Heartthrobs You Don't Get

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Inspired by a comment Moldy made in the Ewan McGregor thread.

What are some celebs that are considered to be majorly hot that you just don't get? It can be active disgust, or just indifference?

Mine?

-Johnny Depp
-Ben Affleck
-Matt Damon
-Colin Farrel
-Jared Leto
-Josh Harnett

[kafka]

Who considers Ben Affleck to be a heartthrob??? Okay, who in their right mind and with more than 3 braincells considers that? I was unaware there was any such feeling about him as a whole.

I have to agree with Colin Farrell. Just don't see it. Matt Damon..... blech. Reminds me of a piano or Jimmy Carter every time he opens his mouth. But even with his mouth closed, I don't think he's attractive.

I can see the roguish appeal of Johnny Depp and, in some roles, some sexiness. But usually, it's because of the character he plays more than his actual looks.

My choices would have to be:
Orlando Bloom
Jude Law
Heath Ledger
Antonio Banderas
David Boreanaz
Ryan Philippe
Usher
Christian Bale
Leonardo DiCaprio
Peter Sarsgaard

Yeah, a long list and that's only the tip of the iceberg. I guess I have strange taste in men and most of the time, looks alone do nothing for me. So, if the actor is a tool in real life, that destroys their looks in my mind.

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Matt Dillon. He's all jaw and chin to me.

Matt Damon. In fact it's not indifference. I really think he's major fug.

And Guin you are going to hate me but Ewan McGregor. Sorry. The man does absolutely nothing for me. I just don't get the Ewan Hotness. And I don't like dude's teeth...somehow to me they look like they would be mossy and covered in plaque. I have no evidence...I just get that vibe.

Oh and the whole world is going to hate me but I don't get the Wentworth Miller hotness either. I don't find him attractive.

Kafka that fugly Fetushead Ninjaturtle Usher is supposedly a heartthrob to some people?? [blinks in disbelief]. Woah. The Apocalypse is nigh.

Oh and I need to throw in Denzel Washington (meh), Tom Cruise (obvious) and Brad Pitt (bleh!)

[mugatu]

Tom Cruise. Josh Hartnett. Chris Klein (when he was at his height of fame). Heath Ledger, Benjamin Mackenzie, Usher, Nick Lachey, Tom Brady, Luke Wilson, I could go on.

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sudokugeisha said:

Kafka that fugly Fetushead Ninjaturtle Usher is supposedly a heartthrob to some people?? [blinks in disbelief]. Woah. The Apocalypse is nigh.

I know. I don't get it either but, apparently, he is supposed to be considered a "heartthrob." And not just by the kiss-ass People magazine either. <shrug>

I didn't include Crazy Tom Cruise on my list because I don't think there is a (sane) person alive who now considers him to be "majorly hot," let alone a dreamy idol. Swoon-worthy, yes, but not for any positive reason.

Mugatu, I agree with Luke Wilson and Nick Lachey. But I'd throw in his brother, Drew, too.

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I cannot look directly at Elijah Wood. He creeps me out. I don't understand what is so attractive about the guy.

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Jude Law-looks like a wimp.

Matt Dillon-I admire him for marrying a non-famous woman and not being a famewhore, but he looks like a pig.

Usher-ugly as hell.

Justin Timberlake-stupid haircut.

William Peterson from "C.S.I"-he looks like a big dumb monkey.

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Jude Law. I just do not get it. Usher? Yuck. Elijah Wood was a cute little boy, now he's just odd. Matt Dillon? Just, no. Colin Farrell? Dude needs a long, hot bath. Russell Crowe? Now, I will admit that he rocked the Gladiator look. But now, especially with that curl in the middle of his forehead AND his attitude, that lust train has left the station.

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Well, I'll admit to thinking Matt Dillon is very handsome but I'm influenced by my teenage years no doubt.

Elijah Wood is considered to be a heartthrob? As in, "put-his-poster-up-on-your-wall-and-daydream-about-him", or "throw-him-your-panties-if-he-were-up-on-a-concert-stage" heartthrob??? Really? Who knew!

ETA: As a small FYI, I've never done any of those things but I'm using the screaming fangirl stereotype. And I still can't see Elijah Woods rising to that level for anyone.

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onomatopoeia said:

I cannot look directly at Elijah Wood. He creeps me out. I don't understand what is so attractive about the guy.

Ugh! I totally agree. When I was ranting about my Sin City hate, one of my friends got all spluttery and shrieked, "but, but Elijah Wood! And he has claws!" So I tried to imagine, you know, it, and got even more grossed out. He has Heather Graham fetusface babyhead disease and is not at all attractive. A-tall.

On the other hand, I secretly like Heath Ledger. But I will second most of the other choices noted thus far.