Mamas! Pick the cutest young men ever

UPDATE: CUTE JERRY TRAINOR VIDEO ADDED.

I watch a lot of my daughter’s favourite shows and movies with her. For one thing, you can stay a little closer to what your kid is viewing. Second, you get to watch a bunch of the cutest boys-to-men and fantasize about your daughter’s future BFs. Or yourself. Or whatever.

The thing is, during viewing time you are never allowed to utter, “OMG, he’s soooooo cute.” This will invariably result in a chorus of “Eeeuw, eeuw, eeuw” or the stinging rebuke “MOTHER!”

So since we can’t talk about this subject with our kids, how about a list?

Here’s my pick of the studliest young guys in TV and movieland right now, from 10 to 1.

10. Robert Hoffman

Cute and hilarious as the despicable boyfriend in this summer’s insipid Aliens in the Attic.

 

9. The Massey Brothers, Christopher and Kyle

Definitely not your average stud muffins and it’s nice to see some chunkier guys out there. Have always loved the bros on each of their television series—Zoey 101 (Christopher) and That’s So Raven and Cory in the House (Kyle).

8. Michael Seater

The star of Life With Derek has the softie-under-an-arrogant-exterior thing down pat. The only Canadian on our list too cuz George Stroumboulopoulos was too old. (Sorry, George. I do love you.)

 

 

7. Nathan Kress

Who could resist that face? Can’t wait to see him at age 25. As techno-geek Freddy on the pre-teen hit icarly, Kress gets points for growing cuter each year.

 

6. Ricky Ullman

The star of Phil of the Future, now in re-runs. Mother’s idea of the perfect boyfriend for either gender.

 

5. Robert Pattinson

Had to put him on the list, though I don’t like every photo of him. Can’t wait to see the brooding charm return in New Moon, though.

 

4. Tom Felton

Yup, I chose Tom, who plays Malfoy instead of Daniel Radcliffe, who plays Harry Potter. Another unconventional face that just doesn’t quit.

 

3. Joe Jonas

Hands-down, the most gorgeous Jonas Brother (over-the-top, old-school, chiseled movie-star gorgeous) and who wouldn’t love a guy who’d put on tights and high-heels and dance to Beyonce’s Single Ladies just for the fans?

 

2. Elijah Kelley

Speakin’ of dancing, in our #2 spot is Elijah Kelley, Seaweed on Hairspray–way hunkier and sexier than Zac any time. Love this guy. . .and the moves.

 

1. Jerry Trainor

Another icarly cast member (Spencer) and practically my reason for creating this list.

Every time Jerry shows up, mother can’t shut up about how adorable this guy is—the perfect combination of cute and funny. (I mean, really, she can’t shut up.)

So there you have it. Weigh in. Disagree vehemently. Add your own hunks. Get the blood goin’ on a Monday and let us know what busts your cute-o-meter.

Filed under: films, kids, life, music , Christopher Massey, cutest young men, Elijah Kelley, Jerry Trainor, Joe Jonas, Kyle Massey, Mamas pick, Michael Seater, movies, Nathan Kress, Ricky Ullman, Robert Hoffman, Robert Pattinson, Tom Felton, TV

Sayonara, Tatiana. . .now what can you teach the kids?

So Tatiana gets dumped from American Idol last night and has a meltdown. It was a great lesson for kids. “Look at that,” I said to Simone. “That’s how not to act.”

Not only did she have a moment when they let Danny Gokey go through, she couldn’t stop sniffling during the final number and several other contestants had to keep reaching back awkwardly to pat and console her. How bad does it look when you lose on global television and can’t be gracious about it? Tatiana was a dark horse who coulda made something out of going as far as she did (she’s got a way better voice than Sanjay) but now she’s just yesterday’s crybaby.

For God’s sake people, this is a perfect example of how not to treat kids. Never tell your precious little bundles that they are

- better than everyone else

- too charming to resist

- entitled to succeed or win

- destined to be stars

- so talented that any negativity they encounter can be put down to jealousy

You won’t be doing them any favours. In the end, even good talent is forgettable.

But being a spoil-sport isn’t.

Filed under: kids, life, music , Tatiana, American Idol, talent, meltdown, crybaby, lounge act, entitled, Danny Gokey

Charlie Parker, Coleman Hawkins, Ella, and friends

My brother just sent this YouTube clip to a friend of mine and she sent it to me. It’s nice and long and you can play it in the background if you’re on the computer.

I’m pretty sure it’s Charlie Parker on the right and Hawkins on the left. Ella makes a brief appearance but she doesn’t sing till about the last two minutes.

Filed under: music , Charlie Parker, Coleman Hawkins, Ella Fitzgerald