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A Case Study In Hotness XLV

By Joanna Robinson | Posted Under Miscellaneous | Comments (23)



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Introduction and Purpose

Rejoice, Junior Scientists, and celebrate the return of Science Friday. This morning we’re wearing football jerseys under our lab coats in anticipation of the big game this Sunday. Yes, we mean the Superbowl! We, the Scientific Community, are not only posh, but also a bit sporty. But as much as we Beaker Wielders like football, we dislike chance and uncertainty. In order to take the guesswork out of this weekend’s clash between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Green Bay Packers, we have decided to pre match two hot male subjects, one from Pennsylvania and one from Wisconsin. In this part-whole experiment, Junior Scientists, the hotness of one male stands for the athletic prowess of an entire team. Shhh, don’t question our methods, this is Science.

Hypothesis

A side by side comparison of two geographically different specimens of male beauty will yield concrete and empirical conclusions about the likelihood of their homestate to win Superbowl XLV.

Subjects

1. Playing for Wisconsin, #12 Mark “M-Ruff” Ruffalo
2. Playing for Pennsylvania, #7 Bradley “Big Brad” Cooper

Data

Figure 1
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In fig, 1 our first subject, #12, exudes a certain weathered charm. Pouty of lip but weary of eye, he meets the camera’s gaze almost reluctantly. In his vest, M-Ruff is executing almost JGL-esque levels of aplomb and should be lauded for his pocket presence. Additionally, the Scientific Community commends the specimen from Wisconsin for his complete lack of cheese.

Figure 2
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Once again, Ruffalo appears slightly uneasy with the Scientific Community’s coverage. Avoiding eye contact? Classic rookie blunder. Let’s check in with the competition to see how Pennsylvania bears up under scrutiny.

Figure 3
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Oh dear, Junior Scientists, the representative from Wisconsin may be out of his league. In fig 3, we espy poise and confidence coming off Pennsylvania’s “Big Brad” Cooper in palpable waves. No novice to competitions of hotness, he has at least two titles under his belt and meets the Scientific Community’s inquiring gaze with steely-eyed determination. So cockily assured is he of a Pennsylvania victory, that he has slicked back his famously luscious man locks and appears to say, “Hey girl, you look like an eligible receiver, I’d like to make plays beyond your tackle box and try a forward pass into your endzone, ifyouknowwhatImean.” Such is the brash language of a seasoned player.

Figure 4
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In fig 4, however, #7 reveals some latent vulnerability and uncertainty. His mighty coiffure in full effect, nostrils flared, and eyes a little beadier than before, this angle of Big Brad paints another picture entirely. His toughness appears to be suspended and, in its place, there is only doubt and…is that…hunger?

Conclusion

Oh, snap! We the, Scientific Community are calling an audible. Do you believe in miracles? YES. #12 from Wisconsin, Mark Ruffalo comes from behind to take the title. While we, the Scientific Community, believe man’s hottest accessory is confidence, we do think a Championship Belt would look right at home around M-Ruff’s hips.

Joanna Robinson has but two words to say: GO PACK!









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Comments

It gets lonely on the road.

http://www.virginmedia.com/images/rod-hull-emu-then.jpg

I think the photo speaks for itself and explains A LOT.

Posted by: Mrs. Julien at February 4, 2011 10:10 AM

Mrs. Julien, my dear, I'm sorry you're lonely on the road but, truly, your bored googling skills are second to none.

Posted by: coveredinbees at February 4, 2011 10:13 AM

Team Emu is Number 2!

Posted by: idleprimate at February 4, 2011 10:16 AM

Even though I was pretty sure Pic #4 was coming, it still made me spew coffee. Well done.

Posted by: Jerce at February 4, 2011 10:18 AM

another honourable mention:

time in a bottle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XF8ZgguyQ3Y

Posted by: idleprimate at February 4, 2011 10:19 AM

YES. If the emu was going to win out over the contender from Wisconsin I was going to be very perturbed.

Posted by: Anne (in Reno) at February 4, 2011 10:22 AM

oh sad happy sad: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCDcCIrq7G4&feature=related

(and parts 2-5 can be followed)

sad happy sad again

Posted by: idleprimate at February 4, 2011 10:26 AM

Neither one. Ruffalo's just kinda "Cute like my brother's friend from down the street, but not as cute as his hot friend, and actually kinda boring" and Cooper, well. I don't go for egg layers.

Posted by: Figgy at February 4, 2011 10:29 AM

Robinson knows what a "tackle box" is in this context? My mind. She is blown.

Posted by: Tracer Bullet at February 4, 2011 10:40 AM

aw crap. wrong tab

Posted by: idleprimate at February 4, 2011 10:49 AM

HA! Figure 4 was the best.

Posted by: An Atlantan at February 4, 2011 10:58 AM

I just want to suck on Mark Ruffalo's bottom lip.

Posted by: staceygarrett at February 4, 2011 10:59 AM

There's been an "h" on the end of Pittsburgh for literally dozens of years (really, there didn't used to be, and now there is). You could look it up.

I said, you COULD look it up.

(Ooooof. Fixed, thanks. --JR)

Posted by: , at February 4, 2011 11:33 AM

Is there more to the top picture of shirtless-in-bed Mark Ruffalo?

Cuz...

Posted by: Jasper at February 4, 2011 11:36 AM

Also, Ruffalo likes to experiment with different playoff facial hair looks. You know, for luck (and science).

Posted by: branded at February 4, 2011 12:30 PM

Pic 4: actually not an emu, just a candid of Cooper.

Posted by: Ian at February 4, 2011 12:31 PM

I asked for a Mark Ruffalo of my very own for Christmas. Sadly, I did not receive one.

Santa sucks.

Posted by: Shonda at February 4, 2011 12:34 PM

Oooh, hello. Finally a header picture I can get behind. Or on top of. Or under ... Hmmm.

Posted by: Samantha at February 4, 2011 12:34 PM

No YOU suck!

Posted by: Santa at February 4, 2011 12:51 PM

Every time I see the Brad Cooper/Emu comparison I think of Pinky McLadybits referring to him as an EILF when she was covering the EE's and it makes me cackle. See below:

Of course, Cooper is an EILF. I’d just have to make sure that I didn’t spook him during sex, causing him to kick me in the chest or something.

Posted by: Jadine at February 4, 2011 1:40 PM

How the hell did PA get Brad Cooper? EWWWWWWWW.

Lets try again. A better choice for PA. Joe Manganilleo????

Posted by: Emily at February 4, 2011 1:45 PM

A hairy-chested man with kissable lips... that header photo is what Adrian Grenier WISHES he looked like.

Posted by: flickfan at February 5, 2011 6:22 PM

There is simply no comparison. Bradley Cooper has rodent qualities shared by many frat boys. He is très creepy.

Posted by: Maryscott O'Connor at February 5, 2011 6:31 PM