Thursday, September 10, 2009

My Half-Assed Attempt at Writer's Workshop

I like the prompts over at Writer's Workshop this week, in fact I even have a post about marriage in draft form but I am just not feeling it right now. So instead I want to pose a question to all my lovely bloggy buddies.

In my travels around the blogosphere, I have seen more than a few post/pictures of a certain man. I have read post about women gushing over him, about how gorgeous and hot he it. I have even seen women devote whole blogs to him. But frankly, I don't see what all the fuss is about.

So I ask you, what is so great about Robert Pattinson?


I don't get it and in fact, I don't really think that he is all that good looking.

Maybe its because I refuse to see the Twilight movies. Maybe its because, he looks nothing like the Edward in my head. Or maybe its because, he is just not my type. I don't know but I do know that he just doesn't do it for me.

Now before you all go and vote me off out of the blogosphere or unfollow me (please, please don't). Here are a few Hollywood men on my list.

Johnny Depp
Oh be still my heart, he is just so dreamy.


Leonardo DiCaprio
Yum, Yum, Yum.


Orlando Bloom
Those eyes, I could totally get lost in those eyes.


Matthew McConaughey
Stop, please stop. I am drooling all over the place.


There now those are what I call some Hotties, with a capital 'H'!

*swoon*

Now, ladies come on, you can't tell me that Robert Pattinson is better than these guys. I didn't think so. I rest my case.

So sorry for this lame post. I will come up with something better tomorrow, maybe. In the mean time, go and check out what others did for their take on Writer's Workshop.

48 comments:

lsnellings said...

I will give you Johnny Depp. He is pretty yummy...although some of his movies are just freakish. Seriously, what was up with his Willy Wonka! But as for the rest of your list, they are not even in the same league as Edward, I mean Rob Pattinson. (I think that might actually be the draw...I don't see him as some british actor named Robert. To me he is Edward, the only vampire I would leave my husband for!) :) See the movie!

Ash said...

I'm with you - nobody gives dirty hair hawt like Johnny Depp.

Robert needs to earn his Dirty Hair Hawtness title, so step back son and respect.

And eat a sandwich while you're at it.

(I will have to work on forgiving you for not including Daniel Craig in the list ;-)

Nicole @ WhenDidIBecomeMyMom.com said...

I can not understand that craze. At all. But wait, i'm still drooling over johnny depp! No comparison.

Liz Mays said...

I don't understand it at all, not at all.

But, Johnny Depp, he is THE perfect man.

Amy said...

Johnny Depp - Oh, yes! I remember when I first saw him from the first Nightmare on Elm Street and then again the first time I spotted him on the promos for 21 Jump Street. I tuned in for the debut of the show and that was all she wrote. From that moment on I have be completely in love with him. He is Mr. Hottie #1! Even as he ages he has kept his sex appeal. He has the highest drool factor for me. The others on your list are OK too but thank you for placing him in the #1 spot. As for Robert - I have seen the Twilight movie and read all the books and I am anxiously awaiting the 2nd movie in the series. I love them all and admit to being caught up in the whole Twilight craze. However, I do not think Robert is all that and a bag of chips. My biggest problem with the movie was actually casting. He is NOTHING like I imagined Edward to be.

Emily said...

Johnny Depp...nah too druggy looking for me.
You know, Legolis was my favorite character in LoftheR and when I found out it was actually Orlando Bloom I was just so ticked off. I didn't have a problem w/ Orlando before then. (I know, totally irrational.)
McConaughey...yep, I'll give you that one (at least when he showers!)
And if you don't want Edward, that's OK...I'll be happy to keep him all to myself! ;P

Emily said...

Ok, I know I'm commenting again but you know who else is hot...Matt Damon. Yum!

Lisa @ Boondock Ramblings said...

But Johnny Depp smokes and I bet his teeth are all black and gross. Yuck.

Um...anyhow....that guy from Twilight...whatever his name is (see how much I pay attention) is creepy looking to me and not at all attractive. He needs to comb his hair. Seriously. Looks like he went through a wind tunnel. And if he purses his lips and looks all sullen even one more time I may scream.

I could make my own list, I suppose, but I should go to work now. Um...I may be back. :-)

CaraBee said...

I am so with you. I mean Robert Pattinson is *okay* but he's not WOW and the movie was SOO bad. Why all these ladies have gone all swoony is beyond me. Now, can we talk about Gerard Butler? Have you seen 300? Oh. My. God.

Cristin said...

yes all those men you display here are very pretty.

But Mr. Pattinson. Sex. On. A. Stick.

That is all.

Alexandra said...

I am with you 100%... I do not get the Robert Pattinson thing at all. Don't find him attractive in the slightest bit. Maybe because I am not in my 20's?

Johnny Depp on the other hand...

Mommy of M's said...

