It’s no secret that I’m still waiting for John Lennon’s reincarnation to show up and carry me off into the sunset.
Of course, being one-fourth of the Beatles and one-half of the mega-duo that was Lennon/McCartney could have given him a free pass to nirvana, so he might not be coming back as flesh. Ever.
Which leaves me with no choice but to seek out other British hotties to marry.
American actors have never quite attracted me. Except Johnny Depp, of course, only I’m not sure he’s actually human so I don’t think he counts. The only reason I like James Marsters (erstwhile Spike of Buffy the Vampire Slayer fame) is because of his fake British accent. There’s just something about these British guys that, well, ensnares me.
I realize, certainly, that not all British men are sweet and oddly endearing like Hugh Grant. Most of them turn out to be horse enthusiasts like Prince Charles. [Apologies. That was a low blow, even by my (non-existent) standards.]
And still I continue to fantasize about their charming ways and offbeat humor, rendering me completely immobile when faced with the celluloid presence of actors such as Simon Pegg, Jim Sturgess and Daniel Radcliffe. Yes, Daniel Radcliffe. No, I’m not a closet pedophile.
Simon Pegg, in particular, is my British amour du jour. A few weeks back, I finally watched “Run Fat Boy Run”, which, in essence, really is about a running fat boy. Anyway, Pegg stars as the eponymous Fat Boy, and I must say it’s a far cry from his Hot Fuzz portrayal. This time he’s a lovable loser, not unlike the usual Hugh Grant character, except that he’s a lot more prone to dirty and disgusting physical jokes. Must I remind you that the film was directed by Ross of Friends? Didn’t think so.
Anyway, yes, Pegg and all the other British guys never fail to make me drool buckets. I don’t think I have to over-emphasize why British guys rule:
- The Beatles are British
- The Rolling Stones are British
- Hugh Laurie is British
- Hugh Grant is British
- Simon Pegg is British
- Jim Sturgess is British
- The Arctic Monkeys are British
- Mr. Bean is British
- Jason Bateman is sort-of genetically British
- Keira Knightly (my girl crush, along with Jessica Alba) is British
- Alan Fricking Rickman is British
- Almost everyone in Harry Potter is British
On the down side, yes, I realize that the following is also true:
- Prince Charles is British
- Camilla is British
- Jude Law is British
- The Douchebag Gallaghers are British
- Balfour (of the Balfour Declaration) is British
- Jack the Ripper is British
-Heather Mills is British
- Almost everyone in Harry Potter is British
Just to rub it in, I have to say Sean Connery is Scottish, which makes him sort of British (yeah, I’m toying with centuries of political strife, sue me), so that just renders the question, “should I be in love with British guys” moot. Suck it, Pierce Brosnan; Sean Connery is THE man.
Now if only I had enough money to fly to the UK and realize my own version of “Love, Actually”. It might contain a bit more gore than the usual British film, but yeah, it’ll have a happy, sort-of twisted ending.
August 13th, 2008 at 3:43 am
I agree with everything you said… ‘have one question: bakit ayaw mo kay Jude Law?
August 13th, 2008 at 7:12 am
Kasi ex nya si Sienna Miller hehehe. Joke lang. Medyo kadiri lang yung pakikipaglandian nya sa nanny ng mga anak nya.
August 13th, 2008 at 8:33 am
may tanong lang ako, ok naman ang mga British folks, pero di ba si Hugh Grant dating na involve sa prostitute… napanood ko lang dati ha.. no offense ms choi… *tago*
August 13th, 2008 at 8:44 am
Ok na si Dan. He’s no legal, I think hehe. Personally, I’d go for Rupert Grint wehehe.
Agree! There’s something about the accent. My cousin says napaka fascinating nilang pakingan magsalita, kahit na there are moments when you won’t get what they said. A college friend of mine met a British guy online, and he came to the Philippines and they got married. We used to hang around him just to hear him talk.
Jonathan Rhys Meyers naman ang crush ko, though I’m not sure if he’s British or Scottish. Irish accent’s cute too hehe.
August 13th, 2008 at 8:45 am
Edit on my own comment: Ok na si Dan. He’s NOW legal, I think hehe.
August 13th, 2008 at 9:28 am
I know the Gallaghers are douchebags, but dammit, Liam is still hot. Not sure I’d go for him now, but douchey-ness aside, those wankers will always have a special place in my heart.
I also like Ewan McGregor, but he’s Scottish. And there’s Daniel Craig! The greatest Bond since Connery, in my opinion. It’s those laser blue eyes, methinks.
August 13th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
whoa, i didn’t know jason bateman is sorta british.
same here, im not much attracted to american actors, but brits…sigh…i’ll stalk hugh laurie one day.
oh and Johnny Depp has irish blood which kinda sorta makes him British i guess.
August 13th, 2008 at 3:43 pm
The Gallaghers will always have a special place in my heart, douchey-ness and all.
I also like Colin Firth. And Daniel Craig, of course - the greatest Bond since Connery.
August 13th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
agree ako with most of what you said pwera lang kay Jude Law. wala na kong pakialam sa pakikipaglandian nya sa nanny ng mga anak nya, basta mahal ko sya.
ahahaha!
August 13th, 2008 at 10:21 pm
@potsquared - oo naman. astig nga kasi nagagawa pa nyang magpatawa tungkol dun on national television. kadiri pa din syempre, kaso si Hugh Grant yun eh
@Kat - I know, right? I once had a telecon with a British colleague and man I had no idea what he was saying because I was practically drooling.
@Kris - Yeah, Daniel Craig
He’s not as nuts as Sean Connery , though, so minus points for him. I still love Oasis, although I can’t take the Gallaghers picking on Blur and pretty much everyone else.
@pavliuts - bateman is part-british, I think. He said so on Jay leno. Johnny Depp is part Irish? That explains it
@baboyita - hindi lang kalandian ang ayoko kay Jude Law. Ang hairline ng lolo mo, naman.
August 15th, 2008 at 6:45 am
Naku nabura ko yung isang comment ni Ms. Lenggai
August 16th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
used to have a brit for a co-worker. i think that whenever she uttered a word, my knees would get a little wobbly.
August 18th, 2008 at 10:24 am
Idagdag mo ito:
Sacha Baron Cohen is British.
=)
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:11 am
don’t tell anyone but… i’m a completely heterosexual male who’s a fan of jude law.
why don’t you like jude law, anyway?
August 22nd, 2008 at 6:41 am
@scatterhaiku - i’d be completely speechless if I were in your shoes
@den - hmm… Borat? not really my type
@kairex3 - his hairline hahahah i don’t know.