What stars are smokin' hot? Which are over? Let's discuss
The votes are in: Angelina Jolie is hot. Reporter... is an idiot.
He tried to tell them otherwise.
Think of all the ChapStick you’d have to buy her for those lips. Every time you kissed her, you’d think of Jon Voight.
They laughed and called him a darn fool.
“Angelina Jolie is hot,” said 24-year-old Brent Sellers.
“Yeah, Angelina’s pretty fine,” said 41-year-old Darrell Armstrong.
“Those lips. Holy cow,” said 19-year-old Clint Levinson.
The question of Angelina’s hotness became so overwhelming that eventually a full Journal Star investigation was required.
What stars do the people of Lincoln find hot? Which ones are overrated?Cara Pesek asked the females. Brian Christopherson asked the males.
Let’s just say it wasn’t pretty for Britney Spears.
“I’d have to say Jennifer Aniston is hot,” says 23-year-old Jake Weyers, who also wouldn’t mind taking out Eva Mendez out for a junior cheeseburger at Wendy’s.
But Britney?
“Britney Spears is washed up and gets way too much publicity. I’m tired of reading about her.”
Jennifer and girl-next-door syndrome Jennifer Aniston is the girl who was up for prom queen at your high school, the one you mistakenly thought you had a chance to date.
Brian Christopherson says:
But beware. Women like Jen are often the most dangerous.
Because they seem approachable, you’ll actually approach them, only to soon realize you should have just kept playing PS3 in the corner.
Cara Pesek says: The approachability factor is also the reason girls don’t like Jennifer Aniston. They know it’s an act. They know she is giving average guys hope that they can do better than average girls.
This, of course, isn’t true, and average guys who believe they have a chance with the Jens of the world should remember that the Jens of the world marry the Brad Pitts of the world, then divorce them and date the Vince Vaughns. And everyone knows that no one is a bigger stud than Vince Vaughn.
The girls have other bones to pick with Jen:
“I’ve seen a lot of movies with her in them,” said 26-year-old Genevieve du Lac. “She’s just Rachel from ‘Friends’ over and over.”
But that’s not to say the ladies don’t like their sitcom stars.
About the sitcom stars ...“I think that he’s so cute, just because he’s so normal.” — 21-year-old Maggie Stehr on John Krasinski, the actor who plays Jim on the American version of “The Office.”
Cara says: I don’t know a lot about John Krasinski, but I do know a lot about Martin Freeman, who played Tim (on whom Jim’s character is based) in the British version of ‘The Office.” I loved-loved-loved the British version in large part because I loved-loved-loved Tim — that shaggy hair, that somewhat dumpy body, those sarcastic comments and pretty eyes.
Tim/Jim is what every girl is looking for: smart, funny, slightly awkward and cute — but cute in an unconventional way instead of in a tan, chiseled, pretty-boy way.
We may like to gaze at Jared Leto’s cheekbones and big, blue eyes, but no girl really wants to date someone who is prettier than she is.
Further proof:
“I love Carlton from ‘Fresh Prince.’” — 19-year-old Sahar Ahmed.
And:
“I think Kevin James from ‘King of Queens’ is underrated. I think he is just hilarious.” — 21-year-old Jamie Traut.
Unfortunately, Tim/Jim (and probably Carlton and Kevin) are exactly the type of guys who fall for Jennifer Aniston’s lies.
Brian says: Cara, I think I speak for chiseled pretty boys everywhere when I say the news you delivered is most unfortunate.
(Editor’s note: Brian is neither chiseled nor pretty.)
Who else is hot? Or not?“Scarlett Johansson is the most beautiful woman in the world... aside from my girlfriend. She’s the only actress I’ll go see a movie just because she’s in it.” —Brent Sellers.
And:
“I just don’t think she’s that hot,” said UNL freshman Mike Richards of Johansson.
Brian says: First off, I hope Brent still has his girlfriend after this. Second, I understand his fascination with Scarlett. In this age of fake-bake tans, there’s something about a fair-skinned lass like her that can stop a guy and make him remember that’s the way a woman’s supposed to look in the wintertime.
Scarlett is about the only young actress I’ve seen who looks like she could go back and read lines with Cary Grant. Just one problem with her “classic beauty”: It sometimes gives me the creeps.
When I’m watching her, I feel guilty about finding her attractive, almost like when I’m watching an old movie and think, “Man, Vivian Leigh’s pretty hot.” Then the unsettling realization washes over me that Vivian would be 93 if she were alive today.
That said, the two prettiest women I’ve ever seen in the movies are Mrs. Robinson’s daughter in “The Graduate” — she’s now 67 — and Michael Corleone’s first wife who got blown up by a car bomb in “The Godfather.” She would be 52 but she died last summer.
