Male Bait

Ok, I admit it, I've got Efron fever. After I recognized him guest-starring in an episode of Firefly (ep 5, "Safe"), I felt the need to explore his career and find out what all the brou-ha-ha is about. So I illegally downloaded his most notable films, High School Musical 1 and 2 (is the third one out yet?) and Hairspray. All three movies were pretty bad. Well I should say, all 1 and half movies were pretty bad because I could only make it through half of HSM 1. However, I thought Zac's performances were great. He is a fantastic singer and dancer - and I think that he manages to keep his showmanship manly, the way Gene Kelly did. I also really respect that even though he's the hottest star in the tweeny world, he hasn't let himself become overexposed. I had never even seen High School Musical until last week, but I still knew who all the stars were because most of them are absolutely everywhere. It seems like Zac has a good head on his shoulders... I read that he finished high school (in real life, not just the musical!) and plans to go to college.

But my point today is... part of the reason I find Zac so sexy is that he looks so young and innocent. (Ok I'm already starting to sound creepy. That's a good sign). Does that explain why High School Musical is not only popular with tweens but also with women in their 20's and 30's? Can I be a cougar at 21?

Super-young cougar bait boys seem to be everywhere, and not just on the Disney Channel. The new Indiana Jones film stars Shia leBeouf, who I've held a secret, creepy torch for since the Even Stevens days. Clearly the makers of that film are cashing in on the "younger boys" trend. Just watch him in the last scene in Transformers, in which he is making out with a grown woman (Megan Fox, who is apparently really hot, but this post is all about boys), and try not to feel perverted. Another piece of underage man meat popped up on TVs across the country in the form of 17-year-old, 120-pound David Archuleta, the first runner-up on American Idol. I don't usually watch Idol, but I have to admit that his sweet little face and grown-up voice drew me in this year.

Ok, so let's be real. They're not that young. I was surprised to find that Zac Efron was born in 1987, the same year I was born, and Shia LeBeouf was born in 1986, meaning he is actually older than me. Even Archuleta is seventeen, which means, I believe, that legally, he is fair game, though I haven't checked my statutory rape laws lately. But hey, Debra LaFave only got 3 years house arrest for schtupping a fourteen-year-old, so you just got to weigh the options. (Legal note: I am in no way promoting or encouraging statutory rape of minors.)

The point is though, that they look young. It's clear that TV, movie, and music producers have noticed this trend. Look at Indiana Jones... in the last movie, the co-star was Sir Sean Connery. Sorry, man, Silver Foxes are out. Younger men are the new pink.

Today's Beer: It's Cider now! My roomate introduced me to Strongbow Cider (which I am calling "Strongbad" Cider), and its a delightful, refreshing treat. Just perfect for the hell of moving.
Current Snack Obsession: My homemade banana bread.
Tonight's DVD Time Waste: Juno. I haven't seen it yet.