Man Crush...First? Last? We will see...

Someone mentioned on Barry's Facebook that we didn't have a man list to complement our Monthly WO Poll... So, we gave it a shot. We're all about keeping it fair...I don't know if this is what she had in mind, but what the hell? It passed the time...and I barely questioned my sexuality at all putting this together! In no particular order, here it is:


Matthew McConaughey - The guy has parlayed a supporting character role in a movie from 15 years ago into a career and lifestyle. Or did his lifestyle create the role of Wooderson? Either way, I love this guy. Even his stupid movies are enjoyable to me (and really, that is most of them.) I also love the fact that he was able to successfully avoid bad press after smoking weed and playing the bongos naked. Could you imagine if that was anyone else? Seriously…this guy gets a pass from EVERYONE.

Seth Green - “Seth Green is gold... even if it's gold shit.” Barry sent me that in an email. And it really sums up Seth Green. Even the crappiest show or movie he has done is totally watchable, just for his scenes if nothing else. Plus, he was in The Byrds of Paradise with JLH. Fortunately, working with JLH did not help Scott Wolf or Matthew Fox make the list.









Bruce Campbell - The B movie legend himself. Bruce Campbell brings the goods and is just awesome in everything. I’m pretty sure you could just roll up to him at a bar and start talking to him too. I’m watching him on Burn Notice every week and I’m digging it. Hell, I feel like I need to re-watch Army of Darkness and Escape from LA tonight.








Sam Elliott – I’m pretty sure there should be a picture of Sam in the dictionary next to the term ‘Bad Ass’. I have yet to see him in a movie where he wasn’t the coolest guy in it. Hell, I watched Ghost Rider (three times!) just because of Sam. Speaking of which; how did Nick Cage screw that movie up so bad? That movie almost HAD to be awesome. I’m angry again.


Giovanni Savarese – Probably the main reason we here at the WO still believe that Metro (The Red Bulls) are something to follow. Came out of nowhere in the inaugural season scored a bunch of goals and just made the first few seasons worth watching. He isn’t playing or working for the team any longer, but he is still in our hearts. Sidenote, Barry and I have met more than one celebrity in our day. Gio is the only one that turned us into little school girls when we were introduced to him.




Clint Eastwood – This guy has been kicking ass and taking names for decades. I’m afraid if he wasn’t on this list that he might come find us at the WO headquarters and just end us. You do NOT f-with Clint. Period.








Kevin Spacey - American Beauty, The Usual Suspects, Seven, he’s from Jersey, questionable sexuality…how can he NOT be on this list? I liked him in the new Superman movie too…even if I thought that new Superman movie kind of sucked.






Tommy Lee Jones – Another one of the ‘tough guys’ of Hollywood. Always cool in his movies and in interviews. I loved him in the Fugitive. Sam Gerard was just as tough as it gets. Hell, they made a sequel based on his character. They knew what was up. Big fan of all of his work (Yes, even Under Siege)…I also find it amusing that he probably has tons of awkward pictures of Al Gore getting colored on or tea bagged after ‘late nights’ at Harvard bars. And yes, Tommy is apparently wicked smaht too.

Johnny Depp – I don’t think much needs to be said about Johnny. So, I will just tell a little story instead. I was 18 years old and I was getting a tattoo. I wanted to get the same tattoo that Johnny had (the Indian head, not the wino(na) forever tattoo). Anyway, I thought it was awesome. I’m part Indian (allegedly), it’s perfect. Tattoos are supposed to mean something. So the Indian head would work two fold….Celebrate my (alleged) heritage and honor my secret man crush. So, I get there and I find the tattoo I want. The problem is its 300 bucks. I’m 18 and do not have 300 dollars, not even close…plus, my parents HATE tattoos, so I couldn’t very well ask them. Damn, I guess I wasn’t supposed to get the same tattoo as Johnny. So I found this tribal-esque Phoenix. 75 bucks. Done. I’m 18 and I have my tat and everything is awesome. Except a few years later I see it on someone else. It’s on someone from another show on Fox. Yes. I now have the same tattoo as Brian Austin Green. I guess it could have been worse. I could have gotten the same tattoo as David Faustino.

David Wright - He'll consistently give you a .300 average, with 30 HRs and 100 RBIs, he'll play an almost flawless third base, he's accommodating to fans and media, and he does everything with a smile (the ladies tell me he's easy on the eyes, too). In a world where professional athletes are aloof and self-centered (read "assholes"), David is one of those guys who "gets it". He's a throwback to a simpler time where players cared more about championships, teammates and fans than they did about paychecks. He's also a white guy, which is becoming increasingly rare these days. Where did all those guys go, anyway?

Posthumously:

Heath Ledger - I think Heath had a chance to be something big. He made some really good movies, seemed like a down to earth guy, and (obviously) liked to party. Plus, he even tried to make gay cowboys cool…which didn’t really work out, but at least he was a top, right? I haven’t seen the Dark Knight yet, but Barry gives it rave reviews. I will always remember him from Monster’s Ball and 10 Things I Hate About You. Monster’s Ball because he showed he was a ridiculous talent and 10 things for introducing some of us to the glory that is Julia Stiles. Also, he nailed an Olsen Twin! That gets you on the list.