I don't get the whole Robert Patterson thing either. I think he looks like he needs a bath, and some time in the sunlight!

Michelle said...

Amen sister!

Sometimes I think I am the only one not swooning over him. He isn't bad looking just doesn't do anything for me. He definitely has the "vampire" look so I understand why they cast him but he is not the Edward I pictured in my head when I read the books. Frankly he simply isn't hot enough. I pictured super model hotness when reading the books and Robert Pattison just isn't that for me. In defense of the directors I think they did an amazing job casting and everyone else is about spot on. Kristen Stewart is exactly as I pictured Bella and Jacob, Alice, Jasper, all as I pictured them. Carlise and Esme are a little different than I pictured them but I think right on as described in the book if I look back.

Robert Pattison is just not hot enough to be Edward for me.

Michelle said...

After reading everyone's comments I have to add my two cents to the hottest celebrity question.

Johnny Deep is hot but he creeps me out. It seems like the past few years he has played the weird characters, Willy Wonka, Captain Jack Sparrow.

My all time celebrity hottie is Josh Duhamel. I think he is less known but from the show Las Vegas now married to Fergie :-(

Hubby photoshopped Josh Duhamel's head into a picture of the two of us. I will have to post it on my blog someday since it is pretty hilarious!

Gretchen said...

Y'know the "5 people" list on Friends that Rachel and Ross made? Well, my husband and I have a list like that too. Or, more accurately, I have a list and he is okay with it. He claims he's not interested in other women. Whatever.

But, spots 1-5 are all reserved for Matthew McConna-hotty. That's what I call him. That's even what Texan Papa refers to him as. I love everything about him... the messy hair, the goofy smile, the HOT BODY, the fact that he's from Texas. I don't care if he's in a crappy movie or if he marries some other woman (slut!) or if his political beliefs don't match mine (I don't even know because I don't care). As the saying goes... I wouldn't kick him out of bed for eating crackers... unless I wanted to do him on the floor! ha ha

that comment is totally PG-13. Sorry 'bout that.

and I agree on the Edward thing. I haven't read or seen any of the vampire stuff. I'm not remotely interested. But if MM was in the movie I'd probably BUY the DVD.

cat said...

Oh we have the same taste in Hollywood men! I also like Sean Connery even if he is a 100 - he just sounds so sexy and Johnny - ah, man! (He looks his best in Chocolate I think).

And yes, so not the picture in my head of Edward - I agree (although I have not seen the film)

Gigi said...

Oh yeah! Your Hottie list looks just like mine! I'm sure I'll be back many times today just to drool over the pix

Keys to the Magic Travel said...

Eye candy NEVER makes for a lame post. I think Robert Pattinson is okay. But he's just too slight looking. I like a man. A real man. Like Gerard Butler. Or Hugh Jackman. Or Clive Owen. Yum...

Beth P. said...

I couldn't agree more about Robert Pattinson! I don't get it at all. He kinda looks creepy to me, actually.

I like your list, but Matthew M. would be at the top for me. MMmmmmm.

Unknown said...

Oh Jen...I am so with you on Johnny Depp...he is my ultimate man!

I think Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen is sexy just because of the danger and darkness. There is just something about that which makes even the 'best' girls swoon!

I can't agree on the Leo DiCaprio, he just does NOT do it at all for me. Nor does Matthew McConaughey. I do agree with you on Orland Bloom though...he's pretty dreamy!

All My Monkeys said...

Oh YEAH!!!!! I agree totally, except for maybe Leo. Not my type. The others, I could just... just... lick 'em! Remember in Gilbert Grape when Johnny was getting a bj from that older married lady? Yeah, I was actually cheering him on, in the movie theatre. Not that I'm into that so much, or anything, and I was in RARE form that day, but that dude is HOT. And I don't care that he smokes. I'd start smoking again if it meant a nice make out session with him. If I wasn't married of coarse. ;D lol I don't get the Edward craze either. He's alright , but not that hot.

My hubby's fave is Drew Barrymore, for her big boobs. Even calls her "my girl Drew." So I have no problem swooning over Johnny.

Unknown said...

Robert Pattison: I liked him better when he was in the Harry Potter movie as Cedric. Now, eh, not so much.

My list includes: Brenden Frasier and Daniel Craig and others that tend to change depending on my mood.

Susie said...

I am more of a Brad Pitt gal myself but those guys are pretty yummy too:-)

Tattoos and Teething Rings said...

Thank God I'm not the only one who doesn't think Rob Pattison is hot. I think he looks a little "off", I'm not sure why. His head is shaped like a lightbulb and his smirk is annoying. I do like most of your choices for hot men, but you're missing Colin Farrell...yummmmm.

KMServino said...

I totally, 100% agree with you! I don't get the whole obsession with Rob Pattison. I think he is U-G-L-Y! I will however I agree with everyone on your list and add Ben Afleck and Patrick Dempsey.

