A recent poll by Lifetime found that women would rather lock lips with Brad Pitt than Vince Vaughn (who could argue that?). It also found that women prefer Bruce Willis to Ashton Kutcher, and Owen Wilson to Luke Wilson (wha?). None of the polls included fellas from television, so I thought I would make my own list. I narrowed my choices down to men who currently have shows on television, otherwise Alan Tudyk, David Duchovny and Joshua Jackson would be in a three-way tie for first. These are The Five: TV characters I'd like to 5. Danny Taylor (Enrique Murciano), Without a Trace Danny Taylor's soft voice, conviction, and slightly over-inflated ego make him extremely kissable. Plus, whenever he wrinkles his forehead in genuine concern, my heart just melts.
4. Jim (John Krasinski), The Office Poor Jim is such a sweetheart and so head-over-heels in love with his co-worker, Pam, who is engaged to a guy who doesn't appreciate her like we all know Jim would. Jim just needs a good smack on the lips this holiday season to get his mind off Pam.
3. Sayid (Naveen Andrews), Lost I like a man who knows how to build a tent out of a tarp and some sticks, but can also torture a guy to near-death. Here's a man who set up one of his oldest friends for a terrorism charge, all because he wanted the love of his life back. Sayid strikes me as the kind of guy who is picky about who he kisses. Sign me up!
2. Derrick Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey), Grey's Anatomy For me, it's the eyes. Dr. McDreamy can give a very compassionate look just with his eyes. Ya gotta respect him for trying to make things work with his wife, who is much more interesting than Meredith Grey's character (Go, Addison!). Plus, he's damn sexy in those scrubs.
1. Sawyer (Josh Holloway), Lost What can I say? Sawyer is a bad boy who would make me feel bad about myself. He would come up with a nickname for me that is endearing, yet ironic and slightly mean. Sure, he'd treat me like crap, but man-oh-man, I bet he's an awesome kisser. He's passionate, mysterious, and a total jerk. Just my type.P.S. Josh, I'm planning a trip to Hawaii this spring. You pick the place, I'll bring the mistletoe.
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11-30-2005 @ 10:05PM
Lacy Hall said...
Great list, Anna...Let me put my vote in for Seth Cohen from The OC and Jim from The Office. But I totally disagree with Lifetime viewers picking Brad over Vince. Brad's hot, but Vince has that sexy old school thing going. I imagine I could actually get to second base with him if he was drunk enough.
And I know that he's not on TV, so it doesn't really apply, but I just feel that it needs to be said...I would do anything to rub hot melted butter on Jake Gyllenhaal's chest.
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12-01-2005 @ 12:15AM
Anna said...
Lacy, I'm a little worried about you because, technically, I think Seth Cohen is underage!
I have to agree with the Lifetime women who chose Brad over Vince simply because of the smell factor. Vince strikes me as a guy who smells like last night's beer and cigarettes, while Brad seems like a man who takes pride in dental and personal hygiene. If I had to choose anyone to, as you say, smear hot butter on, it would be Edward Norton. No contest.
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12-01-2005 @ 1:24AM
Jason Ruby said...
Sweetie.. We're gonna have to have a little talk when I get home. - your husband..
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12-01-2005 @ 10:57AM
Ryan j Budke said...
"Sweetie.. We're gonna have to have a little talk when I get home. - your husband.."
Greatest comment we've ever gotten!
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12-01-2005 @ 10:02PM
Lacy Hall said...
Anna, Seth Cohen is underage on the show. I will confess to that. BUT..what about your Joshua Jackson? I don't think you first developed your crush on him while watching The Skulls. I'm thinking...Dawson's Creek! Uh huh, we're both guilty of cruising around on the SS R. Kelly.
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12-01-2005 @ 3:36PM
Lacey said...
I'd go with Dr. House (Hugh Laurie)
For a man MUCH older than myself, he's still ridiculously attractive.
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12-01-2005 @ 3:46PM
Adam said...
Actually Adam Brody (Seth Cohen) is 25 born December 15th 1979.
