midnight, lost in a Genesis fog. Phil, you may be bald as an egg but you're still cool, dude.
The 1980's just added to my roster of crush-worthy guys. The first time I saw Kevin Costner I about drooled a puddle. I think it was in Silverado, a great flick. I continued to see every Costner movie ever released. He can't do an accent to save his life, but I don't care.
Another hunk, with a twinkle in his eye, was Dennis Quaid. He's still hunky. Yowza.
Finally, I would be remiss if I didn't mention Harry Connick, Jr. Even though he's a bit younger than me [usually a turn off], he's brilliant. I memorized every song on the When Harry Met Sally soundtrack. I won tickets to see Harry in concert, years ago, in Knoxville. He was mesmerizing. Me and my friend John were sitting right down front, and at one point Harry took a long drink of water, and in a quiet moment, let loose a little fart. Well, the first 5 rows or so we all just screamed with laughter. He made some quip about it, that escapes me. The rest of the auditorium thought we were all nuts. Ah, good times...
I just saw Harry the other day in the movie New in Town and he is STILL hunky!
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Mother sent me this email below, which made me laugh out loud, or LOL. So now, after getting to look at the hunks, you get to laugh. Don't say I never gave you anything.