The Object of My Misguided Desire
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at 9:00AM
Last week I lounged around the house rewatching the first two seasons of the FOX TV drama "Prison Break." Or as I used to call it when it was on the air "The show about the hot cons who can barely keep their shirts on." Via this show (and the film The Human Stain), I had become one of the world's most embarassing Wentworth Miller fangirls. Watching it, I was reminded how it's been an insanely long time since I had a fake, imaginary boyfriend to stare at on TV.
I've gone through quite a few TV crushes. From Burke on Grey's Anatomy (I seriously don't know who was more broke up about him leaving -- me, Cristina or Shonda Frickin' Rhimes) to Michael Scoffield on Prison Break to my very, very famous n' crazy love for CNN's weekend anchor TJ Holmes, but lately no one has set my heart on fire. No one. Folks have tried to suggest other menfolks but the magic ain't happening. (Sorry Hill Harper fans. The man does absolutely nothing for me. I'm sure he's sweet n' all, but ... meh. He's no Jesse L. Martin. Or Daniel Sunjata. Or Stephan Urquelle. I just can't go there.)
If anyone has any non-Hill Harper based suggestions, let it be known that I have a preference for gorgeous nerds, niche actors you've just barely heard of (He's big in South Korea!), people who read the news, men who seem somewhat unobtainable and individuals who have a hint of mystery about them (usually because they're not that famous and don't get a lot of media coverage). My only turn offs are when everyone and their grandma likes them. Which is why me and Drake are never happening. So if you have a crush on some dude languishing in obscurity who you think I should give a doodle about, please name drop him in the comments. Nature abhors a vacuum. The Snob wants, scratch that, NEEDS a new fake TV boyfriend.
Reader Comments (31)
I have an unhealthy obsession with Don Cheadle...the man is all chocolate humanitarian who can do some mean accents.
Yes Don Cheadle
wyatt cenac!
What about Jesse Williams?
Danielle, we still have room for you on the Hill Harper bandwagon, come on! My top man is James Lesure, formerly of Las Vegas and For Your Love. I hate that he can’t find a lasting show, I adore him! Aldis Hodge of Leverage, he’s kinda young, but still a cutie. And of course the good ol’ standby Shemar Moore. Who doesn’t love Shemar?
I love passionate committed men like Hill Harper and Cory Booker.
Lamman Rucker of "Why Did I Get Married" films is quite cute (We all know your lack of love for Tyler Perry movies - so I'm sure he's escaped your attention). I don't know his relationship status though.
@Mary - Yes Cory Booker is passionately committed to giving the impression of his allegiance to Newark - but those of us who live in the city know that he's only biding his tiime until a higher profile gig becomes available, then he'll be out like lightening, never to be seen again. I'm not saying there have been no positive changes during his administration, but if he was truly committed to Newark, wouldn't he have bought property in Newark by now? (He's on his 2nd term and he still hasn't-plus he was Councilman years before that) Just saying. Buying property creates tax records (which is a public record). He just doesn't want people all up in his business that closely. Hence, why he has no public personal relationship (unless you consider him being Gayle King's constant escort a relationship).
@Shuggie
Gayle is really going to have to let go of my man. Newark is expensive if you want something nice. Corey is just waiting for us to combine our incomes to buy a house in a good neighborhood so we raise our future children. LOL
@Mary - Well, I'd like to see that day. Good luck to you if you can rope him in...
Regarding the expensive housing in Newark - Let's be honest, the cost of housing in even the Forest Hill neighborhood is not beyond his (nor his family's) resources (I mean taking everything into account, not just his Mayor salary). Trust me, he's got it [it may be hidden in a mattress somewhere (to avoid those pesky records) - but he's got it].
Idris Elba is coming back to TV, I hear, and if that doesn't move you tears of joy then I'm not sure there's help for your type of snobbery! Love the site!
Any thoughts on Dhani Jones? Although I would not say he possesses an air of mystery, I would say that his is fit as a mug, has a passport and does pretty good narration on his show. ( I assume he writes it. I could be wrong.)
Idris Elba is sorely missed on television. I just wish he performed shirtless 99% of the time. I am looking forward to the American broadcast of his show, Luther.