One woman who continues to get props despite the turning clock hands: 40-year-old Janet Jackson.
“There is Janet. There is Halle Berry, and then there is everyone else,” Armstrong said.
Retorted Sellers: “I’ve never understood the fascination with Janet Jackson, although she has actually gotten hotter as she’s gotten older.”
Though it was suggested Armstrong and Sellers arm wrestle for Jackson’s honor, it did not happen. I might simply say that I’d take a 40-year-old Salma Hayek any day.
Then there was 29-year-old Chevon McGhie, a Heidi Klum and Halle Berry backer. He was also a real thinker, pondering a minute before saying tennis star Maria Sharapova is “definitely overrated” in the looks category.
On the other hand, Clint Levinson was quick to say of Anna Kournikova: “She’s hot. I don’t care if she doesn’t win.”
Mike Richards did give a thumbs-up to 25-year-old Brazilian Victoria’s Secret model Adriana Lima and heartbreaker Jessica Simpson, though he did debate endorsing Simpson.
“She’s really dumb.”
Exactly. You don’t need to be explaining to a woman “Chicken of the Sea” isn’t actually chicken. Let John Mayer have Jessica Simpson. They can sit in ambivalence and wait on the world to change together.
As for Adriana Lima, I don’t know if she’s dumb. But I’d be willing to meet her and find out.
Cara says: The ladies, too, are often willing to overlook bad behavior, bad acting and old age (if 40 can be considered old) in the leading men they love:
“I think he is just gorgeous,” Jamie Traut said of Josh Holloway of “Lost” fame. “I don’t care if he’s a bad actor. He is good-looking for a 40-year-old.”
Actually, he’s a mere 37.
And:
“(Brad Pitt) has the most perfect body I have ever seen.” — Sahar Ahmed.
But as is often the case, the ladies seem to be more forgiving of the flaws of male celebrities than of female stars.
On Paris Hilton: “She looks like a poodle.” — Sahar Ahmed.
On Lindsay Lohan: “She’s a tramp.” — Genevieve du Lac.
And, just so you know, Brian, at least one girl sides with you on the Angelina Jolie hot-or-not debate.
Maggie Stehr had this to say about those lips, those eyes, those razor-sharp cheekbones:
“I think she kind of looks like a frog.”
Reach Brian Christopherson at 473-7438 or bchristopherson@journalstar.com. Reach Cara Pesek at 473-7361 or cpesek@journalstar.com.
He tried to tell them otherwise.
Think of all the ChapStick you’d have to buy her for those lips. Every time you kissed her, you’d think of Jon Voight.
They laughed and called him a darn fool.
“Angelina Jolie is hot,” said 24-year-old Brent Sellers.
“Yeah, Angelina’s pretty fine,” said 41-year-old Darrell Armstrong.
“Those lips. Holy cow,” said 19-year-old Clint Levinson.
The question of Angelina’s hotness became so overwhelming that eventually a full Journal Star investigation was required.
What stars do the people of Lincoln find hot? Which ones are overrated?Cara Pesek asked the females. Brian Christopherson asked the males.
Let’s just say it wasn’t pretty for Britney Spears.
“I’d have to say Jennifer Aniston is hot,” says 23-year-old Jake Weyers, who also wouldn’t mind taking out Eva Mendez out for a junior cheeseburger at Wendy’s.
But Britney?
“Britney Spears is washed up and gets way too much publicity. I’m tired of reading about her.”
Jennifer and girl-next-door syndrome Jennifer Aniston is the girl who was up for prom queen at your high school, the one you mistakenly thought you had a chance to date.
Brian Christopherson says:
But beware. Women like Jen are often the most dangerous.
Because they seem approachable, you’ll actually approach them, only to soon realize you should have just kept playing PS3 in the corner.
Cara Pesek says: The approachability factor is also the reason girls don’t like Jennifer Aniston. They know it’s an act. They know she is giving average guys hope that they can do better than average girls.
This, of course, isn’t true, and average guys who believe they have a chance with the Jens of the world should remember that the Jens of the world marry the Brad Pitts of the world, then divorce them and date the Vince Vaughns. And everyone knows that no one is a bigger stud than Vince Vaughn.
The girls have other bones to pick with Jen:
“I’ve seen a lot of movies with her in them,” said 26-year-old Genevieve du Lac. “She’s just Rachel from ‘Friends’ over and over.”
But that’s not to say the ladies don’t like their sitcom stars.
About the sitcom stars ...“I think that he’s so cute, just because he’s so normal.” — 21-year-old Maggie Stehr on John Krasinski, the actor who plays Jim on the American version of “The Office.”