Kathy B! said...

R. Patt doesn't do a thing for me, but then neither does Leo DiCaprio. I'm more of a George Clooney kinda gal.

Kelly Deneen Raymond said...

OOOoooooooo. I love all four that you posted! Mee-owwww!!

However, I do think Robert Pattinson is swoon-worthy as well. Starting the second time I saw Twilight, I had dreams about him. Eeek! I'm terrible, I know. I do love the messy-haired, awkward look though. ;)

Carrie said...

Hey this was an awesome post! On a day when I am feeling a bit under the weather it totally made my day to see some yummy guys and read all the hilarous comments. Especially TexasMama's PG-13 comment - mostly because that was exactly what I was thinking!

Brandy said...

I like your list, although I'm crazy about Orlando. Anyway as for Robbie, I like the character that he plays much more than him. It took me a while to warm up to him in that role, but once I did I could totally see it.

However he lost a little of his luster when he was on the Today Show with wild, wacky, durrrty hair last year. Ewww.

Mary Ellen said...

Matthew McConaughey is so lovely. Still sexiest man alive, in my book... no matter what People magazine says. As for Twilight Boy -doesn't do it for me either. Not one little bit.

AiringMyLaundry said...

I don't get the Rob thing either. I also don't get the Twilight thing.

Unknown said...

I don't know who Robert Pattinson is. I must be a total loser. I heart Matthew. OH MY GOSH. Those dimples kill me!

Live.Love.Eat said...

I adore many women who swoon over Rob. Many of them are wonderful blog friends. BUT I have never and will never get it either. I think I actually WOULD kick him out of bed. He's too skinny, too grungey and just too pale for me.

Love JD and MM. So nice.

Michelle said...

Love your Hottie list. A friend of mine has been to a few Hollywood awards shows that were attended by Johnny Depp and she said that he is such a nice guy. Makes him even sexier in my book.

Now with Rob. I think he has the sexy messy look going for him, but he wouldn't be at the top of my list. Especially after hearing him in an interview....he is kind of dull.

KatBouska said...

Ahhhh lovely men...now excuse me while I daydream about making out with each of them.

Mmmmm.

That was nice.

And thank you.

Claremont First Ward said...

It pains me to say so.....but, I have to disagree. I'm a Hugh Jackman kind of gal.

Givinya De Elba said...

Oh Jen, you're funny! You're right about the Robert guy though. I don't know him because I live under a rock.

I'm thinkin Orlando is the hottest hottie you mentioned.

One day I was passing a news stand and DiCaprio's name was there in huge letters. The final letter was partially obscured by another publication on top, turning the 'O' into a 'C'.

This made his name look like 'DICAPRIC' - pronounced Dick-a-Prick. And cos I'm not huge fan of the guy, I thought it was a little funny.

Sorry, didn't mean to bag out your hottie.

Zip n Tizzy said...

Glad to see I'm not the only one (Givinya) who wasn't aware of him.

Yes to Johnny Depp, but my heart has been reserved for Matt Dillon for 25 years now.

I'm faithful like that.

Unknown said...

ohhhh...I Like your pics WAY better than Pattinson. I had a friend who was all gaga over him and I just don't get it either.

I am not as huge of a fan of Depp now...but soo was in love with him during his 21 Jumpstreet days....*sigh*

Sorry if I just drooled all over your comments...I'll wipe that up before I go...lol!

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

Don't get it and it's very hard to compete with Johnny!!

Kate said...

Patrick Dempsey.

That is all.

Erin said...

Matthew McC is my flavorite! Look at that face...not to mention the smile, the body!!!!

Unknown said...

I totally agree. But you left out my boyfriend, Ryan Reynolds.

Momma@Live. Laugh. Pull your hair out said...

I totally agree. I am reading the second Twilight book now and cannot stop thinking about his ugly mugshot. Ewww..........

As for the other guys......yum!

Farmers Wifey said...

I could totally hug you for this post because I can't stand this Robert Pattinson. I saw Twilight and he is big over here with the ladies...but I am into Trueblood and The Southern Vampire Mysteries and you have to just see Vampire Bill and my absolute fav Vampire Eric, they are truly hot, more so than R Pattinson. And Johnny Depp....mmmmmm

Chelle said...

Oh YEA for your list! I concur 100% (although Matt MC tends to go all freaky when he's on the gonja sometimes...he's still pretty!)
Thank You for todays "eye candy"...

Yum!

Jenners said...

I was with you until I saw his photos in GQ (I have a link of my book blog if you want me to send them to you). And I'm more of a Paul Rudd and Robert Downey Jr. girl myself.

Unknown said...

I can see by teenage girls like Rob Pattinson. They just don't know any better. He's been marketed to them. Fully grown adult women who are obsessed with him? That's just weird. And kind of scary.