I must admit if I was going to crush on a CNN host it would be Don Lemon over TJ Holmes. Don seems really smart. (Your inference is correct: Mr. Holmes just doesn't strike me as the Phi Beta Kappa type, nah mean?) I hope we can still be friends. ;)
If I can think of other men to objectify I will let you know!
Any dude in a Tyler Perry movie?
Pause.
@Shuggie
Well I’m a pretty cowgirl; once I rope him in he won’t want to get away. LOL
@Shuggie
Well I’m a pretty good cowgirl; once I rope him in he won’t want to get away. LOL
why not look at the soccer squad, there are some cuties in the mix;
Oguchi Oneywu is a cutie : http://rodonline.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c6d4753ef013481166eb5970c-400wi ok cutie isn't the word... he is totally hot.
Essence also did a spread along with W magazine... There are some beautiful futbol players in the world. Check em out
also agreed Dhani Jones is a hottie. Yum
Please add me to the list of people chanting Idris "Stringer Bell" Elba's name as Fantasy TV Boyfriend. He's hawwwt! What about Boris Kodjoe? - he seems super great and has a new JJ Abrams show, Undercovers coming up.....Or does the being married thing make it a no-no? I know it sometimes takes the joy out of my own FTVBs.
Otherwise if astonishingly beautiful (gay?) white men float your boat, I think Matt Bomer from USA's White Collar is dreamy.
How about Omari Hardwick from TNT's Dark Blue? Maybe Laz Alonso?
Michael Ealy anyone? He's still makes me giggle a bit from when he was "Pretty Ricky" in Barbershop.
I love Smallville and Supernatural, and not just because I'm a fantasy / sci-fi fan. To name a few: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Tom Welliing, and my favorite Justin Hartley. Also the Vampire Diaries has two hot vampires, both way better looking than that Twilight kid. If you like drama there's that hot doctor on Three Rivers, Daniel Henney. If you don't mind a little stuffing, there's Chi McBride from Human Target and formerly Pushing Daisies and Boston Public. I LOVE watching him. Not sure why. Maybe because his character's are always smart and funny. Also love Mark Valley, especially on Boston Legal, he's the star of Human Target.
Oh, if you like reruns -- I do -- there's Alec Mapa who was Spencer on Half and Half. He's not smart but he's sweet, loyal and funny. It comes on Monday through Sat on My Network TV(?). And of course James Marsters' Spike from Buffy the vampire slayer. I was NOT into Angel like most. (Brooding and sulking are pretty much the same thing to me.) Also, they're rerunning Moonlight on the CW every Thursday after Vampire Diaries now. I prefer Jason Dohring's Josef to Mick, btw. (Same reason I prefer Spike.)
HTH. Good luck!
Two words: Sanjay Gupta. Hee, hee. That's a joke. He's everywhere.
Lisa Bonet's husband Jason Momoa. That man is all kinds of fine! He used to be on Stargate Atlantis, but now he's cast as Conan in the new movie (still filming) and he's also going to be on the new HBO show Game of Thrones (excellent series of books if you like a little realism in your fantasy) that's coming out next spring.
Really really liking the looks of Brit actor/musician Ashley Walters who appeared in the PBS Masterpiece drama SMALL ISLAND. I'm always lusting over Korean actor Lee Byung-Hun. Also been drooling over Mexican actor Demian Bichir who's been appearing in the Showtime series WEEDS...he also starred alongside Bencio Del Toro in CHE as Fidel Castro. Finally another Brit Richard Armitage who is gaining a presence on this side of the pond but has mostly been in BBC productions like ROBIN HOOD and MI-5. Best parts so far are NORTH & SOUTH and a one off as the Vicar of Dibley's dream guy come to town in A Holy Wholly Happy Ending.
I'm currently stalking Korean singer/dancer/actor and Stephen Colbert's arch nemesis Rain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzRROdIYuXY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86xgQsIxBHg
Wentworth Miller is amazing.
Steve Harris (from Minority Report, not Iron Maiden) is also a guilty pleasure. Wish he got more work.