Steve McQueen – Does Steve still get the love he should on being the ultimate Man’s man? Probably not anymore…which is sad. This guy did it all... and he did it all with a Marlboro hanging out his mouth. For Bullitt alone, the guy needs to be mentioned every time a list like this is created.

So....There you have it...or First Man Crush list. Let us know if we left anyone off... or if we have completely gone over to the gay side...

-Buford

The WO Poll - September 08

Are you ready to meet the women of September? I know I am. The poll is late this week, but sometimes life gets in the way. We’ll do our best to keep it updated in the future. Now on to the list…

1. (1) Kristen Bell – Another month for Veronica Mars in the number one spot. She’s starting to lose steam in the votes, but with Heroes coming back (is she even still on that show) it could help her maintain position. Is Fanboys ever going to be released? Why do they insist on keeping Kristen Bell in Leia’s Metal Bikini away from us?








2. (4) Jennifer Love Hewitt – It was an extremely busy August for Miss Jennifer Love. First of all, she is smoking (hot not cigarettes). She lost a few pounds that the press hounded her about earlier in the year. Let’s be honest nobody at The WO was going to kick her out of bed, but words can’t even express how smoking (again… hot not the cigarettes) she is right now. In other Amanda Beckett news, JLH announced to the world that she wished she “had been nude from the time I was 12 until I was 28.” (LINK HERE) Well if you want to change that to 18-28 (keeping it legal -ed.), I’m sure there is not a straight man alive who doesn’t wish the same thing. Could the muse behind the list find her way back to the top? We’ll see.


3. (2) Elisha Cuthbert – Taking a hit from J-Love’s reemergence Ms. Cuthbert drops a spot. Had she announced that she wanted to stay nude as well (hint hint –ed.), I’m sure it would have titillated us enough to keep her in second place. Let’s not kid ourselves. She’s still beautiful, and just being nominated for the WO List puts you in a high position in the world of hotness. Elisha is also returning to 24. Our TV lineup is filling up quickly.






4. (3) Mila Kunis – Mila drops a spot as well this month, thanks to Jennifer Love Hewitt. Why do we love Mila so much? The first reason is she just seems like a cool chick. The second? She gets us crazy amounts of hits. I assume the second reason is directly related to the first, and all of us, readers and fans alike, can agree that she is a sexy woman. Cast as Mona Sax in the upcoming Max Payne film, I can assure you she’ll get continued exposure and keep the fanboys drooling.

5. (5) Mandy Moore – Staying strong in the five spot, without much going on, we have Mandy Moore. She showed up on TV’s Stand Up To Cancer, but we are truly hoping for more exposure. The WO hates cancer, but loves Mandy Moore. We’d love to see her in a lighter mood. Pssst… Mandy. We like mixed martial arts as well, if you want to send us an invite... just saying.

6. (9) Keira Knightley – From nine to six in one month. She was the biggest mover besides those who dropped off the list completely, and the women returning or new this month. Why? I’d love to write something here, but I honestly have no clue. I don’t remember seeing her lately. Better to not over explain. She’s still smoking, and forces us to watch period pieces. How could you not like that in a woman?

7. (7) Katherine Heigl – Staying strong at number seven is Ms. Heigl. Still hot, but doesn’t have much going on besides The Ugly Truth in post-production. We could see her start to slip.





8. (NR) Nastia Liukin – Bypassing the bubble and making her first appearance on the list…. At 5’3’’… 100lbs… bringing the gold back to the United States… Nastia Liukin! (pause for applause) It’s no easy feat to win gold, and it’s not easy to make the WO list either. This woman has it all, and she’s not going away. The girl has Cover Girl ads lined up, Vanilla Star Jeans is releasing signature model Nastia Liukin Gold Jeans, two publishers are scrapping it out with each other to sign her to a two book deal, she makes the cover of the Wheaties box and she’s seen hanging out all over NYC during Fashion Week. She may not stay on the list forever, but welcome to glory Nastia. Congrats on the medals as well.

9. (8) Eliza Dushku – Ms. Dushku drops a spot because she hasn’t won a gold medal… yet. Does anyone know what the word is on Dollhouse? I’m lazy, and haven’t checked in awhile. She’s still hot. She stays on the list another month. We can let that speak for her.









10. (NR) Blake Lively – That’s right folks. She’s back from the bubble, and Gossip Girl has a new season. I wonder how The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 went… I should ask Buford later. Beautiful as ever, we end the list this month with Blake. That’s not bad… not bad at all.










The Bubble: Crashing out of the top ten this month are Olivia Munn (Aug #6) and Gracyanne Barbosa (Aug #10). Other women in the bubble this month include Reby Sky, Anne Hathaway and Hayden Panettiere (Heroes is coming back). Jessica Alba makes an appearance, and word on the street is that the baby is out and she’s looking sexy. Could she find herself back on the list soon? I assume so. Jess Weixler makes an appearance on the bubble, but without any real fame can it last? Still, we love her this month. Rounding out the bubble for September is Sarah Palin. With a slight resemblance to Tina Fey, she’s just MILF-tastic. Vice President worthy? Who knows? But we’d shoot off some rounds with her any day.

That’s all for this month. Questions? Comments? You know where to reach us.

-Barry