Mid-Life Crisis

He wuz Robbed

I'm not just saying that because I saw him naked and he has a great butt. I swear.

I don't care what anyone says, Emmitt Smith is not a better dancer than Mario Lopez. For a big guy, Emmitt can definitely move, but not like Mario can. And where Mario really had it all over Emmitt was his ability to take on the appropriate persona for the various dances. Emmitt was cool and confident, but he was always just Emmitt.

Let's face it, Emmitt just has more fans. If the past two seasons of Dancing with the Stars has proven anything, it's that there's a whole lot of football fans in this country.

I hate football. Bah!

See also:

Mario Lopez Official Site

YouTube Clip of Mario Naked on Nip/Tuck

(Note: You must sign in and be over 18 to watch the clip)

He's Kind to Animals

Jay Hernandez for PETA

You gotta love a guy who loves his dog this much.

(click on arrow in lower left to play video)

More Jay:

For a full page replica of Jay's PETA print ad, click here.

For two more photos from the PETA photoshoot go to furisdead.com, or click here and here.

He's the New Best Thing about Thursday Nights

Turns out Dr. McSteamy isn't the only one giving Dr. McDreamy a run for his money on Thursday nights. There's another hot guy in town...

That would be Jay Hernandez, currently starring in the new drama series Six Degrees on ABC.

I had never heard of him until Miss Yano mentioned his "pretty face" on her blog. A nod from her was enough to peak my interest, so I checked him out. Indeed, his face is quite lovely, complete with smoldering eyes and pouty lips. And apparently we're not the only ones to notice, because for much of the ( way too brief) time he's onscreen, the camera is right up in his face. Which is just fine with me, because he really knows how to work the closeup.

That being said, I decided to purchase the DVD's of a few of his movies so I can get a better look at the eh, whole package, so to speak. I almost never buy the DVD of a movie I haven't already seen and enjoyed enough to warrant a second viewing, but I made an exception in this case. If his acting is half as good as he looks, it should be worth the $7.99 price tag.

Here's a few more photos in case I've peaked your curiosity:

Jay Hernandez Gallery

He's a Sex Bomb

As it seems at least one reader appreciates my taste in men, I thought I'd share this video I found on YouTube...

I had to watch it about three times before I could appreciate the cute pictures because every time I watch it I get a fit of the giggles thinking about Tom Jones singing and gyrating in those tight pants.

I love Tom, but really, isn't he a bit old to sing a song called Sex Bomb?!

No Need to Ask, He's a Smooth Operator

In honor of last night's season premiere of Grey's Anatomy, Midlife Crisis presents that smooth operator himself...

"Dr. McDreamy" aka Patrick Dempsey

I'd even sign up for a colonoscopy every week if my doctor looked like this.

And because there can never be enough photos of beautiful men, check out our McDreamy Photo Gallery.

Also:

Patrick Dempsey's IMDB Page

Patrick Dempsey Unofficial Fan Guide

["Smooth Operator" Copyright 1984. Words and music by Sade Adu and St. John.]

Tennis Anyone?

Today was the final day of the tennis U.S. Open 2006 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York. It was the men's final, so the eyes of the tennis world were focused on the dual between Andy Roddick and Roger Federer for the men's singles title. {Federer won. Boo.)

My eyes, however, were fixed in an entirely different direction...

That would be Rafael Nadal of Spain. Rafa for short.

Going into the Open, he was ranked number two in the world. Unfortunately he was eliminated in a stunning upset in the quarterfinal round. I shed a brief tear for having missed the opportunity to see him play a few more matches, but took comfort in the fact that there still is, after all, a plethora of Rafa related stuff floating around the Internet.

[Ahhh...the Internet. Great enabler of the horny masses.]

Rafa first caught my eye because he bares what I think is a striking resemblance to a certain other athlete some of us know and love. It's not just the bandana and the long hair, the boyish charm, or the killer body. I think he has a similar face too. If you're not convinced, check out the gallery I made of some of my favorite photos:

Rafael Nadal Gallery

I must admit, he's a bit more animated than that other long haired bandana wearing guy. I think you'll agree if you take a look at this:

Rafael Nadal Gallery 2

Rafa has also inspired a great deal of activity in the way of Internet fan sites. In fact, they recently merged one of the more popular fan sites, VamosRafael.com, with his official site. I found that quite interesting. Apparently there were two people who worked on this fan site, and one of them had gotten too busy to dedicate enough time to it. So in the interest of keeping it running, they merged with Rafael's official site, RafaelNadal.com. Unlike certain other athletes, his "people" apparently recognize the importance of courting the fans. His own site is very fan focused, and very organized. Check it out one day when you have a few minutes. (Just make sure to keep the sound turned off. There's a video on the main page that blasts music when it downloads.)

Anyway, enough of the fan site talk. Let me return to my original point, which is...this guy is HOT!

Rafael Nadal Links:

Official Site: RafaelNadal.com

Fan Sites: VamosBrigade.com, KingofClay.com

Video: ATPTennis.com, YouTube.com

It's good to share

I had a crappy day today. And when I have a crappy day, I try to look at something pleasant before I go to bed so I will have a peaceful sleep, and hopefully wake up in a better mood.

So here is the pleasant something I will ponder for a few minutes before retiring:

Victor Rasuk photographed by Susanna Howe for LatinaShopper.com