My list from a man's stand point (shows that are currently on that I watch).
Rachel Bilson (Summer from The OC born August 25th 1981)
Ellen Pompeo (Meredith on Grey's Anatomy Nov 10 1969)
Evangeline Lilly (Kate on Lost Aug 3 1979)
Emily Procter (Calleigh on CSI Miami Oct 8 1968)
Katherine Heigl (Isobel on Grey's Anatomy Nov 24 1978)
Jennifer Garner (Sidney from Alias Apr 17 1972)
Holly Marie Combs (Piper from Charmed Dec 3 1973)
Alyssa Milano (Phoebe from Charmed Dec 19 1972)
Vanessa Marcil (Sam from Vegas Oct 15 1969)
Kelly Carlson (Kimber from Nip/Tuck Feb 17 1976)
Ok so I got a little carried away and did a Top 10 list.
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12-01-2005 @ 3:55PM
Zarquon said...
I have to second Josh Holloway and put in a vote for David Anders, aka Sark on Alias.
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12-01-2005 @ 3:52PM
Emily said...
5. Jeff Probst - Survivor
4. George Eads - CSI
3. Jimmy Smits - West Wing
2. Michael Chiklis - The Shield
1. Josh Holloway - Lost
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12-01-2005 @ 4:00PM
SenorWeird said...
Criminal, Adam. You went and missed my number 1 and 2 (and pretty much the only ones I'd bother listing:
2) Alyson Hannigan
1) Kristen Bell
Suffice to say, I was much pleased by last night's "Veronica Mars" ep.
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12-01-2005 @ 4:01PM
Logan said...
What?
Where's
Mariska Hargitay (Olivia Benson/ Law & Order SVU).
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12-01-2005 @ 4:06PM
Ryan j Budke said...
For all the guys commenting, all that I can say is: "check back tomorrow".
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12-01-2005 @ 4:15PM
Canton said...
Okay, so he's like twice my age and married, but, if we're just talking about an innocent, er, encounter under the mistletoe...
Jake Weber (Joe DuBois, Medium) gets my vote.
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12-02-2005 @ 10:32AM
Jacqueline said...
Anna, I thought I was the only one that was strangely attracted to Alan Tudyk! Nice to know I'm not alone. Guys I'd like to meet under the mistletoe J.D. (Zach Braff), Jack (Matthew Fox), Seth Cohen (Adam Brody), Michael Vaughan (Vartan), and Jim (John Krasinski).
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12-01-2005 @ 5:04PM
Diane said...
At the top of my "under the mistletoe list" would have to be Dr. Christian Troy (Julian McMahon) Nip/Tuck. Talk about a gorgeous bad boy!
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12-01-2005 @ 5:54PM
Jennie said...
Finally someone who recognizes what a great, hot, wonderful character Danny is on Without a Trace. No one ever mentions him, and he is just the best, sweetest, most complex character on TV. I love his over-inflated ego and his beautiful eyes whenever he shows concern. He makes me melt all the time!
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12-01-2005 @ 6:11PM
Anna said...
Adam: This list isn't for actors. It's for characters. And on television, Seth Cohen is in high school. As was Joshua Jackson, so I'm now worried about myself.
Logan: Mariska Hargitay? That's not my style... "not that there's anything wrong with that."
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12-01-2005 @ 6:23PM
Anna said...
Er... I mean, Pacey Witter was underage!
OK, Adam, you win. You can kiss Summer.
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12-01-2005 @ 8:48PM
Julie said...
Oh yeah! Sawyer, definitely Sawyer!!!! The absolute hottest guy on T.V. today. And then Sayid. Oh, and did I mention Goran Visnjic? And Wentworth Miller? Sorry, I lost control for a minute there.
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12-01-2005 @ 8:56PM
Adam said...
Thank you. Summer is old enough in real life.
Kristen Bell is good, just happens to be a show I don't watch.
Not really into Mariska Hargitay, sorry.
I did forget Kristin Lehman Det Danielle Carter from Killer Instinct.
Looking forward to tomorrows list.
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