Cara says: I don’t know a lot about John Krasinski, but I do know a lot about Martin Freeman, who played Tim (on whom Jim’s character is based) in the British version of ‘The Office.” I loved-loved-loved the British version in large part because I loved-loved-loved Tim — that shaggy hair, that somewhat dumpy body, those sarcastic comments and pretty eyes.
Tim/Jim is what every girl is looking for: smart, funny, slightly awkward and cute — but cute in an unconventional way instead of in a tan, chiseled, pretty-boy way.
We may like to gaze at Jared Leto’s cheekbones and big, blue eyes, but no girl really wants to date someone who is prettier than she is.
Further proof:
“I love Carlton from ‘Fresh Prince.’” — 19-year-old Sahar Ahmed.
And:
“I think Kevin James from ‘King of Queens’ is underrated. I think he is just hilarious.” — 21-year-old Jamie Traut.
Unfortunately, Tim/Jim (and probably Carlton and Kevin) are exactly the type of guys who fall for Jennifer Aniston’s lies.
Brian says: Cara, I think I speak for chiseled pretty boys everywhere when I say the news you delivered is most unfortunate.
(Editor’s note: Brian is neither chiseled nor pretty.)
Who else is hot? Or not?“Scarlett Johansson is the most beautiful woman in the world... aside from my girlfriend. She’s the only actress I’ll go see a movie just because she’s in it.” —Brent Sellers.
And:
“I just don’t think she’s that hot,” said UNL freshman Mike Richards of Johansson.
Brian says: First off, I hope Brent still has his girlfriend after this. Second, I understand his fascination with Scarlett. In this age of fake-bake tans, there’s something about a fair-skinned lass like her that can stop a guy and make him remember that’s the way a woman’s supposed to look in the wintertime.
Scarlett is about the only young actress I’ve seen who looks like she could go back and read lines with Cary Grant. Just one problem with her “classic beauty”: It sometimes gives me the creeps.
When I’m watching her, I feel guilty about finding her attractive, almost like when I’m watching an old movie and think, “Man, Vivian Leigh’s pretty hot.” Then the unsettling realization washes over me that Vivian would be 93 if she were alive today.
That said, the two prettiest women I’ve ever seen in the movies are Mrs. Robinson’s daughter in “The Graduate” — she’s now 67 — and Michael Corleone’s first wife who got blown up by a car bomb in “The Godfather.” She would be 52 but she died last summer.
One woman who continues to get props despite the turning clock hands: 40-year-old Janet Jackson.
“There is Janet. There is Halle Berry, and then there is everyone else,” Armstrong said.
Retorted Sellers: “I’ve never understood the fascination with Janet Jackson, although she has actually gotten hotter as she’s gotten older.”
Though it was suggested Armstrong and Sellers arm wrestle for Jackson’s honor, it did not happen. I might simply say that I’d take a 40-year-old Salma Hayek any day.
Then there was 29-year-old Chevon McGhie, a Heidi Klum and Halle Berry backer. He was also a real thinker, pondering a minute before saying tennis star Maria Sharapova is “definitely overrated” in the looks category.
On the other hand, Clint Levinson was quick to say of Anna Kournikova: “She’s hot. I don’t care if she doesn’t win.”
Mike Richards did give a thumbs-up to 25-year-old Brazilian Victoria’s Secret model Adriana Lima and heartbreaker Jessica Simpson, though he did debate endorsing Simpson.
“She’s really dumb.”
Exactly. You don’t need to be explaining to a woman “Chicken of the Sea” isn’t actually chicken. Let John Mayer have Jessica Simpson. They can sit in ambivalence and wait on the world to change together.
As for Adriana Lima, I don’t know if she’s dumb. But I’d be willing to meet her and find out.
Cara says: The ladies, too, are often willing to overlook bad behavior, bad acting and old age (if 40 can be considered old) in the leading men they love:
“I think he is just gorgeous,” Jamie Traut said of Josh Holloway of “Lost” fame. “I don’t care if he’s a bad actor. He is good-looking for a 40-year-old.”
Actually, he’s a mere 37.
And:
“(Brad Pitt) has the most perfect body I have ever seen.” — Sahar Ahmed.
But as is often the case, the ladies seem to be more forgiving of the flaws of male celebrities than of female stars.
On Paris Hilton: “She looks like a poodle.” — Sahar Ahmed.
On Lindsay Lohan: “She’s a tramp.” — Genevieve du Lac.
And, just so you know, Brian, at least one girl sides with you on the Angelina Jolie hot-or-not debate.
Maggie Stehr had this to say about those lips, those eyes, those razor-sharp cheekbones:
“I think she kind of looks like a frog.”
Reach Brian Christopherson at 473-7438 or bchristopherson@journalstar.com. Reach Cara Pesek at 473-7361 or cpesek@journalstar.com.
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